Shout Out Patriots Podcast with Martin Mawyer
0:00 Why the Arrest of Pavel Durov Should Alarm Us All
5:57 Oregon’s Unbelievable Insult to Tax-Paying Citizens
9:35 Abortion Clinics Are Financially Strapped and Shutting Down
14:02 Queering Our Nuclear Weapons. Say what?
The Arrest of Telegram Founder, Pavel Durov, Should Alarm Us All
Welcome back to Shout Out Patriots! I’m glad to have you with us today as we dive into some of the most pressing issues facing our freedoms. Now, I know there’s always a lot going on in the world, but this next story is one you need to hear because it strikes right at the heart of what it means to be free.
We often think about threats to our freedom coming from dictatorships or rogue regimes on the other side of the world. But what if I told you that one of the most chilling assaults on free speech is happening right now, not in some far-off totalitarian state but in Western Europe—France, to be specific?
If you care about your rights and believe in the importance of standing up for freedom, then you will want to listen closely. Because this story could be coming soon to a country near you. It’s time to get serious because the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov is a wake-up call for every one of us.
Let’s get into it.
This story should chill you to the bone—and it’s not happening in some totalitarian regime.
No, this is happening in the heart of Western Europe, in the so-called ‘free world.’
Let me tell you, freedom is quickly becoming a relic of the past.
This past Saturday, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram and a champion of free speech, was arrested in France. And what was his crime? Allowing people to speak freely on his platform. That’s it.
You see, Durov had the audacity to let people say what they wanted without the heavy hand of government censorship coming down on them. Apparently, in today’s world, that’s enough to land you in a French jail.
Let’s get one thing straight—this isn’t about Durov breaking laws or engaging in criminal activity himself. No, his crime is failing to do the government’s dirty work for them.
French authorities accuse him of a ‘lack of moderation’ on Telegram, meaning he didn’t censor speech to their satisfaction. They’re dragging him into court because he refused to play policeman for the state.
And let’s not pretend this is just about France.
Remember when Governor Tim Walz set up a snitch line in Minnesota, urging neighbors to rat each other out for breaking COVID rules? Well, this is the same concept on steroids.
Now, it’s not just about calling out your neighbors—it’s about being forced into service as part of the government’s censorship brigade. And if you refuse? If you dare to let people exercise their God-given right to speak or act freely? They’ll throw you in jail, just like they did with Durov.
This is where things get truly terrifying.
If France succeeds in prosecuting Durov, what’s to stop this from spreading across the Western world?
Imagine a future where you could be locked up for failing to stop someone else from saying something the government doesn’t like—whether it’s on a social media platform you own, inside your business, or even within your own home.
‘See something, say something’ is one thing, but are we headed toward a reality where ‘See something and don’t say something’ becomes a crime? Where you could be punished simply for refusing to turn into Big Brother’s little helper?
We all know this isn’t about protecting people from harm—it’s about control.
It’s about governments forcing their citizens to become part of the police force, dragging them into their surveillance state, and punishing anyone who refuses to play along.
And if you think it stops in France, think again. This kind of totalitarian overreach is a cancer that could spread if we don’t stand up and fight back.
Pavel Durov knows what happens when you resist government overreach. He’s done it before. While living in Russia, he refused to censor Ukrainian protesters on his social networking site.
Vladimir Putin demanded he hand over private data on these protest organizers, and when he refused, he was forced out of his company and out of the country.
But here’s the kicker: it wasn’t Putin who threw him in jail this time, as we might expect. No. It was a Western government, an ally of the Biden administration, and a member of NATO—the so-called bastion of freedom and democracy.
Tucker Carlson said it best when he wrote, ‘In the end, it wasn’t Putin who arrested him for allowing the public to exercise free speech. It was a western country, a Biden administration ally and enthusiastic NATO member, that locked him away.’
So, what are we seeing here?
This is a living warning to every platform owner who refuses to censor the truth at the behest of governments and intel agencies or the average citizen who fails to stop a crime.
The darkness is descending, my friends, and if you think this won’t come to America, you’re living in a dream world. The French are leading the charge, and if they get away with it, the floodgates will open.
Here’s the reality, patriots: The moment we allow governments to force us into becoming their enforcers, we’ve lost. We’ve lost the right to privacy, the right to free speech, and the right to live without fear that what someone else says could land us in jail.
This isn’t just about one man in France—this is about all of us. This is about the kind of world we want to live in.
So what can we do? We can start by refusing to be intimidated. We can stand with Pavel Durov and speak out against this blatant attack on personal freedoms. We need to let leaders know that we won’t be forced into the role of government snitches. We won’t be part of their censorship regime.
This is about more than just one arrest. It’s about stopping a tide of tyranny before it sweeps away everything we hold dear. It’s about defending the principles that built the free world. If this is allowed to happen in France, if Durov rots in jail, then what’s next?
Are we going to let them go down this road in the United States? Not on our watch.
Oregon’s Unbelievable Insult to Tax-Paying Citizens
Now let’s talk about something that will make your blood boil—especially if you’re an American taxpayer who believes your hard-earned money should benefit, you know, Americans.
In Oregon, a state known for its radical policies and progressive experiments, a new scheme is pushing the envelope even further.
How does handing out $30,000 of taxpayer money to illegal migrants to buy homes sound to you? Outrageous? Unbelievable? You better believe it, because it’s happening right now.
Let me set the scene for you: The Hacienda Community Development Corporation, a Latino-led group in Portland, is proudly promoting a program that will give first-time homebuyers up to $30,000 to get on the property ladder.
Sounds great, right? But there’s a catch—and, oh, it’s a big one. This money is only for people who are not American citizens.
You understand that perfectly. Only refugees, asylum seekers, Green Card holders, and those who arrived here illegally as children are eligible. But if you’re an American citizen struggling to make ends meet and dreaming of owning a home? Sorry, you’re out of luck.
This isn’t just some fringe program. This is being funded through the state’s tax-funded Economic Equity Investment Program. That’s right—Oregon taxpayers are being used to prioritize homeownership for non-US citizens while Beaver State citizens are left out in the cold.
Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl said it best: ‘American citizens in Oregon are struggling to find and buy a home. We have a severe housing shortage in this state. I am appalled that the hard-earned, limited tax dollars of Oregonians are being used to prioritize homeownership for certain non-US citizens.’
What’s more disturbing is how this scheme was quietly shared through schools so immigrant parents could get the inside scoop. It’s almost like they didn’t want Oregonians to find out. But thanks to a community information group called Oregon Citizen, the truth is out, and people are outraged.
Let’s talk about the reality here. The typical home price in Oregon has jumped over $500,000; and in some areas, it’s well over $1 million. That’s a tough pill to swallow for anyone trying to buy a home, let alone the American citizens who’ve been paying into this system their whole lives.
But using taxpayer money to help non-legal migrants while excluding American citizens? That’s a slap in the face, plain and simple.
It’s no surprise that immigration has become a hot-button issue in Oregon, with state Republicans pushing to repeal some of the state’s sanctuary laws.
But the damage is already done. The revelation of this program is just the latest example of how American citizens are being pushed aside in favor of political correctness and misguided policies.
Let’s not forget the broader context. Unchecked migration and border security are top issues in the 2024 presidential election.
Americans are worried—rightfully so—about the record-breaking surge of migrants under the Biden administration, straining services and communities to the breaking point.
So, what’s the end game here? Are we going to keep pushing the needs of American citizens to the back of the line? Is this just another step in the slow erosion of the American Dream for the people who built this country?
This isn’t about compassion or fairness. It’s about an agenda that puts criminals first while leaving American citizens out in the cold. And if that doesn’t make you mad, I don’t know what will.
Abortion Clinics Are Financially Strapped and Shutting Down
Now, here’s a story that’s sure to make waves—and this time, it’s not just about the ongoing moral battle over abortion. No, today we’re talking about the business side of abortion, and let me tell you, it’s not looking good for Planned Parenthood and its allies.
Let’s give credit to where credit is due: HotAir brought us the scoop, and we’re going to dive right into it.
Just a couple of weeks ago, some shocking news came out of New York.
Planned Parenthood, that champion of ‘women’s rights’ or, more accurately, the abortion industry, announced it’s having to pull the plug on late-term abortions—those after 20 weeks. So, instead of pulling the plug on unborn babies, metaphorically speaking, these baby killers are getting a taste of their own deadly medicine.
And not only that, they’re planning to shut down four clinics in the state of New York alone.
Now, before you jump to conclusions, let’s be clear: this isn’t because the law suddenly changed. Nope, it’s all about the dollars.
Planned Parenthood’s president spelled it out in an opinion piece, saying that thanks to Bidenflation, they’re in trouble unless the state starts pouring even more public money into their pockets.
And it doesn’t stop there.
The New York Times published a follow-up piece that takes a hard look at the business of abortion across the country. Spoiler alert: It’s not going well, no matter where you look.
Take, for example, a clinic in Washington, D.C., that thought it could expand its operations into the liberal stronghold of Los Angeles. Sounds like a slam dunk, right? Think again.
The New York Times writes, “The move to California was not an easy one. Dr. Reeves and Dr. Russo spent nearly a year scouring Los Angeles County for office space, only to have most landlords back out once they realized the clinic provided abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.”
The Times also notes how pro-life protesters wrote “murder mill” on its façade, marched outside its seven-story building, and papered its walls with pictures of aborted babies.
Not surprisingly, their new landlord pulled the plug and canceled their lease, arguing that the clinic’s presence made life difficult for the other tenants.
So, after spending nearly $2 million prepping the new site, the clinic was left with nothing to show for it. Sure, they’re suing the landlord, but their grand expansion into L.A. is dead in the water for now.
And it’s about more than finding a place to operate. Even the clinics that manage to open their doors are finding that most of their clients can barely afford their services.
Inflation has hit everyone hard, and abortion clinics are no exception. They can’t raise prices fast enough without losing what little clientele they have left. The grumbling New York Times says that running a clinic has become more expensive than ever.
Now, here’s where the irony comes in.
Pro-life groups have spent decades campaigning against abortion, especially late-term abortion. But now, many clinics are feeling the squeeze, not because of any new law, but because of economic reality—courtesy of Bidenflation. Talk about a silver lining, right?
But it doesn’t end there. The New York Times also points out that opposition to abortion has actually increased since the Dobbs decision. That’s right—even in blue states, the tide is turning.
Clinics trying to open in places like Fontana, California; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Danville, Illinois, are facing fierce local resistance. And it’s not just about protests—there are legal and logistical roadblocks, like Pennsylvania’s requiring ‘transfer agreements’ with nearby hospitals (you know, in case a botched abortion threatens to kill the mother) with the hospitals saying in blunt terms, “No way.”
Here’s the bottom line:
After 50 years of fighting the good fight, the Supreme Court finally leveled the playing field. Without Roe v. Wade’s ‘constitutional right’—a right the Court invented out of thin air in the 1970s—pro-life groups are finally finding themselves on the winning side.
And as for the pro-abortion crowd?
They’re now being reduced to nothing but a P.R. arm of a struggling, dying industry. It should come as no surprise that pro-life groups are more motivated and energized than ever before.
Queering Our Nuclear Weapons. Say what?
Here’s something you may not have heard much about—but trust me, it could turn our society upside down or even annihilate it if we’re not careful.
It’s called ‘Queer Theory.’ Now, I know what you’re thinking—’Queer Theory? You’ve got to be making this up.’ I wish. But I’m not.
Queer Theory isn’t just about questioning gender and sexuality norms, oh no. It’s a full-blown academic crusade to dismantle every historical concept, every scientific fact, and even our God-given constitutional rights.
Queer Theory started in the hallowed halls of academia, where, apparently, professors have run out of things to challenge.
Traditional marriage? Boring. The differences between men and women? How yesterday. Birthing people? Chest feeding? Pregnant men? How passé.
Now, they’re going after the very concepts of truth, science, and even national security! Yes, you are hearing me loud and clear—Queer Theory is being applied to how we defend this country from nuclear threats.
And who’s pushing this?
Well, people like Sneha Nair, a national security official appointed by Joe Biden last February.
She argues that we need to rethink everything, even how we understand the dangers to our nuclear facilities, and she calls it the ‘queering of nuclear weapons.’
Let’s break this down. Nair claims that Queer Theory, which was originally about challenging gender norms, can also help us reimagine nuclear security.
According to her, the current way we assess threats—say, the idea that nuclear weapons deter our enemies—is too ‘binary’ and too old-fashioned. We need to think outside the box!
Well, excuse me for wanting to crawl inside that box and tape it shut.
I might be living in the past, but isn’t the purpose of national security to, I don’t know, keep us safe from being vaporized by a nuclear bomb?
But no, under Queer Theory, we’re supposed to prioritize ‘people’s rights’ over so-called ‘abstract’ concepts like national security—even when the stakes are as high as entire cities being wiped from the earth.
Because no one would dare nuke a population that proudly wears progressive credentials, right?
And here’s where it gets really interesting—or, should I say, infuriating.
Nair suggests that White supremacists might be the real threat to our nuclear facilities—not China, not Russia, not North Korea, but White supremacists!
She claims that a nuclear security force that is predominantly White might just miss those evil, seditious, White supremacist bastards because, you know, they suffer from White privilege or unconscious bias or whatever the latest buzzword is.
So, according to this logic, we need more diversity in our nuclear security teams—not to better guard against foreign enemies, but to make sure we’re not missing the supposed threat of domestic terrorism from White supremacists.
Really? Does this make you feel safe? Do you think the queering of our nuclear weapons will make Vladimir Putin shake in his boots?
Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m all for having a strong, capable workforce in every sector. But when you start suggesting that the people already guarding our most dangerous weapons are too blind or biased to do their jobs because they’re White, well, that’s not just insulting—it’s dangerous.
And let’s not pretend that this is just about ensuring we don’t overlook certain threats.
This is about pushing an agenda that says America, as we’ve known it, is inherently flawed, and only by tearing down our institutions and rebuilding them through the lens of Queer Theory can we be ‘truly’ secure.
But it doesn’t stop there. Queer Theory doesn’t just want to challenge how we think about security—it wants to rewrite the very rules of reality. No more binary thinking!
Let’s be clear: This isn’t just academic nonsense. These ideas are seeping into our policies, our institutions, and, yes, even our national security.
And what’s the end game? To undermine the very foundations of Western civilization—our history, our scientific truths, and our constitutional rights.
So, if you think this is just some ivory tower debate, think again. The goal here is to dismantle the core principles that have made this country strong, stable, and free.
So what can we do?
We need to push back against this intellectual Trojan horse before it gets off the ground and does real damage, like blowing us to smithereens and turning human life into nothing more than a theory.
Let’s get Queer Theory out of our schools, out of our government, and send it packing to where the sun doesn’t shine.
National security isn’t a playground for social experiments. It’s about protecting American lives—plain and simple.
And that’s a wrap for today’s Shout Out Patriots. I hope you found these stories as eye-opening as I did, and I want to thank you for standing with us in the fight to protect our freedoms.
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