Residents in North Carolina are frustrated with the federal government’s response in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which has already taken the lives of more than 220 people. Helene, the deadliest mainland hurricane since Hurricane Katrina, hit the people of North Carolina particularly hard. Large portions of Asheville, Chimney Rock, Swannanoa, and Biltmore Village were wiped out by flooding, and the western part of state is struggling with limited power, internet, and cell service, and water systems have been destroyed. Suffering residents say the federal government has offered little help and has been far too slow to respond. For example, one woman from Asheville was asked if she had any “faith” in the feds. She responded, “No. No.” “Nobody’s going to help us,” she said. NBC: “Do you have any faith in the federal response here?” Resident of Asheville, NC: “No. No.” Kamala was fundraising in San Francisco this weekend and Biden was holed away at his beach house — when the going gets tough, they get going. pic.twitter.com/Mczs3VveeM — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 1, 2024 “FEMA is not on the ground there at all, not in these towns and not in these villages,” another resident said on NBC News airwaves. Another resident said that in the absence of help from the federal government, private citizens have been stepping up to help one another. “What there is, is lines of private planes that have landed and are taking off; they have dropped off supplies and personnel,” he said. “See, America is responding. The government is telling us there’s no way to get in, but America is not listening. And God bless America.” ?Hurricane Helene victim SLAMS the local and federal government. “It’s weird to me that some 50-some-odd-year-old guy, in the middle of a disaster, has to reach out to the American government to explain to them, ‘Hey, you have resources. You have people who want to help, and… pic.twitter.com/qZrrrjUNUi — I Meme Therefore I Am ?? (@ImMeme0) October 2, 2024 “We heard that Biden was just, ya know, gonna be flying around — it kind of just made us feel like, as our president, where is the guidance?” one woman asked, adding that she felt almost “abandoned” by the federal government. North Carolina resident: I feel “a sense of abandonment” from the Biden-Harris administration. pic.twitter.com/d26mtXQZ7A — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 3, 2024 “Where is our f***ing government?” a young man tearfully said in a video posted on TikTok. He noted that he’s an “avid supporter” of VP Kamala Harris, but is frustrated she merely put out a statement instead of visiting North Carolina. Harris will reportedly visit North Carolina soon. “Where is our government?” he said. “Where is the f***ing president?” “[Kamala Harris], you broke my heart,” the video is captioned. [Warning: language] @yeehawjace @Kamala HQ you broke my heart. #wnc #westernnorthcarolina #appalachia ♬ original sound – Yeehaw Jace ? “What the government is doing right now to the entire state of North Carolina and Tennessee is nothing short of just plain awful,” another young woman said, noting that she still can’t locate her elderly aunt. “Like, I do not physically have the words for it. There is no government aid. None. Zero. Zilch.” [Warning: language] Hurricane Helene Victim Speaks Out Against Kamala Harris Admin “There is no government aid. None. Zero.” ? “The government is currently trying to arrest people who are delivering supplies via helicopter” “They are threatening to arrest those people. They are threatening to… pic.twitter.com/B7ddeqmasO — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) October 2, 2024 North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) has also criticized the slow response from FEMA, calling it “disappointing.” Underscoring the chaos, Edwards said counties in his area were in desperate need of water, and at one point, 400 pallets of food and water dropped by FEMA were not able to be located by state officials.

Virginia Senate Candidate Hung Cao (R), a retired Navy captain, dominated in a debate against incumbent Senator Time Kaine (D), who was selected as Hillary Clinton’s VP nominee back in 2016. Cao had numerous standout moments during the lively debate, including his personal comments about illegal immigration and the direction of the U.S. Military. “When Vietnam fell, we had nowhere to go, and America had brought us in and my parents waited in line for seven years — we all did, for seven years to get out citizenship,” Cao said in one viral exchange about illegal immigration. “The last thing that my dad had over his bed when he passed away two years ago was his naturalization certificate. I love this country so much that I wrote a blank check — up to and including my life — to defend it for 25 years in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, and other parts of the world.” “Here’s my thing to anybody who wants to come here — don’t ask for an American dream if you’re not willing to follow American laws and embrace American culture,” he added. “If you come here illegally, then you need to leave, especially if you’re a violent [criminal].” CAPT Cao: “Don’t ask for the American dream if you’re not willing to obey American laws and embrace the American culture.” pic.twitter.com/YAa4VuQpqI — Hung Cao (@HungCao_VA) October 2, 2024 In another exchange, Cao noted the U.S. Navy controversially using a drag queen for a recruitment pitch. Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! “When you’re using a drag queen to recruit for the Navy, that’s not the people we want,” the Republican said. “What we need is alpha males and alpha females who are going to rip out their own guts, eat them, and ask for seconds. Those are the young men and women who are going to win wars.” CAPT Cao: “When you’re using a drag queen…to recruit for the Navy, that’s not the people we need. What we need is alpha males and alpha females who are going to rip out their own guts, eat them and ask for seconds.” pic.twitter.com/1sCSZ8AZVh — Hung Cao (@HungCao_VA) October 2, 2024 Cao, who was commissioned as a United States Naval Academy EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), also hit Kaine for failing to get legislation passed. “[Kaine] says what he’s going to do,” Cao said. “Honestly, of the 227 bills that Senator Kaine has proposed, only three of them made it through. … That’s a 99% failure rate.” Kaine said Cao was “completely wrong” about the criticism. Earning some laughs, Cao shot back: “There’s two truths in the world, okay? Never walk into a target store wearing a red shirt and never go against an Asian when it comes to math. Trust me.” CAPT Cao: “There’s two truths in the world….Never walk into Target store wearing a red shirt and never go against an Asian when it comes to math.” pic.twitter.com/JCYXUCDRmc — Hung Cao (@HungCao_VA) October 3, 2024

Eminem shares intimate and exciting family news in a new music video. The rapper allowed a moment of vulnerability as he shared a side of himself that few get to see. In his new music video for his song Temporary Eminem revealed that his daughter, Hailie Jade, is pregnant. New Music Video Reveals Eminem’s Daughter Is Pregnant The rapper released the music video for Temporary on Thursday, October 3. And in it, he announced the news to his fans. The music video starts with old photos and videos of Hailie Jade as a child, and Eminem makes it clear that the song is dedicated to his daughter. Furthermore, the song is for her to listen to when he is no longer with her. As the video continues, it shares more and more touching moments of the daddy-daughter duo. From times when she was a child and his sidekick to him walking her down the aisle on her wedding day. Towards the end of the video, once viewers watch Eminem’s daughter grow up, it shows a scene with him and her sitting on a back deck. She brings him a jersey that says number one grandpa as well as a photograph from her ultrasound. The look of shock on the rapper’s face instantly changes to sheer joy. The Internet Loves Vulnerability Eminem is known for his incredible lyrical prowess. He is also known for being a man with a tough exterior. However, in this music video, he is not afraid of showing his feelings and there are even moments where you see the star cry. Fans are absolutely loving these moments of vulnerability and they are sharing their thoughts in the comment section of YouTube. One viewer wrote, “Eminem crying? Now I’m crying? No, you’re crying.” Another added, “Seeing Eminem crying is the most human thing I’ve ever seen.” More and more comments like those flooded in. “The hardest rapper alive is crying. I am crying right now.” “Damn, when he put the shades back on and started crying broke me.” One fan even shared all the different emotions that the artist makes them feel. They said, ” Slim – makes you laugh, Eminem – makes you think, Marshal – makes you cry.” It is clear that fans love seeing this side of the star and we are all excited for Eminem and his daughter Hailie Jade as they embark on this new chapter together. The source of the featured image is here. The post Eminem Reveals Huge News In Emotional Video appeared first on InspireMore.

Farrah Fawcett died on June 25, 2009 after a three-year battle with cancer. The television star whose hair started a revolution in the 1970s passed in the arms of the love of her life, Ryan O’Neal. Farrah dated Ryan for nearly twenty years beginning in 1979. The pair never married but welcomed son Redmond in 1985. Farrah and Ryan shared a mutual love and respect for each other that lasted long after their relationship ended. Farrah’s dear friend and head of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, Alana Stewart, recently told People that Ryan was with Farrah when she died. When Ryan passed in December 2023, he was buried next to her in Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farrah Fawcett Foundation (@farrahfawcettfn) Ryan Supported Farrah’s Foundation Alana told People Ryan “was always very, very supportive of the foundation after Farrah died.” The star also left a financial contribution to the foundation when he passed away, Alana said.  “Even after his death, he’s giving us a gift this year for our annual gala.” Alana said Farrah and Ryan were very close, and her death had a profound effect on him. “I don’t think he ever really got over her dying,” she said. “And now it’s sad because he’s gone, but I always think about them being together.” Alana said the pair were meant for each other. “Even till the end, she was still fighting, and Ryan was there the whole time; from the time she was diagnosed with cancer, he was there,” Alana shared. “And she basically died in his arms and I don’t think he was ever the same, because she was definitely the love of his life, and he was the love of her life.” This story’s featured image is by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images. The post The Heartbreaking Story Of Farrah Fawcett’s Romance With “Love Of Her Life” Ryan O’Neal, “She Basically Died In His Arms” appeared first on InspireMore.

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Larger aircraft carriers of the Gerald R. Ford class are one of the Navy’s top acquisition projects because their role is central to America’s naval operations. These 1,092-foot-long, 134-foot-wide, 100,000-ton vessels are designed to reach speeds upward of 30 mph and are critical to mounting the nation’s fight against adversaries—especially in the Indo-Pacific—and maintaining freedom of the seas.  Ford-class carriers can accommodate over 4,660 sailors and an aviation unit of over 75 aircraft. They carry the latest naval technologies, which promise advances in propulsion, power generation, and aircraft launches. And they’re designed to require less maintenance, saving an estimated $4 billion per ship in support costs compared to the preceding Nimitz-class vessels. In March, the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations released a report to Congress outlining its long-range plan for ship construction. It calls for a fleet of 381 manned ships by fiscal year 2042, including 12 aircraft carriers in the Ford class. The first vessel of this class and also named after the 38th president, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), was commissioned in 2017. The next one, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) is expected to be fully operational in 2025. Two others, USS Enterprise (CVN-80) and USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) are under construction and expected to be delivered in 2029 and 2032, respectively. Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., considered the largest builder of military ships in America, is constructing the USS Kennedy at its Newport News Shipbuilding division in Virginia, the nation’s only designer, builder, and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Huntington Ingalls also is the largest employer in Virginia, with 25,000 employees and average annual revenue topping $6.7 billion. The condition of shipyards in Newport News, therefore, is critical from an economic standpoint not only to the nation but to Virginia specifically. Unfortunately, the shipyards are plagued with inefficiencies and delays, labor shortages and supply chain issues, poor management, and an even poorer sense of urgency. The USS Kennedy is already a year behind schedule; USS Enterprise is a year and a half behind. USS Miller is likely to fall behind as well. Further delays, according to a survey conducted by the Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition, which represents shipbuilding suppliers, potentially would require builders to “lay off workers and/or deprioritize military shipbuilding.” Better planning, improved timeline management, and more intense scrutiny need to be implemented to minimize delays. In other words, a sense of urgency and proper prioritization are required. But that seems to be missing from the Biden-Harris Defense Department’s current approach. These aircraft carriers are critical to America’s posture and defense budget as we face national security challenges across the globe. The shipbuilding being done in Virginia is as critical to national security as it is to the local economy. The post Building Better Ships, Including Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers, in Virginia appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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The International Longshoremen's Association and its 45,000 members went on strike Tuesday, threatening to paralyze 36 U.S. ports along the eastern seaboard and Gulf Coast. The already fragile American logistical system gives the union significant leverage, but the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has made the need to re-establish supply lines even more urgent.Conservatives have traditionally opposed unions, but a recent shift in focus on working-class conditions during the Trump era has made many on the right more sympathetic to collective bargaining. However, as ILA President Harold Daggett declared “I will cripple you!” many conservatives found it difficult to reconcile their newfound support for labor with the brash statement from a leader seemingly indifferent to the struggles of suffering Americans.Soulless corporations aren’t the heroes here, but neither are labor unions. Ultimately, both are part of the same destructive system.Those on the right must learn a hard truth: Big union bosses don’t serve the working class; they serve the total state.In 1911, sociologist Robert Michels published “Political Parties,” a study on power dynamics that closely examined the inner workings of German labor unions. The book became foundational in what is now called “elite theory” or political realism, due to Michels’ formulation of the iron law of oligarchy.The iron law of oligarchy asserts that complex organizations, no matter how democratic or egalitarian they claim to be, will inevitably elevate a small group of organizers into a ruling class, transforming the organization into an oligarchy. The organized minority will always lead the disorganized majority. As Michels put it, “It is organization which gives dominion of the elected over the electors. ... Who says organization, says oligarchy.”The Industrial Revolution radically transformed the relationship between individuals and their labor. Subsistence farmers and guild craftsmen, who once had a direct and personal connection to their work, suddenly found themselves thrust into the alienating environment of factory wage labor. Scale became a significant factor, yet society has largely overlooked its impact.As production and consumption scaled up, so did labor negotiations. Workers could no longer have individual discussions with their bosses about wages because their bosses were simply cogs in a much larger machine. The boss was no longer an individual owner with meaningful decision-making power but a manager representing a faceless conglomeration of investors. Collective bargaining became the only way for workers to leverage their labor against the vastness of massive capital.In his analysis, Michels discovered that, despite labor unions claiming to represent workers, union leaders often put their own interests above those of their membership. Union bosses may start as common workers, but their skills quickly elevate them beyond their peers. They transition from performing daily labor to full-time organizing and activism. Their days are spent speaking with politicians and negotiating with CEOs, which separates them from the very conditions they aim to improve.Labor leaders inevitably realize their personal interests differ from those of the average union member. They are best served by becoming influence brokers within the ruling class rather than securing benefits for workers. In the end, it is the organization and its influence that serve the leaders, not the leaders who serve the organization and its constituents.While I support American workers earning a wage that allows them to raise a family, own a home, and even strike for that cause, this is not the primary interest of the ILA or Harold Daggett. Although he may be negotiating for higher wages at the moment, his primary goal is to demonstrate influence, not to serve the long-term interests of the working class.The ILA endorsed Joe Biden and supports the Democratic Party, which is responsible for allowing the nation to be flooded with cheap foreign labor from illegal immigration. In addition to increasing crime and the cost of living for his union members, this influx of illegal labor drives down wages for native-born Americans. But the ILA and Daggett don’t care, because workers are not their real concern. Their true goals are power and securing a position of influence within the oligarchy.Daggett, unfortunately, embodies the image of an oligarchic elite pretending to be a champion of the working class. As a labor boss, he earns over $900,000 a year after bonuses, drives a Bentley, and owns a 76-foot luxury yacht. The Justice Department has accused him of being connected to the notorious Genovese crime family. Daggett beat a 2005 racketeering charge after the decomposing body of a key witness was found in the trunk of a car outside a New Jersey diner. He lives like an oligarch because he is one.Many laborers deserve better wages, safe neighborhoods, and affordable housing. The recent shift by many on the right toward supporting the well-being of average American workers is a positive development, but we must be cautious not to embrace corrupt oligarchs posing as labor leaders. Soulless corporations aren’t the heroes here, but neither are labor unions. Ultimately, both are part of the same destructive system.

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