- After “Political Spanking,” Ehlers Joins Hoard in Backing Joe Dill
- The Greenville GOP’s Candidate Kiss of Death Strikes Again
- The SC Freedom Caucus Becomes a Target in District 10
- “Farms That Grow Nothing” Served at the Republican Runoff Breakfast Table
- At First Monday, Timmons and Simpson Connect Washington Reform with South Carolina Soil
- Norman Picks Morgan for “Strong, Bold, Conservative Ticket”
- Published by James Spurck
- Joey Hudson Receives South Carolina’s Order of the Palmetto at Freedom Farm Fest
- Evert's Electables
- When the Liberty Bell Found Its True Voice
- SC Attorney General’s Race: Sparks Fly at SCETV, Substance Takes Center Stage at GCRW Luncheon
- The Iran War, the 14-Point Memorandum, and AIPAC
- Is Greenville County’s Next Administrator Already Here?
- Pakistan, the Iran War, and Regional Security
- Patrick Henry and the Foundations of American Liberty
The 14-Point Memorandum of Understanding
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- By Mike Scruggs
Iran and the United States 6-17-2026
Transcribed from an Unofficial CNN Release
This version of the 14-Point Memorandum of Understanding comes from CNN reporters contact with U.S. State Department officials attending the G-7 Summit in France this week. Both American and Iranian officials have denied its accuracy, but it has received wide distribution and discussion today in the media. Both President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, however, have spoken to the issues raised, giving some explanation to them. Most of the media questions reflected a confusion of false narratives about the war with reality. I have included a few brief clarifications as necessary.
First of all Point 8 is the most important, because it was seemingly the main point of conflict and reason for war.
Dealing with the Claim that Creation is Magic
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
Evolutionists will frequently dismissively call creation magic. The basis for it is the fact that creationists refer to God, and it is a supernatural perspective on the origin of the world and history. However, the reason for invoking this claim is simply as an excuse to be dismissive of anything creationists have to say. Here we go through the arguments showing why it is completely false.
Creation is not magic; it is caused by intelligence and intent.
Magic is typically defined as the use of supernatural power without mechanism or structure. Creation and other acts of God, however, are caused by intelligent intent, and on several occasions in the Bible actual processes are described. For example, in Genesis 2, it describes God as forming Adam out of the dust of the Earth and breathing into his nostrils the breath of life. This is describing actual physical processes and mechanisms.
Speaking the Unspeakable
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- By Kathleen Marquardt - American Policy Center
Obviously, I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to nuclear fusion and politics. But lately (no, for several years) I’ve been trying to understand why we still pretend we have a legitimate U.S. constitutional government. I’m old enough to remember when there was a decent semblance of sound governance – long ago, before JFK was assassinated.
I liked history and political science. I was supposed to go into aerospace engineering, but decided to see some of the world first. My cousin suggested we catch a coffee boat to Australia and work in the opal mines for a while. Then he fell in love and I wasn’t taking a boat anywhere alone. So, I became a stewardess and soon got based in Washington, D.C. I met many governmental officials there and on the planes. I had dinner with some and met others at parties, fund-raisers, and other functions.
Eagle Forum Applauds FTC Lawsuit Against WPATH
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- By Eagle Forum
Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) that alleges the advocacy group “has provided the means for medical providers to make false and unsubstantiated claims to parents in order to sell pediatric medical transition services.
”With this lawsuit against WPATH, the FTC is “alleging that the organization made false and unsubstantiated claims regarding the necessity, effectiveness and safety of puberty blockers, hormones and sex-change surgeries,” according to Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson.
Update on the Iran War 6-15-2026
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- By Mike Scruggs
From False Flags to Truth, Common Sense. and Hope
On Tuesday, June 9, President Trump announced that the Iranians had shot down an AH-64 U.S. Army Apachee helicopter off the coast of Oman near the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. The AH-64 Apache was part of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Within two hours, Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the two pilots had been rescued and were in stable condition and that the cause of the aircraft loss was under investigation. CENTCOM also revealed that the pilots were rescued by using a new uncrewed 24-foot naval drone, the Saronic Corsair, and that this was the first operational use of this high-speed naval drone.
After “Political Spanking,” Ehlers Joins Hoard in Backing Joe Dill
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
After falling short of an outright majority in the June 9 Republican primary, James Hoard and John Ehlers threw their support behind former Greenville County Councilman Joe Dill as he heads into a June 23 runoff against Travis Forrester with a sizable first-place lead.
Candidate John Ehlers found a humorous way to describe what happened in the June 9 Republican primary.
After losing to former Greenville County Councilman Joe Dill, Ehlers told those gathered in front of the media that his elder in the race had given him a political “spanking.” It was a moment of comic relief, but it also captured the larger point of Monday’s endorsement event: the primary contest had ended, and two former opponents were now urging their supporters to back Dill in the runoff.
Former Greenville County Council District 17 candidates James Hoard and John Ehlers stood with former Councilman Joe Dill on Monday to endorse him in the Republican runoff against Travis Forrester.
The Greenville GOP’s Candidate Kiss of Death Strikes Again
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- By James Spurck, Publisher | Political Analysis
After another primary night of losses, one of the Upstate’s most talked-about Republican political superstitions is getting harder to ignore.
In Greenville County Republican circles, a political superstition has taken on a life of its own. Mention a candidate endorsed by the current Greenville County Republican Party leadership and sooner or later someone will whisper the phrase, the "Candidate's Kiss of Death."
It is no longer just an occasional joke passed around at campaign events. It has become part of the local Republican political vocabulary. Coffee meetings, social media discussions, text message chains, and post-election conversations have all helped spread the phrase throughout Greenville County.
The term is most often directed toward the political operation built around former Greenville County Republican Party Chairman Jeff Davis and the MySCGOP activist network that has dominated local party affairs in recent years. Fairly or unfairly, many grassroots Republicans have come to believe that candidates receiving the enthusiastic backing of this faction often struggle at the ballot box.
The SC Freedom Caucus Becomes a Target in District 10
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- By James Spurck, Publisher | Political Analysis
Stewart Watson argues Thomas Beach has focused too much on the Freedom Caucus fight, but many voters may see that fight as the reason Beach was elected.
The race for South Carolina House District 10 may be one of the most revealing Republican primaries in the Upstate this election cycle.
On one side stands incumbent Representative Thomas Beach, a member of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus and one of the legislators most closely associated with the movement's efforts to challenge the status quo in Columbia. On the other stands challenger Stewart Watson, who recently appeared on the New American Movement podcast and spent considerable time bashing the SC Freedom Caucus.
The discussion was informative, but it also raised questions that Republican voters in District 10 should carefully consider before casting their ballots.
Evert's Electables
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- By Evert Headley
2026 Republican Primary - June 2026
PLEASE NOTE – IMPORTANT DETAIL: Do not take this flier to the polls. By law, you may take only a list of names and offices to the polling site.
- For candidates already in office, I have been able to check voting records. My comments reflect their voting records over the course of their tenure.
- For those who have never run for office before and who claim a position, I will state their claim, but understand I have nothing by which to verify that claim.
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U.S. SENATE
Lindsey Graham (Incumbent)
He is probably the most controversial candidate in South Carolina. He is center-right, but not as conservative as the state GOP voters. He has supported President Trump on Supreme Court nominees and on many, but not all, foreign policy issues. He has a very good pro-life voting record and is a staunch defender of our military and veterans.
Since President Trump was elected, Sen. Graham has moved more to the right in his politics. He has stated and introduced support for red flag laws (confiscation of guns without due process), which, as a candidate who supports gun rights, is really odd. He still tries to make too many deals with the Democrats for my liking.
In the past, he has openly supported and led amnesty efforts for illegal aliens and has supported the immigration of foreign workers to suppress workers' wages. He is very much a hawk when it comes to military action.
He has an "A" rating from the NRA and its endorsement, and President Trump has endorsed Graham.
The U.S. National Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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- By Mike Scruggs
Disturbing Trends and Implications
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is the United States’ largest emergency crude oil stockpile, authorized in 1975 to protect against major supply disruptions following the 1973–74 oil embargo by the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) in October 1973 against nations supporting Israel in the Yom Kippur War.
Yom Kippur is the Jewish religious holiday—"Day of Atonement”—emphasizing repentance for sins and seeking God’s forgiveness. The date of Yom Kippur varies beginning on a Sunday evening for 25 hours into Monday. The Yom Kippur War was a surprise attack on Israel primarily by Egypt and Syria and lasted only from October 6-25, 1973. The purpose of the attack was to recover territories lost by Egypt and Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War. The Yom Kippur War was the fourth Arab war against Israel since its 1948 founding. The first was the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and the second was, the 1956 Suez Crisis War. There have been numerous periods of Arab-Israeli conflicts since then. The Hamas attack on Israel from Gaza on October 7, 2023, began the current conflict and escalated into the War with Iran in June 2025, resuming in late February 2026. Actually, Israel has been in conflict with Iran since 1985.
Is Greenville County’s Growth Out of Control?
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
With roads crowded, rural land under pressure, and public services stretched, candidates debated how County Council should respond to Greenville County’s rapid expansion.
Greenville County Council candidates gathered at the Hughes Main Library in downtown Greenville on June 1 for a forum hosted by the Palmetto Conservative Fund and moderated by 98.9 WORD Talk Show Host Joey Hudson.
Yet the evening kept circling back to one issue. Growth!
More specifically, the candidates wrestled with a question increasingly asked by residents across the county: Has Greenville County’s growth become out of control?
The candidates did not agree on every proposed remedy. Some favored zoning and stronger land development rules. Others cautioned against blanket zoning and argued for conservation districts or targeted restrictions. Some supported impact fees on new development. Others warned that impact fees could become another tax or simply raise the cost of housing.
Ferrara Candy Company incentives: Sweet deal for taxpayers?
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
In announcing last month that the Chicago-based Ferrara Candy Company would locate a $675 million manufacturing complex in Orangeburg County and create 1,000 jobs, Gov. Henry McMaster described the project as a “transformative moment for Orangeburg County and all of South Carolina.”
“Ferrara Candy Company’s $675 million investment in the Midlands is a powerful vote of confidence in our state that will bring many new opportunities for our people,” the Republican McMaster said in a state Department of Commerce release.
Ferrara CEO Marco Capurso said in the release that the company is “excited about the opportunity to inspire sweetness in the Palmetto State,” thanking McMaster and other state and county officials for “their partnership and effort to bring us to South Carolina.”
Lifeline Children’s Services Hosts Free Father’s Day Family Fest in Greenville
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- By Press Release
WHAT: Lifeline Children’s Services invites families across the Upstate to celebrate Father’s Day at its Father’s Day Family Fest, a free community event at PKL Park in Greenville.
WHEN: June 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. | Emerald Empire Band will play from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
WHERE: PKL Park in Greenville
WHO: Lifeline Children’s Services
WHY: Father’s Day Family Fest is part of Lifeline’s broader 19in19 initiative, designed to engage communities in caring for vulnerable children and families.
Jury Deadlocks in Case Against Pro-Life Advocate Anastasia Rogers
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- By Life Legal Defense Foundation
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco court today declared a mistrial in the criminal case against pro-life advocate Anastasia Rogers after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict following testimony last week and thoughtful deliberation this week.
The case arose from a 14-second social media video contrasting Anastasia’s peaceful sidewalk presence with Planned Parenthood’s abortion model. Four months after the video was posted, prosecutors charged her with intimidation under California’s Freedom of Access to Clinic and Church Entrances (FACE) Act, alleging that the video constituted unlawful intimidation of an abortion clinic escort.
At First Monday, Timmons and Simpson Connect Washington Reform with South Carolina Soil
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
A congressman and an agriculture commissioner candidate focused on practical government, accountability, and the everyday impact of public policy.
First Monday in Greenville brought together two speakers from different levels of government at its June 1 luncheon: U.S. Rep. William Timmons, who is seeking reelection in South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, and Cody Simpson, a Republican candidate for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. The monthly luncheon meets at the Poinsett Club in downtown Greenville and gives members an opportunity to hear directly from elected officials, candidates, business leaders, and party leaders.
The “God of the Gaps” Accusation
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The “God of the gaps” is the idea that God is invoked as the explanation for phenomena that science has not yet explained. It often showed up in discussions in relation to debates following the publication of On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. It has been significant in discussions between evolutionists and creationists. Now, while creationists have sometimes used it, evolutionists frequently falsely accuse creationists and intelligent design proponents of using it. Here we discuss five claims made by evolutionists that creationists use the “God of the gaps,” Along with five refutations of the claim that creationists use it.
Joey Hudson Receives South Carolina’s Order of the Palmetto at Freedom Farm Fest
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette surprised the Greenville radio host with the state’s highest civilian honor during a community gathering at Hudson Farm in Greer.
The rain held off for an evening of fellowship and community engagement at the 2026 Freedom Farm Fest, held Saturday, May 30, at Hudson Farm in Greer.
The event was organized by News/Talk 98.9 WORD, the Fourth District Republican Club, and First Monday. Organizers described the gathering as a celebration of freedom, fellowship, and conservative values.
During the evening’s statewide candidates forum, Greenville radio host Joey Hudson received an unexpected honor. South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette presented Hudson with the Order of the Palmetto, issued by Gov. Henry McMaster.
Is Greenville County’s Next Administrator Already Here?
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- By James Spurck, Publisher | Political Analysis
A discussion starter on how Greenville County should evaluate its next leader, not who that leader should be.
When discussions begin about replacing a county administrator, a familiar phrase almost always follows: "Conduct a national search."
The reasoning sounds sensible enough. A county government as large and complex as Greenville County should cast the widest net possible in hopes of finding the most qualified candidate. The assumption, whether stated directly or not, is that the best person for the job is probably somewhere else.
Perhaps that is the case.
But perhaps Greenville County should begin by asking a different question: What if the best candidate is already here?
For decades, Greenville County has grown into one of South Carolina's largest and most influential counties. It manages a substantial budget, oversees major infrastructure projects, balances the needs of urban and rural communities, and serves a population that continues to expand year after year. None of that happened by accident. Behind every budget, every capital project, and every department is a team of public servants who have spent years learning the inner workings of county government.
Ralph Norman Announces Adam Morgan as Lieutenant Governor Running Mate
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- By Press Release
Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Ralph Norman announced former State Representative Adam Morgan as his choice for lieutenant governor during an event in Greenville.
Morgan, a former leader in the South Carolina Freedom Caucus, emphasized government transparency, fiscal accountability, and grassroots conservative principles. Norman said Morgan would play a major role in advancing the administration's agenda across the state and highlighted his ability to connect with voters and advocate for policy reforms.
The announcement drew support from numerous Freedom Caucus members and conservative activists from across South Carolina.
SC Attorney General’s Race: Sparks Fly at SCETV, Substance Takes Center Stage at GCRW Luncheon
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
The candidates differed on corruption, judicial reform, and how the office should be led at two very different meetings.
South Carolina Republican voters received two useful but noticeably different views of the three men seeking the party nomination for Attorney General.
One event showed what happens when candidates are given room to explain themselves. The other showed what happens when the pressure rises.
On May 27, SCETV News and South Carolina Public Radio hosted a statewide debate from Columbia featuring First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe, Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo and State Sen. Stephen Goldfinch. Gavin Jackson moderated the Attorney General discussion. The debate was part of SCETV’s statewide primary election coverage.
The next day, the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club hosted the same three candidates during its luncheon meeting at the Poinsett Club. Robin Duffie, a recent past president of the club, moderated the question portion of the forum.
Norman Picks Morgan for “Strong, Bold, Conservative Ticket”
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- By Terry M. Thacker
“We're going to win this race,” said Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Ralph Norman this Monday morning to a packed crowd that filled the parking lot in front of Majesty Music on Wade Hampton Boulevard.
The occasion was the announcement of his running mate, Adam Morgan, a former member of the state legislature and current director of Majesty Music, a Christian publishing business. Norman described the duo as “the most conservative ticket for governor.”
“Can we continue with another eight or sixteen years of failed leadership, of crumbling roads, of corruption from elected officials, from inaction, from rabid liberal appointments who threaten your most foundational liberties?” asked Morgan.
Patrick Henry and the Foundations of American Liberty
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- By Mike Scruggs
“It is when a people forget God, that tyrants forge their chains.”
Patrick Henry was a “founding father” of American Independence who urged the delegates to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, to break away from the rule of the British King and Parliament and resist the increasing tyranny they had borne since 1760. He closed his elegant and fiery plea with: “Give me liberty or give me death.”
Patrick Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia, in 1736. He was the son of Scottish immigrant Col. John Henry (1703-1773, immigrated 1727) who later became a Judge identified with Colonial Legislative Rights. Patrick attended a local school until age 10 and thereafter was tutored by his father, who had attended King’s College at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Patrick became a lawyer by self-study in 1760, becoming known for his elegant and sometimes fiery defense of Colonial Rights. Building that reputation further by opposing the British Parliament’s passage of the 1765 Stamp Act taxation rules, Patrick was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1765.
Reddy and Wilson Pile on Norman as 3rd Televised GOP Debate Turns Personal
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
Norman took the heat while Mace seized the moment
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Tuesday night’s Republican debate for South Carolina governor was billed as a discussion of data centers, Scout Motors, judicial reform, education, public health, and direct auto sales.
It became something else, too.
At Wofford College in Spartanburg, four GOP candidates used those policy questions as a springboard into some of the sharpest candidate-on-candidate exchanges of the campaign. The debate featured businessman Rom Reddy, Congressman Ralph Norman, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and Congresswoman Nancy Mace. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette declined the invitation, while State Sen. Josh Kimbrell did not meet the polling threshold to participate, according to the debate introduction.
Fox Carolina’s Justin Dougherty moderated the debate. Panel questions came from Joey Hudson of the Just the Truth podcast and a 98.9 WORD talk show host, WIS anchor Judi Gatson, WMBF anchor Eric Weisfeld, and WCSC anchor Raphael James.
Is the Bible Pro-Slavery?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
One of the claims made against the Bible is that it supports slavery. One of the ironies is the fact that the Bible was actually used to argue against slavery. The critics will claim it was also used to support slavery; however, this is more a case of those who supported slavery twisting the Bible to justify themselves.
The Basis of the Claim
The real question is: Does the Bible actually support slavery? Answering this question requires looking at what the Bible actually says. Unlike most claims against the Bible, this one is not totally without merit. The problem is that most modern translations do indeed appear to back up slavery.
Stuck in Space: 4 Lessons Everyone Can Learn from Butch Wilmore’s Story
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- By Suzanne Bowdey - The Washington Stand
Apart from a malfunctioning toilet — which one writer joked “wasn’t their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one” — the crew of Artemis II had a pretty flawless nine days in space. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for astronaut Butch Wilmore, who was supposed to spend a little over a week on the International Space Station and ended up trapped for 10 months. The “Type A mishap,” a designation that’s used for NASA’s most serious or deadly failures, wasn’t fatal, but it did mean that Wilmore had to call home and explain that he didn’t know when he’d be back.
Candidate Forum Draws Over 500 Attendees
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- By Randy Page - Palmetto Family Council
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Palmetto Family Council and Faith Wins held their joint candidate forum May 21st at Village Church in Blythewood. Over 500 citizens attended, including 100 pastors representing over 40,000 congregants from across the state, to hear candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, and Attorney General.
“We were pleased to co-host the only faith forum in South Carolina to feature candidates for the major statewide races this cycle,” said Chad Connelly, president of Faith Wins. “The event delivered substantive content as candidates had 15 minutes to speak about their faith and answer questions important to faith voters across the state. This event sent a clear message—the faith vote matters, and it will be heard.”
Justice Department Sues University of California for Antisemitic Hostile Educational Environment
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- By U.S. Department of Justice
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against the University of California for its deliberate indifference to race and national origin discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students at its University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) campus, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
“Earlier this year, we sued UCLA for subjecting its Jewish and Israeli employees to an antisemitic hostile work environment,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Now, the Department of Justice calls UCLA to account for its toleration of the equally appalling hostile educational environment against its Jewish and Israeli students.”
“Universities have an obligation to maintain safe and inclusive campuses for all students,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California. “Universities that violate our nation’s civil rights laws by repeatedly failing to shield Jewish students from antisemitism will be held accountable.”
Idaho County Under Fire: Residents Allege Corruption, Fake Warrants & Retaliation - Whalen Report
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- By Casey Whalen - Catching Fire News
After months of digging into allegations involving questionable warrants, disputed court filings, and accusations of law enforcement misconduct, I traveled to Grangeville to hear directly from the people at the center of it all.
In this interview, Jeremy and Michelle Krueger Adkison share explosive claims involving alleged judicial corruption, police intimidation, disputed arrests, and what they describe as years of retaliation after challenging the system.
These are serious allegations that raise serious questions about transparency, accountability, and whether justice is being properly served in Idaho County.
Watch this interview and decide for yourself.
The Five Laws of Thermodynamics
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
Officially, there are only four laws of thermodynamics, but there exists a principle of thermodynamics that deserves a place with the official four laws. The first reason for this is that it explains things that the four official laws do not fully explain. Specifically, it explains exactly how the application of energy to a system affects its entropy. It literally explains the difference between construction work and a bomb. The other reason why it deserves to be placed with the other four is that it explains how both the second and third laws work. Here we have a simple discussion of all five principles together.
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