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Monday 24 November 2025
Monday, November 24, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom Bloomberg: Americans’ Nest Eggs Built a Private Equity Loan Revolution.
From I Heart Dogs: Months After Rescue, This Dog Found His Way Back to His Hero.
From Electronic Frontier Foundation: The Patent Office Is About To Make Bad Patents Untouchable. [Ed: eliminate intellectual property laws.]
Cost of Living. From the Epoch Times: In Charts: The Rise And Fall Of The Thanksgiving Turkey. Americans will eat 30 million turkeys this Thanksgiving, but numbers are at a nearly 40-year low amid waning demand and waves of bird flu.
From Son of the New American Revolution: Putting Venezuela Into Perspective… A Massive Challenge Compared to Iraq, While Russian Offensive Picks Up Steam Larry Johnson.
From the AP: Israel Strikes Beirut Before Pope's Arrival. First attack in months targeted Hezbollah official, Israel says. [Ed: Israel seems focused on Lebanon these days. Is this because the Saudis won't back Lebanon?]
From X: Bruno's Logic. if Princess survives, we're good.
From I Heart Dogs: Months After Rescue, This Dog Found His Way Back to His Hero.
From Electronic Frontier Foundation: The Patent Office Is About To Make Bad Patents Untouchable. [Ed: eliminate intellectual property laws.]
Cost of Living. From the Epoch Times: In Charts: The Rise And Fall Of The Thanksgiving Turkey. Americans will eat 30 million turkeys this Thanksgiving, but numbers are at a nearly 40-year low amid waning demand and waves of bird flu.
From Son of the New American Revolution: Putting Venezuela Into Perspective… A Massive Challenge Compared to Iraq, While Russian Offensive Picks Up Steam Larry Johnson.
From the AP: Israel Strikes Beirut Before Pope's Arrival. First attack in months targeted Hezbollah official, Israel says. [Ed: Israel seems focused on Lebanon these days. Is this because the Saudis won't back Lebanon?]
From X: Bruno's Logic. if Princess survives, we're good.
Sunday 23 November 2025
Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Sunday, November 23, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom AP: Marjorie Taylor Greene Will Resign From Congress. Former Trump loyalist says she is stepping down in January. [Ed: surprising move.] From Reason: Is Marjorie Taylor Greene's Break With Trump the Beginning of the End for MAGA?
From the American Kennel Club: Life of the Party: Meet UpDog Freestyle Team Daniel Suda and Beauceron ‘Fat Tuesday’
Ukraine-Russia. From Zero Hedge: Putin Issues Response To Trump Peace Plan After Zelensky, Europe Balk. "I believe it could also form the basis of a final peace settlement. [Ed: politically speaking, Trump needs out of this war.] From Politico: ‘The Ukrainians will have to accept’: Why Trump officials think now is their best chance for a deal. The Trump administration is pressing its advantage as Ukrainian leaders grapple with an embarrassing corruption scandal. From karlof1’s Geopolitical Gymnasium: Putin on the 28 Points. Expressed at Friday's Security Council meeting
From Real Clear Investigations: How The Avalanche Of Academic Papers Threatens Scientific Research. “The biggest problem is that taxpayer money that was supposed to be spent on research instead goes to these publishing companies..."
Upcoming Election. From Politico: Alito lets Texas reinstate gerrymandered House map that could give GOP 5 more seats. Alito’s move allowing Texas officials to continue to prepare for primary elections under the new map came just after the state asked the Supreme Court for an urgent ruling. [Ed: temporary. A long-yerm ruling will probably follow in the next months.]
From PJ Media: Biden's Weaponization Of The DOJ Against GOP Lawmakers Was Worse Than We Thought. Biden’s weaponization of the DOJ against Trump was already a dark stain on American democracy...
From the Libertarian Institute: What Has the Government Done to Our Cars. The modern car is an abomination.
The 6-Dem Video. From the Daily Caller: Matt Taibbi Explains How Democrats’ Call For Military To Defy Trump Resembles Russiagate. [Ed: a must read.] From Politico: Democrats file police complaints over Trump’s posts accusing them of sedition. Though the complaints are unlikely to result in any action, it marks an escalation in the tensions between Trump and Democrats. From Reason: Trump Wants To Jail Legislators for Noting Soldiers May Disobey Unlawful Orders. The president's authoritarian response to a video posted by six members of Congress, who he says "should be arrested and put on trial," validates their concerns. [Ed: he is backing away from this, but it was a stupid stupid move to ever make such a remark.]
From I Heart Dogs: Once Afraid to Be Seen, Maizle Now Inspires Everyone She Meets
From Zero Hedge: Watch: Construction Sites In Charlotte Go Dark As Illegals Hide From ICE. "This particular site had from 50 to 100 workers everyday and only 2 showed up yesterday."
Big Picture Economics. From the Daily Reckoning: Don't Fall In The China Trap: It could be part of a collapse of the global monetary system. [Ed: watch what is happening to the US stock market.] From the Telegraph: All the signs that America may be teetering on the brink of recession.
From Politico: A Vance ally rises at the Pentagon — with Trump's blessing. Dan Driscoll’s visit to Ukraine this week underscored his new prominence in the administration.
From Juan Cole: Gaza: As Cold and Rain Assault Homeless, Israel Blocks Entry of Tents. [Ed: I hate reading stories about Palestine and Palestinians these days.] From Le Monde: West Bank: After nine months of Israeli military operations, refugee camps are ‘uninhabitable’
From AP News: Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patterns. [Ed: wow.]
From the American Kennel Club: Life of the Party: Meet UpDog Freestyle Team Daniel Suda and Beauceron ‘Fat Tuesday’
Ukraine-Russia. From Zero Hedge: Putin Issues Response To Trump Peace Plan After Zelensky, Europe Balk. "I believe it could also form the basis of a final peace settlement. [Ed: politically speaking, Trump needs out of this war.] From Politico: ‘The Ukrainians will have to accept’: Why Trump officials think now is their best chance for a deal. The Trump administration is pressing its advantage as Ukrainian leaders grapple with an embarrassing corruption scandal. From karlof1’s Geopolitical Gymnasium: Putin on the 28 Points. Expressed at Friday's Security Council meeting
From Real Clear Investigations: How The Avalanche Of Academic Papers Threatens Scientific Research. “The biggest problem is that taxpayer money that was supposed to be spent on research instead goes to these publishing companies..."
Upcoming Election. From Politico: Alito lets Texas reinstate gerrymandered House map that could give GOP 5 more seats. Alito’s move allowing Texas officials to continue to prepare for primary elections under the new map came just after the state asked the Supreme Court for an urgent ruling. [Ed: temporary. A long-yerm ruling will probably follow in the next months.]
From PJ Media: Biden's Weaponization Of The DOJ Against GOP Lawmakers Was Worse Than We Thought. Biden’s weaponization of the DOJ against Trump was already a dark stain on American democracy...
From the Libertarian Institute: What Has the Government Done to Our Cars. The modern car is an abomination.
The 6-Dem Video. From the Daily Caller: Matt Taibbi Explains How Democrats’ Call For Military To Defy Trump Resembles Russiagate. [Ed: a must read.] From Politico: Democrats file police complaints over Trump’s posts accusing them of sedition. Though the complaints are unlikely to result in any action, it marks an escalation in the tensions between Trump and Democrats. From Reason: Trump Wants To Jail Legislators for Noting Soldiers May Disobey Unlawful Orders. The president's authoritarian response to a video posted by six members of Congress, who he says "should be arrested and put on trial," validates their concerns. [Ed: he is backing away from this, but it was a stupid stupid move to ever make such a remark.]
From I Heart Dogs: Once Afraid to Be Seen, Maizle Now Inspires Everyone She Meets
From Zero Hedge: Watch: Construction Sites In Charlotte Go Dark As Illegals Hide From ICE. "This particular site had from 50 to 100 workers everyday and only 2 showed up yesterday."
Big Picture Economics. From the Daily Reckoning: Don't Fall In The China Trap: It could be part of a collapse of the global monetary system. [Ed: watch what is happening to the US stock market.] From the Telegraph: All the signs that America may be teetering on the brink of recession.
From Politico: A Vance ally rises at the Pentagon — with Trump's blessing. Dan Driscoll’s visit to Ukraine this week underscored his new prominence in the administration.
From Juan Cole: Gaza: As Cold and Rain Assault Homeless, Israel Blocks Entry of Tents. [Ed: I hate reading stories about Palestine and Palestinians these days.] From Le Monde: West Bank: After nine months of Israeli military operations, refugee camps are ‘uninhabitable’
From AP News: Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patterns. [Ed: wow.]
Saturday 22 November 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025, News and CommentaryUkraine Peace Plan. From Larry Johnson: Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine is Dead On Arrival Larry Johnson [ From Naked Capitalism: Yet Another Dead-on-Arrival Ukraine Peace Scheme: Leaked 28 Point Plan Predictably Unable to Reconcile Irreconcilable Positions. [Ed: Zelensky doesn't want to entirely let go of his cash cow.] From Dances with Bears: THE BULLIES ON THE BEACH ARE BEACHED — TRUMP COVERS RETREAT FROM UKRAINE FRONT. From the New York Post: US pushes Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving — or lose intel, weapons access: report
Ukraine-Russia. From Zero Hedge: Putin In Military Fatigues Announces Another Key Ukrainian City Captured. And Russian troops filmed walking calmly through southern neighborhood of Pokrovsk... [Ed: the war is over in terms of who has won.]
From the American Kennel Club: Benny the Ice-Skating Dog Helps Kids, Adults Build Confidence
Japan and China. From Andrew Korybko: Japan Might Challenge China Sooner Than Expected. The emerging result is a “return to history” in the sense of former regional leaders restoring their lost spheres of influence with US support and all that entails for worsening tensions with the Sino-Russo Entente... [Ed: tensions between Japan and China are suddenly occupying a lot of news time.] From AltWorld: Japan Will Play A Much Greater Role In Advancing The American Agenda In Asia. [Ed: also by Korybko, for background.]
From Zero Hedge: Bitcoin Flash-Crashes Below $82,000 As UBS Says A "Flush" Is Needed Before "Turning More Constructive". "I don't pretend to be a crypto expert and admittedly the 'why' is harder, but the confluence of whale selling seems to be leading risk."
From Good News Network: Seal Flops onto Photographer’s Boat to Escape Hunting Orca Pod–She Captured it All on Camera
From Politico: Judge Rules Against Trump on Using National Guard in DC. Order to halt deployment is put on hold to allow administration to appeal [Ed: going to SCOTUS, I'm sure.]
From the International Man: The New Bubble: How AI and Passive Investing Have Turned the Market into a Powder Keg
From the Burning Platform: Paying Fees to Pay Fees – Taxation in America
Sedition? Executions? From Mish Talk: Trump Accuses 6 Members of Congress of Sedition, Demands Arrest and Trial. [Ed: this situation could easily become unhinged...if it isn't already.] From Newsmax: Mike Johnson Backs Trump on Sedition Attacks Against Dems. Speaker claims Trump was 'defining' sedition, not calling for executions. [Ed: stupidest post Trump has ever made...and that's saying something.]
From the Bored Panda: 78 Asshole Dogs Being Shamed For Their Crimes.
UN Climate Conference. From Common Dreams: ‘Potent Metaphor’: Fire Forces Evacuation of UN Climate Conference. From Rebel News: WE CAUGHT THEM! UN climate elites dumped their conference garbage on a poor Brazilian neighbourhood. The United Nations has been dumping its construction waste from conference facilities in a vulnerable community.
From the Activist Post: There Are No Easy Fights In The Struggle Against The Empire. [Ed: by Caitlin Johnstone.]
From Zero Hedge: Inflation Watch: Countries Losing The Most Purchasing Power In 2025. In Venezuela, the purchasing power of $100 could drop to just $15 by the end of 2025...
From the Guardian: MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul. Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog. [Ed: this is a hard-won right. Oh, and MOJ=Ministry of Justice.]
Epstein. From Sam Husseini: Epstein Bill Has Foreign Policy Loophole. From Oversight House Gov.: “Stone-Cold Liar:” Chairman Comer Slams Hakeem Jeffries for Lying About His Campaign’s Solicitation for Epstein Cash. [Ed: let the lying roll...] From the New York Post: Congresswoman Mixes Up Her Jeffrey Epsteins. Long Island neurosurgeon with infamous name says he'll donate to Jasmine Crockett's campaign as jokey revenge . [Ed: funniest thing was her response to being wrong.]
From American Kennel Club: The Best Pet-Related April Fools Pranks. [Ed: all dogs!]
From Blood in the Machine: Trump and big tech take two more stabs at ending AI democracy. [Ed: AI is the new BIG prize.] From Newsweek: Donald Trump Faces New MAGA Discontent Over AI Proposal.
From Politico: The Strange and Totally Real Plan to Blot Out the Sun and Reverse Global Warming. A 25-person startup is developing technology to block the sun and turn down the planet’s thermostat. The stakes are huge — and the company and its critics say regulations need to catch up.
Ukraine-Russia. From Zero Hedge: Putin In Military Fatigues Announces Another Key Ukrainian City Captured. And Russian troops filmed walking calmly through southern neighborhood of Pokrovsk... [Ed: the war is over in terms of who has won.]
From the American Kennel Club: Benny the Ice-Skating Dog Helps Kids, Adults Build Confidence
Japan and China. From Andrew Korybko: Japan Might Challenge China Sooner Than Expected. The emerging result is a “return to history” in the sense of former regional leaders restoring their lost spheres of influence with US support and all that entails for worsening tensions with the Sino-Russo Entente... [Ed: tensions between Japan and China are suddenly occupying a lot of news time.] From AltWorld: Japan Will Play A Much Greater Role In Advancing The American Agenda In Asia. [Ed: also by Korybko, for background.]
From Zero Hedge: Bitcoin Flash-Crashes Below $82,000 As UBS Says A "Flush" Is Needed Before "Turning More Constructive". "I don't pretend to be a crypto expert and admittedly the 'why' is harder, but the confluence of whale selling seems to be leading risk."
From Good News Network: Seal Flops onto Photographer’s Boat to Escape Hunting Orca Pod–She Captured it All on Camera
From Politico: Judge Rules Against Trump on Using National Guard in DC. Order to halt deployment is put on hold to allow administration to appeal [Ed: going to SCOTUS, I'm sure.]
From the International Man: The New Bubble: How AI and Passive Investing Have Turned the Market into a Powder Keg
From the Burning Platform: Paying Fees to Pay Fees – Taxation in America
Sedition? Executions? From Mish Talk: Trump Accuses 6 Members of Congress of Sedition, Demands Arrest and Trial. [Ed: this situation could easily become unhinged...if it isn't already.] From Newsmax: Mike Johnson Backs Trump on Sedition Attacks Against Dems. Speaker claims Trump was 'defining' sedition, not calling for executions. [Ed: stupidest post Trump has ever made...and that's saying something.]
From the Bored Panda: 78 Asshole Dogs Being Shamed For Their Crimes.
UN Climate Conference. From Common Dreams: ‘Potent Metaphor’: Fire Forces Evacuation of UN Climate Conference. From Rebel News: WE CAUGHT THEM! UN climate elites dumped their conference garbage on a poor Brazilian neighbourhood. The United Nations has been dumping its construction waste from conference facilities in a vulnerable community.
From the Activist Post: There Are No Easy Fights In The Struggle Against The Empire. [Ed: by Caitlin Johnstone.]
From Zero Hedge: Inflation Watch: Countries Losing The Most Purchasing Power In 2025. In Venezuela, the purchasing power of $100 could drop to just $15 by the end of 2025...
From the Guardian: MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul. Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog. [Ed: this is a hard-won right. Oh, and MOJ=Ministry of Justice.]
Epstein. From Sam Husseini: Epstein Bill Has Foreign Policy Loophole. From Oversight House Gov.: “Stone-Cold Liar:” Chairman Comer Slams Hakeem Jeffries for Lying About His Campaign’s Solicitation for Epstein Cash. [Ed: let the lying roll...] From the New York Post: Congresswoman Mixes Up Her Jeffrey Epsteins. Long Island neurosurgeon with infamous name says he'll donate to Jasmine Crockett's campaign as jokey revenge . [Ed: funniest thing was her response to being wrong.]
From American Kennel Club: The Best Pet-Related April Fools Pranks. [Ed: all dogs!]
From Blood in the Machine: Trump and big tech take two more stabs at ending AI democracy. [Ed: AI is the new BIG prize.] From Newsweek: Donald Trump Faces New MAGA Discontent Over AI Proposal.
From Politico: The Strange and Totally Real Plan to Blot Out the Sun and Reverse Global Warming. A 25-person startup is developing technology to block the sun and turn down the planet’s thermostat. The stakes are huge — and the company and its critics say regulations need to catch up.
Friday 21 November 2025
Friday, November 21, News and CommentaryFrom the International Man: How Andrew Jackson Freed America From Central Bank Control—and Why It Matters Now. [Ed: more interesting than the title makes it sound.]
From Dogman Ray: The Great Escapologist. A dog named Scout
From Coin Telegraph: US And UK Revolt Forces Basel To Rethink Brutal Crypto Capital Rules For Banks. Basel’s toughest crypto rules are under review as the US, UK, and the EU diverge, with booming stablecoin adoption forcing a rethink of 1,250% capital charges...
Middle East Peace Plan? From Aaton Mate Substack: With UN blessing, the US and Israel impose the master’s plan. From Vanessa Beeley Substack: Why did China and Russia abstain at UNSC and sell out Palestine to the Trump peace scam? [Ed: Russia's non-veto surprised me. Something is going on
From Al Akhbar: Israel Commits Massacre in Palestinian Refugee Camp. [Ed: this is in Lebanon.]
From Zero Hedge: London Luxury Home Prices Plunge As Wealthiest Flee Ahead Of Tax-Hikes. ...“people are in a panic” about potential stamp duty changes, and “sitting tight” before the budget. [Ed: I expect the same thing will happen with Mamdani and NYC.]
Ukraine. From Andrew Korybko: Ukraine's Corruption Scandal Might Pave The Way For Peace If It Takes Yermak Down. He’s Zelensky’s powerbroker so his downfall could undo the already shaky alliance between the armed forces, the oligarchs, the secret police, and parliament that keeps Zelensky in power... [Ed: amazing if a corruption scandal brings a 4-yr war to an end.] From Politico.EU: Zelenskyy faces pressure to fire top aide Yermak amid corruption scandal. The president looks set to respond to the swelling political crisis on Thursday — and will have to allay fears among Ukraine’s war allies over the rule of law.
From Happy Doggo: Snickers. [Ed: go down to the end to watch YouTubes of Snickers.
Mexico. From Zero Hedge: President Sheinbaum Says No Way To US Strikes On Cartels In Mexico. "It’s not going to happen."
From antiwar.com: Venezuela's Maduro Seeks 'Face-to-Face Talks' With Trump Officials. Trump recently suggested his administration "may" be holding talks with the Venezuelan government.
AI. From Schneier on Security: AI and Voter Engagement. [Ed: will the '28 elections harness the power of AI.] From Reuters: Saudi Makes Big Bet On AI Films As Hollywood Moves From Studios To Datacenters. [Ed: I am not pained to see the power of Hollywood waning.] From the Wall Street Journal: More Tech Moguls Want to Build Data Centers in Outer Space. "The argument essentially boils down to the belief that AI's needs are eventually going to grow so great that we need to move to outer space." [Ed: reader friendly.]
From the Bored Panda: 29 Borderline Crazy Things People Were Down To Do For Their Dogs
Upcoming Elections. From Politico: Meet the Trump-appointed judge who could cost Republicans the House. Brown’s ruling struck down the centerpiece of a nationwide redistricting effort aimed at protecting the GOP’s narrow House majority.
From Of Two Minds Blog: What We've Lost. What we've lost are the foundations of a healthy standard of living / quality of life...[Ed: I don't know what to think of the theory of 4 turnings but, if accurate, we're in the fourth turning.]
Cost of Living. From UK Daily Mail: Homebuyers have dropped to the lowest level ever — a stark warning for where house prices are heading. [Ed: the US housing market.]
From Newsweek: Golden Retriever Devastated As Owners Take Toy Away—Until He Realizes Why
Privacy. From High Wire: Apple’s Quiet Path to Identity Control. [Ed: a must read.] From 404 Media: ACLU and EFF Sue a City Blanketed With Flock Surveillance Cameras. [Ed: San Jose's nearly 500 cameras create a pervasive database of residents movements.] From Wired: Vaping Is ‘Everywhere’ in Schools—Sparking a Bathroom Surveillance Boom
Ukraine-Russia-U.S. From Just the News: Trump makes another try for Russia-Ukraine peace deal as voters demand pivot to home front. Contributing to the administration’s sense of urgency is increasing voter wariness of his foreign entanglements. From Politico: Witkoff’s back-channel push on Ukraine alarms allies. A 28-point-plan, drafted with Russian input, is the White House’s latest push to end the fighting between Russia and Ukraine. From CBS News: Pentagon officials arrive in Ukraine to discuss military tech, explore peace efforts. From Axios: Scoop: Trump plan asks Ukraine to cede additional territory for security guarantee. [Ed: outcome depends largely upon EU and whether it will continue/ramp up support to Zelensky.]
Gold. From Schiff Sovereign: Meet the Guy Keeping Gold Above $4,000. [Ed: surprising article.] From Investor's Business Daily: Gold Rally Hits Speed Bump Amid Strong Dollar, Jobs Data Desert.
From Good News Network: Dog ‘Remarkably Unscathed’ After Plunging 100ft Down Cliff Face After a Team Rescue
From Dogman Ray: The Great Escapologist. A dog named Scout
From Coin Telegraph: US And UK Revolt Forces Basel To Rethink Brutal Crypto Capital Rules For Banks. Basel’s toughest crypto rules are under review as the US, UK, and the EU diverge, with booming stablecoin adoption forcing a rethink of 1,250% capital charges...
Middle East Peace Plan? From Aaton Mate Substack: With UN blessing, the US and Israel impose the master’s plan. From Vanessa Beeley Substack: Why did China and Russia abstain at UNSC and sell out Palestine to the Trump peace scam? [Ed: Russia's non-veto surprised me. Something is going on
From Al Akhbar: Israel Commits Massacre in Palestinian Refugee Camp. [Ed: this is in Lebanon.]
From Zero Hedge: London Luxury Home Prices Plunge As Wealthiest Flee Ahead Of Tax-Hikes. ...“people are in a panic” about potential stamp duty changes, and “sitting tight” before the budget. [Ed: I expect the same thing will happen with Mamdani and NYC.]
Ukraine. From Andrew Korybko: Ukraine's Corruption Scandal Might Pave The Way For Peace If It Takes Yermak Down. He’s Zelensky’s powerbroker so his downfall could undo the already shaky alliance between the armed forces, the oligarchs, the secret police, and parliament that keeps Zelensky in power... [Ed: amazing if a corruption scandal brings a 4-yr war to an end.] From Politico.EU: Zelenskyy faces pressure to fire top aide Yermak amid corruption scandal. The president looks set to respond to the swelling political crisis on Thursday — and will have to allay fears among Ukraine’s war allies over the rule of law.
From Happy Doggo: Snickers. [Ed: go down to the end to watch YouTubes of Snickers.
Mexico. From Zero Hedge: President Sheinbaum Says No Way To US Strikes On Cartels In Mexico. "It’s not going to happen."
From antiwar.com: Venezuela's Maduro Seeks 'Face-to-Face Talks' With Trump Officials. Trump recently suggested his administration "may" be holding talks with the Venezuelan government.
AI. From Schneier on Security: AI and Voter Engagement. [Ed: will the '28 elections harness the power of AI.] From Reuters: Saudi Makes Big Bet On AI Films As Hollywood Moves From Studios To Datacenters. [Ed: I am not pained to see the power of Hollywood waning.] From the Wall Street Journal: More Tech Moguls Want to Build Data Centers in Outer Space. "The argument essentially boils down to the belief that AI's needs are eventually going to grow so great that we need to move to outer space." [Ed: reader friendly.]
From the Bored Panda: 29 Borderline Crazy Things People Were Down To Do For Their Dogs
Upcoming Elections. From Politico: Meet the Trump-appointed judge who could cost Republicans the House. Brown’s ruling struck down the centerpiece of a nationwide redistricting effort aimed at protecting the GOP’s narrow House majority.
From Of Two Minds Blog: What We've Lost. What we've lost are the foundations of a healthy standard of living / quality of life...[Ed: I don't know what to think of the theory of 4 turnings but, if accurate, we're in the fourth turning.]
Cost of Living. From UK Daily Mail: Homebuyers have dropped to the lowest level ever — a stark warning for where house prices are heading. [Ed: the US housing market.]
From Newsweek: Golden Retriever Devastated As Owners Take Toy Away—Until He Realizes Why
Privacy. From High Wire: Apple’s Quiet Path to Identity Control. [Ed: a must read.] From 404 Media: ACLU and EFF Sue a City Blanketed With Flock Surveillance Cameras. [Ed: San Jose's nearly 500 cameras create a pervasive database of residents movements.] From Wired: Vaping Is ‘Everywhere’ in Schools—Sparking a Bathroom Surveillance Boom
Ukraine-Russia-U.S. From Just the News: Trump makes another try for Russia-Ukraine peace deal as voters demand pivot to home front. Contributing to the administration’s sense of urgency is increasing voter wariness of his foreign entanglements. From Politico: Witkoff’s back-channel push on Ukraine alarms allies. A 28-point-plan, drafted with Russian input, is the White House’s latest push to end the fighting between Russia and Ukraine. From CBS News: Pentagon officials arrive in Ukraine to discuss military tech, explore peace efforts. From Axios: Scoop: Trump plan asks Ukraine to cede additional territory for security guarantee. [Ed: outcome depends largely upon EU and whether it will continue/ramp up support to Zelensky.]
Gold. From Schiff Sovereign: Meet the Guy Keeping Gold Above $4,000. [Ed: surprising article.] From Investor's Business Daily: Gold Rally Hits Speed Bump Amid Strong Dollar, Jobs Data Desert.
From Good News Network: Dog ‘Remarkably Unscathed’ After Plunging 100ft Down Cliff Face After a Team Rescue
Thursday 20 November 2025
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