Losing a loved one is never something anyone can be prepared for, even if you know it's coming. The finality of death no matter the mental preparation for the loss hits on a visceral level that's unexplainable to those who have yet to experience such loss. While you're doing your best to pull yourself together for final preparations, every well-meaning platitude of comfort feels like a gut punch. But you do your best to move through the days, weeks and months without feeling like a burden to those who have designated themselves as responsible to hold your grief. It's in the quiet moments after the casseroles stop coming and the beautiful floral arrangements begin to die that you have the time to go through your rolodex of memories. Some memories are clear bringing you fits of unexpected laughter, others are fuzzy and having a picture helps to bring things back into focus. Mathew Jacobs recently joined the club that nobody wants to join after losing his wife in January 2024. The grieving husband realizes that he doesn't have many pictures with his late wife and decides to make a plea to a photo restoration group on Facebook. a man and a woman looking at the camera Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash "Lost my wife in January and as she got older and gained weight she didn't like having her picture taken. So I don't have many pictures with her. The one below is one of my favorites when we were younger. Can someone please bring out our faces and get rid of the glare. Thank you in advance," Jacobs writes in the original post. While the internet is known to be sort of a cesspool of negativity and trolls, the opposite is often true when it comes to people rallying to help a stranger. This undercurrent of internet goodness bubbled to the surface just when Jacobs needed it. People jumped in to offer condolences while others got to work on restoring the picture. By the end of the exchange of restoration attempts, Jacobs walks away with a photo clearly depicting his wife's beautiful features. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Upworthy (@upworthy)"An adorable couple! Not liking pictures of myself due to my weight issues throughout life was a true struggle. I love your unconditional love for this beautiful lady and I am sure you made her feel beautiful every day," one person shares."So very sorry for your loss. And I’m very glad to see that folks in this group Definitely got the job done. There are some incredible edits above. She was beautiful by the way," another says in the group. flat lay photography of mirrorless camera Photo by Ignat Kushanrev on Unsplash "So sorry for your loss. Let this be a lesson to anyone who hides away from the camera. One day photographs may be all we have left behind for our loved ones," one commenter reminds others.Jacobs is overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers, saying, "after a 191 comments I don't know if anyone will see this but I really want to thank everyone for all the love. Anyone that loses someone this close to them and says they are OK is lying, and it is hard not to lose faith in the world. Things like this and the love expressed by everyone helps to remind me that the world is not a terrible place and there is love out there still."

Over the past few years, book bans have been happening in public libraries and schools across America. In the 2022-2023 school year alone, over 3,300 books were banned in 182 school districts in 37 states.Most books that have been banned deal with LGBTQ and racial themes. According to a report from PEN America, Florida has been the most aggressive state regarding book bans, accounting for about 40% of those taken off the shelves. On November 5, 2023 Collier County, Florida, announced that it was banning 300 books from its school libraries out of an effort to comply with state law HB 1069, which says books that depict or describe “sexual content” can be challenged for removal.Among the books banned by the school district was Shopgirl, a novella by author Steve Martin published in 2000. Martin is also the star of the hit Hulu show, Only Murders in the Building, featuring Martin Short and Selena Gomez.Upon hearing about his book being banned, Martin responded with his iconic wit on Instagram, saying, “So proud to have my book Shopgirl banned in Collier County, Florida! Now, people who want to read it will have to buy a copy!" See on Instagram Shopgirl is a story about a young woman who works in a luxury department store and has an affair with a wealthy older man. It was made into a movie in 2005 starring Claire Danes and Martin. It’s believed the book was banned for its mild sexual content. On Amazon, the book is recommended for readers ages 13 and up. This article originally appeared two years ago.

The expectation to put on an air of happy, fun, pleasant nonconfrontation through baring teeth, otherwise known as smiling, is something many, if not most, women know very well. What’s more, this pressure is often introduced to women at a very early age.And, obviously, while there’s nothing inherently wrong with naturally being a happy, smiling person, issues arise when kids are taught that being themselves, just as they are, isn’t acceptable. That’s why people are so impressed with North Carolina-based photographer Brooke Light’s (@bdlighted on TikTok) hands-off approach when it comes to taking pictures of young girls. Her philosophy is simple, but oh so poignant: Allow girls to show up, take up space, and perhaps most importantly, not smile if they don’t want to.Light posted a video showing some of her recent portraits, and truly, the work speaks for itself. Each of the girls’ distinct, unique personalities shine in these black-and-white images. Plus the lighting is moody and artsy and cool as hell. So much better than a forced, cheesy, smiling pic. Take a look: @bdlighted never underestimate the power of a photoshoot for your kids confidence #moodymini #kidsphotographer #childrensphotography #portraitphotographer #confidenceboost #kidsconfidence #familyphotoshootideas #familyphotoshoots #studiophotography #blackandwhitephoto #girlpower #girlempowerment #donttellmetosmile #momsofgirls #girlmom #greenscreen ♬ Little Girl Gone - CHINCHILLA Comments began flooding in commending Light for how she authentically portrayed the girls as individuals, rather than producing cookie-cutter images of them.“I love how they are not trying to be anything ‘extra’ just their own raw and savage selves,” one person wrote. Another added, “I can feel their power through my phone.” Light redirected the praise toward her clients, saying, “They are even more amazing in person! Like that vibe you feel is ALL THEM. I’m just there capturing it.”For many women who had their own memories of being told to smile for photos, seeing the images had a profound effect. “CHILLS! This healed something in me. Thank you.” one person commented. “The Sears family photo trauma was REAL” wrote another.And for the record, Light doesn’t make boys smile either. Here’s the proof in her follow-up video: @bdlighted these mom's got me blushing in my DMs ?? I've never had my creativity or my photography validated so much in my life. thank you for the outpouring of love on these photos this week. it's meant more than you can ever know. #boymom #boymoms #moodymini #familyphotoshoots #familyphotoshootideas #portraitphotographer #studiophotography #kidsphotographer #kidsconfidence #childrensphotography #greenscreen ♬ Area Codes - Kali In the post, Light shared how touched she was by the overwhelmingly positive response.“I’ve never had my creativity or my photography validated so much in my life. Thank you for the outpouring of love on these photos this week. It’s meant more than you can ever know,” she wrote. Imagine that…celebrating others for their authentic selves, then being celebrated yourself. Now that’s something worth smiling for. This article originally appeared two years ago.

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President-elect Donald Trump stirred up political uproar at his press conference on Tuesday — including by bringing up the idea of renaming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.” Join hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on The Spectacle Podcast as they analyze the topics addressed in Trump’s press conference. Melissa and Scott discuss Trump’s stance on Greenland, the Gulf of Mexico debacle, and the Panama Canal. Tune in to hear their discussion!  Listen to The Spectacle with Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on Spotify. Watch The Spectacle with Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on Rumble.  The post <i>The Spectacle</i> Ep. 179: Trump Is Right: Greenland, the Gulf of America, and the Panama Canal appeared first on The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.

Watch The X22 Report On Video 2 videos found Ep 3542b – [DS] [FF] Prepped, Trump Is Right Again,4D Chess, A Beautiful Brave New World Lies Ahead Ep 3542a – Will Trump Use The International Emergency Economic Powers Act If The Economy Implodes? Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump responds to Biden gas stove green new scam move, Trump is going to reverse it all. Gold prices are on the move. When the [CB] brings down the economy Trump can use International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement his policies. The [DS] is now prepping the narrative for the [FF]. Two events, and the murder of the CEO home grown extremism. Drones in the sky we are being attacked. Trump is playing 4D Chess with the [DS]. Trump is pushing the EU, the Royal families to react to hime wanting to purchase Canada and Greenland. A beautiful new world lies ahead.    Economy Trump Reportedly Mulls Executive Order Protecting Gas Stoves From Radical Left’s Green Crusade Nearly two weeks after the Biden administration quietly finalized new climate rules targeting natural gas-powered water heaters—following years of far-left politicians and shady “green” nonprofits waging war against NatGas stoves under the guise of improving “indoor air quality”—President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly had enough of these games. He plans to issue an executive order to protect NatGas-powered appliances. Reuters Source: zerohedge.com Gold prices are moving in a straight line higher as inflation rebounds, the US Dollar rises, and the "Fed pivot" disappears. 2025 is going to be a wild year. pic.twitter.com/Wimi5qbMWw — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 8, 2025   Sue, Baby, Sue: Trump Plan To “Un-Ban” The Biden Drilling Order Could Prove Difficult After a presidential campaign where both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris pushed back on claims that they were trying to shut down much of the fossil fuel industry, Biden waited until the final days of his administration to ban oil and gas drilling over 670 million acres of America’s coastline. President-elect Donald Trump responded that “It’s ridiculous.I’ll un-ban it immediately. I have the right to un-ban it immediately.” It will likely be more difficult than a simple “un-ban” order. Environmental groups will likely push a “sue, baby, sue” campaign to counter Trump’s “drill, baby, drill.” In his statement, Biden justified the move to counter the “climate crisis.” So, there are grounds to assert this authority of reversal, but it will take years in court. The alternative and preferred route would be Congress. This is an issue that should ultimately rest with Congress. This ambiguous law is unfortunately common in poorly crafted provisions giving presidents sweeping authority. Sen. Mike Lee (R., Utah), chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has already pledged to “push back using every tool at our disposal.” Source: zerohedge.com DYK: Greenland's #1 trading partner after Denmark is China.EXPORTS: Denmark 49%, China 24%, UK 6%, Japan 5%, Taiwan 3% (2022)China is interested in Greenland's uranium and rare earth metal resources. Rare earth metals are used in smartphones, electric vehicles, TV's and many… pic.twitter.com/0bJkAjsPP3 — Patrick Colbeck (@pjcolbeck) January 8, 2025   other modern electronics with military application. PLUS: Its geography is strategically important from a military perspective. Does this help convey why President Trump is interested in adding Greenland to the United States? President Trump is considering signing a National Economic Emergency Declaration to justify imposing massive tariffs on foreign imports. – “Nothing is off the table." – Insider Under the Economic Emergency Powers Act, the president has broad authority to manage imports.… pic.twitter.com/BflGG9UdMk — George (@BehizyTweets) January 8, 2025 TAKE A LISTEN If Donald Trump were President and faced a scenario where the stock market declines by 10,000 points and the country is in a deep recession, he could theoretically use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to declare a national emergency. Here’s how this would work:   Criteria for Using IEEPA:   The President must declare a national emergency based on an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States that has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States.  A significant stock market decline and a deep recession could certainly be argued as constituting an economic threat, but the foreign source requirement might be harder to justify unless there’s a clear external cause like a global economic crisis.  Purpose and Authority: Declaration of National Emergency: The IEEPA authorizes the President to declare a national emergency in response to any “unusual and extraordinary threat” to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States, which has its source in whole or substantial part outside the country. Economic Sanctions: Once an emergency is declared, the President can regulate or prohibit transactions involving foreign countries, nationals, or entities. This includes: Freezing assets Blocking transactions Prohibiting imports and exports Regulating foreign exchange transactions, banking transfers, and more.   Implementation:  The President issues executive orders to implement the provisions of IEEPA. These orders specify the nature of the threat and the sanctions to be applied. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): Within the U.S. Department of the Treasury, OFAC typically administers and enforces these economic sanctions.   Historical Use: President Donald Trump used IEEPA extensively, declaring several national emergencies, including ones aimed at cyber threats, election interference, and imposing sanctions on various international actors. The act has been invoked for imposing tariffs, like the proposed tariffs on Mexican goods in 2019, though this use was more controversial and less common.   Oversight and Limitations:   The President must report to Congress about the emergency declaration, and Congress can terminate a national emergency through a joint resolution, though this has rarely happened. Legal Challenges: The broad powers granted by IEEPA have led to legal challenges, with courts sometimes examining whether the President’s actions are within the scope of the law or if they infringe on other legal rights.     Political/Rights LA Fires seen as departing from LAX! #palisadesfires #LAfires pic.twitter.com/hxFvj5RxWk — Just Me with an I (@TheGenuineMissP) January 8, 2025 LA fire chief sent surplus equipment to Ukraine in 2022? https://t.co/HK21u5413H — Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) January 8, 2025 The fire hydrants aren't working and don't have water. pic.twitter.com/c38sddOrP3 — Cernovich (@Cernovich) January 8, 2025   Priorities stated in her bio below. Refilling the water reservoirs would have been a welcome priority, too, but I guess she had too much on her plate promoting diversity. pic.twitter.com/7GXgBR3RO2 — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) January 8, 2025 Watch: Gavin Newsom Thanks L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Away in Africa, for Help by Phone During Fire California Governor Gavin Newsom used an emergency press conference Tuesday to thank Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for her leadership “in absentia” during the wildfire crisis now enveloping the state after she phoned it in from Ghana, Africa. The deadly infernos have burned through 5,400 acres and left at least two people dead. The devastating fires have forced more than 30,000 people to evacuate. Source: breitbart.com Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Cut Fire Budget by Nearly $20 Million https://t.co/sjj3TO1W03 via @BreitbartNews — Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) January 8, 2025 FIRE: Eight years after California voters approved a $7.5 billion water bond to construct water storage facilities, not one project has reached completion. Meanwhile, untold millions of gallons of fresh snowmelt and rain continue to flow wastefully into the Pacific Ocean. h/t… pic.twitter.com/Q5FtnnH35h — @amuse (@amuse) January 8, 2025   The Governor of California, @GavinNewsom, has done a terrible job of forest management. I told him from the first day we met that he must “clean” his forest floors regardless of what his bosses, the environmentalists, DEMAND of him. Must also do burns and cut fire stoppers….. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2019   ….putting these massive, and many, fires out. Great firefighters! Also, open up the ridiculously closed water lanes coming down from the North. Don’t pour it out into the Pacific Ocean. Should be done immediately. California desperately needs water, and you can have it now! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2019 Just 4 months ago in LA County, Trump spoke about the need for California to send more water downstate: "You have so much water…you could revert water up into the Hills, where you have all the dead forests…the land would be damp—and you'd stop many of these horrible fires." pic.twitter.com/6dM9MF5V4T — johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 8, 2025 TAKE A LISTEN Yesterday, this far Left reporter mocked Trump when he criticized woke policies that lead to water shortages. Today, parts of Los Angeles ran out of water because the woke Governor believes capturing rain water causes climate change. https://t.co/8hU5Ngjvsn — Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) January 8, 2025    Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way. He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn’t work!), but didn’t care about the people of California. Now the ultimate price is being paid. I will demand that this incompetent governor allow beautiful, clean, fresh water to FLOW INTO CALIFORNIA! He is the blame for this. On top of it all, no water for fire hydrants, not firefighting planes. A true disaster!  4639 Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 18740b No.10581232 Sep 9 2020 17:29:25 (EST) EK9URc8XsAArFex.jpg What happens when CA is in serious debt and lost priority aid from the FED gov due to sanctuary status (illegal)? What happens when CA is in serious debt and all attempts to obtain a bailout from [Pelosi inserted and pushed] C19 aid package(s) have failed? What happens when CA is in serious debt and decides to implement resident overreach by extending statewide shutdowns [incurring massive economic [further] pitfall]? Average number of fires in CA per year [last 20][June – Dec]? Average number of fires 2018, 2019, 2020 [June – Dec]? Outside of standard deviation? Stated cause(s) of fires? Heat? Average temperature(s) of CA per year [last 20][June – Dec]? Outside of standard deviation? Power line(s) [source]? What changed? What CA programs re: fire prevention [forest – brush] have been severely cut? What other cuts have impacted fire prevention & safety? http://www.cpf.org/go/cpf/news-and-events/news/budget-cuts-sacrifice-firefighter-and-public-safety/ How do you obtain FED money? Declare a State of Emergency and request billions in assistance? Welcome to CA. Q What literally no one on X is telling you is that there were massive fires in LA, particularly in areas where elite pedophiles live, in 2017 months after Trump was sworn in as President. I not only lived in LA at the time and saw it all with my own eyes — I reported on it… — LIZ CROKIN (@LizCrokin) January 8, 2025   including here on Twitter/X when the MSM and everyone was widely ignoring these fires. So now that you know that, ask yourself this: Why have areas of LA where elite pedophiles live gone up into flames both times after Trump was elected President? The next question you should ask is why was there a total MSM blackout of this in 2017 but there isn’t now? And what I will leave you with is not a question but a statement. There are many underground tunnels and facilities in LA including under the homes of elite pedophiles — a lot of homes of these celebrities who are pedophiles connect to homes of other pedophiles — where there’s most certainly horrific evidence of crimes against children.   Geopolitical/Police State NEVER FORGET… four years ago Trump was banned from all social media. pic.twitter.com/0iktckWK48 — @amuse (@amuse) January 8, 2025 Musk Says British Prime Minister Starmer ‘Starmtrooper’ Is Blocking Grooming Gangs Inquiry Because He Is ‘Hiding Terrible Things’  Musk today (8) launched another salvo against Starmer, slamming the Prime Minister for ‘blocking’ the national inquiry. Conservative Party and Reform UK want to force a vote this evening in the House of Commons, attempting to trigger a statutory investigation. The Telegraph reported:   Now why would Keir Starmtrooper order his own party to block such an inquiry? Because he is hiding terrible things. That is why. https://t.co/9oAJxxn75m — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 8, 2025 Source: thegatewaypundit.com Please call your member of parliament and tell them that the hundreds of thousands of little girls in Britain who were, and are still are, being systematically, horrifically gang-raped deserve some justice in this world. This is vitally important or it will just keep happening. https://t.co/W5pxLsLdaz — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 8, 2025 “The Firewall Will Not Last!” — Weidel Defiant As AfD Hits Highest Polling In A Year Ahead Of Germany’s Election A fresh Insa survey reveals that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has made significant gains in voter support as Germany braces for a snap federal election in February. Collected in the first days of the new year, the poll suggests the AfD would capture 21.5 percent if the vote were held next Sunday — the party’s highest polling figure in a year. Tech billionaire Elon Musk recently stirred further controversy by endorsing the AfD. In a post on social media platform X, Musk stated, “Only the AfD can save Germany” and has announced an interview featuring Weidel is set for release on Jan. 9, potentially amplifying the AfD’s media coverage at a critical time. Source:zerohedge.com   Labour have just voted against an inquiry. What do they have to hide? pic.twitter.com/0ZjSQTs0p3 — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) January 8, 2025 War  Syria, Obama  Zelensky peace TRUMP: “If those hostages aren’t back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East. And it will not be good for Hamas. They should’ve given them back a long time ago. They should’ve never taken them. There should’ve never been an attack on Oct 7th.” pic.twitter.com/WZ1cAXiGim — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 7, 2025   Cyber Attacks False Flags ‘CEO’s being murdered in the street’: Expert warns U.S. headed towards ‘small revolutions’ According to Professor Scott Galloway of NYU’s Stern School of Business, the growing disparity between the haves and the have-nots is leading to a “series of small revolutions” where billionaires and CEO’s may have pushed the envelope too far and put their own lives at risk.   “These individuals have weaponized the government and we risk revolution, whether it’s CEOs being murdered in the street, whether it’s a MeToo movement that had righteous components of it, or Black Lives Matter,” he told the hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “What are these movements? They are targeting the wealthy. We are in the midst of a series of small revolutions to correct income inequality,” he continued before pointedly adding, “ Source: rawstory.com  Q Leftists Have Launched a Multi-Front “Trump-Proofing” Effort at the Federal and State Levels  Blue State Rebellion Specifically, in light of Trump’s election, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker founded and became co-chairmen of Governors Defending Democracy, a coalition of Democrat governors opposing Trump’s agenda. The Daily Signal contacted Governors Defending Democracy on Monday for this story, but the organization did not respond by time of publication. Pritzker has warned Trump against deporting illegal immigrants in Illinois, saying, “You come for my people, you come through me.” Shortly after Trump’s decisive November election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the state legislature to call a special session in early December to “Trump-proof” the state. “California has faced this challenge before, and we know how to respond,” Newsom said. “Every tool in the toolbox has got to be used to protect our citizens, to protect our residents and protect our states, and certainly to hold the line on democracy and the rule of law as a basic principle,” Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy told MSNBC, referring to plans to protect illegal immigrants from deportation. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy vowed to “fight to the death” if the incoming Trump administration acts “contrary to our values.” “If there is any attack on the Garden State or any of its communities from Washington, I will fight back with every fiber of my being,” Murphy said. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced what she dubbed an “Empire State Freedom Initiative” to develop “comprehensive plans to address any policy and regulatory threats that may emerge from a Trump administration.” Source: thelibertydaily.com  Georgia Judge Orders Fani Willis to Pay Judicial Watch $22,000 in Legal Fees For Her Violation of the Open Records Law  Last year, conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch asked the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia to declare a default judgment against Fani Willis after she refused to respond to its lawsuit related to communications she had with Jack Smith and the sham January 6 Committee. A Georgia judge ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to pay conservative watchdog group nearly $22,000 in attorneys fees. The Fulton County Superior Court last month found Fani Willis in default for refusing to hand over documents in an open records lawsuit. Fani Willis refused to answer a public records lawsuit seeking records of her communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith. BREAKING: On Jan 3, court ordered Fani Willis office to pay @JudicialWatch nearly $22,000 in attorneys fees and costs for her violation of the open records law. Willis operation must give us the money within two weeks. https://t.co/9oIAHlC053 — Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) January 7, 2025 Source: thegatewaypundit.com JUST IN – Trump files an emergency petition to the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent sentencing in NY v. Trump on Friday. pic.twitter.com/5ZL70llhEn — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) January 8, 2025 The American people have heard all the bogus allegations and so-called evidence against President Trump. And they rendered their verdict on November 5th. It’s time for the Supreme Court of the United States to put on its big-boy pants and end the Biden Democrats’ unprecedented,… — Mike Davis (@mrddmia) January 8, 2025   republic-ending lawfare and election interference. We cannot allow America to devolve into a highly dangerous place where third-world prosecutors and judges in partisan hellholes can sentence the President-elect for non-crimes. Donald Trump’s attorneys are asking the Supreme Court three questions. The first question is related to jurisdiction. It is commonly understood that lower court proceedings must be halted whenever an appeal is filed, especially an interlocutory appeal which Trump has done on the presidential immunity issue. The second question is whether evidence and testimony used by the trial court violates the presidential immunity doctrine. The third question is whether presidential immunity extends to the period of time prior to inauguration. Watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud With less than two weeks before Donald Trump is sworn in as President, his pick to lead Health and Human Services is facing a new legal challenge — over alleged voter fraud. A complaint filed by the left-leaning watchdog group Accountable.US on Wednesday morning and shared exclusively with POLITICO, alleged that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. committed felony election fraud when he voted in the 2024 election. The complaint, filed with New York State Board of Elections, calls on the agency’s Division of Election Law Enforcement to investigate Kennedy for “registering for and voting” from “a New York residence at which he does not legally reside.” source: politico.com Republicans introduce constitutional amendment to impose term limits Republicans in Congress led by US Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits for members of Congress. The amendment would limit U.S. senators to two six-year terms and U.S. House members to three two-year terms. The two-page resolution states that after the amendment is passed by Congress and ratified by the states, the amendment would go into effect “within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress.” The resolution proposes that after a member of the U.S. House has served three terms, they aren’t eligible to be reelected to the House. After a U.S. senator has served two terms, they are no longer eligible to be elected or appointed to the U.S. Senate. Cosponsoring the joint resolution with Cruz are Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, Rick Scott of Florida, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Todd Young of Indiana, Steve Daines of Montana, Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Eric Schmitt of Missouri, Roger Marshall of Kansas, Katie Britt of Alabama and Jim Banks of Indiana.  ere passed by Congress and ratified by the states. The last amendment to the Constitution was made in 1992. Source: justthenews.com 2983 Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: 2908c7 No.5538237 Mar 6 2019 12:00:12 (EST) Anonymous ID: c9174d No.5538127 Mar 6 2019 11:56:15 (EST) >>5537906 Feinstein said this many decades ago, so she is absolutely full of it. >>5538127 Why is POTUS pushing for TERM LIMITS? TIME = CORRUPTION. Q READ MY STATEMENT & BILL TEXT Mexican cartels currently use the Gulf of Mexico to traffic humans, drugs, weapons, and God knows what else while the Mexican government allows them to do it. The American people are footing the bill to protect and secure the maritime… pic.twitter.com/m0Nh3a6vuq — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) January 7, 2025 Greenland Belongs to the EU And Will Resist ‘Attack on Sovereign Borders’, France Warns Trump France’s top diplomat fires a warning shot across the bows of Donald Trump, warning Europe considers Greenland part of its “sovereign borders” and should be left alone. French Foreign Minister  said he considers Greenland to be “a territory of the European Union.” He said the French government’s position is it is “out of the question that the European Union could let other nations of the world, whoever they may be, attack its sovereign borders”  Greenland is not a member of the European Union, it is still an overseas territory of an EU member state, Denmark, and consequently an associate of the bloc. Whether the island could rejoin the EU has been a matter of sporadic discussion for years, but ultimately the reasons for leaving in the first place — the EU is damaging to the national fishing industry — remain fundamentally unchanged.   The United States has attempted to buy Greenland twice before, once in the 19th century and again at the end of the Second World War. Beyond its strategic importance in controlling the north Atlantic — denying the sea to Russian submarines, essential in case of war — Greenland is also very rich in minerals. Source: breitbart.com Girl, you’re not the governor of Canada anymore, so doesn’t matter what you say — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 8, 2025   The concept of making Canada a state of the United States was indeed considered by some of the Founding Fathers, particularly in the context of the Articles of Confederation, which was the first constitution of the United States before the current U.S. Constitution.   Article XI of the Articles of Confederation explicitly allowed Canada to join the Union if it so desired, without the need for the approval of the other states, which was required for other territories. This article stated that “Canada acceding to this confederation, and joining in the measures of the united states, shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the advantages of this union; but no other colony shall be admitted into the same, unless such admission be agreed to by nine states.” This shows a specific intent to facilitate Canada’s entry into the United States if it chose to do so.  Canada cannot simply join the United States as a state now under the current legal and political frameworks of both countries. Here’s why: Sovereignty: Canada is an independent sovereign nation with its own government, laws, and international treaties. The process for a sovereign nation to join another country involves complex political, legal, and diplomatic negotiations that would require the consent of both nations’ governments and populations. U.S. Constitution: The process for admitting new states into the United States is outlined in Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which states that “New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress.” This does not directly apply to an independent country like Canada but would require an entirely new legal framework or amendment. Canadian Constitution: Similarly, Canada has its own constitutional processes for any major changes to its national status. The Canadian Constitution would need amendments, which would require approval from both the federal government and the provinces.   The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1788, which fundamentally changed the structure of the American government and the process for admitting new states. The U.S. Constitution does not include a similar provision regarding Canada’s admission but instead outlines a different process for state admission in Article IV, Section 3. Sovereignty of Canada: Canada is now an independent sovereign nation. The political and legal landscape has shifted dramatically since the Articles of Confederation were in effect. Canada’s independence, established in 1867 with the British North America Act (now the Constitution Act, 1867), means it would not be joining as a “colony” but as an independent nation, which would involve entirely different considerations under international law. Legal and Political Framework: The process for a country like Canada to become part of the United States would not only involve U.S. law but also Canadian law and international law. It would require agreements between two sovereign nations, not merely the amendment of a constitution or the acceptance of a historical document’s provisions.   Trump Not Use Military Force to Annex Canada. But He’s Considering Economic Force. Reporter: Are you considering using military force to annex Canada? Trump: No. Economic force. President-elect Donald Trump has floated the idea of making Canada the 51st state in the past.… pic.twitter.com/pf4g5KXNwR — The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) January 7, 2025 Canada is a Commonwealth nation. Its head of state is King Charles. Could the pressure campaign being heaped on His Majesty’s government on this platform be part of a 4D-chess, distraction/leverage campaign to insist they refuse to object to its acquisition by America? — Raheem. (@RaheemKassam) January 8, 2025 China and Russia making huge moves, and Trump is calling them out on it This is a National security threat So we either these countries become part of the US or they break from their royal rule and become truly independent nations no longer controlled pic.twitter.com/5dVChD37Xz — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 8, 2025 The Monroe Doctrine is a principle of U.S. foreign policy articulated by President James Monroe in his seventh annual message to Congress on December 2, 1823. This doctrine has several key components:    The United States would oppose any further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas. This was a statement against European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere.  European countries should not attempt to control or influence nations in the Americas. This part of the doctrine aimed to prevent European powers from interfering in the affairs of newly independent countries in Latin America. U.S. Neutrality in European Wars: The U.S. would not interfere in existing European colonies or in Europe’s internal affairs, establishing a policy of non-involvement in European conflicts. Defense of American Republics: While not explicitly stated, the implication was that the U.S. would consider any attempt by European powers to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to its peace and safety.   Over time, the Monroe Doctrine has been invoked, reinterpreted, and expanded by various U.S. administrations:   The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) by Theodore Roosevelt added that the U.S. might intervene in countries in the Western Hemisphere if they proved unable to maintain order, which was used to justify U.S. military interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Good Neighbor Policy under Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s aimed to improve relations with Latin America by renouncing the right of unilateral intervention, although it did not formally repudiate the Monroe Doctrine. In the Cold War context, the Monroe Doctrine was often cited in relation to U.S. opposition to Soviet influence in the Americas, notably during the Cuban Missile Crisis.    1052 Q !xowAT4Z3VQ ID: 4faef7 No.924224 Apr 6 2018 16:05:43 (EST) Anonymous ID: 8d9ba6 No.924151 Apr 6 2018 16:01:17 (EST) >>924039 I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat!WWG1WGA >>924151 Your trust & faith in us is enough. You elected us to do the heavy lifting. Enjoy the show. BIRTH of a NEW NATION. NEW WORLD. Q 2450 Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: ebc49e No.3783812 Nov 7 2018 13:12:06 (EST) We are going to show you a new world. Those who are blind will soon see the light. A beautiful brave new world lies ahead. We take this journey together. One step at a time. 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