I, Publius Jr, do not follow Joe Rogan. I remember when he was on the TV show News Radio, as well as the reality show Fear Factor. Saw Annie Jacobsen on his show and she was talking about the mystery at Roswell, as well as Operation Paperclip. I’ve read her books from seeing her on his podcast.
This video is around 3 hours long. Enjoy.
If you haven’t voted yet, or if you have you probably have seen this Minnesota Constitutional Ballot Question on either the actual ballot or the “What’s on my Ballot?” link on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. You might be wondering what is going on with this Constitutional Ballot Question.
Well the language of it is misleading. Most reading it above, will scratch their heads and think that the “Legacy” Fund is coming to an end and there needs to be a renewal vote. That’s not true.
The Misleading Constitutional Ballot Question Explained
To explain how misleading this Constitutional Ballot Question is, I, Publius Jr, asked the Executive Director of the Minnesota Voters Alliance, Andy Cilek, if I could repost his note about this issue, and by permission here is his explanation.
There are some important details voters should be aware of before casting a vote on the measure:
Although MVA [MN Voters Alliance] is not in support of, nor in opposition to, this referendum, we want to make voters aware of important information so they can make an informed vote.
A no vote does not remove the funding from the original amendment/implementation because it has not expired. The current money will continue to fund environmental programs as Minnesotans desire and can be extended, when it does expire, by a simple renewal by the Legislature.
A yes vote would extend the dedication of revenue from the state-operated lottery to the Environment and Natural Resources Fund through December 31, 2050; increase the amount of money that can be spent from the fund each year from 5.5% to 7.0% of the fund’s market value; and create a grant program to provide funding for projects related to addressing environmental issues in affected communities, environmental education, and natural resource conservation.
MN Voters Alliance is not for or against this measure, but this website, saintpaulrepublicans.us suggests you Vote NO on this measure.
Our Reasons to VOTE NO on the Constitutional Ballot Question:
Saintpaulrepublicans.us received permission to repost MN Voters Alliance’s Executive Director Andy Cilek’s explanation of the Constitutional Ballot Question. It was sent out in an email to those signed up on their email list, on September 20, 2024. Other than being on their email list, saintpaulrepublicans.us is not associated with the MN Voters Alliance organization. The content was not changed except for adding a bold font in some areas and adding a highlight color to some parts to add emphasis to it. I also spelled out what “MVA” meant in square brackets.
If you would like to know more about them go to their website mnvoters.org ~~ Publius Jr.
Toastmasters International 100th Anniversary Day (PDF)
Toastmasters was started by a Christian named Ralph Smedley who worked for the Santa Ana, California YMCA. His aim was to help people be comfortable in public speaking and learn how to run effective meetings.
In Memory of Ralph Smedley (from Toastmasters.org website)
This proclamation was from the St Paul Mayor Melvin Carter III, who is a gifted speaker. You might disagree about his politics, but he is a good speaker. Often times people who can speak well are thought to be great leaders.
Another great leader who can articulate his beliefs is Rep Walter Hudson. He doesn’t speak in slogans like, “Make Minnesota Red,” he actually spells out Conservative Republican beliefs, and can defend them with words.
There are a lot really great leaders out there, but they are not very comfortable in public speaking, or giving short answers to questions unknown. In Toastmasters, you learn how to give prepared speeches. You practice impromptu speaking in what they call, “Table Topics.” Speakers also get positive feedback in what they did well in a speech, or a meeting leadership role and given some observations on how they can improve in future opportunities.
I, Publius Jr, have been a Toastmaster since April 2, 2007. Currently I’m an Area Director in District 106 Toastmasters. I oversee 4 clubs to make sure they are doing what they are supposed to be doing, and provide assistance when a club needs help. I sought this proclamation from Mayor Melvin Carter III. It wasn’t for me, but for the Toastmaster Members who live in the area or attend a club here via Zoom.
If you want to improve your public speaking, leadership abilities please go to Toastmasters.org and click on “Find a Club.” You can check out events on the calendar at the District 106 website d106tm.org.
I tried to start up a Republican Club through the State Party, and while Chair Tony Sutton was sold on the idea his staff wasn’t. They thought they had to do the work, and they didn’t know members run the club, and it’s dues driven. Toastmasters clubs are supposed to be nonpartisan first, so I’ve decided to start up a Conservative Membership Only club called Republic Club Toastmasters. Currently we are not chartered and we meet Saturdays on Zoom from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. When we can get to 20 members we can charter. It will be not affiliated with any political party, so that we can host a debate in the future. Also a future effort will be to do what’s called, “Speechcraft,” for non-Toastmasters members, specifically Candidates for office.
Toastmasters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. They are not associated with this website. Though there might be members who are Republican, or Conservative. I posted this article because many candidates, and sitting legislators need to practice being better speakers to articulate our beliefs. Also there are leaders out there that do not know how to run an efficient and effective meeting and get out on time. Toastmasters can help them. ~~ Publius Jr.
The League of Women Voters of St Paul Minnesota put on a forum for 2 House Districts at the same time. This is an extremely lazy practice they have done. There should be separate forums for each House District. The way they have presented it there’s really only 2 distinct viewpoints and they get repeated in the second House District.
The League of Women Voters of St Paul is putting this on with their Roseville Area Chapter.
Moderator: Susan Johnson
HD 66A Candidates:
Rep Leigh Finke (DFL incumbent), Fadil Jama (Republican)
HD 66B Candidates:
Rep Athena Hollins (DFL Incumbent), Greg Copeland (Republican)
Also I’ll limit my comments only when the DFL incumbents spew out misinformation, or propaganda that I detected to be different from normal political rhetoric. I will point out when the Republicans say something that’s not correct to, but I suspect I won’t have to.
A note about the set up here is they have put both A & B Candidates of one party at one table and the other party at another table. One would think you would put one district together and the other at another table, or have one long table. Since the LWV have no oversight or standards to conform to, one can never expect them to do anything proper. Maybe the incumbents are sharing the same notes as they can’t function without some help from the other.
0 to 14:40 Introductory music played until the visuals begin. It doesn’t seem like anyone is saying anything nor is the closed captions are started. (Seems as if the recording they are using keeps repeating or skipping and plays the same riff over and over again)
15:37 The camera focuses on the Moderator, but there’s no sound yet.
16:27 the first sound from the Moderator is heard. Yet the volume is low and rises and falls as if some child is playing with the sound dial. Susan reads her script about rules and how they are nonpartisan that no Republican in town believes because of past behavior and how they coddle their candidates by not asking tough questions that might give an advantage to a Republican candidate.
18:39 Rep Leigh Finke is introduced
18:45 Fadil Jama is introduced
18:51 Greg Copeland is introduced
18:55 Rep Athena Hollins is introduced
21:00 Rep Leigh Finke’s Opening Statement (HD 66A)
He mentions that he serves in the DFL House, but while the DFL may be in the majority, the Minnesota State House of Representatives is not called the “DFL House.”
A note the visuals on the recording are some seconds ahead of the audio, so as I noted above I’m time stamping when the audio is heard rather than the visuals.
23:16 Fadil Jama’s Opening Statement (HD 66A)
25:23 Greg Copeland’s Opening Statement (HD 66B)
27:38 Rep Athena Hollins Opening Statement (HD 66B)
29:45 Question 1: Education is on the mind of our audience, many studies have shown that after the pandemic our school age children are scoring historic lows in reading math competency. teacher pay is low as is teacher retention. What can the state do to improve educational outcomes for our school age children?
Call up your friends and thank them for being there when no one else was there for you.
On an average day you spend a third of your day with your colleagues at work; and friends give you advice and give you some breathing space in forms of athletic outings or fun activities. Let’s face it not everyone is married and friends are the life line for many single people. Paul had Barnabas, and Jesus had 12 main disciples who were friends and also his colleagues.
Life would be so bland without your friends. So why not say thank you to them for enriching your life?
Remember Peanuts’ creator Charles Schultz was from St Paul MN
Nationally there are only 3 recognized holidays that bolster the love and admiration of the family: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Grandparents Day. We are the party of Judeo-Christian Family Values. We want to bring attention to the parts of the family that are often forgotten. In July we celebrated Aunts & Uncles, in August we celebrated Brothers Sisters & Cousins, and now we are celebrating our Friends and Colleagues–that other family we spend a third of our day with.
Well because we can, but to have at least a full month since Grandparents Day to get ready, also because the 2nd Sunday is closest to Columbus Day.
Colleagues are at work who share the load of a project. They know you almost as well as your family knows you. They challenge you to do your very best in the work you do. They chip in your contribution for pizza on occasion when they see you are coming up short. Work would be more stressful without good colleagues.
I, Publius Jr, want to say to all my political friends (which includes, MNGOP, DFL, Independents, Libertarians, and Christian Republicans, and those from the Veterans Party), non-political friends, Toastmaster friends & mentor, Army Buddies, High School friends, College friends (Iowa State & U of MN), the MN DAV Drivers who took me to and from the VA for Appointments, Metro Transit MN Bus drivers, and my colleagues over the years to include the local reporters from Pioneer Press, Strib, MPR, and blogs, thanks for helping me over the last year; my friends and colleagues on the Ramsey County Elections Absentee Ballot Board; and my friends who just happen to be pastors, priests, and laypersons. John O’Looney a whistleblower in Milton Keynes UK of which I trade emails with a few times during the year. The Veterans and civilians who work at the VA Hospital in Bloomington MN who I worked with in 2019, and also those doctors & nurses at the VA Clinic in Maplewood MN, and those social workers at the VA-CRRC in downtown Minneapolis. One last group I’d like to thank are the friends I haven’t met yet. You don’t know it yet but you will make my day when I feel overwhelmed and you’ll be there to share the burden with me. Thanks. ~~ Publius Jr
What: Meet & Greet All St Paul Republican Candidates with Special Guest MN Gun Owners Caucus
When: Tuesday, September 24th 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: American Legion Post 577, 1129 Arcade St, St Paul, MN 55106 Map
Cost: Free Will Donation (suggested $10)
Special Guest: MN Gun Owners Caucus
Many Republican Candidates support the 2nd Amendment but when it comes to the wordage, vocabulary, and rhetoric of Gun Control in political debates they get lost in the weeds.
Each Legislative Year, the MN Gun Owners Caucus, which is a nonpartisan pro-2A, nonprofit organization sends out a survey for Candidates of all stripes to fill out and return. Then those candidates who respond who score A- or above their Political Action Committee will endorse for office.
House District 66B Republicans are hosting an event on September 24, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The 7 House District Republican Candidates from St Paul will briefly introduce themselves then seat themselves off from the audience. The MN Gun Owners Caucus will give a presentation on what candidates need to know about the 2nd Amendment and the rhetoric of “Reasonable” Gun Control Laws. A member from that organization will answer questions from the Candidates and from those in the audience. After all the questions are answered there will be a Meet & Greet with the candidates as people from St Paul are encouraged to mingle with them.
This is an event hosted by the HD 66B Republicans, not a MN Gun Owners Caucus Event. If it were the latter then they would invite DFLers to the event, as they are a non-partisan organization, a 501c4.
HD 64A GOP Dan Walsh walshfor64a.org
HD 64A Republican Dan Walsh
HD 64B GOP Peter Donahue DonahueforMN.com
HD 64B Republican Peter Donahue
HD 65B GOP Mike Hilborn www.hilbornforminnesota.com
HD 65B Republican Mike HIlborn
HD 66A GOP Fadil Jama FadilJama.com
HD 66A Republican Fadil Jama
HD 66B GOP Greg Copeland gregcopeland911.wordpress.com
HD 66B Republican Greg Copeland
HD 67A GOP Scott Hesselgrave www.facebook.com/ScottHesselgrave4MNHouse
HD 67A Republicans Scott Hesselgrave
HD 67B GOP Sharon Anderson www.facebook.com/sharon4anderson
HD 67A Republican Sharon Anderson
CD4 Republican May Lor Xiong mayformn.com
CD4 Republican Candidate May Lor Xiong
This post was not authorized by any candidate, candidate’s committee, PAC, any Republican organization. I am the website admin for the mnhd66brepublicans.org, so I created their post. I’m posting it as the State Party, nor CD4, nor the SPRCC does any promotional support for Republican Candidates in St Paul. I am not compensated for posting it either. I believe in our Bill of Rights and the encroachment of the Federal, State & Local Governments need to be stopped, and rolled back. I’m a US Army Veteran and believe 2A protects all the other parts of the Bill of Rights. ~~ Publius Jr.
The first Sunday after Labor Day is National Grandparents Day. Since 1978 when President Jimmy Carter proclaimed it to be celebrated, this day has not had the recognition that it should have.
It was started by Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County of West Virgina, who wanted to champion the cause of the lonely elderly in nursing homes.
I, Publius Jr, have a friend who he and his wife became Grandparents last year at this time. They hadn’t noticed the significance of the date. They have been married 35 years and this was the first time they are going to be grandparents. I suggested to record as much about themselves with their grandchild as possible because in the next 20 years of the child’s life anything could happen to them and it is beneficial to the child when they get older to be able to look back on fond memories of them.
Both sets of my grandparents were gone before I graduated high school, and I miss them.
I’m surprised there isn’t more made of this holiday. You might hear of a variety of made up recognition days to promote some product, service, or condition, and yet Grandparents Day has been around since 1978 when President Jimmy Carter enacted the holiday.
Regardless of the lack of a hype it’s a great time to reconnect to your grandparents, or any elder who has watched you grow up, like an older neighbor. It’s time to return their interest in watching you grow up by contacting them by phone or in person. Especially on adverse weather days of excessive heat or cold, even on rainy or snowy days. Senior Citizens sometimes withdraw from society once they no longer have a paying job.
Grandparents are that life link to the past, that should never be forgotten. This year on September 10th, try to remember that life link to the past, your Grandparents. Call them up, they’ll be glad to hear from you even if it’s a week from now. They’ll appreciate hearing from you.
Note to Readers: I, Publius Jr, am a US Army Veteran. I served in Peace Time under both Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush from 1987-1989. I got out about 10 months before Desert Shield/Storm. I’m a follower of Shawn Ryan on the Shawn Ryan Show on YouTube. Mainly I follow him because he will bring on his show former Special Forces Soldiers who tell their whole stories from childhood to their service to what they are doing now. Often these Veterans will talk about their Come-to-Christ moments.
Recently Shawn Ryan has become a born again Christian, but only after airing about his vulnerabilities in dealing with PTSD, anxiety in crowds, I’ve posted those videos on this website. You can find them by searching using his name.
Too often Veterans get thanked almost as a knee-jerk reaction, and then we’re forgotten or screwed over. I get this often.
Because of Shawn Ryan, I am open about being diagnosed with Depression by the VA-Minneapolis, because it might help some Veteran out there to know that it’s okay to be vulnerable and to get help for whatever that ails you whether it’s physical, mental, or spiritual. Too often the last one, spiritual wounds, are omitted, I think because the Medical Industry & Big Pharma can make $ off of the physical and mental issues, but they can’t begin to heal like God, Jesus & Holy Spirit can.
10th Ward Rural Ramsey DFL Donut Booth is located to the Left of the Ramp into the Grandstand.
The DFL Mini-Donut Stand is at Coordinates 44°58’51.5″N 93°10’25.0″W
DFL Mini-Donut Stand Satellite Map
If you buy products from this mini-donut stand you will be unknowingly (or knowingly if you are a DFLer) funding DFL Candidates through the Best Fair Foods Political Action Committee, what had been the 10th Ward Rural Ramsey County Political Committee, through 2020 when it was terminated to start under the new name.
Recent Recipients of the Donations from the Best Fair Foods PAC
So it is up to you to be wary of this location. With every purchase there you are helping DFLers defeat Republicans in Minnesota.
Retired Career Politician, Phyllis Kahn, DFL stands in front of the “Grandstand” Mini-Donuts.
Now these folks make a lot of money at the state fair from mini-donuts that would make the health conscious zealots cringe. The booth is not marked as the DFL Mini Donut Stand, there is no disclaimer on the booth as to where the money of this group goes to.
There ought to be a law that requires them to reveal who they are and where the money goes.
Almost every session of the MN State Legislature, there is a bill that Republicans put together that requires groups that raise money at the State Fair or other public events to show on a visible sign where the money goes to. It isn’t making their operation illegal, but they want the customers to have all the information about the vendor before they make a purchase.
During the 2017 Session former Rep Randy Jessup of 42A & former Sen Roger Chamberlain SD 38 had made similar bills that were added to the Omnibus bill. They were not signed into law by then DFL Governor Mark Dayton.
Rep Jessup did say there is a limit on the number of bags of donuts one can purchase–4 bags. Any more than 4 you purchase they will have to make a record of it being a contribution.
This article is just to identify where the DFL Mini-Donut Stand is. If you don’t want to give money to the DFL to defeat Republican candidates then you can find another Donut Stand, or to Sweet Martha’s Cookies which is nearby. If you are a DFLer and you want to fundraise then that is up to you to. It is just unethical of a party sympathizer to not be open about where their excess money goes. This article was originally published by me on August 26, 2017. I’ve updated it with 2024 information. ~~ Publius Jr.
VA Minneapolis, or VA Medical Center located at 1 Veterans Drive Bloomington MN 55417 holds a Food Pantry once a month
What: VA Minneapolis Veteran Food Pantry
When: 3rd Tuesday of Each Month 10 am to 2 pm (while supplies last) through December
Where: VA Minneapolis, 1 Veteran Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, Map Auditorium next to Flag Atrium
Dates:
This is held once a month. Veterans who express a need for Food who can show they are a Veteran can get a box of assorted food. A Veteran need not be enrolled in the VA Medical Center. Family Members and Caregivers may have access to it.
The following notice was taken from the VA News first posted on May 10, 2024 “Veteran Food Pantry-Monthly.”
I, Publius Jr, am a US Army Veteran with a non-physical disability. All my healthcare needs come from the VA-Minneapolis. Saintpaulrepublicans.us was not compensated for posting this notice.