MAKE AMERICA FREE AGAIN AWAKEN AMERICA

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TRUMP LOVES AMERICA 

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July 4, 2023

A Line of Defense Against Mail-in Ballot Fraud

By Jay Valentine

One of the best things about a segment on the War Room, after virtually meeting Steve Bannon, is the incoming mail two days later.

The RNC, the Trump Campaign, almost every Republican state party chairperson believes the road to 2024 electoral victory is to “out-ballot-harvest the left.” It’s hard to argue with absolute nonsense.  To the rescue, however, comes a retired mail carrier who sent the following message:

Message: I am a retired mail man.

I just saw your War Room interview.
I now know where the mules got their ballots. Straight from the post office in returned/undeliverable mail.
While I have zero proof of where they ended up, I had those ballots you were talking about in my mail bag with wrong addresses or lacking apartment numbers or even people that moved and still had ballots delivered to their old apartment.
We put those ballots in a basket and someone came by and picked them up.
Hundreds or even thousands of ballots. 
Who picked them up, where did they go?
Now we know why signature match was removed…
Someone needs to investigate the post office and their democratic union run activities.

Tell us, RNC, how are you going to beat this? 

The only way to stop the government, in particular the United States Post Office, from gathering hundreds of thousands of loose ballots, all of which go somewhere other than to Republican candidates -- is to stop those ballots in the first place.

We know, from numerous sources, that the Post Office is one of several ballot-gathering apparatuses of the Left.  How much ballot harvesting at evangelical churches is needed to make up for government-sponsored ballot harvesting -- industrial scale?

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My eyes cross when I hear pseudointellectuals on MSNBC and CNN claim America’s problems are the results of free-market capitalism.

I laugh in their faces because their claims are laughable – they imply the United States is an economically free nation.

Consider the Heritage Foundation’s Economic Freedom Index, where the U.S. has plunged from 8^th to 25^th place in less than 15 years.

We face massive debt levels thanks to a government that runs massive deficits and puts its thumb on the scale in almost every industry. The folks in government who own said thumbs are incompetents who think they have a better understanding of how business works than people who run businesses. We have the Federal Reserve, which has decimated our currency’s value over the last 30 years. 

It's maddening. And the solution to failed government influence… is always more government influence, higher taxes, and more control.

It’s all part of an increasingly dominant trend that will define the 2020s...

“Dirigisme” Is a French Word…

I’ll spare you the dictionary definition – dirigisme is a system in which politicians must stick their nose into every single part and sector of the economy.

Imagine playing Monopoly with Nancy Pelosi, where she acts as the bank, and then tells everyone how to play the game. Except the rules keep changing to benefit her friends, and you keep struggling. At some point, she lets her friends do whatever you want, and when you roll a four, she tells you that you actually rolled a five.

I'm a man who believes in freedom, in the power of the individual to chart their own course.

Dirigisme Is the opposite of that. Under this system, government guides the economy – usually with disastrous consequences.

It directs economic activity. It regulates nearly everything if not everything. The leaders believe they know what customers want - or what they should have.

They reject the beliefs of people who work and make their own way through the system. Dirigisme practitioners constantly introduce regulations, they ban things, like gas stoves in New York, or internal combustion engines in California.

They subsidize who they favor and tie the hands of certain industries.

In the end, they – the people in charge - pick winners and losers.

That’s now how the free market works.

Dirigisme in action is ugly. It fuels corruption. It drives inefficiency. It destroys accountability.

So, what if we did a television show about Dirigisme? What would that look like?

Red Tape – A Proposed Netflix Show About Dirigisme.

The protagonist, Mike Balmer, is a determined small business owner. He’s saved up $300,000, and he’s finally about to launch his lifelong dream: to open a small Irish pub.

Midjourney

His entrepreneurial spirit is strong. He focuses on how to use the architecture of the space he rents to maximize the customer experience. He is a firm believer that personal initiative and free markets can create incredible wealth and opportunity. He rejects the concept of excessive government involvement in his business. His bar fills up with customers fast.

One night, while he works the bar because a bartender is sick, a stranger enters the bar. That stranger happens to be running for mayor, and he asks for a donation to his political cause. The bartender rejects the request, saying he needs to save every dollar he can to build his business.

The stranger offers to help him should he become elected. Mike rejects him a second time.

The stranger nods. He doesn’t care for doesn’t care much for Mike’s confidence.

The stranger is revealed to be a petty bureaucrat, whose family once had a disagreement with Mike’s father over land three generations ago; pettiness still runs deep in the world. The bureaucrat does go on to become mayor, but he hangs onto the sting of Mike’s rejection.

Suddenly, because of his success, a swath of competitors lobby against Mike’s new bar.

The local government creates new policies aimed at supporting larger companies and aimed at controlling the markets. The pub is now facing new regulations, higher taxes, and favoritism to other businesses owned and supported by the mayor’s donors. For example, Mike must add a full two feet to his sidewalk to comply, but a corporate restaurant chain is given a waiver for five years because the owner is a donor to the political class.

When Mike speaks out against the mayor, Mike attracts attention. The local government hits his pub with inspections. He is forced to deal with new licenses because his restaurant is within 500 feet of a stream. He faces fines because the lights are too close together. Whatever the local government decides is the new rule today, Mike and other businesses like them must endure the rising costs of compliance.

Viewers witness a baffling, ever-shifting bureaucratic maze.

As the local government shuts his business down for a failure to have an EKG machine within five feet of the entrance (a new rule recently passed), a new band of characters arrives. They are other entrepreneurs, activists, and supporters who have suffered from the constant barrage of costs and regulations that have destroyed their businesses.

Mike continues to barely hold on – and learns of what this government has done to the economic engine of the town. We see business licenses revoked, and non-compliant companies suffer. We see permits denied. We see harassment. Small business owners’ bank accounts are drained.

Mike tries to comply with regulations that seem to change every single day on the whims of an economically illiterate mayor.

As our first season concludes, Mike contemplates whether it is worth continuing the fight or if he should succumb to the pressure.

This Is the American System Today

This story has a similar structure to a novel I wrote six years ago called The Man with the Big Red Balloon.

But if it all feels familiar, it’s because dirigisme runs deep in the American political economy.

Since the mid-20^th century, the U.S. government has put its hand on the scale. And the result has been a persistent pathway of overspending, knowledge gaps, underwhelming results, and regulatory capture.

There is systemic, corrupt rot across our state and Federal regulatory bodies.

This is why we have a two-class system on weapons and drug charges.

The government was responsible for creating consumer protection agencies to promote fair competition, product safety, and pharmaceutical efficiency.

But what has been the result?

Amazon.com, which donates tens of millions of dollars to politician-regulators in both parties, gets away with its anti-competitive practices. Large pharmaceutical companies have immunity from prosecution.

We have massive oligopolies and mass corporatization.  Small businesses are falling behind, and conglomerates will continue to dominate the landscape.

Even more confounding, the government says nothing about BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street exerting massive influence in the boardrooms. Those three combined have $15 trillion in assets, and no one at the Federal Trade Commission or Securities and Exchange Commission bats an eye.

Government dirigisme centered on the comical and lethargic development of infrastructure. Our bridges are failing. Our roads are pathetic. Water is still toxic in various states.

Our tremendous troves of natural gas and oil are so difficult to move across the nation, and why we’ve spent trillions of dollars on green energy and barely made a dent, and why 15 cents and every dollar taxed in America remains within 100 miles of Washington D.C. permanently.

A large bureaucracy that constantly changes rules and picks winners and losers daily is a problem. A government that tries to be a master of everything ends up being a solid influencer of little.

It’s so blatantly obvious as to why nothing is ever fixed. There’s too much government money and power in the whole system. To describe that as free market capitalism is to try to dress a dog like a lion and pass it off at the zoo.

For American leaders, the solution to the problems created by dirigisme… is always more dirigisme.

That is how we’ve ended up with this new term: “Bidenomics.”

Typically, I’d avoid speaking about a president or administration. But this new term – flowing across social media – is the definition of dirigisme.

Need evidence of an increasing hand on the scale? Economist Casey Mulligan determined that new regulatory costs on the average American have increased by $5,019 a year.

The U.S. economy is getting less free, more targeted, more political, and increasingly fractured.

What Investors Can Do About It

This is the pathway for the next 18 months – and could spiral if we see another four years of “Bidenomics.”

As investors, we must know how to play their game correctly. As I’ve previously noted, there is always money in various enterprises that favor government interests. While we might have to hold our nose, we know that Raytheon Technologies (RTX) will get a massive boost in American tax dollars next year for investment in its Javelin and Patriot missile systems and the components it makes for the F-35 multirole fighter.  

In my book, the best way forward is to let individuals be the masters of their own destiny, to let the market breathe and find its own rhythm. That's where true freedom lies, my friend, not in the suffocating embrace of dirigisme. And investing requires discipline to navigate great opportunities ahead.

Unfortunately, as dirigisme continues to batter away at our money and our economy, the corrupt and illiterate will still blame capitalism – because their end goal is something worse.

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OMGOSH ILLINOIS GOOD JOB FOR REAL

Which States Rank Best…and Worst?

RLS assigns an aggregate percentage score to each state, determined by the number of religious liberty “safeguards” found in state constitutions and laws. The index considers a total of 14 safeguards, which we’ll discuss in more detail in a forthcoming section.

Here are the top 5 with the percentage of the protections we examined:

1. Illinois (85%)
2. South Carolina (67%)
3. New Mexico (66%)
4. Mississippi (64%)
5. Ohio (64%)

On the flip side, the states with the lowest scores are:

48. California (26%)
49. New Hampshire (21%)
50. West Virginia (14%)

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Subject: Whats next Joe

President Joe Biden’s administration has racked up more regulatory costs during his first two years than any other president in modern history, according to research shared exclusively with the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Biden has added more than $300 billion in new regulatory costs, topping former President Barack Obama’s $215 billion and dwarfing former President Donald Trump’s $23 billion during their first two years in office, research from the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) indicates. The FGA’s research unveiled “Biden’s Dirty Dozen” — what the group characterizes as the administration’s “worst, most expensive regulations” — including those related to health care, climate initiatives and more.

“The architects of Bidenomics are the bureaucrats pumping out more than 200 pages of job-killing regulations every single day,” research author and FGA senior fellow Michael Greibrok told the DCNF. “Small businesses, employees, and families are already trying to navigate higher prices. Now, they’re forced to fight through a historic amount of red tape to keep their heads above water.”

Biden’s spike in regulations is estimated to have added roughly 220 million hours of paperwork, while Trump’s administration cut the task by 6 million hours over the same time span, according to the research. The FGA is advocating to mandate congressional approval of such regulations, as opposed to edicts being handed down directly from executive branch agencies.

Foundation for Government Accountability

The Biden administration is “weakening Medicaid program integrity” by limiting states’ ability to check eligibility, resulting in a 2023 spike in enrollees, according to the research. The president extended the COVID-19 pandemic public health emergency nine times, during which states received additional Medicaid funding if they pledged not to remove ineligible enrollees, costing taxpayers $18 billion each month. The president also pushed for expanding eligibility for Obamacare subsidies, which the research asserts is illegal and would cost taxpayers $45 billion.

The president signed off on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) increasing food stamp benefits by 27%, which could cost taxpayers nearly $250 billion over the next ten years, according to the research. The FGA alleges the Biden administration also “unlawfully increased ’emergency allotments'” for food stamp recipients who maxed out on benefits.

Biden’s student loan giveaway — which would have canceled up to $10,000 in debt for non-Pell Grant recipients and $20,000 for Pell recipients via the 2003 HEROES Act — could have cost taxpayers over $500 billion, according to the research. Following the Supreme Court’s blocking of Biden’s plan in late June, the administration proposed an income-driven repayment plan to ease student debt, which the research indicates would cost taxpayers $471 billion.

“Many people think the Supreme Court ended the student loan bailout problem, but the Biden administration is already pushing another end-run around Congress with a separate rule that could cost taxpayers more than $470 billion over ten years,” said Greibrok. “Government should not be a game of regulatory whack-a-mole. Congress must reassert its authority to write laws and hold the power of the purse. Only then will we have the consistency and predictability necessary for our economy to flourish again.”

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing “climate risk” disclosures be provided with a company’s registration or report, which would cost over “$10 billion and 43 million internal hours to complete the requirements,” according to the research. The Biden administration is also evaluating the “environmental justice” impact when considering construction of natural gas pipelines.

Biden has prioritized his climate agenda from the beginning of his presidency, suspending oil and gas lease sales within the first week, and has continued to do so while gas prices have skyrocketed, according to the research. The Biden administration has also been pushing environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the assessment of retirement funds.

The FGA also argued Biden has displayed overreach in elections via a 2021 executive order “transforming federal agencies into voter registration and ‘outreach’ hubs.” The administration also made it more difficult for independent contractors to work freely by amending classifications for freelance work, according to the research.

The research highlighted Florida’s ability to cut red tape, and argued Congress should look at the Sunshine State as an example by approving regulations with an annual cost of over $100 million before implementation. The FGA advocated for legislation authored by Florida GOP Rep. Kat Cammack, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, which would “provide much needed relief to taxpayers and entrepreneurs.”

“The Biden administration has published more than 80,000 pages of regulations, and his 12 worst rules — Biden’s Dirty Dozen — are fueling inflation, skyrocketing energy costs, discouraging work, and tanking the economy,” said Greibrok.

The White House did not immediately respond to the DCNF’s request for comment.

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The Language of Politics: Unraveling the Vocabulary of Power

 

 

Politics, a realm where power dynamics and decision-making intersect, is often shrouded in a complex web of language. The words used by politicians and political commentators can have a profound impact on shaping public opinion and influencing policy outcomes. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricate language of politics, deciphering its vocabulary and exploring how it can shape our understanding of power.

 

The Art of Persuasion: Political Rhetoric

One of the most influential aspects of political language is rhetoric. Politicians are known for their ability to use persuasive language to sway public opinion and gain support for their agendas. They carefully choose their words, employing various rhetorical devices to deliver their message effectively.

 

Rhetoric can take many forms, such as hyperbole, where exaggerated statements are used to emphasize a point. We often see this in political campaigns, where candidates paint vivid pictures of the future they aim to create. Additionally, politicians may employ euphemisms, using more pleasant or indirect language to soften the impact of their words. For example, referring to military intervention as "peacekeeping operations" can make it appear more benign.

 

The Power of Political Spin

Another significant aspect of political language is spin. Spin involves presenting information in a way that favors a particular perspective or agenda. Politicians and their teams carefully craft their messages to control the narrative and shape public opinion.

 

One common spin technique is framing. Framing involves presenting an issue in a specific context or perspective that aligns with the desired outcome. For instance, framing a tax policy as "tax relief" instead of "tax cuts" implies that it is beneficial for the public, thereby garnering more support.

 

 

Moreover, politicians often engage in doublespeak, using language that is deliberately vague or misleading. This tactic allows them to avoid taking a clear stance on controversial issues or to deflect criticism. By using ambiguous language, politicians can maintain a level of deniability while still conveying a message to their intended audience.

 

Dog Whistle Politics: Communication with Hidden Meanings

Dog whistle politics is a form of communication that uses coded language to appeal to a specific group while remaining hidden or ambiguous to others. It involves using words or phrases that have a different meaning to different audiences, often exploiting existing prejudices or stereotypes.

 

For instance, a politician might talk about "law and order" to signal a tough stance on crime, while some supporters interpret it as a call for stricter immigration policies. These messages resonate with particular groups, creating a sense of shared understanding without explicitly stating divisive views.

 

The Language of Power: Jargon and Bureaucratic Speak

Within the realm of politics, there is a language of power that often excludes or alienates the general public. Jargon and bureaucratic speak are commonly used to maintain a sense of exclusivity and control over information.

 

Jargon refers to specialized terminology that is specific to a particular field or profession. In politics, jargon can be used to create a barrier between those who understand the language and those who do not. This can make it difficult for the average citizen to engage in meaningful political discourse or fully comprehend policy decisions.

 

 

Bureaucratic speak, on the other hand, is characterized by complex, convoluted language often found in official documents and statements. It serves to obfuscate and confuse, making it challenging for the general public to hold politicians accountable for their actions. By using bureaucratic speak, politicians can avoid providing clear answers or taking responsibility for their decisions.

 

The Role of Media: Framing and Bias

Media plays a crucial role in shaping political discourse and influencing public opinion. Journalists have the power to frame issues, highlighting specific aspects and downplaying others. This framing can influence how the public perceives a particular event or policy.

 

Media bias is another important factor to consider. Bias can manifest in both the selection of stories covered and the way they are presented. Different media outlets may have varying political leanings, which can significantly impact the information available to the public.

 

It is essential for citizens to be aware of media biases and seek out diverse sources of information to form a comprehensive understanding of political issues.

 

The Language of Politics: Empowering the Public

Understanding the language of politics is crucial for citizens to participate fully in the democratic process. By unraveling the vocabulary of power, we can recognize the persuasive techniques used by politicians and critically analyze their messages.

 

Citizens should be vigilant in deciphering political spin and recognizing the hidden meanings behind certain words and phrases. By engaging in informed political discussions and holding politicians accountable for their language, we can strive for a more transparent and inclusive political landscape.

 

In conclusion, the language of politics is multifaceted and influential. Rhetoric, spin, dog whistle politics, jargon, and media framing all play a role in shaping public opinion and influencing policy outcomes. By unraveling this vocabulary of power, we empower ourselves to engage in meaningful political discourse and hold our elected officials accountable. Let us strive for a political landscape where transparency and clarity prevail, ensuring that the language of politics truly serves the interests of the people.