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Thursday 09 January 2025
Thursday Jan 9, 2025, News and CommentarySoCal Wildfires. From the SF Chronicle: California Fire Map & Tracker. An interactive map of wildfires burning across California. Get live updates on the fires burning across Los Angeles. Fire weather can also cause power outages; Check our power outage tracker to search for outages by address. From Watts Up With That?: Why California Wildfires are NOT Climate Driven: A Historical and Meteorological Perspective. [Ed: also due to California's refusal to implement anti-wildfire measures, like cutting foliage.]
From YouTube: Trump Ratchets Up Call to Annex Canada & Greenland (Daily Show, with Desi Lydic hosting, 8:32) [Ed: hat tip to BitJuggler, who comments if you want to see an interviewer get owned by Pierre Poilievre, then go here (for maybe a minute ten seconds)... though the segment on "pouring gravy on poutine" is pretty good too.]
From People: 'Frickin' Smart' Dog Runs a Mile to Her Doggy Daycare for Help After Escaping Car Accident. Aries, a 3-year-old pit bull mix, found her way to Michigan's Hounds Town Metro Detroit after jumping out of her owner's car window following the crash
From the Associated Press: Acquitted of Subway Chokehold Death, He Seeks Dismissal of Civil Suit. Daniel Penny has asked court to dismiss lawsuit from Jordan Neely's father.
From Joseph Stylman Substack: The Second Matrix: From Propaganda To Programming. This illuminates the deeper mechanics of the second matrix: capturing awakening through sophisticated channels of inauthentic opposition... [Ed: this is fascinating...and chilling.]
EU's Far-Right 'Problem'. From Remix News: "The Firewall Will Not Last!" — Weidel Defiant As AfD Hits Highest Polling In A Year Ahead Of Germany's Election. A new poll shows the AfD surging to 21.5% - its highest vote share in a year - with just weeks until Germany's hotly contested federal elections... [Ed: they will learn the Trump lawfare lesson: a suppressed, persecuted movement/person becomes more and more popular.] From Politico.EU: In Austria’s Kickl, the EU has its next Orbán. Vienna could be about to get its first far-right leader since World War II. Europe’s mainstream sees trouble brewing.
From CBS News: Hero dog Kabang gets new nose
From the Financial Times: Chinese venture capitalists force failed founders on to debtor blacklist. Pursuit of entrepreneurs threatens start-up ecosystem as investors target personal assets to claw back funding
From the Post Millennial: Sen John Fetterman slams fellow Democrats for not supporting Laken Riley Act.
[Ed: Laken Riley was the nursing student killed by an illegal alien. The Act seeks to deport any illegal alien who commits a serious crime.]]
Trudeau. From Jonathan Turley: With Trudeau on his Way Out, Can Canadians Get Their Free Speech Back? [Ed: just speak freely and he have your freedom of speech back.] From the National Post: NP View: Trudeau only ever cared about himself. For nine years, he has privileged his own interests above all else
From Our Finite World: The End Of Economic Growth: Energy Shortages Drive Global Downturn. Government attempts to stimulate the economy through debt will lead to inflation rather than growth, as energy supplies are constrained... [Ed: a must read. Prepare.]
Gaza. From Consortium News: Genocide — The New Normal,
From Kinship: How Bunny the Dog Got the Literal Mercedes-Benz of Wheelchairs
From Reason: 5th Circuit Reaffirms That Prosecuting a Marijuana User for Illegal Gun Possession Was Unconstitutional.
Ukraine. From X: Russia Captures the Biggest Lithium Deposit in Ukraine. [Ed: ha. The lithium deposits are a significant part of why the West values Ukraine.]
From the New York Post: NYC drivers devise clever ways to conceal license plate numbers as congestion toll takes effect — including James Bond-style ‘plate flipper’. [Ed: a $9 per day fee to drive in high traffic areas in peak hours.]
All Things Trump. From Just the News: Trump asks Supreme Court to block sentencing in New York hush money case. The request by Trump and his lawyers follows New York courts refused to postpone the sentencing by Juan M. Merchan. [Ed: if SCOTUS accepts, I think they will find in Trump's favor.]
From the New York Post: New Biden water heater ban will drive up energy prices for poor, seniors: [Ed: increase yearly cost by an estimated $450.]expert.
From the Bored Panda: Dogs Questioning The Photographer’s Sanity
The Hostin Scandal. From Zero Hedge: 'The View' Co-Host's Husband Accused Of 'Kickback' Insurance Fraud Scheme. "Those abusing the No-Fault Law have racked up hundreds of millions in fraudulent payments..." From Hot Air: Too Fun to Check: Did Sunny Hostin Rat Out Her Husband on The View? [Ed: strange slip for a former prosecuting attorney.]
From the Organic Prepper: How a Simple Life Is a Hefty Prep. From Prepp Group: 7 Unexpected Consequences of an Economic Crisis. [Ed: recommended.]
From YouTube: Trump Ratchets Up Call to Annex Canada & Greenland (Daily Show, with Desi Lydic hosting, 8:32) [Ed: hat tip to BitJuggler, who comments if you want to see an interviewer get owned by Pierre Poilievre, then go here (for maybe a minute ten seconds)... though the segment on "pouring gravy on poutine" is pretty good too.]
From People: 'Frickin' Smart' Dog Runs a Mile to Her Doggy Daycare for Help After Escaping Car Accident. Aries, a 3-year-old pit bull mix, found her way to Michigan's Hounds Town Metro Detroit after jumping out of her owner's car window following the crash
From the Associated Press: Acquitted of Subway Chokehold Death, He Seeks Dismissal of Civil Suit. Daniel Penny has asked court to dismiss lawsuit from Jordan Neely's father.
From Joseph Stylman Substack: The Second Matrix: From Propaganda To Programming. This illuminates the deeper mechanics of the second matrix: capturing awakening through sophisticated channels of inauthentic opposition... [Ed: this is fascinating...and chilling.]
EU's Far-Right 'Problem'. From Remix News: "The Firewall Will Not Last!" — Weidel Defiant As AfD Hits Highest Polling In A Year Ahead Of Germany's Election. A new poll shows the AfD surging to 21.5% - its highest vote share in a year - with just weeks until Germany's hotly contested federal elections... [Ed: they will learn the Trump lawfare lesson: a suppressed, persecuted movement/person becomes more and more popular.] From Politico.EU: In Austria’s Kickl, the EU has its next Orbán. Vienna could be about to get its first far-right leader since World War II. Europe’s mainstream sees trouble brewing.
From CBS News: Hero dog Kabang gets new nose
From the Financial Times: Chinese venture capitalists force failed founders on to debtor blacklist. Pursuit of entrepreneurs threatens start-up ecosystem as investors target personal assets to claw back funding
From the Post Millennial: Sen John Fetterman slams fellow Democrats for not supporting Laken Riley Act.
[Ed: Laken Riley was the nursing student killed by an illegal alien. The Act seeks to deport any illegal alien who commits a serious crime.]]
Trudeau. From Jonathan Turley: With Trudeau on his Way Out, Can Canadians Get Their Free Speech Back? [Ed: just speak freely and he have your freedom of speech back.] From the National Post: NP View: Trudeau only ever cared about himself. For nine years, he has privileged his own interests above all else
From Our Finite World: The End Of Economic Growth: Energy Shortages Drive Global Downturn. Government attempts to stimulate the economy through debt will lead to inflation rather than growth, as energy supplies are constrained... [Ed: a must read. Prepare.]
Gaza. From Consortium News: Genocide — The New Normal,
From Kinship: How Bunny the Dog Got the Literal Mercedes-Benz of Wheelchairs
From Reason: 5th Circuit Reaffirms That Prosecuting a Marijuana User for Illegal Gun Possession Was Unconstitutional.
Ukraine. From X: Russia Captures the Biggest Lithium Deposit in Ukraine. [Ed: ha. The lithium deposits are a significant part of why the West values Ukraine.]
From the New York Post: NYC drivers devise clever ways to conceal license plate numbers as congestion toll takes effect — including James Bond-style ‘plate flipper’. [Ed: a $9 per day fee to drive in high traffic areas in peak hours.]
All Things Trump. From Just the News: Trump asks Supreme Court to block sentencing in New York hush money case. The request by Trump and his lawyers follows New York courts refused to postpone the sentencing by Juan M. Merchan. [Ed: if SCOTUS accepts, I think they will find in Trump's favor.]
From the New York Post: New Biden water heater ban will drive up energy prices for poor, seniors: [Ed: increase yearly cost by an estimated $450.]expert.
From the Bored Panda: Dogs Questioning The Photographer’s Sanity
The Hostin Scandal. From Zero Hedge: 'The View' Co-Host's Husband Accused Of 'Kickback' Insurance Fraud Scheme. "Those abusing the No-Fault Law have racked up hundreds of millions in fraudulent payments..." From Hot Air: Too Fun to Check: Did Sunny Hostin Rat Out Her Husband on The View? [Ed: strange slip for a former prosecuting attorney.]
From the Organic Prepper: How a Simple Life Is a Hefty Prep. From Prepp Group: 7 Unexpected Consequences of an Economic Crisis. [Ed: recommended.]
Vacuum
Wednesday 08 January 2025
Wednesday Jan. 8, 2025. News and CommentatorFrom CNN: Live coverage and updates. All Malibu residents told to prepare to evacuate even if they're not under an order.
From Zero Hedge: 'Fact-Checkers Too Politically-Biased' - Zuckerberg Abandons Facebook Censorship For X-Like Community Notes. "This is a great opportunity for us to reset the balance in favor of free expression..." [Ed: the sickening hypocrisy of this man.] From the Brownstone Institute: The Cost of Facebook’s Now-Repudiated Censorship.
From Peekskill Herald: The heartwarming story of Dudley the Dog. The ‘tail’ of how Dudley brought two communities together in search of him. [Ed: what an adventure.]
Everyday Finances. From the Telegraph: A restaurant apocalypse is looming. Labour has put a British dining sector collapse back on the menu. [Ed: the same is true of N. America, of course.] From Newser: In California, Eggs Are Almost $9 a Dozen. [Ed: a collection of news items on this subject.]
From Law & Liberty: Banned from Feeding the Hungry. Government attempts to supplant private charity reflect a deeper pathology. [Ed: a must read. Hat tip to David L.]
From CNN: South Korean authorities extend arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol
From the Independent: North Korea fires ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul.
Musk and the EU. From Politico: Elon Musk’s European political meddling is ‘worrying,’ says Norway’s PM. From the Guardian: Emmanuel Macron joins growing criticism of Elon Musk in Europe. [Ed: this sort of backlash just elevates Musk's political and global status and makes the EU leaders look weak.]
J6. From Human Events: J6 was about holding establishment politicians accountable to the people. The real talking point that should dominate discussions of January 6 is the misuse of the term “insurrection.” [Ed: it was a riot.] From Declassified: January 6, 2025: The Real Insurrection Begins. Monday's proceedings represent the start of a legitimate insurrection against a corrupt, unaccountable, and failed government in Washington...
From CheezBurger: Frightened Pizza Delivery Guy Shares Ridiculous Story About Dog Rushing Him At 2AM
Ukraine. From Moon of Alabama: WaPo Editors - Ending The War Is Worse Than Losing. The Washington Post editors have long argued for prolonging the war in Ukraine. [Ed: the SOBs. Happy to let Ukrainians and other die for WaPo's armchair policies.] From the BBC: Ukraine renews attack on Russia's Kursk region.
From Of Two Minds: I Quit! The Tsunami of Burnout Few See. [Ed: recommended. I'm seeing a great deal of this.]
From the Hill: Cannon temporarily blocks Trump special counsel report’s release. [Ed: that's Judge Cannon and Jack Smith's report, which was to be released in time to hijack headlines before the inauguration.]
All Things Trudeau. From Just the News: Canada’s 'Freedom Convoy’ marked the beginning of the end for Trudeau. [Ed: yes, this was the tipping point.] From Global News: Trudeau to meet with premiers face-to-face today. "The in-person meeting, scheduled for next Wednesday in Ottawa, will discuss the threat of U.S. tariffs from Donald Trump." [Ed: I expect the provinces will follow Alberta's lead--cooperation and capitulation.] From Unherd: Canadian Left in tatters after Trudeau exit
From Ars Technica: Science Paper Piracy Site Sci-Hub Shares Lots of Retracted Papers. [Ed: for those who want to check it out.]
From YouTube: Lost dog realizes his family found him
From the Frugalite: Cheap by Choice: How to Embrace a Non-Consumer Lifestyle
From Zero Hedge: 'Fact-Checkers Too Politically-Biased' - Zuckerberg Abandons Facebook Censorship For X-Like Community Notes. "This is a great opportunity for us to reset the balance in favor of free expression..." [Ed: the sickening hypocrisy of this man.] From the Brownstone Institute: The Cost of Facebook’s Now-Repudiated Censorship.
From Peekskill Herald: The heartwarming story of Dudley the Dog. The ‘tail’ of how Dudley brought two communities together in search of him. [Ed: what an adventure.]
Everyday Finances. From the Telegraph: A restaurant apocalypse is looming. Labour has put a British dining sector collapse back on the menu. [Ed: the same is true of N. America, of course.] From Newser: In California, Eggs Are Almost $9 a Dozen. [Ed: a collection of news items on this subject.]
From Law & Liberty: Banned from Feeding the Hungry. Government attempts to supplant private charity reflect a deeper pathology. [Ed: a must read. Hat tip to David L.]
From CNN: South Korean authorities extend arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol
From the Independent: North Korea fires ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul.
Musk and the EU. From Politico: Elon Musk’s European political meddling is ‘worrying,’ says Norway’s PM. From the Guardian: Emmanuel Macron joins growing criticism of Elon Musk in Europe. [Ed: this sort of backlash just elevates Musk's political and global status and makes the EU leaders look weak.]
J6. From Human Events: J6 was about holding establishment politicians accountable to the people. The real talking point that should dominate discussions of January 6 is the misuse of the term “insurrection.” [Ed: it was a riot.] From Declassified: January 6, 2025: The Real Insurrection Begins. Monday's proceedings represent the start of a legitimate insurrection against a corrupt, unaccountable, and failed government in Washington...
From CheezBurger: Frightened Pizza Delivery Guy Shares Ridiculous Story About Dog Rushing Him At 2AM
Ukraine. From Moon of Alabama: WaPo Editors - Ending The War Is Worse Than Losing. The Washington Post editors have long argued for prolonging the war in Ukraine. [Ed: the SOBs. Happy to let Ukrainians and other die for WaPo's armchair policies.] From the BBC: Ukraine renews attack on Russia's Kursk region.
From Of Two Minds: I Quit! The Tsunami of Burnout Few See. [Ed: recommended. I'm seeing a great deal of this.]
From the Hill: Cannon temporarily blocks Trump special counsel report’s release. [Ed: that's Judge Cannon and Jack Smith's report, which was to be released in time to hijack headlines before the inauguration.]
All Things Trudeau. From Just the News: Canada’s 'Freedom Convoy’ marked the beginning of the end for Trudeau. [Ed: yes, this was the tipping point.] From Global News: Trudeau to meet with premiers face-to-face today. "The in-person meeting, scheduled for next Wednesday in Ottawa, will discuss the threat of U.S. tariffs from Donald Trump." [Ed: I expect the provinces will follow Alberta's lead--cooperation and capitulation.] From Unherd: Canadian Left in tatters after Trudeau exit
From Ars Technica: Science Paper Piracy Site Sci-Hub Shares Lots of Retracted Papers. [Ed: for those who want to check it out.]
From YouTube: Lost dog realizes his family found him
From the Frugalite: Cheap by Choice: How to Embrace a Non-Consumer Lifestyle
Adopted shelter pup's 1st visit to a beach
Tuesday 07 January 2025
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025, News and CommentaryTrudeau's Resignation. From the Toronto Star: Justin Trudeau promises to resign as prime minister and Liberal leader after leadership race. [Ed: if I still drank, I would raise a glass to this.] From Spiked: Justin Trudeau: fall of a woke despot. The world’s cringiest authoritarian is finally on the way out. [Ed: non-Canadians don't know a 1/4 of how cringy he is/was.] From Mish Talk: Say Goodbye to Trudeau’s Out of Control Spending and Reckless Carbon Tax. [Ed: they were killing the middle class.]
From the Bored Panda: Pizzeria In Chicago Opens Doggie Treat Window, Goes Viral Due To The Most Wholesome Interactions.
Big Picture Economics. From CMT: The Cash Coffers Feeding the Market Will Quickly Dry Up Once DOGE Kicks In. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say DOGE will cut $500 Billion in Government Spending annually. [Ed: this is will definitely impact private markets.] From Daniel LaCalle: The Age Of Debt And Monetary Destruction. Debt bloats the global economy... Spending and debt, rather than savings and prudent investment, form the foundation of economic development...
Ukraine. From Zero Hedge: Russia Achieves Major Battlefield Breakthrough In Eastern Ukraine As Trump Inauguration Nears. WaPo: "Ukraine is in an increasingly dire state as Russia captures territory at the fastest pace since the start of the invasion, with Moscow capitalizing on its greatest advantage: manpower."
Lawfare. From Zero Hedge: Alan Dershowitz: Lawfare Against Trump & Allies "Worse Than Stalinism". "Fight back fairly. We will use the Constitution and the rule of law." [Ed: people's rejection of lawfare's unfairness had a deep impact of the election, IMO.] From the Associated Press: Judge Denies Trump's Bid to Postpone Sentencing. Merchan orders Friday's sentencing to proceed as scheduled. [Ed: Merchan has reportedly signaled that he will not order jail time.] From Jonathan Turley: The Trump Sentencing: Curtain to Fall on Merchan’s Hamlet on the Hudson.
From Ars Technica: Elon Musk: 'We're Going Straight to Mars. The Moon is a Distraction.'
From Dog Man Ray: Endal
Everyday Finances. From the New York Post: Popular Seattle "Safe Space" Waffle Shop Forced To Close Due To Inflation And New $20 Minimum Wage. “I’ve cried every day.” [Ed: true of small business across N. America.]
From the Organic Prepper: Falling correctly isn't just luck. It's a skill, and one you should learn to protect yourself.
From the Bored Panda: Pizzeria In Chicago Opens Doggie Treat Window, Goes Viral Due To The Most Wholesome Interactions.
Big Picture Economics. From CMT: The Cash Coffers Feeding the Market Will Quickly Dry Up Once DOGE Kicks In. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say DOGE will cut $500 Billion in Government Spending annually. [Ed: this is will definitely impact private markets.] From Daniel LaCalle: The Age Of Debt And Monetary Destruction. Debt bloats the global economy... Spending and debt, rather than savings and prudent investment, form the foundation of economic development...
Ukraine. From Zero Hedge: Russia Achieves Major Battlefield Breakthrough In Eastern Ukraine As Trump Inauguration Nears. WaPo: "Ukraine is in an increasingly dire state as Russia captures territory at the fastest pace since the start of the invasion, with Moscow capitalizing on its greatest advantage: manpower."
Lawfare. From Zero Hedge: Alan Dershowitz: Lawfare Against Trump & Allies "Worse Than Stalinism". "Fight back fairly. We will use the Constitution and the rule of law." [Ed: people's rejection of lawfare's unfairness had a deep impact of the election, IMO.] From the Associated Press: Judge Denies Trump's Bid to Postpone Sentencing. Merchan orders Friday's sentencing to proceed as scheduled. [Ed: Merchan has reportedly signaled that he will not order jail time.] From Jonathan Turley: The Trump Sentencing: Curtain to Fall on Merchan’s Hamlet on the Hudson.
From Ars Technica: Elon Musk: 'We're Going Straight to Mars. The Moon is a Distraction.'
From Dog Man Ray: Endal
Everyday Finances. From the New York Post: Popular Seattle "Safe Space" Waffle Shop Forced To Close Due To Inflation And New $20 Minimum Wage. “I’ve cried every day.” [Ed: true of small business across N. America.]
From the Organic Prepper: Falling correctly isn't just luck. It's a skill, and one you should learn to protect yourself.
Thursday 02 January 2025
Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom Pro Publica: Chinese Organized Crime’s Latest U.S. Target: Gift Cards. [Ed: the only way we buys GCs is when the venue has a "special" on one and we get it from behind the cashier at the place.]
From Boing Boing: Missing dog returns home, rings doorbell.
From Boing Boing: Missing dog returns home, rings doorbell.
Wednesday 01 January 2025
Jan. 1, 2025 News and Commentary2024 Retro. From the Federalist: 2024’s Biggest Loser: Barack Obama. From Just Facts: 50 Examples of Fake News in 2024. From the Epoch Times: 24 Moments That Helped Define 2024. A toppled bridge, CCP hackers, and Hurricane Helene wrought varying degrees of damage, while Trump survived attempts on his life to become president-elect...
From Bored Panda: People Living With More Than 2 Dogs, Post Your Pics Of What It’s Like
From the Epoch Times: Are Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy? ...in a word "no!" [Ed: and they taste like drek.]
Syria. From Consortium News: Six Scenarios For Syria. Whatever happens, the next phase will not be peaceful... [Ed: I hope Trump can at least make the next phase quick.] From Al Jazeera: Syria’s de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years. [Ed: remember that Al Jazeera is funded, in part, by the gov. of Qatar. Doesn't make them unreliable but you should approach their reports with caution.]
From Townhall: Georgia AG Tears Fani Willis Apart
From James Howard Kunstler: No, The Truth Is Not Just Another Story. "The Democrats are self-immolating on the altar of their own tenuous relationship with common decency..."
From Real Clear Politics: Obama's 'Censorship' Office Goes Bankrupt. ...facilitating “one of the most egregious government operations to censor the American press in the history of the nation” ...
Canada. From the Bureau: Critical Political Choices Will Define Canada's Future In 2025. "Canada must also be prepared to reassess its foreign policy posture..." [Ed: I yearn for the days when Canada was boring.]
From Asia Times: Race for Arctic resources in a climate change era. [Ed: thus Trump's push for Greenland.]
From Daily Mail: Fears grow over spread of sadistic super gang Tren de Aragua across America… as expert issues chilling new warning.
Trump's Trials. From the Populist Times: Federal Prosecutors in Trump Witchhunts Fleeing in Droves, Afraid of Bankruptcy and Defending Themselves in Court. [Ed: they are legal experts, they should know their own liability.] From Lawfare: The Trump Trials. [Ed: good overview.]
From Pocket: The Polish Phrase That Will Help You Through Tough Times.
From Madly Odd: Watch how this dog saves his friend from committing suicide – What A Hero!
From the Hill: 'I Don't Believe He Has the Votes on Friday'. GOP lawmaker suggests 2 alternatives to Johnson as House speaker. [Ed: Johnson shot himself in the foot with the terrible terrible budget proposal.]
From Zero Hedge: Pentagon Launches Fresh Assault On Houthis In Yemen Ahead Of 2025. Earlier Tuesday the Houthis targeted American warships & commercial vessels... [Ed: please, God, let 2025 be better than 2024.]
$ on the Street. From the Economic Collapse Blog: Worst Homelessness Crisis Ever! All over America, our core urban areas are teeming with tent cities, hordes of homeless drug addicts, and vast throngs of newly arrived migrants that don’t have anywhere to go... [Ed: it is Great Depression levels.] From the Financial Times: US credit card defaults jump to highest level since 2010. Consumers are ‘tapped out’ after years of high inflation and as pandemic-era savings have evaporated.
From Sunny Skyz: A Service Dog's Incredible Impact On A Little Boy With A Rare Genetic Disorder
Trudeau. From the Post Millennial: Trudeau told to ‘get the f*ck out of BC' during his Christmas ski vacation. [Ed: he should get the f*** off the planet. He is toxic to his core.] AND Rand Paul blasts Justin Trudeau for 'abuse' of emergency powers after Truckers' protest. “Trudeau could freeze a bank account without a court order, without due process," Paul said. [Ed: he could and he did. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians changed their banking habits as a result.] AND Canadian NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh 'will vote to bring Trudeau government down' under next sitting of House of Commons
From Bored Panda: People Living With More Than 2 Dogs, Post Your Pics Of What It’s Like
From the Epoch Times: Are Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy? ...in a word "no!" [Ed: and they taste like drek.]
Syria. From Consortium News: Six Scenarios For Syria. Whatever happens, the next phase will not be peaceful... [Ed: I hope Trump can at least make the next phase quick.] From Al Jazeera: Syria’s de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years. [Ed: remember that Al Jazeera is funded, in part, by the gov. of Qatar. Doesn't make them unreliable but you should approach their reports with caution.]
From Townhall: Georgia AG Tears Fani Willis Apart
From James Howard Kunstler: No, The Truth Is Not Just Another Story. "The Democrats are self-immolating on the altar of their own tenuous relationship with common decency..."
From Real Clear Politics: Obama's 'Censorship' Office Goes Bankrupt. ...facilitating “one of the most egregious government operations to censor the American press in the history of the nation” ...
Canada. From the Bureau: Critical Political Choices Will Define Canada's Future In 2025. "Canada must also be prepared to reassess its foreign policy posture..." [Ed: I yearn for the days when Canada was boring.]
From Asia Times: Race for Arctic resources in a climate change era. [Ed: thus Trump's push for Greenland.]
From Daily Mail: Fears grow over spread of sadistic super gang Tren de Aragua across America… as expert issues chilling new warning.
Trump's Trials. From the Populist Times: Federal Prosecutors in Trump Witchhunts Fleeing in Droves, Afraid of Bankruptcy and Defending Themselves in Court. [Ed: they are legal experts, they should know their own liability.] From Lawfare: The Trump Trials. [Ed: good overview.]
From Pocket: The Polish Phrase That Will Help You Through Tough Times.
From Madly Odd: Watch how this dog saves his friend from committing suicide – What A Hero!
From the Hill: 'I Don't Believe He Has the Votes on Friday'. GOP lawmaker suggests 2 alternatives to Johnson as House speaker. [Ed: Johnson shot himself in the foot with the terrible terrible budget proposal.]
From Zero Hedge: Pentagon Launches Fresh Assault On Houthis In Yemen Ahead Of 2025. Earlier Tuesday the Houthis targeted American warships & commercial vessels... [Ed: please, God, let 2025 be better than 2024.]
$ on the Street. From the Economic Collapse Blog: Worst Homelessness Crisis Ever! All over America, our core urban areas are teeming with tent cities, hordes of homeless drug addicts, and vast throngs of newly arrived migrants that don’t have anywhere to go... [Ed: it is Great Depression levels.] From the Financial Times: US credit card defaults jump to highest level since 2010. Consumers are ‘tapped out’ after years of high inflation and as pandemic-era savings have evaporated.
From Sunny Skyz: A Service Dog's Incredible Impact On A Little Boy With A Rare Genetic Disorder
Trudeau. From the Post Millennial: Trudeau told to ‘get the f*ck out of BC' during his Christmas ski vacation. [Ed: he should get the f*** off the planet. He is toxic to his core.] AND Rand Paul blasts Justin Trudeau for 'abuse' of emergency powers after Truckers' protest. “Trudeau could freeze a bank account without a court order, without due process," Paul said. [Ed: he could and he did. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians changed their banking habits as a result.] AND Canadian NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh 'will vote to bring Trudeau government down' under next sitting of House of Commons
Tuesday 31 December 2024
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!! 2025 IS GOING TO BE WONDERFUL.
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