Only 3% of Americans have taken the latest COVID booster … and Pfizer just wrote down its inventory of its relatively-untested vaccine booster due to this reticence … see: CNBC story.
STAND UP TO BIG PHARMA!
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
72 Raisins
Oops! Quran scholars are now pointing out a bit of confusion on the part of radical Muslim as to what their rewards will be in paradise for their martyrdom.
It seems that the word for “virgin” has been confused with the word for “raisin” in most translations. Thus, the reward for blowing yourself to pieces in an Israeli pizzeria will not be 72 virgins … but 72 raisins! See: Global Nation story
Can you imagine the sallow face of that Hamas martyr as he applies for his reward?
STAND UP FOR RAISINS!
Quotable Quote
There will not be peace in Israel until one side wins. — Rush Limbaugh
STAND UP FOR ISRAEL!
Headlines
Joe Biden’s big New Hampshire blunder
UAW pact with Ford includes $8.1 billion in investments, $5,000 ratification bonuses
After Pence, insiders say it’s only a matter of time before other 2024 contenders drop out
Middle East on precipice … UN warns: breaking point …
House GOP plans to vote Thursday on Israel aid bill
Moscow claims West is trying to ‘split Russian society’ after airport stormed by mob
Two Democrats retiring from Congress after speaker drama
Hamas blocks exit of foreign citizens …
Crowd storms Russian airport to protest flight from Israel
Evergrande shares fall 20% to all-time low as court adjourns winning-up hearing
NYC appoints ‘Racial Equity Chair’ with history of racist social media posts
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Monday, October 30, 2023
Richard Card
Richard Card was hearing voices and decided to take his own life. But first he took the lives of 18 other people at a bar and bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine. 13 others were wounded and some may still expire.
What advantage accrues to such suicidal people when they decide to take a crowd with them to the hereafter?
STAND UP TO MASS SHOOTERS!
Headlines
‘The rise is real’: Haley’s breakout is jolting 2024’s undercard race
Thousands break into UN warehouses in Gaza; Israel vows to continue ‘large scale’ strikes
Illegal border crossings since Biden took office expand populations of 41 states
Gaza blown back to Stone Age … Israel sends in elite troops …
The stage was set for the non-Trump field. He stole the show
For the second Halloween in a row, U.S. candy inflation hits double digits
Missouri AG: SCOTIS could halt Biden admin’s vast censorship enterprise
‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dies at 54 of ‘drowning’ … found in hot tub …
‘A place worth fighting for’; Ohio’s vulnerable Dems go all in on an abortion referendum
EU summit turns its eye away from Ukraine despite a commitment to stay the course with Zelensky
FBI whistleblowers urge Americans to watch new ‘Police State’ film
Allies fear USA overextended as global conflicts spread …
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Self-Determination
Are the Russia people responsible for Putin? Are the Iranians responsible for the Mullahs? Are the Palestinians responsible for Hamas?
Pilgrim, the unfortunate answer in all such cases is “yes,” even if such tyrannies have been resisted.
Citizenry of such countries cannot hide behind flaccid ineptitude.
Further thought: Are we Americans responsible for Biden?
STAND UP FOR SELF-DETERMIATIONN!
Green Eyeshades
Auditing companies should be required to confirm many other statistics beyond financial results … such as captured eyeballs, ad revenues, click-throughs, etc. … since these numbers drive the stock’s performance more than the dollar numbers.
STAND UP FOR DISCLOSURE!
Headlines
Johnson’s speakership win fails to end House GOP infighting
Israel forces have entered Gaza and troops are ‘increasing the ground operation,’ IDF confirms
Free fall: Biden’s approval collapses 11-points in a single month among Democrats
Erdogan threatens to declare war on Israel, send military to Gaza
Sweeping new Biden order aims to alter the AI landscape
Maine mass killing suspect has been found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge
Prices rise more than expected in September
NYT to start publishing AI-generated stories
Millions of taxpayer $ on lawsuits and a ‘revenge campaign’ against plaintiffs; Cuomo’s coming back swinging
Biden expected to meet with China’s Xi Jinping next week
Israel says Hamas terror base is below largest hospital in Gaza
S&P 500 enters correction. Stocks fall for 3 straight months …
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Saturday, October 28, 2023
How Come?
Why does Fox often run clips from MSNBC and CNN … but MSNBC c and CNN hardly ever run clips from Fox?
Perhaps this is why Libs know so little of what’s going on?
STAND UP FOR WhAT’S GOING ON!
Today’s Poser
When we are all driving EVs … say in 2040 … where are most apartment dwellers going to charge their cars over night … huh?
(And we’re are we going to get all that electricity … particularly when so much more will be needed for heating and cooking?)
Afterward: See: Powerline post.
STAND UP FOR GAS GUZZLERS!
Headlines
Newsom has an ambitious plan for gun violence. It isn’t going anywhere
U.S. fighter jets strike Syria; Israel releases details of its recent offensive
Pentagon: 900 additional U.S. troops heading to Middle East
Mass shooting Maine … Manhunt continues; towns lockdown
Greene pushes censure vote over Tlaib’s Israel comments
Sam Bankman-Fried fails to land a blow as he takes the stand
Above the law: Rep. Bowman gets probation over fire alarm incident
Feds to warn crypto firms to stop financing terror groups … U.S. strikes Iran-backed ammunition sites in Syria
Hertz CEO says he will continue to add electric vehicles to its fleet, despite issues
New North Carolina voting map could flip multiple House seats to GOP
NYPD warns Jews to avoid Brooklyn …
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Friday, October 27, 2023
Dead Flower Beds
A gaggle of Biden voters are hiding in embarrassed dumbness as their not-Trump decision continues to spread Roundup on the Orangeman’s flower beds.
STAND UP AGAINST BIDEN!
Headlines
Who’s Mike Johnson? Diplomats scratch their heads at the new speaker
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers reveal his planned testimony in FTX fraud trial
Mike Johnson is elected speaker of the House of Representatives
Trump takes stand in surprise twist … fined for second violation of gag order …
UAW-Ford tentative deal could relieve some pressure on Biden
Israel launches overnight raid in Gaza in preparation for ‘next stage’; calls for fuel intensify
Mass casualties are reported in Maine mass shooting
Dem Bowman criminally charged for pulling fire alarm on Capitol Hill …
How climate is helping repair U.S.-China relationship
Russia’s obsession with Ukraine has weakened its power over its other neighbors
Stranded Americans say U.S. embassy didn’t help them in Israel when war started
Clarence Thomas’ large RV loan forgiven by wealthy businessman …
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Quotable Quote
Many people sacrifice their lives to some lesser god. — Fletcher
STAND UP TO LESSER GODS!
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Hair-raising Poll
Pilgrim, if I were Jewish I would go hide under my bed after reading the latest Harvard-Harris poll on American voters’ attitudes toward the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Here are some key takeaways:
Overall: 20% had unfavorable views of Israel
18-24 year-olds: 32% do not believe Hamas launched terror attack against Israeli civilians!
18-24 year-olds: 36% do not believe Hamas is a terrorist organization
18-24 year-olds: 51% believe Hamas attack on Israel was justified
Read more scary results: Harvard-Harris poll results.
Be afraid … very afraid!
STAND UP FOR ISRAEL!
Super Moon
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| From Diogenes’ Middle Finger blog |
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s put-upon Congressional staff took up a collection to pay for this statement of support for her management style.
STAND UP FOR SUPER MOONS!
Headlines
Republicans are tearing themselves to pieces. Elise Stefanik isn’t joining the team
Alphabet shares drop as cloud miss overshadows earnings
Mike Johnson becomes fourth Republican House speaker nominee
Hamas rockets target Tel Aviv … Syria joins in …
‘I killed him’: How Trump torpedoes Tom Emmer’s speaker bid
Jamie Dimon rips central banks being ‘100% dead wrong’ on economic forecasts
Biden underwater even in blue New York
As the MAGA turns: Pleas in Trump Georgia racketeering case can show ‘dam breaking’ …
Republicans pray for an early voting reversal in Virginia
Israel’s envoy calls for UN’s secretary general’s resignation; Gaza fuel running out
Trump attorneys move to toss federal election case for ‘vindictive prosecution’
42 states sue Facebook over [children] addiction …
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Babylon Wasp
President Biden threatened Iran today that, if they didn’t stop attacking U.S. troops in the Mideast and supporting Hamas/Hezbollah, he would instruct the White House kitchen to stop purchasing Iranian pistachio nuts.
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STAND UP AGAINST IRAN!
Hamas Animals
Cutting open a pregnant Israeli woman’s belly in order to behead her baby does not show that you are a fierce fighter … it exposes you as a sniveling shit-for-brains deserving ignominious death.
STAND UP FOR HUMANITY!
Karine Speaks
“I’m not getting into the specifics” of the president’s deference toward Iran. You need to talk to Valarie Jarrett about that. Or, if she’s in Tehran, you might try Barack Obama.
STAND UP FOR ANSWERS!
Headlines
‘GOP speaker chaos’ 8 Republicans will battle for top post
GM tops Q3 expectations but pulls full-year guidance due to mounting UAW strike costs
Border Patrol confirms second straight year of over 2 million apprehensions
USA readies massive evacuations from Mideast … Iran plans to ramp up attacks …
‘Netanyahu got all the warnings’: says former head of Israeli military intelligence
Tucker Carlson’s media company signs its first ad deal
UAW expands historic strike to Stellantis pickup truck plant in Michigan
Netanyahu angers military chiefs as he delays Gaza invasion …
‘Delusional’: Capitol Hill hawks skewer Gavin Newsome’s China trip
Tesla reveals DOJ probes over vehicle range, personal benefits and more
White House says no ceasefire until all hostages released
Alaska pilot tried to shut down plane engines midflight …
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Tucker and Ramaswamy
Discuss Gaza, Israel, Mideast turmoil and possible escalations.
To me, a little foggy.
One of the more interesting segments is on Saudi Arabia.
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Cause and Effect
I am constantly amazed by how dense many politicians … mostly Dems … are when they are surprised at the relation between cause and effect!
Defund the police … eliminate cash bail ... overlook ‘minor’ shoplifting … and crime goes up!
Well Shazam, Gomers!
STAND UP FOR THE OBVIOUS!
Headlines
‘The man broke my heart’: Biden’s Arab-American boosters begin to leave his side
Chevron to buy Hess Corp. for $53 billion in second oil mega-merger in weeks
U.S. budget deficit soars 23% from last year
China sends warships to Mideast
McConnell supports packaging aid to Ukraine and Israel together
Japan probes Google for alleged antitrust violations in search practices
Experts say Fulton DA is offering plea deals to avoid having to preview case against Trump
10-year yield tops 5% for first time since ‘07, keep traders worried …
Battleground Dems consider bucking Biden on border, Iran
IDF spokesperson says full Hamas surrender could end war, more medical supplies reach Gaza
IDF kills senior Hamas rocket commander
Argentina’s Trump on track to become president?
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Monday, October 23, 2023
Interesting Factoid
Just twelve days back I posted a blog exposing what a financial mess the United States was in … and how bleak things looked into the future … see: Budget Deficit Smoke.
There the Congressional Budget Office projected our fiscal 2023 deficit … ended 9/30/2023 … at $1.439 trillion. Well, our Treasury just reported the actual number … $1.7 trillion … $261 billion more than just recently thought.
North of the equator, things swirl down the drain clockwise.
STAND UP TO DEFICITS!
Headlines
House Republicans push ‘unity’ pledge to guarantee a speaker
The housing market was already painful, ugly and anxious. Now the 8% mortgage rate is back
Byron Donalds announces House speaker run
Israel warns: Hamas chem weapons … strike head of snake Iran?
Trump tells allies he doesn’t support Tom Emmer speaker bid
Israel vows to step up Gaza bombardment ahead of expected ground offensive; West Bank mosque hit
Trump to skip third debate, to appear at Florida rally instead
Pentagon activates deployment of defense systems ‘throughout Mideast’ …
Aid enters Gaza as Rafah border crossing opens
UN committee deadlocked on climate disaster recovery fund
Egypt’s president doubles down on rejecting Palestine refugees
‘Six steps’ from WWIII?
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Today’s Poser
If World War III breaks out in the Middle East, will a nuclear holocaust contribute to global warming?
STAND UP TO GRETA THUNBERG!
It’s Axiomatic
It is almost certain … give the quantity of bad actors from hostile countries who have crossed our Mexican border over the last two and a half years …that we are destined to suffer a jolting 9/11-type terrorist attack in this country. Of course Joey Mumbles will decry this terrorism … knowing all too well how such an attack will benefit his chances in 2024 … as a war-time president.
But Biden and Mayorkas will have blood on their hands …
STAND UP TO COMPLICITY!
Headlines
It’s a free-for-all in the GOP’s speaker race
Tesla stock ends week down 15%, the worst performance of the year
James Comer released evidence of $200,000 direct payment to Joe Biden
Don down: Judge fines Trump $5,000 for violation of gag …
The lonely, black coda to Mike Pence’s political career
First aid trucks enter Gaza from Egypt; Palestinian leader says ‘we will remain on our lands’
State Department: up to 600 Americans trapped in Gaza
Israel vows ‘fight until victory’ … Muslims protest around world …
The Supreme Court keeps a Missouri law on hold that prohibits police from enforcing federal gun laws
UAW says ‘more to be won’ despite record offers from automakers; declines to expand strikes
Jim Jordan ousted as GOP House speaker nominee
Boris Johnson: America is freedom’s last, best hope …
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Trump and Mussolini
The narrative was, when Trump was elected president, that he would wield dictatorial powers.
Now I ask you Pilgrim … other than his mean tweets … did Trump ever use the levers of government to slake his vengeance on any of his enemies … possibly other exception being his firing a few, like James Comey.
Nothing like what is being visited upon him now …
Afterward: He didn’t even go after Hillary like he promised. Actually, he was a bit of a pussy cat on the domestic front!
After afterward: In this context, I think I prefer Ron DeSantis for president. … as he has promised to “cut throats.”
STAND UP TO FALSE NARRATIVES!
Moral Ambiguity
Moral ambiguity is an initial part of the strategy to freeze the leadership of this country … and elsewhere … in anticipation of anarchy … to accomplish. a “new world order.” Or, as Barack Obama liked to put it … “fundamental change.”
And, I’m sorry to say, it is working … but that is no reason to stop fighting!
Afterward: One advantage to the Muslim faith — dubious morals, but no ambiguity.
STAND UP TO FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE!
Headlines
How Biden is betting on the politics of war
Israel to evacuate city near Lebanon border; UN in ‘advanced’ talks on Gaza aid deliveries
Jim Jordan cancels third speaker vote — will back Patrick McHenry as speaker pro tempore until January
Biden ties Israel to Ukraine in Oval Office address
Ex-GOP lawmaker who sponsored so-called Florida ‘Don't Say Gay’ bill sentenced to prison
Powell says inflation is still too high and lower economic growth is likely needed to bring it down
U.S. State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’
[Israel] Iron Dome getting overstretched?
Biden’s Egyptian ambassador nominee promises to press Cairo on aid to Gaza, human rights
Big banks are quietly cutting thousands of employees, and more layoffs are coming
Homeland Security officer on leave after it was discovered she worked for radical ‘Palestine Liberation Organization’
China nuclear arsenal on track to double ….
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Friday, October 20, 2023
I Fought the Swamp …
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| 2 time NCAA wrestling champ |
And the swamp won. — Rep. Jim Jordan
STAND UP TO THE SWAMP!
Apt Analogy
Joey Mumbles’ Oval Office address: the arsonist pleads for water to put out his fires.
STAND UP TO ARSONISTS!
Priorities
Democrats reliably put their party’s agenda first. And I thought Republicans always put their country first … that is until the recent House speaker imbroglio … wherein quite a few have made themselves number one.
STAND UP FOR AMERICA!
Not-soBlind Justice
The punishments meted out to the January 6th protestors are some of the greatest miscarriages of justice in American history … particularly when contrasted with what has been leveled at ANTIFA, BLM, recent anti-Israel rioting and the Seattle CHOP takeovers.
STAND UP FOR BLIND JUSTICE!