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UN-AMERICAN: UNITED AUTOWORKERS UNION OPENLY SUPPORTS TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM

There is little doubt in my mind that unions are returning to their Marxist/Communist roots to support the Democrat Party…

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I am dead set opposed to parasitical unions. They no longer serve any useful function, considering the range of legal remedies available to the workers to address safety issues and other grievances. They exist as a racket to increase their membership, dues income, control over pension funds, and political power. They are damaging to both corporations and public institutions as they serve as a direct vector of political corruption and the misuse of taxpayer funds.

However, I never thought that I would see an American union openly support Hamas, a terrorist organization that butchers innocent civilians, and Gaza, where 70% of inhabitants elected Hamas as their governing body and celebrated the mass murder of innocent Israeli men, women, and children in the most barbaric, vicious,  and brutal fashion.

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The UAWs negotiated high labor costs was a significant factor contributing to the decline of the auto industry, particularly the Detroit Big Three automakers (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler). These high labor costs, including wages, benefits, and pensions, have made American automakers less competitive compared to foreign manufacturers with lower labor costs.

The UAW’s rigid work rules and practices stifled innovation and flexibility in the workplace by resisting changes to work practices or automated technology.

Abolishing unions could allow companies to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and preserve jobs. One only needs to review the history of corrupt unions that have destroyed the auto industry. 

The UAW, which represents automotive industry workers, has faced scandals related to political corruption. In recent years, high-ranking UAW officials have been implicated in embezzlement schemes, kickbacks, and other corrupt practices.

Bottom line…

Decertify the unions.

We are so screwed.

-- Steve


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS


CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN "GRUESOME" NEWSOM IS A PROGRESSIVE COMMUNIST DEMOCRAT SCHMUCK

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The man who is running hard to replace President Joseph Biden in the 2024 presidential election is your typical elite progressive communist democrat fool who believes he is qualified to lead our nation and impose California’s insane policies on the country.

Regardless of the fact that California’s fiscal status is fiction and created by an accounting system that is defective by design, our idiot Governor has managed to turn a fictional $97.5 billion budget surplus two years ago into a very real and probably understated $45 billion deficit.

The man with all the answers…

Two years ago, the surplus was attributed to “surging revenues from the post-pandemic economic recovery.”

No other state in American history has ever experienced a surplus as large as this,” Newsom said as he unveiled a revised $300 billion 2022-23 budget, which was $14 billion higher than his original proposal

The budget he signed a month later was even larger, $307 billion, with immense new commitments, including cash payments to poor families and expansions of health care and early childhood education. <Source>

And now, two years later, the deficit is being blamed on the weather.

“We anticipated that shortfall,” Newsom said at a news conference in which he outlined his plan to close the budget gap. “What we didn’t anticipate is these rain bombs … these atmospheric rivers that led to a federal declaration that led to FEMA and the IRS moving in a direction where we couldn’t collect our taxes until, I believe Nov. 16, as opposed to April 15.”

He went on to say he considered “our financial delays as just another example of why we need to tackle” climate change, which “has impacts well beyond those that are often promoted.” <Source>

California’s Moral Authority?

According to UCLA economics professor and Hoover Institution senior fellow Lee Ohanian, Gavin Newsom doesn’t want to be in the background. He is on a quest to impose California’s “moral authority” on the rest of the country, or at least on red states whose policies he disagrees with. He states in his interview, “It’s time to get on offense.” How? By using the economic strength of California’s economy. But in his zeal to fight states and politicians whose politics he doesn’t like with the bludgeon of California’s economy, not only has Newsom lost sight of the state’s enormous policy priorities, but his decisions are either misfiring or negatively impacting the state, or both.

California has a travel ban on state government–affiliated travel to 23 US states because of policies that don’t align with California political leaders’ beliefs.

And then there is Newsom’s recent decision to cut state ties with Walgreens pharmacy: “California won't be doing business with @walgreens—or any company that cowers to the extremists and puts women’s lives at risk. We’re done.”

Newsom was angry because Walgreens, one of the country’s largest pharmacy chains, chose to stop selling the abortion drug mifepristone in the 20 states where its sale is being legally challenged. Walgreens explained its decision on the basis of obeying state laws: “We intend to be a certified pharmacy and will distribute Mifepristone only in those jurisdictions where it is legal and operationally feasible.”

So, Newsom decided California would no longer do business with Walgreens, even though Walgreens was selling mifepristone in California. Newsom later found out that canceling one of the largest pharmacies in California isn’t so easy. And this was good news for millions of poor and disabled Californians who receive healthcare through Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid system, and who receive their Medi-Cal prescriptions through Walgreens. <Source>

Bottom line…

I can’t imagine this putz running the federal government and using executive orders to continue the work of Obama and Biden to destroy America from within.

We are so screwed.

-- Steve


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS


DEMOCRATS: DECEPTION & DISHONESTY

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There is no doubt that President Joe Biden is unfit to serve as the President of the United States and the Commander-in-Chief.

Not only is he physically impaired and experiencing balance and stability issues, but he is grossly cognitively impaired to the point where his memory malfunctions to the extent he is not well grounded in time and location. He experiences difficulty reading the teleprompter and often slurs his words into incoherent sounds. Moreover, he is a habitual liar who says anything that comes to mind.

Unfortunately, his handlers, overwhelmingly Obama acolytes, have a vested interest in maintaining power for as long as possible.

In addition to limiting his public appearances and providing extensive directions with pictures, Biden still gets it wrong and spouts nonsense.

You cannot even trust his recorded communications, which often require several attempts to patch together even a 15-second statement.

We are also finding that the White House Communication team is going beyond protecting Biden and altering official White House communications, contrary to the Presidential Records Act.

White House Issues Nine Corrections to Biden’s NAACP Speech

Biden's transcripts are often confounding, but this one published by the White House was extra messy despite the president only speaking for 18 minutes.

  • And when I was vice president, things were kind of bad during the pandemic [recession], and what happened was Barack said to me, “Go to Detroit and help fix it.”
  • Folks, I’m humbled to receive this organization [award], which defines the character and consequence of what we do.
  • Look, folks, I just came from Atlanta, where I delivered a commencement at Morehouse College.  (Applause.)  It was truly inspiresing [inspiring]: over 400 young Black men who will do extraordinary things.
  • I protected and expanded the Affordable Care Act, saving millions of families $800,000 in prem- — $8,000 [$800] in — a year in premiums.
  • We’re increasing access to capital to start business and loans to buy homes.  We’re cracking down on corporate landlords who [to] keep rents down.
  • He not only denies reproductive freedom but worsens the mortality rate for Black moms, who have [are] nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than a white woman.
  • Just listen to him.  He calls the irrectionists [insurrectionists] who stormed Capitol Hill “patriots.”
  • Donald Trump has said, if he loses again in November, there will be, quote, “bloodshed” [“bloodbath”]. What in God’s name are we talking about here?
  • His spirit endures.  The NAAC [NAACP] spirit endures.

<Source>

One could forgive occasional mistakes in numbers or misspoken words, even with a teleprompter and written large-print copy, but it is much harder to forgive a constant barrage of half-truths and outright lies, many of which have been repeated often--even after being debunked as being obvious falsehoods.

Even worse are those who cover for him with their own deceptions like the incompetent White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre whose only qualification is that she is an intersectional (female, black, lesbian), and the duplicitous John Kirby, a retired United States Navy rear admiral (a restricted line officer NOT eligible for command at sea.) serving as White House National Security Communications Advisor.

Bottom line…

An analysis of White House transcripts by the Daily Caller last month revealed that the White House communication staff has had to correct Mr. Biden’s public remarks at least 148 times since the start of the year. <Source>

The only way I can describe the progressive communist democrats, including Joe Biden, is Fraudulent, Deceitful, Duplicitous, and Cunning. Scheming, Treacherous, Underhanded, Machiavellian, Conniving, Shady, Unscrupulous, Crafty, Sneaky, Machinating, Disingenuous, Insidious, Guileful, Devious, False, Fake, and Full of Shit.

We are so screwed.

-- Steve


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS


DEMOCRATS DUMP ON DEMOCRACY, AGAIN!

Once again, I am disgusted by the progressive communist democrats in the Obama/Biden Administration who sought to acknowledge the death of a despicable mass murderer widely known as the "Butcher of Tehran" for his 1988 signature on an execution order that led to the deaths of thousands of innocents and other dissidents who opposed the despotic and theocratic Islamic regime. Not to mention the systematic rape of women to prevent them from entering the afterlife as a virgin and the hanging and roof-tossing of gays. 

But then again, the progressive communist democrats have screwed both the Americans and the Iranians, starting with former President Jimmy Carter, the father of Islamo-fascism, including former President Barack Obama, who single-handedly resuscitated Iran's faltering economy and set them on a path to nuclear-armed ballistic missiles capable of striking the United States, to President Joe Biden, who has relaxed sanctions on Iran and allowed billions of dollars to flow into Iran's state-sponsored terrorism that is directed at a U.S. ally. 

Unbelievable...

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On the Death of Iranian President Raisi and Others in a Helicopter Crash

PRESS STATEMENT
MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON
MAY 20, 2024

The United States expresses its official condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. As Iran selects a new president, we reaffirm our support for the Iranian people and their struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms. <Source: U.S. Department of State>

Miller defends the State Department's action...

Miller defended the State Department's message during a press conference Monday, stating that the U.S. offered condolences upon the deaths of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, both of whom the U.S. had major disagreements with.

"It is a step that the United States takes, recognizing that people have families, and in no way, in no way at all undermining our fundamental view of the Iranian regime and its crimes against its own people and our support for the Iranian people," Miller said. <Source>

Even worse...

Before a worldwide audience, United States Ambassador Robert Wood — a Senate-confirmed Biden nominee who serves as America's Alternate Representative to the United Nations and its General Assembly stood up and joined the moment of silence "in remembrance of the loss of life in a crash of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi."

Who is Ebrahim Raisi?

Meet ‘The Butcher,’ Iran’s New President Ebrahim Raisi
In picking a mass murderer as his potential successor, Iran’s supreme leader hopes to make the United States a willing partner in the repression of his country’s people

Most notably, though, Raisi was one of four members of a death committee responsible for the 1988 execution of thousands of Iranian prisoners of conscience in the space of a few months. The ideologically motivated mass executions constituted both a crime against humanity and genocide—a cleansing of religious infidels—according to international human rights expert Geoffrey Robertson. It was a massacre, he says, comparable to those at Srebrenica and the Katyn Forest.

Raisi would typically spend only a few minutes with each prisoner—some young children—asking them questions to test their allegiance to radical Islam. The prisoners, mostly leftist revolutionaries who had helped bring the regime to power, typically refused to feign loyalty, even after prolonged and brutal torture, which in some cases was personally directed and overseen by Raisi. It is estimated that a minimum of a few thousand and as many as 30,000 were killed by hanging or firing squad. The massacre is still shrouded in secrecy, with the regime continuing to deny information to the families of those killed, including about the location of their loved ones’ remains.

What is known is the speed and efficiency of killing, with hangings using forklifts every half hour, and the dumping of dead bodies in piles on trucks, a method and pace that traumatized the executioners themselves. Virgins were systematically raped before their execution, to circumvent the Islamic prohibition on killing virgins and to prevent women and girls from reaching heaven. The executed were ordered to write their own names on their hands before they went to their death. The massacre is a trauma etched into the collective consciousness of all of the Iranian people, throughout the country and throughout the diaspora. <Source>

Bottom line...

While it is impolitic to celebrate the death of another human being, these pricks were so evil as to create an exception for those who would pose an ongoing threat to humanity.

There is no doubt that the Democrats cannot be trusted with the safety and security of the United States, its sovereignty, the rule of law, or our economy.

We are so screwed.

-- Steve

Iran-p


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS


TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND THE AMERICAN WAY

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An inelegant elegy, a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the brain dead.

In the heart of the nation, where politicians play,

Lived a crooked shyster, slick in his way.

His name was Joe Biden, with a smile so wide,

But beneath the grin, dark secrets did hide.

 

He promised the people the moon and the stars,

But his hands were deep in the cookie jars.

With a handshake firm and a wink of his eye,

He spun tales of hope, but they were a lie.

 

Votes were his currency, trust his façade,

A thief of rhetoric, deception his god.

Behind closed doors, deals were struck,

Quid pro quo, and a stroke of luck.

 

His pockets grew heavy, his conscience light,

In the dead of the night, he counted his might.

Whispers in corridors, rumors on streets,

Of Biden’s empire, built on deceit.

 

The people grew weary, their eyes opened wide,

To the crooked ways, he could no longer hide.

Protests erupted, voices demanded,

Protect Joe Biden whose lies expanded.

 

But Biden, ever cunning, played his last card,

A debate full of promises, though his soul was scarred.

He swore he'd change, be a candidate reborn,

Yet, behind the scenes, more corruption was sworn.

 

In the annals of history, his name would remain,

A symbol of power, stained with disdain.

For in the heart of the nation, where shadows still play,

Biden’s legacy lingers, in the nation’s decay.

 

From the golden towers, a figure arose,

Donald Trump, the rescuer, in bold repose.

With a voice of thunder and a gaze so keen,

He vowed to challenge the tainted machine.

 

"Drain the swamp!" he cried, with fervor bright,

To bring to light the shadows of night.

He waged his war on corruption's grip,

Determined to right the nation’s sinking ship.

 

Through trials and turmoil, battles he fought,

Exposing the truths that the nation sought.

A nation divided, yet hope still sparked,

As Trump’s crusade left its indelible mark.

 

For in the annals of history, both names remain,

One etched with glory, the other with stain.

And the heart of the nation, where shadows once lay,

Stands the truth in the light of day.

Help save America...

VOTE-FOR


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS


IT ALL STINKS

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HOW CAN HE RUN WHEN HE CAN'T EVEN WALK?


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS


WHAT'S THIS WALLET THING, FOOL?

Today, I received an email from a credit card company announcing upcoming changes to their Digital Services Agreement. One of the changes mentioned in the email was about Paze℠, specifically about how to activate the Paze digital wallet and what information is shared.

Of course, there was the obligatory hostage message presenting the classic take-it-or-leave-it Hobson’s choice. “Your continued use of our Digital Services after the effective date will constitute your acceptance of these changes.”

This set me to thinking about the progress of user-experience computing.

Web-3-1

The continuing evolution of the web has undoubtedly brought about remarkable and transformative changes in how we interact, share information, and conduct business. From the static pages of Web 1.0 to the dynamic and interactive platforms of Web 2.0 and now to the decentralized promise of Web 3.0, each stage has its own set of benefits and challenges.

However, as we advance, we must acknowledge the increasing concerns regarding resilience, centralized vulnerabilities, and exposure to governmental control and cyber threats.

Web 1.0 -- The Static Foundation: Often referred to as the "read-only" web characterized by static HTML pages, limited interactivity, and a clear separation between content creators and content consumers. Most websites were simple information displays with most interactivity being limited to simple navigation, and data entry using fixed form fields.

Resilience and Vulnerability:

  • Resilience: Web 1.0 was relatively resilient due to its simplicity and the decentralized nature of static websites hosted on various independent servers. One server or site had minimal impact on the user or the broader web.

  • Vulnerability: The primary vulnerabilities were related to the HTML miscoding, the lack of clean data, and lack of user interaction. The absence of complex functionalities reduced the attack vulnerabilities for hackers, and governmental control was mostly limited to regulating ISPs and domain registrars.

Web 2.0 -- The Dynamic and Interactive Era: Touted as a so-called paradigm shift that featured greater interactivity and the ability to post user-generated content, the web saw the rise of  collaborative computing, dynamic web applications, and manipulative social media platforms like Facebook, Google, and Twitter, to name a few.

Resilience and Vulnerability:

  • Resilience: Web 2.0's resilience was both increased and hampered by the expansion of cloud computing and CDN (Content Delivery Network) technologies. However, the centralization of data and services in the hands of a few oligarch-controlled platform giants continued to produce single points of failure.

  • Vulnerability: Centralized control meant that large-scale data breaches could expose millions of users' data simultaneously. Governments found it easier to exert control through regulations, subpoenas, and censorship directives directed at these centralized entities. Hackers also had lucrative targets due to the vast amounts of data stored by these companies.

Web 3.0 -- The Decentralized Promise: At this time, Web 3.0 is little more than a gimmick which claims that blockchain technology, decentralized applications (dApps), and smart contracts will allow users more control over their data. The truth is that the hardware and services are still controlled by a few large entities beholden to the government regime in power.

Resilience and Vulnerability:

  • Resilience: In theory, Web 3.0 offers increased resilience through decentralization with distributed networks reducing the likelihood of single points of failure. If one node fails, the network remains operational. However, timing and synchronization issues can scramble data although the network remains viable.

  • Vulnerability: Unfortunately, despite its decentralized nature, additional vulnerabilities in database timing, synchronization, and forward consistency were all known vulnerabilities. The complexity of blockchain technology introduces new vectors for cyber attacks. Smart contracts, while powerful, can be exploited if not properly coded. Moreover, the decentralized nature does not entirely eliminate government control. Governments can still regulate and impose sanctions on blockchain networks and their participants. Additionally, decentralized networks can sometimes lack the rapid response capabilities of centralized systems when dealing with threats or breaches.

  • Governance and Regulation: Decentralized networks require robust governance mechanisms. Without them, they can become chaotic and difficult to manage. Regulatory compliance also becomes complex as authorities struggle to apply traditional legal frameworks to decentralized systems in order to maintain control and grab their slice of the pie.

  • Security: While decentralization is touted to reduces single points of failure, it complicates security management based on manipulatable consensus mechanisms and the potential for 51% attacks in smaller networks.

  • Interoperability: Ensuring seamless interaction between various decentralized platforms is still a major issue where lack of standardization can lead to fragmentation and inefficiencies, as can increased standardization. 

Bottom line…

Woe to the individual or organization that loses access to the wallet due to hardware failure, password loss, or hacking.

Of course, the actual vulnerability is found in the underlying internet protocol (IPv4), a standard suite of protocols between two communication points across the IP network that provide data authentication, integrity, and confidentiality. Most sites still operate under IPv4 and refuse to upgrade to the newer, more secure IPv6, although most modern computers can handle both protocols.

Likewise, we see increased vulnerability in foreign-sourced hardware and software, which is user-opaque and contains hidden communications with unknown servers—ostensibly to improve the design and the “user experience.” Few people know what is being transferred and the intended usage of the data which can contain behavioral cues.

We are being screwed.

-- Steve


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS


BIDEN & TRUMP: DON'T TAKE DE-BAIT

Presidential debates can be pivotal in any election cycle, offering voters a direct comparison of the candidates' policies, personalities, and competencies.

However, the role of the debate moderator is equally crucial, as their questions and demeanor can shape the discourse. When moderators exhibit partisan biases, the integrity of these debates can be significantly compromised.

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Although I do not believe there will be a debate between President Biden and former President Trump, even under the apparent bias of CNN, a partisan media platform, and its partisan moderators, CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, and even with the restrictive rules of no audience, strict time controls, and microphone mute switching, I caution everybody about progressive communist democrat gaslighting.

DEBATE-TOPICS

Even if such a debate were to occur, let us beware of the influence of biased partisan moderators on presidential debates.

Shaping Perceptions through Questions

Moderators are tasked with posing challenging yet fair questions to each candidate. A biased moderator may frame questions in ways that either favor or disadvantage a candidate, consciously or unconsciously steering the debate. For example, a moderator with a known partisan lean might ask leading questions that highlight the strengths of one candidate while focusing on the controversies surrounding another. Or a biased moderator may fail to ask pertinent follow-up questions based on a participant’s answer. This can skew public perception, making one candidate appear more competent or trustworthy than the other.

Influencing Debate Dynamics

The way moderators handle interruptions and rule enforcement also plays a critical role. A partisan moderator might allow one candidate more leeway to interrupt or speak over their opponent, thereby dominating the conversation and appearing more assertive. Conversely, if a moderator frequently cuts off or challenges a specific candidate, it can create an impression of weakness or lack of control. Such dynamics can significantly influence viewers' perceptions of the candidates’ abilities to lead and manage conflict.

Introducing Real-Time Fact Checking

While real-time fact-checking during presidential debates can become a crucial tool for holding candidates accountable for their statements, we have seen evidence of biased fact-checkers from various partisan organizations scrutinize claims, ostensibly to ensure accuracy and provide context, introducing errors and propaganda into the debate. Suspicious partisan sources such as PolitiFact, FactCheck.org, and NPR have been proven to be disingenuous and dishonest.

Far from helping voters discern truth from misinformation during high-stakes political debates, these organizations further muddy the waters with their misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.

  • Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information that is spread without the intent to deceive. It is often the result of mistakes, misunderstandings, or rumors.
  • Disinformation is deliberately false information spread with the intention to deceive or mislead. It is often used to manipulate public opinion or obscure the truth.
  • Malinformation involves the sharing of true information with the intent to cause harm. This can include private or sensitive information that is disclosed to damage a person's reputation or create a negative outcome.

Impact on Voter Trust

When voters detect bias in the moderation of debates, it can erode trust in the electoral process. The perception of unfairness can lead to disillusionment and skepticism about the legitimacy of the debates and, by extension, the candidates themselves. This distrust can lower voter turnout and increase political polarization, as individuals may feel that the system is rigged against their preferred candidate.

Bottom line…

Regardless of the debate rules, the influence of biased partisan moderators on presidential debates is profound and cannot be overlooked. This applies to moderators of all platforms, whether CNN or FOXNEWS.

We are so screwed.

-- Steve


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS


The Alarming Appointment: When a President Chooses a Security Advisor Tied to Terrorism

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The Democrat Party has been infiltrated with destructive foreign operatives who wish to destroy Israel …

What does it say about the progressive communist democrat party when they nominate an individual, Barack Obama, with a sketchy background and known associations with domestic terrorists and communists, to be the President of the United States?

A President who uses the power of America to resuscitate and revitalize Iran’s economy, a hostile foreign power whose mantra is “Death to America?” Putting Iran on the path to develop nuclear weapons and ballistic missile delivery systems?

Even worse, what does it say about the progressive communist democrat party when they nominate another individual, Joe Biden, who is mentally unable to fulfill the role of the President of the United States and is surrounded by acolytes of his sketchy predecessor, Obama? And who, using election shenanigans, managed to become the President of the United States?

A President who then knowingly or unknowingly continues the work of his progressive communist democrat predecessor to aid and abet Iran, a known state sponsor of terrorism and killer of American soldiers?

A President who openly disparages Israel, one of our staunchest allies, to provide material aid to a terrorist force and a majority population threatening the safety and security of our ally?

But it gets worse, much worse…

Few decisions in politics and governance carry as much weight as the appointment of a security advisor. This individual is the guardian of a nation’s safety, entrusted with the critical task of protecting its citizens from internal and external threats. However, what happens when the very person chosen for this role has demonstrable links to radical terrorist groups and enemies of the state? The ramifications are not only concerning but potentially catastrophic.

So how can you justify President Biden’s choice of Maher Bitar, a known anti-Israel political activist, as the National Security Council Coordinator for Intelligence and Defense Policy and Deputy Assistant to the President? An individual who could easily compromise the security of both America and Israel. Or, you might ask, was it Obama’s acolyte National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan who did the dirty deed?

This decision should have sent up red flags and sparked widespread outrage among intelligence and law enforcement professionals. Why? Because Maher Bitar has a troubling history, with undeniable ties to radical terrorist organizations and known adversaries of both America and Israel.

Bitar operates at the top of the intelligence food chain and has access to everything…

  • In 2005, Bitar interned for the anti-Israel organization Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP). FMEP has provided grants to multiple anti-Israel groups, such as Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and IfNotNow (INN).

  • In 2006, Bitar graduated from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, where he was on the executive board of the school’s radical Students for Justice in Palestine, an anti-Semitic, Muslim Brotherhood-aligned front group for anti-Israel terrorists. After his law degree from Georgetown, Bitar received a Master’s from Oxford University’s Refugee Studies Center in “Forced Migration,” where he wrote a thesis about the “Nakba,” or the catastrophe of Israel’s founding.

  • Bitar worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Malaysia and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jerusalem. UNRWA with direct links to terrorist activities against Israel.

  • During the Obama Administration, Bitar worked at the National Security Council (NSC) as Director for Israel and Palestinian Affairs and was a deputy to Samantha Power during her tenure at the NSC. Remember, the NSC was the nest of vipers who helped to cripple the presidency of Donald Trump. Samantha Power, married to radical progressive communist democrat Cass Sunstein, was one of Obama’s chief political operatives and at the center of several controversies.

  • In 2017, Bitar joined the House Intelligence Committee as general counsel for the Democrats, where he played a role in the first impeachment of Donald Trump. He was also legal counsel to U.S. Representative Adam Schiff. Both the NSC and Schiff were involved in concocting a false narrative and hoax that led to the sham impeachment of Donald Trump. 

  • In January 2021, President Biden appointed Bitar to become the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Intelligence Programs at the NSC.

  • In January 2024, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan promoted Bitar to Deputy Assistant to the President and Intelligence and Defense Policy Coordinator at the NSC.

The implications of such an appointment cannot be overstated. At a time when global security threats loom large, the importance of having a capable and trustworthy security advisor cannot be ignored. This individual is privy to sensitive information, strategic plans, and classified intelligence, making their allegiance and integrity non-negotiable.

One of the primary concerns surrounding Bitar’s appointment is the potential compromise of national security. How can a person with connections to pro-terrorist groups be expected to prioritize the safety and well-being of our nation or that of Israel, one of our closest allies? The inherent conflict of interest is glaring, raising questions about whose interests this advisor truly serves.

Bottom line….

In the final analysis, Bitar is not an intelligence professional; he is an anti-Israel political activist. Biden is an addled individual willing to accede to the demands of his handlers like Bitar.

While there is no doubt Bitar is a well-educated and experienced individual, I believe his associations and support for pro-terrorist groups should have been just cause to deny his security clearance and any role in our government with access to classified information involving Israel.

The appointment of a security advisor with demonstrable links to radical pro-terrorist groups and enemies of the state represents a grave threat to national security. It undermines the foundation of trust between the government, its citizens, and its allies.

When elected President, President Trump must disband and reconstitute the NSC and prioritize the safety and well-being of the nation above all other considerations. The stakes are too high to ignore the warning signs of another such perilous appointment.

We are so screwed.

-- Steve

VIGILANCE

TERROR-FLAG


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS


Explaining Jihad Joe and the Unholy Alliance Between the Progressive Communist Democrats and Islamists

UNHOLY ALLIANCE

We are witnessing an almost inexplicable resurgence of virulent anti-Semitism since World War II, a conflict that involved virtually every part of the world. While there is nothing new about anti-Semitism, what is surprising is the degree to which it is embraced by our rather secular government, educational institutions, and non-governmental actors.

I ask myself, what, if anything, has changed, and how did I miss a movement with such a monumental influence on world affairs?

The thing that distinguishes anti-Semitism from other forms of prejudice is the lethal nature of mass anti-Semitism and the ease at which it appears to be increasing in both Europe and the United States.

Today, I find myself compelled to address a particularly concerning phenomenon: the seemingly sudden alliance between the radical progressive communist democrats and the very Islamists who would kill them in a heartbeat without further thought or concern.

I ask myself, why would an American President like Barack Obama want to resuscitate a failing authoritarian Iranian regime that is known to sponsor worldwide terrorism and assist in funding both a nuclear arsenal and an intercontinental ballistic missile delivery system that threatens the very existence of America?

And why would another president, Joe Biden, follow the same trajectory and continue assistance to a soon-to-be nuclear power that openly chants, “Death to America” while actively opposing the anti-terror activities of Israel, one of America’s staunchest allies in the Middle East?

Are they both progressive communist democrats who are pro-Islam, anti-America, and anti-Semitic, or is there something else that motivates their malign acts of what could be rationally described as treasonous? Even beyond considering the likelihood that it is the embedded Obama acolytes in the Biden Administration who are manipulating a senile old man.

In recent years, we have witnessed a troubling convergence between elements of the progressive communist democrats and Islamist groups. At first glance, one might assume these two ideologies are diametrically opposed, with the former advocating for secularism, social justice, and progressive values. At the same time, the latter espouses unyielding religious fundamentalism and 7th-century brutality.

However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that their shared hatred of America and other Western democracies and willingness to revolt against the status quo appears to have led to a pragmatic alliance of convenience.

The progressive communist democrats, disillusioned by what they perceive as the failures of capitalism and the social injustices perpetuated by America, have found common cause with Islamists who reject all Western values and seek to establish a global Islamic Caliphate governed by Sharia law. Both groups share a deep-seated resentment towards America's global dominance and world leadership and view themselves as marginalized voices in need of solidarity against a common enemy.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

This unholy alliance between progressive communist democrats and Islamicists is exemplified by the various movements and organizations that have emerged in recent years that embrace an intersectional approach to all matters. This approach prioritizes identity politics and embraces a narrative of victimhood, leading to the uncritical support of terrorist Islamist regimes and groups under the guise of standing up for fellow victims against imperialism and oppression.

Ironic because some of these groups, such as the Queers for Palestine, would be prioritized for a painful death under the very Islamists they purport to support. Of course, these wayward individuals are raising their voices while standing on American soil, protected by the American military and law enforcement. And, how does one explain the paradoxical response by feminists to an ideology and regime that enslaves and subjugates women, advocating physical beatings for such minor offenses as being late with a man's dinner?

Moreover, the progressive communist democrat’s obsession with cultural relativism and its reluctance to criticize corrupt, immoral, and deviant practices within minority communities have provided fertile ground for the normalization of Islamist ideologies that are fundamentally incompatible with the values of democracy, human rights, and gender equality. This has resulted in a dangerous erosion of progressive principles and a betrayal of the democratic ideals they purport to champion.

One need only look at the alarming rise of anti-Semitism within certain segments of the progressive communist democrat movement, where anti-Zionism has morphed into a thinly veiled form of anti-Jewish sentiment, to understand the toxic consequences of this alliance.

Islamists, leveraging their influence within progressive communist democrat power centers, have legitimized their undemocratic and aberrant behavior to further propagate anti-Semitic conspiracy theories designed to delegitimize the state of Israel. In contrast, the very same progressive communist democrats have turned a blind eye to the blatant bigotry, barbaric butchery, and intolerance for individual freedoms within Islamist communities.

Consequently, this often translates into tacit support for Islamist agendas under the guise of anti-imperialism, anti-colonialism, and social justice, where Islamists leverage their influence to propagate anti-Semitic tropes like falsely portraying Israel as an apartheid state. At the same time, the far left remains knowingly complicit in the face of inherent bigotry inherent in Islamist ideology.

Bottom line…

For most Americans, this convergence between the radical progressive communist democrats and Islamists is deeply troubling. It represents a betrayal of the values of tolerance, pluralism, and intellectual honesty that are essential for the survival of democracy. And, if left unchecked, this alliance threatens to undermine the very foundations of Western civilization and embolden forces that seek to sow cataclysmic division and discord in our societies.

It is imperative that we confront this unholy alliance with the seriousness and urgency it demands. We must reaffirm our commitment to the principles expressed in our Constitution and stand firm against any ideology that seeks to undermine individuals’ rights and freedoms.

By upholding the tenets of liberal democracy and steadfastly opposing ideologies antithetical to democratic principles, we can mitigate and counteract the toxic influence threats posed by the convergence of the radical far left and Islamists. This will ensure the preservation of a just and equitable society and the legacy of freedom and tolerance for future generations.

Only by remaining vigilant and persistent in defending democratic values can we begin to restore American values and exceptionalism.

Starting with the election of Donald Trump. We must recognize that, while there are no Republicans in the progressive communist democrat party, there are progressive communist democrats within the Republican Party, we must achieve unassailable majorities in the House and Senate to overcome the opposition in our own ranks.

Unless we can turn this nation around and break this unholy alliance between the progressive communist democrats and the Islamicists, we are well and truly screwed by barbarians that burn babies alive in ovens in front of their parents.

-- Steve


“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS