by Paul Craig Roberts, Paul Craig Roberts: The Democrat Nevada Supreme Court ruled contrary to law that non-postmarked ballots that arrive 3 days after the election can be counted. This permits non-mailed mail-in ballots to be filled in after the vote count and used to reverse the electoral result.  The federal US Appeals Court for the fifth circuit […]

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As we move to the conclusion of this election cycle, there seems to be only one thing about which all Americans agree. That is, that something is very wrong in our nation. In the latest Gallup polling, only 22% say they are satisfied with the direction of the country. The highest this has been over the last 16 years was 45% back in February of 2020. So, despite change in party control over these years, the sense that something is wrong in the country has persisted. More in the framework of this election, only 39% say they are better off than they were four years ago, and 52% say they are not better off. Most Americans do not even have confidence in the sources where they get their news. Only 31% say they have a great deal or fair amount of confidence in mass media. The first time Gallup asked this question, back in 1972, 68% expressed confidence in mass media. A record high percent of Americans, 80%, say the country is “greatly divided” on the most important values. In a New York Times/Siena College poll, only 49% say “American democracy does a good job representing the people.” And 76% say “American democracy is currently under threat.” All agree that something is wrong, but no consensus emerges about what exactly is the problem. Is it possible to put a finger on what is causing the cynicism and disillusionment that grips the psyche of our nation? My view is the problem is the drift of the nation from its founding principles. To put it another way, we have no choice about whether we have faith or belief. But we do have choice about what it is we believe. The dramatic change that has taken place in America is the uprooting of the Bible as our starting point for right and wrong. We have exchanged our faith in God for a faith in government. In 1950, Gallup reports 0% of Americans said they had no religion. By 1970, this was up to 3%. And by 2023, this was up to 22%. Over this same time, in 1950, the federal government consumed 14.2% of our GDP. The estimate from the Congressional Budget Office is that in 2024, that percent will be 23.9%. The preamble to our Constitution explains its purpose is “to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity.” Our Constitution was not presumed to be the source of our freedom. We are already free by virtue, as noted in the Declaration of Independence, of being created thus by our God. Our Constitution was designed to limit interference by government in the ability of free, God-fearing men and women to live their lives as they see fit. The guideline for behavior, for right and wrong, is that which is transmitted to us from our Creator through the Bible. Under this reality, America grew and became great. However, success brings the sin of pride, and we begin to attribute our success to our cleverness rather than our faith and personal responsibility. As increasing numbers of Americans have turned away from God, they have turned more to government. The sad paradox is that as Americans turn to government, they abrogate the very freedom that the Founders envisioned government’s role to secure. The result is less economic growth, breakdown of the American family, and disappearance of children. Growth of government, growth of federal debt, and no children is no formula for a country with a future. I believe this is what Americans are sensing and what is producing all the negative feelings and pessimism. We must return to the vision of our Founders: A free nation, under God. And a Constitution that secures “the blessings of liberty.” Short of this, although we may experience ups and downs, the nation will not realize its great potential. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post Unease With Elections Exposes Loss of Hope, Loss of God in America appeared first on The Daily Signal.

The world must be getting so much worse! Activists protest everywhere. Listening to them, I’d think hate, homophobia, racism, and environmental threats are at record highs. But it’s not true. Despite our ugly election politics, for most people, life is better than ever.   Our air and water are cleaner. People live longer and healthier lives. There’s less racism and homophobia. But if they admit that, activists would be out of a job. In my new video, John Tierney, a journalist who’s covered protests for years, says, “For activists, success is a threat. It is going to put you out of business.” I push back. “They’re not a business. They’re not making money doing this.” “Yes, they are!” Tierney says. He’s right. Environmental groups probably make the most. The head of the World Wildlife Fund pays himself $1.2 million a year. Somehow, that will reduce climate change? “Climate change is the perfect crisis,” Tierney says, “You can attribute anything to it, and it’s always in the future.” The fund says climate change increased the number of “major hurricanes.” “There’s been no long-term growth in the intensity or the number of hurricanes,” Tierney points out, “but every time one comes, it’s a great photo op for the crisis industry to use to say, ‘This is climate change!'” When it comes to deceitful self-dealing, Tierney says, “The ultimate example is the Southern Poverty Law Center.” When the SPLC opened, it promised legal help to those harmed by racism. After its lawsuits bankrupted chapters of the Ku Klux Klan, the SPLC changed its “Klanwatch” to “Hatewatch,” Tierney points out, “fabricating the idea that there’s a rising tide of hate in this country. … It scares people, and they get money.” “They think they’re making the world a better place,” I suggest. “But they’re not!” he says. “They’re viciously attacking and smearing.” Smearing groups like “Moms for Liberty” and “Moms for America.”  “Scaremongering and giving people the idea that there’s all this hatred and racism,” Tierney continues, “when all the evidence shows just the reverse.” The SPLC’s founder said he’d stop fundraising once they raised $55 million. Now they have $600 million, and they ask people for more money. Another branch of the crisis industry, The Human Rights Campaign, claims that American gays are under attack. They issued a “national state of emergency” for LGBTQ+ people. But “last year, public support for gay rights reached an all-time high,” Tierney says. “Gays can marry in every state. There’s no stigma against homosexuality. Gay characters used to be taboo on television; now they’re practically obligatory. An anti-gay slur is this career suicide. But these activists need to declare some kind of emergency.” Racial justice activists claim America is still a racist country. “How did this fundamentally racist country elect Barack Obama and reelect him?” asks Tierney. “There’s even been a decline in the search for racist jokes on the internet. People are more committed than ever to treating everyone the same.” I bring up George Floyd’s killing. “But that was a very rare event,” Tierney says. “Studies do not show any racial bias in police shootings. Taking one death and turning that into a ‘national reckoning with race’ was incredibly lucrative for activists.” They raised more than $10 billion after George Floyd was killed. Back Lives Matter’s leaders spent $12 million of it on luxury properties. And their anti-police protests probably killed people. Violent crime increased sharply. Activists’ self-promotion often kills.   “One of the great public health advances (of) this century has been vaping,” Tierney points out. “Once vaping devices were introduced, smoking rates plummeted to historic lows.” Lots of lives are saved because vaping is much safer than smoking. “But this was a huge threat to anti-smoking activists,” Tierney says. “If people were quitting on their own, what happens to us? So, they started scaring people about vaping.” “They’ve succeeded in persuading most people that vaping is as dangerous as smoking,” he adds. “That is a horrible thing to do to the public. But it’s been very good for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. It’s great for their careers. It’s terrible for public health.” COPYRIGHT 2024 BY JFS PRODUCTIONS INC. The post Promoting Panic for Cash appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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Maine students held a mock election at over 100 schools across the state. President Trump was victorious with 52 percent of the vote, with Harris coming in second at 41 percent. Independent candidate Cornel West had 2 percent, Green Party candidate Jill Stein had 1.9 percent, and Libertarian Party candidate Chase Oliver had 1.8 percent. “Participating in a mock election is an excellent, hands-on way for students to learn about voting and our electoral system,” Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said, according to Bangor Daily News. “Kudos to the Maine educators who make these lessons available and realistic for their students,” Bellows added. “Maine holds an official student mock election every four years. This year more than 20,000 students voted, and Donald Trump won 51-42. That’s a great sign. Not only have Maine students picked the eventual winner in every race going back to 2004, this is Trump’s best result by far. In 2020 he lost to Biden by 8, and in 2016 he beat Hillary by only 2 points,” Charlie Kirk commented. Maine holds an official student mock election every four years. This year more than 20,000 students voted, and Donald Trump won 51-42. That’s a great sign. Not only have Maine students picked the eventual winner in every race going back to 2004, this is Trump’s best result by… pic.twitter.com/lVWwrrLSyg — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) October 31, 2024 Bangor Daily News reports: About 115 schools participated in the mock election. It’s not the first time Maine students backed the Republican in a mock election. In 2016, Trump won with a plurality over Democrat Hillary Clinton (42 percent to 40 percent). That year Clinton prevailed in the statewide vote, but Trump peeled away the 2nd Congressional District’s one electoral vote. In 2020, Maine students backed Democrat Joe Biden over Trump 50 percent to 42 percent, respectively. Biden won the statewide vote that year, but in a repeat performance, Trump walked away with the 2nd District’s electoral vote. Those results come less than a week before Election Day and as Decision Desk HQ, the Bangor Daily News’ national election results partner, currently has the former president as the slight favorite over Harris in the final week. Former President Bill Clinton will campaign for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in southern Maine on Friday. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! Gen-Z students in the very blue state of Maine held a mock election for President, and Trump won by over 10 points. My generation is AWAKE, NO LONGER WOKE. Trump: 11,329 (52%)Kamala: 8,892 (40.8%) 20,000 students pic.twitter.com/bWUqV7b0td — George (@BehizyTweets) October 31, 2024 #NEW MAINE student mock election 2024: Trump+11.2 2020: Biden+8 pic.twitter.com/apK3PlKSn5 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 31, 2024 Per Portland Press Herald: Maine will use ranked choice voting in the federal races, but an instant runoff would not have been triggered in the presidential election, since Trump earned more than 50% on the first ballot. But the 2nd District race would have required a runoff and would have been decided for the 164 votes cast for “other.” Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King was the student favorite, earning 43.3% of the vote. Republican Demi Kouzounas received 23.9%, independent Jason Cherry received 16.3% and Democrat David Costello got 14.9%. In the 1st Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, the Democratic incumbent, earned 40.9% of the vote, while Republican Ron Russell received 38.6% and independent Ethan Alcorn got 19.4%. The Student Mock Election is one of several educational programs from the secretary of state’s office. It’s aimed at increasing civic awareness and participation in elections and local government. “Hands-on learning through a mock election is a great way to teach young Mainers about our electoral process, government and the importance of making their voices heard at the ballot box,” Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said in a statement Tuesday. “Broad civics education is an important building block for the rest of their lives.” More than 19,530 students from 116 schools participated in the 2022 mock elections, according to the state. Read the full results HERE.