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Sunday 05 September 2021
News and commentary round up for Sept. 5From Glenn Greenwald: All Communications Between Myself and Chelsea Manning Since 2016: to Debunk Her Innuendo. [Ed: damned sorry to see the rift between Greenwald and Manning. Seems based on her objections to Greenwald appearing on Tucker Carlson.]
From UPI: Dogs know whether human actions are intentional, study says
From Jonathan Turley: Subpoena Tsunami: House Democrats Issue Hundreds of Secret Subpoenas Targeting GOP Colleagues and Others. [Ed: this needs a lot of sunlight.]
From UPI: Dogs know whether human actions are intentional, study says
From Jonathan Turley: Subpoena Tsunami: House Democrats Issue Hundreds of Secret Subpoenas Targeting GOP Colleagues and Others. [Ed: this needs a lot of sunlight.]
Saturday 04 September 2021
News and commentary round up for Sept. 4From the Associated Press: More Than 45 Dead in Flooding. 23 victims were in New Jersey, 12 in New York City
From ABC News: Tax snitch plan triggers flood of hate for German minister. A German regional official’s plan to let authorities receive anonymous online tip-offs about potential tax evaders has prompted a flood of hate mail. [Ed: as well it should.]
Orwell's Australia. From the Organic Prepper: Aussie Authorities Can LEGALLY CHANGE Citizens' Social Media Posts. [Ed: hat tip to the Lady Anne. I've run a story on this already, but it is worth repeating.] From ABC Net: Australia Could Force Citizens To Report Their Location On-Demand Via Government Tracking App
From the Hill: San Diego County declares misinformation a public health crisis From the San Diego News Desk: Democrat Supervisors Vote COVID Misinformation As Public Health Crisis. [Ed: appropriate commentary.]
From the Bored Panda: 75 Nonsensical Animal Pics To Make You Question What Was Happening There
From SHTF: This Is What Is Going To Happen Nationwide In The Not Too Distant Future. [Ed: take this seriously, especially if you live in the city.]
Biden. From the Spectator: The Cynical, Despicable ‘Stuttering’ Con Unravels "For more than two years, Democrats and their many friends in the media mesmerized millions of Americans into thinking that Biden’s obvious dementia was a speech defect. To give credit where it’s due, that was one hell of a con." From the Federalist:
Here’s The Full List Of Every Lie Joe Biden Has Told As President: Part One and Part Two. [Ed: may not be exhaustive.]
From Digg: Finalists for the 2021 Funny Wildlife Contest. [Ed: do yourself a favor.]
All Things Covid-1984. From the Federalist: Dr. Scott Atlas: Science Killed Itself Over COVID-19. 'Science is not supposed to be about intimidating, or abusing, or censoring data ...There is never supposed to be 'an accepted view' of science.' From Gold, Goats & Guns: Luongo: The Unintended Consequences Of COVID-9/11. [Ed: recommended.] From Alt Market: The Orwellian Vaccine Passport Agenda Relies On The Lie Of The "Social Contract". Our freedoms are more important than your paranoid fears, and we will not comply... From the Babylon Bee: Democrats Refuse To Drink Water As It's Also Prescribed To Horses [Ed: refers to ivermectin, of course, which is NOT primarily a horse drug, whatever the media says.. It was developed for human use and found to be useful in veterinary contexts.]
From TechCrunch: FTC bans spyware maker SpyFone, and orders it to notify hacked victims. [Ed: the first judgment of its kind.]
From the Oatmeal: If My Dogs Were MIddle-Aged Men. [Ed: oddly funny.]
From Politico: Manchin to Dems: Pause social spending plan. The West Virginia Democrat said in a WSJ op-ed that he would not support the $3.5 trillion package “or anywhere near that level of additional spending” without further clarity. AND Dems prepare to fight their own over $3.5T megabill. Activists are ready to push party moderates in line. But on the Hill, liberal senators are staying quieter than House counterparts.
From PJ Media: Here's What to Do if the FBI's 'Sedition Hunters' Show Up at Your Door. "If the FBI shows up at your door, do not speak to them. Do not answer any of their questions. Do not engage with them at all except to tell them to get off your lawn—and then call your lawyer." AND How to Hide Your House From Nosy People on Google Maps
The State of the State. From Summit: ACLU Says The State Forcing People To Take Vaccines Is A Victory For Civil Liberties. No, this isn’t The Babylon Bee... From the International Man: Quantitative Brainwashing. Governments of today have become extremely adept at creating euphemisms for their misdeeds...
From Of Two Minds: Magical Thinking About Green Energy. [Ed: a must read.]
From Elizabeth Nickson: Canadian Culture on the Ropes. "In fact, they are so disliked that CBC is hiring “close protection security” for the next two years. They are so disliked, they have turned off commenting on their various programs. They are so disliked that there is a brand of coffee called “Defund the CBC’. This isn’t passive ignoring, this is active dislike to the point of needing bodyguards." From News TBT: 'Defund the CBC' Clothing & Coffee is a hit for many Canadians
Social/Corporate Media. From Zero Hedge: Reddit Bans Vaccine-Skeptic Subreddit r/NoNewNormal - Days After CEO Said He Wouldn't. [Ed: Reddit seems to be on a banning binge.] AND DHS, CNN Scramble To Flip Biden Afghanistan Narrative Back To Domestic 'White Supremacists' Threat. "If someone created a parody site of CNN, it would never be as deranged and hilarious as the *actual* CNN"
From Free to Choose Network: Corporate Welfare: Where's the Outrage? [Ed: from David who comments, This hour-long documentary is excellent. I highly recommend watching if you have the time.]
From the Babylon Bee: Report: Biden Wasn’t Checking Watch, Just Making Sure There Was No Blood Left On His Hands. [Ed: ouch.]
Everyday Finances. From C/Net: Federal unemployment benefits end Labor Day. Here's what that means. At least 11 million people will be impacted by the looming expiration date. Here's the latest. From CNBC: 2 Words on Jobs Report: 'Huge Disappointment'. August numbers come in far below expectations From Zero Hedge: Goodbye Taper? Huge Jobs Miss As US Adds Just 235K Jobs In August. [Ed: good charts.]
From Newser: Suga bows out of party vote, paves way for new Japan PM . [Ed: the party wants new leadership before the elections that should occur in Oct. or Nov.]
From Politico: White House chief of staff commits to evacuating Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008
From Cheezburger: The Awwdorable Shenanigans Of A Newly Re-Homed Cat. [Ed: don't be put off by the headline. It is seriously cute.]
From ABC News: Tax snitch plan triggers flood of hate for German minister. A German regional official’s plan to let authorities receive anonymous online tip-offs about potential tax evaders has prompted a flood of hate mail. [Ed: as well it should.]
Orwell's Australia. From the Organic Prepper: Aussie Authorities Can LEGALLY CHANGE Citizens' Social Media Posts. [Ed: hat tip to the Lady Anne. I've run a story on this already, but it is worth repeating.] From ABC Net: Australia Could Force Citizens To Report Their Location On-Demand Via Government Tracking App
From the Hill: San Diego County declares misinformation a public health crisis From the San Diego News Desk: Democrat Supervisors Vote COVID Misinformation As Public Health Crisis. [Ed: appropriate commentary.]
From the Bored Panda: 75 Nonsensical Animal Pics To Make You Question What Was Happening There
From SHTF: This Is What Is Going To Happen Nationwide In The Not Too Distant Future. [Ed: take this seriously, especially if you live in the city.]
Biden. From the Spectator: The Cynical, Despicable ‘Stuttering’ Con Unravels "For more than two years, Democrats and their many friends in the media mesmerized millions of Americans into thinking that Biden’s obvious dementia was a speech defect. To give credit where it’s due, that was one hell of a con." From the Federalist:
Here’s The Full List Of Every Lie Joe Biden Has Told As President: Part One and Part Two. [Ed: may not be exhaustive.]
From Digg: Finalists for the 2021 Funny Wildlife Contest. [Ed: do yourself a favor.]
All Things Covid-1984. From the Federalist: Dr. Scott Atlas: Science Killed Itself Over COVID-19. 'Science is not supposed to be about intimidating, or abusing, or censoring data ...There is never supposed to be 'an accepted view' of science.' From Gold, Goats & Guns: Luongo: The Unintended Consequences Of COVID-9/11. [Ed: recommended.] From Alt Market: The Orwellian Vaccine Passport Agenda Relies On The Lie Of The "Social Contract". Our freedoms are more important than your paranoid fears, and we will not comply... From the Babylon Bee: Democrats Refuse To Drink Water As It's Also Prescribed To Horses [Ed: refers to ivermectin, of course, which is NOT primarily a horse drug, whatever the media says.. It was developed for human use and found to be useful in veterinary contexts.]
From TechCrunch: FTC bans spyware maker SpyFone, and orders it to notify hacked victims. [Ed: the first judgment of its kind.]
From the Oatmeal: If My Dogs Were MIddle-Aged Men. [Ed: oddly funny.]
From Politico: Manchin to Dems: Pause social spending plan. The West Virginia Democrat said in a WSJ op-ed that he would not support the $3.5 trillion package “or anywhere near that level of additional spending” without further clarity. AND Dems prepare to fight their own over $3.5T megabill. Activists are ready to push party moderates in line. But on the Hill, liberal senators are staying quieter than House counterparts.
From PJ Media: Here's What to Do if the FBI's 'Sedition Hunters' Show Up at Your Door. "If the FBI shows up at your door, do not speak to them. Do not answer any of their questions. Do not engage with them at all except to tell them to get off your lawn—and then call your lawyer." AND How to Hide Your House From Nosy People on Google Maps
The State of the State. From Summit: ACLU Says The State Forcing People To Take Vaccines Is A Victory For Civil Liberties. No, this isn’t The Babylon Bee... From the International Man: Quantitative Brainwashing. Governments of today have become extremely adept at creating euphemisms for their misdeeds...
From Of Two Minds: Magical Thinking About Green Energy. [Ed: a must read.]
From Elizabeth Nickson: Canadian Culture on the Ropes. "In fact, they are so disliked that CBC is hiring “close protection security” for the next two years. They are so disliked, they have turned off commenting on their various programs. They are so disliked that there is a brand of coffee called “Defund the CBC’. This isn’t passive ignoring, this is active dislike to the point of needing bodyguards." From News TBT: 'Defund the CBC' Clothing & Coffee is a hit for many Canadians
Social/Corporate Media. From Zero Hedge: Reddit Bans Vaccine-Skeptic Subreddit r/NoNewNormal - Days After CEO Said He Wouldn't. [Ed: Reddit seems to be on a banning binge.] AND DHS, CNN Scramble To Flip Biden Afghanistan Narrative Back To Domestic 'White Supremacists' Threat. "If someone created a parody site of CNN, it would never be as deranged and hilarious as the *actual* CNN"
From Free to Choose Network: Corporate Welfare: Where's the Outrage? [Ed: from David who comments, This hour-long documentary is excellent. I highly recommend watching if you have the time.]
From the Babylon Bee: Report: Biden Wasn’t Checking Watch, Just Making Sure There Was No Blood Left On His Hands. [Ed: ouch.]
Everyday Finances. From C/Net: Federal unemployment benefits end Labor Day. Here's what that means. At least 11 million people will be impacted by the looming expiration date. Here's the latest. From CNBC: 2 Words on Jobs Report: 'Huge Disappointment'. August numbers come in far below expectations From Zero Hedge: Goodbye Taper? Huge Jobs Miss As US Adds Just 235K Jobs In August. [Ed: good charts.]
From Newser: Suga bows out of party vote, paves way for new Japan PM . [Ed: the party wants new leadership before the elections that should occur in Oct. or Nov.]
From Politico: White House chief of staff commits to evacuating Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008
From Cheezburger: The Awwdorable Shenanigans Of A Newly Re-Homed Cat. [Ed: don't be put off by the headline. It is seriously cute.]
Friday 03 September 2021
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News and commentary round up for Sept.3From Protocol: Internet shutdowns: The new authoritarian weapon of choice. Some 850 internet blackouts have been documented in the last decade in countries around the globe — 90% of them in the last five years.
El Salvador and Bitcoin. From Digest Time: El Salvador Assembly approves distribution of $30 in Bitcoin to every citizen. From Bitcoin Reddit: El Salvador may have done a bigger favor for US bitcoiners than most realize. [Ed: interesting observation.] From Decrypt: IMF Repeats El Salvador Bitcoin Warning as Country Launches $150M Adoption Fund. [Ed: will IMF be forced to recognize Bitcoin as a foreign currency.]
From Sunny Skyz: 'Left Is What We Ordered, Right Is What We Got': Father Shares Hilarious Cake Topper Fail. [Ed: sounds like he got more than his money's worth in Internet fun.]
From Unherd: Life is one big status game. The battle to be virtuous inspires endless political cruelty [Ed: a must read.]
Abandoned in Afghanistan. From Politico: Cotton leads Senate GOP push on Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal. The group of 26 Republicans wants information about who remains in Afghanistan after the frenzied evacuation effort at the end of August. [Ed: Cotton is one scary guy.] From Zero Hedge: State Dept Contradicts Biden, Says Vast Majority Of Interpreters & Visa-Eligible Afghans Were "Left Behind" [Ed: why would anyone believe the Biden Admin after this?] AND "We Are F**king Abandoning American Citizens" Says Livid Army Colonel In Leaked Afghanistan Texts.From the New York Post: Afghan interpreter who saved Biden in Afghanistan is now stranded there [Ed: tells you everything you need to know about Biden's character.]
From the Bored Panda: Orangutans Befriend Otters That Often Swim Through Their Enclosure At The Zoo Forming ‘A Very Special Bond’. [Ed: delightful.]
Other Things Afghanistan. From MSNBC: Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal could’ve gone so differently (interview) Anand Gopal, [Ed: believe it or not, a good article on the subject from MSNBC.] From Alarabiya: US military equipment previously owned by Afghan army spotted in Iran: Reports From Reuters: U.S. to help build border facilities on Tajik-Afghan border - embassy. [Ed: no comment on border with Mexico is necessary.] From the Conservative News: 130 Retired Generals, Admirals Demand Resignations From Milley, Austin Over Afghanistan Disaster
From Politico: Newsom's closing message: More people will die if I'm recalled. [Ed: wow, does he feel threatened.] From Cal Matters: Newsom Recall Election Watch. [Ed: updates.]
China. From Reuters: China envoy visits Myanmar as new route to Indian Ocean opened. [Ed: giving China a great strategic advantage.] From Zero Hedge: "Serious Threat": Pentagon Blasts Beijing's Demand That All Ships In South China Sea Register
The Upcoming Elections. From Politico: The election gambit that’s sending Georgia Democrats into a frenzy. A lesser known provision of the state’s restrictive new voting law could enable Republicans to execute pieces of the Trump playbook that failed in 2020. [Ed: the next election should be entertaining.]
From the San Francisco Examiner: A local solution for gun violence? Pay people $300 a month. [Ed: paying people not to shoot each other. Where's my money? I haven't shot anyone in a long time...as in never.]
From Macau Business: US regulator sues crypto lending platform over $2bn fraud. [Ed: suit against BitConnect and its founder Satish Kumbhani.]
From the Good News Network: Quick-Thinking Teen Rushes to Save People Trapped In Burning Building, Inspired by Her Favorite Show
All Things Covid-1984. From the Foundation for Economic Education: Harvard Epidemiologist Says The Case For COVID Vaccine Passports Was Just Demolished. "Vaccine mandates are not only scientific nonsense, they are also discriminatory and unethical..." From MSNBC: Why these Covid vaccine scientist resigned from the FDA. "The news comes on the heels of several confusing weeks of messaging from public health officials which might have fueled the pending departures." From Zero Hedge: Europe's CDC Breaks With Biden Admin, Says No Urgent Need For COVID Boosters.
From Zero Hedge: Apple Wallet Will Allow Digital Version Of Your Driver's License In These States. "Just imagine a future where elites could automatically suspend your digital license or expire the digital currency in your digital wallet because your social credit score plunged for speaking negatively on social media about politicians."
From Revolver: Chase Bank Unveils New “Reputation Risk” Campaign, Targeting Loyal Customers For Their Political Beliefs
From ABC7 NY: NYC National Weather Service issues first Flash Flood Emergency; wettest hour ever in Central Park From Zero Hedge: Watch: Shocking Footage Of NYC, NJ Flooding After Torrential Rain. [Ed: text as well. NYC and various places in NJ are under a state of emergency.]
From Glenn Greenwald: Ben Rhodes' Book Proves Obama Officials' Lies, And His Own, About Edward Snowden And Russia. It is hard to overstate the sociopathy of US national security officials: their casual willingness to blatantly lie about the gravest matters is limitless. [Ed: recommended.]
Everyday Finances. From Zero Hedge: 'High Steaks' - Scientists In Japan 3D Print Wagyu Beef. [Ed: a new food source would be good if it tastes right and is reasonably priced. A lot of "if"s.] From the Organic Prepper: The Rules of Surviving a Black Market Economy. [Ed: a must read.]
From the Babylon Bee: Psaki: 'A Record 331 Million Americans Have Not Been Abandoned In Afghanistan'
Jan. 6. From Politico: Prosecutors: Jan. 6 rioters committed more than 1,000 assaults on police. The new statistic underscores the violence of the attack and the fact that prosecutors are still hunting for dozens, if not hundreds, of suspects. [Ed: really? Are they viewing the same footage I viewed? Compared to antifa riots, Jan 6 was a kindergarten display.] AND Jan. 6 panel taps Cheney as its vice chair. The move is likely to ignite further divisions among House Republicans.
From the Business Insider: White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she'll resign next year when it's 'time for somebody else to have this job'
From Politico: House panel backs $24B Pentagon budget boost, defying Biden. The committee voted to boost the budget topline of the annual National Defense Authorization Act in a 42-17 vote during its marathon markup of the military policy legislation. [Ed: 14 Dems broke ranks and voted v. Biden. Military issues may splinter the Dems.]
El Salvador and Bitcoin. From Digest Time: El Salvador Assembly approves distribution of $30 in Bitcoin to every citizen. From Bitcoin Reddit: El Salvador may have done a bigger favor for US bitcoiners than most realize. [Ed: interesting observation.] From Decrypt: IMF Repeats El Salvador Bitcoin Warning as Country Launches $150M Adoption Fund. [Ed: will IMF be forced to recognize Bitcoin as a foreign currency.]
From Sunny Skyz: 'Left Is What We Ordered, Right Is What We Got': Father Shares Hilarious Cake Topper Fail. [Ed: sounds like he got more than his money's worth in Internet fun.]
From Unherd: Life is one big status game. The battle to be virtuous inspires endless political cruelty [Ed: a must read.]
Abandoned in Afghanistan. From Politico: Cotton leads Senate GOP push on Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal. The group of 26 Republicans wants information about who remains in Afghanistan after the frenzied evacuation effort at the end of August. [Ed: Cotton is one scary guy.] From Zero Hedge: State Dept Contradicts Biden, Says Vast Majority Of Interpreters & Visa-Eligible Afghans Were "Left Behind" [Ed: why would anyone believe the Biden Admin after this?] AND "We Are F**king Abandoning American Citizens" Says Livid Army Colonel In Leaked Afghanistan Texts.From the New York Post: Afghan interpreter who saved Biden in Afghanistan is now stranded there [Ed: tells you everything you need to know about Biden's character.]
From the Bored Panda: Orangutans Befriend Otters That Often Swim Through Their Enclosure At The Zoo Forming ‘A Very Special Bond’. [Ed: delightful.]
Other Things Afghanistan. From MSNBC: Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal could’ve gone so differently (interview) Anand Gopal, [Ed: believe it or not, a good article on the subject from MSNBC.] From Alarabiya: US military equipment previously owned by Afghan army spotted in Iran: Reports From Reuters: U.S. to help build border facilities on Tajik-Afghan border - embassy. [Ed: no comment on border with Mexico is necessary.] From the Conservative News: 130 Retired Generals, Admirals Demand Resignations From Milley, Austin Over Afghanistan Disaster
From Politico: Newsom's closing message: More people will die if I'm recalled. [Ed: wow, does he feel threatened.] From Cal Matters: Newsom Recall Election Watch. [Ed: updates.]
China. From Reuters: China envoy visits Myanmar as new route to Indian Ocean opened. [Ed: giving China a great strategic advantage.] From Zero Hedge: "Serious Threat": Pentagon Blasts Beijing's Demand That All Ships In South China Sea Register
The Upcoming Elections. From Politico: The election gambit that’s sending Georgia Democrats into a frenzy. A lesser known provision of the state’s restrictive new voting law could enable Republicans to execute pieces of the Trump playbook that failed in 2020. [Ed: the next election should be entertaining.]
From the San Francisco Examiner: A local solution for gun violence? Pay people $300 a month. [Ed: paying people not to shoot each other. Where's my money? I haven't shot anyone in a long time...as in never.]
From Macau Business: US regulator sues crypto lending platform over $2bn fraud. [Ed: suit against BitConnect and its founder Satish Kumbhani.]
From the Good News Network: Quick-Thinking Teen Rushes to Save People Trapped In Burning Building, Inspired by Her Favorite Show
All Things Covid-1984. From the Foundation for Economic Education: Harvard Epidemiologist Says The Case For COVID Vaccine Passports Was Just Demolished. "Vaccine mandates are not only scientific nonsense, they are also discriminatory and unethical..." From MSNBC: Why these Covid vaccine scientist resigned from the FDA. "The news comes on the heels of several confusing weeks of messaging from public health officials which might have fueled the pending departures." From Zero Hedge: Europe's CDC Breaks With Biden Admin, Says No Urgent Need For COVID Boosters.
From Zero Hedge: Apple Wallet Will Allow Digital Version Of Your Driver's License In These States. "Just imagine a future where elites could automatically suspend your digital license or expire the digital currency in your digital wallet because your social credit score plunged for speaking negatively on social media about politicians."
From Revolver: Chase Bank Unveils New “Reputation Risk” Campaign, Targeting Loyal Customers For Their Political Beliefs
From ABC7 NY: NYC National Weather Service issues first Flash Flood Emergency; wettest hour ever in Central Park From Zero Hedge: Watch: Shocking Footage Of NYC, NJ Flooding After Torrential Rain. [Ed: text as well. NYC and various places in NJ are under a state of emergency.]
From Glenn Greenwald: Ben Rhodes' Book Proves Obama Officials' Lies, And His Own, About Edward Snowden And Russia. It is hard to overstate the sociopathy of US national security officials: their casual willingness to blatantly lie about the gravest matters is limitless. [Ed: recommended.]
Everyday Finances. From Zero Hedge: 'High Steaks' - Scientists In Japan 3D Print Wagyu Beef. [Ed: a new food source would be good if it tastes right and is reasonably priced. A lot of "if"s.] From the Organic Prepper: The Rules of Surviving a Black Market Economy. [Ed: a must read.]
From the Babylon Bee: Psaki: 'A Record 331 Million Americans Have Not Been Abandoned In Afghanistan'
Jan. 6. From Politico: Prosecutors: Jan. 6 rioters committed more than 1,000 assaults on police. The new statistic underscores the violence of the attack and the fact that prosecutors are still hunting for dozens, if not hundreds, of suspects. [Ed: really? Are they viewing the same footage I viewed? Compared to antifa riots, Jan 6 was a kindergarten display.] AND Jan. 6 panel taps Cheney as its vice chair. The move is likely to ignite further divisions among House Republicans.
From the Business Insider: White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she'll resign next year when it's 'time for somebody else to have this job'
From Politico: House panel backs $24B Pentagon budget boost, defying Biden. The committee voted to boost the budget topline of the annual National Defense Authorization Act in a 42-17 vote during its marathon markup of the military policy legislation. [Ed: 14 Dems broke ranks and voted v. Biden. Military issues may splinter the Dems.]
Thursday 02 September 2021
News and commentary round up for Sept. 2Ida. From the Associated Press: In Ida’s aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana. From CBS News: Grand Isle, Louisiana "uninhabitable" as Hurricane Ida leaves every building either damaged or destroyed. From the Hamilton Spectator: Ida’s not done, Kate persists, Tropical Storm Larry forms. [Ed: prepare for flooding.] From Vice: How Big Telecom Killed Rules That Would Have Prevented Hurricane Ida Outages.
From CBS News: Caldor Fire racing toward Lake Tahoe: "I'm afraid it's going to burn down the jewel of California"
From Reason: Crises Bring Out the Toddler in Power-Hungry Politicians. [Ed: by the excellent J.D. Tucille (Tooch). Hat tip to Brad.]
From BBC News: Ireland Hits Milestone Not Seen Since 1851. Population is above 5M for the first time since then
From Optimist Daily: These smart bandages glow when infection develops.
Afghanistan. From the Hill: He Helped Rescue Biden in 2008. Now He's Stuck in Afghanistan. Interpreter raced to save Biden after then-senator's helicopter made emergency landing [Ed: he is calling to Biden for help.] From Oil Price: 9 Major Consequences Of The U.S. Failure In Afghanistan. From Just the News: Exclusive: In secret texts, U.S. military officials lamented leaving Americans behind in Kabul. "We are f*cking abandoning American citizens," Army colonel wrote in a frantic series of texts that detail how a group of Americans were rejected at airport as rescue flight awaited.
The Afghan Cover-up. From Zero Hedge: Biden Told Afghan President To "Create Perception" Taliban Wasn't Winning "Whether It Is True Or Not." “I need not tell you the perception around the world and in parts of Afghanistan, I believe, is that things are not going well... From Forbes: Biden Administration Erased Afghan Weapons Reports From Federal Websites
From Politico: McCarthy Threatens Companies That Comply With Jan. 6 Inquiry. His own phone records could be subject to subpoena. [Ed: says it would be a violation of federal law.]
From antiwar: US & Israel Working On 'Plan B' If Iran Nuclear Talks Fail. Bennett presented Biden with an Iran strategy described as a "death by a thousand cuts."
Vaccines/Vaccinations. From End Points: In a major blow to vaccine efforts, senior FDA leaders stepping down.
From the Asia Times: China on the cusp of a ‘profound transformation’. A widely circulated commentary carried on state media could herald what some see as an emerging Cultural Revolution 2.0 [Ed: China is determined to displace the U.S. as the superpower, and they may well succeed.]
Social/Corporate Media. From TK News: NPR Trashes Free Speech. A Brief Response. In an irony only public radio could miss, "On the Media" hosts an hour on the perils of "free speech absolutism" without interviewing a defender of free speech. [Ed: by the excellent Matt Taibbi.]
Canada. From Mish Talk: Canada's GDP Unexpectedly Goes Negative, Only Country in G7 to Do So. [Ed: and just before voting occurs for national elections, Sept. 20. Hat tip to Lady Anne.] From Politico: Canada burns and the election heats up. Trudeau's still trying to figure out if he's a climate warrior.
From WorldNetaily: About face! Chase Bank apologizes for Michael Flynn cancellation letter
From the Intercept: The Georgia Prison Guard Shortage Is Killing Incarcerated People. Fewer guards make it harder to monitor interpersonal problems between people in prison — and more dangerous for those who do step in. [Ed: the strange consequences of stimmies.]
Newsom Recall. From the Hill: Democrats, unions pour cash into California recall fight. [Ed: I am focusing on the recall election because I see it as a bellwether.] From View from the Wing: Gavin Newsom Recalled – In Delta Air Lines Atlanta Airport Announcement
From Quartz: El Salvador is about to make bitcoin legal tender. What could go wrong? [Ed: a lot. But it is the right move to make.]
From Good News Network: Devious Dog Fakes a Coma to Avoid Toilet Duty in the Rain –And it’s So Cute (WATCH)
Everyday Finances. From Freight Waves: California Port Pileup Shatters Record And Imports Still Haven’t Peaked. [Ed: everything imported will rise in price; domestic substitutes as well. From the Business Insider:
The Toilet Paper Situation Is Back. Procter & Gamble is shifting factories to a 24/7 schedule
From Boing Boing: This compilation of the world's worst websites will make your head hurt
From Breitbart: Nancy Pelosi Blocks House from Reading Names of 13 Killed U.S. Service Members. [Ed: instead she “just closed the House down.”] From Law Enforcement: Disgraceful: Pelosi blocks names of 13 service members murdered in Afghanistan from being read (op-ed)
From the Washington Examiner:Another Soros-backed district attorney destroying a great American city [Ed: Boudin in S.F.]
From Daily Paws: Watch This Goldendoodle Interrupt His Dad's Weather Forecast in Hilarious Video. Storm the Weather Dog needed treats—so bad that he decided to interrupt the weather forecast for Toronto. [Ed: text as well.]
From CBS News: Caldor Fire racing toward Lake Tahoe: "I'm afraid it's going to burn down the jewel of California"
From Reason: Crises Bring Out the Toddler in Power-Hungry Politicians. [Ed: by the excellent J.D. Tucille (Tooch). Hat tip to Brad.]
From BBC News: Ireland Hits Milestone Not Seen Since 1851. Population is above 5M for the first time since then
From Optimist Daily: These smart bandages glow when infection develops.
Afghanistan. From the Hill: He Helped Rescue Biden in 2008. Now He's Stuck in Afghanistan. Interpreter raced to save Biden after then-senator's helicopter made emergency landing [Ed: he is calling to Biden for help.] From Oil Price: 9 Major Consequences Of The U.S. Failure In Afghanistan. From Just the News: Exclusive: In secret texts, U.S. military officials lamented leaving Americans behind in Kabul. "We are f*cking abandoning American citizens," Army colonel wrote in a frantic series of texts that detail how a group of Americans were rejected at airport as rescue flight awaited.
The Afghan Cover-up. From Zero Hedge: Biden Told Afghan President To "Create Perception" Taliban Wasn't Winning "Whether It Is True Or Not." “I need not tell you the perception around the world and in parts of Afghanistan, I believe, is that things are not going well... From Forbes: Biden Administration Erased Afghan Weapons Reports From Federal Websites
From Politico: McCarthy Threatens Companies That Comply With Jan. 6 Inquiry. His own phone records could be subject to subpoena. [Ed: says it would be a violation of federal law.]
From antiwar: US & Israel Working On 'Plan B' If Iran Nuclear Talks Fail. Bennett presented Biden with an Iran strategy described as a "death by a thousand cuts."
Vaccines/Vaccinations. From End Points: In a major blow to vaccine efforts, senior FDA leaders stepping down.
From the Asia Times: China on the cusp of a ‘profound transformation’. A widely circulated commentary carried on state media could herald what some see as an emerging Cultural Revolution 2.0 [Ed: China is determined to displace the U.S. as the superpower, and they may well succeed.]
Social/Corporate Media. From TK News: NPR Trashes Free Speech. A Brief Response. In an irony only public radio could miss, "On the Media" hosts an hour on the perils of "free speech absolutism" without interviewing a defender of free speech. [Ed: by the excellent Matt Taibbi.]
Canada. From Mish Talk: Canada's GDP Unexpectedly Goes Negative, Only Country in G7 to Do So. [Ed: and just before voting occurs for national elections, Sept. 20. Hat tip to Lady Anne.] From Politico: Canada burns and the election heats up. Trudeau's still trying to figure out if he's a climate warrior.
From WorldNetaily: About face! Chase Bank apologizes for Michael Flynn cancellation letter
From the Intercept: The Georgia Prison Guard Shortage Is Killing Incarcerated People. Fewer guards make it harder to monitor interpersonal problems between people in prison — and more dangerous for those who do step in. [Ed: the strange consequences of stimmies.]
Newsom Recall. From the Hill: Democrats, unions pour cash into California recall fight. [Ed: I am focusing on the recall election because I see it as a bellwether.] From View from the Wing: Gavin Newsom Recalled – In Delta Air Lines Atlanta Airport Announcement
From Quartz: El Salvador is about to make bitcoin legal tender. What could go wrong? [Ed: a lot. But it is the right move to make.]
From Good News Network: Devious Dog Fakes a Coma to Avoid Toilet Duty in the Rain –And it’s So Cute (WATCH)
Everyday Finances. From Freight Waves: California Port Pileup Shatters Record And Imports Still Haven’t Peaked. [Ed: everything imported will rise in price; domestic substitutes as well. From the Business Insider:
The Toilet Paper Situation Is Back. Procter & Gamble is shifting factories to a 24/7 schedule
From Boing Boing: This compilation of the world's worst websites will make your head hurt
From Breitbart: Nancy Pelosi Blocks House from Reading Names of 13 Killed U.S. Service Members. [Ed: instead she “just closed the House down.”] From Law Enforcement: Disgraceful: Pelosi blocks names of 13 service members murdered in Afghanistan from being read (op-ed)
From the Washington Examiner:Another Soros-backed district attorney destroying a great American city [Ed: Boudin in S.F.]
From Daily Paws: Watch This Goldendoodle Interrupt His Dad's Weather Forecast in Hilarious Video. Storm the Weather Dog needed treats—so bad that he decided to interrupt the weather forecast for Toronto. [Ed: text as well.]
Wednesday 01 September 2021
A wonderful message from W.E.B. Du BoisChad Williams, Prof. & Chair of @brandeisAAAS @BrandeisU, posted this wonderful message to twitter. "W. E. B. Du Bois died #OTD in 1963 in Accra, Ghana. Here is his final message to the world, written on June 26, 1957, and shared by his wife Shirley Graham Du Bois upon his death."
"Little Brown Girl" cartoon, controversial againControversy is swirling once again around the "Little Brown Girl" cartoon depicting Biden and Harris, which appeared last year in an Australian periodical. A headline in the Guardian reads "News Corp fires back over press council ruling criticising ‘offensive’ Kamala Harris cartoon." The first 2 paragraphs of the article explain the situation:
"The press watchdog has ruled that Johannes Leak’s “little brown girl” cartoon of Kamala Harris, published in the Australian last year, has breached its standards by causing substantial offence and prejudice without a sufficient public interest justification.
Leak’s editor-in-chief, Chris Dore, is not happy about the ruling and has devoted Friday’s editorial to his defence."
But the fact is...that's the way Biden refers to black children; and, since he shows a marked preference for speaking of and touching girls rather than boys, the reference is usually to "little brown girls." If the cartoon is racist, then so is he. I'm not sure the mainstream media wants this topic explored too deeply. They should think this one through. UPDATE: During his press conference on Hurricane Ida, "Biden calls Black adviser 'boy' during FEMA briefing. The president used the term while introducing senior adviser Cedric Richmond." The man is 47 years old.
"The press watchdog has ruled that Johannes Leak’s “little brown girl” cartoon of Kamala Harris, published in the Australian last year, has breached its standards by causing substantial offence and prejudice without a sufficient public interest justification.
Leak’s editor-in-chief, Chris Dore, is not happy about the ruling and has devoted Friday’s editorial to his defence."
But the fact is...that's the way Biden refers to black children; and, since he shows a marked preference for speaking of and touching girls rather than boys, the reference is usually to "little brown girls." If the cartoon is racist, then so is he. I'm not sure the mainstream media wants this topic explored too deeply. They should think this one through. UPDATE: During his press conference on Hurricane Ida, "Biden calls Black adviser 'boy' during FEMA briefing. The president used the term while introducing senior adviser Cedric Richmond." The man is 47 years old.
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