History for October 5

History for October 5 - On-This-Day.com
Chester A. Arthur (U.S.) 1830, Robert H. Goddard 1882 - Known as the "Father of the Space Age", Ray Kroc 1902 - Businessman (McDonalds)


Larry Fine 1902, Bill Dana 1924, Vaclav Havel (Czechoslovakia) 1936


1813 - Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee Indians was killed at the Battle of Thames when American forced defeated the British and the allied Indian warriors.


1919 - Enzo Ferrari debuted in his first race. He later founded the Auto Avio Construzioni Ferrari, an independent manufacturing company.


1937 - U.S. President Roosevelt called for a "quarantine" of aggressor nations.


1947 - U.S. President Harry S Truman held the first televised presidential address from the White House. The subject was the current international food crisis.


1955 - The play "The Diary of Anne Frank" opened at the Cort Theatre in New York.


1969 - A Cuban defector landed a Soviet-made MiG-17 at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida. The plane entered U.S. air space and landed without being detected.


1969 - "Monty Python's Flying Circus" debuted on BBC television.


2006 - Walmart rolled out its $4 generic drug program to the entire state of Florida after a successful test in the Tampa area.

LIBERTY REVIEW

LIBERTY REVIEW:

https://libertyreview76.blogspot.com/2017/10/utopian-bandwagon-by-tammy-derouin-dont.html

Utopian Bandwagon

By Tammy Derouin

Don't bite the hand that feeds you and don't look a gift horse in the mouth. These are humorous was of making two very good points. However, when it comes to our freedoms, and the lack of basic knowledge about American history along with the lack of understanding that with freedom comes responsibility, my sense of humor goes right out the window.

As an American citizen, your God-given rights are acknowledged in the Bill of Rights and they are protected by the U.S. Constitution. Our freedom was secured by the bloodshed and sacrifices of those who came before us. Because of the continuing sacrifices of the American people to preserve and protect our freedoms, we have the right to believe and live as we desire, as long as it doesn't infringe on the rights of others. When it becomes acceptable to trample on the rights of others, those who do not agree with a popular point of view, theory or agenda, everyone's rights become endangered.

If you understand that freedom isn't free, that it isn't something that can be taken for granted or passed on to the next generation without vigilance and sacrifices, you understand why you respect the symbols of our freedom and honor that which keeps you free. The United States is not perfect. A perfect land does not exist in this world. The U.S. Constitution states, “We the people.” It is important to remember that it is the people of our nation who are supposed to be in control of the government, not the government in control of the people. If more people understood that, they wouldn't be so willing to hand over their freedom for false security and false rights.......

The way we were-----Oliver - Good Morning Starshine

Boob-tube-----Best BANNED Commercials of All Time

Automatic Weapons Are Already Heavily Regulated and Gun Control Laws Don’t Work - Reason.com

Automatic Weapons Are Already Heavily Regulated and Gun Control Laws Don’t Work - Reason.com
"Stephen Paddock "appears to have used at least one fully automatic rifle" during his murderous rampage in Las Vegas, according to the Wall Street Journal.
...If true, though, it demonstrates the pointlessness of the predictable calls for tighter gun restrictions issued by the usual suspects.
That's because automatic rifles—machine guns—have been tightly regulated at the federal level since 1934, and subjected to further restrictions since then.
...short of outright prohibition, automatic rifles are subject to just about every rule and restriction that has been proposed by opponents of easy civilian possession. 
...But what if Paddock's weapons were illegally acquired, or illegally converted to automatic, or were semiautomatic weapons mistakenly identified as machine guns?
Black markets and illegal acts exist everywhere, under every legal regime.
I've written at length about the long history, not just in the United States, but around the world, of overwhelming defiance of gun laws.
...Banning private sales of firearms has also been proposed in certain quarters, but without any suggestion of how such a prohibition would be enforced..."

The Tragic Incoherence of the NFL Protests – American Greatness

The Tragic Incoherence of the NFL Protests – American Greatness
"It has become a sort of reflex to object to the National Football League’s players’ bended knee/sitting through the National Anthem—while also conceding that their complaints have merit.
But do they?
To answer that question, one would have to know precisely what the protests are about. 
But so far the various reasons advanced are both confused and without much merit...

• Inordinate Police Brutality Against the African-American Community?

While there certainly have been a large number of well-publicized shootings of African-American suspects, statistics do not bear out, as alleged, a supposed wave of police violence against black unarmed suspects. 
Is the anger then directed at regrettable though isolated iconic incidents but not at prevailing trends?
White police officers are more than 18 times more likely to be shot by African-Americans than white police officers are to shoot unarmed black suspects.
Does anyone care?
In absolute numbers, more white suspects were shot yearly by police than were black suspects.
Given respective crime rates and the frequency of relative encounters with police, black suspects were not statistically more likely to be victims of police violence than were whites...
Roughly 40-50 percent of all reported U.S. arrests for various violent crime involve teen or adult African-American males, who make up about 4-5 percent of the population. 
Blacks are well over 20 times more likely to be shot and killed by other blacks than by police officers.
The Left often does not pay much attention to such facts—though it grows angry when others do..."
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WATCH: Shapiro Testifies Before California Legislature, Blasts Them For Trying To Limit Free Speech | Daily Wire

WATCH: Shapiro Testifies Before California Legislature, Blasts Them For Trying To Limit Free Speech | Daily Wire:

"On Tuesday, the Democrat-dominated California legislature, conducting a hearing with the title, “Combatting Hate While Protecting the Constitution,” limited Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro to two minutes to give a rarely-heard conservative viewpoint on free speech, but they still got an earful, as Shapiro admonished the legislature to do their jobs, ensure that all citizens’ First Amendment rights should be protected and the “heckler’s veto” should be stopped. Shapiro was invited to speak by GOP state senator John Moorlach."

Catalan referendum: Region's independence 'in matter of days' - BBC News

Catalan referendum: Region's independence 'in matter of days' - BBC News:
"Catalonia will declare independence from Spain in a matter of days, the leader of the autonomous region has told the BBC.
In his first interview since a disputed vote on Sunday, Carles Puigdemont said his government would "act at the end of this week or the beginning of next".
Meanwhile, Spain's King Felipe VI said the vote's organisers had put themselves "outside the law".
He said the situation in Spain was "extremely serious", calling for unity.
Tensions between Spain and the north-eastern Catalonia region continue to mount, days after the vote was marred by violence involving national police.
The Spanish High Court said it had begun an investigation into key Catalan figures on Wednesday on suspicion of sedition - inciting rebellion against the state - including the head of Catalonia's regional police..."
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Exclusive: Russian-linked Facebook ads targeted Michigan and Wisconsin

Exclusive: Russian-linked Facebook ads targeted Michigan and Wisconsin
"A number of Russian-linked Facebook ads specifically targeted Michigan and Wisconsin, two states crucial to Donald Trump's victory last November, according to four sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Some of the Russian ads appeared highly sophisticated in their targeting of key demographic groups in areas of the states that turned out to be pivotal, two of the sources said.
The ads employed a series of divisive messages aimed at breaking through the clutter of campaign ads online, including promoting anti-Muslim messages, sources said.
It has been unclear until now exactly which regions of the country were targeted by the ads.
And while one source said that a large number of ads appeared in areas of the country that were not heavily contested in the elections, some clearly were geared at swaying public opinion in the most heavily contested battlegrounds.
...One person with direct knowledge of the matter said that some of the ads were aimed at reaching voters who may be susceptible to anti-Muslim messages, even suggesting that Muslims were a threat to the American way of life. 
Such messaging could presumably appeal to voters attracted to Trump's hard-line stance against immigration and calls to ban Muslims from entering the United States.
...CNN reported last week that at least one of the Facebook ads bought by Russians during the 2016 presidential campaign referenced Black Lives Matter and was specifically targeted to reach audiences in Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore, according to sources with knowledge of the ads..."

Lunch video-----Know Your Enemy: Japan | WW2 Propaganda Documentary | 1945

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Flight Crew Takes A Knee And Walks Off, Leaving New Orleans Saints Stranded On Runway – Freedum Junkshun

Flight Crew Takes A Knee And Walks Off, Leaving New Orleans Saints Stranded On Runway – Freedum Junkshun:


"The New Orleans Saints made the mistake of once again disrespecting our veterans, our country and our flag. After an embarrassing opening to a game with the worst ratings in Saints’ history, the players and coaches learned that their actions have consequences."

How Gun Control Made England The 'Most Violent Country In Europe' - Breitbart

How Gun Control Made England The 'Most Violent Country In Europe' - Breitbart
"...In 2009, twelve years after the Firearms Act of 1997 was passed, Daily Mail Online reported that Britain was “the most violent country in Europe.” 
They also reported that Britain’s home figures showed “the UK [had] a worse rate for all types of violence than the U.S. and South Africa.” 

I used to think gun control was the answer. My research told me otherwise. - The Washington Post

I used to think gun control was the answer. My research told me otherwise. - The Washington Post
"Before I started researching gun deaths, gun-control policy used to frustrate me.
I wished the National Rifle Association would stop blocking common-sense gun-control reforms such as banning assault weapons, restricting silencers, shrinking magazine sizes and all the other measures that could make guns less deadly.
Then, my colleagues and I at FiveThirtyEight spent three months analyzing all 33,000 lives ended by guns each year in the United States, and I wound up frustrated in a whole new way.
...I researched the strictly tightened gun laws in Britain and Australia and concluded that they didn’t prove much about what America’s policy should be.
...When I looked at the other oft-praised policies, I found out that no gun owner walks into the store to buy an “assault weapon.”
It’s an invented classification that includes any semi-automatic that has two or more features, such as a bayonet mount, a rocket-propelled grenade-launcher mount, a folding stock or a pistol grip.
But guns are modular, and any hobbyist can easily add these features at home, just as if they were snapping together Legos.
As for silencers — they deserve that name only in movies, where they reduce gunfire to a soft puick puick.
In real life, silencers limit hearing damage for shooters but don’t make gunfire dangerously quiet. 
An AR-15 with a silencer is about as loud as a jackhammer.
Magazine limits were a little more promising, but a practiced shooter could still change magazines so fast as to make the limit meaningless..."
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#1 This day 1964-----Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman

Montage: Media, Dems Race to Politicize Attack, Blame GOP :: Grabien News

Montage: Media, Dems Race to Politicize Attack, Blame GOP :: Grabien News

‘They should be praying for God to forgive them for letting the gun lobby run this country’

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"Before the final death toll had even been announced, the blame game began — with members of the media and elected Democratic officials accusing conservatives’ support for the Second Amendment for leading to Sunday night’s tragic massacre in Las Vegas.
...On the late night comedy shows, attacks on Republicans came fast and furious..."
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Trump won't start gun-control debate after Las Vegas massacre, says White House. - Washington Times

Trump won't start gun-control debate after Las Vegas massacre, says White House. - Washington Times:

"President Trump is not reopening a political debate on gun control in the immediate aftermath of the shooting massacre in Las Vegas, the White House said Monday.
“There is a time and place for a political debate but now is the time to unite as a country,” said White House press secretary Sarah Sanders."

ESPN's Coverage Of MNF Game Following Vegas Massacre Was At First Disastrous, Then Desperate | Daily Wire

ESPN's Coverage Of MNF Game Following Vegas Massacre Was At First Disastrous, Then Desperate | Daily Wire:
"...Monday was a time for unity and healing, something ESPN made clear when it reversed its previous decision not to air the performance of the national anthem.
On Monday, the sports network decided to air the anthem as a way of showing national solidarity in a time of tragedy.
But things went south for ESPN even before the anthem began to play.
With about 15 minutes left, ESPN's pre-game show, Monday Night Countdown, suddenly went dark, experiencing what the ticker repeatedly told the viewers were technical difficulties.
A few minutes after 8 p.m. EST, the coverage of the game finally began, the hosts apologizing briefly for the lengthy "difficulties" and then doing their best to act like everything was going as planned.
But when the now utterly politicized performance of The Star-Spangled Banner began, ESPN provided for the audience a look inside the mind of a network panicking (like the NFL) over how to handle the anthem protests, particularly following a national tragedy.
After a moment of silence for those impacted by the horrific actions of the shooter in Vegas, the anthem played.
During its performance, the cameras mainly stayed focused on players and the crowd, all standing united during a time of so much pain, outrage, and shock.
However, the camera did focus for a few moments on one particular player: the Chief's cornerback Marcus Peters, who sat all alone on the bench while everyone else in the stadium (except reportedly fellow teammate Ukeme Uligwe, who was not featured on camera) stood united."

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History for October 4

History for October 4 - On-This-Day.com
Rutherford B. Hayes (U.S.) 1822, Frederic S. Remington 1861, Edward L. Stratemeyer 1862


Buster Keaton 1895, Charlton Heston 1924, Alvin Toffler 1928


1893 - The first professional football contract was signed by Grant Dibert for the Pittsburgh AC.


1927 - The first actual work of carving began on Mount Rushmore.


1953 - "I Led Three Lives" was first seen in syndication. The TV show was never on network.


1954 - "December Bride" debuted on CBS-TV.


1956 - "Playhouse 90" debuted on CBS-TV.


1957 - "Leave it to Beaver" debuted on CBS-TV.


1957 - The Soviet Union launched Sputnik I into orbit around the Earth. Sputnik was the first manmade satellite to enter space. Sputnik I fell out of orbit on January 4, 1958.


1993 - Dozens of Somalis dragged an American soldier through the streets of Mogadishu. A videotape showed Michael Durant being taken prisoner by Somali militants.

Shooting witness describes Vegas police: ‘In a world where everyone’s kneeling, these guys stood up’ – TheBlaze

Shooting witness describes Vegas police: ‘In a world where everyone’s kneeling, these guys stood up’ – TheBlaze:

"A witness to the mass shooting at a country music concert late Sunday night in Las Vegas has spoken out about police response to the attack that left nearly 60 people dead and more than 500 injured.

What did the witness say?"

The way we were-----Beverly Bremers - DON'T SAY YOU DON'T REMEMBER (1971-72)

Boob-tube-----Ford Pinto TV ad, 1973

PAUL KRUGMAN ON ELECTION NIGHT: “If the question is when markets will recover, a first-pass answe…

Instapundit » Blog Archive » PAUL KRUGMAN ON ELECTION NIGHT: “If the question is when markets will recover, a first-pass answe…:
"PAUL KRUGMAN ON ELECTION NIGHT: “If the question is when markets will recover, a first-pass answer is never.”

CNBC tonight: Stocks close at record highs to begin the fourth quarter; Dow jumps 152 points.--Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 6:57 pm

Is Development Aid the New Colonialism? - Foundation for Economic Education - Working for a free and prosperous world

Is Development Aid the New Colonialism? - Foundation for Economic Education - Working for a free and prosperous world:
"The big solution to global poverty is smaller than you think, but it requires a new philanthropic strategy to change the way we see ourselves and those we hope to help.
The easier it is to exercise economic rights, the less likely you are to find poverty.
In a forthcoming 2018 annual report from the World Bank, for the first time the relationship between small institutional reforms, like strengthening private property rights, and poverty will be quantified.
The findings show that for every five-unit increase in a country’s score on the “Doing Business” report, poverty drops one percentage point.
In other words, the easier a government makes it for the poor to exercise their economic rights, the less likely you are to find poverty in that country.
...The implication of this finding is that the poor know better than we do how to lift themselves out of poverty. 
So why don’t we let them?
The answer is because today’s economic development aid juggernaut perpetuates a paternalism that relies too heavily on the technical expertise of outsiders and ignores, at its peril, the tacit knowledge possessed only by local beneficiaries.
Here’s an example..."
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Melania hits back at librarian who rejected her donation | Daily Mail Online

Melania hits back at librarian who rejected her donation | Daily Mail Online:

"The Massachusetts school librarian who rejected Melania Trump's book donation, saying Dr. Seuss books are 'steeped in racist propaganda', dressed up as The Cat in the Hat two years ago."

WATCH: CNN Reporter Bizarrely Reminds Viewers That Country Music Fans Are 'Likely Trump Supporters' | Daily Wire

WATCH: CNN Reporter Bizarrely Reminds Viewers That Country Music Fans Are 'Likely Trump Supporters' | Daily Wire
"It's not clear what Jeff Zeleny was getting at with his odd observation
CNN reporter Jeff Zeleny appeared to suggest in an interview Monday that many of the victims of Sunday night's Las Vegas mass shooting were Trump supporters.
Zeleny made the bizarre observation after noting that President Trump's morning press conference about the situation in Las Vegas was "pitch perfect." 

He went on to say that it was worth it, however, to “keep in mind” that there is significant crossover between Trump supporters and country music fans..."