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Thursday, June 19, 2025, News and CommentaryRoger Ver. From YouTube, The Charles Kirk Show: "Bitcoin Jesus" is Being Targeted By the U.S. Government & Facing 109 Years in Prison. From YouTube, the Tucker Carlson Show: Why the Intel Agencies Want to Track Your Every Transaction and Throw Roger Ver in Jail for Life.
From X: Buddy, the German Shepherd who led first responders to the house fire where his family lives. [Ed; remarkable video.]
From the Vigilant Fox: Japan Releases Bombshell Vax vs. Unvax Data on 18 Million People. The data speaks for itself—and the 3 to 4 month spike is impossible to ignore. [Ed: Covid vax, of course. I don't know what to think of this, yet, but I concluded long ago that getting vaxxed was a mistake.]
Iran. From Dances With Bears. Trump is About to play Stalin's Card in Iran--3 Maps and 1 Tweet to Explain. [Ed: a must read.] From X: Trita Parsi: On Iran. [Ed: I think the man's analysis is correct.] From Gilbert Doctorow: “Israel’s IRON DOME is nearly FINISHED!” Dr. Gilbert Doctorow says Israel has 1 week left . From the Hill: US military readies for Iran involvement [Ed: this is the real threat.]
BREAKING. From BBC News: Israeli hospital damaged and injuries reported in wave of Iranian missile strikes. From the Times of Israel: Iran TV: Israel hits Arak heavy water reactor after evacuation warning, ‘no radiation danger’
Iran Hits Big Hospital in Israel, Causing 'Extensive Damage'. Meanwhile, Israel strikes Iran's Arak heavy water reactor
Strait of Hormuz. From Zero Hedge: Strait Of Hormuz Disruption Fears Surge After Former Iranian Minister Threatens Transit Restrictions. "Starting tomorrow, for 100 days, no oil tankers or LNG cargoes...." AND Strait Of Hormuz Tanker Collision Caused 10 Square-Kilometer Oil Spill. Ecological disaster? [Ed: the entire world seems to be moving in Trump time.]
From the New York Post: Truth wins as ‘citizen journalists’ rise — and legacy media fades. [Ed: about time.]
Big Picture Economics. From CNBC: Fed Keeps Key Rate Steady Once Again. Decision came despite heavy pressure from Trump. From Politico: The 'Go-Broke Date' for Social Security Is Moved Up. Funds are set to run dry sooner than expected. [Ed: but not during Trump's term, which is all he cares about.]
From the Epoch Times: American Bar Association Sues Trump Admin Over Alleged Campaign To Intimidate Law Firms.
From the DoDo: Corgi Mom Adopts Orphaned Pit Bull Puppies As Her Own. "They sleep together in one giant pile"
From Hard Reset Media: One NZ man vs. Pakistani scammers making millions on fake ghostwriting deals. A New Zealand-based man is taking on "publishing" syndicates that use cheap Pakistani labor, fake websites, and AI to scam consumers and exploit workers.
Will America Go to War? From Zero Hedge: Trump Has Reportedly Approved Iran Attack Plans But Is Withholding Final Order. Trump earlier: "Nobody knows what I'm going to do." [Ed: I don't think Trump will take the bait. But he could be pushed into it by events/circumstances.]
From Schneier on Security: Where AI Provides Value. [Ed: the most interesting analysis I've read of AI.]
Violent Protests=Riots. From the Post Millennial: Suspended pro-Hamas student group holds 'teach in' to educate UW students on 'scientific necessity' of violence in activism. AND Portland residents beg Antifa not to destroy property during anti-ICE riots. Gray’s Landing, a low-income apartment complex housing elderly residents, veterans, and families, has signs reading "Please do not vandalize." [Ed: this is one reason protests should not be violent. Elderly people begging to be spared makes me hate the protesters.]
From the Associated Press: SpaceX Rocket Explodes at Starbase. Rocket was being tested at Texas launch site. [Ed: no one was injured.]
From the Bored Panda: Our Dog Was Getting A Human Sister, So I Built Her A Room Under The Stairs – It Turned Out Better Than Expected
From the Organic Prepper: Pets When the SHTF: Benefit or Liability?
A War Powers Resolution. From Al Jazeera: US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran. The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran. From Responsible Statecraft: Senator Kaine: US cannot go to war without a vote. The lawmaker's new resolution would prevent the use of military force against Iran without congressional approval. The text of the House bill is here. AND Text of Kaine's resolution is available here.
From FOX News: Dad's jaw-dropping Disney 'Princess Breakfast' bill leaves social media users stunned. Father shares photo of nearly $1,000 receipt for family of five at Disneyland character dining experience
From Sunny Skyz: Shelter Dog Senses Medical Emergency In Stranger During Adoption Event
From X: Buddy, the German Shepherd who led first responders to the house fire where his family lives. [Ed; remarkable video.]
From the Vigilant Fox: Japan Releases Bombshell Vax vs. Unvax Data on 18 Million People. The data speaks for itself—and the 3 to 4 month spike is impossible to ignore. [Ed: Covid vax, of course. I don't know what to think of this, yet, but I concluded long ago that getting vaxxed was a mistake.]
Iran. From Dances With Bears. Trump is About to play Stalin's Card in Iran--3 Maps and 1 Tweet to Explain. [Ed: a must read.] From X: Trita Parsi: On Iran. [Ed: I think the man's analysis is correct.] From Gilbert Doctorow: “Israel’s IRON DOME is nearly FINISHED!” Dr. Gilbert Doctorow says Israel has 1 week left . From the Hill: US military readies for Iran involvement [Ed: this is the real threat.]
BREAKING. From BBC News: Israeli hospital damaged and injuries reported in wave of Iranian missile strikes. From the Times of Israel: Iran TV: Israel hits Arak heavy water reactor after evacuation warning, ‘no radiation danger’
Iran Hits Big Hospital in Israel, Causing 'Extensive Damage'. Meanwhile, Israel strikes Iran's Arak heavy water reactor
Strait of Hormuz. From Zero Hedge: Strait Of Hormuz Disruption Fears Surge After Former Iranian Minister Threatens Transit Restrictions. "Starting tomorrow, for 100 days, no oil tankers or LNG cargoes...." AND Strait Of Hormuz Tanker Collision Caused 10 Square-Kilometer Oil Spill. Ecological disaster? [Ed: the entire world seems to be moving in Trump time.]
From the New York Post: Truth wins as ‘citizen journalists’ rise — and legacy media fades. [Ed: about time.]
Big Picture Economics. From CNBC: Fed Keeps Key Rate Steady Once Again. Decision came despite heavy pressure from Trump. From Politico: The 'Go-Broke Date' for Social Security Is Moved Up. Funds are set to run dry sooner than expected. [Ed: but not during Trump's term, which is all he cares about.]
From the Epoch Times: American Bar Association Sues Trump Admin Over Alleged Campaign To Intimidate Law Firms.
From the DoDo: Corgi Mom Adopts Orphaned Pit Bull Puppies As Her Own. "They sleep together in one giant pile"
From Hard Reset Media: One NZ man vs. Pakistani scammers making millions on fake ghostwriting deals. A New Zealand-based man is taking on "publishing" syndicates that use cheap Pakistani labor, fake websites, and AI to scam consumers and exploit workers.
Will America Go to War? From Zero Hedge: Trump Has Reportedly Approved Iran Attack Plans But Is Withholding Final Order. Trump earlier: "Nobody knows what I'm going to do." [Ed: I don't think Trump will take the bait. But he could be pushed into it by events/circumstances.]
From Schneier on Security: Where AI Provides Value. [Ed: the most interesting analysis I've read of AI.]
Violent Protests=Riots. From the Post Millennial: Suspended pro-Hamas student group holds 'teach in' to educate UW students on 'scientific necessity' of violence in activism. AND Portland residents beg Antifa not to destroy property during anti-ICE riots. Gray’s Landing, a low-income apartment complex housing elderly residents, veterans, and families, has signs reading "Please do not vandalize." [Ed: this is one reason protests should not be violent. Elderly people begging to be spared makes me hate the protesters.]
From the Associated Press: SpaceX Rocket Explodes at Starbase. Rocket was being tested at Texas launch site. [Ed: no one was injured.]
From the Bored Panda: Our Dog Was Getting A Human Sister, So I Built Her A Room Under The Stairs – It Turned Out Better Than Expected
From the Organic Prepper: Pets When the SHTF: Benefit or Liability?
A War Powers Resolution. From Al Jazeera: US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran. The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran. From Responsible Statecraft: Senator Kaine: US cannot go to war without a vote. The lawmaker's new resolution would prevent the use of military force against Iran without congressional approval. The text of the House bill is here. AND Text of Kaine's resolution is available here.
From FOX News: Dad's jaw-dropping Disney 'Princess Breakfast' bill leaves social media users stunned. Father shares photo of nearly $1,000 receipt for family of five at Disneyland character dining experience
From Sunny Skyz: Shelter Dog Senses Medical Emergency In Stranger During Adoption Event
Stella aka the Queen of Leaves
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Free or Pardon Roger Ver
And, no, I don't like the sainthood aspect of this image...but what is happening to Roger is both obscene and a dire warning. I don't want this good man to become a martyr for the crime of promoting freedom.
No, not pro-Trump. Anti-media. The way the mainstream media treats the two dynamics is disgusting. Jan 6=evil insurrection even tho' a protester got killed by police. No Kind riots-healthy protest even tho' there is protester violence and looting.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, News and CommentaryRoger Ver. From Soft Archive: Hijacking Bitcoin: The Hidden History of BTC [Audiobook]. by Roger Ver and Steve Patterson. From Reddit: Roger Ver explains why the cost of producing a bitcoin is not determining its value. [Ed: video.] From Bitcoin: Libertarians Rally Behind Crypto Entrepreneur Roger Ver Before Midterms
From Bark Wells: How Dalmatians Became Firehouse Dogs: A Historical Journey.
From Gilbert Doctorow: Russia-Ukraine exchange of dead bodies: 78 Russians for 6060 Ukrainians. Why the vast difference? From EFE: US cancels next round of bilateral talks with Russia, says Moscow. [Ed: Oh well. The talks didn't seem to be getting anywhere.] From Simplicius: Slowly Abandoned, Ukraine Gets Squeezed by Russian Pressure.
From Just the News: Anti-ICE riots inspire lawmakers to halt federal funding from cities that supported rioters. Rep. Tony Wied introduced legislation titled the "SAFE Cities Act"
From Zero Hedge: Is The Silver Bull Finally Here? Silver is finally stepping out of gold’s shadow...
From Consortium News: Jeffrey Sachs: Stop Netanyahu Before He Gets Us All Killed. We could soon see several nuclear powers pitted against each other and dragging the world closer to nuclear annihilation. AND Patrick Lawrence: World’s Most Dangerous Man & His Enabler. [Ed: Netanyahu and Trump, of course.]
From Global News: Puppy with green fur born in Nova Scotia: ‘I’m kind of amazed’
From the Organic Prepper: How I’m Prepping for the Potential of War. We all hope to avoid a global conflict but it looks like trouble is on the horizon.
From Moon of Alabama: Russia Weaponizes UK Climate Project. [Ed: dimming the sun? What could go wrong!]
The Stunt that is Alex Padilla. From Townhall: Does This Dem Senator Know His Stunt Against the DHS Just Imploded? [Ed: Alex Padilla. So much of politics these days is a stunt.] From Real Clear Politics: Secret Service Followed Protocol In Padilla Incident. "Sen. Padilla didn’t want answers – he wanted airtime..." From the Associated Press: Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, is arrested outside immigration court. [Ed: Lander is much the same as Padilla.]
From Yascha Mounk: Helen Lewis on The Genius Myth. Yascha Mounk and Helen Lewis discuss why we look for the extraordinary.
From YouTube: Rescued Tiny Kitten Can’t Sleep Without My Big Dog
From the Associated Press: Trump on US-UK Trade Deal: 'It's Done'. Though steel imports are still being negotiated. [Ed: what about the other 90 deals Trump said would be imminent?]
Iran. From Just the News: Trump appears to demand 'unconditional surrender,' threatens 'easy target' ayatollah. Trump previously seemed to confirm American involvement in the war by stating that "we" had control over Iranian air space and that American equipment had played a role in achieving air supremacy. From the Verge: Iran is going offline to prevent purported Israeli cyberattacks. The government has throttled its own bandwidth, asked citizens to delete WhatsApp, and plans to shut off global internet access tonight. [Ed: "tonight" was Tuesday.] From Daily Fetched: Elon Musk Rescues Iranian Internet Blackout With Starlink. [Ed: will not make him popular in Israel.] From a Son of the New American Revolution: Something’s Happening Here, What it is Ain’t Exactly Clear… [Ed: a must read.]
From Give It Love: Ingenious Aluminum Foil Hacks That Will Make You Want To Stock Up! [Ed: useful.]
From FOX News: Ex-White House officials to testify on who 'really ran the country' during Biden era. Wednesday's hearing 'is an important opportunity for the American people to get the answers they deserve,' Sen John Cornyn tells Fox News Digital
GENIUS Act. From Ledger insights: Senate passes GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation. From Fortune: Senate passes stablecoin regulation bill without facing elephant in the room: Trump’s crypto empire. [Ed: clear conflict of interest.]
From Youth Incorporated: Kabul To Become The First City To Run Out Of Water. [Ed: Afghanistan.]
The Mainstream Media. From the Post Millennial: CNN eyes massive staff cuts as parent company prepares for breakup. “Why, for instance, would Gunnar pay Anderson Cooper $18 million a year when Kaitlan Collins draws the same ratings at roughly a fifth of the salary?” [Ed: I would not be surprised if CNN shut down altogether.]
From Just the News: FBI suspected a Chinese plot to hijack 2020 election for Joe Biden. Read the long-hidden intel memo. The tens of thousands of fraudulent ID were made for fraudulent mail-in votes. AND FBI asked spy agencies to destroy intel on alleged China plot to aid Joe Biden in 2020 election. Memo turned over by FBI Director Kash Patel to Sen. Chuck Grassley details plot to use fake driver’s licenses to swing 2020 election to Democrat's favor.
From the DoDo: Hero Dog Saves 2 Swimmers From Drowning In 'Jaw-Dropping' Rescue
From Counter Punch: In Macron’s France, Tweeting in Support of Palestine Can Get You Jail Time
From Bark Wells: How Dalmatians Became Firehouse Dogs: A Historical Journey.
From Gilbert Doctorow: Russia-Ukraine exchange of dead bodies: 78 Russians for 6060 Ukrainians. Why the vast difference? From EFE: US cancels next round of bilateral talks with Russia, says Moscow. [Ed: Oh well. The talks didn't seem to be getting anywhere.] From Simplicius: Slowly Abandoned, Ukraine Gets Squeezed by Russian Pressure.
From Just the News: Anti-ICE riots inspire lawmakers to halt federal funding from cities that supported rioters. Rep. Tony Wied introduced legislation titled the "SAFE Cities Act"
From Zero Hedge: Is The Silver Bull Finally Here? Silver is finally stepping out of gold’s shadow...
From Consortium News: Jeffrey Sachs: Stop Netanyahu Before He Gets Us All Killed. We could soon see several nuclear powers pitted against each other and dragging the world closer to nuclear annihilation. AND Patrick Lawrence: World’s Most Dangerous Man & His Enabler. [Ed: Netanyahu and Trump, of course.]
From Global News: Puppy with green fur born in Nova Scotia: ‘I’m kind of amazed’
From the Organic Prepper: How I’m Prepping for the Potential of War. We all hope to avoid a global conflict but it looks like trouble is on the horizon.
From Moon of Alabama: Russia Weaponizes UK Climate Project. [Ed: dimming the sun? What could go wrong!]
The Stunt that is Alex Padilla. From Townhall: Does This Dem Senator Know His Stunt Against the DHS Just Imploded? [Ed: Alex Padilla. So much of politics these days is a stunt.] From Real Clear Politics: Secret Service Followed Protocol In Padilla Incident. "Sen. Padilla didn’t want answers – he wanted airtime..." From the Associated Press: Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, is arrested outside immigration court. [Ed: Lander is much the same as Padilla.]
From Yascha Mounk: Helen Lewis on The Genius Myth. Yascha Mounk and Helen Lewis discuss why we look for the extraordinary.
From YouTube: Rescued Tiny Kitten Can’t Sleep Without My Big Dog
From the Associated Press: Trump on US-UK Trade Deal: 'It's Done'. Though steel imports are still being negotiated. [Ed: what about the other 90 deals Trump said would be imminent?]
Iran. From Just the News: Trump appears to demand 'unconditional surrender,' threatens 'easy target' ayatollah. Trump previously seemed to confirm American involvement in the war by stating that "we" had control over Iranian air space and that American equipment had played a role in achieving air supremacy. From the Verge: Iran is going offline to prevent purported Israeli cyberattacks. The government has throttled its own bandwidth, asked citizens to delete WhatsApp, and plans to shut off global internet access tonight. [Ed: "tonight" was Tuesday.] From Daily Fetched: Elon Musk Rescues Iranian Internet Blackout With Starlink. [Ed: will not make him popular in Israel.] From a Son of the New American Revolution: Something’s Happening Here, What it is Ain’t Exactly Clear… [Ed: a must read.]
From Give It Love: Ingenious Aluminum Foil Hacks That Will Make You Want To Stock Up! [Ed: useful.]
From FOX News: Ex-White House officials to testify on who 'really ran the country' during Biden era. Wednesday's hearing 'is an important opportunity for the American people to get the answers they deserve,' Sen John Cornyn tells Fox News Digital
GENIUS Act. From Ledger insights: Senate passes GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation. From Fortune: Senate passes stablecoin regulation bill without facing elephant in the room: Trump’s crypto empire. [Ed: clear conflict of interest.]
From Youth Incorporated: Kabul To Become The First City To Run Out Of Water. [Ed: Afghanistan.]
The Mainstream Media. From the Post Millennial: CNN eyes massive staff cuts as parent company prepares for breakup. “Why, for instance, would Gunnar pay Anderson Cooper $18 million a year when Kaitlan Collins draws the same ratings at roughly a fifth of the salary?” [Ed: I would not be surprised if CNN shut down altogether.]
From Just the News: FBI suspected a Chinese plot to hijack 2020 election for Joe Biden. Read the long-hidden intel memo. The tens of thousands of fraudulent ID were made for fraudulent mail-in votes. AND FBI asked spy agencies to destroy intel on alleged China plot to aid Joe Biden in 2020 election. Memo turned over by FBI Director Kash Patel to Sen. Chuck Grassley details plot to use fake driver’s licenses to swing 2020 election to Democrat's favor.
From the DoDo: Hero Dog Saves 2 Swimmers From Drowning In 'Jaw-Dropping' Rescue
From Counter Punch: In Macron’s France, Tweeting in Support of Palestine Can Get You Jail Time
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, News and CommentaryRoger Ver. From Tradable: Ripple (XRP) CTO Drops Bombshell About 'Bitcoin Jesus' Roger Ver Case. [Ed: Roger was instrumental in the creation of Ripple.] From the Free Thought Project: The Roger Ver Lawfare Case And Why Trump Needs To End It.
From ABC 7 News: Heroic dog saves owner from house fire in Philadelphia
From Politico.EU: Trump hints at no more US sanctions on Russia at G7 summit. U.S. president shrugs off EU and U.K. call for more action over Ukraine war, telling Europe: “Let’s see them do it first.” AND Macron says he’s still confident US will back further Russia sanctions. Trump had earlier suggested he didn’t want to tighten the screws on Moscow further because “sanctions cost us a lot of money.” [Ed: Macron is posturing. He should take Trump seriously. In fact, I think he does.]
From Reason: Parades Are Great, but We Shouldn't Venerate the Military. [Ed: by the excellent J.D. Tuccille.]
From Jonathan Turley: Monarchy Malarkey: Democrats Revive Claim that Democracy is Dying in the “No Kings” Protests.
Immigration. From Eater Los Angeles: Trump Directs ICE to Pause Arrests at Restaurants, Farms, and Hotels. Protests continue as ICE raids continue to expand in Los Angeles. [Ed: the ultimate pragmatist].
From the Bored Panda: This Hotel Lets Guests Foster Dogs During Their Stay, And At Least 33 Of Them Have Been Adopted Afterward
From the International Man: America First—We Hardly Knew Ye
Iran-Israel-U.S.. From Zero Hedge: Netanyahu Says Israel 'Won't Rule Out Killing Khamenei' As Iran Denies It Seeks Negotiations. Netanyahu says Israel 'well coordinated' with US during Iran campaign... [Ed: meanwhile, Trump says a deal is in the making.] From Newser: After Telling Tehran to Evacuate, Trump to Leave G7. White House attributes departure to situation in Middle East. From Axios: Trump leaves G7 summit early after "evacuate Tehran" warning. [Ed: watch the news closely today.] From Alternet: How Trump Went From Opposing Israel’s Strikes on Iran to Reluctant Support From Al Jazeera: Iranian state TV attacked while on air in latest wave of Israeli strikes on Tehran [Ed: incredible video.] From Global Times: China is organizing swift evacuation for Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel: Chinese FM. From Son of the New American Revolution: Donald Trump Doubles Down on Crazy. [Ed: scary as hell.]
From Spiked: The march of the useful idiots. The March to Gaza was a Fyre Festival for the West's activist class.
From Yahoo Finance: Analysis – OPEC+ would struggle to cover major Iranian oil supply disruption. [Ed: the consequences of Israel's attacks and Iran's retaliation will be unwinding for months, if not years.] From OilPrice: Tankers Reportedly Ablaze Near Strait of Hormuz.
From the Organic Prepper: The “Peaceful Protests” Are Spreading EVERYWHERE. Prepare for Trouble. Are the "peaceful protests" coming to your town? How should you prepare for it?
From the Animal Humane Society: Our top dog adoption stories in 2023.
From the Victory Girls Blog: MN Shooting Suspect’s Hit List Is Weird. [Ed: interesting analysis.]
From Futurism: Stanford Research Finds That "Therapist" Chatbots Are Encouraging Users' Schizophrenic Delusions and Suicidal Thoughts
G7. From CBC: Trump Wants to 'Get to the Bottom' of Canada Deal. He met with Carney on sidelines of G7 summit [Ed: the sidelines is where the real progress/damage happens.] From India Times: G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: 'Iran can never have nuclear weapon,' G7 issues joint statement. From AnewZ: G7 Summit 2025 in Kananaskis: Key outcomes and agreements. [Ed: it is not clear how effective any agreement will be without U.S. participation.]
From Politico.EU: EU resurrects banking practice that caused the 2008 financial crisis. Securitization allows banks to repackage and resell debt, famously explained by actress Margot Robbie in a bubble bath in the film “The Big Short.”
Massacre in Gaza. From the Express Tribune: Massacre in Gaza: Israeli gunfire kills 51, wounds over 200 at aid point. Attack, carried out near a distribution site for flour, described as a "massacre" by survivors and witnesses. [Ed: the latest death count is now at 75; some sources put casualties far higher..] From Drop Site News: Photos of Gaza hospital. [Ed: all the accounts I've read say the killings were deliberate on the part of the Israelis. It is not possible to be sure at this point, but it is plausible...especially given Iran's bombing of Israel.]
From Good News Network: Hero Rescue Dog Detects a Stranger’s Oncoming Seizure and Won’t Leave His Side
From ABC 7 News: Heroic dog saves owner from house fire in Philadelphia
From Politico.EU: Trump hints at no more US sanctions on Russia at G7 summit. U.S. president shrugs off EU and U.K. call for more action over Ukraine war, telling Europe: “Let’s see them do it first.” AND Macron says he’s still confident US will back further Russia sanctions. Trump had earlier suggested he didn’t want to tighten the screws on Moscow further because “sanctions cost us a lot of money.” [Ed: Macron is posturing. He should take Trump seriously. In fact, I think he does.]
From Reason: Parades Are Great, but We Shouldn't Venerate the Military. [Ed: by the excellent J.D. Tuccille.]
From Jonathan Turley: Monarchy Malarkey: Democrats Revive Claim that Democracy is Dying in the “No Kings” Protests.
Immigration. From Eater Los Angeles: Trump Directs ICE to Pause Arrests at Restaurants, Farms, and Hotels. Protests continue as ICE raids continue to expand in Los Angeles. [Ed: the ultimate pragmatist].
From the Bored Panda: This Hotel Lets Guests Foster Dogs During Their Stay, And At Least 33 Of Them Have Been Adopted Afterward
From the International Man: America First—We Hardly Knew Ye
Iran-Israel-U.S.. From Zero Hedge: Netanyahu Says Israel 'Won't Rule Out Killing Khamenei' As Iran Denies It Seeks Negotiations. Netanyahu says Israel 'well coordinated' with US during Iran campaign... [Ed: meanwhile, Trump says a deal is in the making.] From Newser: After Telling Tehran to Evacuate, Trump to Leave G7. White House attributes departure to situation in Middle East. From Axios: Trump leaves G7 summit early after "evacuate Tehran" warning. [Ed: watch the news closely today.] From Alternet: How Trump Went From Opposing Israel’s Strikes on Iran to Reluctant Support From Al Jazeera: Iranian state TV attacked while on air in latest wave of Israeli strikes on Tehran [Ed: incredible video.] From Global Times: China is organizing swift evacuation for Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel: Chinese FM. From Son of the New American Revolution: Donald Trump Doubles Down on Crazy. [Ed: scary as hell.]
From Spiked: The march of the useful idiots. The March to Gaza was a Fyre Festival for the West's activist class.
From Yahoo Finance: Analysis – OPEC+ would struggle to cover major Iranian oil supply disruption. [Ed: the consequences of Israel's attacks and Iran's retaliation will be unwinding for months, if not years.] From OilPrice: Tankers Reportedly Ablaze Near Strait of Hormuz.
From the Organic Prepper: The “Peaceful Protests” Are Spreading EVERYWHERE. Prepare for Trouble. Are the "peaceful protests" coming to your town? How should you prepare for it?
From the Animal Humane Society: Our top dog adoption stories in 2023.
From the Victory Girls Blog: MN Shooting Suspect’s Hit List Is Weird. [Ed: interesting analysis.]
From Futurism: Stanford Research Finds That "Therapist" Chatbots Are Encouraging Users' Schizophrenic Delusions and Suicidal Thoughts
G7. From CBC: Trump Wants to 'Get to the Bottom' of Canada Deal. He met with Carney on sidelines of G7 summit [Ed: the sidelines is where the real progress/damage happens.] From India Times: G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: 'Iran can never have nuclear weapon,' G7 issues joint statement. From AnewZ: G7 Summit 2025 in Kananaskis: Key outcomes and agreements. [Ed: it is not clear how effective any agreement will be without U.S. participation.]
From Politico.EU: EU resurrects banking practice that caused the 2008 financial crisis. Securitization allows banks to repackage and resell debt, famously explained by actress Margot Robbie in a bubble bath in the film “The Big Short.”
Massacre in Gaza. From the Express Tribune: Massacre in Gaza: Israeli gunfire kills 51, wounds over 200 at aid point. Attack, carried out near a distribution site for flour, described as a "massacre" by survivors and witnesses. [Ed: the latest death count is now at 75; some sources put casualties far higher..] From Drop Site News: Photos of Gaza hospital. [Ed: all the accounts I've read say the killings were deliberate on the part of the Israelis. It is not possible to be sure at this point, but it is plausible...especially given Iran's bombing of Israel.]
From Good News Network: Hero Rescue Dog Detects a Stranger’s Oncoming Seizure and Won’t Leave His Side
Monday 16 June 2025
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