Ben Matlock

Husband father and family MAN. Deplorable. MAGA. Sr. Technical Analyst building automation.

[Giggling Ganon @GigglingGanon]

This woman becomes completely unglued when she discovers her feelings do not supersede the rights of others.

​This confrontation in Newport Beach, California, escalated rapidly when a bystander decided her personal comfort level should more important than the constitutional rights of everyone else in a public space.

Spotting independent journalists filming near a Starbucks plaza, she immediately went on the offensive, aggressively demanding they shut down their cameras.

​When that didn’t work, she escalated to screeching demands for the Newport Beach Police Department to step in and execute a "citizen’s arrest" on the creators for "violating her privacy."

​What makes this footage a masterclass to watch is the contrast between her absolute meltdown and the flawless composure of the responding officers. Instead of taking the bait or taking the easy way out to quiet a loud disturbance, these officers stood ten-toes-down on the U.S. Constitution. They calmly but firmly educated her on the spot:

​The journalists were standing in a publicly accessible area.

​There is absolutely no legal expectation of privacy in a public space.

​No crime was committed, meaning no arrest—citizen's or otherwise—was going to happen.

​Major kudos to these officers for knowing the law, maintaining total control of the scene, and actively protecting the First Amendment rights of journalists exercising them. When emotions run high, a solid cop who respects the Bill of Rights is exactly what keeps a situation from turning completely sideways.

[On The Fringe @OTFWithDRS]

Big ol Mic fuz cover. Herd of Man-Scape. Sheesh

[Mark Sudduth @hurricanetrack]

My daughter sent some pics and videos to the family chat today from the Neuse river near Goldsboro, North Carolina. Looks like that drought we’re in is starting to take its toll.

She asked a good question: what happens if it just gets worse?

@foxweather

[Mark Sudduth @hurricanetrack]

Severe Weather in the Middle East? https://t.co/q9iFwQRCOs

[Ben Matlock @BenMatlock3]

@OTFWithDRS Nice opening!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[On The Fringe @OTFWithDRS]

Our Collective Power Is Growing | On The Fringe
I spent 5 minutes trying to decide whether I should remove 5 seconds of comments (I did, hinted at end). I am trying to be less nasty, I just don't want to... :(

[𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 @beyoncegarden]

SHE’S ACTUALLY INCREDIBLE FOR THIS OMFG😭😭😭

[JB Slear @JB_Slear]

Blind girl sings 'Amazing Grace' and it gave me chills!

Sergeant News Network 🇺🇸

[Ben Matlock @BenMatlock3]

@hurricanetrack Happy National Weathermen's Day Mark. Thanks for all you do!!!!

[Franklin Graham @Franklin_Graham]

West Monroe, LA, is one of the communities devastated by recent ice and snow storms. It’s also the home of our friends, the Robertson family of @DuckDynastyAE. Thank you Jase and @MissyDuckWife for all you’re doing to help your neighbors. Find out more about volunteering with @SamaritansPurse at https://t.co/msOP3Ifnhq.

[On The Fringe @OTFWithDRS]

[DS] Is Going Broke | On The Fringe
The panic is beautiful.

[On The Fringe @OTFWithDRS]

Sometimes You Gotta Say WTF | On The Fringe
We are in one of those times.

[On The Fringe @OTFWithDRS]

Loose Ends Being Cut | On The Fringe
Deep State did a hit on these guys for a reason.

[PA State Police @PAStatePolice]

Every year, Troop E hosts 10 Shop with a Hero events at stores in and around Erie County, bringing cheer to local families during the holidays. Children pair up with Troopers and first responders to pick out gifts for their loved ones.

[Steve 🇺🇸 @SteveLovesAmmo]

This is a wild ad for a detailing company.

[RWB_American @RWB_American]

Old style riveting.
This technique built bridges and skyscrapers.

[Brick Suit @Brick_Suit]

There's a new press corps in the Pentagon. One of the new members is @johnkonrad, someone that I had never heard of before today.

I watched this and now I'm following him. He's got real passion to do well and I'm rooting for him, and for our country.

[LAnDo NIFFIRG™️🇨🇦 @llandoniffirg]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[ThePersistence @ScottPresler]

20 mins left to get in line in New Jersey & Pennsylvania.