An Englishman who was told he “wasn’t clever enough” to become a pilot has built an incredible $25,000 flight simulator in his home using spare parts—and now he and his daughter can ‘fly’ every day. Craig Cullingworth spent two years building his accurate model of a Boeing 737-800NG cockpit with mostly second-hand parts he sourced […] The post Dad Who Wanted to be a Pilot Builds Incredible Real-Life Simulator at Home–Now his Daughter’s Obsessed (Watch) appeared first on Good News Network.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Australia is proceeding with plans to pass legislation that would introduce online age verification (referred to as “age assurance”). The proposal was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who explained that under the plan, users younger than 16 would be banned from using social platforms. In order to make the proposal more palatable, Albanese framed it as “a gift” to parents, but also revealed that users themselves would not be held responsible or penalized for breaking the possible future law. Instead, companies behind social media are the ones targeted by the planned legislation. Albanese mention Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, X, TikTok and Google’s YouTube as the kind of major sites that would be affected. Children under 16 would still be able to access social sites without parental consent – but only if they are logged out of accounts. The task of the companies, according to the proposal, would be to show they are taking “reasonable steps” to stop minors under 16 from accessing their sites and apps. Those “steps” mean integrating age verification into the platforms – and despite Albanese’s platitudes about the government “having the moms’ and dads’ back” – Australia is yet to come up with a method of actually determining someone’s age. For now, the technology is being trialed, while the timeline for Albanese’s newest proposal is to introduce it in parliament when it reconvenes in two week’s time, and in the meanwhile the prime minister will work to promote it via an online National Cabinet meeting. The proposal will then be debated, and if adopted, it will be implemented within the following 12 months. The “enforcer” would be Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, also responsible for coming up with a guidance for social sites on how to implement “age assurance” – once the authorities figure out what it should be. But Australian politicians want that method to be such that “effective age assurance” is – somehow – done “without alienating adult users.” As for 16 being the cut-off age for having an account on social networks, Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland described it as a “pragmatic approach” that will supposedly prevent harm, while still allowing for “connection and inclusion.” If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban is a Backdoor to Digital ID appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

According to The Dispatch’s Sarah Isgur, it is not so much that Republicans won on Tuesday as much as it is that Democrats lost as a result of liberal culture warring and economic incompetence. HBO Real Time host Bill Maher might have been willing to concede the first point, but not the second as he addressed inflation by asking, “Can we shut up about bacon?” Isgur theorized, “Donald Trump increased his vote with everyone, which means it wasn't his campaign strategy. I think it was the American people just -- they voted for Joe Biden because they were promised normalcy and competency and they didn't get either, and the most effective ad that Donald Trump ran was the they-them ad, you know, ‘he's for you, she's for they/them.’"     She continued, explaining that “Democrats thought that was an ad about, you know, transphobia. They missed the point entirely. It was an ad about language. That these people are more obsessed with whether you have a signature block in your email with your pronouns in it than they are about getting the economy back on track and so that was just roundly rejected.” Maher tried to defend Biden and Kamala Harris, “Well, honestly, they did get the economy back on track. Let's not—” In politics, perception is reality, as Isgur shot back, “People don't feel that way.” Maher tried to position himself as the independent truthteller: “It's bullshit that he wanted Liz Cheney shot in the face and it's bullshit they didn't get the economy—let's call bullshit wherever it is, shall we? The economy—what is an indictment, what I think is in a tremendous indictment of Kamala Harris is that she couldn't win an election with the stock market at record highs and unemployment at record lows. When you give me that hand, you should be able to win an election.” Isgur again tried to explain why that was, “She couldn't win the election because Joe Biden refused to actually be a bridge to another generation that he promised to be and I know that you're looking at inflation numbers and saying the rate of inflation has gone down, bacon is still twice as much as it was. Inflation happened, and it's not going away.” An exasperated Maher asked, “Oh, can we shut up about bacon?” Alluding back to Maher’s opening monologue, Isgur chuckled, “You talked about bacon first.” Isgur is right. Sure, the inflation rate has fallen, but most voters still see the high prices and see the controlling the inflation rate as Harris trying to take credit for putting out the fire that Biden set in the first place. Ironically, in that monologue, Maher appeared to get it, “Women [voters] are a little stronger than you think. Women were like whatever, ‘I don't have to fuck him, I just want bacon.’” Here is a transcript for the November 8 show: HBO Real Time with Bill Maher 11/8/2024 10:23 PM ET SARAH ISGUR: Donald Trump increased his vote with everyone, which means it wasn't his campaign strategy. I think it was the American people just -- they voted for Joe Biden because they were promised normalcy and competency and they didn't get either, and the most effective ad that Donald Trump ran was the they-them ad, you know, "he's for you, she's for they/them." Democrats thought that was an ad about, you know, transphobia. They missed the point entirely. It was an ad about language. That these people are more obsessed with whether you have a signature block in your email with your pronouns in it than they are about to get in the economy back on track and so that was just roundly rejected. BILL MAHER: Well, honestly, they did get the economy back on track. Let's not— ISGUR: People don't feel that way. MAHER: It's bullshit that he wanted Liz Cheney shot in the face and it's bullshit they didn't get the economy — let's call bullshit wherever it is, shall we? The economy -- what is an indictment, what I think is in a tremendous indictment of Kamala Harris is that she couldn't win an election with the stock market at record highs and unemployment at record lows. When you give me that hand, you should be able to win an election. ISGUR: She couldn't win the election because Joe Biden refused to actually be a bridge to another generation that he promised to be and I know that you're looking at inflation numbers and saying the rate of inflation has gone down, bacon is still twice as much as it was. Inflation happened, and it's not going away. MAHER: Oh, can we shut up about bacon? ISGUR: You talked about bacon first.

Republicans have no choice but to face their mandate head-on. The moment has arrived, and this time it must count. They must keep their promises. Conservatives can’t afford to become complacent once the election fervor fades. This time, we must verify rather than just trust. This time must be different. Addressing illegal immigration doesn’t require new legislation — it's already illegal. Democrats threw everything at Trump — over 90 indictments, censorship efforts, and unprecedented campaign spending against him. Yet Trump won every competitive state, gained ground in blue states, secured at least 53 Senate seats, and held the House. Despite Trump’s unpopularity with swing voters, the public voted for a shift in policy, not personality. That’s why those policies must change. No more excuses. While conservatives must develop a vision across a host of issues, certain immediate red lines must be drawn to prevent the cycle of electoral success followed by policy failure that has plagued the party for decades. Personnel is policy: The first policy focus must be personnel, as everything flows from the top aides and agency heads. In the coming days, we’ll hear names suggested for various positions — some promising, others concerning. Trump has welcomed many wealthy, non-traditional conservatives into his circle. Building a coalition is valuable, but some of these individuals don’t share core conservative values on key issues. For example, many of them hold socially liberal views and support immigration expansion. Conservatives must speak out early and often if Trump decides to appoint some of these people to roles that conflict with his promises to his base. Some of them might be better suited to other roles. For instance, a person who supports U.S. involvement in Ukraine should be kept away from foreign affairs posts but might be solid on immigration. By ensuring that personnel align with conservative principles, Trump and the party can maintain integrity and follow through on campaign promises. Trump also must immediately announce his intention to request the resignation of every career bureaucrat on day one. He’ll have the most political capital at the start of his term, so he should act swiftly to remove those who may hinder his agenda. Delay will only make the job more difficult down the line. No lame-duck session: Historically, Republicans have deflated post-election momentum with unproductive lame-duck sessions in December. Trump should urge Congress to pass a clean continuing budget resolution through spring, allowing him to cut spending and defund bad programs immediately rather than waiting for the next fiscal year. No other transformational bills should be considered during this time. Rescind and impound unspent funding: Republicans now own inflation, and the only way to shift its trajectory is by cutting spending. The most straightforward solution is to target the hundreds of billions in unspent funds from the Infrastructure and Inflation Reduction Act. Trump can impound this funding without congressional approval. He must clearly communicate to Americans that reducing spending is the only path out of stagflation, starting with unused Biden-era program funds. Repeal the Green New Deal: As GOP lobbyists prepare to repeat the betrayal seen during the Obamacare repeal, pushing to retain subsidies for ineffective energy programs, Trump must commit to a full repeal of the Green New Deal and related legislation in the spring budget reconciliation bill. He must use all his political capital, influence, and the bully pulpit to rally Republicans around the most aggressive budget reconciliation package, which is the one annual opportunity to bypass the filibuster. Leverage must-pass bills: Trump will likely lack the votes to enact sweeping changes through stand-alone legislation, so he must use his veto power on “must-pass” bills — such as budget and program reauthorization bills — as leverage for reforms. Farm bills, welfare reauthorization, agency reauthorization (including the FBI), and defense reauthorization bills should not pass GOP-controlled chambers without significant reforms. Where possible, welfare, agriculture, and education programs should be devolved to the states, even if done in a budget-neutral way. Reform health care (the right way this time): Many reforms championed by RFK Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement can be done through executive action. Trump can direct Health and Human Services agencies to shift away from a mass vaccination agenda, publish accurate data on food, vaccines, and toxins, and address regulatory capture within these agencies. However, to truly tackle budgetary and chronic illness issues, the payment model for health care needs a total overhaul. A practical goal would be to use every waiver under Obamacare to allow states to offer insurance plans independent of the costly regulatory structure that inflates catastrophic insurance premiums. This would enable individuals to access direct primary care with emergency coverage, fostering a parallel health care system rooted in independent-minded doctors and eliminating the costly middlemen that have driven up expenses and making our people sicker compared to other developed nations. On a related note, wouldn’t Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo make a great HHS secretary? Fulfill the immigration mandate: Polls consistently show that the public is frustrated with the influx of illegal immigration. Trump even won Hispanic male voters outright for Republicans, a first in modern history. The good news is that addressing illegal immigration doesn’t require new legislation — it’s already illegal. Trump can immediately shut down the incentives for illegal immigration by using his authority under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to suspend immigration in the national interest. He should also empower states to enforce immigration law. As for legal immigration, the last thing we need is an increase. The trouble is that some billionaires close to Trump are pushing for increased legal immigration, but conservatives must insist on a pause. The United States cannot continue to flood every industry’s labor market with foreign workers. After Biden’s 10-million-man invasion, the country needs a cooling-off period. While some adjustments may require legislation, Trump should avoid pushing any increase in legal immigration as a trade-off for border enforcement. He already has the authority he needs to enforce these changes. Demand better Senate leadership: Senators John Thune (R-N.D.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) do not align with our values, mindset, or strategic vision for leading the Senate. Trump must lean in heavily for a clean break from the past to ensure the majority leader isn’t just a younger version of Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). We must stay firm on these basic expectations to avoid repeating the cycle of failure. However, our goals and strategies must also be realistic. Even with significant political capital, the Republican Party remains fractured, and narrow majorities will often limit our ability to enact the changes we want. In a divided country, Republicans frequently yield to special interests and cower out of concern over losing their power. This is why, even as we develop a federal agenda, we must maximize efforts in red states where Democrats have little chance of taking control. Many reforms need to happen at the state level, so much of our federal agenda should focus on empowering states with greater flexibility. God does not grant us these opportunities too often, and we can’t afford to waste them. This time must be different.

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