Today's Guests
Chris Boyer, Executive Director of the Honor Bell Foundation, joins us to talk about what their great organization does and how we can help honor American veterans who pass away.
Executive Director of The Honor Bell Foundation: Honor Bell Foundation: a Colorado Veteran Non Profit Organization
Saturday, October 9: Tribute to the Fallen — Honor Bell Foundation: a Colorado Veteran Non Profit Organization
PLEASE SEE THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!
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Dr Lenny Peters walked to school barefoot in southern India. As an exceptionally bright child, he always knew he was destined for more. His life story is remarkable, as is what he's doing now to help others. Dr. Peters' new book is called "Barefoot to Benefactor". Looking forward to this fascinating conversation.
Founder Lenny Peters - Lenny Peters Foundation
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Barefoot-to-Benefactor/Lenny-Peters/9781637581964
Sorry, but I have zero sympathy for this woman
UCHealth requiring COVID vaccine for organ transplant recipients | 9news.com
Avoiding COVID data abuse
Since yesterday's conversation about COVID vaccine mandates, I've gotten a lot of questions from listeners. I've answered quite a few privately but I want to take on one particular thing publicly: Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) who is a friend of mine, is sharing some data from the UK in a way that I think is quite misleading. I won't go through it all here but I'll just pose the thought experiment to you: Since we know that "breakthrough" infections are possible but also that the vaccine seems very effective against severe hospitalization or death, what percent of COVID deaths would you expect among the vaccinated population in a country where 90% of the population is vaccinated?
How far will Manchin cave?
I've always believed that Sen Joe Manchin (D-WV) would agree to spending FAR more than his previous target of "only" $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion...an amount which is already insane and unacceptable given what the government has already spent in the past two years and that they have another so-called "infrastructure bill" of $1.2 trillion ready to pass. Now there are rumors that he might go for $2 trillion. BUT, it seems like he wants a lot of things his way. (See first link below.) We don't know what Sen Sinema will do, and it's disconcerting that our hopes are pinned to someone who was quite a liberal Democrat when in the House although she's been far more independent since getting into the Senate. But here's what you need to watch out for: Democrats will pretend to lower the cost of the bill by simply authorizing new entitlements for shorter periods of time (while still keeping taxes for the entire 10-year budget window) and then assuming that future congresses will keep buying votes by extending these incredibly expensive new handouts like subsidized or free day-care, also called pre-K. To be fair to Manchin, he has said that he will not support new entitlements, so let's hope he stands by that.
Some resources for you on this subject, including on the upcoming debt ceiling deadline:
What Joe Manchin wants, decoded (msn.com)
Biden’s Tax Hike: The Political Calculus and Economic Cost | International Liberty (wordpress.com)
The Next Progressive Budget Trick - WSJ
Democrats explore new options to raise debt ceiling amid deepening standoff with GOP - CNNPolitics
Amazon's new shopping conundrum: too much junk
A flood of unknown products is making online shopping impossible - The Washington Post
One of the oldest toilets ever found
2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem was a rare luxury (nypost.com)
Truly horrendous: Not 300, not 3,000....300,000.
French report: 330,000 children victims of church sex abuse | Fox News
One of the craziest creatures I've ever seen, right here in the US...but only when it rains
Check out the video just below!!!
Hundreds of three-eyed 'dinosaur shrimp' emerge after Arizona monsoon | Live Science
One more thing
My dad served as ship's surgeon on the USS John F Kennedy when I was a child. Now it's been sold for a penny.
See the very interesting video below!
Navy Sells 2 Aircraft Carriers to Scrap Dealers for 1 Cent Each (businessinsider.com)
CV-67 JFK was last carrier built using conventional steam power. 280K shaft horsepower
Over 82000 tons loaded...lots more info in the video!