As we reported this week‚ the Biden regime is attacking liquefied natural gas (LNG). They use the excuse that it is to save the climate‚ which is absolutely ridiculous. LNG is relatively low on “carbon emissions.” This can only be viewed as an attack on the US economy and national security. It’s also an attack […] The post Cutting Off LNG Hurts Jobs‚ the Economy‚ and Texas appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Nikki Haley outdid herself with a tweet after the absurd E. Jean Carroll verdict. Everyone knows the Carroll case and the award are absurd – everyone. Yet‚ Nikki Haley decided to join the Democrats and torch Donald Trump with it while offering nothing constructive. Her tweet is very representative of her character: “Donald Trump wants […] The post This Is What Never Nikki Says About a Fake Allegation Against DJT appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

“If liberty means anything at all‚ it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” – George Orwell I love the United States and want it to be strong and prosperous. I am embarrassed by the fact that it took a catastrophe in Israel to wake me up to the realization that American universities have become epicenters of “wokeness” and green shoots of socialism that are gradually destroying our awesome country. I know what you may be thinking: Wokeness is the enemy? Really? Next‚ he’ll be picking on Winnie-the-Pooh. I don’t blame you. I looked up the definition of wokeness: “aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice).” Sounds fair and innocent enough‚ right? Marvel should create a superhero: Wokeman — “fixing injustice 24/7‚ always stays woke.” I am not a political science scholar‚ but I have an inkling of how wokeness started. It was an aftershock of the equal rights movements that tried to fix the side effects of our society’s ugly past and bring equality to everyone. It came from a good‚ kind place in people’s hearts. However‚ I am a student of economics and have learned that ideas should not be judged solely on their intent but also on their outcomes. We are often preoccupied with the intent and ignore second order effects‚ the unintended consequences that often make things a lot worse. This is exactly what has happened to wokeness. At some point‚ while we got up to get the popcorn‚ the wokeness movie went from being a Marvel superhero flick to an Orwellian dystopian Animal Farm nightmare: “All animals are equal‚ but some animals are more equal than others.” WATCH: “The Divided States of Biden with Ben Shapiro” on DailyWire+ Although the idea of elevating minorities may sound great on the surface‚ the U.S. took a wrong turn and started turning into a country where the majority is often penalized for not being a minority.  Which brings me to the college HQ of wokeness — DEI. I am embarrassed to admit I did not know DEI existed before October 7. If you think these three letters stand for some cool government agency‚ no‚ they are way cooler than that. They stand for “diversity‚ equity‚ and inclusion.” How can anyone be against these three awesome words? To my great surprise‚ DEI has turned into anti-Semitism on college campuses. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman explains DEI’s role very well in this essay: “Under DEI‚ one’s degree of oppression is determined based upon where one resides on a so-called intersectional pyramid of oppression where whites‚ Jews‚ and Asians are deemed oppressors‚ and a subset of people of color‚ LGBTQ people‚ and/or women are deemed to be oppressed. Under this ideology … one is either an anti-racist or a racist.” In light of today’s news‚ I thought I would try to take a step back and provide perspective on what this is really all about. I first became concerned about @Harvard when 34 Harvard student organizations‚ early on the morning of October 8th before Israel had taken any military… — Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) January 3‚ 2024   Ackman‚ a Harvard University grad and major donor‚ goes on to say: “There is no such thing as being ‘not racist.’ Under DEI’s ideology‚ any policy‚ program‚ educational system‚ economic system‚ grading system‚ admission policy … that leads to unequal outcomes among people of different skin colors is deemed racist. As a result‚ according to DEI‚ capitalism is racist‚ Advanced Placement exams are racist‚ IQ tests are racist‚ corporations are racist‚ or in other words‚ any merit-based program‚ system‚ or organization which has or generates outcomes for different races that are at variance with the proportion these different races represent in the population at large is by definition racist under DEI’s ideology.”  As a result‚ on some campuses the DEI objective became what Tabia Lee‚ a former equity director at De Anza College in California‚ to “de-center whiteness‚” and thus it allowed anti-Semitism to spread. If you fall under DEI “protection‚” you become part of a superclass that plays by its own rules. Since Jews are not classified as a minority‚ they have now been put into the category of oppressors. Yet‚ Jews are indeed a minority — there are only 15.7 million of us in the world! That’s right‚ in the whole world. During World War II‚ an estimated six million Jews perished in the Holocaust – an event whose occurrence is now up for dispute not just in Iran but among the TikTok-educated younger generation here at home. (According to an Economist survey‚ 20% of 18-to-29-year-olds think the Holocaust is a myth.) Growing up as a Jew — an underclass in the Soviet Union — I never wanted special treatment for being a minority. I just wanted society to be blind to the line in my passport that said “Jewish.” I don’t want my kids to be added to the DEI “superclass.” So‚ if you are attending an American college and are not classified as an oppressed minority under the protection of the woke‚ you will be treated by a different set of rules. As we have learned from the presidents of Ivy League schools‚ cries for your genocidal extermination will require “context” and the actual death of Jewish students before college administrators will act — all while you can be expelled from a university for using the wrong pronoun. A lot of this starts in colleges‚ but it does not and will not stop at colleges. Colleges are the factories of our future. They are the production lines of future workers and thinkers. People cannot control their gender‚ the color of their skin‚ their ethnicity‚ or their sexual preference — this sort of discrimination was our sin of the past. People should not be punished for these traits; others should not be favored for them (this is the reverse punishment of others) — the current sin of woke. I am going to say what everyone knows but doesn’t want to admit — there are differences between groups of people. Blacks dominate the NBA — they account for 73% of all players. Whites are only 17%. (Something similar but less extreme is happening in the NFL.) Meanwhile‚ Asians account for only 0.4% of NBA players — they are clearly underrepresented. Yet we find the idea of creating an “equality” NBA by hiring 5’8” Asians so they can get crushed by 6’10” black athletes laughable. However‚ in the effort to create “equality” in colleges — until the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in 2023 — we were fine with reverse discrimination against Asian students to limit their admission to elite colleges‚ which‚ just like the NBA and NFL‚ were supposed to be merit-based. But Asians are neither a superclass nor a protected group; therefore‚ we didn’t care. When we hire people based solely on their identity (not on their merit)‚ we do not elevate them but rather bring them down. On some level‚ they know that they got the job based not on personal strengths but on their superficial identity. This creates a victim and victimizer mentality. It is anti-evolutionary: People possessed by the victim mentality don’t progress or evolve; they see obstacles in their lives as someone else’s fault and thus not their responsibility to overcome. As the eminent English rabbi Jonathan Sacks said‚ if you are possessed by a victim mentality “you hand over your life to somebody else.” Life is full of obstacles. History is often unfair‚ and not just to the DEI superclass. It has not been kind to Jews for centuries. Jews choose to not be victims but to be agents of change. This attitude is deeply ingrained in Jewish culture. Obstacles only make us stronger. If you have the attitude that obstacles are someone’s else fault‚ you’ll never try to grow beyond them. As Marcus Aurelius‚ the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor‚ said: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” America — the country of meritocracy — is turning into a country where your identity determines how you will be treated along the road of life. A person‚ be it a Supreme Court justice‚ a college administrator‚ or an employee at the local DMV‚ should get a job not because of their identity but because of their accomplishments and their character. As a society‚ we must accept a hard truth: By acting solely based on our hearts and artificially trying to make things better for this or that group of people‚ we end up not improving things for them but instead creating different injustices. Everyone should be treated equally. Some people should not be more important (protected) than others. And yes‚ all lives matter‚ and that statement should not require context. Finally‚ we should stop living in fear of being canceled for saying the above. I was shocked to learn that DEI is already nesting in large corporations and our government. Imagine if air traffic controllers‚ people who have the lives of hundreds of others in their hands‚ were selected based not on their skills but on their DEI status. Well‚ you don’t have to imagine this very hard — it’s already happening. Think about that the next time you board a plane. It is not hard to visualize the consequences of someone hired solely based on their identity (not on their skill) colliding planes in the air and killing hundreds. If this woke cancer continues to spread through our economy‚ it will suck meritocracy out of it and weaken‚ or even worse‚ crash the economy. Unlike a plane crash‚ you won’t see it unfold on the news; it will happen slowly‚ one DEI hire at a time.  I wonder how Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech would be received today on American campuses‚ especially when he said‚ “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but the content of their character.” Orchestras have a perfect model for how to hire performers. During auditions‚ the jury sits in the audience. Each performer has a number assigned to them. They play behind a curtain; the jury cannot see them. We should copy that model. When I came to the United States in 1991‚ I was told that in this country we treat all people according to their merits and values‚ by what they bring to society. I miss that US. * * * Author’s note: While this topic may have political overtones‚ I do not belong to a political party. You may decide to pigeonhole me as a member of a political tribe. Please don’t. I am registered as an independent and have voted for candidates belonging to three different parties in the last six presidential elections. * * * Vitaliy Katsenelson is CEO of IMA – a value investing firm in Denver. You can read his articles on  ContrarianEdge.com. He is the author of Soul in the Game – The Art of a Meaningful Life (Harriman House‚ 2022). The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Rapper Nicki Minaj on Saturday reacted to Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro landing the top spot on iTunes for his featured rap in Tom MacDonald’s song “Facts.” Shapiro notably tagged Minaj‚ real name Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty‚ in a post on Friday afternoon‚ writing‚ “Hey‚ [Nicki Minaj]‚ it’s great to join you atop the iTunes rap charts. Sorry‚ correction‚ you’re a few slots lower.”  Hey‚ @NICKIMINAJ‚ it's great to join you atop the iTunes rap charts. Sorry‚ correction‚ you're a few slots lower. pic.twitter.com/6XXou5Znge — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 26‚ 2024 Shapiro and MacDonald later hit the number spot on iTunes and Minaj responded to the song with some humor. “I just listened to it [Ben Shapiro] not bad. Congrats on #1‚” she wrote. “But it def sounds like Roman’s Revenge when the beat first came in…idk.” “Roman’s Revenge” is one of the rapper’s hit songs. I just listened to it @benshapiro not bad. Congrats on #1. But it def sounds like Roman’s Revenge when the beat first came in…idk — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 27‚ 2024 Minaj further commented on the rap. “Ben Shapiro put out a diss record. He said his comment sections are filled with woke Karens. The song is #1 on US iTunes‚” she said‚ adding numerous crying-laughing emojis.  “What is [really] happening &; who is that other man rapping???? Is this real life??!! He said ‘Nicki take some notes‚’ nah‚” the 41-year-old said‚ referring to MacDonald. Minaj again added laughing emojis.  Ben Shapiro put out a diss record. He said his comment sections are filled with woke Karens. The song is #1 on US iTunes. 😂🤣😭😭😭😭😭 what is rlly happening &; whos is that other man rapping???? Is this real life??!! He said “Nicki take some notes” nah 😂😂😂😂 AYO nah — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 27‚ 2024 She also had a laugh about Shapiro being in the top spot after one of her fans encouraged people to support Minaj to become number one on iTunes and pass up Shapiro. “Ben Shapiro? Ben Shapiro is #1 on iTunes?  this better be a good edit. BARBZ if y’all don’t quit playin!!!” Ben Shapiro? Ben Shapiro is #1 on iTunes? 😭 this better be a good edit. BARBZ if y’all don’t quit playin!!! -onika https://t.co/t1anJQuwry — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 27‚ 2024 Shapiro on Friday mentioned Minaj in another post‚ referencing her beef with rapper Megan Thee Stallion. “Hey [Megan Thee Stallion]‚ we’re coming for thee‚” Shapiro posted‚ adding‚ “Also‚ [Nicki Minaj] is correct about your flow.” Also‚ @NICKIMINAJ is correct about your flow. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 26‚ 2024 As highlighted by The Daily Wire‚ “Facts” goes after the establishment and mainstream media “sacred cows‚” and also hit the #1 spot on the hip-hop/rap chart‚ passing up top artists such as Minaj‚ Megan Thee Stallion‚ and Eminem. “I just want to thank God‚ [Tom MacDonald]‚ and my parents‚ who paid for 15 years of classical violin lessons so I could become the #1 rapper in America‚” Shapiro quipped on X‚ after the song hit the #1 spot on iTunes hip-hop/rap chart.  I just want to thank God‚ @IAMTOMMACDONALD‚ and my parents‚ who paid for 15 years of classical violin lessons so I could become the #1 rapper in America. pic.twitter.com/rrMGzh5N7h — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 26‚ 2024 “We’re now #1 overall on iTunes‚ too‚” he said in a follow-up post. “On the way‚ we knocked off‚ among others‚ Justin Timberlake‚ Britney Spears‚ Megan Thee Stallion‚ Nicki Minaj‚ Eminem‚ and Taylor Swift. [Tom MacDonald] and I have officially made hip-hop great again‚ as was always my lifelong dream.” We're now #1 overall on iTunes‚ too. On the way‚ we knocked off‚ among others‚ Justin Timberlake‚ Britney Spears‚ Megan Thee Stallion‚ Nicki Minaj‚ Eminem‚ and Taylor Swift. @IAMTOMMACDONALD and I have officially made hip-hop great again‚ as was always my lifelong dream. https://t.co/IrV5OIBKGk — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 26‚ 2024 Related: Ben Shapiro’s Rap Debut ‘Facts’ With Tom MacDonald Becomes #1 Song In The Country

In an unprecedented move‚ a group of former national security experts and federal law enforcement officials have come together to issue a stark warning to Congress. Their concern is deeply rooted in the current administration’s border policies‚ which they believe are inviting potential terrorist attacks on American soil. The letter‚ dated January 17‚ outlines a scenario that could very well be the plot of a thriller novel‚ yet it is the chilling reality we face today. The crux of their argument hinges on the nature of the threat itself‚ which they describe as both new and unfamiliar. Throughout its history‚ the United States has withstood wars‚ espionage‚ bombings‚ and riots‚ but never before has it faced an invasion of its homeland. Now‚ according to these seasoned professionals‚ such an invasion is unfolding before our eyes. They paint a picture of military-aged men from hostile nations and regions arriving in droves‚ their backgrounds‚ intentions‚ and allegiances shrouded in mystery. Homeland Security Insiders Fear Biden's Open Border Will Lead to Imminent Terror Attacks This month‚ former FBI officials and national security specialists wrote a letter to Congress alerting them to the possibility of many impending terrorist strikes in the United States as… pic.twitter.com/Jd7fHmMxIp — JoshWho #SeekingTheTruth (@JoshWhoX) January 27‚ 2024 Senator Ron Johnson amplified this message‚ bringing it to the forefront of public discourse. His concerns echo those of the former officials‚ who emphasize the gravity of the situation by likening it to a multi-division army of young single adult males from antagonistic territories infiltrating the nation. This influx‚ they argue‚ is not through traditional means of transport but rather by foot across a border that is perceived globally as unprotected and accessible. The implications of this open border policy are far-reaching and potentially catastrophic. The officials draw parallels to the terror attacks in Israel on October 7th‚ suggesting that the United States could already be harboring sleeper cells composed of individuals who have exploited the porous border. The question they pose is a harrowing one: How would we even know? Remember when my family member told us that Hamas cells are here‚ they have tunnels and equipment AND coming for us. Letter From Former Homeland Security Officials Warns of Terror Attacks in America Because of Biden’s Open Border https://t.co/AMKoLj60AB — cagrown5 (@cagrown5) January 26‚ 2024 This isn’t just speculation or fear-mongering; it’s a concern based on patterns observed and intelligence gathered by individuals who have dedicated their careers to protecting the nation. The letter serves as a clarion call for immediate action‚ urging Congress to recognize and address the vulnerabilities that have been introduced by the current administration’s approach to border security. The former officials’ message is clear: National security must not be compromised for political expediency. They accuse the Biden administration of prioritizing the power of the Democratic party over the safety and security of the American people. It’s a bold statement that underscores the severity of the threat they perceive. As the mainstream media continues to lose the trust of the public‚ alternative voices and platforms are stepping up to fill the void‚ offering accurate and timely reporting. In the face of such dire warnings‚ it becomes imperative for citizens to stay informed and for lawmakers to take decisive action to safeguard the nation. In conclusion‚ the letter from these former homeland security officials is a sobering reminder of the responsibilities that come with governing. It calls for a reassessment of priorities and a reaffirmation of the commitment to protect American lives above all else. The open border policy‚ as it stands‚ is a gamble with the nation’s security—one that we cannot afford to take. The post National Security at Risk: Former Officials Raise Alarm Over Open Border Policy appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

In a recent turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the conservative community‚ Nikki Haley has positioned herself in direct opposition to former President Donald Trump. This comes after a controversial court ruling where Trump was ordered to pay a staggering $83 million in a defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll. The case has been widely criticized by Trump supporters as an attack on free speech and an example of legal overreach. The lawsuit stems from an accusation by Carroll‚ who alleged that Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room decades ago—an allegation he vehemently denies. The court’s decision has been labeled by many on the right as a miscarriage of justice‚ with claims that it sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents and stifles the fundamental right to defend oneself against unproven accusations. Nikki Haley’s top megadonor funded #EJeanCarroll's lawsuit against Trump. Let that sink in.@SGTnewsNetwork pic.twitter.com/499JWgrWMY — Salty Texan (@texan_maga) January 27‚ 2024 Amidst this contentious backdrop‚ Haley chose to publicly criticize Trump‚ suggesting that the focus on the lawsuit detracts from pressing issues like border security and inflation. Her tweet implied that America could do better than both Trump and current President Joe Biden‚ a statement that has alienated her from the Make America Great Again (MAGA) base‚ which remains fiercely loyal to Trump. Haley’s comments have been met with immediate backlash from Trump supporters‚ who view her words as a betrayal and an opportunistic move to distance herself from Trump’s enduring influence within the Republican Party. Her critique has not only isolated her from a significant voter base but also raised questions about her political judgment and alignment with conservative values. Trump Just warned everyone… Anyone who makes a contribution to Birdbrain Nikki Haley will be permanently banned from the MAGA Camp. pic.twitter.com/Zm6APdLF8e — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) January 25‚ 2024 The reaction to Haley’s tweet underscores the deep divide within the GOP‚ between those who stand unwaveringly with Trump and those who seek to redefine the party’s future post-Trump. For many conservatives‚ loyalty to Trump is seen as synonymous with loyalty to the party’s core principles‚ making any dissenting voice subject to intense scrutiny and criticism. The fallout from Haley’s tweet is a stark reminder of the power Trump holds over the conservative movement. His supporters are quick to denounce anyone they perceive as undermining his leadership or attacking him unfairly‚ especially in light of what they consider to be politically motivated legal challenges. As the political landscape continues to evolve‚ the incident with Haley serves as a cautionary tale for other Republicans. Aligning against Trump can have serious repercussions‚ potentially jeopardizing political careers and standing within the party. The MAGA nation’s response to Haley’s tweet is a clear indication that‚ for many conservatives‚ allegiance to Trump remains a non-negotiable aspect of their political identity. In conclusion‚ the controversy surrounding Nikki Haley’s recent statements reveals the complexities and challenges facing the Republican Party. As the 2024 presidential election approaches‚ the GOP must navigate these internal tensions and define its path forward. Whether it will continue to embrace Trump’s vision or chart a new course remains to be seen‚ but one thing is certain: the loyalty of the MAGA base is a formidable force in American politics. The post Nikki Haley’s Misstep: A Betrayal to the MAGA Movement appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Choosing a lifelong partner is a decision that doesn’t always come easily. Some people love another so much that they miss their red flags‚ which means they ultimately settle for the relationship instead of dealing with the harsh realities. One mother learned that hard lesson when she and her son needed her partner‚ and he showed his true colors. Now she’s sharing her story as a cautionary tale about choosing wisely before you promise your life to your partner—and she’s sending a reminder that you can walk away if you end up with someone who doesn’t respect you. 1. It started with a phone call… TikTok The original poster‚ who calls herself “Kels” on TikTok‚ shared that she injured herself while home alone with her son. Because she was in so much pain‚ her son thought to call her partner and tell him there was an emergency‚ and he needed to come home. 2. He showed his true colors TikTok Her partner did come home‚ but he was livid that he had to change his plans to do so. He didn’t even show concern for her well-being. The post “This Is What You Deserve‚” Woman Shares Cautionary Tale To Choose Your Partner Wisely. appeared first on InspireMore.