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President Joe Biden grudgingly announced he was abandoning his bid for a second term in office on Sunday—just one day after marking 3-1/2 years in the White House. That same day, as Democratic Party bosses finally succeeded in pushing the cognitively impaired Biden out of the race (more than three weeks after his disastrous debate performance), far-left political cartoonist Garry Trudeau’s “Doonesbury” comic strip still wasn’t ridiculing Biden. Instead, Trudeau returned to his well-trod turf yet again, attacking former President Donald Trump—for the fifth time in the past eight weeks alone, no less. The weekly strip, featured prominently on the front page of The Washington Post’s Sunday color comics section, on July 21 depicted a constellation of a supposed “Trump Crime Org,” the kind of treatment Trudeau has never given to any of Crooked Joe and son Hunter Biden’s shady international influence-peddling business deals. On June 30, Trump was depicted as “holding auditions” for lackey lawyers for future election challenges, and on June 23, he was portrayed as hosting a “billionaires for Trump” fundraiser. (“Nobody does tax cuts for the rich like Trump.”) In the June 16 strip, a radio talk-show host discusses FEMA supposedly “prepositioning temporary shelters” as “reentry camps” to be used by “unmoored, confused” Trump voters if he loses in November, or by immigrants to be deported if he wins. Two Sundays earlier on June 2, at a “MAGA HQ,” the campaign office manager says “the boss wants to play dictator,” and implies that Trump is suffering from “dementia”—a condition far more likely applicable to Biden. As such, it’s not for nothing that back on Jan. 30, following the third anniversary of the Biden administration, I dubbed Trudeau the “Patient Zero” of Trump Derangement Syndrome. A Patient Zero is the very first carrier of a communicable disease in an epidemic, the one who begins the spread. Excerpt of June 30, 2024, ”Doonesbury,” copyright 2024 G.B. Trudeau Remarkably, during the entire 3-1/2 years that Biden has been president, not so much as once has the president or his cocaine-and-hookers-addled son been the target of Trudeau’s poison pen. In three previous installments of this column over the past two years, begun 18 months into the Biden presidency, I’ve been tracking Trudeau’s Trump Derangement Syndrome as manifested in his Sunday-only comic strip, which hasn’t had a new idea—much less a funny one—in many years. >>>Previous entries in this series: August 2022: ‘Doonesbury’ Still Attacks Trump, Ignores Biden’s Many Gaffes, Policy Failures February 2023: Anti-Trump ‘Doonesbury’ Cartoon Finally Goes After a Biden—but With Kid Gloves January 2024: Garry ‘Doonesbury’ Trudeau Is ‘Patient Zero’ of Trump Derangement Syndrome Apparently, nothing Biden has done as president—from throwing open the southern border to an invasion by an estimated 10 million illegal immigrants to the reckless and humiliating pullout from Afghanistan that gifted tens of billions of dollars of military hardware to the Taliban—has been deserving of even the gentlest of criticism by Trudeau. Never has been heard a discouraging word in “Doonesbury,” either, about the poisoned fruits of Bidenomics—45-year-high inflation and interest rates, food prices up about 20%, and gas prices still well over $1 a gallon higher than they were when he took office in January 2021. Nor would you ever know about Biden’s countless verbal gaffes—including most recently “We beat Medicare” at the June 27 debate and his train of thought frequently derailing off to “ … anyway … ”—if you relied on “Doonesbury” as your primary source of political news and commentary. ??How many times did President Biden trail off with "anyway" during his infamous press conference proving that he's somehow up for the job of running for president? I present to you, "Anyway…" pic.twitter.com/lXqRa4IkOq— Tyler O'Neil (@Tyler2ONeil) July 25, 2024 I’ve not previously mentioned it, but Vice President Kamala Harris—now Biden’s heir apparent—likewise has been spared the “Doonesbury” bile. It’s as if Trudeau is unaware of her inexplicable love affair with coconut trees, yellow school buses (under which party pooh-bahs threw Biden), and Venn diagrams, or her hyena-like laughter at inappropriate times. Trudeau will never tell you the term “word salad” was added to the political lexicon thanks in large part to Harris’ incoherent speeches. Nor has “Doonesbury” ever ridiculed her oft-repeated pseudo-profundity about “What can be, unburdened by what has been.” Or for her being such a horrible boss that over her first three years as veep, her staff turnover hit a whopping 92%. For some 50 years, “Doonesbury” has been known for its partisan hack, sophomoric ridiculing of Republicans. Long before Trump, Trudeau depicted then-President George W. Bush as an asterisk (because of the disputed 2000 election) and then-Vice President Dan Quayle as a feather, implying he was a lightweight. If Trudeau were at all honest or consistent, he would depict Biden as the sock puppet of leftist Democratic Party elites and, with quasi-apologies to Hillary Rodham Clinton, portray Harris as an empty pantsuit. But he isn’t, so he won’t. The post Even as Biden Is Forced Out, Dishonest ‘Doonesbury’ Still Prefers to Ridicule Trump appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A stray kitten born with a club foot immediately started running when he got the help he needed to walk. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealWhile a team of animal rescuers helped a colony of cats, a feral cat led them to discover five kittens, two of which were just five weeks old.Among them was a black-and-white kitten born with a club foot, which caused his paw to point downward and inward. He couldn't put weight on that leg and walked with a limp.Clinging to his tabby brother, they were rescued and taken to the vet for care. Chabote was rescued with his brother from a cat colonyChatonsOrphelinsMontrealChatons Orphelins Montreal welcomed all five kittens into their rescue and named the one with the deformed leg Chabote.The vet treated him for a kitty cold and determined that his club foot could be corrected using a splint as his bones were still developing. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal"Chabote quickly got used to his splint, trotting around with it. It didn't bother him at all, and he continued walking and playing with his brother," the rescue shared.After just one week, his leg looked straighter, and he could use it more effectively. He was born with a club foot, a leg deformityChatonsOrphelinsMontreal"The splint helped reposition his leg and put it in the right direction. He was rescued just in time to receive the treatment as he was still growing. We wanted to give him every opportunity to help him walk normally."Thrilled to be able to put weight on all his legs, Chabote romped around with his splint on like it was nothing. He ran around with his splint on, not letting anything hold him backChatonsOrphelinsMontrealHe raced other kittens, tossed toys around, and didn't let anything slow him down. He was brave, adventurous, and curious about his surroundings. With his improved mobility, he didn't want to miss out on any action.He was a good sport when getting his bandages changed, watching inquisitively while purring up a storm. He was a good sport when getting his bandages changedChatonsOrphelinsMontrealAfter tiring out from all the playing, Chabote conked out in his fluffy bed near his people, dreaming of his next adventure. He was completely at ease indoors, basking in the love and pampering.After three weeks of treatment, Chabote graduated from the splint and started bouncing joyfully on all four paws. He passed out in a fluffy blanket after a long play sessionChatonsOrphelinsMontrealHe zooms around the house with unbridled energy, trying to outrun his feline playmates, making up for those weeks of having a bum leg."He can now walk and run normally. He behaves like any other kitten. The early treatment has helped remedy his deformity." Chabote is now splint-freeChatonsOrphelinsMontrealChabote plays hard but naps even harder after all the antic-making with his equally boisterous friends."It's crazy to see how he moves everywhere like nothing happened. He is mischievous yet gentle and loves to play with his brother, who encourages him to jump." ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealWhen he discovered a crinkling cat tunnel, his eyes sparkled with mischief. He dove in and out like a furry tornado, then rolled around inside until he bolted out again. He is mischievous and rambunctious, running around nonstop until he wears himself outChatonsOrphelinsMontrealChabote, who was found hobbling around with his brother, is now a blur of joyful energy.Thanks to all the dedicated care, he races through tunnels, chases moving toys, and leaps for sunbeams with reckless abandon. Ready to pounceChatonsOrphelinsMontrealShare this story with your friends. More on Chabote and his foster friends and ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Three Blind Cats Come to a Home Seeking Help, Family Brings Them in and Realizes One of Them is Pregnant

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On Friday, leftwing professor Allan Lichtman, who frequently appears as a guest on CNN and MSNBC to hype his "13 Keys" to the presidency shtick was in an excited joyous mood. He had just heard from from former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain that Joe Biden would remain in the presidential race thus preserving Lichtman's all important "incumbency key." Here is the jubilant Lichtman in an upbeat mood due to the preservation of his sacred incumbency key which he believed helped ensure Biden's victory in November. JOE BIDEN IS STAYING IN THE RACE! pic.twitter.com/caeyFm3ICv — Allan Lichtman (@AllanLichtman) July 19, 2024 Well, that was then because just two days later, oopsie, Biden dropped out. However, without missing a beat, Lichtman was back to hyping a Democrat's chances, Kamala Harris, due to his "contest" key. Got that? Out with the incumbency key and in with the newly all-important contest key. JOE BIDEN HAS DROPPED OUT! WHAT NOW?!?! pic.twitter.com/lpWrPr8gxK — Allan Lichtman (@AllanLichtman) July 21, 2024 And what happens to Lichtman's now super critical contest key if, say, Hillary Clinton challenges Harris at the convention via her superdelegates? Will Lichtman pull another key out of his hat? Here is an explanation of Lichtman's 13 keys to presidential race success. As you can see if the incumbent White House party, meaning the Democrats, lose six or more of the sacred keys it means they will lose the presidential race according to Lichtman. Since they have already lost the incumbency key Lichtman is now desperately hyping the "contest" key. And if Hillary Clinton suddenly decided to contest the nomination, be prepared for Lichtman to hype a new key if his past is prologue.

Last night, President Biden gave a speech from the Oval Office. It’s the first time he’s spoken since he announced his declination of the Democratic nomination in the 2024 election. In his address confirming that he would “pass the torch,” Biden reiterated that “democracy is at stake” and that he would be “focused on doing [his] job as president” until the end of his term. He also chronicled all of his “accomplishments” over the course of his leadership — many of which were blatant lies (i.e., “securing our border”) — and promised to continue working hard to lower costs, protect our freedom, and fight extremism, among other endeavors. He then endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and said, “The choice is up to you — the American people.” If you’re reading this and scoffing, you’re not alone. Glenn Beck was appalled, although not necessarily surprised, by Biden’s speech. "He is NOT Fit to Rule!" | Glenn Beck STRONG Reaction to Biden Speech www.youtube.com As for the president’s promises to “continue to lower costs for hardworking families,” “grow our economy,” “[defend] our personal freedoms and our civil rights — from the right to vote to the right to choose,” “[call] out hate and extremism,” “protect our kids from gun violence and our planet from climate crisis,” and “call for Supreme Court reform,” Glenn is most concerned about the last one — reforming the Supreme Court. “This is anti-republic and anti-democratic,” he says, adding that “the Supreme Court is actually shrinking the size of the federal government and returning the power closer to you at the state level.” “[Democrats] don't like that, and quite honestly, it's because they do believe that they know better than the average American,” he explains. Biden also stated that “the great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule; the people do,” making his intentions to reform the Supreme court “pretty ironic” — not to mention the fact that Kamala Harris has already been all but coronated by the Democratic party. But perhaps the most disturbing aspect of Biden’s speech was his feigned contentedness at dropping out of the race. On July 20, while in supposedly isolated quarantine, Biden posted the following tweet: “Less than 24 hours later, not even a full day, Joe Biden steps down, and he does it again by a tweet,” says Glenn, noting that the letter lacked an “official presidential letterhead” and featured “a signature uncommon from the way he usually signs.” What happened? “It was a coup. It was a threat,” says Glenn. To hear more of his thoughts on how such an internal debacle came to pass, watch the clip above. Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

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