J D Vance’s Churchillian Speech

Substack   

. . ."The Muslim barbarians can’t be assimilated at all as long as they cling to their Islamist Totalitarianism. The problem isn’t about being radicalized. Islam is the problem. The backward, barbaric Islamic Civilization, which includes a religion for savages, is at least 800 years behind Western Civilization." . . .

"Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, Feb 14, 2025 was like Winston Churchill sounding the alarm about Hitler and the NAZIs then in turn warning about Soviet Communism with his famous Iron Curtain speech. Like Churchill, VPOTUS Vance is mocked. And, like Churchill, whose critics were deadly wrong, Vance’s critics will have blood-stained hands for suppressing free speech and inviting the migrant invasion and Muslim barbarism into Europe.

"Churchill and Vance defend Western Civilization. Their critics are too weak to fight and too willing to surrender.

"A Churchillian vision was spoken in middle American rhetoric.

"Vance hit the ruling European Elites with his worry about “the threat from within, the retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental values, values shared with the United States of America”, because the ruling European Elites themselves are the actual threat. Increasingly, they rule as totalitarians.

"The Elites rule countries and the European Union (EU) as assorted stripes of Socialists. Even their compliant “conservative” parties are fundamentally socialists – wed to their overwhelming welfare states.

"As Socialists they share the worldview of the French Revolution. That means they believe in the basic ideas of Human Secularist Totalitarianism. Like, the state is supreme, rights come from the state, group rights establish protected classes of persons, and government imposes what it deems as good upon its people to make them become better.

"The ”positive” rights of government are the opposite of the American and, until recently, British concepts of limited government with “negative” constitutions telling government what it can’t do.

"The end of the Soviet Empire ended the electoral rationale for the nationalists and “Right” in Europe. Since the European Right ascribed to the same statist view of government, they had no winning argument. The hard Socialists put on their new Cultural Marxist uniforms and got themselves elected to power across Europe. They grew and grew their power, especially the power of the bureaucrats in the EU." . . .   Full article...

Tom Hanks Bashed For Playing ‘Racist Trump Supporter’ On SNL

Even knowing he is a Hollywood liberal, I expected much better from Tom Hanks than this. TD

 Daily Wire

"On Saturday, as “Saturday Night Live” celebrated its 50^th anniversary, Tom Hanks was blasted after reprising a role as a Trump supporter on “Black Jeopardy” who was seen as racist.

"Wearing a red Make America Great Again hat again as “Doug,” a Trump supporter, Hanks answered a question correctly, then stated that if more people went to church, America would be better off. When Kenan Thompson, as host “Darnell Hayes,” crossed over to congratulate him on his answer, Hanks recoiled at first, then relented after Thompson said, “It’s only a handshake.”

"Hanks’ reluctance to shake Thompson’s hand struck many people as portraying Trump supporters as racist.

"The show offered consistent gibes at President Donald Trump; in one sketch, parodying the song “I Dreamed A Dream” from “Les Miserables,” a member of the cast sang, “I dreamed a dream that King Kong died, then I remembered he’s in Florida.” In another sketch, actor Martin Short walked onstage, and comedian Steve Martin asked, “Do you have your passport on you? ICE, get him!” That prompted ICE employees to drag Short off the stage, yelling, “No! I’ll name names! Mike Myers! Jim Carrey!”

"Weekend Update segment anchor Colin Jost quipped, “It is an honor and a thrill to be hosting Weekend Update for the 50th, and if it was up to our president, final season of SNL.' ” . . .

Virtue Signaling Now Means You Have To Sell That Tesla

First this: Elon Musk gave Sheryl Crow advice for her Tesla car problem over Twitter; 2019   "Elon Musk decided to offer some customer service support to the singer through his own Twitter account.

"Sheryl Crow asked if anyone knew how to fix the Tesla screen when it "goes black and the reset doesn’t work?", before Elon Musk offered a few tips directly from his own account, "Change your screen preference from night mode to auto." 

"After, he went into more detail, "Night mode with 0% brightness is actually too dark during the day. This is ultimately our fault. We will update our software so that 0% brightness is always usable relative to ambient conditions." . . .

 Issues & Insights

 . . ."What’s regrettable is that it’s a decision made from ignorance, intolerance and blind emotion – and isn’t at all isolated. Obviously the minds on the left have been soaking up so much sun that it’s impaired their ability to think clearly. They’ve come undone." 

"Remember when all the best people, the elites and elitists among us, the correct thinkers, the self-appointed guardians of all things good, were buying electric vehicles, particularly Teslas? What a terrific way for them to demonstrate their green street cred. But that’s passé. The latest in look-at-me virtue signaling is selling that Tesla to make an important political statement.

"Because Tesla CEO Elon Musk is aiding President Donald Trump in rooting out federal waste and corruption, he’s become a villain to the left. To be caught in one of his cars is simply an embarrassment to status seekers and the prigs obsessed with placing themselves on Barack Obama’s “right side of history.” So like entertainer Sheryl Crow, they have to unload their Teslas, and, naturally, do it as loudly as possible.

"Last week, Crow “dramatically bid adieu to her black Tesla,” the New York Post reported, to protest the man she tagged on her Instagram account as “#PresidentMusk.”

"Crow took to social media on Friday to reveal she had sold the electric car and was donating the money to NPR, “which Musk has repeatedly called to defund as his Department of Government Efficiency looks to slash federal funding.”

“ 'My parents always said … you are who you hang out with,” wrote Crow. “There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla.”

"The money she received in return will be “donated to @npr,” she said, “which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth.” Which truth is that, we wonder? The truth that Washington is a pit of vipers freeloading off the American people while simultaneously lording over them – and that Crow supports this corrupt arrangement?

"There’s also another truth Crow ignores. She and the entire clan of wealthy entertainers and rich elitists are free to fund National Public Radio with the vast U.S. dollars that they earn in our capitalist economy. After all, NPR is a playground and protective bubble for the elites and is in part funded by the Americans they and the NPR editors, producers, hosts and guests constantly mock." . . .

Senator John Kennedy Has Some Hilarious Wisdom for Democrats After Sheryl Crow's Tesla Virtue Signal

Brandon Morse

"The party is being controlled, right now, by people who majored in online activism with a minor in puberty blockers," said Kennedy. "I know these people. They think men can breastfeed!" "Most fair-minded Americans look at this, and they go, 'these people are about ten exits past normal!" he added."

"As the Trump administration surges forward and accomplishes more in just a handful of weeks than the Biden administration did in four years, Democrats feel swept up and utterly powerless. The only thing they can do is what Democrats do best when they don't get their way, which is to throw childish temper tantrums and virtue signal to no end. 

"You probably saw Sheryl Crow very publicly part with her Tesla in order to protest what she, and may other leftists, see as a man who has seized control of our government and is ravaging it without oversight. 

"That's not what's happening, but when have facts ever stopped a leftist from a good ol' fashioned public display of "morals?" 

"Yet, despite all the chest thumping and foot stomping, the Trump administration doesn't seem to be losing any sleep. In fact, as reports continue to come out about how much of our money has been abused or "misplaced," the work of DOGE seems both cathartic and relieving. Like a drug addict, with each new discovery and subsequent fix (often revolving around massive reductions in government) the people want another hit. 

"The leftists are aghast, and voices from the inside say that the Democrats are lost and disarrayed, but fear not! Senator John Kennedy has some fantastic advice to help them find their feet and get back on track. 

"Appearing on Fox News's "Hannity" on Monday Night, the Louisiana Senator dropped some sage wisdom that Democrats and leftists across the board should really mull over." . . .

. . ." 'Look, you just gotta try harder not to suck," said Kennedy." . . .

Fact Check: Sheryl Crow Probably Did Not Sell Her Telsa In Response to Elon Musk and DOGE  . . ."The video, which has been shared widely across social media platforms, appears to show Crow standing outdoors as she discusses her decision. Posts on X from February 17, 2025, began questioning the clip’s legitimacy after Pirro addressed it on The Five. Pirro pointed out a critical detail: the background of the video shows trees with leaves in shades of orange and brown, some scattered on the ground—clear indicators of fall. “Notice the leaves on the trees and the ground,” Pirro remarked during the segment. “This video wasn’t shot in February. This was last fall, not now.”

"This observation aligns with seasonal realities in Tennessee, where Crow resides. By mid-February, Tennessee winters typically feature bare trees and little to no foliage, contrasting sharply with the autumnal scene in the video. Pirro’s analysis suggests the footage is outdated, likely filmed months earlier—possibly around the November 2024 election period—rather than in response to any recent Musk-related controversy in early 2025." . . .

“Full Of Virtue-Signaling” – In the comments on her post, many called out Crow for her hypocrisy:

. . .“You loved Elon when he donated to Dems. Now that he’s uncovering fraud and waste on a grand scale that is mind-boggling, you’re all full of virtue signaling. Oh, we’re so impressed.”

“LOL NPR is the biggest lefty/liberal propaganda machine on the air. That’s why it’s under attack, as it should be.”

“So you support wasteful government spending, money that could’ve gone to support our veterans. Got it”

“I so love it when wealthy liberals that tell the struggling rest of us how morally justified it is that the government must continue to waste our tax money.” . . .

Low IQ Sheryl Crow Pulls Dumb Stunt To Stick It To Elon Musk | OutKick

‘Trump, you’re my hope’ – Freed hostage to US president

  World Israel News Staff          

 “ 'I beg you, don’t stop until all the hostages, the living and the dead, are brought home,” Berger said in a heartfelt plea."  TD: Adam Schiff, Al Green, do you really want to put a stop to this? Israel supporters, speak up!

Breaking: Former hostage Agam Berger, who was just released from captivity, thanks @POTUS Trump for his efforts to free the hostages. "There are a lot of people whose lives depends on you, you're their only hope. I suffered a lot, others are still there suffering". @SteveWitkoff pic.twitter.com/ozQJCrsEcj

— Neria Kraus (@NeriaKraus) February 18, 2025

 Former Hamas hostage Agam Berger thanked President Donald J. Trump in a video posted on social media, crediting him with securing her release from captivity and stressing the importance of continuing the hostage deal.

"Berger, who was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz base adjacent to the Gaza Strip on October 7th, 2023, was released in late January after being held by the terror group for nearly 15 months.

"In the video, Berger thanked Trump “from the bottom of my heart for all you have done and all that you continue to do for the hostages.”

" 'Addressing Trump, Berger emphasized that “because of you, we came home.”

"She added that there are additional hostages in Gaza “who really depend on you and are waiting for you to save them from there.”

"She stressed that Trump “has the power to” save the rest of the hostages, whom she said are suffering every day they remain in captivity.

" 'I beg you, don’t stop until all the hostages, the living and the dead, are brought home,” Berger said in a heartfelt plea.

“The helpless hostages in the dark, cold tunnels in Gaza also trust you. Please bring them home.”

 Israel is watching us, Americans!    Anti-Trump protesters drag Trump effigy clad in prison jumpsuit through Washington DC

Hamas official says bodies of Bibas family will return to Israel on Thursday

 Greta Thunberg and her designer scarf friends will be pleased at this, I'm sure.  I dread asking: how did they die at the hand of Hamas?

The return of the bodies of Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas would mark a tragic end to 16 months of activism, protest and prayer on behalf of the family.

 

"A Hamas official has announced that the terror group will return the bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday, among them the Bibas family.

"Hamas is also due to release six living hostages on Saturday.

"The six hostages scheduled to be released are Tal Shoham, Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, Hisham Al-Sayed, and Avera Mengistu. Their families have been notified.

"The return of the bodies of Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas would mark a tragic end to 16 months of activism, protest and prayer on behalf of the family, who more than anyone else became symbols of the Israeli hostages’ plight.Kfir and Ariel’s father, Shiri’s husband Yarden, was also taken hostage and held separately. He was released earlier this month.          

 

Kfir before Hamas came.

"An image of Shiri clutching the two boys, then ages 9 months and 4, as they were abducted into Gaza circulated widely after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Since then, their names and pictures, identifiable by the boys’ red hair, have been at the center of global efforts to secure the hostages’ release, have symbolized the atrocities of Oct. 7 and have animated the prayers and hopes of Jews and other advocates worldwide. Images of the family in happier times have spread worldwide."Since a weeklong ceasefire in November 2023, Kfir and Ariel Bibas have been the only two children held hostage in Gaza. Hamas claimed in November 2023 that Shiri and the two boys had been killed, and Israel said it was investigating the claim but did not confirm it. In the year-plus since, advocates for the hostages have held out hope that the family remained alive.

"In recent weeks, Israel has broadcast increasing worry about Shiri, Kfir and Ariel, who are on the list of hostages to be released during the current ceasefire. An Israeli official expressed “grave concerns” for their fate. Concerns rose further after Hamas announced that eight of the 33 hostages due to be released during the first phase of the ceasefire were dead." . . .

Hamas To Return Bodies Of Bibas Babies, The Two Youngest Hostages Killed

. . ."The Bibas children — along with their mother Shiri and father Yarden — were among those kidnapped and taken into Gaza on October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists breached the border into Israel and killed more than 1200 people. They tortured, raped, and slaughtered hundreds of Israeli men, women, and children — and then returned to Gaza with dozens more as their hostages." . . .

News media; no Edward R. Murrows here

UPDATE: How the Media Is Trying to Scare the People About Elon Musk and Save Their Swamp    . . ."This is all made to make Musk sound like he has absolute authority within the federal government, second only to Trump. This is not the case. As I said earlier in this article, Musk is simply an auditor, and DOGE is his auditing team. He has no real power to cut anything. His job is to simply uncover the rot, and Trump takes it from there." . . . 

CNN Darling Kaitlan Collins Breaks Silence With Clarification That MAGA Simply Won’t Buy After Posting Then Quickly Deleting Controversial Tweet: ‘Not True’  

. . ."Collins, CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent, faced immediate backlash after sharing a link to a website created by Mangione’s legal team at Agnifilo Intrater. 

"The website includes personal messages from Mangione and directs visitors to an external fundraising page, though the site itself doesn’t host fundraising activities."

                        Hey Kaitlan, the internet is forever pic.twitter.com/jdPHyTKkLV

                    — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) February 16, 2025 

POLL RESULTS: Worst Media Take of the Week Winner!   We’ve got a brand new, fun interactive series for the new year called Worst Media Take of the Week, where you — our loyal NewsBusters visitors and MRC supporters — get to vote on which leftist journalist or celebrity had the worst media take of the week.  

"Much appreciation to all who voted last week via NewsBusters and the MRC’s various social media sites (Facebook, Instagram and X.com).  

"The results of the Worst Media Take of the Week are in and the winner is…

Joe Scarborough!  "The SiriusXM host won in a rout with 60 percent of the vote. ABC’s The View co-host Joy Behar came in a distant second with 33 percent of the vote. NPR White House correspondent and ABC News contributor Asma Khalid came in last with 7 percent.

"The co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe took first place with his claim that Elon Musk was “literally killing people across the globe.” 

See who are second and third here.

Elon Musk Threatened With Assassination by Two Unassuming People – DOGE Boss Responds With Famous Quote

 RTM   

“When Elon Musk forces his way into the United States Treasury and threatens to steal your personal information and your social security check, there is the possibility of violence.”

A self-proclaimed comedian from Brooklyn and a Tennessee pastor have separately issued alarming statements appearing to encourage violence against President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. 

"The incidents have drawn widespread attention, sparking concerns over escalating political rhetoric and online radicalization.

"Earlier this month, Brooklyn-based content creator Darius Dinkins posted a TikTok video suggesting that someone should take extreme action against both Trump and Musk. 

"The video quickly went viral, drawing condemnation from various quarters, including Musk himself." . . .

These are of a piece with Joe Biden's inflammatory calls for eliminating Trump at several of his speeches before Congress, the Democrat Convention, and his dark speech outside Freedom Hall in Philadelphia. TD

Speaking of chaplains: just don't preach like this man: VA Under Fire for Sanctioning Chaplain for Preaching Against Homosexuality: Report    "A Veterans Affairs chaplain in Pennsylvania was reportedly sanctioned after delivering a sermon that included biblical passages on cultural and moral issues, prompting his attorneys to argue that the actions violated the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act."

. . ."The sermon focused on the consequences of a culture that excludes God, specifically addressing behaviors described in the biblical passage, Romans 1:23-32. Trubey explained the passage, which is consistent with the teachings of his endorsing body, the Assemblies of God. 

"Before beginning the sermon, Trubey cautioned the congregation that his message might be uncomfortable, but he emphasized the need to understand difficult truths to fully appreciate the “good news” he would share." . . .

Why would anyone be a Democrat?

 Bob Weir  

"If you’re a Democrat who is sensible enough to know that men can’t give birth to children, why don’t you take a stand against the crazies in your orbit?  Are you so morally bankrupt and cowardly that you would remain silent simply because you’re a member of a political party and don’t want to hurt your chances for re-election?" 

Rich Terrell

"The 2024 presidential election was a seminal moment in our history.  It did more than provide a wide margin of support for one candidate over another.  It spoke volumes about how deteriorated our culture has become when the issues of the campaign were as polar-opposite as love and hate.  President Trump talked about closing the southern border in order to stop illegal immigration, whereas Biden/Harris told us the border was secure, notwithstanding daily videos of thousands of illegals forcefully streaming into our country.  The Biden administration was telling us that inflation is transitory while consumers were paying double and triple prices for goods and services.  How deluded were the Democrats to think their party could win by denying everything that was occurring right before the eyes of all Americans?

"Moreover, after they suffered the devastating loss, they continued to fight against all the issues that Trump ran on, and that voters overwhelmingly supported.  As promised, President Trump got to work quickly by issuing hundreds of executive orders.  By the way, did you ever think, in your wildest imagination, that a president would have to issue an order proclaiming that there are only two genders?  How about an E.O. declaring that men can no longer participate in women’s sports?  He even needed an E.O. to stop the flow of illicit drugs across our borders.  During a saner time in our history, such actions would have been part of the normal order of government business.

"It makes me wonder why anyone would be a Democrat and have to defend the insanity of the radical left in his party.  Isn’t there anyone with the courage to speak common sense to the extremists within?  That so-called “Squad” of reprobates, who evince obvious hatred for the country they were elected to serve, appear to have an iron grip on the other 200-plus in their party." . . .

Democrat party now the biggest threat to world peace and freedom   . . ."Part and parcel of that is that, ironically, it is the biggest threat to democracy in America. It wants to abolish the Electoral College, dispense with the filibuster, make Puerto Rico the 51st state, grant statehood to the federal District of Columbia as well, pack the Supreme Court — and make it illegal to ask for I.D. at voting/polling places across the fruited plain, thereby inviting massive fraud and effectively disenfranchising countless citizen voters.

"On top of all this, it seeks to further eliminate its political opposition by fabricated character attacks, perpetual lawfare, and even assassination.

"But even this is not enough." . . . There's MORE?