Police Detective, City Councilor, Proud Husband & Dad, moderate Democrat, Army Vet, Infantry, Airborne, Air Assault, Friend of Hiram Abiff and Bill W., cigars
@Ranger_Up I have no reason to be on Twitter anymore, I’m a pretty funny dude, and I don’t know what an acting reel is…. Is it like a TikTok or something?? I’ll do it, let me know what you need, jumping off the house? Wrestling a bear? I’m in
Breaking: It turns out that Hunter Biden was secretly running a business for Joe while Joe Biden was in office. The business made $160 million in deals during his time in office, and Joe Biden is set to get the entirety of the business when he leaves office.
Whoops never-mind. That was the Trump Organization which Donald Trump put in a trust that he essentially had complete control over and that Don Jr. and Eric officially ran during his presidency. The business brought in millions of dollars including via hotel rentals from foreign governments that likely looked to get favors from Trump. Trump Organization was then convicted of fraud and forced to shut down.
Additionally Ivanka and Jared Kushner got a $1.2 billion lease on a NY City property from a company that was majority owned by Qatar, just as Trump was supporting a middle east blockade against Qatar. Suddenly after the lease went through, Trump stopped supporting the blockade.
Then while in office, Ivanka Trump got trademarks granted to her while Donald supported a ZTE deal that benefitted China. On the very date Trump and Ivanka dined at Mar-a-Lago with the Chinese President, China awarded her 3 preliminary trademark approvals, all while Trump was President and Ivanka worked in the White House.
Then after 4 years of pro-Saudi policies, and a surprising arms deal, Trump and Kushner both signed business deals worth billions of dollars with the Saudis after leaving office.
Then, during Trump's presidency Don Jr.'s personal business parter Gentry Beach, who was doing business overseas, got access to meet with top national security officials in the Trump administration during Trump's presidency. The NSC officials were directed by the Trump White House to take the meeting because Beach and the businessman were friends of Trump Jr.
But tell me again how Joe Biden had friendly personal phone calls with Hunter Biden's business partners.
“Country singer Dolly Parton wrote the songs "I Will Always Love You" and "Jolene" on the same night.
When the first song was at the top of the charts in 1974, Elvis wanted to record his own version of the song. Dolly was interested until Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis' manager, said that it was standard procedure that when the king of rock and roll covered a song - half of the rights to that song would go to him in the future.
She refused it.
"I said, 'I'm really, really sorry' and cried all night. It was terrible for me, on the one hand, it's Elvis. People told me: "You are crazy." It's Elvis Presley...' but I just couldn't do it. Something told me in my heart not to do it and I didn't. I know he would rock with that song. But I couldn't. And then Whitney Houston came along with her version and I made enough money from the rights to buy Dollywood."
She grew up in severe poverty and no one famous has done more for the education of the poor than her.
In 1990, the percentage of students who did not graduate from high school in her hometown was over 30%. She introduced the "Buddy Program", where all high school graduates received a nice sum when they graduated. It wasn't just a waste of money, she personally came and explained the concept to them - everyone should find a buddy, and whoever doesn't succeed she will find one for them. Everyone had to sign that they will graduate and do everything in their power to ensure that their buddy also graduates. She taught young people about friendship and helping.
The number of school dropouts dropped to below 6% and has remained so until today.
When 900 families lost their homes in the 2016 fires, she paid each family $1,000 for the next five months. When she came to the bank to finish the paperwork, she gave each family another $5,000 to find. A total of nine million dollars.
Also, her work - Imagination Library from 1995, was inspired by her realization that young people in rural areas and poor families already fall behind when they start school and that this prevents them from pursuing higher education. The goal of her program was for every child in her district to receive one book, once a month, from birth to school, completely free of charge, without any conditions. It started as an initiative in her hometown and has spread to a huge number of countries around the world.
By 2018, over 100 million books were distributed in this way.
She is also known for her witty statements, at the beginning of her career she said:
“I'm not offended by jokes about stupid blondes because I know I'm not stupid... and I'm not really blonde either.”
Anonymous
Last year, 42 Senate Republicans blocked a bill to provide healthcare to Veterans with cancer — and LAUGHED while doing it.
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In a remarkable display of bipartisan unity and American tradition, on a cold day in January 2009, outgoing President George W. Bush extended an invitation to President-elect Barack Obama and all living former U.S. presidents for a special lunch at the White House. This gathering held significant meaning as it took place just two weeks before the peaceful transfer of power from one administration to another, a cornerstone of American democracy.
Despite being from different political parties – George W. Bush, a Republican, and Barack Obama, a Democrat – they set aside their differences and met privately for about 30 minutes before the wider gathering. During this private meeting, they likely discussed the various challenges and responsibilities that the incoming President Obama would soon be facing. The meeting demonstrated the essence of the American democratic system, where political rivals can come together and ensure a smooth transition of power.
Following their private meeting, the two former Democratic presidents, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, and the elder Republican statesman, George H.W. Bush, who was the father of the outgoing president, joined the scene. They gathered in the iconic Oval Office, with journalists present to capture the historic moment. It was a symbolic and heartwarming gesture, as it marked the first time in 27 years that all living former U.S. presidents came together at the White House.
Standing side by side in the Oval Office, the leaders represented not only their respective political parties but, more importantly, the spirit of unity and shared dedication to the nation they had all served. George W. Bush expressed gratitude to President-elect Obama for joining the gathering and emphasized a message of support and goodwill. "I want to thank the president-elect for joining the ex-presidents for lunch," Bush said, with Obama nodding in agreement.
The younger Bush's words conveyed a powerful sentiment that transcended party lines. "One message that I have, and I think we all share, is that we want you to succeed. Whether we're Democrat or Republican, we care deeply about this country," Bush stated. It was a statement that resonated with the American people, reassuring them that the leaders, despite their political differences, ultimately had the best interests of the nation at heart.
This gathering of former and future presidents showcased the essence of democracy and the peaceful transfer of power that has been a hallmark of American governance. The event was a poignant reminder of the enduring strength and resilience of the United States, capable of navigating political changes while upholding its core values.
As President Obama prepared to take the reins of power, the lunch with his predecessors served as a symbolic torch-passing, signifying that he was stepping into a long line of leaders who have shouldered the immense responsibility of the presidency and aimed to make the nation better for all its citizens.
In the years to come, this historic gathering would be remembered as an exemplary display of unity, respect, and the unwavering commitment to the ideals that make America great. It would serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration, encouraging future leaders to put aside partisanship and work together for the greater good of the nation they serve.