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Wednesday 30 April 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, News and CommentaryRoger Ver. From the Aaron Day Show: Free Roger Ver: A Fight for Bitcoin & Financial Freedom. [Ed: YouTube.] From Stone Zone: WHY ROGER VER DESERVES A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON. [Ed: the main significance of this is that the article appears on Roger Stone's page.] From the New York Times: ]Indicted ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Pays Roger Stone $600,000 to Lobby for Him.[/link] The longtime Trump ally is lobbying Congress to change the law that the crypto entrepreneur Roger Ver was charged with violating. [Ed: the significance of this is that the article appears in the NYT and is not behind the customary paywall.]
From Zero Hedge: 6 Days After Celebrating '100% Renewable Power', Spain Blames "Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon" For Nation's Largest Blackout In History. "... normalisation of the system could take up to a week." [Ed: I cannot help but wonder if this is impacting Roger Ver who has been confined to Spain for almost exactly a year now.]
From Mid-Day: Mumbai: Dog saves Vasai woman from rape by ‘7-ft’ monster. [Ed: altho this strange story is strangely told, it seems to check out with other periodical accounts.]
Israel, Gaza. From the Cradle: 'Jews will kill Jews': Israel's top politicos warn of impending civil war. Netanyahu’s war is not just on Gaza, the occupied West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iran, Iraq – it is on Israel's own institutions, opposition parties, and the last shreds of internal dissent. Now, the occupation state's most senior political veterans are warning of a full-on Civil War. [Ed: this is growing far more likely.] From antiwar: How Is the Media Still Getting the Gaza Murdered Paramedics Story So Wrong? [Ed: recommended.]
Ukraine. From the European Council on Foreign Relations: Why a Ukraine peacekeeping force could become a trap for Europe. [Ed: and a godsend for Zelensky.] From antiwar: Ukraine’s Worst Day: Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Peace Plan. [Ed: a must read.] From the President of Russia: By order of the President of Russia, the Russian side announces a ceasefire for the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. [Ed: from May 8, 00:00 Moscow time to May 11, 00:00 Moscow time.] From Simplicius: SITREP 4/28/25: Russian Vise Tightens as West Dawdles and Dallies with “Ceasefire” Sham.
Big Beautiful Budget Bill. From Zero Hedge: House GOP Gears Up For Trump's "Big, Beautiful" Budget Brawl. Here we go... [Ed: passage is quite possible but it will be like threading needle.] From Politico: It was supposed to be a tax and border bill. It could also hand Trump vast new executive powers. Legislation written by the House Judiciary Committee would allow Trump to delete reams of regulations from the federal rulebook.
Sergev Lavrov. From CBS: Transcript: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” April 27, 2025. [Ed: I have said repeatedly that Lavrov is the single shrewest diplomat/advisor I've ever seen.] From Larry Johnson Substack: Sergei Lavrov Conducts Master Class in Diplomacy With CBS.
From the Post Millennial: Dem Rep files 7 articles of impeachment against President Trump. "Donald Trump has already done real damage to our democracy. It's time we impeach Donald J Trump. The courts say the wrongfully deported Kilmar Garcia must be returned and receive due process." [Ed: this is a no-go but impeachment is the Dems' ultimate goal. This is just the first one.]
From the Daily Mail: Old sea dog awarded posthumous 'George Cross'. [Ed: Brad, you'll like this one.]
From Reason: Researchers Accidentally Discovered an Ancient Megacity in a Mexican Jungle. Lidar technology is revealing that the Mayan civilization was more complex and interconnected than previously thought. [Ed: wow.]
From Zero Hedge: US Treasury Unexpectedly Reports Sharp Drop In Debt Borrowing Needs, Rates Slide. DOGE is working: in Q1, US debt funding needs were $2BN less than the Treasury forecast in February, and in Q2 the Treasury is expected to need $53 billion less than it forecast 3 months ago. Certainly a step in the right direction... AND David Sacks Warns DOGE Will All Be For Nothing, Unless federal spending is cut. "We’ve basically learned that this whole NGO thing is a giant scam..." MEANWHILE...
Prices Rise Steeply. From PYMENTS: Shein Raises Prices by Up to 377% in Response to Tariffs. [Ed: Shein is an American-based eCommerce platform.] From Axios: Retail wipeout: Trump tariffs stoke fears of shortages and price hikes.
From the Organic Prepper: Special Report: An Economic Catastrophe Is Coming FAST.
Pakistan-India. From the Independent: Pakistan says India attack is ‘imminent’ – but are they really on brink of war? Analysts say some kind of military operation is likely after the massacre of tourists by gunmen in Kashmir – but neither country has the appetite for a wider conflict. [Ed: bluff or not?]
From Reason: A Federal Judge Greenlights a Lawsuit That Claims Florida's Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Is Unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker says Upside Foods has plausibly alleged that the law's protectionism violates the "dormant" Commerce Clause.
From PupVine: Delivery Man Found A Strange Note About The Family’s Dog Just As He Was About To Drop Off A Package
From Reuters: As Shipments Decline, UPS Cuts 20K Jobs. Job cuts, building closures expected to save $3.5B
Illegal Immigration. From Zero Hedge: Closing An Illegal Immigration Loophole: Should Anchor Babies Be Deported? The abusive exploitation of immigration as a political weapon by Democrats has made half the country far less sympathetic... [Ed: a fact-based take on a story that's been sweeping the media.] From the Hill: Trump to sign executive order to target sanctuary cities.
Guns. From Zero Hedge: Supreme Court's "Ghost Gun" Ruling Accidentally Paves Way For Next-Gen 80% Firearms. "Approved by the Supreme Court." [Ed: a must read for 2nd Amendment advocates.] From Reason: The Ranks of Gun Owners Grow, and So Does Their Resistance to Scrutiny. [Ed: by the excellent JD Tuccille.]
From Good News Network: Girl With Cleft Lip Adopts Dog Born With the Same Feature
From Zero Hedge: 6 Days After Celebrating '100% Renewable Power', Spain Blames "Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon" For Nation's Largest Blackout In History. "... normalisation of the system could take up to a week." [Ed: I cannot help but wonder if this is impacting Roger Ver who has been confined to Spain for almost exactly a year now.]
From Mid-Day: Mumbai: Dog saves Vasai woman from rape by ‘7-ft’ monster. [Ed: altho this strange story is strangely told, it seems to check out with other periodical accounts.]
Israel, Gaza. From the Cradle: 'Jews will kill Jews': Israel's top politicos warn of impending civil war. Netanyahu’s war is not just on Gaza, the occupied West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iran, Iraq – it is on Israel's own institutions, opposition parties, and the last shreds of internal dissent. Now, the occupation state's most senior political veterans are warning of a full-on Civil War. [Ed: this is growing far more likely.] From antiwar: How Is the Media Still Getting the Gaza Murdered Paramedics Story So Wrong? [Ed: recommended.]
Ukraine. From the European Council on Foreign Relations: Why a Ukraine peacekeeping force could become a trap for Europe. [Ed: and a godsend for Zelensky.] From antiwar: Ukraine’s Worst Day: Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Peace Plan. [Ed: a must read.] From the President of Russia: By order of the President of Russia, the Russian side announces a ceasefire for the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. [Ed: from May 8, 00:00 Moscow time to May 11, 00:00 Moscow time.] From Simplicius: SITREP 4/28/25: Russian Vise Tightens as West Dawdles and Dallies with “Ceasefire” Sham.
Big Beautiful Budget Bill. From Zero Hedge: House GOP Gears Up For Trump's "Big, Beautiful" Budget Brawl. Here we go... [Ed: passage is quite possible but it will be like threading needle.] From Politico: It was supposed to be a tax and border bill. It could also hand Trump vast new executive powers. Legislation written by the House Judiciary Committee would allow Trump to delete reams of regulations from the federal rulebook.
Sergev Lavrov. From CBS: Transcript: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” April 27, 2025. [Ed: I have said repeatedly that Lavrov is the single shrewest diplomat/advisor I've ever seen.] From Larry Johnson Substack: Sergei Lavrov Conducts Master Class in Diplomacy With CBS.
From the Post Millennial: Dem Rep files 7 articles of impeachment against President Trump. "Donald Trump has already done real damage to our democracy. It's time we impeach Donald J Trump. The courts say the wrongfully deported Kilmar Garcia must be returned and receive due process." [Ed: this is a no-go but impeachment is the Dems' ultimate goal. This is just the first one.]
From the Daily Mail: Old sea dog awarded posthumous 'George Cross'. [Ed: Brad, you'll like this one.]
From Reason: Researchers Accidentally Discovered an Ancient Megacity in a Mexican Jungle. Lidar technology is revealing that the Mayan civilization was more complex and interconnected than previously thought. [Ed: wow.]
From Zero Hedge: US Treasury Unexpectedly Reports Sharp Drop In Debt Borrowing Needs, Rates Slide. DOGE is working: in Q1, US debt funding needs were $2BN less than the Treasury forecast in February, and in Q2 the Treasury is expected to need $53 billion less than it forecast 3 months ago. Certainly a step in the right direction... AND David Sacks Warns DOGE Will All Be For Nothing, Unless federal spending is cut. "We’ve basically learned that this whole NGO thing is a giant scam..." MEANWHILE...
Prices Rise Steeply. From PYMENTS: Shein Raises Prices by Up to 377% in Response to Tariffs. [Ed: Shein is an American-based eCommerce platform.] From Axios: Retail wipeout: Trump tariffs stoke fears of shortages and price hikes.
From the Organic Prepper: Special Report: An Economic Catastrophe Is Coming FAST.
Pakistan-India. From the Independent: Pakistan says India attack is ‘imminent’ – but are they really on brink of war? Analysts say some kind of military operation is likely after the massacre of tourists by gunmen in Kashmir – but neither country has the appetite for a wider conflict. [Ed: bluff or not?]
From Reason: A Federal Judge Greenlights a Lawsuit That Claims Florida's Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Is Unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker says Upside Foods has plausibly alleged that the law's protectionism violates the "dormant" Commerce Clause.
From PupVine: Delivery Man Found A Strange Note About The Family’s Dog Just As He Was About To Drop Off A Package
From Reuters: As Shipments Decline, UPS Cuts 20K Jobs. Job cuts, building closures expected to save $3.5B
Illegal Immigration. From Zero Hedge: Closing An Illegal Immigration Loophole: Should Anchor Babies Be Deported? The abusive exploitation of immigration as a political weapon by Democrats has made half the country far less sympathetic... [Ed: a fact-based take on a story that's been sweeping the media.] From the Hill: Trump to sign executive order to target sanctuary cities.
Guns. From Zero Hedge: Supreme Court's "Ghost Gun" Ruling Accidentally Paves Way For Next-Gen 80% Firearms. "Approved by the Supreme Court." [Ed: a must read for 2nd Amendment advocates.] From Reason: The Ranks of Gun Owners Grow, and So Does Their Resistance to Scrutiny. [Ed: by the excellent JD Tuccille.]
From Good News Network: Girl With Cleft Lip Adopts Dog Born With the Same Feature
Supposed to be a static group photo but the photographer couldn't hold it together
Tuesday 29 April 2025
And, no, not a lauding of Trump but a skewering of the media
Tuesday April 29, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom Global News: Canadian Election Live Results. From Zero Hedge: Canadian Election: CBC Calls Election For Carney As Liberals Remain In Power. Now what?
Roger Ver. From You Tube: President Trump Declares U.S. Global Crypto Capital — But Roger Ver Still Faces Prison? From Icoholder: Roger Ver Faces Legal Trouble, Lobbying for Law Change.
From Peta Pixel: Photos Capture the Ecstatic Expressions of Dogs with Their Heads Out Car Windows
From Science Alert: A Strange Phrase Keeps Turning Up in Scientific Papers, But Why? [Ed: "vegetative electron microscopy"]
From Townhall: Jennings Offers Telling Reminder About How Media Has Botched Story on Arrest of Judge, 'Maryland Man'. [Ed: Jennings is quite good on this issue. Well worth the read.]
Ukraine. From Son of a New American Revolution: The History of NATO and US Military Exercises With Ukraine — Part 3. AND Part 2. AND Part 1. [Ed: lo-o-og reads but very valuable.] From Moon of Alabama: Russia Rejects Trump's Freeze Of The War In Ukraine From Simplicius: Russian General Staff Confirms: North Korean Troops Fought Valiantly in Kursk. Today Putin announced the complete liberation of the Kursk region. [Ed: I think this war is essentially over.]
From Gilbert Doctorow: NewsX World (India): Trump and Zelensky meet during Pope’s funeral. [Ed: wow. This is a different take.]
From the DoDo: Scared Puppy Asks Kind Woman To Take Her Home After Surviving A Shelter Fire. “I see this little arm just go straight out of the gate ...” [Ed: it is always best to adopt.]
Everyday Finances. From Reason: How Tariffs Could Cause Shortages in American Stores. A sharp decline in ocean freight from China during April is a sign of the supply chain issues that will begin hitting in May. [Ed: stock up NOW.]
Israel. From the Cradle: Israel Extends Compulsory Service As Manpower Crisis Plagues Army. "At the moment, we are short 10,000 troops," the army said. [Ed: a sign of the war in Gaza's internal unpopularity.] From the Guardian: Israeli airstrike hits Beirut suburb despite ceasefire with Hezbollah. [Ed: for Israel, ceasefires are just ways to restock and make plans. If the other side is stupid enough to take it seriously...then all the better.]
Panama and Suez Canal. From Arab Weekly: Trump further strains Egypt ties by calling for US ships to cross Suez canal ‘free of charge’. Egypt said last year its canal revenues had plunged 60 percent, a loss of $7 billion. [Ed: Trump's reasoning...“Those Canals would not exist without the United States of America”.] From the Logistics Insider: Trump Demands Free Passage for US Ships through the Panama and Suez Canals. [Ed: this will have interesting global backlashes.]
From Klipland: Man Swore He'd Never Stop Looking For His Lost Dog, Finds Him After 4 Years
Romania. From the Guardian: ‘Legal chaos’ as Romanian court rules against annulment of presidential vote. Decision by Ploiești city appeals court over cancelled result is likely to be overturned before two-round ballot in May. [Ed: what a mess. I expect an election to occur, nevertheless. If not, there may be revolution.] From France 24: Romania far-right rides TikTok wave in election re-run [Ed: elections are Sun, May 4–Sun, May 18, 2025.]
From USA Watchdog: "Stop The Digital Control Grid..." “There is no bigger ongoing battle for lovers of freedom than the battle taking place over the freedom killing idea of digital ID.” [Ed: agreed.]
From Today: Xena the Warrior Puppy, rescued from abuse, helps 8-year-old boy with autism
From the Epoch Times: Deportation Cases Spark Debate About Role of Judiciary in Foreign Affairs. The Trump administration told a judge that ‘foreign affairs cannot operate on judicial timelines.’ [Ed: to me, this is clearly judicial overreach.]
From Mises: Does Correlation Mean Causation? Carl Menger wrote, “All things are subject to the law of cause and effect.” Unfortunately, modern academic economists all too often confuse correlation of economic phenomena with causality.
From Give It Love: US Marine Gave Up Hope Being Reunited With His Dog Until A Phone Call Changed Everything
Spain, Portugal, Lights Out! From Politico: Stay at home, Spanish PM urges citizens as Iberian power outage continues. Portugal also remains in the dark following mass power outage south of the Pyrenees. [Ed: interesting 'experiment' on what happens to a society/economy when the lights go out.] AND Portuguese leaders postpone election debate due to power cut. [Ed: well, most things result in some good.]
From Jonathan Turley: “Here We are Again”: Federal District Courts Piling on Injunctions to Stop Trump. [Ed: I have never seen the like, and the Dems are p***ing off the American public.]
From Reclaim the Net: BitChute CEO Ray Vahey Warns UK Faces “Dark Future” of China-Style Internet Censorship Under Online Safety Act
From Townhall: The Final Minute Segment on '60 Minutes' Was Hilarious. [Ed: I never watch 60 mins. but I'm going to track this segment down on YouTube or wherever.]
Roger Ver. From You Tube: President Trump Declares U.S. Global Crypto Capital — But Roger Ver Still Faces Prison? From Icoholder: Roger Ver Faces Legal Trouble, Lobbying for Law Change.
From Peta Pixel: Photos Capture the Ecstatic Expressions of Dogs with Their Heads Out Car Windows
From Science Alert: A Strange Phrase Keeps Turning Up in Scientific Papers, But Why? [Ed: "vegetative electron microscopy"]
From Townhall: Jennings Offers Telling Reminder About How Media Has Botched Story on Arrest of Judge, 'Maryland Man'. [Ed: Jennings is quite good on this issue. Well worth the read.]
Ukraine. From Son of a New American Revolution: The History of NATO and US Military Exercises With Ukraine — Part 3. AND Part 2. AND Part 1. [Ed: lo-o-og reads but very valuable.] From Moon of Alabama: Russia Rejects Trump's Freeze Of The War In Ukraine From Simplicius: Russian General Staff Confirms: North Korean Troops Fought Valiantly in Kursk. Today Putin announced the complete liberation of the Kursk region. [Ed: I think this war is essentially over.]
From Gilbert Doctorow: NewsX World (India): Trump and Zelensky meet during Pope’s funeral. [Ed: wow. This is a different take.]
From the DoDo: Scared Puppy Asks Kind Woman To Take Her Home After Surviving A Shelter Fire. “I see this little arm just go straight out of the gate ...” [Ed: it is always best to adopt.]
Everyday Finances. From Reason: How Tariffs Could Cause Shortages in American Stores. A sharp decline in ocean freight from China during April is a sign of the supply chain issues that will begin hitting in May. [Ed: stock up NOW.]
Israel. From the Cradle: Israel Extends Compulsory Service As Manpower Crisis Plagues Army. "At the moment, we are short 10,000 troops," the army said. [Ed: a sign of the war in Gaza's internal unpopularity.] From the Guardian: Israeli airstrike hits Beirut suburb despite ceasefire with Hezbollah. [Ed: for Israel, ceasefires are just ways to restock and make plans. If the other side is stupid enough to take it seriously...then all the better.]
Panama and Suez Canal. From Arab Weekly: Trump further strains Egypt ties by calling for US ships to cross Suez canal ‘free of charge’. Egypt said last year its canal revenues had plunged 60 percent, a loss of $7 billion. [Ed: Trump's reasoning...“Those Canals would not exist without the United States of America”.] From the Logistics Insider: Trump Demands Free Passage for US Ships through the Panama and Suez Canals. [Ed: this will have interesting global backlashes.]
From Klipland: Man Swore He'd Never Stop Looking For His Lost Dog, Finds Him After 4 Years
Romania. From the Guardian: ‘Legal chaos’ as Romanian court rules against annulment of presidential vote. Decision by Ploiești city appeals court over cancelled result is likely to be overturned before two-round ballot in May. [Ed: what a mess. I expect an election to occur, nevertheless. If not, there may be revolution.] From France 24: Romania far-right rides TikTok wave in election re-run [Ed: elections are Sun, May 4–Sun, May 18, 2025.]
From USA Watchdog: "Stop The Digital Control Grid..." “There is no bigger ongoing battle for lovers of freedom than the battle taking place over the freedom killing idea of digital ID.” [Ed: agreed.]
From Today: Xena the Warrior Puppy, rescued from abuse, helps 8-year-old boy with autism
From the Epoch Times: Deportation Cases Spark Debate About Role of Judiciary in Foreign Affairs. The Trump administration told a judge that ‘foreign affairs cannot operate on judicial timelines.’ [Ed: to me, this is clearly judicial overreach.]
From Mises: Does Correlation Mean Causation? Carl Menger wrote, “All things are subject to the law of cause and effect.” Unfortunately, modern academic economists all too often confuse correlation of economic phenomena with causality.
From Give It Love: US Marine Gave Up Hope Being Reunited With His Dog Until A Phone Call Changed Everything
Spain, Portugal, Lights Out! From Politico: Stay at home, Spanish PM urges citizens as Iberian power outage continues. Portugal also remains in the dark following mass power outage south of the Pyrenees. [Ed: interesting 'experiment' on what happens to a society/economy when the lights go out.] AND Portuguese leaders postpone election debate due to power cut. [Ed: well, most things result in some good.]
From Jonathan Turley: “Here We are Again”: Federal District Courts Piling on Injunctions to Stop Trump. [Ed: I have never seen the like, and the Dems are p***ing off the American public.]
From Reclaim the Net: BitChute CEO Ray Vahey Warns UK Faces “Dark Future” of China-Style Internet Censorship Under Online Safety Act
From Townhall: The Final Minute Segment on '60 Minutes' Was Hilarious. [Ed: I never watch 60 mins. but I'm going to track this segment down on YouTube or wherever.]
Monday 28 April 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025, News and CommentaryRoger Ver. From the Street: 'Bitcoin Jesus' Roger Ver shells $600,000 to Trump's ally to navigate tax case. "Bitcoin Jesus" Roger Ver paid $600K to Trump ally Roger Stone to fight $48M tax fraud case and contest extradition. [Ed: sorry to see this publicized because I think makes it less likely to be effective. Trump does not want to look like he can be 'bought'.] From AInvest: The Crypto Tax Battle: How Roger Ver’s Legal Struggle Could Reshape Digital Asset Regulation [Ed: yes, the case is this important.]
Everyday Finances. From Zero Hedge: More People Buying Groceries With Buy Now Pay Later - Late Payments Rising. “A lot of people are struggling and looking for ways to extend their budget". [Ed: I see evidence of this struggle every time I shop for groceries.] From AOL: YouTube is Huge - and a Few Creators Are Getting Rich. From the Organic Prepper: The Importance of Glue and Adhesives in Your Stockpile. Being able to repair things is an essential need. That's why you must stock up on glue and other adhesives ... [Ed: Brad...]
From You Tube: They Said This Tiny Puppy Would Never Walk - Now Watch Him Run
Iran. From antiwar: Seven Reasons Why It’s Absurd To Bomb Iran. From Townhall: Trump Warns Iran: Make a Deal or 'I’ll Lead the Pack' Into War. [Ed: will the absurdity become reality, as it so often does?]
From the Brownstone Institute: The Next Phase Of Surveillance? Getting Under Your Skin. "...humans are now hackable animals....Previously, surveillance was mainly above the skin; now we want it under the skin.”
Upcoming Tax Bill. From Mish Talks: A Big and Very Ugly Tax Bill Coming Up in Congress. [Ed: life is going to get quite more expensive in the coming months.] From Politico: Republicans sprint to wrap up Trump’s tax bill. House tax writers need to resolve some big questions before setting up a vote on the tax cuts.
From Just the News: McCabe Memos Show How Disgraced FBI Leader Kept Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax Alive in 2017
Russia. From Gilbert Doctorow: Russia desperately needs its own DOGE headed by its own Elon Musk. [Ed: no one gives the flavor of Russia as well as Doctorow.] From Dances With Bears: RUSSIA IS READY FOR A BAD DEAL WITH TRUMP FOR GOOD RUSSIAN REASONS. From the Associated Press: Russia Sends 149 Drones Into Ukraine After Trump Post. 'There is no military solution to this war,' Rubio says.
From USA Today: Ranch dog named 'Buford' honored for 'vital role' in saving missing toddler in Arizona. The 2-year-old was missing for about 16 hours before appearing with Buford in his owner's driveway.
Oh Canada. From Newser: In Canadian Travel Circles, 'Near-Total Collapse of US Business'. Neighbors to the north are hedging on travel to the US amid Trump's verbal attacks, tariffs. [Ed: I've never seen such anti-American sentiment in Canada.] From Real Clear Politics: Canada Is Aggressively Attacking U.S. Trade, Farmers And Workers. From Zero Hedge: Canada Votes On New Government Monday After Shock Poll Reversal. "President Trump is trying to break us so that America could own us..." [Ed: quite correct that today's election is about Trump as much as about the two leading candidates.]
Activist Judges. From Newsweek: Judge Hannah Dugan’s Arrest Is ‘Not Unprecedented’. [Ed: at first, I dismissed this as a major story. Now I think it may be pivotal.] From Wisconsin Right Now: Wisconsin Judge Monica Isham Threatens Not to Hold Court Over Hannah Dugan Arrest. [Ed: activist judges are now the main practical 'defense' the Dems have against Trump.] From FOX News: Trump's executive order on voting blocked by federal judge amid flurry of legal setbacks. Judge blocks 2 provisions from Trump's March executive order on election integrity.
From Just the News: AOC’s anti-oligarch message undercut by own ethics issues, private flights. The latest ethics complaint filed against AOC alleges she used a taxpayer-funded office budget to pay for apparent campaign-related expenses.
From the Dogington Post: Dog Who Lost Her Leg Due To A Car Accident Gets Adopted By The Firefighter Who Saved Her.
India-Pakistan. From Zero Hedge: What Is The Risk Of Nuclear War Between India And Pakistan? India's use of the Indus water supply as leverage against Pakistan has catastrophic implications for half the world's population... AND India's Modi Vows 'Harshest Response' To Terror Attack Amid 'Unprovoked' Gunfire 'Initiated By Pakistan'. [Ed: God, this long-standing simmering situation is dangerous.] From Korybko: Interpreting Trump's Reaction To The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack. He predictably condemned the killings and unsurprisingly reaffirmed American neutrality vis-à-vis India and Pakistan in order to position the US as a mediator if their tensions spiral out of control... From RT: Pakistan shuts airspace to Indian airlines and suspends trade.
Israel. From Drop Site: Israel Is Using Suicide Drones to Target Displaced Palestinian Families Sheltering in Tents. [Ed: as always, I report what seem to be credible sites but I do not guarantee the accuracy.] From The Anti-Empire Project: The Genocide in Palestine is Powered by Zionism, Not “AI”[/link] From X: This rally in Tel Aviv is just Huge: 10,000 Israeli citizens, Jews and Palestinians, that are holding together the pictures of these children who have been boned to death in Gaza. [Ed: a must see video of Israel's internal dissent to the war.]
From Zero Hedge: Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using "BONANZA" Tariff Cash. "When Tariffs cut in, many people’s Income Taxes will be substantially reduced, maybe even completely eliminated...." [Ed: Oh hell. Eliminate both.]
From Pawbuzz: Man Finds Puppy Sleeping In A Shoe — And Changes Her Life Forever
From Fast Company: Starbucks Opens Its First 3D-Printed Store. [Ed: that is, a store that has been 3-D printed.]
Everyday Finances. From Zero Hedge: More People Buying Groceries With Buy Now Pay Later - Late Payments Rising. “A lot of people are struggling and looking for ways to extend their budget". [Ed: I see evidence of this struggle every time I shop for groceries.] From AOL: YouTube is Huge - and a Few Creators Are Getting Rich. From the Organic Prepper: The Importance of Glue and Adhesives in Your Stockpile. Being able to repair things is an essential need. That's why you must stock up on glue and other adhesives ... [Ed: Brad...]
From You Tube: They Said This Tiny Puppy Would Never Walk - Now Watch Him Run
Iran. From antiwar: Seven Reasons Why It’s Absurd To Bomb Iran. From Townhall: Trump Warns Iran: Make a Deal or 'I’ll Lead the Pack' Into War. [Ed: will the absurdity become reality, as it so often does?]
From the Brownstone Institute: The Next Phase Of Surveillance? Getting Under Your Skin. "...humans are now hackable animals....Previously, surveillance was mainly above the skin; now we want it under the skin.”
Upcoming Tax Bill. From Mish Talks: A Big and Very Ugly Tax Bill Coming Up in Congress. [Ed: life is going to get quite more expensive in the coming months.] From Politico: Republicans sprint to wrap up Trump’s tax bill. House tax writers need to resolve some big questions before setting up a vote on the tax cuts.
From Just the News: McCabe Memos Show How Disgraced FBI Leader Kept Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax Alive in 2017
Russia. From Gilbert Doctorow: Russia desperately needs its own DOGE headed by its own Elon Musk. [Ed: no one gives the flavor of Russia as well as Doctorow.] From Dances With Bears: RUSSIA IS READY FOR A BAD DEAL WITH TRUMP FOR GOOD RUSSIAN REASONS. From the Associated Press: Russia Sends 149 Drones Into Ukraine After Trump Post. 'There is no military solution to this war,' Rubio says.
From USA Today: Ranch dog named 'Buford' honored for 'vital role' in saving missing toddler in Arizona. The 2-year-old was missing for about 16 hours before appearing with Buford in his owner's driveway.
Oh Canada. From Newser: In Canadian Travel Circles, 'Near-Total Collapse of US Business'. Neighbors to the north are hedging on travel to the US amid Trump's verbal attacks, tariffs. [Ed: I've never seen such anti-American sentiment in Canada.] From Real Clear Politics: Canada Is Aggressively Attacking U.S. Trade, Farmers And Workers. From Zero Hedge: Canada Votes On New Government Monday After Shock Poll Reversal. "President Trump is trying to break us so that America could own us..." [Ed: quite correct that today's election is about Trump as much as about the two leading candidates.]
Activist Judges. From Newsweek: Judge Hannah Dugan’s Arrest Is ‘Not Unprecedented’. [Ed: at first, I dismissed this as a major story. Now I think it may be pivotal.] From Wisconsin Right Now: Wisconsin Judge Monica Isham Threatens Not to Hold Court Over Hannah Dugan Arrest. [Ed: activist judges are now the main practical 'defense' the Dems have against Trump.] From FOX News: Trump's executive order on voting blocked by federal judge amid flurry of legal setbacks. Judge blocks 2 provisions from Trump's March executive order on election integrity.
From Just the News: AOC’s anti-oligarch message undercut by own ethics issues, private flights. The latest ethics complaint filed against AOC alleges she used a taxpayer-funded office budget to pay for apparent campaign-related expenses.
From the Dogington Post: Dog Who Lost Her Leg Due To A Car Accident Gets Adopted By The Firefighter Who Saved Her.
India-Pakistan. From Zero Hedge: What Is The Risk Of Nuclear War Between India And Pakistan? India's use of the Indus water supply as leverage against Pakistan has catastrophic implications for half the world's population... AND India's Modi Vows 'Harshest Response' To Terror Attack Amid 'Unprovoked' Gunfire 'Initiated By Pakistan'. [Ed: God, this long-standing simmering situation is dangerous.] From Korybko: Interpreting Trump's Reaction To The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack. He predictably condemned the killings and unsurprisingly reaffirmed American neutrality vis-à-vis India and Pakistan in order to position the US as a mediator if their tensions spiral out of control... From RT: Pakistan shuts airspace to Indian airlines and suspends trade.
Israel. From Drop Site: Israel Is Using Suicide Drones to Target Displaced Palestinian Families Sheltering in Tents. [Ed: as always, I report what seem to be credible sites but I do not guarantee the accuracy.] From The Anti-Empire Project: The Genocide in Palestine is Powered by Zionism, Not “AI”[/link] From X: This rally in Tel Aviv is just Huge: 10,000 Israeli citizens, Jews and Palestinians, that are holding together the pictures of these children who have been boned to death in Gaza. [Ed: a must see video of Israel's internal dissent to the war.]
From Zero Hedge: Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using "BONANZA" Tariff Cash. "When Tariffs cut in, many people’s Income Taxes will be substantially reduced, maybe even completely eliminated...." [Ed: Oh hell. Eliminate both.]
From Pawbuzz: Man Finds Puppy Sleeping In A Shoe — And Changes Her Life Forever
From Fast Company: Starbucks Opens Its First 3D-Printed Store. [Ed: that is, a store that has been 3-D printed.]
Saturday 19 April 2025
April 19, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom Mediaite: James Carville slammed Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg as a “contemptible little twerp” and suggested the DNC sue him on Wednesday. AND James Carville Dumps Cold Water on AOC, Bernie Tour After Going off on Progressives: ‘When You Beat a Republican, Come Back and See Me!’ From Axios: Hogg Takes Flak for Plan to Replace Older Democrats. A group the DNC vice chair heads plans to support primary challengers in safe districts. [Ed: I hope he goes Hogg-wild.]
Friday 18 April 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom Lew Rockwell: The Circumvention of Habeas Corpus. [Ed: a must read by Jacob Hornberger.]
From the New York Post: Ranch dog saves toddler lost in the cold, mountain lion-populated Arizona wilderness
From the Post Millennial: 'I’m not afraid of no president': NY AG Letitia James says she's 'coming for' Trump. "I’m not afraid of no president, Donald Trump. We’re ready for you. We’re coming for you." [Ed: pass the popcorn, please.] From FOX News: Letitia James launches high-dollar fundraiser after alleged mortgage fraud case
Big Economic Picture. From CNBC: Trump tariffs drove a Treasury sell-off — who sold the safe-haven asset? From Mish Talk: A Trade War Debate, Who Has the Cards, the US or China? [Ed: a long read but worth it.]
From Caixin Global: In Depth: Why Chinese Companies May Get Booted From U.S. Stock Markets
From Politico: Canada’s first election debate opens with sparring over Trump.
Tariffs. From the Associated Press: Hong Kong: No More Parcels to the US. Hongkong Post cites 'exorbitant and unreasonable fees' tied to tariffs
David Hogg & the Dems Circular Firing Squad. From the Post Millennial: David Hogg’s organization to spend $20 million challenging ‘ineffective’ Democratic incumbents. “We have a culture of seniority politics that has created a litmus test of who deserves to be here." [Ed: incumbents usually have a distinct advantage in elections. So...Dems are not only eating their own but eating successful 'their own'?] AND Americans ages 18 to 21 overwhelmingly support GOP: Yale Youth Poll "The findings indicate a notable political shift, as younger voters have historically been a reliable base of support for Democrats." [Ed: is this the reason why Dems are pushing to unseat older incumbents? Clearly...] From Politico: David
Hogg ignited a ‘circular firing squad’ inside the DNC. He’s telling Democrats he’s prepared to lose his DNC post if it comes to that.
From Today: Tigers say ‘Bye, mom’ to dog that raised them
From the BBC: Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules. [Ed: no fix has been specified, and an appeal may delay any fixes for years.]
From the Wall Street Journal: How a Secretive Gambler Called 'The Joker' Took Down the Texas Lottery.
From Semafor: White House plans to target university investments. [Ed: it has always puzzled me why universities were exempt, like churches. The separation of education and state? Clearly not.] From BBC: Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban
From Wired: 'We Are Not Programmed to Die,' Says Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan. "The structural biologist, who has devoted his life to studying the processes behind aging, discusses the surprising things he has learned and the public misunderstandings about longevity.".
Removing Powell? From Zero Hedge: "If I Want Him Out, He'll Be Out Real Fast!" - Trump Says Powell "Playing Politics" Over Rate-Cuts. "I'm not happy with him... I don't think he's doing the job... Interest rates should be down now." Crucially, we much consider whether Trump actually wants Powell gone, or is he setting him as the scapegoat in the event that the US economy slips into recession? From Reuters: Bessent says White House will start interviewing candidates for next Fed chair this fall
Ukraine. From Moon of Alabama: Growth Of Ukraine's Azov Units Follow Path Of The Waffen-SS From the BBC: Rubio: US Ready to 'Move on' From Ukraine Peace Deal. He says it's time to decide 'whether this is even possible or not' From Reuters: Ukraine, US sign memorandum on minerals deal, top Ukrainian official says
From the Daily Mail: A boy's best friend! Loyal dog saves child from being beaten with a shoe in video demo. [Ed: I have mixed feelings toward this video.]
From CNN: Trump finds kindred European spirit in Meloni..
Globalists Panic as Italy’s Prime Minister Makes Stunning Alliance With President Trump. From France 24: 'The Trump whisperer': Papers react to Trump's meeting with Meloni
From the Optimist Daily: Science-backed trick to make your pour-over coffee stronger, no extra beans needed.
Abrego Garcia. From Zero Hedge: Human Trafficking Too? Biden Admin Flagged Deported El Salvadoran As 'Suspect Alien'. "Maryland Man" indeed... [Ed: this is a terrible human being...] From the Hill: Salvadoran president mocks Van Hollen, Abrego Garcia meeting. [Ed: I can see Trump's hand behind this.] From the Washington Examiner: Josh Hawley says Democrats have hit ‘moral rock bottom’ in advocating Kilmar Abrego Garcia. [Ed: yeah. I think they are realizing how big a mistake this was.]
From NBC News: Supreme Court to Review Order Ending Birthright Citizenship. Trump's change has been paused by judges while legal challenges are considered
From the New York Post: Ranch dog saves toddler lost in the cold, mountain lion-populated Arizona wilderness
From the Post Millennial: 'I’m not afraid of no president': NY AG Letitia James says she's 'coming for' Trump. "I’m not afraid of no president, Donald Trump. We’re ready for you. We’re coming for you." [Ed: pass the popcorn, please.] From FOX News: Letitia James launches high-dollar fundraiser after alleged mortgage fraud case
Big Economic Picture. From CNBC: Trump tariffs drove a Treasury sell-off — who sold the safe-haven asset? From Mish Talk: A Trade War Debate, Who Has the Cards, the US or China? [Ed: a long read but worth it.]
From Caixin Global: In Depth: Why Chinese Companies May Get Booted From U.S. Stock Markets
From Politico: Canada’s first election debate opens with sparring over Trump.
Tariffs. From the Associated Press: Hong Kong: No More Parcels to the US. Hongkong Post cites 'exorbitant and unreasonable fees' tied to tariffs
David Hogg & the Dems Circular Firing Squad. From the Post Millennial: David Hogg’s organization to spend $20 million challenging ‘ineffective’ Democratic incumbents. “We have a culture of seniority politics that has created a litmus test of who deserves to be here." [Ed: incumbents usually have a distinct advantage in elections. So...Dems are not only eating their own but eating successful 'their own'?] AND Americans ages 18 to 21 overwhelmingly support GOP: Yale Youth Poll "The findings indicate a notable political shift, as younger voters have historically been a reliable base of support for Democrats." [Ed: is this the reason why Dems are pushing to unseat older incumbents? Clearly...] From Politico: David
Hogg ignited a ‘circular firing squad’ inside the DNC. He’s telling Democrats he’s prepared to lose his DNC post if it comes to that.
From Today: Tigers say ‘Bye, mom’ to dog that raised them
From the BBC: Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules. [Ed: no fix has been specified, and an appeal may delay any fixes for years.]
From the Wall Street Journal: How a Secretive Gambler Called 'The Joker' Took Down the Texas Lottery.
From Semafor: White House plans to target university investments. [Ed: it has always puzzled me why universities were exempt, like churches. The separation of education and state? Clearly not.] From BBC: Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban
From Wired: 'We Are Not Programmed to Die,' Says Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan. "The structural biologist, who has devoted his life to studying the processes behind aging, discusses the surprising things he has learned and the public misunderstandings about longevity.".
Removing Powell? From Zero Hedge: "If I Want Him Out, He'll Be Out Real Fast!" - Trump Says Powell "Playing Politics" Over Rate-Cuts. "I'm not happy with him... I don't think he's doing the job... Interest rates should be down now." Crucially, we much consider whether Trump actually wants Powell gone, or is he setting him as the scapegoat in the event that the US economy slips into recession? From Reuters: Bessent says White House will start interviewing candidates for next Fed chair this fall
Ukraine. From Moon of Alabama: Growth Of Ukraine's Azov Units Follow Path Of The Waffen-SS From the BBC: Rubio: US Ready to 'Move on' From Ukraine Peace Deal. He says it's time to decide 'whether this is even possible or not' From Reuters: Ukraine, US sign memorandum on minerals deal, top Ukrainian official says
From the Daily Mail: A boy's best friend! Loyal dog saves child from being beaten with a shoe in video demo. [Ed: I have mixed feelings toward this video.]
From CNN: Trump finds kindred European spirit in Meloni..
Globalists Panic as Italy’s Prime Minister Makes Stunning Alliance With President Trump. From France 24: 'The Trump whisperer': Papers react to Trump's meeting with Meloni
From the Optimist Daily: Science-backed trick to make your pour-over coffee stronger, no extra beans needed.
Abrego Garcia. From Zero Hedge: Human Trafficking Too? Biden Admin Flagged Deported El Salvadoran As 'Suspect Alien'. "Maryland Man" indeed... [Ed: this is a terrible human being...] From the Hill: Salvadoran president mocks Van Hollen, Abrego Garcia meeting. [Ed: I can see Trump's hand behind this.] From the Washington Examiner: Josh Hawley says Democrats have hit ‘moral rock bottom’ in advocating Kilmar Abrego Garcia. [Ed: yeah. I think they are realizing how big a mistake this was.]
From NBC News: Supreme Court to Review Order Ending Birthright Citizenship. Trump's change has been paused by judges while legal challenges are considered
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