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THE MAN IN THE GLASS I first heard the poem some years ago as a song performed by a former pop musician turned Christian entertainer. Its words had a powerful impact. They were a challenge to self-examination, and a warning about the consequences of life lived without integrity. They were a reminder that each of us must live with his or her self. And that we KNOW what's behind our image, no matter how carefully crafted, or how convincing it may be to others. I wonder if it might also speak to you. It's entitled "The Man in the...

On this episode, Will dives deep with multiple guests to break down the fallacies of all of the best gun control arguments, and paint the fullest possible picture of the gun control debate.

Elections are supposed to be about the future, but Donald Trump is stuck in the past. He is dead set on running for president in 2024 by campaigning on the very worst part of his record. In his much-hyped return to the mainstream media, a CNN town hall on May 11, Trump doubled down on his claims that millions of fraudulent votes were the cause of his defeat in 2020. He said he had no regrets about his behavior before and during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and that he does not owe Mike Pence an apology for...

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When hearing about rival Somali political factions rioting, one might assume the event occurred in Somalia, where political violence is the norm. But the mayhem in question actually was in Minneapolis, where, increasingly, being Somali is the norm. (Apparently, “Minnesota nice” hasn’t rubbed off.) Per The Post Millennial:A riot erupted in Minnesota during Democrat nominations for Minneapolis City Council on Saturday [May 13], which led to no candidate being chosen in Ward 10 after officials were forced to shut down the event over safety concerns.Somalian supporters of city council candidate Nasri Warsame turned to political violence and reportedly assaulted Minneapolis...

State Farm said Friday, May 26, that it will stop accepting new applications for property and casualty insurance in California, citing rising construction costs and its “rapidly growing catastrophe exposure.”The policy change for personal and business lines is effective Saturday, May 27, State Farm said. The change does not apply to personal auto insurance or existing home insurance policies in the state.In a statement, the company said it would work with the California Department of Insurance to restore its market capacity in the state.“We take seriously our responsibility to manage risk,” the company wrote. “However, it’s necessary to take these...

They call it the “debt wall,” and it is not the kind of wall that protects you. It’s the kind that might collapse and crush your village, or into which you might crash your car. Specifically, it is $1.5 trillion in commercial real estate debt, owed to banks, pension funds, and insurance companies before the end of 2025, and secured by a national portfolio of office, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties that may not be worth what they were five or 10 years ago when those loans got made. This wall just might blow up in everyone’s face. The country’s...

Trump slams Biden's high energy prices as Americans prepare to open wallets for holiday travel. President Donald Trump issued a message slamming Joe Biden’s destructive economic policies that have led to high gas prices and inflation for the American people just as Memorial Day weekend kicks off. “As you gather with family and friends this weekend, everything is more expensive – a lot more expensive, actually – because of Joe Biden’s reckless policies that have caused soaring energy costs and currency inflation like our country hasn’t seen for over 50 years. “This Memorial Day gas prices are up 48 percent...

International Man: In practically every country, the allowable limit for cash withdrawals and transactions continues to be lowered. Further, rampant currency debasement is lowering the real value of these ridiculous limits. Why are governments so intent on phasing out cash? What is really behind this coordinated effort? Doug Casey: Let me draw your attention to three truths that my friend Nick Giambruno has pointed out about money in bank accounts. #1. The money isn’t really yours. You’re just another unsecured creditor if the bank goes bust. #2. The money isn’t actually there. It’s been lent out to borrowers who are...

A town hall meeting held by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Queens on Friday night descended into farce as the firebrand was called a 'piece of sh*t' and berated for her views on Ukraine, migrants, drag queen story hours and the debt ceiling. The meeting was held in the Corona neighborhood, AOC's constituency. Her constituents were not in welcoming mood, especially when the town hall moved to to the question and answer stage. 'American citizens before migrants,' one heckler yelled. Others chanted: 'America first.' Another shouted: 'We are on the verge of nuclear war with Russia. Are you going to stop...

"We will continue to bomb your Targets until you stop cowering and bring back your LBGT merchandise. We will not be erased, we won’t go quietly," email warns.A Utah Target was evacuated on Friday after multiple store locations received bomb threats from LGBTQ advocates, according to reports. A bomb squad and K9 unit were called to a Target in Layton, Utah after two local news stations received threatening emails targeting stores across the state for removing the company’s “Pride” collection. Layton Police Sgt. John Ottesen said employees and customers were evacuated as a precautionary measure but no credible threats were...

General Valerii Zaluzhny, appointed in July 2021 to be Ukraine’s chief of the armed forces, also became a member of Ukraine’s National Security Council. Zaluzhny mysteriously went missing some weeks ago. Now, apparently, he has reappeared, if you believe a brief video released by the Ukrainian government. There were many rumors about Zaluzhny. The earliest one was that he was killed, along with a number of other senior Ukrainian officers, in a meeting at a command post somewhere in eastern Ukraine. That rumor soon was followed by another – that in fact he was badly wounded at the same command...

2SLGBTQI+ terminology – Glossary and common acronyms 2SLGBTQI+ terminology is continuously evolving. As a result, it is important to note that this list is not exhaustive and these definitions are a starting point to understanding 2SLGBTQI+ identities and issues. Different 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and communities may have broader or more specific understandings of these terms. Common acronyms used within the Government of Canada 2SLGBTQI+ It is the acronym used by the Government of Canada to refer to the Canadian community. 2S: at the front, recognizes Two-Spirit people as the first 2SLGBTQI+ communities; L: Lesbian; G: Gay; B: Bisexual; T: Transgender; Q:...

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that Russia has started moving tactical nuclear weapons to his country. “We had to prepare storage areas and stuff. We have done this, so the movement of nuclear weapons has already begun," Lukashenko told Russia’s Pervy TV. Lukashenko, who was on a trip to Moscow, said some of the weapons might already be transferred. He refused to specify the number of weapons and locations of their storage in Belarus and said: "Don't worry about nuclear weapons, we are responsible for this."

"I think they decided they thought I was going to lose my election to Bush, and they became very disturbed when I won," he says."And they concocted this plan, I think months and months ago, maybe right after my reelection, thinking that the voters just were not smart enough to figure this out. They’re going to fix it."Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) argued establishment Republicans are moving forward with an “illegal impeachment” against him for exposing their corruption. Paxton joined Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Newsmax Friday to break down how the Texas RINOs (Republican in Name Only) have...

I finally broke down and got the blue-backed check mark for my Twitter account yesterday. So far it’s just for one month and, as a result, I’ve had to block far more accounts showing explicitly sexual photos and videos than was so before. Call me an oddball, but I don’t even like sex scenes in movies; they make me feel like I’m peering into someone’s bedroom window. I used to be a regular reader of several liberal and leftist sites. But, as my rightward conversion progressed, I began to find them rather annoying, the main annoyance being the obsession with...

A citywide youth curfew starts Friday night in Baltimore and lasts through Labor Day weekend. Officials said the goals are to keep kids safe and to cut down on crime. City residents received a text message and phone calls Friday morning reminding them of the curfew. The text read: "Reminder: Curfew ordinance is in effect from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. all summer." It also included a link to the B'More Summer Information Hub that has a list of events and activities for youths. RELATED: 'B'More This Summer' aims to engage youth in fun, safe activities The curfew impacts teenagers...

A member of far-right group Patriot Front has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges stemming from his arrest protesting a pride event last year. The pedophile was one of 31 Patriot Front members who were arrested last year on their way to intercepting a gay pride event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. ollowing his arrest, a search of his phone by the FBI uncovered a slew of disturbing images, leading him to reportedly confess to the crimes to investigators. Boyce's arrest came as Patriot Front members attempted to storm a gay pride event in June 2022. Police say the group had...