Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro revealed his list of the five worst presidents in American history in the latest episode of “Facts.” In the episode‚ released on Presidents’ Day‚ Shapiro highlighted five presidents who ignored the Constitution‚ destroyed the economy‚ implemented harmful policies‚ and contributed to the Civil War. Shapiro also said that two frequently maligned modern presidents‚ George W. Bush and Donald Trump‚ deserve to be ranked higher than where many academics place them.  The fifth worst president was Jimmy Carter‚ whose one term in office was filled with inflation‚ gasoline shortage‚ and the Iranian Revolution. The Soviet Union also invaded Afghanistan after he downplayed the threat of communism during his time in office.  “That’s all the stuff he did while he was president. He wasn’t president for that long as president for four years and four years only. He was a horrible post-president. He built some houses for homeless people. That’s great. He also hung out with Hamas and actively wrote speeches for uber terrorist Yasser Arafat‚ claiming that Hamas’ election was actually legitimate‚” Shapiro said.  The fourth worst president is Barack Obama‚ whom Shapiro said you need to understand if you want to know “where American politics truly went off the rails.” During Obama’s two terms in office‚ he presided over a weak economic recovery while Americans became further polarized over race with anti-police sentiment rising to violent fervor in Baltimore and Ferguson. Shapiro also talked about how Obama weaponized the Justice Department to go after his political opponents and completely flipped his views on marriage.  The third worst president was James Buchanan‚ who served one term before the Civil War. Shapiro said that Buchanan did much to contribute to the country’s divisions which would soon boil over into war. “He actually said that while secession was illegal‚ the government didn’t have the power to stop it‚ which led a lot of states to be like‚ okay‚ well‚ then I guess we can leave‚” Shapiro said.  Shapiro’s pick for second worst president was Lyndon Johnson. Though Shapiro gave Johnson credit for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965‚ he said everything else about Johnson’s administration was a disaster. One of LBJ’s biggest policy flubs was his so-called “War on Poverty‚” which Shapiro said has had devastating consequences.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “This amounts to spending trillions upon trillions upon trillions of dollars making government encroachment in nearly every area of American life‚ offering subsidies‚ threatening prosecution and fines. The government offered instead of prosperity the prospect of intergenerational poverty through sponsorship of single motherhood‚ through welfare programs that disincentivize marriage‚” Shapiro said. Shapiro’s selection for the worst president in American history is Woodrow Wilson‚ whom he said was an authoritarian who believed in rule by experts and not by elected representatives. He ripped into Wilson’s support for eugenics‚ his handling of World War I‚ his crackdown on civil liberties‚ his racial policies‚ and his nationalization of major American industries.  Wilson was‚ “a terrible president‚ economically terrible president‚ terrible wartime president‚ terrible president on race‚ terrible president in terms of structuring a massive federal bureaucracy. Just a horrific president‚” Shapiro said.  He concluded the episode by saying that Trump and Bush were given unfair raps‚ with Bush’s economic failings rooted in Clinton-era policies and the fact that the Iraq war was broadly supported at the time. For Trump‚ he noted that most people just complain about his rhetoric while ignoring his successful economic record and peace deals in the Middle East.  WATCH:

For the second time in a week‚ a plane from the Israeli flagship airline El Al was targeted by hostile elements trying to divert the aircraft from its planned course. The newest incident involved a plane traveling across airspace on Saturday night where the Iran-backed Houthis reside; Somalian sources insisted to the Israeli broadcaster Kann that a group in Somaliland that issued false instructions to the flight crew was responsible. Suggestions were made that the effort was an attempt to steer the plane toward dangerous areas. But the plane’s staff used other communication methods to avert any trouble‚ cross-referencing data with other air traffic controllers. “In Somalia‚ there have been communication interruptions all week‚ not only for El Al planes‚ and the official authorities have issued instructions to all pilots that as soon as this happens with a certain frequency‚ not to listen to the instructions and to switch to another communication method‚” an El Al source stated‚ adding‚ “Our pilots are instructed on how to deal with this incident‚ such as the problematic frequency‚ and how to handle the flight professionally when it happens.” The first El Al plane targeted was flying to Bangkok‚ KAN Reshet B reported El Al issued a statement after the latest incident‚ saying that the “disturbances are not aimed at El Al planes and that this is not a security incident. The disruption did not affect the normal course of the flight thanks to the professionalism of the pilots who used the alternative means of communication and allowed the flight to continue on the planned route.” Avner Yarkoni‚ the former head of Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority‚ told Maariv‚ “It was a communication interference by someone who was in contact with the plane. I don’t know exactly what was said and how‚” but the false controller’s “manner of speaking apparently raised suspicion among the pilots.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “It should be remembered that from the plane’s communication‚ it does not go anywhere‚” he continued. “That is‚ the communication system guides the pilots‚ but if there is doubt – they don’t comply. … There are other systems where one can verify and check the communication readiness‚ some of them digital [ones] that are not based on verbal communication at all and are relied upon in international flights. … In addition‚ there is also a regional broadcast network that provides instructions‚ and the most important thing is that communication disruptions there are not new – not only toward El Al planes but towards all sorts of planes.”

Kansas City‚ Missouri‚ Democratic Mayor Quinton Lucas condemned his Republican governor’s description of the Kansas City parade shooting suspects‚ arguing that calling them “thugs” is a racial “dog whistle.”  After the shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration that killed one person and injured more than 20 others — including 11 children — last week‚ Governor Mike Parson (R-MO) said‚ “We can’t let some thugs and criminals take over and ruin what happened.”  “It’s just sad. I was there yesterday. I feel for these parents‚ these kids‚ everything that went on‚ it was such a wonderful day and then all of a sudden you end with that‚” Parson added.  During an appearance on the KCUR radio show “Up to Date” on Friday‚ Lucas said he strongly disagreed with Parson’s description of the suspects‚ Fox News reported.  “I have respect for the governor. We get along well‚” Lucas said. “I disagree strongly with how he would describe that situation. I certainly do think this was criminal activity. It was lawlessness‚ and I think that that’s troubling. But ‘thugs’ is a dog whistle in the most classic sense.” Lucas‚ who is black‚ then slammed “conservative” theories on social media‚ alleging that authorities and the media are keeping the suspects’ identities under wraps because they are black.  “I’ve seen this dog whistle time and again‚” the mayor added. “There’s this kind of giant conservative theory on social media now that the reason these mug shots haven’t been shown is because the purported defendants are black‚ and if it were a white defendant we would have just shown them. That is absolutely preposterous. There are protections to juveniles.”  Calling the Kansas City shooters “thugs” is a “dog whistle‚” according to KC Mayor Quinton Lucas. pic.twitter.com/KZqove8CB7 — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 18‚ 2024 That theory was also suggested by conservative commentator Ann Coulter‚ who said on “Real Time with Bill Maher” last week that “if it were a white man shooting‚ we’d know.”  CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “The longer they go without telling you‚ it’s not a white male‚” Coulter added‚ an argument to which Maher pushed back.  “For right now‚ as of Friday night‚ February 16‚ we don’t officially know‚” Maher said. “Ok‚ you know because you have special powers.”  Ann Coulter on Super Bowl Parade shooting suspects: “If it were a white man shooting‚ we would know” their identities. The longer they go without telling you‚ it’s not a white male.” pic.twitter.com/YwyR0hOMkP — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 18‚ 2024 Authorities announced on Friday that two minors‚ who police did not identify‚ were being held on gun-related and resisting arrest charges at a juvenile facility. A third unidentified minor was let go on Thursday after investigators determined that person was not involved in the shooting‚ according to a Kansas City Police Department spokesman.  Kansas City‚ Missouri‚ Police Chief Stacey Graves said at a news conference last Thursday that authorities’ initial findings on the shooting “have shown there was no nexus to terrorism or homegrown violent extremism.” “This appeared to be a dispute between several people that ended in gunfire‚” she said.

Former NBA star forward Charles Barkley slammed the city of San Francisco during the live broadcast of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.  While covering the game on TNT’s alternate broadcast‚ Barkley discussed the 2024 All-Star game location in Indianapolis with several other analysts‚ including Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors. Green got the conversation rolling when he complained about the frigid temperatures in Indianapolis over the weekend.  “Hey Reggie we love you‚ let’s not have another All-Star [game] in Indiana. Let’s let this be the last one‚ my friend‚” Green said.  Then Barkley took a shot at San Francisco‚ the home of Green’s Warriors.  “Hey Reggie‚ if you had a chance of being in the cold‚ or being around a bunch of homeless crooks in San Francisco‚ which would you take?” Barkley asked‚ sparking the ire of the other analysts.  “We love San Francisco‚” commentator Candace Parker said.  “No we don’t‚” Barkley shot back. “You can’t even walk around down there.”  Green‚ who appeared frustrated with Barkley’s criticism of the Bay Area‚ replied‚ “Yes‚ you can walk around!”  “Yeah with a bulletproof vest‚” Barkley said.  Barkley out here ROASTING the city of San Francisco. #NBAAllStar2024 #Indy pic.twitter.com/arIwbRYufr — Hammer and Nigel (@hammerandnigel) February 19‚ 2024 Barkley‚ who makes a habit of commenting on political issues and slamming both the Right and the Left‚ has criticized San Francisco in the past. During Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks‚ the roof at American Airlines Arena in Dallas began leaking during a rain storm‚ causing the game to be delayed. Barkley said the worst part about the rain in Dallas was that it wasn’t raining in San Francisco. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “The bad thing about all this rain‚ it’s not raining in San Francisco to clean up those dirty-a** streets they got there‚” Barkley said. “San Francisco‚ it’s a great city‚ but all that dirtiness and homelessness‚ y’all gotta clean that off the streets.” Authorities in San Francisco‚ a city that has experienced record overdose deaths and a continuing homeless problem in recent months‚ were slammed in November for clearing homeless encampments and open-air drug markets before top world leaders‚ including Chinese President Xi Xinping‚ arrived in the city for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC). San Francisco is set to host the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend with the All-Star Game taking place at the Warriors’ Chase Arena. 

During American Idol’s debut last night‚ we met Kennedy Reid. She’s a mortician by day‚ but she dreams of being a full-time singer. To help secure her spot in the competition‚ her friend‚ Jean Ann‚ accompanied her to play the piano. Little did they know‚ however‚ that they’d end up putting on an impromptu performance with judge Luke Bryan himself! The audition starts off like any other: Kennedy introduces herself before taking taking the stage with her song of choice. For this mortician‚ that’s River Deep – Mountain High by Tina Turner. This catches the attention of the judges‚ but the real magic happens when Jean Ann starts to play John Conlee’s Rose Colored Glasses. Luke Bryan and American Idol Contestant Deliver Impromptu Duet Jean Ann and Kennedy met at a Conlee concert — this‚ and the mention of the singer having ties to the funeral industry‚ inspire the pianist to play one of his songs. In turn‚ Bryan finds himself moved by the tune. He sings along‚ and everyone in the room pays attention. Bryan isn’t shy to get dramatic or silly with his delivery and‚ at one point‚ lays down on the judges’ table. This very silliness‚ however‚ must help Kennedy’s nerves because she then joins the country singer. When she stops‚ Katy Perry encourages her to continue. Facebook Although Kennedy’s duet partner‚ Bryan‚ chooses to not send her forward in the competition‚ her decision to join him seems to be what secures her spot! “For me‚ you answered all the questions when you were singing with Luke because I got a chance to hear your texture‚” Lionel Richie explains. “Believe it or not‚ you were relaxed and you weren’t on.” Maybe the next time we see Kennedy she’ll take on another country hit all by herself! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Luke Bryan Jumps In For Impromptu Country Duet During “American Idol” Audition. appeared first on InspireMore.

Parenting isn’t easy. While everyone’s equipped to care for their kiddo after being bullied‚ what do you do when your child is the bully? This mom had a great idea for a bully apology that would surely help mend some wounds. This mom took her daughter to the store to purchase a care package for her friend that she had been unkind to. Bullying is never cool‚ and this mom knew that her daughter needed to ‘fess up. @afrolatina93 I always tell my kids that you never know what a person is going through at home and what they have to deal with everyday. You are to always be kind to everyone because how you treat someone can impact their mental health in either 2 ways! Not only that but everything you have can be taken away just as fast as you received it! Humble yourself! #fyp #fy #humble #nobullies #bullyfreezone #alllove #forgiveness #trending #teachthemyoung #lessonlearned #lesson ♬ Angel Numbers / Ten Toes – Chris Brown This bully apology was important to Mom‚ and she shared some of the reasons in the caption. “I always tell my kids that you never know what a person is going through at home and what they have to deal with every day‚” she began. “You are always to be kind to everyone because how you treat someone can impact their mental health! Not only that but everything you have can be taken away just as fast as you received it! Humble yourself!” This mom did a great job dealing with the bully situation‚ curating an apology that was genuine and took accountability. To accompany the care package‚ this daughter wrote her apology on a card. This image is from TikTok. This bully apology was thoughtful and specific‚ taking ownership and incorporating kindness. While no one wants their kiddo to be a bully‚ this mom did a great job of dealing with the situation. The featured image for this post is from TikTok. The post Mom Finds Creative Way To Make Daughter Apologize To Classmate She Bullied. appeared first on InspireMore.

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