Glenn’s interview with Chris Stewart

December 12, 2012

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Chris Stewart, former Air Force pilot and author of ‘Wrath & Righteousness’ joined Glenn on radio today to talk about the reality based fiction series he’s been working on for Mercury Ink. The E-books take a look at where we’ll be in the near future if we don’t change course - it like the book version of TV’s ‘24’ - hear about the latest episode on radio today.

Rough Transcript of their interview is below:

GLENN: I want to tell you about another series that's been out for the entire year "Wrath & Righteousness". Chris Stewart who's now a congressman.

CALLER: Good morning Glenn. It's been a long time since we talked.

GLENN: How are you this morning?

CALLER: I'm not sworn in yet. But they're thinking I'm part of the problem.

GLENN: Chris is a friend of the show. You might know Chris as a very good friend of mine. He is a really stand up guy. I was trying to hire him when he feels he had a higher calling from God to try to fix the problem in Washington. I tried to tell I think that was alcohol, Chris. Somebody might have been drinking around you. But he wrote a series of books that we have -- that we purchased, and made into an E series. "Wrath & Righteousness". It is a glimpse into the future so there's "Agenda 21". But also "Wrath & Righteousness". Do you know what episode we're on.

CALLER: I think I did the final edits for 9 and 10. We're very close now.

GLENN: Where is episode 8.

STU: I thought we were up to 6. I thought six was just released.

CALLER: I'm working a little ahead of you guys. Finishing the edits so we can keep things in the pipeline. Episodes 1 through five take us to where the ENP is detonated over the United States, and 6 picks up from there and picks up some of the characters and how they deal with that.

GLENN: When you get from episode 6. Now is the time where you can buy -- if you haven't started in on the "Wrath & Righteousness" series yet you can pick it up now from 1 to 5. A new episode comes out every five or six weeks. One through 5 is out there. If you pick it up now you'll be able to read through to the end of the series. Because just the timing of it now. Once you get into episode six and the EMP goes off you begin to see the world as it unfortunately can be. Chris you were in the military for a long time. Now you're a congressman. You don't have to talk about the EMP. The solar storms that are coming. We're entering a period of of solar activity that could do the same kind of damage as an EMP. And totally change life as we know it on the entire planet.

CALLER: It's hard to imagine. One of the solar activity unlike an EMP is a targeted area. Whereas a solar activity would have that same effect worldwide. Or potentially could. But imagine if you can actually living back in 1880, and what this parallels that it draws. It would be like transforming the United States instantly back to 1880, and where do you get your food and where do you get your water. How do you communicate. All of your money in the bank is suddenly gone. There's no transportation. There's no fuel. There's no heat. It is really a scary deal.

GLENN: The world in a very short period of time begins to look like Detroit.

CALLER: I don't think it's that bad.

GLENN: Like that's worse than 1880 in Detroit.

CALLER: Well, there's the policies in Detroit.

GLENN: It takes on something Chris and I feel is so critical to pay attention to. The Muslim extremism. The use of the Muslim extremists through evil, and the coordination of it, and the destruction of Israel and the United States.

CALLER: Yeah. I mean the series as we said it's 10 episodes. It really spans a long time and long time. Really the focus of it is not just United States. It's Israel as well. And you know many of our enemies view us as you know twins in this. They view us as equally evil. Equally worthy of destruction. That's why it's so important stepping out of the context of the book, and talking about the real world. It's so important for the United States to stand up, and in support of Israel. They're the only democracy in that part of that world. And they need us. And they need us to stand by them. Particularly right now.

GLENN: Real quick one last mention on the book, and then I want to talk to you about some things going on in the Washington. The reason we purchased this book series from you. Not only is it brilliant just a great action series. Everybody that was reading it. And I got everybody to read it. Read this book. And it usually takes me about six months. Because this was six or 8 really thick books that you had done for us, and so I'm reading them, and read this book. And everybody starts to read it. By the time it got to where we are now in the series, no one on my staff could look at the news and tell the difference between truth and fiction. Every single person on my staff. Remember how you felt Pat. We'd walk in every day, and the head of my news division, everything, everybody would say I'm sorry I'm confusing the real world with this book because they're running exactly parallel. It's a scary kind of thing. It's all realistic. Very realistic.

CALLER: That's where my 14 years as an Air Force pilot. In all of my writing it's always been my goal to write a book which was believable. I wanted them to be completely based on the day, and to have people feel like this is relevant to my world now.

GLENN: Okay. Chris, you're getting ready to go to Washington.

CALLER: Yeah. It's a lot more fun writing books I can tell you that.

GLENN: What's the thing that you didn't expect going to Washington?

CALLER: That's a great question. I guess it would be this. You know November 6th changed the world to me and to a lot of people. We were so disappointed. I got to give a victory speech. And it was the most subdued speech I've given in a long time. We expected to talk about tax reform, and policy reform. I don't think it's overstating to say these are things that could save our country, and since that time I've been able to spend with the Congress back in Washington, and participate in some of the conversations and see the leadership work, and members of the Congress, and I guess the thing that surprises me more than anything is this feeling that there isn't a plan -- normally in the military for example you have plan A and if plan A doesn't work, you go to plan B, and you go down the line. I'm not sure that the Republican party has a plan B.

GLENN: I don't think they have a plan A.

CALLER: I don't mean just the leadership. Just folks like you and I and just people out in America. I don't think we've quite wrapped our arms around this yet. I don't think we've quite figured out the next step to go forward. Look we have to prepare ourselves to lead. We're going to be given another opportunity. We have to stop the bleeding as best as we can while this administration has power, and prepare ourselves to lead again because we are going to be given another opportunity. I really believe that.

GLENN: I remember when I was young and optimistic too. Those days are gone.

CALLER: That's kind of funny because I am older than as you may recall.

GLENN: I know but being in the news business has jaded me. Thanks so much Chris. And we'll see you soon. Take care, and stay on your knees.

CALLER: Thanks Glenn. And keep the faith working.

GLENN: Chris Stewart. "Wrath & Righteousness" available at Glenn Beck books or you can get it on Amazon. "Wrath & Righteousness" an unbelievable series.

Woke ideology trumps medicine in America's top 5 medical schools

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Progressive ideology has infected our most prestigious medical schools and is seeping into our medical system.

As Glenn covered in his latest TV special, "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI), and leftist rhetoric have overtaken science and medicine as the focus of medical schools across the nation. The next generation of doctors and nurses is being force-fed DEI and "anti-racist" nonsense at the expense of slipping standards. This has led to a decline in people's trust in the medical industry and for good reason. Woke ideology has already been the driving force behind at least one medical malpractice case, and more are undoubtedly on the way.

All of this is being spearheaded by universities, which have integrated DEI practices into the fabric of their programs. Our top medical schools now require students and staff to participate in mandatory DEI and "anti-racist" classes and training and are adjusting the standards to reflect this new shift in focus. Here are 5 statements from the top American medical schools that show that medicine is no longer their primary focus:

Harvard Medical School

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Taken from the Harvard University "Unconscious bias" resource page:

“As members of HMS, we each have a responsibility to create an inclusive community that values all individuals. Barriers to inclusion may include assumptions we make about others that guide our interactions. Recognizing our Unconscious Bias is a critical step in developing a culture of equity and inclusion within HMS and in our partnerships with other communities.”

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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Pulled from the JHM Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity blog:

“One-hour live, virtual unconscious bias training ... [w]ill be required at all Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) entities for managers and above; hospital nurse leaders; credentialed providers (such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners); and for school of medicine faculty and trainees (including residents, fellows, medical and graduate students, and research postdocs), as well as those at a manager level or above.”

Stanford University School of Medicine

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Found on the Stanford Medicine Commission on Justice and Equity page:

“The Commission on Justice and Equity—composed of external and internal leaders, experts, and advocates—represents an institution-wide, collaborative effort to dismantle systemic racism and discrimination within our own community and beyond.”

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

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Taken from the Penn Medicine Commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Antiracism site:

“We openly acknowledge the role of structural forces of oppression as primary drivers of the disparate health outcomes. We believe that working to reverse the underrepresentation of historically excluded groups is critical in achieving equitable health outcomes. While this is an ongoing journey for our program, here are some of the tangible steps we have taken to achieve an inclusive culture”

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

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Pulled from the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, Justice, and Anti-Racism page:

"Courses are being revised to be more inclusive and informed by the key principle of race as a social construct and a social determinant of health. We are training faculty that Anti-Racism is not an add-on to a course. Anti-Racism is a pedagogy - a manner of teaching, designing courses, and measuring learning outcomes. We make sure that the classroom environment is inclusive by holding space for respectful conversation and ensuring that we address any “classroom ruptures”– a disorienting dilemma or situation when a bias or microaggression that may occur, providing real time opportunities for professional development, learning, and growth. Racist actions and remarks are never tolerated at Columbia University and will be dealt with following established protocols."

Critical theory destroys truth and justice

Editor's note: This article was originally published on TheBlaze.com.

Critical theory once stood out as the absurd progressive notion that it is. Now, its maxims are becoming an integral part of ordinary political discourse. The more you repeat a lie, the more you will believe it, and this is the very dangerous place in which we find ourselves today.

Take this critical theory maxim as an example: If we desire justice, we must sometimes champion what may appear superficially as injustice. It's a necessary evil, if you will, the necessity of “controlled injustice.”

By using truth through fabrication and controlled injustice for justice, we’ll save the republic. We’ll be acting in a noble way.

This definition of justice is defined by the “oppressed,” not the “oppressor.” It is the greatest happiness for the greatest number. To achieve this justice, however, we need to endorse acts on occasion that, while seemingly unjust, serve a higher purpose. It will ensure the stability and the unity of our republic, and this may manifest in ways that seem contradictory to our values. But these are the necessary shadows to cast light on “true justice.”

And isn’t that what we are all after, anyway?

Here’s another critical theory maxim: Sometimes we find the truth through fabrication. Our pursuit of truth sometimes requires a strategic use of falsehoods. The truth is a construct that has been shaped and tailored to promote the well-being of the collective.

We sometimes need to accept and propagate lies designed by "the system” — not the old system, but the system that we’re now using to replace the old to get more justice through injustice and more truth through fabrication.

We’re engaging in a higher form of honesty. When we fabricate, it’s for the right reason. We are reaching up to the heavens fighting for a higher sort of honesty. To fortify the truth, we occasionally must weave a tapestry of lies. Each thread, essential for the greater picture, will ultimately define our understanding and ensure our unity under this infallible wisdom.

The election is coming up. Does this maxim sound familiar? Many think it is imperative that we secure our republic through election control to maintain our republic. Sometimes, we might need to take actions that by traditional standards might be questionable.

The act of securing elections requires cheating. It's not mere deception. It is a noble act of safeguarding our way of life. We're on the verge of losing this democracy, and without deception, we will lose it.

To ensure it doesn't fall into the hands of those we know will destroy it, we may have to make a few fabrications. We're fabricating stories to be able to control or secure the republic through our elections. By using truth through fabrication and controlled injustice for justice, we'll save the republic. Therefore, we'll be acting in a noble way. Stealing an election from those who wish to harm our society is truly an act of valor and an essential measure to protect our values and ensure the continuation of our just society.

If we desire justice, we must sometimes champion what may appear superficially as injustice.

I know it's a paradox of honor through dishonor. But in this context, by embracing the dishonor, we achieve the highest form of honor, ensuring the stability and the continuation of our great republic.

Let this be heard, far and wide, as a great call to patriotic action. As we advance, let each of us, citizens of this great and honorable republic, consider these principles. Not as abstract or paradoxical but as practical guides to daily life. Embrace the necessity of controlled injustice, the utility of lies, the duty to secure our electoral process, and the honor and apparent dishonor. These are not merely strategies for survival. They are prerequisites for our prosperity.

We all have to remember that justice is what our leaders define, that truth is what our party tells us. Our republic stands strong on the values of injustice for justice, honor through dishonor, and the fabrication of truths. To deviate from this path is to jeopardize the very fabric of our society. Strength through unity; unity through strength.

We've heard this nonsense for so long. But now, this nonsense is becoming an instituted reality, and we are entering perilous times. Don't be fooled by the narratives you will hear during the march to November. Never let someone convince you that the ends justify the means, that a little bit of injustice is needed to achieve a broader, collective vision of justice, that truth sometimes requires fabricated lies and narratives. If we do, justice will cease to be justice, truth will cease to be truth, and our republic will be lost.

Top 5 MOST EVIL taxes the government extorts from you

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"In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes." -Ben Franklin

The injustice of taxation has been a core issue for Americans since the very beginning of our country, and it's a problem we have yet to resolve. This belief was recently reignited in many Americans earlier this month on tax day when the numbers were crunched and it was discovered that the government was somehow owed even more hard-earned money. As Glenn recently discussed on his show, it's getting to be impossible for most Americans to afford to live comfortably, inflation is rising, and our politicians keep getting richer.

The taxpayer's burden is heavier than ever.

The government is not above some real low blows either. While taxes are a necessary evil, some taxes stretch the definition of "necessary" and emphasize the "evil." Here are the top five most despicable taxes that are designed to line the IRS coffers at your expense:

Income Tax

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"It would be a hard government that should tax its people one-tenth part of their income." -Ben Franklin

On February 24th, 2024 we hit a very unfortunate milestone, the 101st anniversary of the 16th Amendment, which authorized federal income tax. Where does the government get the right to steal directly out of your paycheck?

Death Taxes

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"Now my advice for those who die, Declare the pennies on your eyes" -George Harrison

Not even in death can you escape the cold pursuit of the tax collector. It's not good enough that you have to pay taxes on everything you buy and every penny you make your entire life. Now the feds want a nice slice, based on the entire value of your estate, that can be as much as 40 percent. Then the state government gets to stick their slimy fingers all over whatever remains before your family is left with the crumbs. It's practically grave-robbery.

Payroll

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"The power to tax is the power to destroy." -John Marshall

What's that? The nice chunk of your paycheck the government nabs before you can even get it to the bank wasn't enough? What if the government taxed your employer just for paying you? In essence, you make less than what your agreed pay rate is and it costs your employer more! Absolutely abominable.

Social Security

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"We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much." -Ronald Reagan

Everyone knows the collapse of Social Security is imminent. It has limped along for years, only sustained by a torrent of tax dollars and the desperate actions of politicians. For decades, people have unwillingly forked over money into the system they will never see again.

FICA

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"What at first was plunder assumed the softer name of revenue." -Thomas Paine

FICA is the payroll equivalent of Social Security. Your employer has to match however much you pay. It means it costs your employer even more to pay you—again, you'll NEVER see that money. At this point, are you even working for yourself, or are you just here to generate money for the government to frivolously throw away?

5 DISTURBING ways World War III will be different from previous wars

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Has World War III begun?

Over the weekend, Iran launched an unprecedented attack against Israel involving over 300 missiles and drones. This marked the first direct attack on Israel originating from Iranian territory. Fortunately, according to an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, 99 percent of missiles and drones were successfully neutralized by Israeli defense systems. Iran claimed that the operation against Israel had concluded and that no further offensive was planned, although the possibility of another attack is still present.

This has left many people, including Glenn, wondering the same thing: did we just witness the start of World War III?

Glenn recently had a World War II Air Force Veteran as a guest on his TV special, who told stories of the horrors he and his brothers-in-arms faced in the skies over war-torn Europe. This was a timely reminder of the terrors of war and a warning that our future, if it leads to another world war, is a dark one.

But, if Glenn's coverage of the Iranian attack revealed one thing, it's that World War III will look nothing like the world wars of the twentieth century. Long gone are the days of John "Lucky" Luckadoo and his "Bloody Hundredth" bravely flying their B-17s into battle. Over the weekend, we saw hundreds of autonomous drones and missiles clashing with extreme speed and precision over several different fronts (including space) simultaneously. This ain't your grandfather's war.

From EMP strikes to cyber attacks, here are FIVE ways the face of war has changed:

EMP attacks

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The entire modern world, on every level, is completely dependent on electricity. From your home refrigerator to international trade, the world would come to a grinding halt without power. And as Glenn has pointed out, it wouldn't even be that hard to pull off. All it would take is 3 strategically placed, high-altitude nuclear detonations and the entire continental U.S. would be without power for months if not years. This would cause mass panic across the country, which would be devastating enough on its own, but the chaos could be a perfect opportunity for a U.S. land invasion.

Nuclear strikes

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Nuclear war is nothing new. Many of us grew up during the Cold War, built fallout shelters, and learned to duck and cover. But times have changed. The Berlin Wall fell and so did the preparedness of the average American to weather a nuclear attack. As technology has advanced, more of our adversaries than ever have U.S. cities within their crosshairs, and as Glenn has pointed out, these adversaries are not exactly shy about that fact. Unfortunately, the possibility of an atomic apocalypse is as real as ever.

Immigration warfare

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The strategy of strangling an opposing nation's economy to gain the upper hand is a wartime tactic as old as time. That's why the Border Crisis is so alarming. What better way to damage an opponent's economy than by overburdening it with millions of undocumented immigrants? As Glenn has covered, these immigrants are not making the trek unaided. There is a wide selection of organizations that facilitate this growing disaster. These organizations are receiving backing from around the globe, such as the WEF, the UN, and U.S. Democrats! Americans are already feeling the effects of the border crisis. Imagine how this tactic could be exploited in war.

Cyber shutdowns

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Cyber attacks will be a major tactic in future wars. We've already experienced relatively minor cyber strikes from Russia, China, and North Korea, and it is a very real possibility that one of our adversaries inflicts a larger attack with devastating consequences on the United States. In fact, the WEF has already predicted a "catastrophic" cyber attack is imminent, and Glenn suggests that it is time to start preparing ourselves. A cyber attack could be every bit as devastating as an EMP, and in a world run by computers, nothing is safe.

Biological assault

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Don't trust the "experts." That was the takeaway many of us had from the pandemic, but something less talked about is the revelation that China has manufactured viruses that are capable of spreading across the globe. We now know that the lab leak hypothesis is true and that the Wuhan lab manufactured the virus that infected the entire world. That was only ONE virus from ONE lab. Imagine what else the enemies of America might be cooking up.