The Brett Johnson Show

02/11/2024

3 Days til the US Presidential Election. The dishonesty from both sides has resulted in a media landscape of stories and polls which should not currently be trusted.

Current Examples of Dishonesty?
--No, Pets are not being eaten.
--No, FEMA money did not get diverted to migrants.
--No, Harris was not in charge of the Border (or much of anything else. The VP position truly is the equivalent of a "bucket of warm p**s" to quote former VP John Garner).
--No, Trump did did threaten to shoot Chaney.
--No, Trump cannot ban Abortion nationwide.
--No, Project 2025 is not Trump's Agenda.

Lies abound. Told to cause one side to view the other as the "Enemy." Told to break us apart because both sides are hungry for power without giving a damn about We, the People.

Largely, it's working. Over 40% of each side drink the Kool-aid told by their respective parties and media. The opposite side becomes the enemy: Hated, despised, misguided, stupid, evil.

The Perception of Truth is More Important than the Truth Itself. Facts don't Matter. What Matters is what you can Convince Someone to Believe.

Trump, Harris, the media? They are not to blame. We know how "They" behave. We, the People are to blame. We are the ones who choose to believe the lies told. We are the ones who choose to demonize our friends, family members, and associates because they don't think or believe the exact same as "Us."

We, the People choose to drink the Kool-aid every day. We choose to believe the lies told and to hate our neighbor. We do this because it allows us not to accept responsibility, not to be accountable--one of the banes of our society.

Shirking responsibility and accountability is an easy thing to do. Our society is filled with ways to avoid being accountable, to blame responsibility elsewhere.

Accepting Responsibility and Accountability is hard. Why? Because then We have to act. We have to get off our asses and do something.

Hopefully, we get there. Here's an easy first step. Choose to disregard the obvious lies being told by both sides. Verify the stories in the untrustworthy press. More Important, realize your neighbors aren't your enemies. So what if they don't believe the exact same as you. At one point, those differences made our nation a great place instead of dividing Us. Our neighbors, friends, associates are the ones who are going to be there to help when we truly need it.

We can choose to be a better people than we currently are. But we have to choose to do it. Right now, we are choosing to be a worse people.

The Election is in 3 Days. Vote. Vote for the Candidate you believe in, regardless of who that is. Respect those who vote differently. Its OK if they don't believe exactly as you do. That's not a bad thing.

31/10/2024

Playing Astro Bot on PS5. One of the best games I've played recently and a must for any platformer fan. That said, there are times I'd like to reach through the screen, grab that little blue robot, and choke the life out of his ass.
Dial 1 (800) Choke-a-Ho

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween to Everyone. May your bellies be full of sugary sweets, your video screens filled with creepy crawlies, and your dreams those of the nightmarish variety.

And to any Halloween Haters out there--chill out and have some fun.

31/10/2024

5 days until the US Presidential Election. The Truth? Trump or Harris, as the winner, does not bring the catastrophe each side is screaming. The USA will go on. Yes, we are a Nation in decline, but neither of these Candidates will end us.

Vote for the candidate most aligned to your ideology, but remember the person voting for the other candidate isn't your enemy. They just haveva different life experience than you. And that's OK.
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30/10/2024

Speaker Mike Johnson and Company planning on "No Obamacare." Let's be clear: The ACA is a Hell of a lot better than what we had before. If the Republicans can improve on it? Great. If they just want to do away with it because it was a Democrat Initiative? Get bent.

30/10/2024

The US Presidential Election is in 6 Days. Whoever wins, let's try to remember that those who didn't vote for the Candidate we wanted are not our enemies. They are not evil or stupid. They are our neighbors and friends and family. They are the ones who will hear us when we need to talk and who will help us when we need a hand.

29/10/2024

Is it really that difficult for Trump or Vance to say they were insulted by Hinchcliffe's comedy set? Is it too hard apologize? Is it too much work to say that Puerto Rico isn't an island of s**t? Or the Latino cm joke or black watermelon joke was unacceptable?
Silence isn't strength in this situation.

29/10/2024

Xenophobia. Fear or hatred of someone because they are perceived as being different.

Currently we see a lot of it being sown in the United States towards Immigrants, Haitians, and many other non-WASP looking bipeds.

The post below targets those of Middle Eastern descent. A fine People.

Let's try not to hate people because they are different. Let's not scaremonger. And let's not make up false stories in the hopes of inciting violence against a people.

Want to know what you need to worry about? Domestic Terrorists. Disgruntled Republican or Democrat voters, especially after the election next week.

If anything is going to happen it will come from that Quarter.

28/10/2024

Thought of the Day: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new”--Corinthians 5:17

Some things come at exactly the right moment and way for them to have maximum impact.

I've been m through a bit of Hell recently: Depression, stress, anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, apathy over the past year. I'm an introspective person, but more so recently which brought a lot of this on. Hearing my story is a lot more fun than living it.

I spoke at the Mississippi Prosecutors Conference Friday.

A gentleman came up after and asked if I had found God.

I've been asked that many times.

"No Sir, but I'm trying."

He asked if I'd read a Bible verse he'd written down for me.

Someone takes the time to listen to me, then speak to me after, and ask me to read a passage they think will help me? Only an as***le says no.

I read it when I got home, everyone else asleep, me playing the new Astro game on PS5.

Corinthians 5:17--
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new”.

I sat there staring at the verse before I said out loud, somewhat dejected:

"Well, s**t."

There is a Miracle between where you are and where God wants you to be. The realization of that Miracle begins to surface when coincidence is no longer a valid argument.

The likelihood of all the things which had to happen for me to turn my life around being a coincidence passed long ago. Point of fact, I've said for years that "Something" helped me. And I've said I know I'm exactly where I am supposed to be at this moment in my life.

How does someone like me go from being US Most Wanted and a lifetime of crime, to being not only one of the 'Good Guys', but also highly respected as such?

Grace. That unearned favor coming from God. How many times have I encountered it on this journey of "Doing the Right Damn Thing"? From the Family I have, to Karisse Hendrick, to the FBI, to Cybersecurity and Anti-fraud community, to the People who take the time to listen to me or reach out to me; time and again, and almost every single day I am Graced.

I know I have a life that I do not deserve. I am grateful for that life. And I do not take it for granted.

Sometimes things come at exactly the right moment and way for them to have maximum impact.

Corinthians 5:17.

I've always had problems with Faith. I've never understood it. I've never really had it. But I've always wanted it.

Ray Wylie Hubbard told me in a song to be careful what I wished for, I just might get it.

That friggin verse. I read it. It hit me. And I realized without a doubt that I understood.

And if one understands, how can one not change?

No wonder I said out loud, and not in a happy way:

"Well, s**t."

28/10/2024

Thought of the Day: Being Correct is More Important than Being Successful.

and no, one does not mean the other.

27/10/2024

I do not care which US Presidential Candidate you vote for. I will not dislike you or shun you because of your vote. Your vote is your choice and it's based on your unique life experience, hopes, desires, and history. It will not color my opinion of you and I will not judge you based on such.

And I will say this: If you are someone who does dislike another or judges another based on their vote, chances are the problem is you, not "Them."

19/10/2024

19/10/2024

One of the worst parts of traveling abroad? Flying back into the United States. The USA easily ranks among the worst thanks to TSA, CBP, Satan, and other Evil Forces.

17/10/2024

I've stopped talking about politics, but a gentle reminder that we get the President we deserve, not the President we want.

And yes, we absolutely deserve what is coming.

16/10/2024

I'm not done yet.
I have promises to keep. Promises made to victims. Promises made to law enforcement. Promises made to the People who put their reputations on the line to give a criminal named Brett Johnson the opportunity to have a good life. Promises made to friends, and family, and loved ones that I'd do better than I had. Promises made to former cell mates that I'd not come back.

Promises made to an industry that accepted me--that they could Trust me.

And Promises made to myself that I would do the Right Damn Thing, every day.

No, I'm not done yet.

I'm in Dubai this week, speaking at the Conference. Next week is Connecticut, then Friday talking to the Mississippi State Attorneys.

Miles to go before I sleep. Work needs to be done, promises need kept.

And me? A criminal blessed with a life I do not deserve and that I do not take for granted. It is a life for which I am very grateful. It is a life I intend on making the most of.

And it is a life in which I intend to keep my word.

I am very humbled and grateful to the fine people at Gitex who invited to speak here in Dubai. And I'm very thankful to those attendees who took the time to listen to me or interview me. This Conference is truly outstanding. And the People and Country? Amazing.

Thank you so much. I truly appreciate it.

And no, I'm not done yet.
I have promises to keep
and miles to go before I sleep.

11/10/2024

Thought of the Day: “Real strength is about working hard. And carrying a heavy load and not complaining. Real strength is about taking responsibility for your actions and telling the truth even when it’s inconvenient. Real strength is about helping people who need it and standing up for those who can’t always stand up for themselves." -- Barak Obama.

100% correct. And understand, Obama is directly addressing the Men out there.

Your job, as a Man, is not to Bitch, Moan, Complain, Whine, Cry, Bully, Scream, or Wallow in Self-Pity. Your job is not to Sit on Your Ass Playing Xbox all Day because You are too damn Sorry or Lazy to Get a Job, or because you think a certain job is Beneath You.

That? That's Pride phucking with you.

Your Job is to swallow that s**t. It's to carry your burdens and weights and not project them onto others, or to take them out on others, or to embrace the idea that 'Misery loves Company'.

Your Job, as a Man, is to be the Strong One. It's sitting the game controller down, getting off your ass, and doing something--instead of just talking about it. It's working hard for yourself, your family, and for those in need who can't fend for themselves.

It's being Truthful, always. Even if that Truth means angering someone, or losing a relationship, contract, job, etc.

Your Job is to be Open-Minded, Objective, Responsible, and Accountable. It's not being biased. It's realizing the only thing you really have in this world is Your Word, and being a Responsible Person, and being Accountable for Your Actions matters. It's being able to admit when you are wrong and facing consequences head on.

It's Speaking Up and Acting when no one else will--because many lack the courage to do so themselves.

It's about being that Stone, that Pillar, that Strength. And it's understanding that the way you conduct your life absolutely influences the way others conduct theirs.

It's about Helping, not Hurting. It's not taking advantage of others, but helping those who need it.

It's about being an Active Participant in Your Own Existence, not a Passive One.

And it's about understanding that--while Obama was talking directly to Men--these things apply to both genders.

And it's about doing all these things with Humility and Gratitude. Because if you don't have those? You are just an As***le.

08/10/2024

American Water Works HACKED. Oh No!!! It's the end of the world! People gotta have Water!

Hold up. Slow your Roll. The Water Systems are just fine. What was "Hacked"? Well, American Water can't Bill customers for the water being used. It's the same thing that happened with Colonial Pipeline. Colonial shut down the oil flow because they couldn't Bill anyone. I am wondering if the Water will be shut off for the same reason. Hell, I'd hope not. Water is a necessity, after all.

Oh, and to any Fear Mongers out there screaming about Hacking and Disrupting the water supply? Let's not. For many Cities Water Supply if the computers go completely down, there are old school manual controls to get it running within minutes. And no, that isn't me pulling that out of my ass, that comes from a conversation I had with the Head of Cincinnati's Water Supply.

Shutting down Billing, though? All Day, Every Day.

American Water Works says it's investigating impact of breach; utility supplies drinking water to 14 million people.

06/10/2024

What? Bretty is at Talladega? Sweet Baby Jesus and Ricky Bobby! If you ain't first, you're last! He'll Yes!

06/10/2024

Alabama losing to Vandy hurt. But Arkansas currently manhandling Tennessee is making up for it.

03/10/2024

Thought of the Day: The Point is not When Redemption Comes. The Point is that it Comes.

I align more with Christian Theology than any other, but I borrow liberally from Islam, Buddhism, and many others.

One thing I've always had difficulty with is understanding how someone on their Deathbed could find Redemption and have the same Reward as another person who had lived a Good, Redeemed Life for Decades. That s**t never did make sense to me.

Fortunately, as I've gotten older I've matured and become a bit wiser. It also helps living my own story of being a Degenerate and trying to find Redemption later in my life-- and also having a Mother close to shuffling off the Mortal Coil who isn't close to turning her life around.

My belief is we all have a story to tell. Each one of us has things we have to overcome in our lives. I believe each of our story arcs has to do with whether we overcome those things--if we find that Redemption. But each of us are different. Each of us has different experiences, tools, lives. Some may find that Redemption quickly and find their story shifts to maintaining that Life. Others may spend a lifetime getting there. And others may never get there at all.

Me? Redemption comes late in life. And I'm still getting there. But I am getting there.

My Mother? She doesn't have many years left. I find myself hoping before she dies that she takes accountability and responsibility for her life, that she shows contrition. I believe if she can't do that her time here is largely wasted.

The Truth? It's not the Journey which is Important. It's the Destination.

22/09/2024

Silver Linings to the P. Diddy Indictment and Arrest?
1. Jeffrey Epstein Jr. is now off the Streets and Justice will be Served.
2. Look to see JLO snitching in order to avoid trouble.
3. 50 Cent will likely be playing himself on American Crime Story: Diddy. Look for 50 to use the the line "Im gonna get you Diddy--even if I die trying." Friggin EPIC.

20/09/2024

Letcher County, Kentucky. I used to live there. It's 30 miles from where I was born and grew up. Evidently, the Letcher County Sheriff had a disagreement with a Judge yesterday. Sheriff pulls out his firearm and shoots the Judge, killing him in Chambers.

Shocking? Yeah. But not as shocking in Eastern Kentucky as it might be in other parts of the USA.

My first thought? Was the Judge doing something illegal and the Sheriff decided to go Dirty Harry on him? Or was the Sheriff corrupt and the Judge confronted him? Or Hell, were they both corrupt and had a tussle in Chambers?

And no, that's not me being tone deaf. That's me understanding the Kentucky Way.

My Hometown (Hazard, Ky)? At least two County Judges have been indicted for corruption--one of which used to dress up like Boss Hogg from the Dukes of Hazzard. Yeah--he was that proud of his level of corruption. The Perry County Sheriff when I grew up was known to have a price and was known for he and his Deputies level of violence.

A few miles up the road? The Breathitt County Sheriff was indicted for transporting Ma*****na in police cars. Hell, I knew the guy who provided the Ma*****na the Sheriff used to move. Not a bad guy, considering he had served time for murdering a Judge and his wife--and then wrapped them in barbed wire and threw them in the local river.

Heck, that was the guy who sat me down and told me some people make money with their hands, others with their brains, and I was one of those Brain Guys.

Just a few years ago in Hazard, someone hanged a guy they thought was a "Revenue Agent". And yes, he was. Bit still....

So no, a Judge being shot and killed in his Chambers by the local Sheriff--while shocking--is not too far outside the normal of things. It comes with the Territory.

This is the Kentucky Way.

Kentucky State Police are searching for motive as they investigate the fatal shooting of a district judge by a sheriff after the two had an argument inside the judge’s chambers, according to police.

19/09/2024

Just watched an interview with North Carolina GOP Governor Nominee, Mark Robinson. Robinson lied about his visiting a p**n site, calling himself a "Black N**i", liking Transgender P**n, and more. I sat there thinking how refreshing it would be to have someone JUST ADMIT IT:

"Yes, I said it. Yes, I like watching it. That's how I get my rocks off. So what? What gets you off?"

19/09/2024

Thought of the Day: The Importance of Being Objective.

Subjective Thinking favors Opinions, Feelings, Desires, and Tastes over Facts and/or Truth. It is influenced by personal biases, background, interacting with others, and more.

As an Attacker? I am wanting someone to be Subjective in their Thinking. Why?

Because I know The Perception of Truth is More Important than the Truth Itself. Facts don't Matter. What Matters is what I can Convince you of.

I know if I can get a Potential Victim to be Subjective over Objective that I've Won.

Examples of Subjective Thinking:
--"McDonalds Apple Pie is the Best Fast Food Portable Dessert on the Planet."

--"Cybercriminals are Computer Genuises and Can't be Stopped."

--"Democrats are Evil."

--"Republicans are Evil."

--"Cops are Evil."

--"Religions other than Mine are Evil."

--"If I don't send Gift cards to the IRS, I'm going to Prison."

--"Yes, that superhot, 30 year old Babe I've only talked to on WhatsApp and never met loves me and loves that I'm 55, Jobless, Play Xbox all day, live in my Mom's basement, and eat too many Twinkies. She Loves Me!!"

Facts? As an Attacker--I don't care about Facts. I care about getting you into a Primarily Subjective Mindset.

If I can do that? That's your ass. I can get you to do what I want you to and behave how I want you to.

I can get you to send me money. Or give me access. Or to hate groups of people because they look different, or believe in a different God, or vote for a different candidate. I can get you to Act in the way I want you to Act, including violently.

The Importance of Objective Thinking? It allows us to make decisions based on Facts and/or Truth, Data, Evidence, History, and more. It allows us to see and understand multiple perspectives and possibilities, we are able to identify when we or someone else is being Subjective, AND WE ARE ABLE TO MAKE RATIONAL DECISIONS.

The Truth? Rational Decisions are like Kryptonite to those who seek to manipulate you and victimize you.

Some Pointers on How to be Objective:
--Recognize how your emotions and biases impact your viewpoint.

--Understand when to set aside your feelings and ego.

--Consider different points of view and get multiple opinions.

--Consider the source and whether the information is complete and current.

--Take critical feedback less personally and use feedback loops to improve future decision-making.

--Break down Problems, be Transparent, know the limitations.

18/09/2024

Read about half of Trump's supporters believe Pets are being eaten in Ohio. I sincerely hope that number isn't true, but any percentage would be troubling. Common Sense seems to have disappeared in this Country. And it's damn shame that this actually needs to be said: No one is eating the Pets of Springfield Ohio.