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Israel First Has Severed MAGA
In July of 2023, long before it became clear that Israel would become a defining topic of MAGA 2.0 and the Trump presidency, Tucker Carlson gave a speech at a Turning Point USA event when it was still uncontroversial for him to be there. “What are the crimes that are punished?” Carlson asked the crowd. “Thought crimes. Thinking the ‘wrong’ thing. Having the ‘wrong’ beliefs. Saying unapproved words. And those words are always true.” “How do you know what’s true?
‘Who’ll pick apples?’ The Democrats’ degrading push for cheap labor
Who will pick our apples, build our homes, and mow our lawns if not immigrants? Liberal politicians frequently ask this question, and the mainstream media repeats it. The goal is to disarm anyone questioning the illegal immigration crisis at the southern border. Never mind the elitist or racist undertones, to say nothing of any long-term concerns about demographic, cultural, political, or social changes all for the short-term benefit of cheap labor.
Who Will Harvest The Broccoli? The Modern American Plantation
Who will pick our apples, who will build our homes, and who will mow our lawns—if not for immigrants? Variations of this question are asked by liberal politicians—and repeated by members of the mainstream media—to disarm anyone who questions the illegal immigration crisis at the Southern border. We are supposed to disregard the elitist or racist tones and any long-term concerns about demographic, cultural, political, or social changes, all for the short-term benefit of cheap manual labor.
America Goes Totally Crazy With Nowhere To Hide From The Insanity
March 3, 2024 It's Maddening To See The Day-To-Day Live Streaming Of America's Self-Sabotage & Destruction As Our Country Goes Totally Crazy With Nowhere To Hide From The Insanity By Matt Keener and All News Pipeline My newsfeed this week was a mixture of Laken Riley’s murder, Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation outside of the Israeli embassy, and Dr. Phil becoming increasingly “red-pilled”—or, at least, attuned to the fact that the left and the mainstream media world (but I repeat myself) in...
Our Constitutional Republic Has Gone Crazy But There’s Nowhere To Hide
My newsfeed this week was a mixture of Laken Riley’s murder, Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation outside of the Israeli embassy, and Dr. Phil becoming increasingly “red-pilled”—or, at least, attuned to the fact that the left and the mainstream media world (but I repeat myself) in which he works were completely wrong and even insane on topics like COVID restrictions and school closures, the southern border, and promoting the “trans youth movement.” No wonder ever more people want to drop off the...
KEENER: Does Calling For Peace In Israel And Gaza Make You An Extremist?
Juxtaposed with the backdrop of “Shock and Awe” type footage from Israel, not seen or displayed since the Iraq war — and footage surpassing in magnitude and grotesqueness what has been readily available for more than two years from Ukraine — is a Newsweek piece that quietly made the rounds, telling the story of how the FBI has turned their focus to “Domestic Extremism” in the form of Trump supporters or people who believe in the principles behind Make America Great Again.
KEENER: Donna Brazile And Tucker Carlson Are Saying the Same, Terrifying Thing
It is not often that Donna Brazile, the former Chair of the Democratic National Committee, and Tucker Carlson, the biggest name in conservative media, are found saying the same thing. Recently that happened — but you must listen closely and read between the lines. You may have noticed Tucker Carlson unchained on Twitter — or X — is just slightly less filtered than on Fox.
KEENER: One Of The Most Dangerous Phrases In The English Language Is Now Our National Mentality
“I am just doing my job.” These six words together constitute one of the most dangerous phrases in the English language. “Ordinary people, simply doing their jobs, and without any particular hostility on their part, can become agents in a terrible destructive process.
Like Trump, I wanted to be in East Palestine
https://www.wnd.com/2023/03/like-trump-wanted-east-palestine/ It sounds weird to say, but unlike Joe Biden, I wanted to be in East Palestine, Ohio, last week. I would like to think there is a good chance I would have made it there under normal circumstances. Ohio is my home state. The train derailment is a huge, strange and compelling story. I made it to Wellington, Ohio, when Donald Trump first reemerged after the 2020 election and after January 6th.
Like Trump, I wanted to be in East Palestine
It sounds weird to say, but unlike Joe Biden, I wanted to be in East Palestine, Ohio, last week. I would like to think there is a good chance I would have made it there under normal circumstances. Ohio is my home state. The train derailment is a huge, strange and compelling story. I made it to Wellington, Ohio, when Donald Trump first reemerged after the 2020 election and after January 6th.
KEENER: Walter Cronkite Is Dead As Elon Pulls Back The Curtain On Oz
If you have heroes in journalism, your litmus test should be at least that they are not intentionally misleading or lying to you. If you listen closely to older voters, they remember a time when Presidents were “more presidential” and “decent.” They remember that when Walter Cronkite reported the news, he did it the “right way.” He did it even-handedly and honestly, or that he almost singlehandedly walked America through the Kennedy assassination.
Does Joe Biden Know The Fix Is In?
On November 3, 2020, as election night rolled into election morning, Jill and Joseph Biden walked out alone on stage to stand before a crowd of brand-new Jeeps. “We feel good about where we are. We really do,” Joe Biden said to the occasional honk from the vehicles. It was an odd scene on an odd election night—with Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania determined too close to call.
The left's 'shut up!' strategy is working, tragically
A cultural bomb has imploded in America, something palpable, where people wonder aloud if this is what falling empires look like, or where your parents and friends that are older than you say things like, "I feel bad for the younger generations" and "I am just glad I am older, so I don't have to see how bad it gets." It is clear. "Things are bad, worse than bad, they are crazy," and it seems some older generations have taken up "dying before things get worse" as a strategy.
Meme Them, Mock Them
A leftist ideology may rule classrooms, campuses, cable news, and social media censorship. But, as we’ve seen with the migrant “crisis” in Martha’s Vineyard, the Left has no monopoly on humor.
‘What Planet Am I On?’: Stumbling Across The ‘Protect Trans Youth’ Booth In My Small Town
'What Planet Am I On?': Stumbling Across The 'Protect Trans Youth' Booth In My Small Town
When Did The Kids Chemical Castration Movement Hit My Small Town?
There is a scene from the original Star Wars where Luke Skywalker stumbles into a cantina on the planet Tatooine with Obi-Wan Kenobi and C-3PO. With carnival-sounding music playing in the background, one of the bar patrons resembles lucifer — with horns on his head. Another one looks sort of reptilian. As Skywalker scans the room in awe of all the different shaped and sized alien life forms he finds crammed into one bar, it is clear that he is very out of place.
War propaganda, blind unity and 'Freedom fries'
Does dumping out your Russian vodka feel too much like renaming French fries "Freedom fries"? It just seems like we have seen enough of this movie before to advocate caution and prudence.
The Media's Chickens Come Home to Roost in Wisconsin
The child is dancing—bopping around in front of her family to the tune of the marching band passing behind her, as the pompom on her Winter stocking cap bounces right along with her, blissfully unaware that she narrowly avoided death or serious injury until after Darrell Brooks has already sped past her in his red Ford Escape towards other parade attendees and participants.
Et Tu, Big Bird?
If Big Bird, Joe Biden, Alyssa Milano, Elmo or any other puppet wants to weigh in on your child’s medical future, certainly a parent’s voice should carry as much weight or more. They are coming for the 5-to-11-year-olds.
Et tu, Big Bird? Vaccine mandate creep comes for our kids
They are coming for the 5 to 11-year-olds. That should be the realization of any critical thinker – with the FDA expanding its Emergency Use Authorization approval of the Pfizer "BioNTech" vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old and the unleashing of propaganda clearly aimed at those children – as well as the parents of that age group. If the past is any predictor of the future, this "vaccine and mandate creep" is headed in the direction of the children – and the children are worth fighting for.
In Defense of Adoption
For almost 50 years, Roe v. Wade has been where the debate and complexities that surround abortion have ultimately ended. Texas placing limits on abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and House Democrats then countering with the ‘Women’s Health Protection Act‘ have again pushed the debate into the legal and political forefront.
Nicki Minaj Just Learned They Want Her Vote, Not Her Opinion
Who knew that rapper Nicki Minaj would emerge as a champion for free speech and an outspoken critic of censorship? Even stranger -- Minaj found herself retweeting Tucker Carlson while Carlson championed her on his nightly show. Strange times indeed -- but alas “adversity makes strange bedfellows.” Minaj just learned rule number one of the modern illiberal party -- there is zero room for liberty of thought.
Nicki Minaj is right about the left-wing bullies
Who knew that rapper Nicki Minaj would emerge as a champion for free speech and an outspoken critic of censorship? Even stranger – Minaj found herself retweeting FNC's Tucker Carlson while Carlson championed her on his nightly show. Strange times indeed – but alas, "adversity makes strange bedfellows." Minaj just learned rule No. 1 of the modern illiberal party – there is zero room for liberalism of thought.
Joe Rogan Should Sue CNN & Rachel Maddow
If journalism is still taught in the future, the fictional Rolling Stone story about overwhelmed Oklahoma hospitals dealing with Ivermectin overdoses, the gleeful made-up fantasies about Joe Rogan’s illness and recovery from COVID, his Ivermectin use and Ivermectin generally, and the subsequent sharing of those stories, would be case studies in precisely what not to do when conducting “Journalism.” It’s no wonder Americans distrust the media. The Winter coats should have been the first clue.
Thank You For Your Service
“Mission accomplished.” “The greatest evacuation in human history.” “We did what we came to do.” Our nation’s longest war, a war my generation grew up with, is “over” according to President Joe Biden almost 20 years after it began. Twenty years ago — about five or six months before 9/11 — my friend Dave and I walked into the local National Guard Armory and talked about the possibility of enlisting. At the time — it was equal parts money and the proposition of free college as it was patriotism.
Thank You For Your Service—You Deserved Better Than This › American Greatness
Mission accomplished. The greatest evacuation in human history. “We did what we came to do.” Our nation’s longest war—a war my generation grew up with—is “over,” according to Joe Biden, almost 20 years after it began. About five or six months before 9/11 happened, my friend Dave and I had walked into the local National Guard armory and talked about the possibility of enlisting. At the time, our interest was as much about money and the proposition of free college as it was about patriotism.
The Wolves Have Returned: The Day Biden Lost the Media
Mark August 15 as the day that Joe Biden lost the media. Nine months after the election, they have stopped carrying the president’s water. CNN’s Jake Tapper was the first crack in the dam. Tapper brought on Secretary of State Antony Blinken and stared in seeming horror as Blinken deflected questions and repeatedly said the U.S. accomplished what it came to do in Afghanistan.
The Dems' Scarlet Letter campaign - in the name of safety, of course
By Matt Keener The Joe Biden administration will hunt and silence conservatives for the duration he is in office. Of this we are certain. The first six months of his presidency proves it. If the two weeks is an indication, those efforts will only intensify and grow bolder. Under the veil of "safety" and "security" – and with the incessant amplification of Jan. 6 – Democrats will look to label conservatives with a broad Scarlet Letter.
Trump in Ohio: ‘You Have to Look Back’ at the 2020 Election
If you thought discussion about what took place during the 2020 election is going away under threat of censorship, shadow bans, cancelation, or just destroying people’s lives, think again. That was the message when Donald Trump, fellow Republicans from Ohio and across the country, and a scientist/mathematician took the stage in Wellington, Ohio, at the Lorain County Fairgrounds.
Our Honesty Crisis: How We Talk about Race
Of all the things that ail us — our honesty crisis might be the one that does us in. We lie about our ills. We gloss over or ignore statistics that do not support the official narrative of the times and we censor or ban people that tell us things we do not want to hear. We are the patient that goes to the doctor wanting the physician to lie about the true or fatal nature of our current condition. Nowhere is this transparency crisis more evident in the last year than in the area of race.
A First-Hand Account at the Trump Election Protest
An eye-witness at the January 6th protest at the Capitol Building details what he saw and heard on that fateful Wednesday.
A First-Hand Account at The Trump Election Protest
The 2020 election was very much about who controlled the information and who got to tell the story. The Capitol “Riots” were no different. It’s hard to gauge how many people were truly there for the rally and event that day, in part because the mainstream media outlets would never want to give accurate totals for those numbers. It’s doubtful the scene or event would have made that much of a blip on the news radar that day if the events at the Capitol Building did not take place.
Lin Wood: Consider the Source
As the media and pundits leap to disparage Georgia attorney and Trump supporter Lin Wood or discredit his claims of widespread voter fraud—it is important to consider who he is: a defamation lawyer. And perhaps no one is better equipped or proven at correcting a false narrative than Wood. His biggest victories include representing two of the most publicized instances of defamation or libel in the last 20 to 30 years in his representation of Richard Jewell and Nick Sandmann.
The Pennsylvania hearing: The second Gettysburg Address
If a huge story drops in the middle of a crowded room and no "journalist" is there from the mainstream media to cover it — is it still a story? The answer is yes. Wednesday November 25, the day before Thanksgiving, may go down as the backdrop for the nation's second Gettysburg Address. And there is a good chance you might not have heard it or anything about it. Apart from several live streams of the event, OANN was the only network to cover it on television.
My MAGA March talk with Proud Boys leader (a person of color)
So much of my experience traveling to Washington, D.C., for the Million MAGA March last Saturday was wanting to see it with my own eyes. And also to "cover" the event in some way. In the process, I talked with Enrique Tarrio – the Afro-Cuban leader of Proud Boys – on camera about how his group became a lightning rod in the 2020 election.
'Cheaters Never Win'?
You know that saying "cheaters never win"? It's just that — it's just a saying. Cheaters win all the time. Cheaters sit out part of their NFL season for PEDs and then win our Super Bowl MVP trophies. Cheaters bash record-setting home run numbers. Cheaters make backroom deals and insider trade in business. And cheaters win elections.
Guest column
So much of this is fear and the unknown. Throughout the last several weeks, I have found myself wondering over and over on how to approach this. As a small business owner, there have been many times where I have wondered how to proceed and what’s the right plan of action? As things transpire or change daily, "business as usual” doesn’t seem possible or practical. That doesn’t begin to wade into the moral or ethical questions of whether we should be working or not.
Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits
Send your taste buds to coastal South Carolina with this restaurant-worthy shrimp and grits recipe. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this top-rated recipe will impress everyone at your table. What Is Shrimp and Grits? Shrimp and grits is a Southern dish from the Lowcountry of coastal South Carolina and Georgia. It's traditionally served at breakfast, but you can often find it on lunch or dinner menus.
What is Upwork? Here's What You Should Know About It
So, you’ve been browsing the web, hoping to find a way to do some online consulting. You’ve stumbled upon the Upwork marketplace, and you’re asking yourself this question: What exactly is Upwork? Good question! As someone who has now billed more than 4,000 hours using the Upwork platform (partially via the oDesk platform), I’ll hopefully be able to answer this question for you. I call the Upwork platform a “marketplace” because that’s exactly what it is.
4 Tips for Maximizing Output From Freelancers
Simply hiring freelancers offers little value to your company. As with anything else in your business, you must be strategically proactive to maximize output. Working with freelancers is certainly no different.Consider these tips for optimizing your virtual team.1. Ask for a budget.Let’s start by acknowledging that a freelancer is actually a self-employed consultant. It’s therefore logical to assume that he is an expert in his field.
When Your Virtual Assistant Goes MIA
It was like any other morning. I fired up my computer, checked email and started prioritizing the day ahead. Despite my usual sense of optimism, I couldn’t help but feel a little concerned. It had been several days since I heard from my virtual assistant -- we’ll call her Jessica -- which was definitely not like her. For more than a year, we had worked closely together on practically everything. Although she was not an employee, I thought of Jessica as an extension of my brand.
4 Tips to Consider
Simply hiring freelancers offers little value to your company. As with anything else in your business, you must be strategically proactive to maximize output. Working with freelancers is certainly no different. Consider these tips for optimizing your virtual team. Let’s start by acknowledging that a freelancer is actually a self-employed consultant. It’s therefore logical to assume that he is an expert in his field.
5 Truths it Rarely Helps to Tell Your Client
Some things are just better left unsaid. Knowing when to hold your tongue can make the difference between success and failure. To ensure success, avoid letting these phrases slip out of your mouth. You are a consultant, which means it's your duty to be three steps ahead. By asking for your next move, you're defeating the purpose of your professional existence. Stop, and think about this question from a client's perspective. He is already busy and stressed out.
7 Questions to Ask Freelancers Before You Send Them Work
We're now accepting submissions for our 2016 Top Company Cultures list. Think your company should be on it? Apply Now » There are many benefits to hiring freelancers. Scalability, cost reduction and economies of scale are compelling reasons for outsourcing tasks. Despite all the advantages, if you don't ask the right questions, you may start the relationship on the wrong foot. Consider asking these seven basic questions before hiring your next freelancer.
Guest column
Lately, it’s been all around: “Life is short.” One of those messages you hear all the time, but push out of your mind until you are forced to confront the weight and reality of it. We were sitting in silence during a pause for prayer at a morning meeting when I heard the fizz of him opening his grape soda. I peeked over and watched him mutter something to himself as it leaked on the floor and he scrambled to wipe it up with some paper towels. It was insignificant – sort of funny at the time.
4 Project Management Tips to Keep Your Virtual Team on Track
Dispersed teams certainly have their benefits. However, conflicting time zones and priorities as well as language barriers may present new and different challenges. startupstockphotos.com Related: 10 Ways to Successfully Manage Virtual Teams Those challenges, in turn, demand answers to questions like, How effective are you at delegating? And: Are you actually creating more confusion than clarity?
How to Deal With 4 Types of Impossible Clients by @execinsweats
Some clients just love to be difficult. Over the course of a freelancer's career, he or she may work with hundreds of clients. Each one can have a totally different personality -- some more agreeable than others. In this post, I'll share the four most difficult types of customers and offer tips for dealing with each. It’s 7:08 p.m., and your client just left you three voicemails. You stop playing the board game with your son to see what this could possibly be about.
4 Strategies as a Freelancer for Winning Better Clients
Freelancing is an excellent opportunity to realize your entrepreneurial dream. However, to be successful it's important to properly position yourself, and one of the best goals to strive for is winning more long-term customers. In fact, long-term clients are just better; as the famous adage says, it’s easier to sell to existing customers than find new ones. This principle is especially true in the world of freelancing.
8 Recurring iPhone Reminders You Need ASAP
Did you remember to pay last quarter’s estimated income taxes? Are you sure? This question has probably gone through your mind at least once in your entrepreneurial career. With all the responsibilities you have to keep your business afloat, sometimes even the most obvious duties slip through the cracks. Related: The Keys to Writing Reminder Emails That Work Thankfully, the answer lies in the palm of your hand.
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