I’ve always liked Stephen Miller. He’s principled, smart, and fearless. I didn’t know this about him.
In spring 2006, three Duke lacrosse players—David Evans, Collin Finnerty, and Reade Seligmann—were accused of raping Crystal Mangum at a team party.
Within days the campus verdict was in. The season was canceled. The coach was forced out. Their faces were on every cable channel.
88 Duke professors signed a full-page ad thanking protesters for not waiting for the facts and declaring the case exposed “racism and sexism” no matter what a court decided. The school suspended the players.
Durham DA Mike Nifong, a Democrat fighting a tough primary, went on TV promising convictions. Saying “wait for the evidence” got you called racist.
Except for one student. He wasn’t on the team. He wasn’t a friend of the accused. He was just a 20-year-old junior (later senior) who kept writing in the student paper that in America you’re innocent until proven guilty. Then he did something no other Duke student did: he went on The O’Reilly Factor and Nancy Grace—not as a lawyer or pundit, but as a student—telling millions his own university had rushed to judgment.
Most of campus called him racist. The News & Observer called him the “lonely voice insisting that the players were innocent.” He stayed that voice for a year.
Then the case collapsed. DNA cleared all three. Mangum’s story kept changing. The photo lineup was rigged.
Worst of all, Nifong conspired with the DNA lab to hide the exculpatory results.
On April 11, 2007, North Carolina AG Roy Cooper dropped every charge and declared Evans, Finnerty, and Seligmann “innocent”—victims of a “tragic rush to accuse.” Nifong resigned, was disbarred, and was briefly jailed. Years later Mangum admitted she lied.
The student who refused to back down, who was called racist for defending three fellow students while 88 of his own professors had already convicted them in print, who went on national TV at 20 to stand for the presumption of innocence?
His name was Stephen Miller.
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My father was a car guy. Owned his own business. Fixed everything with an engine, raced cars on the weekends.
On the side he did construction. He never worked a day in his life for somebody else. Always told us to just keep working and it would all work out.
We weren't wealthy by any means but we never went hungry and my mother never had to work.
Every Fourth of July my father would make me and three brothers decorate the flatbed before he drove it through the town parade with all of us on the back. Here's myself and my younger brother waiting for my two older brothers on a July 4th during the Gulf War.
My crazy father would leave the parade and go about 50mph down back roads on the way home with us on the back of the flatbed, laughing all the way home while we held on for dear life. 🤣
My father was far from perfect but he always taught us to love and respect this country. His father served in two wars.
Probably somewhere in all that is why I'm on this site doing what I'm doing. God bless America. We fight on. 🇺🇸
In 2000 I graduated college and went to work for a very well known and prestigious management consulting firm. My colleagues and I would go out to lunch every day and debate politics. We did it almost every day. There was a large group of us and I was the only conservative in it.
In 2001 I was working with many of those people on a project in Atlanta. When September 11th happened, we were on one of the top floors of a building downtown, watching the events unfold on TV.
The next day a bunch of us met up in Olympic Park. We were all confused and fearful, trying to figure out what had happened and what are travel plans were since none of us lived in Atlanta.
I sat in the park on a massive blanket with a bunch of Ivy League graduates, listening to them talk about how they hoped that the terrorist attacks would not cause people to discriminate against Muslims. The buildings were still burning. This was Wednesday. They did the Norm Macdonald post perfectly.
The park was full of people. Some had even had brought American flags. I remember vividly thinking to myself "why am I not over there with those people?"
One of my coworkers told the group that he would "call out" any TSA workers for singling out Muslims to be patted down and searched. Everyone except myself agreed with him and even cheered him on. At that point I couldn't take the foolishness anymore. I told them they were the dumbest fucking people I had ever been around and then I walked back to the Westin hotel.
I lasted seven years in that industry. I didn't particularly enjoy it and truly despised the time they make you waste, but clients liked me so my company kept promoting me. I stayed until I couldn't take it any longer. Left and never set foot in corporate America again.
That feeling I had on the blanket, being surrounded by suicidally empathetic dumb fucking people, it's the same feeling I had before the midterms, watching Democrats rally around people like Abdul El-Sayed. It's why I devoted so much time and energy to posting videos of El-Sayed telling everyone over the years, in his own words, who he really is.
I didn't make one dime off of those posts or the time spent researching. Perhaps it was a complete waste of time. Maybe so.
I'm seeing all this talk on this site now about conservatives getting paid to post. How nice for them. I have never accepted money to post. I've been offered many times from conservative companies, groups and individuals, more than ever over the past year. My answer is always the same. I told people long ago that I would never post for money, so I will never post for money. All my posts come directly from me.
Many emotions, feelings, and memories have faded over the years as I have grown older. That feeling of contempt for people ushering their own demise is still strong as ever.
Slow Cooker Caramelized Onion Beef Bites: A Delightful Recipe!
Ingredients:
1 Beef chuck roast: This cut is perfect for slow cooking, yielding tender, juicy bites.
2 Olive oil: A splash of this helps to brown the beef, enhancing its flavor.
3 Salt and black pepper: Essential seasonings that bring out the natural flavors of the beef.
4 Paprika: Adds a subtle smokiness and a pop of color to the dish.
5 Garlic powder: A quick way to infuse that beloved garlic flavor without the fuss.
6 Yellow onions: The star of the show! Their sweetness deepens as they caramelize.
7 Garlic cloves: Freshly minced garlic adds a fragrant kick to the gravy.
8 Butter: For caramelizing the onions, it adds richness and depth.
9 10 Beef broth: This forms the base of your savory gravy, making it rich and hearty.
Worcestershire sauce: A splash of this brings umami and complexity to the dish.
11 Soy sauce: Adds a savory depth, balancing the sweetness of the onions.
12 Tomato paste: A small amount thickens the gravy and adds a hint of acidity.
13 Dried thyme and rosemary: These herbs infuse the dish with aromatic flavors.
14 Brown sugar: Just a touch enhances the caramelization of the onions.
15 Cornstarch: This is used to thicken the gravy at the end, giving it a luscious texture.
16 Cold water: Helps to dissolve the cornstarch for a smooth gravy.
17 Fresh parsley or thyme (optional): For a pop of color and freshness when serving.
For exact measurements, check the bottom of the article where you can find everything listed for easy printing. Beef
Gather these ingredients, and let’s get cooking!
How to Make Slow Cooker Caramelized Onion Beef Bites
Creating these Slow Cooker Caramelized Onion Beef Bites is a straightforward process that rewards you with incredible flavor.
Let’s break it down step by step, ensuring you have all the tips you need for success.
Step 1: Season the Beef
Start by placing your beef cubes in a bowl. Upgrade Cookware
Sprinkle them with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Toss everything together until the beef is evenly coated.
This seasoning is crucial for building flavor right from the start.
Step 2: Brown the Beef
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef in batches, ensuring each piece is browned on all sides. Get Produce Boxes
This step adds a rich, savory depth to your dish.
Once browned, transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
Step 3: Caramelize the Onions
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat.
Add the thinly sliced onions and cook for 15–20 minutes.
If they start to stick, add a splash of beef broth to help them along.
Step 4: Add Garlic
Once the onions are caramelized, stir in the minced garlic.
This step enhances the aroma and flavor of your gravy.
Step 5: Prepare the Sauce
Now, add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and brown sugar to the skillet.
Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
These bits are packed with flavor and will enrich your sauce.
Step 6: Combine Everything
Pour the onion mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Gently stir to coat the beef with the sauce. Get Produce Boxes
This ensures every bite is bursting with flavor.
Step 7: Slow Cook
Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
Step 8: Thicken the Gravy
In the last 20–30 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
Cover and cook until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 9: Adjust Seasoning
Before serving, taste the gravy.
Add more salt or black pepper if needed.
This final touch ensures the flavors are just right.
Step 10: Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle fresh parsley or thyme over the dish for a pop of color.
Serve warm with plenty of that luscious caramelized onion gravy.