Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey

After nearly 3 weeks of silence... "Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey" is back! Since the last show (#196)... the 2022 Midterm Election came and went & Kris has some thoughts about the Election Results to share with all of you. But before he gets into all of that, he has some explaining to do... about "the absence". However, he has some good news to share, as well... that is, if you like politics and commentary! Time Line: 00:00:00 - 00:25:13 ~ Absence Explanation & "The Bastards of Politics" 00:25:14 - 01:01:28 ~ Straight Ticket Terror (2022 Election Thoughts) Check out the new show: "The Bastards of Politics" LIVE - Thursdays @ 8p Est on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBastardsofPolitics Audio Only: https://thebastards.fireside.fm & ALL Podcast Hosting Platforms! Connect on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBastardsOfPolitics Email: TheBastardsOfPolitics@gmail.com Sponsors for Ep #197: Rocket Mortgage: https://www.rocketmortgage.com. Cheers! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) 11.23.22

Kris explores the French phrase "Folie à deux", which is a psychological term that means: "shared madness". Could this, &/or other similar conditions, be what causes citizens to be mad/upset at elected officials for their behavior... but turn around and still vote for them, or others like them!? (Important Note: Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, is NOT a Medical Doctor or a Psychologist! However, he is... a SMART ASS!) Join the discussion! Sponsors for Ep #196: Rocket Mortgage... https://www.rocketmortgage.com. & National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. & Vital Farms... https://vitalfarms.com. BOP ATTACK! #DoYouBop? #Boppers Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay BOP! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer) 10.25.22

Things seems so dark, and Kris is angry about how it all appears to be going! However, a simple statement just might be the "breakthrough" Kris has been looking for! Join the conversation, in this 195th episode. Podcast from Ft. Myers Beach, Florida: "Beach Talk Radio". Link: https://www.facebook.com/beachtalkradio... Sponsors for Ep #195: Vital Farms... https://vitalfarms.com. & Zip Recruiter... https://www.ziprecruiter.com. & National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer) 10.13.22

The first 16 words, of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America are: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." (the rest of the Amendment reads as follows: "...or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.") But it's those first 16 words that is the focus of Ep #194. The phrase "separation of church and state" does not appear in the Constitution... but it would seem as if the "idea" certainly does! However, some Americans are looking to do away with that idea. Kris welcomes producers: Kate, Niles & Brandon to the show to discuss this, and a whole lot more... BUCKLE UP! "Most Republicans Support Declaring the United States a Christian Nation." (Politico Article - from 09.21.22). Link: https://politi.co/3xVUC84... "Republicans Mostly Mum on Calls to Make GOP the Party of Christian Nationalism." (The Washington Post Article - from 08.18.22). Link: https://wapo.st/3dLCuqD... Iranian Revolution of 1979. Link: https://bit.ly/1979IranIslamicRevolution... LIVE @ 35 After (from 09.24.22). Facebook LIVE Video Commentary. Link: https://bit.ly/JWLIVEFB... Sponsors for Ep #194: Zip Recruiter... https://www.ziprecruiter.com. & Manscaped: The Lawn Mower 4.0... https://www.manscaped.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Roundtable Discussion w/Kate, Niles & Brandon Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer) 09.27.22 Special Guests: Brandon Kloer, Kate Thornburg, and Niles Thornburg.

Join Kris in welcoming Libertarian Candidate, Jeff Maurer, back to the show for this 2nd interview! Jeff is running for Secretary of State of Indiana during the "2022 General Election" (which will take place on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022). When Jeff was here the first time, Kris focused on who he was, why he was running as a Libertarian & then they took a bit of an introductory look at his campaign. In this episode, Kris & Jeff dive a little deeper... to look at the solutions to some very serious issues facing Indiana's Election Processes! Jeff talks, in depth, about what he wants to do to make Indiana's Elections "more accountable!" And then, in a first for the show, Jeff tells Kris about something he has recently changed his thoughts on, and it "BLOWS KRIS' MIND!" So much so, that, as Kris put it, "this has seriously caused me to look at how I feel about this and I could really see changing my thoughts on how I handle this moving forward!" They then talk about the other aspects of the Secretary of State's Office, before wrapping the show up. Link to Jeff's 1st Interview on the show 05.26.22 (Ep #187): https://perception.fireside.fm/187. Connect with the Campaign below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaurerForIndiana. Website: https://www.maurerforindiana.com. Email: info@maurerforindiana.com. Campaign Phone: 317-721-6438. (As discussed in the episode): Indiana Election Administrator’s Manual 2022: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2022-Election-Administrators-Manual.FINAL.pdf. To find the section discussed, open the link & scroll to pdf pg 180: "Death of an Absentee Voter" (it will say "170" at the bottom of the page). Sponsors for Ep #193: National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. & Zip Recruiter... https://www.ziprecruiter.com. & Manscaped: The Lawn Mower 4.0... https://www.manscaped.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey w/Special Guest: Jeff Maurer Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) 09.12.22 Special Guest: Jeff Maurer.

If this elected official &/or that elected official isn't cutting it! If candidates A, B & C are all no good! And if there are serious issues with ALL the political parties: Republicans, Democrats, Libertarian & beyond... the question becomes: "So, What Do You Want?" Join Kris as he discusses that very question... and looks at some answers! Sponsor for Ep #192: Manscaped: The Lawn Mower 4.0... https://www.manscaped.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) 08.30.22

Kris wraps up his "loosely connected" 3 episode series with this episode talking about the old Irish Proverb from the 1300's "Better the Devil You Know vs the One You Don't!" People often apply that saying to political figures... Kris discusses why that is a bad idea. Previous Ep #189: "Death of the 4th Estate!" was mentioned in this episode, it can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/189. Previous Ep #190: "Criticism!" was mentioned in this episode, it can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/190. Sponsors for Ep #191: Zip Recruiter... https://www.ziprecruiter.com. & National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer) 08.18.22

Being able to "redress government officials" is one of the cornerstones of the American way of life! Only now, in 2022... those in government, be it: local, state or national... have decided they aren't much up for listening to the public anymore. And they definitely aren't interested in "criticism". Join Kris for this discussion, as he attempts to find a solution, to this major issue! Previous Ep #189: "Death of the 4th Estate!" was mentioned in this episode, it can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/189. Ep #191: "Better the Devil You Know..." will follow this current episode. Ep #191 can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/191. Links to pictures of the Muncie City Council meeting from August 2019: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10212246412350108&set=pcb.10212246413630140 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10212246413310132&set=pcb.10212246413630140 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10212246274946673&set=pcb.10212246276586714 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10212246276026700&set=pcb.10212246276586714 https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318/videos/10212245985939448 Sponsors for Ep #190: Vital Farms... https://vitalfarms.com. & National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. & Rocket Mortgage... https://www.rocketmortgage.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer) 08.05.22

The 4th Estate is a name given to the "press/news media/journalist" that primarily covers the Government & Political Officials. Journalists that investigate and report on Government & Political Officials preform an important role in our society! They help "link" the citizens & the government together and they help keep the government "in check"... or at least, that is what they should be doing! Kris believes, however, that we are witnessing the "Death of the 4th Estate!" For some time, bias has been creeping into journalism... and more & more, "journalists" act as "commentators, with opinions" instead of "journalist"... which, doesn't have to be a bad thing, as long as everyone is honest about it & the citizens can balance out their intake. However, the greatest problem is, the fact that so many Public Officials have decided they are just simply not going to take criticism from... anyone, anymore! And this is where this episode takes the listeners. This is the first part, in what will be a multiple episode look at "journalism", "criticism" and how society, can better hold Government & Political Officials accountable! Ep #190: "Criticism!" will follow this current episode. Ep #190 can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/190. Ep #191: "Better the Devil You Know..." will follow this current episode. Ep #191 can be found at the following link: https://perception.fireside.fm/191. Sponsors for Ep #189: Vital Farms... https://vitalfarms.com. & National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets & Brandon Kloer) 07.19.22

Welcome Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey back from his "long ass vacation of pain!" In this episode Kris talks about the need to get "back to basics..." in order to work on ourselves, if we truly want to work on making a difference! Welcome Back Everyone! Sponsors for Ep #188: Vital Farms... https://vitalfarms.com. & National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) 07.12.22

Kris gives everyone an update and reminds listeners to share the show! GREAT THINGS ARE IN STORE! Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) 06.15.22

Join Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, as he welcomes to the show, Jeff Maurer, the Libertarian Candidate for Indiana Secretary of State in the "2022 General Election" (Tuesday, November 8th, 2022). This is the first in a series of interviews planned with Jeff during the "2022 Campaign." Please listen to this episode and then pass it along to all other Indiana citizens you know! Link to Jeff's 2nd Interview on the show 09.12.22 (Ep #193): https://perception.fireside.fm/193. Connect with the Campaign below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaurerForIndiana. Website: https://www.maurerforindiana.com. Email: info@maurerforindiana.com. Campaign Phone: 317-721-6438. Sponsors for Ep #187: Vital Farms... https://vitalfarms.com. & Aura Frames... https://auraframes.com. & Reliable Plumbing Services... 765.252.3665 or msplumbing2018@att.net. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey w/Special Guest: Jeff Maurer Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) 05.26.22 Special Guest: Jeff Maurer.

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey works his way through this tough episode to explain the "Old Shirt/NewShirt" political analogy. Sponsors for Ep #186: Aura Frames... https://auraframes.com. & Vital Farms... https://vitalfarms.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) 05.17.22

Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey is "Pissed Off!" The "Establishment Republicans" have him "Pissed Off!" The fear of & possibility of "low voter turnout in this upcoming election" has him "Pissed Off!" All talk and no action has him "Pissed Off!" The fact that both the Republicans and Democrats are fighting over opposite sides of the same, worthless, coin and NOT doing what they should be has him "Pissed Off!" And all of you should be PISSED OFF too! But... there is still a glimmer of hope in this 2022 Primary Election... join the conversation & then share the show with everyone you know! #2022PrimaryElection! Indiana's 2022 Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 (6a - 6p)! Early Voting is & has been underway! Sponsors for Ep #185: Brittany Kloer (R) Candidate for District 33 State Representative... https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyKloer33. & National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. & Rocket Mortgage... https://www.rocketmortgage.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) 04.27.22

The "Campaign Process", during elections, can really turn people off! It can be a real PAIN! But instead of hiding from it, if citizens would use the "Campaign Process" as a tool, it could really make "our job" as voters easier... which, in turn, can make our lives better! Join Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, as he explores what we, as voters, should be looking at during the campaign process. Sponsors for Ep #184: Rocket Mortgage... https://www.rocketmortgage.com. & Brittany Kloer (R) Candidate for District 33 State Representative... https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyKloer33. & National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) 04.13.22

Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, as he examines a debate between Republican Candidates Brittany Kloer & JD Prescott. Kloer & Prescott are running for State Representative of Indiana's House District 33. Prescott is the current incumbent, having first won the seat in 2018, and re-election in 2020. This is Kloer's 2nd attempt at unseating Prescott, her first run was in 2020. The debate was organized by the Jay County Freedom Coalition and was held on Monday, March 28th, 2022. In this episode, Kris listens to the recorded debate and cuts in, periodically, to give his thoughts and commentary on various aspects of the debate. Although the recording is cut at times for the commentary, the debate questions & Candidate's answers were never cut or edited in any way. FULL A/V Recording of the debate: https://bit.ly/DebateBeating. Different Review from the night of the debate: https://bit.ly/ReviewingTheBeating. Map of District 33: https://bit.ly/INHD33. Sponsor for this BONUS Ep: Brittany Kloer (R) Candidate for District 33 State Representative... https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyKloer33. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 04.07.22 Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Host, Kristopher H. Bilbrey, welcomes Brittany (Bridges) Kloer to the show for this "special BONUS EPISODE!" Brittany is a Republican Candidate running for State Representative in Indiana's 33rd House District (and for those that live in the District she is asking for your support & vote in the May 3rd, 2022, Primary Election). Brittany is running as a TRUE "Constitutional Conservative" and she has the full support & endorsement of the 'Perception IS Reality' crew! Brittany is a teacher in the Indiana Public School System, and has been for 12 years... she has also been an educational legislative advocate, as well. Brittany, along with her husband, Brandon, live in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. She first ran for the District 33 seat back in 2020. Even though she came up short in that race, she still put up decent numbers for a first time Candidate, considering she was also dealing, as was everyone, with the first few months of the Worldwide "Covid 19" Pandemic! Her first, failed, attempt and the fact that the incumbent has become increasingly less reliable, is more concerned with trying to keep his power and secure his future positions, all while, he appears to be working less & less for the citizens of his District... has fired Brittany up and she is ready to WIN the 2022 Primary Election on May 3rd! Join the conversation to learn more about District 33's "TRUE, Constitutional, Conservative..." Brittany (Bridges) Kloer! Brittany's Campaign Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyKloer33. Brittany's Personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/brittany.bridges.5477. Brittany's Website: https://www.brittanykloer.com. Brittany's Email Address: BrittanyKloer33@gmail.com. Link to the Indiana House District 33 Map: https://bit.ly/INHD33. Link to Prescott's Explosive Town Hall Meeting from 02.19.22: https://bit.ly/No2JD Link to Brandon Kloer's Interview about the ACLU Lawsuit: https://bit.ly/JD168 Sponsors for this BONUS Ep: Brittany Kloer (R) Candidate for Dist 33 State Representative... https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyKloer33. & Reliable Plumbing Services... 765.252.3665 or msplumbing2018@att.net. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 03.27.22 (& Special Guest: Brittany Bridges Kloer) Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) Special Guest: Brittany Bridges Kloer.

If a candidate running for public office (or an elected official) shuts down communication during a meeting or some other form of "public business" and walks out of the room or walks away from citizens and/or other candidates/officials... there are 3 simple words they need to remember: "DON'T STOP WALKING!" It's that simple! Don't pass GO! Don't collect another tax dollar! Just keep walking! Join Kris as he continues to examine the difference between Republicans (or those that claim to be "Conservatives") and TRUE CONSTITUTIONAL, COMMON SENSE, CONSERVATIVES! For more information reference the Indiana State Representatives & where they stand on Medical Liberty & Freedom visit the following link: https://hoosiersformedicalliberty.com/legislatorlineup.html. Sponsors for Ep #183: Vital Farms... https://vitalfarms.com. & Brittany Kloer (R) Candidate for Dist 33 State Representative... https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyKloer33. & National Concealed Carry Association... https://nationalconcealedcarryassociation.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 03.22.22 Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

The disillusionment with the Republican Party continues as Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses a weird republican event he attended recently. The fakery was on full display as everyone was trying to "one up" each other with how over the top nice they were "trying to be!" Or the attempts to "outdo" each other with the "charity work" they do (which really calls into question the motives for doing the work.) And the really strange act of trying to "Out Jesus" each other... along with many other really odd behaviors. Bottom line, IT'S ALL FOR SHOW! But the Democrats do the same things, just with their causes. Like trying to see who's “more woke”, or “more anti-police &/or anti-constitution”, all while attempting to drive politics so far left it's not even recognizable anymore. Meanwhile, citizens like Kris, are just so tired of it and want COMMON SENSE to return... they are left dumbstruck and screwed over! BUT... they are starting to fight back against the nonsense. Can the crazy be defeated? Time will tell… but YOU are needed! Are you ready to join the fight!? [Perception Principle #2: Get Educated]. Sponsors for Ep #182: BeanFruit Coffee Company... https://beanfruit.com. & Rocket Mortgage... https://www.rocketmortgage.com. Stay Safe, Stay Tuned & Stay True! Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 03.15.22 Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Join Kris as he welcomes Justin Oakley to the program. Justin has been in and around State & Local Politics for 20 plus years & is known as the "Education Guy" throughout Indiana, where he has taught and been an advocate for teachers, students & education, as a whole. He has attempted to "lay low" in the last few years but current events just keep pulling him back in! Getting educated & active in politics matters now more than ever... but those in power know that too, and they are trying to stop citizen involvement! In Politics, as well as everywhere else, "Education Matters!" This episode should make for an interesting conversation, with Kris feeling fed up with his "Republican Party" and Justin being of the more Liberal persuasion... will Kris & Justin get along and/or agree on anything? Listen to find out! Justin Oakley was a candidate for State Superintendent of Education in 2012 against the Incumbent, Tony Bennett and he is the former host of his own podcast called: "Just Let Me Teach!" He is a great conversationalist, using intelligence & humor to drive home his talking points in all things Education & Politics. (Also, make sure to listen up for the "BREAKING NEWS"... while the news is VERY REAL there is a pat on the back & an 'attaboy/girl for those listeners that get the parody!) Sponsors for Ep #181: Bob McNally's "Strumstick"... https://strumstick.com. & BeanFruit Coffee Company... https://beanfruit.com. Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey & Special Guest: Justin Oakley 03.02.22 Kris can be found @ www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) Special Guest: Justin Oakley.