Support for Haley in NH seems minimal‚ however Democrats are rallying behind her as a protest vote against Trump. A lone Nikki Haley supporter admitted she’s voting for the former Republican South Carolina governor when posed the question during an interview in a New Hampshire diner. After ascertaining voters’ number one issue concerns immigration‚ a Fox News reporter went on to ask voters’ candidate of choice in the state’s GOP primary Tuesday. “Who is going to support Nikki Haley today?” the Fox News reporter asked. WATCH: Voters in New Hampshire diner send Nikki Haley a bad omen on morning of her final campaign day:REPORTER: “Who is going to support Nikki Haley today?”VOTERS: …REPORTER: “Ok. We got one!”REPORTER: “And who plans on supporting Donald Trump?”VOTERS: *erupt* pic.twitter.com/8DpRYja1Jt— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 23‚ 2024 As a cold silence fell over the crowd‚ one solitary supporter raised her hand.URGENT! Keep Alex Jones in the fight against the NWO! Please pray &; contribute at DefendJones.com today! The reporter next asked‚ “And who plans on supporting Donald Trump?” at which point the diners erupted in cheers. The lackluster response for Haley is a telltale sign voters in the “Live Free Or Die” State prefer Trump to the alternative‚ however the former UN ambassador is managing to drum up support — from Democrats of all people. In a midnight vote count‚ residents in Dixville Notch‚ the smallest town in New Hampshire which voted for Biden in the 2020 election‚ all six votes cast went to Haley. Nikki Haley won all 6 midnight votes in Dixville Notch‚ New Hampshire. pic.twitter.com/JXEkc16M1X— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 23‚ 2024 A voter interviewed by CNN‚ who said she voted for Trump in 2016 before switching her vote for Biden in 2020‚ admitted she was voting for Haley. Liberals are stealing the New Hampshire primary as we speak GET OUT AND VOTE REPUBLICANS pic.twitter.com/TeYlNoFSNR— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 23‚ 2024 This appears to be part of a strategy by Democrats to flood voter rolls with false support for Haley‚ as outlined by a Fox News commentator. Fox News had a guest on who said REGISTERED DEMOCRATS were trying to vote for Haley in the primary todayNew Hampshire Republicans need to get out and vote pic.twitter.com/RsJbyvGu4E— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 23‚ 2024 Meanwhile‚ another voter basing his decision in reality and logic told CNN’s Dasha Burns he switched his vote from Haley to Trump because she has no chance. New Hampshire voter tells @DashaBurns: "I changed my vote this morning. Instead of voting for Haley‚ I voted for Donald Trump."Thank you! MAGA!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AZL5HYVGaN— Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸 (@alexbruesewitz) January 23‚ 2024 The media’s taking the pulse on voter sentiment comes as some estimates say Trump could win as much as 50% of the state’s votes. Haley‚ however‚ has said she will remain in the race no matter how badly she loses. “No‚ I don’t get out if I lose today‚” Haley told Fox News on Tuesday. “Again‚ I’m going to say this‚ we’ve had 56‚000 people vote for Donald Trump‚ and you’re going to say that’s what the country wants? That’s not what the country wants.” Asked about her decision to stay in the race‚ Trump replied‚ “I don’t care.” "I don't care if she stays in. Let her do whatever she wants. It doesn't matter."President Trump on the possibility of Haley staying in the race.He's right. It doesn't matter.President Trump will be the nominee and he will be the 47th President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/XQuUMOPe0R— Brick Suit (@Brick_Suit) January 23‚ 2024 “Let her do whatever she wants. It doesn’t matter‚” Trump told reporters Tuesday. We’ll see if Haley‚ after losing New Hampshire‚ goes on to compete against Trump in her home state‚ where she’s destined to lose‚ before the corporate donor class allows her to bow out. The globalists are increasing their attacks on Infowars and the stakes have never been higher! Please consider donating and visit InfowarsStore.com for merch‚ nutraceuticals and survival gear. Follow the author on X‚ Facebook‚ Gab‚ Minds‚ Truth Social and Gettr.

Lake shuts him down‚ saying‚ "This is not about money‚ it's about our country. They're going to have to f**king kill me to stop me." Explosive audio recording surfaced revealing a top Republican official tried to bribe populist firebrand Kari Lake not to run in Arizona’s Senate race. Arizona Republican Party chair Jeff DeWit can be heard in a 10-minute audio clip asking Lake to name a price to stay out of politics for two years on behalf of “powerful” Washington interests. “There are very powerful people who want to keep you out‚” he tells her in a conversation recorded in March 2023. “But they’re willing to put their money where their mouth is in a big way.” “So‚ this conversation never happened‚” he added. Audio reveals the chair of the Arizona Republican Party tried to bribe Kari Lake to not run for the Senate in Arizona.“There are very powerful people who want to keep you out.”pic.twitter.com/kxnwDf4zpvWinter Sun Plus is NOW 40% off! Boost your natural defenses with this powerful vitamin D3 and K formula!— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 23‚ 2024 Lake pushed back‚ saying‚ “This is crazy though. They should want me. I’m a great candidate. People love me. These people are corrupt.” “Well‚ maybe you’re right‚” DeWit agreed. “If you say no‚ it’s fine‚ it’s your choice. Don’t tell people.” Lake said these “corrupt” people in question are going to “try to have me murdered.” “It’s about being on the team. They want you to be on their team‚” DeWit argued. “But if they’re pushing a globalist agenda‚ I can’t do that‚” Lake replied. “The ask I got today from back east was: ‘Is there any companies out there or something that could just put her on the payroll to keep her out?'” he explained. Lake indignantly shot down DeWit’s proposal. “This is about defeating Trump and I think that’s a bad‚ bad thing for our country‚” she said. “If they’re going to steal the election to make me and our movement go away‚ I’m not letting them do that.” DeWit‚ who was chief operating officer on Trump’s 2020 campaign then framed it differently‚ asking her what dollar amount she would accept to bow out. “Just say‚ is there a number at which….” he began before Lake cut him off. “I can be bought? That’s what it’s about‚” she said. “You can take a pause for a couple of years‚” DeWit insisted. “You can go right back to what you’re doing.” “No‚” she said‚ adding she wouldn’t take a bribe for a billion dollars. “This is not about money‚ it’s about our country‚” she said. “I’m willing to tell them that and they’re going to have to fucking kill me to stop me.” DeWit later lamented that he could be killed if his bribery proposal were to get out to the public. “I think you should go public with this and then say hey….” Lake suggested. “No. No‚ no no no‚” DeWit asserted. “Then I turn my key in my car and *boom*.” “Don’t tell anybody we had this conversation‚” he urged. Lake revealed the approach days after it happened during an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference. “This is a little bit controversial but I’m going to put this out‚” she told the CPAC audience. “They came to my door and tried to bribe me out of getting out of politics. This really happened.” Now‚ 10 months later‚ Lake’s claim has been 100% vindicated. Polls show Lake in a dead heat against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego for the Senate seat once held by Kyrsten Sinema‚ a former Democrat who left her party last year and is now registered as an independent. Listen to the full audio: FULL AUDIO https://t.co/VlX7yOwzZo pic.twitter.com/jkOHO8XaDx— Grace Chong 🇺🇸 (@gc22gc) January 23‚ 2024 Follow Jamie White on X | Truth | Gab | Gettr | Minds

Watch The X22 Report On Video Ep 3265b – Biden Dropping Out‚ Queen Protects The King‚ Shot Heard Around The World Ep 3265a – The Buy Now Pay Later Illusion Unravels‚ The Fed Is The Criminal Syndicate Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The farmers are now coming together‚ they are fighting the [WEF]. The people are now pushing back. The majority of people want more drilling. The [CB] is losing‚ the Fed in the end will be scene as the criminal syndicate. The [DS] has tried everything to remove Trump‚ all has failed. They are now watching to see if Trump wins the nominee‚ once he does‚ Biden will drop out. There are rumors that [MO] will step in. The queen protects the king. The [DS] will become so desperate that they might try to assassinate Trump. This will be the shot heard around the world. This act will the worst the [DS] has tried and will bring the people together.   Economy IT'S HAPPENING Now the Scottish farmers have begun protesting – It's happening all over Europe. Did you hear about this on the news? pic.twitter.com/lEePVtoBrT — PeterSweden (@PeterSweden7) January 22‚ 2024 More drilling or less emissions? All – 52% / 39%18-39 – 46% / 42%40-64 – 55% / 38%65+ – 56% / 37%White – 54% / 37%Black – 39% / 49%Hisp – 56% / 37%Dem – 33% / 60%Rep – 73% / 17%Ind – 54% / 38% https://t.co/3PqTZXtEbh — Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) January 23‚ 2024   The buy now‚ pay later holiday debt hangover has arrived‚ as consumers wonder how they’ll pay bills Buy now‚ pay later helped fuel record holiday spending online‚ surging 14% year over year‚ but now that those bills are coming due‚ consumers aren’t sure how they’ll pay them. The surge in use of buy now‚ pay later comes as credit card debt is at a record high and delinquency rates have nearly doubled over the past two years. It’s unclear how often buy now‚ pay later bills go unpaid‚ but the people who use the services are more than twice as likely to be delinquent on another credit product‚ such as a car loan or mortgage.   Source: cnbc.com Oh‚ look… the Federal Reserve Cabal’s *internal* review found that fellow Cabal members did nothing wrong when they were caught INSIDER TRADING. This should make you angry… These freaking kleptocrats *literally* control our money‚ and they are ABOVE THE LAW. Disgusting. pic.twitter.com/Aooa2zAfBd — Walker (@WalkerAmerica) January 23‚ 2024   Political/Rights Hunter Biden Art Gallerist Transcribed Interview with House Republicans Released – Here Are the Top Biden White House Lies Surrounding Hunter Art Scam  . Hunter Biden’s art gallerist Georges Bergès earlier this month sat down for an interview with Republican lawmakers and his transcribed interview was released on Monday.   Now this… The Republican-led House Oversight Committee on Monday released the transcribed interview with Georges Bergès‚ Hunter Biden’s art gallerist. The Biden White House lied about a so-called ethics agreement in place to make sure Hunter’s art wasn’t being used in yet another influence peddling scheme.   The White House’s “ethics” agreement regarding Hunter Biden’s art was a sham. pic.twitter.com/JmvEZufSHH — Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) January 22‚ 2024 Georges Bergès revealed Kevin Morris purchased most of Hunter Biden’s art for $875‚000 in January 2023. However‚ Kevin Morris only paid Mr. Bergès 40 percent commission of the $875‚000 purchase and Hunter Biden and Kevin Morris figured out the financial implications. Mr. Bergès… pic.twitter.com/yqi5iYVrnk — Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) January 22‚ 2024 Georges Bergès confirmed Hunter Biden’s name had influence on setting the price for his art. pic.twitter.com/GV0WttOCHb — Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) January 22‚ 2024 In conclusion‚ Hunter Biden’s amateur art career has been an ethics nightmare‚ and the White House needs to explain why they misled the American people. — Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) January 22‚ 2024 Source: thegatewaypundit.com Yuval Noah Harari is a lead advisor to Klaus Schwab at the WEF. Here he is explaining that human rights and country borders are just fiction and don’t actually exist. With this horrific and evil mindset‚ his ilk can justify doing anything they want. https://t.co/wG3qoCtU0f — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) January 23‚ 2024 TAKE A LISTEN Biden Admin Spent Whopping $20 Billion On Refugee Resettlement In Just Two Years The Biden administration spent $8.925 billion in fiscal year 2022 and $10.928 billion in fiscal year 2023 on the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at ORR to accommodate‚ transport‚ and provide migrants with various other services like medical care and loans‚ according to the report‚ which was released Tuesday. In recent months‚ HHS has faced scrutiny for ORR’s alleged mishandling of cases of unaccompanied migrant children‚ some of whom have been released to poorly vetted sponsors where they are used for child labor‚ according to The New York Times.  Source: dailycaller.com As of December 2020‚ the total funding given for new fencing was about $15 billion (~$16.8 billion in 2022)‚ https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1749554581887987719?s=20 Legal Illegal pic.twitter.com/vO0pwA5935 — Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) January 23‚ 2024   Texas wants the razor wire to repel illegals. Border Patrol wants Texas to have the razor wire. Americans overwhelmingly want Texas to repel illegals. But Biden wants an open border so he can replace American voters and extort $60 billion more for Ukraine. Pure insanity. https://t.co/rmCsLQrkuB — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 22‚ 2024 So it’s unanimous: everyone in power‚ from the White House‚ to the hedge fund managers‚ to the Supreme Court of the United States has decided to destroy the country by allowing it to be invaded. That leaves the population to defend itself. Where are the men of Texas? Why aren’t… — Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) January 23‚ 2024   This is correct. https://t.co/Je5Ah8grfr — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 23‚ 2024 “This Fight is Not Over” – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Vows to Defy Supreme Court Ruling on Razor Wire at Southern Border The Supreme Court’s temporary order allows Biden to continue his illegal effort to aid the foreign invasion of America. The destruction of Texas’s border barriers will not help enforce the law or keep American citizens safe. This fight is not over‚ and I look forward to defending… — Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) January 22‚ 2024 Source: thegatewaypundit.com Trump reiterates that he will “use Title 42 to end the child trafficking crisis by returning all trafficked children to their families in their home countries immediately”. You ever heard the Left talk about the child trafficking crisis? This is the reason they fear him most. pic.twitter.com/cUklYlZ9g2 — Clandestine (@WarClandestine) January 23‚ 2024 TAKE A LISTEN Geopolitical/Police State  BREAKING: Judge rules Trudeau broke the highest law in the land with the Emergencies Act. He caused the crisis by dividing people. Then he violated Charter rights to illegally suppress citizens. As PM‚ I will unite our country for freedom. Sign here to fire Trudeau and unite… pic.twitter.com/k7d9VxozCK — Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) January 23‚ 2024   In China‚ a TWEET will land you in prison. Jimmy Lai‚ a business mogul‚ made the mistake of being critical of China's extradition law and now he is being arrested for doing so. Free speech is already under threat in America. If we fail to speak up‚ our country will look no… pic.twitter.com/5AbWmNPAZw — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 22‚ 2024 remember the meme The government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) may be cyberstalking‚ physically intimidating‚ and harassing Chinese citizens‚ naturalized U.S. citizens‚ and families of dissidents who speak out against the Chinese Communist Party in Texas. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/JQIcYjueEr — FBI Houston (@FBIHouston) January 23‚ 2024 War Watch this to understand who Victoria Nuland is‚ how she became the ruler of Ukraine and what's driving her hate for Russia: https://t.co/58LF0oD6aF — Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) January 22‚ 2024 President Trump just took a sledgehammer to the military industrial complex. “Now we’re getting involved in the Middle East. Look what’s happening… Here we go again with the Middle East! We spent $9 trillion dollars‚ killed millions of people… You know what we got? Nothing.… pic.twitter.com/7jpxixzRaE — TheStormHasArrived (@TheStormRedux) January 23‚ 2024 TAKE A LISTEN  that condition. Otto’s Father said that he was in a coma starting in March of 2016‚ long before I assumed Office. I worked tirelessly to get him out‚ and I did get him out‚ along with other Hostages! By the time I became President‚ he was in seriously bad condition‚ in a coma for almost a year‚ and when I got him out‚ he was close to death—but I brought him home!  Cyber Attacks False Flags The people who wanted vaccine passports two years ago are the same people who now allow illegal aliens to board airplanes without ID all across America. — Emerald Robinson (@EmeraldRobinson) January 23‚ 2024 A Virgin Atlantic flight was canceled after a passenger noticed missing bolts. Maybe @VirginAtlantic should focus less on drag queens and LGBTQ pride and more on safety. DEI will get people k*lled pic.twitter.com/U1DkmJuXDR — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 22‚ 2024 Q BREAKING: Trump Loses Gag Order Fight in Jack Smith DC Case A federal appeals court on Tuesday denied Trump’s request to reconsider its decision to uphold Judge Tanya Chutkan’s order enforcing Jack Smith’s gag order against the former president.  The gag order prevented Trump from criticizing Jack Smith or any of his prosecutors or staffers‚ any of the Court’s staff or supporting personnel or any ‘witnesses.’ The Messenger reported: President Trump will likely seek a review by the US Supreme Court. Source: thegatewaypundit.com "Halderman‚ a University of Michigan computer scientist‚ changed results of a hypothetical referendum on Sunday alcohol sales. He flipped the winner in a theoretical election between President George Washington and Benedict Arnold‚ the Revolutionary War general who …1/3 pic.twitter.com/Q1OTBsTiXZ — Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) January 22‚ 2024 rewriting the touchscreen’s code."3/3https://t.co/ZFGCBmNRJh — Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) January 22‚ 2024 /1LITIGATION BOMBSHELL — we sued the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency‚ the censorship arm of DHS. Our lawsuit unearthed new docs showing that the deep state knew the risks of mass mail voting in 2020 but censored these criticisms as “disinformation.” THREAD: pic.twitter.com/iJ8SNxil82 — America First Legal (@America1stLegal) January 22‚ 2024 Black voters in Chicago vow to flip city red over migrant‚ crime crises: ‘Time for us to make a change’ As Chicago residents battle various crises including surging crime and an influx of migrants‚ Black voters are mobilizing to turn the city red and do “away” with far-left Democratic policies in the Windy City. Residents Cata Truss and Mark Carter spoke about their vow to turn the city red in 2024 and why they must steer away from Mayor Brandon Johnson’s progressive policies during “Fox &; Friends First.” “The Democratic Party has always neglected to pay attention to the Black community‚” Truss told host Todd Piro on Friday. “That is traditional‚ and because we have been so committed to supporting that party‚ they feel that they can continue to disrespect us‚ to marginalize us‚ to not hear our voices.” Chicago has historically battled a crime crisis and more recently a migrant crisis as border towns bus and fly illegal immigrants to sanctuary sites around the nation‚ the Windy City included. Source: foxnews.com   𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗬’𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗬 𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦!!! pic.twitter.com/wQpuHcF6gL — Dan Scavino Jr. (@DanScavino) January 23‚ 2024 pic.twitter.com/v8PGvzs1Wn — Dan Scavino Jr. (@DanScavino) January 23‚ 2024  In 2016‚ Ted Cruz won the midnight vote in Dixville Notch. In 2020‚ Michael Bloomberg‚ who was actually running as a Democrat‚ won it with write-in. Hart's Location and Mills did not participate this year. — Rich Baris The People's Pundit (@Peoples_Pundit) January 23‚ 2024    Why did Alex Soros share this article including a “Silver Certificate” bill? 5 mos before his assassination‚ Pres JFK issued EO 1110‚ making it so the US gov’t could issue currency‚ without going through the Federal Reserve. People could trade in silver‚ coins etc and be issued… pic.twitter.com/v3X0cRNjQo — CatTheGreat (@CatTheGreat_) January 22‚ 2024 Check the date: pic.twitter.com/ClWI2ZV66B — JuliansRum (@ItsJuliansRum) January 22‚ 2024 NEW – Democrat presidential candidate Marianne Williamson says President Joe Biden should be "ashamed" for having "suppressed" other Democrats from running for president. "You should be ashamed of yourself‚ sir‚ because this is the way that you and your administration and the… pic.twitter.com/kNSknzNykP — KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) January 22‚ 2024   Trump says he thinks Biden will drop out of the race pic.twitter.com/aUfantwigJ — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 22‚ 2024 During a moment of dead silence‚ someone screamed out‚ “where we go one we go all!” Trump responded with a smile and a nod pic.twitter.com/vDSChgEEe9 — TheStormHasArrived (@TheStormRedux) January 23‚ 2024   Report: Michelle Obama’s Secret Plan to Replace Joe Biden for President Emerges   Barack has reportedly polled donors and put together a plan for Michelle‚ which is still being tweaked‚ according to Adams. Per Adams‚ here is how the plot will work: Around May‚ Biden announces he’s not running (even mentally). The so-called plot is that come the August convention‚ ­Michelle gets nominated. JB — drops out just before that convention. For now‚ he still play-acts like he’s a real candidate. One may wonder why Biden does not drop out now and let Michelle get a head start. Adams argues that he must pretend he’s running because “our dodo-in-chief would have to stop quacking and become a lame duck.”   Source: thegatewaypundit.com 3882 Feb 24‚ 2020 8:52:03 PM EST Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: b03e04 No. 8239046  images.jpg https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/119629.pdf “Insurgency is the organized use of subversion and violence to seize‚ nullify or challenge political control of a region.” The presidency of Barack Hussein OBAMA began at noon EST on January 20‚ 2009‚ when Barack OBAMA was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. What Country was the true intended target? Q 341 Dec 13‚ 2017 11:35:55 PM EST Q !ITPb.qbhqo ID: 267271 No. 92710  “Documents from the OBAMA administration have been transferred to the Barack OBAMA Presidential Library. You may send your request to the OBAMA Library. However‚ you should be aware that under the Presidential Records Act‚ Presidential records remain closed to the public for five years after an administration has left office.” RAIDED by the GOOD GUYS (per POTUS). Shockingly quiet. No leaks? Presidential libraries are put in place to retain control over self-incriminating c-doc releases. Scam! Review the law. What is different re: Hussein’s PL? Who controls? These people really are stupid. Q 4241 Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 402015 No.9171041 May 14 2020 12:08:47 (EST) Anonymous ID: eaeb32 No.9170717 May 14 2020 11:49:07 (EST)   >;>;9170717 https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/31/graham-judiciary-chairmanship-grassley-062993 Worth remembering. Think Chess. Do you attack the KING in the beginning or middle-to-end? QUEEN protects KING? Q

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President Donald Trump rolled into Londonderry‚ New Hampshire‚ on Tuesday afternoon amidst the ongoing state GOP primary‚ where a huge crowd of MAGA supporters sporting signs and Trump flags greeted… The post Trump stops at important New Hampshire polling site PACKED with MAGA supporters first appeared on Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN).

This Mexican Pasta recipe is a vibrant‚ spicy twist on a classic comfort food. Infused with traditional Mexican spices and topped with cheese‚ it’s bound to become a new family favorite! Plus‚ it only takes 25 minutes from scratch! It only takes 25 minutes to make this utterly delicious Mexican pasta! In This Article Video: Watch Us Make This RecipeWhy This Recipe Stands OutKey Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadWhat To Serve With Mexican PastaCommonly Asked QuestionsMexican Pasta Bake RecipeMore to cook and eat View more Video: Watch Us Make This Recipe Why This Recipe Stands Out Who doesn’t love a good pasta dish? This Mexican pasta is a unique blend of hearty pasta and vibrant Mexican flavors‚ all baked to perfection. Here’s why: Quick: This recipe is ready in just 25 minutes‚ perfect for busy weeknights like our other convenient 30-minute meals. Flavor-Packed: The combination of homemade taco seasoning‚ salsa‚ and Mexican blend cheese gives this pasta a bold‚ exciting flavor. Versatile: You can use either lean ground beef or turkey‚ making it adaptable to your preferences. Healthy: It’s packed with whole grain pasta‚ lean meat‚ and black beans‚ making it a nutritious choice. Comfort Food: Despite its unique twist‚ this recipe still delivers the comforting feel of a classic casserole bake. Key Recipe Ingredients Corkscrew Pasta – The backbone of our dish‚ whole grain corkscrew pasta not only adds a healthy twist but also holds onto the sauce well‚ guaranteeing that every bite is packed with flavor. Lean Ground Beef or Turkey – This is the protein of our dish‚ it adds a hearty element and soaks up the flavors of the taco seasoning beautifully. Homemade Taco Seasoning – It brings a burst of flavor and gives the dish its distinctive Mexican flair. Chunky Salsa – We use a jar of chunky salsa to add a tangy kick and to keep the dish moist and flavorful. Black Beans and Black Olives – These add a nice contrast in texture‚ and their earthy flavors balance out the spiciness of the dish. Mexican Blend Cheese – We top our dish with a generous sprinkle of shredded Mexican blend cheese‚ which melts into a deliciously gooey layer. Garnishes – Freshly chopped cilantro adds a pop of freshness‚ while avocado slices bring a creamy element to the dish‚ perfectly rounding off the flavors. Substitutions And Variations This hearty Mexican pasta recipe is a flavor-packed dish that’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. But we know that everyone has their own tastes and dietary needs‚ so let’s look at some tasty variations and substitutions: Pasta: While we use whole-grain corkscrew pasta‚ feel free to substitute it with your favorite pasta type. Gluten-free pasta would work great as well. Protein: The recipe calls for lean ground beef or turkey‚ but you could easily substitute it with ground chicken‚ tofu‚ or even a plant-based meat substitute. Seasoning: Homemade taco seasoning is our go-to for this dish‚ but any store-bought version or your own blend of spices would work wonderfully. Beans: If black beans aren’t your thing‚ try pinto beans or kidney beans like we use in our Mexican taco salad. Just make sure to rinse and drain them well. Cheese: We love the Mexican blend cheese here‚ but feel free to use your favorite cheese. A blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack would be delicious‚ or make it spicy with some pepper jack. Garnishes: The options are endless! Aside from cilantro and avocado slices‚ consider adding a dollop of sour cream‚ a sprinkle of green onions‚ or a squeeze of fresh lime juice for added zesty flavor. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Boil pasta in a large pot of salt water until al dente‚ drain and set aside.  In a large skillet‚ heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic. Add ground meat and cook until brown. Stir in taco seasoning‚ salsa‚ black beans‚ olives‚ and oregano.  Combine this mixture with the pasta‚ stir in cheese‚ and transfer to the baking dish.  Top with remaining cheese and bake for 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and avocado before serving. For full list of ingredients and instructions‚ see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead This Mexican pasta is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a great make-ahead option. Take a look at our favorite prep-ahead strategies for this recipe: Meat Mixture: You can prepare the meat mixture with onions‚ garlic‚ ground meat‚ taco seasoning‚ salsa‚ black beans‚ olives‚ and oregano ahead of time. Once cooked‚ let it cool and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. When you’re ready to assemble the dish‚ just heat it up. Cheese: Shred the Mexican blend cheese and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. This way‚ you’ll have it ready to add to the pasta and meat mixture‚ and to sprinkle on top before baking. Assemble Ahead of Time: You can also entirely assemble the casserole and store it in the fridge for up to 2 hours. When ready to serve‚ top it with cheese and bake uncovered in the oven. This Mexican pasta is easy‚ tasty‚ and ready in just 25 minutes for a fuss-free weeknight meal. What To Serve With Mexican Pasta Salads For a fresh‚ crunchy side‚ try this vibrant Mexican Corn Salad or this Fresh Corn Avocado Salad. You can also have it with some light‚ refreshing salad on the side such as this easy chopped Greek salad. Bread A side of bread can be a great addition to your Mexican pasta meal. We suggest trying this Rosemary Garlic Bread or some sliced French bread. You can also go for classic options like this Garlic Cheese Bread or some easy dinner rolls that the whole family will love. Chips and Dips Serve Mexican pasta with tortilla chips and The Best Guacamole or Restaurant Style Salsa. Commonly Asked Questions What type of pasta is best for this Mexican pasta recipe? We used whole grain corkscrew pasta for this recipe but you can use any other pasta of your choice. The key is to cook it al dente to maintain a good texture. Can I use store-bought taco seasoning? Absolutely! If you don’t have everything at home to make your own homemade taco seasoning‚ you can use store-bought taco seasoning. It will still give your pasta that delicious Mexican flavor. How long does Mexican pasta last? Mexican pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat‚ simply microwave it or warm it up in a pan over medium heat. Print Mexican Pasta Bake This Mexican Pasta Bake has all the delicious Tex Mex flavors you love. Easy weeknight meal the whole family will devour. Course Dinner‚ Main‚ PastCuisine MexicanMethod Bake Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 50 minutes minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 533kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients2 TB olive oil1 lb ground beef turkey1.25 ounce taco seasoning1 jar salsa mild‚ chunky‚ 15-20 oz 1 small green pepper chopped and seeded 1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp dried oregano12 oz pasta2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded‚ divided½ cup light sour creamfresh cilantro chopped‚ for garnishing InstructionsCook pasta in well-salted water to al dente only. Drain (don’t rinse) and set aside.In large heavy skillet‚ brown ground meat over medium heat. Drain if needed. Stir in taco seasoning‚ salsa‚ green pepper‚ garlic powder‚ onion powder‚ and oregano. Bring to boil‚ stirring. Immediately remove from heat.Meanwhile‚ combine cooked pasta with 1 cup of the cheese and sour cream and mix well. Spoon into a greased 2-qt baking dish. Top with the meat mixture and remaining cheese.Bake uncovered 350F for 30 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Notes When cooking the pasta‚ make sure that it’s just al dente‚ or firm to the bite. This prevents it from becoming too soft when baked.  Don’t forget to generously salt your pasta water. It can make a big difference in the overall flavor of your pasta dish. Use a large‚ heavy skillet for browning the meat. This allows for even heat distribution and prevents the meat from steaming instead of browning. When adding the taco seasoning‚ salsa‚ black beans‚ olives‚ and oregano to the brown meat‚ ensure the mixture is heated through.  Be sure to drain your black beans and olives well before adding them to the meat mixture. Excess liquid can make your dish watery. When combining the pasta and meat mixture‚ do so gently to avoid breaking the pasta. This will help maintain the texture and presentation of your dish. Don’t skip the garnishes! Freshly chopped cilantro and avocado slices not only add a pop of color but also a fresh‚ vibrant flavor that compliments the rich‚ hearty ingredients in the pasta. A side of bread can be a great addition to your Mexican pasta meal. We suggest trying this Rosemary Garlic Bread or some sliced French bread. If you enjoyed this recipe‚ please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest‚ best recipes each week! NutritionCalories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 486mg | Iron: 3mg More to cook and eat Summer Italian Pasta Salad – This Easiest Summer Italian Pasta Salad is just that. Super easy‚ fast‚ and tasty. It’s picnic perfect and cookout ready. 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  The Egyptian priesthood that served Gods such as Anubis and Ra was established in the Early Dynastic Period in Egypt (c. 3150-2613 BCE) but developed in the Old Kingdom (c. 2613-2181 BCE). During this period‚ priests became immensely powerful‚ rich‚ and political‚ as they represented a check on the power of the pharaoh. Their decline and disappearance came during the 4th century‚ due to their corruption and the rise of Christianity.   What was a Priest in Egyptian Religion? The falcon-headed sun god Re (Ra) is adored by the priest Diefankh‚ Source: The Gleincarne Museum   The defining feature of an ancient Egyptian priest was his one single duty: To take care of the god of their temple. Compared to priests from other faiths‚ priests in ancient Egypt did not perform any functions or preach‚ nor did they convert the unfaithful.   Furthermore‚ both men and women could take the cloth‚ and they would perform the same duties and receive the same wages. However‚ in most cases‚ women served female gods‚ while men served male gods. Exceptions were the worship of Serket and Amun‚ where both genders could worship them. Worshipers of Serket could be doctors‚ and priestesses of Amun could rise to the position of Wife of Amun‚ rivaling the king in power and influence.   Statue of Maya and Merit‚ c. 1320 BCE‚ Source: The Rijks Museum   The high priest was always assigned by the pharaoh. He would perform the most important rituals‚ was seen as the prime mediator between men and gods‚ and managed the business of the temple. Consequently‚ high priests were seen as figures of both political and religious authority.   The driving force of Egyptian religion was the important principle of Ma’at (harmony and balance)‚ maintained by Heka (magic). Heka and its godly personification‚ according to Egyptian religion predated the creation of the world and the first gods. Every social category in Egyptian society had to respect Ma’at by performing their duties. Priests play a vital role by honoring and caring for the gods daily.   What Types of Priest Were There? Lintel of Raiay‚ 19th Dynasty‚ Source: Londonxlondon.com   By gender‚ male priests were known as hem-netjer and females as hemet-netjer (servants of the god). The priestly hierarchy started with the lowest tier‚ wab‚ and ended with the high priest (hem-netjer-tep). The wab had an auxiliary role taking care of the temple or assisting at or preparing for festivals.   Between the wab and the high priest‚ everyone who performed a certain activity withing the temple complex‚ such as kitchen staff‚ janitors‚ porters‚ and scribes were priests due to their relationship with a god. Singers and musicians were required to train with priests to be able to perform their duties. The hour-priests were astronomers whose activity was to keep the calendar‚ interpret signs and dreams‚ and decide lucky and unlucky days.   Statue of Priest Harnefer‚ 4th Century BCE‚ Source: The Met Museum   The priests who had medical training were known as the swnw (general practitioner) and sau (magical practitioner)‚trained in both the ways of magic and medicine. A priest paid by a family to perform the daily offerings at the tomb of a deceased relative was known as a Ka-priest (or ka-servant). Sem priests were tasked to preside over mortuary rituals and conducted funeral services. They were the embalmers who performed the mummification of a corpse and recited magic incantations while wrapping the deceased. They were held in high esteem for their service and spells‚ which would guarantee eternal life to the dead.   Right below the high priest was the lector priest (hery-heb or cheriheb). His tasks were to write down religious text‚ instruct other clergymen‚ and recite the “authoritative utterance‚” the heka‚ in the temple or at festivals. As the position of the priest passed down from father to son‚ we do not have records of female lector priests‚ although there is circumstantial evidence which proves their existence.   Early Morning Rituals and Awakening the God Philae Temple‚ Aswan Egypt‚ photo by marc Ryckaert‚ 2012‚ Source: Wikimedia Commons   Ancient Egyptian priests started their days like everyone else. They got up and dressed‚ getting ready for a new day. However‚ all priests were expected to be ritually pure‚ which meant three main things. First‚ after dressing up‚ priests had to shave off all the hair on their bodies‚ even their eyebrows and eyelashes. Furthermore‚ every third day‚ they underwent a hair removal procedure to keep their bodies incredibly smooth.   Second‚ they were required to bathe several times daily in the temple’s sacred lake to remain as clean and pure as possible. Finally‚ they gargled with natron salt solution before dressing in linen robes and reed-woven sandals. They always wore white linen clothes as a sign of purity. All of this happened right before the dawn. After these preparations‚ the first ritual of the day took place. Known as the Fire Ritual‚ it gathered all priests in a sacred room close to Ra’s shrine to re-enact the first sunrise by lighting a fire in a brazier.   Once the sun was up‚ a priest had to prepare to sing a morning hymn‚ “Awaken in Peace‚ Great God‚” which as the name suggests‚ was meant to awaken their sacred god‚ Ra. The next ritual‚ Drawing the Bolt‚ had the senior priest walk right to the center of the temple. Here‚ he unsealed the sanctuary doors‚ and performed a ritual prayer four times over the image of Ra. This ritual represented an exchange‚ where the priest gave his soul so the god could take a new earthly physical shape.  After awakening the god‚ it was time for breakfast.   After breakfast‚ priests sprinkled water over the sanctuary and the image of Ra. They left by saying a final prayer and sealing the doors of the sanctuary. At noon‚ the high priest re-entered the shrine‚ this time burning myrrh resin while sprinkling water to further purify the temple’s shrines and sacred spaces.   Afternoon and Leisure Game board and gaming pieces‚ ca. 1550–1295 BCE‚ Source: The Met Museum   In the afternoon‚ all the priests would sit down for lunch. It consisted of pea and lentil soup and was accompanied by fresh bread. Then‚ they were allowed some free time to rest or enjoy leisure activities. It could be an afternoon nap‚ meditation‚ or a round of board games.   Senet is one of the most famous Egyptian board games. We do not know the game’s rules‚ but several historians have attempted to recreate them‚ such as Timothy Kendall and R.C. Bell‚ based on fragments of texts spanning over a thousand years. Another board game‚ Hounds and Jackals‚ was played with two players. The gaming board has two sets of 29 holes. Gaming pieces were ten small sticks with jackal or dog heads. Both players would take five pieces each and had to start from one point on the board. The aim of the game was to get from one point and reach another point on the board‚ with all pieces. The slightly enlarged hole on the top of the board was likely the endpoint for the players.   Detail of the Book of the Dead of Queen Nedjmet‚ 1070 BCE‚ Source: the-past.com   After their pleasure time was over‚ Egyptian priests would officiate a funeral march in the afternoon when a nobleman or anyone important passed away. A priest would also oversee the funeral procession. He would board the barge carrying the coffin as it sailed across the Nile and accompany it to the tomb‚ where he said his final prayers. The coffin was sealed by the masons. As mentioned above‚ the priest would also mummify the deceased.   There is evidence that people came to the temple for help with medical‚ financial‚ and emotional needs as well as to request protection against evil spirits or ghosts‚ and it is also clear they would bring offerings to the temple in gratitude for prayers answered. For the most part‚ however‚ the people of Egypt interacted with their gods privately or during the many festivals held throughout the year. The priests served the gods‚ not the people.   Evening and the Egyptian Religion A detail from the astronomical ceiling at the Dendera temple in Egypt‚ Source: theconversation.com   In the evening‚ priests had to bathe again before re-entering the gods’ presence to maintain ritual purity. Since priests were required to bathe twice a day and twice a night‚ a fourth and final bath was taken to consecrate their ritual purity.  Meanwhile‚ the hour-priest astronomers observed the night sky from their dedicated area on the temple floor.   In a reversal of the morning ritual‚ the high priest returned to the sacred shrine within the sanctuary of the temple to put the god’s spirit to rest. He would burn spicy kyphi incense to create a calm environment. As the day ended‚ the priests would perform their final ritual‚ eating dinner‚ and going straight to bed to prepare for the next day.

  Sappho was a poet born in the 7th century BCE (around 620) on Lesbos‚ a small island off the coast of modern Turkey. Like many ancient figures‚ what is known about her life is mostly speculation based on the lives of other Greek women in the 7th century and personal references in her poetry. One aspect of Sappho’s life that has received significant attention (and debate) is her sexuality. Much of her poetry heavily suggested that Sappho was in relationships with other women‚ which this article will dive deeper into.   Sappho &; Love in Her Ode to Aphrodite  Sappho and Alcaeus by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema‚ 1881. Source: The Walters Art Museum‚ Baltimore   Only one poem of Sappho’s survived in its entirety‚ and it is titled Ode to Aphrodite. It was common for poets to write odes or hymns to specific gods‚ sometimes referencing popular mythology or other times making requests to the deity. Sappho’s poem is written as a conversation between her and Aphrodite as she seeks the goddess out for help with her love life. The lover alluded to in this poem is a woman based on the pronouns in the original Greek text‚ with this stanza providing the greatest evidence for the romantic object of the poem:   “She that fain would fly‚ she shall quickly follow‚ She that now rejects‚ yet with gifts shall woo thee‚ She that heeds thee not‚ soon shall love to madness‚             Love thee‚ the loth one!”   Despite the references to a relationship between the speaker and a woman in this poem‚ some scholars have tried to argue that the narrator for Ode to Aphrodite and other Sappho fragments is not Sappho herself. Rather‚ they believe that Sappho writes from the perspective of a man. These debates will be discussed further in a future section.   Fragments about Her Personal Life Sappho by Arnold Böcklin‚ 1862‚ via the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Source: Philadelphia   The rest of Sappho’s poetry only survived in fragments‚ but many of these fragments provide readers with insight into the poet’s personal life‚ similar to Ode to Aphrodite. Due to the length of these fragments and the uncertainty of the narrator‚ there has been speculation on certain figures who reappear between fragments.   For example‚ a girl named Atthis appears in multiple fragments. Some readers have interpreted her as Sappho’s daughter based on fragments like the following:   “I loved you‚ Atthis‚ long ago even when you seemed to me a small graceless child.”   Others believe that she was one of Sappho’s lovers‚ based on fragments such as this one:   “But you hate the very thought of me‚ Atthis‚ And you flutter after Andromeda.”   Sappho drawing by Joseph Nollekens‚ around 1780. Source: The British Museum‚ London   In addition to fragments that specifically mention a person in Sappho’s life‚ there are other fragments that discuss love more ambiguously‚ often describing the challenges Sappho faced with unrequited love and desire. Women in the ancient world would have married young in what was often an arranged relationship‚ so love and desire did not often factor into these partnerships. However‚ this would have been doubly true if Sappho loved other women‚ putting the romantic anguish of some of her poetry into perspective. Marriages or serious relationships between men were also impossible‚ but it was more common for men to be in relationships with each other‚ whether it was the teacher and student relationship between an older man and a younger boy or military relationships.   Women were much more isolated socially and domestically than men‚ and there was no acceptable format for a relationship between two women as there was between two men. This could possibly be reflected in Sappho’s poetry in verses such as this one:   Honestly‚ I wish I were dead. Weeping many tears‚ she left me and said‚ “Alas‚ how terribly we suffer‚ Sappho. I really leave you against my will.”   Reverie by John William Godward‚ 1904. Source: The Getty Museum‚ Los Angeles   Based on her poetry‚ Sappho was likely upper class and educated‚ giving her more freedom to explore relationships with women than others in the ancient world‚ but she still would have been very limited compared to a man of her same social standing. Her poems mention the same women repeatedly‚ deal with heartbreak and unrequited love‚ and focus on desire and passion. These may all be ways of dealing with her sexuality in a world that would not have acknowledged her existence. However‚ not every scholar of Sappho has agreed with these interpretations‚ so the next two sections will look at some of those arguments.   How Can We Interpret Sappho’s Poetry? (3 Theories)   There have been many interpretations of Sappho’s poetry over the past few decades that have all presented a different image of the poet‚ but there are a few angles that have reappeared time and time again.   1. She Was a Woman Who Loved Other Women Sappho by William Wetmore Story‚ 1863. Source: The Museum of Fine Arts‚ Boston   The first and most widely popular angle is that Sappho was a woman who loved other women‚ with her poems being examples of an upper-class‚ educated woman expressing herself. She mentions women‚ both ambiguously and by name‚ as she discusses love and desire in many of her fragments. She also mentions herself in the third person when discussing these relationships‚ making it likely that she speaks from her personal experiences. Many who have interpreted her works this way have also imagined these poems being a private means of expression that would not have seen the public eye much in her lifetime.   2. She Was A Teacher Writing about Her Students Marble bust of Sappho‚ artist unknown‚ 1-160 CE. Source: The British Museum‚ London   Another interpretation that held weight in the 20th century was that Sappho was a teacher‚ and her poetry concerned her students or children. Many believed that Atthis was Sappho’s daughter‚ and the other mentions of girls in her poetry were explained as close relationships with her students. Furthermore‚ Sappho’s education and interest in poetry were attributed to her role as a teacher. This interpretation has possibly been modeled off the close relationships between male teachers and students in Athens‚ which could often be intimate. Compared to the former‚ this interpretation is less likely. Girls were primarily uneducated unless they were from a wealthy family that hired private tutors. Perhaps Sappho could have been hired as a tutor‚ but this was a role typically reserved for men.   3. She Wrote from a Man’s Perspective  Sappho and Phaon by Jacques Louis David‚ 1809. Source: The Hermitage Museum‚ Saint Petersburg   The final interpretation that was also more popular in the 20th century was that Sappho wrote her poetry for the public on Lesbos from the perspective of a man. Essentially‚ supporters of this theory argue that Sappho’s poetry is not personal. Instead‚ they believe she wrote about general feelings of love and desire from the perspective of a man at times‚ hence the feminine pronouns and names. They often cite her possible relationship with a ferryman named Phaon as evidence of her not being interested in women without considering the possibility of bisexuality. This interpretation has fallen out of favor in recent years‚ but scholarly debates over Sappho’s personal life and poetry are still ongoing.   Scholarly Debates  Sappho by Pietro Dovizielli‚ 1859. Source: The Getty‚ Los Angeles   Throughout this article‚ the different interpretations of Sappho’s poetry and her personal life have been summarized and discussed. Although there are multiple interpretations of the poet’s work‚ most scholars fall within two sides of one debate: Sappho is a woman who loved other women‚ and her poetry reflects this‚ or Sappho’s poetry is not personal and therefore says nothing about her preferences.   In recent years‚ the former argument has received much more attention than the latter. There are a few reasons why.   LGBTQ+ studies‚ particularly in the ancient world in this instance‚ have received greater attention from institutions and programs‚ making the study of Sappho and her works more relevant than ever.   There has been a general shift in the scholarship on Sappho over the past few decades as new academics entered the field‚ as the argument about her writing from a man’s perspective was primarily defended by older scholars of the ancient world who did not wish to entertain the idea that Sappho was not heterosexual.   Sappho and ancient history and mythology‚ in general‚ have become more mainstream‚ allowing Sappho’s works to reach a broader audience who relate to her poetry more than the scholars who studied it in the 20th century.   Although it is almost widely accepted now that Sappho’s poetry is indeed about her own love and desire for other women‚ there are still some scholars who are adamant about her being heterosexual‚ and they cite the narrator of her poetry and her possibly mythical lover as evidence. We can never truly know whether Sappho’s poetry was personal and about her own experiences‚ but the same can be said of the other side of the debate. There is no hard evidence that Phaon existed‚ and even if he did‚ Sappho could have been with men and women. Furthermore‚ the language of Sappho’s poetry‚ the pronouns‚ the mentions of her name‚ and the references to people she knew in real life all point toward her works‚ or at least many of them‚ being about herself.   The Legacy of Sappho Sappho by Vinnie Ream‚ 1870. Source: The Smithsonian American Art Museum‚ Washington‚ DC   Despite the rocky history of scholarship on Sappho‚ there is no denying the lasting impact that her poetry has had over the last few centuries. Her name has given rise to the labels “sapphic” and “lesbian‚” and she has been read by LGBTQ+ people over the ages. With much fewer documented LGBTQ+ women over time compared to men‚ Sappho sheds some light on a period in history that has excluded women who loved other women. Her works have resonated with people who have had the same feelings as her‚ and they will continue to be read and analyzed for times to come. Although complete insight into Sappho’s mind is impossible with the fragments we have‚ it is undeniable that her poetry was greatly influenced by her feelings for women and the impact this poetry has had on generations of lesbians‚ bisexual women‚ and other LGBTQ+ people cannot be understated.

  In the late 19th and early 20th centuries‚ Percy Fitzpatrick would regale listeners with tales of his adventures through the bushveld in the northeastern region of South Africa. Life in the new colony was tough‚ and accompanied by his bull terrier cross‚ Fitzpatrick lived through perilous situations‚ beset on all sides by dangers that threatened their very lives.   Spurred on by his good friend‚ Rudyard Kipling (author of The Jungle Book)‚ Percy Fitzpatrick was convinced to write his stories down. Beyond the campfires and bars‚ the story of Jock of the Bushveld found its way into people’s homes as well as their hearts‚ creating an enduring legacy of friendship that exists today as one of South Africa’s most beautiful stories.   This is the story of a man and his loyal dog.   Jock of the Bushveld: The Runt of the Litter Jock the Hero Dog (2011)‚ via Daily Maverick   By the end of the 19th century‚ the areas of what is now northeastern South Africa were booming with immigrants. Many thousands of people migrated from the British Isles and elsewhere in Europe to seek their fortune in a land where the discovery of gold attracted diggers and prospectors‚ while others sought to capitalize with other business ventures in a land that was to become very wealthy.   It was here that James Percy Fitzpatrick found himself in 1884. Born in King William’s Town in the Cape Colony (now the Eastern Cape) in 1862‚ both of James Percy Fitzpatricks’ parents were from Ireland. After working as a clerk for Standard Bank in Cape Town‚ Percy left to seek his fortune around the newly discovered goldfields of the East Rand.   Illustrated version of Jock of the Bushveld (1987)‚ via Etsy   Once in the north‚ he worked many jobs‚ including as a storeman‚ a prospector’s assistant‚ a journalist‚ and‚ importantly‚ an ox-wagon transport rider. Even on the established routes of the Bushveld‚ it was a dangerous job‚ not only because of the large wild animals but because of the swarms of tsetse flies whose bites can cause sleeping sickness. This often fatal disease decimated the trains of oxen needed to haul the wagons.   Jock of the Bushveld (1986)‚ starring Jonathan Rands (as Percy Fitzpatrick) and Umfubu (as Jock)‚ via loot.co.za   Dogs played an important role as companions to hunters‚ and while Fitzpatrick was traveling on one of his wagon journeys‚ a mother dog‚ Jess‚ gave birth to a litter of six puppies. The runt of the litter was‚ as Fitzpatrick put it‚ a very ugly dog that didn’t know he was ugly. He was half the size of the others‚ and the travelers decided that it may be best to drown him. Fortunately‚ this idea never came to fruition‚ and it’s just as well because the small‚ ugly one grew to be the bravest and pluckiest of all of them. All the other puppies were spoken for‚ and Fitzpatrick began looking after this puppy. The two became inseparable.   Jock the Hunter A duiker‚ via Destination Uganda   Jock grew up on the trails between settlements. He had to learn fast‚ for plenty of dangerous things in the African bush could do harm. He learned about snakes‚ bugs‚ and scorpions‚ even being stung by the latter.   Percy Fitzpatrick taught Jock the fundamentals needed to be a good hunting dog. Jock learned to be silent when needed. He learned when to be aggressive and when not to kill. Much of this he learned while having to deal with chickens trying to steal his food.   On their first hunt together‚ the quarry turned out to be a duiker‚ and although small‚ it was a dangerous animal when cornered. Its razor-sharp hooves could rip through the skin‚ as both Percy and Jock found out. After shooting the duiker in the shoulder‚ it ran. Percy gave the signal for Jock to chase it down‚ and a furious struggle ensued. Jock’s skin was slashed all along his side‚ but he did not flinch. He held on with a tenacity for which he became well known.   After this hunt‚ Percy discovered how obedient and quick off the mark Jock was. He knew this dog was one of a kind.   They had many adventures together‚ some exciting‚ while others were terrible experiences. On one occasion‚ they got so lost chasing a herd of kudu that they wandered for hours through the Bushveld‚ walking in circles‚ not knowing the way back to camp. Percy and Jock made it out alive‚ but they were lucky. Many hunters had disappeared into the wild‚ never to be seen again. Sometimes the only thing left of them was a rifle and a boot‚ as they fell prey to one of the more dangerous animals of the African veld.   A kudu bull‚ via Elandsberg Nature Reserve   On another terrifying occasion‚ it was Jock who was lost alone. After the two had found themselves in the middle of a springbok stampede‚ Percy had managed to get off a few shots and wound a buck in the hindquarters. Jock gave chase but did not come back. Hours passed‚ and Percy returned to the camp‚ thinking perhaps that Jock had found his way there‚ but there was no sign of him. A friend of Percy’s‚ a Zulu man named Jim Makokel‚ demanded a gun and went looking for Jock too‚ only to return three hours later empty-handed.   Eight hours after he had disappeared‚ Jock arrived back at camp‚ out of breath‚ dying of thirst‚ and caked in blood. But the blood was (mostly) not his. He had made the kill and was fairly beaten up in the process‚ with a sore leg and a gash across his face. What had happened in those eight hours is anyone’s guess‚ but it must have been an arduous experience for Jock‚ fighting the springbok and defending its body from potential scavengers like hyenas and wild dogs.   Together‚ Percy and Jock managed to tackle bigger and ever-dangerous prey‚ even taking down a kudu bull‚ which Jock again protected through the night while Percy looked for him. It was another kudu‚ however‚ that would do permanent damage to Jock. During one hunting trip‚ Jock misjudged the situation and received a powerful kick to the head from a kudu which left Jock completely deaf.   More Dangerous Encounters South African Memories by Sir J. Percy Fitzpatrick‚ via AbeBooks   Being deaf added significantly to the danger Jock would face while out in the bush. He could no longer hear Percy’s commands and was likely to make grave mistakes. This proved to be the case when Percy was alerted by locals to the presence of an extremely large and old crocodile that had terrorized the area. He found the old reptile by the riverbank and took a shot‚ wounding the creature. It slipped under the water‚ and to Percy’s horror‚ Jock gave chase‚ jumping into the water after the mighty beast.   The crocodile went straight for Jock‚ but under the bombardment of assegais (spears) from the locals lining the riverbank‚ the old crocodile did not chomp down. He flicked its tail‚ sending Jock hurtling through the air. The dog was extremely lucky to have survived the encounter.   Jock’s biggest fight was not with a crocodile but with a fighting baboon owned by the official Justice‚ Field Cornet Seedling‚ who also owned an important general store. Seedling was known as a corrupt‚ unfair‚ and drunken man who delighted in the misfortune of others. His baboon had killed many dogs in arranged fights‚ and Seedling had made much money this way. The fight with Jock was not‚ however‚ arranged. Seedling agitated his baboon and pushed Jock towards where the baboon was tied up. The two animals began to fight viciously. Jim Makokel tried to intervene and ended up in a scuffle with Seedling. When Percy arrived on the scene‚ to everyone’s surprise‚ Jock had been the one to come out on top‚ dealing the baboon a mortal injury. By evening‚ the baboon was dead‚ and Seedling had been humiliated.   Jock’s Last Days Statue of Jock of the Bushveld in Barberton‚ via hoedspruit.net   Business for Percy Fitzpatrick as a wagon transporter became a nightmare. The tsetse flies killed the oxen with sleeping sickness‚ and Percy decided to look for a new source of income. He moved to the town of Barberton‚ but Jock was miserable living in an urban environment. He longed to be out in the African bush. Percy decided Jock should stay with his friend‚ Tom‚ who lived on a farm.   Tom was having trouble with jackals attacking his chickens at night‚ and one night‚ he heard barking and rustling around the chicken coop. Spying the dark outline of a jackal‚ he raised his rifle and shot. To his despair‚ he only realized his mistake after the sun had risen. Jock lay dead‚ with his breast pierced by a bullet.   Jock’s body was buried under a fig tree that was‚ decades later‚ bulldozed during development. Percy’s daughter‚ Cecily Niven‚ in 1947‚ tracked down the exact location to 25°46’5.0″S 32°20’4.0″E.   Jock of the Bushveld: Legacy &; Controversy Jock of the Bushveld‚ via kruger-national-park.de   Sir Percy Fitzpatrick’s account was published in 1907 and reflected the mores of the time. It contained racist language and problematic attitudes that would be found unacceptable if written today.   Cleaner versions of the book have been written since‚ but the original remains a source of important history in the South African psyche.   In 1986‚ the story was turned into a major motion picture (with a great theme song by Johnny Clegg)‚ but the movie proved unpopular with American audiences due to its sad ending. Another more palatable version was filmed in 1994.   In 2011‚ the story was adapted for film again‚ this time in CGI‚ and drew much acclaim. Jock the Hero Dog had an all-star cast of voice actors‚ including Bryan Adams‚ Helen Hunt‚ Mandy Patinkin‚ Ted Danson‚ Donald Sutherland‚ and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.   Jock as a puppy from the 1986 movie‚ via Youtube   There are few South Africans who haven’t heard of Jock of the Bushveld. As a story of a loyal dog‚ it resonates with the South African public and is seen as a part of South African culture and history. Through film‚ the story has reached a much wider international audience‚ and the name Jock will forever be associated with the stubborn little bullterrier‚ the runt of the litter‚ who grew up to become a beloved icon.   Fun fact: The two-minute silence observed on Armistice Day / Veterans Day / Remembrance Day (November 11) was initiated at the suggestion of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick and continues to be observed to this day.