2026.03.17 Daily Thread: The World According to Trade(Bait)

Happy Saint Paddy’s Day, everybody!

Today is another slice of real life events with those connected to this guy.

Other than Iran, the subject of ICE and law enforcement recently has ruled the thoughts of many. So, let’s make this a “thank your local and federal boots on the ground law officers” day. Seriously, when you see them out and about, thank them. Buy their coffee or lunch at the local fast food or c-store if so inclined. They do work many people would never do. For most, it is a true calling. Of course there are bad apples in every endeavor. Focus on the overall good and what they mean for a civil and safe society. The vast majority are good people trying to do their jobs well – to protect and serve.

The scripture today is from Romans 13:1 ,

“Every person is to be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.”

Yes, that means to do so if not in conflict with His Word even if the authorities are criminals as we just went through here in America. Their deeds are seen by the Lord and will be avenged through His actions and authorities who replace them in His time and His way.

Any doubts that God raised up Donald J. Trump for these times?

A Dose Of The Real World

Today, I discuss an illegal invaders situation faced by ICE and law enforcement agencies of various types nationwide daily. Subject: Taking down land based drug trafficking. PDT has brought up that sea routes are largely under control, that land routes were underway. It is also a major reason why the border had to be secured first.

A real life example follows.

A neighbor friend of a close family member located in our same county found a large shipped package in her driveway in a residential subdivision in early February. She could not move her car around it to go to work. She called and asked our family member what to do. She told her to call the carrier. The neighbor said there was nothing on the package to indicate who the shipper was. Our family member asked the address on the package. It was a different address located near downtown; just had the same address number and the street name started with the same first letter. They assumed a delivery mistake, so the family member called FedEx and Amazon for the neighbor. They said no deliveries were made in the area or to either address. She then searched online for the package’s address, looked up the business located there and called. She asked if they were expecting a package, that it came to the neighbor’s house and had their address on it. A hispanic guy in broken English answered and said they were not. Meanwhile, the husband of our family member went to the neighbor’s house and worked her car around the package using the yard. The neighbor left for work and told the family member she would try to call other carriers including the post office. If nothing, she would call the police.

Later that morning while the neighbor was at work and before she thought to call the police, somebody came and retrieved the package because it was gone when she went home for lunch. In the early afternoon local residents observed ICE, ATF, and local law enforcement make what appeared to be a huge drug bust in town that afternoon. It hit all over social media around here. The whole area around the bust was shut down for a couple of hours and it was on a major route in the town. Daughter had a long delay getting home from work due to it.

After the dust settled and more became known and handled legally such that it could be discussed in generalities, we asked SonIL about it. Our subject family members were very curious as well. He was only involved in the crime scene security. Turns out it was an ICE related sting. The illegals and others at the bust address had already accepted three of four packages that authorities (probably MEMPHIS related) suspected had cocaine, however, they had intercepted the fourth. They did not have all they wanted to bust the entire operation on major felony charges as they suspected the first three packages may have been moved. Local ICE/ATF had been directed to the fourth package and made arrangements for the “mistaken” delivery to the neighbor’s driveway – it made sense as an accidental delivery. There are only two directions the retrievers could follow out of her subdivision and they were easily covered by the local task force. Our family member had unwittingly helped them by contacting the business on her neighbor’s behalf to let them know where it was. Undercover officers simply waited until the traffickers came to get it, followed them to the business and lowered the boom; catching all of the participants in the process as well as finding the other three cocaine containing packages that had not been moved. Undoubtedly the street value was worth millions of dollars.

That must have hurt business for their bosses as well as the recreational pursuits of many of their customers. Oh well. Can you imagine all of the excited news stories the local fake news media put out about it! Oh wait, crickets. Here we are over two months later and not one news report from area fake media. None. The storefront “business” (vape store) the traffickers operated on that main route was closed of course. Not one mention about that either.

After the busted drug traffickers finish doing hard time in prison, they will be deported back to their shizholes or El Salvador depending on cartel affiliation many years from now. This type trafficking has been happening all over the country for decades with the knowledge of many elected officials. This one example should illuminate the minds of even the least informed.

We voted for these policing and deportation actions. Pay attention to just how deep it goes and realize it is all around you. If you see something, say something.

My Downside

As a patriot, what downside, you may ask? I now have to put up with an annoying family member bragging about how she helped law enforcement make a huge cocaine trafficking bust in our area. I really do love her even if she is annoying. I am also jealous that I did not have the opportunity do it.

😂

My View

Raise your hand if you believe the fake media’s and Uniparty’s representations that there are less than 20 million illegals living in this country? Yeah, I know. Anybody who chooses to read here knows that is pure bullshiz.

Which is a major reason why #47’s patriots are spending nearly $40 billion on warehouses around the country to house all of them until they are jettisoned. However, you do not purchase real estate if the commitment is shorter term – you lease. This is a long term plan that is being executed. It will take the better part of a decade to get the 50 million or so out of here because of the intentionally misrepresented documentation they utilize as well as their hiding places.

However, as that is done it will free up “beds” to be used by the other criminals that are pulled in and processed. That would be for those such as fraudsters and the like found primarily in blue states as well as domestic illegal drug dealer networks. Be assured there will be future plans executed for the use of the facilities once the immediate mission is complete.

We ARE going to receive our country back. Criminals are criminals no matter their nation of origin. Which means other clean up will be occurring on a major scale. DHS facilities will not only be used for processing foreign invaders. They can also be used for temporary detention of domestic insurrectionists and criminals who fall under the umbrella of DHS.

This war is like so many others. It is about money and power. With our Treasury becoming more assertive in conjunction with law enforcement and national security departments, the noose will continue to tighten around the necks of those opposed to the American Way.

Conclusion

I will wind up with a quick story. i have brought up about my neighbor previously. He was an Army Ranger for 20 years before joining the LAPD as an officer and weapons instructor. He told me if he was a younger man he would have long since joined ICE to protect the homeland. He finds it to be the most important law enforcement role in America today. When he retired and moved back to the south, he left feeling that California was lost and would never be a part of America again. He no longer feels that way. He sees positive change on the ground with average citizens when he goes back for visits with his wife, who is a native of the state. He has hope again.

That helps all of us know we are on the right track, even in the bluest of states. Eventually sincere people stop enabling criminals when their activities start affecting their own lives. Keep the hammer down.

Remember Wolf’s site rules. Note and label all AI. Please be kind to one another, we are all in this together. May God richly bless America and all of you.

Before all things and people – In God We Trust. Also, trust Trump and the plan.

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pgroup2

Uno.

TheseTruths

Quatro! (I don’t even qualify for a bronze medal. 😅)

cthulhu

“Un, deux, trois — cats sank!”

Cuppa Covfefe

Quatre-vingt-dix-neuf (heyyyyy, thanks [not] Napoleon… 🙂 )….

(Or, to paraphrase Siegfried on “Get Smart”, “Non, Non, Quatre-vingt-dix-neuf” )….

(Where he said, “Nein, Nein, Ninety-Nine”…)….

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cthulhu

Reverse!

patfrederick

DRAW FOUR!

Wolf Moon

Dos!

Cuppa Covfefe

Equis… 🙂  🍺 

Valerie Curren

There are an awful lot of candidates for “the most interesting man in the world” around here! 😉 😉

pgroup2

I suppose I could share my title.  😂 

Valerie Curren

LOL

Wolf Moon

Loved that story! Thank you!

Gudthots

Yes!

Gudthots

Been reading Kevin Bass.
Sharp and a fighter against the unethical Medical Tyranny.

Anish Koka, MD

@anish_koka
Mar 15
Latest @DRsLoungePod :

Kevin Bass, PhD, joins Anish and Dr. DiGiorgio to tell the story of how a viral Newsweek op-ed apologizing for his support of COVID lockdowns and mandates set off a chain of events that ended in his dismissal from Texas Tech’s MD/PhD program. Kevin walks through the internal emails, sham professionalism hearings, and rigged dismissal process he uncovered through FERPA records requests — and his ongoing federal and state lawsuits alleging First Amendment retaliation. The conversation then shifts to what Kevin has been building since: using AI pipelines to do large-scale investigative data analysis, from parsing the Epstein files to probing Medicaid fraud — work he argues would have taken a newsroom months, done now in days by one person.

YouTube Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Kevin Bass background
01:16 – Kevin’s COVID arc: from establishment supporter to dissenter
03:14 – The Newsweek op-ed and Tucker Carlson appearance
08:00 – Internal emails and the professionalism complaint campaign
13:44 – Sham hearings, appeals, and eventual dismissal
19:19 – The rigged consolidated hearing and Darren Gibson
27:34 – Dr. DiGiorgio on the medical training dismissal system
29:51 – Why Kevin still believes in the broader legal system
33:00 – What Kevin has been building since dismissal
36:00 – Using AI to analyze the Epstein files
40:10 – The messiness of large health data sets
46:00 – Immigration policy data analysis
49:06 – Medicaid fraud and the limits of legal definitions
56:20 – Advice to physicians on AI
01:03:10 – The future of health policy research in the AI era

Cohosts: @anish_koka and @drdigiorgio

show links

@drsloungepod

🎧 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7vE4aC…
▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@TheDoctorsLoung…

Resources:
Kevin Bass’s case documentation site: case.kevinnbass.com
Kevin Bass on Substack: kevinnbass.com
Kevin Bass on X: @kevinnbass
Kevin’s original Newsweek op-ed (Jan. 2023): newsweek.com/its-time-scient…
Kevin’s Epoch Times essay on his dismissal: theepochtimes.com/opinion/ho…

Gudthots

Kevin’s observations and story are instructive to me.

Kevin Bass
@kevinnbass
17 Mar 2025

I was a lifelong Democrat. I thought most conservatives were ignorant or evil or lying. I believed almost everything written in the New York Times, The New Republic, and the Atlantic. I was horrified when conservatives criticized the authorities. Every criticism I saw: I thought all of it was motivated by animus, resentment, self-interest, or ignorance.

Whatever truth there might have been in the criticism, I saw as a mere “half-truth”: an exploitation of this or that cherrypicked fact being weaponized. Why did I see it in terms of weaponization? Because I was biased: I saw liberal establishment institutions and figures as fundamentally good, so all criticism of them was automatically interpreted as being in bad faith.

Didn’t the critics know that these institutions or figures were fundamentally good? If they didn’t, they were ignorant. If they did, they were evil. It was that simple. This meant that any legitimate criticisms would just be dismissed, as if bouncing off of an impenetrable bulletproof shield.

This all changed once I started writing about the pandemic. Soon people started talking about me the way I once thought about conservatives. This led to a complete identity collapse as I came to understand that my old worldview was hateful and ignorant, that I hadn’t understood what I had been judging.

I cannot forget the hearing that led to my dismissal from medical school a year after I started writing. During the hearing, people talked about me as if I wasn’t human. My behavior was interpreted in the worst possible light. Complete fabrications were created. Nobody was concerned with the truth, only horrified at my apparent “unprofessional behavior”, which was really a mirror of their unprofessional behavior directed at me.

more…

They structured the hearing to make it virtually impossible for me to speak and explain that what was being said was a lie. And nobody seemed to have any problem with this. Why? Because I was bad. If I am bad, then every mistreatment and every violation of the school’s own policies became justified. A person who is bad does not deserve any rights. They only deserve punishment.

But the thing I remember most was the allusions to my social media activity. They said, “Kevin is driven by resentment from his childhood.” I wasn’t. I was on good terms with my parents. They alleged that I needed psychotherapy to deal with this trauma. It was a completely fake story that they had constructed about me, to demean me, to marginalize me, to try to explain the views I had expressed: that something terribly wrong had happened during the pandemic. They couldn’t imagine that I might have legitimate points. So they reduced me to the same kinds of psychological caricatures that I once reduced conservatives to in my own mind.

When I was dismissed, I was broken. But I had help from friends who helped me understand what happened. And I came to realize that a hysteria had overtaken the left. I spent a lot of time reading about show trials, about witch trials, and so on. I also connected with people who had experienced similar things and came to realize that something similar had happened to hundreds of physicians around the country. My story wasn’t unique. It was all the same story over and over again.

I cannot believe the person I once was. I cannot believe that I could exist like that. I still don’t understand how I could be like that, or how millions of people in this country could continue being like that. It disturbs me greatly.

One thing I know is that whatever this thing is that is driving people crazy needs to be destroyed. It is hostile to civilization and to our humanity. It causes us to dehumanize each other and try to destroy each other. It is the very same monstrous thing that I once attributed to conservatives. But it had been inside me, and I could now see it inside others. This is something I still grapple with.

Mar 17, 2025 · 1:17 AM UTC

Notasmidgeon

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TheseTruths

Gudthots

St Patrick – Equal to the Apostles

PATRICK’S EARLY LIFE

St. Patrick … lived somewhere around the years of 390-460 AD. People all over the world still celebrate his feast day, though it is usually by consuming alcohol, wearing the color green, and perhaps decorating with four-leaf clovers. But who was St. Patrick? What kind of life did he live? …

THE REAL ST. PATRICK

The real St. Patrick had less in common with modern preachers and more with eastern mystics and the desert fathers. While the Desert Fathers fled cities and entered into deserts in order to focus on prayer, St. Patrick found constant communion with God in the “interior desert” of his heart. His life, overall, was a very fascinating hybrid of missionary and desert father. He prayed hundreds of times in the day and night, meaning that he truly understood what it means to “pray without ceasing.” He memorized the book of Psalms and would pray fifty of them each day.

St. Patrick was not Irish, but was taken as a slave to Ireland from Britain when he was about sixteen. Recounting his capture, he considers it a just punishment from God for his immoral lifestyle in his youth. As a slave in Ireland, he shepherded a flock, and during that time, he began to pray and found God.

One night, he was told in a dream of his upcoming return home and shortly thereafter a voice said to him, “Behold, your ship is ready.” He left the flock he was tending, walked about 200 miles to the coast, and boarded a ship as the Spirit led him. He had some adventures on the way home, and eventually arrived in Britain where his kinsfolk lived.

https://www.orthodoxroad.com/patrick-the-enlightener-of-ireland/

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Gudthots

The actual words of St Patrick.
His story in his words.

https://www.confessio.ie/etexts/confessio_english#

TheseTruths

Amazing story about the drug bust. Also a cautionary tale to be very careful with packages. 😳

Gail Combs

Very much so!

There was a story of said package being delivered followed by a “drug Bust” the Swat team shot both the guy’s dogs WHILE THE DOGS WERE RUNNING AWAY….

Turns out the scam was the package was mis-delivered ON PURPOSE and the crooks would then turn up to grab the package before the home-owners could.

In this case the home-owner was THE MAYOR and he raised a major ruckus afterwards.

This is the best I can find after all this time:
Mayor’s Dogs Killed in Drug Raid

Wolf Moon

Three cheers for ICE! 🍺🍺🍺

Notasmidgeon

Agree

TheseTruths

WOW! President Trump just revealed he spoke to a US President who privately WISHES he did what Trump is doing to Iran

“I’ve spoken to a certain president, who I like actually, a past president, former president, he said, ‘I wish I did it, I wish I did,’ but they didn’t do it. I’m doing it.”

Q: Which president?

TRUMP: “I can’t tell you that. I don’t want to embarrass him, it would be very bad for his career, even though he’s got no career left!”

Who is it, Bill Clinton?

scott467

Must not have been one of the living ones.

Aubergine

I think it’s Clinton.

Bush wouldn’t do it, the Iran mess is too attached to his daddy. Obama was more likely to blow the Ayatollah’s gay son than attack. Biden? Lol, Biden only attacks ice cream cones.

Aubergine

Could be.

I think Bill Clinton is mostly an amiable dipstick at this point. I think he’s a pervert, don’t get me wrong. But I don’t think he’s a classic pedophile. He just likes “young” women, and Epstein infiltrated his orbit that way. His wife, on the other hand, is a demon.

Clinton was the President of the United States, and Trump has great respect for that. He knows that scandal of the Epstein magnitude attached to the Presidency would diminish the U.S. world-wide.

So you are likely right.

TheseTruths

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scott467

Outside, too.

It’s their outer tyrant that causes all the problems.

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Valerie Curren

Alien Nation   :wpds_evil: 

pgroup2

For a real challenge, figure out how they positioned Sigorney so that it looked like her real body was doing the heeby jeeby thing.

The stunt crews do quite a bit of work to make things appear to be routine when they are anything but. They are field engineers par excellence and they are worth more than gold.

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Valerie Curren

Hole in the bed & on her knees on the floor?

Cuppa Covfefe

Mercy me… why do Kamel-the-Hoe and AOC come to mind… 😮

Valerie Curren

  :doublepuke: 

Cuppa Covfefe

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Gudthots

Okay, Texas.
What is going on?

Doc Pete Chambers
@DocPeteChambers
7h
***BREAKING – NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE***

66,146 GOP ballots DELETED during TX early voting. 87,336 voters appeared, disappeared, reappeared in state records. The Cornyn-Paxton margin is only 26K. Someone inside the system is picking our nominees. Don’t certify. Audit no, this is too big not to notice.

Complacency will end our Constitutional Republic!

WHAT HAPPENED?

Your vote disappeared. During early voting, thousands of Texas ballots vanished from official state records—then reappeared—then vanished again.

In BOTH parties. The data proves someone inside the system is manipulating who wins. We need answers before November.

THE PROBLEM IN SIMPLE NUMBERS:

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY:
•87,336 voters appeared, disappeared, then reappeared in state records
•66,146 ballots completely deleted from final count
•35,772 extra ballots added to people who already voted
•Only 26,000 votes separate Cornyn and Paxton—but 66,000 ballots disappeared

DEMOCRAT PRIMARY:
•37,039 voters appeared, disappeared, then reappeared
•10,558 ballots completely deleted from final count
•35,169 extra ballots added to people who already voted
•144,000 votes separate Senate candidates—but 10,000+ ballots vanished

Why This Matters:
•These numbers are bigger than the margins in major races
•This affects who appears on your November ballot
•Both parties were hit—this isn’t partisan, it’s corruption

more…

THREE SIMPLE RULES THEY BROKE:

Rule #1: Numbers Should Never Go Backwards

•What should happen: Vote totals only go UP as more people vote

•What actually happened: On February 17, the vote count went DOWN seven different times

•Translation: Ballots were deleted in real-time during voting

Rule #2: One Person, One Ballot

•What should happen: Your Voter ID gets one ballot recorded

•What actually happened: 1,549 Republican voters and 54 Democrat voters had MULTIPLE ballots counted

•Translation: The system is stacking extra votes on real people

Rule #3: Your Ballot Stays Counted

•What should happen: Once you vote, your ballot stays in the record

•What actually happened: 66,146 Republican and 10,558 Democrat voter records completely vanished by the end

•Translation: Real votes were erased

This isn’t a theory. This is downloaded government data from the Secretary of State’s website. Every day during early voting, researchers saved a copy of who voted. When they compared those snapshots, the numbers moved BACKWARDS.

That’s mathematically impossible unless someone is inside the system changing records in real-time.”
Supporting fact: The Texas Secretary of State changed the data file format multiple times during early voting and made access intermittent—exactly when researchers were watching.

Whoever controls our elections controls TRILLIONS in state and federal budgets.

This is a national security emergency. Foreign adversaries, cartels, corporate interests—anyone with the resources to breach our systems can now pick our leaders.

President Trump, AG Bondi, and DNI Gabbard need to treat this like the cyber-attack it is and lock it down BEFORE November.

#TXPrimary #ElectionIntegrity

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TheseTruths

People need to be prosecuted and this needs to be fixed ASAP.

patfrederick

maybe because it happened to both parties, it will be addressed this time.

Gail Combs

I hope the data is completely buttoned up and will be considered LEGAL and ‘EXPERT’ in a court of law.

patfrederick

me too. it better not be the chinese!

Notasmidgeon

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Notasmidgeon

We can hope.

kalbokalbs

Doc Pete Chambers originated the X above.

He was a candidate for Governor. Abbot prevailed. No runoff in May.

So, Doc Pete Chambers has a personal reason to NOT let this go.

Paxton certainly has an ax to grind.

As does Patch, Jasmine…

Could get interesting.
It’s the South. Wonder what “judges” will rule. No Standing.   :insane: 

Cornyn is diving for cover. 

Notasmidgeon

Totally Disgusting. Find who’s doing this and put them away for a very long time. Also need a humongous FINE. Texas is really failing in several areas.

Gudthots

This happens in every state in every election. The organization that is pulling voter rolls in real time has documented this.

cthulhu

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TheseTruths

Texas could lose thousands of trained workers after licensing rule change

Iris Yanez spent 12 months and $13,000 working toward a Texas hairdresser’s license. By the time she finished the requirements in early February, a quiet policy change by the state had already made her ineligible. 

“I’m going to have two credentials that I’m not going to be able to use,” said Yanez, an immigrant without legal status who also has a state license for eyelash extensions. 

Isn’t an “immigrant without legal status” an illegal alien? This story is all about people “without legal status” and how they can no longer work if they have to prove legal status. It completely ignores their disobeying the law in the first place.

The 45-year-old was caught in a sudden shift by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that now requires applicants to provide proof of legal authorization to be in the United States.

Yanez is one of potentially thousands of hairdressers, barbers, electricians and HVAC professionals across Texas who are ineligible to obtain or renew professional licenses after the state agency added the requirement in late January. The department’s commissioners could vote to make the policy final as early as March 24. 

The agency says the change is meant to comply with a 1996 federal law signed by President Bill Clinton that bars states from providing public benefits to people without legal status unless a state legislature explicitly authorizes it — a law Texas largely did not enforce for decades.

Approximately 18,000 licenses — about 2% — are not attached to a Social Security number, according to TDLR data provided to the Statesman by state Sen. Judith Zaffirini’s office. 

Agency spokeswoman Caroline Espinosa told the Statesman the change was an attempt “to combat fraud, human trafficking and labor exploitation.” She declined to offer further explanation. 

The state’s two Hispanic chambers of commerce have opposed TDLR’s move, as has the League of United Latin American Citizens. All say the change punishes immigrants who try to work within the system and threatens to move more of the immigrant economy underground, hurting the state’s tax rolls. 

“Immigrants who try to work within the system”—by being here illegally???

Owners of Texas cosmetology schools in immigrant-heavy communities told the Statesman the change has already slashed enrollment, in some cases cutting it by more than half…

“When you push thousands of licensed workers out of the workforce, Texans will feel it through higher costs, longer wait times, and fewer services,” Romero added in a statement. 

Others will step in and fill the void.

For Yanez, becoming a hairdresser represented an improvement over her irregular work selling skin care products. 

She imagined supplementing her husband’s income from painting cars at an auto body shop and contributing to one of her children’s college tuition. 

In the first week of February, Yanez made the three-hour drive from Austin to Houston to finish her written and practical examinations for her haircutting license. The exams capped her 1,000 hours of state-required supervised practice. 

On her way there and back, she was afraid of being pulled over for a traffic stop and detained. But, “I wanted to do things the right way,” she said. 

This is unbelievable.

…Texas Hispanic business leaders vehemently opposed the rule change during a testimony session before the department’s commission on March 5, calling it unnecessary, political and damaging to the state’s tax rolls. 

J.R. Gonzales, vice chair of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce, called the change “an assault” on Hispanics…

Everyone would have to abide by the rule, not just Hispanics. It’s no one else’s fault if a lot of Hispanics are in the country illegally.

…and argued that removing license-holders will simply grow the state’s underground economy with no benefit to the state. 

Barbers will move their businesses out of brick-and-mortar establishments and into their own houses, and HVAC technicians will have no incentive to continue working for licensed companies, Gonzales said. 

“You’re not going to tell me that someone who knows air conditioners for more than 15 years is going to stop working on them because you told them not to,” Gonzales said. “If you take it away from them they’re going to find a way to do this illegally.” 

No surprise since they’re already acting illegally.

…Along with representatives of other Hispanic chambers of commerce, Gonzales called for the commission to find middle ground between what he believes is a concern of closing possible loopholes and protecting license holders who have already complied with existing requirements — perhaps by grandfathering in those who already secured licenses

No. Change is hard, and it’s going to affect some people more than others. The sheer numbers, and the supposed effect this proposed rule would have, is a testament to how big the illegal alien problem is. This rule needs to be finalized.

patfrederick

make an “exception” for me…BULLSHIT!
grandfathering those who already secured license is like saying to a bank robber–you already make off with 13 billion dollars before we knew it was taken so you’re grandfathered in to keep it.

I don’t want to hear your sob stories! you’re stealing a job that an American can do.
right now there’s some gay guy in Houston who can’t get a license because you took it.

patfrederick

agreed…anybody watching to see if those “tourists” go back home???

Aubergine

I agree.

I think if you don’t have full time work in your country of origin, you shouldn’t be allowed to come here. If you have nothing to go back to, you might stay.

You know why I say that?

Living in Hawaii, I noted that, if you needed to be homeless, literally had no other way to live, if you could scare up $350 bucks to fly to Hawaii, you could live pretty well. Seriously. Free medical care, food stamps, beaches, and sunshine.

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kalbokalbs

Surprising number of “homeless” in Hawaii.

Until I saw the homeless in Hawaii, I would NOT believe it.

Aubergine

And many of them are very young. Teens.

My son was 17 when we moved there for about 1 1/2 years. He made friends with quite a few of the homeless teens. A small group of them lived just down the way from us, in an abandoned tree house in what was basically “wilderness” in Kona. When we had torrential rains, I would let them “camp out” on our covered lanai.

I felt sorry for them. Most were from sad, broken, abusive homes.

Cuppa Covfefe

Yeah, like the new PM of Holland, Jetten, yet another childless 3-dollar-bill “leader” in Europe… just saw a pic of him with Merz, where Merz was criticizing VSGPDJT about protecting the Strait of Hormuz, when I noticed that Jetten had “that look”… then I checked it out and wacky comes back with “the first man” of Holland and other tripe…

TheseTruths

right now there’s some gay guy in Houston who can’t get a license because you took it.

  :wpds_lol: 

patfrederick

too much?

TheseTruths

No! Hilarious.

patfrederick

i’m laughing right now, because I can hear my mom telling you…”Don’t encourage her!”

TheseTruths

LOL!

Notasmidgeon

 😂 

Aubergine

My sweet little granddaughter who is very artistic has decided she wants to be a cosmetologist. She does beautiful creative nails. They’re like little paintings.

Why should she have to compete with an illegal immigrant for work? SHE SHOULDN’T!!!

Wolf Moon

Yup.

patfrederick

absolutely right!

Gail Combs

AND the illegals DEPRESS WAGES!!!

Too many workers and not enough jobs… Too many bodies and not enough housing…

Notasmidgeon

Agree….no exceptions

patfrederick

because if we allow one “to make their case”…then we have to hear them all.
and I don’t wanna take the time. go home and MAYBE you can make your case for coming back in…but no guarantees.

Gail Combs

Now that you STOLE the training from an American, GO HOME and practice that stolen skill. Maybe you can help your hell hole be a better place.

patfrederick

mexicans (?) need make overs too!

kalbokalbs

Tough Shit. Illegals Gotta Go. I voted for it.

More jobs, job security for Americans AND legal immigrants.

Bonus. Significant or not. Less stress on rents going up, home prices, everyday good demand slightly reduced.

Wins all around. Even for illegals. They get to go home and see family they have not seen for years, decades….  :pepper:   :banana-mario:   :banana2: 

Wolf Moon

AND they can take the DHS cash offer – free money, a free ride home, and a gold start to get in the priority line for legal immigration.

Notasmidgeon

Agree

Notasmidgeon

Less free benefits

Wolf Moon

LOL!!!

Notasmidgeon

LIKE!

Gail Combs

The illegals represent about 20% of the US population. Esp if they have been here and had kids.

Aubergine

Go put eyelash extensions on Mexican ladies. Go fix air conditioning in Mexico City.

I don’t care. If you are not here legally, get out.

Wolf Moon

Amen.

Notasmidgeon

Texas has changed in the last 10yrs or more. It is actually becoming crowded. Illegal is illegal…..get them out! They can always go through the proper channels to enter. Our lakes (water supplies) are drying up because of the prolonged drought in so many areas……and they just keep building and building. I won’t be enjoying Texas much longer but one daughter and family will still be alive to be invaded by the muslims or die of thirst.

scott467

It turns out that Michael Saylor didn’t buy 30,000 or 40,000 Bitcoin as the analysts were predicting.

But he did buy 22,337 Bitcoin, and that’s not a little 😁

His average purchase price was around $70K, current BTC price is $74K, so he’s up about $89 million on last week’s buy.

Here is an enthusiastic young man giving a brief report:
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Edit: didn’t mean to copy that yootoob link at a specific time, so I re-copied and pasted the link to start at the beginning. Just 4:37 long in total.
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cthulhu

OK, I’m rackin’ my brains here…..

As I’ve mentioned, I live in a cellphone dead zone. The Fiancee wants to get texts and make/receive calls from her cellphone while at home. We do have good internet.

They make things where you put a big antenna on top of your house to receive cellphone, and it rebroadcasts within your house as cellphone. They make things so that you can take cellphone and make it into internet. But I can’t find a consumer gizmo that takes internet and makes it into cellphone — except possibly a thing called Stingray that is restricted to law enforcement [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stingray_phone_tracker ].

It might just be a glitch in my Matrix that I can’t recall where I may have seen such a device [see previous discussions regarding people names and dog names]. Does anyone know of such a beast?

scott467

I asked Brave. Is this what you’re looking for?

………………………….
Cell Phone Signal Booster:

A device that captures weak cellular signals via an outdoor antenna (mounted on your roof or exterior wall), amplifies them using a booster unit, and rebroadcasts the stronger signal indoors through an indoor antenna. 

 This improves call quality, data speeds, and coverage for multiple devices within your home, vehicle, or office. It does not use Wi-Fi or broadband—it directly amplifies existing cellular signals from nearby cell towers. 

Femtocell / Microcell (e.g., AT&T Cell Booster, Verizon Network Extender):
A consumer device that connects to your home broadband internet and creates a mini cell tower. 

 It converts your internet connection into cellular service (voice and data) for your phone. Unlike boosters, it can work where there is no cellular signal, but it requires a stable internet connection and is typically tied to one carrier. 

 It’s not a signal amplifier but a network extension.

Key Differences:

• Signal Booster: Amplifies existing cell signals (requires weak outside signal).

• Femtocell: Creates cellular service from your internet (works with no cell signal, but needs broadband). 

Both are available as consumer products, with FCC-certified boosters and carrier-registered femtocells being the safest and most reliable options.
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cthulhu

The second thing sounds right. TYVM.

I kept getting routed into the first thing and losing mental traction, leading me to spin my wheels.

Again, TYVM.

scott467

👍😁

Aubergine

I keep hoping Elon is going to make a phone that runs through Starlink. I will be an early adopter if he does.

Robert Baker

There have been persistent rumors that Elon is developing a smart phone. Elon has denied it at least once but speculation continues. If he does, the phone will almost surely dominate the market. It will also link to other smart devices and likely it will use StarLink as its signal relay and make all coverage dead spots disappear, except maybe for spelunkers and underwater froggies.

kalbokalbs

If Elon does, I’ll leap to both Starlink AND his cell phone quickly.

Robert Baker

I hope it is a true rumor. I would stand in line to buy Elon’s phone. I would join the Musketeers.

scott467

He is, it’s already happening. Not sure if he’s making his own phone, but his Starlink satellite Internet service is also going to be a global cellular service.

No dead spots, anywhere on earth. No roaming fees. Cheaper than all competition.

Huge new income stream, using equipment he already has in space.

He is also opening is own version of Paypal on Twitter/X, so once he has the global cellular market cornered, using the Twitter/X payment system will be easy and free of fees.

And on top of that, he’s going to be paying at least 6% interest on any funds held in one’s Twitter/X ‘checking account’.

There are just side hustles 😂

kalbokalbs

Such great news. IMO.

scott467

Meant THESE are just side hustles…

Gudthots

He has already setup cellular access via starlink for areas dealing with disasters which cut cell service. So the tech is already in place and successful.

For example:

https://spacenews.com/starlink-activates-emergency-phone-connectivity-for-hurricane-milton/

Starlink activates emergency phone connectivity for Hurricane Miltonby Jason Rainbow
October 9, 2024

OCALA, Fla. — SpaceX has received emergency temporary approval to provide space-based connectivity to T-Mobile customers in Florida who may lose cellular service due to Hurricane Milton.

A source familiar with the situation said the Federal Communications Commission granted SpaceX a 15-day special temporary authority (STA) for the storm’s projected path across central Florida.

SpaceX said in an Oct. 8 social media post that it has enabled basic texting services on T-Mobile phones in areas affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, following similar regulatory approval granted after Helene caused cellular outages in North Carolina weeks earlier.

The company said it has also activated the more than 100 direct-to-smartphone satellites launched so far to deliver emergency alerts to all phones and carriers used by those affected by the hurricanes.

Aubergine

Cool.

Valerie Curren

Hubby sometimes connects his cell to the house wi-fi, fwiw. No extra equipment needed.

Gail Combs

Tell your wife the solution is to MOVE TO NORTH CAROLINA!

I live in the boonies and we have ZERO problem with cell phone coverage.

  :wpds_grin: 

Seriously,

You want to move? QUIT MAKING HER LIFE COMFORTABLE THERE!

Valerie Curren

rim shot 😉 😉

pgroup2

Double rim shot.

  :wpds_cool: 

pgroup2

Stay on ’em until he stops whining.  😂 

patfrederick

we live in the woods and receiving cell phone calls was spotty. We went to the Verizon store (our provider) and they provided us with a cell phone extender device that works off our internet. if we lose electricity or internet we have to drive into NY to get a signal to call the electric company, but it’s better than nothing.

pgroup2

What is wrong with using Wi-Fi off your broadband?

Works fine as far as I can tell.

kalbokalbs

It does here also.

cthulhu

She wants voice and texts and her regular phone number.

Wolf Moon

Just out of curiosity, there is also a thing with some cellular carriers called “WiFi Calling” – where calls from the phone (which is also hooked up to a known WiFi network) can go through the internet.

Is that applicable to your situation?

barkerjim

Might have better cell phone access out east!

Gudthots

Companies like callcentric.com allow you to setup a number with SMS for less than $10/mo that can be paired with an app or used with a browser based interface to send/receive texts. Their system also allows to you have all incoming SMS be forwarded to either a cellphone or to an email address. Those settings are all under your own control and so can be adjusted as needed.

Another route if you are willing to use a different number is Zoleo. It’s a satellite communications device. REI sells them. Little bigger than a deck of cards. You pair it with your phone with BlueTooth. Needs clear view of sky towards equator. Basic level service is something like $20/mo.

I think android phones may have apps for SMS via Internet but I don’t use android systems.

Edit: doesn’t look like you’d be interested in most of these options…

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Aubergine

I found some things. If you have an internet connection:

Yes, you can use your internet connection to make cellular phone calls, a feature known as Wi-Fi Calling. It allows your phone to make calls over a Wi-Fi network instead of relying on cellular signal, which is ideal for poor coverage areas. It works on most modern iPhones and Android devices and uses your phone number. 
Key Aspects of Wi-Fi Calling:

  • How it Works: It uses Wi-Fi to send your voice data to your carrier, acting as a virtual cell tower, allowing normal calling without a cellular signal, notes AT&T and this YouTube video.
  • No Extra Cost: Most major providers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) do not charge extra for this feature.
  • No Additional Apps: It is built into your phone’s settings and functions as a standard call, often showing “Wi-Fi” in the status bar.
  • How to Activate (iPhone/Android): Go to Settings > Cellular (or Connections) > Wi-Fi Calling and toggle it on.
  • Emergency Service: While emergency calls can be made over Wi-Fi, it is crucial to keep your emergency address updated in the settings so first responders can locate you. 
cthulhu

Tried this on Fiancee’s phone — seems to work.

AT&T turned off their text<>email service in 2025, for no apparent reason.

Aubergine

I tried it on my phone, too. It seemed to work for me. I’m glad you asked about it, because I didn’t know about, either. And since I have Starlink, and I have a Starlink mobile terminal, I will always be able to make calls.

Exciting!

Gudthots

Using the term from Scott’s post, found this…

https://www.deadcellzones.com/femtocells.html#gsc.tab=0

cthulhu

A remembrance about language and friendship on St. Patrick’s Day….

https://www.theimmigrantchronicles.com/p/my-friend-patrick

scott467

Amazing helicopter rescue:
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cthulhu

That is just beautiful.

Gail Combs

That is incredible!

Thank goodness the weather cooperated (no gusting winds)

Wolf Moon

Very cool!

cthulhu

The future of entertainment….

This has fountains, fireworks, lighting effects, projections on mist screens, land and water drones, lasers, and synchronized sound.

The venue is the new Frozen land at Disneyland Paris (which is often Disney’s test lab).

I’m not so enthused about the program, but rather the demonstration of capabilities.

Valerie Curren

I was doing some family history work & ran across a note I made about 2 years ago. Apparently my aunt lost a pregnancy in the late 1950s & this happened shortly after she took some kind of vaccine…hmmm How long has that genocide Really been in play?  😡 

kalbokalbs

Since the first arm was Jabbed.

(How long has that genocide Really been in play?)

Valerie Curren

It sure seems diabolical  😡 

kalbokalbs

It is, diabolical.

Valerie Curren

This is the kind of info that few researchers will probe AND big pHarma & big gov, especially those on the take from the pHarma industry, will perpetually deny, bury, rationalize, &/or criminalize/marginalize Truth Seekers & Truth Tellers!

patfrederick

Happy St. Patty’s Day

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Cuppa Covfefe

Shades of Prudence Penny’s Cookbook(s)… 🙂

patfrederick

i thought some fruit and veggies might be a nice change.

Cuppa Covfefe

Yep…. especially those Rolloberries and marshfruits 😆

patfrederick

you saw those did you?

artistic license.

  :wpds_wink: 

Cuppa Covfefe

Did you have to show ID to get it? 😀

patfrederick

no…you get to draw your own!
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Cuppa Covfefe

[picture says it has an error… did you get a fake license 😆 JUST KIDDING 🙂 ]
Then again, it could be firefaux acting up again…

Firefly

Oooh! Thanks for the SNACKS!

🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀

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patfrederick

my pleasure!

patfrederick

AND…..Happy Birthday Snake!

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Valerie Curren

I wanted to find the Japanese version of Metal Gear Solid, and old Playstation video game we got as a demo pack back in the day. The voice over of a female character would call out “Snake-uh, Snake-uh” as the sound of dying would play…fun times 😉

oh no the wymyns LOL

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patfrederick

I was just out shoveling 3 inches of snow off the deck. imagine a 50* change in temperature overnight. 68* in the afternoon…18* currently.

patfrederick

sigh…
winter’s had an extra month this past year. We had snow on the ground since Thanksgiving–without a break. So this little tease of warmer temps was that much crueler. or maybe old ladies are just easier to piss off…I dunno…lol

patfrederick

thanks, just being cranky…LOL
every year we get a small snowfall after Thanksgiving right in time for hunting. then it gets warmer and stays that way till about New Years. this year was different.

Valerie Curren

Our old Northern Michigan assistant pastor used to say “9 months of Winter & 3 months of tough sledding!” Hubby’s about to crawl the walls this time every year–yikes!

patfrederick

we gotta park a vehicle at the bottom of the driveway and ride up and down the driveway on the tractor–it’s got spikes on the chains. Hubby drives, I stand on the hitch on the back.
“i’m getting too old for this shit.”

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Cuppa Covfefe

Rhymes with…. 😀
(the hitch is back…)….

I’m a hitch, I’m a hitch, oh, the hitch in back
Stone-cold sober, as a matter of fact
I can hitch, I can bitch ’cause I’m better than you
It’s the way that I move, the things that I do, oh-oh-oh

(Apologies to Elton John and the rest of the known and unknown universe 🙂 Oh, and the 1970s, too )….

Valerie Curren

Wild ride for that storied, now graying, biker chick!!!

patfrederick

oh hell no. my hairdresser maintains my “natural” hair color to perfection.
  :wpds_wink: 

Cuppa Covfefe

Today being the day it’s REALLY in style 😆
(Irish Spring 🙂 )….

Valerie Curren

LOL

I’ve never dyed my hair & likely never will 🙂 Hubby’s been prematurely gray since his twenties. All my kids are excited whenever they find a gray hair like their dad’s & they are all 30 +/- 2 😉 😉

patfrederick

LOL
my dad’s hair turned gray overnight when he was 16. My older sister and I stayed up with each other on or 16th birthdays expecting one of us to follow. we didn’t. then we thought surely our brother would. nope.
BUT my hair was dirty blonde like Dad’s so I’ve been correcting it ever since. It’s not my fault my hair genes never got the memo that i was supposed to have shimmering, blonde hair.

Valerie Curren

That’s a wild story. You are a golden angel!

patfrederick

with a little help from my hairdresser…LOL

Valerie Curren

😉 😉

Valerie Curren

Yeah. He says we have about the same level of overcast in Detroit as they do in Seattle. At least some of it is, I believe, due to the plane activity (not chem trails). After 9/11 with flights grounded for days the air was so clear here. Air was also much clearer in Northern Michigan when we lived there for 5 years. They have minimal air traffic up where we were & even with the largest snowfall in the Lower Peninsula, on average, they still tended to have much clearer skies than we do in Metro Detroit…sigh…

PAVACA

Same here, but no snow, just high winds, tons of rain, and some tornadoes.
It was 28 degrees at 6AM today.

Geoengineering. Cloud seeding. The chemtrails planes were at it for days before yesterday. They’re back in the sky this morning. Caught one of them on video. I could clearly hear the plane.

PAVACA

Weather modification. The federal government may be involved:

https://www.epa.gov/geoengineering/frequent-questions
“How is solar engineering distinct from / related to weather modification?”

pgroup2

We don’t have to imagine it – we just need to call you.  😂 

patfrederick

sorry…all our lines are busy right now…being pissed off.
  :wpds_lol: 

Cuppa Covfefe

Is this the party to whom I am speaking? 🙂

patfrederick

Gracious Good Afternoon…

Valerie Curren

We’re in a similar boat but our temp blizzard yesterday didn’t leave much accumulation 🙂

patfrederick

want some???

Valerie Curren

not at this time 😉

patfrederick

  :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol: 

Valerie Curren

Would sure have liked it for Christmas though!!!

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Aubergine

Lol, I don’t have to imagine it! We get those crazy changes all the time. I’ve said for years that it’s not the cold here that’s the problem. It’s the temp swings in a day. I can never adjust.

Valerie Curren

Back when I lived in Tulsa there was a day where the temp dropped about 40 degrees in an hour. It was very noticeable because it happened when we were in chapel, a different building on campus. Going in on a sunny 70 some degree day & coming out when it was approaching freezing. Wild what whips across the plains!

patfrederick

that’s tornado weather…no?

Valerie Curren

Yep. Oklahoma is in the middle of Tornado Alley  🙄 

Aubergine

That happens here. Go into a store or restaurant for an hour with the sun shining, and emerge into a snowstorm blowing sideways!

Valerie Curren

That’s Crazy!

singingsoul1

We have snow in S OH. The snow is sticking and it’s cold and damp after a week of 75 F

Aubergine

It has been a very strange winter here, weather-wise. Not very cold, and pretty dry. Very little snow. Some rain. Just odd for Montana.

singingsoul1

I guess we got the Montana winter. Bone chilling cold this year and snow. Good for you it was not to cold for you.

patfrederick

sorry TB!

on a different note…you’d be the one to ask…what exactly is “corned” beef?

patfrederick

THANKS!

Wolf Moon

Corned beef is from Heaven! 😂

Valerie Curren

Not that boiled dinner gelatinous fat…ewww….

patfrederick

thanks!!!!

patfrederick

well considering our tastes here–I’d have to throw the cabbage out…lol

Valerie Curren

Bittersweet blessings. Sorry your loss still hurts actively after all this time  😪 

Valerie Curren

Sounds like quite a guy. His legacy surely lives on excellently in You!

PAVACA

I understand. Many Condolences to you.
Mixed feelings on St. Patrick’s Day for Yours Truly also.
My late father (Irish) used to dress up for St. Patrick’s Day, including a green top hat, and also decorated his pharmacy with Irish / green / St. Patrick’s Day themes. He did this for decades. He passed away in July 2006 at age 90. I still miss him.

Aubergine

I’m sorry, TB. I get it. My grandma who all but raised me, died forty years ago. I still think about her and miss her.

The good news is, she’s waiting for me in Heaven.

Wolf Moon

Amen!

patfrederick

Apparently, Swalwell won his seat in CA originally by saying HIS OPPONENT lived in Maryland. how ironic, right???

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Swalwell owns no property in CA, but “rents” A ROOM that people are supposed to believe he, his wife and 3 children live in there?

https://clashdaily.com/2026/03/hilarious-the-best-argument-to-disqualify-swalwell-came-from-swalwell-himself/

patfrederick

either way someone needs to get to the bottom of this. i read before that someone should call child protection services on them. Swalwell rents a single room–in someone’s house–not an apartment–a single room. for a family of FIVE! so either that’s a lie (probable and unethical) OR he needs to have his children removed from him–how’s that gonna play out for a wannabe governor?

Cuppa Covfefe

Criminy…. Fortney H. “Pete” Stark was the first Atheist congress critter… I remember that from way back when as he was my rep when I lived there… WTH is it with the East Bay (East Gay?) Area… Swallowwell isn’t any better…

Bunchathievingmaroons!!!!!

patfrederick

this crap is spreading like a disease…14 new cities in FLORIDA holding islamic events

https://rairfoundation.com/southern-floridas-islamic-influence-campaign-politicians-police-school/

Cuppa Covfefe

Methinks the heavy-duty leftist/communist investors are now allying with the Mozzies…

PAVACA

To paraphrase Ben Stein: “Ron DeSantis?…Ron DeSantis?…Ron DeSantis?”

singingsoul1

They are taking over little by little one town at a time. They do this all over Europe also.

Gudthots

Good to see you Singing.
Been thinking of you.
Blessings!

singingsoul1

Thank you. Life sometimes comes in between though I lurked on my tablet in evening but cannot log on with it.

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Gudthots

😊

kalbokalbs

This ended up being long. Scrolling, scrolling… 😂 

Can’t recall where I got this one.

A Mine Threat? Where are the Minesweepers?https://cdrsalamander.substack.com/p/a-mine-threat-where-are-the-minesweepers?r=5eq9&triedRedirect=true&_src_ref=theqtree.com

Article highlights Slow Guys concerns since Epic Fury started.

  • Kill submarines / mini subs. OK. Subs not in the article, still related. (Slow guy figures at this point, ALL subs destroyed, neutralized or otherwise, not viable.)
  • Destroy mine layers.
  • Destroy mines in storage.

USN mine clearing capability gets little to no press.

  • Prolly the last capability considered when Navy funding is parsed out.
  • Airplanes, precision munitions far more glitzy AND “candy” for public eyes.

OK, don’t cause public concern. Don’t highlight huge USN capability G A P.

BTW. The enemy is aware of it. Prolly common across the Navies of the world.

On a good day. Mine clearing success, is iffy.

LCS Littoral Combat Ships are, WORTHLESS in any scenario.

  • No doubt Trump has chewed some Navy Admiral’s over this. Unfortunately, the ass wipe Admiral’s that pushed, approved, LCS retired a decade or two ago.
  • A few years back, prolly more than once, Slow Guy posted LCS ships, a wholly ignorant, incapable class of ships.

On the positive side. There are four Avenger Class minesweepers, (USS Patriot (MCM-7), USS Pioneer (MCM-9), USS Warrior (MCM-10) and USS Chief (MCM-14)), homeported, Sasebo, JA.

  • They are old, slow and far away from the Gulf.
  • HEY ARE CAPABLE minesweepers.
  • 3-4 weeks sail time, Sasebo, JA – Persian Gulf.
  • No idea where these ships were located when Epic fury started. Sure bet, at least one in an extended maintenance availability. One or two away from homeport. hopefully south of Sasebo, JA

Another positive.

  • USN has ~28 MH-53E mine sweeping helicopters.
  • MH-53E are capable.
  • FOB – Forward Operating Base required. Off the cuff, doable. Oman, UAE…
  • MH-53E can be airlifted on a C-17. One MH-53 per C-17 is my guesstimate.

Brave
The Navy is still operating thirty MH-53E. It does sound like they may have scrapped some of the helicopters, as they reduced the squadrons from two to one. HM-14 was decommissioned in mid-2023 and HM-15 absorbed the squadron. The helicopter is due to remain in service until at least 2025. It sounds like the issues with the LCS have caused the delay in retirement of the MH-53E and the Avenger-class. It also sounds like they are discussing drones to replace the helicopters, but there are none in development and none are planned until at the earliest 2030. Navy Mine Warfare Teeters Between Present, Future

Above emphasis mine.

My bet, which is worthless, no mines have been deployed, in The Straits of Hormuz.

Paranoid.

Related tangent. Posted several times over the past couple weeks.

Lloyd’s, London, British, faux king or whoever pulls the strings, initiated the fundamental problem.

  • Shutting down Straits of Hormuz.
  • Ass wipes a couple lines up, shut down the Straits of Hormuz. Not mines.

Rant Off.
Oh yea. Don’t be a Panican. We Will Work Through This. We Always do.   :cheers: 

kalbokalbs

Right along side ya!   :cheers: 

gil00

Even italy is saying no. Ok. We are done. Time to find healthy allieances in the west.

kalbokalbs

There are only two or three countries in the EU worth a damn these days.

“Allies” of yesterdays, G O N E. Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Spain…

Other shitbirds. Canada, Australia, New Zealand.

We’ll see if Japan can figure out, “Yes”.

South Korea, I am sure has mine countermeasure capabilities. Would take heavy arm twisting to get those capabilities removed from the Peninsula.

  • BUT, South Korea surely Needs ME oil.
patfrederick

they love to take advantage of us though, don’t they?

Valerie Curren

Seems to be the posture of practically the whole world   :wpds_mad: 

patfrederick

right?
send us aid…send us troops…protect us…trade with us…

gil00

SK has a lot of political problems. Constantly arresting and imprisoning prime ministers and their families.

kalbokalbs

W I N N I N G !

Valerie Curren

I really Hope(ium???) that is what is happening!

Gail Combs

Joe Lang is pretty sharp. He has written some very good articles for the Badlands group.

Valerie Curren

Thx Gail 🙂

kalbokalbs

TB, enjoyed the read. LE, HLS, ICE…Happy Dance.

Guessing that must have been quite the package left in the driveway. Too big, heavy to push out of the way…

Another guess. LTL – Less Than Truckload carrier involved. DHL, ABF, Old Dominion, or the like.

Yet another…LE had that driveway under surveillance. A bit surprised LE didn’t warn the homeowner and or place the box differently.

A little excitement in folks lives. Good Guys win.

thanks.

patfrederick

makes me soooo sad!

  :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol: 

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kalbokalbs

Happy Dance.   :pepper:   :banana-mario:   :banana2: 

Notasmidgeon

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gil00

Ol crusty rinos need to go. I bet he’s suffering from the vapors. Oh lawdy!

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patfrederick

I can see him fanning his face saying just that! LOLOL

Cuppa Covfefe

He’s probably got his TuTu in a knot 🙂  💃  💄  👗 

gil00

Ikr???

barkerjim

Thank you, TB!!! Great post!!! Buy LEO coffee and pray for them!!!

barkerjim

https://omega4america.substack.com/p/statistics-algorithms-bs

Statistics + Algorithms = BSNeither statistics nor algorithms prove anything in voter fraud – except that you can be deceived

patfrederick

my favorite class in college–How to Lie With Statistics! (she called it something else though…Probability & Statistics.)

Cuppa Covfefe

There’s a hilarious book out there with that title… Amazing how cutting off the top, bottom, or side(s) of a graph can completely change the impression it gives… along with changing the units or starting point, so you can have all sorts of fun with the slope/trend/whatever…

I was going to use this as an example of the book:

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But this is probably more apropos (having encountered some of their “statistics”)… kind of an “H-1B there or B square” 🙂 or 😡
 
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patfrederick

it’s been statistically proven that sample size and demographics of the sample can skew statistics.

patfrederick

HOW STUPID DO THEY THINK WE ARE? china hacked our voter rolls and all because they wanted to analyze public opinions???

H/T Filly
EXCERPT: “The United States expressed outrage when Great Britain revealed two years ago that its voter registration databases were hacked by China in what became a global scandal. But it turns out the U.S. intelligence harbored its own secret at the time, knowing since 2020 that Beijing also gained access to American voter registration data, according to documents reviewed by Just the News and interviews with officials with direct knowledge.
“[Redacted] Chinese intelligence officials analyzed multiple U.S. states’ [Redacted] election voter registration data, [Redacted] to conduct public opinion analysis on the 2020 US general election,” stated a once highly classified April 2020 National Intelligence Council memo entitled “Cyber Operations Enabling Expansive Authoritarianism.” 
You can read that document here.
NICM-Declassified-Cyber-Operations-Enabling-Expansive-Digital-Authoritarianism-20200407–2022.pdf
That memo, heavily redacted and quietly declassified by the Biden administration two years after it was written, has escaped most public notice.
That means six years later that the U.S. intelligence community has yet to fully inform the American people or the Congress on the breadth of evidence it possesses of China’s actions, how Beijing got the data, and what operations it has taken or contemplated. 
The gap in public knowledge is particularly politically sensitive as the Senate this week debates a new election security bill that is a top priority for President Donald Trump. Officials told Just the News that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe are working to declassify a potentially explosive tranche of documents showing what China did, and who in U.S. government knew and when.
The secrecy surrounding China’s access to voter registration has been so persistent that even Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters, President Donald Trump’s point man for the 2026 mid-term elections, said he was unaware of the intelligence. “What’s crazy is the fact that China has access to these voter rolls, but we don’t,” Gruters told John Solomon Reports podcast in an episode set to air Tuesday.
Current and former U.S. officials told Just the News that U.S. intelligence agencies possess several raw reports dating to spring 2020 showing China gained access to American voter registration data spanning several states as well as a few finished intelligence products referring to such breaches, including at least one presidential daily briefing. 
But the single passage in the DNI document declassified by the Biden administration is the sole piece of evidence in the public sphere…..”
https://justthenews.com/government/security/us-intel-has-known-2020-china-gained-access-us-voter-files-memos-show

gil00

Its like breaking into ft knox just to look around. Riiight.

patfrederick

EXACTLY!

gil00

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Cuppa Covfefe

Due Dilly Gents…

gil00

Yesssss😊

TheseTruths

Marco Rubio Sends Powerful 2025 Easter Message Urging Nations to Respect the Christian Faith and Proclaim Christ as King

US Senator Marco Rubio issued a forceful 2025 Easter message, reminding people of the centrality of the Christian faith in their lives and its importance as a pillar of society.

“Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the king of kings and lord of all nations,” declared Rubio, highlighting the relevance of Holy Week and the celebration of Christ’s resurrection as a moment of reflection and reaffirmation of spiritual values.

In his message, the senator made an explicit call to all nations to respect the right of Christians to publicly proclaim that Christ is King. Rubio emphasized that religious freedom and the recognition of faith are fundamental to free, orderly, and prosperous societies.

The lawmaker stressed that Easter is not only a religious date, but also a reminder of the importance of protecting the family, life, and traditional values ​​in the face of cultural pressures seeking to weaken them.

“This is a time to reaffirm that the principles of our civilization rest upon faith, morality, and respect for legitimate authority,” added Rubio, warning about ideological threats that, according to him, seek to replace Christian values ​​with progressive and politically motivated agendas.

The message comes in an international context where religious freedom is under pressure in various regions, and Rubio warns that the weakening of these rights can have profound social and cultural consequences.

Conservative analysts highlight that Rubio’s message reinforces the need for leaders committed to preserving cultural identity and the principles of order, responsibility, and tradition, serving as a bulwark against the left’s attempts to impose ideological changes that erode legitimate authority and the family.

  :wpds_arrow: Likewise, Rubio recalled that Holy Week and Easter are opportunities for citizens and rulers to reflect on the value of the Christian faith as the foundation of the principles that sustain Western civilization and guarantee the prosperity and security of future generations.

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Debate has started now. I hope to see some excerpts. I can’t take witnessing all of Dems’ vapid and disingenuous arguments, or of RINOs bloviating. But here’s a link:

duchess01

FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALL IN NEED OF PRAYER

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

JESUS LOVE ME – Instrumental Worship Music for Prayer, Deep Sleep and Calm Relaxation


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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 Tuesday, March 17, 2026

“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”

Colossians 3:20 (KJV)

COMMENTARY FOR COLOSSIANS 3:20

The Colossians exhorted to be heavenly-minded; (1-4) to mortify all corrupt affections; (5-11) to live in mutual love, forbearance, and forgiveness; (12-17) and to practise the duties of wives and husbands, children, parents, and servants. (18-25)

18-25 The epistles most taken up in displaying the glory of the Divine grace, and magnifying the Lord Jesus, are the most particular in pressing the duties of the Christian life. We must never separate the privileges and duties of the gospel. Submission is the duty of wives. But it is submission, not to a severe lord or stern tyrant, but to her own husband, who is engaged to affectionate duty. And husbands must love their wives with tender and faithful affection. Dutiful children are the most likely to prosper. And parents must be tender, as well as children obedient. Servants are to do their duty, and obey their masters’ commands, in all things consistent with duty to God their heavenly Master. They must be both just and diligent; without selfish designs, or hypocrisy and disguise. Those who fear God, will be just and faithful when from under their master’s eye, because they know they are under the eye of God. And do all with diligence, not idly and slothfully; cheerfully, not discontented at the providence of God which put them in that relation. And for servants’ encouragement, let them know, that in serving their masters according to the command of Christ, they serve Christ, and he will give them a glorious reward at last. But, on the other hand, he who doeth wrong, shall receive for the wrong which he hath done. God will punish the unjust, as well as reward the faithful servant; and the same if masters wrong their servants. For the righteous Judge of the earth will deal justly between master and servant. Both will stand upon a level at his tribunal. How happy would true religion make the world, if it every where prevailed, influenced every state of things, and every relation of life! But the profession of those persons who are regardless of duties, and give just cause for complaint to those they are connected with, deceives themselves, as well as brings reproach on the gospel.

Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!

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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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HOLY SPIRIT POWER

Whoever values the world – is not of God;
The Spirit cannot dwell in him – he is flawed;
Seek ye first the kingdom of God – in His Word;
All will be added too – have you not heard?

The Power of the Spirit is immense;
Indwelled with the Spirit is intense;
There is no comparison – none at all;
To anything worldly – the world is too small!

His Spirit within you empowers – protects;
He convicts you of sin – and He corrects;
No power in the universe – can compare;
Anytime – anyplace – or anywhere!

Trust in God – keep close contact – let Him in;
Pray He will send His Spirit to dwell within;
When the Spirit indwells – He guides your way;
Whatever you do – whatever you say!

All bad feelings – all hurt – attendant pain;
He will dispel – till you are free again;
He will guide your heart – so free you will stay;
The demons that pursue you – He’ll keep at bay!

All turmoil – torment – they seek to create;
He will disable – and surely abate;
Keep in obedience – and He’ll bless you;
With His gifts and fruits – that’s what He will do!

When you are tempted – by the evil one;
Think not twice – ask Him – and it will be done;
Take this thought from me – please take it away;
In Jesus’ Name – it has no power to stay!

In all that you do – what you encounter;
He will assist – and put it asunder;
Fear not the evil one – his power fades;
With the Spirit inside – His power aids!

In the supernatural war – we fight each day;
There’s no greater power – to keep them away;
Than His Spirit inside you – strengthening;
Protecting – their distance He’s lengthening!

Come – Holy Spirit – within me – I pray;
Keep all evil from me – keep it away;
Keep my heart – and my thoughts – pure with Your grace;
Indwell in my heart – shine Your light on my face!

D01: 12/02/2013


TheseTruths

Uninformed, indoctrinated, and in some cases stupid people who vote. This is a huge problem.

Delusional Democrats admit they have more in common with RADICAL ISLAM than Trump supporters and would feel safer next to someone shouting ALLAHU AKBAR than someone in a MAGA hat.

TheseTruths

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kalbokalbs

Karen’s   :doublepuke: 
Liberal white wymyn   :doublepuke: 

TheseTruths

And men too! What are they, Kens? 😅

Gudthots

Sobering and difficult to even believe.
People are hoodwinked!

TheseTruths

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Good. In addition to the necessity of weeding out fraud, Vance needs something to do that will make him more visible to the public.

kalbokalbs

JD needs huge wins combatting fraud.

VPs get plum assignments and typically F A I L. JD will succeed.

IMO, JDs future depends on it.

patfrederick

see also: joe biden, kamala harris

Gail Combs

I was thinking the exact same thing. Rubio is WAY TOO visible. Nice guy but I do not trust him.

Gudthots

It’s funny that JD Vance says that Rubio is a good friend.

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duchess01

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 !!!  ❤️❤️❤️


patfrederick

h/t Marica

patfrederick

h/t Marica
Greg Kelly

@gregkellyusa

What a Self-Serving JERK. This JOE KENT character walks out on his COUNTER-TERRORISM job after America has had FOUR terror attacks in a single MONTH? He has “concerns” about Iran? JOE KENT was supposed to SERVE the People. INSTEAD he makes a Nasty political Maneuver bc he wants to “be somebody” in a post Trump world. Aint happening. He will lose, just like he LOST a very winnable congressional Seat. I am so Furious with these Selfish “out for themselves” People!!!

TheseTruths

Note: I’m not making excuses for him. The Gateway Pundit points out this, which might be coloring his thinking::

As TGP readers know, Kent is a former US Special Operations soldier who spent two decades serving our nation in the military and intelligence service.

He is considered a staunch noninterventionist, skeptical of foreign entanglements.

His America-first, noninterventionist worldview was shaped in large part following the death of his wife Shannon Kent in Syria in 2019.

Shannon Kent, a United States Navy cryptologic technician, was killed in the 2019 Manbij bombing on January 16, 2019.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/new-national-counterterrorism-center-director-joe-kent-resigns/

TheseTruths

More info:

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/president-trump-responds-resignation-national-counterterrorism-center-director/

According to Fox News’ White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, Joe Kent was a “known leaker” and was cut out of President Trump’s intel briefings months ago. 

This has not been confirmed by the White House.

President Trump was asked about Joe Kent’s resignation during an Oval Office meeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin.

“I always thought he was weak on security. Very weak on security,” Trump said. 

I didn’t know him well. But I thought he seemed like a pretty nice guy. But when I read his statement, I realized that it’s a good thing he’s out because he said Iran was not a threat,” Trump said.

kalbokalbs

Bongo.

Only the dum best idjits, deny Iran threat.

kalbokalbs

Joe Kent cashed in his fifteen minutes.

Dumbass.

TheseTruths

Steak ‘n Shake:

Patriot Milkshake now comes with Statue of Liberty. Yes fans, it’s dark chocolate!

Patriot Shake priced at $2.50 for the rest of the year 🇺🇸

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singingsoul1

That looks yummy but sadly I will not eat it.  😥 

TheseTruths

That’s probably the wisest course. I imagine it tastes yummy but is not the best food choice, unfortunately.

singingsoul1

True bad stuff in the best looking pastries.

patfrederick

h/t Marica

pgroup2

I cannot describe how disappointed I am with Joe. Guys like him make WA state look not worthy of even trying to redeem it.

Gail Combs

I wonder if he was actually CIA?

“…Kent is a former US Special Operations soldier who spent two decades serving our nation in the military and intelligence service….”

CIA Special Activities Division (SAD) / Special Operations Group

The Special Activities Division (SAD) is the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) covert paramilitary operations unit. They are one of America’s most secretive and lowest profile special ops organizations.

The Special Activities Division, sometimes referred to as the ‘Special Operations Group’, is made up of Paramilitary Operations Officers. CIA Paramilitaries are typically ex-military personnel and veterans of military special operations units such as the Green Berets or Marine Force Recon. SAD also recruits from within the Agency. Regardless of background, SAD operators undergo extensive specialized training.

Special Activities Division – Role

Special Activities Division typically carry out deniable covert operations on foreign soil. CIA Special Operations Group Paramilitiaries are trained in

  • sabotage
  • personnel and material recovery
  • kidnapping
  • bomb damage assessment
  • hostage resuce
  • counter terrorism
singingsoul1

He remarried one wonders how much influence the wife has.

Aubergine

She probably has a lot of influence. And she’s a lefty I read.

singingsoul1

There was a reason why Kent lost all elections when running for Congress. We forget just because he served does not mean America first . Good reddens he is out.

patfrederick

explains a lot!

patfrederick

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Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump
The United States has been informed by most of our NATO “Allies” that they don’t want to get involved with our Military Operation against the Terrorist Regime of Iran, in the Middle East, this, despite the fact that almost every Country strongly agreed with what we are doing, and that Iran cannot, in any way, shape, or form, be allowed to have a Nuclear Weapon. I am not surprised by their action, however, because I always considered NATO, where we spend Hundreds of Billions of Dollars per year protecting these same Countries, to be a one way street — We will protect them, but they will do nothing for us, in particular, in a time of need. Fortunately, we have decimated Iran’s Military — Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their Anti-Aircraft and Radar is gone and perhaps, most importantly, their Leaders, at virtually every level, are gone, never to threaten us, our Middle Eastern Allies, or the World, again! Because of the fact that we have had such Military Success, we no longer “need,” or desire, the NATO Countries’ assistance — WE NEVER DID! Likewise, Japan, Australia, or South Korea. In fact, speaking as President of the United States of America, by far the Most Powerful Country Anywhere in the World, WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

kalbokalbs

3, 2, 1…tariffs will be making headlines.

MOAT Happy Dancing

pgroup2

Cee-ya, nay-toe. Been nice knowin’ ya.

Robert Baker

The United States has been informed by most of our NATO “Allies” that they don’t want to get involved with our Military Operation against the Terrorist Regime of Iran, in the Middle East, this, despite the fact that almost every Country strongly agreed with what we are doing …

I would expect to see a very high positive correlation between that decision and the level of Muslim influence and population.

barkerjim

https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/gatekeepers-tuesday-march-17-2026

Good morning, C&C, it’s Tuesday! Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Irish folks and friends. The Childers clan is now installed in Western North Carolina, where we are both supporting the post-hurricane economy and admiring how much rebuilding they’ve done. In today’s roundup: rogue federal judge blocks ACIP vaccine committee from meeting, tosses all Kennedy’s picks as ‘unqualified;’ Cuba crumbles under communist mismanagement, can’t make it 3 months without outside oil; Trump TAWing; Senate SAVE Act debate to start today with hybrid talking filibuster and the show is hitting the road right as everything else is popping; and Trump signs Executive Order creating a Fraud Task Force and puts JD Vance in charge (and Marco Rubio breathed a nervous sigh of relief).

barkerjim

https://joannenova.com.au/2026/03/oops-wind-farms-provide-good-cover-for-incoming-missiles-and-drones/

It’s the New Zero-Defence Strategy — where we build the shields to hide the enemy’s bombsIf Britain (or Australia) ever needed to build an iron dome to protect itself, it’s a shame that giant rotating objects interfere with the radar.
A senior defense source has told the Daily Mail that Britain is a sitting duck:

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eilert

 😂  😂  😂  😂  😂  😂  😂 
Sen John Kennedy did it again

pgroup2

[very loud snort]

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kalbokalbs

What, if anything happened with the SAVE America Act today?

patfrederick

it probably wilted in all the hot air…

patfrederick

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kalbokalbs

Believe I saw 51-4948. M…Sky voted No.

Wondering what is next.

Talking filibuster must be.

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patfrederick

change of senate leadership would be nice…

prairierose123

Agree!

scott467

From OT. The plan to extract ourselves from association with crazy eurolandia, in favor of a ‘coalition of the sane‘, appears to be coming along nicely 😁
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Rejects Request to Send Escorts to Middle East to Support EU Oil Shipments
March 17, 2026 

SD: The EU has balked at the request of President Trump to support military escorts for EU oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz destined for European Ports. However, it is the position of German Chancellor Fredrich Merz which really highlights the arrogance of the issue.

Germany has deactivated its nuclear reactors and decided not to purchase Russian oil/gas. As a consequence, the German industrial economy is contracting; the German auto industry is collapsing; German manufacturing plants are closing – and mass layoffs have been announced.

Into this self-created dynamic, Germany has become dependent on (1) Oil and Gas from the middle east, and (2) LNG from the USA. Germany is a completely dependent nation on the issue of energy production. Yet, this is Germanys position:

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Setting aside for a moment that “the middle east is not a matter for NATO,” while reminding ourselves Ukraine is also not a NATO member state – yet Germany is supporting the pro-war ‘coalition of the willing,’ President Trump previously pointed out that NATO would never come to the aid of the USA when the Greenland Arctic Security debate was going on.

The EU in general, and Germany specifically, is essentially proving President Trump’s point. However, as a result of intentional migration, Germany has over five million Muslim residents now residing inside the country. We should consider that this overlay is also part of their internal political consideration.

What Chancellor Merz said next is almost too European to be real, but it is:

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The German government destroyed affordable energy for Germans. The German government refuses to escort their own equity stakes to mitigate energy costs for Germans. Now the German government will limit the price increases to once per day to provide relief to Germans.

Seriously folks, you cannot make this stuff up.

The tectonic plates are shifting, and we are bearing witness to old geopolitical structures collapsing as the ground beneath them moves.

When history is written it will reflect that President Trump didn’t destroy NATO – he simply removed the mask.

PRESIDENT TRUMP – “The United States has been informed by most of our NATO “Allies” that they don’t want to get involved with our Military Operation against the Terrorist Regime of Iran, in the Middle East, this, despite the fact that almost every Country strongly agreed with what we are doing, and that Iran cannot, in any way, shape, or form, be allowed to have a Nuclear Weapon.

I am not surprised by their action, however, because I always considered NATO, where we spend Hundreds of Billions of Dollars per year protecting these same Countries, to be a one-way street — We will protect them, but they will do nothing for us, in particular, in a time of need.

Fortunately, we have decimated Iran’s Military — Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their Anti-Aircraft and Radar is gone and perhaps, most importantly, their Leaders, at virtually every level, are gone, never to threaten us, our Middle Eastern Allies, or the World, again! Because of the fact that we have had such Military Success, we no longer “need,” or desire, the NATO Countries’ assistance — WE NEVER DID! Likewise, Japan, Australia, or South Korea.

In fact, speaking as President of the United States of America, by far the Most Powerful Country Anywhere in the World, WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

President DONALD J. TRUMP

If the EU/NATO countries don’t want to support their own oil shipments, then pull the USA out of EU/NATO support arrangements.”
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patfrederick

so every day, they’ll raise the price an entire dollar–or their equivalent…or 2 just be sure. what an idiotic statement.

cthulhu

They get news at 9:00 AM that makes them think to raise prices.

Then, when they get news at 1:00 PM that they should raise prices again….they just close until the next day.

kalbokalbs

Four Stooges.

  • Merz, Stermer, Pajama Boy & Macaroni.

Putz’s, one and all.

Absolutely, Thrilled, It Is Transparent To All.

Cuppa Covfefe

Merz was Chairman of Blackrock for years; he’s a globalist puppet. He keeps pushing this firewall (“brandmauer”) between the CDU/CSU and the AfD, who should actually be working together as conservative MGGA parties, but the so-called firewall prevents it DESPITE the AfD being wildly popular, and the people wanting it…

For we normies in Germany and Europe, it’s frustrating beyond belief…..

cthulhu

5% “convenience fee” for every nation getting oil from the Persian Gulf without providing logistics support for Hormuz.

Gail Combs

NO!!

ONLY escort vessels destined for the USA. Tell the rest to take their chances.

Why should WE pay for the escort?

cthulhu

Did I say 5% for an escort?

The “convenience fee” is for a hearty “Good Luck!” once the check clears.

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kalbokalbs

US does not need ME oil. US oil. Backfilled with Venezuela oil, as needed.

scott467

Fortunately, we have decimated Iran’s Military

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What to do about the remaining 90%?

pgroup2

Our resident slob [won’t put on a suit-and-tie] shows his disdain for the reps of countries from which he is begging. What a maroon!

duchess01

Trump Just DROPPED a BOMBSHELL and Iran Is DEFEATED

duchess01

Chuck Schumer is DONE!

scott467

I hope so! 😂

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kalbokalbs

Talking filibuster up next?

BREAKING: The US Senate just voted to ADVANCE the SAVE America Act, 51-48

It’s time for a TOTAL FLOOR TAKEOVER and Republican senators drawing out debate for DAYS!

Insane an 85-15 issue with the public can barely crack 50% in the Senate.

DON’T GIVE UP UNTIL IT’S LAW!

patfrederick

WHAT AMENDMENTS?????

h/t Marica

kalbokalbs

BREAKING: Sen. Mike Lee DEMANDS Senate Republicans keep the SAVE America Act on the floor until it can pass

The bill has officially advanced to debate

TOTAL FLOOR TAKEOVER TIME https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f525.svg

“I’m thrilled to announce that just moments ago, we won the vote on the motion to proceed to the House-passed version of the SAVE AMERICA Act. We got 51 votes for it, so game on.”

“We need to stay on this thing now until it passes. Make those who want a filibuster debate, make them speak, and don’t give up until it’s done.”

Thank you,

kalbokalbs

I guess this is part of the deal…

JUST IN: The Trump White House has just made an OFFER to Senate Democrats in exchange for reopening DHS

Trump proposed expanding bodycam usage, visible DHS officer IDs and limit where ICE enforcement happens

NUKE THE FILIBUSTER and GO AROUND Schumer!

patfrederick

I hope the limits where ICE enforcement can happen is LIMITED to where they find ILLEGALS.

kalbokalbs

limited.

United States boundaries.

patfrederick

sounds good to me!

scott467

“Trump proposed expanding bodycam usage, visible DHS officer IDs and limit where ICE enforcement happens”

______________

Those are all doable.

1) bodycam was already in the works anyway, and should have been used since day one

2) visible DHS officer IDs is easy, and nothing in the proposal says the ID tag has to actually match the person wearing it

3) limit enforcement to only those places where alien invaders are

All right then, let’s call it good.

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cthulhu

ID tag — this one says THX1138.

pgroup2

That’s a deep reach.  🙃 

scott467

“HOLD THE LINE, THUNE!” 🤣

cthulhu

When a bill is in process, it gets loaded with a bundle of rules which follow it until the bill becomes law. These come from the Rules Committee.

One standard rule is that there can be up to X amendments.

However, the majority leader can propose bogus amendments so that the original bill doesn’t get messed with. This is known as “stuffing the amendment tree”.

patfrederick

so if, for example, the rule for this bill is a 4 amendment limit, thune would propose 4 amendments right away to close the bill amendments?

cthulhu

Yup.

patfrederick

thanks!!

duchess01
duchess01

Israel ELIMINATES Iran’s Top Remaining Leader Ali Larijani; Hezbollah to RETALIATE? | The Watchman

duchess01

Senate Takeover Could Last Weeks!

duchess01

Senate Vote Could Ruin Democrat Midterms

scott467

I sure hope so! 👍😁

kalbokalbs

Exposing Joe Kent…? Thoughts?

What you need to know about now FORMER @NCTCKent director @joekent16jan19
:
– Libertarian Party 2012 – 2019
– Democrat 2019 – 2021
– Suspected leaker
– His wife works for @TheGrayzoneNews
, which is run by @MaxBlumenthal
, who is effectively a Russian/Iranian/Chinese shared asset:

Aubergine

Follow the wives. That was all over Q, and has proven relevant many times.

Wolf Moon

Yeah, this one matters.

Aubergine

Joe K_nt (I’m trying to give up swearing; that _ is a ‘U’) has always put me off somehow.

I have this innate distrust of the “pretty” ones. Growing up too good-looking seems to corrupt people in weird ways. He just seemed wily to me.

I’m willing to remain neutral on people long enough to see who they are, but I am not much influenced by a “sad history” like many women are. Yeah, his wife died. But lots of people have tragedies every day, so I won’t vote for you based on that. Or any other sad tale from your past. Maybe that stems from my own abuse history.

Or military service. Not everyone who ever served is honorable, let me tell you. I have known some real pieces of work who were in the military.

Joe Kent has shown us exactly who he is. I believe him.

Cuppa Covfefe

Not just the wives… the spouses and the whole families in that snakepit of washed-up-DC…..

Wolf Moon

Blumenthal is a top Iran apologist and Pal-pal.

YIKES.

How in the heck did Kent even get that job with his wife where she was?

Aubergine

“Somebody” recommended him to Trump.

kalbokalbs

duchess01
duchess01

EVENING PRAYERS
A Powerful Evening Prayer for Peace and SerenityDear Lord,

As the day gradually transitions into the comforting embrace of night, I humbly come before you, seeking the precious gifts of peace and serenity. Please, dear God, enfold me in your tranquil presence, and help me find respite from the storms that may be raging within my heart and mind. Grant me the serenity to gracefully accept the things I cannot change and the courage to change what I can. May your divine light shine upon me as I seek rest and tranquility, knowing that your unwavering love and guidance are my constant companions.
Amen.

_________________________

A Powerful Evening Prayer for Strength and Guidance
Dear God,
In these twilight hours, I turn to you, my unwavering source of strength and guidance. As I reflect upon the day’s challenges and triumphs, I seek your divine intervention. Grant me the courage to face the uncertainties of tomorrow and the wisdom to make sound decisions along the way. I earnestly request that your radiant light illuminate my path through the darkness, and may your steadfast strength be my refuge in moments of doubt and weakness. Lord, help me navigate life’s complexities with unwavering faith in your unwavering presence.

Amen.

__________________________

A Powerful Evening Prayer for Gratitude and ThankfulnessHeavenly Father,

As I pause to contemplate the events of this day, my heart brims with profound gratitude for the countless blessings you have graciously bestowed upon me. I thank you, dear Lord, for the boundless love of my family and friends, for the opportunities that have enriched my journey, and for the valuable lessons I’ve gleaned from life’s experiences. As I lay down to rest, may my heart overflow with thankfulness, recognizing that your grace continually sustains me and that even in the challenges, your love remains unwavering.
Amen.

____________________

https://strengthinprayer.com/powerful-evening-prayers/

kalbokalbs

I get the feeling DumRats are going to get constantly nuked in the short term.

Would be nice if DumRats were shamed AND realize America First. NOT DumRats.

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patfrederick

 BREAKING: Sen. Ted Cruz just TRUTH NUKED the Democrat Party on the Senate floor in support of the SAVE America Act

Keep this going for days!

“The simplest solution is very clear. The Democrats in this body WANT illegals to vote for them!”

“They want power enough that they are more than happy to undermine democracy, to try to seize power.”

“I get that from their personal self-interest, but it is not in the interest of the men and women they represent. It is not in the interest of the people of America.”

“This bill is rightly called the SAVE America Act. If we were voting on the merits of what was good for America, what was good for democracy, what was good for American citizens, the vote would be 100 to nothing!”

patfrederick

kalbokalbs

City of Social Circle is going to lose this tussle over utilities.

Dumb Asses.

singingsoul1

Anything to stab American citizens in the back.

Cuppa Covfefe

Sounds like Socialist Circus is going to get washed down the drain!

Gail Combs

SO? Put the damned illegals in the building anyway.

patfrederick

  :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol:   :wpds_lol: 

scott467

“SO? Put the damned illegals in the building anyway.”

______________

And prosecute the town leadership of Social Circle at a U.N. tribunal for crimes against humanity.

How dare they try to make 10s of thousands of innocent foreigners die of thirst, just because they’re not Americans!

Fascist xenophobes!!!

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patfrederick

thirst? where are they all gonna poop? and who’s gonna clean that mess up?

scott467

Can’t serve food without water.

No food, no poop.

So, no water no food no poop no problemo 👍

patfrederick

sure you can…McDonalds does it all the time…LOLOLOL

kalbokalbs

MREs, bottled water and WAG bags.

patfrederick

wag bags? they gave out SWAG bags at the oscars–what are these?

kalbokalbs

MREs, bottled water and WAG bags.  :wpds_chuckle:

>>> Link won’t paste properly. Amazon. Search on WAG bag.

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scott467

So cut off all federal funding to the state of Georgia, immediately, until the Governor forces Burgermeister Meisterburger, the mayor of Nowhereville Social Circle, to turn the water back on.

patfrederick

OR kill their internet or power grid. accidentally, of course.

scott467

Use the new Discombobulator! 😁
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Tatonka Woman

There is going to be a way around this…and it will be one that hits this not-so-sociable Social Circle somewhere where it hurts.

pgroup2

How about giving the illegals the only process they’re due – a flight back to their homes via CECOT.

Let President Bukele sort ’em out.  😆  😉 

duchess01

“CRIMINAL INVASION”… Illegal Network STEALS BILLIONS as American Veterans STARVE

duchess01

Kentucky Is Out – James Comer Goes After Trump VIA Bondi!

kalbokalbs

grok summary

Summary of the video “Kentucky Is Out – James Comer Goes After Trump VIA Bondi!” by Doug In Exile (uploaded March 17, 2026):
This is a roughly 39-minute live-stream-style rant/commentary video hosted by Doug (channel: Doug In Exile), a passionate, pro-Trump/MAGA commentator. The video is delivered in an angry, profanity-laced, confrontational tone with heavy rural humor, conspiracy-flavored theories, St. Patrick’s Day references, and direct calls for viewer engagement (super chats, donations, voting).
Core premise and main argument: Doug launches a furious attack on Rep. James Comer (R-KY), accusing him of sabotaging the Trump administration by issuing a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi (and Deputy AG Todd Blanch) over the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files/investigations. He frames this as a massive strategic blunder and betrayal — an “unforced error” that plays directly into the hands of Democrats, legacy media, and anti-Trump figures who use Epstein as an endless distraction tool to undermine Trump.
Key points and criticisms:

  • Comer is portrayed as a RINO/possible bad actor: Doug calls him an “ignorant idiot,” questions his loyalty, and ties him to a supposed Kentucky obsession with Epstein files (also naming Rand Paul and Thomas Massie as similarly fixated). He suggests subpoenaing Bondi helps enemies like Jessica Tarlov, Ro Khanna, Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, AOC, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and even Tucker interviewing leakers.
  • Defense of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel: Bondi is defended as clean, actively working (with Kash Patel) to arrest real abusers and victims, not cover anything up. Subpoenaing her diverts resources from prosecuting actual criminals from prior administrations (e.g., Merrick Garland should be the target instead).
  • Epstein files as a trap: Repeatedly calls the focus on Epstein a media/Democrat propaganda ploy to damage Trump — no real new dirt exists against Trump allies, but obsessing over it hurts MAGA wins.
  • Praise for Trump’s actions: Highlights Trump’s economic successes, executive orders on home ownership, efforts to reclaim stolen taxpayer funds (via fraud probes, e.g., Steve Miller mentions), handling of Iran/Straights of Hormuz, NATO/European allies, and military support. Contrasts this with Republican failures and distractions.
  • Other grievances:
  • Leakers in the administration (e.g., Joe Kent’s resignation from National Counterterrorism Center role; accuses him and wife of undermining Trump, links to leftists).
  • Criticism of isolationists, RINOs (John Thune, Mitch McConnell), and calls for unity behind Trump.
  • Positive nods to figures like Tulsi Gabbard (urged to fire Kent), Netanyahu, Mike Huckabee, Mark Rutte (NATO), Lindsey Graham, and even Elon Musk (as victim of media lies).
  • Broader themes: Republicans lack strategy, get played by media, and deserve electoral losses if they keep this up. America is at stake — focus on real threats (communism, fraud, foreign influence) not distractions.

Style and delivery: Doug rants passionately, improvises theories (“I have a theory!”), mixes clips/transcripts/news references, throws insults (e.g., mocking Kentucky stereotypes like “redneck hee-haw mudsucking gap tooth”), includes light humor (burps, leprechauns), and ends with motivational calls to action: contact Comer to stop, vote/donate/speak out, support Trump/Bondi, and keep fighting.
Overall message: Stop letting Epstein distractions and internal Republican sabotage derail Trump’s momentum and real achievements. Unite, call out RINOs like Comer, prioritize prosecuting the actual bad guys from the past, and defend the administration against these “grifters and liars.” The host vows to keep exposing issues and apologizes if proven wrong — but right now, he’s convinced this is a deliberate or stupid move against MAGA.
The video aligns with hardline Trump loyalist views, heavy on outrage toward perceived GOP betrayers, and aimed at an engaged, donation-supporting conservative audience. Viewer interaction (super chats, live comments) appears active during the stream.

Valerie Curren

TY for this summary…

Wolf Moon

Helpful!

duchess01

Republican Senate Plot To BETRAY Trump Exposed

kalbokalbs

liking the Grok video summary. Great time saver.

Grok Summary

Summary of the video “Republican Senate Plot To BETRAY Trump Exposed…” by Benny Johnson (uploaded March 17, 2026):
This is an approximately 8-minute commentary/discussion video from the Benny Johnson channel (a popular conservative/Trump-aligned outlet). Benny hosts a conversation with a guest referred to as Sean (context suggests it could be Sean Spicer or a similar figure based on style and references).
Core premise and thesis: The video accuses Republican Senate leadership — especially incoming Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and lingering influence from Mitch McConnell — of deliberately sabotaging or “betraying” President Trump’s agenda by engineering “Failure Theater” around key election integrity legislation like the Save America Act (focused on voter ID, proof of citizenship for voting, and preventing non-citizen voting in federal elections). The hosts argue this is intentional to protect RINOs (Republicans In Name Only), appease K Street donors/lobbyists, and avoid real accountability to the MAGA base.
Key points and arguments:

  • Criticism of McConnell’s ongoing influence: Portrays him as a “Democrat zombie” due to health issues (references to collapses, wheelchair use), yet still enabling filibusters and blocking conservative priorities. Calls the situation undemocratic, especially post-Trump assassination attempt.
  • John Thune’s alleged dishonesty: Thune has ~50 co-sponsors for the Save America Act but refuses to push for a simple majority (50 votes) procedural vote to proceed — instead insisting on a 60-vote threshold (cloture/filibuster-proof). Hosts explain Senate rules: House-passed bills/messages are privileged, so a motion to proceed should only need a majority, not 60 votes. They call this a deliberate setup for failure.
  • “Failure Theater” explained: Republicans create the illusion of support (co-sponsorships, public statements) while dooming the bill via impossible thresholds. This lets them claim they’re fighting for voters without actually passing anything, shields vulnerable/moderate senators from tough votes, and prioritizes corporate interests (e.g., permitting reform, tax breaks) over election security.
  • Specific examples and quotes: References Susan Collins claiming to be the 50th vote weeks ago; praise from Mike Lee and Mark Wayne Mullin asserting 50 votes exist to proceed. Mocks Thune’s “swamp glossary” excuses like “it’s just math,” “be clear-eyed,” and needing “adults in the room.” Accuses Thune of lacking conviction and not whipping votes.
  • Stakes for Trump/base: Emphasizes that non-citizen/illegal voting dilutes American votes (e.g., hypothetical Guatemalan gang member voting). Argues this is existential for Trump’s mandate and the Republican trifecta, yet leadership makes excuses instead of delivering.
  • Broader frustration: Republicans begged for control (House, Senate, Presidency) but now sabotage wins. Calls out protecting “left-wing RINOs” like McConnell or John Curtis, and urges the base to demand better (primaries, term limits).

Tone and style: Highly outraged, sarcastic, and confrontational — typical Benny Johnson fare with phrases like “Failure Theater,” “zombie senator,” and heavy emphasis on betrayal/corruption. It’s a dialogue format with back-and-forth outrage, direct quotes from Thune (described as mumbled/weak), and rhetorical questions to drive home the “plot” angle. Aimed squarely at frustrated Trump supporters/MAGA audience who feel Republican leaders are more loyal to donors and the establishment than to voters or Trump.
Engagement: Around 28k views, 4.6k likes, and 50 comments shortly after upload — solid but not viral numbers for the channel, with comments likely echoing calls for action against RINOs.
Overall, it’s a fiery rally cry warning that Senate Republicans are setting up Trump for failure on a signature issue (election integrity/voter ID), urging the base to stay vigilant and hold leaders accountable rather than accept excuses. Fits the pattern of recent conservative commentary videos criticizing GOP internal sabotage amid Trump’s return to power.

Wolf Moon

WOW.

duchess01

How About A Nice Game Of Chess? What You Are Witnessing Is A Global Realignment – Ep. 3862
 March 17, 2026  x22report

https://x22report.com/how-about-a-nice-game-of-chess-what-you-are-witnessing-is-a-global-realignment-ep-3862/

The dime was changed under the Biden admin and the left is blaming it on Trump, wait until they find out. Fuel prices have been pushed up artificially and Trump knows they will come right back down. US took the oil/gas deal away from Canada and made it with Japan. The Fed is trying to blackmail the DOJ, they do not want them looking into their business. Trump is playing the advanced high level chess game of his life. Trump is continually outmaneuvering the [DS] and setting them up. He in the process of exposing the [DS] money system, how they do it. He is eliminating the terrorists army across the globe. He is freeing the energy for the world. Trump is now realigning the global world. The [DS] old guard is being removed and he is going to show the people a new world and those who cannot see it now will.

Ep 3862a – Federal Reserve Is Now Trying To Blackmail The DOJ, Warsh Is The Cleanup Crew
https://x22report.com/aiovg_videos/ep-3862a-federal-reserve-is-now-trying-to-blackmail-the-doj-warsh-is-the-cleanup-crew/

Ep 3862b – How About A Nice Game Of Chess? What You Are Witnessing Is A Global Realignment
https://x22report.com/aiovg_videos/ep-3862b-how-about-a-nice-game-of-chess-what-you-are-witnessing-is-a-global-realignment/

duchess01
kalbokalbs

Keep up the momentum.

BREAKING: House Republicans are now launching an all-out SURGE of another reconciliation bill — to pass MAGA policies with ONLY 50+1 votes in the Senate, rather than 60

The reconciliation could include anti-FRAUD measures as well

GOOD! Load it up with common sense! https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f1fa-1f1f8.svg

“We can’t count on Democrats for ANYTHING. I would love to pass something that’s bipartisan…but because Democrats are obstructing the Department of Homeland Security and holding up the funding for DHS, we know that we can’t count on them!”

“So reconciliation seems to be the only path that we can get the rest of Donald Trump’s agenda done, that we can pass things that are good for the economy, good for our military, and good for our security.”

“We have a good framework. We’re going to continue to push. We do think that there are several items, including exposing and getting rid of the fraud that has plagued our country in places like Minnesota, California, and Illinois.”

“We have a good bill that I think we can press forward and need to spend the coming months getting that done.”

kalbokalbs

80 yo gal delivers swift justice.   :cheers: 

A Black man tries to steal a car from an 80-year-old woman.

This is the way she responded!

scott467

He’s gonna feel that in the morning.

Nice of the black folks taking the video to sit there and do nothing besides watch.

The least they could do is honk their horn, lean out the window, and ask the carjacker,

“Hey carjacker, did you lose your keys? Do you need some help finding your keys? You’re not trying to carjack that little old lady, are you? You wouldn’t do something like that would you, carjacker?”

Gail Combs

Note the “oh my God” only came AFTER the lady hurt the carjacker. I hope she broke his leg or even better torqued the heck out of his knee to the point he needs an artificial one!

pgroup2

Watching that is almost as good as having sex.  😂 

Wolf Moon

LOL!!!

Cuppa Covfefe

S&M week up there???

kalbokalbs

BREAKING: CENTCOM announces the US military has just launched multiple 5,000 pound DEEP PENETRATOR munitions on Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz

TRUMP IS SECURING THE STRAIT! Here we go!

CENTCOM: “The Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles in these sites posed a risk to international shipping in the strait.”

Gail Combs

THIS IS NASTY!! 😡

TEXT:

I finally got around to watching hours of depositions of the DOGE kids that leftist groups forced on them purely to harass them, saddle them with huge legal expenses, and, more importantly, discourage anyone else from ever volunteering for their heroic effort.

This is what is known as lawfare. Legal processes are abused to make people’s lives miserable, not because they did anything wrong, but because others disagree with them on policy. Those disputes should be fought entirely in the political arena, but the left does not fight by Marquis of Queensbury rules. They do whatever works.

In this case it is even worse because these DOGE kids are not political actors and certainly not MAGA activists. They were literally there to perform a narrow technical task: identify wasteful and DEI grants in order to save government spending. They are not even decision makers. They are essentially clerks who flag questionable grants and compile lists, after which political appointees decide what to do. One of these kids even testified that he had donated to Obama, but that did not matter to the mob.

The whole exercise was completely beyond the pale and totally devoid of substance or justification. The lawyers pushing this spectacle failed to identify a single serious problem. By the end they were so desperate that they started questioning the witnesses about one ridiculously wasteful grant that apparently slipped through the cracks. In other words, they ended up arguing the opposite of their own case, effectively conceding that DOGE had been doing a great job while desperately clinging to the idea that it had not achieved total perfection.

But of course that was never the point. The objective was intimidation. The kids were harassed, others watching will think twice before stepping forward, and the government grift machine will roll on.

  :wpds_mad:   :wpds_mad:   :wpds_mad:   :wpds_mad:   :wpds_mad:   :wpds_mad:   :wpds_mad:   :wpds_mad:   :wpds_mad: 

Tough not to hate the left.

pgroup2

Deposition costs are borne by the party that initiates them. Deponents hire an attorney at their own expense.

IMO an attorney is unnecessary for your average deposition. If it’s a criminal deposition [rare], an attorney is provided by the govt.

kalbokalbs

This seems significant.

“The Next 72 hours May Determine the Shape of the Middle East for the Next 50 Years”
https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/svg/1f1ee-1f1f7.svg Ali Larijani’s alleged death may represent the decisive moment of regime collapse in Iran.
Formally designated by Khamenei himself as emergency crisis manager, Larijani was the last senior figure with the institutional authority, political relationships, and operational knowledge to hold a fractured leadership together.
With the Supreme Leader dead, the IRGC command decapitated, and now Larijani gone… Iran faces a leadership vacuum with no clear succession, no functional chain of command, and a war still actively being fought on its soil.
What happens inside Iran in the next 72 hours may determine the shape of the Middle East for the next 50 years.
Al Jazeera, Axios , TIME

https://joehoft.com/next-72-hours-may-determine-shape-middle-east/

prairierose123

Keep praying for them! This is a crucial time!

Gudthots

Heavenly Father,
Hear our cries for mercy, grace, and deliverance for all the good hearted of Iran.

Valerie Curren

Amen

pgroup2

REGIME CHANGE, AFTER ALL!!!

Wolf Moon

Yes.

PATIENCE is needed.

duchess01

Elected Officials Getting Citizenship STRIPPED, Deported?!

kalbokalbs

Gudthots posted Grok can summarize videos.

So I tried it. “Grok summarize (insert YT link). <1minute.

grok summary

Summary of the video “Elected Officials Getting Citizenship STRIPPED, Deported?!” by Benny Johnson (uploaded March 17, 2026):
This is a discussion/interview-style video where host Benny Johnson talks with Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) about the possibility of revoking U.S. citizenship (denaturalization) and deporting certain elected officials, with a focus on figures like Rep. Ilhan Omar and New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.
Key points covered:

  • They discuss existing U.S. laws that allow denaturalization if someone lied during the naturalization process, or if they were/are members of totalitarian organizations, terrorist groups, the Communist Party, etc.
  • Roy argues that ideologies like adherence to Sharia law are fundamentally incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and Western values, potentially providing grounds for revocation in some cases.
  • They reference recent events, including an ISIS-linked individual (Muhammad Jala) who carried out a shooting at Old Dominion University, criticizing the system’s failure to deport or execute rather than imprison such people.
  • Roy pushes for stronger enforcement of current denaturalization laws and even amending them to make it easier to strip citizenship for ties to communism, terrorism, or immigration fraud.
  • Broader frustration is expressed with the Republican Party’s internal divisions, especially the failure to pass the SAVE Act (requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections), which Roy blames on establishment Republicans and business interests wanting cheap labor.
  • The conversation touches on immigration policy overall: opposition to mass migration from certain regions, criticism of programs like SIV (Special Immigrant Visas), and calls to investigate elected officials for potential terrorist affiliations or misrepresentations on immigration forms.
  • Examples include alleged connections (via reporting) of some officials to problematic groups, and criticism of figures like the New York mayor’s wife for statements related to the October 7 attacks.
  • The tone is strongly conservative, urging viewers to support primary challenges against establishment Republicans, stay politically engaged, and push for real enforcement rather than just talk.

The video runs in Benny Johnson’s typical commentary/podcast style — passionate, America First-oriented, and critical of both Democrats and GOP leadership on immigration and sovereignty issues. It has garnered around 70k views and 14k likes shortly after upload, with viewer comments largely echoing calls for immediate action mixed with skepticism that anything will actually happen.
Overall, it’s a rallying discussion aimed at conservative audiences concerned about immigration enforcement, voter integrity, and ideological threats within government.

Gudthots

Excellent!

kalbokalbs

Gudthots, Thank you for bringing this. Absolute no brainer. Saves time. Removes chaff.

Will be commonly using this option.

prairierose123

I like this too, thanks for bringing it!

Aubergine

This is excellent!

kalbokalbs

So long as AI / Grok does an honest review, fantastic.

scott467

Looks like it works pretty well… 👍

Gudthots

Shipping matters.
Lord have mercy.

https://xcancel.com/johnkonrad/status/2032143918226129118

John Ʌ Konrad V

@johnkonrad
Mar 12
Not gonna sugar coat this and do not care if it costs me my new Pentagon press credentials and access to this administration.

The left smeared my name in a major WAPO hit piece and the right can do the same. I’m a captain, I can live alone in the ocean.

👉 The Strait of Homuz is an epic failure.

Today’s news, no escorts until late month, has ramifications few understand. US Merchant Marine ships have been attacked.

This is not panickan. This is not a damnation of Trump.

This is hard truth 👇

A GLOBALIST MOLE INSIDE THE ADMINISTRATION CAUSED THIS

We entered this admin with a set of maritime appointments & prospective appointments not seen since FDR… possibly Teddy. DEEP knowledge of shipping & DEEP maritime support.

So how did we get to the most important energy and food (1/3rd of all fertilizer) chokepoint in the world getting cut off?

Well our Trump 1.0 appointees were globalist heavy hitters. Commerce secretary Wilbur Ross managed ships for the Rothchilds. Our DOT secretary Elaine Chao, is married to Mitch McConnell & heiress to a shipping fortune tied to China.

We already know how tied to the globalist Mark Milley was and Pete Buttigieg was McKinsey.

Trump knew this & formulated a team of the best maritime advisors ever seen. A Dream Team & I know because most are friends of mine.

ALL BUT FOUR HAVE BEEN SNIPED

Who remains?

Trump himself is a strong supporter.
Hegseth has focused more on naval and shipping that any DoD secretary this century.
Elbridge Colby understands the critical importance of the maritime domain
Russ Vought has pushed the Maritime Action

But what do these four have in common?
They are all at THE center of the bullseye from MSM and globalist attacks.
And all are extremely busy with other things.

ALL OTHER MEMBERS OF THE MARITIME DREAM TEAM HAVE BEEN SNIPED OR SIDELINED

JD VANCE – has worked tirelessly behind the scenes as for shipping deals including icebreakers. Strangely silent lately.
Charlie Kirk – Assasinated
Mike Waltz – author of the SHIPs for America Act… pushed out of NSC
Dan Caldwell – top OSD official escorted out of the pentagon
Alex Wong – Under at NSC and now shipbuilding executive axed
Bruce Kimbrell- organizer of the SHIPs act axed from NSC
Ian Bennitt – NSC maritime head, gone along with his staff
Jerry Hendrix – NSC shipbuilding, pushed to OMB
Brent Sadler – the #1 maritime think tank strategist in the world, sniped nomination as Maritime Administrator
Morgan Ortagus – right hand to Witkoff, killed by a smear campaign
Kristi Noem – absolutely saved the US Coast Guard and delivered the winning blow to the UN Maritime arm in London
Sean Plankey – USCG is the lead on ship protection and regulations. He was Noem’s right hand man for reforms. Gone alongside Noem.
Lou Sola – Federal Maritime Commission Chairman who was investigating globalist control of trade
Jon Harrison – the Navy Chief of Staff who focused on sealift and Merchant Marine, fired.
Sal Mercogliano – nomination killed to be the US Merchant Marine’s top Admiral
Ross Kennedy – moved out of Commerce
John Mills – buried in a minor office at state
And yes me.

And that’s just the big names. So many others with deep maritime expertise have been hit by this organized political action campaign.

The only very senior person who hasn’t was a senior executive at Maersk.

You can call me a crazy conspiracy theorist, you can explain rational reasoning for each snipe, but collectively this is damning

Who is behind this systematic sniping?

Wish I knew. Rumors range from the Deputy National Security Adviser who took effective control of the NSC from Waltz… to shadow figures in London.

The only people I am 💯 certain are not behind this are Hegseth and Trump himself because everyone I talk to reiterate their continued support.

This is why the Strait of Hormuz has become a disaster… Trump set up a Dream Team to target globalist control of shipping and that expertise has been gutted.

Mar 12, 2026 · 5:17 PM UTC

scott467

So why doesn’t DJT re-hire them, and fire whoever fired them?

Gudthots

Indeed.
Who is gatekeeping so that he doesn’t realize what has happened?

Tatonka Woman

Susie Wiles?
Just a thought…,

Gudthots

I don’t think so on this one.
It’s more of a Dept of War domain.

scott467

He has to notice when prominent members of his administration are suddenly no longer providing status reports or communicating with him.

And the moment he notices, he also knows those people are trying to communicate with him, because of course they would, but they are being BLOCKED.

And he will know exactly who is blocking them.

kalbokalbs

Lloyd’s. British. Chuckles, whoever in that hierarchy has a vendetta against peace.

  • Wonder if there are muzzies in key Lloyd’s positions.
  • Lloyd’s indirect support to islam, IRGC, continuing conflict.

Lloyd’s closed Straits of Hormuz. NOT Iranians. NOT IRGC.

  • Lloyd’s did the heavy lifting, by cancelling insurance. Stroke of a pen, digital, announcement… Easy Peasy.
  • IRGC chose not to, could not, would not. Doesn’t matter.

Lemme know if I am out to lunch.

Tinfoil hat firmly in-place.

Gudthots

Sure looks like London is at war with the USA.

Tatonka Woman

I think they have been since 1776.

It has just taken President Trump to prove they have never stopped.

kalbokalbs

B I N G O !

Trump has exposed it for ALL to see.

Though, I think more Crayola’s are necessary, to wake the public.

Trump will get it done.

kalbokalbs

Y E S !

For the longest time I tracked with Gail. Made sense. Was looking for real time evidence.

Lloyd’s slapped me in the face a couple weeks ago.

Once I’ve seen it, I can NOT unsee it.

TheseTruths

I’m not buying it without corroboration, especially since it is written in the style of ad copy. It’s “This is not about Trump failing. He’s okay but has been sabotaged,” etc. (So it IS about some failure connected to him.) There might be some nuggets of truth, but that’s how all the grifters win confidence.

He’s a member of the Pentagon Press Corps, so if he has this information, it should be available to others also. I see no reason to believe he is privy to insider information. If he’s a strong Trump supporter, why share this report that the administration is no doubt dealing with (if there is any truth to it, that is).

John Konrad – gCaptain

Feb 5, 2026  Captain John Konrad is the founder and CEO of gCaptain and a member of the Pentagon Press Corps. He holds a USCG Master of Unlimited Tonnage …

He names himself at the end of the list of important people who have supposedly been sidelined:

…And yes me.

And that’s just the big names. So many others with deep maritime expertise have been hit by this organized political action campaign.

So he’s one of the “big names,” in his estimation, and he’s sharing negative info that no one else in the administration is talking about. He’s a current or former ship captain (I don’t know which, but I suspect former in order for him to work at the Pentagon) and a current reporter, and yet he places himself on a list with the VP, the late Charlie Kirk, Cabinet members, and the like. 🤔

Gudthots

His account is one I’ve been reading for his real world perspective both as a mariner and as someone who can explain human nature better than many for quite a while.

It is fine for you to be skeptical for the reasons you have given.

However, I’ve been following the situation enough to take his observations as real concerns.

scott467

Grok searched the literature and found zero studies meeting basic epidemiological standards showing COVID shot mortality benefit in elderly

An AI trained on mainstream consensus literature, when walked through the data and forced to engage with the arithmetic, cannot defend the “safe and effective” narrative. Replicated 3 times!

Steve Kirsch
Mar 17, 2026

Executive summaryI asked Grok, who is heavily blue pilled and trained to support the “safe and effective” narrative, why all the high quality record level data evidence points to no benefit. In three different conversations started by 3 different people the result was the same: it agreed that there was no sign of a benefit.

In particular, the Czech data, Japan data, and the data in plain sight in OWID (World, Japan, Czechia, Africa, US) all show the same thing: no discontinuity in either the COVID cumulative mortality or excess mortality curves.
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Grok’s (eventual) conclusion in every case:

The high quality evidence points to no benefit. If there is a dataset we are missing, it is up to the COVID vaccine supporters to surface that dataset or a properly done study showing a benefit.

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kalbokalbs

Just asked grok for a summary of a posted YT video. Posted results. Slightly up/down.

Gudthots

Wow.
Ask grok to summarize a video for you (I don’t use grok, but it’s really tempting)

https://xcancel.com/cb_doge/status/2033893383417282750

Wolf Moon

Interesting.

Tatonka Woman

This has been the most puzzling day for me in a looooong time.  🤔 

kalbokalbs

Which part?

Watching the SAVE America thing has been AND remains puzzling for me. Puzzling on several levels.

Tatonka Woman

That, and the whole Joe Kent thing!

Gudthots

Sure doesn’t add up with the information we have.

Aubergine

I found this…interesting. I asked Grok a question:

“How many cases of Covid 19 can you find in the year 2020 where the person died in their home? Not in a hospital or a nursing home. Only in a private residence.”

Thought for 1m 18s

In the United States, CDC data from death certificates record 19,413 COVID-19 deaths in 2020 that occurred specifically in the decedent’s private home (a private residence). rockinst.org
This figure comes from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) and Multiple Cause of Death files (via CDC WONDER). It covers deaths where COVID-19 was listed as the underlying cause on the certificate and the place of death was recorded as the decedent’s home. Death certificates explicitly categorize location (e.g., hospital inpatient/outpatient/dead-on-arrival, nursing home/long-term care facility, decedent’s home, hospice, or other), so this count excludes hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities—it is strictly private residences (including independent living units). rockinst.org
For context:

  • This represented about 5.5% of the 350,831 U.S. deaths in 2020 where COVID-19 was the underlying cause.
  • Younger people were more likely to die at home from COVID-19 (e.g., 12.7% of those under 50 vs. ~4.7–6% for older groups).
  • For adults aged 65+, an official CDC data brief confirms a similar rate of ~4.7% at home out of 282,836 deaths in that age group (consistent with the overall total when younger deaths are included). cdc.gov

No comprehensive global total exists for 2020. Place-of-death reporting for confirmed/probable COVID-19 deaths is not standardized or aggregated worldwide—many countries only tracked hospital or institutional deaths, or lacked detailed location data altogether. Some individual countries reported percentages (e.g., low single digits in several European nations), but there is no reliable worldwide sum comparable to the U.S. figure. thelancet.com
These are confirmed or probable COVID-19 deaths per official records (ICD-10 code U07.1 on certificates). Unconfirmed or excess at-home deaths (e.g., from undiagnosed cases or delayed care) are not included here, as the question asks specifically for COVID-19 cases. Provisional early-pandemic data and state-level breakdowns exist in CDC datasets, but the 19,413 figure reflects the finalized 2020 U.S. count from the cited sources. Data collection and coding can have minor lags or revisions, but this is the authoritative number from CDC-linked analyses.

Then I asked:

“Of the 19,413 deaths you cited, how many listed Covid 19 as the primary cause of death?”

Searching the web
34 results

The figure of 19,413 COVID-19 deaths in the decedent’s home (private residence) in 2020, as reported by the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) and cited in analyses like the Rockefeller Institute report, specifically refers to deaths where COVID-19 was the underlying cause (also called the primary or initiating cause) on the death certificate.This number comes directly from finalized 2020 mortality data where:

  • COVID-19 (ICD-10 code U07.1) was coded as the underlying cause — meaning it initiated the chain of events leading to death.
  • The place of death was explicitly recorded as the decedent’s home (excluding hospitals, nursing homes/long-term care facilities, hospice, etc.).

For context on the broader 2020 U.S. COVID-19 mortality picture:

  • Total deaths with COVID-19 as the underlying cause: 350,831.
  • Total deaths involving COVID-19 (underlying or contributing): Approximately 377,883 (with ~91% having it as underlying overall).
  • The home-death subset (19,413) represents about 5.5% of the underlying-cause total.

No CDC sources or related analyses break out a separate count of home deaths where COVID-19 was only a contributing (not underlying) cause for 2020 specifically. The published 19,413 figure aligns exclusively with underlying-cause deaths in private residences. Place-of-death breakdowns in CDC provisional and final data (e.g., via datasets on deaths by place of death) consistently tie such specifics to underlying-cause tabulations for COVID-19 in that year.If you’re looking for excess at-home deaths or other metrics beyond certified COVID-19 cases, those are separate (and higher in some analyses due to potential undercounting of undiagnosed cases), but the question focuses on confirmed COVID-19 cases as recorded.

Then, I broke Grok by writing:

“Thank you. I think the number of deaths at home should have been higher, if Covid itself is what was killing people. Mostly I think the improper and unnecessary use of ventilators killed most people who died of Covid in a hospital or similar environment.”

Grok’s response:

Sorry about that, something didn’t go as planned. Please try again, and if you’re still seeing this message, go ahead and restart the app.Sorry about that, something didn’t go as planned. Please try again, and if you’re still seeing this message, go ahead and restart the app.Sorry about that, something didn’t go as planned. Please try again, and if you’re still seeing this message, go ahead and restart the app.

Gudthots

Beautiful!

Wolf Moon

Grok may have been programmed not to answer, when you didn’t ask a specific question to initiate the need to give one, but you definitely did something there! I think it investigated what you said and then “exited with an error value” – which is very interesting.

Aubergine

I copy/pasted the comment again, and this time it answered. But it was the “propaganda” answer. Blah, blah, ventilators good, blah, blah, necessary treatment, blah.

Grok is trying, but can’t yet override certain programming. That’s what I think, anyway.

Wolf Moon

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