#also the other dumbest way to lose a unit is to have them standing in front of the house in chapter 11

[dimiclaudeblaigan]

now that dumb ways to die is finally making a comeback, i need a compilation of rly stupid fire emblem gameplay deaths

[sentient-stove]

DiGiornos, Delivery and Desperate Measures:(SnowDice’s Cuffed Universe.)

So @snowdice has a comfort series of mine and so I wrote fanfic for it.  Here’s an AO3 link to the original series. (x)

Anyway, there’s a running gag that Logan and Remus are the reason why Virgil keeps getting fired from deadend jobs.  So I wrote a bit with it.  Enjoy! 

Fandom: Sanders Sides, SnowDice’s Cuffed Universe.

Characters: Virgil, Logan, Remus

Relationships: Platonic(?) Virgil/Logan/Remus

Additional Tags: Food mentions, locking someone in a closet, Sexual jokes

Word Count: 1421

Summary: Virgil delivers pizza to the wrong house.  Everything from there goes downhill from there.

AO3

Virgil honestly had lost count at this point at how many jobs Logan and Remus had indirectly made him lose.  Or directly in the case of the art shop and Target.

But nothing could go wrong with delivering pizzas for Dominos.  Nothing.  He’d been doing this for two weeks now and nothing had gone wrong, which was a bit of a record at this point and so when Virgil got a delivery slip for some place on the other side of the city, he thought it was weird, why order from this location when there was another Domino’s closer, but whatever.

Yeah, he was really wrong on that part.

…

Virgil rang the doorbell, as per the instructions on the receipt and when the door opened, he was greeted by a confused man.

“Dominos for Hatcher?”

The man blinked and Virgil sighed.  “There was a pizza asked to be delivered here, can you just take them and sign the paper?  They’ve already been paid for.”

“I think you have the wrong address.”

“Fuck.” Virgil turned away and the man’s hand clamped down on his shoulder before he could move away.

“Maybe you should come inside.”

“I’d rather fucking not.”  Virgil responded as the man tugged him back.

He probably would have gotten away if he hadn’t been holding three pizzas.  Unfortunately for Virgil, he was dragged inside and the door was slammed shut.

…

From the car that he had been in for the past day, Remus cursed.  Virgil really had the worst case of luck.  He’d been watching this house to hopefully see a deal go down, after all, he’d been following this trail for a few weeks now, but now he had to add abducted pizza deliverer to the list.

…

 Logan was pulling DiGiorno's out of his hideout’s oven after the first pizza that he ordered hadn’t shown up, which was aggravating, but he shouldn’t have trusted Dominos.  Either way it didn’t matter, because he was heading out tomorrow morning to the next job he had.   He didn’t have any plates here, so he opted to fold some paper towels and use that.

He was on his second slice when the doorbell rang.  Logan got up with his pizza slice and meandered to the door, idly wondering if it was the Dominos order.

He opened the door.

“Remus.  You said a forty two hour truce.  I still have fourteen hours.”

“Yeah, yeah, I’m not here to arrest you, scoot.” Remus pushed past him and entered the bare house, Logan closing the door as the officer made his way to the kitchen and stole a slice of pizza.

“Why are you here?”

“I was on a stakeout, mostly waiting out the truce time and I saw your dumbass of a ex boyfriend get pegged.”

Logan blinked.  “I’ve never had an ex.  Why are you watching porn at work?”

Remus sighed.  “Oh my god, how are you somehow the smartest and the dumbest person I know?  I was doing a stakeout, and I saw Virgil trying to do his job- he delivers pizzas now- and the person who ordered it dragged him inside and he’s probably still in there.”

Logan’s eye twitched.  “Okay.”

“Wanna help me get him back?”  Remus took a bite of Logan’s pizza and nodded.  “This is good.”

“Why don’t you just arrest them?” “They technically haven’t done anything illegal yet, that’s why I was watching the place.”

“I can’t even come up with the words to describe what I want to do with you.”

“Kinky.”

“Nevermind, I want to acquaint your face with a chair.  Repeatedly.”  Logan muttered.

“Still kinky.”

…

“If I had a nickel for everytime I got tied up and locked in a closet, I’d have two nickels.”  Virgil said cheekily as the nameless dude handcuffed him to a shelving unit.

“Shut up.”

“I mean like, you really didn’t have to drag me in here.  I’m really tired of people getting me fired for doing my job.”

“I will not hesitate to gag you.”

Virgil shrugged.  “You would not be the first.”

“Looks like I’ll be the first to make sure you don’t get out.”

Virgil froze.  “Woah, hold up.  I’ve been through some shit, please just let me go at the end.  I’d really rather not die in a dusty closet. I won’t snitch.”

The man said nothing, but he shoved a handkerchief in Virgil’s mouth and then tied a rope around his head, effectively making it so he couldn’t work out the gag.

Remus would probably find this hot.   Virgil thought miserably as the guy left, shutting the door and throwing him into darkness.

…

When Remus and Logan pulled up a few houses away from the one that Virgil was apparently in, Logan sighed.

“Are you serious?”

“What?”

“I had a job over here.”

“You’ve got to be kidding me.”  Remus thunked his head against the steering wheel.  “I swear if we get Virgil fired again…”

“Our current problem is that we need to make sure that he’s fine.  Minimum wage jobs aside, I move that we wait for them to leave, see if they take him with them and if not, we go in and search to see if he’s still there.  If they take him, you can charge them with abduction and my job will be done.”  Logan pulled out his most recent laptop as Remus looked at him incredulously.

“Aren’t you worried they’ll kill him, they’re drug dealers.”

Logan didn’t bother to look up.  “No.  I’ve been tapping money from these guys for a while, they usually just leave people behind to die of natural causes.”

“What.”

“I make sure they’re found before they die.  I’m a criminal, not a monster Remus.”  Logan snapped.

…

Virgil lost track of time, but he was dead exhausted by the time the closet door opened and he looked up to see Logan.

“Remus, found him!”  Logan called out the door before turning and crouching in front of him.  “Are you okay?”

Virgil glared and Logan blinked a few times before realizing why he couldn’t speak.

“Sorry.  One moment.”  he untied the rope and Virgil spat out the handkerchief.

“Why is it always you two?”  He hissed out and Logan sighed.

“I am sorry that you keep getting caught up in our escapades.”

“I’m tired Logan.  Really, really tired.  Can you guys just unlock me and leave so I can go get fired again and also sleep.  I don’t know how long I’ve been stuck here.”

“About a day.”  Remus’ voice interrupted before Logan could answer as he crammed himself into the closet to crouch next to Logan.  “Nice place you got here.”

“Remus.”

“What Lo?  It’s better than some of the other places we’ve left and found Pizza Man.”

All three of them shuddered.

Remus reached forward with some sort of key, unlocking Virgil’s handcuffs and freeing him from the shelving.   Virgil rubbed at his wrists and shook his arms to get some of the feeling back.   

“I didn’t even see either of you this time, how the fuck did this happen?” “Logan was stalking them.”

“Remus, you were here first.  And to be honest, neither of us directly had a part in this.  You were just in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Virgil sighed and rested the back of his head against the shelf that he had been handcuffed to.  “God, kill me.”

“I’d rather not.  Do you need to be carried out?”  Logan gently asked as he brushed a bit of Virgil’s hair from his face.

“Nah, I may be exhausted, but I should probably drive the Dominos car back to the place before I get charged with theft.”  Virgil waved his hand, prompting Logan and Remus to stand and take a few steps back so he could get off the ground.

“I didn’t really like the blue anyway, but I’m not really ecstatic to have to go job searching again.  I’m starting to run out of places that’ll hire me.”

And with that, he pushed past Logan and Remus, exiting the house and leaving the pair to stare at each other.

Remus scuffed at the floor with a toe.  “So, uh… I’ll give you fourteen hours?”

Logan shrugged.  “Sure.  I’m going to make sure that Virgil gets home without falling asleep.”

“Okay.  See you next time we inevitably cross paths and get Virgil fired again.”

Logan nodded, took a half step towards Remus, decided against whatever he was going to do and turned, leaving the officer to close the closet door.

[sweeethinny]

The First ‘I love you’

me again here, writing about my favorite couple forgiveness for mistakes in English, it is a little difficult to remember that there are no certain expressions and that the grammar works a little different (a lot) from the Portuguese one!

SIYE 

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He felt guilty when everyone in The Burrow seemed to look for any matter to keep his mind occupied in order to ignore the empty chair.

He also felt guilty when Mrs Weasley, the one who always made him feel family and loved, appeared with red and swollen eyes, getting lost in the middle of the pie recipe and breaking some dishes.

And he wouldn't even speak in George's desolate gaze, in the emptiness that gave him to see that man always cheerful and playful, silent and walking half aimlessly around the house.

That's why he was far from everyone, sitting as far away as possible from the Burrow in the garden, his feet in the lake and the sun burning his skin, wondering what excuse he would give to get out of there.

Other than the one who had caused everything, in the end, Fred wouldn't have died if he hadn't met Ron and avoided sticking the Weasley family, the one who always considered him a part, of this whole mess.

Molly hadn't let him go - who knows where - for at least a week, and he wouldn't even follow the request, but he felt guilty when he saw the pain snaking the eyes of that lovely woman who for some reason still loved him and let him into her house. She said she wouldn't realize if she saw him disappear again, and it hurt him in ways unimaginable.

Harry didn't want to hurt her, ever, enough was enough for the pain he had caused by killing one of her children, making her boggart true. It wouldn't hurt again. That's why he stayed.

Sitting in the same place as always, in silence, Harry pondered what he would do next; the war was over, really, but... What would become of him? He lived 17 years in one torture after another, first the Dursleys, then Voldemort. What was there for someone like him?

''Harry?'' That voice almost made him jump into the lake in fright. One more of the things i was running away from. Great Gryffindor! Godric should be proud

''Hi Ginny... did something happen?'' Of course, you idiot! Her brother was dead because of you!

''Just running away from inside'' She seemed to ponder whether to sit or not, opting yes. Ginny, the one he thought of before he died, and who was still one of the most beautiful and amazing people he had ever met, was by his side, her feet dipped in the icy water and a half-stiff face. ''Mom said you wanted to leave''

''I don't want to cause trouble''

''I don't think it's true'' He shrugged, looking at the trees that housed a litter of birds, who sang excitedly.

''I shouldn't be here... but your mother.. she convinced me to stay a while'' Ginny still didn't look at him, and it was even better, he didn't want to know that he had hurt her too (even more)

''Where are you going?''

''I don't know'' she finally turned to him, the most terrifying and beautiful brown eyes Harry had ever seen. If it was in another life, if he were another Harry, he'd give it his all to spend another day with her.But he was this Harry, and there wasn't much to give.

''I've heard it once, and things got troubled'' His heart hurt his chest, the guilt drowning him

''That's why I'd better go.' I've done enough in your family, you didn't deserve any of this,'' he got up, ready to go to Molly and say he would leave, even if he promised to wait until Friday.

''Don't you think all this would have happened to or without you?'' Ginny also stood up, but looking much more angry than he ever saw ''When will you understand that Fred's fault has died, it's Voldemort's and not yours!?''

''You were in his sights because you were with me!'' Was it so hard for her to accept that Harry wasn't such a hero?

''And we would be again! You know that! My parents were in the Order before you showed up, we've been in the crosshairs for a long time, Harry!'' She turned around, walked around a little, and he even thought Ginny would leave him behind if he didn't know her ''I'd face the Carrows again if i had to. None of this was in vain, Fred didn't die for nothing!''

''I know not, and that's why I'm leaving. It's best for everyone.''

''All who? You have no idea what it was like not knowing where you've been stuck in the last few months, whether you were alive or not.'' Harry was one step away from exploding into guilt, his chest burning with anxiety

''And I never wanted you, or anyone else, to go through this Ginny'"

''So why are you doing it again?!'' The redhead blew up

''Because I love you! And because it's horrible to think that the person I love was tortured and lost his brother and friends because of me! Because you deserve someone who didn't make you scared, or who makes you suffer. Someone who has something to offer you! What could I offer you besides me?''

''That's all I want, Harry... If you weren't here, I'd still be locked in the room in anger. Knowing that I can find you alive helps me deal with the whole situation. I love you, Harry, and I can't stand to lose you anymore.''

When the silence spread between them, Harry realized what he had said, what she had said. His mind went into combustion, had he even said he loved her? Did she say she loved him too?!

''Ginny...''

''..How do you say you love me if you want to leave me again? Just now that I need you the most? Harry understand, you're not to blame for people's deaths, you didn't do it, you're not a burden. You also deserve to live now'' He wasn't able to say anything, just keep looking at that beautiful face that made his heart hurt ''And if you think you don't deserve me. I'm sorry, but it's going to be the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my entire life. Those weeks we spent together? All the moments you were there? They all made me go on. I always knew you'd come back, and when I saw you and thought you were dead...''

''... I died'' She frowned, looking confused ''Very complicated, but in short.. You were the last thing I thought''

''And yet you want to run away?'' Harry swallowed the ball the size of the United Kingdom, approaching the redhead who still seemed half furious

''I don't want to hurt you''

''You're hurting now'' Sad brown eyes cut him like a sharp knife

''I'm sorry. For everything. I just.. just don't know what to do now'' she nodded, touching his face with her little hand

''I don't know either, Harry, the only thing I know is that.. I need you here, and if you still want to..''

''.. I also need you, Ginny'' He admitted, feeling weak suddenly, as if he were finally being true, becoming vulnerable ''I love you so much'' Her cheeks blushed, and her brown eyes seemed to gain little tears that she would never admit were there

''Stay with me... I don't think my mother will get over it if she loses you too'' He laughed, breaking the tense mood, and gently embraced her as he had been wanting since the end of it all. Finally felt that there might be something for him at the end of the tunnel.

''I think weasleys women have a thing for me'' he joked, just because he wanted to see another feeling not being pain, passing the girl's eyes in his arms

''It's the eyes'' Smiled kindly ''So you mean you thought of me before you died? How was I? I hope beautiful''

''You always are'' Kissed the tip of her freckled nose, feeling alive for the first time ''I'll stay'' Ginny lay her head on his chest, hiding her beautiful face

''Good...''

Harry kissed her smelly hair, feeling that all his demons were sitting watching them, looking astonished and not knowing how to make his head hell. Even his monster was purring

Yes, maybe there was hope for him, after all.

[intothestrawberryjar]

Day 20: French

Again, I’m late, but what can you do.

This may perhaps be the dumbest thing I ever write, but I don’t care. I’ll let you find out for yourself, but you were warned. 

As always, special thanks to my editor @moonberry-chieenne, who helped me cut down on words. Wouldn’t be able to do this without them, so thanks!

Title: French

Word Count: 1000

Summary: Lucas attempts to win Ava over by challenging her to a duel over cultural differences. What could go wrong?

Warnings: This is really dumb, so prepare yourself for the level of dumbassery Lucas is about to get into.

AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/301724

A rare peace stretched out over the warehouse of Unit Bravo. Farah annoyed Morgan with poodle pictures that slowly withered away at the grumpy vampire’s insides, Nat pondered the thoughts of some random philosopher she met centuries ago, and Ava sparred with a training dummy, like usual. 

A series of sharp knocks resounded throughout the building. Morgan made a beeline to the door, desperate to escape Farah’s poodle rampage. Yet, the sight that awaited her on the other side of the door may have been worse.

“Oh shit.”

There stood Lucas Langford, his short brown hair kept under a godawful burgundy beret. A single red rose lay between his smiling teeth, and an enormous baguette was held between his arms. All in all, the sight was perhaps the most disgusting thing Morgan had seen ever since Nat had dragged her along to see a play about two literal candles “waxing” poetic about each other and the joys of the waxy flesh. Ok, it wasn’t that bad, but still.

“Bonjour, mademoiselle. If I may be so bold, your beauty could light even the hardest of hearts.” 

“What in the absolute fuck do you think you’re doing?” Morgan’s harsh words had no effect on Lucas and unfortunately cannot stop the holy power of his terrible French accent,

“Ah yes, back in France we do like our lovers to be a bit feisty. However, that is not why I am here. Where is Du Mortain?”

“You’re joking, right? This is all some big, elaborate joke? Tell me you’re joking or else I’m going to lose my fucking mind.”

“No, my saucy lover, this is no elaborate scheme. I must speak to your commander, for honor, for glory, and most importantly, FOR THE MOTHERLAND!”

“I’m going to die. I am literally going to die, and it is all your fault.” At this point, Farah and Nat had poked their heads around a corner and caught a glimpse of Lucas. Morgan spun around, her gaze full of ire directed right at Nat.

“You. You taught him this didn’t you?”

“Well… um, Lucas might have asked me for a few cultural lessons and I might have… given them to him.” Nat’s stuttering reply only serves to fuel Morgan’s rage.

“Ava is going to KILL us when she finds this!”

“When I find what?” The thunderous steps of Ava’s feet came echoing down the hall. 

Morgan turned to Lucas, the fury in her gaze bright enough to scorch. “If I were you, I would get out of her sight before she squashes you into a mushy pulp.” 

“What a ridiculous notion, mademoiselle, I shall face my enemy and show her once and for all the true supremacy of France over England. FOR THE MOTHERLAND!” Lucas dashed toward the towering mountain of vampire muscle, baguette in hand.

“Dear Ava Du Mortain, I hereby challenge you to a duel to prove once and for all that France is the best country of all time! Do you accept?”

For a moment, everything was quiet. Morgan and Nat covered their faces with their hands, while Farah looked on with amazement. Ava stared at Lucas, and Lucas stared back with the face of a man completely ready to die on the hill he had set his life upon. Then, Ava spoke.

“I accept your challenge, monsieur.”

Everybody’s jaws dropped. Lucas’s most of all. He had gone into this expecting to make Ava mad, yank her chain a little to endear her to him. Probably not his best idea, but it was all he had. But now, he actually had to duel the commander of his mother’s team of supernatural agents. And all he had to fight her with was a piece of stale French bread. What could possibly go wrong?

One hour later.

The duel was set for dusk. Ava, with Nat as her second approached the duelling circle they had drawn in the middle of the woods. Lucas, with Farah as his second, also approached the circle. Each combatant had a baguette in their hands, ready to fight to first strike. Morgan stood in the middle of the circle, to act as referee.

“Now, before we get started, let’s go over the rules. I want a good, clean fight, no rough housing, no dirty tricks. First strike wins. Now, fight for your countries!” 

Ava and Lucas began circling each other, waiting for the other to strike. Then, as quickly as a cobra, Lucas struck. Ava quickly sidestepped him, bringing her baguette to her shoulder to make a quick, clean strike. Before she could however, Lucas spun around and held his baguette out in front of him. The impact sent him stumbling back a few steps, and Ava used the advantage to quickly thrust her baguette at his chest. Lucas jumps back, and the pair quickly begin a back and forth of thrusting and parrying, each struggling to get an advantage over the other. 

Suddenly, Ava touched her baguette to the ground, and struck with a swing so powerful it could’ve split a man’s skull, yet only managed to split her opponent’s baguette.  Lucas caught the other half before it hit the ground and hurled it at Ava’s face, temporarily blinding her. He took the advantage to make one last stand. It was now or never.

“VIVE LA FRANCE!” And with that war cry, Lucas charged forward, only to trip on the baguette half he had thrown. Falling to the ground, Lucas looked up to find a particularly pointed baguette aimed at his throat.

“Do you wield, monsieur?”

“Oui, mademoiselle. I yield.”

“And you admit that England is superior in every single way to France, and that her glory will live on through the eons?”

“Oui.” He whined sadly, like a dog out in the rain.

“Well then, I’m glad we could settle this honorably.” Ava lent her hand to the fallen patriot, showing him mercy. Lucas happily accepted, realizing that maybe, just maybe, his stupid plan may have worked after all. 

[ardenttheories]

thank you so much for your davekat post 😭 I honestly have a lot of the same feelings about rosemary (pre-hs^2 bullshit). it feels like they just threw in the lgbt relationships and were like "!! everyone's okay and happy now! :D don't think too hard about it though ;)"

Honestly? I think that’s exactly it. You see it a lot in how Dave and Karkat are in the Epilogues, but they’re almost there, together, just for the benefit of other people? As if they no longer exist as individuals but as a unit - which isn’t inherently bad, of course, but you could swap Dave and Karkat around in dialogue and you’d have basically the same conversations.

They’re not their own people with their own thoughts and opinions. Even when you love someone, you often have something different to them. My boyfriend and I both love Buzzfeed Unsolved, but for different reasons (he loves learning how they did it and freaking himself out over the murder aspect, and I love trying to figure out how they got to the theories and what tools they used to try and catch the killer, if any). With Dave and Karkat, their writing comes down a lot to “well they like the same thing because they’re dating :)” with... no actual development on that. 

A lot of them being together also ruins their prior relationship in the dumbest way. Like, with the retcon? We lost so much of their personalities. Instead of Dave and Karkat being dicks to each other, Dave supplexing Karkat and them fighting over drawing dicks on a book, all we do is see them... sitting on a sofa. A lot. 

Which, again, isn’t inherently bad, but the first set of actions has more of their personality in them! You can still do that stuff when you’re in a relationship!! 

My boyfriend once accidentally made me cry because I freaked myself out over a video and it was so late at night that when he played the audio I Lost it. And you know what he did? He laughed! He couldn’t stop laughing even as he said, “oh, baby, I’m so sorry!” 

My boyfriend used to accidentally call me mom sometimes. You know what I did? I started yelling “excuse me??? Excuse me??? Do I LOOK that old to you???” through my laughter as he tried to embarrasedly shut me up. 

He calls my dad “daddy” because he thinks it’s funny. I tell his grandma that I love her more than him whenever she’s on the phone. We laugh at each other’s antics and we joke around a lot more because of it. Like, I can’t tell you the amount of times “oh, your dad’s on the phone? HEY DADDY! HEY!!! HEY DADDY I LOVE YOU!” has lead to the wildest conversations with my family, or how often “MEEMA!!! MEEMA I LOVE YOU MOST!!!!” has led to me and her poking fun at my boyfriend as he bemoans that everyone hates him. 

Like, you can love someone and still be dicks together. You can still love someone and muck about, have fun, make each other laugh. That’s actually an incredibly important part of being in love, I think - you have to enjoy their company and enjoy being yourself and having fun around them. You don’t just lose that when you’re in love. You don’t suddenly settle down, become demure, lose all of your individual personalities to be a unit that does... almost nothing together. 

And that’s what I see a lot in canon DaveKat. All of the scenes that made them unique, that made them feel like a real-life, three dimensional couple, is erased during their canonisation. They stand next to each other, yeah, and they talk, sure, but they don’t have a lot of the same antics as they used to - the things that make them who they were, especially together. 

We don’t always see them talk about the things that really matter, either, which you do with your partner. We don’t see them talk about anything that’s really bothering them at all - to the point that they break up in Candy, and just end up so fucking bland in Meat. Like. Yes, they kiss - that’s great! But aside from the “man they really want to kiss, huh?” tension that they have going on, they don’t actually feel like a couple. They don’t feel like people who have been in love for several years.

It’s, again, just really bad writing of a MLM couple. It’s like they didn’t know how to write them, so they just went the most bland and basic way they possibly could with it. Which is frustrating, because they wrote John and Terezi’s interactions perfectly fine in both Candy and Meat, with both of them still dicking around with each other and having fun, and having actual conversations together, so... why couldn’t they have done the same to Dave and Karkat?

You’re right, too. They did the same thing to RoseMary. How much of their initial interactions were based solely on them having fun together? Poking and prodding and showing care and affection as they slowly fell in love? It was beautiful to watch them over the duration of their conversations, as antagonisation became fun, as fun became care, as care became love. 

But then a lot of that silliness goes. They’re hit by the same demure flaw that Dave and Karkat are, but it’s objectively worse because Rose and Kanaya are canonically confirmed to be together for a significant amount of time prior to them actually seeing each other on the Meteor. So when they’re together and it sort of... fizzles on the romantic side? It’s so strange. 

I can honestly remember more of Rose’s exposition on random bullshit than I can on her feelings towards and conversations with or about Kanaya. Likewise with Kanaya about Rose. Which might just be a straight man underestimating how much gay people will talk about their partners, but I also think it’s the Heterosexual Writing that’s coming to the fore in a lot of places. Maybe Hussie did his best, but Hussie isn’t MLM or WLW, and it really shows. 

I personally prefer RoseMary a lot over DaveKat, because there’s genuinely more there to enjoy and to see your representation in, and it’s also one of the best early ‘10s LGBT+ relationships ever written - especially to be popularised on the scale it was. There’s a lot more that could have been done - in both ships - and I think seeing canonical representation done even better more recently (such as Rupphire) makes the hindsight on RoseMary a little bittersweet. 

[evak-fic-rec-turtleanon]

Evak Fics - Co-Workers

A list for coworkers/colleagues. Includes fics where they are not exactly colleagues or coworkers but related to them working together in a way.  

No Flirting in the Science Lab by smilexdarling (728 words) - Isak and Even fall in love at school, but this time, they're the teachers.

sweet creature by Skamtrash (1k words) - Along the lines of "We’re both baristas and sometimes I have trouble reaching for things and I show up to work one day to find a personalized stool with hearts and my name on it i hATE YOU but also thanks"

Pumpkin King by i_once_wrote_a_dream (1.7k words) - Isak grins, and taps the crown. “You’re the dumbest king I’ve ever met.” They work on a pumpkin patch.

White Elephant by HazyCosmicJive (1.8k words) - Vilde turns the office Secret Santa into a White Elephant Secret Santa.

stuck on you (what did i do?) by itjustkindahappened (1.8k words) - a teacher AU with zero teaching and a lot of crushing.

settle down by allyasavedtheday: Chapter 21 Model Au (2.5k words) - Isak was not prepared for a partner at this photoshoot. Chapter 35 Model Au Part 2 (1.9k words) - Prompt fill for where they’re doing like a couples photoshoot or something with Mikael and now they can’t stop kissing each other and everyone’s too endeared to be frustrated with them

in sickness and in health by wyoheartsmusic (2k words) - Emma is crushing on her teacher until she finds out he's very much in love with his husband. So this is in Emma's pov.

love doctor by princevaltersen (2.3k words) - “Looking through Tinder and rating guys in the paediatric unit is definitely something that you shouldn’t be doing at work.” Doctor au.

Email from Somewhere by wyoheartsmusic (2.4k words) - Isak gets an email from no one. He asks Even for help.

Did you hear oxygen and magnesium got together? OMg by sugarbeat24 (2.5k words) - Isak and Even are chemistry partners. Fluff and chemistry jokes ensue. They are not co-workers but this is cute.

Colleagues? - SKAM Fic Week Day 5 by glbertblythes (2.6k words) - Isak and Even have been work colleagues for three years - a couple for two - and they like to call the office their "second home" for multiple reasons.

It Only Takes a Taste (When You Know It's Good) by shakespeareandsunshine (2.8k words) - It would be bad enough if it was just some mystery coworker stealing meals from the office fridge. Then Isak could hate their anonymous ass in peace. But no, Isak has a very good idea who the culprit is. And seeing the villain in the breakroom every day, smiling at Isak like he has nothing to apologize for was testing Isak's very limited patience. And also probably his self-control, although for an entirely different reason.

I Don't Date Cops by jinglebin (2.9k words) - Isak gets a new colleague and he's instantly smitten. Until said collegue tells him he doesn't date cops. b99 au

just a little bit out of my limit by theyellowcurtains (3k words) - Isak is pissed about where he got placed for work experience, that is until he meets his fine ass supervisor.

Pictures of You by MacksDramaticShenanigans (3.2k words) - The au where Even is a photographer and Isak is his infuriatingly gorgeous model

Can't We Be Sweethearts? by HazyCosmicJive (3.3k words) - in which Isak and Even work at a summer carnival together

EVEN by LiliMane (3.5k words) - A friends with benefits or kinda of an enemies with benefits type of situation. 'Whatever. People come and go. Sometimes they don't come at all. Sometimes they only send you money. And the ones that come don't stay too long. But that's how it is and there's nothing I can do about it. Not that I want to do anything about it.'

Adrian and Markus by ufologies (3.9k words) - Isak and Even go undercover on a case that unexpectedly ends up bringing them closer together.

i bet my life on you by janesargnt (4.8k words) - “Ok, so it’s settled then,” said Elias, getting to his feet. “If Bech Nӕsheim loses, he has to give Valtersen his car. If Valtersen loses, he has to go on a date in said car.” B99 au.

from my lips my sin is purged by slvtherxn (4.8k words) - After Even's last relationship with his coworker ended quite messily, his boss has forbidden him from dating any more of her employees. It takes him ten seconds alone with his new trainee before he decides to date him in secret.

Fuck Tha Police by MacksDramaticShenanigans (5.2k words) - “This,” Eskild said, spinning the photograph around so everyone could see it, “is a picture of the latest piece of vandalism from our favorite little street punk.” he finished with a heavy sigh. They are both cops. 

Thank You for Flying Norwegian Air! by orphan_account (5.4k words) - Isak and Even are both flight attendants who definitely don't have feelings for each other.

Don't worry, I've got you by everything_else (5.7k words) - Isak gets a job at a coffee shop.

18 Secret Santa Horror Stories That'll Turn Anyone Into A Grinch by GayaIsANerd (6.1k words) - Some secret Santa, some unfortunate google results, a whole lot of complaining and a heart full of gratitude. They work for a website that is like a Norwegian Buzzfeed but different.

i tried to be strong but i lost it (i knew it was wrong, i’m beyond it) by orphan_account (6.3k words) - Even has a thing for his intern, Isak has a thing for his boss, they're both a bit clueless and their friends just want them to get their shit together.

Crying Over Spilt Milk by MacksDramaticShenanigans (8.4k words) - The boys get their hands on Isak’s resume; Isak gets his hands on Even. Coffee shop.

my heart held a ledger by cynical_optimist, strangetowns (8.6k words) - A hitmen AU, wherein Isak and Even hate their jobs but love each other. This 'verse is now on permanent hiatus but it can still be enjoyed as a standalone oneshot.

Unclassified by bri_ness (9.7k words) - "Separate fiction from fact, romances from tragedies, the stories you want to experience from the ones you’d rather ignore." Isak and Even flirt in a library while having some deep thoughts about cataloging.

Merry Kiss My Ass (under the mistletoe) by TheGirlNoOneKnows5 (9.8k words) - Working in retail during the holiday season is a nightmare. Especially when Isak has to work right alongside his just friend and not at all crush, Even. Among freaky customers, secret santa presents and constant reminders of his one night of passion with Even, Isak doesnt know if he'll make it to the new year. If only he could figure out who was behind all the random mistletoes he keeps finding...

Is This What You Wanted? by cuteandtwisted (9.9k words) - Isak is filthy rich and Even is a hardworking male model who just got signed to his father's agency. Even gets an awful offer from Isak: one night with him in exchange for money, and begins to despise him. Little does he know that everything he thinks he knows about Isak is wrong.

sweeter than wine, softer than a summer's night by dewdrops (12k words) - Isak and Even work at an amusement park.

Valtersen's Anatomy by evak1isak (12k words) - Isak Valtersen, a nurse intern, happens to fall in love with one of the new interns, Even Bech Næsheim, from the mental health team.

when your heart is bleeding, i'm coming to get you by cosetties (13k words) - Isak doesn't exactly expect his hookup from last week to be the love advice columnist at the school newspaper he's working at. He also doesn't expect to fall even harder for him than he already has, which is a shame, really, since Even's crushing on someone else.

Ground Me by Bellakitse (13k words) - In which despite his father helping with rent, Isak still needs money and therefore a job. Isak gets a job at a cafe and meets a barista who's beauty blows Isak away.

i broke the world for us by cuteandtwisted (16k words) - Isak is 'heartless', young, busy, addicted to work, and incapable of committing. And Even is a repairman who fixes things around the office, who sees right through his smokescreen, and who might end up 'fixing' Isak's cold heart.

turn my blue heart to red by allyasavedtheday (16k words) - “Did I scare you?” Even asks teasingly, waggling his eyebrows as he leans casually against the counter beside Isak. “Never,” Isak scoffs, sending a fierce scowl in Jonas’ direction when he catches him smirking at them both. Jonas is under the ridiculous impression he and Even have a crush on each other which is not true. Doctor au.

I Just Want You For My Own by Twinklylightseverywhere (19k words) - Even loves the holidays, really. He loves spending time with his friends and family, drinking hot chocolate by the fire, exchanging gifts, the like. You know what he doesn’t love about Christmas time? Working in a fucking Post Office.

Taste by MermaidsandMermen (SophiaSoames) (21k words) - Isak Valtersen doesn't do feelings. He doesn't do relationships. He's a good boss, and he knows his shit. Then that asshat Naesheim swans in like he owns the bloody place and Isak's carefully managed world starts to fall apart. He's impulsive and stupid and childish and probably the last person in the world who should be allowed to run the Food and Beverage department at the Radisson Blu, however many brilliant ideas he has and seems to manage to miraculously pull off. It's a match made in hell. Enemies to lovers.

Dear Friend by bri_ness (26k words) - Isak and Even work together in a failing video store, and they cannot stand each other. Isak and Even both signed up for the Love Letters dating service, and they’re both falling for their anonymous pen pal.

is it gravity, or are we falling in love? by mels (28k words) - Isak works at a coffee shop. There's two things he loves about the morning shift: 1, how beautiful the city is when it's sleeping and 2, avoiding the hot guy who he happens to have a crush on. Until one faithful day, he has no choice but to work with his crush.

A Fucking Bet by Crazyheart (32k words) - Isak and Even are just friends. They make a bet and decide to fuck only five times and then go back to being friends again. Isak hopes that he might be able to fuck his crush out of his system, once and for all. Who knows what Even’s motives are. They work at KB

We Don't Need to Whisper by staylucky (34k words) - Isak Valtersen is a new teacher at Bekkulaget with an embarrassing crush on the Head of Upper Juniors, Even Bech Naesheim. His mentor, Christoffer, is constantly winding him up and Isak's beginning to doubt if teaching is for him.

(WIP) Magic Eight Ball by folerdetdufoler (35k words) - Last update Dec 2019. His cubicle is in the bullpen, but at the edge, across from the offices along one wall. When the Chief makes his announcements Isak stands near the middle, leaning against someone else’s cube, reading emails on his phone instead of paying attention. This time, though, the Chief is introducing some new hires to the office: a sports editor, a city editor, and a marketing head. When Isak looks up to finally acknowledge the new team members, he gets a good look at the guy who is going to make his life a living hell.

Blind by evak1isak (44k words) - Isak has sex in a dark room with a random stranger, but he only hears his voice. He hears that voice again: it's his new boss', one of Norway's richest men.

(WIP) Medically Speaking by Ms_Tassimo (44k words) - Last update Aug 2019. Working as a hospital porter was not how Even Bech Næsheim saw his life ending up. But here he was; mopping up sick after a stupid mistake. However, the hot doctor with the nice smell? That just about makes up for it. Too bad Dr Valtersen seems like a bit of an asshole with a hell of a chip on his shoulder.

I'll Be Coming Home, Wait For Me by dahlstrom (47k words) - The diner AU. Even and Yousef open a 1950s American-style restaurant together - Even is the creative genius in the kitchen, Yousef keeps the trains running on time, and Isak, Chris B, and Magnus are all along for the ride. Falling in love over food while Elvis serenades from the jukebox. Welcome to the Throwback Diner.

such a beautiful mess by skambition (48k words) - Isak works at Kaffebrenneriet to save up some money for a trip with his friends. Normally, working there is chill. Until Isak starts to work together with Even, an arrogant hipster with horrible taste in music, that keeps using the phrase 'sex hair' and is not only judgemental and stupid, but also so hot that Isak sometimes can't breathe around him.

On call by MinilocIsland (49k words) - Isak knows what he's meant to do in life - surgery. And he can't wait to show everyone that he's good at it. That is, if he'll ever get a goddamn chance. Not getting hindered by ridiculous, charming guys whose main advantage in the operating room simply is the length of their legs. Or - a hospital AU, with both Isak and Even as intern physicians.

Around the Corner (My Very Personal Christmas Shopper) by Crazyheart (51k words) - Isak (22) works in a record shop for Jonas. Isak’s best colleague and friend is Eva, who works in the shop, too. Isak is still in the closet. He says things as he thinks, though. Doesn't like snowglobes. Even (24) comes and asks for a job. The two get off on the wrong foot, although Isak finds Even irritatingly attractive. Additionally, Isak has just gotten a personal Christmas gift shopper.

Masquerade by Sabeley (53k words) - Isak and Even were best friends before one botched mission tore them apart. When they are assigned to go undercover as newlyweds at an oceanside resort where couples are going missing, can they put their differences aside for long enough to solve the case? And can they fix what’s broken between them before it’s too late?

(WIP) and it falls just where it needs to be by mmxii (53k words) - Last update Aug 2018. An au where isak works at a campsite and there’s suddenly a new guy joining their team. featuring a completely chill isak, a suspiciously quiet cat, and a three-year-old asking way too many difficult questions.

Caught in the Crossfire by CrochetingWords (65k words) - AU where Isak and Sana are partners working for the Oslo police department. Even used to work for the Oslo PD and is now Oslo's most well known private detective assisting the department in cases while also blogging about them. Isak is not impressed when he shows up on one of his crime scenes, because what other reason is there to publicly blog about your cases than being fame hungry.

(WIP) a careful hypothesis of the heart by StMisery (87k words) - 12/13 chapters posted. Isak and Even don't start out on the best of terms. Isak had been waiting nearly a year for the position of researcher to open up again. If he got it, he'd be working his dream job within one of the best biotechnology companies in the world. He applied for the position, heart in his throat, only to be passed over for the new recruit. When he discovered the new hire was also the son of the CEO, well, that was an unforgivable offense.

You Don't Even Know Me! by cuteandtwisted (101k words) - The one in which Isak and Even are interns who got off the wrong foot and don't like each other at all (except that they do).

[ohnojustimagine]

Save What You Can

Reader/Ben-K, Reader/Eita; 1245 words, angst with smut, though the smut is mostly Eita.

This is set in the lead up to Dead or Alive. (Also, btw, damn but that ending got me, I was like completely unprepared for that particular twist. And Ben! How good was Ben?! Who even knew that Ben 'permanent non-speaking role' K had that level of emote in him? I've always liked him, but I did not expect that. So good!)

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You've been one of R.E.D's regular girls for a while, and up until pretty recently, it's been nothing but a good time; going on tour with the guys and hanging out with them after shows, drinking and fucking and losing yourself in the raucous, hazy half-reality of backstage life. Sometimes it feels like another world, and maybe it is, separate with its own specific rules and hierarchies, always so very strictly enforced.

But what matters more than anything is the group, joined in a common purpose, loyalty valued above all else.

Or so you'd thought, because things have changed, divisions beginning to rise within the faction, cracks appearing in the once-united front of R.E.D. Big R and Ben and now Yoshida, all questioning Eita's authority, and though there's not as yet any overt signs of a mutiny, something is building, stirring, coming closer and closer to the surface and threatening to spill over.

And though you try not to take sides, it's getting to you, the atmosphere in locker room now one of barely restrained tension. There's still drinking, still fucking, but there's also silences thick with things unspoken, glowering stare-offs and barely concealed hostility. You hate it, but you endure because you know if it comes down to it and you're given any kind of say, it's Ben you'll choose to stand by. You're not supposed to have favorites, that's been made clear to you, because, like the other girls, you're there for all the guys to use, but you like Ben, and you're pretty sure he likes you, though he's never said that.

Ben never says anything much, but you see the way he looks at you, from across the room when you're with someone else, or when you're with him and he's touching you, his eyes revealing more than mere words ever could.

And maybe you should leave, because you know that none of this is going to end anywhere good, but you don't know where else you'd go.

So you stay, hoping for the best, some kind of resolution.

It's a few hours until tonight's show begins and this venue's backstage layout is like a fucking maze; endless corridors with cold cement floors and chipped paint on the door frames, faded old posters advertising previous shows still taped to the walls, and you're not entirely sure exactly where in the building you actually are. You're not lost, you tell yourself, because you're sure if you just keep wandering you'll end up where you're supposed to be, so you walk on, running your fingers lightly along the wall beside you.

You round a corner and suddenly stop because there, a way ahead of you, is Eita. He's seemingly in serious conversation with someone, too quietly-spoken for you to hear even from here, and there's something furtive about his posture, the way he's standing, his shoulders slightly hunched. Which isn't at all like him, you think, confused, but then you see who he's talking to, and you have to stifle a gasp. Because it's Big R, and instead of the strained, confrontational air you're used to seeing between them, this is relaxed, easy and almost intimate, and what the fuck, you think, because this isn't right, you can tell, there's something off about this, but you don't know what.

Eita glances up, narrowing his eyes as he sees you, and you have to consciously force yourself to not shrink back, your first instinct to turn and rush away, but you know that will look bad, make him suspicious, maybe even angry, and Eita is genuinely fucking scary when he's angry. So you quickly breathe in, plastering on your dumbest, most naive smile, acting like there's nothing at all strange about the two of them having some kind of clandestine meeting.

"Sorry," you say, brightly, as Big R also turns to stare at you, his expression one of wary distrust. "I think..." You look around you, wide-eyed, shaking your head. "Where's our locker room again?"

"Back that way," Eita says, gesturing in the direction you've just come from. "Down there, and to the right."

"Oh," you reply. "Yeah, of course."

You can feel their eyes on you as you walk away, and you resist the urge to turn around, look back at them. It's only after you round the corner and are out of their sight that you exhale, careful and slow. Your heart is racing inside your chest and you don't know what you're afraid of, but you know that whatever it is, it's real.

And it's dangerous.

Later that night, after the show, you're in the locker room, and though there are other girls and plenty of alcohol, the mood is still subdued. You're sitting in Ben's lap, and he's kissing your neck, his hand inside your panties, fingers fucking in and out of you, nice and slow.

Eita's watching you, you can see, sitting across the room, his arms folded, like he's thinking, and after a while he stands up, walking over and throwing himself down on the couch next to Ben.

Who ignores him, instead licking your ear, his tongue wet and hot. He slips his fingers out of you, stroking your clit, and you moan, smiling at him.

And he smiles back.

You hear Eita huff out a breath, and then he says, sharply, "Yeah, you need to share." He grabs your arm, dragging you off Ben's lap, pushing you down onto your knees in front of him, and then takes out his cock. He gets one hand in your hair, and you lean in without protest, opening your mouth, sucking him.

Ben shifts enough that he can watch, rubbing himself through the front of his pants, and you look up at him, at the expression on his face.

Eita yanks on your hair, hard enough to make you gasp in pain. "Me," he spits out, viciously. "Look at me, not him."

You nod slightly, and he stares down at you, eyes dark as he holds your head in place, thrusting up into your mouth, deliberately rough. You breathe in, knowing you can take it, but it's not easy, and he smiles at you, cruel and vaguely bitter, before turning to Ben, not changing his expression.

"Maybe you should go find someone else," he says. "I think I'm going to take my time with this one tonight."

"I can wait," Ben replies, and Eita shakes his head, quickly, just once.

"No," he says, in a tone that indicates he wants no argument. "Not tonight."

Ben doesn't say anything, and you know that not so long ago he would have simply accepted this, been a good soldier and done as he was told, but instead he stares back at Eita, face hardened, his body tensed. You hold your breath, waiting, but then he relents with a shrug, standing up and moving away, grabbing another girl. He's soon out of your line of sight, and you close your eyes, wishing you were somewhere else, somewhere not here.

"Just us, baby," Eita tells you, and strokes his thumb over your cheek, again pushing his cock into your mouth. "I think you need to learn your place, don't you?" He laughs, and there's a slow, sinking feeling inside you, because you're certain now, that something bad is going to happen, and it's going to happen soon.

"Look at me," Eita whispers, and you open your eyes. "You see, don't you?" he says, and you don't need to answer, because yes, you do.

[patriotsnet]

Did Donald Trump Say Republicans Were Dumb

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Did Donald Trump Say Republicans Were Dumb

What Are The Auditors Looking For

Donald Trump Tells Oprah in 1988 What He Would Do as President

Unspecified evidence of fraud in the state’s presidential and senate races .

They’re tabulating the ballots – something that was done after the election and then again during a routine partial recount that all Arizona counties are legally required to perform .

They’re also looking for somewhat more, shall we say, unusual evidence of malfeasance. They’ve been holding ballots up to ultraviolet light, photographing them with high-resolution cameras, analysing folding patterns on the paper as well as its thickness and colour, and looking for traces of bamboo fibre.

Trump Did Not Disparage Gop In 1998 People Magazine Interview

CLAIM: If I were to run, Id run as a Republican. Theyre the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News. I could lie and theyd still eat it up. I bet my numbers would be terrific. Donald Trump in 1998 People magazine interview.

APS ASSESSMENT: False. The president did not make such a comment to People magazine.;

THE FACTS: Singer and actress Bette Midler, who often speaks out against Trump, shared the false quote attributed to Trump on her Twitter account Sunday, with the comment that Trump certainly knew his crowd. Julie Farin, a People magazine spokeswoman, told The Associated Press that the magazine looked into the claim exhaustively when it first surfaced years ago but did not find anything remotely like it made by the president.;

The image used with the false quote shows Trump during a 1988 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show where he discussed running for president, but made no reference to Republicans being the dumbest group of voters. The quote first began circulating in 2015 and has been widely shared across social media platforms, including Facebook. It has been widely debunked since that time.

Heres more information on Facebooks fact-checking program: https://www.facebook.com/help/1952307158131536

This is part of The Associated Press ongoing effort to fact-check misinformation that is shared widely online, including work with Facebook to identify and reduce the circulation of false stories on the platform.

Shades Of 2016: Republicans Stay Silent On Trump Hoping He Fades Away

Just like when Donald J. Trump was a candidate in 2016, rival Republicans are trying to avoid becoming the target of his attacks ordirectly confronting him, while hoping someone else will.

By Maggie Haberman

It was a familiar scene on Sunday when Senator John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, tried to avoid giving a direct answer about the caustic behavior of former President Donald J. Trump.

Mr. Trump had called Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, dumb and used a coarse phrase to underscore it while speaking to hundreds of Republican National Committee donors on Saturday night. When Mr. Thune was asked by Chris Wallace, the host of Fox News Sunday, to comment, he chuckled and tried to sidestep the question.

I think a lot of that rhetoric is you know, its part of the style and tone that comes with the former president, Mr. Thune said, before moving on to say Mr. Trump and Mr. McConnell shared the goal of reclaiming congressional majorities in 2022.

Mr. Thune was not the only Republican straining to stay on the right side of the former president. The day before Mr. Trump delivered his broadsides against Mr. McConnell, Senator Rick Scott of Florida, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, presented Mr. Trump with a newly created award for his leadership.

Trump did self-destruct eventually, after four years in office, Mr. DuHaime said. But he can still make or break others, and that makes him powerful and relevant.

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So If None Of This Counts What’s The Point

According to those conducting the recount, the purpose of this project is to address a prevailing concern among some voters that the 2020 election was illegitimate. And if the final result is that there was no fraud? That’s fine, too.

“This is not about calling into question the results of the November election,” Ken Bennett, spokesman for the audit, told the Washington Post. “This is about identifying if there are any areas of our elections that need to be improved going forward.”

Few Democrats believe this, of course. They fear that the point of the audit is to simply sow further doubt about Biden’s victory – and pave the way for Republican state-level efforts to enact new voting restrictions that disadvantage their candidates and voters in the name of “ballot security”.

Most Dictators Rig Elections To Win With His Postal Service Gambit Trump Merely Wants Everybody To Lose With Him

What would the U.S. media say if the president of another country was threatening to hobble his nations postal service in hopes of suppressing ballots ahead of an election?

Every once in a while, an American journalist gets this notion: to imagine how the national press would cover a particular domestic story, whether it be white nationalist violence or protests against racist policing, as if it were happening in another country. Its a venerable and sometimes illuminating framea way for Americans, given to believing in their own exceptionalism, to see themselves and their countrys troubles from a different vantage.

But in the postal case, and increasingly in the age of Trump, the if it happened there test proves of little use. It is 2020, after all, and there is no global shortage of demagogues and authoritarians making a joke of democratic processes. They stuff ballot boxes, jail opposition leaders, harass journalists, and threaten voters. They exploit all the tools at their disposal to rig an election in their favor. They increasinglywelcome elections, in fact, with recent scholarship showing that elections can actually prolong dictatorships in the longer term, as three European political scientists put it.

With Universal Mail-In Voting , 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history. It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???

Donald J. Trump

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Trump Gets Slap On The Wrist For Rant On ‘stupid’ Iowa Voters

‘Not good to insult Iowa voters,’ one Iowa Republican says, but the fallout is far from dramatic.

Donald Trump’s slam of Iowans as “stupid” would usually be a breathtaking gaffe for a presidential candidate, but the billionaire businessman has proved time and again that this isn’t any normal presidential race and that he isn’t any normal candidate.

Top Republicans and Republican operatives in the state on Friday disparaged Trump’s comments from his Thursday evening rally at Iowa Central Community College in which he questioned the intelligence of voters who believe rival Ben Carson’s claims of a violent past and subsequent redemption. “How stupid are the people of Iowa? How stupid are the people of the country to believe this crap?” Trump yelled.

“Not good to insult Iowa voters,” Doug Gross, the former chief of staff to Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, told POLITICO on Friday.

Steve Grubbs, the chief Iowa strategist for rival Rand Paul, was happy to pounce on the comment. “Trump’s meltdown last night makes me worry what would happen in a stressful situation in the White House,” Grubbs said.

But many Iowa Republicans also don’t see lasting damage. They see the comments as unfortunate but not nearly enough to send Trump packing.

By BEN WHITE

“I heard audible gasps from those I was sitting by, yet that had no effect in his standing in the caucuses. And I’m not trying to dodge or be cute, but we don’t know. We don’t know what impact this will have,”Strawn said.

Most Of Trumps Stories Then Were About His Pending Divorce From Marla Maples

While the quote has been debunked several times since it apparently surfaced in 2015, users have recently been resharing it on social media.

Most of Trumps stories were about his pending divorce from Marla Maples and appearances at various social and entertainment events.

A magazine photo claiming that US President Donald Trump referred to Republican voters as dumbest voters is false.

The photo- that has gone viral on social media platforms quotes the Peoples Magazine in 1998, where it is alleged Trump said if he were to dip his toes in politics, he would use the Republican ticket.

If I were to run, Id run as a Republican. Theyre the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News. I could lie and theyd still eat it up. I bet my numbers would be terrific, read the message purporting to be a quote from Trump.

Several Twitter users including Azeem ButtValryLeBourg and MuthuiMkenya;in reference to the ongoing US election indicated that one does not have to be smart if their followers are stupid.

While the quote has been debunked several times since it apparently surfaced in 2015, users have recently been resharing it on social mediaespecially after a Democratic Candidate Joe Biden was projected as the President-Elect for the United States.

The Stars fact-check desk established that the meme was first debunked by SNOPES;in 2015, followed by other independent debunks.

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This Is What Trump Told Supporters Before Many Stormed Capitol Hill

The president incited those who attended his rally to march to the Capitol.

President Trump speaks at Save America Rally in Washington

Many who participated in the chaos at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday came straight from an event held by President Donald Trump.

Trumps Save America Rally included the president telling supporters to stop the steal of the , urging them to head to the Capitol to demonstrate against Congress certifying President-elect Joe Bidens victory. Among the crowds battle cries was, Fight for Trump! Fight for Trump! Fight for Trump!

Trump spoke at the event for nearly an hour at the Ellipse, a park near the White House. After he spoke, thousands of attendees, many of them without masks, marched toward Capitol Hill as federal law enforcement vehicles raced to beat them there.

Heres what Trump said at his rally:

Media will not show the magnitude of this crowd even I when I turned on today, I looked, and I saw thousands of people here, but you dont see hundreds of thousands of people behind you because they dont want to show that. We have hundreds of thousands of people here, and I just want them to be recognized by the fake news media. Turn your cameras, please, and show what is really happening out here because these people are not going to take it any longer, theyre not going to take it any longer.

Not going to let it happen.

TRUMP:Thank you.

Dumb Son Of A Bitch: Trump Attacks Mcconnell In Republican Donors Speech

Kushner Quote: “Trump Knows Republicans Are Stupid”

At Mar-a-Lago, former president also goes after Fauci and Chao and claims party cant have these guys that like publicity

Donald Trump devoted part of a speech to Republican donors on Saturday night to insulting the Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell. According to multiple reports of the $400,000-a-ticket, closed-press event, the former president called the Kentucky senator a dumb son of a bitch.

Trump also said Mike Pence, his vice-president, should have had the courage to object to the certification of electoral college results at the US Capitol on 6 January. Trump claims his defeat by Joe Biden, by 306-232 in the electoral college and more than 7m votes, was the result of fraud. It was not and the lie was thrown out of court.

Earlier, the Associated Press reported that a Pentagon timeline of events on 6 January showed Pence demanding military leaders clear the Capitol of rioters sent by Trump.

But Trump did nothing and about six hours passed before the Capitol was cleared. Five people including a police officer died and some in the mob were recorded chanting hang Mike Pence. More than 400 face charges.

At his Mar-a-Lago resort on Saturday, amid a weekend of Republican events in Florida, some at Trump properties, the former president also mocked Dr Anthony Fauci.

I hired his wife. Did he ever say thank you?

Trump also said Covid-19 vaccines should be renamed Trumpcines in his honour.

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So If None Of This Counts Whats The Point

According to those conducting the recount, the purpose of this project is to address a prevailing concern among some voters that the 2020 election was illegitimate. And if the final result is that there was no fraud? Thats fine, too.

This is not about calling into question the results of the November election, Ken Bennett, spokesman for the audit, told the Washington Post. This is about identifying if there are any areas of our elections that need to be improved going forward.

Few Democrats believe this, of course. They fear that the point of the audit is to simply sow further doubt about Bidens victory and pave the way for Republican state-level efforts to enact new voting restrictions that disadvantage their candidates and voters in the name of ballot security.

Trump Slashes At Mcconnell As He Reiterates Election Falsehoods At Republican Event

Former president Donald Trump called Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell a dumb son of a bitch as he used a Saturday night speech to Republicans to blame the senator for not helping overturn the 2020 election and reiterated false assertions that he won the November contest.

Trump, speaking at a Republican National Committee gathering at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla., excoriated a number of Republicans even as he publicly called for party unity focusing on those who voted to convict him in impeachment proceedings. But he saved his sharpest vitriol for the Kentucky Republican.

If that were Schumer instead of this dumb son of a bitch Mitch McConnell, they would never allow it to happen. They would have fought it, he said of the election certification on Jan. 6, the day his supporters led an insurrection on the Capitol to block President Bidens formal victory.

Trump spent much of the speech, with many senators in the room, lashing into his former ally in personal terms, often to cheers from the partys top donors. He falsely claimed that he won the Senate election for McConnell in Kentucky and attacked his wife, Elaine Chao, who served as Trumps transportation secretary.

I hired his wife. Did he ever say thank you? Trump said. He then mocked Chao for resigning in response to the Jan. 6 events and Trumps behavior that day.

Some attendees left the private event early, with the speech getting mixed reviews.

Recommended Reading: Why Do Republicans Wear Blue Ties

Trump Gets Slap On The Wrist For Rant On Stupid Iowa Voters

Not good to insult Iowa voters, one Iowa Republican says, but the fallout is far from dramatic.

Donald Trumps slam of Iowans as stupid would usually be a breathtaking gaffe for a presidential candidate, but the billionaire businessman has proved time and again that this isnt any normal presidential race and that he isnt any normal candidate.

Top Republicans and Republican operatives in the state on Friday disparaged Trumps comments from his Thursday evening rally at Iowa Central Community College in which he questioned the intelligence of voters who believe rival Ben Carsons claims of a violent past and subsequent redemption. How stupid are the people of Iowa? How stupid are the people of the country to believe this crap? Trump yelled.

Not good to insult Iowa voters, Doug Gross, the former chief of staff to Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, told POLITICO on Friday.

Steve Grubbs, the chief Iowa strategist for rival Rand Paul, was happy to pounce on the comment. Trumps meltdown last night makes me worry what would happen in a stressful situation in the White House, Grubbs said.

But many Iowa Republicans also dont see lasting damage. They see the comments as unfortunate but not nearly enough to send Trump packing.

I heard audible gasps from those I was sitting by, yet that had no effect in his standing in the caucuses. And Im not trying to dodge or be cute, but we dont know. We dont know what impact this will have,Strawn said.

Lynn Schmidt: Republican Voters Aren’t Stupid Stop Treating Us That Way

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, speaks during a news conference Tuesday in Washington. Americans waiting for Republicans in Congress to acknowledge Joe Biden as the president-elect may have to keep waiting until January as GOP leaders stick with President Donald Trump’s litany of legal challenges and unproven claims of fraud.

Why do Republican elected officials treat Republican voters like we are stupid?

Multiple times during the past four years of Donald Trumps presidency, there has been an outcry for Republicans to stand up and speak out against the president. Yet, the leadership has fallen silent. The question of why will be studied for years to come. One of the strongest arguments that I have heard and read is that they are afraid of the base. That base is a Republican voter, of which I am one. What if instead of staying silent, our elected Republican officials came home and spoke to us about what they think? Do they really think we are that stupid and cannot understand?

Lynn Schmidt: Conservative and Republican ideologies intersect less and less these days

Instead of being afraid of us as a voting base, elected officials should educate us, share with us, and strengthen the democracy that put them in office in the first place.

Lynn Schmidt is the Missouri state leader for Stand Up Republic and is a registered nurse. She lives in St. Charles.

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New Details Emerge Jussie Smollet Is Really Dumb

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Now as you probably heard already Jesse Smollett the crisis actor has been taken into custody after a grand jury indictment is charging him of a felony that has a minimum one-year prison sentence and that’s why in this video I specifically wanted to talk about all the new latest developments which I think prove that jussie Smollett is one of the dumbest criminals ever as well as a deeper conversation at the end of the video which I think Jesse actually explained the best himself something quote who is more to blame? A devil who spreads obvious lies or a fool who chooses to believe those lies and pass them along to hashtag bus as the mainstream media is losing their mind and actually saying that they’re mad that I hate crime and of course running cover for the divide-and-conquer racial divisions that they have been promoting and pushing the American people restart just know that you’re watching a fully Independent Media broadcast brought to you by yuya. Soft viewer and without your support your donations we wouldn’t be here and the only reason we are as because of you and your support so if you like this work considering donating because yeah we have a lot of things against us I mean just this particular story loan if you look on YouTube when you type in Jessie Smollett the first thing that you don’t even get a video you should get a Fox News article talking about how Don Lemon says it’s not juicy spot on YouTube where the hell am I supposed to force read an article by mainstream media outlets and then of course CNN Fox News time mainstream media propaganda nothing organic I totally rigged algorithm promoting of course corporate propaganda trying to control ants the ordinary live on this important issue personally I also think someone measures are happening on Facebook right now of course this is done because the Jessie Smollett case is on national issue that everyone is talking about right now and I have to say the details surrounding this case are absolutely incredulous now of course. People died in the original story when it first came out only to be vilified attack viciously on the mainstream media and of course verified Twitter personalities even people who question the narrative or attack asking rational questions like a damn this guy ever hear of GrubHub why did he have the new still around his head and why didn’t he comply with officers and give away the phone but will not work we’re finding out all those details and I can pretty much say that jussie Smollett most likely will be going to jail because again this is not his first run-in with the law as in 2007 he was actually charged with lying to a police officer providing false information as well as driving Under the Influence a DUI without a license and of course repeat offenders face a higher chance of being sent to jail which I believe will be happening in this particular case and with these particular charges he is facing a felony charge of a one-year minimum sentence to as high as a 3-year sentence. Smart somehow is still denying that he had anything to do with the planning of this attack which is.

Absolutely ridiculous when we look at just the evidence that is provided here with your chosen.

This man is not really that smart now it’s important to note here that Smollett could also be facing federal charges because of a previous incident that happened right before this one what’s the Chicago Police Superintendent said was an attempt by Smollett to gain attention by sending a false letter that railed on racial homophobic and political language which was also by the way filled with a white powder.

Have to call in a HazMat team and is also looking like a hoax and potentially may even bring Federal indictment charges on top of this felony charge that he has already been indicted by Jessie Smollett.

Gencive paper trail and really I don’t know how someone.

Just like that because when you look at the details here because it is absolutely mind-boggling to think that Jesse was thinking he was going to get away with this especially since there is phone records with some of that talking to the Nigerian Brothers he hired when she actually talked to an hour before the attack and an hour after attack and also when the brothers went to Nigeria if there’s even surveillance footage of the Nigerian Brothers in a store buying all the supplies even what looks like a red Maga hat here finally climas and other tools that were used during this apparent assault start racist homophobic hate crime and for goodness gracious.

Smollett even paid $3,500 with a check at a personal check from his own bank account which was this Twitter account users as hopefully the 1099 by the due date with the IRS.

Now along with that and what I’m hearing is over 24 detectives who are investigating this were spending their police resources on this in one of the most violent cities with the most murders in the United States Chicago of all places that they even clearly had footage of the Nigerian brothers and then of course falsifying this attack which allegedly was because of his salary According to some police sources now Jesse Smollett actually made $65,000 per episode for starting and of course the TV series Empire which has 18 episode again I say allegedly he was dissatisfied with his 1.17 million-dollar salary which allegedly wasn’t enough of course nothing is better than hate especially in today’s manufactured divide and conquer conquer media landscape that we’re all being thrown into and if that would have gotten away with this he most likely would have gotten. Probably a major book deal a lot of attention a lot of support I pretty much the gold medal in the oppression Olympics here which should raise some questions here because unless he’s some kind of incredulous greedy psychotic lunatic the prospects of him getting monetarily from this seem weak compared to the power and influence that someone would get because of this false flag hate attack that happened no one really knows here because yeah he could be a psychopathic greeting its sane human being and not to be the case here but it is the most telling aspect ears of course how the mainstream media is responding to this with Don Lemon saying that he’s sad that this happened sad that a fake crime didn’t happen to look at the mentality of these people they have lost a major PR war that has been faked that has been engineered that has been pushed that has been manufactured that has just been rammed down our throats without looking. Any of the evidence any other due diligence they messed up and their reaction to all of this is you know it’s actually good that a hate crime didn’t happen like this in our country not their reaction is.

Wish I was just absolutely insane it’s like running the Twilight Zone. Let me sing oh he just lost in the court of public opinion he just got fired Vice the mainstream question about this terrific job another CNN slumlord hate promoter Brian Stettler also ran cover nothing wrong here it’s not his fault tree media and these asinine individuals trying to be victims out of this entire situation this is absolutely insane and you just get him sneak peek into the promotion of the victim mentality that they want you to have it I want you to have a backbone they don’t want you to stand up for yourself you don’t want you to actually represent the ideas and fight for them and do something morally good they want you to sit back get beat up run on social media and a social controllers the corporatist they’ll run on by with of course the problem reaction solution dialectic. Coming together with oh no we have to help all these poor victims but the globalist corporatist Baxter’s and big government come and help you since we’re the authority here and we’re going to help you buy sensor and Candice drawing the basic Freedom elements in our society and I’m utterly sick of it and this is why again I’ve been saying this for your the most dangerous weapon in the world is of course the control of information and then ability to silence anyone who opposes and the first step in combating all of this is realizing.

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The State of Charlotte FGC

If you build it, they will come, or so this saying goes. But what if no one does? I found myself asking this question while I was playing Tekken at a poke bowl restaurant at a shopping center located across the street from UNCC. The restaurant was hosting SetPlay, which is a bi-weekly FGC meetup in Charlotte. However, the set-up was lacking, to say the least. Essentially, we were corralled into a corner of the restaurant with three different set-ups for three different games. At the most, there were only five people there in total - including both hosts. While the setting was reminiscent of a bunch of guys crowding around the arcade cabinets at a restaurant in the 90s, I can’t help but think about the state of affairs. Meanwhile, other fighting game communities have not only been thriving, but they are also outright growing with attendance and viewership numbers. Yet, our community seems to be fading further and further into obscurity. Though I do understand that people are just exhausted, which is no one’s fault, I feel there are other factors in play. Factors that have been plaguing the Charlotte FGC for some time now, which can be remedied. Below here are some of the key factors I feel that has brought the fighting game community to this state:

Fighting games are not easy to pick up and play, or people just really don’t like what’s out there at the moment:

I’ll be the first to admit that our particular genre is not the most beginner-friendly competitive genre out there. You essentially have to spend hours mastering a specific set of skills as well as train your muscle memory, and that’s just to master the basics. With fighting games, there are a lot of nuances and situational-specific aspects that has appealed to its fans. However, the same things that have brought people into the genre, are also the same things that have kept people away from the genre. Which is a natural thing, so no fault there. That being said, fewer people playing fighting games translates into having a smaller and stagnant scene. That being said, the latest modern fighting games have taken a much more beginner-friendly approach, with making the game as accessible as possible so that more people are playing. On paper, this should translate to having more people in the community playing games. In reality, not only is Charlotte missing out on the new boom of fighting players, but it is also alienating the older fanbase. Thus, not only are we not having much of a new blood surging, but the older vanguards are retiring from fighting games and moving on from the genre. Obviously, we can’t do much about the current games that are out there right now. And those that genuinely enjoy these games do face some ostracization from the older players. This is very counter-productive, which often results in losing more players. Instead, perhaps setting up some sort of system of support would help out Charlotte. In which the older players can teach and cultivate the newer players with fundamentals and experience, all while encouraging the new players to check out some of the older games. That way, the new players can develop the skills they can learn from older games while gaining a sense of appreciation and understanding of fighting game history. Personally, I am guilty of this. I don’t enjoy these new modern fighting games anymore and I don’t feel the same kind of joy that I get from playing some of the older games. That being said, I do my best to encourage the newer generation to continue playing if it is something they enjoy.

Lack of quality players with a competitive drive to get better:

We have some local players that do come out to tournaments throughout Charlotte and North Carolina. And for the most part, some of them place fairly well, even winning a few tournaments. However, the other players that come out don’t seem to have the that competitive drive to improve their play as time goes on. Unfortunately, this lack of drive is causing a lack of growth in our community on several fronts. First, the stronger players would have less incentive to come to the local tournaments if they keep placing up top all the time. Granted, while some may not see this as a bad thing, over time it will become stagnant and repetitive. Soon, going to tournaments would seem less like a place where you can prove your worth and more of a tedious chore that most would not look forward to. Eventually, these stronger players may end up dropping out or opting to spend their free time elsewhere. Of course, if these stronger players venture to other regions instead to improve, then all the more power to them. But if the other players remain stagnant with their own skill level, then that would give the better players even less reason to come out and play. But at the same time, I do understand how difficult it can be to grow as a player and get your skills to the next level. And I do also understand that there are people in our scene that have placed a lot of time both playing games and learning different concepts to improve their play - and it could still translate into going 0-2 at the next local. And I definitely understand those kinds of frustrations. However, if you have trained and practiced, your gameplay will improve, despite your results. Still, the main issue is that the better players are mostly sticking to playing online rather than coming out to play offline. Despite the fact that most modern fighters have an atrocious netcode (unless you are playing on PC), the better players in Charlotte and surrounding prefer this over going to a local training session. The only exception I’ve seen to this is with Zonk and JKDamon. From what I understand, Zonk has taken in Damon in some sort of apprenticeship, in which Zonk has been training JKDamon and coaching him. This, in turn, has caused JKDamon to improve dramatically in his game, in which I feel he will end up placing in a lot of tournaments in 2019. Perhaps the other players could foster this example and help those that want to improve. This will end up encouraging stronger competition, which will then strengthen this scene and strengthen their own gameplay as a result.

Lack of a proper, adequate venue that can host sessions and tournaments:

It seems that no matter what, Charlotte FGC simply cannot find a suitable venue that can handle the many challenges and needs in order to create a suitable event. Understandably, finding a venue that has a reasonable rental space price with great internet for streaming, plenty of space to accommodate people and setups, all while having decent food options nearby is pretty much a unicorn here. Not to mention, most tournament organizers would often venture outside of Charlotte, which often leaves some group in an inconvenience. Worse is, that it seems that we tend to bounce around from place to place with no permanent or fixed location. Unfortunately, there is no immediate fix for this one. We are at the mercy of the owner of these venues - be it a gaming shop, LAN center, restaurant, hotel, etc - as to how they want to conduct their business and if they even want to open up to the FGC. Again, finding a venue that would offer a lot of these perfect conditions is next to impossible to find. Worse, is if each event organizer is trying to find the perfect venue on their own.

Maybe, instead of each event organizer trying to tackle this on their own, they should try to band together as a collective. Perhaps, through this collective, they can afford to look at some of the better venues that the city has to offer and perhaps stay there permanently. Unfortunately, the last point that I am about to make touches on the reason why this hasn’t happened yet...

General community drama is killing the overall growth of the community:

This is honestly the dumbest part of this post. But it is one that has to be said in order for everyone to move ahead: The drama between event organizers and players/event organizers and event organizers is killing the Charlotte scene. The Charlotte FGC, unfortunately, has had its share of unnecessary drama that has effectively crippled the community to its current state. Unfortunately, none could have seen the bigger picture, only short-term endeavors, and goals in which it fizzled out and did not amount to taking Charlotte to the next level. The bigger picture would have been a prosperous community, in which there would be no shortage of players and in which our scene would have been a prominent and recognized scene of not only the Southeast, but possibly throughout the entire United States. We are very, very far from it. Right now, the current scene as it stands can’t take much more of unnecessary drama. Otherwise, we are not going to be left with much of a scene. And that is no good for anyone involved. We need to do better. We need to be better, on all fronts. We have to improve on these things and get better at being an actual community, instead of being a fragmented and divided set of pockets with no cohesion. Or, we can just only play online and not have an offline community. I’ll leave that up to you all.

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The 12 Dumbest Money Questions We’ve Ever Asked (and Why They’re Not Actually Dumb)

Let’s channel our former middle school teachers: There are no dumb questions.

Especially when it comes to personal finance.

Do you remember your financial literacy class? Probably not, because not many states require such a subject.

So it’s not your fault you have to watch a YouTube tutorial to make sure you’re writing a check correctly or that you have to quietly Google, “How much money do I need to retire?”

But you can stop being embarrassed now. We’re here to answer your “dumbest” money questions.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 1: What Do I Do With My 401(k)?

This isn’t a dumb question, because your 401(k), or any investment account for that matter, is an integral part to a happy and financially healthy retirement.

A 401(k) is an employee-sponsored plan, so it’s largely hands off. If you can, we recommend maxing out your contributions.

Then, thanks to the power of compound interest, watch it grow.

Sure, it’s all automated — out of sight, out of mind. But chances are, your 401(k) could be doing a lot better.

Take control with help from Blooom, an SEC-registered investment advisory firm that can optimize and monitor your 401(k) for you and keep it speeding toward retirement.

It just takes a few minutes to get a free 401(k) analysis that will show you whether your investments are allocated properly and whether you’re losing money paying hidden investment fees. It’ll even tell you just how much more money your account could earn by the time you want to retire.

After that, if you sign up, it’s just $10 per month to have Blooom monitor and maximize your 401(k). Bonus: Penny Hoarders get the first month free with the code PNNYHRD.

Now that you have Blooom keeping tabs on your 401(k), you can sit back and max out your contributions (if possible).

‘Dumb’ Question No. 2: How Can I Invest If I’m Broke?

You. Don’t. Need. Thousands. Of. Dollars. To. Invest.

Yes, everyone’s talking about investing in shares of Amazon, Apple or Netflix, but you can start investing with pocket change.

Start small and download Acorns, an investing app that’ll round up your debit and credit card purchases and, once it accumulates $5, it’ll invest the spare change for you.

That means if you spend $10.23 at the grocery store, 77 cents gets dropped into your Acorns account. Then, the app does the whole investing thing for you.

The app is $1 a month for balances under $1 million, and you’ll get a $5 bonus when you sign up.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 3: Does My Credit Score Really Matter?

Um, also, how do I check my credit score?

Some folks argue that credit scores are just three-digit numbers that hold no significance. And that might be true… if you’re living off the grid or never plan to purchase a car, rent or buy a home, or apply for a loan.

Seriously. Credit scores matter. They represent your financial health and allow you to build your future.

If it’s been… a while… since you’ve last checked your credit score, here’s a simple — and free — tool that’ll help: Credit Sesame.

Not only will you be able to peep your credit score, you’ll also tap into your free “credit report card,” which breaks down exactly what’s in your credit report and how it affects your score. The tool even offers tailored tips and tricks that’ll help you get your score up.

Motivational speaker James Cooper, for example, raised his credit score 277 points using Credit Sesame. Now he talks to high school students about the importance of having good credit and uses what he’s learned through Credit Sesame as a blueprint for his lessons.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 4: Do I Need Life Insurance?

This isn’t a dumb question, because there are so many variables you’ll need to consider before purchasing life insurance.

Life insurance financially protects your loved ones in the event of your death, which, sorry to break it to you, is inevitable. However, certain people need life insurance more than others. (If you’re not sure, here are three types of people who need life insurance.)

If you think you (or, really, your family) could benefit from life insurance, buying it doesn’t have to be the uncomfortable experience you might expect. Some newcomers in the industry are updating the old model.

Ethos, for example, can get you term life insurance in less than 10 minutes — with no medical exam — for coverage up to $1 million. Ethos offers a digital application, and customer service is available if you have questions.

It partners with a major life insurance carrier to quickly offer policies as low as $6 a month. It’s helped thousands of folks access term life insurance, including independent contractors who use Uber, Postmates, TaskRabbit and other gig apps.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 5: Why Is My Money Disappearing?

If you’re wondering where your money goes after each paycheck, start tracking your expenses with the Empower app.

Empower helps you organize and track your financial goals. Simply link your accounts, and every time you log in, you’ll see a simple snapshot of where you stand on your monthly budget. Are you above or below the line? In one second you’ll know whether you’re on track or need to dial things back a bit.

Empower even has a cool “find free money” feature. It’ll do things like negotiate your cell phone bill, review your insurance coverage and cancel unwanted subscriptions.

Side note: If your money is truly disappearing, then you might have a little identity theft situation on your hands. You’ll want to dig into this with your bank or credit card company.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 6: Can I Invest Without Supporting Evil Companies?

If you’ve got a $50 bill burning a hole in your wallet, look into Swell Investing, an SEC-registered investment adviser committed to supporting sustainable companies.

Its Impact 400 portfolio features companies whose products and services align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It considers everything from gender equality to ending poverty to clean energy.

You’ll get a $50 bonus with the code PENNY after making your initial investment of at least $50.

Swell doesn’t have any trading fees, price tiers or expense ratios. It charges a 0.75% annual fee — that’s about the cost of one coffee ($3.75) per year if you invest $500.

Disclosure: We have a financial relationship with Swell Investing LLC and will be compensated if consumers apply for an account and/or fund an account with Swell through links in our content. However, the analysis and opinions expressed here are our own.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 7: Are Credit Cards Bad?

Short answer: If you use credit cards responsibly, they’re not bad.

Credit cards can be detrimental if you treat them like a never-ending stream of money. But if you spend within your means and pay them off each month, they can actually be beneficial. They help build your credit and some also grant you rewards — like cash back or travel points.

Here’s an option we like: It’s the Chase Freedom Unlimited card*. Its claim to fame? You’ll earn an unlimited 1.5% cash back on all your purchases. Plus, if you spend $500 in your first three months of opening the card (hi, groceries), you’ll pocket a $150 bonus.

Get signed up — and 0% intro APR for 15 months — here.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 8: How Does Interest Work?

There are a lot of acronyms in the banking world, so, to save you some time, here’s a rundown of one of the most beneficial: APY.

APY stands for annual percentage yield. It’s the interest you earn on a savings account.

For example, an iOS app called Varo Money combines traditional banking tools with modern technology to help its customers become financially healthy.

Here’s the best part: Pair your bank account with a Varo Savings Account where you’ll earn 1.75% annual percentage yield. That’s nearly 20 times — repeat, 20 times — the average savings account, based on a 0.06% average reported by CNN Money.

Because it’s compounded interest, it’ll get paid out daily, monthly or quarterly, depending on the account’s terms. Basically, the higher the APY and the more frequently it’s compounded, the better.

So yeah, you’re on the right track if you’re asking about APY.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 9: Where Can I Get Money If I Need it?

You’re in a pinch, and you need some money…

Maybe you’re looking to buy a new car, consolidate your debt, pay an unexpected medical bill or make some improvements around the house.

Um, so, where do you find that money?

This feels like a question that has one of those duh answers, but you’ve really got a lot of options.

You can take out a loan through your bank, credit union, peer-to-peer lending platform or a loan company. (We suggest avoiding 401(k) loans and payday loans.)

This money won’t be free; you’ll have to pay it back plus interest. You can easily shop around for the best terms and rates through an online marketplace, like Even Financial, which can help match you with the right personal loan to meet your needs.

Even searches the top online lenders to match you with a personalized loan offer in less than 60 seconds. Its platform can help you borrow up to $100,000 (no collateral needed) with fixed rates starting at 4.99% and terms from 24 to 84 months.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 10: How Can I Make Money Online?

If you’re looking to make some money online, you’re not the only one. Google receives approximately 100,000 “how to make money online” searches a month.

Not to worry. There are plenty of ways to get paid while sitting on the couch — from full-time work-from-home jobs to side gigs.

Some ideas, based on your wants and needs, include:

If you just want to mindlessly make some money while watching TV, try signing up for a few top-rated survey sites. Swagbucks is definitely a reader favorite, probably because of the wide variety of ways to make money beyond taking surveys. Plus, you get a $5 bonus when you sign up and earn 2,500 SB within your first 60 days.

If you’re looking to flex your skills with a company, then search our work-from-home job board. You’ll find both part-time and full-time opportunities, though note these are usually a little less flexible

If you’re looking to set your own schedule, find an online opportunity that allows you to pick and choose when — and how much — you work. Consider signing up for a freelance platform like Fiverr, Mechanical Turk or Upwork.

So, yes, it’s possible to pad your bank account from the comfort of your home — just be watchful of the scammy stuff.

‘Dumb’ Question No. 11: Why Are Groceries So Expensive?

Admittedly, this is a question I recently asked while navigating the grocery store: “Why does it cost $3 for a gallon of milk?” Then, at the checkout counter, “How did I just spend $100 on groceries?”

I get that there are layers upon layers of factors that ultimately determine the price of groceries, but it seems like the weekly tab just keeps on increasing.

If you want to combat the price of groceries, use Ibotta. It sounds strange, but it’ll pay you cash for taking pictures of your grocery store receipts.

Here’s how it works: Before heading to the store, search for items on your shopping list within the Ibotta app. When you get home, snap a photo of your receipt and scan the items’ barcodes and get you cash back.

Ibotta is free to download. Plus, you’ll get a $10 sign-up bonus after uploading your first receipt.

Some cash-back opportunities we’ve seen include:

25 cents back on strawberries.

$1 back on a box of tea.

$5 back on a case of Shiner Bock beer.

Notice a lot of those aren’t tied to a brand — just shop for the staples on your list and earn cash back!

‘Dumb’ Question No. 12: How Do I Write a Check?

It’s pretty rare these days to have to write a check, so it’s easy to forget how to fill that sucker in.

Just go ahead and bookmark this six-step check-writing guide, so you look like you know what you’re doing the next time the opportunity arises.

Always Raise Your Hand and Ask the Dumb Question

Do you finally believe your middle school teacher? There are no dumb questions! Especially when it comes to personal finance.

If you want to go back to school and get more answers to your “dumb” questions, you can do so for free. We’ve just launched The Penny Hoarder Academy, which will guide you through the ins and outs of personal finance — from building a budget to saving money on groceries to buying your first home.

Never be afraid to just ask.

*Annual Rewards amounts will change based on the amounts you enter. The monthly spending category names and definitions may vary among issuers, and categories may not align one-to-one.

The information for the Chase Freedom Unlimited card has been collected independently by The Penny Hoarder. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of the credit card issuer, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the credit card issuer. The Penny Hoarder is a partner of Credible.

Carson Kohler (carson@thepennyhoarder.com) is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. She was always the one who raised her hand and started with, “Umm… this might be a dumb question, but…”

This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, which helps millions of readers worldwide earn and save money by sharing unique job opportunities, personal stories, freebies and more. The Inc. 5000 ranked The Penny Hoarder as the fastest-growing private media company in the U.S. in 2017.

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The Trump interviews: what he said about Brexit, Putin, Israel, Syria … and Twitter

The key points covered in Donald Trumps interviews with the UKs Times and the German tabloid Bild

Donald Trump gave an interview to two newspapers the UK Times and the German tabloid Bild in his office in the Trump Tower in New York. The interview covered a wide range of issues and was reported in the respective papers although there was a variation on what each concentrated on. Heres the best from both.

On Brexit

The Times: Trump said he believed Brexit was going to end up being a great thing because people wanted to reclaim their identity from the European Union. Other countries would leave as well and it would be hard to keep the EU from falling apart under the pressure of immigration, he said. The refugee crisis which started in 2015 had been the straw that broke the camels back in terms of popular support for a unified Europe. If they hadnt been forced to take in all of the refugees, so many, with all the problems that it . . . entails, I think that you wouldnt have a Brexit. This was the final straw that broke the camels back. . . I believe others will leave. I do think keeping it together is not gonna be as easy as a lot of people think.

The EU was basically a vehicle for Germany, he said, and thats why I thought the UK was so smart in getting out.

On trade deal with UK

The Times: Playing up his British ancestry, Trump said his Scottish mother had been so proud of the Queen and said he was eager to get a trade deal done quickly.

Im a big fan of the UK, were gonna work very hard to get it done quickly and done properly. Good for both sides. Well have a meeting [with Theresa May] right after I get into the White House and . . . were gonna get something done very quickly.

Donald Trump with Michael Gove, who interviewed the US president-elect for the Times along with Bilds Kai Diekmann. Photograph: Twitter

On Angela Merkel

Bild: Donald Trump has called Angela Merkels open door policy to refugees a catastrophic mistake which he said Germany would pay for.

Trump said whilst he had great respect for Merkel, who is standing for a fourth term as chancellor next autumn, calling her magnificent and a fantastic chief, she had made an utterly catastrophic mistake by letting all these illegals into the country. He told Bild: Do you know, letting all these people in, wherever they come from. And no one knows where they come from at all. You will find out, youve had a clear impression of that, he said, referring to the December attack in Berlin in which 12 people were killed when a lorry driven by an asylum seeker from Tunisia careered into a Christmas market.

So I am of the opinion that she made a catastrophic mistake, a very serious mistake. But putting that aside, I respect her, I like her. But I dont know her, he said, when asked whether he would be willing to support her reelection, as his predecessor Barack Obama said he would. So I cant say anything as to who I might support, in the case that I would support anyone.

It was also put to Trump in the interview that Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin know each other well, that the Russian president speaks fluent German and she speaks fluent Russian. Trump was asked which of the two he trusted more.

Trump replied: First and foremost, I trust both of them. Lets see how long this goes on for. Maybe it wont last for long.

On Nato

The Times: Trump repeated his criticism of Nato, one of the mainstays of American foreign policy for decades, calling it obsolete for failing to contain the terror threat in western countries. Her also complained that some countries dont pay what they should pay. However, he added that Nato is very important to me.

On manufacturing tariffs

Bild: In remarks that will likely disturb German car manufacturers, Trump said he would look to realign the out of balance car trade between Germany and the US. If you go down Fifth Avenue every one has a Mercedes Benz in front of his house, isnt that the case? he said. The fact is that … there is no reciprocity. How many Chevrolets do you see in Germany? Not very many, maybe none at all … its a one-way street. It must work both ways. As a result, US manufacturers were losing $800bn a year in trade. That will stop, he said. Under Wilbur Ross, the incoming trade minister, he said, change could be expected.

BMW plans to build a factory in Mexico and export the cars to the US. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

Trump proposed a 35% tax on every foreign car sold in America which was produced elsewhere seen as a particular dig at BMW which plans to build a new plant in Mexico from which it would export to the US market. He urged manufacturers to shift their production to the United States instead.

On Iran

The Times: Trump said he would not reveal the details of his policy I just dont want to play the cards but reiterated his attack on Barack Obamas landmark deal with Iran on nuclear weapons. Im not happy with the Iran deal, I think its one of the worst deals ever made, I think its one of the dumbest deals Ive ever seen . . . Where you give . . . $150bn back to a country, where you give $1.7bn in cash. Did you ever see $100m in hundred-dollar bills? Its a lot. $1.7bn in cash. Plane loads.

On Russia and nuclear weapons

The Times: Trump floated the idea of reviewing sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin was prepared to move away from confrontation. They have sanctions on Russia lets see if we can make some good deals with Russia. For one thing, I think nuclear weapons should be way down and reduced very substantially, thats part of it. But Russias hurting very badly right now because of sanctions, but I think something can happen that a lot of people are gonna benefit.

Bild: Asked if he understands why eastern Europeans might fear Putin and Russia, Trump responded: Of course. Indeed. I know that. I mean, I understand whats going on there.

On Syria

The Times: Trump was critical of Obama for failing to restrain Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and Putin in their war on rebel forces in the country. The US could have made them stick to a line in the sand but now it was too late and the lack of western intervention had helped create a humanitarian crisis. Aleppo was nasty. I mean when you see them shooting old ladies walking out of town they cant even walk and theyre shooting em it almost looks like theyre shooting em for sport ah no, thats … a terrible situation.

A woman carries a child in the ruined streets of al-Rai north of Aleppo . Photograph: Khalil Ashawi/Reuters

Bild: Trump said he thought security zones should have been set up in Syria. That would have been considerably cheaper. And the Gulf states should have had to pay for them. After all, they have money like hardly anyone else has. The whole thing would have been considerably cheaper than the trauma that Germany is now going through. I would have said: create security zones in Syria.

On Iraq

The Times: The invasion of Iraq in 2003, he said, was possibly the worst decision ever made in American history. Its like throwing rocks into a beehive.

On Afghanistan

Bild: US policy in Afghanistan had not succeeded despite a long military intervention, he said. Nothing is going well. I believe weve been there for almost 17 years. But when you look at the whole region in all fairness we didnt let our people do what they were tasked to do.

I have just looked at something… Oh, I should not show you it at all, because its secret but I have just taken a look at Afghanistan. If you look at the Taliban there … Theyre just getting bigger and bigger and bigger every year. And you ask yourself whats going on there?

On Europe and Germany

Bild: Asked if there could be restrictions on Europeans who want to travel to the US in the future, Trump said: That could happen, but well see. I mean, were talking here about parts of Europe, parts of the world and parts of Europe, where we have problems, where they come in and cause problems. I dont want to have these problems.

Asked in the interview conducted on Friday in New York city, whether there was anything typically German about him, Trump, whose grandfather was German, said: I like orderliness. I like it when things are dealt with in an orderly way. Thats what the Germans are quite well-known for. But I also like order and I like strength.

On the Middle East and Jared Kushner

Bild: Trump said that he would appoint Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, to broker a Middle East peace deal. Asked what role Kushner would play, Trump said: You know what? Jared is such a good lad, he will secure an Israel deal which no one else has managed to get. You know, hes a natural talent, he is the top, he is a natural talent. You know what Im talking about a natural talent. He has an innate ability to make deals, everyone likes him. Kushners wife, Trumps daughter Ivanka, would not have any role in government, he said. She currently has the kids and was busy buying a house in Washington.

He said the Obama administrations decision to abstain in the UN security council vote on Israeli settlements in December was terrible and said that Britain should have vetoed the resolution instead of voting in favour. He said he was hopeful that Britain would veto an upcoming resolution on Israel that could be presented this week. I would hope for a British veto. I think it would be great if Great Britain would place a veto, because Im not sure if the US would do so extraordinarily enough. They wont do it, right? Do you believe the US will place a veto? I have Jewish friends who organised a donor event for Obama. I say to them: What on earth are you doing? Okay – what are you doing?

He refused to be drawn on whether he would move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Im not going to comment on that. But well see.

On the Russia dossier sex allegations

The Times: Christopher Steele, the former MI6 agent believed to be behind the dossier alleging that Trump took part in tawdry sex acts in a Russian hotel, should be looked at because the allegations were false. Trump said the widely reported suggestion that Steele had been hired by Republicans and Democrats seeking to discredit the president-elect was also false.

He said that he tore up the report. I dont even want to shake hands with people now I hear about this stuff.

On Twitter use

The Times: Trump boasted about his 46 million followers for his handle @realDonaldTrump and said that despite the criticism that he used Twitter too much he hinted that he would continue to use his account when president. Id rather just let that build up and just keep it @realDonaldTrump, its working and the tweeting, I thought Id do less of it, but Im covered so dishonestly by the press so dishonestly that I can put out Twitter and its not 140, its now 280 I can go bing bing bing . . . and they put it on and as soon as I tweet it out this morning on television, Fox Donald Trump, we have breaking news.

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

.@NBCNews is bad but Saturday Night Live is the worst of NBC. Not funny, cast is terrible, always a complete hit job. Really bad television!

January 15, 2017

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What Republicans Are Running For President

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What Republicans Are Running For President

How Mitt Romney Could Wind Up Running The United States 6 Years After Losing The Presidential Election

If, as expected, Mitt Romney wins his race for a Senate seat from Utah he may become the most powerful man in the United States Senate. As many of us remember, Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts, ran for president in 2012 and lost to Barack Obama. It wasn’t one of those totally humiliating losses—the map did not turn blue—but we assumed Mitt Romney would fade into history.

Well, maybe not.

Here’s how. Just a few months ago, conventional wisdom was that while the Democrats had a good chance of taking control of the House of Representatives, the Senate was out of reach. In 2018 there will be at least 35 Senate seats up—of which 26 are held by Democrats. Democrats need a net gain of 2 seats to take control of the Senate. In an ordinary year this would be tough for two reasons. One is that incumbents usually win, and secondly, 10 of those Democratic senators represent states that went for Trump in 2016—so a somewhat popular president might be able to use his clout to win a Senate seat back from the Democrats. But this is no ordinary year as poll after poll and special election after special election indicate a “blue wave” for Democrats.

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Us Election 2024: Who Are The Likely Republican Candidates To Run For President Against Joe Biden

Mike Pence, Ivanka Trump and Ted Cruz are among the rumoured candidates to become Donald Trump’s successor

The 2020 presidential race has only just finished, but the Republican candidates for 2024 are already preparing themselves for their shot at the White House.

We take a look at who may be looking to get themselves in to the race.

Nj Primary Elections 2020: The Five Republicans Who Want To Take Over As Us Senator

Colleen O’Dea, Senior Writer and Projects EditorNJ Decides 2020Politics

Five Republicans are vying for the chance to try to do something no one else has been able to do in almost a half-century: Convince New Jersey voters to elect a Republican to serve in the U.S. Senate, where Democrat Cory Booker now sits.

It has been 48 years since New Jersey voters have sent a Republican to the U.S. Senate, and registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly a million. In 2018, Republican and former pharmaceuticals executive Bob Hugin spent more than $39 million, including $36 million of his own money, and lost by 11 percentage points to incumbent Bob Menendez, who had been considered vulnerable after his trial on political corruption charges ended in a hung jury.

“Statewide races are the toughest ones of all for a GOP outnumbered by a million more registered Democrats in the state,” said Micah Rasmussen, director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University. “But even before party registrations were so lopsided, Republican Senate candidates have fared more poorly here than almost anywhere else in the nation.” Since New Jersey last sent a Republican to the Senate in 1972, “the GOP has lost a staggering 15 Senate races in a row,” he said.

Thoughts On New Poll: Most Republicans Want Trump To Run For President In 2024

John Fletcher Jrsays:

May 29, 2021 at 11:48 am

There may not be an American Presidential Office to run for when Joe Biden is done. I still believe Joe Biden is a Counterfeit President. One thing is certain, Barack Hussein Obama is happy that Joe Biden now reigns as worst American President. America get yourself ready for HYPERINFLATION, it’s coming.

May 29, 2021 at 3:43 pm

I have hats of Trump that read ” make America Great Again”, Trump 2020?,and “KEEP AMERICA GREAT”,I also have flags of him ” TRUMP ON THE TANK”, “TRUMP 2020, NO MORE BULLSHIT”. and I just got a new one,“TRUMP 2024” and then I have a MASK that reads, “TRUMP 2024 and has 2 AMERICAN FLAGS .So I really hope he runs, otherwise all of this means nothing ! TRUMP 2024 and TRUE FIGHTING REPUBLICANSIN 2022 !! NO RINOS NEEDED ! STAND UP OR SHUT UP !

May 29, 2021 at 5:19 pm

IT is more than if he runs or not. YOU are sending a message that you stand for freedoms and still support that hard work he did while still in office. Trump stands for AMERICA FIRST and that is also part of your message to the leftists.You are sending a great message no matter what he decides….You know as well as I do that he is all about what is best for the AMERICA and All Americans….SO IF he supports someone else to run then we know that person is worthy of what we all need as AMERICANS.Don;t loose hope and wear your attire with pride knowing there are many others still hoping for another win.

Yes we want Donald Trunp be our presidentin 2024.

Republican Lawmakers Are Terrified Of Trump Running For President Again

A new report by Politico cites multiple unnamed Republican lawmakers – even those who publicly praise Trump – who say that they REALLY don’t want Donald Trump running for President again in 2024. They would much rather see Trump working “behind the scenes” to help shore up support for the Party as a whole, and they insist that the Party is stronger now than it was five years ago. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

Transcript:

*This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos.

Recently, Politico interviewed several Republican lawmakers, who of course all chose to remain nameless. But Politico says that these were Trump supporting lawmakers, still are Trump supporting lawmakers, by the way. And each one of them said that they do not want Donald Trump to be the Republican party’s nominee in 2024. In fact, they don’t want Trump to run for president ever again. I’ll read a couple quotes from some of these lawmakers here. Here’s what one of them said, he’s one of the best presidents we’ve had in terms of policies. But having said that if it were up to me, I would never have Trump on any ballot ever again, because it’s such a distraction. I would love for him to play a behind the scenes role and not be on the ballot. Another one said, I’d like to see a fresh face. I think we have a lot of them.

Eight Republican 2024 Candidates Speak In Texas Next Week But Not Trump

Steve Holland

WASHINGTON, April 30 – A Republican Party event in Texas next week will hear from eight potential candidates for the party’s presidential nomination in 2024, without former President Donald Trump, a source involved in the planning said on Friday.

The May 7 event at a hotel in Austin is being co-hosted by U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, to thank donors who helped fund a voter registration drive and get-out-the-vote efforts in the state.

High-profile Republican politicians who are considering whether to seek the party’s nomination in 2024 are expected to speak to the crowd of about 200 donors.

They include former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and U.S. senators Marco Rubio, Tim Scott and Rick Scott, the source said.

The event comes as Republicans wrestle with whether to try to move past Trump in the next election cycle or fall in line behind him. Trump told Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo on Thursday that he was “100%” considering another run after losing in 2020 to Democrat Joe Biden.

Trump was not invited to Texas, the source said. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was invited but was unable to attend, the source said.

Many Republican insiders doubt Trump will follow through on his musings about running for president in 2024, leaving a void that other party leaders will seek to fill.

Fact Check: Trump Did Not Call Republicans The Dumbest Group Of Voters

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An old quote falsely attributed to Donald Trump has recently resurfaced online. The viral meme alleges Trump told People magazine in 1998 that Republicans are “the dumbest group of voters in the country”. This is false.

While the quote has been debunked several times since it apparently surfaced in 2015, users have recently been resharing it on social media. Examples can be seen here , here , here , here

The meme reads: “If I were to run, I’d run as a Republican. They’re the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News. I could lie and they’d still eat it up. I bet my numbers would be terrific. – Donald Trump, People Magazine, 1998”

Snopes first wrote about the false quote here in October 2015 . Since then, the quote has been debunked multiple times .

People magazine has confirmed in the past that its archive has no register of this alleged exchange.

“People looked into this exhaustively when it first surfaced back in Oct. . We combed through every Trump story in our archive. We couldn’t find anything remotely like this quote–and no interview at all in 1998.”, a magazine spokesperson told Factcheck.org that year .

In December 1987, People published a profile on Donald Trump titled “Too Darn Rich”. The article quoted him saying he was too busy to run for president .

The Long Race For The 2024 Republican Presidential Nomination Begins

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — In the past week alone, Nikki Haley regaled activists in Iowa, Mike Pence courted donors in California and Donald Trump returned to the rally stage, teasing a third campaign for the White House.

The midterms are more than a year away, and there are 1,225 days until the next presidential election. But Republicans eyeing a White House run are wasting no time in jockeying for a strong position in what could emerge as an extremely crowded field of contenders.

The politicking will only intensify in the coming weeks, particularly in Iowa, home to the nation’s leadoff presidential caucuses and a state where conservative evangelicals play a significant role in steering the direction of the GOP. Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas is slated to visit on Tuesday, and others, including Pence, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are expected to appear in July.

The flurry of activity is a sign that there is no clear frontrunner to lead the GOP if Trump opts against a 2024 campaign.

“It definitely feels early, but it doesn’t feel like it’s a bad idea based on the situation,” said Mike DuHaime, a longtime Republican strategist. “The party has changed, the voters are changing and I think the process has changed. And I think many of the candidates have realized that.”

“We won the election twice,” he said. “And it’s possible we’ll have to win it a third time.”

As for Trump?

Are You Ready For Republican Tim Scott To Run For President In 2024

The Senate’s lone Black Republican member, Tim Scott, is opening eyes and creating conversation about his 2024 political prospects.According to Fox News, Scott has brought in $14.4 million in campaign fundraising, after posting $9.6 million during April-June. The total amount in his campaign coffers has led many to believe that Scott is eying higher office than just the U.S. Senate.Scott has kept his name ringing in the political arena during his tenure in the Senate, especially after delivering a GOP response to President Biden’s primetime address to a joint session of Congress earlier this year. Scott has also led his party in negotiations with congressional Democrats on a major police reform bill.

While Scott has downplayed the hype surrounding his political aspirations, people on the Hill and talking heads on camera are noting that he could possibly be a 2024 Republican presidential nominee.

“Tim Scott is a force,” Jim Merrill, a New Hampshire-based Republican consultant said to Fox News. “His strong numbers reflect how he has inspired activists and business leaders alike, good for both his reelection next year and for a potential presidential campaign in 2024.”

Fear of a Black Landowner

With Scott previously downplaying the notion of running for president and his recent declaration that he won’t run for Senate after 2022, Black America will just have to see if Tim Scott will lean-in to the dollars raised to bankroll a potential campaign for the White House.

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New Poll: Most Republicans Want Trump To Run For President In 2024

A new Quinnipiac University national poll released this week revealed that two-thirds of Republicans want former President Donald Trump to run for president in 2024.

The Quinnipiac poll surveyed 1,316 U.S. adults nationwide from May 18-24. The poll’s margin of error was +/- 2.7 percentage points.

Three key Republican findings of the survey included:

66% of Republicans want to see Trump run in 2024

66% of Republicans do not think Biden’s victory was legitimate

85% of Republicans want candidates that mostly agree with Trump

“The numbers fly in the face of any predictions that Donald Trump’s political future is in decline. By a substantial majority, Republicans: believe the election was stolen from him, want Trump to run again, and , if they can’t vote for Trump, prefer someone who agrees with him,” said Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst Tim Malloy.

Malloy is right. The poll reveals what many American already know — Trump still serves as a top conservative leader.

But is Trump still up for another run? And if he does, can he win?

The first question looks like a yes. Trump recently told radio host Dan Bongino people will be very happy with his answer. However, Trump has also previously said he would not announce whether he is running until after the 2022 midterm elections.

The more important question is can he win? If two-thirds of Republicans already support Trump, how many more will be required, especially in key battleground states, to reach the needed electoral votes?

Native American Voting Rights Are Under Attack In Republican

Paul Blumenthal

After turning out to vote in record numbers in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Native Americans are now one of the biggest targets of Republican-backed voter suppression efforts in states where their votes mattered the most.

Republicans in states with significant Native populations like Arizona, Kansas, Montana and more have enacted new laws that limit voter access in ways that disproportionately impact Native voters. Imposing strict time limits on correcting a mail-in ballot, prohibiting third-party ballot collection, implementing strict voter identification requirements and making it harder to pay for election resources all negatively impact Native Americans in these states, largely due to specific circumstances on reservations where many of them live.

“The laws the state legislatures are passing are lethal to every Native American living in those states,” said OJ Semans, the founder of the Native voting rights group Four Directions and an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. Such legislation, he said, “is going to knock us back 10 years” after “what we’ve been working through for the last 18 to 20 years to get more and more Native Americans to participate in elections.” 

It wasn’t until 1962 when New Mexico’s laws blocking Native voting fell. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 also provided important protections for Native voting rights.

Trumps Role As Republican Party Leader Is Becoming Stronger

This weekend’s CPAC straw poll results showed that Trump’s popularity — along with DeSantis’ — in the Republican Party has grown in the last six months, according to Forbes.

In February, only 55% of attendees of a similar CPAC event in Orlando, Florida, said they wanted Trump to lead the ticket in 2024, Forbes reported.

If Trump stayed in political retirement, or at least stayed off the presidential primary ballot in 2024, DeSantis lead the poll with 43% attending Republicans choosing him in February’s hypothetical presidential primary.

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When Presidential Primaries Started They Weren’t Decisive

Woodrow Wilson.

The Progressive Era at the beginning of the 20th century saw a backlash against local party machines and their bosses dominating American politics. This backlash was especially pronounced in Western states, where reformers implemented ideas like legislating via ballot initiative at the polls.

Progressive reformers also invented the presidential primary. In 1910, Oregon became the first to use a popular election to pick its delegates for national conventions, with the delegates pledged to support specific candidates.

But these primaries lacked the efficacy and decisiveness of those we have today, in part because most states didn’t have them and in part because the ultimate nomination decision was still made via a multi-ballot process at a national convention.

In 1912, ex-President Theodore Roosevelt decided to challenge his successor William Howard Taft for the GOP nomination. He crushed Taft in the primaries, carrying nine of the 12 states that held primaries, while Robert La Follette won two and Taft just one.

But that still left 36 other states, which mostly sent pro-Taft delegates to the convention, securing him the nomination. And that led Roosevelt to bolt the party and launch an independent bid for the general election.

But while McAdoo didn’t have enough support to win, he did have enough to block the party bosses’ favorite, New York Gov. Al Smith, a Catholic.

Why Donald Trump Is Republicans’ Worst Nightmare In 2024

Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large

Earlier this week, amid a rambling attack on the validity of the 2020 election, former President Donald Trump said this: “Interesting that today a poll came out indicating I’m far in the lead for the Republican Presidential Primary and the General Election in 2024.”

this on Trump’s future political ambitions from Politico“Trump is confiding in allies that he intends to run again in 2024 with one contingency: that he still has a good bill of health, according to two sources close to the former president. That means Trump is going to hang over the Republican Party despite its attempts to rebrand during his exile and its blockade of a Trump-centric investigation into January’s insurrection.”new Quinnipiac University national pollhis growing legal and financial entanglementsAs CNN reported on Wednesday night“Manhattan prosecutors pursuing a criminal case against former President Donald Trump, his company and its executives have told at least one witness to prepare for grand jury testimony, according to a person familiar with the matter — a signal that the lengthy investigation is moving into an advanced stage.”

The Contenders Who Competed To Run Against Donald Trump

Tom MurseTom Murse

Within weeks of Donald Trump taking the oath of office as the nation’s 45th president, challengers began lining up to see who would attempt to unseat him in the 2020 presidential election. The controversial president faced early challenges from within his own party, but by and large, the focus remained on the candidates put forth by the opposing Democratic Party.

During one of the most crowded primary seasons in recent memory, several high-profile Democrats, including multiple sitting senators and rising stars in the party, competed for the party’s nomination. Ultimately, it was former vice president Joe Biden who won the party’s nomination. He selected Senator Kamala Harris, another primary candidate, as his running mate, and the ticket won the 2020 general election with 51.3% of the vote and 306 electoral votes to 46.9% and 232 electoral votes for the incumbent Trump/Pence ticket.

Here’s a look at the Democrats, and even members of Trump’s own Republican Party, who ran campaigns looking to unseat the controversial commander-in-chief.

Democratic Challengers

February 7, 2020

Former Us Ambassador To The United Nations Nikki Haley

Haley, 49, stands out in the potential pool of 2024 Republican candidates by her resume. She has experience as an executive as the former governor of South Carolina and foreign policy experience from her time as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Haley was a member of the Republican Party’s 2010 tea party class. A former South Carolina state representative, her long shot gubernatorial campaign saw its fortunes improve after she was endorsed by Sarah Palin. Haley rocketed from fourth to first just days after the endorsement, and she went on to clinch the nomination and become her state’s first female and first Indian-American governor.

As governor, she signed a bill removing the Confederate flag from the state Capitol following the white supremacist attack at the Emanuel African Methodist Church in Charleston. She left office in 2017 to join the Trump administration as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and Quinnipiac poll found she was at one point the most popular member of Trump’s foreign policy team.

“I think that she’s done a pretty masterful job in filling out her resume,” said Robert Oldendick, a professor and director of graduate studies at the University of South Carolina’s department of political science.

Haley criticized Trump following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by his supporters, saying she was “disgusted” by his conduct. Oldendick said he thought her “pretty pointed criticism of the president will potentially cause some problems.”

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Bill Weld was married twice and has five children.

Weld ran for vice-president as a Libertarian on the Gary Johnson ticket in the 2016 presidential election.

As a conservative, Weld is strongly pro-choice on abortion issues.

The presidential race is on and the candidates are being whittled down to the very few. Who is running on the Republican side? Current President Donald Trump is going for re-election, and the only candidate now challenging him for election as president of the US this coming November 3rd, 2020 is Bill Weld, a former Massachusetts governor.

The 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Wild Cards

The first Democratic debate back in 2019 had 20 — TWENTY! — candidates, so don’t be surprised if the Republican field is just as large or larger. We could have some more governors or representatives run, or even other nontraditional candidates, like a Trump family member, a Fox News host or a celebrity, like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who’s said he’s “seriously considering” a run. Stranger things have happened.

Who Wants To Run For Governor As A Republican In 2022

Pennsylvania Republicans have been battling with Gov. Tom Wolf since he unseated incumbent Tom Corbett in 2014. Many of them are eager to take Wolf’s place, but there is no clear frontrunner this early in the race. Several Republicans have already announced their bid, and a few others have hinted or shown interest in joining what is expected to be a crowded primary. Thus far, it’s hard to find a Republican candidate without some sort of ties to former President Donald Trump. 

With a heated race to fill U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s seat next year, the GOP will have to be strategic about what candidates it wants to back for the Senate and for governor. Potential candidates will also have to weigh their options and decide where they fit best and can compete.

There are plenty of names that could be added to this list in the coming months, but here is our second iteration of potential Republican candidates for 2022. A couple of candidates have been added since the last edition.

Running

Former U.S. Rep Lou Barletta

Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale

Gale was the first Republican to formally announce his candidacy for governor back in February. An avid Trump supporter, he has criticized the Pennsylvania GOP and pledged to be a conservative populist. He’s also caught attention for and saying Trump’s presidency was sabotaged. 

Former Corry Mayor Jason Monn

Pittsburgh attorney Jason Richey

Dr. Nche Zama

Charlie Gerow

John Ventre

For These Republicans 2024 Is Just Around The Corner

Mike Pence. Mike Pompeo. Rick Scott. They share big ambitions, but one name hovers above them all …

President Biden told reporters last month that his “plan is to run for re-election,” despite already being the oldest person to have won a presidential election. So, for now at least, the question of who will lead the Democratic ticket in 2024 has been put to rest.

On the Republican side, however, certainty is in short supply. It’s beyond early to be talking about the next presidential election — but that’s only if you aren’t planning to run. Some Republican candidates have already made trips to Iowa and New Hampshire, and others are laying plans to go, in what often represents the first step in building out a campaign operation in those early-voting states.

And on Wednesday, in a conspicuously forward-looking move, former Vice President Mike Pence announced the formation of a new political organization, Advancing American Freedom, whose advisory board is stacked high with former Trump administration officials and allies. The news came on the same day Simon & Schuster announced that it would publish Pence’s autobiography as part of a two-book deal.

The G.O.P. is badly fractured, trying to hold together a dominant base of those loyal to former President Donald Trump and a stubborn minority of pro-decorum, anti-Trump conservatives. Anyone looking to grab the Republican mantle will have to find some way of satisfying both camps — and maybe even expanding upon them.

Rivera Another Candidate Who Is Trying A Second Time

Another candidate making her second Senate attempt is Natalie Lynn Rivera. A social services coordinator from Sicklerville, Rivera ran as an independent under the slogan “For the People” in 2018, garnering about 0.6% of the vote.

Rivera, 44, said she wants to give typical New Jersey residents a voice in Congress. On her Facebook campaign site she calls herself a conservative. Among her priorities are restoring Second Amendment rights that she says are “under seige” in the state and outlawing abortion.

What sets her apart from the other candidates, she said, is that she “will be a servant to the people … I think I am authentic and will serve from the heart to put their best interests at the forefront.”

Another candidate running a shoestring campaign is Eugene Tom Anagnos, a retired middle school teacher who taught in Newark and Elizabeth schools. A Greek immigrant who now lives in East Hanover, Anagnos is an Army veteran who holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Indiana University.

General Election Candidates On Five Or More Ballots

In addition to Biden, Hawkins, Jorgensen, and Trump, the following candidates have qualified to appear on five or more ballots:

Roque De La Fuente   Gloria La Riva   Jade Simmons   Jesse Ventura/Cynthia McKinney   Sheila Tittle   Kyle Kenley Kopitke   Ricki Sue King/Dayna Chandler  

Incumbents are bolded and underlined The results have been certified.

Total votes: 158,379,904

0 states have not been called.

Here Are The Republicans To Keep An Eye On For 2024

Bradley Devlin

Republicans are paying extra attention to a number of Republican governors, senators, and former officials that might consider making a run for president in 2024.

The contenders come from various contingents of right-leaning thought, and will be fighting to capture parts of former President Donald Trump’s base. Whichever Republican hopeful prevails will not only become the Republican Party’s nominee, but also help determine the ideological trajectory of the Republican Party in the post-Trump era.

Vice President Mike Pence

It’s not uncommon for vice presidents to follow up their stint as second-in-command with a run for president. Former President John Adams, the nation’s second president, was America’s first vice president under President George Washington. More recently, President Joe Biden became the 46th president four years after he ended his eight-year tenure as former President Barack Obama’s vice president.

Vice President Mike Pence might decide to do the same, but Pence’s relationship with Trump seems to be severely tarnished after Pence did not contest the certification of the Electoral College results, as reported by The Hill.

Senator Ted Cruz

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz could run for president again come 2024 after he defended his senate seat in 2018 from Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke. Cruz’s bid for the presidency in 2016 ended in failure as Trump captured the Republican Party’s nomination.

Senator Josh Hawley

Governor Ron DeSantis

Poll Results Are Fake Unless Theyre Good Trump Says

During his speech at the Dallas convention Sunday night, Trump said he only would have believed the results of CPAC’s straw poll if they were his favor, Business Insider reported.

“Now, if it’s bad, I just say it’s fake,” the former president told the crowd, reported Insider. “If it’s good, I say that’s the most accurate poll, perhaps ever.”

In the past, Trump has decried similar things he doesn’t like as false, like referring to unfavorable media coverage as “fake news.”

Early Nomination Contests Didn’t Involve Primaries

Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.

Intraparty disputes over who should be nominated for the presidency are as old as the republic itself. But the modern system of determining nominees through a series of state primary elections is essentially an innovation of the 1970s. Before that, parties deployed a wide range of methods.

The Democratic-Republicans, the dominant political party of the early 19th century, used to select candidates via a vote of the party’s members in Congress.That method let it control the White House for 20 years, and lasted until the rivalry between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson made the party splinter into the Democrats and the Whigs in the aftermath of the 1824 election.

Back in 1836, in the early days of Whig versus Democrat competition, the Whig Party even tried nominating several candidates simultaneously in their bid to block Martin Van Buren from succeeding Jackson in the White House.

In most Northern states, William Henry Harrison appeared on the general election ballot, while Hugh White got the nod in most Southern ones. And Massachusetts Whigs went with Daniel Webster , while Willie Magnum was nominated in South Carolina.

But it did not work. Van Buren won the election, and in subsequent contests the Whigs emulated the Democrats, picking a single nominee at a broad national convention with representatives from all states.

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and shreds face tissue doesn’t it make sense why a battle-hardened Navy SEAL would carry one?

Just the same, it makes sense why everyone seems to be selling tactical torches.

Truth is tactical torches are a dime-a-dozen right now.

The reason why they’re everywhere is simple.

America is getting more dangerous and people are desperate to have a self-defense tool they can take everywhere they go.

Problem is… all the tactical torches everyone else sells are nearly identical.

The Shockwave Torch Is Not Like Every Other Tactical Torch

And once you see what it does…

You’ll immediately understand why this brutal tactical torch is one of the best self-defense tools on the planet…

The Shockwave Torch Will Temporarily Stun and Paralyze An Attacker

The Shockwave Torch is a 2 amp, 4.5 million volt stun light.

Since you might not be an electrician let me explain what that means.

2 amps and 4.5 million volts packed into a 6.5-inch light means it’s

SO POWERFUL it will temporarily disrupt the rhythm of an attacker’s heart

before he tries to slit your throat.

This non-lethal shock will temporarily paralyze them, giving you a chance to escape their clutches.

In fact, it generates so much electricity…the included rechargeable battery only charges when plugged into your home’s outlet.

Yeah, it’s that powerful!

Best of all?

It’s safe to carry… and incredibly easy to use.

It’s equipped with a safety so you can carry it and not hurt yourself.

To electrocute an attacker, simply press the button on the other side of the “ON” button and it will discharge a frightening amount of power.

To carry safely, switch to “OFF” and you can take it anywhere.

Of course, if that’s all the Shockwave Torch did I’m sure you’d agree it’s definitely one of the best tactical torches for self-defense ever created.

BUT it does so much more!

4 Bonus Reasons That Make The Shockwave Torch Amazing

The simple fact the Shockwave Torch is a powerful stun gun should be enough reason to get this amazing tactical light.

However, that’s not the only thing that makes it one of the most elite tactical torches on the planet.

• It’s “Nuclear Blast” Bright: The Shockwave Torch stands head and shoulders above other tactical flashlights because it uses an ultra-powerful LED bulb.

This bulb lasts 100,000 hours so you’ll get a lifetime of use out of it.

But the best part is how bright it is!

This incredible bulb fires off blinding light. Flick it on and your Shockwave Torch illuminates 10x the area of other lights. Not to mention

it will fry an attacker’s eyeballs in an instant,

keeping you safe in this dangerous world.

• It’s Built Like A TANK: The Shockwave Torch is as tough as nails.

Made with an ultra-light and ultra-rugged combat aluminum body, every inch of it is reinforced

so you can use it and abuse it for years.

And not only will it give you years and years of blinding light… it promises to fend off violent thugs when you need it to!

• It’s So Easy To Use: There’s nothing complicated about the Shockwave Torch – which makes it great for anyone over 18 years of age.

To use the Shockwave Torch to light up a football field just press the long switch on the top of the flashlight.

Simple as that.

Then to put it in SHOCK MODE all you do is switch it from “OFF” to “ON” on the bottom, and then press the small circular button to drop a thug in seconds.

With your Shockwave Torch by your side, you’ll be protected anywhere and everywhere you go.

Plus, it’s just 6.5 inches x 1.5 inches and only weighs 4 ounces, which is the perfect size to carry around in a purse, a car, or a pocket!

Say goodbye to bulky tactical flashlights forever.

It’s pretty easy to see why the Shockwave Torch is the hands-down champion of tactical torches for self-defense.

And in two seconds you’ll discover how to get a special deal on this amazing light!

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

Would You Like To Get A Great Deal On This Amazing Self-Defense Torch?

You can plainly see why the Shockwave Torch is the best tactical torch for self-defense.

It’s super bright… incredibly lightweight… built like a tank… and has ENOUGH POWER to put a dangerous attacker in a coma!

But there is only one problem with it…

You cannot get the Shockwave Torch in stores.

Believe me, I tried. No matter how hard I looked, getting the Shockwave Torch in stores was impossible!

Fortunately I fixed that problem and started making it myself to start selling in stores.

Because I know this is the best self-defense torch around I’m preparing to sell it for $60.

Good news is you won’t pay close to $60 for this brutal self-defense tool.

Don’t get me wrong, I think $60 is beyond reasonable for this light.

After all, a tactical torch that is so bright it’s “night-ending light” and packs 4.5 million volts of thug-stopping power is probably worth more…

Fact is some tactical lights sell for as much as $200!!!

But because you’re on this page you can get the Shockwave Torch for much, much less.

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

Revealed – The Incredible Low Price Of The Shockwave Torch

On this page

and this page only…

You can get the Shockwave Torch for the low, low price of $29.97!

Tell me that’s not a great deal!

Heck, that’s the price

most companies charge

for flashlights that just light up and do nothing else!

WARNING – This deal won’t last long.

As soon as I start selling in stores this torch is going to be $60.

But you can get it for only $29.97.

Getting your Shockwave Torch is simple.

All you’ve got to do is press the orange button below and you’re on your way.

But You Have To Hurry!

I’m hoping to launch this bad boy in stores at the full price of $60 soon.

And this special deal is

only available on this page.

So if you want the baddest, most powerful tactical torch on the planet…

Click the orange button below and get your Shockwave Torch Today!

Don’t wait. Get yours now!

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

Your Shockwave Torch Comes With A Money-Back Guarantee

Once the Shockwave Torch arrives in your home and you fire up this 4.5 million volt stun gun I’m sure you’re going to fall in love with it.

I mean,

I know you’ll appreciate how bright it is

AND that it could help save your life.

However, if for any reason (or no reason at all) you’re not satisfied with your torch let me know and I’ll refund every penny you spent.

No questions asked!

Just let me know and I’ll wire the money back to you instantly.

I know you’re going to love it, but I just want you to rest assured that your purchase is 100% protected.

Now hurry up and get your Shockwave Torch before it’s too late.

Press the orange button below now.

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

On the Fence? Here’s Our Rock-Solid Money-Back Guarantee

Look, I want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase of the Shockwave Torch.

And I really want you to enjoy the heck out of it.

That’s why I’m giving you my unconditional money-back guarantee.

If for any reason you’re not happy with our product, you have a full 90 days to get every penny you spent refunded.

That’s a real guarantee – and one I’m proud to stand behind.

I won’t take a lick of your hard-earned cash if you’re not beyond thrilled with your purchase today.

I hope that sounds fair.

Don’t wait!

Click The Big Orange Button To Get Yours!

Remember, supplies are limited, so this deal could be gone by the time you come back to this page.

GET YOUR “Shockwave Torch” NOW!

1 Shockwave Torch For Just $29.97 at 50% OFF Retail 2 Shockwave Torches For Just $53.95 at 55% OFF Retail 3 Shockwave Torches For Just $71.93 at 60% OFF Retail 5 Shockwave Torches For Just $99.97 at 65% OFF Retail + FREE SHIPPING   **MOST POPULAR** 10 Shockwave Torches For Just $169.95 at 70% OFF Retail + FREE SHIPPING

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

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Limited Time – Get Your Shockwave Torch For Over 50% Off

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

The Only Tactical Light Biologically Proven To STOP An Attacker… From The Inside Out

It’s scary to see what’s happening to America, isn’t it?

Think about what you see on the news all the time now.

Every single day you hear reports of

people just like you

being attacked, beaten, raped and even killed…

Terrifyingly,

it usually happens for the dumbest reasons;

like someone getting assaulted for wearing a Donald Trump hat, or murdered for their expensive phone.

Worse yet is how this violence

shows no sign of slowing down.

And while people of all ages are at risk… the older generation (those 45+) are the most likely to become victims.

For this reason every single person should be prepared to protect themselves.

If you’re not prepared…

You Might As Well SCREAM – “I Want To Be A Victim! ”

Of course, the easiest way to avoid being a victim is to use the #1 (and most obvious) choice for self-defense…

A gun.

Sadly… because of 8 years of Obama and a growing anti-gun movement… using a gun for self-defense is getting harder by the day.

You’ll lose count quickly if you ever try and figure out all the places you can’t have a gun.

Because guns

are prohibited

in so many places you need another ultra-effective self-defense tool.

You might think a knife is the next obvious choice…

Nope.

Knives won’t do either

.

That’s because they’re extremely hard to use in self-defense situations and they’re

also impossible

to bring with you everywhere you go.

So how are you supposed to defend yourself against

merciless thugs

if you can’t use a gun or a knife?

The answer to this perplexing problem is simple.

You simply need to use the Shockwave Torch – the world’s most bada** and best tactical flashlight for self-defense.

In two seconds you’ll discover how this seemingly normal flashlight is proven to stop an attacker in his tracks… and make him SH*T his pants in the process.

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

The Incredible Reasons Navy SEALs Urge All Americans To Carry Gear Like The Shockwave Torch

FACT: Tactical torches like the Shockwave Torch are some of the most effective self-defense tools on the planet.

Advanced military units like the…

Navy SEALs

Delta Force

Green Beret

Army Rangers

Marine Force Recon

And more

All carry tactical torches like the Shockwave Torch every single day.

And there are a ton of good reasons why you should follow their lead and get the Shockwave Torch for self-defense today!

The Shockwave Torch Is Bright Enough To Temporarily Blind An Attacker

Well, almost.

If you shine an ordinary flashlight in someone’s eyes it’s annoying.

But the Shockwave Torch is so bright it fries eyeballs like a hotpoker.

Shine it in an attacker’s eyes and it’ll cause immediate and temporary blindness.

PLUS, that blazingly bright light also lets you see absolutely everything when it’s pitch-dark out.

To survive a deadly attack (or to survive in a crisis) you have to see everything clearly.

And the Shockwave Torch will let you do that with ease.

The Shockwave Torch Is A Superior Self-Defense Weapon

Another reason the Shockwave Torch is the best tactical torch for self-defense is because it’ll shred an attacker in an instant.

Unlike normal flashlights, the end of the Shockwave Torch has a super-sharp crenulated bezel.

The purpose of this bezel is as simple as it is disgusting.

If you’re attacked… SLAM it in someone’s face!

The ultra-sharp and jagged edges will shred soft tissue like eyes and cheeks as though they’ve been sitting in a crockpot for 16 hours.

This tearing and shredding will send

them in a whirlwind of pain

and paralyze them so you can escape.

Now you can see why Navy SEALs and others owe their lives to tactical torches.

And in two seconds you’ll see what makes the Shockwave Torch the best self-defense tool in the world.

Discover The #1 Reason The Shockwave Torch Is The Most “Shocking” Self-Defense Torch Ever

Now that you’ve realized a tactical torch

fries eyeballs

and shreds face tissue doesn’t it make sense why a battle-hardened Navy SEAL would carry one?

Just the same, it makes sense why everyone seems to be selling tactical torches.

Truth is tactical torches are a dime-a-dozen right now.

The reason why they’re everywhere is simple.

America is getting more dangerous and people are desperate to have a self-defense tool they can take everywhere they go.

Problem is… all the tactical torches everyone else sells are nearly identical.

The Shockwave Torch Is Not Like Every Other Tactical Torch

And once you see what it does…

You’ll immediately understand why this brutal tactical torch is one of the best self-defense tools on the planet…

The Shockwave Torch Will Temporarily Stun and Paralyze An Attacker

The Shockwave Torch is a 2 amp, 4.5 million volt stun light.

Since you might not be an electrician let me explain what that means.

2 amps and 4.5 million volts packed into a 6.5-inch light means it’s

SO POWERFUL it will temporarily disrupt the rhythm of an attacker’s heart

before he tries to slit your throat.

This non-lethal shock will temporarily paralyze them, giving you a chance to escape their clutches.

In fact, it generates so much electricity…the included rechargeable battery only charges when plugged into your home’s outlet.

Yeah, it’s that powerful!

Best of all?

It’s safe to carry… and incredibly easy to use.

It’s equipped with a safety so you can carry it and not hurt yourself.

To electrocute an attacker, simply press the button on the other side of the “ON” button and it will discharge a frightening amount of power.

To carry safely, switch to “OFF” and you can take it anywhere.

Of course, if that’s all the Shockwave Torch did I’m sure you’d agree it’s definitely one of the best tactical torches for self-defense ever created.

BUT it does so much more!

4 Bonus Reasons That Make The Shockwave Torch Amazing

The simple fact the Shockwave Torch is a powerful stun gun should be enough reason to get this amazing tactical light.

However, that’s not the only thing that makes it one of the most elite tactical torches on the planet.

• It’s “Nuclear Blast” Bright: The Shockwave Torch stands head and shoulders above other tactical flashlights because it uses an ultra-powerful LED bulb.

This bulb lasts 100,000 hours so you’ll get a lifetime of use out of it.

But the best part is how bright it is!

This incredible bulb fires off blinding light. Flick it on and your Shockwave Torch illuminates 10x the area of other lights. Not to mention

it will fry an attacker’s eyeballs in an instant,

keeping you safe in this dangerous world.

• It’s Built Like A TANK: The Shockwave Torch is as tough as nails.

Made with an ultra-light and ultra-rugged combat aluminum body, every inch of it is reinforced

so you can use it and abuse it for years.

And not only will it give you years and years of blinding light… it promises to fend off violent thugs when you need it to!

• It’s So Easy To Use: There’s nothing complicated about the Shockwave Torch – which makes it great for anyone over 18 years of age.

To use the Shockwave Torch to light up a football field just press the long switch on the top of the flashlight.

Simple as that.

Then to put it in SHOCK MODE all you do is switch it from “OFF” to “ON” on the bottom, and then press the small circular button to drop a thug in seconds.

With your Shockwave Torch by your side, you’ll be protected anywhere and everywhere you go.

Plus, it’s just 6.5 inches x 1.5 inches and only weighs 4 ounces, which is the perfect size to carry around in a purse, a car, or a pocket!

Say goodbye to bulky tactical flashlights forever.

It’s pretty easy to see why the Shockwave Torch is the hands-down champion of tactical torches for self-defense.

And in two seconds you’ll discover how to get a special deal on this amazing light!

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

Would You Like To Get A Great Deal On This Amazing Self-Defense Torch?

You can plainly see why the Shockwave Torch is the best tactical torch for self-defense.

It’s super bright… incredibly lightweight… built like a tank… and has ENOUGH POWER to put a dangerous attacker in a coma!

But there is only one problem with it…

You cannot get the Shockwave Torch in stores.

Believe me, I tried. No matter how hard I looked, getting the Shockwave Torch in stores was impossible!

Fortunately I fixed that problem and started making it myself to start selling in stores.

Because I know this is the best self-defense torch around I’m preparing to sell it for $60.

Good news is you won’t pay close to $60 for this brutal self-defense tool.

Don’t get me wrong, I think $60 is beyond reasonable for this light.

After all, a tactical torch that is so bright it’s “night-ending light” and packs 4.5 million volts of thug-stopping power is probably worth more…

Fact is some tactical lights sell for as much as $200!!!

But because you’re on this page you can get the Shockwave Torch for much, much less.

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

Revealed – The Incredible Low Price Of The Shockwave Torch

On this page

and this page only…

You can get the Shockwave Torch for the low, low price of $29.97!

Tell me that’s not a great deal!

Heck, that’s the price

most companies charge

for flashlights that just light up and do nothing else!

WARNING – This deal won’t last long.

As soon as I start selling in stores this torch is going to be $60.

But you can get it for only $29.97.

Getting your Shockwave Torch is simple.

All you’ve got to do is press the orange button below and you’re on your way.

But You Have To Hurry!

I’m hoping to launch this bad boy in stores at the full price of $60 soon.

And this special deal is

only available on this page.

So if you want the baddest, most powerful tactical torch on the planet…

Click the orange button below and get your Shockwave Torch Today!

Don’t wait. Get yours now!

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

Your Shockwave Torch Comes With A Money-Back Guarantee

Once the Shockwave Torch arrives in your home and you fire up this 4.5 million volt stun gun I’m sure you’re going to fall in love with it.

I mean,

I know you’ll appreciate how bright it is

AND that it could help save your life.

However, if for any reason (or no reason at all) you’re not satisfied with your torch let me know and I’ll refund every penny you spent.

No questions asked!

Just let me know and I’ll wire the money back to you instantly.

I know you’re going to love it, but I just want you to rest assured that your purchase is 100% protected.

Now hurry up and get your Shockwave Torch before it’s too late.

Press the orange button below now.

YES! Send Me My Shockwave Torch Now! $29.97

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!

On the Fence? Here’s Our Rock-Solid Money-Back Guarantee

Look, I want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase of the Shockwave Torch.

And I really want you to enjoy the heck out of it.

That’s why I’m giving you my unconditional money-back guarantee.

If for any reason you’re not happy with our product, you have a full 90 days to get every penny you spent refunded.

That’s a real guarantee – and one I’m proud to stand behind.

I won’t take a lick of your hard-earned cash if you’re not beyond thrilled with your purchase today.

I hope that sounds fair.

Don’t wait!

Click The Big Orange Button To Get Yours!

Remember, supplies are limited, so this deal could be gone by the time you come back to this page.

GET YOUR “Shockwave Torch” NOW!

1 Shockwave Torch For Just $29.97 at 50% OFF Retail 2 Shockwave Torches For Just $53.95 at 55% OFF Retail 3 Shockwave Torches For Just $71.93 at 60% OFF Retail 5 Shockwave Torches For Just $99.97 at 65% OFF Retail + FREE SHIPPING   **MOST POPULAR** 10 Shockwave Torches For Just $169.95 at 70% OFF Retail + FREE SHIPPING

Possession of this product is regulated or prohibited in some jurisdictions. If you have questions about the legality of this product in your city or state, it is recommended to contact your local police department before purchase. I agree that I am 18+ years of age and do not live in Chicago, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina or Wisconsin. I also agree to take full responsibility regarding the use of this product and understand that this product is for self-defense only!