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Monday, May 4, 2026, News and CommentaryBREAKING. From Space: The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's what you need to know. ...peaks on the mornings of May 5 and 6. [Ed: hours before dawn look to the East.]
BREAKING. From Zero Hedge: Trump Announces "Project Freedom" To Help Ships Leave Hormuz Starting Monday. "The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong — They are victims of circumstance" [Ed: and so Trump tries to control and regulate world trade.]
From Andrew Korybko: A Top Russian Expert Criticized China’s “Rational” Response To Recent US Moves. "The subtext is that Russia is now re-evaluating its assessment of China’s role in the evolving world order."
From Garden & Gun: A Musician Unleashes a Rescue Pup’s Bird Dog Soul. Powered by a yearning to hunt, the Trampled by Turtles singer finds an unusual canine collaborator
From the Conversation: Why the 60?day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents. "...the complex history of the War Powers Resolution clock demonstrates it is a toothless milestone."
AI. From NPR: In real-world test, an AI model did better than doctors at diagnosing patients. [Ed: I still don't feel comfortable being diagnosed by code.] From Law & Liberty: AI in an Age of Humanity. The good and the bad news is, we're in charge. [Ed: recommended. I like the SciFi slant.] From American Intelligence: The Cheap Foreign Labor Regime Blocking Agricultural Intelligence. [Ed: a must read.] From Interesting Engineering: First US Integrated Humanoid Robot Factory To Build 100,000 NEO Robots By 2027. 1X begins humanoid robot production in California, [Ed: could be used for "light housework." Good.]
From Reason: Self-Checkout Is Under Fire Across the Country. Is Theft Really the Reason? The restrictions are often framed as a crime prevention measure. But the fine print points to a different motivation: adding union jobs. [Ed: recommended.]
From New York Post: Former NASA Engineers Create Ingenious Way To Save Homes From Wildfires Using Noise. [Ed: using sound to put out fires.]
Tax $ to Illegal Immigrants. From the Washington Examiner: Trump says 300k illegal immigrants kicked off Social Security and 100k off Medicare. [Ed: well, maybe this will recoup the almost 70B spent on the Iran War to date. Probably not.] From FOX News: DOJ sues New Jersey over laws giving illegal aliens in-state tuition, says citizens treated as 'second-class'. Similar lawsuits in Texas, Kentucky and Oklahoma have already resulted in rulings blocking comparable laws
From Dog Beast: Lost For 3-years, Dog Howls With Joy When He Sees His Human Dad Standing In Front Of Him
Redistricting. From Townhall: Virginia’s Constitution Is Not a Suggestion: An Analysis of the Unconstitutional Redistricting Scheme. [Ed: good explanation.] From Newsweek: List of States Stepping Up Redistricting Wars After Supreme Court Ruling
From GovTrack: The Food Was Terrible and Such Small Portions. [Ed: a legislative round-up from last week. Well worth the read.]
From the AP: Rights Summit Is Off After Reported Chinese Pressure. Issue was attendance of Taiwanese activists, organizers say. [Ed: it was due to take place next week.]
From Orvis News: Story and Photos: Copa Returns to Montana . . . Again [Ed: great photos.]
The Strange Case of Maine. From the Post Millennial: Maine Senate hopeful Platner knew he had an 'antisemitic tattoo on his chest': Ex-campaign manager. “Graham has an antisemitic tattoo on his chest. He’s not an idiot, he’s a military history buff." [Ed: the swastika-tattooed self-declare anti-semite and communist had used 'ignorance' as his excuse. But, like Comey with 8647, no one believes him.]] From MEAWW: ‘Bad ideas refuse to die’: John Fetterman flags communist resurgence in US politics. Senator John Fetterman links protests and activist groups to rising socialist influence within segments of US political movements. [Ed: warns of communist takeover of the state.]
From Zero Hedge: The US Spends More On 'Defense' Than The Next 8 Countries Combined. Europe is driving the fastest growth, with spending rising sharply across NATO... [Ed: U.S. needs out of NATO...and I think that's Trump's plan.]
Changes in U.S. Gun Laws.From the Western Journal: DOJ Axes a Slew of Gun-Control Regulations in 'Historic' Day for the 2nd Amendment. From Bearing Arms: Everytown Hates the ATF's Proposed Rule Changes. [Ed: this is a defense of the changes in gun law.] From the ATF Website: ATF's New Era of Reform. [Ed: there is so much howling going on around these changes that you should read the source for yourself, if you're interested.]
Oil. From Red State: Trump Approves New Canada/USA Oil Pipeline, and Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
Watch Romania. From Romania-Insider: No-confidence motion against Liberal-led government is backed by over half of MPs, AUR leader says. [Ed: no confidence vote should be this week.] From the Straits News: Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government.
From CBS: Hero Dog Breaks Out Of House, Leads Police Back Home To Save Owner From Gas Leak
A Touching Moment LIves On. From Red State: Hockey Sparked Our Feud With Canada - Now It’s Healing It (Thanks to Beer). "In Buffalo last week, before a playoff game with the Boston Bruins,
there was an incident during the performance of the national anthems from both countries. To explain things..." [Ed: Direct link to X video.] From CBC: Here's Why Buffalo Sabres Plays Both National Anthems Even When No Canadian Team Is Playing. A mic failure turned into one of the most emotional moments of the NHL playoffs this year.
From Libertarian Institute: COVID Conniving Receives First Federal Indictment [Ed: by Jim Bovard.]
BREAKING. From Zero Hedge: Trump Announces "Project Freedom" To Help Ships Leave Hormuz Starting Monday. "The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong — They are victims of circumstance" [Ed: and so Trump tries to control and regulate world trade.]
From Andrew Korybko: A Top Russian Expert Criticized China’s “Rational” Response To Recent US Moves. "The subtext is that Russia is now re-evaluating its assessment of China’s role in the evolving world order."
From Garden & Gun: A Musician Unleashes a Rescue Pup’s Bird Dog Soul. Powered by a yearning to hunt, the Trampled by Turtles singer finds an unusual canine collaborator
From the Conversation: Why the 60?day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents. "...the complex history of the War Powers Resolution clock demonstrates it is a toothless milestone."
AI. From NPR: In real-world test, an AI model did better than doctors at diagnosing patients. [Ed: I still don't feel comfortable being diagnosed by code.] From Law & Liberty: AI in an Age of Humanity. The good and the bad news is, we're in charge. [Ed: recommended. I like the SciFi slant.] From American Intelligence: The Cheap Foreign Labor Regime Blocking Agricultural Intelligence. [Ed: a must read.] From Interesting Engineering: First US Integrated Humanoid Robot Factory To Build 100,000 NEO Robots By 2027. 1X begins humanoid robot production in California, [Ed: could be used for "light housework." Good.]
From Reason: Self-Checkout Is Under Fire Across the Country. Is Theft Really the Reason? The restrictions are often framed as a crime prevention measure. But the fine print points to a different motivation: adding union jobs. [Ed: recommended.]
From New York Post: Former NASA Engineers Create Ingenious Way To Save Homes From Wildfires Using Noise. [Ed: using sound to put out fires.]
Tax $ to Illegal Immigrants. From the Washington Examiner: Trump says 300k illegal immigrants kicked off Social Security and 100k off Medicare. [Ed: well, maybe this will recoup the almost 70B spent on the Iran War to date. Probably not.] From FOX News: DOJ sues New Jersey over laws giving illegal aliens in-state tuition, says citizens treated as 'second-class'. Similar lawsuits in Texas, Kentucky and Oklahoma have already resulted in rulings blocking comparable laws
From Dog Beast: Lost For 3-years, Dog Howls With Joy When He Sees His Human Dad Standing In Front Of Him
Redistricting. From Townhall: Virginia’s Constitution Is Not a Suggestion: An Analysis of the Unconstitutional Redistricting Scheme. [Ed: good explanation.] From Newsweek: List of States Stepping Up Redistricting Wars After Supreme Court Ruling
From GovTrack: The Food Was Terrible and Such Small Portions. [Ed: a legislative round-up from last week. Well worth the read.]
From the AP: Rights Summit Is Off After Reported Chinese Pressure. Issue was attendance of Taiwanese activists, organizers say. [Ed: it was due to take place next week.]
From Orvis News: Story and Photos: Copa Returns to Montana . . . Again [Ed: great photos.]
The Strange Case of Maine. From the Post Millennial: Maine Senate hopeful Platner knew he had an 'antisemitic tattoo on his chest': Ex-campaign manager. “Graham has an antisemitic tattoo on his chest. He’s not an idiot, he’s a military history buff." [Ed: the swastika-tattooed self-declare anti-semite and communist had used 'ignorance' as his excuse. But, like Comey with 8647, no one believes him.]] From MEAWW: ‘Bad ideas refuse to die’: John Fetterman flags communist resurgence in US politics. Senator John Fetterman links protests and activist groups to rising socialist influence within segments of US political movements. [Ed: warns of communist takeover of the state.]
From Zero Hedge: The US Spends More On 'Defense' Than The Next 8 Countries Combined. Europe is driving the fastest growth, with spending rising sharply across NATO... [Ed: U.S. needs out of NATO...and I think that's Trump's plan.]
Changes in U.S. Gun Laws.From the Western Journal: DOJ Axes a Slew of Gun-Control Regulations in 'Historic' Day for the 2nd Amendment. From Bearing Arms: Everytown Hates the ATF's Proposed Rule Changes. [Ed: this is a defense of the changes in gun law.] From the ATF Website: ATF's New Era of Reform. [Ed: there is so much howling going on around these changes that you should read the source for yourself, if you're interested.]
Oil. From Red State: Trump Approves New Canada/USA Oil Pipeline, and Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
Watch Romania. From Romania-Insider: No-confidence motion against Liberal-led government is backed by over half of MPs, AUR leader says. [Ed: no confidence vote should be this week.] From the Straits News: Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government.
From CBS: Hero Dog Breaks Out Of House, Leads Police Back Home To Save Owner From Gas Leak
A Touching Moment LIves On. From Red State: Hockey Sparked Our Feud With Canada - Now It’s Healing It (Thanks to Beer). "In Buffalo last week, before a playoff game with the Boston Bruins,
there was an incident during the performance of the national anthems from both countries. To explain things..." [Ed: Direct link to X video.] From CBC: Here's Why Buffalo Sabres Plays Both National Anthems Even When No Canadian Team Is Playing. A mic failure turned into one of the most emotional moments of the NHL playoffs this year.
From Libertarian Institute: COVID Conniving Receives First Federal Indictment [Ed: by Jim Bovard.]
Sunday 03 May 2026
I like this image because I've seen Murray sit in this manner so often. And, yes, his offices were always that cluttered.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, News and CommentaryFrom USA Today: House Passes Farm Bill Without Controversial Pesticides Provision.
From the Toronto Sun: Dog saves family from house fire, helping reunite him with his owners. [Ed: Butter/Cooper was reunited with his original family.]
All Things Covid. From the New York Post: Miranda Devine: The Biden admin’s COVID vaccine cover-up and lies can no longer be denied – or the damage they caused. [Ed: death and damage.] From the Brownstone Institute: The Next Indictment Should Be Against Greg Folkers. The Department of Justice does not need to wait for Dr. David Morens to turn on his colleagues; the evidence to charge the next key advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci is already in the public record.
Redistricting. From the Babylon Bee: Op-Ed: If We Stop Discriminating Based On The Color Of People's Skin, The Racists Will Have Won. From WTVR: Elections board unable to certify Virginia redistricting results amid legal challenges. Two Republican-led lawsuits challenging the April 21 redistricting referendum are blocking the Virginia State Board of Elections from certifying a new congressional map that favors Democrats 10-1. [Ed: informative because it is a Richmond, Va. news site.] From Just the News: Justice Dept says it will enforce SCOTUS ruling in every state with racially gerrymandered districts. [Ed: there are several states in which enforcement will be necessary...California, Virginia, Oregon...]
Ukraine-Russia. From Table Briefings: Russia is stepping up its air strikes against Ukraine: The number of attacks has reached a new high
From Real Clear Science: Trump Fired the National Science Board. Good. Here's Who He Should Put on It [Ed: he fired all 24 members.]
Everyday Finances. From Zero Hedge: This Is The Salary Needed To Live Comfortably In US Cities. From the Organic Prepper: Bleach, Hand Sanitizer, or Natural Cleaning Products? What to Use When. [Ed: this is a frugal measure--using cheaper or homemade cleaners--to which I am returning right now.] From Money Wise: ‘They never expected to live this long': Surviving to 100 is easier than ever — not outliving your money is the real challenge. "Couples face a coin-flip chance that at least one partner reaches 90. How to keep your money from running out."
From Garden & Gun: An Unruly Retriever Helps His Owner Exorcise Some Demons. A humorist’s bold attempt to rewrite a family legacy of failed Labradors
Iran War. From Naked Capitalism: Iran War: Trump Leans Towards Another Attack on Iran as More Weapons Arrive in Theater; Further Confirmation of US Base Damage in Theater, El Niño as Famine Multiplier. From FOX News: 'Killing off the country': Iran executes dozens, arrests 4,000+ in war crackdown. From Reason: A Pointless War: How Iran Hawks Finally Got Their Way. President Donald Trump and his predecessors spent decades putting the U.S. on a path toward war against Iran. AND Trump Had 60 Days To End the Iran War. Instead, He's Just Pretending It's Over.
Strait of Hormuz. From Al Jazeera: Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal Aljazeera
From Wikipedia: Moose (December 24, 1990 – June 22, 2006) was a wire-hair Jack Russell Terrier who portrayed Eddie Crane on the American television sitcom Frasier. AND THEN Enzo, his son took over the role.
Cuba. From the Guardian: Cuba is running out of time. We need fuel now to save lives. "At its core, this is not a political issue. It is a human one." From Zero Hedge: Trump Hits Cuba With New Sanctions; Rubio Warns Of Havana's Foreign Influence Ops. "That's not going to happen under President Trump."
Gaza. From National News: ‘Another famine would be a nightmare’: Gaza’s descent into new food crisis. From Thomas Fazi: From Iran to Lebanon: the “Gaza model” is now a standard Israeli-American tactic of war. "Israel’s approach approach envisages no negotiated resolution to conflicts — only a military solution pursued through the massive use of force and the deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure." [Ed: they make a desert and call it peace.]
From the Garrison Institute: OK, “Gun Control” Had Its Chance — Here Are The Results. [Ed: by the excellent Thomas Knapp.]
From Law & Liberty: Abundance Liberalism's Statist Heart. There are deep and intractable problems in abundanista-land. "In one sense, the debate about abundance is about the future of the left in America." [Ed: "abundance" is becoming quite a political buzzword.]
Big Picture Economics. From Mish Talk: ISM Employment Contracts 31 Months, Prices Rise 19 months. From Wolf Street: Inflation in the Entire US economy Is Rocking and Rolling, and It’s Not Just Energy. The 6-month core services PCE inflation index, accelerating since August, hit 3.7% annualized. Chip prices and software wreak havoc amid consumer electronics. [Ed: the true economy is not Wall St.; it is inflation.]
Israel. From +972 Magazine: In East Jerusalem, ‘a whole Palestinian community is about to be expelled’. Israel is forcing out Al-Bustan’s 1,500 residents to build a biblical theme park. To avoid paying huge fines, families are demolishing their own homes. [Ed: +972 was founded by 4 independent Israeli journailsts.]
From Sunny Skyz: Missing Dog Rescued From 13th-Story Ledge After Two Days Trapped On High-Rise
From the Toronto Sun: Dog saves family from house fire, helping reunite him with his owners. [Ed: Butter/Cooper was reunited with his original family.]
All Things Covid. From the New York Post: Miranda Devine: The Biden admin’s COVID vaccine cover-up and lies can no longer be denied – or the damage they caused. [Ed: death and damage.] From the Brownstone Institute: The Next Indictment Should Be Against Greg Folkers. The Department of Justice does not need to wait for Dr. David Morens to turn on his colleagues; the evidence to charge the next key advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci is already in the public record.
Redistricting. From the Babylon Bee: Op-Ed: If We Stop Discriminating Based On The Color Of People's Skin, The Racists Will Have Won. From WTVR: Elections board unable to certify Virginia redistricting results amid legal challenges. Two Republican-led lawsuits challenging the April 21 redistricting referendum are blocking the Virginia State Board of Elections from certifying a new congressional map that favors Democrats 10-1. [Ed: informative because it is a Richmond, Va. news site.] From Just the News: Justice Dept says it will enforce SCOTUS ruling in every state with racially gerrymandered districts. [Ed: there are several states in which enforcement will be necessary...California, Virginia, Oregon...]
Ukraine-Russia. From Table Briefings: Russia is stepping up its air strikes against Ukraine: The number of attacks has reached a new high
From Real Clear Science: Trump Fired the National Science Board. Good. Here's Who He Should Put on It [Ed: he fired all 24 members.]
Everyday Finances. From Zero Hedge: This Is The Salary Needed To Live Comfortably In US Cities. From the Organic Prepper: Bleach, Hand Sanitizer, or Natural Cleaning Products? What to Use When. [Ed: this is a frugal measure--using cheaper or homemade cleaners--to which I am returning right now.] From Money Wise: ‘They never expected to live this long': Surviving to 100 is easier than ever — not outliving your money is the real challenge. "Couples face a coin-flip chance that at least one partner reaches 90. How to keep your money from running out."
From Garden & Gun: An Unruly Retriever Helps His Owner Exorcise Some Demons. A humorist’s bold attempt to rewrite a family legacy of failed Labradors
Iran War. From Naked Capitalism: Iran War: Trump Leans Towards Another Attack on Iran as More Weapons Arrive in Theater; Further Confirmation of US Base Damage in Theater, El Niño as Famine Multiplier. From FOX News: 'Killing off the country': Iran executes dozens, arrests 4,000+ in war crackdown. From Reason: A Pointless War: How Iran Hawks Finally Got Their Way. President Donald Trump and his predecessors spent decades putting the U.S. on a path toward war against Iran. AND Trump Had 60 Days To End the Iran War. Instead, He's Just Pretending It's Over.
Strait of Hormuz. From Al Jazeera: Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal Aljazeera
From Wikipedia: Moose (December 24, 1990 – June 22, 2006) was a wire-hair Jack Russell Terrier who portrayed Eddie Crane on the American television sitcom Frasier. AND THEN Enzo, his son took over the role.
Cuba. From the Guardian: Cuba is running out of time. We need fuel now to save lives. "At its core, this is not a political issue. It is a human one." From Zero Hedge: Trump Hits Cuba With New Sanctions; Rubio Warns Of Havana's Foreign Influence Ops. "That's not going to happen under President Trump."
Gaza. From National News: ‘Another famine would be a nightmare’: Gaza’s descent into new food crisis. From Thomas Fazi: From Iran to Lebanon: the “Gaza model” is now a standard Israeli-American tactic of war. "Israel’s approach approach envisages no negotiated resolution to conflicts — only a military solution pursued through the massive use of force and the deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure." [Ed: they make a desert and call it peace.]
From the Garrison Institute: OK, “Gun Control” Had Its Chance — Here Are The Results. [Ed: by the excellent Thomas Knapp.]
From Law & Liberty: Abundance Liberalism's Statist Heart. There are deep and intractable problems in abundanista-land. "In one sense, the debate about abundance is about the future of the left in America." [Ed: "abundance" is becoming quite a political buzzword.]
Big Picture Economics. From Mish Talk: ISM Employment Contracts 31 Months, Prices Rise 19 months. From Wolf Street: Inflation in the Entire US economy Is Rocking and Rolling, and It’s Not Just Energy. The 6-month core services PCE inflation index, accelerating since August, hit 3.7% annualized. Chip prices and software wreak havoc amid consumer electronics. [Ed: the true economy is not Wall St.; it is inflation.]
Israel. From +972 Magazine: In East Jerusalem, ‘a whole Palestinian community is about to be expelled’. Israel is forcing out Al-Bustan’s 1,500 residents to build a biblical theme park. To avoid paying huge fines, families are demolishing their own homes. [Ed: +972 was founded by 4 independent Israeli journailsts.]
From Sunny Skyz: Missing Dog Rescued From 13th-Story Ledge After Two Days Trapped On High-Rise
Saturday 02 May 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026, News and CommentaryOil Shock. From Responsible Statecraft: The US will suffer more from oil shock than China, Russia, or EU. This will surprise many Americans because Trump and Co. are flooding the zone with age-old misconceptions in order to prevent panic and opposition to the war. [Ed: even with a flow of Venezuelan oil?] From Oil Price: $6 Gas in California Signals New Phase of the Global Energy Crunch. From antiwar: Soon Comes The Mother of All Supply Shocks.
From Sunny Skyz: Man Risks His Life To Save Dog From Icy River In Dramatic Rescue Caught On Camera
From International Man: The Covid Playbook Returns: Energy Rationing and the Politics of Crisis Control. This recent headline from New Zealand should itself send chills down your spine… "Government reveals details of fuel crisis rationing plan – and who will be prioritized."
Strait of Hormuz. From Son of the New American Revolution: The Bogus Blockade Claim of the US Department of War. [Ed: a must read because I think Larry Johnson gets his facts straight.]
From Zero Hedge: Fidelity, Vanguard Halt Donations To SPLC After Federal Indictment. "Fidelity and Vanguard have stopped processing donations to the Southern Poverty Law Center through their donor-advised fund platforms, citing. the organization’s recent federal indictment on fraud charges." [Ed: pausing donations, not eschewing them.]
Covid Fall-Out. From the Libertarian Institute: COVID Conniving Receives First Federal Indictment. by James Bovard. From Western Journal: Leading California Governor Candidate Vows to Bring State Charges Against Anthony Fauci. [Ed: Steve Hilton.] From the New York Post: Pressure Builds to Indict Fauci Before May 11 Deadline. [Ed: there is a 5-year legal deadline.]
Media. From CNN: FCC Makes Huge Move Against ABC. Agency orders early review of licenses of 8 company-owned stations. [Ed: disney owns ABC, and 2 of the stations being reviewed are NYC and Chicago.] From NPR: Alex Jones-Infowars-Onion Battle Takes Another Turn. Appeals court grants emergency stay for conspiracy theorist to halt satire site's takeover of Infowars. [Ed: an appeals court in Texas.]
From People: Surrendered Dalmatian Left Without a Home Ends Up with a Firehouse Full of Adopters (Exclusive). Ember the dog will help teach children about fire safety with the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department in Florida.
Louisiana and Other Elections. From CNN Politics: Louisiana delays US House primaries after Supreme Court ruling but lets other races go forward. "...House primary elections — the May 16 primary and June 27 runoff — suspended until July 15 or until the state Legislature redraws the state’s congressional maps." From the Hill: Cassidy pans Landry for moving forward with Louisiana Senate primary after voting rights decision. [Ed: Cassidy is a La. Senator; Landry is La. governor.] From AOL: Gov. Ivey calls special session on redistricting following Supreme Court decision. [Ed: Alabama is following suit and it benefits the GOP in the House.]
Upcoming Election Integrity. From Palm Beach Post: Federal judge upholds Florida's stricter ballot initiative law. From Jonathan Turley: “Incredible, Unstoppable Titan of Terror!”: The Lobster That Devoured Virginia’s Constitution. [Ed: the redistricted map is like an incredible lobster that denies all representation to the GOP. SCOTUS?]
From the BBC: US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz.
Packing SCOTUS. From Jonathan Turley: Contempt of Court: Hakeem Jeffries Denounces the Supreme Court as “Illegitimate”. [Ed: well, trying to pack the court didn't work for FDR.]
From the DailyBB News: Garbage Collector’s Call Sparks Heartwarming Reunion of Puppy and Mother Dog
Rise of anti-semitism in UK. From Spiked: Islamism, not the cost-of-living, is the root of this anti-Semitic violence. The Greens’ attempt to pin the Golders Green stabbings on Reform and food prices was desperate and cowardly. [Ed: this refers to the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London.] From Reuters: UK raises terrorism threat level after stabbings as Starmer says Jews are scared. [Ed: PM is being called "Starmer, Jew Harmer".]
Trump's Gravy Train. From Moon of Alabama: Trump And His Family Are Enriching Themselves. [Ed: by an incredible amount.] From MS Now: ‘Crypto king’: How Trump has nearly tripled his net worth since retaking the White House. [Ed: IMO, a crypto scam...and stablecoin, not real crypto.] From DNYUZ: Trump scam cost MAGA devotees over $4B: expert.
Robots. From Real Investment Advice: A Robot Economy: Who Gets Rich, Who Gets Left Behind. The optimists call what’s coming the “age of abundance”... [Ed: I agree that a robot economy--or, at least, a far-reaching one--is now inevitable.] From Zero Hedge: Meta Buys Robot Brain Startup As Zuck Wants Humanoids In Homes. This seems like a more reasonable bet than the Metaverse. [Ed: I am looking forward to a domestic robot.] From Interesting Engineering: Robot Dives 1.5 Miles, Maps French Shipwreck With 86,000 Images And Recovers Artifacts. The visibility is excellent. You almost can’t tell it’s so deep...
War with Iran. From Zero Hedge: Trump Issues Letter Rejecting Congressional Oversight For War, Citing Ceasefire Has 'Terminated' Hostilities. [Ed: good summary of evolving status.] From Mediaite: POLL: Trump’s Iran War Is Now as Unpopular as Vietnam and Iraq.
From Today: Pit bull's heart stops after being stabbed while protecting family home. Now, his tail wags again
From FOX26 Houston: Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down, other airlines say they're ready to help. Reports are stating that Spirit Airlines could shut down late Friday night or on Saturday. Other airlines have already said they're ready to help customers affected should the shutdown occur. [Ed: I've heard it closed as of 3 a.m. today.]
From Sunny Skyz: Man Risks His Life To Save Dog From Icy River In Dramatic Rescue Caught On Camera
From International Man: The Covid Playbook Returns: Energy Rationing and the Politics of Crisis Control. This recent headline from New Zealand should itself send chills down your spine… "Government reveals details of fuel crisis rationing plan – and who will be prioritized."
Strait of Hormuz. From Son of the New American Revolution: The Bogus Blockade Claim of the US Department of War. [Ed: a must read because I think Larry Johnson gets his facts straight.]
From Zero Hedge: Fidelity, Vanguard Halt Donations To SPLC After Federal Indictment. "Fidelity and Vanguard have stopped processing donations to the Southern Poverty Law Center through their donor-advised fund platforms, citing. the organization’s recent federal indictment on fraud charges." [Ed: pausing donations, not eschewing them.]
Covid Fall-Out. From the Libertarian Institute: COVID Conniving Receives First Federal Indictment. by James Bovard. From Western Journal: Leading California Governor Candidate Vows to Bring State Charges Against Anthony Fauci. [Ed: Steve Hilton.] From the New York Post: Pressure Builds to Indict Fauci Before May 11 Deadline. [Ed: there is a 5-year legal deadline.]
Media. From CNN: FCC Makes Huge Move Against ABC. Agency orders early review of licenses of 8 company-owned stations. [Ed: disney owns ABC, and 2 of the stations being reviewed are NYC and Chicago.] From NPR: Alex Jones-Infowars-Onion Battle Takes Another Turn. Appeals court grants emergency stay for conspiracy theorist to halt satire site's takeover of Infowars. [Ed: an appeals court in Texas.]
From People: Surrendered Dalmatian Left Without a Home Ends Up with a Firehouse Full of Adopters (Exclusive). Ember the dog will help teach children about fire safety with the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department in Florida.
Louisiana and Other Elections. From CNN Politics: Louisiana delays US House primaries after Supreme Court ruling but lets other races go forward. "...House primary elections — the May 16 primary and June 27 runoff — suspended until July 15 or until the state Legislature redraws the state’s congressional maps." From the Hill: Cassidy pans Landry for moving forward with Louisiana Senate primary after voting rights decision. [Ed: Cassidy is a La. Senator; Landry is La. governor.] From AOL: Gov. Ivey calls special session on redistricting following Supreme Court decision. [Ed: Alabama is following suit and it benefits the GOP in the House.]
Upcoming Election Integrity. From Palm Beach Post: Federal judge upholds Florida's stricter ballot initiative law. From Jonathan Turley: “Incredible, Unstoppable Titan of Terror!”: The Lobster That Devoured Virginia’s Constitution. [Ed: the redistricted map is like an incredible lobster that denies all representation to the GOP. SCOTUS?]
From the BBC: US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz.
Packing SCOTUS. From Jonathan Turley: Contempt of Court: Hakeem Jeffries Denounces the Supreme Court as “Illegitimate”. [Ed: well, trying to pack the court didn't work for FDR.]
From the DailyBB News: Garbage Collector’s Call Sparks Heartwarming Reunion of Puppy and Mother Dog
Rise of anti-semitism in UK. From Spiked: Islamism, not the cost-of-living, is the root of this anti-Semitic violence. The Greens’ attempt to pin the Golders Green stabbings on Reform and food prices was desperate and cowardly. [Ed: this refers to the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London.] From Reuters: UK raises terrorism threat level after stabbings as Starmer says Jews are scared. [Ed: PM is being called "Starmer, Jew Harmer".]
Trump's Gravy Train. From Moon of Alabama: Trump And His Family Are Enriching Themselves. [Ed: by an incredible amount.] From MS Now: ‘Crypto king’: How Trump has nearly tripled his net worth since retaking the White House. [Ed: IMO, a crypto scam...and stablecoin, not real crypto.] From DNYUZ: Trump scam cost MAGA devotees over $4B: expert.
Robots. From Real Investment Advice: A Robot Economy: Who Gets Rich, Who Gets Left Behind. The optimists call what’s coming the “age of abundance”... [Ed: I agree that a robot economy--or, at least, a far-reaching one--is now inevitable.] From Zero Hedge: Meta Buys Robot Brain Startup As Zuck Wants Humanoids In Homes. This seems like a more reasonable bet than the Metaverse. [Ed: I am looking forward to a domestic robot.] From Interesting Engineering: Robot Dives 1.5 Miles, Maps French Shipwreck With 86,000 Images And Recovers Artifacts. The visibility is excellent. You almost can’t tell it’s so deep...
War with Iran. From Zero Hedge: Trump Issues Letter Rejecting Congressional Oversight For War, Citing Ceasefire Has 'Terminated' Hostilities. [Ed: good summary of evolving status.] From Mediaite: POLL: Trump’s Iran War Is Now as Unpopular as Vietnam and Iraq.
From Today: Pit bull's heart stops after being stabbed while protecting family home. Now, his tail wags again
From FOX26 Houston: Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down, other airlines say they're ready to help. Reports are stating that Spirit Airlines could shut down late Friday night or on Saturday. Other airlines have already said they're ready to help customers affected should the shutdown occur. [Ed: I've heard it closed as of 3 a.m. today.]
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