Thanks, Robert. Terrific, even when I don't agree with you and enjoy your illustrations. In the midst of this crazy week, watching the Republican Convention was a relief of high-energy sanity. I never liked the Republican Party until now. There are still too many swamp creatures in it who never met a war they didn't love. But it's as though everything once good about the Democratic Party has been reborn in the New Republican Party. And it's way better. And it's being preached and practiced by younger politicians who - at least not yet - haven't let themselves dissolve into Neo Con sliminess. I think we're also going to see the emergence of the Silent Majority of Gen Z, those young people who have experienced the brutal woke era and had to swallow their dignity or be cancelled from everything they want to do. And they've already been through the Leftist fire, they'll know how to battle it. I'm excited at the possibility I see of this country truly becoming great again.
I have been riveted to analysis and commentary for days, learning a lot about security precautions and protocol. Manchurian candidate or patsy, too many people "stood down" and are complicit either by intent or incompetence.
The entire world is WATCHING…people are awakening en masse…too many digital soldiers for them to continue to peddle false narratives…[They] can no longer hide in the dark…It's happening…We are watching it…
Patriots from around the world are praying for AMERICA.
We are all bound by a feeling deep inside, a feeling that cannot be publicly expressed for fear of ridicule, a feeling that challenges the mainstream (narrative), against that which we are told to accept and dare not question, put simply, that people are being abused by those in power and time is running out…
Trump survived! Thank God. Trusting the Secret Service to protect him and the FBI to investigate the assassination attempt is obviously a crazy idea. After talking with General Flynn, I recently accepted the theory that JFK was killed by those in government who wanted him dead. It logically follows that the events on Saturday were not likely isolated to one angry 20 year old. To give the Secret Service a pass for mere incompetence would be naive. Maybe Trump will release the Warren Commission report this time if he gets elected.
Ya, CAN’T WAIT for the dumpster fire/shit show in Chicago! Just read where Harris is looking forward to debating Vance? Talk about taking candy from a baby!
How could a 20 year old loner have the sophistication, skill with a rifle and the knowledge of an unguarded ideal sniper position without outside help and motivation? A question that must be answered given the extent of the hatred directed at Trump?
the story gets more bazaar by the moment…CNN is reporting Crooks bought 50 rounds of ammo, a 12' ladder from Home Depot, and walked a mile to the rally with his father's AR-15, the ammo, and the ladder in tow…Crooks arrived at the SWAT team rally building after walking a mile from Home Depot, extended his ladder and climbed onto the building situated within 150 meters from Trump, armed with his father's AR-15 and 50 rounds of ammunition….How did Crooks know the rooftop would be unguarded? How did he know he wouldn't encounter police coming and going from the building?
Much to unpack. First, the unhinged attack on Trump was at the very least a massive security breach and obviously could have been much worse. For at least one family, it couldn’t have been more devastating.
Most likely, massive incompetence at the highest levels. No doubt the SS Director should resign or be thrown overboard. Clearly, DEI doesn’t work for critical jobs like the SS. The one pudgy female agent couldn’t even unholster her/their firearm. The other female agent wasn’t tall enough to cover Trump from a secondary attack.
No doubt questions will be raised, especially since the assassin was spotted earlier by bystanders.
Can’t imagine what shape we would be in if the shooter would have been slightly more accurate. As for the shooter, what a troubled young man, why is anyone’s guess. Feel badly for his parents.
Is the left to blame?…of course they are!
Biden proclaiming “put a bullseye “ on Trump! In fact, virtually all assassins since JWB have been Dem whack jobs!
As for Morning Joe and his Basset hound sidekick, when is NBC News going to wake up and send these two losers packing? Terrible ratings, vitriol, negativity, who needs them? Oh that’s right, the hateful left needs them!
Great convention so far, epic to be sure. Vance is a great complement, no doubt will relate to younger voters, especially in the rust belt.
Looking forward to a Trump an administration, great talent pool, think Carson for HHS, Hailey for State, Vivek for Treasury, Cotton for DOD, Rubio for AG and Cash Patel for Chief of Staff!
Robert, the number of recent issues you site illustrates how many potential "unanticipated" events will occur in the next few months. Buckle up and hope they will not interfer with a fair election.
Totally agree.. all their plans will turn to dust once DJT is re-elected.. they are desperate to keep power and have no conscience or scruples … it’s very possible something bad will happen unfortunately.
I can’t imagine .., but what would it take to stop or cancel the election?
Buckle up! The month of August is traditionally a really HOT MONTH…September is designated as National Preparedness Month — a time to focus our attention on the importance of preparing our families, homes, businesses, and communities for disasters that threaten our lives, property, and homeland…then, Red October!!!
Methinks they ditch Biden…can’t walk, can’t talk, his value is gone…all they have is a shallow/weak/exposed bench…hope to see HRC & Obama flow to the top…
Trump is now the most vetted/scrutinized Pres candidate in history…they are almost out of ammo…only plays left are new false narratives & pound away with the old lies…
meanwhile, think carpet bombs…in the invisible war for the future of Our Republic, the tables are now turned…And now, Hunters become the hunted…
Is it true that this entire "assassination" was staged by MAGA? The shooter, a registered Republican and an NRA member, was provided an unguarded vantage point only about 160 yards from the podium and he is not really dead (he was firing blanks) and he is now in hiding. The other three victims were paid actors, and notice how obvious it is that Trump slapped one of those TV "blood capsules" against his head to get a bleeding affect. That would explain why he was photographed on Sunday playing golf without any ear damage or a bandage. Then, on Monday he is seen wearing an oversized bandage on his ear at the GOP convention. Inquiring minds want to know...
Stephen, are you really serious with that "theory" you presented? Really? So Trump was responsible for having a bystander killed, two others injured, the alleged shooter killed and staged the whole thing because he was so afraid of Biden winning the election? Why would anyone even use real bullets if they wanted to stage whatever the heck you're proposing? I think you better cut down on your viewing of shows like "The View".
Not much of a stretch when you consider that this same Trump sent an armed mob to attack the U.S. Capitol in an effort to stop the electoral vote count, hang Mike Pence, got a protester and a police officer killed, and wounded and maimed dozens of other police officers.
Are you still one of the few remaining people that really honestly believe the misnamed insurrection? There was no insurrection. Your viewing of the "facts" are extremely limited and have been discredited for quite some time.
I think he is referring to the Fedsurrection, which Nancy Pelosi recently took some responsibility, as recorded by he daughter…also interesting that a series of phone calls occurred between Nervous Nancy & Ray Epps in the lead up to the Fedsurrection…just another setup hoax against Trump as part of the coup d’etat…
Are you still one of the few remaining people who really, honestly believe it was NOT an insurrection? BLM protests became "riots" involving the destruction of property, whereas a "riot" directed against members of government or government authority is by definition an "insurrection." Unless you can't view the videos of the assault on and inside our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, without believing your "lying eyes." Many of the insurrectionists have been convicted and are now in prison. Dozens of police officers were permanently maimed by the insurrectionists while defending members of Congress from the mob. Trump fired up that angry mob and sent them to attack the Capitol telling them to "fight like hell" and "I am going there with you! (A lie)" Watching the vidoes, it looks like a "hell of a fight" to me.
Stephen, it is unfortunate that you are going to go down with the ship believing the propaganda that the main stream media has been feeding people like you and that is very sad. Luckily more and more people have seen through the b.s. that has been spoon fed to them (the dozens of police officers that were maimed while defending members of Congress from the mob, etc.) and hopefully one day you will as well. What a mess the media has created for our country.
That's right, Theo! Our own American Revolution was an insurrection against the King of England. Likewise, our Civil War was an insurrection by some of the "slave states" against the authority of the federal government.
I never said I believed it, I was just asking if it was true. Why doesn't Trump provide medical evidence of a wound...if there was one? I do hope the Secret Service recovered Trump's "lifts" after someone carelessly tossed his shoes off the stage. If Trump had not been out on bail, he would not have been shot. Just sayin'...
Anyone who believes that Occam‘s razor principles apply to the CIA/FBI/Secret Service has not been paying attention for the last 65+ years. They clearly have had their fingers into many pies and then were left to “investigate“. Love hearing your insights, Robert. Keep it up!
Verified sources like the 51 intelligence officials who claimed that the Hunter laptop was Russian disinformation? The verified sources who claimed that there was collusion between Trump and Russia in 2016? There is much bullshit on the internet that can be found to support any theory. If you think posting a few links proves anything you are wrong.
I guess the fact that it cost me $25 for a McDonalds meal or that it costs $100 to fill my tank or the fact that a bag of groceries cost $100 that before Biden took office were only $60. is an illusion. The truth is in the Google reality.
Gene and TJ are Google scholars. Google scholars refer to the oracle of all knowledge for verification and validation. Google scholars reject experience and observation but instead defer to experts found on Google searches and never question opinions that support their viewpoint.
No, I watch most hearings and vet sources since opinion sites like MSNBC, and FOX are just that, opinions, not facts. It is increasingly more difficult to find good journalists who vet sources.
What is your process for vetting sources? Is the CDC a reliable source? How would you vet the CDC? Is President Biden a reliable source? If you watch hearings isn't your reaction to them an opinion? The internet has become so biased and corrupted it is nearly impossible to find balanced opinions. I have found that information I could locate on the internet only a few months ago is now impossible to find. You can wait to see what evidence the FBI has left after destroying the inconvenient bits and then read all the spin and make your choice. Alternately, you can form your own opinion based on what you saw on July 13th combined with the last 8 years of vitriol and lawfare directed at the beautiful and amazing Donald Trump ( really the best human ever ) and make your own conclusion. I suspect the later approach will serve you better than the experts.
First, it's best to set aside judgements and assumptions. Sources and who funds them or benefits from the info is critical. Thus, if Biden says the GDP rose by "X" amount, I would verify that and look at the underlaying reasons for the rise. If Trump says he created the greatest economy ever, I'd , gather data from neutral bias sources to verify the claim. I often use university research data from Oxford, or Stanford. BBC has some great researchers as well as Cronkite School and Columbia.
Let's take one example. JD Vance claimed to be a successful venture capitalist. So, I called one of my university classmates who I know for a fact is a highly successful venture capitalist. I asked him what he thought of JD's claims. He provided me with several industry articles that provided me with the info I was seeking.
Does she agree with me that too many lack critical thinking skills and let the people on MSNBC, FOX and other blatantly biased opinion makers tell them what to believe
OK, I'll start posting what I heard the unhoused speaking about down at KidsWorld as the word of God. Facts need some sort of support or it's just opinion.
Conspiracy theories, of course. A failure for sure, but nope on the rest. And the pic of Jesus behind Trump? What did Trump do the day after the shooting? Went golfing. What did Biden do? He called the family of the firefighter who was killed….the Christian Nationalists have a false prophet methinks.
I'm still befuddled by those of you who think God or Jesus or an angel or whatever, caused Trump -- a philandering, whoremongering, adulterous, business-cheating, convicted felon, and faux Christian who sat idly by as the mob he whipped up tried to hang his vice president -- to turn his head at just the right moment so that the bullet only grazed his ear, and instead allowed the bullet to continue on to kill a retired firefighter in front of his family. Divine intervention? Yeah, you people need an intervention all right.
Have you ever read the Bible, if even just for literature? If so, you may have noticed that many of the most powerful messengers come from the lowest classes, castes, and/or moral positions in society.
Yes, I have read the Bible. I was also once a fervent Catholic altar boy and my mother taught catechism. So I have seen from "behind the curtains" that organized religion is largely a manipulative power grab. In my twenties, in a quest for spiritual truth, dragged a teepee into the northern Sierra Nevada (documented in my book, "Thirteen Moons: A Year in the Wilderness") during which time I also read the Quran, Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, Torah, Egyptian Book of the Dead, Tao Te Ching, various Native American and Aboriginal Australian texts, and everything written by Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. And a lot of Hemingway too.
What I gleaned from the experience is that God -- if there is a God -- favors no religion over another. In fact, of the some 2,700 known religions I dare you to tell me which one is the true religion. Can you?
I believe Atheists and Theists are equally presumptuous, as no one can know the absolute Truth. That is the beauty and great mystery of our existence. Ergo, the only honest position one can have (in my humble opinion) is to be Agnostic. In other words, "I don't know if there is a God." That viewpoint to me is pure honesty, and I believe -- if indeed there is a God -- that He or It or She values honesty more than feigned belief in any religion or in no religion.
I don't know which is most shameless; to present a baseless conspiracy theory ('I have no doubts in my mind that the shooter had help from somewhere within an agency, an organization or the government.') or to solely blame the Secret Service for a one-time lapse (while conspicuously ignoring the ease at which most anyone can get their hands on an assault rifle, be it a felon, wife-beater, or twenty year-old), or to show a depiction of Jesus with his hands on Trump's shoulders, backed, no less, by the American flag. Like I've said before, the Santa Barbara Current is nuttier than a Snickers Bar.
The mighty oak was once a little nut that stood its ground. Are you suggesting that the gun fired itself? or that there is absolutely no higher power other than that which you can see?
Thanks, Robert. Terrific, even when I don't agree with you and enjoy your illustrations. In the midst of this crazy week, watching the Republican Convention was a relief of high-energy sanity. I never liked the Republican Party until now. There are still too many swamp creatures in it who never met a war they didn't love. But it's as though everything once good about the Democratic Party has been reborn in the New Republican Party. And it's way better. And it's being preached and practiced by younger politicians who - at least not yet - haven't let themselves dissolve into Neo Con sliminess. I think we're also going to see the emergence of the Silent Majority of Gen Z, those young people who have experienced the brutal woke era and had to swallow their dignity or be cancelled from everything they want to do. And they've already been through the Leftist fire, they'll know how to battle it. I'm excited at the possibility I see of this country truly becoming great again.
I have been riveted to analysis and commentary for days, learning a lot about security precautions and protocol. Manchurian candidate or patsy, too many people "stood down" and are complicit either by intent or incompetence.
also curious that all the major Legacy Media outlets (MSMBC, CNN, FOX, +++) were carrying the Trump rally live…something that rarely happens…
The whole world is watching.
The entire world is WATCHING…people are awakening en masse…too many digital soldiers for them to continue to peddle false narratives…[They] can no longer hide in the dark…It's happening…We are watching it…
Patriots from around the world are praying for AMERICA.
We are all bound by a feeling deep inside, a feeling that cannot be publicly expressed for fear of ridicule, a feeling that challenges the mainstream (narrative), against that which we are told to accept and dare not question, put simply, that people are being abused by those in power and time is running out…
Great time to be alive!
Trump survived! Thank God. Trusting the Secret Service to protect him and the FBI to investigate the assassination attempt is obviously a crazy idea. After talking with General Flynn, I recently accepted the theory that JFK was killed by those in government who wanted him dead. It logically follows that the events on Saturday were not likely isolated to one angry 20 year old. To give the Secret Service a pass for mere incompetence would be naive. Maybe Trump will release the Warren Commission report this time if he gets elected.
Ya, CAN’T WAIT for the dumpster fire/shit show in Chicago! Just read where Harris is looking forward to debating Vance? Talk about taking candy from a baby!
Probability the FBI is destroying evidence = 100%
How could a 20 year old loner have the sophistication, skill with a rifle and the knowledge of an unguarded ideal sniper position without outside help and motivation? A question that must be answered given the extent of the hatred directed at Trump?
the story gets more bazaar by the moment…CNN is reporting Crooks bought 50 rounds of ammo, a 12' ladder from Home Depot, and walked a mile to the rally with his father's AR-15, the ammo, and the ladder in tow…Crooks arrived at the SWAT team rally building after walking a mile from Home Depot, extended his ladder and climbed onto the building situated within 150 meters from Trump, armed with his father's AR-15 and 50 rounds of ammunition….How did Crooks know the rooftop would be unguarded? How did he know he wouldn't encounter police coming and going from the building?
Probability the FBI is destroying evidence = 100%
I know our government is rife with corruption, and that’s bad enough. I don’t want to believe my government is evil. God help us all.
Much to unpack. First, the unhinged attack on Trump was at the very least a massive security breach and obviously could have been much worse. For at least one family, it couldn’t have been more devastating.
Most likely, massive incompetence at the highest levels. No doubt the SS Director should resign or be thrown overboard. Clearly, DEI doesn’t work for critical jobs like the SS. The one pudgy female agent couldn’t even unholster her/their firearm. The other female agent wasn’t tall enough to cover Trump from a secondary attack.
No doubt questions will be raised, especially since the assassin was spotted earlier by bystanders.
Can’t imagine what shape we would be in if the shooter would have been slightly more accurate. As for the shooter, what a troubled young man, why is anyone’s guess. Feel badly for his parents.
Is the left to blame?…of course they are!
Biden proclaiming “put a bullseye “ on Trump! In fact, virtually all assassins since JWB have been Dem whack jobs!
As for Morning Joe and his Basset hound sidekick, when is NBC News going to wake up and send these two losers packing? Terrible ratings, vitriol, negativity, who needs them? Oh that’s right, the hateful left needs them!
Great convention so far, epic to be sure. Vance is a great complement, no doubt will relate to younger voters, especially in the rust belt.
Looking forward to a Trump an administration, great talent pool, think Carson for HHS, Hailey for State, Vivek for Treasury, Cotton for DOD, Rubio for AG and Cash Patel for Chief of Staff!
…and Ken Fisher for Fed Chairman!
Teko,
Not sure what you are talking about…not sure you are either!
Teko,
First of all, NEVER trust anyone who has the word “stupid” tattooed on their forehead!
Good Article, excellent collection of recent happenings & predicts…
this one hit home, “This Thursday the world will witness a kinder, gentler Donald Trump.”
Spot on, also think that we will see Trump pivot from Mr. Bombastic into Mr. Mighty Serious in this wacky movie…grabbing more popcorn…
Cue the Trump is a Russian agent reveal… https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/17/peter-strzok-fbi-crossfire-hurricane-watching-trum/
Robert, the number of recent issues you site illustrates how many potential "unanticipated" events will occur in the next few months. Buckle up and hope they will not interfer with a fair election.
Totally agree.. all their plans will turn to dust once DJT is re-elected.. they are desperate to keep power and have no conscience or scruples … it’s very possible something bad will happen unfortunately.
I can’t imagine .., but what would it take to stop or cancel the election?
I know they are in a panic
Loving that I am..
Buckle up! The month of August is traditionally a really HOT MONTH…September is designated as National Preparedness Month — a time to focus our attention on the importance of preparing our families, homes, businesses, and communities for disasters that threaten our lives, property, and homeland…then, Red October!!!
Trump, the true existential threat… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2qIXXafxCQ
Methinks they ditch Biden…can’t walk, can’t talk, his value is gone…all they have is a shallow/weak/exposed bench…hope to see HRC & Obama flow to the top…
Trump is now the most vetted/scrutinized Pres candidate in history…they are almost out of ammo…only plays left are new false narratives & pound away with the old lies…
meanwhile, think carpet bombs…in the invisible war for the future of Our Republic, the tables are now turned…And now, Hunters become the hunted…
https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1313640512025513984?s=61
https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/837770149767827456?s=61
https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1037541538950209537?s=61
https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1129343742748569601?s=61
Right on target JL…Biden just tested positive for C19…everything is rigged
Is it true that this entire "assassination" was staged by MAGA? The shooter, a registered Republican and an NRA member, was provided an unguarded vantage point only about 160 yards from the podium and he is not really dead (he was firing blanks) and he is now in hiding. The other three victims were paid actors, and notice how obvious it is that Trump slapped one of those TV "blood capsules" against his head to get a bleeding affect. That would explain why he was photographed on Sunday playing golf without any ear damage or a bandage. Then, on Monday he is seen wearing an oversized bandage on his ear at the GOP convention. Inquiring minds want to know...
That is so ridiculous.. I can’t believe how gullible people are.. especially the haters’ they just eat that stuff up with their hate
Stephen, are you really serious with that "theory" you presented? Really? So Trump was responsible for having a bystander killed, two others injured, the alleged shooter killed and staged the whole thing because he was so afraid of Biden winning the election? Why would anyone even use real bullets if they wanted to stage whatever the heck you're proposing? I think you better cut down on your viewing of shows like "The View".
Not much of a stretch when you consider that this same Trump sent an armed mob to attack the U.S. Capitol in an effort to stop the electoral vote count, hang Mike Pence, got a protester and a police officer killed, and wounded and maimed dozens of other police officers.
Are you still one of the few remaining people that really honestly believe the misnamed insurrection? There was no insurrection. Your viewing of the "facts" are extremely limited and have been discredited for quite some time.
I think he is referring to the Fedsurrection, which Nancy Pelosi recently took some responsibility, as recorded by he daughter…also interesting that a series of phone calls occurred between Nervous Nancy & Ray Epps in the lead up to the Fedsurrection…just another setup hoax against Trump as part of the coup d’etat…
Are you still one of the few remaining people who really, honestly believe it was NOT an insurrection? BLM protests became "riots" involving the destruction of property, whereas a "riot" directed against members of government or government authority is by definition an "insurrection." Unless you can't view the videos of the assault on and inside our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, without believing your "lying eyes." Many of the insurrectionists have been convicted and are now in prison. Dozens of police officers were permanently maimed by the insurrectionists while defending members of Congress from the mob. Trump fired up that angry mob and sent them to attack the Capitol telling them to "fight like hell" and "I am going there with you! (A lie)" Watching the vidoes, it looks like a "hell of a fight" to me.
Stephen, it is unfortunate that you are going to go down with the ship believing the propaganda that the main stream media has been feeding people like you and that is very sad. Luckily more and more people have seen through the b.s. that has been spoon fed to them (the dozens of police officers that were maimed while defending members of Congress from the mob, etc.) and hopefully one day you will as well. What a mess the media has created for our country.
That's right, Theo! Our own American Revolution was an insurrection against the King of England. Likewise, our Civil War was an insurrection by some of the "slave states" against the authority of the federal government.
I never said I believed it, I was just asking if it was true. Why doesn't Trump provide medical evidence of a wound...if there was one? I do hope the Secret Service recovered Trump's "lifts" after someone carelessly tossed his shoes off the stage. If Trump had not been out on bail, he would not have been shot. Just sayin'...
Anyone who believes that Occam‘s razor principles apply to the CIA/FBI/Secret Service has not been paying attention for the last 65+ years. They clearly have had their fingers into many pies and then were left to “investigate“. Love hearing your insights, Robert. Keep it up!
As a guy who waits for facts from verified sources, it’s fascinating how many people revel in conspiracy, suppression and made up stuff.
Verified sources like the 51 intelligence officials who claimed that the Hunter laptop was Russian disinformation? The verified sources who claimed that there was collusion between Trump and Russia in 2016? There is much bullshit on the internet that can be found to support any theory. If you think posting a few links proves anything you are wrong.
It's amazing how many voices on the SB Current seem to have privy to both inside information and information that has not be discovered yet.
It is amazing. Wouldn’t it be nice if links to legitimate sources were included? I know that is way too much to ask though.
I just read that the economy is doing great
.https://www.npr.org/2024/01/25/1226811891/economy-gdp-recession-growth-interest-rates-inflation-federal-reserve
It is amazing how strong the US economy is
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/06/us-economy-excellent/678630/
I guess the fact that it cost me $25 for a McDonalds meal or that it costs $100 to fill my tank or the fact that a bag of groceries cost $100 that before Biden took office were only $60. is an illusion. The truth is in the Google reality.
What are you buying at McDonalds that cost 25 bucks? And hasn't the 3.2% bump in your social security check clicked in?
Gene and TJ are Google scholars. Google scholars refer to the oracle of all knowledge for verification and validation. Google scholars reject experience and observation but instead defer to experts found on Google searches and never question opinions that support their viewpoint.
No, I watch most hearings and vet sources since opinion sites like MSNBC, and FOX are just that, opinions, not facts. It is increasingly more difficult to find good journalists who vet sources.
What is your process for vetting sources? Is the CDC a reliable source? How would you vet the CDC? Is President Biden a reliable source? If you watch hearings isn't your reaction to them an opinion? The internet has become so biased and corrupted it is nearly impossible to find balanced opinions. I have found that information I could locate on the internet only a few months ago is now impossible to find. You can wait to see what evidence the FBI has left after destroying the inconvenient bits and then read all the spin and make your choice. Alternately, you can form your own opinion based on what you saw on July 13th combined with the last 8 years of vitriol and lawfare directed at the beautiful and amazing Donald Trump ( really the best human ever ) and make your own conclusion. I suspect the later approach will serve you better than the experts.
First, it's best to set aside judgements and assumptions. Sources and who funds them or benefits from the info is critical. Thus, if Biden says the GDP rose by "X" amount, I would verify that and look at the underlaying reasons for the rise. If Trump says he created the greatest economy ever, I'd , gather data from neutral bias sources to verify the claim. I often use university research data from Oxford, or Stanford. BBC has some great researchers as well as Cronkite School and Columbia.
Let's take one example. JD Vance claimed to be a successful venture capitalist. So, I called one of my university classmates who I know for a fact is a highly successful venture capitalist. I asked him what he thought of JD's claims. He provided me with several industry articles that provided me with the info I was seeking.
I hope that helps.
I'll go with a hunch more often now.
Does she agree with me that too many lack critical thinking skills and let the people on MSNBC, FOX and other blatantly biased opinion makers tell them what to believe
Is it too much to ask people make claims to provide sources? They are the ones claiming to know the truth.
My duty? You are a funny guy.
JL - that seems to be your goto statement when there aren't any sources.
OK, I'll start posting what I heard the unhoused speaking about down at KidsWorld as the word of God. Facts need some sort of support or it's just opinion.
November 1963 Dallas Texas. They fed us a pile of BS then This time we are smarter
Conspiracy theories, of course. A failure for sure, but nope on the rest. And the pic of Jesus behind Trump? What did Trump do the day after the shooting? Went golfing. What did Biden do? He called the family of the firefighter who was killed….the Christian Nationalists have a false prophet methinks.
I'm still befuddled by those of you who think God or Jesus or an angel or whatever, caused Trump -- a philandering, whoremongering, adulterous, business-cheating, convicted felon, and faux Christian who sat idly by as the mob he whipped up tried to hang his vice president -- to turn his head at just the right moment so that the bullet only grazed his ear, and instead allowed the bullet to continue on to kill a retired firefighter in front of his family. Divine intervention? Yeah, you people need an intervention all right.
Have you ever read the Bible, if even just for literature? If so, you may have noticed that many of the most powerful messengers come from the lowest classes, castes, and/or moral positions in society.
Yes, I have read the Bible. I was also once a fervent Catholic altar boy and my mother taught catechism. So I have seen from "behind the curtains" that organized religion is largely a manipulative power grab. In my twenties, in a quest for spiritual truth, dragged a teepee into the northern Sierra Nevada (documented in my book, "Thirteen Moons: A Year in the Wilderness") during which time I also read the Quran, Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, Torah, Egyptian Book of the Dead, Tao Te Ching, various Native American and Aboriginal Australian texts, and everything written by Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. And a lot of Hemingway too.
What I gleaned from the experience is that God -- if there is a God -- favors no religion over another. In fact, of the some 2,700 known religions I dare you to tell me which one is the true religion. Can you?
I believe Atheists and Theists are equally presumptuous, as no one can know the absolute Truth. That is the beauty and great mystery of our existence. Ergo, the only honest position one can have (in my humble opinion) is to be Agnostic. In other words, "I don't know if there is a God." That viewpoint to me is pure honesty, and I believe -- if indeed there is a God -- that He or It or She values honesty more than feigned belief in any religion or in no religion.
Johnson,
Oh please. Did you see where Biden is doing a rope-a-dope now, claiming COVID?
Ya, things are must be getting desperate? The Dems are in complete Bat Shit Cray-Cray mode…right?
They will do whatever is necessary to hold onto power, even if it’s turning on their own!
In fact, the main reason is so their truly evil, satanic motives can’t be revealed to the American public.
But don’t worry, their judgment day is coming, whereby they will be the ones facing a judge and jury. Kinda like Bob”gold bar” Menendez!
I don't know which is most shameless; to present a baseless conspiracy theory ('I have no doubts in my mind that the shooter had help from somewhere within an agency, an organization or the government.') or to solely blame the Secret Service for a one-time lapse (while conspicuously ignoring the ease at which most anyone can get their hands on an assault rifle, be it a felon, wife-beater, or twenty year-old), or to show a depiction of Jesus with his hands on Trump's shoulders, backed, no less, by the American flag. Like I've said before, the Santa Barbara Current is nuttier than a Snickers Bar.
The mighty oak was once a little nut that stood its ground. Are you suggesting that the gun fired itself? or that there is absolutely no higher power other than that which you can see?
Ya right, you and the other bottom feeders who sneak over from Edhat better grab your ankles, cuz here comes Trump!
Trump is gay?
No but Biden is a sniffing pedo.. that’s for sure
Just wondering what was up with grabbing ankles.
TJ,
Get over it! It’s just a pejorative, it may be uncomfortable at first…but things will get better!