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Lila Rae Voss – Feeling Good
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- music
Lila doesn’t want to redo the standards, she wants to create her own songbook with a bit of nostalgia for those that remember and something fresh for the new enthusiasts of today. Please take the time to listen.
Lila Rae Voss – YouTube Playlist
Lila Rae Voss – Night Train Fever
Runnin’ through the city, lights are flashin’ bright, Train’s a-rollin’ heavy, cuttin’ through the night. Got that fever risin’, heart’s a-beatin’ loud, Step into the rhythm, lose yourself in the crowd.
Lila Rae Voss – Shadow Waltz
In the fog of the harbor, where the liners slip away, I meet him 'neath the lantern light, at the close of the day. He's got eyes like microfilm, lips that seal a vow, One
Lila Rae Voss – Secrets In The Moonlight
In the shadows where the whispers hide, You slipped your number on the table by my side. A coded message in a glance so sly, One dance together and we’re living a lie.
Lila Rae Voss – The Way Tomorrow Feels
I’ve walked through crowded evenings, with neon in the rain, And every stranger’s laughter just echoes the refrain. But when your hand found mine, the city changed its tune, And suddenly the midnight felt softer
Lila Rae Voss – Rise Above
Woke up to the sun, breaking through the pain, Shadows in my past, but I’m breaking the chain, Heart’s been heavy, but I’m lifting the load, Found my strength, now I’m hitting the road.
Lila Rae Voss – Pixel Heartache
In the glow of a midnight screen, where the shadows play, I scroll through your stories, but you're miles away. A swipe to the right, and we danced in the dark, But the signal went
Lila Rae Voss – Midnight Glow
Under the moonlight, your shadow calls, Soft whispers echo through these walls, Heart beats slow, like a river’s flow, Baby, you’re the fire, I’m lost in the glow.
Lila Rae Voss – Miss Swing Skirt
She's got rhythm in her hips, shakin' to the tips, Dancin' down the avenue, makin' all the fellas swoon. Polka-dot bow, she's stealin' the show, Twirlin' in the moonlight, under the neon glow.
Lila Rae Voss – After Midnight
After midnight, when the world is still I let the night confess what I can’t reveal Hold me closer, breathe me in so slow After midnight, that’s when I let it show
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Purpleman’s Rhythm – Rust Revival
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We started out as friends just jamming into the night. One song — Purpleman’s Rhythm — took off, written as a thank-you to our friend, The Purpleman, for standing strong in a divided world. Today, everything feels split between Woke and MAGA. But the future isn’t at the edges — it’s in the middle. Because sanity is compromise… and compromise is strength. We had fun, we tried different takes, cause everyone see’s life a little differently.
Purpleman’s Rhythm Playlist On YouTube
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It Hurts To Be Right
This morning, a text to as friend:
I hope they have Trump give the closing eulogy, that will give everyone at least 30 minutes to leave, otherwise they will have to listen to 30 seconds how great Charlie was, and the remaining 29.5 minutes about ‘who the fuck knows, but you know windmills and talent will be included’
The Memorial Service was held and is over, so I asked Grok this question and got this response.
how long did trump talk at the kirk memorial
President Donald Trump spoke for approximately 34 minutes at the Charlie Kirk memorial service held on September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Multiple eyewitness accounts from the event, including live reactions on X (formerly Twitter), confirm this duration, noting that his remarks began as the final speech of the evening and extended well beyond initial expectations, blending eulogy elements with political commentary. For context, the full service lasted around five hours, drawing nearly 100,000 attendees, and Trump’s address was described in media coverage as lengthy and meandering, prompting some early departures from the crowd.
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Martrina & Jasper – Take Two
Martrina & Jasper of Rust Revival Blues takes you on a more sultry ride.
Just time to kick back and enjoy, maybe a Bourbon and Cigar.
Martrina & Jasper’s Take Two Playlist On YouTube
I’ve been draggin’ these boots through the ashes,
Chasin’ ghosts down a broken line.
Every road just burned to cinders,
But I kept on movin’, buyin’ time.
Martrina & Jasper – At Long Last
I’ve been draggin’ these boots through the ashes, Chasin’ ghosts down a broken line. Every road just burned to cinders, But I kept on movin’, buyin’ time.
Martrina & Jasper – Can’t Go Back
We left what we had in the dust of the night, Suitcase of dreams, no wrong or no right. The road stretched long, shadows fell fast, We walked away, love, from all of our past.
Martrina & Jasper – Carry Me Through
Shadows fall in minor lines, Echoes move where silence hides. Cello weeps, the night unravels, Saxophone remembers why.
Martrina & Jasper – Done It My Way
Well I’ve walked the line, Through smoke and thunder, Paid my dues, And made my blunders. But when the lights go down, And the night turns gray, I can say I lived it — Done
Martrina & Jasper – Forever Be Mine
In the twilight’s glow, your shadow’s calling, Your skin’s a soft whisper, my soul is falling. The beat drives us forward, two steps in the breeze, Your body against mine, a sweet, restless tease.
Martrina & Jasper – In The Dark Of The Night, What If
So blow that line of maybe, Let the bass keep time with cheer. We’ll swing the truth so lightly, That the pain can’t find us here.
Martrina & Jasper – Maybe Love Was Late To Show
Maybe love was late to show, Maybe time just ran too fast, But this groove won’t let me go, Keeps the blues from holding fast.
Martrina & Jasper – Pull Me Closer To The Secret
Take my hand across the silence, where the candles start to lean, Every step a slow confession, Every glance a broken dream.
Martrina & Jasper – Purpleman’s Rhythm
Power in the people, rising from the ground, Purpleman’s rhythm shaking all around. No more hiding, no more chains, We’re the fire running through the veins.
Martrina & Jasper – Rolling Away ’25
Well, my hopes were high in the morning light But the truth rolled in sometime last night I gave my trust, but it slipped away Now I’m driving on toward a clearer day
Martrina & Jasper – Shadows Lean In
Smoke curls around our memory, Bass walks under our skin, We’ve been lost in the waiting, Since the night it all began.
Martrina & Jasper – Silent Monday
Candles are burning, but the light feels cold Memories linger, stories left untold The wind through the window carries your sigh And I am left asking, why must love die?Â
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MAGA Hypocrisy
First I would like to say I never saw Charlie Kirk do anything so I certainly have nothing bad to say about him, and I do NOT approve of the violence and certainly not murder. But if he was half the man the far right claims him to be, then he would be shocked to see the hypocrisy MAGA is doing in his name. In less than one week from his murder MAGA is stumping his image and memory for a few dollars more, And got Jimmy Kimmel fired for calling them out on it.
Delivering his opening monologue, the host said the “MAGA gang” was “desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it”.
He also accused them of “working very hard to capitalise on the murder”.
All Kimmel did was call a spade a spade. MAGA Hypocrits
I am a registered Republican and this shames me. Free Speech, I don’t think so.
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Violence, who’s who.
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- Commentary, The Fallout
Overview of Political Rhetoric and ViolencePolitical rhetoric that promotes or incites violence—such as dehumanizing opponents, using metaphors of war or elimination, or endorsing threats—has been a growing concern in the U.S., particularly since the mid-2010s. Research from sources like the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Brookings Institution, and academic studies (e.g., in Political Behavior journal) shows that such language correlates with increased acceptance of violence among partisans, though it rarely causes it directly. Instead, it amplifies existing grievances, especially in polarized environments.Key findings:
- Both parties use heated rhetoric, but studies and data indicate Republican rhetoric is more frequently linked to mainstream incitement and actual violence. This includes normalization of threats by party leaders and media allies, leading to higher rates of attacks motivated by right-wing ideologies.
- Left-wing rhetoric (e.g., from fringes like Antifa) often focuses on property damage during protests, but mainstream Democrats more commonly condemn violence outright.
- Recent events, like the 2025 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk (blamed on “radical left” rhetoric by Trump and allies) and prior incidents (e.g., Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot), highlight a cycle where blame is partisan, but data points to asymmetry.
Evidence from Studies and PollsMultiple peer-reviewed studies and polls quantify rhetoric’s role. Here’s a summary table of key data:
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Carnegie Endowment (2023)
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Affective polarization and leader rhetoric increase violence risk by 35%; right-wing dehumanization (e.g., “enemies of the people”) normalizes threats more than left-wing equivalents.
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Republicans: Higher in mainstream rhetoric (e.g., Trump’s “fight like hell”). Democrats: More anti-violence messaging from leaders.
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Brookings Institution (2022)
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Hateful rhetoric boosts polarization and terrorism; 75% of Americans link heated language to violence. El Paso shooter’s manifesto echoed conservative media terms like “invasion.”
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Right-wing: Correlated with 80%+ of domestic terrorism incidents. Left-wing: Mostly protest-related, less lethal.
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Political Behavior Journal (2025)
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Elite threatening rhetoric increases support for violence among strong partisans; effects stronger when targeting out-groups.
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Both parties, but Republican examples (e.g., endorsing Jan. 6) cited more.
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Reuters/Ipsos Poll (Sep 2025)
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67% of Americans say harsh rhetoric fuels violence; 71% see society as “broken” by divisions.
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Post-Kirk assassination: Bipartisan concern, but Republicans more likely to blame “left lunatics.”
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YouGov Poll (Sep 2025)
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72% say political violence never justified; liberals (esp. under 45) slightly more open to it “sometimes” (25% vs. 6% conservatives).
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Overall rejection high, but right-wing supporters show higher justification in past polls (e.g., 36% GOP in 2020 vs. 33% Dems).
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Voter Study Group/YouGov (2020)
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Acceptance of party violence rose from 8% (2017) to 33-36% (2020).
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Near parity, but post-2020 data shows GOP edge in actual incidents.
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Network Contagion Research Institute (2024)
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Bluesky (left-leaning) had highest justification for violence/murder online.
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Platforms matter; X/Twitter amplifies right-wing echo chambers more for threats.
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- Historical Context: Post-Civil Rights era, Democratic rhetoric in the South (e.g., lynchings as election tactics) promoted violence, but modern data shifts focus to the right (e.g., Tea Party to MAGA pipeline, per Columbia University study).
- X/Twitter Trends (Sep 2025): Posts blaming Democrats dominate (e.g., Vance: “Left-wing radicalization killed my friend”), but counter-posts cite GOP (e.g., “Trump’s ‘bloodbath’ rhetoric”). Semantic search shows ~60% of recent discourse attributes violence to the left, often without evidence.
Comparative Analysis: Rhetoric by PartyWhile both sides use aggressive language, the scale and impact differ:
- Republican Rhetoric:
- Examples: Trump’s “fight like hell” (pre-Jan. 6), “bloodbath” if he loses election, calling opponents “vermin” or “enemies.” Allies like MTG and Boebert normalize guns/threats at events. Fox News/MAGA media amplify conspiracies (e.g., “replacement theory”).
- Impact: Linked to 450+ right-wing extremist plots/attacks since 2016 (per ADL). Jan. 6 riot (140+ officers injured) directly tied to rhetoric. Experts (e.g., Lilliana Mason, Johns Hopkins) note it mainstreams violence, eroding norms.
- Why More Prominent?: Party leaders/media ecosystem (e.g., OAN, Newsmax) consistently dehumanize; 30%+ GOP voters justify civil war (2022 poll).
- Democratic Rhetoric:
- Examples: Waters (“get confrontational”), Schumer (SCOTUS “pay the price”), or Biden’s “MAGA Republicans threaten democracy.” Fringes (e.g., “punch a Nazi”) on Bluesky/Tumblr.
- Impact: Tied to property damage (e.g., 2020 BLM riots, $2B+ damage) and isolated attacks (e.g., 2025 Minnesota lawmaker slaying). Less lethal; mainstream Dems (e.g., Obama post-Kirk) pivot to unity calls.
- Scale: Lower mainstream endorsement; polls show Dems more likely to denounce own-side violence.
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Republicans
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Democrats
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Dehumanizing Language
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High (e.g., “traitors,” “animals”)
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Moderate (e.g., “threat to democracy”)
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Endorsement of Past Violence
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Frequent (e.g., Jan. 6 praise)
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Rare (condemnations dominant)
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Linked Incidents (2016-2025)
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~80% of extremist murders (GAO data)
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~20% (mostly non-lethal)
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Voter Acceptance
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25-36% justify violence
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16-33% justify violence
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Conclusion: Which Party’s Rhetoric Promotes Violence Most?Based on empirical data, Republican rhetoric promotes violence the most in the current U.S. context. It is more pervasive among elites, amplified by aligned media, and correlated with higher rates of lethal attacks (e.g., mass shootings, insurrections). This isn’t to absolve Democrats—fringe left rhetoric contributes to unrest—but the asymmetry is clear: Right-wing language has spilled into more widespread, deadly actions, per sources like the Journal of Democracy and Greater Good Science Center.To mitigate: Cross-party pacts against dehumanizing speech (as Carnegie recommends) and media accountability could help. Rhetoric alone doesn’t “cause” violence, but it primes unstable actors—reducing it starts with leaders modeling restraint.
Thank you Donald Trump, you saved me over $350.00 a year.
All the services offered by CBS, ABC, Disney, Paramount that I have dropped because of their putting corportae profits above Freedom Of Speech. Savings of $350.00 plus
Now if you factor in all of the movie fees I wil save by not taking my family to, or renting Marvel or Disney Movies, then factor in the money I will save by never going to their crummy theme parks and I will break even with the added cost of food and goods because of the Orange Man’s Tariffs.
Thanks again to the man with NO TALENT AND POOR RATINGS, Isn’t that a firing offence?
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