Power, Politics, and Perjury

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May 22, 2025

In a lively discussion, Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN analyst renowned for his vibrant takes on sports and politics, dives into the controversial allegations surrounding AG Letitia James and the integrity of political figures. He critiques the racial dynamics in sports commentary, especially regarding athletes like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Stephen highlights the importance of understanding varied perspectives while navigating the intricate world of sports and media. The conversation also touches on fundamental American values of individual rights amidst today's political landscape.

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Mortgage Fraud and Political Double Standards

Letitia James claimed a mistake on residence declaration, but evidence suggests intentional mortgage fraud.
Contrastingly, Donald Trump followed legal protocols, yet faced political persecution without due process.

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Racial Bias in Sports Commentary

Ryan Clark criticized Robert Griffin III's perspective on racial issues due to RG3's interracial marriage.
Stephen A. Smith condemned attacks on RG3's wife based on race as blatantly racist and inappropriate.

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Foundations of American Rights

Individual rights are God-given and predate governments, forming the foundation of American liberty.
This principle sharply contrasts with ideologies like Marxism and Islamism that deny inherent human rights.

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On Wednesday’s Mark Levin Show, AG Letitia James essentially just confessed to mortgage fraud. She said she made a mistake by putting Virginia down as her residence, but she’s a liar. Year after year, she took the deduction because it was a mistake? In contrast, President Donald Trump followed legal protocols, paid taxes on time, and had verified property values, with Mar-A-Lago worth nearly $1 billion, not $18 million, and still, authorities denied him due process. Also, ESPN analyst Ryan Clark dismissed Robert Griffin III's opinions on the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese WNBA rivalry, citing Griffin's marriage to a white woman as a reason he lacks perspective on issues faced by black women in the league. Clark argued that Griffin's personal life limits his understanding of racial dynamics surrounding Clark's popularity, while also suggesting both players should be celebrated without pitting them against each other. This is disgusting. Afterward, in the chapter "On Rights" from “On Power, individual and human rights, liberty, and equality predate and do not originate from governments, as underscored by the Declaration of Independence. This principle, rooted in the belief that rights are God-given through natural law, distinguishes the U.S. from regimes like Qatar, communist China, Islamists, communists, fascists, and autocrats, as well as domestic democratic socialists. The Declaration of Independence, along with the Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts Declarations of Rights, reflects the consensus among American founders that these rights are unalienable, not granted or revocable by governments. Governments are instituted to secure these rights, deriving their powers from the consent of the governed. Later, Stephen A Smith calls in to discuss politics and sports. The Democratic Party marginalizes moderates, but they shouldn’t be able to dictate who joins the party. The last person the Democrat voters chose was Barack Obama - outside that, the party chose the Presidential nominees, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. Contrast that with the Republican Party, where the voters chose Trump in 2016. They didn’t let the party pick their candidates.

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