You might have missed this, but it’s going to be absolutely transformational. RFK Jr. recently announced that he’s working together with Education Secretary Linda McMahon to add significant amounts of education around nutrition and diet to medical school training.  Fix the root of the problems, not just the symptoms, what a novel idea! For the first time in history, the doctors of tomorrow will be expected to understand how diet—not drugs—determines health outcomes. I’m leading a team at @HHSGov, along with @EDSecMcMahon, targeting the woeful lack of nutrition education in medicine. We can reverse the chronic disease epidemic simply by changing our diets and lifestyles, but to do that, we need nutrition to be a basic part of every doctor’s… pic.twitter.com/GFOYE5RuYm — Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) August 27, 2025 For most Americans, this revelation prompts a simple question: Why wasn’t this already happening? The answer reveals both a scandal and an opportunity. For over a century, medical education was engineered to serve Big Pharma’s bottom line, not the health of patients. Nutrition was not simply overlooked; it was deliberately excluded because it threatened the “pill-for-every-ill” model that made pharmaceutical companies unimaginably wealthy. Now, at long last, the tide is turning. The Nutrition Revolution promises not only to reform medical education but to deliver what once seemed unthinkable: the possibility of a cancer-free future. The Blind Spot of Medical Education Kennedy laid out the problem in plain language: – “The leading cause of death in the United States is poor diet.” – “Most medical students receive less than 20 hours of nutrition education over four years of medical school.” Think about that. Four years of intensive training, hundreds of thousands of dollars in tuition, and a doctor graduates knowing next to nothing about how food affects health. Instead, they emerge with one tool at the ready: the prescription pad. The result has been catastrophic. The United States spends over $4 trillion annually treating preventable diseases—obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer among them. Doctors are trained to manage symptoms, not to address causes. Patients are placed on a drug treadmill for life. This is not incompetence—it’s design. Groomed from Day One A doctor we spoke with told us something astonishing: every medical student is assigned a pharmaceutical representative as soon as they enroll. That rep doesn’t just hover at a distance—they walk alongside their student for years. At first, the relationship looks harmless. The rep offers friendship and encouragement, becoming a lifeline for students who are overworked, underfunded, and stressed. Then the perks begin. When the student admits they can barely afford groceries, the rep picks up the tab for meals. When money is tight for textbooks, the rep covers the bill. By the time the white coat ceremony arrives, that rep has nurtured a bond built on gratitude and dependency. The student doesn’t even notice the subtle conditioning: Big Pharma is your friend. Big Pharma takes care of you. Big Pharma is your future. And it doesn’t stop there. Once they graduate, doctors are introduced to new reps who up the ante: free trips, free samples, and even cash incentives to “do the right thing” for their patients. What looks like generosity is really grooming—a carefully constructed machine to ensure every new doctor enters practice already tethered to the industry. This machine must be dismantled. And that’s exactly why nutrition education is such a threat: it breaks the cycle by showing doctors an alternative path. Why Nutrition Was Written Out To understand how we got here, we must revisit the early 1900s. The infamous Flexner Report, funded by the Carnegie Foundation and backed by Rockefeller interests, reshaped American medical education to emphasize pharmaceutical science. Anything outside the pharmaceutical paradigm—nutrition, herbal medicine, natural therapies—was dismissed as unscientific or “quackery.” Why? Because prevention and nutrition don’t generate recurring revenue. A patient cured is a customer lost. This model created what critics call the Pharmaceutical Golden Goose: endless profits from chronic disease management. The more prescriptions written, the fatter the goose grew. Nutrition threatened that revenue stream, so it was sidelined. Doctors weren’t evil; they were simply trained in a system that never taught them the truth. As Kennedy has observed, we’ve been “graduating physicians unprepared to confront the root cause” of disease. The Cracks in the System Even as the pharmaceutical empire expanded, cracks began to show. Independent researchers demonstrated that diet could not only prevent disease but reverse it. Dr. Dean Ornish showed that heart disease could be undone with plant-based nutrition and lifestyle changes. Diabetics reversed their conditions through diet alone. Yet mainstream medicine ignored these findings, trapped in a system where nutrition was “alternative” and prescriptions were “standard of care.” Patients suffered the consequences: polypharmacy, side effects, dependence, and despair. Meanwhile, cancer rates climbed, autoimmune disorders exploded, and children faced epidemics of obesity and diabetes unknown to previous generations. RFK Jr.’s Bold Move Now comes the pivot. Kennedy’s plan is as ambitious as it is necessary: – Nutrition will be embedded in college pre-med programs. – It will be tested on the MCAT (Medical Colleges Admissions Test). – Over 200 medical schools and 13,000 residency programs will be required to integrate nutrition education. – Ultimately, over 1.1 million practicing physicians will be retrained to understand diet as both prevention and treatment. “In the future,” Kennedy promised, “doctors won’t just prescribe drugs, they’ll be able to PRESCRIBE DIETS as well.” That single line may prove to be the most disruptive sentence in the history of modern medicine. What This Means for Cancer No disease embodies the tragedy of our failed medical model more than cancer. For decades, billions have been spent on research, yet outcomes remain grim. Standard treatments—cut, poison, burn—have extended lives but rarely cured. But cancer is not inevitable. Nutrition plays a profound role in both prevention and recovery. Compounds like Vitamin B17—found in bitter apricot seeds—have long shown promise as targeted cancer-fighting agents. Yet orthodox medicine ignored them, not because they didn’t work, but because they didn’t fit the model. By forcing nutrition into the center of medical training, Kennedy is reopening a door that was slammed shut decades ago. For the first time, future physicians will be equipped to discuss how diet influences cancer risk, how nutrition supports healing, and how prevention is not a dream but a medical strategy. This is why the Nutrition Revolution is not just about education. It is about survival. Why Big Pharma Is Afraid Make no mistake: this reform is existential for Big Pharma. If prevention works, demand for drugs plummets. If patients reverse diabetes with diet, billions in insulin and metformin sales disappear. If nutrition-based therapies reduce cancer incidence, the multi-billion-dollar chemotherapy industry shrinks overnight. Kennedy spelled it out: “We can reverse the chronic disease epidemic simply by changing our diets and lifestyles.” That single truth, if unleashed, topples the Golden Goose. And that is why Big Pharma grooms medical students from the moment they step on campus. They know relationships forged in ramen-starved dorms and reinforced with free trips and gifts will last for decades. Nutrition threatens to break that cycle, and they are terrified. The Roots of Real Medicine Kennedy closed his announcement by quoting Hippocrates: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This is not radical. It is the oldest medical wisdom in human history. What’s radical is that for 100 years we pretended otherwise. The Nutrition Revolution reconnects medicine with its roots. It says to doctors: you cannot treat the body if you do not understand the fuel that runs it. It says to patients: you are not doomed to chronic illness—you have power over your health. The Cancer-Free Future For decades, a cancer-free future was dismissed as fantasy. But imagine a world where every doctor screens patients for diet-related risks, prescribes nutrition as seriously as medication, and empowers patients with knowledge instead of dependency. Imagine if compounds like Vitamin B17 were studied, not suppressed. Imagine if medical schools taught prevention before pathology. Imagine if Big Pharma’s stranglehold on education finally broke. That is the world the Nutrition Revolution makes possible. And now let’s go deeper… Let’s kick it up a notch as Emeril Lagasse would say! I’m going to ask the seemingly wild question: Is it possible to beat cancer using…apricot seeds? I’m not joking and this just might blow your mind. All the details here: CANCER CURE KNOWN? Rick Hill Joins Me To Share How He Defeated STAGE 3 Terminal Cancer! [EXTREMELY CENSORED] I just got done with what might be the most important interview I've ever done. Why? Because a healthy person wants a million things in life, but a sick person only wants one.  To get better. So if you have cancer or know someone who has cancer, you're going to want to watch this immediately! Bookmark it too. And I suppose before I get into it I'd better print my standard FDA disclaimer and get this out of the way: Ok, we good? All good with the suits? Ok, now let's dig in. I am so glad I got to meet Rick Hill today and hear his story. I have no idea how I never heard this before, but 50 years ago Rick was diagnosed with aggressive Stage 3 terminal cancer, which he has documented by a letter from the Mayo Clinic. It was real and it was bad. The doctors basically told him to say his goodbyes to his family because he would be dead in days or maybe weeks, but probably days. Then through a series of strange events Rick finds himself checking out of the Mayo Clinic and heading down to Tijuana for a treatment regiment that had him cancer free in 21 days. Look folks, I'm just telling his story and you can do with it what you will, but I want to get this message out to as many people as we possibly can. Oh, and it's not just Rick's story, not just some one off. In fact, there is a book documenting hundreds of case studies of similar results going back decades, all tied to the Richardson Cancer Clinic: I'm telling you folks, this blew me away! And speaking of books, have you heard of "The Creature From Jekyll Island"? It's a pretty famous book exposing the Federal Reserve Bank, but until today I had no idea that the author wrote a second book....about the very protocol that saved Rick Hill's life: This community has been MAHA 50+ years before RFK Jr. came along! It's truly incredible, but they're facing extreme censorship for their message so I was only able to upload this to Rumble and X, and I have those links for you below. Trust me when I tell you this is a must watch.... Please enjoy: Backup here on X if you prefer: CANCER CURE KNOWN? Rick Hill shares how he defeated STAGE 3 terminal cancer! pic.twitter.com/psRERxmRXb — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) September 4, 2025 And now here are all the links you need... Everything we discussed in the interview can be found here: https://rncstore.com They were nice enough to set me up with a promo code so use WLT at checkout and it will save you 10% off whatever you order. If you want a free copy of the G. Edward Griffin book go here: http://myworldwithoutcancer.com Get Rick's Bundles here: https://rncstore.com/WLT-RicksBundles Please help me get this message out to as many people as possible... I'm not claiming I can cure cancer, but we might just save a life or two or a thousand if we can get this message out. And I would also add this: I would never advise anyone to STOP their current cancer treatments if you are on them.  The only thing I would say is what do you have to lose?  Why not try this in parallel?  If Rick and all the other people giving their testimonies are wrong and it doesn't work for you, what harm is there in trying?  That would be how I would approach it, and I also plan to start taking a daily dose as preventative care. Thank you! And a big hat tip to Rick, it was a real pleasure chatting with you today!  Please come back on the show again soon.

Despite his family and himself being under constant attack by the mainstream media, it’s good to see President Trump able to joke about their hit pieces. During his recent White House Rose Garden event, President Trump said the media has been surprisingly “very good” lately. Trump, however, did jokingly point out that the media had missed the ball when they pumped out dozens of articles questioning whether he was alive due to his missing a press conference. The Washington Examiner reported more details about Trump’s remarks on the media’s rumors: President Donald Trump gave some rare praise to the press Friday night, though he pointed out that recent speculation he was in poor health, or even dead, was way off the mark. Trump hosted a dinner at a renovated Rose Garden for congressional leaders, taking on a largely amicable tone throughout the night. He even ceded that the press had actually been “very good lately, except for one rumor that they spread.” “I did about eight press conferences … day after day after day. Then I missed one because I was in the Oval Office, and I also went out to the club because I had meetings at a club, and they saw that I was, and the rumor started, this horrible rumor that Trump is no longer with us,” he said. “They said … I got to the club, ‘Sir, are you okay? Are you okay?’ The fake news was at it again, but because I missed one day of press conferences, so today I gave them about a three-hour press conference on changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War because we won World War I, World War II, everything in between, and everything in front of it,” Trump added. His train of thought was first prompted by his praise of Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), whom he called an “unbelievable doctor.” He relayed a story about Jackson being asked if former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, or Trump were healthier. “He said, ‘There’s not even a contest by far. The healthiest is President Donald J. Trump.’ I said, I love that guy. I’m sure that Bush and Obama don’t feel the same way, but who the hell cares?” Trump said. Watch Trump here: .@POTUS roasts the Fake News: “The rumors started spreading — this horrible rumor that Trump is no longer with us… The Fake News was at it again because I missed one day of press conferences! So today I gave them about a three hour press conference.” pic.twitter.com/fts4Le5hsI — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 6, 2025 This is the second time Trump has addressed the rumors. Watch him address the press last week regarding the death rumors here: Trump Responds to the viral posts of him being dead over the weekend. Says he was very active. The Coverup happening? pic.twitter.com/XLnnXTjRtt — Ali (@MerruX) September 2, 2025

TDS just reached an all-time high… Leftists are storming the streets of Washington, D.C. today in protest of President Trump’s crime crackdown in the city. Imagine hating President Trump so much that you actually protest the fact that his efforts to rid our nation’s capital of crime and violence have been so successful. Here are a few clips of the protests: BREAKING: Massive protests have begun in DC over President Trump’s crackdown on crime. pic.twitter.com/AOKZx6HNL8 — Leading Report (@LeadingReport) September 6, 2025 Washington, D.C. Church bells are ringing in solidarity as crowds gather to protest Trump’s immigration crackdown. When the state targets the vulnerable, even the steeples push back. The streets are loud—and now, so are the churches. pic.twitter.com/E5LMPon4GW — Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) September 6, 2025 These people chanting “Free D.C!” are either deranged or stupid, or both. Free D.C. from what? President Trump already freed it of rampant crime and homelessness! According to the left, the protests were “spontaneous” — a testament to how much residents of D.C. despise President Trump… However, photos appear to show groups loading into buses after a long, hard day’s work of protesting. Take a look at this: BREAKING: Anti-Trump “free DC” protestors were just spotted loading INTO BUSES to travel out of the city because they don’t live there. The left said these “mass protests” were “sporadic,” but they were PAID and mass-transported in. WHO’S FUNDING IT? They aren’t DC… pic.twitter.com/TUCnrvxVZ1 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 6, 2025 I’d be willing to bet that these protests were not organic… The “We Are All D.C” march today was organized by the Free DC Project. Per Fox 5 DC: The “We Are All DC” march kicked off around 11 a.m. at Meridian Hill Park. According to the Free DC Project, their community is “under attack” by federal agents “profiling, harassing and violently arresting our neighbors.” The march is scheduled to continue from the park to the White House. Demonstrators are calling for President Donald Trump to “end the occupation of DC,” and to recall the National Guard. Thousands of demonstrators blocked streets on Saturday, with chants of “Free DC.” According to Reuters, illegal immigrants are attending: Protesters at the “We Are All D.C.” march, including undocumented immigrants and supporters of Palestinian statehood, chanted slogans denouncing Trump and carried posters, some of which read, “Trump must go now,” “Free DC” and “Resist Tyranny.” “I’m here to protest the occupation of D.C.,” said Alex Laufer. “We’re opposing the authoritarian regime, and we need to get the federal police and the National Guard off our streets.” Claiming that crime was blighting the city, Trump deployed the troops last month to “re-establish law, order, and public safety.” Trump also placed the capital district’s Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control and sent federal law enforcement personnel, including members of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to police the city’s streets, moves critics have decried as federal overreach. What a great opportunity for ICE… Just saying.

The latest major food company to board the MAHA train is Campbell’s. The company just announced that they will be removing all synthetic dyes from their food and beverage products by 2026. RFK Jr. shared the win: Glad to see @thecampbellsco take action—removing synthetic dyes from their food and beverage portfolio by 2026. I urge other companies to follow their lead. Together, we will Make America Healthy Again. pic.twitter.com/ggwmko3cl5 — Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) September 5, 2025 In addition to the classic soups, the Campbell’s company also produces other items like V8 beverages and Goldfish crackers. Reuters reported: “In the second half of fiscal 2026…Campbell’s will no longer produce any of our food or beverages with FD&C colors,” CEO Mick Beekhuizen said, adding the dyes are used in limited products. The company will replace artificial dyes in products like Lance crackers and V8 Splash with natural colors from sources like annatto and purple carrot juice. Its regional snack and cookie brands will also stop using synthetic colors. All of their products will become all-natural, free from potentially harmful dyes. Food & Wine added: On September 3, the brand announced that while it has “used colors derived from natural sources” in the majority of its portfolio “for many years,” it is transitioning away from synthetic colors in its “last few remaining products.” The synthetic colors are expected to be phased out starting in the second half of 2026. “For more than 155 years, we have made great food that people love. Our company is consumer-led, brand-powered, and food-obsessed,” Campbell’s shared in a statement on its website. “Our commitment to making great food means we adapt to consumer needs and lead with innovation. People want simpler, recognizable ingredients — and we’re responding.” The company specifically stated that by the second half of its 2026 fiscal year, which falls from March to August, it will no longer produce any of its food or beverages with “FD&C colors,” another way of saying synthetic dyes. “The transition means that Lance crackers and V8 Splash will use colors derived from natural sources, such as annatto and purple carrot juice concentrate,” it added. “Our regional Snacks brands, such as Jay’s, O-Ke-Doke, and Tom’s, and cookie brands like Archway and Stella D’oro, will also no longer use FD&C colors.”  

More information about President Trump’s plans to host a UFC Fight at the White House next year has started rolling come in. According to new reports, it has been re-scheduled from July 4th to sometime in June 2026. Weigh-ins will also be happening on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Here are some more of the reported details: UFC White House card is reportedly now set for June 2026 featuring: – Weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial– Fight night on the South Lawn– Fighters warm up inside the White House– Giant screens outside– Fireworks and light shows The event was initially planned for July 4th,… pic.twitter.com/2P5VaPtQvc — Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) September 5, 2025 UFC White House card is reportedly now set for June 2026 featuring: – Weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial – Fight night on the South Lawn – Fighters warm up inside the White House – Giant screens outside – Fireworks and light shows The event was initially planned for July 4th, but logistical issues have pushed it to June About a week ago, Dana White confirmed that the White House UFC fight is “on” in a video uploaded to social media. Watch here: Dana White says the UFC White House event is officially on “White House fight is ON. I will have more details on that in the next couple weeks. We got it done today.” @danawhite pic.twitter.com/EaBpWgASu0 — Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 29, 2025 Then, during a recent visit to the White House, Dana White gave President Trump a brochure portraying his vision for the huge, patriotic MMA event. The Wall Street Journal reported: UFC Chief Executive Dana White arrived at the White House last week carrying a glossy brochure to make perhaps the most audacious sales pitch of his career. He left Washington with a green light from President Trump. “The White House fight is on,” White told his 10.7 million social-media followers as he departed on a private jet. “We got it done today.” As for who will be fighting in what’s shaping up to be the most historic UFC event ever, we have a couple names. It looks like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor are all but confirmed. Fox News has more: The event is set to commemorate the United States’ 250th birthday. Initially, it was reported that the event would be held on July 4, but logistical issues with that date have pushed it to June, according to the report. “This is a one-of-one event,” White said last month. White promised “the baddest card of all time” during a podcast appearance, confirming that Jon Jones, who retired June 21 and celebrated his most recent victory with a Trump dance with the president in attendance, had gone back into the drug-testing pool. “Everybody wants to fight on this card. Literally everybody,” White told the “Full Send Podcast.” Jones all but confirmed he would be fighting at the White House. “The moment I heard Donald Trump‘s announcement, I started training again,” Jones said in a recent X post. Conor McGregor quickly showed interest in fighting at the White House, and White even said McGregor “could be” on the same card as Jones in the nation’s capital. This is shaping up to be absolutely epic. What a great way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Are you looking forward to it?

Texas has joined 10 other states in banning Bill Gates’ fake lab-grown meat, officially prohibiting the sale, production, and possession of “cell-cultured protein” under Senate Bill 261 effective September 1, 2025, in a move hailed [...] The post Texas Joins 10 Other States In Banning Bill Gates’ Fake Lab-Grown Meat appeared first on The People's Voice.

Illinois Governor JD Pritzker said he has moles in the Trump administration feeding him military information about potential deployments to Chicago. “There are a lot of patriotic Americans who work in the administration, or work at the departments or in the military, who have let us know things without having permission to do so.” BREAKING: […] The post Gov. Pritzker Has Spies in the Trump Administration appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Friday, as the United States ordered an additional 10 stealth fighter jets to a military buildup in the Caribbean. “We’re not talking about that, but we are talking about the fact that you had an election which was a very strange election, to put it mildly,” Trump said, referring to the contested 2024 election the Venezuelan government says President Nicolas Maduro won. Trump had been asked by reporters about a claim Maduro has made this week that the United States was seeking “regime change through military threat.” “The government of the United States should abandon its plan of violent regime change in Venezuela and in all of Latin America and respect sovereignty, the right to peace, to independence,” Maduro said on state television. “I respect Trump. None of the differences we’ve had can lead to a military conflict,” Maduro added. “Venezuela has always been willing to converse, to dialogue.” Trump demonstrated his new approach to fighting the drug war with a U.S. military strike on Tuesday that killed 11 people and sank a boat from Venezuela which Trump said was transporting illegal narcotics. The U.S. president is weighing options for further strikes, including potentially attacking suspected drug cartel targets inside Venezuela, CNN reported on Friday, citing multiple sources briefed on the administration’s plans. Such a strike would mark a major escalation. The White House, Pentagon and State Department did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment on the report. The Trump administration has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield to conduct operations against drug cartels, sources told Reuters on Friday. The new deployment comes on top of an already bristling U.S. military presence in the southern Caribbean as Trump carries out a campaign pledge to crack down on groups funneling drugs into the United States. The disclosure about the F-35s came just hours after the Pentagon accused Venezuela of a “highly provocative” flight on Thursday by fighter jets near a U.S. Navy warship. Trump warned Venezuela that the U.S. military had authorization to shoot down the jets if commanders believed they needed to, saying: “If they do put us in a dangerous position, they’ll be shot down.” At every turn, the Trump administration has sought to tie Maduro’s government to narco trafficking, allegations Caracas denies. Specifically, Trump has accused Maduro of running the Tren de Aragua gang, which his administration designated a terrorist organization in February. Maduro has denied any connection to Tren de Aragua, which his government says was rendered inactive in Venezuela by a prison raid in 2023. Trump on Friday compared the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans in overdoses to war dead, as he sought to justify the muscular military activity in the Caribbean. “Think if you’re in a war and you lose 300,000 … We’re not going to allow it to happen,” he said. Venezuela’s Communications Ministry did not respond to a request for comment about the F-35s or the allegations that Venezuelan fighter jets flew over a U.S. warship. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity about the latest U.S. deployment, said the 10 fighter jets are being sent to conduct operations against designated narco-terrorist organizations operating in the southern Caribbean. The planes should arrive in the area by late next week, they said. F-35s are highly advanced stealth fighters and would be effective in combat against Venezuela’s air force, which includes F-16 aircraft. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said two Venezuelan F-16s flew over the guided missile destroyer Jason Dunham on Thursday. The Dunham is one of at least seven U.S. warships deployed to the Caribbean, carrying more than 4,500 sailors and Marines. U.S. Marines and sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit have also been carrying out amphibious training and flight operations in southern Puerto Rico. The buildup has put pressure on Maduro, whom U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called “effectively a kingpin of a drug narco state.” Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. military had identified the crew of the vessel as Tren de Aragua members. (Reporting by Steve Holland and Phil Stewart; Editing by Scott Malone, Edwina Gibbs, Mark Porter, Alistair Bell and William Mallard)

When the Irish comedian Graham Linehan arrived at London Heathrow Airport this past weekend, he was greeted by five armed British police officers who arrested him for—get this—three rude tweets. Or, as Linehan wrote on his Substack, “I was arrested at an airport like a terrorist, locked in a cell like a criminal, taken to hospital because the stress nearly killed me, and banned from speaking online—all because I made jokes that upset some psychotic crossdressers.” Whether or not you find his words offensive, it’s hard to disagree with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, who tweeted, “This is totalitarianism. Utterly deplorable.” Surely, many Americans reading this must be thinking this was some terrible mistake. A one-off, as the British might say. Actually not. It’s more like standard operating procedure. The British writer Ed West has compiled an illuminating list of Britons prosecuted for tweets deemed offensive, noting that “the vast majority of these cases seem to involve people who have offended progressive norms, or who are seen as being enemies of the progressive alliance.” American commentator Mike Benz, citing The Times of London, claims that there are more than 30 arrests per day, 12,000 over the course of a year, typically on vague charges of inciting violence, for offensive messages and jokes in tweets or WhatsApp chats. Unsurprisingly, some tweets are deemed more offensive than others. The same judge who threw the book at former cops’ WhatsApp messages found a paroled transgender woman (born a man) not guilty for a tweet calling for punching women in the face, West points out. It helps explain how British justice can give a Muslim defendant 180 days for raping two 9-year-old girls while giving a white English woman 270 days for uttering the N-word on a playground. What is the common principle behind this disparate treatment? The idea that government and law enforcement should bend over backward to protect the feelings and reputations of supposedly oppressed groups—transgender persons, Muslim immigrants—while responding with self-righteous vigor against any speck of rudeness by the oppressive native population. This seems to be the animating purpose of what The New York Times’ Ross Douthat calls the “managerial multiculturalism” of law enforcement and civil service, especially in Britain, but also in much of Europe as well. Case in point: the official response to displays all over England of the red-on-white perpendicular St. George’s Cross flag—one of the three crosses that joined together form the United Kingdom’s familiar Union Jack. People have also been painting the St. George’s Cross on roundabouts and sewer covers—and local officials have been painting them over and removing flags from lamp posts. These are obviously protests against the heavy immigration that has increased the U.K.’s foreign-born population from 6% in 1990 to 17% in 2024. This process was encouraged surreptitiously by Tony Blair’s New Labour government (1997-2007) and when both local authorities and national media downplayed the revelations, by a local Labour MP in 2003 and an investigating academic in 2014, of Pakistani-immigrant grooming gangs making sex slaves of teenage girls in working-class Yorkshire towns. The obvious motive of this widespread coverup was fear of anti-Asian prejudice. Gaining control over immigration was one reason for the unexpected success of the Brexit referendum to leave the European Union in 2016. But the Conservative party’s post-Brexit immigration law was poorly drafted and resulted in raising net immigration, mostly from South Asia and Africa, from under 400,000 to over 800,000. The Labour government, elected in December 2024, makes the point that the current immigration level was “a political choice that was never put before the British people.” Yet it hasn’t submitted new legislation and has made statements suggesting it regards immigration critics as bigots. In response to the raising of St. George’s Cross flags over much of Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer tweeted, “I’m proud of our flag as a patriotic symbol of our nation, like lots of people I’ve proudly got one up at home.” But he felt obliged to add another sentence: “Using our flag to divide devalues it.” The result has been a rejection of Britain’s two major parties, which date back more than a century: the Conservatives to 1846, Labour to 1900. Starmer’s government’s job approval hovers around 11%, and current polling puts the recently former Reform party, headed by immigration critic Nigel Farage, on course to win 368 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons. Similarly, in Europe, so-called populist parties lead in polls—or are already, as in Italy, Netherlands and Finland, in government. Despite a court decree ordering its leader, Marine Le Pen, off the ballot, the Rally National leads in France. In Germany, the Alternative for Germany has edged ahead of the governing Christian Democrats. Established parties have not allowed Reform, Rally National or Alternative for Germany in their coalitions. In cooperation with the established press, they have suppressed news of crimes and terrorist attacks by Muslim immigrants. In Germany’s regional election, non-Alternative for Germany parties have agreed to say nothing disparaging about immigrants and “negative social developments such as unemployment or threats to domestic security.” They act as if there’s reason to believe that populist parties are equivalent to Hitler’s Nazis. But limiting immigration of people with far different cultural traditions, which in some cases reject cultural tolerance and the rule of law, does not weigh the same in moral scales as rounding up and murdering 6 million Jews. Banning biological men from competing in women’s sports is not akin to rounding up and murdering hundreds of thousands of homosexuals and Roma. “I believe deeply that there is no security if you are afraid of the voices, the opinions and the conscience that guide your very own people,” Vice President JD Vance told a shocked audience at the Munich Security Conference last February. “You cannot win a democratic mandate by censoring your opponents or putting them in jail—whether that’s the leader of the opposition, a humble Christian praying in her own home, or a journalist trying to report the news,” Vance continued. Or, as he might have added if gifted with foresight, an Irish comedian given to firing off rude tweets. 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Dogs are fascinating creatures, often surprising us with their quirky behaviors. At DogingtonPost, we’ve seen our fair share of weird dog habits that leave pet owners scratching their heads. From eating grass to chasing their tails, these peculiar actions can sometimes be amusing, but they may also indicate underlying issues. In this post, we’ll explore the reasons behind these strange behaviors and when they might be cause for concern. Why Dogs Exhibit Strange Behaviors Dogs often surprise us with their quirky habits. From grass-eating to tail-chasing, these peculiar actions can amuse and sometimes concern pet owners. Let’s explore some of these unusual behaviors and uncover the reasons behind them. The Grass-Eating Phenomenon Many dogs transform into impromptu lawn mowers, leaving owners puzzled. A study revealed that 68% of dogs consume plants daily or weekly. This behavior, called pica, has various causes. Some dogs eat grass to induce vomiting when they feel unwell, while others might seek missing nutrients. If your dog frequently eats grass, consult your vet about potential dietary adjustments. Tail-Chasing: More Than Just Fun Tail-chasing can appear cute but isn’t always harmless. Puppies often chase their tails out of curiosity, but adult dogs might do it due to boredom, anxiety, or neurological issues. The American Kennel Club notes that certain breeds (German Shepherds and Bull Terriers) have a higher tendency for this behavior. Obsessive tail-chasing warrants a vet check-up and possibly more mental stimulation through toys and activities. The Allure of Smelly Spots Does your dog find and roll in the smelliest spots? This behavior stems from their wild ancestry. For wild wolves, scent rolling is a way for individual wolves to bring information back to the rest of the pack. While your pet dog doesn’t hunt for dinner, the instinct persists. To reduce this habit, keep your yard free of potential “stink spots” and use positive reinforcement to discourage rolling in unpleasant odors during walks. Scooting: A Bottom-Dragging Mystery The sight of a dog dragging its bottom across the floor can evoke both amusement and concern. This behavior often indicates irritation or fullness in the anal glands. Frequent scooting should prompt a veterinary consultation to rule out more serious issues (parasites or allergies). The Link Between Behavior and Health These strange behaviors often serve as windows into a dog’s health and well-being. While some habits are harmless, others might signal underlying issues. Regular observation and professional guidance can help distinguish between normal quirks and potential health concerns. As we move forward, we’ll examine the scientific basis behind these peculiar canine behaviors and explore when these habits might become cause for concern. What Drives Dog Behavior Dogs have evolved alongside humans for thousands of years, yet they still retain many behaviors that puzzle us. The science behind these quirky habits helps us better understand our furry friends. Evolutionary Echoes Many of your dog’s strange behaviors are remnants of their wild ancestry. Dog behaviorists believe that a dog’s need to perform the bedtime ritual of turning around in circles before lying down is inherited. This instinct persists even in the coziest of dog beds. Breed-Specific Behaviors Different dog breeds were developed for specific purposes, and these historical roles often manifest in their behavior today. Herding breeds like Border Collies may attempt to herd children or other pets. Terriers, bred for hunting small prey, are more likely to dig and chase small animals. The American Kennel Club reports that Beagles (bred for hunting) have about 220 million scent receptors compared to a human’s mere 5 million. This explains their tendency to follow their noses, sometimes to the point of ignoring commands. Hormonal and Neurological Influences Hormones play a significant role in dog behavior. One large-scale review highlighted that neutered males and females were nearly twice as likely to exhibit behavioural problems. Neurological factors can also contribute to strange behaviors. Compulsive behaviors like excessive licking or tail-chasing can be signs of canine compulsive disorder, which affects up to 3% of dogs (according to the Journal of Veterinary Behavior). Environmental Factors A dog’s environment significantly shapes their behavior. Lack of exercise can lead to destructive behaviors. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention recommends 30 minutes to 2 hours of activity per day for most dogs (depending on their breed and age). Stress from changes in routine or environment can also trigger unusual behaviors. A study in Applied Animal Behaviour Science found that dogs left alone for more than 4 hours daily were more likely to exhibit problematic behaviors like excessive barking or destructive chewing. Understanding these scientific underpinnings of dog behavior can help you provide a better life for your pet. Recognizing the roots of their quirks allows you to address potential issues more effectively and strengthen your bond with your canine companion. However, some habits may cross the line from quirky to concerning. Let’s explore when these behaviors might indicate a more serious problem. When Your Dog’s Habits Become Concerning Excessive Licking and Chewing Dogs groom themselves naturally, but obsessive licking or chewing indicates a problem. Excessive licking behavior in dogs has been attributed to anxiety and stress release for many years, although this may not be the case for all dogs. This can result in hot spots, skin infections, or gastrointestinal issues if they ingest non-food items. Constant licking of paws or other body parts might point to allergies, anxiety, or pain. Watch the frequency and duration of these behaviors. If they continue for more than a few days, contact your veterinarian. Sudden Behavioral Changes Abrupt changes in your dog’s behavior raise red flags. An usually friendly pup turning aggressive, or an active dog losing interest in walks, requires investigation. Senior pets are more likely to display behavioral issues, often related to their higher risk of developing various medical conditions. A dog that starts hiding or shows signs of lethargy might experience pain or discomfort. Keep a log of any unusual behaviors and their frequency to assist your vet in diagnosing potential issues. Signs That Warrant Professional Help Any behavior that interferes with your dog’s daily life or your household routine requires professional attention. This includes: Repetitive behaviors causing physical harm (e.g., excessive tail chasing leading to injuries) Changes in appetite or water consumption Unusual aggression or fear responses Persistent gastrointestinal issues (vomiting, diarrhea) Difficulty urinating or defecating The American Kennel Club advises consulting a veterinarian if a new behavior persists for more than a few days or accompanies other symptoms like weight loss or changes in energy levels. The Importance of Early Intervention Early intervention prevents minor issues from becoming major health problems. Staying vigilant and seeking professional advice when needed ensures your furry friend stays healthy and happy. Understanding these warning signs forms a key part of responsible pet ownership. Distinguishing Normal from Abnormal Not all weird habits signal problems. Some behaviors (like occasional grass-eating or brief bouts of zoomies) fall within the range of normal dog behavior. However, if a habit becomes frequent, intense, or disruptive, it’s time to take notice. Try to observe your dog’s behavior patterns over time. This helps you establish a baseline for what’s normal for your individual pet. Any significant deviations from this baseline (especially if they persist) warrant closer attention and potentially professional evaluation. Final Thoughts Dogs’ weird habits stem from their evolutionary history, breed traits, and environment. These quirks make our pets unique and lovable. We must observe and understand these behaviors to respond effectively to our dogs’ needs. Some habits are harmless, while others may signal health issues or emotional distress. We can manage unusual behaviors through environmental adjustments, training, and professional help when necessary. Attentiveness to our dogs’ individual patterns empowers us to provide the best care. DogingtonPost offers valuable information to help pet owners navigate their dogs’ weird habits. Understanding these behaviors deepens our bond with our canine companions and enhances the joy of dog ownership (without the need for extensive explanations).