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PODCAST: Peace in the Middle East?

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On this podcast, we talk about the unraveling in the Middle East.

Are we finally getting to a point where we will see peace in the Middle East? No. And, as a matter of face, it’s only going to get worse from here.

You see, about 6 years ago, Iran was chattering about the next caliphate. And, a lot of people thought it was crazy to talk about it then. However, those times have changed now that other things have come into play.

Even when we did the Chess episode a year or so ago, we missed a very important piece of the puzzle: IRAN. They’ve got their dirty little hands in so many places around Saudi Arabia, it’s like they are trying to put the chokehold on them.

Also in the episode:

  • The NAACP in California wants to remove the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem.
  • We continue to dissect the Declaration of Independence, line upon line.
  • Did you see the video USA Today put out with chainsaw bayonets?

These 2 videos from Glenn Beck will put a lot of things into perspective:

Church to Remove Plaque Honoring George Washington

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Leaders at Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, where President George Washington attended, has decided that a plaque honoring him must be removed.

They are saying that the plaque marking where he and his family sat is not acceptable to its worshipers, referencing that Washington was a slaveholder.

Christ Church leaders said:

“The plaques in our sanctuary make some in our presence feel unsafe or unwelcome.

“Some visitors and guests who worship with us choose not to return because they receive an unintended message from the prominent presence of the plaques.

“Many in our congregation feel a strong need for the church to stand clearly on the side of ‘all are welcome- no exceptions.'”

In addition, a memorial to Confederate General Robert E. Lee will also come down.

Extremely Rare Revolutionary War Sword Headed to Museum

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This extremely rare Revolutionary War sword belonged to Col. Jonathan Pettibone of the 18th (Connecticut) Regiment.

Inscribed with his name, this sword is set to go on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia beginning in 2018.

Fox News reports:

Experts note that it is unusual for Revolutionary War swords to have the name of the original owner inscribed on the weapon. The sword also bears the mark of its maker, silversmith Joseph Copp of New London, Connecticut.

“With the rare maker’s hallmark, and considering who owned it and the history it probably saw, this sword is truly one of the most fascinating Revolutionary War weapons I have ever seen,” said Dr. Philip Mead, chief historian and director of curatorial affairs at the Museum, in a statement.

The Museum received the sword Wednesday from donor B. Owen Williams of Maryland, a descendent of Pettibone.

“As a family, we are delighted that the Museum will provide a home for this article, where it should be, in an exhibit to be seen by the many visitors who come to the Museum from all over,” said Williams, in the statement. “I’m thrilled that it has survived in remarkably good condition despite my youthful exuberance and blissful ignorance to play with it surreptitiously as a boy.”

After Pettibone’s death the sword was passed on to his son Jonathan Pettibone Jr., who also served in the Revolutionary War.

In an interesting side note, Pettibone’s tricorn hat is on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Pulled for Making Students ‘Uncomfortable’

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Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “To Kill A Mockingbird” is both iconic and controversial.

You can’t argue against it being controversial, as it is always being censored for some reason or another.

It’s iconic as it has been read numerous times, and has defeated many an argument.

For one Mississippi school district, it’s being pulled as it ‘makes people uncomfortable.’

A message on the school’s website says “To Kill A Mockingbird” teaches students that compassion and empathy don’t depend upon race or education.

The truth of the matter is the book is meant to make people feel uncomfortable. It challenges many people on what they think and feel.

On a personal level, I’ve always enjoyed “To Kill A Mockingbird.” It has always been one of my most favorite books I’ve read. “Of Mice and Men” is another. Both of these books have incredible storylines. Another that recently made that list for me was “Same Kind of Different as Me.”

Each one of these stories hooks you emotionally and forces a level of discomfort. It’s a tool used by writers for both paper and screen.

It’s time people set aside using their feelings alone as their decision maker, and look objectively at the issues at hand.

Las Vegas Guard Jesus Campos Vanishes… AGAIN!

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As if people didn’t need any more ideas to support some of the crazy ideas about the shooting at Mandalay Bay, the security guard, Jesus Campos vanished before a series of interviews.

That doesn’t sound all that crazy when it was realized he turned up at a UMC Quick Care facility.

However, in another turn of crazy events, Campos hasn’t been seen since visiting the walk-in clinic.

A spokesperson at the UMC Quick Care, which has eight locations throughout the Las Vegas area, told Fox News on Monday that they had “heard nothing” about Campos visiting them.

David Hickey of the Security, Police, and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA) said on Friday, “Right now I’m just concerned where my member is, and what his condition is. It’s highly unusual. I’m hoping everything is OK with him and I’m sure MGM or the union will let (media) know when we hear something.”

Jesus Campos was last seen in public on Oct. 10,  accepting an “SPFPA Hero Award” for bravery in the line of duty, while dining with Hickey and others at a high-end Vegas steakhouse.

It was soon after that officials changed the timeline of events saying Campos was shot before Steven Paddock opened fire toward the music fest killing 58.

Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Richard Spencer Event

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Richard Spencer hasn’t even given his speech at the University of Florida before Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency.

The intention of the executive order is to help law enforcement be able to respond to the rallies scheduled on Thursday.

Gov. Scott warned that “threat of a potential emergency is imminent” where the University of Florida is located.

In August, at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Richard Spencer led hundreds of white supremacists, white nationalists and others on a march chanting, “You will not replace us” and “Jews will not replace us”. There was brief violence after fights with counterprotesters worsened after a guy drove a car into a crowd at a “Unite the Right” rally.

Following the violence, a state of emergency in Virginia was declared.

Washington Post reports:

In the days afterward, the University of Florida told Spencer he could not hold an event he had planned on campus. After his supporters and a lawyer questioned that decision on First Amendment grounds, the school allowed Spencer to schedule his speech and question-and-answer session for Thursday.

University officials have done extensive planning for the event and said they intend to spend $500,000 on security.

The governor’s executive order will allow local law enforcement officials to work with state and other agencies. Scott is also activating the Florida National Guard to help if needed.

Boy Scouts Open Program For Girls From Cub Scouts to Eagle Scout

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Beginning in 2018, young girls will be able to join Cub Scouts and advance to the highest rank in BSA, Eagle Scout. Their announcement was made on #DayOfTheGirl.

The statement from BSA reads in part:

Today, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic Cub Scout program and to deliver a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout. The historic decision comes after years of receiving requests from families and girls, the organization evaluated the results of numerous research efforts, gaining input from current members and leaders, as well as parents and girls who’ve never been involved in Scouting – to understand how to offer families an important additional choice in meeting the character development needs of all their children.

They go on to cite a few surveys supporting the claim that many families of young girls are looking for programs like what are being offered in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. They also are looking at bringing families closer and making their lives more convenient in today’s busy times.

Michael Surbaugh, the BSA’s Chief Scout Executive, said:

“This decision is true to the BSA’s mission and core values outlined in the Scout Oath and Law. The values of Scouting – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, kind, brave and reverent, for example – are important for both young men and women. We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children. We strive to bring what our organization does best – developing character and leadership for young people – to as many families and youth as possible as we help shape the next generation of leaders.”

Did Eminem Just Go Full Freestyle Snowflake?

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Known for his controversial lyrics, Eminem did it again in his most recent freestyle cypher called, “The Storm”.

It would appear that Eminem is NOT a fan of President Trump. He even wants you to decide whose side you’re on saying:

And any fan of mine/who’s a supporter of his/I’m drawing in the sand a line/you’re either for or against/and if you can’t decide/who you like more and you’re split/on who you should stand beside/I’ll do it for you with this/*gives middle finger to camera

Decide for yourself. Did Eminem just go full freestyle snowflake?

Gay Coffee Shop Owner Kicks Out Pro-Life Christian Customers

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A group of pro-life Christians were kicked out of a Seattle coffee shop because they were offensive to the gay owner.

Ben Borgman, owner of Seattle’s Bedlam Coffee, threw out the group because they were seen passing out pro-life pamphlets.

Borgman was alerted to their presence by one of the baristas and didn’t take kindly to asking them to leave.

Shouting profanities and openly talking about homosexual gestures, the group left.

#TakeAKnee Hypocrites

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One thing that gets me boiling is hypocrites. And, the entire thing with the #TakeAKnee movement that trended on Twitter all day, well… that’s exactly what it is.

This all started when Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement last year.

It didn’t sit well with people then, and it still doesn’t. But, as an expression of one’s First Amendment right to free speech, you are free to do so, but you are not free from the consequences.

This sparked a movement throughout the NFL. Other players from almost every team took a knee in support of Kaepernick and BLM. Some even took to raising their fist in the air. You know, as if it was some sort of Black Power thing.

Again, an expression of free speech. Right? The left would just argue that we should just be more tolerant and that we need to open our eyes to all the injustice in the world.

Now, if you thought this silent protest was limited to just the NFL, well, you’d be wrong. It has now infiltrated what some call the greatest American pastime, baseball.

Again with the crowd on the left arguing we should just be more tolerant and more understanding that this is just an expression of the First Amendment’s right to free speech.

If only there was an example of someone who, politically speaking, leaned to the right who took a knee for something they believed in?

Enter… Tim Tebow.

Long before the Kaepernick’s took a knee, Tebow did. Now, he did it for an entirely different reason. And, he was mocked and ridiculed for it. He was also too controversial for the NFL, and, well, now he doesn’t play professional football.

What makes the two different?

They both took a knee. And they are both an expression of free speech. So, what’s the big deal?

Hypocrisy! That’s what.

The left thinks it’s okay so long as it fits their political narrative. Call them out on it and you’re labeled as a racist or whatever else they can make up.

What can be done to combat this? The only thing that will actually hurt them is to hit them in the wallet. The NFL is losing a lot of money because of this entire agenda. Right now they don’t seem to mind, but they will sooner than later.

Want proof? Take a look at the lead image above. That was the crowd in attendance of a recent NFL game.