MSNBC host Joe Scarborough mocked Justice Department special counsel Robert Hur’s report on the investigation into President Biden’s alleged unauthorized removal‚ retention‚ and disclosure of classified documents for its implication that Biden’s mental faculties were diminishing. Although the report concluded that Biden‚ as vice president‚ “willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen‚” it stated that “no criminal charges were warranted in this matter … the evidence does not establish Mr. Biden’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.” What seemingly prompted Scarborough’s response to the report were passages like the following that indicated Biden’s mental faculties were diminishing: Mr. Biden’s memory was significantly limited‚ both during his recorded interviews with the ghostwriter in 2017‚ and in his interview with our office in 2023. … Given Mr. Biden’s limited precision and recall during his interviews with his ghostwriter and with our office‚ jurors may hesitate to place too much evidentiary weight on a single eight-word utterance to his ghostwriter about finding classified documents in Virginia‚ in the absence of other‚ more direct evidence. We have also considered that‚ at trial‚ Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury‚ as he did during our interview of him‚ as a sympathetic‚ well-meaning‚ elderly man with a poor memory. Based on our direct interactions with and observations of him‚ he is someone for whom many jurors will want to identify reasonable doubt. It would be difficult to convince a jury that they should convict him-by then a former president well into his eighties-of a serious felony that requires a mental state of willfulness. “A neurologist and a lawyer‚” Scarborough — whom Axios reported earlier this month gets frequent calls from Biden for his “take on issues” — said mockingly. “We kinda need to stop there. A neurologist and a lawyer … from Trump University. I’ve gotta stop right here. I know we wanna go on and finish this report but I’ve just gotta start. … So bizarre‚ and there’s so many people that immediately heard these random conclusions‚ irrelevant conclusions‚ politically charged‚ Trump-like ramblings‚ who‚ first of all‚ wondered why in the world he would put that in the report — his neurological assessment of Joe Biden‚ and secondly‚ why (Attorney General) Merrick Garland would release garbage like that in the Justice Department report.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP He turned to Ken Dilanian‚ the justice and intelligence correspondent for NBC News‚ asking‚ “Can you give us any insight? Cause it sure sounds like James Comey in 2016‚ who [in] July couldn’t indict Hillary Clinton legally so he decided to hold a press conference and indict her politically.” MSNBC's @JoeNBC attacks the special counsel for discussing Biden's impaired mental faculties: "A neurologist and a lawyer? … There were so many people who immediately heard these random conclusions‚ irrelevant conclusions‚ politically charged‚ Trump-like ramblings … " pic.twitter.com/JKB8AhqzOK — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) February 9‚ 2024

Hawaii’s top court unanimously ruled on Wednesday that “the spirit of Aloha” supersedes the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Americans’ Second Amendment rights. In the Hawaii Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Wilson‚ Justice Todd Eddins wrote that states “retain the authority to require” people to attain permits before they carry a firearm in public. The decision penned by Justice Eddins added that while the Hawaii Constitution “mirrors” the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution‚ “We read those words differently than the current United States Supreme Court‚” adding‚ “We hold that in Hawaii there is no state constitutional right to carry a firearm in public.” “The spirit of Aloha clashes with a federally-mandated lifestyle that lets citizens walk around with deadly weapons during day-to-day activities‚” the opinion continues. “The history of the Hawaiian Islands does not include a society where armed people move about the community to possibly combat the deadly aims of others.” State v. Wilson stems from December 2017 when Hawaiian Christopher Wilson was arrested and charged with improperly carrying a firearm and ammunition‚ according to Fox News. Wilson’s weapon was unregistered in Hawaii‚ and he reportedly told officers that he purchased the gun in Florida four years earlier. He said that he was carrying the gun for protection while he hiked in West Maui. Wilson argued that prosecuting him for carrying a firearm for self-defense violated his Second Amendment right to bear arms. In 2008‚ the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed the right to “keep and bear arms” in D.C. v. Heller. Again‚ in 2022‚ the high court ruled in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen that “the right of the people to keep and bear arms” extends beyond protecting yourself at home. In its Wednesday decision‚ however‚ the Hawaii Supreme Court argues that the precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court‚ upholding Americans’ Second Amendment right to defend themselves with firearms outside the home‚ is an outdated application of the Constitution. The ruling reversed a lower-court decision that found Wilson’s rights were violated by the charges leveled against him‚ The Reload reported. “We believe it is a misplaced view to think that today’s public safety laws must look like laws passed long ago. Smoothbore‚ muzzle-loaded‚ and powder-and-ramrod muskets were not exactly useful to colonial era mass murderers. And life is a bit different now‚ in a nation with a lot more people‚ stretching to islands in the Pacific Ocean‚” the justices concluded‚ adding “As the world turns‚ it makes no sense for contemporary society to pledge allegiance to the founding era’s culture‚ realities‚ laws‚ and understanding of the Constitution.” The opinion then goes on to quote a line from the HBO TV series “The Wire” with Eddins writing‚ “The thing about the old days‚ they the old days.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Attorney and George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley commented on the Hawaii Supreme Court’s decision‚ writing‚ “Hawaii apparently is controlled not by the precedent of the Supreme Court but the ‘spirit of Aloha.’ While Queen LiliÊ»uokalani would be pleased‚ the justices on that ‘other’ Supreme Court may view such claims as more secessional than spiritual.” Turley added that while the language in the state Supreme Court’s decision is strong‚ “The hyperbole of the decision does not mean that the Hawaii Supreme Court is prepared to defy the United States Supreme Court.” “Indeed‚ other states are pushing their own bars on gun possession in public areas without such rhetoric‚” he said.

  In a groundbreaking move that underscores the importance of unfiltered journalism‚ Tucker Carlson has announced that his exclusive interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin will air on Thursday. This marks a significant moment as it is Putin’s first interview with Western media since the onset of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. Carlson‚ a staunch advocate for free speech and a critic of US military aid to Ukraine‚ traveled to Moscow to secure this rare opportunity. His efforts to bring forth unedited content directly from one of the world’s most scrutinized leaders demonstrate a commitment to providing audiences with firsthand information‚ bypassing the often biased filters of mainstream media. You know they’re panicking when they get Hillary Clinton on MSNBC for an “exclusive” hit piece on Tucker pic.twitter.com/OmRT6lAxMQ — Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) February 8‚ 2024 The interview‚ which promises to be a candid discussion‚ will be available on Carlson’s own website and X platform at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. This accessibility ensures that the public can hear Putin’s perspective without the interference of third-party commentary or editorial spin. Hillary Clinton‚ in a recent statement‚ referred to Carlson as a ‘useful idiot’ for engaging with Putin. However‚ such criticism seems to overlook the essence of journalism – to seek out and disseminate truth from all angles‚ even those that challenge prevailing narratives. It is precisely this kind of dialogue that can foster understanding in an increasingly polarized world. Hillary Clinton is advocating not allowing Tucker Carson return to America after his block buster exclusive interview with Putin in Moscow . Clinton who funded the Russian collusion Steele dossier and was never held accountable for her lies and deceit. Kudos Tucker ! pic.twitter.com/IRCtbInLJ8 — Armstrong Williams (@Arightside) February 8‚ 2024 Carlson’s initiative also comes at a time when US aid to Ukraine has stalled due to political divisions in Washington. With Ukrainian forces facing shortages and Democrats in the Senate striving to renew military funding‚ the timing of this interview could not be more critical. It offers a platform for Putin to address these issues directly to an American audience. Moreover‚ Carlson’s decision to broadcast the interview without a paywall signifies a move towards democratizing information. In an era where knowledge is power‚ providing unrestricted access to such a high-profile conversation is a bold step towards empowering the public. Despite facing previous allegations of being spied on by the NSA in an attempt to thwart his communications with Putin‚ Carlson persevered. His determination to conduct this interview‚ funded personally and without any government or group’s financial backing‚ speaks volumes about his dedication to journalistic integrity. In conclusion‚ Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin is not just a media scoop; it’s a testament to the pursuit of truth in journalism. By offering an unedited and widely accessible interview with a key figure in global politics‚ Carlson is upholding the principles of free speech and informed citizenship. As viewers anticipate this historic broadcast‚ it is clear that such journalistic endeavors are essential for a transparent and open discourse on international affairs.   The post Clinton Lashes Out At Tucker Carlson’s Exclusive Interview with Putin appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Leaving their child’s favorite toy behind someplace is every parent’s nightmare‚ but Domino’s made sure one family’s forgotten T-Rex was none the worse for the mishap. In fact‚ according to a TikTok video‚ it looks like the plastic toy had the time of his life! Distraught parents called up a Domino’s in New Zealand to find out if they’d accidentally left their kid’s beloved dino toy‚ “Bitey‚” behind while picking up dinner. Since it was already too late for them to retrieve the toy‚ employees reassured Bitey’s family that they’d take care of him until the next day. However‚ it turns out that Domino’s didn’t just keep an eye on the T-Rex — they also put him to work for the evening! They took a series of hilarious photos showing Bitey’s shift at the restaurant. Apparently‚ the plastic reptile cooked up some delicious pizzes‚ washed dishes‚ and even answered the phone! Of course‚ Domino’s had to give the little dino his own official nametag‚ as well. Screengrab from TikTok Commenters loved seeing the T-Rex’s first shift at Domino’s. “This is so wholesome my heart is bursting‚” wrote one user. Screengrab from TikTok It was so sweet of these restaurant employees to let Bitey help out! Most children don’t think of their toys as objects‚ but as their best buddies. It can be really distressing when they get lost! Now‚ the T-rex’s owner can rest assured that their favorite dino was neither scared nor alone spending the night at Domino’s. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post When Little Kid Loses Their T-Rex‚ Domino’s Employees Go Above And Beyond To Make The Experience Unforgettable. appeared first on InspireMore.

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Libs of TikTok showed how they said they were using other people's children for their political or sexual pleasure

The claim is false and stems from a Feb. 3 article published on the satire site‚ 'Real Raw News'

Oasis was‚ at one point‚ the biggest rock band from the UK and one of the greatest to break through the other side in the early 90’s. They had this likable anxiety to them that neatly punctuated the discrepancy between their erratic‚ off-stage antics and their larger-than-life‚ on-stage persona. Formed in Manchester‚ England‚ and led by the creative spark of brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher‚ Oasis stomped onto the scene in 1994 with their classic debut Definitely‚ Maybe‚ and the rest was certainly history from there. They took the pop and psychedelic delicacies of their heroes‚ The Beatles‚ and layered The post Top 10 Oasis Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

By the author of Street Survivalism: A Practical Training Guide To Life In The City and The Ultimate Survival Gear Handbook It’s time to review and update the unfolding of Thirdworldization‚ or the slow descent of First World countries into banana republic territory‚ in light of the latest local and global events and trends. In Brazil‚ the new year only starts after the Carnaval‚ beginning February 10. Everything is open‚ and everyone has been working since January 2. But – and this is kinda awkward and difficult to explain – the period between that and the end of the world-famous popular festive on Fat Tuesday (yep‚ like Mardi Gras) is sort of considered something of a “warm-up”‚ and not really the game. Or so dictates the tradition. That little idiosyncrasy‚ a folklore typical of less developed nations‚ might be the perfect introduction for my first post of 2024 for The OP. Wars Even though I don’t consider conflicts and geopolitical disturbances as Thirdworldization by themselves‚ no doubt wars can impact in more than one way the standard of living in countries not directly (i.e.‚ physically) involved in the conflicts but by proxy or some other way. That’s the pickle the US and its allies in Europe find themselves in at the moment‚ their governments intent on keep funding Ukraine against Russia with billions of taxpayer’s euros and dollars‚ on top of what has already been spent. People at large have lost count of the total‚ and few are even following that much anymore. The media keeps covering the scam because it’s impossible to hide it and also to give an alibi so that‚ in the future‚ no one will be able to say the politicians did it on the back of the population. Now‚ that could be some 4D chess strategy‚ or maybe these governments know something we don’t. Perhaps this time‚ it’s different. However‚ this process has led to more than one empire’s bankruptcy. Wars are costly. Things keep heating up on the geopolitical stage‚ with other conflicts looming (check this out). Meaning that we can expect more of the above to happen and‚ consequently‚ more Thirdworldization. Border and migration crisis First‚ let’s call it what it is: an invasion. Engineered or not‚ intentional or not‚ it’s past the point of crisis. Impacts are already being felt in the US‚ the UK‚ and countries in Western Europe and for some time now. Notably‚ there’s been a rise in all kinds of crime and violence. However‚ the actual plight is yet to come. Borders and migration are being weaponized. Look at the Texas quarrel or how the US government uses the issue to hold the Senate hostage and get even more money for conflicts in distant lands. It borders on criminal‚ pun intended. The issue isn’t much better in Europe. Other practical effects will come from that. Mass migration at this level is a time bomb. No one knows the true extent of the effects once it goes off. Sleeper cells‚ overburdening of the welfare system‚ cultural and religious conflicts‚ impacts on jobs‚ legislation‚ and the market – the list of potential threats goes on. All that contributes to Thirdworldization‚ but there’s more: the reactions to those developments can be as harmful and damaging as the original problem and end up worsening it‚ things like extremism‚ nationalism‚ xenophobia‚ the rise of divisive populist leaders and politicians‚ and so on. Farmers protests I was in Germany this January when the farmers first took to the roads and cities to protest against the government’s over-taxation and over-regulation. I watched it happening up close. It was all very German‚ i.e.‚ very organized‚ civilized‚ and (mostly) peaceful‚ with the support of the population and all that. However‚ in the short period since‚ it’s grown more tense. It is spreading to Belgium (capital of the EU and NATO)‚ the Netherlands (the second biggest food exporter in the World)‚ and France (anyone remembers the summer Olympic Games are coming?) and gaining momentum. It’s also becoming more physical‚ more violent and these are concerning developments.  (Read more about the farmer protests here.) I’ve been trying to warn about strikes‚ sit-downs‚ and other similar second-and-third-order effects from the beginning. They are not immediate but lagging. I know we’ve seen that before and whatnot; also‚ it’s one of those “Big Circles” things. But pissing off the people that grow our food or transport our stuff can get very real on the ground and quickly. Economy and markets This is where all other chickens come home to roost. When money that could otherwise be used for education‚ rebuilding‚ improving‚ and expanding infrastructure‚ law enforcement‚ disaster mitigation‚ or reducing the debt (i.e.‚ lower interest and combat inflation) gets squandered or used up abroad‚ that feeds Thirdworldization. The blanket is short in nations holding the printing press or the World’s reserve basket of currencies‚ too‚ and the channeling of already-scarce resources ends up crippling further the finances and worsening the already-dire fiscal situation of the countries involved. The long-term effects will be much worse. Markets are rigged and keep going up when news are good or bad. They no longer reflect the real economy and production of goods and services‚ but if something triggers the algorithms‚ it can become a bloodbath in a snap. Everything is so interconnected and complex that it’s even hard to fathom all the consequences‚ but more Thirdworldization will be one of them‚ that’s for sure. Societal decay That’s one trend that keeps getting worse by the day. Increased poverty and homelessness‚ crime and violence‚ and social unrest are the part of Thirdworldization which directly impacts people’s standard of living and quality of life‚ what they feel the most. The undoing of the social fabric is more visible than ever‚ but I expect it to aggravate much more in the coming years‚ and that’s very Thirdworldizing (I made that word up). People realize something big is brewing. They also feel the system failing‚ the cracks‚ the corruption and decadence. Hence‚ the tension‚ radicalization‚ polarization‚ and tribalism are on the rise. The question remains whether‚ at some point‚ this will lead to torches and pitchforks on the streets or not. I can’t detect something reversing this trend‚ so we might see more pushback and unrest in the near future. Prepare. China What does China have to do with Thirdworldization‚ you may ask? Lots. If China’s two-digit GDP growth for almost two decades pulled the entire World‚ what can we expect once its economy declines‚ or worse‚ busts? I suspect few are prepared for that‚ especially considering China’s official numbers can’t be trusted. If something breaks‚ we may not even know something happened after the fact. Other potential short-term consequences are funds freezing‚ banks shutting down‚ pensions disappearing‚ and those things. (More information here.) That sort of event can affect the standard of living in short- and mid-term terms globally‚ but particularly in countries with close trading and investment ties with the big country. Keep watching that closely because a crack in any major nation or sector will lead to markets going down and investments stalling – those kinds of things. And it’ll be much worse if that happens in China‚ for obvious reasons. Freedom‚ liberty &; other issues That is hitting home hard for me right now. Somber times as Brazil slides into authoritarianism‚ under the banner of “defending democracy” and courtesy of the leftist government and Supreme Court. I’ve already addressed this topic‚ but it’s getting awful. We even have a CBDC now. My country sits in between the First-and-Third Worlds‚ so we can go lower. Brazil’s recent drop in the Transparency.org Corruption Perception Index is just another step towards Thirdworldization. That was expected‚ with the election of Lula last year and the attacks on the operation that sought to combat widespread corruption during his previous terms. The fiscal timebomb has also been set‚ but that’s for another article. There are concerning attacks on freedom and liberty taking place in places like Canada‚ Australia‚ and also Europe‚ increasing Thirdworldization in these places too. No one is going to advertise dictatorship‚ so any time a government or authority takes the initiative to “save democracy‚” you can bet it will do the opposite and take away from freedoms and liberties. I’ve been addressing Thirdworldization for years. It’s the cornerstone of my work in preparedness and survival. This mindset comes from being born and living in a developing country with many hindering deficiencies and crippling disorders‚ which is exactly what I see now spreading everywhere (actually for some time now). Anyway‚ I mention that because this update is an excellent opportunity to provide a more in-depth and objective perspective of how I see it unfolding in places like the UK‚ the US‚ Canada‚ Europe‚ and Australia. The $64‚000 question then: How far will the First World slide into banana republic territory‚ after all? I don’t foresee the First World countries like the United States becoming as dysfunctional as Third-World countries. It would take severe or multiple consecutive shocks quickly to shake institutions and society enough for that to happen in less than a generation. Others may disagree‚ and I could be wrong‚ but I know both realities‚ the differences and similarities‚ well enough to affirm that. I’m not saying it’s impossible‚ just improbable‚ at least given the actual conditions. That doesn’t mean things will be fine. They won’t‚ and that’s the main takeaway of what I just presented. We should also remember that a fall from grace is more painful when it happens from a high position. Good times can be artificial‚ but bad times are very real. Trends and events in these arenas indicate turmoil and more Thirdwoldization in the near future. It is accelerating‚ and a soft SHTF can still be pretty bad. Not counting the possibility of Black Swans‚ which come in flocks during volatile times like these. But I’m not saying anything new or unheard of. It all happened before. Not prophesizing anything‚ either‚ just offering my perspective. When searching for a balanced view‚ I do my best to consider actual threats‚ but always with perspective on history and past events. And therein lies the silver lining: history shows things never end up as good as we hope‚ nor turn out as bad as we feared. It all sounds darker in prospect than it is in reality. Call me an optimist if you want‚ but in my opinion‚ citizens of the First World will feel the loss more than the actual consequences of it. The majority will adapt and march on; that’s always been the case. Finally‚ even though prosperity is on a slump‚ humankind keeps advancing. Evolution is not linear nor without setbacks or suffering. Actually‚ we advance through suffering. Still‚ we’re living the most peaceful and prosperous time ever right now. I find it important to keep that in mind and be grateful for that. Keep saving‚ keep preparing‚ but keep enjoying‚ too. What are your thoughts? Have you seen symptoms of Thirdworldization in your area? What are they? What do you see as the biggest cause of American Thirdworldization? How are you planning for continued decline? And finally‚ how bad do you expect things to get? Let’s talk about it in the comments section. Fabian Ommar is a 50-year-old middle-class worker living in São Paulo‚ Brazil. Far from being the super-tactical or highly trained military survivor type‚ he is the average joe who since his youth has been involved with self-reliance and outdoor activities and the practical side of balancing life between a big city and rural/wilderness settings. Since the 2008 world economic crisis‚ he has been training and helping others in his area to become better prepared for the “constant‚ slow-burning SHTF” of living in a 3rd world country. Fabian’s ebook‚ Street Survivalism: A Practical Training Guide To Life In The City ‚ is a practical training method for common city dwellers based on the lifestyle of the homeless (real-life survivors) to be more psychologically‚ mentally‚ and physically prepared to deal with the harsh reality of the streets during normal or difficult times. He’s also the author of The Ultimate Survival Gear Handbook. You can follow Fabian on Instagram @stoicsurvivor The post The Thirdworldization of the First World Is Ramping Up appeared first on The Organic Prepper.