"Over on X, DataRepublican’s reporting on documents and recordings from the Democratic Socialists of America and allied networks lays out a calculated strategy for the run-up to the 2028 elections. The goal is sustained mass violence and street clashes designed to push President Donald Trump into invoking the Insurrection Act. Once invoked, Democratic governors and progressive organizations would treat the order itself as evidence of “fascism” and a reason to undermine federal authority.
"Groups including the United Democracy Alliance, invoking Erica Chenoweth’s 3.5 percent rule, appear ready to coordinate the street actions, legal support, and media framing. Neville Roy Singham, operating from Shanghai and connected to the Chinese Communist Party’s United Front Work Department, is positioned to amplify the disruption from abroad.
"The plan assumes Trump will choose immediate order over patience, and hand his opponents the optics they have prepared. Whether that assumption holds depends on the costs of each path.
"Policing power in America is overwhelmingly local. The FBI fields about 13,700 special agents nationwide. The New York Police Department alone has more than 34,700 sworn officers. A president can protect federal property, personnel, and functions without becoming the default response for every city whose leaders have weakened policing and tolerated disorder. Broader federal action is also available. Both options carry consequences, and progressive networks are organized to contest either one.
"One set of costs is political. Invoking the Insurrection Act and placing federalized National Guard or active-duty forces in law-enforcement roles inside Democratic cities would supply the “fascism” narrative. Local Democratic officials who have criticized aggressive policing and treated destructive unrest as legitimate expression would likely resist or litigate the deployment. That resistance would become part of the story." . . . More.
Chuck DeVore is chief national initiatives officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a former California legislator, and a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel.
"Women who hang on the words of celebrities like Cooper or Bush will discover too late that these women’s romantic lives are anything but the model for happiness."
"In a recent episode of the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” host Alex Cooper interviews Sophia Bush, an actress who is now married to a woman after divorcing her husband in the summer of 2023. Bush and Cooper offered some pretty terrible advice to female audience members who are having second thoughts about ending their marriage.
“We can get really, really in our heads about … maybe I shouldn’t leave this marriage because can I even get [someone] better?” Cooper said.
“Yes! The answer is always yes,” Bush responded. “This idea that it’s too late, or you’re too old, or who are you to want more, that’s patriarchy. That is crazy.”
"It’s sad to think that a podcast as popular as “Call Her Daddy” has undoubtedly influenced many women to make regrettable decisions in their dating and married lives. This episode may have finally convinced a woman whose marriage has lost its “spark” that she needs to leave her husband, raise her children in a broken home, and throw herself at the dating market afresh in her 30s or 40s. Under very limited circumstances, this is a terrible idea, yet Bush insists with ill-gotten confidence that the question of whether to divorce one’s husband is “always yes.”
"Bush’s previous marriage lasted barely over a year. She met her now “wife” at a support group for divorcees. Cooper, who is vocal about her past sexual exploits, married just over two years ago, but with such a low view of the bonds of marriage, the odds are high that she will decide that divorce is the better option. After all, the answer is always yes." . . . More.
Sarah Wilder is a writer and commentator on culture and the family. Formerly a reporter at the Daily Caller, her work has been published in Chronicles Magazine, The Federalist, and The American Mind.
. . . "There’s a disproportionate amount of man-hatred on the left and young boys will be caught up in a whirlwind of self-hatred if they are raised by mothers who succumb to it." . . .
"But it should be with an eye to improving the quality of life for the American people.”
"Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said if Democrats win back control of Congress, an impeachment of President Donald Trump is possible.
"Host Kristen Welker said, “Let me ask you about a big debate right now inside the Democratic party. If Democrats do win back control of Congress, it’s about impeachment. You, of course, led the first impeachment of President Trump back in 2019. As we sit here today, Senator, do you believe that President Trump has committed impeachable offenses?”
"Schiff said, “I feel the same way I did early in the Russia investigation, which is you don’t prejudge the outcome before you even do the oversight. And so what I’m suggesting that we do is, first of all, focus on exactly what we’re campaigning on. And that is—our primary focus needs to be on bringing costs down. So our oversight should focus on that. It should focus on the corruption that is driving costs up. If that corruption leads in the direction of impeachment, it will lead wherever it leads. But we should put our overriding emphasis not on impeachment, but on bringing the cost down for the American people, on our affirmative agenda, on our oversight agenda, yes, our investigative agenda. But it should be with an eye to improving the quality of life for the American people.” . . .
"Once upon a time, calling to pack the Supreme Court with more justices for partisan gain was viewed as such a radical idea that few politicians would even consider it. Today, it has become mainstream in the Democrat Party.
Throughout the past year, Democrats far and wide have resuscitated plans to increase the number of justices on the high court as a means of garnering decisions favorable to their party. From potential 2028presidential contenders to congressional leadership, these officials have made clear their intention to pack the court should they reclaim Congress and the White House in the next few elections.
With Americans currently heading to the polls for this year’s midterms, The Federalist has assembled a guide assessing where every major Democrat Senate candidate stands on the issue. While some candidates have already openly entertained court-packing, others have chosen to hide their position from voters.
CBS’s October 17 X post described Paris clashes as ‘scuffles’ involving small groups, drawing ridicule over images of fires and destruction.
The post was deleted; its roundup featured users mocking the wording with car-fire jokes and insurance-company sarcasm.
Independent reporting documented arson, looting and attacks on police. CBS’s current article also describes serious violence.
LAY IT ON ME(I’ve got time).
CBS News handed its critics a one-word punchline for the weekend’s violence in Paris: scuffles.
An October 17 X post, preserved in contemporaneous coverage, began: “Scuffles broke out Saturday in Paris,” and referred to “small groups of protesters.” Readers looking at the burning-car imagery were considerably less delicate.
On Sunday CBS had deleted the post. A Twitchy roundup captured the reaction, with users treating the wording as a fresh entry in the media’s euphemism sweepstakes.
One particularly sharp response came from the account Super Journalist (Retired), @Magnum_CK: “Imagine calling your insurance company and telling them your car was torched during a scuffle.”
"CBS ‘News’ got absolutely destroyed online after using a very poor choice of words to describe the worst riots in the history of France.
"As The Gateway Pundit reported, the Islamo-Marxist riots in France have completely exploded after weeks of mayhem and are threatening President Emmanuel Macron’s home.
Thousands of violent protesters on Saturday overturned cars, set buildings ablaze, and attacked police across the country. One of the most historic structures in the entire country, the 143-year-old Limoges town hall, has now burned to the ground as the police continued to sit on their hands.
"Rioters were also on the verge of reaching Macron’s palace. Just imagine the horror if it were set on fire as well.
"CBS, however, considered the torching of an entire country by Muslims and communists a mere “scuffle.”
"Annie says she experienced a high amount of anti-American sentiment straight away. “I found it particularly surprising how people feel so comfortable mocking my accent and culture, even in a workplace environment,” she says. "
"American liberals have long fantasized about how different life would be in ‘enlightened and tolerant’ Europe instead of having to deal with people they regard as knuckle draggers here at home. Well, a few got their chance and what they say should serve as a dire warning.
"Wired magazine spoke to several Americans who fled Trump’s America for the European continent about their experiences.
"Let’s just say the fantasy they were sold turned out to be a lie.
"A progressive woman going by “Annie” had noticed Americans on TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit bragging about how exciting life was in the United Kingdom’s suburbs. “Annie” was particularly enchanted by the promise of ‘free’ healthcare, ‘excellent’ transportation, and the country’s ‘rich’ culture.
"But “Annie” soon received a rude awakening about the liberal ‘paradise’ she thought she was entering.
"She was taken aback by Britain’s garbage NHS, lower salaries, and basic items that the country lacks, such as dryers and dishwashers." . . . More.
Mayer also acknowledged that a lot is still unknown. “This case is so unique. Most of the time we try and find patterns. We can’t in this case,” he pointed out. “These guys came prepared not to leave hair or DNA. Look at how that guy was clothed. They turned off their cell phones.”
"Today co-host Savannah Guthrie‘s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still missing after being abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home — and a retired Pima County sheriff’s deputy thinks investigators already have suspects’ names.
In a May 20 article published by News 4 Tucson, Robbie Mayer, a former detective with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department who solved Tucson’s infamous “Prime Time Rapist” case in 1986, shared his theories on Nancy’s case.
A man named Brian Larriva (the Prime Time Rapist) was presumed responsible for breaking into Tucson homes to burglarize them and sexually assault female residents from 1983 to 1986. However, he took his own life when police surrounded his house. Much like Larriva’s case, investigators have tens of thousands of leads in Nancy’s case.
“We ended up with more than 4,000 leads,” Mayer recalled of the Prime Time Rapist. “One of the detectives had Larriva’s name as a lead, but he hadn’t gotten to it yet because he had so many leads in front of that.”
He continued, of Nancy’s case, “I believe the suspect’s names are in those 50,000. The question is if they can recognize it when they see it. Being in a case like this is like being in a field with rocks and what you’re looking for is under one rock. You just have to keep turning.” ...
Authorities believe Savannah Guthrie's mom 'still out there'"TUCSON, Ariz. — Law enforcement teams investigating the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, said Thursday they believe she is still alive. Four days after she was reported missing, investigators remain without any suspects or persons of interest, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said at a news conference, where he was joined by FBI investigators." . . .
This was a direct threat against Israel and American allies in the region. Obama always brought chaos with him and left a trail of destruction. He took actions to spread this chaos and evil across the Middle East.
"During his speech on Saturday Obama bragged about his diplomacy with Iran, saying, “And I didn’t have to fire a missile to do it. I just had to engage in diplomacy.”
""He’s lying again!
"He forgot to mention he sent a pallet of US cash in the middle of the night to the terrorist regime!
"As The Gateway Pundit reported in April, Saudi Prince Mohammad bin Salman revealed that President Obama gave Iran $150 billion when Obama was in office, and the regime did not even build a single street with that money.
"Instead, they used the money to make missiles and drones and to fortify their proxy armies in the region like Hamas, Ansar Allah, and Hezbollah. With these funds, Iran offers a safe harbor to the leaders of Al Qaeda, including one of Osama Bin Laden’s sons, who was indoctrinated into jihadism.
"This was Barack Obama’s way of destabilizing the Middle East. And Obama did this all in public view. Well, most of it.
"This was a direct threat against Israel and American allies in the region. Obama always brought chaos with him and left a trail of destruction. He took actions to spread this chaos and evil across the Middle East." . . . More.
"The Christian demand for credibility, honesty in trade, that people could trust each other, that money earned was reinvested and not just spent on luxuries, these were all central to the early capitalists in the 16th century."
"Capitalism is an economic system in which individuals reap the fruits of their own labor, and where freedom and competition drive society forward. is a world where effort and innovation are rewarded, and where each individual has the opportunity to shape his or her own destiny based on the degree of their own initiative.
Capitalism makes it practically possible for individuals to reach the highest potential of their dreams.
Historical capitalism was strongly rooted in Christian ethics, incentivizing money earned to be reinvested for the betterment of society. You were ethically obligated to help make the world a better place for as many people as possible, to the best of your ability, and not succumb to greed and selfishness.
Historic Capitalism provided Freedom: Below is a comparison between capitalism and socialism, and an analysis on how societies develop according to the economic systems they apply. For example, in a communist or socialist system, the state controls almost everything, taxes are high, and individuals possess limited autonomy in the accumulation of their own wealth. The administration of public funds is entrusted to politicians and bureaucrats, often with few requirements of accountability of how they spend the funds.
In a capitalist society, the focus will be on keeping government functions as small as possible to provide the greatest possible incentive for freedom and innovation for the country’s citizens. The political philosophy of conservatism is predicated on the principle of decentralizing power and empowering the individual to achieve results through their own efforts, writes historian, bestselling author and founder of The Herland Report, Hanne Nabintu Herland." . . . More.
"Meloni’s message is clear: if you’re responsible for destroying property, there will be consequences, and being underage isn’t going to get you off the hook.As a matter of fact, under the new provision, even kids as young as 14 are presumed to be perfectly capable of understanding their actions, making it way easier to press charges."
"Well, it looks like Italy has finally found a way to get the attention of parents whose precious little leftwing angels think it’s perfectly okay to run around smashing up cities, attacking police, and terrorizing innocent people.
"Hit Mom and Dad right in the pocketbook. Ouch.
"After violent riots ripped through Milan and Turin, leaving behind a slew of smashed stores, damaged property, and injured police officers, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni decided she’d seen enough and took action.
"And considering how many of these masked troublemakers are Marxist teenagers and violent migrants, she’s making the parents pay the price for their bratty hoodlum kids.
"Under Italy’s new security crackdown, parents could be paying hefty fines when their commie kids get caught participating in violent riots. And that’s just one part of a bigger crackdown on the chaos that’s been unfolding across the country.
"Apparently, Meloni isn’t interested in allowing Italy’s beautiful cities to become playgrounds for violent little leftwing punks.
"The violence in Milan was particularly ugly, with masked rioters smashing storefronts, looting businesses, and clashing with police in the heart of one of Italy’s most famous cities." . . .
Below: Ms. Meloni handled Joe Biden; she should be able to handle juvenile puppets:
The Many Names of Ilhan Omar"Rep. Illhan Omar’s primary name appears to be Illhan Elmi, not Illhan Omar. “So what!? Everyone has a nickname!” Well, this seems more complicated than that.
"On Monday, Oct. 12, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a search warrant at the D.C. home of Rep. Omar (Rep. Elmi?) as part of a federal investigation into possible immigration fraud, false statements on federal documents, marriage fraud, and violations related to congressional financial disclosures. It is reported that the government is investigating whether Rep. Omar lied about her age back in 2000 to receive derivative citizenship as a minor. Additionally, the investigation is delving into whether Rep. Omar’s marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, who is believed to be her brother, was a scheme in order to obtain a U.S. Green Card and bypass immigration law. When asked by MS Now whether she married her brother, Rep. Omar responded, “Not to my knowledge” (that seems like something one would have knowledge about)." . . . More.
"This new development also confirms the DOJ has Omar DEAD TO RIGHTS when it comes to her real name.
"As Conradson notes, sources have revealed that “Ilhan Omar” is a fake name used by the Somali Minnesota Congresswoman currently embattled in a federal fraud investigation.
"Her real name is Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, the name of her brother-husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, two sources familiar with the ongoing investigation confirmed to Fox.
"A former Minnesota federal immigration judge also told the outlet that if it is proven that she lived her “entire life under an alias,” every document she’s ever filled out with the fake name could be “called into question.”
"Now, Omar faces prison time in America or deportation should she be prosecuted and convicted." . . .More.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Search Warrant Appears to Confirm Fake Name, Brother Marriage | Frontpage Mag . . . "One of the allegations is that Rep. Omar’s first husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, was actually her brother, which also means that her entire family backstory is fake. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s real name was never Omar. The whole family took on a fake name as part of an immigration fraud scheme. And their real name is Elmi.
"Can the Feds prove that? Putting “Congresswoman Ilhan Nur Said Elmi aka Ilhan Abdullahi Omar” is either trolling or a statement that is provable, and it’s inadvisable to troll a Democrat judge.
"Now you may have seen talk that the feds have DNA evidence. What might that DNA evidence consist of?
"A while back I wrote an article about the origins of Somali fraud, mass migration and the disastrous U.S. intervention in Somalia. Among other things I noted that the government, suspecting Somalis of immigration fraud, began demanding DNA testing to prove family ties. We also know that Ahmed Nur Said Elmi pulled his immigration marriage filing when the government asked for more evidence. It’s possible that the government already had DNA on file for some members of the Elmi/Omar family." . . .
"Somali citizens no doubt suffered persecution, and many who have left can’t return home because of ongoing dangers. But a look beyond the political theater of the Omar investigation makes clear that documentation that can pierce the secrets of Somalis rarely exists. Which means that verifying anything real about Somalis is rarely possible. Which means letting this group into America is strictly for high-stakes gamblers. The only safe bet with Somalis is to just refrain."
"Without law enforcement officers fondling the First Lady's underwear, democracy itself would fall.
"Today? The New York Times admits that Ilhan Omar may be a criminal, but since she is an opponent of the president, democracy itself is at stake if she is investigated.
Those keffiyeh-clad useful idiots who don't know what a nazi is cannot know what Islam does. The Democrat calls ‘Islamophobia’. It's what Democrats do; ask Joy Reid or Sunny Hostin.
"The very reason that the United States grew and became a superpower in technology, the economy, and influence is that its founding values run directly in opposition to Islamist Sharia."
"When you go to vote in ten days, please keep in mind the many doctrines and policies that are not just preferred but required by those who identify with the ideologies of Islam.
"Every election presents a choice between candidates, some of whom may be more supportive of your individual freedoms than others. There are many candidates whose primary loyalty is to the United States: they put America first, seek to improve it, and defend its core constitutional values: freedom of speech and of the press, equal justice under the law, the right to due process, separation of powers, an independent judiciary, the right to keep and bear arms, and the full range of the rights of individuals -- not groups.
"Those individuals whose identity is bound to an Islamist framework, however, are committed to implementing their version of Sharia law. Unfortunately, this seventh-century version of justice will not improve our country or the West; it will only move them backwards.
"As someone who grew up in Iran and Syria and experienced these realities, I have seen firsthand people who identify with Islamist Sharia law. Islamists and jihadists do not treat Sharia as one policy preference among many. It is not just their identity; it is what they are committed to advancing as the sole identity for everyone.
"Their entire sense of self, their purpose in this life, and their belief about the next life depend on implementing Sharia completely. It outweighs everything else. They will die for it. Changing this commitment would mean changing who they are. It is like expecting the Pope to denounce Jesus on Easter or a rabbi to enjoy a pork chop on Yom Kippur – only more — to the zillionth power. Nothing external — prosperity, compromise, or democratic norms — can override it." . . . More.
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh is a political scientist, Harvard-educated analyst, and board member of Harvard International Review. He hasauthored several books on the US foreign policy.
. . . "El-Sayed’s opponent in November, Republican Mike Rogers,called out the diminutive Democrat at their televised debate on Wednesday night.
“So, being bought off by the Muslim Brotherhood, having donors to his campaign from Hamas that support Hezbollah, is not a problem?” Rogers said at the debate. “If you are going to go to the United States Senate, we need to know: Are you for America or are you for these terrorist groups overseas? You can grin, and you can smile, and you can talk real pretty, but I’m going to tell you what, that is a risk to our national security.' ”
