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  • Questions about the upcoming transition

    03/05/2024 11:36:18 AM PST · by spacewarp · 24 replies
    Self | 3/5/2024 | Paul Rivers
    I wanted to ask questions about scenarios. I see several scenarios ahead, and none of them look good. 1) Democrats cheat their way to yet another "win" and the corruption is so obvious but again, Republicans and conservatives (not the same) don't do anything again, until they start trying to round people up who have disagreements with the federal government. When that happens, people fight back, but there are now marauding gangs of Chinese, Venezuelan and other country "Government support troops" are around to murder, execute and detain anyone who is not supporting Biden 2.0. 2) Trump wins. Obvious because...
  • Palestine is dead: No one will ever be able to make a Palestinian state - opinion

    02/25/2024 4:36:49 AM PST · by bert · 28 replies
    Jerusalem Post ^ | 2/24/2024 | MICHAEL FREUND
    Simply put, the idea of “Palestine” is dead and buried, and no matter how hard they may try, Western politicians will never be able to revive it. In recent weeks, various leaders of Western countries have publicly broached the idea of the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, asserting that the time has come to give the Palestinians independence, even in the absence of a negotiating process. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and more recently French President Emmanuel Macron have floated this suggestion, despite the ongoing war in Gaza. But what these esteemed statesmen have apparently failed to grasp is...
  • CHit-CHat: Would like to recommend a book that has helped me be more prayer-centric. My Voice, His Heart: Experiencing Prayer in God’s Will - By Cathy Endebrock

    01/28/2024 1:48:02 AM PST · by know.your.why · 3 replies
    This is the first time that I have gone out on a limb to post anything like this, but I just felt that its worthwhile and the general crowd here would appreciate the subject matter. This is a book that has helped me with my prayer-focus. The gal that wrote it apparently has a radio show and a website called Letspraytoday.com and the book is already an award winner.
  • More Americans optimistic about future of Social Security: Gallup

    12/08/2023 6:53:43 AM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 81 replies
    The Hill ^ | 12/08/2023 | LAUREN IRWIN
    Americans are more optimistic about the future of Social Security than they have been in recent years, a new survey from Gallup found. Among non-retirees, 50 percent expect Social Security to pay them a benefit when they retire, compared to 47 percent who do not think the system will help them. The response from non-retirees is up from readings taken between 2005 and 2015, when majorities of non-retirees polled said they did not think that they would receive benefits from the system, Gallup found. Current retirees believe they will continue to receive full benefits under Social Security.
  • Five ways Ronald Reagan predicted the future, from weaponized medicine to 'Morning in America'

    10/04/2023 12:21:51 PM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 10 replies
    Fox News ^ | 10/04/2023 | Kerry J. Byrne
    Ronald Reagan’s famously sunny personal and political optimism was grounded by seeing the world as it was in its complex, often dark reality. His buoyancy was boosted by a bedrock belief that foundational American values of faith, freedom and individual dignity had the power to make the troubled world a better place. The rare combination of sunniness in the face of harsh reality and his faith in American exceptionalism gave the Great Communicator a gift to predict future events with remarkable accuracy.
  • 11 Assumptions About The Future

    10/03/2023 4:01:26 PM PDT · by Twotone · 14 replies
    InternationalMan.com ^ | September 2023 | Matt Smith
    Editor’s Note: Matthew Smith is a close friend of Doug Casey’s. He is the co-founder of the podcast “Doug Casey’s Take,” where he and Doug discuss a variety of topics and share wisdom on how to navigate today’s uncertain environment. We urge you to read Matthew’s article on how to thrive in “The Great Reset.” — If you watch our podcast Doug Casey’s Take, you already know. We’re in the middle of a complex and destructive phase full of unknowns. Our goal with The Phyle is to focus on solutions. To make progress, we must clearly articulate the problem. Amidst...
  • Fauci says he’s worried about country’s future because of disinformation

    06/22/2023 10:41:54 AM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 37 replies
    The Hill ^ | 06/22/2023 | JOSEPH CHOI
    Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said he is worried about the future of the U.S. due to what he described as the “normalization of untruths.” While appearing at The Hill’s Future of Health Care Summit on Thursday, Fauci was asked if he was worried about the country as it heads into the 2024 election season. As The Hill’s Editor-in-Chief Bob Cusack noted, Fauci has already made appearances in campaigns so far, albeit not from his own participation. Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has used Fauci’s likeness through artificial intelligence (AI) in campaign ads to generate...
  • Zelensky: Russians to Get an ‘Unpleasant Surprise’ in Near Future

    05/11/2023 6:11:27 AM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 18 replies
    Breitbart ^ | 05/11/2023 | PETER CADDLE
    Russians will soon get an “unpleasant surprise” regarding their invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly made an ominous statement regarding the future of the Ukraine war, saying that the invading Russians will soon experience an “unpleasant surprise” regarding the conflict. It comes as the current Russian offensive against the city of Bakhmut appears to falter slightly, with forces loyal to the Putin administration now engaged in significant political infighting over preferential treatment and the availability of vital ammo supplies.
  • Energy experts concerned that Illinois’ move to clean energy may cause reliability issues

    04/15/2023 6:36:44 PM PDT · by CFW · 44 replies
    CenterSquare ^ | 4/14/23 | Kevin Bessler
    Some energy experts are raising a red flag that Illinois’ transition to clean energy may prompt reliability issues. With more coal and gas plants going offline under Illinois' Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, some lawmakers are concerned of possible brownouts. During a recent Senate Energy Committee hearing, Brian Thiry, external affairs director with Reliability First Corporation, said retirements of old power sources are outpacing new power sources coming online. “As we shrink these margins, it is a reliability risk, so it is just something we need to consider. It is a risk that we are seeing and it's a risk...
  • Unpatriotic Youth

    04/03/2023 10:25:17 AM PDT · by River Hawk · 15 replies
    Highly Respected ^ | April 3, 2023 | Scott Greer
    A new poll shows patriotism in dramatic decline. The WSJ-NORC poll found that only 38 percent say patriotism is very important (down from 70 percent in 1998 and 61 percent in 2019). It also found that 39 percent say religion is very important (down from 62 percent in 1998 and 48 percent in 2019),and 30 percent say having kids is very important (down from 59 percent in 1998 and 43 percent in 2019). The number of Americans saying community involvement is very important has plummeted from 62 percent to 27 percent in just four years. The only thing more Americans...
  • Ukraine remains at heart of freedom’s future

    03/28/2023 7:07:58 AM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 51 replies
    The HIll ^ | 03/28/2023 | LAWRENCE J. HAAS
    “The global struggle for democracy approached a possible turning point in 2022,” Freedom House writes in its latest annual report on political rights and civil liberties around the world. “There were signs … that the world’s long freedom recession may be bottoming out, which would set the stage for a future recovery.” Freedom shrunk for the 17th straight year over the past 12 months, but did so only slightly this time, with 34 countries growing freer and 35 less free. In addition, “the year’s events showed that autocrats are far from infallible, and their errors provide openings for democratic forces....
  • Joe Manchin won't run for president in 2024, considers political future as potential GOP challengers loom

    02/22/2023 12:34:51 PM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 11 replies
    Fox News ^ | 02-22-2023 | Brandon Gillespie | Fox News
    Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has narrowed down his options concerning his political future for the 2024 election cycle, announcing Wednesday his decision not to run for president. "I'm not running for President of the United States," Manchin told MetroNews during a radio interview broadcast from the State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia. The two-term senator and former governor of the state wouldn't say, however, if he had decided to run for re-election to keep his seat in the U.S. Senate, as Republicans eye the seat as a top target to flip in the 2024 election cycle.
  • These are the Trends That Will Define the Coming Years

    01/03/2023 8:34:50 AM PST · by SeekAndFind · 14 replies
    Geopolitical Futures ^ | 01/03/2023 | Antonia Colibasanu
    The world is always changing, but some changes are more important than others. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will likely be remembered as the start of a new era in geoeconomics. In response to the war, the West launched sanctions against Russia, escalating the economic war the Kremlin began when it blocked Ukraine from trading with the world through its ports. Moscow answered by drastically reducing natural gas exports to Europe. The uncertainty and tit-for-tat measures kicked off an energy crisis. And the war renewed focus on the growing divide between the West and a nascent revisionist bloc led by China...
  • Kinzinger: I ‘Fear for the Future of this Country’ if Trump Is Not Indicted

    01/01/2023 7:18:49 AM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 60 replies
    Breitbart ^ | 01/01/2023 | Pam Key
    Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that if former President Donald Trump was not indicted, he feared for the future of the United States. Anchor Dana Bash said, “Let’s start with the work you’ve been doing over the past almost two years, the January 6 Committee. It’s over, and it’s now in hands of the hands of the Justice Department. Do you think President Trump ultimately will be charged for crimes?”
  • Americans Feel Better About Today’s Economy, Gloomier About Tomorrow

    12/04/2022 6:09:16 AM PST · by Diana in Wisconsin · 13 replies
    Forbes Advisor ^ | December 1, 2022 | Aaron Hurd
    Americans are feeling more upbeat and have gotten the holiday shopping season off to a strong start, but they remain anxious about inflation and what it will do to their finances over the coming months. The latest Forbes Advisor-Ipsos Consumer Confidence Biweekly Tracker finds consumers are generally in a better mood than they’ve been at any time since the summer, and they’re feeling increasingly confident about the job market. Still, they worry about mortgage interest rates, taxes and their monthly bills. Most Expect Prices Will Keep Rising Only a third (33%) feel more confident about making a major purchase—like a...
  • Nancy Pelosi to address her future political plans on Thursday

    11/17/2022 12:19:04 PM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 27 replies
    NY Post ^ | 11/17/2022 | Allie Griffin
    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will reveal her future congressional career plans to her colleagues Thursday, her spokesperson said late Wednesday — as some speculate that her activist daughter could succeed the towering political figure. The announcement came hours after Republicans regained control of the House with incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Garcia’s victory over Democrat Christy Smith in California’s 27th Congressional District. “Speaker Pelosi has been overwhelmed by calls from colleagues, friends and supporters,” Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff, Drew Hammill, said in a Wednesday night tweet. “This evening, the Speaker monitored returns in the three remaining critical states. The Speaker...
  • Adam Kinzinger insists DeSantis not 'the future of the Republican Party' despite midterm gains

    11/14/2022 6:34:56 AM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 36 replies
    Fox News ^ | 11/09/2022 | Lindsay Kornick
    Twitter users mocked Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger after the Republican insisted Wednesday that Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., was not the future of his political party. Kinzinger appeared on CNN’s coverage of the midterm elections speaking with anchor Anderson Cooper about the results from the previous night. One notable focus included DeSantis' landslide victory in Florida and what that could mean for conservatives. "Governor Ron DeSantis obviously won big in Florida, including getting a lot of Latino votes. Do you think, I mean, do you see him as the future of the Republican Party?" Cooper asked.
  • When I took $100,000 in student loans I didn't know it would affect my kids' lives. Forgiveness will let me save for their future.

    08/25/2022 4:02:03 PM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 115 replies
    Business insider ^ | 08/25/2022 | Kelly Burch
    On Wednesday, I pulled up my go-to news site for some midday procrastination. When I saw the headline about President Joe Biden announcing student-debt cancellation, I immediately texted my sister. After a flurry of messages about what we knew, she summed up what we were both feeling: This is literally life-changing. It wasn't an exaggeration. I graduated from an expensive private college 12 years ago, and I still pay hundreds of dollars each month in student loans. My sister learned a bit from my mistakes. She graduated from a community college last year with a career-focused associate's degree in healthcare....
  • Would YOU try a beetle burger?

    08/24/2022 9:29:35 AM PDT · by HogsBreath · 75 replies
    The Daily Mail ^ | 08-24-2022 | SHIVALI BEST
    The idea of munching on mealworms may sound like a challenge from the latest series of 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here.' But it could soon become a reality, as scientists claim to have transformed the insects into a 'meat-like flavouring'. Researchers from Wonkwang University have cooked up mealworms with sugar, and claim they taste just like real meat.
  • As an American, I fear for our children's and grandchildren's future: There are significant institutional failures that do not bode well for America's short- or long-term safety.

    06/27/2022 10:06:28 AM PDT · by SeekAndFind · 20 replies
    American Thinker ^ | 06/27/2022 | Steve Daly
    The last thing any nation wants to see is the decline of its safety (think: an empire losing strength as barbarians are set to storm the gates). In our case, the signs of decay are there for anyone to see. But of course, there are none so blind as those who will not see. Here are four examples of troubling trends: Leadership: With Biden, America has a chief executive who must resort to cue cards to know how to enter a room, sit down, and give preapproved and scripted answers to reporters' questions while acting as if his answers sprang...