WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Thanksgiving Eve Edition
Even in uncertain times we have much to be thankful for
We live in uncertain times. We seem to be on the cusp of a major upheaval, not only in the United States but in Western Civilization. Today we face the same uncertainty as our grandfathers on the eve of World War II, our ancestors who declared independence from Britain, or those who watched in terror as the Black Death spread judgment across Europe.
Even in the darkest days, however, our ancestors took time to thank God for what they had been given. The Pilgrims of Plymouth, despite losing nearly half their number in the harsh winter of 1620-21, enjoyed a feast of thanksgiving on the eve of the next. In the midst of the Civil War, as American casualties on both sides mounted, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a day of thanksgiving for the last Thursday in November.
As I write this, a car has just exploded at the US/Canada border crossing at Niagara Falls. I have no idea how many people are hurt or what the motive is. We live in uncertain times, which is why it is all the more important to take a moment and thank God for the blessings we still have.
I am thankful for my God, my family, and my friends. I am thankful to be fighting the good fight here in Idaho, no matter how much I miss the mountains and forests of my old homeland. I am thankful to have an opportunity to raise my children in a community that follows the Lord Jesus and honors the ideals and principles that made America great in the first place. Finally, I am thankful for you. I never imagined that so many people would put their trust in me to share information and commentary, and I remain humbled and honored. A few days ago I crossed the 1,000 subscriber mark. God willing, it is still just the beginning.
Here are a few things I’ve been reading and watching this week:
In case you missed it last Monday I filled in for Greg Pruett on the Freedom Bros Podcast. Lauren Walker shared her vision for AssembleX, a regular meeting place on Twitter for Idaho conservatives, and talk show host Nate Shelman shared his thoughts on the state of media going forward. It was a fun conversation — come for the banter between Dustin and Nate, stay for the story of how Shelman started his Toy For Tots drive. Click here to watch it on Rumble.
Bookmark this link and join AssembleX tonight at 7pm to take part in the discussion.
Tucker Carlson posted a barnburner of a speech last night where he clearly lays out the situation we find ourselves in. It’s not a blackpill, rather it’s a clear-eyed look at the nature of our battle. Click here to watch it on Twitter.
A judge in Harney County, Oregon just ruled that a gun control law passed by their legislature is unconstitutional. This illustrates the tremendous divide between western and eastern Oregon, a divide which is driving the Greater Idaho movement. The goal of that movement is to move our border westward, all the way to the Cascade Mountains, and bring the counties of eastern Oregon into Idaho. It’s an interesting proposition, isn’t it? I will be recording an interview with one of the people behind the Greater Idaho movement next week, so send me your ideas for what I should ask him.
The lads at the Lotus Eaters Podcast discussed the life of Admiral Horatio Nelson last weekend. He began his naval career at age 12 and died in combat during the Battle of Trafalgar, in which the British Navy ended Napoleon’s hopes of ever invading Great Britain. He was a remarkable man, the sort that we desperately need today.
How about something a bit lighter? Former NASA engineer Mark Rober has one of the most popular YouTube channels in the world and for good reason. He’s doing things that make science and engineering fun. My children enjoyed watching this video last week about whether lava, acid, or Mark’s imagination were more destructive.
Finally, I don’t know how many heavy metal fans are subscribed to this platform, but even if you’re not I want to recommend this song by Sabaton. In it they celebrate the heroism of Audie Murphy, a young man from Texas who earned the Medal of Honor at juts 19 years old for extraordinary valor and courage in singlehandedly fighting off an entire company of German tanks and infantry. These are the stories that we must teach our children.
Thank you again for all your support. If you appreciate my work I invite you to become a paid subscriber. By supporting me, you give me the ability to do even more research, firsthand reporting, and commentary that I hope will help keep Idaho the conservative state it has long been.
Congrats on your 1000+ subscribers. Way to go to keep people in the know. Every subscriber is thankful to YOU!
As for Oregon, I wouldn't have had to run so far if the Greater Idaho already existed. One question to ask: How likely is it that Congress, and both Governors (ID and OR) would approve such a measure?
Finally, I love the Freedom Step-Pro moniker. Ha ha!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.