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Saturday 21 December 2024
Sat Dec. 21, 2024, News and CommentaryFrom Modernity News: Kamala Lands $20 Million Book Deal And People Have Questions... Prospering from complete failure... [Ed: money laundering much?] [Ed: isn't $20M about the amount missing from Kamala's campaign chest?]
From the Dogington Post: Friendly Dog Guides British Hiker To Safety While 15,000ft Up In The Peruvian Mountains
From Jonathan Turley: “He has Good Days and Bad Days”: The Journal Exposes the Concerted Effort to Conceal Biden’s Mental Decline. From FOX News: Ex-CNN pundit apologizes for ignoring Biden’s mental decline: 'I should've pushed harder'. Chris Cillizza said he fell for the 'shame campaign' from the White House when questioning Biden's mental acuity. [Ed: he didn't "fall" for anything. He outright lied and attacked those telling the truth.]
Immigrants. From Remix News: Austria Kickstarts Deportation Process As Syrians Receive Letters Questioning Their Right To Stay. Austria has begun reviewing the asylum status of up to 40,000 Syrians following the fall of the Assad regime... [Ed: expect this trend across Europe.] From FOX News: Incoming border czar Tom Homan assures CNN that deportations are coming 'day one'. From Townhall: So, We Have Secret Talks on a Border Bill Happening Right Now [Ed: I'm sure there are confidential talks on a wide range of policies going on in the Trump ranks.] From FOX News: Former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan says Trump's idea to send immigrants to sanctuary cities is 'ingenious'
From Daily Paws: From Puppies for Parole to Vet Tech—How Dogs Changed a Former Inmate's Life. Joe Denti was a standout participant in Puppies for Parole, a restorative justice program that pairs inmates with rescue dogs needing training.
Bird Flu? Never Again! From Zero Hedge: Does California's Bird Flu Emergency Portend The Next Trump-Era Outbreak? "This proclamation is a targeted action..." [Ed: I doubt Trump will fall into the same political trap twice.] From Politico: California declares first statewide emergency over bird flu.
From the Good News Network: Uber Driver Picks Up Passenger and Realizes it’s His Long-Lost Friend.
From the Activist Post: A Warning and Advice for Boomers! (And Everybody Else)
The Failed CR. From Mish Talk: Dear Congress, Please Shut Down, There’s No Need to Address the Budget this Year. [Ed: I'm rooting for a shutdown, myself.] From Victory Girls Blog: CR Fails: Chuck Schumer Wants Original Pork-Laden Bill Back On Table. [Ed: CR= continuing resolution, or Spending Bill.]
From the Bored Panda: Netizens Can’t Get Enough Of This Woman Who Built Her Rescued Dogs A Train To Take Them On Adventures.
Ukraine/Russia. From X: What happened in the now infamous Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations in Türkiye, 6 weeks into the war. [Ed: by eye-witnessJean-Daniel Ruch, who was Switzerland's ambassador to Türkiye at the time. Important] From Gilbert Doctorow: “Results of the year with Vladimir Putin,” an informational event which merits close attention. [Ed: I always take Doctorow seriously.] From the American Conservative: For Peace in Ukraine, Stop NATO Expansion The American Conservative. From Al Jazeera: ‘Many more Russian war criminals on our list’: Ukraine vows more attacks. Ukraine has raised the stakes with its boldest wartime assassination, killing a high-profile general in Moscow.
Media. From AP News: Veteran Fox News business anchor Neil Cavuto leaving after 28 years, [Ed: he is the FOX news anchor whom I most respect. Apparently, it is his own choice.] From Lifezette: MSNBC CEO Demands Changes: GOP Voices In, More Primetime Pay Cuts. [Ed: Maddow alone is rumored to make $30M a year.]
From Zero Hedge: 'Tis The Season To Strike: Now Starbucks Baristas Hit Picket Lines In Multi-State Labor Action. Do these kids realize their jobs will just get automated?
Kelo. From Jonathan Turley: Eminently Overdue: The Supreme Court Considers New York Case That Could Overturn the Infamous Kelo Decision. "The case allowed the government to seize property from one private party and then give it to another private party." [Ed: there is a very good chance this terrible decision will be de facto reversed.] From James Madison Org: Worst Supreme Court Decision - Kelo v. New London.
From Ars Technica: Journal That Published Faulty Black Plastic Study Removed From Science Index. [Ed: quite a few journals should be removed for bias.]
From Haaretz: ‘No Civilians. Everyone’s a Terrorist’: IDF Soldiers Expose Arbitrary Killings and Rampant Lawlessness in Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor.
From the Washington Examiner: Trump’s mockery of Trudeau may topple Canadian government. [Ed: Trudeau was already in deep, deep trouble but Trump may be providing the tipping point.]
From Reason: Prominent Progressives Struggle To Condemn Murder Without Defending the Murderer. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned unprovoked violence but added a load-bearing "but," while Michael Moore went even further. [Ed: it has been an amazing and appalling sight.]
From the New York Post: North Carolina child trapped during Hurricane Helene mudslide saved by his persistent dog.
From Zero Hedge: 'Tis The Season To Strike: Now Starbucks Baristas Hit Picket Lines In Multi-State Labor Action. Do these kids realize their jobs will just get automated?
From the Dogington Post: Friendly Dog Guides British Hiker To Safety While 15,000ft Up In The Peruvian Mountains
From Jonathan Turley: “He has Good Days and Bad Days”: The Journal Exposes the Concerted Effort to Conceal Biden’s Mental Decline. From FOX News: Ex-CNN pundit apologizes for ignoring Biden’s mental decline: 'I should've pushed harder'. Chris Cillizza said he fell for the 'shame campaign' from the White House when questioning Biden's mental acuity. [Ed: he didn't "fall" for anything. He outright lied and attacked those telling the truth.]
Immigrants. From Remix News: Austria Kickstarts Deportation Process As Syrians Receive Letters Questioning Their Right To Stay. Austria has begun reviewing the asylum status of up to 40,000 Syrians following the fall of the Assad regime... [Ed: expect this trend across Europe.] From FOX News: Incoming border czar Tom Homan assures CNN that deportations are coming 'day one'. From Townhall: So, We Have Secret Talks on a Border Bill Happening Right Now [Ed: I'm sure there are confidential talks on a wide range of policies going on in the Trump ranks.] From FOX News: Former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan says Trump's idea to send immigrants to sanctuary cities is 'ingenious'
From Daily Paws: From Puppies for Parole to Vet Tech—How Dogs Changed a Former Inmate's Life. Joe Denti was a standout participant in Puppies for Parole, a restorative justice program that pairs inmates with rescue dogs needing training.
Bird Flu? Never Again! From Zero Hedge: Does California's Bird Flu Emergency Portend The Next Trump-Era Outbreak? "This proclamation is a targeted action..." [Ed: I doubt Trump will fall into the same political trap twice.] From Politico: California declares first statewide emergency over bird flu.
From the Good News Network: Uber Driver Picks Up Passenger and Realizes it’s His Long-Lost Friend.
From the Activist Post: A Warning and Advice for Boomers! (And Everybody Else)
The Failed CR. From Mish Talk: Dear Congress, Please Shut Down, There’s No Need to Address the Budget this Year. [Ed: I'm rooting for a shutdown, myself.] From Victory Girls Blog: CR Fails: Chuck Schumer Wants Original Pork-Laden Bill Back On Table. [Ed: CR= continuing resolution, or Spending Bill.]
From the Bored Panda: Netizens Can’t Get Enough Of This Woman Who Built Her Rescued Dogs A Train To Take Them On Adventures.
Ukraine/Russia. From X: What happened in the now infamous Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations in Türkiye, 6 weeks into the war. [Ed: by eye-witnessJean-Daniel Ruch, who was Switzerland's ambassador to Türkiye at the time. Important] From Gilbert Doctorow: “Results of the year with Vladimir Putin,” an informational event which merits close attention. [Ed: I always take Doctorow seriously.] From the American Conservative: For Peace in Ukraine, Stop NATO Expansion The American Conservative. From Al Jazeera: ‘Many more Russian war criminals on our list’: Ukraine vows more attacks. Ukraine has raised the stakes with its boldest wartime assassination, killing a high-profile general in Moscow.
Media. From AP News: Veteran Fox News business anchor Neil Cavuto leaving after 28 years, [Ed: he is the FOX news anchor whom I most respect. Apparently, it is his own choice.] From Lifezette: MSNBC CEO Demands Changes: GOP Voices In, More Primetime Pay Cuts. [Ed: Maddow alone is rumored to make $30M a year.]
From Zero Hedge: 'Tis The Season To Strike: Now Starbucks Baristas Hit Picket Lines In Multi-State Labor Action. Do these kids realize their jobs will just get automated?
Kelo. From Jonathan Turley: Eminently Overdue: The Supreme Court Considers New York Case That Could Overturn the Infamous Kelo Decision. "The case allowed the government to seize property from one private party and then give it to another private party." [Ed: there is a very good chance this terrible decision will be de facto reversed.] From James Madison Org: Worst Supreme Court Decision - Kelo v. New London.
From Ars Technica: Journal That Published Faulty Black Plastic Study Removed From Science Index. [Ed: quite a few journals should be removed for bias.]
From Haaretz: ‘No Civilians. Everyone’s a Terrorist’: IDF Soldiers Expose Arbitrary Killings and Rampant Lawlessness in Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor.
From the Washington Examiner: Trump’s mockery of Trudeau may topple Canadian government. [Ed: Trudeau was already in deep, deep trouble but Trump may be providing the tipping point.]
From Reason: Prominent Progressives Struggle To Condemn Murder Without Defending the Murderer. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned unprovoked violence but added a load-bearing "but," while Michael Moore went even further. [Ed: it has been an amazing and appalling sight.]
From the New York Post: North Carolina child trapped during Hurricane Helene mudslide saved by his persistent dog.
From Zero Hedge: 'Tis The Season To Strike: Now Starbucks Baristas Hit Picket Lines In Multi-State Labor Action. Do these kids realize their jobs will just get automated?
Working Dog v. Workout dog
Friday 20 December 2024
Friday Dec. 20, 2024 News and CommentaryFrom CNN: Amazon Delivery Drivers Strike Days Before Christmas. But the strike only impacts 7 facilities. [Ed: CNN says it unlikely to make much of a difference. I don't agree.]
From Pawbuzz: Dog Farts While Sleeping But The Cat’s Comeback Has Audiences Going Wild
From International Man: Doug Casey on Syria’s Collapse and Global Geopolitical Shifts.
From Watts Up With That?: ‘Actually,’ MSNBC, Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick is Right, Climate Change Does Have Benefits. [Ed: it would make Canada warmer.]
Luigi Mangione. From Reason: Prominent Progressives Struggle To Condemn Murder Without Defending the Murderer. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned unprovoked violence but added a load-bearing "but," while Michael Moore went even further. From the Center Square: 41% of young voters say UnitedHealthcare CEO murder acceptable. [Ed: not that I'm a great believer in polls.]
From Politico.EU: Scholz calls Trump during EU leaders’ summit to talk Ukraine. The German leader called the U.S. president-elect during a meeting of the 27 EU leaders. [Ed: Trump doe not need to be inaugurated to be the President.]
From the Good News Network: After Searching for Random Hero Who Restarted His Heart in McDonald’s He Finds a ‘Lifelong Friend’
Spending Bill. From Newser: Trump Rejects Plan to Prevent Government Shutdown. He says Johnson, other Republicans should renegotiate days before deadline. [Ed: from what I read, the spending bill is atrocious with pork. For example, it gives Congress a 40% raise.] UPDATE: bill is dead. From the Hill: Government shutdown deadline looms as Paul threatens to delay funding package. [Ed: "unless leaders in Congress agree to vote on amendments to offset the cost of new spending in the proposal."] From Newser: Spending Deal Is Dead. It's Not Clear What's Next. Johnson said to be considering 'Plan B,' but Scalise says no path forward has been confirmed. From Politico: Johnson and Trump team floating stopgap plan with disaster aid, debt limit, farm bill. [Ed: in theory, it could pass without Dem. support. Theory is a wonderful thing.] UPDATE. From the Hill: GOP Lawmaker: There Is No Plan C. House rejects spending bill, with Democrats criticizing Republicans for rejecting bipartisan bill under Trump's pressure [Ed: looks like a gov. shutdown.]
From Gilbert Doctorow: Russia detains suspected murderer of General Kirillov.
From the Bored Panda: Husky Born Without Paws Gets Adopted And Becomes The Happiest Pup In A Wheelchair
From the New York Post: MSNBC reportedly offers Joy Reid, Stephanie Ruhle pay cuts to stay in anchor chairs. [Ed: okay, I know schadenfreude is a bad look BUT...]
Biden Admin's Sabotage. From the Post Millennial: Biden-Harris admin seeks to hire up to 1,200 DEI staffers prior to Trump’s second term: report. [Ed: this is more of an annoyance than an obstruction.] From Townhall: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Accuses Biden Admin of Political Persecution. [Ed: I expect Adams to eventually change party affiliation. An immense opportunist.] From New York Magazine: Democrats’ Five Strategies for Coping With Trump 2.0. [Ed: I see them all.] From the Daily Mail: How vengeful Jill Biden is urging 'depressed' Joe to 'burn the whole thing down' in their final days... with Obama, Kamala and Pelosi at the top of her 'naughty list'. [Ed: makes more sense than the demented Joe being able to conduct such a campaign.]
From Politico: Biden is AWOL as Washington spirals into shutdown chaos. Democratic lawmakers haven’t heard from the president. [Ed: expect his absence to continue.]
From the Dogington Post: Shelter Dog Who Has ‘Feud’ With His Doggy Door Receives Over 100 Adoption Application
From USA Today: President of Michigan company stabbed by employee during staff meeting, police say
From Bitcoin Magazine: BlackRock's New Bitcoin Ad Is A Monumental Paradigm Shift. The overton window has officially shifted and Bitcoin is going mainstream...
From Just the News: Pentagon funds alternative meat protein from fungus for military food to meet sustainability goals. A Fungus Among Us? “America’s enemies are laughing at us talking about fermented fungus burgers, rather than natural, farm-raised” animal protein, the Center for the Environment and Welfare's Jack Hubbard said. [Ed: yum. They expect to feed this to people with weapons?]
From the Activist Post: Shocking Flaw Found in AI: Like Humans, it Shows Signs of ‘Dementia’ with Age "...like something out of a sci-fi comedy." [Ed: not funny if AI takes over various systems and functions...then starts to deteriorate slowly.]
From Cheezburger: Tired Dogs in Awkward Sleeping Positions
From the Brownstone Institute: Preference Falsification and Cascade. [Ed: a must read. This is a term Brad and I use with each other quite a lot.]
From Science News: These are our favorite animal stories of 2024. Pigeons that do somersaults, snakes that fake death with extra flair and surprised canines are among the organisms that enthralled the Science News staff.
Fani Willis. From Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Appeals Court Dumps Willis From Trump's Georgia Case. Finds she had a conflict of interest in a ruling that throws case into upheaval. [Ed: criminal charges should be brought against her.] From WSB-TV: Will GA Supreme Court take up Fani Willis’ appeal after being tossed off case? Experts weigh in. From Jonathan Turley: “No Authority to Proceed”: Georgia Appellate Court Disqualifies Fani Willis.
From Disinformation Chronicle: Pandemic Coverup Intensifies: Scripps Institute's Kristian Andersen Cannot Tell The Truth. Andersen is fully entitled to lie to his followers on Bluesky, but his documented lies before Congress may finally catch up with him. [Ed: I am hoping Trump releases more than the JFK files, as promised. I'm hoping for documents on several issues, including Covid.]
From Pawbuzz: Dog Farts While Sleeping But The Cat’s Comeback Has Audiences Going Wild
From International Man: Doug Casey on Syria’s Collapse and Global Geopolitical Shifts.
From Watts Up With That?: ‘Actually,’ MSNBC, Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick is Right, Climate Change Does Have Benefits. [Ed: it would make Canada warmer.]
Luigi Mangione. From Reason: Prominent Progressives Struggle To Condemn Murder Without Defending the Murderer. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned unprovoked violence but added a load-bearing "but," while Michael Moore went even further. From the Center Square: 41% of young voters say UnitedHealthcare CEO murder acceptable. [Ed: not that I'm a great believer in polls.]
From Politico.EU: Scholz calls Trump during EU leaders’ summit to talk Ukraine. The German leader called the U.S. president-elect during a meeting of the 27 EU leaders. [Ed: Trump doe not need to be inaugurated to be the President.]
From the Good News Network: After Searching for Random Hero Who Restarted His Heart in McDonald’s He Finds a ‘Lifelong Friend’
Spending Bill. From Newser: Trump Rejects Plan to Prevent Government Shutdown. He says Johnson, other Republicans should renegotiate days before deadline. [Ed: from what I read, the spending bill is atrocious with pork. For example, it gives Congress a 40% raise.] UPDATE: bill is dead. From the Hill: Government shutdown deadline looms as Paul threatens to delay funding package. [Ed: "unless leaders in Congress agree to vote on amendments to offset the cost of new spending in the proposal."] From Newser: Spending Deal Is Dead. It's Not Clear What's Next. Johnson said to be considering 'Plan B,' but Scalise says no path forward has been confirmed. From Politico: Johnson and Trump team floating stopgap plan with disaster aid, debt limit, farm bill. [Ed: in theory, it could pass without Dem. support. Theory is a wonderful thing.] UPDATE. From the Hill: GOP Lawmaker: There Is No Plan C. House rejects spending bill, with Democrats criticizing Republicans for rejecting bipartisan bill under Trump's pressure [Ed: looks like a gov. shutdown.]
From Gilbert Doctorow: Russia detains suspected murderer of General Kirillov.
From the Bored Panda: Husky Born Without Paws Gets Adopted And Becomes The Happiest Pup In A Wheelchair
From the New York Post: MSNBC reportedly offers Joy Reid, Stephanie Ruhle pay cuts to stay in anchor chairs. [Ed: okay, I know schadenfreude is a bad look BUT...]
Biden Admin's Sabotage. From the Post Millennial: Biden-Harris admin seeks to hire up to 1,200 DEI staffers prior to Trump’s second term: report. [Ed: this is more of an annoyance than an obstruction.] From Townhall: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Accuses Biden Admin of Political Persecution. [Ed: I expect Adams to eventually change party affiliation. An immense opportunist.] From New York Magazine: Democrats’ Five Strategies for Coping With Trump 2.0. [Ed: I see them all.] From the Daily Mail: How vengeful Jill Biden is urging 'depressed' Joe to 'burn the whole thing down' in their final days... with Obama, Kamala and Pelosi at the top of her 'naughty list'. [Ed: makes more sense than the demented Joe being able to conduct such a campaign.]
From Politico: Biden is AWOL as Washington spirals into shutdown chaos. Democratic lawmakers haven’t heard from the president. [Ed: expect his absence to continue.]
From the Dogington Post: Shelter Dog Who Has ‘Feud’ With His Doggy Door Receives Over 100 Adoption Application
From USA Today: President of Michigan company stabbed by employee during staff meeting, police say
From Bitcoin Magazine: BlackRock's New Bitcoin Ad Is A Monumental Paradigm Shift. The overton window has officially shifted and Bitcoin is going mainstream...
From Just the News: Pentagon funds alternative meat protein from fungus for military food to meet sustainability goals. A Fungus Among Us? “America’s enemies are laughing at us talking about fermented fungus burgers, rather than natural, farm-raised” animal protein, the Center for the Environment and Welfare's Jack Hubbard said. [Ed: yum. They expect to feed this to people with weapons?]
From the Activist Post: Shocking Flaw Found in AI: Like Humans, it Shows Signs of ‘Dementia’ with Age "...like something out of a sci-fi comedy." [Ed: not funny if AI takes over various systems and functions...then starts to deteriorate slowly.]
From Cheezburger: Tired Dogs in Awkward Sleeping Positions
From the Brownstone Institute: Preference Falsification and Cascade. [Ed: a must read. This is a term Brad and I use with each other quite a lot.]
From Science News: These are our favorite animal stories of 2024. Pigeons that do somersaults, snakes that fake death with extra flair and surprised canines are among the organisms that enthralled the Science News staff.
Fani Willis. From Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Appeals Court Dumps Willis From Trump's Georgia Case. Finds she had a conflict of interest in a ruling that throws case into upheaval. [Ed: criminal charges should be brought against her.] From WSB-TV: Will GA Supreme Court take up Fani Willis’ appeal after being tossed off case? Experts weigh in. From Jonathan Turley: “No Authority to Proceed”: Georgia Appellate Court Disqualifies Fani Willis.
From Disinformation Chronicle: Pandemic Coverup Intensifies: Scripps Institute's Kristian Andersen Cannot Tell The Truth. Andersen is fully entitled to lie to his followers on Bluesky, but his documented lies before Congress may finally catch up with him. [Ed: I am hoping Trump releases more than the JFK files, as promised. I'm hoping for documents on several issues, including Covid.]
Thursday 19 December 2024
Thursday Dec. 19, 2024, News and CommentaryUkraine. From Countercurrents: Can Trump Avoid HUMILIATING DEFEAT in Ukraine? Interview Larry Johnson [Ed: Johnson runs A Son of the New American Revolution site.] From Associated Press: Trump Says It Was ‘Stupid’ for Biden to Let Ukraine Use US Weapons to Strike Deeper into Russia. [Ed: thank God!]
From SONAR21: Unlike Zelensky, Assad Is a Popular Guy — Julani Too. [Ed: recommended. Juliani=al-Qaeda.]
From UpWorthy: A man who fell from his wheelchair into a lake was saved from drowning by his little beagle. There's nothing beagles can't do.
Syria. From the Cradle: Turkey Masses Troops On Syria Border For Bigger, 'Imminent' Invasion. Kurdish officials are urging Trump to prevent a new Turkish invasion... [Ed: events in Syria were always about Turkey.] From Zero Hedge: Watch: Syrian 'Moderate Rebel' Removes ISIS Patch At Prompting Of American Journalist. Mainstream media gives friendly advice on how jihadists should better present themselves... [Ed: journalist is ABC News' Chief International Correspondent James Longman.] From Spiked: How CNN was duped by a fake Syrian prisoner. When journalists think they are the stars of the story, they lose all grip on objectivity.
From Hot Air: Biden Admin Sent $300M to Reuters to 'Look Into' Musk and His Companies? From the EconoTimes: Biden’s $300M Contracts to Reuters ‘Target Elon Musk’ as Federal Agencies Investigate His Companies: Report.
Deportations/Immigration. From American Greatness: Almost 8 Million Illegal Aliens Live In American 'Sanctuary Cities'; Report. “Eliminating sanctuaries is one of the most important steps that states can take to assist the Trump administration with enforcement...” [Ed: Homan means business. I would hate to have him as an enemy.] From the Epoch Times: Trump's Border Czar Anticipates 'Collateral Arrests' In Mass Deportation Plan. ‘We’re starting across the country on the same day’ that Trump is sworn in, Homan said. From Zero Hedge: Trump Effect: Canada Bends The Knee, Puts $1.3 Billion Into Border Security After Tariff Threat
From Madly Odd: Limited edition dog Sid overcomes door dilemma
Biden's Exit. From Jonathan Turley: The Danger Of White Knight Pardons: Biden Could Fundamentally Change Presidential Power. Ironically, preemptive pardons would do precisely what Biden suggests that he is deterring: create a dangerous immunity for presidents and their allies in committing criminal abuses. From Modernity News: World's Smallest Violin Plays As "Depressed" Biden Bureaucrats Can't Find New Jobs. Are we supposed to feel bad for them?
From Zero Hedge: Red Sea Oil Flows Surge As Trump's 'Strongman' Image Signals De-escalation In Maritime Chokepoint Crisis. "The Houthis may have wound down their Red Sea disruptions for now, but let's see how long it takes..." [Ed: Trump is not even President yet.]
From RT: Trump says Zelensky not invited to inauguration. [Ed: but Xi is.]
Mainstream Media. From Zero Hedge: "That's Journalism": ProPublica Pats Itself On Back After Hegseth Hitpiece Humiliation. From : CNN is now no longer claiming it freed Assad torturer.
From Dogman Ray: Morocho
From the Associated Press: NASA's 2 Stuck Astronauts Just Got Delayed Again. Their 8-day mission will last at least 10 months
Liz Cheney's Legal Problem. From the Hill: GOP report recommends Liz Cheney be criminally investigated over Jan. 6 work From X: Timeline on why Cheney is in legal trouble: witness tampering. [Ed: posted by Greg Price.] From the New York Post: Ex-Rep. Liz Cheney talked to Jan. 6 committee ‘star witness’ Cassidy Hutchinson behind lawyer’s back, damning texts show. [Ed: co-host of The View Alyssa Farah Griffin was used to pass some messages back and forth.]
From CBC: Why Switzerland is busy fixing up its vast network of nuclear bunkers
From MishTalk: House Speaker Johnson Approves Another Reckless Spending Bill. [Ed: to stop gov. shutting down.] UPDATE: From Zero Hedge: Johnson May Scrap Spending Package, Push 'Clean' Bill After Pork City Exposed. This spending bill is a crime... [Ed: this was fast.]
Germany. From Daniel Lacalle: How Germany Destroyed Its Economy And How To Fix It. Germany’s stagnation is self-inflicted... [Ed: recommended.] From Politico.EU: How you gonna fix Germany? Ahead of the Feb. 23 election, German parties have wildly different plans to repair the country’s sputtering economy.
From the Good News Network: These Tiny Implantable Sensors Helped Broken Bones Heal in Weeks Rather Than Months
From Spiked: ‘Censorship has a perfect failure record’. Jonathan Turley on why the exercise of free speech is at the core of our humanity. From the Telegraph: Hundreds of websites to shut down under UK’s ‘chilling’ internet laws. [Ed: small sites for local sports clubs, restaurants, etc. cannot possible meet the requirements and can be assessed huge fines for not doing so.]
From the Bored Panda: School Kids Learn Sign Language To Surprise Their Deaf Therapy Dog And People Can’t Get Enough
Luigi Mangione. From Common Dreams: Luigi Mangione Charged With Murder as ‘An Act of Terrorism’ for Killing of Insurance CEO. From Vulture: Four Luigi Mangione Documentaries Are in the Works (So Far) [Ed: actually, a documentary, another documentary, a TV show, and a news special]
From SONAR21: Unlike Zelensky, Assad Is a Popular Guy — Julani Too. [Ed: recommended. Juliani=al-Qaeda.]
From UpWorthy: A man who fell from his wheelchair into a lake was saved from drowning by his little beagle. There's nothing beagles can't do.
Syria. From the Cradle: Turkey Masses Troops On Syria Border For Bigger, 'Imminent' Invasion. Kurdish officials are urging Trump to prevent a new Turkish invasion... [Ed: events in Syria were always about Turkey.] From Zero Hedge: Watch: Syrian 'Moderate Rebel' Removes ISIS Patch At Prompting Of American Journalist. Mainstream media gives friendly advice on how jihadists should better present themselves... [Ed: journalist is ABC News' Chief International Correspondent James Longman.] From Spiked: How CNN was duped by a fake Syrian prisoner. When journalists think they are the stars of the story, they lose all grip on objectivity.
From Hot Air: Biden Admin Sent $300M to Reuters to 'Look Into' Musk and His Companies? From the EconoTimes: Biden’s $300M Contracts to Reuters ‘Target Elon Musk’ as Federal Agencies Investigate His Companies: Report.
Deportations/Immigration. From American Greatness: Almost 8 Million Illegal Aliens Live In American 'Sanctuary Cities'; Report. “Eliminating sanctuaries is one of the most important steps that states can take to assist the Trump administration with enforcement...” [Ed: Homan means business. I would hate to have him as an enemy.] From the Epoch Times: Trump's Border Czar Anticipates 'Collateral Arrests' In Mass Deportation Plan. ‘We’re starting across the country on the same day’ that Trump is sworn in, Homan said. From Zero Hedge: Trump Effect: Canada Bends The Knee, Puts $1.3 Billion Into Border Security After Tariff Threat
From Madly Odd: Limited edition dog Sid overcomes door dilemma
Biden's Exit. From Jonathan Turley: The Danger Of White Knight Pardons: Biden Could Fundamentally Change Presidential Power. Ironically, preemptive pardons would do precisely what Biden suggests that he is deterring: create a dangerous immunity for presidents and their allies in committing criminal abuses. From Modernity News: World's Smallest Violin Plays As "Depressed" Biden Bureaucrats Can't Find New Jobs. Are we supposed to feel bad for them?
From Zero Hedge: Red Sea Oil Flows Surge As Trump's 'Strongman' Image Signals De-escalation In Maritime Chokepoint Crisis. "The Houthis may have wound down their Red Sea disruptions for now, but let's see how long it takes..." [Ed: Trump is not even President yet.]
From RT: Trump says Zelensky not invited to inauguration. [Ed: but Xi is.]
Mainstream Media. From Zero Hedge: "That's Journalism": ProPublica Pats Itself On Back After Hegseth Hitpiece Humiliation. From : CNN is now no longer claiming it freed Assad torturer.
From Dogman Ray: Morocho
From the Associated Press: NASA's 2 Stuck Astronauts Just Got Delayed Again. Their 8-day mission will last at least 10 months
Liz Cheney's Legal Problem. From the Hill: GOP report recommends Liz Cheney be criminally investigated over Jan. 6 work From X: Timeline on why Cheney is in legal trouble: witness tampering. [Ed: posted by Greg Price.] From the New York Post: Ex-Rep. Liz Cheney talked to Jan. 6 committee ‘star witness’ Cassidy Hutchinson behind lawyer’s back, damning texts show. [Ed: co-host of The View Alyssa Farah Griffin was used to pass some messages back and forth.]
From CBC: Why Switzerland is busy fixing up its vast network of nuclear bunkers
From MishTalk: House Speaker Johnson Approves Another Reckless Spending Bill. [Ed: to stop gov. shutting down.] UPDATE: From Zero Hedge: Johnson May Scrap Spending Package, Push 'Clean' Bill After Pork City Exposed. This spending bill is a crime... [Ed: this was fast.]
Germany. From Daniel Lacalle: How Germany Destroyed Its Economy And How To Fix It. Germany’s stagnation is self-inflicted... [Ed: recommended.] From Politico.EU: How you gonna fix Germany? Ahead of the Feb. 23 election, German parties have wildly different plans to repair the country’s sputtering economy.
From the Good News Network: These Tiny Implantable Sensors Helped Broken Bones Heal in Weeks Rather Than Months
From Spiked: ‘Censorship has a perfect failure record’. Jonathan Turley on why the exercise of free speech is at the core of our humanity. From the Telegraph: Hundreds of websites to shut down under UK’s ‘chilling’ internet laws. [Ed: small sites for local sports clubs, restaurants, etc. cannot possible meet the requirements and can be assessed huge fines for not doing so.]
From the Bored Panda: School Kids Learn Sign Language To Surprise Their Deaf Therapy Dog And People Can’t Get Enough
Luigi Mangione. From Common Dreams: Luigi Mangione Charged With Murder as ‘An Act of Terrorism’ for Killing of Insurance CEO. From Vulture: Four Luigi Mangione Documentaries Are in the Works (So Far) [Ed: actually, a documentary, another documentary, a TV show, and a news special]
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Wednesday Dec. 18, 2024, News and CommentaryFrom Victory Girls: Socialist Creates “Most Wanted CEO” Deck of Cards After United Healthcare Shooting. Yes, you read that correctly. A socialist who owns a clothing company has decided that a “Most Wanted CEO” deck of cards was needed.
From KRQE: ‘Viva Pancho’ – Rescue dog in northern New Mexico protects family from intruder. [Ed: Update...Pancho has fully recovered.]
Eric Adams. From Politico: Eric Adams’ troubles pile up, just as he seems to get his post-indictment footing. The New York City mayor learned Monday he will be denied millions of dollars in public campaign matching funds. AND Trump says he is open to pardoning Eric Adams. The New York City mayor is facing a five-count federal bribery case. [Ed: I'm not sure this statement from Trump helps Adams with Dems.]
From Jonathan Turley: Digging Out of a Mousehole: The Disney/ABC Settlement Reflects a New Reality for Media. [Ed: the Trump defamation suit against ABC, of course.]
From the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel: Biden calls for tougher gun-control laws after Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. [Ed: just weeks after pardoning Hunter on gun charges.]
Oh, Canada. From the Post Millennial: Jagmeet Singh calls on Trudeau to resign, falls short of committing to vote against Liberal government in non-confidence motion. [Ed: Singh is the leader of the NDP, without which Trudeau is dead in the water.]
From CNN: Judge: In Hush-Money Case, Trump Doesn't Have Immunity. Merchan still could throw out president-elect's convictions. [Ed: 34 counts of falsifying business records. Judge has not responded as to whether Trump, as the elected President, has immunity from serving/conviction during his term.]
Prince Andrew's Chinese Spy Problem. From the Telegraph: MI5 investigates Prince Andrew’s cash from China. Duke of York’s finances called into question over spy scandal as senior Tories push for the suspect to be unmasked. From Politico: Prince Andrew spy scandal rocks British establishment. The prince, the prime ministers and the alleged spy: what we know about the scandal gripping the U.K. From BBC: An alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew is named. [Ed: this is reportedly the last straw for Charles.]
From Zero Hedge: Key Figures From "Thank You Dr. Fauci" Lead The Quest For COVID-19 Accountability. Basically the A-Team... [Ed: "Thank You Dr. Fauci" is a documentary that's receiving a lot of attention.]
Trump Transition. From New York Magazine: How Fast Can Trump Enact His 2025 Agenda? [Ed: a must read and a likely timeline.] From the Washington Examiner: Trump can fire anybody he wants, thanks to Sean Spicer. [Ed: fascinating read.] From Gilbert Doctorow: Joe Biden’s poisonous ‘gifts’ to the incoming Trump administration. [Ed: the madman is willing to blow up the world in order to harm Trump.]
From the Bored Panda: Man Shares A Heartwarming Story About How His Dog Saved His House From Burning Down.
Syria. From antiwar: What Are We Doing in Syria? [Ed: by Ron Paul.] From Remix News: "Two-Thirds Don't Work" - CDU's Merz Says "Many Of Them [Syrians Living In Germany] Must Go Back". The debate is raging about Syrian migrants living in Germany and whether hundreds of thousands will have to return to their homeland... [Ed: a lot of EU nations are having this discussion.] From Perspectives: Iran’s Assad Calculus: Actual Costs of Support vs Benefits to Iran, [Ed: recommended.]
Everyday Finances. From Economic Collapse Blog: Global Food Prices Are Entering Very Dangerous Territory. Clearly, things are not heading in the right direction...
Assad. From Zero Hedge: Assad Breaks Silence From Moscow, Denies 'Planned' Syria Departure. Western media says he airlifted pallets of cash out of the country... [Ed: it is difficult to make such a departure without some planning.] AND Trump Says Assad's Ouster In Syria Was An 'Unfriendly Takeover' By Turkey, "Turkey is the one behind it." [Ed: my assessment as well.]
From the Daily Mail: Critics blast CNN as journalist Clarissa Ward admits man they claimed was a prisoner was in fact one of Assad's torturing henchmen
From Spiked: Free speech in an age of rage. Jonathan Turley on why ‘polarisation’ is not the problem. [Ed: Brad, I know you don't like podcasts...but this is Turley.]
Israel. From Zero Hedge: Russia, Germany, Turkey Condemn Israeli Land Grab In Syria. Israel confirms it plans to double Golan Heights population...
Ukraine. From Politico.EU: Russia to prepare for war with NATO. Putin warned that Western help for Ukraine is reaching a “red line” for Russia. [Ed: Putin does not bluff.] From Moon of Alabama: Russia - Agree To Be Provoked Or Fall For Lucy's Football? [Ed: yesterday morning, the Ukriane military assassinated a key Russian Lt. General in Moscow. Ukraine trying to sabotage peace talks.]
From Pawbuzz: Dalmatian And Clydesdale Team Up To Earn The Horse A Spot Among The Best
From the Epoch Times: Half of Non-Terminally Ill Canadians Seeking Euthanasia Cited ‘Loneliness’ as a Factor: Gov’t Data. [Ed: these people need a friend or a hobby....not to be put to death like a stray dog.] From Get Pocket: Why I Hope to Die at 75. An argument that society and families—and you—will be better off if nature takes its course swiftly and promptly. [Ed: by the evil Ezekiel J. Emanuel. I hope this trend of trying to die younger than need be does not take off.]
South Korea. From Daniel Larison: Washington’s Bad Bet on Yoon. From Moon of Alabama: South Korea - Impeached Coup President 'Aligned With Washington's Values'
From FOX News: George Stephanopoulos doesn't mention ABC News settlement with Trump's defamation lawsuit on his Sunday show. The ABC News anchor also deleted his X account. [Ed: said Trump had been held liable for rape.] From the Federalist: Watch CNN, MSNBC Repeatedly Air The Same Defamatory Phrase That Cost ABC $15 Million. [Ed: well, Trump said there would be more lawsuits.]
From AmazingPandPh: Here’s What Would Happen If Dogs Could Drive. Just Wait For The Poodle! [Ed: Brad, a must watch. Longer than the clip you have seen.]
From KRQE: ‘Viva Pancho’ – Rescue dog in northern New Mexico protects family from intruder. [Ed: Update...Pancho has fully recovered.]
Eric Adams. From Politico: Eric Adams’ troubles pile up, just as he seems to get his post-indictment footing. The New York City mayor learned Monday he will be denied millions of dollars in public campaign matching funds. AND Trump says he is open to pardoning Eric Adams. The New York City mayor is facing a five-count federal bribery case. [Ed: I'm not sure this statement from Trump helps Adams with Dems.]
From Jonathan Turley: Digging Out of a Mousehole: The Disney/ABC Settlement Reflects a New Reality for Media. [Ed: the Trump defamation suit against ABC, of course.]
From the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel: Biden calls for tougher gun-control laws after Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. [Ed: just weeks after pardoning Hunter on gun charges.]
Oh, Canada. From the Post Millennial: Jagmeet Singh calls on Trudeau to resign, falls short of committing to vote against Liberal government in non-confidence motion. [Ed: Singh is the leader of the NDP, without which Trudeau is dead in the water.]
From CNN: Judge: In Hush-Money Case, Trump Doesn't Have Immunity. Merchan still could throw out president-elect's convictions. [Ed: 34 counts of falsifying business records. Judge has not responded as to whether Trump, as the elected President, has immunity from serving/conviction during his term.]
Prince Andrew's Chinese Spy Problem. From the Telegraph: MI5 investigates Prince Andrew’s cash from China. Duke of York’s finances called into question over spy scandal as senior Tories push for the suspect to be unmasked. From Politico: Prince Andrew spy scandal rocks British establishment. The prince, the prime ministers and the alleged spy: what we know about the scandal gripping the U.K. From BBC: An alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew is named. [Ed: this is reportedly the last straw for Charles.]
From Zero Hedge: Key Figures From "Thank You Dr. Fauci" Lead The Quest For COVID-19 Accountability. Basically the A-Team... [Ed: "Thank You Dr. Fauci" is a documentary that's receiving a lot of attention.]
Trump Transition. From New York Magazine: How Fast Can Trump Enact His 2025 Agenda? [Ed: a must read and a likely timeline.] From the Washington Examiner: Trump can fire anybody he wants, thanks to Sean Spicer. [Ed: fascinating read.] From Gilbert Doctorow: Joe Biden’s poisonous ‘gifts’ to the incoming Trump administration. [Ed: the madman is willing to blow up the world in order to harm Trump.]
From the Bored Panda: Man Shares A Heartwarming Story About How His Dog Saved His House From Burning Down.
Syria. From antiwar: What Are We Doing in Syria? [Ed: by Ron Paul.] From Remix News: "Two-Thirds Don't Work" - CDU's Merz Says "Many Of Them [Syrians Living In Germany] Must Go Back". The debate is raging about Syrian migrants living in Germany and whether hundreds of thousands will have to return to their homeland... [Ed: a lot of EU nations are having this discussion.] From Perspectives: Iran’s Assad Calculus: Actual Costs of Support vs Benefits to Iran, [Ed: recommended.]
Everyday Finances. From Economic Collapse Blog: Global Food Prices Are Entering Very Dangerous Territory. Clearly, things are not heading in the right direction...
Assad. From Zero Hedge: Assad Breaks Silence From Moscow, Denies 'Planned' Syria Departure. Western media says he airlifted pallets of cash out of the country... [Ed: it is difficult to make such a departure without some planning.] AND Trump Says Assad's Ouster In Syria Was An 'Unfriendly Takeover' By Turkey, "Turkey is the one behind it." [Ed: my assessment as well.]
From the Daily Mail: Critics blast CNN as journalist Clarissa Ward admits man they claimed was a prisoner was in fact one of Assad's torturing henchmen
From Spiked: Free speech in an age of rage. Jonathan Turley on why ‘polarisation’ is not the problem. [Ed: Brad, I know you don't like podcasts...but this is Turley.]
Israel. From Zero Hedge: Russia, Germany, Turkey Condemn Israeli Land Grab In Syria. Israel confirms it plans to double Golan Heights population...
Ukraine. From Politico.EU: Russia to prepare for war with NATO. Putin warned that Western help for Ukraine is reaching a “red line” for Russia. [Ed: Putin does not bluff.] From Moon of Alabama: Russia - Agree To Be Provoked Or Fall For Lucy's Football? [Ed: yesterday morning, the Ukriane military assassinated a key Russian Lt. General in Moscow. Ukraine trying to sabotage peace talks.]
From Pawbuzz: Dalmatian And Clydesdale Team Up To Earn The Horse A Spot Among The Best
From the Epoch Times: Half of Non-Terminally Ill Canadians Seeking Euthanasia Cited ‘Loneliness’ as a Factor: Gov’t Data. [Ed: these people need a friend or a hobby....not to be put to death like a stray dog.] From Get Pocket: Why I Hope to Die at 75. An argument that society and families—and you—will be better off if nature takes its course swiftly and promptly. [Ed: by the evil Ezekiel J. Emanuel. I hope this trend of trying to die younger than need be does not take off.]
South Korea. From Daniel Larison: Washington’s Bad Bet on Yoon. From Moon of Alabama: South Korea - Impeached Coup President 'Aligned With Washington's Values'
From FOX News: George Stephanopoulos doesn't mention ABC News settlement with Trump's defamation lawsuit on his Sunday show. The ABC News anchor also deleted his X account. [Ed: said Trump had been held liable for rape.] From the Federalist: Watch CNN, MSNBC Repeatedly Air The Same Defamatory Phrase That Cost ABC $15 Million. [Ed: well, Trump said there would be more lawsuits.]
From AmazingPandPh: Here’s What Would Happen If Dogs Could Drive. Just Wait For The Poodle! [Ed: Brad, a must watch. Longer than the clip you have seen.]
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