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Do Democrats Need A Hero?

The “Right Angle” crew examines the importance of leadership and so called “heroes” on both sides of the aisles.

Scott Ott says progressives are so disorganized and all over the place, and actually treasure this aspect of their various movements and rebel when it comes to anointing a spokesperson or leader. Meanwhile, the Republicans lean toward strong leaders, such as in the case with Reagan and Trump.

Do the Democrats really need a hero at this point? Ott and colleagues Bill Whittle and Steve Green debate the issue.

Posted in Media's Funhouse Mirror and tagged Bill Whittle, Democrats, heroes, leaders, progressives, Reagan, Republicans, Scott Ott, Steve Green, The New York Times, Trump | Leave a comment

Embrace Pulp Heroism

If you’re tired of deconstructionist tripe in your hero fiction – or don’t want your children to be exposed to same? The way forward may be back. Reject modernity. Embrace pulp heroism. More from RazorFist.

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George Floyd: Not My Hero

Candace Owens says what many of us have been thinking: George Floyd is not her hero! Yes, he died — likely was murdered. But he’s a character with at least five felon arrests. And at the time of his death, his bloodstream was pumped full of methamphetamine and fentanyl. So, no, he was hardly a saint and should not be put forth as a martyr.

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Meanwhile, Project Veritas takes us to Antifa’s Fight Club in New York City. See how they are learning choke holds, rib breaking and other martial arts techniques that they can use to bring down the police, or any citizens who stand in the way of Antifa’s terrorist goals.

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Pandemic’s Unsung Heroes

During a crisis, the real heroes are not the politicians who go on TV and bloviate. The real heroes are those that are spurred into action, such as truckers working overtime to deliver goods to stores; alcohol distillers making hand sanitizer instead of liquor; musicians broadcasting free, live shows online; or fabric companies producing face masks for hospitals. John Stossel delivers the details in this episode of Stossel TV.

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Hollywood’s Idiot Heroes

Wild Bill says the best way to ruin a trip to the grocery store is to come across a slew of the Hollywood tabloids fawning over Tinseltown’s fake heroes. He explains in this edition of Wild Bill for Ameerica.

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The Burka Avenger

Pakistan’s first animated series, The Burka Avenger, has wowed audiences across the world.

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What Makes A Hero?

What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature’s most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial events that make or break a hero. H/T TEDed

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