The John T. DeLaMater Podcast

This is a simple greeting mainly for family and friends with uplifting thoughts despite some challenges, including the Canadian wildfires that have affected those here in the Adirondack Mountains as well as other parts of the United States. All is well despite some recent challenges met and overcome, as this recording takes place on a beautiful Sunday morning in a little cottage tucked somewhere under a canopy of trees in the woods.

If you watch national news at all you likely are aware of the young former marine who was charged with homicide for his action on a New York City subway. Daniel Penny, a distinguished veteran of the United States Marine Corps, was a passenger on the subway this one fateful day. The subway had a good number of passengers of various races and backgrounds, one or more who would later refer to Penny as a hero. And that he was!

Jordan Neely was an out of control, mentally disturbed, 30-year-old Black man riding the same train that day, a violent man who had 40 prior arrests. One who previously punched out a 67-year-old woman, one who spent 15 months in Riker's Island locked up, and one who city officials decided to free into the general public. Neely created havoc on that subway this one day and Penny took action after hearing the words "kill" and "bullet" come out of Neely's mouth. Some of the people on the train said they feared for their lives.

Tragically, Neely died while being subdued by Penny, who is White. Penny, was subsequently charged by Black liberal district attorney Alvin Bragg. I discuss the incident in greater detail in this segment. For more, please listen in.

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to all military members and families, past and present, for their contribution to our country, the United States of America. In this segment I list the numerous family members of my own family who have served from the Civil War to the present in five branches of the US military. I offer this list primarily as a record for present family and family yet to be born, for the purpose of establishing an historic account regarding this topic. Our roots, our family history, is a part of who we are. Regardless of when you were born and the future before you, it is wise to recognize the importance of family as it relates to your very person and our great country. Family is an integral part of our American culture, let no one ever tell you otherwise. Know too, there has been much love in our family of past as now in the present. You, my family member, are a part of that legacy.

To anyone I do say, recognize the importance of your family history and know that as imperfect as each of us are, we must all strive to better ourselves and our family unit. Build on bettering family with what God-given gifts or talents you may possess, whatever they may be, keeping in mind: God, family, and country. Give of yourself and reap the benefits that will come your way. May God Bless you and yours.

I am so saddened every time I hear of an innocent young woman being savaged by an evil predator as in the case I speak of in the audible of this segment. With a full life ahead, one with so much promise . . . a beautiful life comes to a sad ending. Though I have spoken on the subject of violence in great depth in this format and in my book, I understand human nature. Realistically, women do their best not to identify with those who have been victimized. Though all too often saddened, the individual woman cannot and wishes not, to think such a thing could or will happen to them. Add to that, built within our nature is a degree of complacency. And yes, each and every one of us will be complacent at times, for sure. But that degree varies from one person to another.

The young as a whole, lack life experience which comes over time. They see long lives ahead for themselves and as a result tend to think tragedy will not visit them, as it has and will visit others. All said, far too many feel invincible regarding potential threats to their person. Herein lies the danger! It is also true that most women would rather focus on positive things that make them happy, content, and fulfilled. Of course, why wouldn't they? Everyone desires a happy life full of contentment. Dwelling on negative things, such as crime committed against one's person, is not fulfilling and it is something most woman care not to think about. Yes indeed, the topic can be depressing to some and quite scary to others, especially when it hits close to home.

So . . . it seems to me there should be an acceptable intersection that is logical if one will partake. It is simply this:

At the very least, build in yourself a basic understanding of crime, criminals, vulnerabilities, and seek to better understand males and deviant males. Then, take it upon yourself to understand boundaries all women should subscribe to. Finally, seek to learn good preventative measures and any number of self-defense actions, methods, or techniques. Though professional hands-on training is best, any type of learning is better than none at all. Today, much can be read on these topics and videos can bring us into our own classroom. Regardless of what is learned and to the degree, rehearse in your mind from time-to-time the what-ifs. What if this, what if that, etc. Think . . . plans of action. Your plan A. Plan B.

These basic suggestions are simply that, basic! They can be expanded-on considering one's desire and personal drive. And to mothers and fathers! What you learn and know should be passed on to your young ones, the depth depending on age. Know this: Preparation and instruction have made a difference in countless numbers of lives over time. Lives have been saved. Think! of an all-encompassing meaningful word intertwined in the fabric of law enforcement and the military, a word we might want to subscribe to: "Training." That's right. Practically any forward steps you take, some with repetition, are a form of training. So please, step out a little and take on this little challenge of learning more about this subject now before you. In doing so, I think you will find it to be just one more good confidence builder, one that leads to a better you.

One cannot live a "lie" forever for the truth will, as they say, "rear its ugly head." Herein, Democrat leaders such as Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Eric Adams, mayor of New York City, are in a panic over the influx of illegal immigrants into their cities. Both see their cities to be in a state of emergency. Both want federal government help. Yet both in the past, proudly supported their cities status of "sanctuary city." So kind, so welcoming . . .. I say, so stupid, so dishonest, so phony.

You see, these Democrat politicians like all the others did not support building a wall to protect our nation's sovereignty. They are for the most part, against the traditions that made the United States the greatest country the world has ever known, the country where millions attempt to come--like no other! Some even proposed no border at all, hard as that is to believe. They all envisioned the influx of millions of illegal entries would flood conservative states like Texas and turn them blue (Democrat) thereby forever creating a one-party system over time, hence: socialism/communism. Yes, they would be in power--forever!

Goodby to all your rights--being able to protect yourself, having a gas stove or cheap gas heating in your home, gas powered trucks, cars, even army tanks for our military! Goodby to the first amendment, second amendment, and many of our religious rights over time. Goodby to a home in the suburbs, decades from now, as this party attempts to pool people into more and more controlled housing in high density living where they have greater control. Goodby to much of the control you have regarding your children's education and medical choices. In time, goodby local police power as it is largely taken over by federal police as seen in dictatorships and communist countries of present and past days. Goodby to freedom as you know it in the year 2023.

Hello to more crime, greater vulnerability to terrorism, weaker military, an unsafe nation, high costs and inflation, less home ownership, creep toward more government control over our children, greater drug usage, increased suicide rate, and further attacks on those of the Christian and Jewish faiths.

Remember, it was the Democrat Party that largely supported segregation (proven in historical voting in the 1960's), attempted to ban Blacks from a White college, made up the racist and violent KKK. It was the Republican president, Abraham Lincoln, who fought to free the slaves and it was largely the Republican vote in the 60's that passed the Civil Rights Act. It is time to study history and for some, shedding stubborn denial.

Though my grandparents supported the Democrat Party many years ago they were hard workers who saw the party differently. As the years progressed and the party exposed its real self and leftist progression, I am certain these same loved ones of past would have dumped the party they thought they knew. You see, honest assessment is what should concern each of us, not mistakes in judgments of the past. Should we not all strive to make honest assessments before it is too late?

So many good, honest Americans in the know, citizens who view or study what is going on all about us, are very alarmed, and for good reason. Our wonderful country, as founded on Godly principles, is little by little, being torn apart from within. The lies and deceit we see in our federal government regarding true and impartial justice are blatant. The lies, deceit, and coverups we see within our mainstream media are blatant and hurtful as disinformation affects everyone. The American media, by in large, is totally supportive only! of the Democrat Party. It might as well be a state run media as found in communist countries and dictatorships. As part of the leftist way of thinking, lying or lying by omission, is totally acceptable, as the ends justify the means. Leftist journalists, simply put, are experts when it comes to distorting or covering up truth. Simply put, they lack an honesty gene. These men and women disgrace the journalism profession for what it was intended to be--a presenter of truth without bias to better the American dream.

In this segment I talk mainly on the Daniel Perry murder case where Perry was convicted of murder in Austin, Texas. Important, is to understand some basics to this case and how situations like this could affect you, me--anyone, in the future. Imagine yourself, perhaps a family member, having to defend himself or herself one day from an attack or perceived attack! Such attacks on people are on the increase, especially in cities, and countless people have little understanding of this scourge playing out daily. We as a people should fully understand who and what is furthering this plague. We should know what we can and cannot do if challenged in our own lives.

For our own good, we must have more than a cursory knowledge of this topic. If you have family, especially children, think of them and their future. Equip yourself first with an understanding of what is going on so you can better equip them. Know this: many of the less informed, even the dishonest on the left, are coming to realize the movements against police and law enforcement of recent times they supported, is self-destructive and idiotic. Proof of this destructive direction is all around us and if the trend continues, may God help us all.

The left continues down its soft on crime policy direction. If this direction is not reversed serious consequences are just around the corner whereas everyone will feel the pain, even those presently sensing some semblance of safety and security. Additionally, the left has successfully polluted the minds of all too many of our young. Little-by-little, this is resulting in our society moving closer toward becoming a Godless, corrupt country of watered-down values. Too many of our younger generation, quite simply put, are putting themselves ahead of God, family, and country, attributes that were the foundation in America's creation. These attributes, coupled with a sense of duty and a dedication to hard work, made America the greatest society the world has ever seen in less than 300 years! this compared to countries that have existed for a thousand years or more! Truly, America has known the hand of divine providence. Conservative values can get us back on course, but the choice is ours, and as a whole we will reap what we sow.

Former President Donald Trump was just indicted by liberal Democrat District Attorney Alvin Bragg in Manhattan. DA Bragg reportedly is another George Soros funded district attorney. His soft on crime approach has resulted in hardened criminals being freed to attack innocent people in the streets of New York. Convicted felons with long rap sheets have committed horrific crimes since Bragg took office. Clearly, more important to him was spending millions of dollars to go after former President Trump. Notable attorneys from all walks of life have pointed out that Bragg ran on a campaign where he vowed to go after President Trump. This is a Stalinist, Marxist move. Never should a prosecutor have a target then try to find a crime to charge that person with. This is what totalitarian leaders do. It is un-American. Remember! famed Democrat attorney Alan Dershowitz himself is incensed his party did this. He said in essence, this was the worst thing of its kind he has seen in his 60 years of practice.

The Attorney General of New York State ran for her elected post on a pledge to go after Trump as well. Latitia James, like Bragg, is a liberal Democrat of like mind. Both these individuals clearly are doing great harm not just to New York City, but the state itself, and our entire country.

The Trump indictment is based on a misdemeanor in New York State that Bragg wrongly tied into a federal crime that the feds themselves did not prosecute. The federal government didn't even charge former President Clinton who clearly violated the law when he lied while in office! No president and his family has ever been hated and attacked as has Donald Trump. The dirty Dems of 2023 are clearly a new breed of politicians. Anybody who votes with this Godless, anti-constitution party would do well in rethinking what they are supporting.

This audio topic is one about DEI, a fraud being put upon American culture. I speak of this topic as it has garnered much news of recent and because it is such a destructive force, much like a slow growing cancer. The esteemed Laura Ingraham had a recent show on this subject. I recommend you bring up the show on the internet and listen to her presentation. It is well worth listening to and is well worth knowing what this latest fraud is doing to our country and the destruction it will bring over time. Listen as Dr. Adrian Wooldrige and former Black Lives Matter member Xaviaer DuRousseau speak to this topic and that of meritocracy.

Imagine a student in medical school not having to pass a certain level of testing. A law student needing not having to reach high testing standards to graduate, the result of lenient changes to improve equity. A student pilot unable to pass current required standards being allowed to become a pilot because he or she belongs to a certain minority group! Think of unqualified people gaining positions in the name of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, holding career jobs where peoples' lives are in their care!

Lowering the bar for very important positions simply for racial or social purposes is utterly foolish and dangerous. Regardless, this leftist ideology is being pushed by the left, by the Democrat Party, and is going full throttle. Good, honest, common sense is slowly but surely going down the tubes.