Intellectual Froglegs: “Orange Crush”, the latest installment from patriot Joe Dan Gorman. My only gripe about this site is I wish I could post these shows weekly. That’s how good they are.
This episode spotlights the irony that the worst RINO’s ( Republicans In Name Only) represent reds states. He also features an exclusive interview with Dr. Naomi Wolf.
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Christian nationalists… greatest danger to America? Well, that’s what the Democrats are breathlessly warning.
Forget the wide open border, the fentanyl epidemic and the failing economy. It’s those Bible-thumping, Declaration of Independence- reading and Constitution-adhering MAGA extremists threatening democracy!
And get this: these kooks have the unmitigated gall to believe their rights come from God, not government! Talk about delusional! Listen to the alarm from Politico/NBC news chick, Heidi Przybyla :
Here @MSNBC helpfully makes it clear their disdain for Christians in America.
— Wade Miller (@WadeMiller_USMC) February 23, 2024
She says that if you believe that your rights come from God, you aren’t a Christian, you are a Christian nationalist.
Somehow they seem to not mention that our own founding documents make this… pic.twitter.com/WTLMqcqTzg
“The one thing that unites all of them, cause there’s many different groups orbiting, the thing that unites them as Christian nationalists, not Christians, by the way, because Christian nationalist is very different, is that they believe our rights as Americans, as all human beings, don’t come from any earthly authority. They don’t come from Congress, they don’t come from the Supreme Court, they come from God.”
Don’t you love how she distinguishes Christian nationalists from Christians? It’s called the politics of division: divide and conquer. This gives so-called good Christians room to distinguish themselves from those dreaded nationalists whom the media are vilifying .
How dare those Christians, bucking the notion that government determines our rights. Where do you suppose these extremists came up with the crazy idea our rights come from GOD?
Oh yes, that radical document, the Declaration of Independence. It’s all in the second paragraph.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
Creator means GOD. Unalienable, means our rights come from GOD, not government. That’s basic civics, man. Perhaps this babe believes DEI is better for America rather than the DoI (Declaration of Independence) ?
I guess that’s the problem with our smarter-than-the -average-bear elitists: they believe history began with their birthdays. Apparently, since everything in America’s history was racist, sexist or homophobic, why not dismiss the founding documents as out of touch with modern beliefs?
For that matter, why not call Christianity a threat? The left, of course is not referring to those Christians who are to0 busy trying to convince the world they are nice people. Those are the good ones, they imply.
Those who don’t know their place are the threat. You know, those individuals who stand for Jesus and, with discernment, boldly speak truth, no matter who it offends.
Well guess who is offended by the truth? It ain’t Christians.
Here’s the reason I believe the Dems are even pushing this whole “Christian nationalist” narrative. People are becoming red-pilled to the damage caused by leftist policies.
Most Americans resent leftist platforms of division, two-tiered justice, rampant homelessness, the transgender movement, child gender transition, racism against white men , decay of our major cities, turning the law against law-abiding citizens, raising the bar of arrestable offenses, allowing men to compete in women’s sports, pronouns, criminalizing political speech and the wide-open southern border.
People are sick of the left’s sanctimonious preaching of how people should think and what words they will use. They are realizing how much the country has degenerated in the one term of President Joe Biden.
Christianity scares the left because it exposes their immorality , despite any gaslighting to the contrary. The “nationalism” pejorative speaks to those Christians who know the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and call out leftists on their violations.
In fact, here’s a truth. The only people trying to remake the world in their image are Democrats/leftists. They are the ones demanding conformity to their warped reality and submission to their socialist plans for government.
This radicalism is the true danger to America. They just don’t want anyone calling them out on it.
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Former President Donald Trump calls for GOP unity after amazing Super Tuesday victories. Trump ran the table, winning every state primary except Vermont.
Trump spoke to supporters at Mar-A-Lago where he called President Joe Biden the worst leader this country has ever had:
Nikki Haley won her second primary in Vermont after winning Washington D.C. last week. Rejecting Trump’s calls for unity, Haley says she is not dropping out of the presidential race.
She told Politico:
“Unity is not achieved by simply claiming ‘we’re united,'” she continued, an apparent reference to calls from Donald Trump and his allies for the party to join in support of him. “Today, in state after state, there remains a large block of Republican primary voters who are expressing deep concerns about Donald Trump. That is not the unity our party needs for success. Addressing those voters’ concerns will make the Republican Party and America better.”
In other primary news, baseball legend Steve “Mr. Clean”Garvey (R) will face Adam “Pencil-neck” Schiff (D) in a November runoff for the US Senatorial race in California. A jubilant Garvey bid supporters to welcome California’s comeback.
In the biggest upset of the evening, Maryland entrepreneur Jason Palmer beat President Joe Biden in the Democrat primary in American Samoa. Palmer won 51 of the 90 votes cast. Not a huge turnout, but hey, a win is a win.
Trump’s momentum took on the aspects of a bullet-train this week. This, after the Supreme Court smacked down Colorado’s 14th amendment ruling. The ruling effectively stopped the efforts of other states like Illinois and Maine from removing the 45th President from the ballot.
In an historic, unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) smacks down Colorado’s attempt to remove President Donald Trump from the ballot due to the 14th Amendment. This 9-0 ruling effectively stops the efforts of other states to do the same.
Here’s the media reaction. First, from Fox:
CNN:
BBC:
and finally, NBC.
This is a major victory for President Trump and for America. Praise the Lord!
If media reports are any indication, Democrats are setting up exit, stage left for President Biden under the 25th Amendment. Republicans should keep their mouths shut and make Dems call for the 25thAmendment removal.
It’s obvious President Biden has neither the mental or physical stamina for the job and that was evident even during the 2020 campaign. Yes, conservatives have pointed this out ,but you only have to look at the numerous falls this guy has had.
Despite the signs of Biden’s weakening capacities, the media constantly gaslights people not to believe their lying eyes … until recently. Now, the ministers of truth are presenting more and more stories questioning the 46th President’s physical and cognitive capabilities.
Trust me, this isn’t some revelation on the part of enterprising reporters and producers. The propaganda-press isn’t saying to themselves, “You know those conservatives are right about Biden.”
No. They’ve been given their marching orders to bring Biden down.
Will we see Biden’s downfall in upcoming weeks? Not likely. My theory is we’ll see a slow build-up with intermittent stories designed to develop a gradually increasing media narrative.
Will Biden get the Democrat nomination? Most likely.
Until then, just sit back and observe. Fellow liberals, and even some RINO’s, will continue to praise Biden and gaslight any facts to the contrary.
That is, until he gets the nomination. This is when I believe the whispers of removing him turn into an incessant chorus.
The 25th Amendment spells out the transfer of power if a president or vice-president cannot carry out their duties. It also allows for the removal of a President by the VP and the cabinet and or by 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress. Here’s the full amendment .
The 25th Amendment became law in 1967. Congress passed it in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn into office, but the office of the VP remained vacant for over a year before LBJ selected Senator Hubert Humphrey as his running mate for the 1964 Presidential Election.
Congress and presidents have used the 25th Amendment a handful of times. From Annenberg Classroom:
The Twenty-fifth Amendment went into effect in 1967 and was first applied in 1973 upon the resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew, who was facing charges of bribery and corruption. President Richard Nixon then appointed House Republican minority leader Gerald R. Ford as the new Vice President. Less than a year later, Nixon resigned the Presidency as a result of the Watergate scandal. Ford became President and appointed former New York governor Nelson Rockefeller as Vice President. Ford and Rockefeller thus became the nation’s first unelected team of President and Vice President.
The “acting President” provision of the Twenty-fifth Amendment was first invoked on July 13, 1985, when President Ronald Reagan underwent cancer surgery. He signed a letter transferring power to Vice President George H.W. Bush and sent another letter to the Speaker of the House and president pro tempore of the Senate, as the amendment required. Following his surgery, Reagan notified them that he was fit to resume his Presidential duties. In 2002, President George W. Bush signed similar letters to transfer power temporarily to Vice President Dick Cheney, while Bush was sedated briefly during a medical procedure known as a colonoscopy.
The media pushed the use of the law during much of the Trump Administration, reaching a deafening crescendo in the aftermath of the January 6 psyop of “insurrection”. The Dems, aided by their bullhorn , the propaganda- media ,called for then VP Mike Pence and members of the Trump Administration to dispatch Trump with the 25th Amendment. Pence refused , so the effort never gained fruition despite the drumbeat mantra by the media.
Fast forward to now. The 25h Amendment chant will grow louder, the closer the country gets to the Democrats nominating Biden. This rhetoric will reach maximum frequency in the media after he accepts.
Why should Dems have it both ways? They shouldn’t get the benefit of picking a decrepit candidate because of his value as a puppet, and then replacing him with a candidate who can circumvent the nomination process.
The Dems can only pull this off if RINOs provide rhetorical cover. You already know the script: wall-to-wall media coverage showing Biden’s decline. Senate speeches featuring the usual suspect RINO’s Mitt Romney, Lindsey Graham , Mitch McConnell , etc, saying how for the good of the country, Biden must step down …blah,blah,blah.
Spare us that “good for the country “soapbox. An estimated 18 million illegals have entered America through the southern border, including military aged men, thanks to Biden’s policies. Actually I should say the policies of Biden’s puppet masters.
The border crisis is a disaster of epic proportions. Any “good”
for the country at this point is pure gaslighting.
Nothing like ruining the nation for four years and then having the luxury of a mulligan. That’s exactly what would happen if RINO’s lead the chorus to remove Biden. They will provide the Dems with political cover to remove their failed incumbent and replace him with Michelle Obama, Gavin Newsom, or someone else.
What’s the issue here? The problem is the Democrat National Committee nominating an unscathed candidate.
The nominee would be a clean slate, from the advantage of not slogging through a bruising primary. This means no exposure of problematic policies or past stands normally exposed during a primary; plus he’s given all the former incumbent’s delegates without campaigning.
This would allow the media long knives sole focus on Trump’s legal battles, courtesy of lawfare. You can read about lawfare , here.
Why should the Dems be allowed to have it both ways? They shouldn’t, but unfortunately RINOS will most likely do what they do best: running cover for the Dems when the people are on the verge of rejecting them.
I hope I am wrong, but history says otherwise. Shout to the mountaintops you freedom-loving Americans. Tell the stupid party to shut up when it comes to the 25th Amendment. Make the Dems call for the its enactment.
If Joe Biden is removed, make the Dems the catalyst. If they bring in another candidate, allow their exposure as hypocrites, and exact from them all the political damage possible.
Are we to submit to wicked leaders ? To this day, Christians continue to debate Romans 13:1-7 . In it, the Apostle Paul speaks of the Christian’s responsibility to submit to government authorities.
Here’s the passage:
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Some Christians interpret this passage as meaning believers are literally to submit to all government authority, even if it is corrupt. Other Christians believe government corruption severs that requirement of submitting to compromised authority: especially when such governments exalt evil and denigrate good.
Which side is correct? To determine this we need to look at the context of when Paul wrote Romans 13.
Yes, it was during the reign of Nero, one the cruelest persecutors of Christians in history. How evil was Nero? Until the fifth century, many early Christians believed he was the antichrist.
This sadist had Christians crucified and had Christians dipped in tar and set on fire to light his gardens. Nero also ordered Christians to fight in gladiator matches or had them torn apart by lions or hungry dogs in the arena.
Many Christians , including myself, thought Nero’s emperorship was the context in which Romans 13:1-7 was written. We were partly right.
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus ruled the Roman Empire from 54-68 AD . Surprisingly during his early reign, Nero was a just ruler who allowed the Christian faith to flourish. Many theologians believe this was the context Romans was written.
“…(T)he historical context of Rome prior to AD 62 shows that when Paul wrote Romans, Nero was an exceptionally good ruler who allowed Christianity to flourish, thus while Paul’s guidance in Romans applies when the government is just, the text does not address what to do when tyrannical governments persecute believers or others unjustly.”
Historians believe it was around 62 AD his reign became darkened. Paul wrote Romans around 57 AD before Nero’s reign of terror against the church. Therefore, it is highly likely Nero’s government held no terror for those who did right , but for those who did wrong.
However, the opposite would come about in Rome: terror for those who did right. Paul is believed to have been beheaded in Rome somewhere around 65 and 67 after Nero blamed Christians for the great Rome fire in 64 AD. Was the fire an accident or willful arson by Nero? You can read about that in more detail here.
Paul never wrote directly of Christian responsibility when government protects sin and becomes a terror for good. However, the Bible does cite examples of civil disobedience.
For those who believe Romans 13:1-7 calls for unquestioning loyalty and obedience to government, the Bible presents plenty of examples of God’s people resisting government authority. I touch upon this in my latest book , American Christian: A Treatise of Spiritual, Cultural and Political Discernment.
From the chapter, “On Government and Authority”:
Two of the earliest examples (of civil disobedience) were a pair of Hebrew midwives by the name of Shiprah and Puah. These two refused to obey Pharaoh’s order to kill all male Hebrew babies during their duties.
But the midwifes feared God , and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.(Exodus 1:17)
Consider also Rahab, who ignored a command from the king of Jericho to turn in the Israelite spies …Rahab, a prostitute disobeyed the command and later lied to authorities about the spies whereabouts as she was hiding them under stalks of flax on her roof…
I also mentioned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who refused to bow before an idol of King Nebuchadnezzar . They were thrown into a fiery furnace where not one hair was singed thanks to the intervention of a being widely believed to be the pre-incarnate Christ. (Daniel 3:10-25)
There are also examples of biblical disobedience in the New Testament . Here’s an excerpt from Acts 4:18-20, but I recommend you start from the beginning of this chapter:
Then they ( the rulers, elders, scribes) called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Based on these examples, I don’t believe Romans 13:1-7 tells us to blindly submit to wicked government. Does this mean we should commit violence or torment revolution? No. However we are to speak boldly about Jesus and call out evil.
Oh, and one more thing. What makes America different from other governments in history is our founding documents, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States .
The Declaration of Independence declares our rights are unalienable , in that they come from God. The Constitution lays out our form of limited government. But these are subjects for a future column.
140 Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;
Preserve me from violent men,
2 Who plan evil things in their hearts;
They continually gather together for war.
3 They sharpen their tongues like a serpent;
The poison of asps is under their lips. Selah
4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
Preserve me from violent men,
Who have purposed to make my steps stumble.
5 The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords;
They have spread a net by the wayside;
They have set traps for me. Selah
6 I said to the Lord: “You are my God;
Hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.
7 O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
You have [a]covered my head in the day of battle.
8 Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;
Do not further his wicked scheme,
Lest they be exalted. Selah
9 “As for the head of those who surround me,
Let the evil of their lips cover them;
10 Let burning coals fall upon them;
Let them be cast into the fire,
Into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
11 Let not a slanderer be established in the earth;
Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”
12 I know that the Lord will maintain
The cause of the afflicted,
And justice for the poor.
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name;
The upright shall dwell in Your presence.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in LVIII a game marred by miscues not only on the field but in the presentation. However this is not a recap of the game, but a discussion of Super Bowl discernment.
Super Bowl LVIII gave fans its second overtime in its history and produced the the longest field goal , followed by the breaking of it later in the game. The Chiefs also won their second World Championship in a row, getting many fans to whisper the “dynasty”word. These happenings will make this Super Bowl memorable in the annals of NFL history.
What many of us wish we could forget is the constant politicization of the Super Bowl and professional sports in general. These radical activists have succeeding in usurping major sporting events, something which millions of people are watching, and using the forum to force their messages down people’s throats.
Why sing the black national anthem before the National Anthem? Answer: because of the George Floyd inspired riots in 2020. Considering this context one can only conclude the song is played as a constant reminder that racism is prevalent in America.
Does racism still exist in America? Of course racism exists , but it certainly is not as prevalent as when “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was written in 1900. The very fact that a black national anthem is even televised to an audience of millions testifies to this reality.
So is the purpose of this song is division? It would seem so.
In its virtue signaling, the NFL seems to agree the National Anthem does not represent black Americans, therefore they must have their own. Doesn’t this hurt, rather than help race relations?
I find it interesting that despite the cries of racial unity, such accommodation only works to drive people further apart. I say this as an American who happens to be black.
As for the Super Bowl commercials , they were less politically offensive than in years past. Laugh out-loud funny was the Christopher Walken commercial, but I have to say I could not tell you the product advertised after first watching it.
The commercials that annoyed me the most were those for Bud Lite and, ironically the He Gets Us ads. I will explain.
Bud Lite basically gave the finger to its loyal consumers when they embraced the whole Dylan Mulvaney transgender campaign. Sales plunged and customers loyalties went to rival brands. The customer backlash was a powerful example of people protesting with their wallets. I just wish certain sports personalities would support the offended, rather than accepting a paycheck from Bud.
Before I get into the He Gets Us ad, let me preface by saying I am a God-fearing man. You probably deduced that from the articles I have written.
With that said, I find these this entire campaign sanctimonious and shallow. While watching, I could not put my finger on why I disliked this ad, but after further thought, it hit me.
The ad shows how we should demonstrate Jesus’ example of love. All well and good, but what’s the significance of Jesus’ love that’s missing from these ads?
Our sin is what’s missing from these ads. In no “He Gets Us” ad does it mention that God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son to die for our sins. (John 3:16).
No, instead it takes Jesus washing the disciples feet and turns it into into a Kumbaya moment of showing kindness to our adversaries. Yes we are called to be servants as Jesus was, and yes, we are to love our neighbor as ourselves, but the significance of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet symbolizes that only He can wash away our sins.
Jesus did this act of humility during the last supper, before going to the cross. Before His death and resurrection the, Son of God took on the sins of the entire world to save us.
Finally, we come to the halftime show: a colorful and bloated display of excessive banality. Usher is fine singer but I lost interest within five minutes due to the scattershot nature of the performance.
I don’t blame Usher. He’s merely following the blueprint of the producers and directors.
Every halftime show is this over-hyped , over-choreographed spectacle of lip-synched medleys. Frankly, it’s stale and boring.
I got an idea, how about going back to basics? Why not bring out some unique marching bands instead? Skillful musicians and precise arrangements are more compelling than some music artist phoning it in.
Anyway, that’s my 2024 Super Bowl discernment. What did you think? Looking forward to your comments.
Lots of speculation over President Donald Trump’s VP choice. Whoever Mr. Trump picks, it must be a Washington D.C. outsider.
Why must Trump bring in someone independent of the Washington establishment? Something taints people after spending enough time in D.C. Even those considered strong conservatives should be viewed with a jaded eye.
Pundits are pushing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik or Senator Tim Scott as solid VP choices. I disagree wholeheartedly.
While a principled legislator and a defender of President Trump during the Russia – Russia hoax, Stefanik is a member of Congress. This means she makes her living compromising for the best legislation. After all, isn’t that the nature of politics: giving something to get something?
The same goes for Senator Scott. He seems to be a decent guy, and has defended Trump on numerous occasions, but despite his Christian-conservative bona fides, he’s still an insider.
Yes, I understand the executive branch has to sometimes compromise with the House and Senate. And yes, I understand sometimes “inside baseball “knowledge is needed to get things done.
HOWEVER …
In the times we are living, any compromise with Congress must mean them coming to the people’s side, as represented by Trump, rather than the other way around. This means Washington insiders are the last thing needed due to their exposure to the D.C. virus.
What is the D.C. virus? I call it a contagion that taints politicians’ view of the people, weakens their spines, and grafts them into the hive mentality of doublespeak, fence-sitting and taking “principled” stands only when election time rolls around.
Because of this virus, every soundbite or vote a legislator makes becomes a political calculation. Standing strong on a matter usually comes after wetting that finger and figuring out which way the political winds are blowing. Are there exceptions to this? Of course, and I think Ms. Stefanik is probably one of those exceptions; perhaps even more so than Mr. Scott, in my humble opinion.
BUT…
Non-politicians must step up to fix Washington: ordinary men and women who view the current system with disgust and believe the needs of the American people ( not lobbyists) should take prominence in every piece of legislation.
Key traits needed? They must be unflappable independent thinkers.
This must apply to those running for congressional office and for Trump’s Vice President choice. When it comes to the VP, only one person fits this description: Dr. Ben Carson.
Carson is not a politician, but a former neurosurgeon. Why is this important? Neurosurgeons are at the top-tier of the surgical hierarchy.
Neurosurgeons perform precise and delicate procedures involving the brain and the spinal cord. We’re talking high stakes with the risk of maximum harm. If you compare surgeons to military special forces, then neurosurgeons are the Navy Seals of the medical profession.
With this in mind, consider that Carson was the best-of-the-best of neurosurgeons. At 33 years old, Carson was the youngest head of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He gained national attention in 1987 when he and his team performed the first separation of infant conjoined twins. You can read about that here and here.
If that’s not enough to prove Carson is no empty suit, consider his life story: parents divorcing when he was young, growing up in a single parent home, living in poverty, having a violent temper and thought of as dumb by elementary school classmates. He was blessed to have a strong mother who taught him and his brother the value of reading. His Christian faith overcame his past, making him the brilliant surgeon and walk-the walk conservative he is today.
What sets Carson apart is his fearlessness to speak truths no matter who is offended. This was on full display during his 2013 National Prayer Breakfast speech with President Barack Obama in attendance. Carson’s speech stood out because it was antithetical to Obama’s divisive policies of fundamentally transforming America.
Making America great again means looking to the talents, wisdom, humility and patriotism of successful Americans. These are the people we need in political office, not professional politicians.
As Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in Trump’s last administration, Carson got an up-close and personal of D.C. dealings. Some may say that makes him an insider.
No way.
Although Carson headed HUD, he didn’t have to worry about re-election or towing the party line. He made executive decisions, independent of legislative bodies.
Trump needs a loyal wingman who could later take the baton as his successor and pass it along responsibly. Carson most certainly fits the bill for Trump’s VP choice.
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This article was originally published at the American Thinker.
What’s with Disney?
The studio, started by Walt Disney, celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2023, and what did it give the public in gratitude? That’s right, flops.
Why were these movies all box office duds? I dunno, maybe it was because of race-swapped classic characters, girl bosses and other woke propaganda?
Ant-Man:Quantamania… FLOP. Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Live action remake)… FLOP. Wish … FLOP. Peter Pan and Wendy…FLOP. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny… FLOP. The Marvels…huge FLOP.
The only movie that did well was Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, but even it made less at the box office than the first two films in the trilogy. Why was GOTG 3 a success? No woke politics in the film, just a good story featuring characters the movie-going public enjoy; no more, no less.
You would think after the box office disaster that was 2023 , Disney would rethink its obsession with woke storylines in their movies. After all, the studio lost billions.
Instead, Disney seems intent on doubling down. Case in point, the recent announcement of a new Star Wars movie , continuing the adventures of Rey Skywalker. Maybe Disney is unaware of fans who checked-out in droves after the last trilogy which featured the divisive The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. Oh well, perhaps Disney thinks this latest offering will bring back the fans since it will be directed by a woman… of color.
Yeah, that’ll do it.
Seriously, is Disney really this stupid?
Let me posit a theory that’s been cooking in the back of my mind for the past year or two: what if this Disney implosion is planned?
Consider that Disney has ruined two of the most successful intellectual properties (IPs) in cinema history: Star Wars and Marvel. What did these two franchises have in common? They both told stories featuring epic heroes and stakes.
Star Wars has entertained generations of fans since its premiere in 1977. Marvel Comics became a cultural phenomenon in 1961 with the debut of the Fantastic Four, by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. A year later, Lee and Steve Ditko created Spider-Man and the rest is history.
Remember when fans couldn’t wait for the latest Star Wars or Marvel release? Not anymore. Under the Disney rubric, both brands have been so thoroughly ruined they’ve become objects of scorn to their once devoted consumers.
Woke politics has destroyed both IPs. As President Donald Trump once famously said, “Everything woke turns to s**t.” The moviegoing public has spoken, loudly and consistently, its rejection of woke characters and plotlines; leading to billions in losses for Disney.
Once upon a time, America revered Disney Studios . They created timeless classics still enjoyed by the public decades later, such as: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Pinocchio, Bambi, Dumbo, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, and the Jungle Book. Disney films were once the gold standard of entertainment, offering viewers escapism through stories of love, tragedy, perseverance, adventure, heroism and whimsy. Now, the public is losing trust in the Disney brand.
Disney sucks and it’s across the board.
Again, I have to ask, is this intentional? For decades, Disney was a symbol of Americana, right up there with baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and the American flag. Americana is aspects of shared culture that makes, or made America unique in the world. The word Americana evokes commonality and nostalgia for times gone by.
We no longer celebrate what once was, because Marxist/communist radical elements in our education, government and entertainment have tied our past to nothing but racism, sexism, discrimination and homophobia. Subversives have conditioned at least two generations of young people to despise our past and everything about America.
America used to be symbolized by rugged individualism, strength and innovation. Now our symbols are frailty, weakness and incompetence as manifested in the person of our current president. Our rule of law has been turned against the people , our educational system is failing minorities and propagandizing young -adults.
The so-called experts have muddied the waters so much there are no heroic symbols of American masculinity or femininity. Pop culture tells us the only heroes we’re told to worship are those who represent diversity, inclusion and equity (DIE). They call it DEI, I call it DIE
Based on this destruction of American culture and ideals, is it out of the realm of possibility the enemies of our nation and the world have made it their goal to destroy Disney in the hearts of the American public? Chris Gore and Alan Ng of Film Threat report at Disney it’s all about woke activism rather than talent.
So again, what’s with Disney? Once the gold standard for animation and family entertainment, now it’s bloated, devoid of original ideas and apparently tone deaf to what the public wants. It’s really a shame and I sincerely hope they wake up from woke.
