Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro revealed the top five things Americans need to know about Russia in the latest episode of “Facts.” In the episode‚ which was released Saturday morning‚ Shapiro explained that Russia had been a focus of U.S. foreign policy for decades because of its proximity to Europe‚ Asia‚ and the Middle East. Shapiro noted that one of the key questions about Russia today is whether it is a country on the rise or a country declining.  “From tsarist Russia to the Soviet Union to Vladimir Putin’s Russia‚ Russia has been one of the great powers involved in nearly every major world event over the last two centuries‚” Shapiro said. “But why does this matter?  Why should you care?” The first fact to know about Russia‚ Shapiro said‚ is that it is struggling demographically as it deals with low birth rates and a low life expectancy — in part due to excessive alcoholism. Currently‚ more people die every year in Russia than are born as the fertility rate stays around 1.5 births per woman.  Secondly‚ Russia is also floundering economically‚ having difficulty bouncing back after the 2008 recession. Many Russians live in poverty‚ with about one in five not having access to indoor plumbing. Russia’s economy is also held back by rampant corruption and disrespect for private property rights.  The third fact to know about Russia‚ according to Shapiro‚ is that it has a military crisis as well. Its invasion of Ukraine has been costly as it has been estimated to have lost up to 300‚000 men and there seems to be no end in sight for the war.  “Russia’s military technology is antiquated compared to modern militaries – which is why Ukraine has been able to repel Russia’s invasion thus far. But Russia does have a long history of throwing bodies at military problems – from the Napoleonic Wars to World War II‚” Shapiro said.  Fourth‚ Shapiro said that Russia was a corrupt dictatorship that ranked as one of the lowest countries in the world for political freedom.  “Russia’s government is not comparable to that of the United States‚ and any comparison between the two ought to be rejected out of hand. That is not a defense of the myriad problems with the U.S. government‚ ranging from the Department of Justice’s persecution of political opponents to the American government’s collusion with Big Tech to restrict informational flow. But Russia is in a completely different universe‚” Shapiro said.  Finally‚ Shapiro explained why Russia behaved the way it had on the global stage. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “The running theme of Russian history is a desire to be accepted as a great power on the world stage‚” Shapiro said. “How far is Russia willing to go? Putin has forged solidarity with Brazilian far-Leftist Lula De Silva‚ Syrian dictator Bashar Assad‚ the mullahs in Iran‚ and the leaders of terrorist groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad‚ and of course‚ the Chinese government.” Shapiro ended by noting that taking a tougher approach to Russia worked better than a more softer approach. He pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not take any major territorial initiatives under former President Donald Trump‚ unlike former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden. “So‚ is Russia a threat? Its interests have only rarely overlapped with those of the United States. And since geopolitics is in fact a zero sum game to the Russians‚ the answer is that Putin is very unlikely to suddenly moderate his plans in the face of Western conciliation‚” he said. WATCH:   

It’s a daily routine that begins in daycare. Parents ask their kids what happened during school. In our video clip‚ a mom asks her toddler about daycare‚ but they call it “nursery” in the UK. This kid answers honestly while eating an after-school snack‚ with hand gestures and a head tilt to match‚ and it’s hilarious. Image from TikTok. Mom pressed on with this animated conversation‚ asking what his teachers told him at daycare. The toddler responded‚ quite candidly‚ “Stop now.” His response‚ of course‚ was accompanied by the appropriate hand gestures and facial expressions. Image from TikTok. As the conversation continues‚ Mom is totally engaged. She responds wonderfully‚ showing an interest in what her toddler says about daycare. It is a genuinely wholesome interaction. His funniest response was when his mom asked the toddler if he was a good boy in daycare. There was no hesitation at all. No regret. No remorse. You can find out how he answered below. @covebaby Pov You’re only a one year old…but you’re very honest. #baby #littlebrother #weaning #nurserylife #toddlersoftiktok #toddlermom ♬ original sound – Cove Baby While we laugh at the hilarious honesty of this toddler as he discusses his daycare antics‚ we would also like to commend the mom. She is engaged in the conversation and asks leading questions beyond the standard‚ “How was your day.” She uses his initial answers to continue the conversation and to get her toddler to expand on his day in daycare. As a parent‚ engaging with children of all ages can be very important. It will foster communication that will carry a child through to adulthood. Keeping children communicating becomes increasingly difficult as they grow. Anyone who has dealt with a teenager knows the truth of that. So‚ if you want more than one-word responses or grunts from your child‚ please work to keep them engaged. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Hilariously Honest Toddler Shares What He Learned In Daycare With Mom appeared first on InspireMore.

As technology advances‚ we find our lives more and more automated each day. We use Alexa to control many functions around the house. For those who don’t want to order Alexa around‚ there are motion-sensitive adapters for our lights. Our video includes a motion sensor and a small boy who seems to have found Jesus. His dad recently installed a motion-sensor light so that the light magically comes on when the boy enters the room. His mom caught the scene on video‚ and it is adorable! @skinnickk Everytime this light turns on he says thank you jesus kidsoftiktok #funny ♬ original sound – Skinnickk Alexa can set a timer for our cupcakes in the oven‚ tell Ford Pass to start our vehicle in the driveway‚ and much more. Our Ring doorbells send messages to our emails and phones‚ with alerts when a package arrives. No matter how much automaton you have in your home‚ happiness in life boils down to the little things. Seeing the pure joy of this tiny tot as he exclaims‚ “Thank you‚ Jesus‚” is truly inspiring. It’s these small moments in life that make all the difference. Watch the video and rejoice in its simplicity. Without much to compare the moment to‚ the young toddler forms the only connection he can. It is unexplainable; therefore‚ it must be a miracle from Jesus. He dances with joy in his dinosaur pajamas when the light comes on. Image from TikTok. This young boy thinks that the magical light is the divine intervention of a helping hand from Jesus. His reaction was priceless; we’re glad his mom shared it for us to enjoy. Take a second out of your day today and every day. Rejoice in the simple ways our lives are more convenient through technology. Laugh and dance for joy at the simple things. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “Thank You Jesus!” Little Boy Has The Cutest Response Every Time The Lights Turn On appeared first on InspireMore.

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