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One of President Trump's most volatile characteristics can also be one of his most endearing. While I'm reluctant to speak with certainty about eras before my lived experience, I can say that in my lifetime there has never been a political enigma like The Donald. Politicians don't talk like he talks. They don't attack their enemies like he attacks his enemies. They don't pressure the status quo like he pressures the status quo. And not since at least Franklin Roosevelt has a president been so comfortable governing by spitball - that is, throwing some idea or policy against the wall...

It seems I’m being “red-pilled” on something new every day now. One more “conspiracy theory” I’d heard about but also rolled my eyes about (the Media is so effective!) appears to be true: Climate or geo engineering–the spraying of chemicals into our skies by aircraft to affect the weather, is not only “a thing,” but from what I am quickly gathering, it is dangerous as hell– something that is rapidly killing our planet and killing us. Last night I watched a recent episode of the Redacted podcast (of which I highly recommend–the hosts discuss the critical issues of our world...

While smaller than it’s big brother the 12 gauge, this game hammer shell is ready to hunt. Let’s take a look at why the 20 gauge is only number two in comparison to the larger 12 gauge shotshell. When you hear “20 gauge shotgun” what comes to your mind? For me it means a well balanced shotgun that is also quite a bit lighter than it’s big brother the 12 gauge shotgun. What also comes to mind is small game hunting. From squirrels to pheasants the 20 gauge works great and allows even less kick for recoil sensitive shooters. The...

The Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women in northern Virginia just wanted to reorder branded thermal cups from Yeti for their organization, something they have done in the past. But, according to an exclusive by Fox Business, the result was anything but ordinary. Although the young women’s nonprofit leadership organization ordered branded cups last May without issue ,and with the exact same logo, Yeti has allegedly refused to fill the order. Per Fox Business: In emails obtained by FOX Business, YETI responded to inquiries from the Clare Boothe Luce Center regarding their canceled March 20, 2025, order citing item...

Here are 3 that you will want to own! Why go bufferless you ask? Well as the above made in the USA Bear Creek Arsenal pistol proves without a buffer tube your firearm will be quite a bit shorter and easier to handle. Also a folding stock or arm brace can easily be added since there is no buffer tube to get in the way. Maybe you like something different and cutting edge than everyone else at the range? Well bufferless might be right for you. Bufferless firearms offer so much for the shooter, collector and the hunter afield. Let’s...

The 12 gauge shotgun is certainly the most popular gauge selection out on the market and afield. Here is why this utilitarian gauge is so popular today. The 12 gauge shotshell has quite a long timeline. Case in point, John Moses Browning created the Winchester Model 1897 pump action shotgun. This shotgun firing an actual self contained 12 gauge shotshell in either solid brass or cardboard hulls set the world on fire for popularity. The above image is a sampling of what was available way back in history. Pump action shotguns even today are top sellers for the hunting...

(The Center Square) – Eight years after the completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and accompanying protests at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, the long-awaited trial between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace is winding down. Closing arguments in the trial are set to begin Monday, followed by jury deliberations and a verdict. The lawsuit hinges on Greenpeace’s involvement in protests that occurred in the fall of 2016, as well as its communication with banks that were financing the pipeline’s construction. Energy Transfer has tried to prove that the environmental activist group funded and incited violence, trespassing and other unlawful acts,...

United States government agencies have come together to advance the understanding of persistent contrails and their impacts to inform future decision making. Current models indicate that persistent spreading contrail cirrus has a significant net warming impact on the global climate; however, the magnitude of this impact is uncertain. Research is needed to improve scientific understanding, reduce process-level uncertainties, develop integrated decision support tools and mitigation strategies, and demonstrate and assess prediction and operational capabilities. Improved understanding will allow the U.S. to make informed decisions that will ensure U.S. competitiveness in the aerospace sector while managing the impacts of civil aviation...

It’s not all about running gun battle firearms for daily duties afield and on the farm. Here are my top 5 picks for takedown varmint problem solvers.Henry AR-7 What can I say about the incredibly handy little AR-7 made by Henry? Well I have reviewed them in the past and absolutely love them. They break down and fit inside of the stock. They are tough and run from two supplied 8 round magazines in self loading fashion. If a critter can get through that quick stream of .22 long rifle projectiles, Well you need a shotgun!Savage Model 42 Here is...

So we've all seen the news about the tariff situation between America and Canada. Trump is threatening Canada with 25% tariffs, meanwhile Justin Trudeau is threatening this: -- snip -- Needless to say, it's an interesting time to be a North American. But now we've got some photos from a photographer up in Ontario, Canada, that are being interpreted as a sort of analogy of this U.S., Canada "trade war": A Canadian goose takes on a bald eagle. Let's take a look: First, the goose thinks it has a chance (which it technically does):

The Musk-Deranged and DOGE-Deranged media appear to have stumbled on a new genre of coverage: the horrendous fate that will befall Americans due to DOGE cuts across multiple federal agencies. Reaching a new height of absurdity, CBS’s Ian Lee leads viewers to infer that DOGE cuts will lead people to be eaten by bears. Watch as Lee walks viewers to an empty ranger station at Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming: .. LEE: I spoke with several senior Forest Service officials across the country, and they told me the future leadership of the agency has been wiped out, and it could...

Why the right Self-Defense Tools and Tactics are Vital at any age On April 19, 1775, a man named Samuel Whittemore directly engaged the 47th Regiment of Foot. Armed with a musket, dueling pistols and a saber, Whittemore caused them to deploy by killing three and forced them to execute actions on contact. He in turn was shot in the face, bayoneted, beaten and then left for dead. These actions slowed the advance of the Regulars and assisted colonial forces in the area along Battle Road. Whittemore was 78 years old and lived despite his wounds. This article is about...

We have to give the man in this video credit. He was much calmer, more polite, and level-headed than some of us would have been in this situation... LIBERAL WOMAN: What's that hat?! MEDINA: It's just a U.S. flag with hunter stuff. WOMAN: It's political! Why are you wearing it? That flag is used in ways that are disrespectful. It's a symbol, you're trying to make a statement

Thinking about the last 4 months with the drones over NJ, the drone strike of the firefighting plane in LA and now the Philadelphia crash, I am wondering how long until the FAA gets its act together and requires all drones be registered, have a working transponder, and operators be licensed and have liability insurance? Our sky is becoming too crowded. NJ could have been solved in minutes. Same with the LA collision. I strongly suspect that Philadelphia will also be a midair collision with a drone. Their job is to keep us safe ... it is one of the...

A look at Bastinelli Knives’ FBag for Cross-Body Carry of a Handgun and a Knife. Story and Photos by P Pawela We first wrote about Bastien Coves and his company Bastinelli Knives back in January 2021. Since then, his popularity as a custom knifemaker has skyrocketed. Coves’s knives have been featured in half a dozen popular action movies, and while that is an intriguing reason to purchase one of his products, I’m more concerned about who uses these knives for real-world purposes. That said, I have confirmation that Bastinelli knives are being used in the intelligence and special operations...

You’ll never regret buying a quality .22LR pistol. With their low recoil and report, they are less likely to scare away new shooters before they have a chance to realize how fun shooting is as a hobby and sport. When ammo prices skyrocket, they’ll always be your most economical handgun to shoot, whether it’s sniping at toy plastic army men from the dollar store or eliminating threats to your garden. However, they’re not all fun and games; .22LR handguns have serious training applications too. Some manufacturers – like Colt, Smith & Wesson and Beretta – make .22LR models of...

Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 have been hampered by a limited supply of freshwater. So, when the winds are calm enough, skilled pilots flying planes aptly named Super Scoopers are skimming off 1,500 gallons of seawater at a time and dumping it with high precision on the fires. Using seawater to fight fires can sound like a simple solution – the Pacific Ocean has a seemingly endless supply of water. In emergencies like Southern California is facing, it's often the only quick solution, though the operation can be risky amid...

As officials investigate what caused Los Angeles’ devasting fires, I know the answer. It was the homeless. The LA Fire Department reports that 54% of fires in 2023 were started by homeless. They responded to almost 14,000 fires that year alone related to homelessness! Regardless of whether the Pacific Palisades fire was directly started by a homeless person, the extent of the destruction from the fire can be attributed to the homeless. A few months ago, a LA City Council person reported to me that she spends 80 percent of her time on LA’s homeless problem. Eighty percent! That does...

A San Diego law firm already has retired police and firefighters ready to investigate the cause of Los Angeles-area fires to determine the cause of the devastating blazes and whom to sue VIDEO AT LINK............ Dozens of victims of the Los Angeles area fires are turning to a San Diego law firm to help them recover from devastating losses. Gerald Singleton, one of the nation's top lawyers when it comes to fire-related lawsuits, said his firm already has dozens of clients. During the past two decades, his firm has represented 26,000 victims including those affected by the devastating wildfires in...

Commiefornia's Push to Restrict Vintage and Classic Cars 4:12 VIDEO AT LINK............ They want to create "ZERO EMISSION ZONES" where you cannot drive. Eventually this will expand to the entire state and you will not be able to drive an ICE automobile or TRUCK in California............... These people are INSANE.................