Politics

Although I had no parental support growing up, I’d always heard it said, “you should never talk about religion, money or politics.” Well (I thought to myself), that wasn’t going to be too hard considering I was a self-professed atheist (at 18), had no money (so to speak), and didn’t know the 1st thing about “politics.” What I did know, or feel anyway, was that a single person couldn’t change much. Especially, NOT an election! I mean, what’s 1 vote? 

As time continued, that seed of doubt only grew. And unbeknownst to me, living in the suburbs of Washington D.C. wasn’t helping. Plainly said, I was becoming indoctrinated and didn’t even know it. I just remember waking up one day with a sense of guilt for being so-called, “white,” and even worse, “a white man.” Yet, despite those secret emotions, there was a troubling disconnect. I mean, I definitely didn’t feel “White Privilege” (as it’s now commonly called); Hell, my family lived in abject poverty! Often without heat or hot water (in the middle of winter), rummaging through pins at Goodwill, consignment shops and thrift stores. Our house was the mockery of the neighborhood: missing shutters, shingles and slats of siding, decades old, chipped, cracked paint. The rusty mailbox with missing numbers, almost as much of an eyesore as the 2-foot high― uncut grass, or the jalopy in the driveway that didn’t move. Mom was a WWII survivor who suffered from acute schizophrenia. My older brother Tad was a menacing, out of control, drug addicted sadist who got his kicks abusing my 2 sisters and I. As for dad… he was as “dead beat” as they get. We were shamefully known as, “The Crazy Kapnecks.”

But regardless of all those misfortunes, I wanted more for myself. So, despite running with the wrong crowd, ending up in jail and getting hooked on drugs myself, I started my own business. Magic Car Detail. Man, I was proud of that company! And although I’d always worked, this time it was for me. I know it was just a little car cleaning company, but it felt like a “little” piece of the American Dream: making flyers/business cards, bumping shoulders with the rich and famous who lived in the opulent neighborhood surrounding the nation’s capital, being able to afford a cell phone, rent and most astounding (to me), was the ability to buy my 1^st work truck? But, “ignorance is bliss” as they say; because I quickly found out, in order for me to pay all my bills and the costs associated with operating my “little” business, I’d need to clean more vehicles than my body was physically capable. So, I did what most American businesses do… I diversified. Snow removal in the winter, power washing in the summer, spring and fall. And finally, after nearly 2 decades of back-breaking work, I took all my savings and invested in Universal Lightning Protection; protecting commercial and residential structures from lightning strikes and electrical surges. It was a gamble, but I had a child on the way and I wasn’t getting any younger. Besides, I didn’t consider the “American Dream,” 18 plus hour/7 day a week, back-breaking work, rented living space, rarely (if ever) eating out, a cubic zirconium ring for my wife and the definition of “Vacation:” 1 annual (weekend) trip to the beach. There had to be a better way!

 The years crept by, and despite the company’s reasonable growth, I foolishly wanted more. They say, “speed kill,” well, so does GREED! Mine came in the form of a prison sentence, for smuggling drugs into the country from Jamaica. A book worthy tale I intend on fully explaining in my (soon to be released) autobiography with a twist, N.C.R. ―Not Criminally Responsible― Navigating the Maryland Dept. of Hell… Please understand that the story thus far is pivotal when considering how I developed an interest in “Politics.” Because, it was there in that jail cell, that I first heard the powerful voice of (now deceased), political pundit Rush Limbaugh. May he rest in peace.  

Now, I wish I could say that I’d broken the law, lived and learned. But as I’m sure most will agree, life isn’t always that clear cut. And although I never dealt or smuggled another drug after that incident. I did continue to use them. A vicious cycle that has landed me in jails and various institutions across the country. From LA County, California, to The Maryland Department of Correction. From forensic psychiatric facilities in Upstate New York, to my hometown of Maryland. My unchecked addiction has literally (almost) destroyed my life. But rather than wallow in despair for nearly 2 decades behind locked doors, barbed wire and high walls; I worked diligently to learn all I could about God, myself, society and the world we live in, which brings me to the core of this content tab… “Politics”

You know, when I first started this journey, I was young, ignorant, arrogant know it all. Oh, I forgot selfish and self-centered, but life has a way of humbling a person… “pain” waking me up and “loss” developing gratitude. Grateful for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And it pretty much went in that order.  

 For me, it started by reading the bible, attending church and establishing a relationship with God. I find great peace when I pray and meditate on His word. I truly believe, God grants us the desires of our heart, as long as our motives are pure (just like scripture says). My wish (if you will) was for God to remove my self-destructive ways, no matter the cost… no matter the PAIN. I wanted to be clean and sober. I wanted to be a productive member of society. I wanted to be able to “give,” and not just “take.”

 I know cliches can be banal, but not when they ring true (personally). Because, when I was truly ready, the 1^st teacher appeared… my brother-in-law Steve. He’s been walking with the Lord for 40 years and I couldn’t have prayed for a better role model. For over 2 years we talked (on the phone) for a bare minimum of 1 hour, sometimes 3-5! He’s a history buff who’s been politically active since he voted for Ronald Reagan in 1980. He’s an unapologetic “Conservative” Republican who took me on a Hillsdale worthy journey from The Book of Genesis to the year 2023. It was magical to say the least. Thanks to Uncle Steve, I found out about, “The Great One”… Mark Levin who’s been paramount in my learning. His books, radio and TV shows have transformed my life. Especially when it came to the Anti-Semitism and Anti-White Racism. He has also been paramount in making sense of the following: the Constitution, Marxism, Free Market, Central Government, Immigration, Language/ Thought Control, the War on the American Citizen, the War on the Nuclear Family, Wokism and most importantly, the “TRUTH” about The Democrat Party. *Please allow me this opportunity to “agree” whole heartily, at its core, the Democrat Party DOES HATE AMERICA! An America, thanks largely to them, I almost don’t recognize, and I was born in ’72. But I do still remember being able to walk down the street without the fear of being mugged or killed, the holidays were centered in faith and truly festive, Segregation was almost imperceptible, a man was a MAN, a woman was a WOMAN, and Sex Ed was for a child’s safety/education… NOT GROOMING! And I could go on and on and on… 

Nevertheless, here we are, dead smack in the middle of a cultural revolution. You know, I think it’s only appropriate to end just where I started. I mean LITERALLY the 1st sentence of this document you’re reading… “Although I had no parental support growing up, I’d always heard it said, ‘you should never talk about religion, money or politics.’ ” I think today, right now, THAT’S ALL WE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT! If for no other reason than, what’s taught to the children of today will be enforced by the adults of tomorrow. With that, I’m incredibly proud to be the product of so many others hard work. So, I wanted to thank all of you! Jesus Christ (My Lord & Savior), Rosina Kapneck (my mother), Erika Kapneck (my big sis… R.I.P.), Nubia Henry (the mother of my son), Steven Winkler (my brother-in-law). And let me not forget the past and present legends who’ve taught me so much: “The Great One” (Mark Levin), Thomas Sowell, Victor Davis Hanson, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, Rob Carson, Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump Sr., The Founding Fathers, Martin Luther King Jr., my “Conservative” soldiers in Congress, ALL the pastors that preach on WAVA 105.1 FM, the 1,000’s of authors and 10’s of thousands of people I have encountered along the way (both good and bad). It is because of you, I am who I am!

*A Proud Christian

*Pro-Israel

*Pro Life

* Pro Constitution 

*6+ years clean & sober (not a puff or sip!)

* A staunch “Conservative” Republican 

*An ex-con who supports the police, military, law and order

*Anti-RHINO  

*Anti-Bureaucracy  

*Anti-Big Government

A PATRIOT WHO CANNOT BE BOUGHT”