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Dr. Mordechai Kedar answers the question: Could the State of Israel have won the War of Independence if there had been media like today's at that time? Ynet's military reporter Ron Ben Yishai, one of the oldest military reporters, was a guest at the Channel 13 studio and criticized the Israeli media on the way the war was covered. According to him, if the War of Independence had taken place in the era of the current media, the State of Israel would not have been established. Dr. Mordechai Kedar , who heard about these things, said: "He is absolutely right...

Remember Seth Rich, the DNC staffer who perished under highly questionable circumstances several years ago, whom many have speculated may have been the Wikileaks source for the DNC email hack of 2016? Hillary Clinton and the DNC sure would prefer that we don’t.Via Newsweek, Nov. 29, 2023 (emphasis added):A judge has ordered the FBI to turn over the laptop of murdered Democrat staffer Seth Rich.Texas Judge Amos L. Mazzant ordered "a timeline for the disclosure of information on Seth Rich's personal laptop, Seth Rich's work laptop, the DVD and tape drive within 14 days following issuance of this Memorandum of...

A few articles about this have been posted, but I didn't see a direct link to the video. Hit the source link. This ~25m speech is a must see/listen.

DAVOS — Members and invited attendees of this week's World Economic Forum's annual summit in Davos, Switzerland capped off yet another monumental event with the traditional virgin sacrifice to weather gods to prevent climate change. The closing ceremony, complete with dancing natives and the chanting of ancient incantations, was met with a combination of reverence and celebration as the WEF's gathering of global powerbrokers offered up yet another young virgin to appease the climate gods. "May the blood of this young woman grant us favor in your eyes!" shouted WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab as the young woman...

On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” Biden Campaign Co-Chair Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) responded to a question on what is the Biden administration’s end game for strikes on the Houthis by stating that “my hope is that we will find a way to deter Iran, but for the intermediate term, it’s going to require more action to prevent the Houthis from striking shipping.” Co-host Phil Mattingly asked, “I do want to ask, on other foreign policy issues, because there is a lot going on right now, the fourth U.S. strikes in Yemen targeting Houthi rebels. The biggest question that...

It’s easier to complain about a problem rather than work towards an active solution. Imagine how much crime would have been prevented if President Joe Biden just knuckled down and worked with Congress on a budget plan that would give them the funds for proper mental health care and necessary gear to do their job. But nope, let’s keep pointing those fingers. It seems to be a common issue these days -- especially when it comes to the ongoing migrant crisis. In a recent interview with Fox News, Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson -- a Democrat -- took the time to...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Friday Jan. 1, 1864. The freedmen of this place have celebrated their first anniversary of the Proclamation of Emancipation to-day, and with entire success. At eleven A.M., they met on the Plaza, the bands of the two regiments playing for them, and citizens and strangers looking on with eager interest. The school children neatly dressed, marched upon the ground and shared in the exercises. Their songs, their quiet attention, and their creditable appearance in every way, gave good proof of the earnest efforts of their philanthropic teachers. Judge STICKNEY, one of the Tax Commissioners for this State, and...

Imam Alhagie Jallow is a pillar of the community in Madison, Wisc. He has been a guest of Gov. Tony Evers and is happy to meet with non-Muslims who are interested in learning about Islam. After the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel, however, Jallow showed a different side, one that authorities in Wisconsin would do well to note carefully. Will they? Unlikely. That would be “Islamophobic.” But this is serious nevertheless. The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) on Friday posted excerpts from a hair-raising Friday sermon Jallow preached at the Madinah Community Center in Madison six days after...

A friend from Australia sent me a link to a newly released video with the original “Edelweiss” vocals by Christopher Plummer, who played Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music. He noted that the laudatory comments all spoke of Plummer’s authenticity versus the polished singing of Bill Lee, who was dubbed in his place, and said that this might go a long way to explaining Donald Trump’s appeal. I thought his insight was interesting and accurate enough to share with you at greater length. [SNIP] ...You’re all familiar with the final movie version of Captain von Trapp singing “Edelweiss”...

The inane effort to remove Donald Trump's name from primary ballots hit another bump in the road for Trump haters when a Washington State judge refused to remove his name from the upcoming primary ballot. The effort was led by an easily triggered middle school teacher who told supporters that she wanted to inspire her students with her noble act. In the end, it was clear that somewhere in her education, she must have cut Constitution class. Judges agreed that there was no case. It was the second hearing this week in Washington State. On Tuesday, the same small group...

Nikki Haley, the daughter of two non-citizens, is patently ineligible to serve as President or Vice President under Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution The following analysis is a detailed response to critiques of an article I wrote earlier this month that garnered national attention, and was even Truthed by President Trump, shedding light on Nikki Haley’s ineligibility to serve as President or Vice President under the Constitution. My article was published originally on my Substack and American Greatness, and was titled “The Constitution Absolutely Prohibits Nikki Haley From Being President Or Vice President.” By Paul Ingrassia As A...

Daily Readings from the USCCBHe appointed Twelve, whom he also named Apostles, that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons. Mark 3:14–15The Twelve Apostles were first called by Jesus and then sent to preach with authority. The authority they were given was for the purpose of driving out demons. But how did they do that? It’s interesting to note that the authority they were given over demons was, in part, associated with their commission to preach. And though there are some recorded instances in the Scriptures...

Kindergarten children in Decatur, Mississippi will no longer be allowed to pray before they eat lunch.The school district took immediate action after they learned that a teacher at Newton County Elementary School had been leading children in a prayer before lunchtime.

The United Nations warned that viruses are spreading in the Gaza Strip amid poor sanitary conditions and lack of resources. Gazans have limited access to health care and illness is spreading in overcrowded shelters amid Israel’s continued bombardment. More than 8,000 cases of viral Hepatitis A are linked to overcrowding in shelters, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Laboratories in hospitals are unable to perform tests due to lack of materials. Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that 24 cases of Hepatitis A were confirmed, but no...

The widespread pro-Hamas demonstrations, particularly at elite universities, has, ironically, had a positive impact by alerting Americans to the ideological rot infecting higher education. They now realize that the slogan “Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity” (DIE) is not just the latest black civil rights campaign; rather, it is a race-based ideology that demonizes white civilization. Abolishing whiteness means ending the colorblind rule of law, abolishing the merit principle, eliminating constitutionally-protected rights together with limited government and one-person-one-vote democracy, and the economic freedom and all the rest that has made America, America. Champions of DIE envision a race-based utopia of group, not...

The White House has banned children from decorating Easter Eggs with religious messages.The Biden Administration had invited the children of National Guard families to submit artwork for a competition that is part of the annual Easter Egg Roll.“Children of National Guard families across the United States are encouraged to submit artwork inspired by the theme ‘Celebrating our Military Families.’ Children should depict on an egg template a snapshot of their life – a favorite activity, scenery in your state, your military family, a day-in-your life,” read a pamphlet promoting the contest.

As the 2024 election campaign begins in earnest, the Democratic Party has apparently decided that its central electoral pitch will be that American democracy itself is at stake in this year’s national elections. This was the central theme of President Biden’s first major campaign speech of the year, dutifully echoed by lower-ranking Democrats and the Party’s megaphones in the media and among the left intelligentsia. Unable to run on a record of competent custodianship of the seemingly less lofty policy issues that concern many voters—like the economy, foreign policy, and immigration—Biden and the Democrats must present themselves as the only...

A total of 87 Republicans in Congress did not sign an amicus brief filed on Thursday in support of Donald Trump's appeal to the Supreme Court in his push for inclusion on the primary ballot in Colorado. Included: Rand Paul/Darrell Issa/Daines(MT.)/Massie(Ky.)/

Great 3m32s video, excellent summary of the lies the Left/Globalists are pushing. Hit the source link.

The Bible In Paintings ~ Encouragement for Applying and Appreciating God's Word ~ •Drawings•Engravings•Facades•Frescoes•Illuminations•Miniatures•Mosaics•Photographs•Reliefs•Statues•Tapestries•Windows• CHRIST IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Before Bethlehem, Jesus intervened often in this world. This series presents some of those occasions, along with “types” of Christ: people and objects who represent Him and His qualities.JESUS VISITS ABRAHAM, PREDICTING ISAAC’S BIRTH AND NEGOTIATING SODOM’S DESTRUCTION GENESIS 17 The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them,...