The Sick, Dark Sound of Silence in Iran

Hello darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again - Paul Simon

It is baffling how ​people can be so blind to the unwarranted barbarism which is still occurring even after the world has become so aware of the torture and ongoing executions Iranian citizens still endure. Do you not care?

The barbaric Iranian regime reportedly tortured a dad to death for the high crime of using the internet, and abused and executed a twenty-one-year-old karate champ for merely attending a protest.

News of Hesam Alaeddin’s death, a forty-year-old father of two, was reported by Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last shah of Iran, and spread across shocked posts on social media. Because he used Starlink after February 28.

“The brutal and criminal regime of the Islamic Republic killed Hesam Alaeddin under torture after he was reportedly arrested for using Starlink,” Pahlavi wrote on X on Friday. “For 62 days, this regime has shut down the internet and continues to massacre Iranian people. The world cannot stay silent.”

Outraged posts about Alaeddin’s death spread across social media, with the Independent Persian also reporting on the murder.

That reality includes violence similar to what happened in January, when nearly 40,000 people were killed while participating in protests against the regime.

Stories of ongoing executions have filled the headlines throughout the Iran war, even after the ceasefire with the US started April 7.

Among those also recently executed was Sassan Azadvar Joonqani, a twenty-one-year-old karate champion who was hung until dead Thursday for “effective cooperation with the enemy” and “enmity against God,” Euro news reported.

His "crime" was merely attending a protest in January, where authorities claimed he attacked a police car, though a lawyer assigned to Joonqani argued there was no evidence of that.

Joonqani was arrested January 8, and was tortured physically and psychologically until he made a confession which led to his execution, according to Euro News.

He was just one of numerous Iranians murdered in a similar fashion.

It is stunning that Leftsts and Democrats scream and shout over President Trump “violating” the UNCONSTITUTIONAL War Powers Act, while ignoring the inhumane torture and brutality of modern-day NAZIS who have overtaken and occupied a peaceful country, hijacked a religion, and blasphemed God by committing murder in His name. And say nothing as they look away.

It is time  for someone, anyone, to defend the Iranians against this despotic, evil regime. Trump and the US are doing it, along with Israel. But the rest of the world remains silent, and like ostriches, keep their heads in the sand, only to remove them to screech and criticize the only two countries trying to remove the regime from continuing this cruelty.

Why? Because it doesn’t fit the protesting countries, the Church and peoples’ agenda. But they ignore the barbarism. They, by their silence, are as guilty as those committing these atrocities. 

As the words of the song of the Sounds of Silence reveals, to paraphrase, ‘fools, you do not know , your silence is like a cancer, which grows’. 

The cancer, which you are  permitting, is growing DARK deep within your hearts. And innocent people continue to be murdered by the satanic regime you continue to support in Iran.

Respect -The Easiest Way to Make a Point

One of the most fascinating concepts you learn as a child, and should be conveyed throughout your life, is respect. Respect your elders, respect your teachers, respect your parents and grandparents. Respect your neighbor.

You may not like them or agree with them. But you were taught to respect them.

A good example: In the Mafia, when a “sit-down” meeting was held between factions which disagreed with each other, the “capo” or the boss would expect each side to make their arguments known, respectfully, without yelling or slamming fists on the table. Once one lost his temper during the meeting, no matter the point being made, he lost his valid argument.

The phrase made most often used, when disagreeing, would be “with all due respect” or “I mean no disrespect”. In a tone which reflected  sincerity. Not yelling or name-calling.

But today, in the “civilized” world of politics, respect is absent. From both sides of the aisle. 

But it is with those on the Left which seems to have lost the ability to convey respect. They feel their arguments have legitimacy because they yell at those with whom they disagree, and are more noticed by a sympathetic media.

But they show no respect for viewpoints other than their own. And that is problematic in a society which expects civility in conversation. But they have watched Democrats in the Congress show contempt for those who oppose them. And have, wrongly, learned this behavior is acceptable.

It isn’t.

It is time for people to tone down their belligerent behavior, take a breath or two, and listen to what others are saying before jumping to scream out and continue to show your lack of respect.

Even in the criminal world of the Mafia, one learns to show respect for his opponents more than those on the Left. Maybe we should have a “Don” show you how you should act.

And learn how to respect each other again.

Another DINO Shows What Democrats Really Are

Crazy kook Representative Rosa DeLauro  was told by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin she was “uninformed” Monday after the Connecticut Democrat completely lost it and suggested he drink weed killer during a heated congressional budget hearing. 

She also was unaware, apparently, that her unacceptable behavior in the Congress was a sign of disrespect for her office. But then, it has been condoned by many Democrat members when speaking to Republicans who testify before the Congress.

DeLauro, the purple-haired ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, argued that Zeldin’s budget proposal “reads like a climate change denier’s manifesto” as she asked the EPA chief to “justify abandoning [the EPA’s] duty to protect Americans” from climate change. 

“Following the law,” he responded. “Section 202 of the Clean Air Act. Where does it say anything about fighting global climate change? Loper Bright. Supreme Court case. Are you familiar with it?” Zeldin asked. 

As she protested, Zeldin continued, “I know you’re upset. You don’t know what Loper Bright is. Do you know what the major policies doctrine is?” Zeldin challenged DeLauro, adding, “You’re a member of Congress, you should know.” 

This back and forth bitter exchange went on  until DeLauro raged, “I don’t have to listen to this BS!”

The  heated debate continued when DeLauro said, “ Glyphosate,” referring to the active ingredient in the pesticide Roundup.

Zeldin advised that if the congresswoman’s cup was filled with glyphosate, she should not drink it. To which DeLauro responded, “Maybe you should try doing that.”

It seems that even in the Congress, Democrats are so filled with hate and extreme TDS, that they actually have no answer when it comes to debate except to demand that Republicans kill themselves.

Congresswoman DeLauro is only the latest who proves this point. This certainly is no longer the Democrat Party of even just thirty years ago.

They are the new DINOs (Democrats In Name Only).

Will ALL the Fraud and Fraudsters Be Held Accountable?

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The FBI raided twenty-two child care centers in Minnesota Tuesday morning as part of a wide-ranging investigation of social services fraud.

“Today the FBI with federal, state and local law enforcement is involved in court-authorized law enforcement activity as part of an ongoing fraud investigation,” a Justice Department official told members of the media.

The targets included the Quality “Learing” Center, a Minneapolis day care center which gained notoriety last winter, when Nick Shirley began investigating Somali fraud in that state.

By itself, the raid would be almost a non-event, as the FBI  had been investigating the fraud for months. But instead, some humor revealed itself just yesterday which highlights the profound failure of the entire Minnesota education system under Governor Tampon Tim. And several other notable Democrat politicians who represent Minnesota.

Yesterday, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was caught on camera via a resurfaced video calling for the repeal of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, when she said in part, “The last time the Alien Enemies was used  was to depose Germans, Italians and Japanese immigrants during World War ELEVEN.” Not World War II.

Apparently, she was either absent the day the Learing Center taught Roman Numerals, or she cannot read a teleprompter. Either way, she has proven her incompetence to serve in the United States Congress.

In addition, she is now the Poster Girl for the rampant fraud in her state. There is nothing else she can say which will ever dispel her involvement. Or her turning of a “blind eye” to the billions of dollars of hard-earned taxpayer money stolen by her predominately Somali-born immigrants and constituents.

The focus on fraud in Minnesota has largely been pandemic-era feeding programs and autism support services that fleeced taxpayers.

At least sixty-five people have been charged criminally with the separate Feeding Our Future scam, which allegedly ripped off taxpayers to the tune of $250MM. Many have pleaded guilty in the sprawling case, which the DOJ began prosecuting in the Biden administration.

The Trump administration estimates fraud in Minnesota alone at $19 billion, with dozens charged criminally.

It is time to prosecute, convict and jail ANYONE involved either committing or covering up this crime. And force them to make restitution.

Kimmel Gives Disney a One-Time Opportunity

This past Thursday, Disney may have received an overdue wake-up call to finally decide who will represent their values in the coming years. Unfunny, one dimensional Jimmy Kimmel decided to make a "joke" about the then-upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Kimmel mocked the dinner on his show on Thursday night, giving his own speech in which he led with a picture and said: “Our first lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania,   so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow.”

Considering what ultimately took place this past Saturday, both Chairman James Gorman and CEO Josh D'Amato need to review how much longer this TDS sycophant will be permitted to destroy the Disney brand.

Jimmy Kimmel's contract with ABC to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is set to end in May 2027. Following a one-year extension signed in December 2025, Kimmel agreed to continue hosting through the 2026-27 season. His previous contract was originally scheduled to expire in May 2026.

However, as with most contracts, while he has been given great leeway to perform his "comedy", his contractual provisions allow his "employer to terminate the  agreement if an individual engages in immoral, illegal, or disreputable behavior that brings public scandal or damages reputation". This attitude by him certainly qualifies. And it isn't the first time.

"A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him,” Melania wrote on  X.

"Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community?”

She makes a good point. His offensive attempts at humor really doesn't sit well with most Americans.

This is a good time tor the two executives to take the lead to protect the brand. Kimmel gave them this golden opportunity; they are fools if they don't take it 

The Senator Who Almost Lost His Soul For Political Expedience

Lame duck North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis on Sunday said he would ​allow Senate confirmation of Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh to go forward after the Department of Justice on Friday ‌dropped an investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell that Tillis viewed as a threat to the central bank’s political independence.

That investigation was brought forth because Powell was believed to have recklessly overspent the budget on the refurbishment of the Washington DC Federal Reserve Headquarters building.

After months of stalling, Tillis said on Sunday's "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning, "I am prepared to move on with the confirmation of Mr. Warsh. I think he’s going to be a great Fed chair.”

Well, la-de-dah. All because the DOJ was prepared to drop the charge.  

This past Friday, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on X that she was ending it and would ask ​the Fed’s own inspector general, already months into its own review of the renovations, to take over. This was an excellent move  by Judge Jeanine.

Senator Tillis, who is not a Trump supporter, used President Trump's criticism of Chair Powell's resistance to  reduce interest rates. And Tillis latched onto this as reason to stall Trump's nominee, even as he claims he actually supports Warsh, who he claims has "impeccable" credentials.

Warsh, a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011, has promised to overhaul the Fed’s approach to ‌monetary policy ⁠and to cooperate more closely on non-monetary policy matters with the Treasury and other parts of government.

As for Tillis, he believes he is now the "white knight" who "saved" Warsh's nomination, after almost sandbagging it. He expects now to be considered the savior who went beyond his conscience.

But his legacy will be the man who almost betrayed his own soul.

The Night Which Will Be Remembered

​It was a night, but not one which was expected. It was, however, one which could have had tragic consequences. You know, like Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and Kennedy.

Thankfully, it wasn’t.

It was surreal to watch in real time. One can only imagine what those ìn attendance were experiencing. It could have been a nightmare had the worst possible outcome occurred.

There are several takeaways which we as a nation must address and recognize, whether we like President Trump or not. As Americans, we have a right to disagree with the President, respectfully, but no one has the right to take aim at him and attempt to end his life.

We have seen this played out too many times in our history, where attempts to kill, but failed, were made on Teddy Roosevelt, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George Bush 41 and 43, and now, Donald Trump, three times since 2024. Fortunately, these attempts were mitigated.

There is too much hostility focused on President Trump, mostly caused by the anti-Trump, leftist media, Democrat opponents and others who suffer from TDS. Members of the “tolerant” left are blinded by their hatred and intolerance for this one man. 

Saturday night’s events, at a function which has traditionally been a time which political differences are put aside, brought people together to make certain no one, whether they were friends or not, was hurt. And knowing that the would-be assassin could have done greater harm to many more people than one injured secret service officer had to be a sobering wake up call.

Perhaps, the lesson of last evening should be to stop the political divide over issues which are tearing the country apart because one Party is so opposed to ANYTHING President Trump is for, without giving a consideration that it may be good for the country. You know, like funding DHS, for seventy-one days, of which the Secret Service is a part, because another agency in the department is so disliked. 

The rhetoric of his opposition sounds more strident and shrill, filled with anger and hate, which riles up the violence even more in someone who is looking to exact a certain negative outcome. And ultimately, could have ended differently than it did last night.

It is time for Senator Schumer and Leader Jeffries to recognize that their words of disagreement with President Trump are received quite differently than they may have intended. It is time for them to focus on dialing back their extreme verbiage and venom which has ginned up the excessive violent responses of some who are not able to distinguish political rhetoric from actual calls to arm oneself with weapons.

If nothing else, the White House Correspondents Dinner was ended last night without a national tragedy. It will be celebrated again, within the coming weeks, with a focus on congeniality by both the Administration and the Press, with less confrontation and more respect, especially as both recognize that the goal is the preservation of free speech.

We figuratively and literally escaped a bullet last night as a nation. Let us unite and make certain this never actually happens.

We are given a chance to learn an invaluable lesson: as a nation we are given a chance to heal; take it and make sure a national tragedy never actually occurs.

It is a priceless lesson, for sure.