"In times of universal deceit,
telling the truth will be a revolutionary act."
-- George Orwell

The ideological roots of America’s president are more radical than most people realize. Understanding this history is vital to understanding America’s future. From a murky background this man came from a background of street organizer in Chicago without any meaningful job history or military background to suddenly becoming leader of our nation. His policies have led our nation to record number of people on welfare, a record deficit [with the help of Republicans]- $18,795,033,928,275.59 on December 21st, 2015, and a faltering in our world standing…

By Andrew Miiller

From the January 2016 Trumpet Print Edition »

The man famously known as “America’s Mayor” made news headlines last year by asserting that President Barack Obama has been influenced by Communists since his youth.

“From the time he was 9 years old, he was influenced by Frank Marshall Davis, who was a Communist,” former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said in an interview with the New York Post (Feb. 21, 2015). The man famed for his role in rebuilding New York after the 9/11 attacks and one-time Republican presidential candidate then elaborated on how Stanley Dunham, the president’s grandfather, introduced the young Barack Obama to the now-famous Communist activist back in 1970.

Later in the interview, Giuliani highlighted how President Obama had also been influenced by the teachings of socialist community organizer Saul Alinsky and Black Liberation Theology preacher Jeremiah Wright. “He doesn’t talk about America the way John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan did, about America’s greatness and exceptionalism,” Giuliani continued. “He was educated by people who were critics of the U.S.”

In response to these comments, the White House press office and most of the mainstream media tried to paint Giuliani as a tragic figure—who may once have been a great man, but is now just a sidewalk lunatic. “I can tell you that it’s sad to see when somebody who has attained a certain stature and even admiration tarnishes that legacy so thoroughly,” said press secretary Josh Earnest. “There’s no element of schadenfreude that people are feeling around here. What people are feeling is sorry for Rudy Giuliani.”
It is strange, however, that political figures on both sides of the aisle dismissed Giuliani’s claims so casually.

Even mainstream news anchor Tom Brokaw admitted the press never vetted candidate Obama. How can people be so sure the president wasn’t influenced by a radical leftist political ideology?

While many scoff at the notion of any connection of the president to Marxism, few have actually studied the matter for themselves. Instead, they dismiss any mention of radical leftism in Obama’s past by characterizing it as an attempt to paint the president as a KGB agent or closet Bolshevik.

President Obama’s own bestselling 1995 autobiography Dreams From My Father shows that he was profoundly influenced by Frank Marshall Davis, and by many others who were at least sympathetic to Marxist ideology. Barack Obama’s ideological roots are far more radical than the general public has been led to believe. We must consider the facts of his ideological roots if we want to understand where the Obama administration is leading America!

More at:

https://www.thetrumpet.com/article/13313.2.180.0/world/government/unriddling-the-radical-worldview-of-president-obama

A little holiday project to keep yourself busy-Make your own jerky

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15 minutes plus 24 hours for marinating and up to 24 hours for drying and cooling
Cost: Varies

Beef jerky is a great manly stocking stuffer. Homemade beef jerky is even better. Check out this recipe from Tim Ferriss on how to make the best beef jerky in the world. Experiment with different spices to create a unique flavor perfect for your recipient’s palate.

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From Curb to Cash

A light bulb went off in my head the other day when my husband turned to me and said, "You make more money selling junk than you do in stocks." I had to chuckle when he said that, but in reality, there is a lot of truth to his comment. Last week, I lost $160 in stocks, but I made over $400 in one month selling junk that I found in people's trash. Read more.

Google on Cyber Monday released a list of the gifts trending on its search engine. Among the top searches were for drones and smart watches. You can expect to see many of these gadgets unwrapped this holiday season. The FAA announced that everyone who buys or received a drone for Christmas must register ownership or face rather hefty fine…

Your Kid Just Got a Drone. Should You Get Insurance? (Bloomberg): "Thousands of novice pilots will be unwrapping drones for Christmas, and some are going to crash and burn. First come the toy drones; then the liability claims start flying."

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Why throwing away your boarding pass is a bad idea

No Emergency Fund? Here's How to Start One—Fast (Bloomberg): "Who wants to save for an abstract, unhappy future experience that most people hope will never happen? You do."

Awesome old toys that you won't find in stores today

Here’s a cool old commercial for a toy set that you won’t be able to find in stores these days: the Tommy Burst Detective Set.

In addition to the Tommy Burst is a nifty toy Thompson submachine gun. Like the Thompson, it fires from an open bolt (kind of) and fires a burst of shots. It also offers select-fire so you can shoot one shot at a time, if you prefer. Heck, it even has folding sights!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMqd5EQXD-g