The Troubling Pattern of Hate and Politics :: By Bill Wilson

There’s a troubling pattern unfolding before our eyes—one that the mainstream media would rather ignore and the political left pretends doesn’t exist.

While Democrats and their allies repeatedly claim the moral high ground, accusing conservatives of promoting hate and extremism, they themselves are quietly (and sometimes boldly) normalizing violence through rhetoric, associations, and a double standard that turns criminals into martyrs—so long as their politics align.

Take the recent Washington, D.C. shooting where two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, was connected to radical far-left groups. His father was invited by Democrats as a special guest to a joint session of Congress.

In a disturbing twist, left-wing TikTok personalities openly praised the attack, hailing Rodriguez as a “resistance fighter.” That’s not fringe commentary—it’s the social media echo chamber of the progressive movement celebrating cold-blooded murder. And these aren’t isolated voices. They’re rewarded with views, likes, and shares.

Hate has become a currency of influence. In the case of the Jewish-Christian couple murdered at the Jewish museum, the suspect’s father was US Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García’s (D-IL) guest at Trump’s March speech to Congress—another example of how radicals with deadly ideologies are linked by more than coincidence to the left’s political machinery.

We’re told to look the other way, to avoid “politicizing” tragedy, but it’s fair game to paint all conservatives with the same brush, no matter what the claim.

Breitbart, the Washington Examiner, and the New York Post have all connected dots that legacy media outlets won’t touch. When you stack these stories together, a disturbing trend emerges: the killers are often ideologically tied to far-left narratives—anti-Israel hatred, anti-Christian sentiment, and anti-conservative rage. Their online activity is soaked in rhetoric lifted from progressive influencers and campus radicals.

The language of tolerance is being hijacked to excuse the language and acts of violence.

For years, the left has hurled accusations of hate and violence at conservatives, Christians, and anyone who dared question their cultural dogmas. All the while, they’ve cultivated a movement where people are emboldened to kill in the name of “justice.” When exposed, the silence from the Democrat leadership is deafening.

What we’re witnessing is ideological grooming. A generation is being taught that violence is justified if it’s against the “right” targets—Jews, Christians, conservatives, police, or anyone labeled “oppressors.”

The left decries hate while actively nurturing it in their base. That’s not just dangerous—it’s immoral.

It’s time for Americans—left, right, and center—to reject this madness. If we’re serious about stopping hate, it has to start with truth. Truth about who’s encouraging violence, who’s getting a pass, and who’s being vilified for standing against it.

Isaiah 5:20 says, “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness.”

We are called to be peacemakers, not enablers. Stand for truth. Speak against hate. And don’t let politics blind you to evil hiding in plain sight.

Sources:

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/25/left-wingtiktok-star-applauds-deadly-d-c-shooting-hes-a-resistance-fighter/

https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2025/05/23/report-father-of-suspect-in-jewish-christian-couples-slaying-was-democrats-guest-at-trump-address/

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3419273/elias-rodriguez-israeli-embassy-shooting-washington-dc-far-left-group/

https://nypost.com/2025/05/22/us-news/what-we-know-about-elias-rodriguez-terror-suspect-accused-of-killing-two-israeli-embassy-staffers-in-dc/

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The Media’s Economic Gaslighting—Recession or Reality? :: By Bill Wilson

If you’ve been paying attention to mainstream media lately, you might think the U.S. economy is teetering on the edge of a cliff. With every headline screaming “recession,” it’s hard not to feel a sense of impending doom. Yet, a closer examination of the data reveals a much different picture—one that contradicts the narrative being pushed by some outlets.

The facts show that the economy, while facing challenges, is far from the collapse the media would have you believe. A closer look at the key economic indicators—inflation, unemployment, gas prices, the stock market– challenges the media’s recession claims and paints a picture of an economy recovering from four years of Biden-era socialist economic policies.

Recent media narratives point to what they keep saying as “troubling signs,” claiming that a recession is inevitable. They report that the GDP contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the first decline since early 2022. This, combined with a Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating due to rising federal debt and fiscal deficits, has the media ginning up fears of an economic meltdown. They harp on consumer confidence concerned about inflation, tariffs, and global instability. All these factors are a residual of the Biden administration.

Debt and deficits skyrocketed under Biden. His economic policies slowed GDP after a successful first Trump administration. Constant negative reporting about inflation and tariffs influenced public opinion. Then Biden left Trump with a world totally destabilized with wars and terror.

The media conveniently overlooks the broader context behind these indicators. Yes, a decline in GDP and lower consumer confidence can be unsettling, but these are not the only measures of a healthy economy. The mainstream narrative tends to focus on the negative without presenting a balanced view, leaving out critical details that paint a different picture.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by just 2.3% year-over-year in April. This is a marked improvement from the hyperinflation seen in previous years. The unemployment rate has remained steady at 4.2% in April 2025. Job growth added hundreds of thousands of jobs each month this year. The average price of gasoline in April stood at $3.17 per gallon, down from $3.66 a gallon a year ago. And Trump is negotiating positive trade and peace agreements at a fast pace.

There’s a deliberate effort to shape public opinion by framing the current economic conditions as disastrous, especially as the country moves closer to the 2025 election cycle. By highlighting negative reports and ignoring positive indicators, the media is skewing public perception, gaslighting with a sense of crisis where none exists.

It’s crucial to critically evaluate the information presented. Don’t be swayed by sensationalized headlines or political agendas. Understanding the full scope of economic data, and not just the cherry-picked bad news, can help you see the truth behind the headlines.

1 Corinthians 3:18 reminds us not to be deceived by misleading narratives: “Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.”

Sources:

https://gasprices.aaa.com/gas-prices-creep-up-along-with-demand/

https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/2024/04/numbers-continuing-outpace-expectations-us-economy-gains-over-300000-jobs-march

https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/inflation/current-inflation-rates/

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