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Victory!
We got Kash Patel across the finish line—and make no mistake, it was the grassroots who sealed the deal, flooding the lines with calls and emails!
The Democrats?
They’re scrambling like their pants are on fire—because in just four weeks, The Trump Administration has defunded the swamp, shared with the public details that had been under wraps for years, axed the bloated partisan bureaucracy, and primed the pump for justice to sweep through the cavernous entrails of government as Trump restores our Republic.
Trump is a winner! We are just getting started!
Kash Patel Confirmed as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Yes, FBI director, Kicking Off Pivot for Bureau
By Steven Nelson and Josh Christenson | NY Post | 2-20-25
WASHINGTON — Kash Patel was confirmed to be FBI director Thursday, 02-20-2025, exactly one month into the Trump Administration and that has unleashed a transition in which President Trump’s longtime adviser is expected to overhaul the bureau.
The Senate voted 51-49 to approve Patel to serve a 10-year term, with Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) breaking ranks and voting with 47 Democrats against the nominee.
Trump has said that Patel, 44, will shake up the bureau and attempt to depoliticize decision-making after a series of controversies involving either alleged or proven bias against Republicans. “I think Kash is going to do great,” Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity in an interview that aired Tuesday. “I think they have to do great or we have a problem.
But when you look at what they did, the raid of Mar-a-Lago — you look at what they did, their reputation is shot.”
Patel emerged unscathed from his confirmation hearing last month as Democratic senators focused much of their time accusing him of being sympathetic to participants in the January 6th, 2021, Capitol riot.
At that hearing, Patel pledged to reform rather than unravel the bureau — after some close Trump allies called for the FBI to be disbanded after the August 2022 raid on Trump’s Florida residence.
Kash Patel shows respect to his parents by touching their feet which is a symbol of respect for his elders, mother
Kash Patel shows hugs his father, then his sister
For those who have not seen it, click below for FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel 01-30-2025 Part 1 of his Confirmation Hearing: "If confirmed as the next FBI Director, I will remain focused on the FBI's core mission: that is to investigate fully, wherever there is a constitutional, factual basis to do so," said Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to serve as FBI director, during his opening testimony at the confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
A variety of topics were addressed, including support for the FBI workforce, Mr. Patel's alleged "enemies list," his association with far-right extremists, such as Stew Peters and Laura Loomer, and previous statements he made regarding the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
"I have not looked at all 1600 individual cases.
I have always advocated for imprisoning those that cause harm to our law enforcement and civilian communities," said Mr. Patel when asked by Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL) if "America is safer" following President Trump's pardoning of January 6th defendants, specifically those who attacked law enforcement
https://www.c-span.org/program/senate-committee/fbi-director-nominee-kash-patel-testifies-at-confirmation-hearing-part-1/654894 Part 1: 02:42:28 Part 2: 02:25:48
Patel said he would “make sure we don’t have 100,000 rapes in this country next year, make sure we don’t have 100,000 drug overdoses from Chinese fentanyl and Mexican heroin, and make sure we don’t have 17,000 homicides.”
“Those numbers need to be cut in half immediately,” he said, “and the public will regain trust in the FBI and law enforcement.”
Patel worked for 12 years as a public defender in Florida before serving in the Justice Department as a trial attorney between 2014 and 2017.
Patel, pictured with President Trump on Dec. 14, says he will work to reform the FBI.
He then worked in congressional and executive-branch roles during Trump’s first term, including as chief of staff to the defense secretary and as principal deputy to the director of national intelligence.
Former FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned Jan. 19 — one day before Trump became the 47th president — after the commander in chief signaled he would replace him.
Wray presided over investigations of Trump and took heat from congressional Republicans for fibbing about having official business to attend to in order to ditch an oversight hearing for vacation.
The Justice Department this month accused acting bureau leadership of “insubordination” in a review of alleged “weaponization” of law enforcement under former President Joe Biden. Patel is expected to work closely with Attorney General Pam Bondi on that initiative.
Former FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned last month.
Trump has accused the FBI of politicizing its investigations, including a pair of criminal cases lodged against him for allegedly mishandling classified documents and for challenging the 2020 election results.
During the 45th presidency, evidence emerged that key leaders investigating whether Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election were biased against him.
Top counterintelligence official Peter Strzok, who opened the probe, swapped anti-Trump messages with his mistress, FBI lawyer Lisa Page, in which they referred to the Republican as an “idiot” and a “loathsome human” and described to the probe as an “insurance policy” in case he won. The Biden Justice Department last year agreed to pay Strzok $1.2 million and Page $800,000 to settle lawsuits claiming their privacy was violated by the public release of those messages.
Senate Judiciary Committee, Hart Office Building during the FBI Director Confirmation on 01-30-2025, behind him we see his family, including his father and mother
Since 12:00pm ET on January 20th, 2025, President Trump has worked tirelessly on behalf of the American people.
As today marks one full month, we are pleased to report many of the major accomplishments this administration has completed in such a short time.
Click to watch on X: https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1892767118745051146
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
THE BORDER
THE ECONOMY
? ENERGY
DOGE
DOJ
? DEI / WOKENESS
FEMA
NONCOMPLIANCE CRACKDOWNS
HOSTAGE RELEASES
AND MUCH MORE
WE THE PEOPLE
Which of the following initiatives would you like to see President Trump continue to tackle the most in the second month of his administration?
A. Combatting the inflated pricing of everyday goods, groceries, and energy.
B. Rebuilding our cities and restoring law and order.
C. Stabilizing housing and rent costs by slashing inflation, lowering interest rates, and cutting unnecessary regulations.
D. Making healthcare and prescriptions affordable by reigning in out of control costs.
E. Modernizing the military and making it the most dominant force in the world.
To answer the poll... click below:
I chose "Other" and wrote:
Focus on returning self-sufficiency to Americans, eliminate Property Tax, Income Tax, IRS, Inflation, and REDUCE Property Insurance costs... We, the people are hurting... in particular those on fixed income. Thanks!
02-21-2025: Thank you! We appreciate your feedback.
Stephen Miller gave the White House press corps a "civics lesson" on presidential powers at Thursday's press briefing, to the delight of conservatives.
The White House deputy chief of staff for policy responded to a question comparing media concerns about Elon Musk serving as an "unelected bureaucrat" while ignoring former President Joe Biden's declining mental state.
"You’re tempting me to say very harsh things about some of our media friends," he began.
"It is true that many of the people in this room for four years failed to cover the fact that Joe Biden was mentally incompetent and was not running the country."
"It is also true that many people in this room who have used this talking point that Elon is not elected fail to understand how government works. So I’m glad for the opportunity for a brief civics lesson," he continued.
"A president is elected by the whole American people. He’s the only official in the entire government that is elected by the entire nation, right? Judges are appointed. Members of Congress are elected at the district or state level. The Constitution, Article II has a clause known as the Vesting Clause. And it says the executive power shall be vested in a president, singular. The whole will of democracy is imbued into the elected president. That president then appoints staff to then impose that democratic will onto the government."?
Miller went on to describe what he felt was the true threat.
"The threat to democracy, indeed the existential threat to democracy, is the unelected bureaucracy of lifetime-tenured civil servants who believe they answer to no one, who believes [sic] they can do whatever they want without consequence, who believes they can set their own agenda no matter what Americans vote for," he said.
Miller went on to call out FBI, Environmental Protection Agency and Justice Department bureaucrats who "don’t want to change" despite Americans voting in favor of radical reform.
"What President Trump is doing is he is removing federal bureaucrats who are defying democracy by failing to implement his lawful orders, which are the will of the whole American people," he concluded.
Miller described the scope of presidential powers to defend DOGE while calling out the media's lack of interest in bureaucracy during the Biden administration.
(Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)
Some conservative X users praised Miller’s answer as a pushback against biased reporters.
Comedian Tim Young wrote, "Stephen Miller torches the media and calls them out on now knowing how the government works: 'I'm glad for an opportunity for a brief civics lesson.' I loved every second of this."
"Stephen Miller goes straight Schoolhouse Rock!" Knox County Mayor Glen Jacobs exclaimed.
"He's right, you know," National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin remarked.
Mo. Sen. Josh Hawley's communications director, Abigail Jackson, wrote, "I love this clip of @StephenM calling the media out to their faces about their refusal to cover Biden’s mental incompetence. So good."
"Stephen Miller explains in very clear and concise terms to the ignorant news media how Donald Trump was elected to represent the will of the American people, and that it isn’t the place of unelected career bureaucrats to run their own agendas," conservative journalist Ian Miles Cheong said.
The Latest:?Stephen Miller Pulls No Punches
Watching the Trump administration hold the media accountable for its lies is one of the most satisfying things about America’s leadership change.
The press deserves to be called out to its face.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller did just that on Thursday, lambasting the propagandists who spent years ignoring the rise of Washington’s unchecked bureaucracy for now pretending to be outraged by Elon Musk and Donald Trump implementing the agenda that Americans actually voted for.?
“So I’m glad for the opportunity for a brief civics lesson," he said during yesterday’s briefing.
"A president is elected by the whole American people.
He’s the only official in the entire government that is elected by the entire nation…
What President Trump is doing is he is removing federal bureaucrats who are defying democracy by failing to implement his lawful orders, which are the will of the whole American people."
Miller also adopted one of the fake news’ favorite terms, describing the unelected lifetime bureaucracy that Trump and Musk are tearing down as "the threat to democracy, indeed the existential threat to democracy.”
That is certainly true.
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6368982692112?dicbo=v2-T16IGVw @ 04:26 on dial
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6368982692112?dicbo=v2-T16IGVw @ 06:20 on dial
Building a community that is connected and trusts our institutions is no easy job but our new Sheriff is up to the task. First and foremost what I really appreciate about Rosie Cordero-Stutz is her communication ability, her openness and listening skills.
We first met her on April 17th, 2024 because a dear friend, a Miami Dade County District Attorney Priscilla Prado told us that Rosanna Cordero-Stutz was the ideal candidate for Sheriff... She was right!
When we met, I asked her what is the most important duty of a Sheriff? Her answer was awesome: The most important duty of a sheriff is to serve as the chief law enforcement officer of their county, which includes enforcing laws, making arrests, conducting criminal investigations, and maintaining security within the county, typically focusing on areas not covered by municipal police departments.?
Then, I said, we attended a course on the most important duty of a sheriff, held by Citizens Defending Freedom and Attorney at Law KrissAnne Hall explained it to us:
At first, the Sheriff was:
We voted for is a Miami-Dade CONSTITUTIONAL Sheriff!
The new head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) on Wednesday addressed speculations that millions of deceased individuals over the age of 100 may be receiving Social Security benefits, stating that they are likely exaggerated.
Acting SSA Commissioner Lee Dudek, appointed recently by President Donald Trump, issued a statement on Feb. 19, clarifying concerns raised by Trump, DOGE frontman Elon Musk, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The three had said in social media posts and press briefings that SSA records list individuals as being 100, 200, or even 300 years old—raising questions about potential improper payments.
Dudek said he wants to “acknowledge recent reporting about the number of people older than age 100 who may be receiving benefits from Social Security,” adding that the “reported data are people in our records with a Social Security number who do not have a date of death associated with their record.”
“These individuals are not necessarily receiving benefits,” Dudek said, while expressing confidence in the audits conducted by DOGE, which Trump has tasked with uncovering any fraud, waste, and abuse in government spending.
“I am confident that with DOGE’s help and the commitment of our executive team and workforce, that Social Security will continue to deliver for the American people,” Dudek said.
Trump said at a Florida press briefing on Feb. 18 that DOGE’s findings suggest “millions and millions” of centenarians may be receiving benefits improperly. This is “obviously fraudulent or incompetent,” he said.
“If you take all of those millions of people off Social Security, all of a sudden, we have a very powerful Social Security with people that are 80 and 70 and 90, but not 200 years old,” the president said.
“It’s a very positive thing” that DOGE had shed light on the potential issue, Trump said. “We’re figuring it out.”
Musk echoed these concerns on social media.
“Maybe Twilight is real, and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security,” he joked in one post. In another, he wrote: “Having tens of millions of people marked as ‘ALIVE’ when they are definitely dead is a HUGE problem. Some of them would have been alive before America existed as a country. Think about that for a second.”
Musk also criticized the lack of action on past government reports that highlighted the issue. “What’s super weird is that the @USGAO pointed out years ago that millions of dead people were tagged as alive by Social Security, but nothing was done!” he wrote.
Leavitt said in an appearance on Fox News that Musk and DOGE have been working to identify fraud at the SSA. “They haven’t dug into the books yet but they suspect that there are tens of millions of deceased people receiving fraudulent Social Security payments,” she said.
Concerns about outdated records are not new. SSA’s Office of the Inspector General has noted the presence of inactive Social Security numbers and that the records don’t necessarily mean fraudulent payments are occurring.
A March 2015 report and a July 2023 follow-up found that the SSA had not updated its system to properly annotate death information for approximately 18.9 million people born in 1920 or earlier who were not officially marked as deceased. The reports also stated that “almost none” of these individuals were actively receiving benefits.
The SSA ultimately decided not to update the database due to the cost, which was estimated to exceed $9 million. Additionally, since September 2015, SSA policy has automatically stopped payments to anyone listed as older than 115 years old.
The extent of improper Social Security payments remains uncertain.
A July 2024 report from the Social Security inspector general found that, between fiscal years 2015 and 2022, the agency distributed nearly $8.6 trillion in benefits. Of that amount, $71.8 billion, less than 1 percent, was classified as improper payments, with the majority being overpayments to living recipients rather than deceased individuals.
Additionally, in early January, the U.S. Treasury recovered more than $31 million in various federal payments—not limited to Social Security—that had been mistakenly sent to deceased individuals. Former Treasury official David Lebryk described the recovery efforts as “just the tip of the iceberg.”
What is The History of Communication for HOPE?
Communication has always been at the heart of human progress, enabling individuals, communities, and civilizations to share ideas, solve problems, and foster relationships.
From the most primitive gestures to the complex global networks of today, communication has shaped the way societies function and interact.
In ancient times, the ability to convey information quickly and efficiently across vast distances was not only a matter of convenience but a key factor in survival, governance, and the expansion of empires.
While today’s digital world might seem worlds apart from the ancient forms of communication, many of our modern systems are built upon the foundations established thousands of years ago.
The Background of Communication
Communication as a Necessity in Early Societies
As early humans transitioned from small, nomadic groups to settled communities, the need for effective communication became paramount.
In prehistoric times, survival often depended on the ability to convey crucial information, such as the location of food or the presence of danger.
Initially, communication likely involved basic forms like vocalizations and hand signals, but as societies grew more complex, so too did their need for more sophisticated methods of sharing information. These earliest forms of communication laid the groundwork for the more organized systems that would follow, helping to shape the course of human history.
Invention of Communication Systems
The Rise of Organized Communication
The invention of communication systems was a direct response to the needs of increasingly complex societies. As trade networks expanded and empires grew, rulers needed reliable ways to send messages across vast distances. The earliest communication systems were often rudimentary, relying on natural elements like fire and sound to transmit information. Over time, these systems became more organized and efficient, with different civilizations developing their own unique methods for long-distance communication.
Smoke Signals as One of the Earliest Forms of Communication
Smoke signals were among the earliest communication systems to emerge. These signals, which involved creating controlled puffs of smoke to convey different messages, were used by a variety of cultures around the world. The basic mechanics were simple: a fire would be lit, and a blanket or other material would be used to cover and uncover the fire at regular intervals, producing distinct puffs of smoke. Each signal had a specific meaning, allowing messages to be sent over long distances without the need for verbal communication.
Cultural Significance of Smoke Signals
Smoke signals were used in many parts of the world, including among Native American tribes and the Inca Empire. In North America, for example, the Apache used smoke signals to communicate across the desert, while the Inca used them to send messages over the rugged terrain of the Andes. These signals were often used in times of war to send warnings or coordinate movements. In other cases, they were used to relay information about trade or the movement of goods.
Effectiveness and Limitations of Smoke Signals
While smoke signals were an effective way to communicate over long distances, they had certain limitations. The visibility of the signals was dependent on the weather, and messages could only be sent in clear conditions. In addition, the system required a direct line of sight between the sender and the receiver, meaning that signals could not be sent through dense forests or over mountainous terrain. Smoking signals were a valuable tool for many early civilizations despite these limitations.
Drum Languages: An Auditory Communication System;
Introduction to Drum Languages
Another early form of long-distance communication was the use of drum languages. Drum languages were based on the transmission of messages through rhythmic patterns that mimicked the intonation and structure of spoken language. These languages were particularly useful in regions with dense forests, where visual communication methods like smoke signals were less effective.
Case Studies:
Drum Languages in West Africa and the Amazon
The Yoruba people of West Africa developed a sophisticated drum language that could relay detailed messages over long distances. The drumbeats were arranged in patterns that corresponded to the tonal languages spoken by the Yoruba, allowing for the transmission of complex information. In the Amazon rainforest, indigenous tribes also used drum languages to send messages across the vast and dense jungle. These drums were often used to communicate important events, such as the arrival of visitors or the need for a community gathering.
Social and Cultural Context of Drum Languages
Drum languages were not just practical tools for communication; they also played a significant role in the social and cultural life of the communities that used them.
In many cases, the rhythms of the drums were used in ceremonies and rituals, adding a layer of spiritual significance to their use.
Drum languages were also used to preserve oral traditions, with stories and histories being passed down through generations in the form of drum-based communication.
The Role of Early Language and Symbols
Spoken language marked a major leap forward in the evolution of communication.
With language, humans could share knowledge, experiences, and ideas in a way that was previously impossible. The development of symbolic representations, such as cave paintings and early writing systems, added another layer of complexity.
These symbols allowed for the recording of information that could be passed down through generations, preserving knowledge and culture in ways that oral traditions could not. This was particularly important for early civilizations, which relied on written records to administer their growing empires and conduct trade.
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A phone call would require me to have a phone and / or the money to pay for the call if I used someone else's...
A letter required that I purchase an envelope, paper and stamps and I had none...
My relatives would send money for room and board at a refuge for minors but friends of my relatives realized the great danger I was surrounded by and took me to live with them... One day, my mother called from Cuba, she had gone through a lot of trouble to make an international call... For me, hearing her voice was the most cathartic experience because I could not stop crying for days...
Why is communication so important? Because it is the HUMAN experience that allows us to connect with others...
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That is the power of communications and the story of HOPE
The Lasting Impact of Ancient Communication Systems
Influence of Ancient Communication on Modern Systems
The influence of ancient communication systems can still be felt in many aspects of modern life. Writing systems, for example, have evolved over thousands of years but remain based on the principles established by early civilizations.
The Roman alphabet, which was adapted from Greek and Phoenician alphabets, is the basis for most modern Western languages, while Chinese characters, which evolved from ancient logograms, are still used by over a billion people today.
Lessons from Ancient Communication for Today’s Society
The history of communication systems provides valuable lessons for the modern world. One key lesson is the importance of adapting communication methods to the specific needs of a society. Just as ancient civilizations developed different methods of communication based on their environments and resources, today’s societies must find ways to harness new technologies, like quantum computing and artificial intelligence, to meet the growing demand for faster, more reliable communication.
Another lesson is the enduring value of communication in building and maintaining societies.
Ancient communication systems were not just tools for transmitting information; they were essential to the functioning of governments, economies, and social structures. In the same way, today’s communication networks are vital to the global economy and play a key role in shaping international relations and cultural exchange.
Conclusion;
The evolution of communication from ancient to modern times illustrates the ingenuity and adaptability of human societies. Whether through smoke signals, drum languages, hieroglyphics, or postal systems, ancient civilizations found innovative ways to overcome the limitations of their environments and communicate across vast distances.
These early systems laid the foundation for the complex, interconnected world we live in today, where information can be shared instantly across the globe.
By studying these ancient communication systems, we gain a deeper understanding of how societies functioned and developed. More importantly, we learn valuable lessons about the importance of the invention of communication in creating cohesive, prosperous societies.
As we look to the future, the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies will require us to continue innovating and adapting our communication methods, just as our ancestors did thousands of years ago.
In conclusion, appreciating communication’s evolution helps us understand the past and prepare us for the future.
From the development of language to the advent of digital communication, the ability to share information is one of humanity’s greatest strengths.
As we continue to advance, we should remember the lessons of the past and strive to create communication systems that connect and empower us all.
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