Joe Rogan praised Boston and the people who live there on his show. “In this fake world of leftist ideology that everybody’s trapped in there (California)‚ just people‚ just regular people‚ man‚ and those people exist outside of these blue bubbles where everyone’s gone insane. “I used to be part of the bubble‚ 100% the […] The post Liberal Joe Rogan: “California Went Nuts‚ Man…Full Communist” appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The Defense Department has released the identities of the three U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who were killed Sunday in an attack at a base in northeast Jordan‚ near the Syrian border. The slain soldiers‚ all from Georgia‚ were Sgt. William Jerome Rivers‚ 46; Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders‚ 24; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett‚ 23. The three […] The post The Three Brave Army Reserve Soldiers Killed in Jordan appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Jennifer Lopez‚ a timeless icon in the entertainment industry‚ recently sparked a social media frenzy with the announcement of her new single featuring Latto. However‚ the response on her Instagram post was not entirely a unanimous celebration‚ as comments ranged from skepticism to celebration‚ with some users voicing concerns about age-appropriateness. In a world where public figures are under constant scrutiny‚ it is not uncommon for fans and critics alike to express their opinions on every move a celebrity makes. Some Instagram users were quick to label Lopez’s post as “over the top” and “ridiculous‚” urging her to consider something more “age-appropriate.” The debate even extended to comments suggesting the content was “too provocative” for someone of her age. Nevertheless‚ amidst the diverse opinions‚ there was an overwhelming acknowledgment of Lopez’s enduring star quality‚ with fans expressing their admiration for her latest venture with resounding “WOWs.” It is crucial to recognize that Jennifer Lopez‚ at 54‚ continues to defy conventional expectations and standards of age-appropriate behavior. While some critics may argue for a more subdued approach‚ Lopez’s ability to push boundaries and challenge societal norms is part of what has made her an influential force in the entertainment industry. Her confidence and unapologetic embrace of her body and sexuality send a powerful message of self-empowerment and body positivity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) Lopez’s commitment to maintaining her iconic status goes beyond just the aesthetics; it is a reflection of her dedication to her craft. Her personal care routines and wellness practices serve as a testament to her professionalism. In an industry that scrutinizes every move‚ Lopez’s meticulous attention to her appearance underscores the high standards she sets for herself. Beyond the social media chatter and debates on age-appropriateness‚ it’s essential to view Lopez’s latest single in the broader context of her illustrious career. Her music has always been a reflection of her life’s tapestry‚ and her latest work is no exception. Variety magazine‚ for instance‚ has highlighted Lopez’s artistry and the support she receives from her husband‚ Ben Affleck. Through her music‚ Lopez explores themes of love and resilience‚ turning her personal experiences into relatable and emotive pieces that resonate with a diverse audience. As the discourse surrounding Jennifer Lopez’s latest Instagram post unfolds‚ it serves as a reminder of the complexity that comes with fame and public visibility. While opinions on age-appropriateness may vary‚ one cannot overlook the undeniable impact Lopez has had on the industry and the inspiration she continues to provide to her fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) In a world that often imposes limitations based on age and gender‚ Jennifer Lopez stands as a beacon of empowerment‚ challenging norms‚ and showcasing that true artistry knows no boundaries. As fans eagerly await the release of her new single‚ it is apparent that Lopez’s star power remains as bright as ever‚ and her ability to provoke discussion only adds to the allure of her multifaceted persona.

An air of mystery hovers over a grand jury subpoena announced in the House of Representatives on Monday‚ which is reportedly for an investigation into a House Democrat. Reading Clerk Susan Cole conveyed a brief message from House Sergeant at Arms William McFarland‚ who is the chief law enforcement and protocol officer of the chamber‚ to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). “This is to notify you formally pursuant to Rule 8 of the rules of the House of Representatives that the Office of the Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives has been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice‚” Cole relayed. “After consulting with the Office of General Counsel‚ I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the rights and privileges of the House‚” she added before reading that the communication was signed by McFarland. “This is to notify you formally pursuant to rule 8 of the rules of the House of Representatives that the office of the sergeant at arms for the House of Representatives has been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice” pic.twitter.com/Qct7SsGuRi — Acyn (@Acyn) January 29‚ 2024 The reason for the subpoena and what records are being sought by the Department of Justice were not given in the message‚ but Punchbowl News reported the subpoena is part of an inquiry into a House Democrat “for allegedly misusing government money meant for personal security.” 🚨BREAKING NEWS — @TheJusticeDept is investigating a House Democrat for allegedly misusing government money meant for personal security. This was the subpoena read out on the House floor today. MUCH MORE in @PunchbowlNews PM (Punchbowl News text alert out to subscribers… — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 29‚ 2024 The identity of the lawmaker under scrutiny was not immediately clear. Others provided some context to the House clerk’s announcement. “When the Speaker is notified of a subpoena‚ the name of the court is always included (example on the left)‚” said journalist Jamie Dupree in a post to X with screenshots. “This one just says ‘a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.’ Who at DOJ is running a grand jury right now?” When the Speaker is notified of a subpoena‚ the name of the court is always included (example on the left). This one just says 'a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.' Who at DOJ is running a grand jury right now? https://t.co/KI06mIkctC pic.twitter.com/Qjmu4z1Tll — Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 29‚ 2024 He also noted that members of Congress‚ committees‚ staffers‚ and offices can be served with subpoenas during investigations. The House reading clerk read a similar message last November from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) sharing that she had been served with “third-party subpoenas from the prosecution and the defendant to produce documents in a criminal case” in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. BREAKING: The U.S. House Clerk just said that Nancy Pelosi was served a subpoena to produce documents in third-party criminal case in California pic.twitter.com/08CrXDleem — Greg Price (@greg_price11) November 1‚ 2023 “After consultation with the Office of General Counsel‚ I have determined that compliance with the subpoenas is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House‚” the communication added. “To the extent it requires production of nonprivileged information‚ the responses to the subpoenas will be identical.” Though a specific case was not given at the time‚ the announcement came as David DePape‚ the man charged in the 2022 San Francisco home invasion attack on Pelosi’s husband Paul‚ faced a trial in federal court. A grand jury later convicted him on assault and attempted kidnapping charges. With sentencing scheduled for April‚ DePape faces the prospect of decades in prison. He also has a state trial coming up.

Joe Biden’s cowardly‚ appeasement-oriented strategy in the Middle East has now gotten Americans officially killed. It was only a matter of time until this happened. Iranian proxy forces have been attacking Americans all over the Middle East‚ from Iraq to Syria and now to Jordan. U.S. officials reported three U.S. service members were killed; at least 34 were injured in an Iran-backed militia drone strike on a base in northeast Jordan‚ according to the Wall Street Journal. Now‚ that is a bit of a difference in kind from attacks in Iraq or Syria. Those are both countries but they are not officially U.S. allies. Jordan is officially an American ally. So this would be an attack by an Iranian proxy force into an American allied space on Americans. The strike carried out by a one-way attack drone signals an escalation in fighting in the region. The president and secretary of defense did put out a statement suggesting retaliation. President Biden’s statement was this: “Today‚ America’s heart is heavy. Last night‚ three U.S. service members were killed—and many wounded—during an unmanned aerial drone attack on our forces stationed in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border. While we are still gathering the facts of the attack‚ we know it was carried out by radical Iran backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.” And then there was language about grieving for the fallen service members and how wonderful the soldiers are‚ all of which is true. WATCH: The Ben Shapiro Show But — if Biden had not spent every day since October 7 trying to make nice with Iran‚ demonstrating that his true interest in the Middle East has nothing to do with American interests but to do with his electoral interests‚ this would not have happened. Here’s the very simple math in the Middle East: If you do not punch terrorists directly in the mouth incredibly hard and incredibly often‚ then they get more aggressive with you. And when you show your neck‚ they attack. Biden has been showing his neck well before October 7. He started showing his neck in the Middle East when he took the Houthis off the terrorist watch list‚ started appeasing the Palestinian Authority‚ and reoriented away from the alliance-driven model that President Trump had embraced with the Abraham Accords model‚ which brought a lot of Sunni Arab countries into the fold‚ ranging from Saudi Arabia‚ UAE‚ and Morocco to Egypt and Jordan. Biden decided to move away from that and‚ instead‚ seek the Barack Obamaesque idiocy of trying to pursue a deal with Iran. When you do that‚ you conclude by appeasing the largest terror sponsor in the region. Naturally‚ as the doors began to close around the Middle East to Iran‚ Iran started to buck against that‚ and they started to use their terror proxies to upend the burgeoning relationships in the Middle East‚ as a way of scuttling any possibility of the broadening of the Abraham Accords to directly include Saudi Arabia. That is why October 7 happened. Hamas was given a green light to attack Israel by Iran. Then Hezbollah‚ an Iranian terror group‚ was given the green light to attack Israel in the north. Then the Houthis were given the green light to attack shipping in the Red Sea. And at every turn‚ Biden made clear he was not going to hit them hard enough to make them stop. The reason is because Biden is much more fearful of war with Iran than Iran is fearful of war with the United States. Now‚ no one wants war with Iran. No one is interested in war with Iran. But if it comes down to it‚ who do you think has more to fear: Iran from going to war with the United States or the United States from going to war with Iran? It’s not something I’m calling for; I don’t think it’s a good idea. I don’t think anyone in their right mind thinks that is a good idea. No one wants to spend blood or treasure on it‚ and that is correct. WATCH: “The Divided States of Biden with Ben Shapiro” on DailyWire+ But containment can and should be pursued. Containment is a policy of deterrence that is applied in various regions surrounding Iran. You don’t have to go to war directly with Iran to secure shipping in the Red Sea‚ which is deeply necessary considering the container shipments now cost twice what they used to and everyone is now routing around the Cape of Good Hope instead of through the Red Sea. Oil is getting more expensive because of all of this. Suggesting that Israel be supplied the munitions that it requires in order to take out the Iranian proxy Hamas and to deter or take out the Iranian proxy Hezbollah in the north has nothing to do with America going directly to war. When Americans get killed‚ the proper response to that is to make sure the other side of the “F around and find out” equation actually applies. That does not mean you have to directly attack Iran; it doesn’t mean you’re going to have F-22s flying over Tehran. There are ways the United States can apply force in the face of the deaths of Americans that actually establish deterrence. If you’re not going to do that‚ you shouldn’t have troops there. It’s that simple. If you think that the United States should completely pull out of the region and have no troops there at all — which I believe is a specious argument‚ considering the United States does have deep and abiding reasons to care about the Middle East‚ ranging from oil supply to shipping strategy to democracy — the fact remains that if U.S. troops are there‚ you have to protect them. It is immoral and wrong not to protect them. And Biden has been in the business of trying to appease the people who have killed thousands of Americans since the day he took office. He’s been in a delusional state about Iran‚ the same delusional state embraced by Barack Obama. And that led to the rise of Iranian power throughout the Middle East. Donald Trump contained it. Donald Trump hampered the Iranians. Donald Trump put in place some of the strictest sanctions in world history. He impoverished the Iranian regime. He boxed them in with the Abraham Accords and they knew it. What they also knew is that if they screwed around with the United States under Donald Trump‚ he might punch them in the mouth. That was an excellent and effective foreign policy. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP But Biden‚ just as he did with the border‚ decided to destroy that foreign policy because it had a big gold Trump sign on it. Anything associated with Trump had to be destroyed no matter how good the policy was. Biden inherited a working border policy. He also inherited a working Middle East‚ which would have been considered impossible before Trump. And he decided to destroy both of them. Biden has basically said to the Iranians‚ “Guys‚ as long as you don’t go to full-scale war‚ you can do whatever you want‚ whenever you want. You can kill Americans‚ keep it relatively low-level; I’ll keep it relatively low-level‚ and everything will be fine until I get my reelection.”

Airlines have added Taylor Swift-themed flights for trips to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas — including the singer’s boyfriend Travis Kelce — following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship on Sunday. American Airlines has listed flights from Kansas City to Las Vegas on Feb. 9 and Feb 10 with the flight number 1989‚ a reference to the superstar singer’s birth year and her most successful album “1989‚” CBS reported. The airline also included flights from Vegas back to Kansas City at midnight on Feb.12 — just hours after the 2024 Super Bowl concludes — with the number AA87‚ which matches the number on Kelce’s 87 jersey. There’s also flight 1521 the morning of the Super Bowl from KC to Vegas with Chief’s star QB Patrick Mahomes (number 15) and KC safety Mike Edwards’ jersey (number 21) getting the nod‚ People magazine noted. “The excitement surrounding this year’s sporting events has never been greater‚” an American Airlines spokesperson told CBS in a statement‚ which included references to Swift’s songs over the years. Wow: American Airlines created a flight right after the #Chiefs win from Kansas City to Las Vegas. Flight number 1989 – one of Taylor Swift’s albums. Return flight from Vegas to Kansas City is flight number 87 – Travis Kelce’s number. W Marketing! (h/t @alexgarcia_atx) pic.twitter.com/2LDbHBksal — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 29‚ 2024 “You could say that after last night’s games‚ we are in our football era‚ and we are thrilled to provide direct flights from Kansas City to Las Vegas‚” the statement added. “To our customers who are huge sports fans‚ look what you made us do.” United Airlines also jumped in on the fun and announced several Kansas City to Vegas Swift-themed flights. UA 1989 and UA 2287 have been listed with clear references to the “Blank Space” hitmaker’s birth year‚ Kelce’s jersey number‚ and the 34-year-old singer’s other hit song “22.” There was also a reference to Chief’s QB Mahomes’ number with flight UA 1587‚ People noted. “These special flights will provide direct flights for more than 1‚000 Kansas City fans to get to Vegas to cheer on the Chiefs‚” the airline said in a statement to People. “United is flying its largest Super Bowl schedule ever this year adding more than 40 special flights total‚ which will help 14‚000 more fans across the country get to the big game‚” it added. After the Chiefs punched their ticket to the 2024 Super Bowl‚ the Detroit Lions hit the road to take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. Despite Detroit’s impressive 24-7 lead at halftime‚ the 49ers mounted an incredible comeback to win the game 34-31. The Chiefs and 49ers will face off in the biggest game of the year on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium‚ marking Vegas’ first time hosting the Super Bowl.

New Jersey’s ban on plastic bags has been not only inconvenient for the public but bad for the environment. Back in 2020‚ New Jersey passed a law banning single-use plastic and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses. That law went into effect in May‚ 2022. Since the ban took effect‚ though‚ it looks like the state’s consumption of plastic for bags spiked to three times as much‚ according to a report from Freedonia Custom Research that was commissioned by the American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance. The total number of plastic bags did go down‚ falling by 60%  to 894 million bags‚ but the problem was the alternatives ended up having a much larger carbon footprint. Most of New Jersey’s stores switched to reusable shopping bags‚ the kind often sold in supermarkets. These bags are made with non-woven polypropylene‚ which uses more than 15 times more plastic‚ and they are often not recycled. As a result‚ these bags caused greenhouse gas emissions to rise 500% compared to the old bags in 2015‚ according to the report. On top of this‚ people tend not to reuse the new reusable bags as much as intended — on average they are only used about two or three times before being thrown away. One factor contributing to this is the rise of grocery pickup and delivery services‚ which usually require new alternative bags for every grocery haul. Overall‚ the ban failed to accomplish its goal. “The outcome of the ban‚ revealed by market research‚ interviews‚ and comprehensive studies‚ unveils a complicated landscape as bag purchasing behavior continues to evolve‚” the report says. Back in November‚ 2020 when he signed the bag ban bill‚ Governor Phil Murphy (D) touted the plastic bag ban as a “solution” to climate change. “Plastic bags are one of the most problematic forms of waste‚ contributing to millions of discarded bags that find their way into our landfills‚ rivers‚ and oceans annually‚” Murphy‚ a Democrat‚ said during a signing ceremony for the bill. “With the historic signing of this bill today‚ we are directly addressing the issue of plastic pollution‚ offering solutions that will combat climate change and protect our environment for generations to come‚” Murphy said. New Jersey’s ban also prohibited Styrofoam products like cups‚ plates‚ takeout cartons‚ and other food containers. At least 11 other states have bans on plastic grocery bags as well — California‚ Colorado‚ Connecticut‚ Delaware‚ Hawaii‚ Maine‚ New York‚ Oregon‚ Rhode Island‚ Vermont‚ and Washington.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shouted back at anti-Israel protesters outside her home‚ telling them at one point to “go back to China” and claiming that was where their “headquarters” were located. Shouting back at protesters who were apparently calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and the Iranian-backed terror group Hamas in Gaza‚ Pelosi said a few times that they should all “go back to China.” According to several reports‚ Pelosi’s comment may have been a nod to Code Pink‚ the anti-war protest group that has been linked to China through founder Jodie Evans and her husband‚ Shanghai-based tech entrepreneur Neville Roy Singham. "GO BACK TO CHINA!" 🇨🇳🤯Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Gaza Ceasefire protesters from Code Pink outside her home in San Francisco Should have said "CHY-NAH" in Trump voice 😂pic.twitter.com/gTu5a2ceNM — Brendan (@BrendanMcInnis) January 29‚ 2024 As protesters cornered Pelosi‚ video showed her attempting to get into a parked vehicle and drive away. The protesters continued to press the former House Speaker for an answer‚ saying that other members of the Democratic Party were calling for a ceasefire as well. Pelosi then responded directly‚ telling them‚ “Go back to China‚ that’s where your headquarters is.” But Pelosi’s comments come just a day after she appeared on “State of the Union‚” telling CNN anchor Dana Bash that the pro-Palestinian protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza were tied to Russia and spreading Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “message.” “For [the pro-Palestinian protesters] to call for a cease-fire is Mr. Putin’s message‚ Mr. Putin’s message. Make no mistake‚ this is directly connected to what he would like to see. Same thing with Ukraine. It’s about Putin’s message‚” Pelosi said. “I think some of these protesters are spontaneous and organic and sincere. Some‚ I think‚ are connected to Russia. And I say that having looked at this for a long time now‚ as you know‚” she added‚ and concluded by suggesting that the FBI should investigate the situation further.

Actor William Shatner scolded members of parliament in the European Union over reports that they planned to address the “gendered language” in the iconic introduction to his science fiction fan-favorite television series: “Star Trek.” GB News reported on the initiative‚ which was apparently inspired by a 61-page document — titled “Toolkit on Gender-sensitive Communication” — which was published by the European Institute for Gender Equality. In addition to advising against the use of phrases like “no-man’s land” — suggesting “unclaimed territory” as an alternative — the document addressed the problematic goals of the Galactic Federation‚ namely “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” According to the group’s findings‚ statements such as that one created an environment where “women may be subject to invisibility or omission.” Shatner‚ who delivered the line as part of the introduction of each “Star Trek” episode‚ was not convinced. “Presentism at work yet again‚” Shatner began by registering his complaint about the attempt to apply today’s values to a show that was created in a very different time and culture. “Why start at Trek?” the actor asked in his X post‚ suggesting that there were certainly more important historically significant documents that should be addressed first. “Isn’t it better to start at the beginning and redo foundation material such as the Magna Carta‚ religious writings‚ works of Shakespeare before worrying about a silly TV show opening that reflects social commentary of the time?” he asked. “If people are offended by 6 seconds of dialogue recorded in 1966 without a modicum of understanding of the social issues at the time there’s bigger issues that they need to deal with first — like educating themselves.” 😳👇🏻Presentism at work yet again. Why start at Trek? 🤨Isn’t it better to start at the beginning and redo foundation material such as the Magna Carta‚ religious writings‚ works of Shakespeare before worrying about a silly TV show opening that reflects social commentary of the… pic.twitter.com/P0okn5rYca — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) January 29‚ 2024 One person responded to Shatner by asking is the EU planned to ban the words of American astronaut Neil Armstrong next. “Neil Armstrong must be spinning in his grave … ‘One small step for man‚ one giant leap for mankind.’ Will he be canceled for leaving out an ‘a’? Is the word ‘mankind’ misogynous? We live in foolish times.” Neil Armstrong must be spinning in his grave…“One small step for man‚ one giant leap for mankind”.Will he be canceled for leaving out an “a”? Is the word “mankind” misogynous? We live in foolish times. — Ry Brooks (@RyBrooks) January 29‚ 2024

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