Last week’s revelation that Facebook took orders from the Biden Administration to censor even accurate information about Covid is the latest example of the US government’s disregard for our Constitution. Thanks to Rep. Jim Jordan, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, we now know the extent to which the Biden Administration went in its proxy war against the First Amendment.

Getting the information wasn’t easy. It was only after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was threatened with being held in contempt of Congress that he relented and shared information with the Judiciary Committee about Biden Administration pressure to censor Americans on Facebook who disagreed with White House policy on Covid.

What we have discovered thus far is disgusting. For example, in April 2021, a Facebook employee sent a message to top executives in the company complaining that, “we are facing continued pressure from external stakeholders, including the [Biden] White House” to remove posts. In another example, senior executive Nick Clegg complained that Andy Slavitt, a Senior Advisor to President Biden, was “outraged…that [Facebook] did not remove” a particular post, according to Rep. Jordan’s report.

Rep. Jordan revealed that the “offending post” that the Biden Administration wanted removed was simply a joke making fun of possible vaccine injury down the road. The Biden Administration even wanted to “protect” us from jokes that it didn’t like.

The Administration did not stop at targeting what it called “misinformation.” As Constitutional Law Professor Jonathan Turley noted in a recent column, “the administration also demanded the removal of ‘malinformation’ that is ‘based on fact, but used out of context to mislead, harm, or manipulate.’” So the Biden Administration wanted to “cancel” even truthful information counter to its own preferred narrative.

This level of contempt for our Constitution is shocking. As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. – who was himself censored at the behest of the Biden Administration – testified recently before Congress: “A government that can censor its critics has license for every atrocity. It is the beginning of totalitarianism.”

Who knows how many thousands of Facebook accounts were banned or restricted at the behest of the Biden White House. Early last year I received notice that my own Facebook Page was “restricted” for 90 days because I pointed out that the CEO of Pfizer once claimed that his Covid shot was “100 effective” but later changed his story. The post was completely accurate but still my page was targeted.

Although some are using this information for partisan gain against the Democrats in power, Americans should not delude themselves: left unchecked, there is little reason to believe a Republican Administration would show any more respect for the Constitution than the Biden Administration. Both parties have shown themselves to be selective in their pledged oath to uphold and defend the US Constitution.

It is just as unconstitutional – and thus illegal – for the US Government to violate the First Amendment by proxy – through so-called private companies – as if the government directly attacked our free speech. We must remember that the unprecedented US government censorship of Americans during Covid was just the test run. Be assured that when the next “crisis” comes – and it will – the authoritarians in charge will again ramp up the censorship machine unless we do something about it.

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Lifelong learning is a concept that has been talked about in the workplace and in schools for a while. Once it was simply a buzzword confined to some corporations, but today it is a philosophy that millions of Americans are beginning to embrace fully. Put simply, a person who dedicates themselves to the concept of lifelong learning will be constantly looking for ways to improve their knowledge across a wide range of subjects and topics. This can be incredibly important in 2023, where people live in an age where news agencies have their own agendas and parts of the internet contain deliberately false information designed to mislead and alter the perception of political or environmental topics. Put simply, lifelong learning can help you to think more critically and balance different sources of information in a more considered manner. In this article, two distinct ways that you can make a firm commitment to the concept of lifelong learning will be explored.

Debating teams used to be a pursuit that was solely available for school or college students. In these settings, classmates would discuss contentious issues and would use logic, facts, and reasoning to convince the listeners that their perspective on an issue was the most valid and reasonable. Today in America and around the world, there are a wide range of debating teams aimed at adults. Some take place exclusively online, and others are at physical locations where all are welcome to attend. In the modern world, the value of debating is vital as it allows different perspectives to be explored on a pressing issue in a safe environment. Today, there is a fractious element to society, where conflicting opinions become the basis for deep divides between people, even to the point where friendships end because of simple differences in opinion. Joining a debating team can be a key way to understand other viewpoints and learn more about the experiences and beliefs of other citizens. In short, it can give you a more well-rounded view of the world and society in general.

One of the most accessible ways to commit to the philosophy of lifelong learning is to use time productively online. Whilst the quality of online knowledge, news, and resources varies considerably, it can be a valuable way to find different perspectives on a topic and determine which sources are reliable. However, older internet connections can make it difficult to stream content and research information efficiently. If you live in Florida and need to improve your internet provider, search online to find fiber internet in your Florida neighborhood. Having fast and reliable internet access makes it easy to instantly search online on a wide range of topics and broaden your knowledge on many different subjects. With a fiber connection, you can stream content in 4K without buffering or delay to maximize the learning from your time spent online. Today, many sites on YouTube and other video streaming platforms feature high-quality educational content that inspires and encourages further learning. Key topics are discussed, and it is possible to build a broad knowledge on many different subjects simply by watching professionally researched documentaries and listening to high-quality podcasts online.

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“Death by Hospital “was a serious money maker for the Public Health Industrial Complex, who likely returned the favor by shoveling money ad politicians who aided and abetted in mass murder. Part of the protocol involved a miserable drug called Remdesivir.

I know you knew that or suspected it, but did you know there are support groups for survivors and family members who love loved ones to the Remdesivir or bust then vent protocol?

These support groups are a deeply somber business.  Grieving faces fill the screen of people who lost a parent, spouse, sibling, or child.  Some speak with icy anger; some choke back sobs as they tell of the deadly abuse inflicted on their loved ones, shattering their families forever.

I asked them what they thought of the FDA’s decision to approve Remdesivir for people with severe renal impairment, including dialysis.  “Morally, how can you do that?” Joyce Wilson said.  “It’s a death sentence.  They didn’t care if people had kidney issues or not.  My husband went into the hospital in kidney distress.  They exacerbated it with Remdesivir.  Then they ventilated him, and he died.”

Writing at American Thinker, Stella Paul shares a handful of stories she encountered after joining these support groups. Husbands, wives, parents, and friends all share a similar tale.

 Denise Fritter said.  “Jamie was 36 and looking forward to getting married.  The hospital refused to consider any other modalities of treatment for her.  They insisted on Remdesivir.  Then they put her on a vent and murdered her.  I think the FDA is using Remdesivir to fulfill their own agenda.”

Remdesivir has received the golden seal of approval from the FDA for treating COVID, meaning it is no longer burdened by the emergency use authorization under which it was deployed to euthanize thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of Americans. Even for patients with kidney issues, which is an interesting point because, according to survivors, one of the things Remdisivr was good at was stopping kidney function.

I asked them what they thought of the FDA’s decision to approve Remdesivir for people with severe renal impairment, including dialysis.  “Morally, how can you do that?” Joyce Wilson said.  “It’s a death sentence.  They didn’t care if people had kidney issues or not.  My husband went into the hospital in kidney distress.  They exacerbated it with Remdesivir.  Then they ventilated him, and he died.”

It’s genuinely not that difficult to work out. The government is using it to depopulate the nation. Sick people are expensive and drain resources for more important things like foreign wars and funding gender studies awareness programs in Islamic nations.

You know, more money laundering. And we know that’s what it is. In December 2022, the World Health Organization advised doctors not to use Remdesivir for COVID patients.

WHO has issued a conditional recommendation against the use of remdesivir in hospitalized patients, regardless of disease severity, as there is currently no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.

The FDA not only approves it for COVID patients but says it is acceptable for treating people with kidney failure. Sure, if by treating you mean killing them. Medically assisted suicide for folks who didn’t want to die.

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Last winter, no one was voting for Donald Trump. With varying levels of anger, disdain or sadness, all our friends made it clear they were “moving on.” “He’s a slob,” said one friend aggressively—with no explanation even when pressed. “I want to go back to ‘normal,’” said another, adding, “before all the division.”

I remember lots of division since I started voting, but I figured she meant “before Trump fought back.” There’s no division if we don’t complain when we’re called a “murderer and tax cheat” (Romney) or a “mentally unfit Nazi” (McCain)—not much winning either.

Most simply repeated the establishment “Trump can’t win,” forgetting we’d heard that in 2016. And some just said they wanted to “explore other options,” like changing a vacation destination. Only one friend said he was supporting Trump, though he said it quietly.

About a month ago, however, with no apparent reason and certainly no explanation, the very same people started to shift back to Donald Trump. “He’s the only one who can win,” said one; “he’s my guy,” said another. In less than two weeks, four separate people casually said they’d be voting for Trump as though they had never said otherwise. I say “voting” rather than “supporting,” as a couple of them were not overly enthusiastic, at least for now.

I’m not exactly sure what happened. Maybe the “other options” weren’t as promising as expected. Maybe the endless indictments brought back the need for a fighter. Maybe the very real possibility of war with Russia (and China) changed some minds. Maybe the media’s coordinated, vicious attacks on DeSantis reminded voters it wasn’t ever about Trump—they hate all of us, and they no longer care if we know it.

Whatever caused the shift, it has been stark and quick. Unless something entirely unexpected happens, it looks like Donald Trump is heading for a big primary victory in New Hampshire. Much bigger than I would have anticipated just a few months ago. Doubt I’ll even watch Ronna’s debates.

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