Nike: From Normandy to Honor Appropriation
Lurking awkwardly below the symbols of courage, sacrifice, and service, like an uninvited guest at a family reunion, is the Nike swoosh.
Take a good look at this photo. The American flag, the iconic 101st Airborne patch, and the West Point shield—symbols of courage, sacrifice, and service. Now, lurking awkwardly below them like an uninvited guest at a family reunion, is the Nike swoosh. You know, the one made famous not by D-Day or the Battle of the Bulge but by Chinese factories and influencer marketing. How did we let this happen? How did an athletic wear company that wasn’t even around in 1944 muscle its way into our most sacred military imagery? Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: honor appropriation. …READ MORE…
WATCH: Ex-Obama economic adviser admits Trump’s message on the economy ‘resonated’ with Americans
Former Obama economic adviser Robert Wolf and National Review staff writer Caroline Downey discusses the state of the Democratic ‘brand’ post-election on ‘The Story.’ #foxnews …WATCH HERE…
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 140: Free College and Norwegian Fish Soup
Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible:
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds……READ MORE…
Christmas Souls
The young woman emailed me her story. She said she was lonely. She was 32 and single. Her therapist said she was depressed. He suggested medication. Then, her therapist asked whether she had plans for Christmas. She gave a bitter laugh and lit a Marlboro. …READ MORE…
WATCH: Russia targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in ‘massive’ Christmas Day attack • FRANCE 24
Russia pummelled Ukraine’s energy system and cities in its eastern region with cruise and ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, stepping up its attacks as Ukraine faces its toughest winter of the almost three-year war. FRANCE 24’s correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze has the details. #Christmas #Ukraine #Russia …WATCH HERE…
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