https://freerepublic.com/tag/by:smokingjoe/ en-us Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:09:21 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384837/posts This video, created by Black Conservative Perspective, criticizes recent actions by African leaders regarding the Juneteenth holiday. The creator argues that the recent commemoration in Ghana, which involved a reenactment of the slave trade, is an inappropriate way to observe the holiday, which he defines as a celebration of freedom. Key points covered in the video: Critique of Juneteenth Observance (0:00 - 2:05): The creator expresses disapproval of observing Juneteenth through displays of sorrow or slavery reenactments, asserting that the day should focus on happiness and gratitude for emancipation. The "Hijacking" of Juneteenth (2:06 - 4:10): The creator discusses how... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384837/posts#comment Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:09:21 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384804/posts BREAKING: President Trump confirms Keir Starmer is resigning as Prime Minister… before Starmer has confirmed it himself. The final humiliation. X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384804/posts#comment Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:32:55 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4384725/posts In this video, Glenn Beck discusses the recent milestone of Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire, following the public listing of SpaceX (0:11-0:22). While political figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren have criticized this level of wealth as a symptom of a 'rigged economy' requiring a wealth tax, Beck offers an alternative perspective on the nature of Musk's success and the value of capitalism (0:41-1:06). Key themes discussed include: Innovation and Risk: Beck details how Musk entered an stagnant aerospace industry in 2002, defying the expectations of experts and risking his entire fortune on a company with a high probability... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4384725/posts#comment Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:43:03 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4384713/posts This video, produced by Black Conservative Perspective, critiques Dan Osborn, a Democratic-backed independent Senate candidate in Nebraska, for his evolving stance on immigration and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Key Points: The Controversy: The creator highlights a report by CNN's KFile revealing that during a 2021 labor strike at a Kellogg cereal plant, Osborn contacted authorities regarding allegations that replacement workers were undocumented immigrants (2:16-2:50). Contradictory Positions: The video argues that Osborn, who now campaigns with rhetoric critical of ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics (5:30-5:45), previously sought help from federal authorities to protect union jobs (3:12-3:22). Political... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4384713/posts#comment Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:29:06 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384668/posts Yes, Elon Musk is richer than Mansa Musa by modern measurable standards. Current Wealth Figures Elon Musk (as of mid-2026): His net worth is estimated at around $1.2 trillion (Bloomberg, Forbes), driven largely by stakes in Tesla and SpaceX (which went public via IPO, pushing him past the trillion-dollar mark). This makes him the first confirmed trillionaire in modern records. Mansa Musa (r. ~1312–1337): Popular estimates put his wealth at roughly $400 billion (sometimes $300–500 billion) in today's dollars, based on his empire's control of gold and salt trade, and accounts of his lavish 1324 pilgrimage to Mecca that caused... Grok https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384668/posts#comment Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:17:18 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4384657/posts And you thought you saw it all but then you see a pro algae protest in D.C. These people have TDS so bad that they are literally wanting the algae returned to the pool. Can we start a go fund me for insane asylums nation wide. We need them so badly. X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4384657/posts#comment Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:58:20 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4384579/posts This video discusses a recent ruling by a federal judge in the District of Minnesota regarding the criminal case of Don Lemon and his co-defendants, who are charged in connection with an incident at a Christian church on January 18, 2026 (2:55). The judge, Douglas L. Mo, denied several motions filed by the defense, delivering a significant procedural defeat to Lemon and his co-accused (0:22, 2:05). Key rulings by Judge Mo include: Denial of access to grand jury materials: The defense sought to pierce the secrecy of the grand jury proceedings, alleging prosecutorial misconduct and misstatements of law. The court... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4384579/posts#comment Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:06:30 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384566/posts 🚀 The Q1 Rocket Report is out. SpaceX's market share of launch (both by kg to orbit and by number of spacecraft launched) is now 99% in the U.S. and 86% globally. China, Russia, and "other U.S." dropped from the prior quarter. Number of spacecraft launched grew 35% YOY. X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384566/posts#comment Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:17:47 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384553/posts This video discusses a violent incident that occurred at a Target store in Simi Valley, where a man randomly attacked and choked a woman. Key points include: The Incident: On Wednesday evening, a man—later identified as Raian Taber—entered the store and began choking a woman at the checkout counter (0:20-0:35). He subsequently attacked a 16-year-old boy in the produce section (3:44-3:55). Good Samaritans: Several shoppers, including a father named Andy Garvey, intervened to stop the attacker and protect others until law enforcement arrived to arrest him (0:47-1:02, 3:10-4:05). Suspect Background: Reports indicate Taber had been released from custody just two... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384553/posts#comment Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:27:48 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384406/posts 🇺🇸 Overdose deaths just dropped by over 10,000 in Trump’s first year in office. All drugs -13%, synthetic opioids -20%. The numbers don’t lie. The U.S. is finally turning the corner on this crisis. Source: @ONDCP X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384406/posts#comment Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:56:26 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384394/posts This judge sent a veteran who served in Iraq/Afghanistan to jail for two years over Facebook posts he made in the wake of child murders. She also let rapist, Rees Newman who SA'd a 13 yo girl go free citing "overcrowded prisons." Her name is Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, Cardiff. X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384394/posts#comment Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:23:39 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4384337/posts Members of the European Parliament erupted in chants of “Send Them Back!” moments after the chamber overwhelmingly approved what is being called the EU’s 'strictest-ever' migration and return law on Wednesday. This marks a major policy shift in Europe. It follows years of uncontrolled illegal crossings and relentless public pressure. That pressure translated to significant gains for conservative and populist parties in recent elections. Right-wing and center-right MEPs exemplified the energy and desire for change as chants rang out on the floor of the parliament chamber. "Send them back!" indeed. This is an incredible display. Euronews has described the legislation... RedState https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4384337/posts#comment Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:37:37 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384239/posts Owner James Dolan says the Knicks are going to the White House: "We just received an invitation which we've accepted, still have to figure out the details…I've known the president 30 years and I'm very proud to bring the team to the White House" X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384239/posts#comment Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:55:44 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4384229/posts 🚨HOLY CRAP!!! A former Charlotte NC City Councilmember and BOTH of her daughters have now pleaded GUILTY to stealing over $124,000 in COVID relief money... ...for LAVISH BIRTHDAY PARTIES, HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES, AND A THRONE!!! Prosecutors say she and her daughters, Tijema Brown and Antionette Rouse, filed at least 15 FAKE loan applications for businesses that DID NOT EXIST, using forged tax documents, to drain pandemic relief funds meant for struggling Americans. They got a mind-boggling $124,000. They spent it on Louis Vuitton bags and a $15,000 BIRTHDAY PARTY with horses, thrones, fancy gifts. And this isn't her first time.... X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4384229/posts#comment Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:48:43 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384040/posts BREAKING: SpaceX has overtaken Microsoft and Amazon to become the fourth biggest company in the world. X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384040/posts#comment Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:20:53 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383977/posts 🚨Breaking: Black man rapes 21-year-old woman in NYC subway station in brutal stranger attack. A savage black man forced himself on a young woman inside the Harlem 125th Street subway station Sunday evening. The 21-year-old victim was alone when the predator struck around 7:40 p.m., leaving her traumatized. NYPD released photos of the suspect — dark complexion, goatee, red glasses, red shirt. This horrific rape shows the growing danger black men pose to women riding NYC subways. Cops are hunting him now. Women must stay alert. X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383977/posts#comment Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:26 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383910/posts Elon Musk is now nearly $1 trillion ahead of the second-richest person in the world. X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383910/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:56:04 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383879/posts Summary of the YouTube video: "Liberal Tech Bros STUNNED After BOMBSHELL Data Map Exposes How Democrats RIGGED LA Mayor Election!" by Black Conservative Perspective. The video analyzes a segment from the All-In Podcast (tech/finance hosts) reacting to voting data from the Los Angeles mayoral election. The creator frames it as evidence of systemic Democratic election rigging in California, especially via mail-in ballots and homeless populations. Key Points from the Video: Voting Data Breakdown: In-person Election Day votes favored Spencer Pratt (35%), Karen Bass (29%), Nithya Raman (26%). Pre-Election Day mail-ins: Bass led strongly. Post-Election Day/late mail-ins showed big shifts, with... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383879/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:21:48 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383865/posts Libtards were so desperate to stop President Trump from hosting UFC America 250, they tried to MANIPULATE the weather forecast. The leftist anti-Trump Weather Channel reported: - 30mph winds - Torrential rain - Lightning storms - Swarms of mosquitos I was actually at the White House. I can promise you none of that happened. Now they just look like idiots. Better luck next time, libs. X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383865/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:52:15 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383846/posts Tommy Robinson has just walked out of court with a victory that is already being called one of the most explosive free-speech moments in Britain. The terrorism-related case against him — linked to his refusal to hand over his phone PIN to UK police — was thrown out after the judge ruled the stop unlawful and reportedly said Robinson had been targeted because of his political views. This was not just about a phone. This was about power, politics, journalism, and whether the state can treat someone like a national security threat simply because it dislikes what they say. Robinson... X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383846/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:01:15 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383805/posts This video details the collapse of a high-stakes Virginia redistricting effort that Democratic leaders pursued as a strategic counter-move to national Republican redistricting trends. The Core Controversy Democrats in Virginia sought to leverage a constitutional amendment to shift the state's congressional map from a 6–5 Democratic advantage to a potentially lopsided 10–1 Democratic majority (3:36-4:13). To achieve this, the party poured approximately $64 million into a campaign supporting the referendum, which narrowly passed in April 2026 (4:17-4:40). Legal & Procedural Failure Within 24 hours of the vote, the entire effort was halted by Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley, who blocked... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383805/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:22:00 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383772/posts This video features commentary on a report by Fareed Zakaria on CNN regarding the economic and governance challenges facing California. The creator, Black Conservative Perspective, uses this segment to argue that Democratic policies are responsible for the state's decline. Key themes and takeaways discussed in the video: Economic Stagnation & Costs: The video highlights that despite California's natural and economic potential, high taxation, strict regulations, and a "failing model of governance" are driving businesses and middle-class residents away (2:11 - 3:35). Fiscal Management: Zakaria notes that while the state population has grown by roughly 15% since 2000, state spending has... YouTube https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383772/posts#comment Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:09:45 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383725/posts The African immigrant on the left has founded seven companies, directly and indirectly created 800,000 good paying jobs, created thousands of new American millionaires, developed reusable orbital rockets and brain chips that are giving independence to paraplegics, saved free speech, and can’t stop talking about how much he loves America. The African immigrant on the right married her brother to commit immigration fraud, facilitated the theft of money intended to feed hungry kids, has used government to enrich herself, praises terrorists, and can’t stop talking about how much she hates America. Leftists want the African immigrant on the left punished... X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4383725/posts#comment Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:40 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383702/posts 🚨 NOW: DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin REFUSES to rule out sending ICE agents to polling places in the 2026 midterms "The only people in line SHOULD be American citizens...should be no REASON to have any type of that..." 💯 He's right! Why are they so concerned if "illegals never vote?" X https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4383702/posts#comment Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:48:40 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4383599/posts When the world’s richest man left California — taking his multitrillion electric car and space companies with him — the Golden State lost out on billions of dollars in economic benefits. Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its record-breaking IPO on Friday, making him the world’s first trillionaire while enriching many employees and investors. Musk didn’t travel to the New York Stock Exchange for the ceremonial bell ringing, instead choosing to celebrate at his company’s headquarters in South Texas — surrounded by some of the estimated 4,000 millionaires he created through the public offering. It was a symbolic move for Musk, who’s... New York Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4383599/posts#comment Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:36:49 GMT