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Next Tuesday is Cesar Chavez Day. Get out there and celebrate your hero and role model.
 
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Russell Brand Just Proved Why the Second Amendment Exists
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Brits have a different take on personal responsibility and that of government. I learned this when I was living in Nigeria 2006-11. I belonged to a forum called Oyibos OnLine, which was created and run by a bunch of Brits living in Lagos. Remember that Nigeria was a British colony way back when.

There was quite a ruckus on that forum about Americans and guns, the Brits were quite upset with some guys from the USA on the forum defending their opinion about the 2nd Amendment. After a while the Brits resorted to name calling and had one or two of the Americans removed from the forum. I posted the piece below in response to that happening. This was back in 2009.



This is a very sensitive subject for this group of folks to discuss. There are many Brits here on OOL, and they have a very different view of what is 'personal responsibility' and what is the government’s responsibility, or what is 'proper self-defense'. The English Bill of Rights (1689) was a 'right to arms guarantee' which has been castrated over the years, but was very influential to the framers of the US Bill Of Rights (The 2nd amendment giving every citizen the right to keep and bear arms). So way back when, there was not much difference in opinion. Don’t kid yourselves; Great Britain is generally a more dangerous place than the United States, except for homicides, but that is due to the creative way the Brits ‘count’ homicides (“A single case of homicide is counted for each act of murder or culpable homicide irrespective of the number of perpetrators or victims.” So five killed together is one homicide.)

Technically, self-defense is still legal in Britain, but in practice, any act of self-defense is subject to a prosecutor’s second-guessing of what is “reasonable.” For example, Brett Osborn is serving a 5-year sentence for manslaughter. In order to protect a friend, “He stabbed a blood-covered, drug-crazed intruder…”. His prosecution stemmed from the fact that he failed to warn the criminal that he had access to a knife. The government tells Britons that when they are attacked, they should not fight back, but should instead curl into a ball or take a similar defensive posture and yell “Call the police!”.

Police rarely get to ‘protect’ a citizen. Generally they arrive after the damage is done and they take a report, call the coroner, and keep the media away. A culture that gives up the right to self-defense is expecting way too much from its government or is creating a police state.

People intent on doing someone harm will do the harm with what instruments that are available. Would you prefer that people were stabbed (like Pat Regan, famed Brit anti-gunner, who was murdered by her 20yo grandson)? Or bludgeoned to death with a bat? Ask any ER doc "who would you rather treat, a gunshot victim or a stabbing victim?" They will always state the gunshot victim, much better chance of saving them. I know this for a fact having asked this question of several ER docs.

I do take offence to those that call people they never have met bad names just because they do not agree with them politically. Also, I don’t expect to change anyone’s mind on this subject.

3/19/2009
 
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White Women Are Running the Revolution, What Could Go Wrong? | Joe DeRosa Stand Up Comedy
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If you need to add WHITE to a statement .. you are probably a racist

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Death Spiral to NYC and other pro-socialist higher tax policies

Governor of New York ERUPTS After IRS Data Shows 892 Companies LEFT Taking $47 Billion
Omars Talk Show
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This video explores the systemic economic exodus of companies and capital from New York, framing it as a "death spiral" caused by high taxes, heavy regulation, and political choices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Massive Corporate Flight: Between 2020 and 2024, 892 companies relocated out of New York, taking $47 billion in taxable income with them (0:41-0:51). A significant portion of these firms, including major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citadel, are shifting their operations to the Sun Belt, particularly Florida and Texas (1:29-1:37, 3:14-4:31).
  • The "Death Spiral": The video argues that as high-income earners and major corporations leave, the tax base shrinks. This forces the state to impose higher taxes on remaining residents, which in turn incentivizes further departures (9:27-9:37).
  • Economic Impact: Beyond the loss of tax revenue, the exodus has negative consequences for the local economy, including fewer career opportunities for middle-management professionals, declining real estate values, and a reduction in work for service businesses that rely on the financial sector (5:38-6:19).
  • Tax Competitiveness: New York currently ranks 50th out of 50 states in the Tax Foundation’s state tax competitiveness index (6:31-6:37). Residents face a combined top personal income tax rate of 14.8%, the highest in the nation, compared to zero-income-tax states like Florida or Texas (6:54-7:07).
The video concludes that New York’s current trajectory is a warning for other states, suggesting that economic decline is a result of compounding political and economic decisions that can eventually lead to irreversible damage (9:40-10:58).
 
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Death Spiral to NYC and other pro-socialist higher tax policies

Governor of New York ERUPTS After IRS Data Shows 892 Companies LEFT Taking $47 Billion
Omars Talk Show
11.7K subscribers




This video explores the systemic economic exodus of companies and capital from New York, framing it as a "death spiral" caused by high taxes, heavy regulation, and political choices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Massive Corporate Flight: Between 2020 and 2024, 892 companies relocated out of New York, taking $47 billion in taxable income with them (0:41-0:51). A significant portion of these firms, including major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citadel, are shifting their operations to the Sun Belt, particularly Florida and Texas (1:29-1:37, 3:14-4:31).
  • The "Death Spiral": The video argues that as high-income earners and major corporations leave, the tax base shrinks. This forces the state to impose higher taxes on remaining residents, which in turn incentivizes further departures (9:27-9:37).
  • Economic Impact: Beyond the loss of tax revenue, the exodus has negative consequences for the local economy, including fewer career opportunities for middle-management professionals, declining real estate values, and a reduction in work for service businesses that rely on the financial sector (5:38-6:19).
  • Tax Competitiveness: New York currently ranks 50th out of 50 states in the Tax Foundation’s state tax competitiveness index (6:31-6:37). Residents face a combined top personal income tax rate of 14.8%, the highest in the nation, compared to zero-income-tax states like Florida or Texas (6:54-7:07).
The video concludes that New York’s current trajectory is a warning for other states, suggesting that economic decline is a result of compounding political and economic decisions that can eventually lead to irreversible damage (9:40-10:58).
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Imagine New York becoming the next Detroit...
 
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Omar does a good job describing the issues ..




Mayor Mamdani LOSES IT After Ken Griffin CANCELS Massive NYC Midtown Project
Omars Talk Show

Apr 25, 2026
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The wealthy don't debate bad policy—they just leave. In this eye-opening breakdown, Omar explores a high-stakes standoff between New York City’s leadership and one of the world’s most powerful billionaires. When a 34-year-old mayor stood outside a Midtown penthouse to publicly call out Ken Griffin on Tax Day, he triggered a chain reaction that could cost the city billions of dollars and thousands of jobs.

Omar dives into the "death spiral" facing major American hubs like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. As populist rhetoric meets economic reality, the top earners who fund a massive portion of city services are increasingly packing their bags for no-income-tax states like Florida. This isn't just a feud between a mayor and a hedge fund mogul; it’s a warning about the future of urban investment, the stability of the middle class, and what happens when the math of a city's budget stops adding up.



This video examines the tense standoff between New York City leadership and billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, following a controversial social media video posted by Mayor Zoran Mamdani on Tax Day (1:26).

Key takeaways from the video:

  • The Standoff: Mayor Mamdani stood outside Griffin's luxury Midtown penthouse, criticizing the wealthy for not paying their "fair share" (1:48-2:21). A week later, Griffin's firm, Citadel, threatened to walk away from a massive $6 billion redevelopment project at 350 Park Avenue (0:36-0:51).
  • Economic Consequences: The proposed tower was expected to create 6,000 construction jobs and support 15,000 permanent positions (7:01-7:13). The potential cancellation impacts a wide range of stakeholders, including construction crews, small businesses, and historic religious institutions that were relying on air rights revenue (8:12-8:20).
  • The Broader Pattern: The video argues that this incident is part of a larger "death spiral" affecting major U.S. cities. It highlights data showing that high-income earners are increasingly relocating to states with no income tax, such as Florida, citing concerns over taxes, crime, and political climate (5:04-5:42).
  • Fiscal Reality: The creator emphasizes that the top 1% of earners in New York City provide roughly 40% of the city's income tax revenue (6:00-6:06). He warns that if top earners continue to leave, the city may be forced to raise property taxes on the remaining middle-class and working-class families to cover significant budget deficits (9:59-10:19).
The video concludes by framing the conflict as a choice between "populist policy" and economic reality, warning that this cycle of high taxes and political rhetoric is a pattern currently repeating in states like California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Connecticut (12:15-14:06).
 
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San Francisco .. the death spiral thanks to leftist policies


Governor Of California SHOCKED As San Francisco Loses 156 Company Headquarters!
Omars Talk Show
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This video explores the significant economic decline of San Francisco due to a mass exodus of corporate headquarters. Since 2018, at least 156 companies—including giants like Oracle, Tesla, Charles Schwab, Chevron, and X—have relocated, primarily citing high taxes, heavy regulation, and city dysfunction (1:16-2:12).

Key Takeaways:

  • Corporate Retreat: The city's downtown landscape has shifted drastically as major tech firms reduced their office footprints, causing a collapse in commercial real estate value (3:17-5:18).
  • Human and Economic Cost: Small businesses reliant on daily office foot traffic are struggling to survive. The decline has also negatively impacted local tax revenues and property values, creating a "death spiral" of reduced public services which may further drive away remaining residents and businesses (5:25-9:23).
  • Financial Drivers: High personal income taxes (12.3% top rate) and regulatory burdens contrast sharply with business-friendly environments in states like Texas, leading companies to choose relocation for significant cost savings (7:13-8:02).
  • Systemic Implications: The video warns that San Francisco's situation is a cautionary tale for other American cities. When major employers leave, the resulting loss in jobs and tax revenue can destabilize entire local economies (10:56-12:04).
 
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