Former Democrat megadonor John Morgan, who has abandoned the party to become an independent, said in an interview this week that President-elect Donald Trump’s youngest son was smarter than everyone on Vice President Kamala Harris’ failed presidential campaign. John Morgan told Fox News on Wednesday night that Harris “can never run for president again” because of how badly she performed on the campaign trail. “What the Harris campaign should have done instead of avoiding Joe Rogan and podcasts, it turns out that Barron Trump, who looks like a runway model, was telling his father, ‘You need to go on podcasts, you need to go on Joe Rogan,'” he said.”He was three hours late to a rally because he was doing Joe Rogan because that was so important.” CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “So Barron Trump is a lot smarter than everybody in the Harris [campaign]—they said they didn’t go on Joe Rogan. The progressives around her you heard what [Democrat strategist James] Carville said, the progressives didn’t want to go on Joe Rogan.” “They played hide-the-ball. They lost badly,” he continued. “She should go away and never, ever come back. She spent almost $2 billion. They’re raising money this week to pay off the debt. If you can’t run your campaign, you damn sure can’t run the country.” ? Fascinating conversation with former top Democratic donor, @JohnMorganESQ, who shared with me that he has moved from Democrat to Independent. “Barron Trump is a lot smarter than everybody in the Harris campaign,” he said, remarking on Trump’s podcast strategy versus the… pic.twitter.com/y1pGIEK9qW — Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) November 28, 2024

Speaking with podcast host Joe Rogan, Silicon Valley billionaire venture capitalist Marc Andreessen accused the Democrats and the Biden administration of weaponizing executive agencies to pressure financial institutions to “debank” companies politically opposed to them. “Debanking” a person or business means being kicked out of the financial system. “The First Amendment says the government cannot censor American citizens,” Andreessen began. “And so, what they do is if you want to censor American citizens in the government, if you’re smart, you don’t do that. What you do is you fund an outside organization and then you have them do it.” “We have this thing called the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, CFPB, which was the – it’s sort of Elizabeth Warren’s personal agency that she gets to control,” he continued. “And it’s an independent agency that just gets to run and do whatever it wants, right? And if you read the Constitution, like, there is no such thing as an independent agency. And yet there it is.” CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “Basically, it terrorizes financial institutions,” he explained. “Prevent new competition, new startups that want to compete with the big banks … just by terrorizing anybody who tries to do anything new in financial services.” When Rogan asked for an example, Andressen answered: Debanking. This is where a lot of the debanking comes from, is these agencies. So, debanking is when you as either a person or your company are literally kicked out of the banking system. … My partner, Ben’s father, has been debanked. … for having the wrong politics. For saying, “unacceptable things” under current banking regulations.” “Under current banking regulations, after all the reforms of the last 20 years, there’s now a category called a ‘politically exposed person,’” he said. “PEP. And if you are a PEP, you are required by financial regulators to kick them out of your bank. You’re not allowed to have them. “ “But what if you’re politically on the Left?” Rogan asked. “That’s fine,” Andreesen replied. “So, no one on the Left gets debanked?” Rogan asked incredulously. “I haven’t heard of a single instance of anyone on the Left getting debanked,” Andreessen answered. “You get kicked out of your bank account. You get kicked out of the — you can’t do credit card transactions.” “This is where the government and the companies get intertwined,” he continued. “And back to your fascism point, which is there’s a constitutional amendment that says the government can’t restrict your speech, but there’s no constitutional amendment that says the government can’t debank you, right? And so, if they can’t do the one thing, they do the other thing. And then they don’t have to debank you. They just have to put pressure on the private company banks to do it. And then the private company banks do it because they’re expected to. But the government gets to say, ‘We didn’t do it. It was the private company that did it.’” “It’s this sleight of hand that happens … it’s a privatized sanctions regime that lets bureaucrats do to American citizens the same thing that we do to Iran, just kick you out of the financial system,” he explained. “And so, this has been happening to all the crypto entrepreneurs in the last four years. This has been happening to a lot of the fintech entrepreneurs, anybody trying to start any kind of new banking service because they’re trying to protect the big banks.” “And then this has been happening, by the way, also in legal fields of economic activity that they don’t like,” he recalled. “And so, a lot of this started about 15 years ago with this thing called Operation Truck Point, where they decided, as marijuana started to become legal, as prostitution started to become legal, and then guns, which there’s always a fight about, under the Obama administration, they started to debank legal marijuana businesses, escort businesses, and then gun shops, just like your gun manufacturers. And just like you’re done, you’re out of the banking system. And so, if you’re running a medical marijuana dispensary in 2012, guess what? You’re doing your business all in cash because you literally can’t get a bank account. You can’t get a Visa terminal. You can’t process transactions. You can’t do payroll. You can’t do direct deposit. You can’t get insurance. You’ve been sanctioned, right? None of that stuff is available.” He turned to the Biden-Harris administration. “And then this administration extended that concept to apply it to tech founders, crypto founders, and then just generally political opponents. … Operation Truck Point 1.0 was 15 years ago against the pot and the guns. Truck Point 2.0 is primarily against their political enemies and then to their disfavored tech startups. And it’s hit the tech world. We’ve had like 30 founders debanked in the last four years. This is one of the reasons why we ended up supporting Trump. It’s like we just can’t live in this world.” “We can’t live in a world where somebody starts a company that’s a completely legal thing and then they literally like get sanctioned, right, and embargoed by the United States government through a completely unaccountable – by the way, no due process,” he said. “None of this is written down. There’s no rules. There’s no court. There’s no decision process. There’s no appeal. Who do you appeal to, right? Like who do you go to to get your bank account back, right? And then there’s also the civil asset forfeiture side of it … that happens to people in a lot of places now who get arrested and all of a sudden the state takes their money. … There will be some investigation into safe deposit boxes, and the next thing you know, the feds have seized all the contents of the safe deposit boxes, and that stuff never gets returned.” “When Trump says the ‘deep state,’ the way we would describe it is, it’s administrative power. It’s political power being administered not through legislation. So there’s no defined law that covers this. It’s not through regulation. There’s nothing you can do– you can’t go see a regulator to fix this,” he said. “It’s not through any kind of court judgment. It’s just raw power. It’s just raw administrative power. It’s the government or politicians just deciding that things are going to be a certain way and then they just apply pressure until they get it.”

Doors allow us to enter and leave buildings and give us a sense of safety and security. We can lock them against danger or open them wide in welcome. For Dara Gerson and Ashley Lowengrub, the husband and wife team that owns Alkemie Jewelry at the Alkemie Road Shoppe, their door is a showpiece defining their attention to detail. The hand-carved owl door on their custom jewelry store offers a glimpse of the wonders you might find inside. @alkemieroad One of my favorite parts about the shoppe Come see us at 120 S Topanga Canyon Blvd!! #handmade #owldoor #handmadejewelry #alkemiejewelry #alkemieroad #reclaimedmetal #handmadeshop #socalhiddengems #topangacanyon ♬ Gypsy – Fleetwood Mac The couple designs, creates, and sells custom jewelry that combines art and accessories using only 100 percent reclaimed metals. They pride themselves on emptying our landfills one small piece at a time. Inspiration comes to them from Mother Nature, vintage styles, and a “bit of rock n’ roll.” Every item they produce is lead and nickel-free. The couple constructed the shop in Topanga Canyon, California, incorporating many hand-crafted features. While Dara admits that the owl door is her favorite feature, it is not the only unique architectural element. Several stained glass windows filter light into the shoppe. The sunburst window is most noticeable, featuring a rainbow of bright colors around a golden-yellow circle. Images from YouTube and TikTok. The owl door operates on a set of tracks at the top and bottom, allowing the door to double as an exterior decoration when the shoppe is open. It slides all the way along one exterior wall to rest in a front corner facing the parking area. Alkemie operates as a sustainable company that gives back to the community in many ways. Every year, the conscientious couple donates a portion of retail sales from their website to select charities. Visit the eclectic shoppe if you’re in the area. You won’t be disappointed. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Quaint Jewelry Store Shows Off The Stunningly Unique “Favorite Part” Of Their Shoppe appeared first on InspireMore.

The breeze captures their essence as they dance through the air, bringing the windhorse to life. The Festival of Fantasy at Drachenburg Castle brings art to life. Over 30 artists from seven countries converge to contribute to the festival. The show includes dancing, juggling, acrobatics, music, and more. Perhaps the most stunning are the windhorses, who undulate through the air, guided by nothing more than dreams. @contemporary_art88 And through the trees the windhorses dove to visit Schloss Drachenburg at Fest der Fantasie By: pantao.de #puppetry #puppet #contemporaryart #art #artwork #artistatiktok #fyp ♬ Beggin’ – Måneskin The transparent beasts, held aloft on clear poles, glide through the forest. The dancers use the poles to create a movement resembling that of real horses. Viewers can lose themselves in sight as each windhorse prances along an unseen path. The windhorse is part of Tibetan, Buddhist, and other Eastern practices. A “herd” of five horses symbolizes the four cardinal elements and good fortune. As the horses dance through the gentle breeze, sound effects create real-sounding neighs. The sound adds to the impact, adding to the life-like movement of the horses. Image from Instagram. Horses hold many important roles within society. They work on farms, perform stunts in rodeo shows, work with children in physical and emotional therapy positions, and more. These intelligent animals interact well with humans, using body language to relay feelings and meaning. It is easy to see how the strong horse came to symbolize the base elements in practices that calm the spirit. During the Festival of Fantasy, the wispy horses are carried by puppeteers. As the handlers walk, their motion transfers directly to the windhorse, creating a lifelike walking motion. The puppeteer, moving the head, adds to the realistic movements. A gentle breeze on the day of the festival adds the magic that brings the windhorse to life. Please share if you found the windhorse puppets mesmerizing. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Mesmerizing: Stunning “Windhorse” Puppets Gracefully Drift Through The Sky appeared first on InspireMore.

These birds of a feather march together! Pedestrians couldn’t believe their eyes when two costumed musicians led a parade of geese through the city streets. Waddling in an impressively straight line, these well-trained avians kept perfect time with the beat of the drum. Everyone watching was delighted by this rare spectacle! Many people had their phones out to film the procession as it went by. As the musicians marched down the street with their feathered entourage in tow, they played When the Saints Go Marching In on their instruments. We might not call the geese in this parade saints, exactly, but they were certainly much better behaved than the average bird! @melavalkenburg1 ♬ origineel geluid – Mela Valkenburg If you enjoyed watching these geese on parade, you can thank Marc Picar, founder of Picar Productions. A versatile performer, Marc has worked as an actor, a clown, and more. Now, he leads his aptly named Geeseparade all over Europe! What kind of geese are these? While Marc’s flair for showmanship certainly adds to the appeal of this parade, the stars of the show are obviously his geese. These aren’t just any birds, you see. They’re Toulouse geese, a French breed dating back to the 15th century! According to The Livestock Conservancy, there are two types of Toulouse goose: production and dewlap. Screengrab from TikTok Judging from the parade footage, the geese in the video are likely dewlap Toulouse. These creatures are distinguished by the flaps underneath their chins, which you can clearly see jiggling as they march. Another interesting characteristic of these birds is their large size. The average weight for a dewlap Toulouse goose is 20 to 26 pounds! Commenters loved watching the clip from Marc Picar’s Geeseparade. Many people wished that they could see this event in person! “Take me to the goose parade now,” one person demanded. “Do they do weddings,” another joked. It sounds like you may have to travel to Europe if you want to see these geese on parade, but it could be worth the trip! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Oh When The Geese Go Marching In… Onlookers Gaze In Wonder At Unique Parade appeared first on InspireMore.

Every other day, the powers that be affirm them

Imagine standing on the edge of a cliff, wind rushing past as you stare at the open sky. The thrill, the fear, and the limitless possibility are exactly what great rock songs with the word “fly” capture—a leap into the unknown, carried by a melody that makes you feel weightless. These songs don’t just play on your speakers; they lift you off the ground, sending you soaring into realms of freedom, longing, and self-discovery. Rush’s “Fly by Night” takes that first daring leap, an anthem of leaving the past behind to chase a brighter horizon. Lou Reed’s “Fly Into the The post 10 Best Songs With The Word ‘Fly’ In The Title appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

There’s no way around it: the holidays can be tough right now. Due to the economic crisis, some far-flung families can’t afford to get together. Others can’t swing the traditional feast, and they’re dialing it back. Other families have lost people over politics or another cause, and there are heart-breakingly empty seats at the dinner table. Still others simply have nobody to share the day with for any of a number of reasons. In 2022, we started a new tradition with our first online OP Friendsgiving. This community is like a family (complete with grouchy uncles and a few members who make us shake our heads with their political beliefs.) But truly, we have such a lovely community of people here from so many different backgrounds. The conversations are enlightening and ever-interesting. Let’s “get together” here! I realize this isn’t a substitute for truly being with the people you love, but I hope it helps the day go by a little more easily, just knowing that someone out here cares about you. We’ll be keeping this post front and center on Thanksgiving Day. I’m going to post a bit about our Thanksgiving and a couple of recipes to get things started, and the things I’m grateful for this year. Please take a moment in the comments to do the same if you feel so moved. And let other commenters know that they’re not alone. Our Thanksgiving menu We have a smaller get-together this year and decided to do things a little differently. I don’t know about you, but our favorite parts of Thanksgiving is the sides. We really don’t care that much about the turkey. So we decided to have a Sidesgiving Dinner. We’re having: Charcuterie board with fruit Stuffing muffins Fresh-made cranberry sauce Sweet potatoes Garlic green beans Dinner rolls Gravy Sweet corn with butter Baked brie Pinto beans with onion For dessert, since I’m not really on my feet this year, I got an assortment of mini-pies from the bakery and a carton of vanilla ice cream. That way we can all have a little bit of each kind. Aden contributed a Thanksgiving poem for preppers. Aden wrote the most beautiful poem that I have to share with you. As a prepper, it will really hit home. It’s called Comparison, The Thief of Joy. He’s so creative. What I’m grateful for this year Dealing with a long-term injury has been tough, but I know I still have things really good. I’m incredibly grateful for my family. My girls and I have such a beautiful relationship, and it’s a priceless treasure. The fact that they are adults (24 and 29) and they still want to talk to their mom nearly every day just brings a glow to my heart every time I hear the phone ring. My friends are wonderful. I’m an introvert. I have very few friends. But the ones I do have…holy cow. They’re just incredible. They’re so supportive, so loving, and so encouraging. They never let me feel lonely during an entire year of barely being able to leave my apartment. They called, visited, texted, and sent memes. It seems like no matter what I’m dealing with or how “crazy” my latest idea sounds, they are there with suggestions, love, and cheerleading. They even tolerate my quirky need for solitude with unrelenting affection. They’ve got my back every step of the way. Y’all know who you are! I have the most amazing readers in the Bloggerdom. My work is such a privilege. I know everybody says this, but I really never expected to be a blogger with lots of readers. The fact that I’ve gotten to know such a wonderful, supportive, and caring community through the work that I do is a gift that constantly amazes me. I’m going into my 12th year of blogging on The OP and I feel endless gratitude that you all help me do what I love every single day. I always wanted to write, and your visits to my website make that possible. How could I get any luckier than this? You guys mean the world to me. My recovery is going better than expected. Last year was tough, with two surgeries and a terrible prognosis. But I continue to improve and am already well past the point of expected improvement. I know that in the new year, things will continue to get better, and I really look forward to rejoining the world again. I’m thankful for the election results. I have been so concerned about the crazy culture taking over our country. I’m thrilled with the outcome of the election and I hope for real change and a step back from the insanity. I deeply hope that our new leadership will pave the way for greater peace, prosperity, health, and happiness. What about you? What’s a dish that you make every Thanksgiving without fail? Would you share the recipe with us in the comments? Is there a story behind the recipe? If so, please tell us! What are you grateful for this year? What makes your heart sing? Let’s talk about it. And if you are struggling, tell us. Hopefully, a burden shared is a lighter burden. That being said, we here at the OP love our readers, and we’re so glad that we can provide information and entertainment to you. Happy Friendsgiving, from my family to yours. The post Welcome to the OP Friendsgiving 2024 appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

A Happy Thanksgiving to All Our Readers!

Pristine grains of asteroid Ryugu clearly were no match for Earth’s microbes.