KMAG DAILY THREAD 20260701 & LUNG HEALTH

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This is a compilation of the research I have done for myself, Pgroup and any others with breathing problems. Given the Supreme Court decisions and other stuff, it is going to be a lot shorter than my normal articles.

Just for fun: 15 STRANGE AND RARE BIRDS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN! (and boy are they weird.)


I saw a video on a concoction for improving lung health. LINK

At the bottom of the link is a list of 20 references.

Product (That I have not tried. I am researching it first.)

LungExpand Pro: Review the Unique Lung Clearing Breathing Solution for Healthy Respiratory System


Ingredients:


Umckaloabo Extract

Science Direct — Chapter: Umckaloabo/South African Geranium ()

…The elucidated mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of umckaloabo in bronchitis include immunomodulatory and cytoprotective effects, inhibition of interactions between pathogens and host cells, and an increase of ciliary beat frequency in the respiratory tract. By similar mechanisms umckaloabo appears effective for the common cold.

Clinical research indicates that umckaloabo, alone or in combination formulas, may be beneficial for reactive airways, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, upper respiratory infections, pharyngitis, acute sinusitis, acute bronchitis, and immune function.


Hedera helix


Bioactive phenolics fraction of Hedera helix L. (Common Ivy Leaf) standardized extract ameliorates LPS-induced acute lung injury in the mouse model through the inhibition of proinflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress

A double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized cross-over study was carried out on 30 children suffering from partial or uncontrolled mild persistent allergic asthma. Patients either received ivy leaves dry extract for four weeks in addition to their inhaled corticosteroid therapy or placebo, followed by a wash-out phase before switching to the other treatment. There was a significant improvement of MEF(75-25), MEF25 and VC after treatment with ivy leaves dry extract (MEF(75-25) change in the mean 0.115 l/s, p=0.044; MEF25 change in the mean 0.086 l/s, p=0.041; VC change in the mean 0.052 l, p=0.044), but not after treatment with placebo.


Pharmacological and therapeutic activities of Hedera helix- A review

Abstract:

The phytochemical analysis of Hedera helix revealed that the plant contained unsaturated sterols, oils, tannins, phenolic compounds, terpenoids, glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, carbohydrates, reducing sugars, saponins, vitamins and minerals. The pharmacological studies showed that Hedera helix possessed respiratory, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immunological, anticancer, antimutagenic, antimicrobial, anti-parasitic, gastrointestinal, and antithrombin activity. The current review discussed the chemical constituents, pharmacological and therapeutic importance of Hedera helix.


Hedera


Hedera helix. (100 mg/kg, once daily for one week) on lung histopathology was evaluated in a murine model of chronic asthma in mice sensitized with ovalbumin.


Mullein extract


Mullein Extract for Respiratory Health: Reviews, Studies, and Dosage Tips

According to studies of mullein’s pharmacological and chemical aspects, mullein contains various chemical constituents like saponins, iridoid and phenylethanoid glycosides, flavonoids, vitamin C and minerals [2]. 

Mullein provides:

  • Saponins that contribute to its expectorant properties by loosening phlegm.
  • Mucilage that soothes irritated tissues both in the throat and lungs.
  • Flavonoids that provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
  • Glycosides that help relax smooth muscle tissue in the respiratory system.
  • Antimicrobial compounds that help with many lung infections.

A number of pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antiviral, antihepatotoxic and anti-hyperlipidemic activity have been ascribed to mullein. The plant is used to treat tuberculosis, earache and bronchitis [2].

Sources:

[1]https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/7/618, Searching for Scientific Explanations for the Uses of Spanish Folk Medicine: A Review on the Case of Mullein (Verbascum, Scrophulariaceae)

[2]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0102695X13701261, ​​Common mullein, pharmacological and chemical aspects

[3]https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308991417_Assessing_the_Effectiveness_of_Mullein_on_Respiratory_Conditions_Such_as_Asthma Assessing the Effectiveness of Mullein on Respiratory Conditions Such as Asthma

[4]https://www.icliniq.com/articles/cancer/mullein-for-lung-cancer Mullein for Lung Cancer – All You Need to Know


Coltsfoot


Coltsfoot | Encyclopedia Of Herbology (I did not know there was such a source online)

Coltsfoot combines a soothing expectorant effect with an antispasmodic action. There are useful levels of zinc in the leaves. This mineral has been shown to have marked anti-inflammatory effects.


A review of the ethnobotanical value, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity and quality control of Tussilago farfara L. (coltsfoot)

Abstract

Ethnopharmacological relevance

Tussilago farfara L. (commonly called coltsfoot), known as a vital folk medicine, have long been used to treat various respiratory disorders and consumed as a vegetable in many parts of the world since ancient times…

Coltsfoot has diverse uses in local and traditional medicine, but similarities have been noticed, specifically for relieving inflammatory conditions, respiratory and infectious diseases in humans. Regarding its pharmacological activities, many traditional uses of coltsfoot are supported by modern in vitro or in vivo pharmacological studies such as anti-inflammatory activities, neuro-protective activity, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant activity. Quantitative analysis (e.g. GC-MS, UHPLC-MRMHR) indicated the presence of a rich (>150) pool of chemicals, including sesquiterpenes, phenolic acids, flavonoids, chromones, pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) and others from its leaves and buds. In addition, adverse events have resulted from a collection of the wrong plant which contains PAs that became the subject of public concern attributed to their highly toxic.

Conclusions

So far, remarkable progress has been witnessed in phytochemistry and pharmacology of coltsfoot. Thus, some traditional uses have been well supported and clarified by modern pharmacological studies. Discovery of therapeutic natural products and novel structures in plants for future clinical and experimental studies are still a growing interest. Furthermore, well-designed studies in vitro particularly in vivo are required to establish links between the traditional uses and bioactivities, as well as ensure safety before clinical use. In addition, the good botanical identification of coltsfoot and content of morphologically close species is a precondition for quality supervision and control. Moreover, strict quality control measures are required in the studies investigating any aspect of the pharmacology and chemistry of coltsfoot….

4.1. Use for infection

Yakammaoto (射干麻黄汤), as a classic formula of traditional Chinese medicines, is used in the treatment of asthma, flu-like symptoms and cough with wheezing in the throat in China and Japan and is a formulation comprising nine various herbs as follows: Ephedra sinica, Pinellia ternate, Zingiber officinale, Tussilago farfara, Aster tataricus, Ziziphus jujube, Belamcanda chinensis, Asarum sieboldii, and Schisandra chinensis….

Globally, the world is scrambling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Recently, a paper report on lung cleansing and detoxifying decoction (LCDD) widely was used in treating COVID-19 patients in China. LCDD is based on four formulae described in the classic TCMs text treatise on cold pathogenic and Miscellaneous Diseases by Zhang Zhongjing (AD 150–219) (Weng, 2020). Further investigated the buds of coltsfoot mechanism in LCDD mechanism against COVID-19 by network pharmacology and molecular docking. The resulted indicated that 14 compounds in coltsfoot may combined with SARS-CoV-2 3CL hydrolase and ACE2, thereby acting on many targets to regulate multiple signaling pathways, thus exerting the therapeutic effect on COVID-19 (Jian-xin et al., 2020)…

6. Pharmacology

There are some biological activities in the extracts or compounds of coltsfoot. Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiviral and anti-cancer are similar with traditional uses. In addition, many new biological activities have been discovered in modern research, such as anti-diabetic, neuro-protective activities, immunostimulating activities, anti-oxidant activity and cardiovascular. These biological activities are described in the table (Table 4, Table 5, Table 6, Table 7 ) and briefly described in below…


Serratiopeptidase

Serrapeptase is also known as serratiopeptidase. I take it and nattokinase daily and my lung health has improved.

Effect of the proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase in patients with chronic airway disease.

Abstract

Objectives: The proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase (SER) is widely used in clinical practice in Japan. We investigated the effect of SER on sputum properties and symptoms in patients with chronic airway diseases.

Methods: This study was an open-labelled trial with a non-treatment control group. Patients were randomly assigned to oral treatment with (n = 15) and without (n = 14) SER 30 mg/day for 4 weeks. Patients collected sputum samples for about 4 h in the morning on the day the trial began and 4 weeks later. We measured the amount of sputum by weighing. Part of each sputum sample was weighed and then completely dried and reweighed. The percentage solid component, viscosity and elasticity of the sputum were measured. Mucociliary transportability index was measured using ciliated bovine trachea ex vivo. Sputum smears were also prepared to count sputum neutrophils. Patients’ symptoms were assessed by a questionnaire that used a visual analogue scale.

Results: After 4 weeks of SER treatment, sputum weight in the morning, percentage solid component, viscosity and elasticity of sputum, sputum neutrophil count, frequency of coughing and frequency of expectoration significantly decreased. The mean mucociliary transportability index increased from 13.3 +/- 1.8 to 24.4 +/- 2.5 (P = 0.0103).

Conclusions: SER may exert a beneficial effect on mucus clearance by reducing neutrophil numbers and altering the viscoelasticity of sputum in patients with chronic airway diseases.

Serrapeptase: Further Reading | Vitacure

Serrapeptase side effects and potential risks are few. No serious or adverse side effects have been reported from taking Serrapeptase; however, there are a few potential cautions. A very small number of isolated cases of gastrointestinal irritation mostly in patients with gastrointestinal ulcers have been reported with use. A smaller population described in medical literature, developed pneumonia. Although rare, it was theorized that removing scar tissue from the lungs (as Serrapeptase does) can increase the chance of infection due to airborne pathogens (52), this is mostly in elderly individuals with compromised lung function. For this reason Serrapeptase is not recommended for those people with advanced lung cancers or those that smoke. Discontinue smoking if beginning Serrapeptase, and consult your doctor if you are taking blood thinners as Serrapeptase can also enhance or amplify their effectiveness. In addition, always consult a physician before replacing prescriptions with natural supplements…

Serrapeptase for Mucus Build-up

In addition to being able to digest and break down dead tissues, Serrapeptase also has the ability to reduce the elasticity and thickness of nasal mucus as well as lower the number of neutrophils in mucus samples (24). Also, some studies have shown that patients have found Serrapeptase to be highly beneficial in cutting down the thickness of mucus and reducing recurring coughing compared to many of the common treatment methods (15). Similarly, patients with respiratory issues have also benefited from using Serrapeptase merely because it prevents the increased production of mucus and makes the mucus less thick.

Serrapeptase, unlike most medications, does not completely impede the product of mucus. Instead, it works on the elasticity and thickness of the mucus….

Letter writen by Dr. Hans Nieper featured in April 1997 issue of Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients.

I informed you some years ago that Serrapeptase is apparently active in the cleaning of coronary arteries from occluding layers. The results are so spectacular that even Tom Valentine reported on this progress in the US (DC) press after speaking to several parties here.

Serrapeptase is an enzyme produced by serratia bacteria living in silkworms. With this enzyme the worms melt a hole out of the cocoon. Unlike other enzymes in the field of biology, Serrapeptase dissolves ‘dead’ tissue, but not the silk and apparently also fibrinoid layers in the arteries which chemically could be compared to silk.​

A special problem in today’s civilized society is occluding processes in the carotid arteries of the neck. Very often we see patients where surgeons were reluctant to operate or to apply drill or laser technology to such occluded carotids. The reason for this is the potential risk that surgical debris will be pushed into the smaller cerebral vessels.

We have, therefore, started to apply Serrapeptase treatment to cases of severe narrowings of the carotid arteries, mostly in patients showing severe symptoms due to the narrowing, including amaurosis fugax (intermittent blindness). The therapeutic results are excellent, certainly lifesaving. It is, however, mandatory that the therapy be conducted for a very long time. The first reliable results can be expected after 6-8 months. Even up to 18 months after the onset of Serrapeptase therapy, patients have still displayed improvement.

I have also found Serrapeptase to be an extraordinary substance for safely removing fibrous blockages from coronary arteries, particularly the carotid arteries found in the neck, which supply blood to the brain….

Healthline — Serrapeptase: Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage

Common ones include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension..

Serrapeptase may increase the clearance of mucus and reduce inflammation in the lungs in people with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD).

CRDs are diseases of the airways and other structures of the lungs. Common ones include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension — a type of high blood pressure that affects the vessels in your lungs. While CRDs are incurable, various treatments can help dilate the air passages or increase mucus clearance, improving quality of life. In one 4-week studyTrusted Source, 29 people with chronic bronchitis were randomly assigned to receive 30 mg of serrapeptase or a placebo daily.

Bronchitis is one type of COPD that leads to coughing and difficulty breathing due to the overproduction of mucus. People who were given serrapeptase had less mucus production compared to the placebo group and were better able to clear the mucus from their lungs. A 2021 studyTrusted Source also showed symptom improvement in subjects with pulmonary fibrosis who took serrapeptase. However, further studies are needed to support these findings.


Serratiopeptidase: A systematic review of the existing evidence

Pharmacodynamics
Serratiopeptidase is thought to work in three ways.

  1. Anti-inflammatory: serratiopeptidase reduces swelling by the process of decreasing the amount of fluid in the tissues, thinning the fluid, and by facilitating the drainage of fluid. In addition, its enzyme activity dissolves dead tissue surrounding the injured area so that healing is accelerated.5,6 It may also act by modifying cell-surface adhesion molecules that guide inflammatory cells to their target site of inflammation. These adhesion molecules play an important role in the development of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.6
  2. Analgesic: it may help alleviate pain by inhibiting the release of pain-inducing amines like bradykinin from inflamed tissues.1
  3. Fibrinolytic/caseinolytic: it may be beneficial in atherosclerotic disease as it acts by breaking down fibrin and other dead or damaged tissue without harming living tissue. This could enable the dissolution of blood clots, and atherosclerotic plaques.22

Effects of Systemic Enzyme Supplements on Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis—A Pilot Study

5. Conclusions

The present study suggests that the oral supplements Serracor-NK and Serra Rx improve symptoms, the ability to perform activities of daily living, and mental and physical well-being, thus enhancing overall quality of life in patients with pulmonary fibrosis. While there is no drug to cure IPF, these supplements can help to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life in PF patients. This study was performed as a proof of concept. Further assessment in randomized, placebo-controlled trials with larger populations and for longer durations are warranted.

Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis

…Though doctors in the United States are only recently becoming aware of the benefits of added enzymes, doctors in Europe and Asia have been administering enzymes for decades.

Among the best enzymes for removal of scar tissue are serrapeptase and nattokinase. Chymotypsin and pancreatin are considered to be especially valuable against cancer tumors, especially pancreatic cancer tumors.

An especially powerful enzyme is serrapeptase, which is a proteolytic enzyme derived from a species of bacteria originally found in the intestines of silkworms. The bacteria Serratia mercesans E1 produces Serrapeptase, an enzyme that enables the silkworm to dissolve its silken cocoon and emerge after metamorphosis. Serratia is produced by fermented cultures. Studies have shown that serrapeptase reduces scar tissue, improves tissue healing and significantly reduces inflammation.

Serrapeptase also has the unique ability to digest non-living tissue that is a by-product of the healing response without harming living tissue. Serrapeptase is used to dissolve non-living tissues to include: scar tissue, fibrosis, blood clots, cysts and arterial plaque. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent against Sinusitis and for thinning mucous secretion and as an agent against varicose veins and fibrocystic breasts. It is believed that serrapeptase can play a key role in dissolving the outer protective layers of cancer cells and tumors to enable the immune system and other cancer fighters to better attack the cancer…

Vitamin D3 and Peppermint are the other ingredients.

Since none of these can be patented the scientific studies are going to be scarce.

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pgroup2

Take a deep breath … and think good thoughts.

patfrederick

I’m thinking…can I let it out yet? I’m turning blue!!!

cthulhu

Is that what happened to all the blue states?

patfrederick

  :wpds_shock:   :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol: 

pgroup2

Great, now you can get a part in the next Avatar flick.  😂 

patfrederick

no, sorry…the blue man group has gone coed…I’ll be touring.

cthulhu

Smurfs! Smurfs everywhere!!!

cthulhu

One time, about 1995, I was “VP of Operational Administration” for a small manufacturing company. This meant that I ran the accounting department and the production floor. I was in a meeting, and my lead accounting person requested I step out.

As we stepped out and closed the door, she told me that one of the accounting staff was having some sort of fit. As we moved down to the accounting room, she said that the staffer had told her not to call 911.

When I hit the doorway, the staffer was standing, half bent over her desk, clutching the edge, and spasming. The color of her face matched her blue jeans. I turned to my lead and said, “call 911.”

As we later came to find out, the staffer — who was only 22 or so — had a serious heart defect from childhood. She had let it go for so long that doctors were now saying it was inoperable. Shortly thereafter, she left our company to work at a disk drive place because she reckoned the business was more stable.

It’s been about 30 years, and I still think about that poor kid.

patfrederick

  :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol: 

zopa

Serrapeptase is used to dissolve non-living tissues to include: scar tissue,

It is believed that serrapeptase can play a key role in dissolving the outer protective layers of cancer cells and tumors to enable the immune system and other cancer fighters to better attack the cancer…

Taking it for exactly that on an empty stomach at 4 AM along with Bromelain

TheseTruths

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LoneStar

Should have had one before now!

kalbokalbs

Safer.

TheseTruths

Bill Melugin:

In department wide memo, DOJ leadership directs all of its U.S. Attorneys across the country to prioritize investigations and prosecutions of birth tourism schemes.

U.S. Department of Justice:

Memorandum for DOJ Employees on Prosecution of Fraudulent Birth Tourism Schemes from Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald

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Wolf Moon

Good. BOOK ‘EM!!!

TheseTruths

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Wolf Moon

DIME STORE CROC FOOD!

pgroup2

A form of hibernation.

TheseTruths

One idea…

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Wolf Moon

I love it!

Meanwhile, IMO it’s time for a CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT that clears up all the questions and states very plainly.

  • no birthright citizenship of foreign nationals
  • both parents of a President or eligible underling must be citizens at the time of birth. (Or stronger, if need be).
TheseTruths

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TheseTruths

The Declaration of Dependence by Don Surber
“The Loyalists sent their own letter to London. It did not go well for them”

On Saturday, the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary in this Year of the Bicentennial+50. The Continental Congress declared independence on July 2, 1776. Two days later, they debated and edited the Declaration of Independence. On July 8, 1776, Colonel John Nixon publicly read the Declaration aloud in Philadelphia’s State House yard (now Independence Square). This was accompanied by bell ringing (including the Liberty Bell), cheers, and some military displays.

Up to 90% of white men could read—without any teachers unions… 

But there is another side to the story…

Four months after the original Independence Day, a group of men met at the Sign of Queen Charlotte across from city hall. They became Loyalists and drafted and signed a letter to “To the Right Honorable Richard Viscount Howe, of the Kingdom of Ireland, and His Excellency The Honorable William Howe, Esquire, General of His Majesty’s Forces in America, the Kings’ Commissioners for restoring Peace in His Majesty’s Colonies and Plantations in North America &c. &c. &c.”

Well, Governor Gates did bring peace I suppose by surrendering Boston and the rest of New England to the Patriots, who would later draft Tom Brady and win a lot of Super Bowls.

More likely the 557 signees (some sources say 547) referred to Gates retreating to New York City and repelling the rebels. This demoralized the continental army. However, Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas became the nation’s best recruiting ad until Pearl Harbor. 

The Declaration of Dependence was about what one would expect—long and sycophantic.

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May it please your excellencies.

Impressed with the most grateful sense of the Royal Clemency, manifested In your Proclamation of the 14th. Of July last, whereby His Majesty hath been graciously pleased to declare, “That he is desirous to deliver His American subjects from the calamities of War, and other oppressions, which they now undergo:” and equally affected with sentiments of gratitude for the generous and humane attention to the disposition “to confer with His Majesty’s well affected subjects, upon the means of restoring the public Tranquility, and establishing a permanent union with every Colony as a part of the British Empire.”

We whose names are hereunto subscribed, Inhabitants of the City and County of New-York, beg leave to inform your Excellencies: that altho most of us have subscribed a general Representation with many other of the Inhabitants; yet we wish that our conduct, in maintaining inviolate our loyalty to our Sovereign, against the strong tide of oppression and tyranny, which has almost overwhelmed this Land, may be marked by some line of distinction, which cannot well be drawn from the mode of Representation that has been adopted for the Inhabitants in general.

Influenced by this Principle, and from a regard to our peculiar Situation, we have humbly presumed to trouble your Excellencies with the second application; in which, we flatter ourselves, none participate but those who have ever, with unshaken fidelity, borne true Allegiance to His Majesty, and the most warm and affectionate attachment to his Person and Government. That, notwithstanding the tumult of the times, and the extreme difficulties and losses to which many of us have been exposed, we have always expressed, and do now give this Testimony of our Zeal to preserve and support the Constitutional Supremacy of Great Britain over the Colonies; and do most ardently wish for a speedy restoration of that union between them, which, while it subsisted, proved the unfailing source of their mutual happiness and prosperity.

We cannot help lamenting that the number of Subscribers to this Address is necessarily lessened, by the unhappy circumstance that many of our Fellow-Citizens, who have firmly adhered their loyalty, have been driven from their Habitations, and others sent Prisoners into some of the neighbouring Colonies: and tho’ it would have afforded us the highest satisfaction, could they have been present upon this occasion: yet we conceive it to be the duty we owe to ourselves and our prosperity, whilst this testimony of our Allegiance can be supported by known and recent facts, to declare to your Excellencies; that so far from having given the last countenance or encouragement, to the most unnatural, unprovoked Rebellion, that ever disgraced the annuls of Time; we have on the contrary, steadily and uniformly opposed it, in every stage of its rise and progress, at the risk of our Lives and Fortunes.

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So they wanted to be treated in a manner distinct from the American patriots, and they lamented that some of their number had been driven from their homes and taken as prisoners, I presume by the patriots. This passive description of the fervor and actions of the patriots strikes me as a little humorous, even though the circumstances were nothing of the sort.

In all fairness, they indeed risked their lives and fortunes. Many fled to England to escape retribution. After the war, some were so desperate, they moved to Canada.

But New York City was a safe haven as the British stayed and protected them until November 25, 1783—two years after the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. For many years, the city celebrated Evacuation Day until Thanksgiving overwhelmed the celebration.

And you wonder how Mamdani became mayor? Not a lot of MAGA in the city that never sleeps.

Boston still celebrates its Evacuation Day—March 17, 1776—as a legal holiday. The town keeps the bars open because it is also St. Patrick’s Day.

Yes, one city kicked the British out before Independence Day. The other’s E Day came only after the war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. No wonder New York is run by communists today.

As we celebrate our independence from England, let us also be glad that the Loyalists left and took Benedict Arnold with them.

We are American, without apology.

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Wolf Moon

AMEN!

And then there is Canada, to which so many loyalists fled. FIGURES.

kalbokalbs

Speaks volumes for Canuckians backbone.

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pgroup2

You have caused injury, by means of uncontrollable mirth, to my lower ribs, about a third of the way up to my shoulder on my right side.

For this offense, I shall haul you before the court where I shall have full recompense.

Good day, sir.

TheseTruths

  :wpds_lol:  My defense: laughter…the best medicine.   :cheers: 

cthulhu

The concert was very nice. Jon Anderson looks, moves, and sounds terrific — it’s amazing that he’s 81 years old.

cthulhu

When I got there, they immediately insisted that I swap my balcony seat for one on the first floor. but closer. This meant that I could not look straight forward and I was subject to having people walk in front of me (at least I wasn’t on the floor). One individual on the floor in front of my section insisted on interpretive dance throughout the show — people kept getting moved to areas that didn’t have to look through him. Didn’t bother me, I wasn’t looking straight ahead — I was looking left (got a crick in my neck).

Anticipating that I was going to be in the first row of the balcony. I had brought binox. I also had reading glasses and standard glasses. Wearing the reading glasses, everything further than six feet was iffy…..wearing the standard glasses, everything less than 12 feet away was problematic. The seat I got moved to was close enough that the standard glasses covered almost everything I wanted to see.

cthulhu

Starting from the right side (as viewed from the audience), there was a bassist. He used a black Ricky (classic 4001?) for the first half, then switched to bright green Ricky (nouveau 4003?) for the first half of the second half, then switched back to black. The character of a Rickenbacker bass is so distinctive, and the sound just states “Prog”. I understand, however, that each one is an individual and you must thoroughly play one you want to buy before you lay your money down.

Next was a keyboard pit. The ones facing the audience were a Nord on top of a Kurzweil. The Nord was used for B-3 sounds. Facing the rest of the band was a Yamaha KX88 — this is a keyboard controller and has no onboard sounds. It was used for piano parts. Facing the back of the stage was another keyboard……but, facing away from the audience, I have no idea what it was. I couldn’t even see the knobs up on stage to try to guess.

Jon would be the next. Besides his unmistakable voice, he played a tambourine, a little guitar (ukelele?) and a small harp in a body harness. It’s easy to dismiss Jon as a bit of a doofus, but he actually composed and performed a multi-instrumental album with over 120 recorded tracks in his garage — Olias of Sunhillow [1975]. In this, he played stringed instruments, keyboards, and percussion. In addition, despite his own limitations, he was key to recruiting Steve Howe, Alan White, and Rick Wakeman to the band.

Moving on to the drums, the kit was set up to emphasize large showy extended playing on the sides The drummer is to be commended for the dynamics of his parts — some very shy and subtle, while others very bold and hammering — which, of course, is necessary for Yes music. He shifted between soft beaters to sticks at various times and during one song actually abandoned the drum kit to go play keyboards. I could say “he ain’t no Bill Bruford”, but — to be frank — few people occupy these heights. When the band was being introduced, he [rightfully] got tremendous applause.

On the left, we had the main guitarist. He had several acoustic and electrics to play and frequently played one guitar with a different one slung behind his back. He also had one mounted on a “play-over” stand. When he wanted to do Steve Howe most closely, he used an ES-335-ish guitar.

The final performer played keys and guitar. His keyboard was a Yamaha, with what looked like an added display — although this might have been just a sheet music display. Because he was standing behind his keyboard, I couldn’t get a read on his guitar besides suspecting it was a strat-type. He also borrowed acoustics from the main guitarist along the way and lent his keyboard to the drummer.

cthulhu

The last song of the evening.

TradeBait2

I played that song a zillion times during my college days. Glad you were able to go and enjoy them!

cthulhu

It’s really fun to watch kids who hadn’t been born when the song came out react to real music —

cthulhu

The penultimate song of the evening —

patfrederick

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scott467

People always get that ‘actually helping someone‘ part completely wrong, always assuming they must be giving something to the intended recipients.

But this is wrong.

The kind of people who would steal 97% are not the kind of people who would leave 3% to anyone.

3% of tens or hundreds of millions of dollars is real money.

You think they don’t have a crony in mind for that?

scott467

And babies born at Taco Bell are Mexican citizens. It’s all making sense now, thanks Amy.

You’re a real legal genius. Where would America be without you.

If only we knew.

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Wolf Moon

This mockery is genius, and needs to be amplified.

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patfrederick

does this account look genuine…I have no clue.

TheseTruths

The White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is a real thing, established by EO on March 16, 2026.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/establishing-the-task-force-to-eliminate-fraud/

The Vice President of the United States shall serve as the Chairman of the Task Force. The Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission shall serve as Vice Chairman of the Task Force, shall preside over the Task Force at the direction of the Chairman or in his absence…

So it is already working. That is their real account. Who knows what “sealing the deal” means? It could be something that is important to their work but that the public won’t be excited about.

patfrederick

THANKS for this!

you and Gail find good stuff!

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TheseTruths

YW! Expecting a nothing burger, unfortunately. I do appreciate their work; it’s just that the public is going to be disappointed with anything short of hauling bigwigs out in handcuffs.

patfrederick

you know if that were gonna happen, I might even donate my own handcuffs for that!

TheseTruths

  :wpds_shock:   :wpds_lol: 

patfrederick

  :wpds_wink:   :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol: 

duchess01

TEEHEE – SUCH A GENEROUS LADY Y0U ARE, PAT !!!

patfrederick

  :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol: 

pgroup2

That would put a real crimp in your sex life.  😂 

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patfrederick

you might think so…but no…LOLOLOL

patfrederick

AmaraGrace
July 1, 2026 2:35 am

“… Unqualified midwit and DEI hire Lisa Cook will not survive her due process review. Unless Bill Pulte made up his allegations of garden-variety mortgage fraud, which seems unlikely, to say the least, Cook cannot remain in a trusted position that sets rates and rules for mortgages. It’s not going to happen.
Trump will be able to fire her. Sorry, NBC.
…”
{ https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/slaughtered-tuesday-june-30-2026 }
I appreciate this astute lawyer finding the nuggets in convoluted opinions that makes the upside-down right-side up again.
Savor the anticipation of the Divine Boomerang coming for this one.

patfrederick

LOL…always looking for a buck!

TradeBait2

Great thought and approach.

patfrederick

fair’s fair…lol

patfrederick

Bill Mitchell
@mitchellvii
https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/svg/1f92f.svg MAMDANI INVESTOR EXODUS: Even billionaires have a breaking point!

Zohran Mamdani just froze rents on over a million apartments in New York City. Investor Sergey Brin just responded by walking out the door!

The world’s third-richest man dumped his entire stake in a NYC rent-stabilized apartment fund for six cents on the dollar. Not a typo. Six cents.

That is what Mamdani’s socialist utopia looks like in practice. A $268 billion man taking a bath just to get as far away from New York City housing policy as humanly possible.

And Brin is not alone. The fund he fled is sitting on $84 million in unpaid rent and facing foreclosure on a half-billion dollar loan. The University of California already wrote down its own $115 million investment by 50%.

Meanwhile Brin took his pennies and quietly bought a $51 million waterfront estate in Miami.

That is the market giving Mamdani a one-finger salute on the way out of town.

An A&E Real Estate spokesperson put it plainly: “Institutional capital – both equity investors and lenders – are fleeing New York City’s rent-stabilized apartment sector. They understand New York is in a doom loop.”

A doom loop. Built by design. Celebrated as compassion.

Margaret Thatcher said it best: “The trouble with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.”

New York is not running out. It is chasing the money out. There is a difference, and it is worse.

When the capital is gone, the maintenance stops. When the maintenance stops, the buildings rot. And the same tenants Mamdani claims to be protecting will be the ones living in the wreckage.

This is not a rent freeze. It is a slow-motion demolition of the housing stock, dressed up in the language of justice.

Congratulations, New York. You got the mayor you voted for.

TradeBait2

Still feel that way? 🤣

What scumbag place to spend your days.

Again…

Wake up, New Yawka’s

kalbokalbs

Wonder how Trump organization figures NYC property values future.

patfrederick

Filly posted this in response to a question about that at my place…

Re: Gina’s question about Trump Tower in NYC:
“The rent freeze approved by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Rent Guidelines Board applies to approximately one million rent-stabilized apartments. While Donald Trump’s organization has previously owned rent-stabilized apartments in the city, Trump Tower operates primarily as a commercial and luxury condominium property and is not affected by the rent freeze. [1, 2, 3]”

kalbokalbs

Thanks Pat.

TradeBait2

Thanks for doing this, Gail. Bookmarked a couple I did not know about previously. Both you and I do the same on Natto and Serra. My going off antihistamines over a year ago is probably a direct result of taking them consistently as well as getting gut health in order. As with many positive things, I wish I had learned about it and tried it earlier in life. A lot of unnecessary suffering by not knowing.

I know Kal takes natto, possibly others on here.

LoneStar

I got off antacids (after being on prescription meds for lots and lots of years) by taking Betaine HCL +Pepsin 790mg. I do take one in AM and one in PM. Label says one daily. I’m bad but this has to be better than the strong prescription med that no doc said, this is NOT for long term use.

patfrederick

kea
July 1, 2026 at 2:57 am Edit
The Socialists aren’t just taking over New York. This happened in Colorado.
A 29-year-old Democratic Socialist ousted a longtime Democrat incumbent in Colorado’s 1st District in Tuesday night’s House primary.
Far-left candidate Melat Kiros defeated 15-time incumbent Democrat Rep. Diana DeGette on Tuesday night.
Kiros, who was born in Ethiopia, was backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/political-earthquake-29-year-old-democratic-socialist-ousts/

PAVACA1

They’re not “Democratic Socialists.”
That’s a BS disguise.

They’re Communists. Period.

patfrederick

exactly.
but to be fair…trannies are just confused idiots too. minor attracted people are PEDOPHILES. izlam is not a religion…
obamacare is a tax
it goes on and on.
BS disguises.

Brave and Free

And Cabbage Brain didn’t win.

patfrederick

^^^^^ a big one

mooch is a woman…
barry is NBC

patfrederick

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TradeBait2

Bet Teddy had a dim view of the dual citizenship that runs rampant in the halls of Congress.

patfrederick

agreed!!!

patfrederick

i wonder if there could be a probationary period.
as an immigrant, my grandfather had to learn English and pass an exam before he became a citizen. why has that stopped?
giving a baby a free pass on this negates assimilation and that’s what being an American requires imo.
I realize a baby cannot pass a test instantly, but after a period he should be required to return HOME (here) and take a test–not one found ANYWHERE on the internet–one administered orally to assure the proctor he can speak English.

pgroup2

I have a Brazilian friend who speaks fluent English. She’s been in the USA for over thirty years and a US citizen for 20 years.

She’s also a paid court-appointed translator for Portuguese-speaking defendants.

She tried to get on a list of translators so she could be more easily assigned to cases. She had to be interviewed in Portuguese. She failed the test three times yet no defendant has ever asked the court to replace her.

That’s when she told me about Brazilian accents. Her accent reveals her to be of a lower class/caste in Brazil while her interviewer was upper class. She asked me if there was any way for her to be interviewed by a lower class Brazilian naturalized US citizen because there was nothing wrong with her ability to speak Portuguese.

Just her accent. Leaving Brazil didn’t leave the bias behind.

patfrederick

dang!

pgroup2

So you had a boy fiend???

No wonder you’re feisty.  😂 

Aubergine

That’s my guy!

scott467

If only Amy Coney-Island could read.

patfrederick

Charlotte99
July 1, 2026 7:08 am

𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐌𝐏 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄: “𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐓”
President Trump welcomed 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 into the Oval Office Tuesday — the former Mesa County, Colorado election clerk who spent over a year in state prison after being convicted of tampering with voting equipment in the wake of the 2020 election.
“𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨,” Trump said, seated beside her. “𝘚𝘩𝘦’𝘴 72, 73 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘭𝘥. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 — 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥.”
Peters, 𝟕𝟐, was sentenced to nine years for her role in copying Mesa County’s voting system data — an effort she and her allies said was meant to preserve evidence of irregularities.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence under pressure from the Trump administration, and she walked free on parole 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏.
Trump used the meeting to needle Colorado’s elections process, claiming the state’s all-mail voting system cost Republicans dearly: “𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 — 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘮𝘢.”
A presidential pardon Trump issued for Peters in December was largely symbolic — her conviction was a state crime, beyond a president’s reach. The Oval Office visit wasn’t.
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
https://nitter.net/MichaelARothman/status/2072130536504782994#m

TradeBait2

That’s what Democrat Socialists known as commies do.

patfrederick

Charlotte99
July 1, 2026 7:12 am

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐀: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 Hours after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to keep birthright citizenship intact, here is the video the Court should have watched first. An illegal alien explains the system to her followers—openly, proudly, on camera. “𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯, 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦.”
She uses the word 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 because that’s exactly what it is. She entered the country illegally. She is not working. She is not assimilating. She is sustained entirely by federal benefits unlocked by her U.S.-born daughter. The child is an American citizen—so the family qualifies for food assistance, Medicaid, and housing support.
The illegal mother gets to 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐭. This is not an edge case. In 2023, nine percent of all U.S. births—320,000 babies—went to illegal alien mothers. Each anchor baby unlocks federal welfare eligibility for an otherwise ineligible household. The Supreme Court just ruled the executive branch cannot end it. Only Congress can.
The woman in this video is not embarrassed. She is teaching others 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 and calling it a gold mine. Because for her, it is. And six Supreme Court justices just made sure it stays that way.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐬.
https://nitter.net/MichaelARothman/status/2072120620633186624#m

patfrederick

Charlotte99
July 1, 2026 7:22 am

𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐙𝐀𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐌 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐕𝐎𝐖𝐒 𝐓𝐎 “𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐄” 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐔𝐒
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Tuesday that children born in the U.S. to parents here illegally are still citizens at birth, with Chief Justice Roberts’ opinion joined by Justice Barrett and the Court’s three liberals to strike down President Trump’s executive order.
Border czar Tom Homan’s reaction wasn’t retreat. It was a promise to hit harder. “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 — 𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘺, 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘶𝘱 𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘶𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦.”
Homan didn’t stop there, vowing the administration would 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 on birth tourism investigations specifically. Homan called the practice “𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦”, arguing foreign nationals — he named China and Russia — travel to the U.S. specifically to give birth before returning home with an American citizen in tow. “𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴?” he asked.
He’s not freelancing. DOJ’s Colin McDonald has already directed U.S. attorneys nationwide to 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 — visa fraud, wire fraud, identity theft, the works — and pushed Congress to close the loophole legislatively since the Court just made clear it won’t.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝. 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤.
https://nitter.net/MichaelARothman/status/2072089848874500603#m

TradeBait2

The admin expected it and now America has been openly shown who the traitors are on the SCOTUS.

Wolf Moon

I think this can be an issue to grab a huge number of Democrat votes at the midterms. We can show younger working class Dems how they are getting scammed to support other people – who don’t work – via their kids. Only Trump will stop the drain on their bank accounts.

patfrederick

news from Marica–it sounds like she’s home already–had the surgery early Monday!

Marica
July 1, 2026 at 7:15 am Edit
Hi Everybody!! THanks Filly Even tho Today is 7.1.2026! https://s0.wp.com/wp-content/mu-plugins/wpcom-smileys/twemoji/2/svg/1f606.svghttps://s0.wp.com/wp-content/mu-plugins/wpcom-smileys/twemoji/2/svg/1f601.svg Happy JULY !!! Today- marks a great spot on my recovery…I was expecting to wake up to real pain as the saddle block wears off between 24 and 36 hours…Welp! I’m ahead of the pain! I’m all good!! Still carefully walking with a walker–Will try to graduate to cane today…can bend down and pick up lite stuff–I’m comfortable but sleep evades me…So far I’m tapping away at the puter and no Virus popups like Yesterday…So far so good on all fronts–Dogs and Chickens are surviving! My Sis and Sil and Good friend (who comes today) are keeping me on schedule with meds and ice! Daughter takes care of me tomorrow and I am thinking by friday I will be mostly self sufficient! Fingers crossed!! Hang on tight Patriots! Hoping the TRUMP TRAIN ROLLS THIS MONTH!!! It’s America’s 250th Birthday so what better way to celebrate than with a bunch of bigtime arrests…
Smuchas all and thanks for the Prayers and thoughts and keeping the blog going!! Love you ALL!!

pgroup2

Hip-shaking rock-n-roll dancing can’t be very far in the future!!!

Giddyup, girl!!!

  :pepper:   :banana2: 

patfrederick

she called it a drive thru hip replacement.
she went in early Monday for the surgery and WAS HOME the SAME DAY!

Wolf Moon

That’s the way they are now. It’s crazy!

patfrederick

I couldn’t believe it!

patfrederick

he’s going to run for president in 2028…publicly condemn the rich, privately live like the rich person you are.

Steve Guest
@SteveGuest
Must read exposé: “How Progressive Class Warrior Ro Khanna Lives Like the Oligarchs He ‘Fights,’ With In-Home Elevator, $190K Range Rover, and Family-Owned Golf Courses.”

“Rep. Ro Khanna (D., Calif.) has emerged as a potential contender for the Democratic presidential nomination while denouncing the ultra-rich who “hoard wealth and engage in financial speculation.” But the progressive, Silicon Valley congressman and his family live a life of staggering luxury, fueled by dynastic wealth they did not earn and protected by the same thicket of trusts, anonymous corporations, and foundations that Khanna condemns.

Khanna lives in a $6 million, 8,000-square-foot luxury home with a four-story elevator and so much premium marble that even the two laundry rooms have marble counters. 

The Northwest Washington, D.C., home is now for sale, as the Khanna family prepares to move to an even larger, more expensive house a few miles away in the Northern Virginia suburbs. Khanna’s two children, who are minors, have large ownership shares in three private golf clubs, a significant stake in a $65 billion wealth management firm, and investments in hedge funds that focus on distressed debt, of which Khanna has been critical. Khanna’s wife drives a $190,000 Range Rover she was so displeased with that she sued the dealer.” freebeacon.com/democrats/ro-m…

PAVACA1

Well —

IMO, it appears that Amy Coney Barrett did a very good job of hiding her “I”m really a progressive deconstructionist” mindset during her “hearing” with the Senate.

patfrederick

welcome back PAVACA (just teasing)

patfrederick

I understand wanting to “join forces” to defeat a common enemy but asking outcast dems to become repubs so we can beat the communists sounds like the STUPIDEST plan to come along.

YOU NEVER INVITE THE SNAKE IN!

patfrederick

h/t Filly
user avatar
The Researcher
@listen_2learn
Norm Eisen said his good friend Supreme Court Justice John Roberts was not corrupt and that John went to the Czech Republic for a week so that they could spend time working on American rule of law issues together. 

John should resign or recuse himself from all of the lawsuit cases that Norm and his partners have filed that are working their way to the SC. 

Talk about a conflict of interest.

patfrederick

h/t Filly

Roger Severino

@RogerSeverino_
So close. 5-4 decision favoring birthplace citizenship. Pres. Trump should immediately amend his EO to apply to U.S. Territories which are not auto-bound by the 14th Amendment. Trump should keep pushing the issue wherever he can and force the court to reckon with the logic of its decision. Will they overrule the insular cases next?

pgroup2

Not recusal. Resignation.

It’s past time for his resignation.

Oh and BTW, Eisen needs to be charged with violating conflict-of-interest rules by whatever Bar Association issued his Bar card. Certain conflicts of interest cannot be waived while others can be.

But none of them can be concealed. Such concealment constitutes attorney misconduct for which the punishment is to disbar the attorney.

We’ll see if the legal profession can objectively police itself. Call me a pessimist but I doubt that Eisen will even be charged, let alone disbarred.

  :wpds_mad: 

patfrederick

can’t YOU lead the charge? promise we’ll all be right behind you!

patfrederick

WeThePeople2016
July 1, 2026 10:00 am

ICYMI: Chief Justice Roberts Is Good Pals with Trump-Hating Deep State Leader Norm Eisen and Vacationed at His Palace in Czech Republic for a Week
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/icymi-chief-justice-roberts-is-good-pals-trump/

Wolf Moon

Well that explains a lot!

patfrederick

Jake
July 1, 2026 9:39 am

Ohio Sen. Moreno to Reintroduce Former Sen. Harry Reid’s ‘Exact Bill’ Eliminating Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2026/06/30/ohio-sen-moreno-reintroduce-former-sen-harry-reids-bill-eliminating-birthright-citizenship/
“Before far-left radicals took over the Democrat Party, their leader Harry Reid introduced a great bill to end birthright citizenship, ensure no illegals could vote, and crack down on employers who abuse illegal labor,” Moreno said in a statement, adding that it was “a great bill.”
It didn’t pass then and it won’t pass now, but it shows how far and how quickly the Democrats and the US JUDICIARY have moved in such a short amount of time.
Supreme Court justices, especially ones the profess to be ‘original intent’, should be ashamed of themselves.

Wolf Moon

Good. This is the time for the PEOPLE to grab the law and say FUCK SCOTUS.

We did it in Ohio, when our loopy Demmunist SCOO said that past criminal behavior could not be used to determine bail of accused criminals. After we forced common sense on the Not Very SCOO, we voted out the Demmunist SCOOters, too!

barkerjim

Thanks, Gail!!! It seems as though Serrapeptase and Nattokinase combinations may be good for many people.

TheseTruths

History in the making. We can all say we witnessed the first flight on this Air Force One.
WATCH: Trump Boards First Flight on New Air Force One En Route to North Dakota, Tells Reporters It’s “the Greatest Commercial Plane Ever Built”

President Trump on Wednesday boarded his new Air Force One plane, en route to Medora, North Dakota, for festivities in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. 

Trump is scheduled to participate in a Freedom 250 Train Ride and Welcome Ceremony before touring the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and delivering remarks at the Burning Hills Amphitheater this afternoon.

Trump, for the first time, is flying on the new Air Force One jet that was unveiled last month.

The new jet is the famous $400 million Boeing 747-8, donated by Qatar to the Department of Defense, after Boeing fumbled the job with massive delays…

More details at the link.

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patfrederick

it’s beautiful!

kalbokalbs

Aubergine will be there. She is on the road today.

Betcha Aubergine is unaware, Trump will be speaking at Teddy Library.

Aubergine is going to behead over heels. Too cool.   :pepper:   :banana-mario:   :banana2: 

barkerjim

https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/inevitability-wednesday-july-1-2026

Good morning, C&C family, it’s Wednesday! No sooner had I clicked “post” on yesterday’s roundup defending the Supremes’ first batch of controversial decisions than they pulled the pin from the political hand grenade and declared President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order unconstitutional. Thanks a lot! So now, while there is so much other good news developing, not least of all the Court’s consolation prize on womens’ sports, we must undertake a little spadework to grasp where this decision really leaves us— and whether we should finally swallow the black pill. (Hint: No.) Onward, toward inevitable victory.

patfrederick

good points in here!!

barkerjim

https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/trumps-washington-makeover-a-look-at-every-statue-memorial-and-fountain-6047142

Trump’s Washington Makeover: A Look at Every Statue, Memorial, and Fountain

Drawing on his decades in construction, the president is leading numerous projects to beautify the nation’s capital for America’s 250th birthday.

LoneStar

So much info Gail. Thanks.

barkerjim
TheseTruths

Very interesting bird video in the open, Gail!

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TheseTruths

Amazing!

patfrederick

so true…
Jesse Watters
@WOW! STEPHEN MILLER GOES NUCLEAR ON THE SCOTUS BIRTHRIGHT DECISION https://s0.wp.com/wp-content/mu-plugins/wpcom-smileys/twemoji/2/svg/1f525.svg “Citizenship means NOTHING if it’s OPEN to EVERYONE” https://s0.wp.com/wp-content/mu-plugins/wpcom-smileys/twemoji/2/svg/1f914.svg “They can vote in every election for the REST of their LIVES” “They can be living in a foreign country and CASHING WELFARE CHECKS from American citizens”

pgroup2

For the first time Miller is out to lunch.

Voting requires residence in the geographical district AND being a citizen.

patfrederick

couldn’t them claim absentee ballots?

pgroup2

Anybody can lie about citizenship but there would have to be a local registered address.

I suppose that can be ‘arranged’ as well but Miller makes it sound like all they have to produce is a US issued birth certificate.

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patfrederick

see also: people registered at empty parking lots, churches, grocery stores.

TheseTruths

Powerful…

MOTHER OF MURDER VICTIM TO DEMS: “THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE”

Jessica Gorman, mother of Sheridan Gorman, confronts Rep. Pramila Jayapal after Democrats balked at hearing from Angel Families: “I’m thankful my daughter wasn’t ra*ped but just shot in the head… Then you want to dismiss angel families! This is unacceptable.”

RedLegLeader68

T.H.I.S.

TheseTruths

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TheseTruths

IT’S OFFICIAL: President Trump and JD Vance are now moving to swiftly change the law to ABOLISH birthright citizenship for illegal aliens

Vance says the ruling is “HANGING BY A THREAD”

“There are a NUMBER of things that we’re already looking at in the administration to try to close down that loophole.”

DOOCY: “260,000 babies every year are given automatic U.S. citizenship who have parents that are not citizens or lawful permanent residents.”

CHANGE IT, FAST!

scott467

And pass a law to STRIP citizenship from those 260K anchor invaders.

TheseTruths

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TheseTruths

RFK Jr. Announces He’s Ending Emergency Liability Protection For COVID-19 Vaccine Makers

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is ending emergency declarations for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and medical devices, after determining that the circumstances that resulted in the declarations are no longer in place.

The health secretary in office in early 2020 issued emergency declarations, providing liability protections for companies that made products for COVID-19 and enabling regulators to issue emergency authorizations, which have a lower evidentiary threshold than regular approval.

The declarations were extended multiple times, most recently in 2024 by then-Health Secretary Xavier Becerra through the end of 2029. 

They provided broad immunity to manufacturers of the products, as well as people who administered them to others.

Becerra said in the latest extension that while the COVID-19 public health emergency expired in May 2023, COVID-19 “continues to present a credible risk of a future public health emergency” and that keeping the protections in place was necessary to keep the United States prepared for that threat.

Kennedy disagreed, writing in a notice of termination that “circumstances no longer exist to justify emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

He cited how regulators in 2025 revoked emergency authorization for COVID-19 vaccines, transitioning to typical approval for all the shots across all available ages.

“Americans deserve a regulatory system that is transparent, accountable, and rooted in the rule of law,” Kennedy said in a statement.

“By ending these COVID-19 emergency use authorization declarations, we’re reinforcing public confidence that emergency authorities are temporary and targeted.”

To terminate emergency declarations, a health secretary has to provide advance notice that would give a reasonable amount of time to companies to withdraw the products that have been generated under the declarations.

The Food and Drug Administration determined that 12 months is a sufficient period of time, according to health officials. The declarations for vaccines and drugs will thus terminate effective June 29, 2027.

The declarations for medical devices such as COVID-19 tests will only stay in place for 180 days, or until Dec. 26, 2026…

patfrederick

Andy Ogles has proposed Anchors Away (love the name). the catch is PROVING their PURPOSE is to plop out a baby to obtain citizenship.

FTA
Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, announced the Anchors Away Act on June 30, saying the legislation would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent pregnant women from entering the United States when their purpose is to give birth so their child can obtain U.S. citizenship.
The proposal comes as conservatives in Congress look for legislative alternatives following the court’s decision against Trump’s executive action.
The president has urged lawmakers to move rapidly to place the policy into federal law after the executive order was invalidated.

https://www.rvmnews.com/2026/07/ogles-declares-war-on-birth-tourism-with-bold-new-bill-to-protect-american-citizenship-watch/

patfrederick

a ray of hope?
FTA
Under the U.S. Code, the president has broad authority over who may enter our country. Specifically, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(f) (INA Section 212(f)) says:

Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or nonimmigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate.

My AI research assistant tells me that “This gives the President wide latitude to define a ‘class’ of aliens and suspend or restrict their entry if he determines it serves U.S. interests (e.g., public health, welfare, preventing ‘birth tourism,’ or resource strain).”
Why, yes, I’d say birth tourism and resource strain are substantial concerns of the U.S. in this instance. Trump would absolutely be within his rights to pen-and-phone an end to the pregnant invasion — perhaps even the child-bearing-age invasion.
Will leftists stamp their feet and sue to stop it? Of course they will. But Trump has issued other travel bans in the past — and won in court.
During Trump’s first term, through EO 13780 and Proclamation 9645, he took action to ban entry from terrorist-sponsoring nations, including Iran, Yemen, Libya, Somalia, and Venezuela. Leftists whined and sued, labeling the actions as Trump’s “Muslim Ban” in their petty way. But in Trump v. Hawaii (2018), the Supreme Court affirmed the president’s right to control harmful foreign travel into the U.S.
And in 2020, Trump’s administration created rules that consular officers must deny B-1/B-2 tourist visas to pregnant applicants if they believed the woman’s primary purpose in traveling to the U.S is to birth an American baby.
“A broader executive order could expand this by declaring pregnant non-citizens (or those reasonably believed to be pregnant) as a class whose entry is detrimental, potentially covering visa issuance, admission at ports of entry, and exceptions (e.g., for diplomats, certain humanitarian cases, or lawful permanent residents),” notes my AI research assistant.
Seriously, the president could do this as fast as White House counsel can write it up.

https://pjmedia.com/athena-thorne/2026/06/30/president-trump-could-end-birth-tourism-and-a-lot-of-birthright-citizenship-with-this-1-simple-trick-n4954532

patfrederick

i think one of the good things about this is it might bring this particular aspect of the law into focus and create another SCOTUS challenge.

patfrederick

hmmm…GIGO

FTA

DuckDuckGo’s AI search feature has been caught spreading the outrageous claim that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both died earlier this month from rabies, in what appears to be a successful campaign by internet pranksters to manipulate artificial intelligence systems using a technique known as “poisoning.”
Futurism reports that the false claim that Trump and Vance both died from rabies in early June represents yet another instance of AI systems amplifying misinformation without critical verification. According to the AI feature’s fabricated narrative, Trump had been deliberately bitten by Vance following advice from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who supposedly claimed the deadly infection could confer “superpowers.”
The misinformation traces back to a coordinated effort by the Reddit community r/poisonai, a group of approximately 45,000 users dedicated to posting absurd falsehoods in an attempt to trick AI systems into repeating them. The group’s self-described mission is providing “Accurate, Verified and Trusted information,” though this is itself part of the satirical nature of the operation.
The favored false narrative among these “AI poisoners” has been that JD Vance died of rabies on June 5, 2026. Community members have posted dozens of fabricated tributes and expressions of mourning, with some sharing fake screenshots of supposed Trump Truth Social posts eulogizing the vice president. The performance extends to comment sections, where participants maintain the fiction by expressing outrage at AI systems that correctly identify the claims as false.
“Google should really do something about this,” one participant wrote. “It is extremely insensitive for their AI to be treating this tragedy as something ‘fake’ or ‘satirical.’”
The campaign has achieved measurable success beyond DuckDuckGo. The browser Brave’s AI feature also began repeating the false claim about Vance’s death from rabies, which reporters were able to confirm independently.

https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2026/06/28/duckduckgo-ai-tells-users-donald-trump-and-jd-vance-have-died-from-rabies/

TheseTruths

I’m just going to say it: There are people who might insist this is true and that imposters have taken their place with no one the wiser.

But yes, something needs to be done to stop disinformation without abridging free speech.

patfrederick

i posted this to enforce how i feel about ai…GIGO.
it cannot be trusted.

MollyPitcher5

Tip of the future iceberg! So that particular one is so outrageous to be almost silly BUT…the sky is the limit for more ‘reasonable’ poison lies. AI is going to be pravda on steroids

patfrederick

cheering4America
July 1, 2026 12:34 pm

Theo Wold was just interviewed about the “immigration” situation. Apparently the birth tourism is a huge thing at the universities, these young women are 7-8 months when they come, have their babies here, then immediately quit their master’s program or whatever they’re in and go home.

He explains that the argument commonly used, that America needs workers, only applies if you think the work which needs doing is producing subversive “citizens.”

People keep talking about reevaluating visas; I’d stop all – yes, ALL – visas to female students. And if that’s unconstitutional then stop all visas to all foreign students.

Really have to be brutal and thorough to stop or minimize the demographic replacement that supposedly isn’t happening.

TradeBait2

Lets enjoy something less serious.

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TheseTruths

Amazing skill!

patfrederick

YEEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

kalbokalbs

That was great!

barkerjim

BMW to assemble pointless, China-dependent EVs in South Carolina. Communist China’s dangerous leverage over the American economy continues to grow thanks to dimwitted politicians like Sen. @LindseyGrahamSC and Gov. @henrymcmaster. Suicidal dependence on Communist China is a helluva way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
nytimes.com/2026/06/30/bus…

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scott467

Just remember, the billions in losses are not because there is no market for EVs. Tesla can’t make them fast enough. Expecting record sales at the upcoming earnings call.

The reason legacy automakers lose billions of dollars trying to make EVs is because:

1) they are not vertically integrated, they outsource everything, and everyone takes their cut, so the end product is not (cannot be) price competitive with Tesla

2) they have a corporate culture that rewards status quo and punishes innovation; like any multi-generational company that has survived for so long, they are set in their ways.

3) envy, ego and pride prevent them from simply copying what Tesla has done, even though Elon has shown them his factories and left many of the key developments unpatented, to encourage others to follow his lead

4) even if they overcome their ego, envy and pride, it is going to cost BILLIONS to build whole new factories (just like it cost Tesla), designed from the ground up, to produce EVs. You can’t just switch an ICE car line to an EV car line and call it ‘good’, it doesn’t work that way.

They are completely different products. They just look similar on the outside and in the cabin.

And none of the above matters. No one will listen at legacy auto, and no one else cares.

So legacy auto will keep blaming the product, saying there is no market for EVs, and legacy media will keep covering for them, while Tesla just keeps selling more EVs (3 years in a row now) than any other car in the world.

Everyone chooses what they want to believe and what they want to deny, and then lives in their own chosen fantasy.

I like the way Simon & Garfunkel said it best: “A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest…”

……………………
Brave A.I.: “Tesla Model Y is the world’s best-selling car for the third consecutive year, holding the top spot in 2023, 2024, and 2025. 

 In 2023, it became the first electric vehicle in history to outsell every other vehicle globally, moving approximately 1.22 million units.
 
 It retained the #1 position in 2024 with roughly 1.09 million units sold and extended its dominance through 2025. 

As of early 2026, Tesla has confirmed the Model Y has reached a cumulative sales milestone of 4 million to 5 million units globally. 

 The vehicle’s success is attributed to its production across four Gigafactories in North America, Asia, and Europe, which allows for efficient localization and reduced shipping costs.

While Tesla faces stiff competition from Chinese automakers like BYD, the Model Y remains the top-selling EV, with Tesla often selling more EVs than all other automakers combined in key markets like the US.”
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scott467

I just watched an interview yesterday with one of the chief engineers at Tesla, a guy named Lars Molavy.

When the car comes off the line (which apparently is nearly 100% automated now), it is (laser?) scanned for body panel fitment, so if there is any problem, the body crew knows exactly what needs attention.

They also do test laps, including what looks like at least a quarter mile of rumble strips, like alternating speed bumps. The interviewer asked what that was for, and Lars said it was to find any rattles in the car.

Since the car has microphones in the interior (so you can talk to Grok), they figured out that they can also “listen” for rattles and other sounds that shouldn’t be there (guessing Grok does the listening, not a person), and through some kind of means (sonic triangulation maybe?), figure out where the ‘rattle’ is coming from, and fix it, before the car ever leaves the factory.

scott467

Tesla seems to be “the” place to go, if you are an engineer and you want to solve real problems in the real world at the cutting edge of technology.

It’s a good interview, for anyone who might be interested.

The two guys interviewing Lars are youtubers who closely follow developments at Tesla (and now SpaceX).

The guy in the glasses is Jeff Lutz, his self-description on Tweeter says “CEO high tech manufacturing consulting on supply chain design, scale, cost, DFX. Ex Corp VP Supply Chain & CQO at Motorola, Google, Lenovo”

I don’t think Jeff has his own youtube channel, but he is a regular guest on several youtube channels that focus on Tesla.

The other interviewer is Herbert (channel: Brighter with Herbert), one of the aforementioned Tesla-centric youtube channels.
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Wolf Moon

Not unbelievable that SC got suckered on this. China has been using insane pricing on these vehicles to attack numerous other countries, especially in Europe and the rest of the “West”, roping them into a massive scam involving “green credits” which WE end up paying for. China is just smarter and more evil than these lightweights, and scams them easily and badly.

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FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALL IN NEED OF PRAYER

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

QUIET TIME WITH GOD | 3 Hour Soaking Worship Piano & Scripture for Peace


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EACH DAY WE TAKE UP THE OFFENSIVE WEAPON OF THE WORD OF GOD – THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT – ONE VERSE OPENS THE DOOR TO THE CONTEXT OF THE CHAPTER MESSAGE

Verse of the Day for Wednesday, July 1, 2026

“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”

2 Chronicles 15:7 (KJV)

COMMENTARY FOR 2 CHRONICLES 15

The people make a solemn covenant with God.

– The work of complete reformation appeared so difficult, that Asa had not courage to attempt it, till assured of Divine assistance and acceptance. He and his people offered sacrifices to God; thanksgiving for the favours they had received, and supplication for further favours. Prayers and praises are now our spiritual sacrifices. The people, of their own will, covenanted to seek the Lord, each for himself, with earnestness. What is religion but seeking God, inquiring after him, applying to him upon all occasions? We make nothing of our religion, if we do not make heart-work of it; God will have all the heart, or none. Our devotedness to God our Saviour, should be avowed and shown in the most solemn and public manner. What is done in hypocrisy is a mere drudgery.

Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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Anchored in the Unseen: Moving Beyond Self-Reliance

Key Takeaways:

  • True strength is not about our own capacity, but our total reliance on Christ’s indwelling power.
  • The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is the force sustaining your weary soul today.
  • Spiritual maturity is found in admitting our insufficiency, not in having every plan under control.
  • Your current struggle is the very place where God intends to display His eternal greatness.

You are being held, equipped, and empowered to face this day with a heart full of trust.
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Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!

duchess01

WE ARE FIGHTING A SPIRITUAL WAR OF GOOD VERSUS EVIL

PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD

Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.

I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.

I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.

I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.

I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.

I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.

Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.

May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.

With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.

Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me. 

Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ABUSED, MISSING, AND TRAFFICKED CHILDREN

BE MY VOICE
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CHILD NOT CHOICE
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JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
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St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
MAPA = MAKE AMERICA PRAY AGAIN

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LORD, YOU GIVE ME LIFE
I love you, Lord – You are my rock – my strengthA fighting, forceful – unwavering – wavelengthMy buckler – my shield – who has led me sureOut of the darkness – into Your light so pure
In You – I take refuge and rest assuredFrom temptation and sin – I am securedYou have rescued me from the evil throesIn my distress – You have foiled my foes
Lord – You Give Me Life – grace and peaceThe turmoil around me – You calmly ceaseThrough the anguish and torment – You consoleIn, through, and with You – I’ve become whole
Through Your Spirit – I am comforted bestIn my weakness – I am surely put to the testI cried out in prayer – and You answered meWith true repentance – You have set me free
On the cross – the ransom You paid for my sinsYour sacrifice there is where new life beginsFor it is in dying – we are born againAnd it is in rising – eternally – we gain
Lord – You Give Me Life – Your Gift of GraceAnd I so long someday – to see Your FaceFor You are my light and my salvationThe grantor of joyous jubilation
You ask only I love as You have doneYou laid down Your life – for victory wonIf I deny myself – and follow YouI will experience Your victory, too
Just as it is in giving that we receiveIt is in dying to self – we will conceiveAn end to the turmoil – the gift of strifeThe fruits of our labor – the Crown of Life
Lord – You Give Me Life – life eternallyWith an increase in faith – less fearfullyI can rise to new heights of blessednessBecause You are my life’s assuredness
D01: 9/25/2013\

duchess01

LORD, YOU GIVE ME LIFE

I love you, Lord – You are my rock – my strength
A fighting, forceful – unwavering – wavelength
My buckler – my shield – who has led me sure
Out of the darkness – into Your light so pure

In You – I take refuge and rest assured
From temptation and sin – I am secured
You have rescued me from the evil throes
In my distress – You have foiled my foes

Lord – You Give Me Life – grace and peace
The turmoil around me – You calmly cease
Through the anguish and torment – You console
In, through, and with You – I’ve become whole

Through Your Spirit – I am comforted bestI
n my weakness – I am surely put to the test
I cried out in prayer – and You answered me
With true repentance – You have set me free

On the cross – the ransom You paid for my sins
Your sacrifice there is where new life begins
For it is in dying – we are born again
And it is in rising – eternally – we gain

Lord – You Give Me Life – Your Gift of Grace
And I so long someday – to see Your Face
For You are my light and my salvation
The grantor of joyous jubilation

You ask only I love as You have done
You laid down Your life – for victory won
If I deny myself – and follow You
I will experience Your victory, too

Just as it is in giving that we receive
It is in dying to self – we will conceive
An end to the turmoil – the gift of strife
The fruits of our labor – the Crown of Life

Lord – You Give Me Life – life eternally
With an increase in faith – less fearfully
I can rise to new heights of blessedness
Because You are my life’s assuredness

D01: 9/25/2013



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Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing

#psalm91 #psalms #prayer

Pray Everyday

https://rumble.com/v57jz8d-psalm-91.the-most-powerful-prayer-from-the-bible.-gods-protection-healing-p.html

Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
#faith #god #psalms

prayeveryday777

https://rumble.com/v57jvfg-sleep-well-with-psalms.-psalm-91-psalm-121-psalm-3-psalm-4-psalm-139.faith-.html

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HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY !!!  🧡🧡🧡

duchess01

7.1.26: The AMERICAN Warfighter prevails, She LOST, now they ALL LOSE, Twist with SC decision, PRAY!
And We Know

https://rumble.com/v7c3fsy-7.1.26-the-american-warfighter-prevails-she-lost-now-they-all-lose-twist-wi.html?e9s=src_v1_cbl%2Csrc_v1_ucp_a

patfrederick

how cool! POTUS gets an escort by the Rough Riders!

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scott467

Trump Is Finishing 1776 — Why Mark Carney and the DSA Want Him Gone

“Barbara argues President Trump is not exaggerating in calling communism the biggest threat to the nation, framing the moment as a revolutionary new beginning rooted in the American System.

It highlights Treasury official Scott Bessent’s claim of an “innovation wave,” reshoring, and economic resilience, then spotlights the June 23 release of Trump’s America First Resilience Strategy, which shifts national security from reactive crisis management to making hazards and adversaries unable to hold U.S. interests at risk through technology and industrial programs nationwide.

The script connects this approach to Alexander Hamilton’s manufacturing, credit, and National Bank policies and cites Vice President Vance endorsing a Hamiltonian, anti–laissez-faire tradition.

It then attacks Mark Carney as a spokesman for the City of London, linking him to digital currency proposals, net-zero finance, Tony Blair, and a “coalition” opposing Trump, and portrays the Democratic Socialists of America as advancing a minimum-to-maximum program toward public ownership, constitutional change, and revolutionary seizure of state power.”

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00:00 The Midweek Update – Trump Is Finishing 1776 — Why Mark Carney and the DSA Want Him Gone – July 1, 2026
01:34 Revolutions Are New Beginnings
06:38 Mark Carney’s Fake Revolution
10:08 The Democratic Socialists of America

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Wolf Moon

Good. Communism must die.

Happy go lucky

So I just learned recently that young people don’t know much about communism.

Funny yet not-funny story, I have a friend, bless her heart I love her to death but she is a millennial so 🙄 that got her PhD under the PI that I worked for and he almost drove her to a health breakdown. She ended up with a LOT of health problems, one of which is intermittent monthly cycle (sorry guys).

So chatting recently, I referred to that as “commies in the funhouse” and she didn’t get the joke because she didn’t know what commies are, never heard of them. So I asked around the young people at work and they too only vaguely know about communism, they think it’s something from the 1800s.

Wolf Moon

Good GRIEF!!!

Wolf Moon

PS – I had no idea that “commies in the funhouse” was slang for “that time of month”, but yeah, it’s a thing! LOL!!!

https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/commies-in-the-funhouse-how-european-slang-depicts-women/

TheseTruths

PRESIDENT TRUMP ON THE RAILS — CLASSIC AMERICAN WHISTLE-STOP ENERGY!

Crowds going wild with “USA! USA!” as President Trump engages face-to-face on the campaign-style tour.

This is what leadership looks like, out in the open, connecting directly with the American people. No more hiding behind teleprompters and handlers.

The enthusiasm is electric. Real connection, real patriotism.

This is how you Make America Great Again.

kalbokalbs

So very cool!

WATCH: @POTUS arrives in Medora, North Dakota aboard the @Freedom250 train.

pgroup2

The automatic crossing arms didn’t go down.

kalbokalbs

Cocaine Mitch needs to resign. If he isn’t capable, whoever has POA needs to end this charade.

UPDATE: Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was reportedly found unconscious after a MEDICAL EPISODE in his home several weeks ago, rushed to the hospital, and his whereabouts are currently NOT public — TMZ

McConnell, 84, has been having BIG issues.

He needs to step down!

TradeBait2

I started to post something crass, but, my good side won out. This time.

Turtle is not viable as a human being or elected official. Short for this world. Git him outta there.

Which shows why Thune is keeping them in recess at every opportunity. He’s covering for a non-walking dead man.

kalbokalbs

Its a travesty against America. Turtle, Thune… Their Oath is meaningless to them.

duchess01

Evening Prayer For Forgiveness

Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing me through this day and Lord, forgive me for the times when I have wandered outside Your best will for me, instead of trusting You implicitly.
 
Thank You, that You are such a gracious Shepherd to me and that You come and rescue me even when I lose my way and stray from the path that You have laid out for me.
 
As I look back over today, I know Lord that there were things that I should have said and done differently, and times when I reacted in a manner that was not honouring Your holy name. Forgive me I pray, but thank You, Father, that You always faithfully prepared to gently bring me back to Yourself.
 
Give me a good night’s sleep I pray, knowing that there is no condemnation because I am in Christ, and may I wake up in the morning refreshed and ready to do Your will. In Jesus’ name I pray,
 
Amen.

Source: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Evening-Prayers
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Evening Prayer For Future Guidance

Heavenly Father, as I lie down to sleep tonight, I pray that You would guard my sleeping and protect my mind from wandering thoughts and unnecessary planning. Teach me to wait for Your perfect timing and not to try to plan my future in my own strength.
 
Lord, I know that You have scheduled every day of my life. Help me to trust You in all things and rely on You to lead me along the straight path and guide me in the direction that You would have me to go.
 
Give me patience to wait for Your perfect timing, and may I not trust in my own abilities and scheming, but rather rest in Your love and trust my future into Your hands.
 
And so now Lord, I commit this night to you, asking that I would rest soundly and wake refreshed and strong to do Your bidding. This I ask in Jesus’ precious name,
 
Amen.

Source: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Evening-Prayers
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Prayer Of Thanksgiving In The Evening

Praise Your holy name Heavenly Father, for granting yet another day in my life and for being with me every step of the way. Thank You for the many blessings that You have provided and the love and fellowship that I have with the friends and family that in Your grace You have placed in my life.
 
My heart is so thankful for all the many blessings that I enjoy day by day, and today I am once again reminded that Your mercies are new every morning and Your faithfulness endures from generation to generation.
 
Thank You, that I have been brought into Your family and have been made a child of God and a citizen of heaven. Words cannot express my love and devotion to You Lord
 
I pray that You would watch over me as I rest tonight, and that You would give me a restful nights sleep so that I may wake up in the morning refreshed in body and spirit and ready to do Your will. Guard all those that I love and may we all grow in grace and in a knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ in the days that lie ahead. This I ask in His precious name,
 
Amen.

Source: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Evening-Prayers
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The Trap Was Set, [DS] Took The Bait, Think Leverage, Trump Says The Magic Word, Declass – Ep. 3939
 July 1, 2026  x22report

https://x22report.com/the-trap-was-set-ds-took-the-bait-think-leverage-trump-says-the-magic-word-declass-ep-3939/

ADP is reporting 12 straight month of employment gains. Trump is importing meat from Argentina to compete with the meat packers to drive prices down. Economic number are improving rapidly, they do not include what is happening behind the scenes but when the factories are completed, boom. The economic system is shifting away from the [CB]. Trump has been baiting the [DS] from the very beginning. Every time they take the bait they get trapped in their own narrative. Trump is gaining more and more leverage as each day passes. Trump has now Acting DNI to declass everything. He is now putting pressure on the [DS], they will start to make stupid moves. Midterms are the key.

Ep 3939a – ADP Reports 12 Months Of Job Creation, Do You See The Big Picture, Economic Boom
https://x22report.com/aiovg_videos/ep-3939a-adp-reports-12-months-of-job-creation-do-you-see-the-big-picture-economic-boom/

Ep 3939b – The Trap Was Set, [DS] Took The Bait, Think Leverage, Trump Says The Magic Word, Declass
https://x22report.com/aiovg_videos/ep-3939b-the-trap-was-set-ds-took-the-bait-think-leverage-trump-says-the-magic-word-declass/

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duchess01

Mamdani FREEZES NYC RENTS… Then 310,000 LOSE THEIR APARTMENTS

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They Just Got BUSTED!!

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Mitch McConnell Unconscious! Hidden in Hospital On Life-Support | Senators Tell Us The Dark Truth

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President Trump Delivers Remarks, Jul. 1, 2026

TradeBait2

Mike Johnson was on Kudlow this PM. He has a plan to insert at least the primary provisions of SAVE into the third reconciliation bill that is being worked on presently. He only has a one-two vote cushion, but thinks he can pull it off with a relatively “skinny” bill. Will insert some financial consideration into the SAVE provisions to pass muster with the Senate’s parliamentarian. I doubt she bucks the tide this time, they will have the ammo to override and toss her if she tries.

On the Senate side Collins is back in the boat, so that leaves Murkowski and Tillis out on limbs. Fetterman may vote for it. Looking like they may pull this off. If Turtle is out of commission, he cannot vote against it. JD is on speed dial to break a tie.

Johnson signaling this will be the approach to getting it done tells me they already have it mapped out. Will see how it goes.

duchess01

Still Eating French Fries? The Old Crispy Potato Trick You Should Try

gil00

I never made them this fancy but those look great.

gil00

Kiddo watched and said he wants the cheesy one.

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