The Afghanistan Dilemma
- By Mike Scruggs
The Whisper of Sun Tzu
in Kabul, Afghanistan
From July to October 2010, I wrote a series of 13 articles on the Afghanistan War. I am not going to repeat the whole series, but an updated review of some of the highlights is necessary for public understanding of past and potentially tragic current events.
Afghanistan is a landlocked mountainous country at the crossroads of South and Central Asia. Its most important borders are with Iran and Pakistan, but it also borders Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and even has a small border with China.
After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States, which killed over 3,000 people, American, British, and Allied troops of 36 other nations became involved in defeating the radical Islamist allies of al-Qaeda and bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan. The security of the United States and many nations depended on the success of their mission, but it would not be an easy one. Many empires, nations, and alliances in the past have found Afghanistan to be a hellish trial.
Speaker Pelosi and the U.S. Capitol Sergeant at Arms Crush Trample the First Amendment by Arresting Peaceful Pro-Life Advocates on the Steps of the U.S. Capitol
- By Christian Newswire
WASHINGTON -- Speaker Pelosi and the U.S. Capitol Sergeant at Arms Crush trample the First Amendment by Arresting Peaceful Pro-Life Advocates on the Steps of the U.S. Capitol.
This after Congresswoman Bush was allowed to camp out and protest on the steps for days calling for a moratorium on evictions.
Speaker Pelosi is making it clear she will only allow speech she approves of and supports at the United States Capitol Building. This is clearly unconstitutional and discriminatory.
Members of Stanton Public Policy/Purple Sash Revolution were leading a peaceful demonstration in support of the Hyde Amendment. Following yesterday's arrests, Stanton Public Policy Center is discussing all options with their legal team.
The Council on Foreign Relations (C.F.R.) – “Deep State” Devils in Disguise! – Part 1
- By W.H. Lamb
The year 2021 is the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Council On Foreign Relations, an organization that has long been considered by “those in the know” as the true “power behind the throne” of U.S. politics. This immense power has been exercised by the CFR over that entire century, including especially within the Biden Administration (and within ALL presidential administrations since 1921 to a lesser or greater degree). As William Jasper wrote in the June 7, 2021 issue of the New American magazine: “The CFR does indeed wield unparalleled influence in political, financial, business, media, and academic circles, and is regularly showered with accolades by ‘the great and the good’. It is the public face, the brain trust, and the central nervous system of what critics refer to as “the Deep State”.
Santee Cooper Deep in Debt, Still Spending Millions on Ecodevo Projects
- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
Santee Cooper’s electric customers are on the hook for billions in debt payments, but that hasn’t stopped the state-owned utility from spending millions in recent years on economic development projects.
The Nerve’s review of utility records provided recently under the state’s open-records law found that from May 2018 through May of this year, Santee Cooper approved a total of more than $28 million in economic development grants and no-interest loans. The beneficiaries included companies, county and municipal governments, and economic development groups.
SALTY SEZ – Media Hypnosis
- By Ray Simmons
Just about everyone understands how propaganda is used in the advertising business. Items are touted for their advantages, which are often exaggerated in the process. The lady using the product is ravishingly beautiful, trying to have prospective customers think they too will be more beautiful if they use the product. We elders can remember the roving snake doctors propagandizing their cure-all remedies as they traveled from town to town with their magic potions.
Stop the Left's Radical "For the People" Act!
- By The John Birch Society
URGENT: Chuck Schumer has filed cloture on S. 2093, while the Senate voted 50-49 to discharge S. 1 from committee. This means Senate Democrats will try to pass the “For the People Act” when session resumes in a few weeks. The so-called “moderate” Senator Joe Manchin is negotiating with other Democrats to pass an amended version of this blatantly unconstitutional bill. The Senate is the primary obstacle to enacting S. 1/ H.R. 1/ S. 2093; tell your senators to oppose any version of this bill!
As the bill numbers suggests, the "For the People Act" is a top priority for Congressional Democrats. Additionally, now that Democrats control the House, Senate, and White House, a possibility exists that this bill could pass and be enacted.
The Delta Variant Pushes a Broken Country Closer to the Edge
- By Neil Patel
How does a once-great country become the complete mess America is today? The honest answer is we are all at fault. It's as easy for the left to blame conservatives as it is for the right to blame liberals. It's easy for the elites in cities to say Americans aren't working as hard as they used to and are getting fat off too much fast food. It's easy for regular Americans to look at the hypereducated urban elites and feel like they've sold out and left America behind to pursue profits in foreign markets. The problem is all of this is true.
Who Lost America's Longest War?
- By Pat Buchanan
In April, President Joe Biden told the nation he would have all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack ever on the continental United States.
Given the turn of events of the past week, that 20th anniversary may be celebrated by a triumphant Taliban, now on the cusp of victory over the Americans and their Afghan allies, with gruesome public executions of their surrendered and captured enemies.
Sept. 11, 2021, could see U.S. Marines and diplomats fleeing Kabul to escape the retribution of the Taliban whom we ousted in 2001.
Making the Unvaccinated Pay!
- By The John Birch Society
For the unvaccinated, it’s feeling a bit lonely out there. With increased pressure coming from all corners to just get the jab, advocates are ratcheting up pressure to strip away additional liberties from those who choose not to get inoculated.
This is a classic Communist tactic of dividing the people to distract them from what is really going on.
We’ll look into this and offer some perspective and ways you can help in today’s episode of Analysis Behind the News, where we provide the perspective and the plan to help restore American liberty and independence.
The Present American Crisis
- By Mike Scruggs
The March of Marxist Revolution
“We are actually witnessing a Communist overthrow of the United States in real time.” - James Simpson, author of Who Was Karl Marx?
The United States is experiencing a rampage of revolutionary Marxist inspired social chaos and lawless political disorder. The destruction of property, political order, and many lives seen in over 600 massive, organized riots in 220 American cities by Black Live Matter and Antifa in the last 18 months is only the tip of the iceberg. Black Lives Matter and Antifa are certainly Marxist led and inspired movements, but they are supported by billions of dollars from newly woke big corporations, Big Tech billionaires, and institutional funding. Many more continue to succumb to their bullying protection racket. The new “woke” Marxist ideology and hateful and unforgiving “cancel culture” and obsequious political correctness dominate the social ethic of most of the education, media, and entertainment establishments. It thoroughly dominates the thinking, policies, and actions of the “Biden” Administration—which should more rightly be called the Obama Third Term Administration—and almost every Democrat politician.
Chris Cuomo Should Resign
- By Tim Graham
Color me shocked that Gov. Andrew Cuomo knuckled under to demands he resign after a devastating report detailing his sexual harassment of 11 women. But it was not quite as shocking as reading a Washington Post report that CNN's top star Chris Cuomo was still moonlighting (or daylighting) as one of his top political advisers.
Chris Cuomo should follow his big brother's example and resign. This CNN situation should be seen as untenable. Chris made a promise not to do this again. Back in May, he said, point blank, "It will not happen again. ... It was a mistake because I put my colleagues here, who I believe are the best in the business, in a bad spot." He claimed, "I know where the line is," but he never demonstrated that he did.
Faith-Based Documentary 'ENDS OF THE EARTH' Comes to Movie Theaters Nationwide for a Two-Night Only Cinematic Event on October 18 and 21
- By Christian Newswire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Aug. 10, 2021 -- From Change Media and Mission Aviation Fellowship, the inspirational documentary ENDS OF THE EARTH will debut in movie theaters nationwide for two nights this October. The film weaves together past and present stories about the incredible lengths pilots, missionaries and local believers go to in order to bring the love of Jesus to isolated communities.
Watch the trailer for ENDS OF THE EARTH here.
Fathom Events and Collide Media Group partner to present this unique event in U.S. cinemas on Monday, Oct. 18 and Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. local time (both days). The film will also be released to churches the same day as the theatrical release through Fathom's Faith Content Network. Audiences in both cinema and churches will get to experience an exclusive panel discussion featuring members of Mission Aviation Fellowship following the event.
Cancel Culture and Wokeness Will Destroy Our Country
- By Star Parker
The enabling tool of what we call "cancel culture" or "wokeness" is language.
People are put in categories to which names are assigned, and this supposedly captures who they are and what should be done with them politically.
Unfortunately, the whole business of racial identification and categorization is not about advancing the quality of the human condition and human dignity but about progressive politics.
The left puts people in racial categories as instruments toward their political agenda.
Christian Orphanage Invaded and Destroyed
- By Christian Newswire
MIANGO, Nigeria -- Sunni Muslim Fulani Herdsmen invaded the Christian orphanage in Miango, Nigeria and burned every building. The 147 children and staff evacuated a few hours before the August 2, 2021 attack. The children were made orphans in previous attacks by Sunni Muslim terrorists such as the Boko Haram.
As Fulani herdsmen advance in the Miago and Jos areas they destroyed 500 homes, 5 churches and killed 68 Christians. Many were wounded. Nigerian law prohibits anyone from owning a firearm in Nigeria, but oddly the Fulani had weapons exactly like those of the army.
News and video of the attack is located at: https://religiousfreedomcoalition.org/2021/08/05/watch-nigerian-orphanage-attacked/
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SOURCE Religious Freedom Coalition
Informed Consent Action Network's Attorneys Challenge DOJ Mandatory Vaccination Opinion
- By Christian Newswire
AUSTIN, Texas -- Following a recent opinion written from the Department of Justice claiming that federal law permits mandating an emergency use vaccine, non-profit Informed Consent Action Network's attorneys issued a response disputing the conclusion in this opinion.
On July 26, 2021, at the request of the White House, the DOJ's Acting Assistant AG released an opinion claiming the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Section 564 permits mandating an emergency use vaccine. Section 564 states that for all emergency use products, i.e. unlicensed medical products, individuals must be informed of "the option to accept or refuse administration of the product."
Infrastructure Bill is Reckless Spending and Cover to Promote Divisive, Radical Policies
- By Concerned Women for America
WASHINGTON -- Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC), has voiced strong objection to provisions in the Senate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that are using "infrastructure" projects as cover to promote divisive, radical policies.
Penny Nance, CEO and President of CWALAC, had this to say:
You Can Make a Difference in Your Child’s Education!
- By Eagle Forum
The mandated lockdowns over the last year and a half have opened many people’s eyes to how powerful our government can become if we don’t pay attention. As students began learning virtually, parents were able to see first-hand the government’s influence on our children’s education. Needless to say, they aren’t happy.
Across the nation, parents are increasingly making their voices heard at their local school board meetings. Issues like critical race theory have brought together conservatives and liberals alike to fight against politics in the classroom. Dr. Carol Swain, an outspoken opponent to critical race theory said:
Is America Becoming a Failed State?
- By Pat Buchanan
Suddenly, Sunday, a riveting report came over cable news:
The U.S. embassy was urging all Americans to "leave Afghanistan as soon as possible." Message: Get out while you can.
Adding urgency was news that three northern provincial capitals, including Kunduz city, had fallen to the Taliban, making it five provincial capitals overrun since Friday.
The huge investment in blood and treasure by the United States over two decades to remake Afghanistan appears about to be wiped out, whole and entire, and we appear about to sustain our worst diplomatic and political defeat since the fall of Saigon.
North Greenville University Announces Launch of New Website
- By LaVerne Howell - NGU
North Greenville University (NGU), a private SC Southern Baptist University that offers both liberal arts and professional degrees on undergraduate and graduate levels, recently announced the launch of a newly revamped website. The new website has a clean and uncluttered design, improved functionality, and enhanced visual content focused on the university’s unique location, Christian heritage, educational delivery methods, and other opportunities.
“This new website is the culmination of many months and long hours of work from our team,” said Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing/Communications Michael White. “We are thrilled with the results and are confident that it is a more engaging and comprehensive presentation of the mission and presence of North Greenville University. Websites play an increasingly important role in helping people discover, build preference, and ultimately choose an institution. The redesign opens exciting possibilities to share our story in captivating ways.”
Perseverance, Not Productivity
- By Crystal Ellis
What do you know about these words? Productivity is all over the place. In our society, we see it in technological advancement, medical discoveries, and even on Facebook where the many folks just wanting to make a living from home are expanding at-home businesses through different marketing venues. We are taught that productivity rules. That we should go, go, go until the wheels fall off. That we should jampack every nook and cranny of our day so that we can continuously move forward. But is moving forward really always the best option? What if there are nuggets of wisdom in standing still? What if we could practice the pause?
Fiscal ‘21 Ends With Huge Gas-Tax-Hike Surplus Amid Unfinished Projects
- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
For the fiscal year that ended June 30, a special fund created with the 2017 state gas-tax-hike law had an $896.1 million surplus – a 50% increase compared to the end of fiscal 2020, records show. Total collected revenues also grew by about the same rate over the one-year period to almost $2 billion.
But despite being flush with taxpayer money, the S.C. Department of Transportation isn’t anywhere close to fixing most of the state’s bad roads and bridges.
From July 1, 2017, when the gas-tax-hike law took effect, through June 30 this year, the total dollar value of completed “pavements” – repaving or road reconstruction – projects was $662.2 million, less than 50% of the $1.35 billion estimated cost of all such projects in the state’s 46 counties, The Nerve found in a review of recently released DOT records.
“Eka Kpukpru Owo” – The Story of “Everybody’s Mother” – Mary Slessor, Missionary Extraordinaire
- By W.H. Lamb
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” - Romans 1:16, AKJV Bible
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” - Romans 1:16, New International Version Bible
In January of 1915, her body was carried through Calabar, Nigeria in the most spectacular funeral procession that West Africa had ever experienced. She was mourned by vast numbers of the citizens of Calabar, men, women, and children, as a beloved woman who had impacted and changed the lives of multitudes; a woman who had changed the very course of history by single-handedly (with God’s Power) transformed one of the darkest regions in Africa into the light through bringing the Gospel of Christ to the people; a woman who took seriously our Lord’s command to proclaim His Gospel of love and eternal life to those who were lost.
Republican Senators Spend Like Drunken Democrats
- By Eagle Forum
| Blunt (MO) Burr (NC) Captio (WV) Cassidy (LA) Collins (ME) |
Cramer (ND) Crapo (ID) Graham (SC) Grassley (IA) |
Hoeven (ND) McConnell (KY) Murkowski (AK) Portman (OH) |
Risch (ID) Romney (UT) Tillis (NC) Young (IN) |
Act now! Call or email your Senators today to ask them to vote NO on the upcoming infrastructure bill. See the list of GOP Senators Backing Infrastructure Bill.
The bill that was presented to Republicans would cost taxpayers around $1.2 trillion. Then, Democrats tried to weasel an additional $3.5 trillion budget resolution into the infrastructure bill after they had the committed votes. Supposedly, the vote occurring this week will only be on the infrastructure bill, but how would we know? With Schumer’s giddiness to get it to the floor Wednesday, no one will have time to read the entire text.
A Tonkin Gulf Incident in the Gulf of Oman?
- By Pat Buchanan
A week ago, the MT Mercer Street, a Japanese-owned tanker managed by a U.K.-based company owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, sailing in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman, was struck by drones.
A British security guard and Romanian crew member were killed.
Britain and the U.S. immediately blamed Iran, and the Israelis began to beat the war drums.
Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said action against Iran should be taken "right now."
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