“We do not believe any group of men adequate enough or wise enough to operate without scrutiny or without criticism. We know that the only way to avoid error is to detect it, that the only way to detect it is to be free to inquire. We know that in secrecy error undetected will flourish and subvert.” –J. Robert Oppenheimer
The above image (also the header image) of a vintage Rolodex in today’s offering is courtesy of Google Images.
Health Friday is a series devoted to Big Pharma, vaccines, general health, and associated topics. As today’s offering speaks to the disaster of COVID-19, Yours Truly dedicates it to all persons, of whatever age or location, who have passed away from either the negative effects of a COVID-19 virus infection; or, from the negative effects of the COVID-19 “vaccines” that they had in their body.
There are Important Notifications from our host, Wolf Moon; the Rules of our late, good Wheatie; and, certain caveats from Yours Truly, of which readers should be aware. They are linked here. Note: Yours Truly has checked today’s offering for AI-generated content. To the best of her knowledge and belief, there is none, except perhaps for AI-generated images within linked URLs. If readers wish to post AI-generated content in today’s discussion thread, they must cite their source. Thank you.
Vaccines, Amen, by Attorney Aaron Siri. Attorney Siri is involved with https://phmpt.org/ (Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency, one of the organizations that have forced the release of thousands of documents on the modRNA COVID-19 “vaccines” via FOIA lawsuits.)
The Courage to Face COVID-19: Preventing Hospitalization and Death While Battling the Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex, by John Leake and Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH. Mr Leake and Dr. McCullough are involved with https://www.thefocalpoints.com/, a website that focuses on, among other topics, disseminating the real truth about the COVID-19 “vaccines”, the role of Bio Pharma in promoting the modRNA COVID-19 “vaccines”, and more.
Information Compendium sitesrelated to COVID-19:
From Children’s Health Defense: https://www.covidindex.science/, via Dr. Brian Hooker, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of CHD. This is a searchable index of thousands of items.
Preventing Cancer: The ROOT Protocols. https://doi.org/10.71189/JIM/2025/V01N04A02, by Paul Marik, MD, and Justus Hope, MD. Both of these medical doctors are involved with Independent Medical Alliance https://imahealth.org/ (formerly FLCCC.) Interested readers must register with the Journal of Independent Medicine (the journal of Independent Medical Alliance) in order to view the entire paper. A story on The ROOT Protocols is here: https://imahealth.substack.com/cp/178752784, 12 November 2025.
Dr. Jessica Rose and Dr. Kevin McKernan have just finished a new project which reveals the truth behind the inclusion of N1-Methylpseudouridine, in both the Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna modRNA COVID-19 “vaccines”; and, of the inclusion of a gene code piece from the African Green Monkey cancer promoter, SV40, in the Pfizer-BioNTech modRNA COVID-19 “vaccines”: https://jessicar.substack.com/p/we-know-exactly-how-and-why-the-dna. “We now exactly how and why the DNA is in the Moderna and Pfizer vials”, 15 November 2025. Please see the screenshots from this article, below;
Three:
A new study, by Alain R. Thierry, et al., reveals that 100% of COVID-19 “vaccinated” persons have microclots in their blood; and, that COVID-19 “vaccinated” persons who present with symptoms of “Long COVID” also have microclots: https://www.thefocalpoints.com/p/breaking-study-anomalous-amyloid, “Breaking Study: Anomalous Amyloid Microclots Found in 100% of the COVID-19 Vaccinated”, Nicolas Hulscher, 17 November 2025. Please see the screenshots from this article, below:
The scientific paper referred to in the Hulscher article is here: https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.70613, “Circulating Microclots Are Structurally Associated With Neutraphil Extracurricular Traps and Their Amounts Are Elevated in Long COVID Patients”, Alain R. Thierry, et al., 2 October 2025. Note the use of the word, “circulating.” This means that the microclots in the blood of the COVID-19 “vaccinated” persons are moving around inside the body. The Abstract from this paper is below:
The COVID-19 “vaccines” — all of them — if, for no other reason, must be immediately removed from use, from the market, and removed from any immunization schedule (especially the Immunization Schedules of the CDC), because of the evidence presented in the Thierry, et al., paper regarding circulating microclots in the blood of COVID-19 “vaccinated” persons, and in the blood of COVID-19 “vaccinated” persons who present with symptoms of “Long COVID.” There is no other acceptable option at this point.
THERE. MUST. BE. ACCOUNTABILITY.
THERE. MUST. BE. JUSTICE.
THERE. MUST. BE. TRUTH.
Peace, Good Energy, Respect: PAVACA
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I am short on time so this will be short and unedited.
…The original consent decree was adopted in 1982 after the Democratic National Committee (DNC) [political website] brought suit [complaint, PDF] against the RNC, its New Jersey affiliate and several individual officers seeking to prevent them from “engaging in activities to intimidate, threaten or coerce minority voters.” The DNC alleged that the RNC had engaged in “voter caging” [Brennan Center materials] in New Jersey, wherein mail returned as undeliverable is used as a basis for purging voting rolls….
A US federal judge on Monday terminated [order, PDF] a consent decree [text, PDF] requiring the Republican National Committee (RNC) [political website] to get court approval for any “ballot security” measures it planned to implement…
The original judge came out of retirement to renew the Consent Decree every time it was set to expire until he finally died (IRC.) The new judge was an Obama appointee. FWIW The Black Panther party was active from 1966 to 1982 BTW.
The New Black Panther Party voter intimidation case was a political controversy in the United States concerning an incident that occurred during the 2008 election. Two weeks before George W. Bush left office, the New Black Panther Party and two of its members, Minister King Samir Shabazz and Jerry Jackson, were sued by the Department of Justice on claims of voter intimidation for their conduct outside a polling station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Although the decree technically permitted the RNC to engage in some Election Day activities at the polls and to seek advance permission for so-called “ballot security” work, the national party and its attorneys went to considerable lengths in recent years to urge national party officials and staff to steer clear of such activity, in part to avoid triggering allegations that could lead the consent decree to be extended…
So for thirty-five years the Democrats could cheat to their heart’s content without a challenge from the Republicans. No wonder they have such well developed cheating organizations.
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One of the greatest crimes ever perpetrated in United States history against the American people:
Former U.S. Border Chief Aaron Heitke, who served under five different administrations,
CONFIRMS— BEYOND THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT — that he was ordered by the Biden–Harris administration to cover up, conceal, and manipulate data on the border crisis; to deliberately decrease the amount of detention space nationwide; to issue new Social Security numbers to illegal aliens; to provide them with maximum Social Security benefits and Medicaid; to register them to vote; and, in fact, to allow them to vote in U.S. elections.
Border Chief Aaron Heitke:
“We have no idea who or what is coming through our country.”
— Regarding SIAs:
“Special Interest Aliens (SIAs) and known and suspected terrorists… At the time, I was told I could not release any information on this increase in SIAs or mention any of the arrests. The administration was trying to convince the public there was no threat at the border.”
— FENTANYL
“San Diego sees between 80% and 90% of the methamphetamine and fentanyl seizures annually for our entire country. With little enforcement at the border, these drugs were coming through in mass. During my last year in San Diego, the price for a single pill of fentanyl went from $10 to 25 cents.”
— FUNDING
“To make matters worse, during 2022 and 2023 I had to shut down San Diego traffic checkpoints—which are critical for drug interdiction—because the resources had been diverted to the process and release mission.”
— THE COVER-UP
“I had to release illegal aliens each day into communities that could not support them.
To quiet the problem, two flights a week were provided from San Diego to Texas.
Each flight cost approximately $150,000. This was the administration’s way of trying to quiet the border crisis.”
“Under pressure from the administration, my headquarters became more interested in the fiction being portrayed in the media, and not at all concerned with reality. We had 2,000 or more illegal aliens sitting between the fences, asking to turn themselves in.
I WAS TOLD TO MOVE THEM OUT OF SIGHT OF THE MEDIA.”
— CONCLUSION:
The Biden–Harris administration wasn’t just an unelected, illegitimate administration, but a terrorist organization.
October 10, 2025 – A federal judge ruled that the … officers’ ability to arrest people without warrants or probable cause, will be extended until February 2, 2026….
On December 1, 2021, a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a settlement agreement between our clients and the Department of Homeland Security. The judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement, making it a consent decree…
On December 1, 2021, a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a settlement agreement between our clients and the Department of Homeland Security. The judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement, making it a consent decree in February 2022.
Among other terms, the consent decree requires ICE to adopt a nationwide policy barring many vehicle stops and warrantless, “collateral” arrests, and provides us a way to advocate for ICE detainees who are arrested without warrants in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, or Kentucky to challenge detentions that violate the agreement.
In March 2025, with NIJC on behalf of ICIRR and OCAD, we filed an enforcement motion because Defendants had wrongfully arrested at least 22 class members, all Latino immigrants, in Chicago and Liberty, Missouri. We told the court that ICE agents regularly carried blank warrants and filled them out only after detaining someone. In May, we also filed a motion asking the court to extend the decree in light of repeated violations by ICE in the wake of new federal civil immigration enforcement. In September, we filed two notices of 30 more violations of the decree – warrantless arrests of Latino immigrants as part of ICE’s Operation Midway Blitz. On October 7, 2025, a federal court judge granted our motion to enforce the decree and extended the decree until February 2, 2026.
The judge’s ruling requires ICE to reissue its Broadcast Policy on Warrantless Arrests nationwide and produce any information for people arrested in the Chicagoland area since June 2025 so that we can assess if ICE violated the consent decree. The order requires ICE to meet with us about violations of the decree to resolve them, and remedies can include the release of individuals from detention….
ACLU of Illinois
150 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 600
Chicago, IL 60601
The ACLU then calls for people to forward their complaints about ICE to them. I wonder how long the ACLU can keep ICE hogtied — Decades?
ICE officers and agents are on the streets every day, prioritizing public safety by locating, arresting and removing criminal aliens and immigration violators from our neighborhoods.
ICE does not need judicial warrants to make arrests. Like all other law enforcement officers, ICE officers and agents can initiate consensual encounters and speak with people, briefly detain aliens when they have reasonable suspicion that the aliens are illegally present in the United States, and arrest people they believe are illegal aliens. ICE officers and agents can also detain and search people crossing the border.
All aliens who violate U.S. immigration law are subject to arrest and detention, regardless of their criminal histories. Those with final orders of removal are removed from the United States.
ICE law enforcement officers cannot show the warrants they are executing to people who aren’t named or involved. Often, law enforcement sensitivities and privacy concerns require officials to keep this information under wraps.
§ 287.5 Exercise of power by immigration officers.
(a)Power and authority to interrogate and administer oaths. Any immigration officer is hereby authorized and designated to exercise anywhere in or outside the United States the power conferred by:
(1) Section 287(a)(1) of the Actto interrogate, without warrant, any alien or person believed to be an alien concerning his or her right to be, or to remain, in the United States, and
(2) Section 287(b) of the Act to administer oaths and to take and consider evidence concerning the privilege of any person to enter, reenter, pass through, or reside in the United States; or concerning any matter which is material or relevant to the enforcement of the Act and the administration of the immigration and naturalization functions of the Department….
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(4) Arrests of persons under section 287(a)(5)(B) of the Act for any felony. (i) Section 287(a)(5)(B) of the Act authorizes designated immigration officers, as listed in paragraph (c)(4)(iii) of this section, to arrest persons, without warrant, for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if:
(A) The immigration officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such a felony;
(B) The immigration officer is performing duties relating to the enforcement of the immigration laws at the time of the arrest;
(C) There is a likelihood of the person escaping before a warrant can be obtained for his or her arrest; and
(D) The immigration officer has been certified as successfully completing a training program that covers such arrests and the standards with respect to the immigration enforcement activities of the Department as defined in 8 CFR 287.8….
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(2)Issuance of arrest warrants for immigration violations. A warrant of arrest may be issued by any of the following immigration officials who have been authorized or delegated such authority:
(i) District directors (except foreign);
(ii) Deputy district directors (except foreign);
(iii) Assistant district directors for investigations;
(iv) Deputy assistant district directors for investigations;
(v) Assistant district directors for deportation;
(vi) Deputy assistant district directors for deportation;
(vii) Assistant district directors for examinations;
(viii) Deputy assistant district directors for examinations;
(ix) Officers in charge (except foreign);
(x) Assistant officers in charge (except foreign);
(xi) Chief patrol agents;
(xii) Deputy chief patrol agents;
(xiii) Division chiefs;
(xiv) Assistant chief patrol agents;
(xv) Patrol agents in charge;
(xvi) Deputy patrol agents in charge;
(xvii) Border Patrol watch commanders;
(xviii) Special operations supervisors;
(xix) Supervisory border patrol agents;
(xx) Directors of air operations;
(xxi) Directors of marine operations;
(xxii) Supervisory air and marine interdiction agents;
(xxiii) Executive Associate Director of Homeland Security Investigations;
(xxiv) Institutional Hearing Program directors;
(xxv) Director, Field Operations;
(xxvi) Assistant Director, Field Operations;
(xxvii) Port directors;
(xxviii) Assistant port directors;
(xxix) Field operations watch commanders;
(xxx) Field operations chiefs;
(xxxi) Supervisory deportation officers;
(xxxii) Supervisory detention and deportation officers;
(xxxiii) Group Supervisors;
(xxxiv) Director, Office of Detention and Removal Operations;
(xxxv)Special Agents in Charge;
(xxxvi)Deputy Special Agents in Charge…. [The list goes on and on and on…]
I left out a lot of that law but you get the idea.
Any officer or employee of the Service authorized under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General shall have power without warrant—
(1) to interrogate any alien or person believed to be an alien as to his right to be or to remain in the United States;
(2) to arrest any alien who in his presence or view is entering or attempting to enter the United States in violation of any law or regulation made in pursuance of law regulating the admission, exclusion, expulsion, or removal of aliens, or to arrest any alien in the United States, if he has reason to believe that the alien so arrested is in the United States in violation of any such law or regulation and is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest, but the alien arrested shall be taken without unnecessary delay for examination before an officer of the Service having authority to examine aliens as to their right to enter or remain in the United States;
(3) within a reasonable distance from any external boundary of the United States, to board and search for aliens any vessel within the territorial waters of the United States and any railway car, aircraft, conveyance, or vehicle, and within a distance of twenty-five miles from any such external boundary to have access to private lands, but not dwellings, for the purpose of patrolling the border to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States;
(4) to make arrests for felonies which have been committed and which are cognizable under any law of the United States regulating the admission, exclusion, expulsion, or removal of aliens, if he has reason to believe that the person so arrested is guilty of such felony and if there is likelihood of the person escaping before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest, but the person arrested shall be taken without unnecessary delay before the nearest available officer empowered to commit persons charged with offenses against the laws of the United States; and
(5)to make arrests—
(A) for any offense against the United States, if the offense is committed in the officer’s or employee’s presence, or
(B) for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States, if the officer or employee has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such a felony,
if the officer or employee is performing duties relating to the enforcement of the immigration laws at the time of the arrest and if there is a likelihood of the person escaping before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest….
There is a lot more to that law too.
I find it AMAZING how a judge can re-write a law that is passed by congress. ALSO NOTE it was the BIDEN ICE that consented to this travesty.
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LaRouche
Harley Schlanger, a historian and national spokesman with expertise in the financial industry since the 1980s, offers insights through The LaRouche Organization, where followers can access his analyses on geopolitics and economics.
Here are strategic profiles of 11 of the principal companies that constitute the Anglo-Dutch-Swiss food cartel. The profiles confirm that through multiple forms of concentration, these companies dominate grain, meat, dairy, and other food production, and the processing and distribution system of food, all the way to the supermarket. Very little food moves on the face of the earth without the food cartel having a hand in it….
A report published at the end of 2022 by The ETC Group reveals how a handful of corporations with the help of Big Tech are taking over the world’s food supply…
The findings show that many agrifood sectors are now so “top-heavy” they are controlled by just four to six dominant firms, enabling these companies to wield enormous influence over markets, agricultural research and policy development, which undermines food sovereignty…
This is the reason why billionaire technocrats, such as Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, are now among the largest owners of farmland in the United States…
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DO NOT FORGET BIO-FUEL!
Remember, farm subsidies go to GRAIN farmers, not to those growing veggies and fruit.
THIS WAS THE SET-UP
Amstutz was VP of Cargill. He wrote the WTO Agreement on Ag in 1995. Even Clinton admitted that agreement lead to starvation and riots of 2008.
Amstutz then wrote the Freedom to Farm act in 1996. This law was later called the Freedom to Fail act as US farmers over produced and grain prices dropped like a rock. Grain traders used the surplus of very cheap grain to bankrupt farmers around the world. This was actually a KNOWN US policy as Clinton has just admitted.
Amstutz was also responsible for wiping out the US grain reserve system. How to fight a food crisis: To blunt the ravages of drought and market greed, we need a national grain reserve… the 1996 Freedom to Farm Act abolished our national system of holding grain in reserve.
he first articles states: Commodity Futures Trading Commission judge says colleague biased against complainants
…Painter [head of the USDA Workers Union] said Judge Bruce Levine … had a secret agreement with a former Republican chairwoman of the agency to stand in the way of investors filing complaints with the agency. “On Judge Levine’s first week on the job, nearly twenty years ago, he came into my office and stated that he had promised Wendy Gramm, then Chairwoman of the Commission, that we would never rule in a complainant’s favor,” Painter wrote. “A review of his rulings will confirm that he fulfilled his vow….
Levine had never ruled in favor of an investor. Gramm [wife of former senator Phil Gramm (R-Tex.)], was head of the CFTC just before president Bill Clinton took office. She has been criticized by Democrats for helping firms such as Goldman Sachs and Enron gain influence over the commodity [Farm Products] markets. After leaving the CFTC, she joined Enron’s board.
The second Article states: How Goldman gambled on starvation
This is the story of how some of the richest people in the world – Goldman, Deutsche Bank, the traders at Merrill Lynch, and more – have caused the starvation of some of the poorest people in the world. At the end of 2006, food prices across the world started to rise, suddenly and stratospherically. Within a year, the price of wheat had shot up by 80 per cent, maize by 90 per cent, rice by 320 per cent. In a global jolt of hunger, 200 million people – mostly children – couldn’t afford to get food any more, and sank into malnutrition or starvation. There were riots in more than 30 countries, and at least one government was violently overthrown. Then, in spring 2008, prices just as mysteriously fell back to their previous level. Jean Ziegler, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, calls it “a silent mass murder”, entirely due to “man-made actions.” Through the 1990s, Goldman Sachs and others lobbied hard and the regulations [controlling agricultural futures contracts] were abolished. Suddenly, these contracts were turned into “derivatives” that could be bought and sold among traders who had nothing to do with agriculture. A market in “food speculation” was born. The speculators drove the price through the roof.
Here is the real attitude of these sons of syphilitic jackals:
In summary, we have record low grain inventories globally as we move into a new crop year. We have demand growing strongly. Which means that going forward even small crop failures are going to drive grain prices to record levels. As an investor, we continue to find these long term trends…very attractive.” — Food shortfalls predicted: 2008 www.financialsense.com/fsu/editorials/dancy/2008/0104.html
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Recently there have been increased calls for the development of a U.S. or international grain reserve to provide priority access to food supplies for Humanitarian needs. The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the North American Export Grain Association (NAEGA) strongly advise against this concept..Stock reserves have a documented depressing effect on prices… and resulted in less aggressive market bidding for the grains.” — July 22, 2008 letter to President Bush www.naega.org/images/pdf/grain_reserves_for_food_aid.pdf
Dan Amstutz was president of the North American Export Grain Association. They even named an award after the B@$t@rd!
To add insult to injury Congress did not even see if biofuel actually saves on the use of oil. It does not! David Pimentel, professor of ecology and agriculture at Cornell found it takes more fossil fuel to produce biofuel than is recovered:
* corn requires 29 percent more fossil energy than the fuel produced;
* switch grass requires 45 percent more fossil energy than the fuel produced; and
* wood biomass requires 57 percent more fossil energy than the fuel produced.
* soybean plants requires 27 percent more fossil energy than the fuel produced, and
* sunflower plants requires 118 percent more fossil energy than the fuel produced.
First, a short update on Bud is in order. Robotic resection surgery on 10/6 to remove 10″ of his colon that had turned to nearly concrete to starting back to work a little more than two weeks later with all systems go other than heaving lifting restriction. His surgeon found his recovery remarkable. Knowing that prayer warriors had been called in to do battle, Bud was not surprised and is very grateful to the Lord and all who offered prayers on his behalf. Thank you, QTree.
Let’s go with some ground report observations from the lowcountry during our fall frolic.
Less hispanic peoples were present, probably due to ICE presence. Per the locals, those from that background who were still there are probably legal; either on worker visas or citizens. I had my doubts with some as they acted evasive, albeit a MUCH smaller number than in the past. ICE has been busy in the lowcountry and moved more of their efforts further south recently. Like other places, no overcrowding in local schools now. If they register for school their parents and guardians are checked out.
Local crime is WAY down. Imagine that. Who da thunk exiting illegals along with a more visible law enforcement presence could have changed life that dramatically that fast? Well, actually, all of us real Americans. Add in taking out the trade routes of the cartels and things seemed, well, nice. Could it be that those 1000+ police departments and sheriff’s offices that have signed or intend to sign the agreement to be authorized to perform ICE duties are also interested in doing the other aspects of their jobs well? Sure appears that way. Inquiring minds only need to check to see if the local law enforcement agencies in their home areas have executed the agreement to know where things stand. If not, why not? You know the enemy by simply observing. Do not be deceived – they always self identify.
Overall, people were more friendly again. It even FELT safer to be out and about. The PDT effect is special. 👍
No masks. None. Even with COVID and flu around.
The No Kings rally was non-existent around there and a leftist boomer snoozefest in other lowcountry areas such as Savannah and Charleston. They might as well have been palmetto trees for all normal people cared. The local media tried ginning up interest with no takers apparently. The following day they never even mentioned it.
Staffing was down in restaurants and retail establishments, however, those who were there from all backgrounds and cultures were good and efficient everywhere we went. Food quality was off the charts good. The menu prices were actually down from last fall. Managers visited tables, asked about the meals, and thanked people for coming in; which was a nice turn of events. With no taxes on tips, the 5% discount option for paying bills in cash that had been available had gone away. Good servers can now make a living at the occupation regardless of tips in cash or on a credit card due to the tax law changes. Farm to table has been growing and was big around there due to the longer agricultural seasons as well as minimal storm disruptions for the seafood. It is all really working well now. Waygu beef grown on southeastern/midwestern farms is on many of the menus.
Triple tail, redfish, flounder, red snapper, sheepshead, grouper, swordfish and mahi were the orders of the day along with the Carolina shrimp, oysters and blue crab. The month of November kicked off a number of oyster fest events throughout the lowcountry.
Starting to see some development projects again, primarily residential. Commercial real estate development and occupancy was still soft. Some vacant storefronts, a number of which have been empty for a year or longer. Some of that is related to the increase in web shopping. Overall these long term vacancies will bring rental rates down.
Grocery prices were down from the past couple of years. Two dozen large eggs were $4.40 approx at Sam’s (now under $4). A lot of product price reductions and sales on aisles at Walmart, Krogers and Publix. Fuel was around $2.60 – 2.85 per gallon.
Drivers were stupid bad on the interstates and highways around there. Many had death wishes for themselves and others. Many more wrecks than in the past. Probably the effects of the jabs is part of it. However, the volume of local traffic was a lot less than previous years after the fall break kids and their families went home. At times it became so light that we thought we went back to the future.
Mild and temperate again for that time of year, which made beach conditions ideal. By comparison it had become very hot over the past couple of decades. Somehow most of the Atlantic storms miraculously turned northeast into the middle of the Atlantic this season. It’s a miracle!
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Our lodging had the pleasure of being beside a lowcountry thicket that ushered deer past our windows most mornings and evenings. Momma deer and I had several rendezvous in the mornings as I ventured out to our vehicle or returned to the villa. She seemed unconcerned with my presence even with her babies nearby. Then there was the young alligator who wandered from a pond to within about ten feet of Daughter and family on its way into another thicket at one of the miniature golf establishments. The grandsons loved it. Their Mom and Dad were not quite as enthralled.
Time to finish the SC signers.
Arthur Middleton
Our last signer from South Carolina was born in Charleston in 1742. Arthur Middleton was born and bred as a proper Englishman to parents Henry Middleton and Mary Baker Williams. The family members were wealthy owners of a large homestead along with 19 other plantations totaling over 50,000 acres with over 800 slaves. As time passed Henry embraced independence due to British taxation policies. Beginning in 1770 he increased his participation in the independence movement, resigning British appointments, and rose to President of the First Continental Congress. With his health worsening after a year of service he resigned in favor of his son’s participation, so that he could return to SC and live out his remaining years there.
Arthur was educated by tutors in Charleston until he was sent at age twelve to Great Britain to attend Harrow, Westminster, and Trinity Hall. He studied law at Middle Temple and traveled Europe afterwards enjoying the arts, music and literature. He returned and married Mary Izard in 1764. They settled into Middleton Place plantation outside of Charleston, SC where generations of Middletons lived. They had five children over the years.
Arthur was a more hard line independence minded person than his father. He became a leader of the American Party in the state and one of its strongest advocates for independence. He served on the Council of Safety and its Secret Committee. In 1776 he replaced his father as a member of the Second Continental Congress. He subsequently became a signer of the Declaration.
He and William Drayton designed the Great Seal of South Carolina. Although a loving and kind person with family and friends, he earned a reputation of being ruthless toward loyalists in direct opposition with fellow signer Francis Merion, who urged reconciliation after the war. Since Middleton served in battle at Charleston and was captured along with Thomas Heyward and Edward Rutledge, he probably had good reasons to feel that way. He was freed in an exchange of prisoners along with the other two. Per his Descendants site, Benjamin Rush described Arthur Middleton “as a man of cynical temper but upright intentions towards his country.”
Arthur chose to return to private life once victory was assured and he went back to Middleton Place, which had been devastated by the British during the war. He declined a return to Congress to focus on the homestead and plantation’s restoration. He did serve in the state legislature and as a trustee for Charleston College. He did not last long after that, passing away in 1787 at age 44. He is buried there in the Middleton Place Gardens & Tomb along with his wife, who passed away many years later in 1814 at age 66.
If you enjoy that sort of thing, you owe it to yourself to visit this National Historic Landmark. It is an American jewel.
Arthur was the son of a famous, respected patriot in an aristocratic family. He came from extreme wealth and privilege. It did not matter. He advocated for independence even more strongly than his father, served his fellow colonists, and put his life on the line in battle. During the war he endured prison and found the family’s wealth and properties ravaged by the British at its end. Instead of regret and wallowing in pity, he set about the rebuild and restoration. At his life’s early end after having suffered from fevers for the better part of a decade, he had accomplished his goal while still serving the citizens of SC in the legislature. We pay homage to his dedication to America and the cause of independence.
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God is in Control . . . and His Grace is Sufficient, so . . . Keep Looking Up
Hopefully, every Sunday, we can find something here that will build us up a little . . . give us a smile . . . and add some joy or peace, very much needed in all our lives.
“This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn nor weep.” . . . “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Hope’s Answer
First Peter 3:15 says, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
In the immediate context, the apostle Peter discusses suffering for doing good (1 Peter 3:13–14). Persecution and suffering are to be expected in the Christian life (John 16:33), but a believer’s response to suffering should point others to Jesus. Peter emphasizes that Christ suffered and died to provide eternal life for those who believe in Him, and His example of suffering for doing good should strengthen all of us (1 Peter 3:17–18). Instead of fearing persecution, Christians are to make sure they suffer for righteousness’ sake, “honor Christ the Lord as holy,” and be prepared to give a defense of one’s hope in Jesus (verse 15, ESV). A believer should always be ready to tell others the good news of salvation in Jesus’ death and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:2–4).
Providing a “defense” or giving an “answer” for one’s hope is based on the Greek word apologian, which carries the idea of “defending” something as a lawyer would defend his case in court. From the Greek word comes the English apologetics, “the discipline of defending” the Christian faith. Notice that Peter does not say that the job of giving an answer is only for the pastor or professional apologist. All Christians need to be prepared to give an answer or defense when someone asks them the reason for the hope that they have.
Peter wrote to the persecuted Christians in Asia Minor. As they were undergoing persecution, their outward behavior demonstrated hope in Jesus—not a wishful thought, but a solid and assured faith (see Hebrews 6:19–20). The believers’ lack of fear in the face of suffering would have propelled others to ask about the reason for their faith, giving the believers a perfect opportunity “to give an answer.” When believers display their sure hope in Jesus despite their circumstances, others will notice (see 1 Peter 2:12).
To properly answer someone who asks about one’s faith, the Christian must use “gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience” (1 Peter 3:15). There’s no place for harshness or disrespect in a Christian’s life, especially as he represents Christ and gives an answer to explain his faith. Peter exhorts the believer to answer unbelievers gently, respectfully, and with the example of one’s life (cf. Colossians 4:6). Believers should reflect Christ’s teaching of gentleness and “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15, NLT).
The command to “always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” presupposes a faith that causes us to live out our hope in Christ visibly before others. When unbelievers see a Christian’s great hope in the face of persecution or suffering, they will naturally want to know the reason for that hope (Matthew 5:16). We need to be prepared to share the gospel in a way that is gentle and respectful. The result will be “that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander” (1 Peter 3:16).
How would you answer that question? A concise answer might be – As a Christian, my hope comes from faith in Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness for my sins, purpose in my life, and eternal life in heaven through His death and resurrection. This changes my perspective to a Christian Biblical worldview, giving me peace, joy and confidence in God’s love and plan, no matter what life’s challenges are.
My hope is built on nothings less than Jesus Christ and [His] righteousness.
On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.
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FreshStuff. May be worth a read, listen, or scroll on by.
Prices pulled last evening. Gold $4,097.98. Silver $50.79. Bitcoin $95,099.
Bitcoin…WTF?
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American Stories. (A series)
The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence.
It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist.
This is the story of America. This is our shared heritage and our proud destiny that will continue to lead us to unimaginable achievements in the centuries to come.
MeThinks, these videos are a worthy our time. Mine, anyway.
Refresher, new information for some, or many…
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Articles.
Breaking Money Matters…
Trump cuts tariffs on goods like coffee, bananas and beef in bid to slash consumer prices
President Donald Trump exempted agricultural imports like beef, coffee, cocoa and bananas from his higher tariff rates.
The move comes as he faces political blowback for higher prices on grocery staples.
The action also extends to tomatoes, avocados and tea, among other items.
I truly feel bad for Pam Bondi and her DOJ. Activist judges harass them, nearly daily.
D.C. Appeals Court STRIKES DOWN Trump DOT’s Safety Rules — Allows Immigrants to Obtain Commercial Licenses Again Despite Fatal Florida Truck Crash
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit blocked the Trump-Vance administration’s emergency safety rule, a rule designed to keep America’s highways safe from unvetted foreign drivers.
The court sided not with public safety, not with the families of crash victims, but with activist groups, blue-city governments, and unions who argued that asylum seekers, refugees, and DACA recipients should continue holding commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) despite major questions about identity verification, training standards, and foreign driving histories.
Pope Leo Embraces Transgenderism — Invites Prominent Trans Activists to Vatican Luncheon
Pope Leo XIV appears to be embracing the cause of transgenderism.
According to left-wing Catholic blogger and activist Christopher Hale, Leo will meet with Italian transgender activist Alessia Nobile and several other campaigners for a luncheon on Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV will meet and dine in a group setting with Alessia Nobile, a transgender Catholic activist from Bari, during a special lunch at the Vatican this Sunday, November 16.
The congressional funding bill included a THC cap that effectively bans most hemp products, a move industry leaders say threatens the $28 billion market.
More than 300,000 jobs are at risk, with economic impacts expected in states with large hemp sectors, including Kentucky, Texas and Utah, industry experts said.
Executives warn the ban could fuel a surge in black-market sales if federal regulations aren’t adopted within a year, as demand for hemp-derived THC remains strong.
In search of my surprised face… Dumbass. MTG that is.
BREAKING: In Stunning Development, President Trump Withdraws His Support and Endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
President Trump on Friday evening announced he is withdrawing his support for GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
“I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of “Congresswoman” Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the Great State of Georgia,” Trump said on Truth Social.
Trump said he is tired of Marjorie Taylor Greene complaining despite him creating record achievements for the country.
“Over the past few weeks, despite my creating Record Achievements for our Country including, a Total and Complete Victory on the Shutdown, Closed Borders, Low Taxes, No Men in Women’s Sports or Transgender for Everyone, ending DEI, stopping Biden’s Record Setting Inflation, Biggest Regulation Cuts in History, stopping EIGHT WARS, rebuilding our Military, being RESPECTED by every Country in the World (as opposed to being the laughingstock that we were just 12 months ago!), having Trillions of Dollars (Record Setting!) INVESTED in the U.S.A., and having created the “HOTTEST” Country anywhere in the World from being a DEAD Country just 12 months ago (and so much more!), all I see “Wacky” Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!” Trump said.
Virginia Democrat Ibraheem Samirah Who Infamously DISRUPTED President Trump Sentenced in Explosive COVID Fraud Scheme
In a delicious twist of irony, Ibraheem Sabri Samirah, the Palestinian-American Democrat who infamously disrupted President Trump’s 2019 speech in Jamestown with a “Deport Hate” sign, has been nailed for wire fraud in a blatant PPP loan scam.
Samirah, 34, a dentist by trade, cooked up fake payroll records for his clinic, Nova Healthy Smiles PLLC, claiming four employees and $33,333 in monthly wages back in early 2020.
On September 26, 2025, President Trump directed government records related to Amelia Earhart and her final trip to be declassified and released. These records are available online at https://t.co/mgItx0H3JW. More records will be added on a rolling basis as they are digitized. pic.twitter.com/CvMuEV2O8P
On September 26, 2025, President Trump directed government records related to Amelia Earhart and her final trip to be declassified and released. These records are available online at http://archives.gov/ameliaearhart. More records will be added on a rolling basis as they are digitized.
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Still don’t know much about Crook’s.
My take is, there IS an ongoing investigation, that will redefine Breaking News AND take down lots of folks. Likely Big Names.
Not hopia. Just my opinion.
Crooks Case Overview:
Over 480 FBI employees were involved in the Thomas Crooks investigation. Employees conducted over 1,000 interviews, addressed over 2,000 public tips, analyzed data extracted from 13 seized digital devices, reviewed nearly 500,000 digital files, collected,…
Crooks Case Overview: Over 480 FBI employees were involved in the Thomas Crooks investigation. Employees conducted over 1,000 interviews, addressed over 2,000 public tips, analyzed data extracted from 13 seized digital devices, reviewed nearly 500,000 digital files, collected, processed, and synchronized hundreds of hours of video footage, analyzed financial activity from 10 different accounts, and examined data associated with 25 social media or online forum accounts. The FBI’s investigation into Thomas Crooks identified and examined over 20 online accounts, data extracted from over a dozen electronic devices, examination of numerous financial accounts, and over 1,000 interviews and 2000 public tips. The investigation, conducted by over 480 FBI employees, revealed Crooks had limited online and in person interactions, planned and conducted the attack alone, and did not leak or share his intent to engage in the attack with anyone.
Angry about affordability? Why are prices so high? Blame Joe Biden. 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 Trump 1.0 –> NO INFLATION Biden –> RUNAWAY INFLATION TRUMP 2.0 –> INFLATION COMES DOWN
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Slashing regulations impacting housing.
.@SecretaryTurner encourages localities to slash burdensome regulations: "Right now, it costs about 40% in cost of regulations just to build a multi-family development—about 20-25% to build a single-family development. We have to attack the regulatory environment going forward." pic.twitter.com/JXuZjSr1Q7
.@SecretaryTurnerencourages localities to slash burdensome regulations: “Right now, it costs about 40% in cost of regulations just to build a multi-family development—about 20-25% to build a single-family development. We have to attack the regulatory environment going forward.”
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Speaking of housing costs.
“'I’m never satisfied,' @POTUS said, noting that driving down housing and consumer costs is central to helping people reach the American dream. He dismissed Democrats’ newfound focus on 'affordability,' after years of brushing off inflation under former President Joe Biden, as… https://t.co/R6EbuJ83sC
“’I’m never satisfied,’ @POTUS said, noting that driving down housing and consumer costs is central to helping people reach the American dream. He dismissed Democrats’ newfound focus on ‘affordability,’ after years of brushing off inflation under former President Joe Biden, as laughable, describing it as a hollow ‘catch phrase’ instead of serious policy.”
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TarGay dropping some food prices.
"@Target is dropping prices ahead of the holidays… announcing reduced costs on 3,000 food, beverage, and essential items starting this month. Target is also bringing back its Thanksgiving meal at its lowest price EVER." pic.twitter.com/KTByxIvkox
“@Target is dropping prices ahead of the holidays… announcing reduced costs on 3,000 food, beverage, and essential items starting this month. Target is also bringing back its Thanksgiving meal at its lowest price EVER.”
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Grewsome screws up lives across KaliforniStan AND many other states.
Gov Newscum is working overtime to cement his status as the worst governor in America.
Under his failed leadership, the great state of California is suffering with some of the highest gas and electricity prices in the country.
Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell threatened investigators after NBC News reported that he had been criminally referred to the Justice Department.
Federal Housing regulator Bill Pulte referred Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over mortgage fraud.
According to NBC News, Pulte is alleging that Swalwell, a Democrat Congressman representing a district in California, took out millions of dollars worth of mortgage loans based on his declaring his primary residence as Washington, DC.
I just visited a shop class in Great Falls, Montana where high school students are building houses for people who need a place to call home.
Let that sink in for a moment.
High schoolers in Great Falls Montana, under the guidance of an excellent shop instructor and lots of community support, are building actual houses. Not birdhouses or doll houses – real homes, built to code from the ground up for real people, and move-in ready.
Yesterday, I toured the latest home these kids are in the process of building. It’s the 48th such home built since 1998, through this remarkable program. While I was there, I ran into @GregForMontana. Like me, the Governor was blown away by what these kids were doing and took the time to talk to each one of them, thanking them for their hard work and congratulating them for what they’d accomplished. I was then invited to join the Governor on stage at Great Falls High, where I answered a few questions about mikeroweWORKS, talked about the many opportunities in the skilled trades, and discussed the ways we might be able to encourage more projects like this one, in Montana and beyond.
It’s encouraging to see public/private partnerships done right. And really, it’s not that complicated; it just takes a few stubborn people in various organizations who won’t take no for an answer. In this case, too many to name, but a quick shout out to Pete Pace, the shop teacher at the center of High School Homes, the administrators in the school district, the principal at Great Falls High, Sherrie Arey and her devoted crew at @neighborworks, the incredibly generous executives at @WellsFargowho offered another round of financial support, and a Governor with the good sense to push through the normal bureaucratic nonsense that kills programs like this. Bravo to all!
Mike
PS. This is the third time in two months I’ve seen a program like this in action. The first was in Western North Carolina, (Rebuilding the Hollars), the second was in New Orleans, (@uCCNOLA.) The projects all have one thing in common – a shop class with an exceptional instructor. Like I said, it takes support from every direction, but a high school shop class is always where it starts.
For years, I’ve argued that removing shop class from high schools was a mistake that would deny a whole generation of students’ critical exposure to a long list of essential careers and rob them of an opportunity to prepare for the all-important apprenticeships on which most skilled careers are built. Today, standing in the shop class at Great Falls, watching dozens of engaged students cutting, hammering, measuring, and fabricating, it occurred to me that I was wrong. Taking shop class out of high school was not merely a mistake – it was the single dumbest decision in the history of modern education. We didn’t just rob a whole generation of students, we robbed ourselves, in a colossal, self-inflicted wound that’s led directly to a host of unintended consequences – including the current shortages in every essential skilled trade.
Correcting it, should be at or near the top of every Governor’s agenda in every single state. Because tomorrow’s skilled workforce is currently in the 8th grade, and if we don’t meet these kids where they are – right now – with programs like this, we’re in for a world of hurt.
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Tunes
Steppenwolf – Born To Be Wild (Live at Farm Aid 1986)
The Charlie Daniels Band – The South’s Gonna Do It Again (Official Video)
The header image of vintage Pfizer vaccine vials for today’s offering is courtesy of Dreamstime and Google Images.
Health Friday is a series devoted to Big Pharma, vaccines, general health, and associated topics. As today’s offering speaks to the modRNA COVID-19 “vaccines”, Yours Truly dedicates it to all persons, of whatever age or location, who have passed away from the negative effects of these “vaccines” that they had in the body. May they rest in eternal Peace.
There are Important Notifications from our host, Wolf Moon; the Rules of our late, good Wheatie; and, certain caveats from Yours Truly, of which readers should be aware. They are linked here. Note: Yours Truly has checked today’s offering for AI-generated content. To the best of her knowledge and belief, there is none, except perhaps for AI-generated images within items that are linked in the post. If readers wish to post AI-generated content to today’s discussion thread, they must cite their source. Thank you.
Please refer to Part One of this two-part set, found here: https://www.theqtree.com/2025/11/07/health-friday-11-7-2025-open-thread-whats-going-on-at-pfizer-biontech-part-one/, regarding recent activities of PfizerUSA (also known as Pfizer), the United States-based co-partner of Pfizer-BioNTech. Today’s presentation will discuss some of the activities of the other co-partner, Germany-based BioNTech. Of necessity, some of today’s presentation will include items related to Pfizer (PfizerUSA.)
Note the Collaborator / Partner listings on the far right of the image. There are two entities involving Bill Gates: the Gates Foundation; and, CEPI. There are two mentions of Pfizer (also known as PfizerUSA.) There is one mention of the University of Pennsylvania. Note also the BioNTech rights listings: the company fully owns the mRNA (modRNA) “vaccines” under development for Tuberculosis, for Malaria, and for Monkeypox (Mpox.) More on the Fosun Pharma collaboration / partnership will be presented further below in today’s post.
It appears that the modRNA-based “combo vaccine” for COVID-19 + influenza, also known as either BNT162b2 + BNT161, or as tozinameran + famtozinameran, is actually being developed and tested by BioNTech, with PfizerUSA (Pfizer) as a kind of “stand-by” or “silent” co-partner. Please see the screenshots below, from registered clinical trials information, per https://clinicaltrials.gov/:
**** NONE of these clinical trials have a true Control Group (study subjects injected with a plain saline solution “placebo vaccine.”)
BioNTech is ALSO working on a “new” version of of the modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine”, BNT162b2. However, the only BioNTech listing is this: https://clinicaltrials.biontech.com/trials/C4591076, which “translates” to the NCT07069309 clinical trial referenced above. “C459” is the prefix for Pfizer-BioNTech clinical trials for their modRNA COVID-19 “vaccines” — for example, the huge C4591001 original clinical trial for BNT162b1 / BNT162b2 / BNT162b3, from which BNT162b2 was the “vaccine candidate” chosen by the company in the late summer/early fall of 2020 to proceed through the Emergency Use Authorization applications in the United States and in the EU / Scandinavia.
The question Yours Truly has regarding the “new COVID-19 “vaccine candidate” being used in NCT07069309: Is this “new COVID-19 vaccine candidate” ALSO being used in the clinical trial NCT06821061, also listed above? The modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine” called Investigational COVID-19 Vaccine per the Researcher View of NCT06821061?
Gentle reader, does one see how this aspect of the modRNA “vaccine” game works? BioNTech (the co-partner of PfizerUSA/Pfizer) comes up with a “new vaccine candidate” for COVID-19 — a “new vaccine candidate” which, in reality, is for the current circulating virus variant, LP.8.1. — and appears to use it it as an Investigational COVID-19 Vaccine in one clinical trial (NCT068210161): while, at the same, time, also using this same injectable in another clinical trial (NCT07069309)? How many study subjects in either clinical trial were told of this?
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And now, a dive into the “collaborators”, and what may be termed “the other partners”, the “investments partners”, and other entities that are involved with Pfizer-BioNTech, either with PfizerUSA(Pfizer), or with BioNTech. Yours Truly begins with the “active partners” list of PfizerUSA (Pfizer): https://www.pfizer.com/partners/venture-investments/our-portfolio. Below is a screenshot from this article regarding one of these “venture investments partners” — Saama:
On the other hand, PfizerUSA (Pfizer), wanting to enter more fully into the weight-loss drug marketplace, began acquisition talks with a company called Metsera in August 2025. Metsera is developing a GLP-1 based weight-loss drug, MET-097i, a GLP-1 drug. GLP-1 drugs (Glucagon-like Peptide 1) drugs are designed to lower blood sugar in people taking them, thus (theoretically) leading to weight loss. However, another company, Novo Nordisk, also wanted to acquire Metsera, and, at one point, was working on an “agreement in principle” with the company. This led to a “battle of offers” for Metsera between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, leading to a lawsuit filed by Pfizer on 1 November 2025 against Metsera and against Novo Nordisk’s offers to Metsera (https://sbj.net/stories/pfizer-sues-metsera-novo-nordisk,101765, Springfield Business Journal, 3 November 2025.) It also appears that Pfizer possibly contacted the United States Federal Trade Commission about the situation — with the result that Novo Nordisk backed away due to a letter sent to the company by the FEC; and, Pfizer, then having the “green light”, could move forward with the acquisition deal for Metsera (https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/pfizer-beats-out-novo-10b-agreement-buy-metsera, Eric Sagonowsky, 8 November 2025.)
Gentle reader, does one see how this aspect of the game is played? It appears that PfizerUSA (Pfizer) gets the United States Federal Trade Commission involved in blocking a deal that a rival company (Novo Nordisk) is working on, in order for Pfizer to acquire the target company?
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Meanwhile, what of the “collaborators” and “partners” with BioNTech, other than their co-partner, PfizerUSA (Pfizer)? Following is a “snapshot” of this situation:
This article emanated from Mainz, Germany, and Oslo, Norway.
****Note also the use of a new term: “mRNA vaccine ecosystem.” Gentle reader, does one see how this aspect of the game is played? First, create the “problem” (the COVID-19 virus); Second, create the “solution” (modRNA COVID-19 “vaccines”); Third, convince / coerce / frighten / gaslight, billions of people into taking this unproven gene-therapy technology; Fourth, create an “mRNA vaccine ecosystem” in which endless types of mRNA-based / modRNA-based “vaccines” are created and administered to the convinced / coerced / frightened / gaslighted, billions of people as part of the “mRNA vaccine ecosystem”, with the underlying “passive-aggressive threat” of “people must take these “vaccines”, otherwise they would likely get very sick and/or die”.
Yours Truly now turns to the “partnership” between BioNTech and the Communist China-based pharmaceutical company, Fosun Pharma.
Fosun Pharma, also known as Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., was founded in 1994. The company has since “spun off” into other related entities, such as Fosun International, and https://fosunpharmausa.com/. Lest there is any doubt that the Chinese Communist Party holds a significant stake in Fosun Pharma, please see this: https://en.fosun.com/Upload/File/202104021739947_5055.pdf, “Corporate Social Responsibility Report – Fosun”, for the year 2012. A graphic from Page 11 of this report is below:
However, it also appears that Guo Guangchang, founder and chairman of Fosun International, has run afoul of the Chinese government at least twice. He “disappeared” in 2015 and in 2017, only to “resurface” after what appears to have been detention and interrogation (for the 2015 “disappearance”, at least) by Chinese authorities: https://variety.com/2015/biz/asia/missing-chinese-executive-released-1201660214/, Patrick Frater, 13 December 2015.
Fosun Pharma and BioNTech went into partnership regarding the development and distribution of BNT162b2 in Communist China. Please the screenshot from the Wikipedia entry regarding this, below:
Please refer also to the BioNTech “pipeline” graphics further above in today’s offering. Fosun Pharma is listed in the Infectious Diseases section as Collaborator / Partner with BioNTech regarding the development and distribution of the modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine” BNT162b2 (now known as COMIRNATY.)
Gentle reader, does one see how this aspect of the game is played? The Big Pharma company “creates partnerships” or “sublicensing agreements” with other companies around the world to push the drugs and / or “vaccines” that the Big Pharma company creates and manufactures. Smaller pharmaceutical companies; alternative treatment entities and their products; other avenues of treatment opportunities — are left out / choked off / minimized.
The 2024 salary of Dr. Ugur Sahin, MD, CEO of BioNTech: $287 million dollars.
The 2024 salary of Dr. Albert Bourla, DVM, CEO of PfizerUSA (Pfizer): $24.6 million dollars.
Meanwhile, the Medical Tsunami of documented modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine”-induced or aggravated illnesses, injuries, or disabilities, among those who took / take these “vaccines”, rolls on. Meanwhile, the Medical Tsunami of documented modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine”-induced or related deaths among those who took these “vaccines” rolls on.
All persons — COVID-19 “vaccinated” or not — need to be following some type of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein detox / mitigation protocol. All persons — COVID-19 “vaccinated” or not — need to keep their immune system in the best shape possible.
All modRNA COVID-19 “vaccines” MUST be removed from the market and from use. Now.
THERE. MUST. BE. ACCOUNTABILITY.
THERE. MUST. BE. JUSTICE.
THERE. MUST. BE. TRUTH.
Peace, Good Energy, Respect: PAVACA
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As a reminder the national holiday we recognize today, November 11, was stablished by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 as Armistice Day. It served as a celebration of the end of WW I. After WW II and the Korean War, Congress was pushed by citizens and groups to recognize the day for all veterans, not just those fallen in service to our country. In response Veterans Day was approved and President Dwight Eisenhower signed it into law in 1954.
With two fathers having served during WW II, the day will always be a special one for wifey and I. I have posted summarized versions of these stories previously, but many have not had the opportunity to read them. These will provide a bit more detail. I hope they will be a source of inspiration to you.
You’re In The Army Now
The Great Man from hillbilly land in Tennessee served as a heavy mortar crewman in the 36th “Texas” Infantry Division in the Army in the German theater and was captured in a fierce battle in and around Monte Cassino, Italy. That battle lasted nearly five months and had Allied forces from several nations involved. Complicating efforts was the desire by the Allies to preserve as much of the historically significant landmarks in the region as possible, which the German military was using to escape attack. In the end stage it was efforts of the Polish troops that brought it to a successful conclusion and opened the path of Allied troops toward Rome and final victory in Italy. Allied forces suffered approximately 55 thousand casualties along with 20 thousand Germans. At war’s end the Texas Division had suffered 19.5 thousand casualties. A summary description of this horrendous battle is below.
The Great Man survived over 13 months in German Stalags and farm labor camps before being freed by Russian troops on April 13, 1945. He once attempted to escape a labor camp by swimming across a river with strong currents with two other prisoners. They did not make it and one of them drowned in the rapids. They were forced to sleep in old barns and on the frozen ground in the dead of winter, praying that the Allied bombers would not have them in their sights. During the last two months of captivity in 1945 the German guards kept them on the march. At one point they were strafed by allied planes who thought they were enemy combatants. Six of his fellow brothers were killed and they had to dig their graves. The Russians freed them a month before the official end of the war as their guards fled from the area.
He suffered from malnutrition and frostbite from the ordeal as well as from PTSD throughout the remainder of his life. Once he arrived back in his hometown there was nobody there to greet him at the train station, they had no idea of when he was coming. His family believed he had been killed in action the entire time until notified by the military after his release in late April. Even then they did not believe he was alive as other townspeople had received similar communications in the past only to find their family members had died. He began walking the approximate 5 miles to the small family farm in his broken physical condition until he could not any longer. The last bit of road he crawled until his momma saw him and came running. He could not believe her eyes when she saw him along the road.
It would have meant more to be home if The Great Man did not remember the years of abuse he suffered from his alcoholic father before he left to serve. As it was, he had nowhere else to go and he knew his momma would help. By this point his father was a shell of himself anyway, as the drinking had led to health problems as he had his legs being amputated at the knees from diabetes caused by the alcoholism.
He weighed less than 120 lbs. and initially could not sleep in a bed in their home. For months he slept on blankets on the ground under the front porch. Over time he regained strength from being back working and living on their small farm with food to eat.
His two brothers also returned to the family home after serving in the Navy. This lifted his spirits and he began to heal. He started attending church with his momma and met a pretty teenager he adored. They fell in love and eloped to Georgia to get married a year later. Upon their return it was not long before she was pregnant at the age of 18. The pregnancy went well until the sixth month and she began hemorrhaging. The old country doctor came to the small run down home they rented and thought it was time to try to give birth as both mom and baby were in serious danger. A few hours later a tiny baby girl weighing about three pounds was delivered. She did not make a sound and they all believed she did not make it. The Great Man began massaging her tiny chest and prayed to the Lord the entire time while the doctor addressed the needs of his wife. A few moments later they were overjoyed when the tiny baby began to cry.
Daddy’s Girl was born. She was nurtured at home, there were no NICO units or incubators to help her along. They got by with what they had and could do along with the help of that country doctor, families and friends. Daddy’s Girl turned out to be a tough fighter, just like her dad. This guy will be forever grateful. As a result I was able to grow old with the love of my life, experience being a girl dad, and now be a papaw to three wonderful grandchildren. We are forever grateful that The Great Man never gave up.
Four more children were born to the couple over time. He worked jobs where he could find one along with the farm work and eventually found a job at the Post Office in town at age 36. He was so proud and the townspeople all enjoyed visiting with him when they came by. When their parents passed away, he and his brothers sold that scrub 30 acre farm so they could each have enough for down payments on small places of their own. They were so happy to have homes with running water, indoor toilets and electricity for the first time in their lives.
Life happened and The Great Man stayed in touch with all of his POW buddies at annual events through the decades that followed. There were 30 from his unit that were initially captured. When they began their reunions they tracked down 21 who were still alive or could be found. They visited each other’s homes or at met up at motels through the years. They all came and visited The Great Man’s family home one weekend 32 years afters the war and again, some 9 years later in 1986. By that point only a dozen participated, half of the original 30 were deceased. The original 21 in the group were from every corner of America. All of The Great Man’s and his Angel Wife’s children, spouses and grandchildren came to meet the men and their wives. The time was filled with good food, laughter and interesting stories.
However, when we heard the Kansas public school teacher turned superintendent take his turn our eyes grew moist. He described how he hid a tiny notepad and pencil stub under the sole in his shoe that a kind, local German woman snuck to him when they were taken into town to haul grain seed back to the farm labor camp. At night in the dark when the guards were not watching he recorded dates and important events of most days. It served as a journal that helped him chronicle those last few months of their captivity when they were exposed and in the most danger. He had provided each POW brother a copy of it, which we still have today.
Many of the men spoke of how they cherished the potato peelings the thoughtful German women would throw to them that helped keep them alive. They talked about how the Russian captives in the Stalags were treated much worse than they were.
As a separate thought, maybe that helps to explain some of the deep seated hatred that we see between Russians and the Ukrainian/Euro Nazis today. The Russians seem intent on the total destruction of the nation that grew out of that Nazi stronghold. Perhaps it was not the best idea for our uniparty to have given away $350 B of our national treasure to a disgusting Day One lost cause.
As the families visited and told their stories we all knew we were in the presence of greatness. These men and their devoted wives were the best America had to offer to save the world.
The time came when Daddy’s Girl needed to become both The Great Man’s and his Angel Wife’s primary care giver. There were countless doctor and hospital visits, loads of laundry, bills to be paid, food to be provided and errands to run. With a family of her own, she was getting worn down. However, it became clear that The Great Man was being prepared to go home at age 80. The nightmares about the war that gripped him all those years no longer bothered him as life left his body. No more being embarrassed after diving under the kitchen table when a plane passed over their home or grabbing his rifle if he was startled by an unusual noise at night. Daddy’s Girl laid in bed with him at the nursing home as he went to be with Jesus. Their unshakeable bond was on display until the end. His trials and health issues were released as he entered into the waiting arms of Jesus.
His legacy was seen in the faces and words of over 700 people who came to the funeral of a man who had never held a position higher than janitor in his home town. This was followed by a full honor guard burial. Angel Wife handed the American flag that was presented to her by the honor guardsman to Daddy’s Girl and said, “Here, you deserve this.”
His greatness was found in the stories that were told and the lives that were made better by the strong, selfless, caring manner of The Great Man who was always there for his nation and others as had been done for him when he needed them most.
Anchors Aweigh, my boys…
The coal miner’s son was a Little Guy who took after his 4′ 10″ diminutive in stature school teacher and Appalachian poet mother who oriented him to the importance of seeking a higher education despite living in poverty. Then Pearl Harbor happened. The Little Guy left his community college classes and headed straight for the enlistment office. Standing 5′ 6″ tall and weighing 129 lbs., he was upset to learn he was barely tall enough and did not weigh enough. For weeks he did everything he could to gain weight including carrying rocks in his pockets when he tried to enlist the next time. The enlistment office personnel looked the other way as he stepped on the scale to find he weighed the minimum 133 lbs. to join the Navy. So, The Little Guy joined America’s military the same year as The Great Man in 1942.
His small size turned out to be a benefit for the role he would be assigned later. After basic and flight training on radar and as a radioman along with plane electrician in the Naval Air Force in Jacksonville and assignment to sunny Pensacola, his crew was soon based in the Aleutians at Attu, Alaska. Attu was a cold and barren place that was nearly devoid of life forms after the Japanese took it in the early days of the war.
The very small, primarily native Aluet population of the island who did not escape had been savaged by killing the adult males and sending the women and children back to Japan as prisoners. Later, it became the site where the blood of thousands of Japanese and hundreds of American troops lost their lives. The 500 or so remaining Japanese troops who survived the final battle were so brainwashed about their plights they committed mass suicide as well as murder of each other rather than being captured. A summary of the struggle is below,
Once retaken, The Little Guy’s squadron was assigned and utilized as spotters who focused on reconnaissance in the Pacific. The initial plane they flew was a B-24. From 1944 until the end of the war it was a PB4Y-2 Privateer.
With each battle of our military they would be based into those areas to spot enemy ship, submarine and troop movements in the region. This led to him eventually spending time with his crew mates in Okinawa, Korea, Taiwan (Formosa), Myanmar (Burma), and China as well as post surrender, in Japan briefly. He saw the aftermath of the atomic bombs and other destruction from the air.
Interestingly, although they never met, he was stationed in Okinawa during the same period as one of The Great Man’s brothers who was a crewman on a Naval ship assigned to that battle and later based there.
It was a stressful period wondering if the plane would go down from Japanese attacks and becoming shark bait. Dodging flak was a regular occurrence. His crew survived it all due to a good tail gunner, “Gunny” Hagedorn, along with the help of American fighter pilots who protected them as well as the Lord’s will. He only experienced frostbite in his feet and an occasional nightmare about the widespread destruction he witnessed from the experience. He counted himself fortunate. His experiences led to a deep appreciation for President Truman’s decision to end the war with that atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
After the war he returned to college life. At that point with the better nutrition and physical conditioning from Navy life at age 24 he found he had grown 3″ taller and was 20 lbs. heavier. After college and a short term job in an aluminum mill; there was a return to the mines and a mining school to become a surveyor. After that there was a move into industrial construction as a surveyor and engineer from his education at the University of Tennessee. That led to a final long career in his field with a steel manufacturer. Along the way it meant hitting the Hillbilly Highway as he searched for a better life than could be found in dead end coal mining camp towns. Before he left the region he married a young woman in one of the coal mining towns who wanted out as well. Their first child, Daddy’s Boy, arrived on the scene a few years later as he worked construction on a major DOD project a half dozen years after the war. As that project wound down he found work doing what he loved in that steel mill town in SW Ohio.
The Little Guy was in his element. He shared a bond with many of the men at the mill as former brothers in arms serving their country. Generally there was great respect shared in that work place with all races and cultures of people employed there. They shared a common bond as the working class that loved their country and the work. You would find them gathered on weekends at the ballfields and high school stadium. Daddy’s Boy was coached up in team sports by many of his co-workers. These were the same fields that decades later produced home run hitting Kyle Schwarber – a current MLB All Star along with former NFL stars Todd Bell and Chris Carter.
Despite his important role in mill operations and maintenance he never made much money. Most weeks he worked 50-70 hours for the overtime pay to help the family make ends meet. That left very little family time except on weekends. However, before he left in the mornings he would cook breakfast for Daddy’s Boy and his sister. He did not want them to go to school hungry. The Little Guy never knew that he would be working with and living a half dozen blocks from the grandfather and family of a future Vice President. He would have been very proud of JD.
Life happened and The Little Guy grew old. Unlike The Great One, he never knew the stability and love from a good marriage. With the passing of his beloved parents he turned even more to his two children and families, sister, and friends for companionship. He knew Daddy’s Boy would always have his back just like he always had his through the years. As his body began to be wrecked by cancer and his relationship with his wife worsened; he left to live with Daddy’s Boy and family. Despite his body shutting down, in his own words the next five months became some of the best of his life emotionally and spiritually. He had always adored his only grandchild and family times brought him great joy. Wifey (Daddy’s Girl) was like a daughter to him for all of those years and he would always remind Daddy’s Boy, “You have a keeper, son.” He even returned to his faith, began attending church for the first time in over 40 years, and for possibly the only period in his life led prayers over meals.
As his time grew short, he asked for one thing from Daddy’s Boy, to be taken back to SW Ohio to say goodbye to his old friends and make arrangements at the funeral home. The trip that normally would have brought great sorrow turned into a joyful event as he visited with his buddies as his daughter joined us. Since his youth Daddy’s Boy had known The Little Guy’s best friend who was a co-worker. He had been a positive Christian influence. Spending time together was so rewarding for all four of us.
Despite their miserable relationship; he had provided a home, vehicle, no debt, enough money in the bank and retirement income to sustain his wife, the mother of Daddy’s Boy, for the rest of her years. The same person who hated and ridiculed him in life and in death; who drove him out of their home while he was dying of cancer, is who he made sure had all she needed to live life well. He often said he did not want her to be a burden on Daddy’s Boy and his sister when he was gone.
After a few days in hospice The Little Guy passed away quietly at the age of 83. His 91 year old former pastor, the same one who had led Daddy’s Boy to the Lord as a youngster, led The Little Guy’s funeral and burial services. The Little Guy’s final journey could all be summed up as finishing well. There were no tears, only a sense of gratitude and love as the honor guardsman presented the flag – to Daddy’s Boy.
Shared Traits
Both of these great men became well acquainted and friends through the years. They talked of their upbringing that was less than 75 miles apart, but living completely different lives. Both were very reluctant to talk about their war experiences. Both worked hard all of their lives to provide for their families. They never made a lot of money, yet, were not burdens on anybody else while providing enough for their wives to live well the rest of their lives. Both men had deep bonds of friendship with other men who lived through tough times. Interestingly, both men were strong supporters of the GOP all of their lives. The uniparty members would have made them angry today. Both men always had the backs of their families and friends. Both men focused on others instead of themselves. Both men exited the world quietly and mentally sharp despite their physical ailments.
Both wifey and I loved each other’s fathers deeply. We also both understood the role of the eldest child in many families, both dads taught it to us. I never fully realized just how valuable that commitment was until both fathers had gone to be with the Lord. Our collective younger family members were looking to us at that point. We also saw it in the eyes of Angel Wife as she laid The Great Man to rest and we helped her through her long battle with dementia after he passed. We saw his life’s partner go to meet him in paradise with all of the family at her bedside. Some bonds just can never be broken no matter who or what rises against them.
Did I mention Angel Wife passed away 11/11/11? Yes, she passed away on Veteran’s Day fourteen years ago today. Did I mention that her Veteran husband, The Great Man, passed away on the second anniversary of 9/11? He told me the day before he died that he knew the military would take out “that SOB bin Laden” at some point. Then there was The Little Guy passing away on St. Patrick’s Day. It was also appropriate due to the recommitment to his faith.
God has His ways and all we can do is marvel at them.
The following song was the story of different people in a different place, but the spirit of the words explains how wifey and I feel as we look back through the old photos and mementos of The Great Man and The Little Guy. They too were just trying to survive in their poverty stricken situations that led to going to war to protect our nation. Every time we hear it, in our minds we can see and hear the voices of our fathers.
Lesson
Each day we walk by the book case that holds those two tightly folded American flags from the burial services that are encased in frames to preserve them for the generations that follow us. We have also preserved the history of these two great men in memory books that incllude old photos, military documents, related news stories, etc. These included aerial and local photos The Little Guy took of all of his crew’s assignments while in the Japanese theater. They are in black and white, of course. It is never lost on us the sacrifices they and all patriots have made to keep America free. But to Daddy’s Girl and Daddy’s Boy, they were our dads who did that and so much more.
Our collective history as Americans matters in world history. In reality, We the People doing as the Lord has desired of us are all that has held the world together for a lot of years now. The future generations who follow need to know and learn from our experiences just as we have learned from others before us.
Please take time to honor those who have served you and your country well this Veterans Day. With those who have passed, keep their memories alive in your minds and hearts. Each generation of patriotic Americans has worked to keep this dream of We the People alive and flourishing. Look those who would do us harm dead in the eyes and do whatever it takes to stop them, just like our patriot fathers and mothers have done throughout our history.
Go to work. Never back down, never give up. Fight, Fight, Fight!
God bless our Veterans and God bless the U. S. A.
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God is in Control . . . and His Grace is Sufficient, so . . . Keep Looking Up
Hopefully, every Sunday, we can find something here that will build us up a little . . . give us a smile . . . and add some joy or peace, very much needed in all our lives.
“This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn nor weep.” . . . “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Let’s Eat!
Leviticus chapter 11 lists the dietary restrictions God gave to the nation of Israel. The dietary laws included prohibitions against eating pork, shrimp, shellfish and many types of seafood, most insects, scavenger birds, and various other animals. The dietary rules were never intended to apply to anyone other than the Israelites. The purpose of the food laws was to make the Israelites distinct from all other nations. After this purpose had ended, Jesus declared all foods clean (Mark 7:19). Later, God gave the apostle Peter a vision that implied formerly unclean animals could be eaten: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean” (Acts 10:15). When Jesus died on the cross, He fulfilled the Old Testament law (Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:24-26; Ephesians 2:15). This includes the laws regarding clean and unclean foods.
Romans 14:1-23 teaches us that not everyone is mature enough in the faith to accept the fact that all foods are clean. As a result, if we are with someone who would be offended by our eating “unclean” food, we should give up our right to do so as to not offend the other person. We have the right to eat whatever we want, but we do not have the right to offend other people, even if they are wrong. For the Christian in this age, though, we have freedom to eat whatever we wish as long as it does not cause someone else to stumble in his/her faith.
In the New Covenant of grace, the Bible is far more concerned with how much we eat than what foods Christians eat. Physical appetites are an analogy of our ability to control ourselves. If we are unable to control our eating habits, we are probably also unable to control other habits such as those of the mind (lust, covetousness, unrighteous hatred/anger) and unable to keep our mouths from gossip or strife. As Christians, we are not to let our appetites control us; rather, we are to control them (Deuteronomy 21:20; Proverbs 23:2; 2 Peter 1:5-7; 2 Timothy 3:1-9; 2 Corinthians 10:5).
The subject of nutrition, as we think of it today, is not directly mentioned in the Bible—that is, the Bible doesn’t talk about calories and the balance of fat, protein, and carbohydrates a person needs. Neither does it mention GMOs or the benefits of eating whole foods versus processed foods, because the production of food had not yet been industrialized. Furthermore, there was no scientific understanding of the elements in food and what they do to and for the human body. However, from biblical principles we can deduce that it is beneficial and even morally right to emphasize a healthful diet.
First of all, the Bible encourages us to care for our bodies, and good nutrition is naturally part of that. God cares about man’s physical comfort and well-being (Exodus 22:27). Paul argues that, since a believer’s body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, he should flee sexual immorality, which harms the body that was bought by Christ’s blood (1 Corinthians 6:18–20). This argument can be carried over to other issues, including drug and alcohol abuse and how we treat food. Food is fuel. It is not meant to be used purely for pleasure, or we could eat nothing but chocolate and cheese pizza and be healthy. Food is meant for nutrition and good health.
Our bodies can be considered machines that carry us from place to place as we carry out the work God has planned for us (Ephesians 2:10). An unhealthy body will make us slow, lethargic, and prone to illness and injury. Good nutrition is crucial for proper brain function and hormonal balance; eating the right food contributes highly to our ability to think clearly and to our general quality of life. Therefore, good nutrition can help support our service for the Lord.
God gives food to us, as He does to the creatures of the animal kingdom (Psalm 147:9; 104:27; 136:25). The earth has been created to produce foods that are full of vitamins and minerals and amino acids that the body needs to survive and be healthy. Food is a gift from God; it is His provision.
The Believer’s Freedom
1 Corinthians 10:23-33
“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience. I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience? If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
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Building Rail to Bypass Sanctions & Venezuela buddies up with Russia
A little while ago, I’d posted that EwTube was becoming unusable for me as a “news” source, or even just for keeping tabs on what was the topic of the day. Here I’m going to present 2 examples of “the problem”. Sites where I “clicked” on the click bait like thumbnail, and DID get what I was interested in; BUT where the whole ambiance, content, and site looks to me like “A.I. For Effect”.
But who’s benefit? Who is driving the agenda?
A Little Obvious Pro China Agenda?
This first example is in some ways easiest to demonstrate. Named “4 Daily Mews”, I’ve run into it a couple of times. The latest was about the Polish block on Chinese rail to Europe crossing from Russia via Belarus. I’ve included that video below. When you look at the site on EwTube, you find that pretty much every video is about China and with a pro-China bias. Then notice that it puts out about a dozen videos a day. No single person, or even a small group of people, could do that without an A.I. “helper”.
So my strongest suspicion is that this is a Chinese Government Information Operation to promote “China Issues” to the American audience, and secondarily to the Anglosphere in general. So first check out this link to their videos and just look at all the Pro-China 12 a day thumbnails.
So that’s one of my basic checks on any channel. What is the thrust of it, or the bias if you will, and what is the volume.
Then looking at any one video, I look for “A.I. Artifacts”. This will get harder over time as the tech matures; but for now, there are a few simple to spot things. In this Train Video, for example, there is a lack of geographical awareness of details.
A border crossing with English signs and US type cars that looks a LOT like a US / Canada border crossing, when talking about Belarus / Poland borders?
The gauge of the tracks wobbles between “standard gauge” (the skinny 4′ and a bit) and Confederate / Russian gauge (5 foot). Then some trains are clearly European type, others not so much.
Some have catenary electric power (like near the end at 20:43) which is not used in continental cross country lines and only used in the USA for local trolleys and such). Not a lot of electric generation in the middle of rural Siberia…
Some have catenary electric power (like near the end at 20:43) which is not used in continental cross country lines and only used in the USA for local trolleys and such). Not a lot of electric generation in the middle of rural Siberia…
And then there is the repetitiveness. A.I. tends to repeat after a while. Usually about 1/2 way through the story. This one not as much as the next one; but still it starts to feel like “I’ve heard that already”. And you get a LOT of images somewhat disjoint from “the message”. A pan of what looks like a random European City skyline while talking about freight volume levels increasing? Random shots of rail yards, one at a port with cranes over a waterway (12:44) when talking about an overland route from China to Europe? All just “a little off” as context.
Then there’s the tendency to pronounce dates as numbers… 2008 isn’t “Twenty Twenty Eight” but “2 Thousand and Eight”… or 1969 becomes One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty Nine (as made up examples). Seen in most A.I. videos that have dates in them.
Also, eventually the ear becomes attuned to The Voices. There are a few that are used across many different A.I. videos from many makers. You start to think: “Who is that, I’ve heard him before”… Note that the next video has a different speaker, one with a sort-of Hispanic lilt… BTW, as a lip reader (due to deafness, profound at one point but now better) I especially notice when they show a “speaker” and the lips are not quite right for the speech…
Hispanic? Or not quite…
First off, this site has all of 3 videos up, and not much else. The “about” listing is sparse, saying it has been “up” since July 26, 2022, yet the only videos are from yesterday (2) and today (one hour ago). Highly suspicious. Like maybe something was banked or repurposed?
A search on “Nadikudi Nadine” only finds a railway station in India…
and the name in general doesn’t fit any pattern I recognize from several languages & cultures. Just seems a bit artificial somehow. It could be that his parents had a strange sense of humor (it happens), but… And then the channel handle “@TheGlobalShift-e1w” seems very artificial and is disconnected to the name “Nadikudi Nadine”. Most folks don’t do that…
Then the videos have the same “look”: Close up on one guy, same “clothes” and background. The hand gestures seem to repeat at odd times and be almost exactly the same in placement, duration, and seem artificial.
Again we have the Issue With Numbers, and occasional odd pauses and inflections. A not quite right “accent” to the ethnicity map of the voice. Lips not quite right for sync to the sounds.
Also, the use of a fake “chyron” in the thumbnail. Especially CNN or Fox. I’ve started to become sensitized to that as a fake indicator. Any chyron needs to match the channel name / owner.
FWIW, I tend to agree with the messages in both of these videos. I think they are much more in line with the reality of the world that I understand than is the crap in the TLA influenced MSM of The West. As propaganda goes, I’d rate their operation as better than ours in The West.
BUT…
I don’t want to be cannon fodder in the field of battle between two different Propaganda Batteries of fire. I want simple honesty and truthful reporting, NOT from an A.I. generated script made by an Agency Prompt.
That is becoming harder to find, wasting my time, and forcing me into this kind of analysis of ANY source I run into. I resent it. I’m getting tired of seeing a 1/2 hour of repetitive and barely relevant images randomly pasted over the top of a wandering PR Script, stuffed sometimes with EwTube commercials.
Which, BTW, has me wondering to what extent Google is using their own A.I. to generate some classes of channels to create their own “Click Bait” and gather in 100% of the ad revenue… Paranoia is sometimes your friend when it keeps you out of trouble, but sometimes dreams up threat scenarios that are not real… But, who knows in this case.
So that’s a little trip down my daily “Anything new today?” morning videos over coffee routine; that has turned into “how do I know this is real at all?” lately; and workload to vet some of it.
RANT ON.
FWIW. Likely Nothing. AI is really starting to irritate the hell out of Slow Guy.
RANT ENDS.
NOW. Returning to previously scheduled Saturday post.
Welcome to Saturday-Lite. On the road most of the day. Ideally no re-runs from Friday.
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FreshStuff. May be worth a read, listen, or scroll on by.
After @PressSecCOOKED the Fake News over their false claims about affordability, @PM_ViktorOrbanasked @POTUSif he could hire her. “Please don’t leave us Karoline.
(OK, that one is likely a re-run. Worthy re-run.)
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More positive news.
As we’ve said before, vessel strikes on narco-terrorists will continue until their the poisoning of the American people stops.
Today, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist… pic.twitter.com/gQF9LpSjqD
As we’ve said before, vessel strikes on narco-terrorists will continue until their the poisoning of the American people stops. Today, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. The vessel was trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean and was struck in international waters. No U.S. forces were harmed in the strike, and three male narco-terrorists — who were aboard the vessel — were killed. To all narco-terrorists who threaten our homeland: if you want to stay alive, stop trafficking drugs. If you keep trafficking deadly drugs—we will kill you.
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Positive news, albeit a baby step. Globally, rare earths are looking good.
📍South Carolina: @SecScottBessent hold the first rare-earth magnet produced in the United States in 25 years.
"We are on our way to solving the Chinese chokehold that they have… this is @POTUS' all-hands-on-deck for this national emergency." pic.twitter.com/3xBfTZ74Oj
South Carolina: @SecScottBessenthold the first rare-earth magnet produced in the United States in 25 years. “We are on our way to solving the Chinese chokehold that they have… this is @POTUS‘ all-hands-on-deck for this national emergency.”
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. @SECWAR “Today, I’d like to talk to you about an adversary that poses a threat to the United States of America.
This adversary is one of the world’s last bastions of central planning. It governs by dictating five-year plans. From a single capital, it attempts to impose its… pic.twitter.com/bvXIaI9Rry
. @SECWAR “Today, I’d like to talk to you about an adversary that poses a threat to the United States of America. This adversary is one of the world’s last bastions of central planning. It governs by dictating five-year plans. From a single capital, it attempts to impose its demands across time zones, continents, oceans and beyond with brutal consistency… The adversary I’m talking about is much closer to home. It’s the Pentagon bureaucracy.”
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No words…
BREAKING: DHS agent had to use his firearm under threats while detaining an illegal alien. A Latina tried to open the door and free the detainee but was forcibly thrown to the ground. FAFO illegal aliens! No sound because they did not want us to hear what they were saying. pic.twitter.com/SJtfpPmvXR
BREAKING: DHS agent had to use his firearm under threats while detaining an illegal alien. A Latina tried to open the door and free the detainee but was forcibly thrown to the ground. FAFO illegal aliens! No sound because they did not want us to hear what they were saying.
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Marco has a great sense of humor.
🚨 LMAO! Marco Rubio is the BEST Secretary of State!
“Can you stop at the camera, please?"
RUBIO: “I didn’t talk to you guys when I worked here, why would I talk to you NOW?"
LMAO! Marco Rubio is the BEST Secretary of State! “Can you stop at the camera, please?” RUBIO: “I didn’t talk to you guys when I worked here, why would I talk to you NOW?” We love Marco
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THIS. IS. WINNING.
NEW: The Trump State Department, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, has revoked the visas of 80,000 individuals since January.
Gillian Turner: “16,000 visas revoked for DUI. 12,000 revoked for assault, and 8,000 revoked for theft.”
NEW: The Trump State Department, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, has revoked the visas of 80,000 individuals since January.
Gillian Turner: “16,000 visas revoked for DUI. 12,000 revoked for assault, and 8,000 revoked for theft.”
“We also know about 8,000 student visas—for foreign students studying here in the United States— have been revoked.”
MORE!
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Good news. Arrests Will Be Great News!
🚨 BREAKING: Panic is ensuing after a grand jury subpoenas JOHN BRENNAN and dirty FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, following their conspiracy against President Trump
They are in HUGE trouble! Up to 30 SUBPOENAS being issued in the coming days 🔥pic.twitter.com/UqkwxuD3W9
BREAKING: Panic is ensuing after a grand jury subpoenas JOHN BRENNAN and dirty FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, following their conspiracy against President Trump They are in HUGE trouble! Up to 30 SUBPOENAS being issued in the coming days
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NYC is already a lost cause.
I assume below is not AI, Frisco… Sad, previous statement is necessary these days.
If you’re wondering how Mamdani got elected in New York, here’s the electorate. pic.twitter.com/CrOnGe2HD4
If you’re wondering how Mamdani got elected in New York, here’s the electorate.
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Looking forward to this.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “We’re about to release dietary guidelines that are going to change the food culture in this country. They’re going to change the kinds of food the military gets. They’re going to change the kind of food our children get. We’re releasing those… pic.twitter.com/JQSQ7oZO3e
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “We’re about to release dietary guidelines that are going to change the food culture in this country. They’re going to change the kinds of food the military gets. They’re going to change the kind of food our children get. We’re releasing those in December.” About time!
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Hard to believe dudes in girls bathrooms is still an issue.
The free image of vintage Pfizer vaccine vials for the header in today’s offering is courtesy of Dreamstime and Google Images.
Health Friday is a series devoted to Big Pharma, vaccines, general health, and associated topics. As today’s offering speaks to the COVID-19 “vaccines”, Yours Truly dedicates it to all persons, of whatever age or location, who have passed away from the negative effects of the COVID-19 “vaccines” that they had in their body. May they rest in eternal Peace.
There are Important Notifications from our host, Wolf Moon; the Rules of our late, good Wheatie; and, certain caveats from Yours Truly, of which readers should be aware. They are linked here. Note: Yours Truly has checked today’s offering for AI-generated content. To the best of her knowledge and belief, there is none, except perhaps for AI-generated images within linked URLS. If readers wish to post AI-generated content to the discussion thread for today’s offering, they must cite their source. Thank you.
This Part One trail begins here, with two news reports regarding the September 2025 agreement reached between the United States government and Pfizer (PfizerUSA, the United States co-partner of Pfizer-BioNTech; BioNTech, the other co-partner, is headquartered in Mainz, Germany.). First, from Virginia Business (https://virginiabusiness.com/pfizer-agrees-to-lower-drug-costs-70b-us-investment/), “Pfizer agrees to lower drug costs, $70B US investment”, 30 September 2025. A screenshot from this article is below:
Note that the specific details of this agreement, which will affect millions of Americans, “remain confidential.”
The company called Pfizer-BioNTech is a formal co-partnership between Pfizer, also known as PfizerUSA (CEO, Dr. Albert Bourla, DVM); and, BIoNTech of Mainz, Germany (CEO, Dr. Ugur Sahin, MD.) Both PfizerUSA and BioNTech were involved / still are involved, in the development and manufacture of the modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine” line, COMIRNATY (this “vaccine” was previously known as BNT162b2, or “Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.“) Both PfizerUSA and BioNTech have agreements regarding their sharing royalty payments for COMIRNATY “vaccines” purchased and used throughout the world. PfizerUSA and BioNTech are also involved in the development and manufacture of other drugs and vaccines, either separately or in coordination with each other.
The most recent (as of 5 August 2025) PfizerUSA (and Pfizer-BioNTech) product “pipeline” website is here: https://www.pfizer.com/science/drug-product-pipeline. Click on “Downloadable PDF” to view the entire pipeline. Screenshots of two pipeline areas, Internal Medicine and Vaccines, follow. The first screenshot, Internal Medicine, with discussion by Yours Truly, is below:
****WHY is Paxlovid, a combo drug of nirmatrelvir (an antiviral) + ritonavir (an HIV/AIDS treatment drug that targets the immune system) going to be used on CHILDREN who become infected with COVID-19?
**** Ibuzatrelvir (PF-07817883), now in Phase 3 clinical trials, is an oral / enhanced “nirmatrelvir on steroids” treatment for COVID-19 infection that was granted “Fast Track” approval by the FDA The intended use of this drug appears to be as a “replacement” for Paxlovid.. Please see: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacsau.4c00508, 30 July 2024. Pfizer has already patented this drug. Let’s take a look at the Overview of this Phase 3 clinical trial, as described here: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06679140:
Does “Fast Track” approval by the FDA mean that the “Study Completion (Estimated)” of 6 May 2027 will be “bypassed”, and only the data from the “Primary Completion (Estimated)” of 12 December 2026 will be used to push this drug onto the market faster? In addition, WHY is the study subject pool so small (2330 persons) for a drug that would potentially be used on hundreds of thousands of persons?
And, from the Researcher View of this clinical trial, part of the Secondary Outcomes descriptions:
Note that the “viral load” measurement will be performed via EITHER a nasal sample, OR via a nasopharyngeal sample. If a nasopharyngeal sample swab is used, this is the extremely long swab that reaches all the way to the VERY BACK of the nasal cavity and can touch the COVERING OF THE BRAIN. By the way, the correct administration of the nasopharyngeal swab is also to ROTATE the swab a couple of times after insertion.
In addition, in the information about NCT06679140, the “placebo tablet” that will be used is NOT described at all. Is the “placebo tablet” going to be Paxlovid? Is the “placebo tablet” going to be a completely drug-free “empty” tablet?
And now, the second screenshot from the “pipeline” PDF, Vaccines, is below. Yours Truly will discuss an interesting new “vaccine” from this list, under development by PfizerUSA (in conjunction with BioNTech) —PF-07926307, a combination modRNA-based COVID-19 plus influenza “vaccine“:
The available-to-the-public information regarding PF-07926307 is both confusing and concerning. Pfizer-BioNTech insists that this “combo vaccine” is only for “prophylactic” use against COVID-19 plus influenza: https://investors.biontech.de/news-releases/news-release-details/pfizer-and-biontech-provide-update-mrna-based-combination, “Pfizer and BioNTech Provide Update on mRNA-based Combination Vaccine Program Against Influenza and COVID-19 in Individuals 18-64 Years of Age”, 16 August 2024. Only ONE of of the two outcomes measurements of the Phase 3 clinical trial for this “vaccine” were met (NCT06178991.) A screenshot from the company’s press release is below:
Note that this press release emanates from Germany, not the United States;, and that the “combination candidate” is not identified as PF-07926307.
**** Note the clinical trial mentioned in the above screenshot: NCT05596734. The modRNA “combo vaccine” used in this clinical trial is none other than BNT162b2 (tozinameran, now marketed as COMIRNATY, but which was the ORIGINAL Pfizer-BioBNTech modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine” against the ORIGINAL Wuhan Hu1 SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19] virus), plus BNT161 (famtozinameran, the ORIGINAL modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine” against the OMICRON variant BA.4/BA.5) Please see: https://covid-vaccine.canada.ca/comirnaty-original-omicron-ba4ba5/product-details, which also states, “Cancelled by sponsor May 3rd, 2024.”
**** However, at the same time, it appears that this Pfizer-BioNTech modRNA COVID-19 “combo vaccine” of BNT162b2 plus BNT161 — also known as PF-07926307 — IS being used — in Singapore: https://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=20959, “Date of last revision: July 2024.” Please see the screenshot from the package information for this product administered in Singapore, below:
And, screenshots from Page 65 (of 65), from the package information for the above injectable:
BNT161, one of the component modRNA “vaccines” in PF-07926307, is an influenza “vaccine”, meaning that it can be used against EITHER influenza OR COVID-19 (Omicron BA.4/BA.5.) The German partner of PfizerUSA — BioNTech — has been working on this injectable since at least 2022:https://biontechse.gcs-web.com/news-releases/press-release-details/biontech-announces-third-quarter-2022-financial-results-and, “BioNTech Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Corporate Update”, 7 November 2022. A screenshot from this article is below:
Note that the press release is from BioNTech Sweden.
**** On the other hand, here is the article on PF-07926307 (BNT162b2 + BNT161) by the tech / AI / data collection and analysis platform, Patsnap: https://synapse.patsnap.com/article/what-is-pf-07926307-used-for?, 28 June 2024. A screenshot of the entire article is below; Yours Truly includes the entire article because it has a wealth of information and clues as to the possible real “agenda” behind this injectable:
****Note that, per the article above, the “primary indication” for the use of PF-07926307 is for the treatment of cancers caused by overactive kinases responses, such as are found in lymphomas; with what may be called a “secondary indication” for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. Lymphomas or chronic inflammatory diseases induced by, say, modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine” injections, such as BNT162b2 (COMIRNATY?) Is it remotely possible that PF-07926307 (BNT162b2 + BNT161) is being redesigned as a “backdoor oncology and/or chronic inflammatory diseases treatment” injectable?How does this square with what Pfizer-BioNTech claims that this “vaccine” is to be used for — against COVID-19 + influenza infection? What is the truth here?
**** In any case, WHY is Pfizer-BioNTech apparently using BNT162b2, the company’s original modRNA COVID-19 “vaccine”, as a foundational component in the development of a “New Molecular Entity” called PF-07926307, which is to used as a “prophylactic” against COVID-19 plus influenza? What happened regarding all those other modRNA COVID-19 “vaccines” made by this company, to be used against the LATEST MUTATIONS of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, such as the “2025-2026 version” of COMIRNATY? Why is Pfizer-BioNTech going all the way back to the ORIGINAL Wuhan Hu1 SARS-CoV-2 virus contained in BNT162b2 (COMIRNATY) to formulate PF-07926307?
What is going on at Pfizer-BioNTech? Does the United States government know about PF-07926307 (BNT162b2 + BNT161)? Did the “Specific terms of the agreement remain confidential” regarding the deal between the United States government and PfizerUSA reached in September 2025 include provisions that our government “looks the other way” about the activities of PfizerUSA’s co-partner, BioNTech? Does the HHS / FDA / CDC / BARDA have the complete details of the “Specific terms of the agreement remain confidential” provisions? Are the “specific details” being shared with only the “top brass” of the FDA / CDC / BARDA — and that HHS Sec. Kennedy, Jr., is being kept in the dark?
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All current COVID-19 “vaccines” — ALL of them — MUST be pulled off the market and from use. Now.
All research and development of “new” COVID-19 “vaccines” that are in ANY form — injectable; oral; nasal; micro-needle — MUST be stopped. Now.
There MUST be complete analysis of the ingredients and mechanisms of the current COVID-19 “vaccines”, performed by impartial testing entities, and with complete results made public. Now.
THERE. MUST. BE. ACCOUNTABILITY.
THERE. MUST. BE. JUSTICE.
THERE. MUST. BE. TRUTH.
Peace, Good Energy, Respect: PAVACA
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