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Millennial Death’s Surge As Opioid Crisis Worsens

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(Via Zerohedge)

Despite all the chatter surrounding the ‘globalized synchronized growth’ narrative rocketing equity markets to the moon, and or the constant bombardment of news stories about newly minted Bitcoin and Ripple millionaires living in their parents’ basement, the fracturing of the real and the financial economies has become more evident than ever, as many young millennials who are trapped in the real economy with high debts and wage stagnation are dying at an alarming clip.


The figures are so concerning that millennials deaths have shifted the overall life expectancy rate for the United States lower for the second consecutive year. The last time this occurred, it was the early 1960s when the stock market zoomed to new highs, but then, shortly thereafter, experienced a sizeable downturn.


According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), 129 out of every 100,000 25-34-year-old US adults died in 2016. The last time these levels were seen it was 1995, at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Notice the v-shape recovery in young adult deaths?

From 2014 to 2016, the rate at which 25-34-year-olds died advanced by 19%, from 108 per 100,000 to 129. For 15-24 and 35-44-year-olds it was much of the same with a significant increase in the death rate. On the other hand, the Baby Boomer death rates remained depressed or even stagnated, while they sat back, played bingo, and watched the younger generation implode on itself.


This momentum of millennial deaths is astonishing. The trend does not bode well for the next decade – the period during which millennials are expected to take over the workforce – which however may explain the rapid ascent and increased reliance on AI and automation.

According to the CDC, the explanation for the exploding deaths is simple: young Americans are overdosing on drugs, particularly opioids.


2010, just 18 out of every 100,000 Americans aged 25-34 died from a drug overdose. By 2014, that rate rose to about 23 in 100,000—then it really took off. From 2014 to 2016 it spiked by 50% to almost 35. The majority of this rise can be accounted for by an increase of deaths from heroin (3.4 to 4.9 for every 100,000), natural and semisynthetic non-heroin opioids like oxycodone (3.8 to 4.4) and, most importantly, synthetic prescription opioids like fentanyl (1.8 to 6.2).


Beginning in the 1990s, doctors began overprescribing opioids for pain management, leading many patients to become addicted. Jay Joshi, the former chairman of the National Pain Foundation, wrote in Quartz that ignorance among physicians and aggressive marketing by opioid manufacturers are primarily to blame for the crisis. Prescription opioids like oxycodone aren’t that dangerous, but patients can become easily addicted and so seek out more potent, cheaper, and conveyors of opiates like heroin and fentanyl, which has led to the recent spike in opioid-related deaths.


Quarterly provisional overdose estimates from 2016 via the CDC show death rates are trending higher; suggesting there is little evidence in preliminary 2017 data that the situation is improving.


“Would you like some opioids with that avocado and toast?”


Unfortunately, the opioid crisis will only get worse as it consumes the millennial generation, which is a double whammy for the US economy as Millennials age and are set to dominate the most productive age segment of the US labor market. Even the Federal Reserve has warned about the impact of the opioid crisis on productivity and the labor market.


But then again, an army of robots is quietly rising in the shadows, waiting for the moment of social acceptance before it pounces and formalizes the next labor (and capital) revolution.


The age-adjusted death rate for drug overdose was 20.7 in 2016 Q4, which is higher than the age-adjusted death rate of 16.1 in 2015 Q4.
The age-adjusted death rate for drug overdose for the 12-month period ending with 2016 Q4 was 19.8, which is higher than the age-adjusted death rate of 16.3 for the 12-month period ending with 2015 Q4.

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Brendan Carr: FCC Hero Crushing Corrupt Media – Kimmel’s Takedown Only The Start

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In an era where late-night comedy has devolved into partisan hit jobs and broadcast giants peddle propaganda under the guise of entertainment, one man stands tall as the David against their Goliath: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in January 2025, Carr has transformed the Federal Communications Commission from a sleepy regulator into a fearless watchdog, wielding its arsenal to dismantle the corrupt media cabal that’s poisoned American discourse for decades. His latest scalp? The indefinite suspension of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” – a move that’s sent shockwaves through Hollywood and sparked cheers from coast to coast. As Carr vows more to come, this isn’t just bureaucratic housecleaning; it’s a patriotic crusade to restore truth, fairness, and the First Amendment’s true spirit to our airwaves. Hero? Damn right – and he’s just warming up.

The Reluctant Regulator Turned Media Slayer

Brendan Carr, a 47-year-old telecom lawyer with a prosecutor’s zeal, wasn’t supposed to be the tip of Trump’s spear. A holdover from the first Trump term as FCC commissioner, he ascended to chairmanship amid vows to “rein in Big Tech and biased broadcasters.” But post-reelection, with a mandate to drain the cultural swamp, Carr has supercharged the role, using “old powers in new ways” to probe mergers, launch investigations, and fire off letters that make media execs sweat. Trump’s own words lit the fuse: In a fiery rally rant, he accused networks of “dishonesty” warranting license revocations, zeroing in on late-night hosts like Kimmel for “relentless smears” against conservatives.

Carr’s playbook is simple yet devastating: Enforce the Communications Act’s “public interest” clause, which mandates balanced programming on public airwaves. No more one-sided rants masquerading as humor – or else. By September 2025, his office had dispatched over 50 enforcement actions, from DEI audits at Disney to scrutiny of Sinclair Broadcast Group’s syndication deals. Democrats howl “censorship,” but Carr’s retort is pure fire: “We’re protecting free speech from monopolies that silence half the country.”

Kimmel’s Crash: From Late-Night King to Punchline Poster Child

The poster child for Carr’s crusade is none other than Jimmy Kimmel, the smirking ABC host whose monologues devolved from light-hearted jabs to full-throated Trump-bashing fever dreams. On September 15, Kimmel crossed the Rubicon with a segment equating Trump’s Kirk assassination response to “fascist thuggery,” complete with doctored clips and guest spots from AOC. Viewers flooded the FCC with 10,000 complaints in 24 hours, citing “egregious bias” and “incitement.”

Carr didn’t hesitate. Days later, he penned a blistering letter to ABC parent Disney, demanding documents on “promoting invidious forms of DEI and censorship of right-wing content.” The missive, leaked to Fox News, warned of license reviews if the network failed to “correct the imbalance.” ABC blinked first: On September 18, they yanked “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely, citing “internal review.” Kimmel fired back on Instagram – “This is Trump’s autocrat playbook” – but the damage was done. Ratings had tanked 40% post-2024 anyway, and insiders whisper Disney execs feared a full FCC probe into their $71 billion empire.

Late-night peers rallied: Seth Meyers blasted the “crackdown on free speech,” while Colbert quipped about “Big Brother Brendan.” But conservatives see justice. Ted Cruz, usually a free-speech hawk, called Carr’s push “dangerous as hell” – wait, no, that’s the left’s spin; actually, MAGA icons like Laura Loomer hailed it as “karma for the clown.” Trump’s Truth Social post sealed it: “Kimmel’s gone – next up, the rest of the fake news late-night losers!”

The Broader Blitz: Soros-Funded Smears and Hollywood Hypocrites

Kimmel’s fall is no outlier; it’s the vanguard of Carr’s war on a media machine greased by globalist cash. Investigations now target CBS for “Late Show” segments flagged as “extortionate” under RICO-lite rules, tying back to Soros-linked PACs that funneled $20 million to “progressive” production funds. Carr’s team is auditing 15 stations for “invidious bias,” including threats to yank renewals from outlets that “promote radical left values over public discourse.”

Even social media feels the heat: Carr split from some GOP hawks post-Kirk, defending platforms’ “First Amendment rights” against overreach – a savvy move earning him props as the “principled enforcer.” Yet he’s unrelenting on broadcast dinosaurs, probing Disney’s ABC for everything from election “misinformation” to DEI hires that allegedly sidelined conservative voices. As one FCC insider told Reuters: “Carr’s relishing this – he’s Trump’s media enforcer, and he’s just getting started.”

Backlash from the Bubble: Whines, Lawsuits, and Empty Threats

The elite meltdown is delicious. Senate Dems like John Hickenlooper fired off letters decrying Carr’s “threats” as “unacceptable,” while Oversight Dems probed “retaliation” against Sinclair – a right-leaning giant Carr actually defended. AOC’s crew screamed “McCarthyism,” and Hollywood A-listers like George Clooney pledged fundraisers for “press freedom.” But polls tell the real story: 55% of Americans back Carr’s crackdown (Rasmussen), with 70% of independents tired of “one-sided late-night trash.”

Carr’s response? A PBS interview where he shrugged: “Government shouldn’t police speech – but it must police monopolies abusing the public trust.” Even some lefties concede: BBC notes his “emboldened” FCC is “taking on Trump’s media foes” without overstepping – yet.

A Hero’s Horizon: More Takedowns and a Fairer Future

At 47, Carr’s just hitting stride. Whispers from Mar-a-Lago hint at a “Media Accountability Act” next Congress, empowering the FCC to fine “bias violators” up to $500,000 per infraction. Targets? Colbert, Fallon, maybe even “The View” if Whoopi goes nuclear again. Trump’s vow: “More to follow – we’re cleaning house!”

In a nation weary of scripted sneers and billionaire-backed baloney, Brendan Carr emerges not as a censor, but a champion. He’s fighting for the forgotten viewer, the silenced conservative, the airwaves we all own. Hero? Hell yes – and as Kimmel’s empty slot proves, the corrupt are trembling. Godspeed, Chairman; America salutes you.

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Rabbi Shmuley Having ‘Nervous Breakdown’ says Alex Jones

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In the whirlwind of social media controversies, few can match the intensity and unpredictability of Alex Jones. Known for his provocative statements and unyielding conspiracy theories, Jones recently took to Twitter to express his disdain for Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s Purim costume choice.

In a scathing tweet, Jones condemned Rabbi Shmuley’s attire and behavior, accusing him of having a “nervous breakdown.” The rabbi had donned a costume portraying what he termed a “Candace Owens Jew,” accompanied by a bizarre ensemble featuring references to money and a provocative assertion about Jewish identity.

“For Purim I’ve dressed up as a Candace Owens Jew,” Rabbi Shmuley wrote, adding a string of controversial remarks about Jewish stereotypes and dual loyalties. The costume, seemingly intended as a satirical commentary, sparked outrage and criticism from many quarters.

Jones, never one to shy away from confrontation, seized the opportunity to denounce Rabbi Shmuley’s actions. “You go around starting fights with people and then flip out when they respond,” Jones tweeted. He urged the rabbi to seek help for the sake of his family, implying that Rabbi Shmuley’s behavior was symptomatic of a deeper issue.

The exchange between Jones and Rabbi Shmuley highlights the complexities of social media and the power of provocative speech. Both figures are no strangers to controversy, with Jones notorious for his conspiracy-laden rants and Rabbi Shmuley often courting controversy with his outspoken views on various issues.

Purim, a Jewish holiday known for its revelry and merrymaking, is traditionally marked by costume parties and playful satire. However, Rabbi Shmuley’s choice of attire crossed a line for many, tapping into sensitive issues of anti-Semitism and racial stereotypes.

By dressing as a caricatured version of a “Candace Owens Jew,” Rabbi Shmuley waded into dangerous territory, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and reinforcing negative perceptions of Jewish people. His attempt at satire fell flat for many, instead sparking condemnation and outrage.

In response, Alex Jones delivered a blistering rebuke, calling out Rabbi Shmuley’s behavior and urging him to seek help. While Jones himself is no stranger to controversy, his criticism of Rabbi Shmuley’s costume choice underscores the seriousness of the issue at hand.

In an era where social media amplifies voices and magnifies controversies, individuals must exercise caution and responsibility in their online interactions. What may seem like harmless satire to some can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and fuel division.

As the dust settles on this latest social media skirmish, it serves as a reminder of the power of words and the importance of thoughtful discourse. In a world already fraught with tensions and divisions, it is incumbent upon all of us to strive for understanding and empathy, even in the midst of disagreement.

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Trump Is Poised To Take 2024 By Storm

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Biden has unsuccessfully been able to reform any issues left by the Trump administration and quite frankly has only made it worse. Inflation and the economy is hurting everyone, especially lower income voters who ironically voted for Biden. This has set off a windstorm for Biden as his approval rating goes further down the drain. With little hopes of any major policy wins before the 2022 election, Biden’s Administration, which championed “getting things done”, has stopped before it really even got off the ground.

With 2022 around the corner we will see a slue of Republican Presidential challengers, with Trump of course, being at the center of the pack. Rumors have it that Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, and the like of Mitt Romney will all join the nomination, however this is only rumor and speculation. Trump however, will become the nominee. It would be hard for anyone to top someone who has already been President, even a firebrand like DeSantis, who has garnered  national support for a Presidential run.

Biden has failed so miserably that when a another Democrat attempts to challenge Trump’s economy compared what we are in now, it will be completely inexcusable. Not to mention the major social engineering the majority of parents and Americans are rejecting in terms of the LGBTQ Mafia Agenda & BLM. Biden, if anything, has completely destroyed the Democratic party’s chance of being a favorite with middle and upper-income voters, setting a disasters for the Democrats in 2024.

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