Jack DeGarmo

Son of the one true God, husband, father, concrete savant

[Heather Overstreet @overstreetha]

ICYMI: Columbia Missouri is Going Viral… Again!

[Eric Schmitt @Eric_Schmitt]

Good morning SportsCenter.

[Thomas Hern @ThomasMHern]

Heck of a diving catch by Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt.

It should surprise no one that Republicans are better than Democrats at baseball.

[Matt Van Swol @mattvanswol]

So, I did exactly what you asked and I sat down and read ALL 261 pages of your bill.

It does support mass amnesty and I'll tell you exactly where:

Pages 162-170... The Dream Act:

You grant conditional lawful permanent resident status to ILLEGAL ALIENS who:

>Have been continuously present in the U.S. since January 1, 2021
>Entered before age 18
>Meet education, employment, or military service requirements
>Pass criminal background checks

On top of this, in Sec. 2102(b)(3)(B), DACA recipients get fast-tracked to conditional green card status.

...which is literally mass amnesty

BUT THE BILL GOES EVEN FURTHER!!!

On pages 204-217, you present the Dignity Program:

This is a separate track for illegal aliens who don't qualify for the Dream Act.

If you are an illegal aliens who:

> Was continuously present since December 31, 2020
>Pay a $1,000 upfront "restitution" fee
>Submit biometrics, pass a background check
>No felony convictions

You get work authorization + travel authorization + deferred removal for 7 years

After completing the 7-year program (paying $7,000 total in fees, staying employed, obeying laws, paying back taxes):

We grant you:
> "Dignity Status" which is essentially a lawful nonimmigrant status, which is renewable any number of times
>Work and travel authorization

But the most important bit that you're hiding here is that it totally suspends deportation of anyone who qualifies for this.

This would effective end ALL MASS DEPORTATIONS in the United States immediately.

You are a liar, you are a fraud, everything you stand for is fake... did YOU read your own bill?

Because I just did, and you are a damned LIAR!!!!!

[Jack DeGarmo @DeGarmoJack]

@rizzosarge @steelers Dad is from Cumberland MD (before the ratbirds). I was born and raised (correctly) in KC. Die hard Steelers fan (raised correctly) in hostile territory especially now, and I know the right is not the answer to my problems, but the left cause most of them (raised correctly).

[Jack DeGarmo @DeGarmoJack]

@SenEricSchmitt Thank you Senator, very interested in this decision. On another note, will you be endorsing a candidate for the 6th?

[Jack DeGarmo @DeGarmoJack]

@ChrisStigall You have my vote sir. Rep. Graves had it the first 4 times I had one to give, but I will proudly back you, Mr. Stigall. I look forward to more detailed campaign announcements.

[Cynical Publius @CynicalPublius]

RE: Some Random Thoughts About Iran and the Middle East

I think many Americans have a very simplistic understanding of the Middle East, one that is seen through the prism of American broadcast news.

It’s way more complex than that. In light of the ongoing actions in Iran, I thought I would share some impressions I have formed through the years, from living in/traveling across the Middle East, from being involved in US wars in the Middle East and from making friends with professional Persian-Americans in the law and in medicine.

Much of what follows are my opinions only, so take them with a grain of salt. (I’m sure there will be some “scholars” to jump in and tell me I’m wrong.)

Here goes:

1. Iranians generally practice Shia Islam and Gulf Arabs generally practice Sunni Islam. Think of it like the difference between Catholics and Protestants. Except with RPGs, 1960s Northern Ireland style.

2. Iranians are not Arabs. They are Persian. Genetically and culturally they are completely different groups of people.

3. The Gulf Arab countries are scared of Iran. I remember serving in Kuwait between wars with Iraq. I worked closely with the Kuwaiti military and government. Saddam and Iraq were still a threat. I recall that so many times a Kuwaiti official would tell me “We’re not really scared of Saddam attacking again. We’re scared of Iran.” They would say it in hushed tones, like “Don’t tell anybody.”

4. In America, we have become accustomed to thinking that the Middle East and Central Asia are populated solely by violent, illiterate goat herders. But Persia is an ancient civilization, with a true emphasis on advanced education. Persian-Americans are by and large professionals—doctors, lawyers, business owners, investors. They are patriotic Americans. Unlike Somalis in the US and Pakistanis in the UK, they did not come here to refuse to assimilate and impose 7th Century tyranny on our Constitutional Republic. These are people who love America and the opportunities it presents. The mullahs do not speak for the average Iranian, and the people we are trying to set free in Iran are far more like those Persian-American patriots than they are like some bacha-bazi practicing Afghani savage.

5. The general populations of the Gulf Arab states tend to have horribly propagandistic, antisemitic views of Israel snatched straight out of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. Their leaders actually encourage this as a means of maintaining power. But at the same time, those leaders in places like Saudi Arabia and the UAE know that it is in their best interests to establish peaceful, full relations with Israel. Wealth and stability can occur by finally putting the Israeli/Arab conflict fully to rest. This is the reality of The Abraham Accords.

6. Iran is the leading sponsor of terrorism in the world, and especially in the Middle East. Without the Iranian mullahs, there would be no Hezbollah and no Hamas, and the endless Israeli/Palestinian conflict would gradually end, because the guys arming the Palestinians would no longer exist.

7. But those Iranian-sponsored wars against Israel are so very real, and the Iranians have been expert in using those wars to ensure Israel enjoys popular disdain. So long as Israel and the Palestinians are in armed conflict, the Gulf Arab countries cannot fully make peace with Israel.

So do the math. With the mullahs taken out, Iran can become Persia again—an educated, advanced member of the family of nations. The funding for terror groups dries up, and suddenly peace between Israel and the Palestinians becomes possible. With the Israeli/Palestinian conflict behind them, the Gulf Arab states can become true partners with Israel, and the worst forms of ongoing regional conflict become ancient history.

Basically, given these cultural, historical and regional realities, a liberalized, peace-loving Iran will bring about Peace in the Middle East.

Thanks to Donald Trump and the American military.🇺🇸

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Like I said, most of this is my opinion only. But if my opinion is right…. we’re entering a Golden Age.

[Jack DeGarmo @DeGarmoJack]

@SenDuckworth I assumed this was a satirical post. I’ll summarize:

It’s not.

[Jack DeGarmo @DeGarmoJack]

@johnpavlovitz He vilified them alright, common sense being the hero. If truth, decency, and basic pro-American stances vilify an entire party, that speaks to the nature of said party, not the man championing the common sense they literally DID AND DO NOT stand for.

[Jim @Cackalacman]

This is why American is different. No disrespect to anybody else or other countries. Just speaking to and about middle class America. You can believe all you want about the power of the elite class riding around on yachts, private country club memberships, politicians using their platforms to divide and to enrich themselves and think they are better than everybody else.

When you get into the heart of America. This is what you get. This picture symbolizes America. There are still badasses by the C130 loads in this country. Don't let social media fool you. Please don't. Those boot wearing, blood spitting, potato eating SOB's are the silent majority I promise you. When it's time to kick ass and take names. They will be there. They won't be recording with their Iphones, driving Lexus SUVs. They won't be wearing Gucci shoes and Peter Millar golf shirts, Smathers and Branson belts but you'll know they are there. You won't hear them. You will see them. This picture symbolizes this country. Its toughness has never wavered from it's founding to modern day. It doesn't give up. It's gets knocked down, gets up and fights. So when you see that man with dirty hands, dirty boots, torn jeans missing a tooth, calluses on his hands and two toddlers hanging off his arm after a 14hr work day. Just know...that is America. That is the United States of America. That is the majority. Judge them how you want but never under estimate their resolve when their back is against the wall.

[Thomas Hern @ThomasMHern]

POWERFUL moment at the White House Black History Month Reception.

"I love Trump. I don't want to hear nothing you've got to say about that racist stuff. And don't be looking at me on the news hating on me because I'm standing up for somebody that deserves to be stood up for."

[Ron Rule @ronrule]

They call you racist, but say black people are too dumb to get ID.

They call you a science denier, but say men in dresses are women.

They call Elon a Nazi and say you shouldn’t buy a Tesla, but buy Volkswagens.

They kicked religion out of schools because “indoctrination” but are fine with drag queen story hour.

They call you fascist for wanting secure borders, but create “safe spaces” to keep out people they don’t agree with.

They preach to you about climate change, but fly in private jets.

They say you’re intolerant, but shout down and try to ban speakers they disagree with.

They warn about foreign election interference, but fight against voter ID laws that could prevent it.

They promote body positivity, but mock people for their weight if they're on the other side.

Liberalism is a mental illness.

[Jack DeGarmo @DeGarmoJack]

@JoJoFromJerz No one voted against legal immigration and assimilation Jo. Not the taxpayer’s fault they skipped the line but also not the taxpayer’s responsibility to ignore the consequences of BREAKING THE LAW. Plenty of American parents are separated from their kids after BREAKING THE LAW.

[Defiant L’s @DefiantLs]

People don't want to talk about this

[Jack DeGarmo @DeGarmoJack]

@GavinNewsom Context, common sense, and logic be damned. Canine is a species, Islam is a religion, and Newsom is a moron. “Racist slob” lol somebody reached deep in the bag for this smear. Check my profile pic for directions.

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 WOW. Rep. Brandon Gill just carried out a STUNNING TAKEDOWN of the Biden-Harris DOJ in front of every Democrat in the room

"Is it true that the Biden-Harris DOJ raided President Trump’s home?”

BONDI: “They did.”

“Did the Biden-Harris DOJ allow Jack Smith to spy on over a DOZEN Republican members of congress?”

BONDI: “Absolutely.”

“Did the Biden-Harris DOJ SEIZE the phone of a sitting sitting Republican Congressman?”

BONDI: “Yes.”

“Did the Biden-Harris DOJ and Jack Smith pay at least $20,000 to confidential human sources to provide information on President Trump?”

BONDI: “At least.”

“Did the Biden-Harris DOJ and FBI fail to apprehend the suspect who placed pipe bombs near the Capitol ahead of Jan. 6?”

BONDI: “Yes.”

“Did the Biden-Harris DOJ target parents as domestic terrorists?”

BONDI: “Absolutely.”

“Did the Biden-Harris DOJ target pro-life Catholics, going so far as to interview a priest and a choir director?”

BONDI: “Yes.”

"Did the Biden-Harris DOJ send FBI SWAT teams to arrest pro-life advocates with no criminal histories?"

BONDI: "Yes."

"Did the Biden-Harris DOJ use the FACE Act to target pro-life advocates while it allowed anti-life agitators to vandalize, destroy, and firebomb pregnancy resource centers and churches?"

BONDI: "Multiple times."

"Did the Biden-Harris DOJ seek leniency from a federal court for an IRS contractor who leaked sensitive tax information on over 7,600 Americans, including President Trump?"

BONDI: "Yes."

[Nick Tran | The Refined Savage @realNickTran]

Gene Wu started it. I’m addressing it.

I’m tired of Americans being told they don’t belong in their own country.

[Special Envoy Kristi Noem @EnvoyNoem]

LOWEST MURDER RATE SINCE 1900.

Under the leadership of @POTUS Trump, the murder rate has plunged to a 125-year low — with especially steep drops in cities where the @dhsgov law enforcement undertook targeted immigration enforcement and crime prevention operations. Our nation has also experienced a steep decline in fentanyl deaths, which have dropped over 30%.

@POTUS Trump is saving millions of lives. We are not going back to how things used to be!