Questionable Biden Cyber Strategy Looks Like a Trap for Private Sector

Written by Julio Rivera on . Posted in Business/Finance

Publisher’s note: If you’re among the millions of people who have noticed your fire-wall working overtime lately to block a lot of “malvertising” and the like, you would do well to read this brief report by Mr. Rivera which explains why this is happening in this follow up to his last discussion.

Mr. Rivera is an expert in this field and constantly sounds the alarm for cyber threats on a number of venues.  We are very happy to offer his perspective to our readers on a regular basis. 

Julio Rivera:

Last week brought some news that was mostly seen as a formality. Joe Biden will be running for reelection in 2024.

If there has been one recurring theme in the past 27 months of the Biden Presidency, it’s been the lack of accountability for the lackluster results across many aspects of government. From foreign policy to the economy, America finds herself in a weaker position then it was prior to COVID.

One major failure was the botched Afghanistan pullout in the summer of 2021. As a result of poor planning and shortsightedness, the entire operation became a deadly and unorganized endeavor. There was the suicide bomber attack at Kabul airport that killed 170 Afghans and 13 US soldiers. There was also the utter disregard shown to the estimated 78,000 Afghans who worked for the American government that were left behind at the mercy of the Taliban by the Biden administration, according to a report from the non-governmental organization the Association of Wartime Allies.

Even though the Afghanistan exit took place more than half a year into Biden’s term, the recently released review of the US exit from Afghanistan that was made public on April 6th offered this ridiculous assertion: "The departing Trump administration had left the Biden administration with a date for withdrawal, but no plan for executing it.” 

Joe Biden’s blame shifting tactics were also apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden, in large part, had ran his campaign on stopping the virus. “I will not shut down the country,” then-candidate Joe Biden promised in 2020. He proclaimed, “I will shut down the virus,” and “I will beat this virus” at the limited appearances he made while largely “campaigning from the basement.”

Biden even blamed COVID-19 deaths on Trump personally several times during the campaign, in his attempts sway voters into thinking that the former president possessed the ability to stop the worst pandemic in 100 years, or that Biden himself could somehow wave a magic wand that would paralyze the virus. In reality, it took the first 9 months of 2021 for COVID deaths to surpass the total for 2020

This was despite former President Trump’s “Operation Warpspeed,” that brought access to vaccines to most Americans in 2021. 

President-elect Biden also blamed then still-sitting President Trump for what has been repeatedly pointed to by experts as the most wide-ranging hacking incident in history – the SolarWinds attack.

Sticking to the “Trump and Russia narrative” that has still not completely dissipated in some circles, Biden implied that the Trump administration was attempting to shield Russia from blame when he stated that the attack “certainly fits Russia’s long history of reckless, disruptive cyber activities,” and added “the Trump administration needs to make an official attribution. This assault happened on Donald’s Trump watch.”

Most of the hacking activity that has been mentioned in the media during the Biden era has centered around the Ukraine conflict, with both sides launching attacks since the earliest stages of the war. Although there many cyber operations occurring half-a-world away from the US, there are still domestic targets being victimized on a regular basis, whether or not we hear about them from the Biden-loving mainstream and/or corporate media.

In 2022, ransomware attacks affected 106 state or local government agencies, which represents a sizable increase from the 77 attacks in 2021, with 25% of those 106 incidents resulting in data theft; 2022 also saw a multitude of underreported attacks against the United States perpetrated by state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups. Among the hacks were regular cyber-attacks against US defense contractors originating from Russian state-sponsored actors. Additionally, Iranian Advanced Persistent Threat actors known as APT 34 targeted organizations in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States with the support of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).

So, to curb the relentless onslaught against America, the Biden administration has recently rolled out a new National Cybersecurity Strategy.  Although this strategy claims it will “rebalance the responsibility to defend cyberspace by shifting the burden for cybersecurity away from individuals, small businesses, and local governments, and onto the organizations that are most capable and best-positioned to reduce risks for all of us,” according to global compliance law firm Gibson Dunn, private businesses “can expect to see direct liability, new regulations, and lawsuits from the federal government” if the current proposal is adopted.

The Gibson Dunn alert also warns that “increased (government) enforcement may also be complicated by multiple agencies pursuing the same actions, resulting in the potential for companies having to deal with overlapping and uncoordinated inquiries.”

In simpler terms, the new strategy may create a nightmare situation for private companies struggling to keep their doors open in the midst of a faltering economy by having what has largely been an ineffective executive branch forcing additional compliance standards and costs. This is the last thing many American businesses can afford to do, and if they get it wrong, can see themselves penalized into bankruptcy. 

The day-to-day traps that ensnare Americans online are difficult enough to navigate. From rogue pop-ups to “Big-Tech” enabled malvertising, every click is a potential trap. So, with the Biden administration’s track record being less than sparkling, business owners should worry that they too may be unfairly scapegoated and find themselves facing penalties as a result of poorly written bureaucratic legalese. 

Julio Rivera is a business and political strategist, Editorial Director for Reactionary Timesand a political commentator and columnist. His writing, which is focused on cybersecurity and politics, has been published by many of the most heavily trafficked websites in the world.

 

Minimum Wage Mindset, Meet Mega Opportunity…

Written by David DiCrescenzo on . Posted in Business/Finance

On this day in history, August 12, 1955, the National Minimum Wage broke the glass ceiling and was set at one dollar per hour.  Today as back then, we hear a lot of talk from democrats and the entitlement crowd about raising the minimum wage, and except for the actual numbers, the arguments on both sides haven’t changed a bit; employees want more and employers resist it.  

So to celebrate this monumental day I thought I’d shed some light on the subject.  

Minimum wage is and always has been just that, a minimum.  It is designed for the new, mostly unskilled entrant into the work force; no matter what the task is, to teach them the responsibility of showing up on time, being prepared for the job requirements, and to otherwise honor the contract between them and the company they sign on with.  I.E., you agree to trade hours of toil for dollars and have to actually perform some sort of function in a prescribed manner; rarely is such a position meant to be a career.  For example, a student who takes a job as a delivery driver or burger flipper after school is not looking at a career path; he or she is just trying to earn some pocket change and hopefully to learn the value of working for pay.

Today’s minimum wage demands have left many employers rightfully and smartly choosing a new type of efficient “employee;” the kind that is never late for work, never offers the customer a side of attitude with their fries, never whines to managers, has no language barriers, isn’t subject to worker’s comp insurance or matching employer FICA, doesn’t create any workplace turmoil,  rarely, if ever makes a mistake when orders are made, can add perfectly and always gives the correct change, and the real kicker is they are far less expensive after the initial investment.  That’s right, I’m talking about a vendor kiosk where a customer simply approaches it, places an order, pays on the spot, and gets their food or other items brought to them by the now relatively few required “minimum wage” humans whose only burden is to make sure that the order for customer “A” isn’t confused with that of customer “B.” 

Another huge difference between today’s “minimum wage” employee and those back then is the work ethic.  They were happy to have that job and in most cases offered the employer an honest day’s work for an honest day’s wage.  Not only that, some of those workers quickly rose up from the pack to earn much more than minimum wage, and more than a few made it through the ranks to upper management and all of the associated financial perks that come with it.

I understand that yesteryear’s $1.00 per hour sounds like less than chump change today; however, that single dollar had the same buying power as $15.00 might today.  Take a look at my examples below, (note, some may be off by a few cents, but you get the idea):

** In real money, I.E. Gold @ $35.00 per ounce back then and $1209.00 per ounce at press time; 256 one ounce coins bought the same house then as now.  Additionally, just like today, you weren’t going to qualify to buy that new car or that new house while only making minimum wage. 

Also, no one expected that they should earn more than they were worth to an employer; that phenomena is something relatively new, and if you arrived at work back then and started making phone calls to your friends or had them drop by to hang around, you’d be shown the door in a hurry.  These days, the new workers think it’s perfectly acceptable to be texting, tweeting, and checking emails constantly, and get upset when told they cannot.

By the way, if you didn’t know, the Federal Minimum Wage is currently set at $7.25, with some individual states much higher; the highest being Washington, DC which just went up to $13.25 in July.  Even if they ever do raise it across the board to $15.00 per hour as many are clamoring for, after taxes and paying for what will absolutely be sub-standard living conditions, you’ll likely still be getting around on a bus.

It boils down to this; minimum hourly wage or perhaps slightly more is the starting point for any new worker.  If you’re satisfied working to make someone else realize their dreams while neglecting or outright abandoning your own; prove your worth and value by putting in the extra time and effort, and you might earn more money, trust, and prestige within their company.  Always just enough to keep you going back, but never enough to satisfy your dreams; put another way, JOB is a euphemism for Just Over Broke…! 

However, if you know deep down that you’re worth a whole lot more than any government mandated minimum hourly wage, don’t get caught up in the life sucking, losing attitude of a minimum mindset.  Be all you can be; don’t just survive, strive and thrive.  Your mother will tell you you’re worth more because that’s her job; but it’s your job to prove it to yourself.

I have recently been blessed to partner up with two legends in the relationship marketing industry, Brig and Lita Hart, and as a result, find myself in a position to help people far exceed any sort of government prescribed minimum wage and begin fulfilling their own dreams, but there is a catch; you have to stretch yourself and step out of your comfort zone and be willing to make some changes.  

So here is my offer; if you’ve read this far, have an entrepreneurial bone in your body and you’d like to learn a way to leave the mediocrity of a minimum wage mindset in the dust once and for all, I invite you to reach out to me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I will show you how to improve every area of your life; financially, spiritually, and personally.  

It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out earning at 18 or running out of earnings at 68, a new lifestyle awaits you.

Opportunity is pounding on the door; open up and let it in…!

Born In Vietnam, Made In America...

Written by David DiCrescenzo on . Posted in Business/Finance

From time to time, The Patriots Press hears about a company that is either a cut above the rest or something less than that and puts a spotlight on them.  This story is about a company that is in a class all by itself.

Ben Nguyen and his family are a reflection of everything that is right about and how to make it in America. Way back in 1980 Ben arrived in America from his native Vietnam, and like a lot of legal immigrants, he didn’t have much going for him except a strong work ethic and a desire to create a better life for himself and his family.  A skilled machinist, Ben can pretty much do anything with his hands, and a quick look around his wife’s Nail Salon “Sapphire” proves that out.

That beautiful salon is really the combined effort of his and his wife’s lifetime of hard work.  While Ben still plies his talents with millwork and such, his wife Sophia always had a dream of owning her own shop to ply her talents, and along with daughter Kristine, that dream has become a reality.  

You should know that Sophia’s ties to America go way, way back to the day she was born in Saigon.  There was a curfew but babies don’t know about curfews, and Sophia decided to break that curfew when she made her debut.  Her mother was frantically trying to make her way to a hospital when she encountered American Troops.  Those troops saw clearly that in the midst of who knows what might have been going on, new life was emerging, and they got her to the hospital safely and the rest is Sophia’s history.  

Very recently, Sophia and Ben decided to take an entrepreneurial risk and pooled their resources, and they are now the proud owners of Sapphire Nails and Spa in Stuart.  Almost lost in a small strip mall among the car dealerships along that stretch of SE Federal Hwy., the location, a good spot with lots of parking, allows them to do what they do best; work hard with their heads down and blinders on, and offer their customers the very best of service at almost ridiculously reasonable prices.  In fact, they don’t even feel comfortable taking big tips because they don’t want their customers to feel obliged.  All they want to do is offer their great service humbly and repeatedly to their growing family of customers.

Besides the pride they apply to every service they offer, there is something much bigger which caught my attention immediately.  They remember the past and are so happy to be in America and understand what they have; Sophia cannot help but tear up when talking about her journey.  They could have simply done what so many do and look for a handout, but they didn’t.  Instead, they recognized and believe what President John F. Kennedy said so long ago during his inauguration speech; “…ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”  They get it that by owning their own business they are contributing to the fabric of this nation and giving back.  They know only too well that they could not achieve the life they are having where they came from.  Sophia may need an interpreter much of the time, and there may be a bit of broken English here and there, however these are people who personify what being an American is all about.  The end result is not simply good work, because anyone can do that; they do amazing work that will elicit many oohs and aahs from your friends and family, and even the simplest of services is a work of art that they take much deserved pride in. 

I have to say, I’m just a guy with a keyboard who doesn’t know from finger nails; however their menu offers everything from manicures and pedicures to massages and waxing, and lots of other stuff I’ve never even heard of that you can pamper yourself with.  They also have special pricing for your little ones who are also welcome.  

You will find them at 4336 SE Federal Hwy. in Stuart, FL  34997.  While they welcome walk in customers, I believe that may become tougher and tougher to do as word about them spreads, so to make an appointment for your “afternoon vacation” at Sapphire Nails and Spa, call (722) 266-8105 and talk to Kristine.  She’ll take care of the rest.

The Patriots Press gives this business all five of our “Made In America” Stars.

Time To Get Ready...

Written by David DiCrescenzo on . Posted in Business/Finance

Are you Ready…?!  I ask that question a lot lately, and I know a lot of people who are starting to understand the need.  I myself am getting ready and reaching as many people as I can as a new distributor with the Ready Network to teach them how they can also be ready.  

Ready for what you ask…?!  In these uncertain times, we don’t know what the next day or moment might bring our way.  A storm or other natural calamity, financial collapse, or maybe you just want to be ready to enjoy nature with your family and friends.  Whatever it is, we have what you need and we are adding products all the time.

I recently visited with my friend Wild Bill for America, and as you can see from this short video, Bill is also getting ready and I am pleased to announce has joined me as a distributor himself.  

Please have a listen to the video and visit the website to learn more about this amazing company and the simple business opportunity.  For more information and to get started, you can reach me via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or on my cell if you are one of my many friends.

We are actively seeking smart, business minded people around the country and soon around the world to become independent distributors with this new company set to launch into one of the biggest market trends in America.  

Won't you please join us...?

Never pay for Auto maintenance or repairs again…..*

Written by David DiCrescenzo on . Posted in Business/Finance

Picture this.  You’re driving along to or from work, or maybe just a leisurely cruise, when suddenly and for no reason, your ride just stops and leaves you stranded, and facing a potentially budget busting repair bill.

If you’re like most people and have been driving for a while, this will probably become a reality one day.  Even if it doesn’t, because you’re the type who maintains your ride according to manufacturer recommendations, you will still find yourself with an average of about $1200* - $1500* a year in routine maintenance.  Such maintenance includes oil changes, brakes, batteries, tires, tune-ups, (yeah, they still do them) and all the rest.

What if I told you that this condition could become a thing of the past?  What if I told you that there is a way to never pay for a scheduled maintenance or emergency repair ever again?  What if I told you that what I’m talking about amounts to just about a third of your normal maintenance/repair expense per year?

You might think me crazy; however I assure you that I’m not.  In fact, there is such a program available right now, and it’s called MembershipAuto.com.  

I sat down with President and Founder Nathan Reardon the other day and he explained to me how simple his program is. In a nutshell, once you become a member, you no longer have to worry about the cost of maintaining or repairing your vehicle.  Those costs are covered 100% with no deductible or fine print as long as you remain a member.  

Here’s where it gets really beautiful.  Have you ever brought your vehicle to your mechanic for a concern and he calls you later with the bad news that you need an expensive repair?  Then, lo and behold, after you begrudgingly authorize him to fix it, he found something else that needed fixing while he was doing it?  Your heart starts beating a little faster, you start a little mental panic…that brother-in-law that knows about cars isn’t available, and you have to decide right then and there to believe the mechanic and spend way more money than you have available.

How cool would it be if that whole dynamic was gone?  How cool would it be if you brought your car in for a repair or maintenance and they discovered some stuff you didn’t even know about….and they just fixed it, and you owe them nothing?!  That’s right, you owe them nothing, because you are a member and, accept for body, glass, and trim work your membership covers all repairs to your vehicle…including “wear” items.

Did you ever have a belt or hose go and take the water pump with it, the A/C is suddenly not so cold, maybe the power steering pump stopped pumping, or the brakes stopped stopping?  Maybe the starter and/or battery have seen better days, or maybe even the engine seized and is now a useless block of metal?!  Name the problem, it’s covered.  Period!  

No more calls from “Joe the mechanic” with additional bad news.  If a MembershipAuto.com tech detects an issue with your vehicle, he/she will simply fix it and get you on the road again as soon as possible.  If it’s a major thing, they’ll let you know the time frame and help you with alternate transportation while the repair is made.

Sounds too good to be true doesn’t it?  Well, I’m here to tell you, this is the real deal, and it works as follows.

All registered vehicles that are within 15 years of the date of manufacture and under 300,000 miles are eligible for membership.  You simply bring your car in for an original and thorough inspection, which is going to cost you $49.99*, because naturally they can't just let you sign up with a major problem on your hands; after all, business is business.  

Once the car is inspected and approved by MembershipAuto’s ASE Certified techs, starting on day one, if/when something comes up, they own it.  Your responsibility is to keep your monthly membership fees up to date and come in for free appointments.  That’s it.

Additionally, since they are about to go national, it doesn’t matter where you are when you need service.  Simply open up your MembershipAuto.com app and find a nearby location…they’ll do the rest.

There is another feature that is part of membership.  At some point your vehicle may cross the line where repairing/maintaining it is no longer viable, and when that day comes, MembershipAuto.com is able to assist you in purchasing a reliable replacement vehicle via its affiliated network of certified new and used car dealerships.

At this point you’re probably thinking, “yeah, but how much is the membership?”  Good question…glad you asked.

The program is simple.  On the low end with a 4 Cylinder vehicle you’re looking at $39.99* per month.  On the high end with a “Premium” vehicle, you’re looking at $99.99* per month.  By “Premium” they are talking about luxury lines of vehicles that simply cost more to repair.

Okay, you probably have a few questions right about now, and if you CLICK HERE for the short video, those questions will be answered.  If you still have questions, you can contact the company via the WEBSITE and leave a question, and you’ll get a prompt response, probably from Nathan himself.

By the way, Nathan knows that people also own, operate and maintain Motorcycles, Boats, ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Lawn Mowers, Farm Tractors, etc.  There will be programs for all of those items, so once you’re happy with what they do for your main ride, you can trust them with your other equipment.   

So there it is, finally, an auto repair company you can trust to take proper care of your vehicle without costing you an arm and a leg.  Refreshing, don’t you think?


Cds made tapes obsolete. DVD made VHS obsolete. Membership Auto made paying for vehicle service and repairs obsolete.

 ~Nathan Reardon, President/Founder 

You can also find and follow Membership Auto on all major Social Media by clicking whichever you prefer: Facebook, Twitter, YoutubePinterestInstagram, and Foursquare.

*See associate for details.