How far the Iranian phase of the “Greater Israel Project” goes remains to be seen. While I appreciate the joint statements from China and Russia condemning the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, actions transcend words. If the US goes beyond a foot dip and cannonball dives into the Iranian…
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We Sure Seem Bound and Determined…
Are you loving the Ride of Fate roller coaster yet? If you are an American, or one of its friends or (especially) one of its designated enemies, you better start paying more attention and find a way off this ride before it picks up too much speed. Let’s review…
The End of Free Will
The late polemicist Christopher Hitchens famous quipped, “Yes, I have free will; I have no choice but to have it.” He was addressing the paradoxical nature of free will in that even if it were an illusion, and we could somehow figure that out, we would be forced to…
Let Trump Save Us from War With Iran
The ongoing pundit discussions whether or not the US attack destroyed the three Iranian nuclear facilities, which might or might not have been involved in developing a weapon, with many challenging the Trump administration’s report that all three facilities were destroyed, is stupid and even dangerous. The whore media, incapable…
Winnebago Stock Price Plunges as RV Slump Deepens
Shares of Winnebago Industries plunged nearly 10% on Wednesday after the recreational vehicle maker—best known for its travel campers—slashed its full-year outlook, citing persistent pressure on consumer demand from mounting macroeconomic headwinds and elevated borrowing costs. The RV industry downturn, now well entrenched, has been underway since the Federal Reserve…
Hollowed Out
The status quo has pushed everything to an extreme of hollowed-out instability to maintain a superficial appearance of normalcy and stability. But it’s all fake. The phrase that best describes the present era is hollowed out. By hollowed out I mean the exterior facade still looks pretty much the same as it did…
Only Political Engineering Can Restore Russian Language Rights in Ukraine Like Lavrov Wants
Only the US is capable of pulling this off since Russia lacks influence over Ukraine’s political processes. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pledged in early June on Russian Language Day that “Russia will not leave Russians and Russian-speaking people in trouble and will make sure that their legal rights, including…
USDA’s Mass H5N1 Poultry Vaccination Plan Likely to Rely on Leaky Zoetis H5N2 Vaccine
The only conditionally approved vaccine—authorized without any demonstrated efficacy—fails to match the circulating strain, doesn’t prevent infection, and increases the risk of dangerous mutations. The USDA is preparing to authorize mass vaccination of chickens against H5N1 bird flu: The leading candidate appears to be the…
The Ceasefire Kabuki
In the end, predictably, the Circus Ringmaster went TACO (“Trump Always Chickens Out”). He was terrified by three crucial reality-based developments. The Iranian message on preparing to close the Strait of Hormuz. The CIA had warned Trump that China was viscerally opposed to the Strait being blocked. That’s one…
The Rise of Zohran
Zohran Mamdani, an open socialist and Muslim, effectively won the Democratic primary in New York’s mayoral election this week. His chief opponent, disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo, conceded to the Indian before the ranked-choice results were figured out. It’s predicted Zohran will triumph over sitting mayor Eric Adams, who’s…