'Democrats got to get their act together'

After Kamala Harris’ thorough defeat at the hands of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, Democrats claim to be engaged in all kinds of soul-searching that’s starting to look an awful lot like navel-gazing. Some Democrats’ latest theory on why they lost the 2024 election has nothing to do with inflation, rising crime, foreign wars, open borders, or the coup Democrats threw against their own President Joe Biden. Rather, these Democrats posit that the vice president lost because the former president had a network of social media influencers pushing out his message, while Democrats did not. A Thanksgiving Day headline in The New York Times read: “Republicans Built an Ecosystem of Influencers. Some Democrats Want One, Too.” The begrudged Democrats are often left-wing content creators themselves, some of whom have banded together to start Chorus, a new venture that seeks to bridge the supposed resource gap between the Left and the Right when it comes to social media influence operations. Some on the right think it’s laughable that the Democratic Party, which dominates academia, Hollywood, Wall Street, and, most importantly, Big Tech and social media (X outstanding), is suffering from a lack of cultural online influence. Sadly for Democrats, the problem could be much worse. “The Democrats already have their own ‘influencer ecosystem,’” Alex Bruesewitz, an architect of Trump’s alternative and social media strategy, posted on X. “The issue isn’t a lack of ‘influencers’ for the Democrats; rather, it’s that the influencers they have built and propped up are, quite frankly, neither the brightest nor authentic.” The inauthenticity of Democrats’ social media influence operations has been on full display over Biden’s presidency. In October 2022, the Biden White House invited more than 20 social media influencers to a party on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate the passage of the antonymically named Inflation Reduction Act. The influencers at the October 2022 party were hand-selected by the Biden White House and given a briefing by White House staff about the Inflation Reduction Act and other parts of the Biden-Harris agenda. Biden himself even made an appearance and posed with the influencers for a photo op. That wasn’t the first time the Biden White House courted influencers to support the president’s agenda. In March 2022, the Biden White House hosted a virtual briefing for 30 social media influencers to discuss the importance of sending more American money and weapons to Ukraine. Jen Psaki, then the White House press secretary, joined National Security Council staffers in leading the briefing, which was quickly parodied by “Saturday Night Live.” The October 2022 party wouldn’t be the last, either. As Biden geared up for what would become his short-lived reelection bid, his digital strategy team sought to court social media influencers and promote their work supporting Biden in turn—such as Harry Sisson, an undergraduate student at NYU. “To be clear, I’m not implying that every Democrat ‘influencer’ lacks intelligence,” Bruesewitz’s X post continued. “In fact, there are several on the left whom, despite my disagreements, I still respect. (Game recognizes game.)” “However, to our advantage, the Democrat establishment tends to listen to the less intelligent ‘influencers,’ particularly those created by Stefanie Cutter’s firm, Precision Strategies. Yes, this is the same Stefanie Cutter who served as a senior adviser to Kamala Harris,” Bruesewitz said in his post. “David Hogg, for instance, is an ‘influencer’ cultivated by Precision Strategies. Despite his obvious intellectual shortcomings, he has managed to amass tremendous influence within the Democrat Party.” It’s no surprise, then, that before Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, Hogg played a major role in astroturfing momentum for Walz’s candidacy. The more you watch interviews and learn about @Tim_Walz the more you like him. He’s been an extremely productive governor, he’s a total midwestern dad, he’s hilarious and genuine. He would make an excellent VP pic.twitter.com/FWIAWAc7oU— David Hogg ? (@davidhogg111) July 25, 2024 .@Tim_Walz is the mid-western dad we need as VP pic.twitter.com/jfPzouvvk5— David Hogg ? (@davidhogg111) July 29, 2024 TIM WALZ IS BY FAR THE MOST EXPERIENCED PERSON TO BE VP OF THE PEOPLE IN THE RUNNING. HE ALSO IS A UNION AG WORKER, FACTORY WORKER, TEACHER, FOOT BALL COACH AND VETERAN. HE IS THE BLUE WALL. HES GOT A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT FROM RURAL AND FRONTLINE DEMOCRATS. PUT HIM IN COACH. pic.twitter.com/GcBMQlbIlL— David Hogg ? (@davidhogg111) August 1, 2024 Kamala Harris didn’t lose the 2024 election because of Harry Sisson or David Hogg—this is just the latest turn in the blame game. Nevertheless, the simple truth is that leftists’ near-monopoly on America’s institutions of cultural import over the past 30 years has led them to rest on their laurels. The Left’s influence operations have, in turn, become outdated, clunky, and inauthentic—cringe. The Right, pushed out of the commanding heights, turned to new frontiers, especially in the digital and social media space. Now conservatives are just beginning to reap the benefits of settling the digital frontier. The post Why Trump Won the Influencer War appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Do you know homemade toothpaste is right on top of that list for using natural-made products! This is because more and more families are turning to all natural solutions for their families these days. It’s a much healthier alternative and can save you money in the long run. Homemade Toothpaste Is Healthier & Helps You Save Money In this article, I will share some great homemade toothpaste recipes that the whole family will love…even your canine companion will thank you! Let’s take a quick glance at the toothpaste recipes I’ll cover today: Toothpaste For Your Baby or Toddler All Natural Toothpaste Cinnamon and Nutmeg Toothpaste Probiotics Toothpaste Healing Toothpaste Sensitive Toothpaste DIY Dog Toothpaste   Let’s get started! 7 Must Have Homemade Toothpaste Recipes 1. Toothpaste For Your Baby or Toddler Great toothpaste for the little ones in the household! What you’ll need: 4 ounce mason jar (with lid) 1 tsp of baking soda 1 tablespoon of castile soap 1 tbsp of water 5 tablespoons of coconut oil 1-2 drops of peppermint oil Can add stevia if desired. (Add a little at a time until you get the desired taste.) Directions: Combine all ingredients together. Use the peppermint oil sparingly. You can always add more if desired. 2. All Natural Toothpaste This is an easy all natural toothpaste recipe! What you’ll need: 5-6 tablespoons of organic coconut oil 5 tablespoons of baking soda ½ tablespoon of sea salt 5 drops of tea tree oil 10 drops of wild orange essential oil 5 drops of peppermint essential oil 10 drops of stevia Directions: Mix all ingredients into a bowl. It will be a little thin so,if you want a thicker consistency,  you may add more baking soda. Next, put it in the fridge for 15 minutes. It will thicken even more in the fridge. Take it out and it is ready to use! 3. Cinnamon and Nutmeg Toothpaste If you love cinnamon and nutmeg, then you’ll love this toothpaste! What you’ll need: 2 tablespoons of baking soda ½ teaspoon of xylitol 2 tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil 1-2 teaspoons water 3-4 drops of cinnamon essential oil 2-3 drops of nutmeg essential oil Directions: Combine and whisk all the dry ingredients. Using a fork, blend in the coconut oil. Next, whisk in the water and all essential oils. If it’s too thick, add a tiny bit of water. If too thin, add a tiny bit of baking soda. After you acquire the desired consistency, it is ready to use. 4. Probiotics Toothpaste Are you dedicated to your probiotic health? Then, check out this toothpaste! What you’ll need: ¼ cup of coconut oil 10 drops of peppermint essential oil 3 tablespoons of bentonite clay 2 capsules of organic probiotics Small mason jar (with lid) Directions: Combine all ingredients. Add to mason jar (seal with lid after every use). 5. Healing Toothpaste Because of the essential oils within this toothpaste recipe, it possesses anti-bacterial properties…which is great if you have a gum abscess! What you’ll need: ½ cup of baking soda ¾ cup of coconut oil 4 tablespoons of water 5 drops of myrrh essential oil 5 drops of thieves 7 drops of peppermint essential oil 3 drops of fennel essential oil (optional) Mason jar (with lid) Directions: Combine all ingredients. Using an electric mixer, beat until fluffy. Add to mason jar, making sure to seal the jar after every use. 6. Sensitive Toothpaste Do you have sensitive teeth? Try this effective DIY toothpaste! It’s super easy with just 3 ingredients! What you’ll need: 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil 1 tablespoon of baking soda 10 drops of peppermint oil Mason jar (with lid) Directions: Combine all ingredients and store in a mason jar, making sure to replace the lid after every use. 7. DIY Dog Toothpaste We can’t forget about our canine companion! Check out this awesome recipe for doggie toothpaste! What you’ll need: ¼ tsp of salt ½ teaspoon of dried parsley ¼ tsp of turmeric 2 tablespoons of baking soda ¼ cup of unrefined, virgin organic coconut oil 1 tablespoon of beef broth Mason jar (with lid) Directions: Combine all ingredients and store in a mason jar and allow to set. I recommend storing it in the fridge because of the beef broth. Do you have your own homemade toothpaste recipe? Please share them with us in the comment section below! UP NEXT:  7 DIY Natural Cleaning Products | Simple Home Solutions 10 Homemade Baby Products To Make Naturally The Best Homemade Skin Care Recipes Follow us on facebook, instagram, pinterest, and twitter! The contents of this article are for informational purposes only. Please read our full disclaimer.

A family opened their home to two shelter kittens and quickly noticed how deeply they relied on each other. Wellie and WallyFrankieTwo feline brothers, Wellie (tabby) and Wally (black) arrived at Best Friends Animal Society (in L.A.), hoping for a chance at a better life.Wellie was nervous and confused, shivering in the corner of the kennel. His brother, Wally, was calmer and more playful, even with a ruptured eye. "They had some flea dirt on them, which led me to believe they were most likely found outside before being brought to a shelter," Frankie, their foster mom, shared with Love Meow.Shortly after arriving at their foster home, their demeanor changed, especially Wellie's. Frankie"They started to feel at home and comfortable soon after getting into foster. Wellie went from anxious to the cuddliest boy once he knew he was in a safe place."He switched on his purr motor, rediscovered his squeaky meow, and eagerly sought attention. Within days, he transformed from a trembling kitten into a purr machine. They snuggled side by side like two peas in a podFrankie"Wellie has become a little puddle of cuddles and purrs. He is always the first to greet me with friendly meows and a snuggle. He radiates love and is no longer afraid but instead, a social butterfly who loves to be loved."Meanwhile, Wally remained as cool as a cucumber, completely unfazed by his eye treatment. Frankie"I am amazed at his resilience. Wally carries on as if nothing is wrong and is the happiest boy, playing with his brother without a care in the world and full of happy purrs."Wellie showers Wally with snuggles, playfully holding him down with both arms to clean his face. FrankieThe two share an inseparable bond—you won't see one without the other. Like partners in mischief, they romp around the room, stirring up all sorts of antics. Once they wear themselves out, they curl up together and drift off to sleep."I love a good squeak, but the purrs when Wellie wraps himself around his brother is my favorite part." FrankieWellie seeks out his brother, making sure he's always near. Wally leans into Wellie for comfort, often resting his head on him like a pillow"They love taking naps on my lap, play-fighting, climbing their scratching post, and cuddling each other. I can't think of a more picture-perfect pair to complete a home and family." FrankieWhen Wally was old enough, his left eye was removed to improve his quality of life. As soon as he came out of surgery, Wellie went straight to him and nestled right beside him."Wellie immediately comforted his brother post-surgery, and Wally woke up purring." Wellie immediately snuggled with Wally after his surgeryFrankie"They have always been affectionate with each other and very playful, but that bond grew even more after Wally's eye surgery. Wellie really stepped up and was so protective over his brother. You could tell he knew his brother needed healing, and Wellie was the best nurse to him.""I have never met two kittens purr so loud and consistently before in my life." He stayed by his brother's side, comforting himFrankieThe once skittish cat has blossomed into "the world's cuddliest boy." Wellie adores being cradled by his humans, soaking up all the affection."No one thrives in a kennel. This is one of the reasons why fostering is so important. Wellie was always a cuddly, happy boy; he just needed the right environment for his true self to shine through." FrankieFrom the very first day, Frankie hoped the two brothers would remain together. Yesterday, their dream came true."Wally and Wellie have been adopted together. Now, they will never have to know of a life without each other. Their mom will be spending the week getting ready for their arrival and is so excited to love and spoil them forever." They have been adopted togetherFrankieShare this story with your friends. More on Wellie, Wally, and Frankie's fosters on Instagram and Best Friends Animal Society (in L.A.) on Instagram.Related story: Cat Leads Kind Person to a Tub of Kittens She's Looked After, She's So Happy to Finally Have Help

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Unsurprisingly, ABC’s Good Morning America stood out among the broadcast networks on Monday as the most pro-Biden family in covering President Joe Biden’s blanket pardon of son Hunter, arguing the act to save “his only living son” was done to save him from a politicized Trump Justice Department and put to rest claims of Biden family “corruption” that were hurled “without evidence.” Co-host and former Clinton official George Stephanopoulos, like the other ABC personalities, wouldn’t use the l-word (as in “liar” or “lied”) to describe the President and his team. Instead, he said in a tease Biden “changed course” and, in a lead-in to apple polisher Mary Bruce’s report, he called it “a reversal from promises he made during the campaign.” Bruce had a predictable open, painting Hunter as if he were a child: “[T]his is something that President Biden and this White House were adamant that he would not do, but this morning, with just weeks left in office the President is now protecting his only living son with a sweeping pardon.” ABC’s Mary Bruce on ‘Good Morning America’: “[T]his is something that President Biden and this WH were adamant that he would not do, but this morning, with just weeks left in office the President is now protecting his only living son with a sweeping pardon. Overnight, a sudden… pic.twitter.com/PkBVqANe71 — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) December 2, 2024 “Overnight, a sudden reversal. President Biden issuing a full and unconditional pardon of his son Hunter, ending a legal saga that the President now says was politically motivated. Biden had long promised he would not interfere with his son’s cases...But now, Biden said he believes his son was selectively and unfairly prosecuted,” she added. Like a good foot soldier, Bruce then read through multiple excerpts of Biden’s statement and a light recap of Hunter’s gun and tax charges, which could have put him behind bars for years. She boasted that “now Hunter, seen with his father over this past holiday weekend, will face none of that” thanks to a “sweeping” pardon “covering...any uncharged crimes between 2014 and 2024.” After admitting Biden repeatedly defended his son and “aides were emphatic that the President would not step in,” Bruce had the gall to say claims of Biden family “corruption” were “without evidence”: ABC’s Mary Bruce insists claims about Biden family “corruption” are “without evidence”: “The about face comes just weeks before President-Elect Donald Trump is set to take office. Trump has vowed retribution against his political opponents and has repeatedly bashed Hunter and… pic.twitter.com/YVrd8OiFR3 — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) December 2, 2024 The about face comes just weeks before President-Elect Donald Trump is set to take office. Trump has vowed retribution against his political opponents and has repeatedly bashed Hunter and the Biden family, accusing them, without evidence, of corruption. President Biden clearly did not want to leave his son’s fate in the hands of Trump’s Justice Department[.] Stephanopoulos then brought in ABC’s chief legal analyst and NewsNation host Dan Abrams for analysis. First, Stephanopoulos cued him up to agree with Joe that what happened to Hunter was, in the President’s words, “a miscarriage of justice”: ABC’s George Stephanopoulos (surprise, surprise) and Dan Abrams go to the mat for Hunter Biden, defending President Biden’s pardon...at least on the gun charges: Stephanopoulos: “We saw the President’s words there. called it’a miscarriage of justice,’ saying Hunter was… pic.twitter.com/035DAzDsWt — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) December 2, 2024 Abrams did, however, admit that this pardon was “as sweeping as you can make” when the President could have simply pardoned his son on the outstanding convictions or commute any sentence. However, Stephanopoulos stepped into change the subject and steer Abrams back towards a conclusion that defended the Justice Department as apolitical: ABC’s George Stephanopoulos and chief legal analyst/NewsNation host Dan Abrams go to the mat for President Biden pardoning son Hunter to protect him from the Trump Justice Department, arguing the prosecution of Hunter provided the DOJ isn’t political.... Abrams: “He granted him… pic.twitter.com/JvDOEBgKZc — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) December 2, 2024 Bruce resurfaced in the second hour to rerack much of her previous report, this time defending the President by arguing he “clearly didn’t want to leave his son’s fate in the hand of Trump’s Justice Department” and Trump’s promises of “political retribution against his political enemies and has repeatedly attacked Hunter and the Biden family.” To see the relevant ABC transcript from December 2, click here.

In 2024, 90% of the media is owned by just six giant global corporations — while just four decades ago, 50 companies controlled 90% of the media. “This is the media-industrial complex. The propaganda-industrial complex,” Glenn Beck of “The Glenn Beck Program” comments. Currently, National Amusements and the Redstone family control CBS, CMT, MTV, Nickelodeon, and so much more. Disney and “the far-left whack job” Bob Iger control ABC, ESPN, the History Channel, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, video games, and again, so much more. TimeWarner and CEO Jeff Bewkes control CNN, Warner Brothers, HBO, Turner, video games, internet, print media like Time, and dozens more. Comcast and CEO Brian L. Roberts control NBC, MSNBC, CSNBC, Telemundo, and the internet. NewsCorp and the Murdoch family control Fox and National Geographic while Sony controls an incredible amount of music, television, movies, and more. “These are just a few examples of what these conglomerates own,” Glenn says. “Remember, almost everything you use and consume and eat are owned by, what did I say, 12 companies? And six own what you’re talking about every day.” “Who’s controlling the information? The big six, taken all together, are valued at nearly $500 billion dollars. You want to know why they fought the little guys so much, and lost by the way, this Tuesday,” Glenn continues, noting that all that money they’ve invested “isn’t working.” However, he says, “the result of their work is devastating.” “The way we cut out this cancer is by more competition, more options, ending the partnership between the government and their surrogates, their corporate board members that are all sitting at the tables of the big six,” Glenn says. “Increase the amount of independent media. No government bailouts. No government startups. Let the system work. Halt the cronyism between the government and the media companies,” he continues, adding, “And the great thing is, that’s Donald Trump’s plan.” Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

After President Joe Biden announced a sweeping pardon for his son Hunter Biden, several lawmakers from his own party came out against him. Despite repeatedly asserting that he would not pardon his son, Biden is now allowing Hunter to evade legal repercussions for crimes committed from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024. This pardon was issued amid Hunter's most recent felony conviction on gun charges as well as his scandalous background surrounding felony tax offenses and his role in the Ukrainian gas company Burisma. 'This was an improper use of power, it erodes trust in our government, and it emboldens others to bend justice to suit their interests.'Biden previously insisted that he would not pardon Hunter, reaffirming that "no one is above the law." Over the weekend, Biden announced the decision to pardon Hunter, claiming that he was being "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted.""The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election," Biden said in a statement released Sunday."No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son — and that is wrong," Biden continued. However, lawmakers from Biden's own party were not convinced."President Biden’s pardon of his son confirms a common belief I hear in Southwest Washington: that well-connected people are often gifted special treatment by a two-tier justice system," Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who just narrowly won re-election in Washington state, said in a Monday post on X. "The President made the wrong decision. No family should be above the law." "I respect President Biden, but I think he got this one wrong," Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton said in a Monday post on X. "This wasn’t a politically-motivated prosecution. Hunter committed felonies, and was convicted by a jury of his peers."Biden also faced backlash from Democrats on the Senate side. "President Biden’s decision put personal interest ahead of duty and further erodes Americans’ faith that the justice system is fair and equal for all," Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado said in a Monday post on X. "President Biden’s decision to pardon his son was wrong," Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan said in a Monday post on X. "A president's family and allies shouldn't get special treatment. This was an improper use of power, it erodes trust in our government, and it emboldens others to bend justice to suit their interests."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

President-elect Donald Trump delivered a stark ultimatum to Hamas on Monday, calling for the immediate release of hostages abducted during the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack against Israel.Hamas' brutal assault resulted in the tragic deaths of approximately 1,200 civilians and injuries to 8,700 others. The extremist group kidnapped hundreds of hostages, including infants, women, and the elderly.'Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America.'On Monday, the Israel Defense Forces announced that Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American-Israeli dual citizen who was previously thought to be a hostage, was actually murdered during the October 7 attack.It is believed that three American hostages — Eden Alexander, 21; Keith Siegel, 65; and Sagui Dekel-Chen, 35 — are still alive and being held by Hamas more than a year later. The terror organization released a propaganda video on Saturday that showed Alexander alive and, while under duress, calling for Trump to "use your influence and the full power of the United States to negotiate our freedom." The footage warned that "time is running out." Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, "Everybody is talking about the hostages who are being held so violently, inhumanely, and against the will of the entire World, in the Middle East - But it's all talk, and no action!""Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity," Trump declared."Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!" he demanded.In October, the Israeli government confirmed that it killed Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas who was one of the masterminds behind last year's attack.Over the weekend, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told "Face the Nation" that he believes the terror organization is "feeling the pressure.""They're feeling the pressure because one of their main partners in crime here, Hezbollah, has now cut a ceasefire deal," Sullivan stated. "They're feeling the pressure, of course, because their top leader, Sinwar, has been killed. So they may be looking anew at the possibility of getting a ceasefire and hostage deal."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!