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Documentary: The Imperial French Cause In Defense of Napoleon Bonaparte. By The Fascifist - December 12, 2023 The Fascifist - FAIR USE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES - Mirrored From: https://www.youtube.com/@thefascifist7201 * See this on Rumble for my full commentary: https://rumble.com/v5d906s-documentary-the-imperial-french-cause-in-defense-of-napoleon-bonaparte.-by-.html *** The French Revolution was not simply a spontaneous occurrence. There were elaborate plans "For a Peaceful Transition" into a Republican Monarchy, inspired by the Model of the American Constitutional Republic. - And it has been documented from separate sources that England, especially "The Foreign Office" was directly behind subverting the Peaceful Revolution of France. They were Directly Responsible for CAUSING the Starvation that along with Mass Crop Failure Launched the Peasant Uprising. But they were also behind the placement of Agent Provocateurs, Groups of Violence and Chaos, and those who sought to Force Their Own Desired Form of Government. - It has also been reported that the Rothschild's Funded the Highjacking of the French Revolution and then Funded Napoleon and his Wars as well. - It is also well established that the Rothschild's, Adam Weishaupt and the Jewish False Messiah Jacob Frank of the Sabbatean Cult of Sin Partnered in the Creation of the Illuminati. Thus it makes perfect sense that the Illuminati that sought to Overthrow All Monarchies and Religions (Except the British) Worked with the Rothschild's and British Aristocracy to Topple the French Monarchy and Back Napoleon's Wars. This served to Bring Destruction to Europe, the Monarchies and their Economies. - This is probably the primary example of the British fomenting Wars Between their Enemies for a Divide and Conquer Strategy to Destroy Their Competition and Pick up the Pieces. Pure Hegemony for the Establishment of the British Empire. - But the French Revolution must also add Giuseppe Mazzini and his Color Revolutions throughout Europe that Prevented any Peaceful Revolution or Transformation to American Styled Government or Freedom for the people. - The Jacobian's must also be viewed as to an early form of Communism that set the stage for the Bolshevick Revolution. - It is also highly likely that the fact that Napoleon was a 33 Degree Mason had a connection to everything as well. How that may have factored into everything, I do not know. But there was also an extreme Rivalry between London and Paris for control over who would be the World Leaders of the Freemasons. I think the British Victory at Waterloo and the Establishment of the Rulership of Freemasonry out of the City of London has strong Implications that are tied to all of this as well. - And of course the Vatican and the Jesuits (Also Tied to the Illuminati) are also directly connected to all of this. You will note that the Backers of Napoleon in Paris ORDERED him NOT TO ATTACK THE POPE. - But there were also internal battles between different

Sure, parents sometimes make some…interesting choices when it comes to naming their child. But the key word there is choice. It probably should go without saying that it’s not the best move to insert an opinion on something rather personal and vulnerable, especially when that opinion is not requested. But nonetheless, people do cross this boundary, expressing their disapproval and giving new moms and dads yet another reason to second guess themselves.As one frustrated mom shared on Reddit, her own in-laws gave what she described as the “most unhinged” reaction to her newborn’s name, leaving her and her husband completely “crushed.”At first, everything went smoothly. “I just had a baby this week,” the mom wrote in her post. “We were still in the hospital when we announced her name and got a slew of the usual responses that normal, sane people say when hearing about the name of a baby (‘what a lovely name!’). Because saying anything different is insane, right?”But then when her husband texted his side of the family to share the newborn daughter’s name, all hell broke loose. Mind you, these parents didn’t name their child Watermelon Gumdrop or Fern Gully or something else truly out there. The name they chose, which caused them a lot of unnecessary grief, was Rosa. Not only does Rosa, the Spanish word for “rose,” sound lovely, it carries all poetic meaning symbolized by the flower: hope, love and courage. What’s not to like?But instead of celebrating their name choice, the mother-in-law apparently responded with ““no, I don’t really like that name. I much prefer Violet.”“We were stunned,” the woman continued. “I simply cannot imagine being a family member who’s being INFORMED of a newborn’s name, and thinking you should have input…We LOVE our daughter’s name, and did not want to have our first moments with our daughter marred by this comment.”But wait, it gets worse. The family then called the hospital several times after their texts were ignored. Then the following day, the husband’s sister also sent a barrage of texts with “alternative she prefers”. Then, when told that the entire family on the mom’s side supported the name, the mother-in-law laughed and said “they must not have good taste- nobody here likes it. Nobody.” And here is what really shows the effect this appalling behavior really had: “We are sleep deprived. Coming down from an emotional high, during which our daughter was in NICU and I almost needed a blood transfusion because of how much blood I lost. My husband, so stoic and assured, is f**king crushed. I’m FUMING. I will NEVER forget how they made my husband feel during one of the most vulnerable and special times in his life,” the mom wrote. Most Unhinged Reaction To Naming Your Child? byu/UWhatMate innamenerdsPeople who read this woman’s story were “livid” on her behalf, and rallied to give her some support long overdue. “What on earth is wrong with Rosa???? It’s a beautiful name!! Tell your mother-in-law she is ridiculous and she can shut up immediately, if not sooner,” one person commented.Another pointed to how truly ridiculous this situation was, writing, ““The name is ROSA? I thought from reading this that it was at least going to be a controversial name. Rosa is beautiful. Even if it’s not your cup of tea, it’s hard to find anything wrong with it. OP should take this as the sign it is and reevaluate their individual relationships with that side of the family.”Several even suggested going into little-to-no-contact mode with that side of the family, since odds are they wouldn’t prove any more helpful in the stressful postpartum days to come.“Tell her she doesn’t need to meet baby if she is so insistent on the name being changed,” one person commented. Sadly, sometimes boundaries must be pushed a little further with those who will not respect more lenient ones. Especially when it comes to family members. And especially when it comes to parents trying to raise their kids in the most healthy environment possible. Hopefully these parents were able to move forward and enjoy welcoming their little Rosa into the world. This article originally appeared on 12.20.23

Keanu Reeves has a reputation as one of Hollywood’s nicest celebrities. Recently, he cheered up an 80-year-old fan who had a crush on him by calling her on the phone. He’s also bought an ice cream cone for a fan to give an autograph on the receipt and crashed a wedding to take photos with the bride and groom.He’s also an incredible humanitarian who gave up a big chunk of his money from "The Matrix" to a cancer charity.The “John Wick” star was his usual gracious self over the weekend when on Saturday, February 4, he and a friend walked into The Robin Hood pub in Tring, Hertfordshire, about 30 miles outside of London.The employees at the pub in the picturesque, small market town with a population of 12,000, were shocked to see such a high-profile celebrity walk through its doors—especially one who is known for being such a humble, likable guy.Pub staff posted a photo of chef Scott Valentine, 18, and “The Matrix” star on The Robin Hood’s Facebook page.“So today we had a surprise visitor for lunch,” they shared. “What a lovely man he was too. Laura asked if he would be ok with taking photos with the kitchen lads. He marched into the kitchen shook their hands, and praised them for the food they had prepared. Suffice to say he made their days!!!”According to the staff at the restaurant, Reeves ordered traditional English fare. "He came to the bar and ordered a beer (Seafarers Ale) and just walked over to the corner. He ordered fish and chips and Nat's shepherd's pie,” Laura Rolfe told The Mirror.Valentine told the BBC he was scared to cook for such a big star. But Reeves was appreciative of the staff and liked the food."It was a bit worrying because I had to cook for him, but we took it out to him and he said thank you and was really nice," said Valentine. “He came into the kitchen, shook our hands and said the food was lovely."The folks at The Robin Hood aren’t sure why Reeves was hanging out in Tring, but The Mirror speculated he was working on a Disney Plus docuseries about Formula 1.Last year, it was announced that Reeves was producing a documentary about Jenson Button’s unlikely victory for Brawn GP in 2009. “Our story is about Honda withdrawing from F1 and Ross Brawn who had joined Honda a year and a half earlier,” Reeves said according to TalkSport.“How did they race a world championship? It’s certainly a people story. It’s about passion,” Reeves added.Whatever the reason that Reeves was in a small town pub, it’s great that everyone who met him came away with warm feelings about the man. Reeves clearly knows that by being a humble, nice guy to people, he can make someone else’s day and give them a great story to tell forever. Kudos to Reeves for using his fame to touch other people’s lives. With all the stories we’ve reported about him being cool to fans, it seems like he never lets anybody down.This article originally appeared on 2.7.23

Actor Brendan Fraser was one of the most popular and beloved comedy and action stars of the late ’90s and 2000s. He catapulted to fame behind blockbusters like "The Mummy" franchise, "George of the Jungle," "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" and the Oscar-winning film "Crash."However, a confluence of events led him to put his career as a leading man on the backburner in the late 2000s.Over the course of a decade, he would go through an ugly divorce with the wife of his three children. He suffered serious injuries doing stunts throughout his career and would undergo surgeries on his knee and vocal cords. In 2016, he lost his mother and in 2018, he alleged he was sexually assaulted by Philip Berk, the then-president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, in 2003. The series of setbacks pushed Fraser into a deep depression that further hampered his career.Over the past few years, Fraser has experienced an upswing in his career. He currently stars in the HBO Max action series “Doom Patrol” and has upcoming roles in films by two A-list directors, Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” and Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon.”Over the weekend, Fraser made an appearance at the Calgary Expo where he did a Q&A with fans who seemed primarily interested in talking about some of the stranger films in his catalog; namely, “George of the Jungle,” “Encino Man,” “Bedazzled'' and “Monkeybone.”He also signed autographs at the event which led to a heartwarming exchange with two fans. A TikTok user with the user name imani.goulet posted a video of the interaction on Sunday, April 24, and it went viral with more than 2.4 million views. During the exchange, Fraser signs a Funko doll of himself for Imani and they bond over a common problem, an uncommon name."I've had a lifetime of people mispronouncing my name. I know what it feels like," he tells the two women. As the girls leave the table, one says something that clearly touched Fraser’s heart. @imani.goulet #brendanfraser #brendanfraserappreciation #brenaissance i love this man ? my photo op with him and my signed funko are on my instagram: imani.goulet • everyone always says to never meet your heroes, i met mine and we almost burst into tears talking to eachother. thank you for everything brendan! ♥️ "Thank you for making my childhood awesome,” she says. "And mine too," Imani adds. According to Imani, the words almost made Fraser “burst into tears.” The “George of the Jungle” star responded to the compliment with a fist bump.“You can tell that last comment really meant SO much to him and I am HERE FOR IT,” a commenter named Kim wrote.“Everyone always says to never meet your heroes, I met mine and we almost burst into tears talking to each other. Thank you for everything Brendan!” Imani captioned her video. “I hope he knows just how loved he is,” BV added.The exchange shows that even though Fraser has been famous for four decades, he hasn’t become jaded and cynical and still enjoys it when a fan shows their appreciation. It’s that type of sincere reaction that has encouraged many people to root for Fraser over the last few years as he rebuilds his career.This article originally appeared on 4.26.22

“Spinster” was one of the worst insults a person could hurl at a woman in the Victorian era. Typically, a spinster was a single woman who was childless, unmarried and had few prospects.Spinsters were the subject of cruel jokes and thought of as sad, lonely women, left on the shelf.The term spinster dates back to the 1300s and refers to women who spun yarn for a living. This was often the profession of single women because they didn’t have the resources to purchase expensive materials, so they were relegated to spinning wool.In 1889, the editor of Tit-Bits, a British weekly magazine, asked single women to write in and explain why they aren’t married. The woman with the best response would be featured in the paper and win a prize. The article was discovered by historian Dr. Bob Nicholson. In 1889, Tit-Bits magazine offered prizes to single, female readers who sent in the best answers to the question: \u2018Why Am I A Spinster?\u2019 Here are some highlights...pic.twitter.com/7gRG0kVbUO — Dr Bob Nicholson (@Dr Bob Nicholson) 1518871320 The request was a response to an earlier piece the magazine had run asking male readers, “Why are you a bachelor?”The editor received a ton of letters and they weren’t the cordial responses we’ve come to expect from women of the era. Nope. They were smart, funny and sharp retorts that showed there were a lot of women out there who were single for a reason.The editor originally only planned to post one response, but instead, he ran 21 responses and gave each one an equal piece of the prize. Each woman earned 5 shillings, which is about $25 today.Here are 11 of the best responses. The first one is a reference to the tide of American women who flocked to England to marry into the aristocracy in the era.1. It's the damn Yankees“Because I am an English lady, and the Americans monopolize the market," — Miss Jessie Davies2. She's a wild horse“Like the wild mustang of the prairie that roams unfettered, tossing his head in utter disdain at the approach of the lasso which, if once round his neck, proclaims him captive, so I find it more delightful to tread on the verge of freedom and captivity, than to allow the snarer to cast around me the matrimonial lasso," — Miss Sarah Kennerly3. She's a self-made woman“Because I have other professions open to me in which the hours are shorter, the work more agreeable, and the pay possibly higher,” — Miss Florence Watts4. She's rare china“Because (like a piece of rare china) I am breakable, and mendable, but difficult to match,” — Miss S.A. Roberts,5. Only Shakespeare could describe her“My reason for being a spinster is answered in a quotation from the ‘Taming of the Shrew’: ‘Of all the men alive I never yet beheld that special face which I could fancy more than any other,” — Miss Lizzie Moore6. Ready for action“Because I am like the Rifle Volunteers: always ready, but not yet wanted,” — Miss Annie Thompson7. No need for a beast “…I do not care to enlarge my menagerie of pets, and I find the animal man less docile than a dog, less affectionate than a cat, and less amusing than a monkey,” — Miss Sparrow8. We'll marry when John can afford it“John, whom I loved, was supplanted in his office by a girl, who is doing the same amount of work he did for half the salary he received. He could not earn sufficient to keep a home, so went abroad; consequently, I am still a spinster,” — Miss E. Jones9. Men are deceitful“Because men, like three cornered tarts, are deceitful. They are pleasing to the eye, but on closer acquaintanceship prove hollow and stale, consisting chiefly of puff, with a minimum of sweetness, and an unconquerable propensity to disagree with one,” — Miss Emaline Lawrence10. There's no way off the marriage toboggan“Because matrimony is like an electric battery, when you once join hands and can’t let go, however much it hurts; and, as when embarked on a toboggan slide, you must go to the bitter end, however much it bumps,” — Miss Laura Bax11. Waitin' fer a dook“Dear Mister Tit-Bits,-beein a cook with forteen pund 5/10 1/2 savins in the bank i natterally looks down on perlseesmen soljers an setterar, so i ham waiting fur a erle or a dook or sumthin of that sort to perpose fer my and and art, and that’s why i ham a spinster,” — Miss Annie NewtonThis article originally appeared on 2.3.22

Advice. It rarely comes when needed, but often arrives unsolicited, and—when found on the internet—is almost always pointless. If only there were a way to carefully curate those ultimate life hacks, so that we could forgo the endless scrolling. But seriously, who has the time? Luckily, one person did. And we can all benefit from his efforts. Chris Hladczuk (aka @chrishlad) regularly shares helpful and interesting Twitter posts, but this one takes the social media cake. Hladczuk’s now viral Twitter thread began with: “Most advice sucks. So I crowdsourced the best from 20 million people on Reddit. Here are 10 life tips you wish you knew yesterday.”Whether you’re looking for sound mindset tips or simply wondering how to covertly exit from a troublesome phone call, Chris’ list has some useful (not to mention entertaining) pointers. Family TreasureFamily Treasure1) Get a blank book2) Ask each family member over 50 to write down life advice that their descendants in 500 yrs should know3) Keep passing it downYou now have a family treasure that gets more useful over time.— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 Even if the advice doesn't stand the test of time, it's definitely a keepsake that would last. And could maybe even create a few laughs.Airplane Mode HackAirplane Mode Hack"If you’re stuck on an annoying call, put your phone on airplane mode instead of hanging up. The other person sees “call failed” instead of “call ended”.— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 No more more pretending to be driving through a tunnel.Reframing Your DayReframing Your Day"Instead of feeling that you lost the day after a bad morning,Reframe each day as 4 quarters: • morning• midday• afternoon• eveningIf you blow one quarter, just get back on track for the next one.Fail small, not big." - Gretchen Rubin— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 Waking up on the wrong side of the bed doesn't have to negatively impact the rest of the day.Keeping Your CoolKeeping your Cool"If someone insults you during a meeting, pretend like you didn't hear them the first time.Politely ask them to repeat themselves.They'll either repeat the insult and look rude or realize their mistake and apologize."— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 Conflict resolution in a matter of minutes.Venting at WorkVenting at Work"Be careful who you vent to at work.Just because they listen, it doesn't mean that they are your friend or have your best interests at heart."— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 Venting can be healthy, when given the right outlet. Perhaps there's a better choice than the water cooler.If You Ever Want Software Online for Free, Don’t Search for "Free."If you ever want software online for free, don’t search for "free".Search for “open source” to avoid limited trial versions and malware.— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 Per usual, if something is labeled "free" online, it usually isn't.“e.g.” and “i.e.” Are Not the Same“e.g.” and “i.e.” are not the samee.g. = for examplei.e. = in other words— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 Now you can impress all your friends with your etymology prowess.Email Address Hack Email Address Hack • Add "+1", "+2" before the @ in your email address• Websites will register it as a new email, but still send mail to your normal addressMakes organizing accounts or free trials easy.Example:Primary: Bob@gmail(dot)comBob+1@gmail(dot)com— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 Note: This only works on Gmail.On ArgumentsOn Arguments“What proof would it take to change your mind?”If they can’t give you an answer, then stop wasting your time.— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 This goes for online forums as well.Anger and MistakesAnger and Mistakes"Getting angry at people for making mistakes doesn't teach them not to make mistakes.It teaches them to hide their mistakes."— Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) September 11, 2021 Mistakes should lead us forward, not keep us stuck in place.If you’re itching to know what the other millions of people had to say, you can check out the original Reddit post here, and perhaps glean some gems for your own list. This article originally appeared on 12.3.21

A few weeks ago, Upworthy shared the hilarious winners of the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards and the winner was a well-timed shot of a monkey who appears to have hurt the family jewels on a suspension wire. (Don't worry folks, no monkeys were harmed for the awards.) The awards were created six years ago by Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks to promote positive awareness of animal welfare issues. The competition has been so successful, the duo decided to branch out and create the Comedy Pet Photo Awards, where photographers can submit pictures of their furry friends for a £2,000 ($2650) prize. Donations generated by the competition go to Animal Support Angels, an animal welfare charity in the U.K.This year's winner is Zoe Ross for "Whizz Pop," a photo of her labrador puppy Pepper who appears to be tooting bubbles.“We never ever thought that we would win but entered the competition because we loved the idea of helping a charity just by sending in a funny photo of Pepper," Ross said in a statement. "She is such a little monkey, and very proud of herself, bringing in items from the garden and parading past you until you notice her. She is the happiest puppy we’ve ever known and completely loved to pieces.”Here are the rest of the winners of the 2021 Comedy Pet Photo Awards.Overall Winner: Zoe Ross "Whizz Pop," Penkridge, U.K.Did this puppy swallow a bubble?Best Dog Category: Carmen Cromer "Jurassic Bark," Pittsboro, North Carolina"My golden retriever, Clementine, loves to stick her face in front of the hose while I water the plants. Her expression in this photo made me think of a tyrannosaurus rex, hence the title, "Jurassic Bark." Duh nuh nuuuh nuhnuh, duh nuh nuuuh nuh nuh, dun duh duuuh nuh nuh nuh nUUUUUUhhhh." – Carmen CromerBest Cat Category: Kathrynn Trott "Photobomb," Ystradgynlais, U.K.Jeff stealing the limelight from his brother Jaffa.Best Horse Category: Mary Ellis, "I Said 'Good Morning,'" Platte River State Park, Nebraska"I like to visit the stable horses before I begin my hike at the State Park. This is the reply I received when I said 'Good morning.'" – Mary EllisAll Other Creatures Category: Sophie Bonnefoi, "The Eureka Moment," Oxford, U.K."Cutie and Speedy are two chicks hatched from eggs placed in an incubator at home in August 2020. They spent their first few weeks indoors. In the photo, they are just over two weeks old. They were curious about everything. This is the day they discovered their own shadow. It was hilarious to see them wondering and exploring that 'dark thing' that was moving with them!" – Sophie BonnefoiJunior Category: Suzi Lonergan, "Sit!" Pacific Palisades, California"Our granddaughter gave the command to sit. Beau is very obedient." – Suzi LonerganPets Who Look Like Their Owners Category: Jakub Gojda, "That Was a Good One!" Czech Republic"This photo was taken by accident during the photography of my ex-girlfriend with her beloved mare. For this cheerful moment, I thank the fly that sat on the horse's nose and he instinctively shook his head." – Jakub Gojda.Highly Commended: Chloe Beck, "Hugo the Photobomber," Walsall, U.K."This is my best friend Faith, her husband Alex, and their cheeky Sproodle, Hugo. Faith wanted a photograph to mark a special occasion—her first outing after shielding at home for 14 months. Hugo jumped into the frame at just the right moment!" – Chloe BeckHighly Commended: Luke O'Brien, "Mumford and Chum," Coventry, U.K."Losing the opportunity to play with my human bandmates during lockdown, Flint, my rescue dog, soon taught me that we didn't just have sharp bones in common, but musical ones, too. He soon became the perfect substitute for a collaborative stomp up at home, so much so that we felt we deserved our own band name (Muttford and Chum). With my camera set up remotely during this shoot, I think it's fair to say that the image is proof that his conviction as a performer matches my own." – Luke O'Brien. Highly Commended: Kathryn Clark, "Wine Time," Cichester, U.K."It's that time of day again! Little Blue enjoys it almost as much as me." – Kathryn Clark.Highly Commended: Diana Jill Mehner, "Crazy in Love With Fall," Paderborn, Germany"This is Leia. As you can see, she definitely loves playing with all the leaves in autumn. It was really tricky to take this picture because you never know what the dog is going to do next." – Diana Jill Mehner.Highly Commended: Christine Johnson, "Boing," Crosby Beach, U.K."I was busy playing with my dog on the beach and this dog came to play. I liked the shapes he was making in the air." – Christine JohnsonHighly Commended: Manel Subirats Ferrer, "Ostrich Style," Platja del Prat de Llobregat, SpainNuka playing hide and seek at the beach.Highly Commended: Colin Doyle, "Nosey Neighbor," Bromsgrove, U.K."According to Ozzy, we need a new fence panel ASAP. He is fed up with Chester our nosy next door neighbor spying on him every time he has a meal." – Colin Doyle. Highly Commended: Corey Seeman, "A Warm Spot on a Cold Day," Michigan"Two of the morning regulars at the dog park are Gary (hound mix with the jacket) and Kona, one of the most chill dogs ever." – Corey Seeman.Highly Commended: Lucy Slater, "So What?" San Diego, California"This is how I like to sit!" – Vincent the catHighly Commended: Mollie Cheary, "Photobomb," Poole, U.K."Bailey was so excited to see her friends, she couldn't sit still for a photo!" – Mollie ChearyThis article originally appeared on 12.8.21