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LET’S GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANT

For years Democrats have been accusing conservatives of being cruel, heartless individuals. Our crime? Believing in God, the Church, the family, the country, the Constitution, and the rule of law.

Their attempts to claim the moral high ground has led them to institute "restorative justice," where people credibly accused of criminal acts are released without bail. They've instituted policies allowing millions of unvetted, unvaccinated individuals from third-world countries to be welcomed into the country and hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children to go missing in four years.

We've watched while Catholic churches were vandalized and burned because we oppose abortion. We've seen normal American citizens called Nazis while obese, hairy drag queens read graphic pornography to kids in public libraries.

We've had enough. The Left has accused us of being intolerant because we object to their lawlessness and depravity. The Left has been using Saul Alinsky's playbook to beat us into submission, and it's time we returned the favor.

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RUSSIA RETURNS TO STALIN

One of many new statues of Stalin in Russia
One of many new statues of Stalin in Russia

On September 11, Russian scholarly journal Russia in Global Affairs highlighted a new research project, “Russia’s Living Idea-Dream: The Code of the Russian in the 21st Century.”

The project aims to build on a similarly titled report published by Sergey Karaganov, one of the founders of the Russian Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and his like-minded colleagues (Faculty of World Economy and World Politics, July 11).

Karaganov’s work is meant to codify a renewed set of norms for Russian citizenship and identity in the making of a new world order (Russia in Global Affairs, July 2025). It aspires to become a new moral-political guide for Russian society; an analogue of Soviet ideals adapted to modern conditions.

The new Russian code has come to the forefront of public debate at a time of marked resurgence in rehabilitating Stalin’s image. This rehabilitation has manifested in the installation of new monuments to the Soviet dictator and favorable public statements from Russian officials.

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THE WORLD’S MOST SACRED MOUNTAIN

mt-kailas-north-faceThis is the North Face of Mount Kailas (6,638 m/21,778 ft) in a remote region of far western Tibet inhabited only by Changpa nomads. For 22% of all people on Earth – 1.2 billion Hindus, 510 million Buddhists and many millions of others – it is the spiritual Center of the Universe, the Navel of All Creation.

Kailas and surrounding glaciers are considered the source of four of Asia’s great rivers radiating out from it: the Indus, Tsangpo-Bhramaputra, Sutlej, and Karnali-Ganges. As a sacred mountain it has never been climbed.

For thousands of years, people from all Asia have made the arduous pilgrimage to Kailas to perform the sacred act of circumambulating around the mountain – most clockwise, counterclockwise for others such as the Changpa adhering to the ancient Bön Tibetan religion.

It is not easy. Huffing over the high point of the pilgrimage route with TTPer Big John Perrot, our altimeter said we were as high as Kilimanjaro, over 19,000 feet. The highlight, however, is being among so many pilgrims from so many diverse cultures. This is one of our world’s thrilling adventures, and such a privilege to participate in. (Glimpses of Our Breathtaking World #38 Photo ©Jack Wheeler)

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BE CAREFUL OF THE CORNERED DEMOCRAT RAT

We all know that when you corner an animal, it will fight tooth and nail for its survival.  This means that even supposedly meek creatures will defend themselves with a surprising level of frenzy and violence.  The choice for any cornered creature facing death is to go out with an all-out snarl.

This is where the Democrat party movement finds itself.  Snubbed at the polls, cut off from sub rosa USAID sustenance, humiliated time and again by the ever adroit Donald Trump, and hemorrhaging its plantation BIPOCs, the party has resorted to obscenities, outright antisemitism, and the defense of criminals everywhere (including drug-runners on the Caribbean Sea) as its tonic for combating The Donald.

Our commonsense hope that the Democrats would finally wake up and realize how much their foaming-at-the-mouth hatred, projection, trans adoration, scenery-chewing (Hakeem Jeffries), and irrationality (Stephen King) is costing them has been dashed.  Charlie Kirk’s murder did that.

Now we stand in the bright light that brings clarity.  The Democrat party has been taken over by nihilists, distorted beings who aim to bring us, our country, and our civilization down to ruin.  Any hope that so-called moderate Democrats might amass their collective huevos and rally to the defense of their country flickered out on September 10, 2025.

What’s going to happen now will be actions and counteractions that move us closer to, God forbid, a hot civil war.

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WAS THE CURRENT MADNESS BIRTHED IN OUR UNIVERSITIES?

Madness at Columbia University
Madness at Columbia University

America is currently sick.

The young conservative organizer and media personality Charlie Kirk was just murdered in a political assassination by a 22-year-old ‘anti-fascist’ (Orwellian double-speak for ‘pro-fascist) and trans advocate, Tyler Robinson.

As planned, he eliminated the most astute and successful political activist in a generation. Indeed, Kirk may well have ensured that Donald Trump won the 2024 election by not just increasing his youth vote by 6 percent since 2020 but, more importantly, by margins in the swing states of 15-24 percent, ensuring Trump’s victory.

No sooner was he killed than thousands on left-wing social media erupted in celebration—among them scores of teachers and professors. Their venom was eerily reminiscent of their earlier canonization of left-wing murderer Luigi Mangione. Who are the culprits responsible for this madness?

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IRYNA ZARUTSKA, CHARLIE KIRK, AND THE DEMOCRAT PARTY

Democrat Woke Zombies
Democrat Woke Zombies

Three recent events have underscored the catastrophic erosion of the foundational tenets of the United States and the anti-Americanism of the Democrat Party.

The first is the brutal murder of a young woman in Charlotte, N.C., Iryna Zarutska. The second, the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The third, sitting Democrat senator Tim Kaine’s declaration reflecting a fundamental belief within the current Democrat Party that the government is the source and, thus, the final arbiter of all human rights.

Over the centuries, those that deem the state is paramount and, thus, the source of all rights, believe granting, limiting, or denying these rights is the sole discretion of the state based on what the state defines as the greater good.

When the state refuses to recognize the unalienable or God-given rights of its citizens, its society is beset with turmoil and its culture is fraught with no respect for the life, liberty, and property of its individual citizens.

In the case of Iryna Zarutska deference to the perpetrator’s race was more important to the state than her life or liberty. The deliberate creation of an environment wherein the unalienable property right of speech is not tolerated or recognized directly led to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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BRITAIN RISES: A PATRIOTIC AWAKENING THE ESTABLISHMENT CANNOT CONTAIN

Something fundamental shifted in Britain on September 13, 2025.

In the heart of London, a sea of flags unfurled and hundreds of thousands...no, millions of ordinary men and women marched together for an idea: That Britain must remain Britain, that its borders must be defended, and that its culture, heritage, and people deserve respect. Or else.

Naturally, the mainstream press dutifully downplayed the numbers, claiming “just” 110,000 to 150,000 attended. But I was there, and I can assure you that nobody who was there believes it. It was far larger, at least one million, but probably nearer three. And it did not appear out of nowhere.

It was the culmination of months of patriotic ferment across the country; anti-illegal immigration protests outside migrant hotels, towns and villages covered in Union Jacks, lamp posts wrapped in flags, and St. George’s Crosses painted defiantly on roundabouts, all exploding into London, shaking Britain’s rotten ruling class to its core.

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DRACULA’S CASTLE

draculas-castleBram Stoker’s 1897 novel “Dracula” described Count Dracula’s home as a castle located high above a gorge perched on a rock in Transylvania’s Carpathian Mountains. And here you are, Bran Castle, built in the late 1300s near the town of Brasov in Romania, and traditionally associated with Vlad Dracula (1428-1477).

His father, Vlad Dracul (Vlad the Dragon), as the ruler of Wallachia (southern Romania), led Christian knights fighting Ottoman Turks called the Order of the Dragon, or “Dracul” in Romanian. His son succeeded him as Dracula – “son of the dragon” – waging war upon the Moslem Ottomans so brutally he became known as “Vlad the Impaler” for impaling his enemies. They began spreading rumors of his being literally bloodthirsty, drinking his enemies’ blood.

Over the centuries since, Vlad Dracula has been celebrated by Romanians as their national hero in his liberation struggle from the Ottomans. But was Bran Castle his home? He had many homes, and was here many times during his campaigns. Visiting Dracula’s Castle is always a highlight of our explorations of Eastern Europe. (Glimpses of Our Breathtaking World #56 photo ©Jack Wheeler)

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THE CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE

carrick-a-rede-rope-bridgeOne of the most dramatic sights along the Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland is the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Originally built in the 1660s by salmon fishermen to get to their nets on the tiny islet of Carrick, it spans 70 feet across and 100 feet above the ocean waters surging below. It’s still used by the fishermen to this day. And while it’s been sturdily reinforced since it was a simple rope bridge, it’s still an invigorating experience to negotiate – especially in the wind and rain when I was there. Don’t pass it up if you’re ever in Northern Ireland. (Glimpses of Our Breathtaking World #232 photo ©Jack Wheeler)

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THE EXPONENTIAL CURVE OF FASCIST UNCONSTITUTIONALITY

Roscoe Filburn
Roscoe Filburn

[This Monday’s Archive was originally published on April 8, 2010. It is a must-read for all conservatives today so they understand how critically important it is to support President Trump’s efforts to break this curve. There is, however, an additional reason for choosing this 2010 article as an Archive today. It is that the events of the last few days have horrifically shown that the Democrats and the Left are on an Exponential Curve of Fascist Immorality. It is for very good reason that Elon Musk refers to the Dems as “the Party of Murder.” Their celebration of Charlie Kirk’s murder is beyond depravity. Let us know your thoughts on this in the TTP Forum.]

TTP April 8, 2010

Let me tell you about a farmer outside of Dayton, Ohio, named Roscoe Filburn.  He planted 23 acres of wheat, and harvested 462 bushels – which exceeded his allotment under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 by 239 bushels.

For this violation of a Federal Act, he was fined $117.11, which he refused to pay.  He grew the wheat for his own private consumption – primarily to feed his chickens.  Since the constitutional justification for the Agricultural Adjustment Act was Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce, and since the wheat was grown for private consumption and thus not involved in commerce at all much less interstate commerce, farmer Filburn argued he was exempt from the law.

The Federal District Court in Ohio agreed.  The government appealed and took the case to the Supreme Court.  After less than a month of deliberation, the Justices reached their decision.  By a vote of 9 to 0, they unanimously found Filburn guilty.  Their reason:

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: CLIMBING THE MATTERHORN AT AGE 14

jw-on-the-matterhornThe Matterhorn at 14,692 ft in the Swiss Alps is arguably the most famous mountain in the world. By extreme luck, I was able to reach its summit with my guide Alfons Franzen at age 14 (in 1958!). The summit is not a point but a ridge 100 feet or so long and only 2 feet wide, like a knife blade in the sky.

This was my formative great adventure that set me on my life path. For over forty years that path has been providing friends and clients with great adventures for their own lives. (Glimpses of Our Breathtaking World #30 photo ©Jack Wheeler)

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HALF-FULL REPORT 09/12/25

A Turning Point For The USA ________________________________ ***

Charlie Kirk (1993–2025) was a passionate advocate for American ideals, dedicating his life to inspiring young people toward excellence, merit, and virtue. As co-founder of Turning Point USA, he championed free speech and individual potential, urging students to rise above grievance and embrace their capacity for greatness. His death at Utah Valley University, where he was shot by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, marked a tragic end to a life of purpose.

Robinson, once a high-achieving student, became radicalized through online identity algorithms that weaponized his personal failures into ideological rage. His transformation into a lone-wolf actor illustrates a disturbing new threat: high-intellect individuals whose resentment is algorithmically converted into operational violence.

In contrast, the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska by a schizophrenic repeat offender on a Charlotte train highlights the consequences of systemic neglect. Released without bond by an unqualified magistrate, her killer was allowed to roam free despite clear signs of instability. Her death has sparked a cultural reckoning, with public memorials and funding initiatives underscoring the failure of institutions to protect the vulnerable.

Together, these tragedies expose the dangers of ideological extremism and institutional breakdown. Kirk’s message that excellence must triumph over identity politics resonates more urgently than ever. His legacy calls for a recommitment to principle, merit, and the defense of truth in a time of confusion and violence.

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THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOKSTORE

livraria-lello-bookstoreThis is the Livraria Lello bookstore in Porto, Portugal where I am right now. Built in 1906, its Neo-Gothic/Art Noveau architecture and design make it the world’s most beautiful place to buy books. Not only was J.K. Rowling inspired to write her Harry Potter books here, but she based the dramatic staircase at Hogwarts on the work of art staircase at “The Lello” that you see above. Porto oozes with such beauty, charm, and entrancement. You deserve to experience it for yourself. (Glimpses of Our Breathtaking World #230 photo ©Jack Wheeler)

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9/11 AND THE RELIGION OF SLAVERY

[TTP: Since 2001 we have posted a 9/11 article to remind folks to Never Forget. New York, itself, seems to have forgotten the horror that was wrought there that day, but our enemies have not changed their intentions, merely their tactics - as we see a communist Muslim running for Mayor there today. So, once again, let us be reminded of the fundamental character of our enemy revealed in this article written in 2017.]

Stefan The Great defeating the Ottoman Moslems January 10, 1475
Stefan The Great defeating the Ottoman Moslems January 10, 1475

Zagreb, Croatia. I have just completed my expedition through Hidden Eastern Europe, primarily through much of the Balkans. It has been a historical lesson of sobering immensity.

Today is the 16th anniversary of the most evil attack on America in our history. More morally evil than Pearl Harbor, which was an act of war targeting US military personnel (of the 2403 deaths, 68 were civilians). 9/11, by contrast specifically targeted civilians on purpose. 2,977 innocent human beings were slaughtered by Moslem terrorists, of whom 2,508 were civilians.

The Wikipedia entry on 9/11 casualties states: “The attacks of September 11, 2001, were the deadliest terrorist act in world history.”

If you click on that latter link, up will come a list of 173 of the worst terrorist attacks, starting with 9/11. Scroll down the list and you’ll be overwhelmed at how many are attributed to “Islamic extremism” – 120 out of 173.

The Moslem Atrocity of 9/11 is a trauma America will never forget and never forgive its perpetrators. What Americans should also never forget is its context. Here in the Balkans is where you learn that context in spades.

We suffered one horrific attack of Islamic barbarism. What would it be like to suffer an unending series of slaughters and enslavements for century after century, for four or five hundred years?

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