Brazil is in the hands of communists and fascists, who are silencing the opposition. Unfortunately, Elon Musk can’t fight them in Brazil any longer. “The decision to close the office in Brazil was difficult, but if we had agreed to @alexandre’s (illegal) secret censorship and private information handover demands, there was no way we could […] The post Elon Musk Closes Down X in Brazil As Communists Take Control appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Purple Heart recipient and current Nevada Senate nominee Sam Brown recently spoke to Daily Wire host Michael Knowles about his near-life-ending experience in Afghanistan and his journey from the battlefield to the political arena in the latest episode of the interview series, “Michael &.” Only four months into his deployment in 2008, Brown’s M1151 Humvee was struck by an IED (an improvised explosive device) in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Brown, then 24, was covered in diesel fuel and engulfed in flames. He miraculously survived, but suffered burns to 30% of body, including his face and other exposed areas, and lost his left index finger. Describing the incident to Knowles, Brown said all he heard was silence due to the overpressure from the blast, and saw a “ball of fire” completely engulf him. “That’s all I could see,” Brown said. “And my face was on fire because of where the roadside bomb went off underneath our vehicle was the fuel tank. So it blows up, I’m covered in diesel fuel — I’m now this human torch.” WATCH the episode, “Michael & The Wounded Warrior At that moment, he recalled, he “suddenly realized” who he was: “I am weak,” he said. “I could not even guarantee my own life would extend past the next 60 seconds.” This realization came in stark contrast to how Brown previously thought of himself, as an invincible 24-year-old West Point grad who just made it through Ranger School. During that split-second realization of his own weakness, Brown knew he needed God. “I threw my arms in the air in a moment of desperation,” he told Knowles. “There was true conviction that I needed God, and I screamed, ‘Jesus, save me.'” There was “no miracle” in that exact moment, the vet explained. “I’m just burning and burning,” he said. “The only thing I can hear is my own voice. It’s a haunting scream when a man believes he’s dying. You can’t recreate it. And I’m screaming for God. I’m screaming for my mom. I got to this place where I realized I couldn’t get these flames out, and I had these three final thoughts: How long is it going to take to burn to death? What’s the transition from this life to the next going to be like? And I made the decision to give up the will to live.” “The miracle then came right after I gave up the will to live, because at this point, death is now going to actually be a relief,” Brown continued. Then, he heard a voice from one of his soldiers. “He said, ‘Sir, I’ve got you.’ And it cut through everything, and I suddenly had hope and a bizarre peace that I knew I wasn’t going to die.” That feeling of hope is something Brown wants to bring to other people, he explained. “I feel a burden or a calling to give hope, because I know the power of receiving hope,” Brown said. “It came to me on the battlefield, and that was just that short phrase, ‘Sir, I’ve got you.'” “Just knowing that someone was there for me — who, by the way, was putting himself at risk.” Brown explained that the soldier was also burned in the vehicle explosion. “It’s words with action,” he emphasized. During the interview, Brown also discusses his journey to politics, as he’s currently running for Senate in Nevada. He said his goal — drawing on his post-9/11 experience in the U.S. Military — is to put “mission and people” before partisan politics. WATCH the episode, “Michael & The Wounded Warrior Become a member, here

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Politico, along with almost the rest of the media, seems to be be suffering from a strong dose of convenient memory lapse when it comes to the upcoming sentencing of Donald Trump by the highly biased Judge Juan Merchan in the Manhattan hush money trial. In early June a possible incident of jury tampering came to light when a poster going by the name of "Michael Anderson" claimed on the court's Facebook page that his cousin, supposedly a juror in a trial, had informed him that they voted for conviction a day before that conviction was officially announced. It was widely covered at that time but since then almost completely forgotten. This memory lapse was especially noticeable in Thursday's Politico story by Erica Orden, "Trump seeks to delay his hush money sentencing until after the election." Attorneys for Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing the former president’s Manhattan criminal case to postpone his sentencing, now set for Sept. 18, until after November’s presidential election. In a letter to the court dated Wednesday but made public Thursday, Trump’s lawyers noted that the sentencing for the Republican presidential nominee’s conviction on falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to a porn star is currently scheduled to take place after the start of early voting. And they argued that the sentencing should be delayed in order to allow Trump to weigh appellate options in response to Justice Juan Merchan’s upcoming ruling on whether Trump’s conviction should be tossed out in light of the Supreme Court’s July 1 decision on presidential immunity. Umm... Erica. Have you not the slightest curiosity as to another possible reason for delay? Namely the fact that the allegations of jury interference back in June that could be grounds for a mistrial seems not to have been resolved. Here is the Newsweek coverage on June 7 of a stunning letter produced by Juan Merchan in which he announced evidence of possible jury tampering, "Judge Merchan's Letter to Trump Trial Lawyers Raises Eyebrows." Questions have surfaced regarding the jury in former President Donald Trump's New York City hush money trial after the presiding judge flagged a post to social media alleging that a juror had spoken about Trump's verdict before it was handed down. According to New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan's letter, which was sent to Trump lawyer Todd Blanche and Manhattan District Attorney Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass, a comment was left on the New York State Unified Court System's Facebook page by a user under the name "Michael Anderson," who wrote, "My cousin is a juror and says Tump is getting convicted. Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!!" ...It is unclear if Anderson is related to one of the 12 jurors who served on Trump's case, or if the comment was posted online prior to the former president's conviction on May 30. Several Trump supporters suggested on social media that the comment was grounds for a mistrial. The big tell why this matter remains unresolved is that if it had been found during investigation that "Michael Anderson" had just been kidding around and that he had no relatives on the jury, that fact would have been loudly proclaimed by Politico and the rest of the media. The fact that no announcement has been made about a resolution of this possible jury tampering is reflected in the utter silence of the media... and Erica Orden. It's almost as if the media does not want this matter to be resolved for fear of what would be discovered that could destroy or at least delay the sentencing of Trump that many are so desperately desiring before people vote.

This article is bound to provoke strong reactions, so let’s not waste any time angering the masses. Joe Rogan’s stand-up comedy is not very good. Some could argue that it’s objectively awful. For those in doubt, feel free to check out his latest Netflix special, "Burn the Boats." After a six-year hiatus, following 2018’s "Strange Times," itself an underwhelming affair, "Burn the Boats" was highly anticipated. Rogan spent four years preparing for this moment, even opening his own comedy club in Austin to refine his material. Consider the output of Rogan’s close friends — Mark Normand, Shane Gillis, and Tony Hinchcliffe. Watching them perform feels like seeing a fleet of F1 cars zoom by while an old Lada stutters along in the background. Unfortunately, the special fails to live up to expectations, leaving fans and critics alike questioning whether Rogan has lost his comedic edge entirely — or if he ever had one to begin with. Old jokes One of the most glaring issues with "Burn the Boats" is Rogan’s reliance on old material and tired jokes. For a comedian of his stature, all these years of preparation should have resulted in fresh, original content. Instead, the special feels like a retread of his past work, with recycled jokes and premises that longtime fans have already heard. This includes a masturbation joke that Rogan first told in his 2010 special, "Talking Monkeys in Space." Repeating old content is considered a cardinal sin in comedy, yet Rogan shamelessly resorts to it, betraying the trust of his audience. For a comedian with his reputation, this laziness is inexcusable. To be clear, the 57-year-old is a phenomenal podcaster, a skilled interviewer, and an affable personality who can engage with a wide range of guests, from UFC fighters to philosophers. However, the qualities that make him a great podcaster do not translate to stand-up comedy. The sad reality is that Rogan is not a great comic; he’s not even a good one. In "Burn the Boats" he attempts to make up for his lack of content by shouting and making weird faces, but these antics only serve to highlight the weakness of his material. 'Meathead nonsense' Rogan recently angered many of his fans by essentially endorsing RFK Jr. and praising a speech by Kamala Harris. While Rogan is certainly entitled to his own political opinions, his latest special risks alienating not just his fan base but also comedy purists in general. "Burn the Boats" has effectively burned Rogan’s credibility as a comedian. With an IMDb rating of just 4.8, the special has been met with brutal — and accurate — criticism from viewers. One disgruntled viewer expressed frustration: “You expect a certain amount of meathead nonsense and conspiracy talk which may or may not be genuine. But the thing I've always found grating has now become a constant in this show: yelling everything as though he doesn't have a microphone.” Another viewer echoed this sentiment: “'Burn the Boats' ... is a colossal disappointment. The performance is plagued by excessive yelling and exaggerated expressions, which quickly become tiresome.” But all is not lost. Rogan still has at least one high-profile fan. Adam Sandler recently appeared on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and lauded the special. However, it’s important to note that the Brooklyn-born banterer is an actor — and a very good one at that. The manner in which he praised Rogan as a comic — without actually laughing — was so convincing that it was almost Oscar-worthy. Sandler’s commendation felt more like a courtesy nod to a fellow entertainer than a genuine endorsement of Rogan’s comedic abilities. Movieweb aptly labeled the special a “boring showcase for the Dunning-Kruger effect," and frankly, it’s hard to argue with that assessment. The whole affair felt like a master class in how not to be self-aware. Rogan stumbled through jokes that landed with the thud of a bad Yelp (or IMDb) review. Sycophant psych-out In stark contrast, consider the output of Rogan’s close friends — Mark Normand, Shane Gillis, and Tony Hinchcliffe — all comedic powerhouses in their own right. Watching them perform feels like seeing a fleet of F1 cars zoom by while an old Lada stutters along in the background. The contrast in speed, skill, and sheer entertainment is undeniable. Normand’s rapid-fire wit, Gillis’s razor-sharp observations, and Hinchcliffe’s caustic jabs only serve to accentuate Rogan’s deficiencies. Jay Mohr, another stand-up comic renowned for his comedic dexterity, astutely observed that Rogan is surrounded by sycophants — individuals who either lack the courage or are too eager to perform at his comedy club to tell him when he's missing the mark. One can't help but think this insular, emperor's-new-clothes bubble of adulation has allowed Rogan's ego to inflate unchecked, leading to audience frustration and scathing reviews. As far as comedy goes, I am no longer interested in buying what he’s selling. The ship has sailed, and that boat has been thoroughly burned. Joe Rogan is talented, but he's certainly not funny.

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