The Gong Show

 

THE 2026 VERSION OF
 THE GONG SHOW
By Jim “Gymbeaux” Brown, October 23, 2026

What was The Gong Show? This unconventional 1970s television program blended an amateur talent competition with outrageous comedy, bizarre performances, and celebrity judges who could end an act by striking a large gong. Television producers Chuck Barris and Chris Bearde created the show, and radio and television announcer Gary Owens hosted the syndicated nighttime version. Much like America’s Got Talent, it featured amateur performers, a panel of judges, and performances that were either immediately stopped (Gonged) or rewarded. It also featured recurring characters, such as the Unknown Comic. There are numerous YouTube videos available of the old series.

Why have I informed you about The Gong Show on this Nugget? So glad you asked. I would like to “ring the gong” to bring an end to the Mainstream Media in 2026! If you research Operation Mockingbird (https://allthatsinteresting.com/operation-mockingbird) you will discover, just as I did, that many of the News Media talking heads were on the payroll of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Why would the CIA be paying broadcasters? The CIA had an agenda they promoted to the American audience that would benefit CIA operations such as The Vietnam War. The CIA wanted the war discussed on television as propaganda to convince Americans that (1) the war was necessary, (2) the war was a good thing for America and (3) America was winning the war. As history has shown us, none of that turned out to be true.

To prove my point, please use this link to witness for yourself how various outlets of the Mainstream News Media say the exact same things using the exact same words. If you could clearly see the newscasters, they also had very similar body language all designed to promote the message that the CIA wanted you, the public to hear, and then formulate your own beliefs about what was being said. Viewers did NOT formulate their own beliefs and instead they repeat what they were told on the television news programs. Like it or not, it was a form of brainwashing that continues until this day even though we were told that it was terminated. Why would they begin telling the truth now? Watch the link, it speaks for itself.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kYiwH4TdSCc

If you ONLY watch the Mainstream News Media, and if the various outlets are saying the same things no matter which outlet you watch, you receive only one message. If the outlets were a true measure of an effective journalism news outlet, you would hear both sides of an argument instead of the same side on every channel. If you take advantage of independent journalism found on the Internet, you will hear alternative story lines about the same news stories that you see and hear on television, but they will be different.

If you watch any of the “man on the street” interviews conducted that feature interviews of young college age students, you should be shocked at their total lack of knowledge of people, history and events that they should have knowledge of, especially college students. There are many reasons for their lack of knowledge the first being that they choose not to watch the news nor have they studied American and World History. The second reason is that, like so many Americans, certainly not you, they only pay attention to the headlines or 30 second sound bites heard on television and/or radio. You should never only turn to television or newspapers to learn about our history or current events. If you do, you will be fed the story line based upon only one side of each story and that side is the side the television channel executives or newspaper editors want you to hear and therefore believe. It has been a remarkably effective way to brainwash the masses.

This has never been more evident than the time leading up to the mid-term elections of 2026. The current movement, and I used “current” because you can pick any period and you will discover all types of “movements of the day,” the current movement is toward Socialism. You can see it promoted by members of the Democrat Socialists of America (DSA). Words mean things! Democrats refer to a political party. Socialists refer to a form of government which is nothing more than a steppingstone to Communism, another form of government, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE FAILED EVERY TIME THEY HAVE BEEN TRIED! And of course, Of America, signifies that it is an American movement which is a lie because you can see the movement in many parts of the world such as the violent riots in Paris, France.

You would be amazed at what you could learn if you incorporated a reading schedule into your daily activities. I have seen reports that identify the number of Americans that read books and the numbers are shocking. The most recent numbers are:

ONLY 26% of American adults frequently read nonfiction, according to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ analysis of a survey on humanities and reading. Source: (ChatGPT) 

46% of book readers said they read mostly nonfiction, in a Gallup poll. Another 17% said they read fiction and nonfiction equally. This is an older survey, so it may not reflect current habits. Source: (ChatGPT) 

I searched for non-fiction information because non-fiction is where you do your learning. Fiction is read more for enjoyment. It is frightening to me that only ONE out of every FOUR people read NON-FICTION. Why is that so frightening? Because reading non-fiction is how you fine tune your profession. Success leaves clues. Why waste a lot of time for no reason trying to invest the wheel when the wheel already exists? As an example, what if your primary care physician received his or her medical degree and qualified as a practicing medical doctor in 1975? That was FIFTH YEARS AGO! What if your primary care physician has NOT read a book about medicine or medical practices since 1975? Remember, only ONE out of every FOUR people read a non-fiction book a year. It is not that far-fetched to think that something like this could NOT happen because it could. My real estate career lasted over thirty-three years. During that time, I was constantly shocked at how few real estate agents engaged in a self-created educational program to enhance their real estate careers. Laws change, standards of practice change, buyers and sellers’ knowledge and attitudes change, mortgage lending rules change. In other words, every aspect of the real estate business constantly changes. I would think that if you were a buyer and/or seller of real estate, you would want a real estate agent that has kept up with the real estate industry. How does an agent accomplish this? By reading books, attending seminars, by attending real estate conventions, taking courses, and researching the industry to discover what is working and what is not working. As a fun exercise, the next time you interview a real estate agent to list your property or find you a property to purchase, ask the agent what was the last book he or she read regarding real estate sales, or did they attend the company’s latest convention, or have they recently attended a new course on real estate sales? The answer may shock you! 

It scares me to think that some people will vote ONLY because they are encouraged to voting because they feel it is a duty and responsibility to vote. Have they done their proper research on the candidates as to what they believe, what policies do they support, will they represent their constituents or will they only vote what their political party line is for or against? Did they read the various amendments that they will be asked to vote on and if they did, do they fully understand them? Or do they show up to vote and see the amendments for the first time in the voting booth? On November 3, 2026, the ballot for my area contains TEN amendments and they were all written by attorneys meaning that the language is NOT clear to most people. I have seen ballots that because of the language people vote for or against the issue when in fact they are voting for the opposite of what they think they are voting for or against. 

If you have not picked up on the point of this Nugget, let me explain it this way: 

You can only find the truth by doing your own research and learning to question everything you read, watch, or hear. Learn to watch for words designed to get you to think in a way contrary to the way you might otherwise think or believe. 

Create a daily list of things to do that INCLUDES setting aside time to read books, articles, and/or listen to podcasts. Spend less time watching the television news and more time researching independent journalists. The fraud in Minnesota is a case in point. It has been occurring for decades and the Mainstream News Media did NOT report on the story. Then a 24-year-old independent journalist, Nick Shirley and a cameraman, discovered BILLIONS OF DOLLARS of fraud. You would never have heard about it if you watched only the Mainstream News Media. 

If you have learned nothing else, learn this: 

“YOU can READ for a change, or YOU can read for a CHANGE! The choice is yours. My advice would be to choose wisely!”  

Gymbeaux 

If YOU are NOT the ONE out of every FOUR that reads non-fiction books, you WILL be overtaken by the ONE WHO DOES!

Off My Chest! Defending America

 

OFF MY CHEST!
Defending America
By Jim “Gymbeaux” Brown, October 15, 2026

The title of this Nugget is taken from a book Off My Chest, written by Hall of Fame Running Back of the Cleveland Browns, #32 Jim Brown. Sometimes things just need to be said, and October 2026 is such a time. I am aware this Nugget may offend some but frankly I do not care that it is what it is. 

Here are some questions for everyone. Have you been educated on the U. S. Constitution? Have you read the entire copy of the U. S. Constitution? When was the last time you read it? For me, yes, I was taught the Constitution in both Junior High School and in High School in classes labeled as Civics Class. I am not sure our educational system still has Civics Classes; I hope they do. I personally have two copies of the Constitution in my home and yes, I have read them as recently as a year ago even though I have read it before, many times. For anyone interested, you can obtain a FREE downloadable PDF file of the Constitution by going to: https://constitutionus.com/books/us_constitution_pdf/ 

I joined the U. S. Coast Guard in September of 1965. At the time, I was required to take an oath as was everyone who joined any branch of the military and yes, the Coast Guard is a military branch of the U. S. Government. The oath states, and I have underlined and I have underlined the most important part: 

"I, [Name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice. So help me God." 

Out of curiosity, I located the Oath of Office that members of the U. S. Governments must take AND OFFICIALLY RECORD to become members of congress. Again, I underscored that portion that I consider essential and mandatory as it is for members of the military. The big difference is that members of the military that violate their oath are held accountable through the Military Justice System. There is no such provision for Congressional Members who violate their oaths. 

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God." 

The U.S. Constitution establishes the qualifications for Members of Congress, but it is silent on what those DUTIES or their specific roles are. In the absence of formal constitutional mandates, duties have evolved from institutional rules, member priorities, and constituent expectations. 

Taken from a ChatGPT question: The most authoritative source detailing these roles is CRS Report RL33686, Roles and Duties of a Member of Congress: Brief Overview, published by the Congressional Research Service (Library of Congress). (My comment: Take note of the difference between “duties” as defined in the oath and the following list which is nebulous at best.) This report identifies the core duties as:

·         Legislation: Drafting, introducing, and voting on bills (cited by 87% of House members surveyed).

·         Constituency Service: Helping constituents solve problems with federal agencies (cited by 79%).

·         Representation: Advocating district interests and national issues.

·         Oversight and Investigation: Monitoring executive branch implementation of laws.

·         Electoral Activities: Fundraising and campaigning for re-election.

Additionally, House and Senate rules formally require Members to be present and vote on each question placed before their chamber. 

With the mid-term elections fast approaching, I thought that others might like to know my thought process in selecting a person for which I would vote. The following is non-negotiable for me and disqualifies any candidate for my vote. Do they support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. 

Greg Gutfeld, considered by most as a comedian and by others as someone who also routinely demonstrates unique and meaningful insights on a great many subjects, made the following analogy in regard to the Michigan U. S. Senate Race between Mike Rogers for the Republican side and Abdul El-Sayed for the Democrat side. He identified Rogers as being boring, dependable and we know what he stands for and what he does not stand for. As for his opponent Sayed, not so much except that he has aligned himself with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and has questionable ties to The Muslim Brotherhood, an organization declared by many as a terrorist group. Gutfeld then asked a simple question. You are about to board a 747 airplane. You must choose between having Rogers as your pilot or Sayed as your pilot. Which one would YOU choose? The answer should be obvious but for millions they prefer to look the other way and disregard some disturbing facts about Sayed based on his questionable history and what he has said and later reversed as compared to Rogers who has held the line on what he has said on policies and who is well known for his history. 

That takes me to the questions I ask myself about political candidates. The most important one to me is: Is THIS candidate (whoever that may be) a candidate that I BELIEVE would support and defend the U. S. Constitution, a document that I personally believe to be one of the best documents ever written except for the bible. Would this candidate be prepared to die to defend the Constitution as Military Members are all aware of. During a personal interview by a Board of Officers, I was asked, “Are you ready to die for your country?”  I dare say that I doubt any candidate for Congress was ever asked such a question but should be asked! 

Other questions I would like to know the answers to are where a candidate stands on: 

Are you prepared in your defense of the U. S. Constitution to kill anyone. both domestic and foreign, that threatens the U. S. Constitution like military members are?

Are you prepared to die in your defense of the U. S. Constitution if ever required to do so?

Do you hold a Dual Citizenship and if so, with what other country(s) and why?

Do you support that ONLY U. S. Citizens can vote in Federal Elections?

If so, do you support that voters show a photo ID and proof of citizenship when registering to vote?

Do you support the Second Amendment and realize it was written to protect citizens from a government that turns tyrannically against them, meaning people like you if you become an elected government member of Congress?

Do you support unrestricted abortions?

SPECIAL NOTE: Most politicians, regardless of party affiliation, are like chameleons, in that have the ability to change their colors to match their environment for protection. Politicians will say whatever they believe the listener wants to hear and that will garner them the votes they seek. Then, once in office they change to act in the manor THEY want rather than what their VOTERS WANT! 

I joined the Coast Guard with ZERO experience on using a firearm of any type. In a matter of weeks, I qualified as a sharpshooter on both the M1 rifle and on the 45-caliber pistol. There was no question in my mind that becoming proficient using these firearms was NOT for the purpose of hunting animals for food. We were a military force and the ONLY time those weapons would ever be drawn let alone fired, we understood it would be during the execution of a Coast Guard mission that required someone to be killed. Was I prepared to kill another human being when I was trained up until that day that “Thou shalt NOT kill!” To honestly answer that question, I am not sure that anyone could positively say yes until that moment a decision must be made. Training would suggest that you are. That Ten Commandants did not provide a list of exceptions. I fully understood that it was my duty to “support and defend the Constitution against all enemies DOMESTIC and foreign.”  I have seen more American citizens in 2026 so ready to destroy the existing U. S. Constitution and move towards Socialism, which is nothing but a steppingstone to Communism If that is not an attack on the U. S. Constitution, I do not know what one would look like! Sadly, very sadly, some members of the U. S. Congress are in this group and as of October 2026, they are all Democrats. These people, such as Bernie Sanders, AOC and many others took the oath listed above for members of Congress. Were they serious or did the oath that they swore to have no lasting meaning to them? I must point out that there are NO expiration dates on the oaths the member of congress and members of the military take. I took my oath seriously, still do. Do they? Apparently not! That should be a disqualifying fact for any candidate AND existing members of the U. S. Congress. That one question to me is like choosing between Rogers and Sayed to fly the 747 that I am about to board. The answer is obvious or it should be to everyone. 

I never thought in my decades on this planet that I would ever have to consider defending the U. S. Constitution that is being attacked by American citizens or from a “domestic enemy,” NEVER! That is where America IS in 2026 when millions of Americans ARE prepared to shitcan the Constitution in favor of converting to Socialism, a governmental system that has failed every time it has been tried! EVERY TIME! Same goes for Communism. Supporters of people like Sayed in Michigan, Talarico in Texas, Nixon in Florida, and Congressional members like AOC and Bernie Sanders, ESPECIALLY THE YOUNGER SUPPORTERS, have never witnessed what happens to the average citizen of countries that use the Socialism system of government. Yes, they are ignorant of the ramifications of such a government and that attitude and belief points directly to our educational system in America. They know not of what they have in the palms of their hands and are willing to exchange that for a tyrannical government that dictates every aspect of their lives. 

I am in the Winter of my life, why should I care what happens to America? It is very simple, not only did I take a life-time oath to defend America, but I also have four children, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, so far. I care for what happens to them. I do NOT want Socialism or Communism to touch any of them! You may not feel the same as I do but you will if those who seek to destroy America as we have come to know, and understand it, are successful in the move towards Socialism. 

You can no longer sit on the fence, you will have to pick a side because this is no longer a battle between Left and Right, Democrat and Republican, this is a battle between Freedom and Tyranny.

 

I chose FREEDOM!

How about YOU?