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Sunday 13 April 2025
This is a direct quote from jasmine crockett
Sunday, April 13, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom Coin Chapter: Ross Ulbricht Returns: Bitcoin Conference to Host First Public Speech After Trump Pardon.
From YouTube: Men Decide To Help The Dog. [Ed: a long but wonderful story.]
From BBC: Amid Trade Wars, a Canadian Superhero Re-emerges. Co-creator says there has been a surge of interest in the superhero from the '70s Captain Canuck turns 50 this year, and the creator of the homegrown Canadian superhero says there's more interest in the character than ever, thanks to President Trump. [Ed: what a hoot! I have to follow up on this one.]
From Jonathan Turley: A Writ of “Facilitation”? Court Issues Curious Order in the Garcia Case. [Ed: this case is receiving a great deal of attention in MSM.]
Tariffs and Auto Industry. From Mish Talk: Tariff-Related Auto Price Increases Have Arrived, Will Get Much Worse. From Globe and Mail: GM to temporarily halt production, lay off 500 workers at plant in Ingersoll, Ont. From Global News: Not buying a new car? How Trump’s auto tariffs will hit current owners too.
Tariffs. From Al Jazeera: Trump exempts smartphones, computers from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. The latest exemptions cover imports from China, in first sign of possible softening of US trade war against Beijing.
From 9GAG: The dogs had a plan, and it worked.
From Zero Hedge: Water Wars, Begun They Have. ...the frequency of water conflicts is growing exponentially. [Ed: one thing I love about our farm is how water rich it is.]
From the New York Post: Georgia suspect named Speedy Gonzalez arrested for $20K Walmart shoplifting spree. [Ed: clever but simple shoplifting scheme.]
From Scott Ritter Extra: Free Speech and the Apocalypse.
From Just the News: Get jabbed, get infected: New flu vaccine study appears to validate RFK Jr. skepticism. The study, which has yet to be peer reviewed, was conducted by the Cleveland Clinic on its own employees. [Ed: other than the 'tried and true'--e.g. measles shots--I now avoid vaccination.]
From the Associated Press: Israel Finishes Corridor Cutting Off Rafah. Expansion throughout Gaza will force them to evacuate, Palestinians are told. [Ed: goal is to evacuate the population. But to where?]
From Real Clear Defense: NATO Is A Corpse. And Trump Might Be Its Undertaker. [Ed: nothing but good news, if true.]
From Jonathan Turley: A Writ of “Facilitation”? Court Issues Curious Order in the Garcia Case. The media lit up yesterday with the order of the Supreme Court in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, an accused MS-13 member mistakingly sent to El Salvador.
From CNN: A dog saved his owner from a devastating house fire by nudging him with his nose to wake him up
DOGE. From Mish Talk: How Much Money Has DOGE Really Saved, and Where Will it Go? From Forbes: Judge Eases Ban On DOGE Staffer Accessing Sensitive U.S. Treasury Data. [Ed: this includes personal financial info on bank accounts, etc. Bad move.] From Politico: Inside the DOGE immigration task force. The taskforce, led by Musk confidante Antonio Gracias, is providing the technical infrastructure for a sweeping set of actions aimed at revoking parole and terminating visas. [Ed: this is more than cost cutting. Much more.] From FOX News: Dem states to blame for most of the nearly $400 million in unemployment fraud over last 4 years, DOGE says California, New York and Massachusetts doled out more than $300M in improper unemployment payments over the last four years, according to DOGE
From YouTube: American Man Reacts: Canada made a parody song to the US! "We Will Survive" [Ed: hat tip to Brad who comments, Perhaps a bit patriotic, but -- wait, what? -- Canadians? Patriotic? My world is all askew!]
Canadian Elections. From Politico: Pierre Poilievre’s Biggest Selling Point Is Now a Huge Liability. The Canadian Conservative leader soared because of a media strategy that sounded a lot like Donald Trump. That’s no longer helping him. [Ed: the election is April 28. I'll be glad to see the end of it.]
From Spiked: You got a licence for that? The most anodyne of everyday activities are now regulated, banned or criminalised by the state. AND Joyless bureaucrats are sucking the fun out of London. The Leicester Square busking ban is the latest officious attack on the life of the capital.
From People: Missing Dog Discovered After 42 Days Alone in Yellowstone Is 'One Tough Little Girl,' Owners Tell PEOPLE
From YouTube: Men Decide To Help The Dog. [Ed: a long but wonderful story.]
From BBC: Amid Trade Wars, a Canadian Superhero Re-emerges. Co-creator says there has been a surge of interest in the superhero from the '70s Captain Canuck turns 50 this year, and the creator of the homegrown Canadian superhero says there's more interest in the character than ever, thanks to President Trump. [Ed: what a hoot! I have to follow up on this one.]
From Jonathan Turley: A Writ of “Facilitation”? Court Issues Curious Order in the Garcia Case. [Ed: this case is receiving a great deal of attention in MSM.]
Tariffs and Auto Industry. From Mish Talk: Tariff-Related Auto Price Increases Have Arrived, Will Get Much Worse. From Globe and Mail: GM to temporarily halt production, lay off 500 workers at plant in Ingersoll, Ont. From Global News: Not buying a new car? How Trump’s auto tariffs will hit current owners too.
Tariffs. From Al Jazeera: Trump exempts smartphones, computers from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. The latest exemptions cover imports from China, in first sign of possible softening of US trade war against Beijing.
From 9GAG: The dogs had a plan, and it worked.
From Zero Hedge: Water Wars, Begun They Have. ...the frequency of water conflicts is growing exponentially. [Ed: one thing I love about our farm is how water rich it is.]
From the New York Post: Georgia suspect named Speedy Gonzalez arrested for $20K Walmart shoplifting spree. [Ed: clever but simple shoplifting scheme.]
From Scott Ritter Extra: Free Speech and the Apocalypse.
From Just the News: Get jabbed, get infected: New flu vaccine study appears to validate RFK Jr. skepticism. The study, which has yet to be peer reviewed, was conducted by the Cleveland Clinic on its own employees. [Ed: other than the 'tried and true'--e.g. measles shots--I now avoid vaccination.]
From the Associated Press: Israel Finishes Corridor Cutting Off Rafah. Expansion throughout Gaza will force them to evacuate, Palestinians are told. [Ed: goal is to evacuate the population. But to where?]
From Real Clear Defense: NATO Is A Corpse. And Trump Might Be Its Undertaker. [Ed: nothing but good news, if true.]
From Jonathan Turley: A Writ of “Facilitation”? Court Issues Curious Order in the Garcia Case. The media lit up yesterday with the order of the Supreme Court in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, an accused MS-13 member mistakingly sent to El Salvador.
From CNN: A dog saved his owner from a devastating house fire by nudging him with his nose to wake him up
DOGE. From Mish Talk: How Much Money Has DOGE Really Saved, and Where Will it Go? From Forbes: Judge Eases Ban On DOGE Staffer Accessing Sensitive U.S. Treasury Data. [Ed: this includes personal financial info on bank accounts, etc. Bad move.] From Politico: Inside the DOGE immigration task force. The taskforce, led by Musk confidante Antonio Gracias, is providing the technical infrastructure for a sweeping set of actions aimed at revoking parole and terminating visas. [Ed: this is more than cost cutting. Much more.] From FOX News: Dem states to blame for most of the nearly $400 million in unemployment fraud over last 4 years, DOGE says California, New York and Massachusetts doled out more than $300M in improper unemployment payments over the last four years, according to DOGE
From YouTube: American Man Reacts: Canada made a parody song to the US! "We Will Survive" [Ed: hat tip to Brad who comments, Perhaps a bit patriotic, but -- wait, what? -- Canadians? Patriotic? My world is all askew!]
Canadian Elections. From Politico: Pierre Poilievre’s Biggest Selling Point Is Now a Huge Liability. The Canadian Conservative leader soared because of a media strategy that sounded a lot like Donald Trump. That’s no longer helping him. [Ed: the election is April 28. I'll be glad to see the end of it.]
From Spiked: You got a licence for that? The most anodyne of everyday activities are now regulated, banned or criminalised by the state. AND Joyless bureaucrats are sucking the fun out of London. The Leicester Square busking ban is the latest officious attack on the life of the capital.
From People: Missing Dog Discovered After 42 Days Alone in Yellowstone Is 'One Tough Little Girl,' Owners Tell PEOPLE
Saturday 12 April 2025
Saturday, April 12, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom the Associated Press: China: Tariffs on US Imports Will Rise to 125% on Saturday. Beijing says Trump's tariffs will 'become a joke in the history of the world economy'. [Ed: that's today.]
From Today: Meet the woman who refused to abandon 20 dogs to Harvey devastation. Betty Walter thought she might be forgotten as she waited in her Houston, Texas, attic with 20 dogs as the water rose during the storm.
From the Guardian: Trump Order Punishes Firm That Handled Fox News Suit. Dominion reached $787M deal with help of Susman Godfrey. [Ed: I do not sympathize with the law firm--damn whatever soul it has--but this is a frightening more by Trump.]
Climate Hysteria. From American Greatness: Ten Environmentalist Myths. Modern environmentalism often strays from its original purpose, advancing policies that unintentionally damage ecosystems, strain economies, and benefit powerful corporate interests... From Spiked: The stupidity of Net Zero. Bjorn Lomborg on how climate alarmism leads to economic crisis. "European industry is in freefall, and Net Zero is to blame. " [Ed: video.] From MIT Technology Review: Why the climate promises of AI sound a lot like carbon offsets.
From Zero Hedge: March Deficit Unexpectedly Tumbles To 5 Year Low As DOGE Cracks Down On Democrat Money-Laundering Schemes. March was the first month in which we saw the budget-busting effect of DOGE finally come to the fore. [Ed: interesting.]
From the New Republic: Voting Rights Groups: Bill Passed by House Could Disenfranchise Millions. SAVE Act would require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. [Ed: seems to mean that millions who are not eligible have been voting.]
From Juneau Empire: To Up Pressure, Administration Lists 6K Migrants as Dead. Putting names in Social Security's death file could cut 'terminate' immigrants' financial existence. Trump administration seeks to cut off access to credit cards, bank accounts, employment. [Ed: to 'encourage self-deportation. Names are said to be of convicted criminals or suspected terrorists.]
Israel. From Zero Hedge: Most Americans Now Have Negative View Of Israel - Under-50 GOP Support Craters. Unfavorable ratings surge as Gaza war continues
From Lovely Animals World: Other Dogs Refused To Play With This Disabled Dog, But Watch What The Donkey Does
From the Post Millennial: Mark Carney says he's 'aware' of Gaza 'genocide,' backs Israeli arms embargo. Carney’s remark agreeing that “there is” a genocide stands in contrast to former Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s full-throated defense of Zionism.
Mahmoud Khalil. From the Associated Press: Judge: US Can Deport Columbia Protester. Mahmoud Khalil tells court that due process wasn't served From Reason: Ruling Against Mahmoud Khalil Highlights the Vast Power To Deport People for Opinions. An immigration judge's decision reinforces the constitutional argument against the law that the secretary of state is invoking. From the Guardian: White House may seek legally binding control over Columbia through consent decree – report. Possible escalation comes after university already accepted changes as pre-condition for restoring $400m in grants
From Reason: American Prisons Don't Work. California Is Trying Something That Might. What America can learn from prisons in Norway and Sweden.
From Pawbuzz: Abandoned dog thinks he’s done wrong when he’s led out of shelter. But then, he sees what’s waiting
From Interesting Engineering: US abandoned nuclear plant finds surprising second life as world’s quietest sound lab.
Yemen. From Drop Site: Top Houthi Official Tells Drop Site Yemen Will Cease Attacks on U.S. Ships if Trump Halts Bombing. [Ed: for political reasons, Trump should take the deal.]
From Anadolu Agency: Russia-US talks in Istanbul conclude after more than 5 hours From Reuters: US, Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive, positive. [Ed: this is what they would say even if it were not true...probably.]
AI. From TechDirt: AI Crawlers Are Harming Wikimedia, Bringing Open Source Sites To Their Knees, And Putting The Open Web At Risk. From the Register: Meta’s AI, built on ill-gotten content, can probably build a digital you.
From Quoth the Raven: Can I Say One Thing About Bitcoin? "A younger, angrier generation now understands the ideological backbone of Bitcoin. They’ve started to explore Austrian economics and seen through the farce of modern monetary theory."
From Blood in the Machine: Turning the little screws. What Trump's trade war means for AI, automation and making iPhones in America. [Ed: a must read.]
From the Guardian: ‘Good boy’: dog saves Philadelphia neighborhood from potentially explosive gas leak. Kobe the husky becomes internet hero for video of him digging hole in concrete – leading his owner to detect presence of gas
From Today: Meet the woman who refused to abandon 20 dogs to Harvey devastation. Betty Walter thought she might be forgotten as she waited in her Houston, Texas, attic with 20 dogs as the water rose during the storm.
From the Guardian: Trump Order Punishes Firm That Handled Fox News Suit. Dominion reached $787M deal with help of Susman Godfrey. [Ed: I do not sympathize with the law firm--damn whatever soul it has--but this is a frightening more by Trump.]
Climate Hysteria. From American Greatness: Ten Environmentalist Myths. Modern environmentalism often strays from its original purpose, advancing policies that unintentionally damage ecosystems, strain economies, and benefit powerful corporate interests... From Spiked: The stupidity of Net Zero. Bjorn Lomborg on how climate alarmism leads to economic crisis. "European industry is in freefall, and Net Zero is to blame. " [Ed: video.] From MIT Technology Review: Why the climate promises of AI sound a lot like carbon offsets.
From Zero Hedge: March Deficit Unexpectedly Tumbles To 5 Year Low As DOGE Cracks Down On Democrat Money-Laundering Schemes. March was the first month in which we saw the budget-busting effect of DOGE finally come to the fore. [Ed: interesting.]
From the New Republic: Voting Rights Groups: Bill Passed by House Could Disenfranchise Millions. SAVE Act would require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. [Ed: seems to mean that millions who are not eligible have been voting.]
From Juneau Empire: To Up Pressure, Administration Lists 6K Migrants as Dead. Putting names in Social Security's death file could cut 'terminate' immigrants' financial existence. Trump administration seeks to cut off access to credit cards, bank accounts, employment. [Ed: to 'encourage self-deportation. Names are said to be of convicted criminals or suspected terrorists.]
Israel. From Zero Hedge: Most Americans Now Have Negative View Of Israel - Under-50 GOP Support Craters. Unfavorable ratings surge as Gaza war continues
From Lovely Animals World: Other Dogs Refused To Play With This Disabled Dog, But Watch What The Donkey Does
From the Post Millennial: Mark Carney says he's 'aware' of Gaza 'genocide,' backs Israeli arms embargo. Carney’s remark agreeing that “there is” a genocide stands in contrast to former Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s full-throated defense of Zionism.
Mahmoud Khalil. From the Associated Press: Judge: US Can Deport Columbia Protester. Mahmoud Khalil tells court that due process wasn't served From Reason: Ruling Against Mahmoud Khalil Highlights the Vast Power To Deport People for Opinions. An immigration judge's decision reinforces the constitutional argument against the law that the secretary of state is invoking. From the Guardian: White House may seek legally binding control over Columbia through consent decree – report. Possible escalation comes after university already accepted changes as pre-condition for restoring $400m in grants
From Reason: American Prisons Don't Work. California Is Trying Something That Might. What America can learn from prisons in Norway and Sweden.
From Pawbuzz: Abandoned dog thinks he’s done wrong when he’s led out of shelter. But then, he sees what’s waiting
From Interesting Engineering: US abandoned nuclear plant finds surprising second life as world’s quietest sound lab.
Yemen. From Drop Site: Top Houthi Official Tells Drop Site Yemen Will Cease Attacks on U.S. Ships if Trump Halts Bombing. [Ed: for political reasons, Trump should take the deal.]
From Anadolu Agency: Russia-US talks in Istanbul conclude after more than 5 hours From Reuters: US, Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive, positive. [Ed: this is what they would say even if it were not true...probably.]
AI. From TechDirt: AI Crawlers Are Harming Wikimedia, Bringing Open Source Sites To Their Knees, And Putting The Open Web At Risk. From the Register: Meta’s AI, built on ill-gotten content, can probably build a digital you.
From Quoth the Raven: Can I Say One Thing About Bitcoin? "A younger, angrier generation now understands the ideological backbone of Bitcoin. They’ve started to explore Austrian economics and seen through the farce of modern monetary theory."
From Blood in the Machine: Turning the little screws. What Trump's trade war means for AI, automation and making iPhones in America. [Ed: a must read.]
From the Guardian: ‘Good boy’: dog saves Philadelphia neighborhood from potentially explosive gas leak. Kobe the husky becomes internet hero for video of him digging hole in concrete – leading his owner to detect presence of gas
Friday 11 April 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom YouTube: Day 9 of Fasting for Roger Ver: Mental Clarity, Physical Struggle, and the Fight for Freedom
From the Associated Press: Stocks Plummet as Wall Street's Euphoria Fades. Losses accelerated after White House confirmed 145% tariff rate on imports from China
From the Associated Press: Saturday's Full Moon Will Be Opposite of a Supermoon. Micromoon will appear smaller, dimmer than usual
From Fox4 KC: Missouri Dog Wins Valor Dog of the Year Award. From Dog Heirs: Hank's story.
From the Washington Examiner: Shock study reveals ‘assassination culture’ spreading on the Left
From the Guardian: UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill. Exclusive: Algorithms allegedly being used to study data of thousands of people, in project critics say is ‘chilling and dystopian’. [Ed: precrime is scary as hell.]
From FOX News: Federal judge rules White House's Associated Press ban unconstitutional for 'viewpoint discrimination'. The Associated Press was banned from Oval Office events after it refused to use the term 'Gulf of America'
No Rogue Rulings Act. From the Hill: House passes bill restricting district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. [Ed: what will happen in the Senate?] ",,,uncertain odds in the Senate, where it needs at least several Democrats to hit the chamber's 60-vote threshold."
All Things Israel. From Just the News: Trump Brings Rescued Gaza Hostages on Stage at NRCC Dinner. [Ed: always the showman.] From the Times of Israel: Trump: Israel will ‘be the leader’ of strike on Iran if nuclear talks fail Times of Israel. [Ed: not helping.] From Politico: Mike Huckabee, longtime Israel supporter, confirmed as US ambassador. He’s visited Israel more than 100 times. From antiwar: ‘Let All Hell Break Loose’: The Gaza Ceasefire and How We All Got Played. [Ed: recommended.]
From CNN: IRS Chief to Resign Over Sharing of Migrants' Tax Data. Melanie Krause will be the third commissioner to exit since President Trump resumed office
From Pawbuzz: Shelter Dog Moves Into New Home And Adorably Freaks Out When She Notices What’s In The Backyard.
From Newser: Hegseth Vows to 'Take Back' Panama Canal. He wants to free it from 'China's influence,' a remark that China isn't too pleased about. [Ed: a good round-up of news slants.]
From Coin Telegraph: ECB Exec Renews Push For Digital Euro To Counter US Stablecoin Growth. "Failing to act would not only expose us to significant risks but also deprive us of a great opportunity..."
From AOL: “Pet Taxi”: This Brazilian Driver Gained Fame And Love By Exclusively Chauffeuring Pets (33 New Pics)
From the Organic Prepper: How to Prep for the Trade War.
Pause in Tariffs. From PYMNTS: Goldman Sachs Withdraws Recession Prediction After Trump Pauses Tariffs From Politico. Stocks surge on tariff reprieve, but recession fears remain. "The surprise announcement is not being viewed as a panacea for the turmoil that has gripped markets, as investors still fear a trade war with China." [Ed: those nations that do not negotiate a deal Trump likes will probably be slapped again.] From Politico.EU: EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation. Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures. [Ed: does not seem to have implemented them yet.] From CNBC: European Union to put countermeasures to U.S. tariffs on hold for 90 days.
From the Financial Times: Meet the warriors trying to teach the west how to fight in the Arctic
From the Good News Network: How Valerie the Weiner Dog Survived 18 Months in the Australian Bush to Make it Home.
From the Associated Press: Stocks Plummet as Wall Street's Euphoria Fades. Losses accelerated after White House confirmed 145% tariff rate on imports from China
From the Associated Press: Saturday's Full Moon Will Be Opposite of a Supermoon. Micromoon will appear smaller, dimmer than usual
From Fox4 KC: Missouri Dog Wins Valor Dog of the Year Award. From Dog Heirs: Hank's story.
From the Washington Examiner: Shock study reveals ‘assassination culture’ spreading on the Left
From the Guardian: UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill. Exclusive: Algorithms allegedly being used to study data of thousands of people, in project critics say is ‘chilling and dystopian’. [Ed: precrime is scary as hell.]
From FOX News: Federal judge rules White House's Associated Press ban unconstitutional for 'viewpoint discrimination'. The Associated Press was banned from Oval Office events after it refused to use the term 'Gulf of America'
No Rogue Rulings Act. From the Hill: House passes bill restricting district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. [Ed: what will happen in the Senate?] ",,,uncertain odds in the Senate, where it needs at least several Democrats to hit the chamber's 60-vote threshold."
All Things Israel. From Just the News: Trump Brings Rescued Gaza Hostages on Stage at NRCC Dinner. [Ed: always the showman.] From the Times of Israel: Trump: Israel will ‘be the leader’ of strike on Iran if nuclear talks fail Times of Israel. [Ed: not helping.] From Politico: Mike Huckabee, longtime Israel supporter, confirmed as US ambassador. He’s visited Israel more than 100 times. From antiwar: ‘Let All Hell Break Loose’: The Gaza Ceasefire and How We All Got Played. [Ed: recommended.]
From CNN: IRS Chief to Resign Over Sharing of Migrants' Tax Data. Melanie Krause will be the third commissioner to exit since President Trump resumed office
From Pawbuzz: Shelter Dog Moves Into New Home And Adorably Freaks Out When She Notices What’s In The Backyard.
From Newser: Hegseth Vows to 'Take Back' Panama Canal. He wants to free it from 'China's influence,' a remark that China isn't too pleased about. [Ed: a good round-up of news slants.]
From Coin Telegraph: ECB Exec Renews Push For Digital Euro To Counter US Stablecoin Growth. "Failing to act would not only expose us to significant risks but also deprive us of a great opportunity..."
From AOL: “Pet Taxi”: This Brazilian Driver Gained Fame And Love By Exclusively Chauffeuring Pets (33 New Pics)
From the Organic Prepper: How to Prep for the Trade War.
Pause in Tariffs. From PYMNTS: Goldman Sachs Withdraws Recession Prediction After Trump Pauses Tariffs From Politico. Stocks surge on tariff reprieve, but recession fears remain. "The surprise announcement is not being viewed as a panacea for the turmoil that has gripped markets, as investors still fear a trade war with China." [Ed: those nations that do not negotiate a deal Trump likes will probably be slapped again.] From Politico.EU: EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation. Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures. [Ed: does not seem to have implemented them yet.] From CNBC: European Union to put countermeasures to U.S. tariffs on hold for 90 days.
From the Financial Times: Meet the warriors trying to teach the west how to fight in the Arctic
From the Good News Network: How Valerie the Weiner Dog Survived 18 Months in the Australian Bush to Make it Home.
Thursday 10 April 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025, News and CommentaryBREAKING. From the Associated Press: Trump Announces Tariffs Pause, With a Big Exception. He says tariff on imports from China is going up to 125%, effective immediately
Right Wing Europe. From the Epoch Times:"The Tyranny Of Red Judges": The Rationale, Criticisms, & The Politics Of The Le Pen Verdict. For the first time since 1981, the Le Pen name could be absent from the ballot entirely... [Ed: the Le Pen verdict is a pivot point in EU destiny.] From Remix News: German News Editor Convicted For Satirical Photo Montage Of Far-Left Interior Minister, Given 7-Month Probation. “Those who mock the state must be dealt with by a strong state...”
From Amazing PandPH: He Wanted To Record His Dog Playing In The Snow, But What He Captured Instead Is Too Funny For Words.
From Zero Hedge: Trump Set To Sign Exec Order Boosting Domestic Coal To Meet AI Power Demands. ...the “largest deregulatory announcement in U.S. history.” [Ed: about time. Way passed time.]
From Read.Cash: Bank Froze My Funds, So I Froze Them Out with Bitcoin Cash! [Ed: this can be said of any reliable cryptocurrency.]
Big Economic Picture. From End of the American Dream: This May Not Be What They Were Originally Anticipating, But A "Reset" Of The Global Economy Is Definitely Here. Wall Street was certainly not ready to have someone press the “reset” button... [Ed: this is what I've been telling Brad. A global reset by which America enriches itself (or tries to) and impoverishes the world.] From Just the News: Art of the Tariff Deal: Dozens of foreign powers negotiate for free trade instead of retaliation. Preliminary announcements from Trump himself and senior administration officials suggested that unlike China, dozens of key trading partners were prepared to negotiate favorable trade agreements to eliminate or at least reduce the tariffs. From Buzzfeed: People Are Sharing "Less Conventional" Signs Of A Recession That They're Seeing Every Day, And Phew, I'm Nervous. [Ed: a must read. 23 indications listed.]
From PJ Media: Biden's 'Disinformation' Czar Claims That Worries About Leftist Censorship Are A 'Lie'. Make no mistake: Nina Jankowicz and her friends want you to shut up. [Ed: I cannot take this woman seriously after her 'Mary Poppins" routine.]
China and Tariffs. From Newser: White House on New Tariffs Hit: 'China Has to Call First'. Asian stocks tank as the latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration goes into effect. [Ed: a round-up of news items.] From Bloomberg: China Raises Tariffs on US Goods to 84% as Trade Rift Worsens
From Hot Air: Yowza! Trump Administration to Fine Illegal Aliens With Deportation Order $998/Day Until They Leave. [Ed: a Clinton-era law allows this and the seizure of property as payment. This is meant to encourage self-deportation.] From the Hill: DHS Revokes Legal Status of People Who Entered the US Using CBP One App. [Ed: that's 985,000 people.]
From the Babylon Bee: China Retaliates Against Tariffs By Putting Worse Fortunes Into Cookies. [Ed: for example, "you will not go far in life.]
From Made for Mums: This hero rescue dog just saved a 3-year-old girl's life. Peanut, a rescue pup, discovered the toddler lying naked in a ditch in 0-degree weather
Iran. From Gilbert Doctorow: Transcript of interview with RT International, 8 April. From Dialogue Works:.Col. Larry Wilkerson: Think the U.S. can beat Iran? Yemen just crushed that illusion. [Ed: technically, Yemen. But Yemen is Iran.] From antiwar: Netanyahu Says Iran Deal Would Work Only If Nuclear Facilities Are ‘Blown Up’. [Ed: Netanyahu knows this would be a declaration of war.] From the Cradle: Russian Duma Ratifies 20-Year Defense, Energy Pact With Iran. Still, Moscow has said it's not obliged to help Iran under potential US attack...
From My Positive Outlook: Man on road trip gets out of car — and comes back to find a stray dog in the front seat
From Good News Movement: Artificial Heart Transplant Announced a Success. An Australian man has lived for 100 days with an artificial, titanium heart while awaiting a heart transplant.
From the Brownstone Institute: The Five-Year Anniversary Of COVID Lockdowns. "I won’t forgive these psychopaths/pathetic cowards/aggressive virtue-signaling conformists. Ever. " [Ed: never again.]
Israel. From antiwar: Civil War on the Horizon? The Ashkenazi-Sephardic Conflict and Israel’s Future. [Ed: a must read.]
From Zero Hedge: IRS To Provide Illegal Immigrants' Data To ICE Under New Agreement. "DHS can legally request return information relating to individuals under criminal investigation, and the IRS must provide it..." [Ed: so much for tax info never being used for any other purpose.]
From YouTube: Family adopted a perfect dog. Then a neighbor visit changed their lives. [Ed: a bit long but well worth it.]
Ukraine. From antiwar: The Unnecessary War. [Ed: a must read.]
From Jonathan Turley: Take Thyself to Texas: The Supreme Court Rules For Trump on Stay and Jurisdiction Over Deportations. [Ed: news reported yesterday but Turley does such a superb job of presenting the underlying legal issues.]
From Zero Hedge: Would-Be Trump Assassin Sought Rocket Launcher, Stinger Missiles From Ukraine. "I need equipment so that Trump cannot get elected." From RT: Trump Jr. demands answers from Ukraine over alleged assassination plot. The US president’s son has questioned why Kiev did not tell Washington about Ryan Routh’s weapons request. "...Routh, a pro-Ukraine activist currently facing federal charges after being arrested near Donald Trump’s golf resort in Florida with a rifle in September." [Ed: I'll monitor whether or not he receives an answer.]
From Pupvine: Arizona Hiker Was Stunned After Realizing The Real Identity Of Animal Peeking From A Crevice
From Adirondack Daily: Where are the Canadians? Concerns about a Canadian visitor slump linger. [Ed: this is a U.S. tourist town near the border. I've never seen so much anti-American sentiment in Canada before.]
Right Wing Europe. From the Epoch Times:"The Tyranny Of Red Judges": The Rationale, Criticisms, & The Politics Of The Le Pen Verdict. For the first time since 1981, the Le Pen name could be absent from the ballot entirely... [Ed: the Le Pen verdict is a pivot point in EU destiny.] From Remix News: German News Editor Convicted For Satirical Photo Montage Of Far-Left Interior Minister, Given 7-Month Probation. “Those who mock the state must be dealt with by a strong state...”
From Amazing PandPH: He Wanted To Record His Dog Playing In The Snow, But What He Captured Instead Is Too Funny For Words.
From Zero Hedge: Trump Set To Sign Exec Order Boosting Domestic Coal To Meet AI Power Demands. ...the “largest deregulatory announcement in U.S. history.” [Ed: about time. Way passed time.]
From Read.Cash: Bank Froze My Funds, So I Froze Them Out with Bitcoin Cash! [Ed: this can be said of any reliable cryptocurrency.]
Big Economic Picture. From End of the American Dream: This May Not Be What They Were Originally Anticipating, But A "Reset" Of The Global Economy Is Definitely Here. Wall Street was certainly not ready to have someone press the “reset” button... [Ed: this is what I've been telling Brad. A global reset by which America enriches itself (or tries to) and impoverishes the world.] From Just the News: Art of the Tariff Deal: Dozens of foreign powers negotiate for free trade instead of retaliation. Preliminary announcements from Trump himself and senior administration officials suggested that unlike China, dozens of key trading partners were prepared to negotiate favorable trade agreements to eliminate or at least reduce the tariffs. From Buzzfeed: People Are Sharing "Less Conventional" Signs Of A Recession That They're Seeing Every Day, And Phew, I'm Nervous. [Ed: a must read. 23 indications listed.]
From PJ Media: Biden's 'Disinformation' Czar Claims That Worries About Leftist Censorship Are A 'Lie'. Make no mistake: Nina Jankowicz and her friends want you to shut up. [Ed: I cannot take this woman seriously after her 'Mary Poppins" routine.]
China and Tariffs. From Newser: White House on New Tariffs Hit: 'China Has to Call First'. Asian stocks tank as the latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration goes into effect. [Ed: a round-up of news items.] From Bloomberg: China Raises Tariffs on US Goods to 84% as Trade Rift Worsens
From Hot Air: Yowza! Trump Administration to Fine Illegal Aliens With Deportation Order $998/Day Until They Leave. [Ed: a Clinton-era law allows this and the seizure of property as payment. This is meant to encourage self-deportation.] From the Hill: DHS Revokes Legal Status of People Who Entered the US Using CBP One App. [Ed: that's 985,000 people.]
From the Babylon Bee: China Retaliates Against Tariffs By Putting Worse Fortunes Into Cookies. [Ed: for example, "you will not go far in life.]
From Made for Mums: This hero rescue dog just saved a 3-year-old girl's life. Peanut, a rescue pup, discovered the toddler lying naked in a ditch in 0-degree weather
Iran. From Gilbert Doctorow: Transcript of interview with RT International, 8 April. From Dialogue Works:.Col. Larry Wilkerson: Think the U.S. can beat Iran? Yemen just crushed that illusion. [Ed: technically, Yemen. But Yemen is Iran.] From antiwar: Netanyahu Says Iran Deal Would Work Only If Nuclear Facilities Are ‘Blown Up’. [Ed: Netanyahu knows this would be a declaration of war.] From the Cradle: Russian Duma Ratifies 20-Year Defense, Energy Pact With Iran. Still, Moscow has said it's not obliged to help Iran under potential US attack...
From My Positive Outlook: Man on road trip gets out of car — and comes back to find a stray dog in the front seat
From Good News Movement: Artificial Heart Transplant Announced a Success. An Australian man has lived for 100 days with an artificial, titanium heart while awaiting a heart transplant.
From the Brownstone Institute: The Five-Year Anniversary Of COVID Lockdowns. "I won’t forgive these psychopaths/pathetic cowards/aggressive virtue-signaling conformists. Ever. " [Ed: never again.]
Israel. From antiwar: Civil War on the Horizon? The Ashkenazi-Sephardic Conflict and Israel’s Future. [Ed: a must read.]
From Zero Hedge: IRS To Provide Illegal Immigrants' Data To ICE Under New Agreement. "DHS can legally request return information relating to individuals under criminal investigation, and the IRS must provide it..." [Ed: so much for tax info never being used for any other purpose.]
From YouTube: Family adopted a perfect dog. Then a neighbor visit changed their lives. [Ed: a bit long but well worth it.]
Ukraine. From antiwar: The Unnecessary War. [Ed: a must read.]
From Jonathan Turley: Take Thyself to Texas: The Supreme Court Rules For Trump on Stay and Jurisdiction Over Deportations. [Ed: news reported yesterday but Turley does such a superb job of presenting the underlying legal issues.]
From Zero Hedge: Would-Be Trump Assassin Sought Rocket Launcher, Stinger Missiles From Ukraine. "I need equipment so that Trump cannot get elected." From RT: Trump Jr. demands answers from Ukraine over alleged assassination plot. The US president’s son has questioned why Kiev did not tell Washington about Ryan Routh’s weapons request. "...Routh, a pro-Ukraine activist currently facing federal charges after being arrested near Donald Trump’s golf resort in Florida with a rifle in September." [Ed: I'll monitor whether or not he receives an answer.]
From Pupvine: Arizona Hiker Was Stunned After Realizing The Real Identity Of Animal Peeking From A Crevice
From Adirondack Daily: Where are the Canadians? Concerns about a Canadian visitor slump linger. [Ed: this is a U.S. tourist town near the border. I've never seen so much anti-American sentiment in Canada before.]
Wednesday 09 April 2025
This dynamic will be changing soon
Good adviceRIGHT NOW:
1. Do you have a roof over your head?
2. Are you able to lay in a bed and go to sleep?
3. Do you have electricity and running water?
4. Is your family safely sleeping nearby?
5. Do you have food in the fridge?
If the answer to ANY of these questions is “yes!” take a deep breath and calm down. Now is all that matters. You are stressing out, and worrying about even a minute from now is doing NOTHING for you but making you sick. ♥️
Deep breaths.
1. Do you have a roof over your head?
2. Are you able to lay in a bed and go to sleep?
3. Do you have electricity and running water?
4. Is your family safely sleeping nearby?
5. Do you have food in the fridge?
If the answer to ANY of these questions is “yes!” take a deep breath and calm down. Now is all that matters. You are stressing out, and worrying about even a minute from now is doing NOTHING for you but making you sick. ♥️
Deep breaths.
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