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The best and boldest commencement address of 2024 was delivered not by a poet, politician, or eggheaded intellectual but by a kicker, the NFL’s Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs. He delivered the speech at Benedictine College, a Catholic college — a genuinely Catholic college — in Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine was among the 24 colleges recommended in our spring 2023 print edition of The American Spectator, a special issue on education. Yes, among the nearly 4,000 institutions of higher ed in America, we could identify only two dozen worthy of your children and your money.  A sad, sorry statement on American higher education. READ MORE from Paul Kengor: Biden Is in Big Trouble: Four Foreboding Figures But Benedictine is a blessed exception, and the little college in Kansas vindicated our recommendation this May 2024 by inviting the Chiefs’ kicker to come to the dais and give a swift kick in the pants to bad Catholics — he referred to bad Catholic President Joe Biden — to bad priests, bad bishops, bad Christians, bad leaders, to abortion advocates, to IVF, birth control, surrogacy, euthanasia, COVID lockdowns, church shutdowns, radical feminism, gender ideology (which Pope Francis has long condemned), and a host of other maladies that had progressives foaming at the mouth in an insidiously twisted “news” report on Butker’s remarks. “Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker bashes Pride Month, tells women to stay in the kitchen,” insisted an egregiously distorted Touchdown Wire headline, which was promoted at Yahoo News.  I would venture to say that the media coverage of Butker’s great oration is almost as much of a story as is the speech itself. If you want to see a shameless display of what’s wrong with journalism in America, Touchdown Wire provided it. I listened to the entirety of Butker’s remarks. They were about the Catholic Church, about Catholics living truly Catholic lives in today’s toxic culture, and about people of faith generally becoming missionaries in what Butker rightly dubbed “a post-God world.” There was a mere passing reference to Pride Month, namely, a literal handful of words about the surreal spectacle of dedicating a full month to the first and worst of the Seven Deadly Sins: pride. In the text of Butker’s speech, I bet the Pride Month mention was in parentheses, and maybe not listed at all and instead an ad lib.  As for Touchdown’s brazen assertion that Butker relegated women “to the kitchen,” he certainly said no such thing. Quite the contrary, the most moving, eloquent section of his remarks came at the 12-minute mark when Butker got choked up talking about his “beautiful wife Isabelle” and how meeting her in middle school forever changed his life, making him the man he is. He talked about how she loves being a mom and a homemaker, in addition to all else she chooses to do (read that, pro-choice feminists). I can relate. The woman he described likewise describes my lovely wife and millions of others who choose to embrace a lifestyle that the Touchdown headline writer obviously finds contemptuous. For the record, Butker extolled not just motherhood but also fatherhood, and he called on men, too, to serve the home first and foremost rather than a career. He lamented the “absence of men in the home” and the “cultural emasculation of men.” He urged spouses to love one another and help each other become saints. As for Touchdown’s coverage, it was a journalistic disgrace. It ought to be hereafter taught in journalism schools as a textbook case of bias. But, on the bright side, in hoping to expose Butker as a buffoon, Touchdown Wire did him and Benedictine a big favor by making the wider public aware of this splendid speech. If Benedictine College wasn’t on your radar, Harrison Butker (and Yahoo) just helped put it there. I strongly advise that you consider sending your kids there. If that’s not an option, send Benedictine a check (click here to do that). I’m personally sending a donation, and I’m going to write, “Yahoo!” in the memo line.  In an era when colleges have lost their collective minds and souls, here’s one refreshingly and fearlessly standing against the toxic winds of the zeitgeist. Kudos to Benedictine College and to kicker, husband, father, and co-homemaker Harrison Butker for the best commencement speech of 2024. The post Kansas City Chiefs’ Harrison Butker Gives the Best Commencement Speech of 2024 appeared first on The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.

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Kevin Parker (pictured) has sold his entire catalog, including his Tame Impala output as well as songs he composed for Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Dua Lipa and Rihanna, among others, to Sony Music Publishing. The partnership also covers Parker’s future works, whether by Tame Impala or collaborations with other artists. “The idea of passing on ownership of my songs is one that I don’t think about very lightly, at all. They are the fruit of my blood, sweat and creativity over all the years I’ve been a recording artist and songwriter so far,” Parker explained in a statement.  Tame Impala has released four albums and are known for the songs “The Less I Know The Better,” “Half Full Glass Of Wine” “Elephant” and “Mind Mischief.” ### The post Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker Sells Catalog To Sony appeared first on RockinTown.

Limousine liberal descends from ivory tower to voice expletives towards former president, MAGA fan base. Actor Robert De Niro revealed he still suffers from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome in a recent appearance on “The View,” uttering expletives to convey his deep hatred towards the current Republican presidential frontrunner. Touching on his infamous “punch Trump in the face” remark from 2016, the 80-year-old actor was asked by the ABC daytime talk show’s left-leaning hosts if he had advice for Joe Biden’s campaign, considering he’s losing to Trump in five battleground states. Robert De Niro went on an unhinged rant on The View about Trump and his supporters, ironically calling them angry and hate filled.He then goes on to say he wants “to punch” Trump “in the face."He definitely fits in with these wash women! pic.twitter.com/htZyqfVnFG— Alan Jacoby (@AlanJacobyJr) May 15, 2024 “I don’t understand why people are not taking him seriously,” De Niro said of Trump, “because you read about it historically in other countries that they didn’t take the people seriously. I think of Hitler and Mussolini. Fools and clowns… I mean, who does not think that this guy is going to do exactly what he says he’s going to do?” “It’s going to happen,” De Niro continued. “If he gets elected, it’s going to change this country for everybody, and they might think that it’s going to make their life better, or they just want to, excuse my French, [muted] with the country.”Save 40% on Ultimate Fish Oil today and improve your supplement routine & experience the world-renowned powerhouse formula! “Those people who support him with anger and hate, because that’s what he’s about, they’re going to see,” he added, going on to take issue with Trump’s tiff with Rosie O’Donnell. “He’s vicious,” De Niro claimed. “Why will he not do that in this country? He’s already done it. Why would he not — when I say, ‘I want to punch him in the face,’ it’s because what he said to a person — a bystander, somebody in one of his rallies, he wants to punch him in the face. You don’t talk that way to people. What kind of person does that?” De Niro’s next comments were heavily censored, but his deranged animosity toward Trump came through. “It’s almost like he wants to do the worst that he could possibly do to show this country and to [bleep] with us. His slogan should be, [bleep] America. I want to [bleep] you, America,” De Niro said, as the show’s leftist audience erupted in applause. Here’s the full segment: The segment highlights how limousine liberals like De Niro prioritize keeping Trump out of office over addressing Americans’ suffering under Biden’s disastrous policies. Everything De Niro says Trump is doing the Democratic Party is openly doing to the American people. This guy is beyond pathetic and poses a clear and present danger to our Republic! . https://t.co/Pis3LjgbRy— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) May 15, 2024

"Rare emergence of cicadas creating excitement among some dining circles, offering an opportunity to rethink...the eating of insects," far-left outlet insists. The left desperately wants you to eat the bugs. Axios published an article Wednesday titled, “Cicada emergence creates some fine dining options,” claiming the rare emergence of cicada broods in the U.S. heartland this summer is “creating excitement in some dining circles.” A rare emergence of cicadas is creating excitement among some dining circles, offering an opportunity to rethink entomophagy — the eating of insects. https://t.co/qKlMe1G9v6— Axios (@axios) May 15, 2024 The article goes on to explain how the cicadas are generating buzz among leftists who are clamoring to feast on the insects. Two regional broods of cicadas are emerging simultaneously for the first time in 221 years in parts of southern Iowa and central Illinois, an event that Ginny Mitchell, the program coordinator at Iowa State University’s Insect Zoo, plans to take advantage of.URGENT! Keep Alex Jones in the fight against the NWO! Please pray & contribute at DefendJones.com today! “Mitchell, who eats bugs like ants or crickets regularly, plans to snack on cicadas for the first time this year and will collect them during a trip to Illinois next month. She’s considering air frying and making a special sauce for them,” Axios reported. “The insects were recently dubbed the ‘noisy lobsters of the trees‘ by the New York Times. Chefs and foragers are collecting them for dishes like cicada-stuffed pasta or kimchi. They have a ‘mild woody flavor,’ per the Times.” The left’s obsession with persuading people to eat bugs stems from the World Economic Forum’s Great Reset framework which argues that eating insects helps fight “climate change” and is a more sustainable alternative to red meat. Bill Gates also pushes for humanity to shift to bug-eating Users on social media, however, roundly mocked Axios’ bug-eating propaganda. No. Please stop trying to make this a thing.— often uncommon ? (@oftenuncommon) May 15, 2024 Never going to happen— Goose (@gosling1212) May 15, 2024 Maybe as an appetizer before my porterhouse.— Highbrow Haze (@HighbrowHaze) May 15, 2024 this is the future libs want— Tony (@tbenz1221) May 15, 2024 Just stop!!— Wendy Kortepeter (@WKortepeter) May 15, 2024 Isn't this the 1st thing that crosses your mind when you see cicadas?"Hmm, yummy eats!" ???— Tracy (@NYTupelo7) May 15, 2024 Never gonna happen! Let Bill Gates eat bugs since he is so fond of them— TryAndTakeIt (@TryandTakeIt) May 15, 2024 In typical gaslighting fashion, the media dismisses the globalists’ agenda to push eating insects as a “conspiracy theory” while simultaneously normalizing eating the bugs in articles like this Axios piece. The Washington Post even called for the American people to start eating bugs in 2022 as a way to cope with skyrocketing prices brought on by inflation under Joe Biden. “Consumers can already find foods like salted ants on Amazon and cricket powder protein bars in grocery stores!” the outlet noted. Some major companies have also quietly added insects to their food products, such as “organic cricket flour.” The WEF claimed bug-based diets are needed to control carbon emissions and to address exploding human population growth. “The world’s population will reach 9.7 billion people by 2050. This means that despite only 4% of arable land remaining available on the surface of our planet an additional 2 billion more humans will have to be fed,” the WEF wrote in a 2021 article. “In order to address this impending crisis, world experts and leaders will meet this autumn at the UN Food Summit and then the COP26. Often overlooked in these discussions is the potential role insects can play in helping meet this challenge.” Follow Jamie White on X | Truth | Gab | Gettr | Minds

"President Trump’s fearless leadership reestablished America as a respected and admired global power," says Rep. Paulina Luna (R-Fla.). House Republicans have nominated ex-President Donald Trump to receive a congressional medal. Under a proposal led by Rep. Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), the former president would be formally recognized for “exceptional leadership” with a Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian honors. I just introduced a bill to give President Trump a Congressional Gold Medal. Under his leadership, America was re-established as a respected global power, and the world was safer. It's time we give him recognition for it. https://t.co/dozHQx3yg6— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) May 15, 2024 The medal would be bestowed to the former president “in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to strengthening America’s diplomatic relations during his presidency,” according to text from Luna’s House Resolution 8386, obtained by Fox News. Speaking to Fox News, Luna said it’s time Trump receives credit for leading the country with strength.Save 10% on ALL storable food and Alexapure Pro Water Filtration Systems! Secure your independence with our delicious kits TODAY to beat the coming demand! “President Trump’s fearless leadership reestablished America as a respected and admired global power,” Luna told Fox. “It is time we recognize a president who put our country first and secured global peace through bold diplomacy. Despite the liberal media’s attempts to spread fear, America and the world were undoubtedly safer under President Donald Trump. One of our duties in Congress is to honor those who have contributed significantly to our nation, and that’s why I’m introducing this legislation.” Co-sponsors of the bill include Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-Tenn.), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas). Interestingly, Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) is also a co-sponsor of the bill, despite previously backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for president. “President Trump did more in four years on behalf of the American people than any president in my lifetime. He secured our border, achieved historic peace in the Middle East, and implemented policies that helped our economy prosper,” Rep. Good told Fox. “The last three years of a failed Biden administration have only served as a stark contrast to President Trump’s record.” We’ll update this article when President Trump responds to Rep. Luna’s proposal.