Vice President Kamala Harris and her allies outspent former President Donald Trump and Republicans by nearly $600 million, a disjunction that did not translate into victory. Harris and allied outside groups spent around $1.7 billion, compared to $1.1 billion by Trump and allies, according to OpenSecrets.  Based on the number of votes tallied thus far, that means Democrats spent $24 for every Harris vote while Republicans spent $15 for every Trump vote. It’s not the first time Trump defeated a candidate who outspent him In 2016, the Hillary Clinton campaign and its allies outspent Trump by 78%. In 2020, Joe Biden’s side outspent him by 49%. The figures suggest that big money operations may no longer be the key to securing victory in a presidential election. Post-election news reports said that despite Harris raising more than $1 billion — in addition to more than $600 million from outside sources — the campaign is now $20 million in debt. The Harris campaign spent $430 million on media buys and production, and $26 million on text messages, according to Federal Election Commission filings. More than $100 million each was disbursed to Gambit Strategies, Bully Pulpit Interactive, and Dupont Circle Strategies.  Most of Harris’s outside spending — about $400 million — came from Future Forward USA, according to OpenSecrets. The group, designed to accept contributions larger than the campaign could legally accept, was funded by multi-million dollar donations from people like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, Facebook cofounder Dustin Moskovitz, Google’s Eric Schmidt, and Ilinois’ Jay Pritzker. A union representing government workers also chipped in $1 million. Elon Musk’s America PAC, by comparison, spent some $130 million on Trump’s behalf.

Adam McKay’s departure from the Democratic Party highlights increasing ideological discontent within American politics. This is especially true on the hard left in the wake of Harris’s loss. Many are stunned by Trump’s success. McKay’s Political Reorientation Adam McKay, the acclaimed director behind films like “Vice” and “Don’t Look Up,” recently declared his intent to exit the Democratic Party in response to Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Dissatisfied with the Democratic Party’s political strategies and priorities, McKay expresses interest in joining either the Green Party or the Working Families Party, which are more closely aligned with his progressive and environmental activism values. McKay’s decision emerges amidst broader public discontent with the Democratic Party, as public figures like Christina Applegate and Ariana Grande voice their dissatisfaction. McKay criticizes the Democrats for missteps, including their strategy of “lying about Biden’s cognitive health” and “embracing fracking,” questioning their overall election strategy. Adam McKay said “It is time to abandon the Dem Party" after Donald Trump won the election over Kamala Harris: "I’m registering Green Party or Working Families. But am open to ideas."https://t.co/4mxDg9BHTP — Variety (@Variety) November 6, 2024 A Critique of Democratic Policies and Practices McKay voiced criticism over the Democratic Party’s handling of key issues, ranging from President Biden’s withdrawal efforts to the lack of public healthcare emphasis. His disappointment extends to their stances on the Gaza conflict and Middle East policies, which he believes contributed to a loss of votes, particularly in predominantly Arab-American regions. Additionally, McKay criticized Kamala Harris’ political collaborations with Liz and Dick Cheney. This dissatisfaction has propelled McKay to demand accountability from Democratic leadership, whom he accuses of prioritizing political optics over substantial issue-based solutions—a common grievance among many progressives today. Adam McKay is going scorched earth on the Democratic Party after Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump in the presidential election. https://t.co/5xIy0J1SwC — The A.V. Club (@TheAVClub) November 6, 2024 McKay’s Advocacy for Change McKay is known for endorsing progressive candidates such as Bernie Sanders and for his satirical films that critique the political and economic landscape in the U.S. He believes real change mandates leadership from a proper left-wing democratic socialist leader, emphasizing the necessity of breaking away from the existing two-party system in pursuit of meaningful policy reforms. His recent remarks underscore this sentiment, marking a broader call for reshaping and realigning political strategies. McKay’s outspokenness not only amplifies current frustrations within the Democratic Party but also reflects an urgent call for more dynamic and courageous approaches to governance, especially concerning environmental sustainability, healthcare, and education. As McKay and other influential figures reconsider their political affiliations, the stage is set for increased discussions around the future of progressive politics in America. Sources: Hollywood freaks out over Trump. McCay says he’s done with the Democrats. The post Adam McKay’s Break from Democrats: New Path in Progressivism and Activism appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Sometimes, we wish we could look at the world with the same wonder as small children. Every day is an adventure, and they often wake up ready for fun. Childhood goes so quickly, and parents try to make those days memorable. One of the greatest joys for many kids is dressing up for Halloween. Having the ability to choose your costume based on your current obsession is simply the best. We have to admit, the smaller the child, the more exciting it can be to watch them dress up. One little girl chose a dinosaur costume. And when she saw another dinosaur in the wild, she flipped. @eeememe16 Roar roar im a t-rex #halloween ♬ Halloweentown Theme – Retrospectre The People In Dinosaur Costumes Had The Best Halloween Ever Her mom posted a video of her in a pink dinosaur outfit ready to trick-or-treat. While walking down the street, the pint-sized dinosaur saw another dinosaur costume and stopped in her tracks. An adult T-rex waved, and she waved back. It was clear the two were kindred spirits. The video has 3 million views on TikTok, and people love the darling interaction. The mom set the video to music from Halloweentown, giving it an even higher cute quotient. Someone wrote, “Oh my goodness, look at the tiny little trick-or-treating bucket!!” This person agreed, “So stinking cute. Love how the little one is waving to the big dinosaur.” This mom hopes to have a similar future experience with her daughter. “My daughter and I, probably in the future.” It also gave some people the feels, like this person who adored the dinosaur costume. “So precious I think I’d literally cry.” And this one who got a case of, “baby fever!!!!.” The source of this story’s image can be found here. The post A Tiny Dinosaur Met A Giant Dinosaur—And For A Moment, All Was Right In The World appeared first on InspireMore.

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A West Virginia resident spotted a mysterious creature lingering near a tree at a local park. According to a local media report, the strange sighting occurred late last month as Brittany Keller drove through Ritter Park in the city of Huntington. She noticed a curious quadruped. "I stopped to take a better look," she recalled "I realized that it was something I had never seen around here before."Keller managed to record the unknown creature with her cell phone and subsequently posted it on social media, where it generated an array of theories. A wildlife expert indicated that the creature resembled a fox with mange or a similar ailment that made it look unusual. What are your thoughts? Is it a natural animal from the area, or an escaped exotic pet?**********CHICAGO MOTHMAN - 'UNSOLVED MYSTERIES' VIEWER REPORTS! | LIVE CHAT | Q & A (EYEWITNESS SUBMISSIONS)PHANTOMS & MONSTERS VIDEO LIBRARYPOLL: WHAT DO YOU THINK? Vote & comment on paranormal, cryptid & unexplained mysteries!LISTEN TO NARRATIONS OF PHANTOMS & MONSTERS REPORTS & CASES - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHAREPHANTOMS & MONSTERS RADIO Podcasts on SpotifyPHANTOMS & MONSTERS READING LISTCHICAGO MOTHMAN / O'HARE BATMAN YouTube PlaylistHave you had a sighting or encounter?Contact me by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonOUR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBigfoot and Other Cryptid Videos on YouTubeLYCANS! - PENNSYLVANIA'S CRYPTID CANINES UPDATE'KILLER BIGFOOT' HUNTED BY U.S. SPECIAL FORCES / GLIMMER MAN / MANTIS HUMANOIDSCRAWLER HUMANOIDS - GRUESOME INVADERS! (REAL EYEWITNESS ENCOUNTERS!)WEREWOLVES: DO THEY EXIST?'DOGMAN IN OUR YARD!' - AN OHIO FAMILY'S 12-YEAR SAGA WITH CRYPTID CANINESHey, folks. Thanks for the congrats on 'The Mothman Revisited' episode on Unsolved Mysteries. As a result, we are receiving more sighting reports and are very excited and grateful for the new information!I sincerely thank the Unsolved Mysteries team and Netflix for allowing us to tell the world about this phenomenon.If you have information about this or any other cryptid or unexplained sighting or encounter, please feel free to contact me by email or at 410-241-5974. Thanks again! LonCHICAGO MOTHMAN / O'HARE BATMAN YouTube PlaylistChicago / Lake Michigan Winged Humanoid Regional Interactive MapHey, folks. Please feel free to share your thoughts & comments on the recently uploaded video of the CHICAGO MOTHMAN. I'm interested in what you have to say. Thanks. LonEXCLUSIVE VIDEO of CHICAGO MOTHMAN RECORDED----------Become a Phantoms & Monsters Radio Insider - just $2.99 monthly, and receive these perks. Thanks for your support!-Members-only live chats-Exclusive members-only videos-Priority reply to members' commentsHave perks suggestions? LMK-----YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! THANKS-----Have you had a sighting or encounter?Contact us by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. Lon Noted UFOlogist Dr. Raymond Keller believes the idea of extraterrestrials and even ultra-dimensional beings from many different planets and alternate realms living and working among us clandestinely is more than just another conspiracy theory.Available on Amazon.comSan Francisco Book Festival Honorable MentionNew York Book Festival Honorable MentionAlso available with audiobooknarration by Terry Springs,CBS-TV Las Vegas affiliate.This blog and newsletter are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Work 3.0 United States License.Registered trademark PHANTOMS AND MONSTERS ® / PHANTOMS & MONSTERS ® - USPTO #90902480 - Lon D. Strickler© 2005-2024 Phantoms & Monsters - All Rights Reserved

"There it was, roughly the size of a bear, but the head was more canid than ursid, and the body was more lean. We stood there staring at each other for what felt like forever!"I received the following account:"Hi. The year was 2017, and there was going to be a Blood Moon that night. So I collected a bunch of equipment to get a good picture of it. I borrowed an awesome camera that could be attached to a telescope, and had my laptop and various other equipment, but also strapped on my .40 caliber pistol because there are mountain lions and coyotes in the area (Bayfield County, Wisconsin). Loaded all my gear into my Jeep and headed to an area a few miles away from town.I arrive at the place where I'm going to set up, begin unloading and setting everything up and I hear some nearby sheep start freaking out. Didn't think much of it, and after a handful of minutes, they went quiet again. Just as I was unloading the scope I heard a very loud splash (there was a small creek in the field) and for some reason, this caught my attention. I stood up and looked towards the creek for a second but didn't hear anything else so I went back to setting up the scope.Now I hear some rustling, twigs snapping, that sort of thing, and stand up and shine my flashlight around to see what I can see. Don't see anything and whatever it went quiet when I shined the light around so I figured I'd scared it off and started screwing the scope onto the tripod when I heard a very loud snap and whipped back around, pulling my gun and shining my light towards a fallen tree I'd noticed earlier.And there it was, roughly the size of a bear, but the head was more canid than ursid, and the body was more lean. We stood there staring at each other for what felt like forever, then it growled and charged and I screamed and fired my gun repeatedly (after the fact I found I'd fired 8 shots). It bowled me over and I fully expected that my life was over, but instead of following through with the attack it just kept running and disappeared into the cornfield nearby. Thoroughly spooked I tossed the most expensive bits I'd unpacked back into the Jeep and left immediately, only going back once the sun was fully up to finish recollecting my gear. When I got there I found a Game Warden, a couple of Sheriff's Deputies, and the farmer who owned the field/pasture.Apparently whatever it was had killed a couple sheep, and they were trying to figure out what it was and where it went. The tracks were both canid but also not canid, they were strangely "longer" than a standard dog print. What was it? Well I'm still not sure and sometimes it still keeps me up at night, some have suggested it was a "Dogman?" I'm not sure I believe in such things." E**********CHICAGO MOTHMAN - 'UNSOLVED MYSTERIES' VIEWER REPORTS! | LIVE CHAT | Q & A (EYEWITNESS SUBMISSIONS)PHANTOMS & MONSTERS VIDEO LIBRARYPOLL: WHAT DO YOU THINK? Vote & comment on paranormal, cryptid & unexplained mysteries!LISTEN TO NARRATIONS OF PHANTOMS & MONSTERS REPORTS & CASES - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHAREPHANTOMS & MONSTERS RADIO Podcasts on SpotifyPHANTOMS & MONSTERS READING LISTCHICAGO MOTHMAN / O'HARE BATMAN YouTube PlaylistHave you had a sighting or encounter?Contact me by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonOUR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBigfoot and Other Cryptid Videos on YouTubeLYCANS! - PENNSYLVANIA'S CRYPTID CANINES UPDATE'KILLER BIGFOOT' HUNTED BY U.S. SPECIAL FORCES / GLIMMER MAN / MANTIS HUMANOIDSCRAWLER HUMANOIDS - GRUESOME INVADERS! (REAL EYEWITNESS ENCOUNTERS!)WEREWOLVES: DO THEY EXIST?'DOGMAN IN OUR YARD!' - AN OHIO FAMILY'S 12-YEAR SAGA WITH CRYPTID CANINESHey, folks. Thanks for the congrats on 'The Mothman Revisited' episode on Unsolved Mysteries. As a result, we are receiving more sighting reports and are very excited and grateful for the new information!I sincerely thank the Unsolved Mysteries team and Netflix for allowing us to tell the world about this phenomenon.If you have information about this or any other cryptid or unexplained sighting or encounter, please feel free to contact me by email or at 410-241-5974. Thanks again! LonCHICAGO MOTHMAN / O'HARE BATMAN YouTube PlaylistChicago / Lake Michigan Winged Humanoid Regional Interactive MapHey, folks. Please feel free to share your thoughts & comments on the recently uploaded video of the CHICAGO MOTHMAN. I'm interested in what you have to say. Thanks. LonEXCLUSIVE VIDEO of CHICAGO MOTHMAN RECORDED----------Become a Phantoms & Monsters Radio Insider - just $2.99 monthly, and receive these perks. Thanks for your support!-Members-only live chats-Exclusive members-only videos-Priority reply to members' commentsHave perks suggestions? LMK-----YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! THANKS-----Have you had a sighting or encounter?Contact us by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. Lon Noted UFOlogist Dr. Raymond Keller believes the idea of extraterrestrials and even ultra-dimensional beings from many different planets and alternate realms living and working among us clandestinely is more than just another conspiracy theory.Available on Amazon.comSan Francisco Book Festival Honorable MentionNew York Book Festival Honorable MentionAlso available with audiobooknarration by Terry Springs,CBS-TV Las Vegas affiliate.This blog and newsletter are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Work 3.0 United States License.Registered trademark PHANTOMS AND MONSTERS ® / PHANTOMS & MONSTERS ® - USPTO #90902480 - Lon D. Strickler© 2005-2024 Phantoms & Monsters - All Rights Reserved

Crime in rock music is a concept as varied as the genre itself, embodying everything from passionate transgressions to chilling acts of violence, rebellion, and moral gray areas. Each song on this list examines criminality in its own unique way—sometimes depicting a small personal betrayal, and other times delving into darker, more complex offenses. Whether the crime is against an individual, society, or even the self, these tracks explore how musicians interpret and confront wrongdoing across a spectrum of styles and emotions. Some songs hint at criminality through themes of cheating or infidelity, while others dive into severe, irreparable acts. The post 10 Best Rock Songs About Criminals appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.