"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…
America is in decline. And while politicians are doing everything they can to assist in the decline, ultimately the fault lies at the feet of the American people.
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Today, we’re diving into something that’s been simmering in the background of global politics and economics for a while now, but it’s starting to boil over in ways that could seriously impact the U.S. economy. And, of course, it ties back to everyone’s favorite orange-hued, tariff-loving president: Donald Trump. Yep, we’re talking about Trump’s tariffs, the rise of BRICS+, and what happens when the U.S. decides to play hardball with global trade. Buckle up, because this is gonna get spicy. Okay, let’s start with the basics. Trump is slapping tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, and basically anyone who isn’t kissing his ring? Yeah. The idea is to “protect American jobs” and “bring manufacturing back to the U.S.” Sounds great in theory, right? But here’s the thing: tariffs are like a boomerang. You throw them out there, and eventually, they come back and smack you in the face. And guess what? That boomerang is heading straight for us. Now, Imagine this scenario: Canada and Mexico—yes, our neighbors to the north and south—decide to join BRICS+. Wait, what’s BRICS+? I know, I know, it’s not exactly dinner table conversation unless you’re a total geopolitics nerd. But stick with me, because this is huge. BRICS+ is basically a coalition of some of the biggest emerging economies in the world: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The “+” is for the new countries joining the club, like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Together, these countries represent 40% of global trade, 50% of the world’s population, and a staggering $600 billion of all U.S. imports. That’s not chump change, folks. Now, if Canada and Mexico—two of our largest trading partners—decide to join BRICS+, it’s game over for the U.S. in terms of maintaining its economic dominance. Why? Because BRICS+ is all about creating an alternative to the U.S.-dominated global financial system. They’re talking about trading in their own currencies, bypassing the U.S. dollar, and basically telling the U.S. to take its tariffs and shove ‘em. And let’s be real, this didn’t happen in a vacuum. Trump’s tariffs were like throwing gasoline on a fire. They pissed off our allies, alienated our trading partners, and made the U.S. look like the schoolyard bully who thinks he can push everyone around. But here’s the thing about bullies: eventually, the other kids get tired of getting pushed around and band together to fight back. That’s exactly what’s happening with BRICS+. And when the “f*** around and find out” moment comes home to roost, who do you think the MAGA crowd is gonna blame? Obama? Nancy Pelosi? CNN? Or maybe DEI—because apparently, that’s the new scapegoat for everything these days. Of course they will. That is who they have been conditioned to blame. But here’s the truth: this will be a self-inflicted wound. Protectionist, isolationist, antagonistic trade policies don’t make a country stronger—they make it weaker. They shrink economies, stifle innovation, and create a whole lot of bad blood with the rest of the world. Now, I know some of you are thinking, “But hey, tariffs feel good in the moment, right?” We are taking action. We are putting America first! Sure, if you’re the bully picking on someone because you’ve got low self-esteem, no genuine plan. It feels powerful to flex your muscles and say, “We’re not gonna take it anymore!” But that feeling is short-lived. Eventually, the other kids stop playing with you, and you’re left sitting alone at the lunch table. And that’s where we’re headed if we don’t course-correct. Free trade expands the economic interests of everyone involved. It creates jobs, lowers prices for consumers, and fosters innovation. Protectionism does the opposite. It’s like building a wall around your economy and hoping no one notices that the rest of the world is moving on without you. So, what’s the takeaway here? Well, for starters, we need to stop pretending that tariffs are some kind of magic bullet for economic growth. They’re not. They’re a blunt instrument that does more harm than good in the long run. And we need to start paying attention to what’s happening with BRICS+. This isn’t just some abstract geopolitical concept—it’s a real threat to U.S. economic dominance. And finally, we need to stop blaming everyone else for our problems. Obama didn’t do this. Nancy Pelosi didn’t do this. CNN didn’t do this. This is on us. We voted for the guy who thought tariffs were a good idea, and now we’re going to reap what we sow. So, good luck, America! We’re gonna need it. Because if Canada and Mexico decide to join BRICS+, it’s gonna be a whole new world out there. And I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure we’re ready for it. Thanks for tuning in, everyone. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. And hey, if you’ve got thoughts on tariffs, BRICS+, or anything else we talked about today, drop us a comment. Brett Mason Media on X and Facebook. I’d love to hear from you. Until next time, stay curious, stay informed, and stay awesome. Peace out!…
The Republican Party, particularly its MAGA faction, has become a case study in cognitive dissonance and moral bankruptcy, a collective psyche so fractured and contradictory that it defies reason. Their rhetoric oscillates between outrage and absurdity, a cacophony of grievances that reveals not just a lack of coherence, but a profound disdain for humanity itself. Take their obsession with welfare and entitlement programs. They rail against the idea of their tax dollars supporting those who don’t work, framing it as a moral failing of the individual rather than a systemic issue. Yet, when Democrats propose initiatives to empower people—those with disabilities, the marginalized, the overlooked—to enter the workforce and contribute meaningfully, Republicans recoil in horror. Suddenly, the very idea of employment for the disabled becomes a lightning rod for their vitriol. They twist it into a caricature, as if hiring a blind person to work in a call center is tantamount to putting them in charge of air traffic control. The absurdity is staggering. No one is suggesting that individuals be placed in roles they are incapable of performing. The goal is simple: to ensure that those who *can* work—who are qualified, capable, and eager—are not systematically excluded because of prejudice or ignorance. It’s about creating opportunities, not lowering standards. But nuance is lost on those who thrive on fear and division. And then there’s the MAGA obsession with scapegoating. Every disaster, every misfortune, every act of God is somehow the fault of the disabled, or Black and brown people, or immigrants. It’s a worldview built on paranoia and bigotry, a desperate attempt to deflect blame from the systemic failures they themselves perpetuate. The irony is almost poetic. They demand self-sufficiency, yet recoil when steps are taken to enable it. They claim to value hard work, yet vilify those who seek it. They cry foul at the idea of “handouts,” yet reject any effort to level the playing field. It’s a cycle of contradiction and hypocrisy so profound that it borders on pathological. MAGA has become the political embodiment of perpetual victimhood, a movement defined by its endless whining and manufactured outrage. There is no pleasing them because their grievances are not rooted in reality—they are a performance, a spectacle designed to distract from their own moral and intellectual bankruptcy. And yet, despite their theatrics, the truth remains: initiatives to empower the disabled, to create opportunities for the marginalized, to build a more inclusive society—these are not just good things. They are necessary things. They are the mark of a civilization that values dignity and equity over fear and division. But for the MAGA faithful, even this is too much to bear. They would sooner poison their own soup and blame it on someone else than admit that compassion and progress are not threats to their existence. The Trump brain rot has seeped too deep, twisting their worldview into something unrecognizable. And for that, there may be no cure.…
Original sin. Blood sacrifice. Only righteous because of the blood of Jesus. Does this jive with the Old Testament? Ezekiel 18:19-27 19 Yet say ye, Why? doth not the son bear the iniquity of the father? When the son hath done that which is lawful and right, and hath kept all my statutes, and hath done them, he shall surely live. 20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. 21 But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. 22 All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live. 23 Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord God: and not that he should return from his ways, and live? 24 But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die. 25 Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal? 26 When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die. 27 Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.…
The dangers of teaching the Bible in public schools is that it threatens freedom of religion. Article on this School Official: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/a...
Woke Culture Pros of Woke Culture 1. Increased Awareness of Social Issues - Woke culture has heightened awareness around issues like racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination, leading to more informed and empathetic communities. This has spurred significant social change and policy reform. 2. Advocacy for Marginalized Groups - It has given a voice to marginalized groups, pushing for their rights and representation in media, politics, and other areas. This has helped foster a more inclusive and equitable society. 3. Encouragement of Accountability - Woke culture emphasizes holding individuals and institutions accountable for their actions, promoting transparency and integrity in various sectors, including business, education, and government. Cons of Woke Culture 1. Polarization and Division - The fervent nature of woke culture can lead to polarization, creating an "us vs. them" mentality. This can result in social fragmentation and reduced dialogue between differing viewpoints. 2. Cancel Culture - The rise of cancel culture, often associated with woke culture, can lead to punitive measures without due process. This can result in individuals being ostracized or losing their livelihoods over past mistakes or controversial opinions. 3. Surface-Level Changes - Sometimes, woke culture can lead to performative actions rather than substantial change. Companies and individuals might engage in tokenism, making superficial gestures instead of addressing the root causes of social issues. When cause based organizations meet their goal, they pile on other causes or gin up things to keep donations coming in and their jobs secure…
Today I examine the fundamental philosophy of Christianity. That is the idea that the only way anyone can be forgiven is Jesus just have died, resurrected , they must personally believe that. There is no other way. Jesus sacrificial death and resurrection is required for absolving sin. Without blood sacrifice there is no remission of sins. Your faith. And your belief that Jesus lived, died , and rose again is the only way to be forgiven. Nobody else can have faith for you. 1 Corinthians 15:17,18 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: and if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Romans 1:4; 4:25 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. Hebrews 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Paralyzed man Mark 2:3-9 3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. 4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. 6 But there was certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, 7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? 8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? 9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? Matthew 9:1-8 Luke 5:18-26…
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