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America First News
18 May 2023
#politics
American Thinker: The Union Is Not a Suicide Pact
The federal government has become authoritarian and is filled with tyrants who ignore the Constitution and abuse their power. Recent revelations have exposed a conspiracy to push the fraudulent Russian collusion narrative to take down a duly elected president, with Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Brennan, Jim Comey, James Clapper, and the State-aligned press corps all complicit. Disbanding the FBI is just the beginning; the federal government must be starved and diminished until powers stolen from states and the American people are returned. The government's future is unstable, and liberty-loving patriots are calling for change.
Liberty Nation: The Biden Family Money Trail
A rep's allegations about shell companies and a potential scandal for the president.
National Review: A Win for Pro-Life Pragmatism in North Carolina
Republican state legislators in North Carolina have overridden the Democratic governor's veto to pass a bill establishing a 12-week limit on abortions, needing at least 60% of votes in each chamber to do so. This comes as legislators in South Carolina and Nebraska also consider pro-life legislation. In South Carolina, a six-week limit is being proposed in a special session of the state house after a deadlock, and in Nebraska, a 12-week abortion limit advanced on Tuesday by a 33-14 vote and faces final passage this week.
#society
Fox News: New Hampshire House set to vote on 'Parent's Bill of Rights'
The New Hampshire House is set to vote on a "Parents’ Bill of Rights" similar to those passed by other GOP-led states, which would require school officials to disclose a child's use of a different gender or name upon parental request. Supporters argue that the bill empowers parents and teachers to better support vulnerable children through difficult decisions, while opponents say it exposes children to further risk of abuse and undermines their self-determination. Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed a similar bill last year and has expressed support pending any amendments.
National Review: No More ‘You Must Be 21’: Repeal the National Minimum Drinking Age
The US's National Minimum Drinking Age law is pushing underage drinking to the fringes of society and creating more problems than it solves; and this discrimination is based on age, rather than merit. To comply with regulations, 18- to 20-year-olds drink as much alcohol as they can outside stadiums before games in the knowledge that they won't be served inside, leading to dangerous levels of drinking. Opponents of lowering the drinking age counter with claims that younger people are more likely to engage in risky behavior, such as drink-driving, and that the risks to individual lives are greater for those under 21. Such counter-arguments ignore the idea that adults should be trusted with decisions that involve taking risk to a greater extent than minors; they also ignore the negative consequences the present policy has already created.
American Thinker: What the Arrest of Daniel Penny is All About
Former Marine Daniel Penny is facing charges of second-degree manslaughter after inadvertently killing career criminal and homeless vagrant Jordan Neely in a New York City subway. The incident has received significant media attention, with presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis referencing it at a campaign rally. The case is emblematic of larger issues surrounding subway safety and crime, and has generated over two million dollars for Penny's defense fund.
The incident highlights the lack of safety on New York City subways, where riders are trapped in close quarters with strangers, including those who may present a threat to their safety. Many New Yorkers, particularly elderly women, now prefer taking buses, which offer quicker exit points and greater visibility for drivers. The case has deeper implications regarding government's role in ensuring safety, with some questioning whether progressive policies may be making citizens more vulnerable.
#economy
National Review: Hanke’s 2022 Misery Index
Hanke's Annual Misery Index (HAMI) calculates the sum of each country's year-end unemployment rate (multiplied by two), inflation rate, and bank-lending rate, minus the annual percentage change in real GDP per capita. The 2022 HAMI includes 157 countries, with Zimbabwe ranking as the most miserable country due to hyperinflation, high lending rates, and low GDP growth. Venezuela and Syria also ranked high due to economic mismanagement and civil war, respectively. Switzerland had the lowest HAMI score, thanks to the Swiss debt brake, while Kuwait and Ireland also put in strong performances.
Washington Free Beacon: No Sun, No Wind, Big Problem: Benign Weather Could Cause Blackouts in States With Green Grids, Officials Warn
Texas and other states that rely on green power generation are at risk of blackouts due to the unreliability of wind and solar. Officials warn that high summer temperatures and low winds at night could cause power outages despite President Biden's push to eradicate fossil fuels from U.S. power generation by 2035 to tackle the climate crisis. The 'insanity of wind and solar generation' could cause political backlash if green energy grids bring unreliable electricity and air conditioning. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission member, Mark Christie, said that 'the subtraction of dispatchable resources like coal and gas' is the problem.
Plants that produce nearly 30 percent of America's coal-fired power are expected to retire by 2029, a trend that Biden seeks to accelerate. However, federal and state officials warn against this trend, and bills have been proposed to incentivize building more dispatchable generation like natural gas and coal to replace fossil fuel plants. Daniel Turner, founder and executive director of energy advocacy group Power the Future, describes Biden's transition to green power generation as 'insanity'. The consequence of green energy grids is political backlash if they become unreliable.
The Federalist: It's Your Own Fault You're Being Asked To Tip At Self-Checkouts
Waitressing is hard work that requires servers to go the extra mile for tips. However, many businesses are asking customers to tip at self-checkouts, which is emotional blackmail. Takeout and coffee shops have been squeezing customers for every last buck for years, and customers have let them. People should stop tipping for low-skill goods like an iced latte, robot sushi, or a fast food burrito, and only tip for real services like a barber or a beautician. Tipping harassment is like Covid mask-wearing or pronoun advertising: refuse to participate by clicking the “No Tip” button.
#crime
American Thinker: Portland wants to re-fund its police
Portland, OR cut its Bureau of Police budget in response to the "Defund the Police" movement. This emboldened criminals, leading to a spike in crime and a shrinking tax base. Now, the city is trying to crack down on retail and vehicle theft by hiring more DAs and investigators, but it may be too little, too late. Residents and businesses are leaving the city, exacerbating the problems caused by defunding the police.
#sports
Fox News: Attending the Preakness Stakes 2023: History, betting and more on the American thoroughbred race
The Preakness Stakes is the second race in the Triple Crown. It takes place in Maryland but was originally held in New York. Only 12 horses have won the Triple Crown. Ticket prices range from $80 to $600 and the race is held on the third Saturday of May at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Secretariat holds the record for the fastest Preakness Stakes time and there are different types of bets you can place on the race. The dress code is less formal than the Kentucky Derby, with more emphasis on dresses than hats.