By Jim Pfaff
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In this podcast, Jim Pfaff addresses the basic problem DeSantis and Haley supporters have with Donald Trump. They believe he is going to lose bad and that he will be a disaster if he is elected President. I disagree.
Some DeSantis supporters claim it will be a disaster if Trump is re-elected. I claim Trump is on his way to re-election if things continue as is and if elected how his foreign policy record is what we need. He was among the best of any President. His feud with Tillerson had as much to do with Tillerson as Trump. No one is without blame just because "well, you know....Trump." But the results were real and (I will repeat) in the top of all Presidencies. That's an objective fact. The result are numerous:
1) Peaceful relations started with North Korea
2) The Abraham Accords
3) No wars
4) Russia kept at bay and a move to LNG from Russian Natural Gas in Europe
5) China at bay
6) NATO countries increased their financial participation.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised the U.S. president: “Let me thank you for the leadership you show on the issue of defense spending. … It is really having an impact because … allies are now spending more on defense.”
7) A Middle East regional alliance against ISIS
8) Freedom of Navigation (FONOPS) in the South China Sea pushing back against Chinese attempts to control the most significant area of international trade
9) Began moving ASEAN to bring the US into fuller cooperation reducing China's influence in that organization
Just to name a few.
Maybe the only foreign policy mistake he made (and it's a big one) is not supporting the Hong Kong freedom movement which allowed China to gain effective control of the city-state in violation of the 1999 treaty between Great Britain and the CCP.
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World politicians and big corporations are scared of Donald Trump. They don’t claim to be. They’re just concerned, so they say. They are wringing their hands about threats to “democracy” and the the propagation of “misinformation” and “disinformation.”
In this podcast, I share a video where I explain how Kevin Roberts President of the Heritage Foundation schooled the people at the WEF. Did they listen to him? Not really. They are arrogant and dismissive of everything he says. But he holds his own.
I explain what’s behind the WEF arrogance and why Kevin’s responses to their queries were perfect as a response to their pretentious, smug demeanor.
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Poll shows mail ballots are actually misused.
Here's a link to the Rasmussen/Heartland poll l I mention in the video. It reveals as much as 21% of mail ballots are filled out by someone other than the voter who received it or was submitted by a voter who knew they didn’t live in the state or district where the vote was to be placed.
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Steak for Breakfast Podcast appearance
I am announcing my new podcast on Substack by sharing my appearance on the Steak for Breakfast podcast just yesterday. I talked about the Impeachment efforts which will be voted on today in Congress. We touched upon the current status of Ukraine funding as well as other issues in DC. Check it out by listening above.
Steak for Breakfast had other guests like Cong. Andy Ogles and Cong. Matt Rosendale. They also talked to Karoline Leavitt, Spokeswoman, Make America Great Again, Inc. And they talked to Ret. U.S. Army Col. Douglas MacGregor. You can find Steak for Breakfast at the links below or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Today on the Against Nice Podcast, Jim Pfaff gives an analysis of what we know about the Devon Archer testimony in a private conference of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in the US House of Representative Monday.
We don't yet have the actualy transcript of the private testimony. That will be coming later. But we do have a thread on the X app (fomerly Twitter) which outlines some key parts of the exchange between the Congressmen on the committee and Hunter Biden's former business partner Devon Archer.
Here's a link to the GOP House Oversight committee's X thread.
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Join us for a fascinating discussion with Bruce Gore, a professor and retired Attorney from Spokane, Washington, who has invested years into the exploration of the Bible's connections with history and the implications of this knowledge in our understanding of the Scripture. Listen in as Bruce shares his journey from a newsman to college professor, how his growing concerns with dispensationalism, and his discovery of R.C. Sproul, which led him back to his passion for teaching. We delve into his experience with teaching at the Oaks, Classical Christian school, and how this led him to create his unique course 'Historical Context of the Bible'.
We're also unpacking the influence of Christian beliefs and the Church on American culture. Bruce and I discuss the origins and evolution of dispensationalism, its impact on how the Church interprets end time scenarios, and how the various interpretations influence how Christians deal with culture. We explore the current darkness in American culture, the role of the Gospel in the public square, and how Christians have responded to the challenges.
The conversation doesn't stop there. We navigate through the concept of unalienable rights, the interpretation of Romans 13, and the role of government in society. We discuss the need for Christians to uphold the laws of the Bible, how law is represented in the Old Testament, and the importance of the Constitution. We examine the influence of Christianity in political opposition, the early Church's response to the perceived threat from Rome, and how Christians can use their gifts to make a difference in the world today. Listen in as we explore the political philosophies of the Old Testament, compare Hammurabi's Code with the 10 Commandments, and reflect on the holiness of God as the common thread throughout history.
Connect with Bruce Gore at www.BruceGore.com
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--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS ---------
(0:03:59) - Exploring Dispensationalism and Biblical History
Bruce Gore's journey from newsman to teaching, exploring dispensationalism, discovering RC Sproul, and teaching high schoolers about Bible history.
(0:14:35) - Christian Beliefs and Dispensationalism Impact
Bruce Gore discusses early 20th century dispensationalism, modified by Charles C. Ryrie, largely defined by end time scenarios.
(0:27:50) - Church and American Culture Concerns
Bruce Gore and I discuss Armenianism, eschatology, Alexander Tyler's 200-year cycle, gospel in the public square, and dispensationalism.
(0:37:52) - Government and Christians in Society
We discuss unalienable rights, Romans 13, law in the Bible and Constitution, and voting policies.
(0:50:11) - Christianity's Role in Political Opposition
Christian allegiance to King Jesus, early Church's understanding, Rome's response, and making a difference in the world today.
(0:58:19) - History and Biblical History Connection
Bruce Gore and I discuss Old Testament political philosophies, modern faith application, current events, and scripture study.
(1:11:34) - Political Philosophy in Ancient Texts
Old Testament political philosophies, God's ideal government, 1 Samuel 8, Moses' constitutional monarchy, and limited government are discussed.
(1:18:23) - Comparing Hammurabi and Moses
Bruce Gore and I compare Hammurabi's Code and the 10 Commandments, examining implications for modern society and 19th century archaeological discoveries.
(1:29:36) - The Bible's Impact on Western Civilization
Bruce and I discuss Old Testament's anti-Semitism, monotheism, honesty, and impact on Western civilization.
(1:35:22) - Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus the Great
Nebuchadnezzar's annals, accomplishments, Old Testament evidence, transformation, and legal system compared to Old Testament Israel are discussed.
(1:48:04) - Cyrus and the Persian Empire
We examine Cyrus the Great's character, engineering feats, relationship with the Jewish people, and implications of his respect for God.
(1:53:43) - God's Character Throughout History
God's holiness and character is seen throughout history, discussed by Whitfield, Edwards, Luther, Calvin, Aquinas, Anselm, Nebuchadnezzar, and Cyrus.
(2:03:23) - Explore Bruce Gore's YouTube Channel
Bruce and I discuss classical education, school choice, Old Testament political philosophies, Babylonian legal systems, and God's holiness.
Facebook has had a very bad week. The 60 Minutes interview with the Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen made a big splash on Sunday. That was magnified on Tuesday when Facebook was inaccessible for a number of hours starting at 11:45 am. And then Haugen testified at a Congressional hearing on Tuesday claiming among other things Facebook knows Instagram is harming the psychology of young girls yet does nothing about it. It didn't look pretty.
Conservatives and Republicans, in particular, want Facebook hung high in the air by their necks. Many have advocated for breaking up Facebook as a company and regulating the industry as a whole. They are tired of the systematic censorship in all of social media. But hold on a moment. Have you considered what it would mean if Congress suddenly did regulate social media? Jim Pfaff says it would be far worse than the current situation. He explains why in this podcast of his time on WYDE radio in Birmingham Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
Nikki Goeser is on the podcast today. She tells a story of loss more tragic than any person should have to face.
It was more than 10 years ago in a bar in Nashville, Tennessee. Nikki Goeser and her husband Ben were doing their karaoke business on the side one evening. Then they saw him. Nikki had been stalked for some time by a strange man. It had been a concern. But to that point it had been managed. Yet there he was in the bar. And then it happened. Ben was shot multiple times in the chest by this murderer in a bar where guns are not allowed. Nikki had made the fateful decision to follow the law and keep her gun in her car. And now she will never know if she might have been able to stop this tragedy. The murderer broke the law carrying in a gun-free zone. Nikki followed the law. And life hasn't been the same since.
I had the honor of working with Nikki Goeser when I was Chief of Staff for Cong. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. I've always been amazed how strong she is having suffered this horrible tragedy in her life. After Ben was shot, she eventually got involved to help others by giving them the chance she didn't have. She became an activist for Second Amendment rights working to remove restrictions placed upon law-abiding gun owners placing them at risk of harm by law-breakers.
Go to StalkedAndDefenseless.com to learn more about Nikki's story. And buy her book on Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
Joe Biden in the last Trump/Biden debate said that healthcare is a human right. Is that true? Or is there a better way to get everyone covered without excessive government intervention? Well, I decided to ask my friends Greg Datillo and Dave Racer to come on the podcast to talk about it. For decades, they have been researching healthcare. They're experts on the real situation we are facing in the industry now and how government intervention has created the situation we are in now.
Healthcare may seem scarce and unavailable to some on the Left. But what causes the scarcity? It's because the federal government overregulates the industry. Washington, DC regulations that took full force in the 1965 Great Society programs took us down a dark path. And successive federal efforts to shape the system have caused great harm ever since. Healthcare providers--whether insurance companies or the pharmaceutical industry--keep hidden the real costs. We need to reform the system to those of us who use the system know what we're paying for. Datillo and Racer have developed a plan that can work.
In this podcast, we talk about what brought us to this place where government controls healthcare and some ideas about how we can inject free-market solutions. The problem can be fixed.
The plan that Greg Datillo and Dave Racer have put together can be found at their website, Healthcare 2020: Connecting the Dots.
Since 1975, Greg Dattilo has served as an employee benefits consultant offering health insurance coverage to thousands of Americans. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dattilo Consulting, Inc., and ClientServ, LLC, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Greg is a lecturer on insurance and health care issues, Greg is the co-author with Dave Racer of four national books about the U.S. health care system.
Dave Racer, MLitt, received his Master of Letters Degree from Oxford Graduate School in 2009. Dave’s master’s thesis is titled A Comprehensive Approach to Health Care Reform in the United States: 25 Keys to Understanding the Challenges. Dave is a writer, researcher, publisher, speaker, and teacher. He has written and/or edited more than 50 books, 21 of which focus on health care and health finance issues, five, including this publication, co-authored with Greg Dattilo.
Gary Varvel is an award winning editorial cartoonist who helped set the stage for today's online political humor.
Gary Varvel is a Christian, conservative national award-winning, syndicated political cartoonist for Creators Syndicate. He's one of the premier cartoonists in an art form that once dominated the editorial pages of local and national newspapers. Gary is also a speaker and filmmaker. Cartoonists like he and Michael Ramirez set the stage for satire websites like The Babylon Bee and The Onion.
Gary has a Midwestern touch in his art and politics as a cartoonist. But his influence on political thought has gained a following nationwide. And his ideas and humor have moved political thought across the country for decades.
Gary is the former editorial cartoonist for The Indianapolis Star. Varvel's work is nationally syndicated in over 125 newspapers through Creators Syndicate. His cartoons have appeared on CNN, Fox News and in Newsweek, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New York Post, Newsday, USA Today, Washington Times, National Review, and Sports Illustrated. Varvel has been married to his wife, Carol since 1980 and they have 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
Varvel is also a Board Member of House of Grace Films and Co-writer, actor, and Producer of the films: The Board (2009) and The War Within (2014) which won 7 film festival awards.
Visit Gary Varvel's website at www.GaryVarvel.com
The radical socialist Democrats may be pulling the levers behind the curtain for Joe Biden's presidential campaign.
The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.