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Many of you may know the story of how Donald Trump saved the Wollman Skating Rink in New York City. Especially those of you who’ve read The Art of the Deal (one of my all-time favorite books and now back in stock…): But if you don’t know the story‚ it’s really worth hearing. It will make you love and admire our President all the more! It’s classic Trump…. Perserverance‚ determination‚ hard work and common sense thinking all rolled into one! And it gives a great insight into the man who is now applying those same skills to save America! Here’s a portion of a wonderful article published over by our friends at Forbes: We best understand the world through compelling narratives. Here’s one that helps us process the phenomenon known as Trump for President: “Once upon a time there was an ice skating rink in Central Park that could no longer make ice. No one could figure out how to fix the skating rink. Years went by and millions of dollars were spent and still no ice. One day a white knight wearing a bright red tie showed up and said: ‘ Let there be ice!’ Four months later there was ice. When asked by the press why the people had been unable to fix the rink themselves the knight said ‘they’re very nice people and I like them very much but they’re all idiots!’ And everyone lived happily ever after.” Pretty much the true story of the Wollman Skating Rink fiasco. You can even check the New York Times. On May 31‚ 1986 Donald Trump said in an interview with the Times‚ “I don’t want my name attached to losers. So far the Wollman Rink has been one of the great losers. I’ll make it a winner.” Shortly after Trump decided to slap his name on Wollman Rink‚ if you read the fine print. Now‚ 30 years later‚ Wollman Rink is a winner and the Trump name is still associated with it. Just check the Wollman Skating Rink website. There it is! The famous‚ or‚ according to some‚ infamous TRUMP red logo. The Wollman Rink incident  underrscores the  fascinating impact that Donald Trump is making on the political landscape and the American psyche irrespective of the outcome of the presidential campaign. Wollman Skating Rink today is one of the most iconic amenities for New Yorkers and tourists located in Central Park just a stone’s throw north of the Plaza Hotel (which was once owned by Donald Trump). The bright red Trump logo still adorns the Wollman Skating Rink website. Having fallen into utter disrepair during the New York City fiscal crisis‚ unable to make ice‚ the city’s Parks Department embarked on a total refurbishment of the facility in 1980‚ estimating it would take two years to complete. After six years and having flushed $13 million down the drain‚ the city announced they would have to start all over again and it would another two years to complete. Wollman Rink had quite visibly failed. The Wollman Rink fiasco amplified the public perception of the general incompetence of government and their inability to complete even the simplest projects. Enter the Donald. In late May of 1986‚ the 39-year-old Trump made an offer to Mayor Ed Koch. Trump would step in and take over the construction and operation of the project for no profit and have it up and running in time for the holiday season. Koch tried mightily and quite sneakily tried to reject Trump’s offer. A very public Trump-Koch feud ensued; Donald ultimately prevailed taking on the responsibility to finish the rink in less than six months for no more than $3 million. The city politicos could only hope that when Donald failed it would divert attention from their own incompetence. Instead of failing‚ Trump finished the job in just four months at a final cost 25% below the budget. It wasn’t rocket science according to Trump. It was common sense and “management.” But the incident also demonstrated Trump’s mastery and command of public relations and how to attract massive amounts of free press. Trump learned that the press likes drama and extremes–positive or negative–and was hungry for every morsel about this otherwise insignificant project. Any milestone of the project’s progress resulted in press conferences often with ceremony‚ pomp and circumstance‚ and frequently‚ celebrity-filled. When concrete was laid: press conference. Construction complete: press conference. The first ice: press conference. The Grand Opening included Dick Button‚ Peggy Fleming and Scott Hamilton to name a few. Everything became an event and free promotion. City officials stopped attending press conference because it was actually becoming an embarrassment. The rink which had been a perpetual money loser started making money immediately which Trump donated to charity. Trump cut his teeth saving Wollman Rink. Now he wants to save the world. How transferable are the skills? Trump’s thought process‚ approach and management style for the Wollman problem are quite accurately laid out in a short and rather entertaining chapter in his The Art of the Deal. But are the skills used in fixing a failed city project transferable to fixing a broken political system? Maybe more than people think. In his own style‚ using only earned media‚ Trump has dominated the nation’s entire political agenda and its airwaves‚ created a new language of bluntness‚ upended political correctness (tone be damned)‚ freely criticized mainstream media and brought  life to a moribund citizenry even if creating a bit of acrimony and anger along the way. Love to get your thoughts. Did you already know this story or is it new to you?

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Klaus Schwab‚ head of the world economic forum‚ aka New World order‚ bringing in the Great Reset. What does that mean for Christmas? Klaus Schwab’s WEF Sets Authoritarian Goal: Limit 76% of Private Cars by 2050 By Jim Hoft - June 10‚ 2023 In a push to counter the so-called ‘climate change‚’ the globalist World Economic Forum (WEF)‚ under the leadership of its founder and Executive Chairman‚ Klaus Schwab‚ has proposed a comprehensive plan aiming to limit 76% of private cars by the year 2050. The authoritarian objective is a part of WEF’s broader vision for a ‘sustainable and low-carbon future‚’ as outlined in its Urban Mobility Scorecard Tool: Benchmarking the Transition to Sustainable Urban Mobility in collaboration with Visa in May 2023.  According to WEF’s recently published white paper‚ by 2050‚ people are likely to travel twice as much within cities as they do now. If people don’t change anything‚ this would mean that there would be 2.1 billion cars‚ buses‚ and other vehicles on the road‚ emitting 4.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide. READ MORE…  DONATE to A.F. Branco Cartoons – Tips accepted and appreciated – $1.00 – $5.00 – $25.00 – $50.00 – it all helps to fund this website and keep the cartoons coming. Also Venmo @AFBranco – THANK YOU! A.F. Branco has taken his two greatest passions (art and politics) and translated them into cartoons that have been popular all over the country in various news outlets‚ including NewsMax‚ Fox News‚ MSNBC‚ CBS‚ ABC‚ and “The Washington Post.” He has been recognized by such personalities as Rep. Devin Nunes‚ Dinesh D’Souza‚ James Woods‚ Chris Salcedo‚ Sarah Palin‚ Larry Elder‚ Lars Larson‚ Rush Limbaugh‚ and President Trump

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In a remarkable development that has piqued the interest of historians and conspiracy theorists alike‚ Finland’s intelligence agency has recently made public a long-classified dossier on Lee Harvey Oswald. The documents‚ which have been under wraps for six decades‚ provide fresh insights into Oswald’s enigmatic trip to Helsinki in 1959‚ just years before he would become infamous for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The declassification comes at a time when transparency regarding historical events is increasingly demanded by the public. The Finnish Security Intelligence Service‚ known as Supo‚ has lifted the veil on this chapter of Cold War history‚ revealing details of Oswald’s movements and activities during his stay in Finland. The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) has #declassified a 60-year-old file detailing Lee Harvey Oswald’s mysterious visit to #Helsinki prior to his defection to the Soviet Union‚ just 4 years before he assassinated John F Kennedy in 1963. #JFK https://t.co/6KamPfzLYl — TNT Radio (@tntradiolive) December 11‚ 2023 According to the released files‚ Oswald arrived in Helsinki on October 10‚ 1959‚ and checked into the Hotel Torni. Initially planning a five-day stay‚ he abruptly changed accommodations on the second night‚ moving to the Klaus Kurki Hotel where he spent three additional nights. The reasons behind his visit and sudden change of hotels remain unclear‚ but what stands out is the speed with which Oswald obtained a Soviet visa following his time in Helsinki. The Supo documents correct a previous error in their records‚ which had stated that Oswald traveled from Helsinki to Stockholm. This was amended to reflect the truth that he actually flew directly to Moscow. This correction is significant as it aligns with Oswald’s known trajectory towards the Soviet Union‚ where he would later defect‚ and eventually return to the United States from. Nothing says "CIA suspected" quite like the guy who supposedly killed Kennedy tramping around Finland and Sweden.https://t.co/hSUhPUfu2s — Seppo (@authentireactio) December 10‚ 2023 The timing of the release of these files is noteworthy‚ considering the Biden administration’s earlier decision to release several files related to JFK’s assassination. While those documents have fueled further speculation about the events leading up to that fateful day in Dallas‚ the Finnish files offer a different piece of the puzzle‚ shedding light on Oswald’s actions and state of mind during a critical period preceding the assassination. The declassified memo from Supo‚ dated November 23‚ 1963—the day after Kennedy’s assassination—provides a snapshot of Oswald’s brief sojourn in Finland. It is a reminder of the complex web of international intrigue that characterized the Cold War era and the individuals who found themselves caught within it. As we continue to unravel the mysteries of the past‚ these newly accessible documents serve as a testament to the enduring quest for truth. They remind us that history is often not what it seems at first glance‚ and that each declassified file brings us closer to understanding the full narrative of events that have shaped our world. The implications of these revelations are still being digested by scholars and the public alike. As we sift through the pages of history‚ the story of Lee Harvey Oswald’s time in Finland adds yet another layer to the already intricate tapestry of the Kennedy assassination—a narrative that continues to captivate and confound over half a century later. The post Declassified Files Shed New Light on Lee Harvey Oswald’s Mysterious Visit appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Blarn the Cat is full of talent. Known most notably for his blanket-dragging capabilities‚ this cat is highly skilled and highly adorable. We’ll be highlighting some of the cutest things that Blarn is capable of here. This adorable image is from TikTok. Of course‚ Blarn is best known for dragging blankets across a room. How incredible. But he can do other things. This precious picture is from TikTok. He’s known to take down a hanger‚ too. Look at the intensity in Blarn’s eyes! I’ve hardly ever seen a more powerful kitty cat. Blarn is also known to take out some aggression on his cat sister‚ Edna. This impressive image is from TikTok. See the two fighting on a precipice. Edna is ready to take him down. Ears are back and both cats are looking intense. Of course‚ Edna and Blarn kiss and make up at the end of the day. No hard feelings. Blarn has become an internet sensation. In fact‚ over a hundred thousand viewers have liked this talented kitty in action. While everyone loves a cat with skills‚ Blarn has a special place in hearts this winter. “Those blanket waddles melted my frozen heart‚” commented one viewer‚ overcome by the heartwarming effect of Blarn. “The hanger really went for him‚ he had no choice but to defend himself‚” said another viewer‚ noticing his brilliant self-defense skills. Blarn is truly one of a kind. See all of his skills in action below! @caitlin0720 Blarn can do it all #cat ♬ Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!(Edit) – Scotty &; Wilcox The featured image for this post is from TikTok. The post Meet Blarn‚ The Blanket-Dragging Cat (Who Can Do Other Stuff Too!) appeared first on InspireMore.