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Baseless Analogies and Bogus Claims
Trump was “merrily shoving America down the road to fascism and white nationalism?” Get real.
Last Summer, the coverage of the D-Day 75-year anniversary brought many World War II issues back into focus. One of them, that lingers to this day, is the use by those on the left of holocaust analogies when it comes to protecting our national sovereignty.
Following President Trump’s decision, which Biden is now reversing, to shore up control at our southern border, a popular blogger captured the thoughts of numerous pundits on the Left when he wrote (paraphrased):
This situation is going to become more extreme and justifiably so. We dwell in extreme times. The harm being done to each of us by the Trump Administration is extreme.
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As such, we do not feel that Trump administration officials ought to be able to live their lives in peace and affluence while they inflict serious damage on significant portions of the U.S. population. Being unable to comfortably visit restaurants and attend gatherings is merely the minimum baseline. These administration officials, who are merrily shoving America down the road to fascism and white nationalism, are simply delusional if they do not believe that the backlash is going to become much worse.
Skipping Along to Fascism
“Merrily shoving America down the road to fascism?” Could the hyperbole be any greater? Or any more off-the-mark?
“White nationalism?” Several news sources corroborated that Black support for President Trump was rising during his entire term. One source noted that the Trump’s approval rating among African-Americans, pre-election, was at 24%, a staggeringly high number for Trump who won a mere 8% of the African-American vote in 2016.
The above figures were not out of line. A NAACP poll released in August, 2018 showed that President Trump’s approval among black voters stood at 21%. The Washington Examiner reported in April of 2020 that Trump’s approval rating among black voters was near 20%:
A NPR/Marist poll showed that his approval rating among Hispanics soared from 31 percent in December, 2018 to 50 percent in January 2019. Granted, polls numbers vary widely from time to time.
Holocaust Analogies
As reported by RealClearPolitics.com, “Growing support among Latinos would surely surprise many Trump critics in Washington and the legacy media, who remain fixated on border issues.” Nevertheless, “So intense is their hysteria regarding border enforcement, that people like former CIA Director Michael Hayden compared our detention policies to the Auschwitz concentration camp in a tweet and MSNBC’s Donny Deutsch proclaimed on Morning Joe that ALL Trump voters are essentially Nazis.”
If you’re on the Left, perhaps some self-reflection is in order. Do you believe that the Blacks and Hispanics have too little intelligence to know better than to have supported Trump? If you’re Caucasian, do you speak for minorities?
Do you believe Donald Trump supported Aryan Nations, considering that his daughter Ivanka converted to Judaism and married a Jew, and that from this marriage, Trump has three Jewish grandchildren?
Did you show concern when Obama/Biden separated adults and children at the border in greater numbers (actually many times that of Trump) and to much worse conditions? And that Joe Biden now is picking up where he left off as VP?
Selective Concern
If you were diametrically opposed to the Trump administration’s attempt to resolve the immigration problem in general, and the border crisis in particular, here are questions to consider:
1. When people arrived 100 to 130 years ago, no aid was supplied from the rest of the country, but now we are to pay for all who step foot in the U.S.?
2. Should we open our borders to everyone?
3. Should everyone who we allow into the U.S. receive welfare, food stamps, and HUD Section 8 Housing?
4. We are $27.9 trillion in debt and counting, with both parties at fault. Should we hit U.S. citizens with a special tax assessment of, say, $5000 a year and then allow everyone who wants to enter our country to do so, and hope this money will cover the multi-millions who show up?
5. If even one child is being transported by human slavers or drug runners and we leave them together, are you taking responsibility for what they might do to the child?
6. The vast majority of the country agrees it is the parents’ fault for bringing the children. Can you see they aren’t all racists but, perhaps, have a more balanced view?
7. Thousands of U.S. citizens have died at the hands of people who shouldn’t be here. Do you have any sympathy, at all, for any of them?
8. Do you have any plan to slow down illegal immigration?
Miracles Happen Occasionally
When one actually thinks through the points above, it’s a bit easier to adopt a somewhat broader point of view. Regardless, it’s time for everyone so ensconced to leave the liberal plantation for at least a couple hours a week.
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Energy Scarcity or Energy Abundance: Affordable energy is needed for economies to prosper and citizens to reach their own potential. With the current administration’s rejection of fossil fuels and promotion of specific alternative energies, energy scarcity with its inflationary pressure is winning the day. Within the next ten years, increased use of nuclear energy, less restrictions on fossil fuels, and developments in fusion energy will help reestablish energy abundance.
Embracing Technological Innovation or Rejection of Technology: Rapid technological innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) have increased our dependence on devices to perform daily activities. This trend will increase with those rejecting such advances falling behind and limiting their employment opportunities. Today, embracing innovation is winning the future, but there are dangers on the horizon. Will the AI innovations we create eventually create machine cognition that becomes hard to control increasing resistance?.
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Human Relationships or Virtual Reality: You don’t have to look far to see the preoccupation with smart phone interaction in place of actual social conversations. Expect that metaverse advances in the use and quality of virtual reality (VR) interaction and augmented reality (AR) headsets will become more intense and attractive. True relationships take time, can be frustrating, and are seldom as consistently satisfying. Sadly, pornography will likely be leading the way in driving the expansion of virtual reality. This powerful force will strike a blow at our social fabric and cohesion.
Government Dependence or Personal Responsibility: Biden’s administration has argued for guaranteed income and established more government entitlements. With a small Republican majority in the House and Biden’s veto power, more citizens remain dependent on the government, and those producing services and products face increased taxes. The conflicting draw of socialism and capitalism will always be with us, but free-enterprise capitalism will win the future on the basis of economic results.
Soft on Crime or Strong Enforcement: We’ve witnessed increased criticism of law enforcement abuse and growing demands to defund the police. Traditionally, one of the basic functions of a civil society is for authorities to hold people accountable for crimes and protect citizens and their property. Far too many district attorneys and politicians are refusing to prosecute criminals and are calling for gun control. With citizens feeling unsafe, guns and private security systems have proliferated. The growing call for stricter enforcement will continue to grow in response to the riots and increases in crime. Law and order is a winning campaign issue for 2024 and beyond.
Peace or War: The longing for peace and the reality of war have always been with us. With the proliferation of more powerful weapons, waging war is far more destructive. There is hope that diplomacy, global economic interdependence, and the resulting economic opportunity will be enough to maintain world peace and limit destructive conflict. Unfortunately, the existence of biological, nuclear, EMT weapons makes the likelihood of mutual destruction a frightening reality. The current open conflict in Ukraine gives war a scary advantage for the immediate future.
Out of Many One or Out of Many Tribes: The civil rights movement and the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. was to make our motto e pluribus unum, “out of many one,” a reality. Since that time there has been a strong focus and progress in eliminating racial bias. Recent societal forces have worked to divide citizens by skin color to justify ‘special interest” rewards for certain groups. A reaction to this new “tribal racism” is beginning to gain support and fuel a fight against special interest reparations for past racism. Expect a hard-fought resistance to reparations and a renewed call common rights and responsibilities for all citizens, no matter their age, gender, race, or ethnicity.
School Choice or Public Schools: After the poor performance and questionable indoctrination from public schools, there is a strong drive for school choice. Parents want more control over what schools children attend and what they are taught. With strong minority support, this is a trend that will win the day and result in a better education for our children.
Open Borders or Controlled Immigration: There is no question that we need more workers to continue to drive our economy. With the flow of drugs and illegal immigrants adversely impacting cities throughout the country, there is renewed interest in controlling our borders. Expect a resurgence in demands for secure borders, accountability for drug cartels, and increases in legal immigration.
Greed or Compassion: America has always supported individuals pursuing happiness and success, but it has valued others being able to do the same. A commitment to compassion supports benevolent self-interest where compassion for one’s fellow man is realized as the only way for all to thrive. Care for one’s community over selfishness will remain a strong force that should win the day in coming years.
Secular or Sacred: America has been a Judeo-Christian country that anchored its freedoms and future in the assurance of a loving God who cares about every individual and demands ethical behavior. Dostoevsky’s would observe, “If there is no God, everything is permissible.” Without faith, ethical absolutes are not shared. Although there’s been a decrease in church attendance, there seem to be signs of a spiritual revival. In tough times, people search for and depend on God. Expect a renewed focus on faith, ethics, and involvement in religious communities in the challenging times ahead.
At any given time, all of these tensions become forces that define what the future holds for countries and individuals. There are dangers ahead that must be managed, but tough times develop stronger citizens and demand more responsive politicians. Those who thrive in these times will do so by finding ways to tap and capitalize on the ascending forces impacting society. Thankfully for America, President Biden’s radical liberal changes have created strong counter forces that will result in a rejection of many unpopular changes and fuel a call for more conservative policies and priorities.
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Top Five Online Scams to Avoid
How to recognize them, and what to do when they come your way.
Scams have been around for centuries, but with the advancement of technology, it has become easier for scammers to reach a wider audience and deceive more people. In this article, we will discuss the top five scams to avoid, how to recognize them, and what to do when they come your way.
Phishing Scams
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Phishing scams are one of the most common types of scams that people fall for. This type of scam involves a scammer sending you an email, text message or phone call pretending to be a legitimate company, such as your bank, PayPal, or Amazon. The scammer will then ask you to provide your personal information, such as your username, password, credit card number, or social security number.
How to recognize a phishing scam:
The email, text message or phone call will usually have urgent language, urging you to take immediate action.
The email or website may have poor spelling or grammar.
The website link provided may look similar to the legitimate website, but it will have a different URL.
The email may come from an unfamiliar email address.
What to do if you receive a phishing scam:
Do not click on any links or download any attachments from the email.
Do not provide any personal information.
Contact the company directly using the contact information on their legitimate website.
Forward the email to the company’s fraud department.
Investment Scams
Investment scams are designed to make you believe that you can make a lot of money quickly and easily. These scams can be found in many forms, such as Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, or high-yield investment programs. These scams often require you to invest a large amount of money upfront and promise high returns in a short amount of time.
How to recognize an investment scam:
The investment opportunity promises high returns in a short amount of time.
The investment opportunity requires you to invest a large amount of money upfront.
The investment opportunity is not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The person offering the investment opportunity is not licensed or registered with the SEC.
What to do if you come across an investment scam:
Do not invest any money.
Research the investment opportunity thoroughly.
Contact the SEC to see if the investment opportunity is registered.
Report the scam to the SEC.
Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams
Lottery and sweepstakes scams are designed to make you believe that you have won a large sum of money. The scammer will then ask you to pay a fee or provide personal information to claim your prize. These scams can be found in many forms, such as email, text message, or phone call.
How to recognize a lottery or sweepstakes scam:
You are notified that you have won a prize, but you have not entered any lottery or sweepstakes.
You are asked to pay a fee or provide personal information to claim your prize.
The email, text message, or phone call is from an unknown source.
The prize amount is much larger than the entry fee.
What to do if you come across a lottery or sweepstakes scam:
Do not provide any personal information.
Do not pay any fees.
Do not respond to the email, text message, or phone call.
Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Tech Support Scams
Tech support scams are designed to make you believe that there is something wrong with your computer or device. The scammer will then offer to fix the problem for a fee or by gaining remote access to your device. These scams can be found in many forms, such as pop-up ads, phone calls, or emails.
How to recognize a tech support scam:
You receive an unsolicited phone call, email, or pop-up
The caller claims to be from a well-known tech company, such as Microsoft or Apple.
The caller will usually use scare tactics to make you believe that your device has a serious problem.
The caller will ask for remote access to your computer or ask you to install software on your device.
What to do if you come across a tech support scam:
Do not provide any personal information.
Do not allow remote access to your computer.
Do not download any software.
Hang up the phone or close the pop-up ad.
Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Romance Scams
Romance scams are designed to make you believe that you have found love online. The scammer will often create a fake profile on a dating website or social media platform and start a conversation with you. The scammer will then ask for money, either for travel expenses, medical expenses, or other reasons.
How to recognize a romance scam:
The person’s profile may have very few details or photos.
The person will often profess their love very quickly.
The person will ask for money.
The person may claim to be in a foreign country.
What to do if you come across a romance scam:
Do not send any money.
Do not provide any personal information.
Research the person’s profile and ask for proof of their identity.
Report the scam to the dating website or social media platform.
In conclusion, it is important to be aware of these top five scams and how to recognize them. By following the tips provided and taking the necessary precautions, you can avoid falling victim to these scams. Remember to always be cautious when providing personal information and never send money to anyone you do not know or trust. If you do come across a scam, be sure to report it to the appropriate authorities. Stay safe and stay informed.
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