Buck Sexton: It's time to stand up for the cops who protect us

December 23, 2014

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Hello, America. Welcome to The Glenn Beck Program and TheBlaze. I’m Buck Sexton. Just over a week ago, protesters marched the streets of New York chanting this:

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[What do we want it? Dead cops. When do we want it? Now.]

Just a few days later, two NYPD officers, police officers from the City of New York, were ambushed and brutally executed by a 28-year-old who acted on the sick, twisted calls for death, it seems. “I’m putting wings on pigs today. They take 1 of hours….Let’s take 2 of theirs.” That’s what he wrote.

In most cases, protesters cannot reasonably be held liable for the actions of a crazed individual, but in this case, it appears the attacker, the assassin, did exactly what the protesters wanted someone to do. They were screaming out for someone to do this. So where’s the outrage? Where’s the universal condemnation? Where are the demands for justice?

If you recall, the left was up in arms after the Gabrielle Giffords shooting. They blamed the Tea Party and Sarah Palin because there was a map that targeted political races, “targeted” political races. So it was on them that this complete lunatic shot Gabrielle Giffords. These guys, these protesters we were just talking about, they called for dead cops, and someone actually did it. Shouldn’t there be some sort of call for those who incited violence to be held accountable, at least in our discourse, at least in our debates over these issues?

People want to talk to me about how we should take this movement seriously. This movement for what, for police reform? How? In a sane world, there would be accountability for this. Yes, there would be, but instead of universal condemnation and calls for actual justice, we’re being told that the act, this murder, double murder, the act of one crazy gunman, that shouldn’t take our attention away from the cause. The movement is what matters, not the dead officers.

They haven’t even had their funerals yet, and there are so-called civil rights leaders and community organizers who are saying maybe we should take some time to think about how this will affect the movement. Oh, we don’t want any backlash against the movement. A movement for what? We’re told that we should focus on healing now. The president actually came out and said that we should have a dialogue. What does that mean? We should be addressing awareness…no thanks.

This country is fractured almost to the point of no repair. We’re on the verge of civil unrest and the kind of violence we haven’t seen since the 1960s. Anti-police sentiment has been simmering beneath the surface for a while, but it has been rising and getting hotter, and it could boil over at any moment. We’re on a powder keg right now, and if you want me to essentially ignore the people who are in the streets calling for the murder of innocent cops, I’m not going to just ignore this. I’m sorry, they’re the problem.

There are millions of people who don’t believe there is such a thing as innocent cops. This is a very big problem. This hatred for police is being stoked, and it’s being stoked every day. The police acted stupidly. It started with that, if you will recall, and then there was Occupy Wall Street where protesters insisted on calling cops pigs and saying that there was all this police brutality. I was there. I saw it. The police in New York acted admirably in a vast majority of cases when dealing with Occupy Wall Street, 99 out of 100.

In the wake of Mike Brown and Eric Garner, now the anti-police rhetoric has reached new lows. On Saturday night, following the shootings, Ferguson protesters took to the streets of St. Louis to taunt local cops. It’s not just a bunch of imbeciles running around in the streets screaming at those who protect us day and night. It’s actually coming, this anti-police venom, is coming from the highest offices in the land.

Americans are being left with the impression that cops are a bunch of raging maniacs who murder minorities for sports. Look, do cops make some bad calls sometimes? Yeah, of course they do. I’ve seen cops who made bad calls. I worked with cops. Are there bad cops? Yes, of course. They have a name for them, the cops. They call them perps in uniform.

Now, how to get rid of bad police behavior or police brutality is a conversation worthy of discussion—how to limit it really, because you will never get rid of it because people are imperfect. But what is not worthy of discussion is any talk that paints a broad picture of cops as just bad, inherently bad, bad in general bad.

These are men and women who put their lives on the line every single day. If a cop lets their guard down for even an instant during a routine traffic stop, it could be fatal. Every 911 call responded to, every request from dispatch, every disabled vehicle on the side of the road has the potential for violence. Officers never know when they are coming across someone so desperate to remain out of jail that they’re willing to shoot anyone who stands in the way of their freedom.

Most cops, the cops, are amazing people, and we should be proud of them. The term finest is not a stretch. When something goes wrong, when there is a threat, when things go bad, when people are running for cover, it’s cops who are running to the scene. I’ll say this to protesters who want to see dead cops, I will say this to anyone, when things go bad for you, guess what, they’re still going to show up. The cops are still going to show up and help, regardless of any disdain shown for them and no matter how big of a cowardly dirtbag some protester may be. That’s the kind of people the cops are.

For their willingness to do what they do, they deserve our respect, but you protesters filled with hatred, lies, and repulsive blood lust for vengeance, deserve neither our attention nor our respect. Anyone who marches alongside scum like this or in any way stands in solidarity with them should be condemned as well. The call to murder any group of human beings is beyond reprehensible. What’s lost in all of the mindless rhetoric is probably just that.

Police officers are people too. They are human. They are parents, siblings, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, friends. Ralph Ramos, one of the two officers killed this weekend, he leaves behind two sons. One of them, Jaden Ramos, recently posted this image on his Facebook wall for his dad’s 40th birthday with the caption, “Happy birthday to the best dad in the world, you are always there for me even when it’s almost impossible.

We have so many good times it’s not even funny, I love you so much. How does it feel to be 40? You’re getting old dad but you still look good. Hope you have the best birthday, you deserve it.” Jaden’s father was a man of faith who recently shared this image on Facebook, “My unknown future is in the hands of the all-knowing God.” The very day he was murdered, he was set to be officially commissioned as a lay chaplain. His family has said they’ve already forgiven the killer, and they don’t believe in vengeance. This was a good man taken far too soon.

So many people place a lot of trust in officers like Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, and that’s because they stand guard day and night to protect us. Now it’s time that we stand up for them.

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.

The government is WAGING WAR against these 3 basic needs

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The government has launched a full-on assault against our basic needs, and people are starting to take notice.

As long-time followers of Glenn are probably aware, our right to food, water, and power is under siege. The government no longer cares about our general welfare. Instead, our money lines the pockets of our politicians, funds overseas wars, or goes towards some woke-ESG-climate-Great Reset bullcrap. And when they do care, it's not in a way that benefits the American people.

From cracking down on meat production to blocking affordable power, this is how the government is attacking your basic needs:

Food

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Glenn had Rep. Thomas Massie on his show where he sounded the alarm about the attack on our food. The government has been waging war against our food since the thirties when Congress passed the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. They started by setting strict limits on how many crops a farmer could grow in a season and punishing anyone who grew more—even if it was intended for personal use, not for sale on the market. This sort of autocratic behavior has continued into the modern day and has only gotten more draconian. Today, not only are you forced to buy meat that a USDA-approved facility has processed, but the elites want meat in general off the menu. Cow farts are too dangerous to the environment, so the WEF wants you to eat climate-friendly alternatives—like bugs.

Water

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As Glenn discussed during a recent Glenn TV special, the government has been encroaching on our water for years. It all started when Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, which gave the government the ability to regulate large bodies of water. As the name suggests, the act was primarily intended to keep large waterways clear of pollution, but over time it has allowed the feds to assume more and more control over the country's water supply. Most recently, the Biden administration attempted to expand the reach of the Clean Water Act to include even more water and was only stopped by the Supreme Court.

Electricity