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JOHN KERRY VS. THE FIRST AMENDMENT

There are few individuals and politicians more loathsome than John Kerry, a dishonorable, smug, self-righteous, sanctimonious, untrustworthy, opportunistic, hypocritical, aloof elitist who epitomizes progressive communist democrat establishment politics.

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Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings in Davos, Switzerland, former Secretary of State and America’s first designated Climate Envoy bemoans a “crisis” of governance arising from various voices expressing their opinions.

And I think the dislike of and anguish over social media is just growing and growing and growing. And it’s part of our problem, particularly in democracies, in terms of building consensus around any issue. It’s really hard to govern today.

[OCS: Yes! It’s hard to govern when the regime’s crafted and preferred narrative, grounded in truth or not, is challenged by ordinary individuals whose access to social media amplifies their voice and allows them to connect with others of like minds.]

You can’t, you know, there’s no, the referees  we used to have to determine what’s a fact and kind of, you know, been eviscerated to a certain degree. And people go and people self-select where they go for their news or for their information. And then you just get into a vicious cycle.

[OCS: To a significant extent, the gatekeepers, often currying favor with the regime in power, have been nullified by social media. Especially when it is a corporatized media that has abandoned all journalistic ethics and has become propagandists spreading the narrative of the day. A media that has lost all credibility when they became hostile to other perspectives from well-educated, well-credentialed, and well-experienced individuals with a counter-narrative. Censoring them or canceling access to their so-called “open” forums where ideas could be expressed and debated in the disinfecting sunlight.

There is no mystery why these media propagandists lost audience share and, by extension, influence over public opinion. The only vicious cycle is one of lies, cover-ups of those lies, and more lies about the lies.]

So it’s really, really hard, much harder to build consensus today than at any time in the 45, 50 years I’ve been involved in this. And, you know, there’s a lot of discussion now about how you curb those entities in order to guarantee that you’re going to have, you know, some accountability on facts, et cetera. But look, if people go to only one source and the source they go to is sick and, you know, has an agenda and they’re putting out disinformation, our First Amendment stands as a major block to the ability to be able to just, you know, hammer it out of existence.

[OCS: Science is a process of systematic skepticism, not a process of consensus, as it takes only one person to challenge the existing narrative and destroy an entire false framework. Unfortunately, politics is not fact-based; where a consensus is reached by self-motivated sellouts and buy-ins.

This brings us to the crux of the matter: how disinformation is defined. From the regime’s viewpoint, disinformation is not based strictly on the objective truth but on the “official narrative” offered by your elite betters, who allegedly have the wisdom and moral authority to interfere in your life for your better life or some societal benefit.

Be thankful for the wisdom of James Madison and our founding fathers, who created the First Amendment to preserve your rights against an intrusive government.

That’s right, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”]

So what you need, what we need is to win the ground, win the right to govern by hopefully having, you know, winning enough votes that you’re free to be able to implement change. Now, obviously, there are some people in our country who are prepared to implement change in other ways. And that’s where we’re dangerous.

[OCS: What Kerry refers to as "some people" is that they are non-governmental people who are not in the ruling regime and are not promoting the official narrative. And truth be told, his words should be construed in a different light. There are some people in our [government] who are prepared to implement change in other ways. And that’s when [government] is dangerous.

Consider that Kerry’s party just disenfranchised millions of primary voters to hand-pick an incompetent, inauthentic, and, quite frankly, stupid nominee for the President of the United States. And spied on, prosecuted, and persecuted an opposition candidate for adhering to the historical norms of practical politics.]

Well, democracy can survive unregulated social media. I think democracies are very challenged right now and have not proven they can move fast enough or big enough to deal with the challenges that we are facing. And to me, that is part of what this race, this election is all about.

[OCS: Consider what he is really saying, Can the progressive communist democrats expand fast enough to overcome the civil rights of its citizens and ensure perpetual political power.]

Will we break the fever in the United States?

[OCS: The real question is, Will the progressive communist democrats break the United States?

Perhaps Leonardo da Vinci best characterized John Kerry when he said, “The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.”]

Bottom line…

I don’t like John Kerry, and, for me, he is the type of hypocritical, flip-flopping political opportunist who sees nothing wrong with flying around the globe on a private jet while lecturing us about the sacrifices we have to make in the name of global climate control.

I regard his 1971 Congressional testimony, where he accused American forces of committing atrocities, as deeply offensive.

I regard his role in negotiating the Iran nuclear deal, the so-called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, as treacherous and treasonous as it allows a hostile foreign power that chants “Death to America” to build nuclear weapons and a ballistic missile delivery system capable of striking the continental United States. 

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


PROGRESSIVE MEDIA NOTES THE PASSING OF ANOTHER DOUCHEBAG TERRORIST

There was nothing honorable about Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, the terrorist who instigated murder and mayhem throughout the Middle East.

His death should have been given the same reverence as that of an unnamed cockroach silently disposed of in a garbage can.

Why would anyone even note the passing of a terrorist complicit in firing rockets targeting the Israeli Druze Arab village of Majdal Shams at the end of July, resulting in children being killed as they played soccer?

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He wasn’t a martyr, his religion was not one of peace, and his party had nothing to do with God. Hassan Nasrallah was nothing more than a shit stain on a carpet of death and destruction.

Next!

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced five days of mourning in Iran in response to what he called the "martyrdom of the great Nasrallah" and said the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah "will not go unavenged,"

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FAFO!

Yes! The political pendulum seems to be swinging in the opposite direction, and the watch phrase, especially concerning Israel, is "fuck around and find out."

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“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


IN HER OWN WORDS, KAMALA HARRIS TELLS YOU WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR DONALD TRUMP

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Yes, YOU have proven the past Biden/Harris failed policies don’t work!

YOU can’t disavow or distance yourself from the domestic and foreign policies of the Biden/Harris Administration because you were a significant part of the decision-making.

YOU, Kamala Harris, for three-and-a-half years, were the Vice President of the United States, sitting at the right hand of President Joe Biden, and according to your own words, “were the last person in the room, when crucial decisions were being made.

In a recent interview on the view, the President himself said, “Look, she is smart as hell. Number one, she’s tough. She was a first-rate prosecutor…and as vice president, there wasn’t a single thing that I did that she couldn’t do. And so I was able to delegate to her responsibility on everything from foreign policy to domestic policy.”

No matter how much you point at former President Donald Trump and try to blame him for your administration’s policy failures and adverse outcomes, he was nowhere to be found. You cancel many of his policies in your first days in office.

  • YOU are responsible for the disastrous inflation eating this nation alive.

  • YOU are responsible for an invasion of illegal aliens, bringing with them poverty, illiteracy, disease, and crime—destroying our social safety nets and borrowing heavily from China to provide non-citizens with benefits that often exceed those of our own military, seniors, and ordinary citizens.

  • YOU are responsible for crippling our economy by bleeding that nation dry of its abundant energy resources, the lifeblood of industry and the lifeline of daily living.

  • YOU are responsible for weaponizing our nation’s premier intelligence and law enforcement agencies and creating a two-tiered justice system for prosecuting and persecuting your party’s opposition.

  • YOU are responsible for the ongoing war and the neglect of Israel, our nation's only true ally in the Middle East. An ally that is fighting the terrorism that is coming to America.

Bottom line…

Kamala Harris is an empty vessel and a cackling, corrupt liar blowing in the wind.

The Democrats can and will destroy America as we know it in favor of communism, run by elites and oligarchs.

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


Kamala Harris's Economic Vision is National Bankruptcy

While Kamala Harris’ insane economic policy proposals are framed as bold and progressive solutions to foster equity and opportunity, a closer examination reveals a troubling disconnect from fiscal reality.

By championing expansive government spending and relying heavily on fairy tales like Modern Monetary Theory, Harris’s approach risks undermining the foundations of a sustainable economy. Kamala_harris_and_donald_harris

Understanding Modern Monetary Theory

Vice President Kamala Harris has been a prominent advocate for policies rooted in Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), promoting the idea that the government can create money freely to fund initiatives without the constraints typically imposed by traditional economic theories.

At its core, MMT is only an unprovable political theory that posits that countries that control their own currency can never “run out” of money like a household or business can. Deluded and deranged Marxist economists argue that this allows governments to fund social programs, infrastructure projects, and other initiatives without the same worries about budget deficits that have historically constrained fiscal policy. This perspective fundamentally corrupts the way politicians think about money, debt, and the role of government in the economy.

The Appeal of Infinite Spending

In recent years, the concept of MMT has garnered attention, particularly among progressive politicians and economists.

The allure of MMT is unmistakable: it suggests a pathway to progressive communist democrat dreams of perpetual political power through universal healthcare, free college, and robust public services funded by government spending rather than direct taxation, which would lead to revolt.

For many progressive communist democrats, this vision resonates deeply, especially in a time of increasing economic inequality and urgent social needs. Harris’s ardent advocacy for such corrupted policies taps into a widespread desire of certain nonproductive individuals and illegal aliens to receive something for nothing.

Even Kamala’s Socialist Father Knows Better.

Kamala’s Father, a Stanford University Professor known for his socialist perspective, criticizes both Marxist economics and Modern Monetary Theory. He provides insights into the limitations and implications of Marxist economics for its deterministic views on capitalism and class struggle, arguing that it often overlooks the complexities of market dynamics and human behavior. He emphasizes that Marxism leads to inefficient resource allocation due to centralized planning principles.

Similarly, in his analysis of MMT, the post-Keynesian and Marxian economist Harris highlights the risks associated with the theory’s assumption that governments can endlessly create money without negative consequences. He warns that this approach can lead to inflationary pressures and a disconnect between fiscal policy and real economic productivity.

Harris’ Father advocates for an approach that considers social justice and equity while critiquing the inadequacies of traditional capitalism and certain modern economic theories, including Modern Monetary Theory. His work emphasizes the need for alternative economic frameworks that prioritize the welfare of the broader society over profit-driven motives.

The Reality of Economic Constraints

Milton Friedman’s warning about third-party payers illustrates this type of thinking.

Milton Friedman’s critique of the “third-party payer” system underscores a fundamental problem with government spending. While individuals typically spend their own money wisely, weighing cost and quality, politicians often spend taxpayer money without the same restraint. This disconnect arises because the personal stakes of accountability and consequences diminish when using funds that aren’t theirs, leading to inefficiencies and waste. For example, Friedman argued that this thinking can result in rising healthcare costs as patients become detached from the actual price of services and may overutilize care.

The implications of MMT, treating money as an unlimited resource and ignoring fundamental economic principles, are dangerous.

  • Inflation Risks: One of the most significant dangers of MMT is runaway inflation. When governments print money without corresponding economic output, it can lead to an oversupply of money chasing too few goods and services. This inflationary pressure destroys investments and erodes purchasing power, disproportionately affecting lower and middle-income families.

  • Debt and Investment: The assumption that governments can spend indefinitely without consequences neglects the relationship between government borrowing and private-sector investment. If investors believe the government’s fiscal policy is irresponsible, they may demand higher interest rates or curtail investments altogether, leading to a potential credit crisis.

  • Dependency on Central Banks: MMT relies heavily on central banks like the Federal Reserve to manage inflation and control the money supply. However, the Fed operates with a degree of independence that complicates the notion of government oversight. The interplay between political decisions and economic outcomes can lead to unpredictable and often detrimental results.

The Question No Progressive Politician Wants To Answer.

Time and time again, Kamala Harris is asked, How do you pay for all that spending?” She responds that everything will work out if corporations pay their fair share. However, nobody asks the follow-up question, “What is their fair share?” If Harris had not been such an ignorant, empty vessel, she might have realized that corporations do not pay taxes per se; they pass those charges along to their consumers and shareholders as higher prices (the cost of doing business) and a reduced rate of return on investments. 

In her interview with sycophantic MSNBC’s host/propagandist Stephanie Ruhle…  

[STEPHANIE RUHLE] Where do you get the money to do that? Do you still go forward with those plans and borrow?

[KAMALA HARRIS] Well, but we're going to have to raise corporate taxes. And we're going to have to raise... We're going to have to make sure that the biggest corporations and billionaires pay their fair share. That's just it. It's about paying their fair share.

Who Is Offering “Schmuck Insurance?”

“Schmuck insurance” is an “unofficial” term often used by Wall Street insiders to describe policies or protections that individuals might seek to safeguard themselves against poor government decision-making or misjudgments. While it may not exist as an official insurance product, the concept highlights the tendency of wealthy individuals who want to protect themselves from the consequences of their less-than-savvy political choices—whether it’s supporting a radical progressive communist democrat seeking to destroy America from within, engaging in risky behaviors, or neglecting their essential responsibilities.

Translating Komrade Kamala...

[KAMALA HARRIS] Some of the work is going to be through what we do in terms of giving benefits and assistance to state and local governments around transit dollars, and looking holistically at the connection between that and housing, and looking holistically at the incentives we in the federal government can create for local and state governments to actually engage in planning in a holistic manner that includes prioritizing affordable housing for working people.

While some are laughing at Kamala's use of the word holistic and questioning if she understands what holistic means, more sober folks see grave danger in this progressive communist democrat's extortion. Featuring communist-style central planning, she links transit dollars to housing--using allocated funds to weaponize the federal government to dictate local zoning laws. Nobody voted for this!

By withholding critical transit infrastructure dollars unless a city, county, or state adheres to Kamala's housing plans, they will be forced to restrict single-family homes and create suburban ghettos. Lest anyone think differently, Kamala's roadmap is built on Kalifornia's housing failures. 

Bottom line…

As the U.S. navigates complex economic challenges, it is crucial to ground policy decisions in sound economic principles.

Advocating for policies based on MMT may sound appealing to the progressive communist democrats, but still, it is a fool's errand-- imposing devastating national security and economic risks to the nation. 

In the final analysis, Kamala’s pursuit of economic policy must be grounded in fiscal constraints and the unpredictable nature of monetary policy.

Harris’s vision is dangerous to every citizen, man, woman, and child, whether working, retired, or growing to maturity.

We are so screwed.

-- Steve

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“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


A HOUSE LOSS WILL BE CATASTROPHIC TO AMERICA

Consider what former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said to CNN’s Jake Tapper: that Democrats will win the majority in the House of Representatives and vote in the radical progressive communist democrat House Minority Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as speaker.

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[TAPPER]  I'm about to run another clip. And this one is the House Speaker Mike Johnson. And he today was asked whether he'd follow the regular order when it comes to the election certification process.

If Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump in November, we don't actually have the clip. I'm just going to tell you what he said. He said, quote, if we have a free, fair, and safe election, we're going to follow the Constitution.

What do you think of that? The caveat?

[PELOSI]  Why should there be a caveat? Why don't we just all agree? Why don't we just all agree, whoever wins, we are for the peaceful transfer of power.

He's trying again to wed himself to this fake conspiracy theory about the election. But you know what? We don't agonize.

We organize and we organize to make sure that Hakeem Jeffries has that gavel on January 6th. It's very essential, not only for the issues that we care about, our kitchen table issues, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, which we have done, lowering the cost of health care, which we have done, lowering the cost of child care, which we did, but we have to renew, lowering the cost of so many things, housing as Kamala has put forth. That's all important.

But our democracy is very important. Hakeem Jeffries. Now, we are working as we work to elect a Democratic president and vice president to elect a Democratic Congress to make sure that we can't have this a personal opinion when it's an absolute fact of numbers.

[TAPPER]  Are you worried? Are you worried about what might happen when Congress meets in January 6th, 2025, under House Speaker Johnson, if he is the speaker? And I don't know what the results are going to be, but let's assume that he's still the speaker. Are you worried?

[PELOSI]  Well, first of all, Hakeem will be speaker. Second of all, if the Republicans win, they have their own fight on their hands. And that may be what he's campaigning for there.

But the fact is, is that the government, the U.S. federal government has declared that a national special security day. So there will be increased security around the Capitol at that time.

[TAPPER]  So, the mob won't be in the room.

[PELOSI]  Well, nobody could ever foresee that the president of the United States disrespecting the office that he hold held would would incite an insurrection in the Capitol, assaulting our Capitol, our symbol of democracy to the world, assaulting our Constitution, which called for the peaceful transfer of power and assaulting the Congress of the United States violently, going after me with a bullet in my head and a noose for his own vice president, who would not follow his instruction to ignore the Constitution and not honor his oath to protect and defend the Constitution. The national anthem says truth to the night that our flag is still there. You've heard me say that again and again.

And we this is our night. We have to prove to the night that our flag is still there. I'll give you another Baltimore phrase comes from horse racing.

We're here. We're going to whip to the lead and then we're going to whip the lead to victory. And we do not agonize.

We organize.

[TAPPER]  Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democrat from San Francisco. Always a pleasure to have you here. Thank you so much, Madam Speaker.

[OCS: Remember, this is the same Nancy Pelosi who just, after four years of denial, admitted she was partly responsible for the January 6 riot.]

What might a Hakeem Jeffries speakership look like…

  • Increased Focus on Democratic Party Unity: Jeffries has a reputation for bridging divides within the Democratic Party. He might prioritize party unity and work to reconcile differences among various factions, which could lead to more cohesive legislative efforts.

  • Emphasis on Progressive Policies: Jeffries has supported a range of progressive issues, so we might see a stronger push for policies like healthcare reform, climate action, and social justice initiatives, potentially mobilizing the party's base. 

  • Strategic Opposition to Republicans: Given the polarized environment, he would likely take a strong stance against Republican initiatives that conflict with Democratic priorities, which could lead to more contentious debates and partisan battles. 

  • Focus on Messaging and Communication: As Speaker, he may work to enhance the Democratic Party's messaging, aiming to connect with a broader audience and counter Republican narratives, possibly promoting more public-private censorship by threatening private companies with legislative controls to weaken their monopolies, protection against legal action, more vigorous copyright infringement enforcement, and curtailed tax advantages. 

  • Legislative Priorities: Depending on the political landscape, he might prioritize specific legislative goals, such as reforming the electoral process, destroying filibuster protections for the minority, and removing potential roadblocks from a divided Congress.

Bottom line…

We would see the creation of an unassailable progressive communist democrat supermajority that could bankrupt America with its wealth redistribution policies, create perpetual control over elections, eviscerate the Constitution granting the federal government unheard-of powers, and disarm law-abiding Americans. Continuing the destruction of 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


Kamala Harris: A Presidential Candidate Chosen by Party Elites, Disenfranchising American Primary Voters

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Dereliction of Duty: The Consequences of Failing to Invoke the 25th Amendment

The Vice President of the United States swears an oath to “support and defend the Constitution,” and part of that duty involves safeguarding the functionality and integrity of the Executive Branch. The 25th Amendment offers a constitutional process to remove a president who can no longer discharge the powers and duties of the office. If a president becomes incapacitated—whether physically, mentally, or otherwise—and the Vice President fails to act, it could be seen as a grave dereliction of duty.

By not invoking the 25th Amendment in such a situation, the Vice President allows a diminished leader to remain in power, endangering the nation’s security and economic well-being. It raises serious questions about their commitment to their oath of office. When inaction allows dysfunction to fester, it is not just a failure of leadership but a violation of the constitutional obligation to act in the nation’s best interests.

The Vice President’s role is not merely ceremonial—it comes with real responsibilities, particularly in times of crisis. History has shown us the importance of a capable president, and the 25th Amendment ensures that when a president is no longer capable, the office’s powers are entrusted to someone who can act. Failing to do so could be interpreted as putting personal loyalty or political expediency above the national interest, which betrays the public trust.

Kamala Harris, at the urging of Democratic Party elites, wielded the 25th Amendment as another tool for political maneuvering—overriding its purpose as a safeguard designed to protect the nation from leadership that is no longer fit for office to a threat to remove President Joe Biden from pursuing the nomination he won in state primaries. Even worse, it left in office an incapacitated President to compromise the nation’s national security and economic stability.

A Vice President who hesitates or refuses to act in such a critical moment shows a dangerous inability to prioritize the national interest over personal loyalty or political calculation. This type of inaction erodes public trust and should also be seen as a disqualifying factor for future presidential aspirations. If they cannot rise to the occasion as the nation’s second-in-command, how can the American people trust them to handle the full weight of the presidency?

Bottom line…

What Kamala Harris is: A primary-dodging, leadership-selected cipher, unknown to the American public, with a zero record of accomplishment, hides from the media, and promotes bumper sticker platitudes instead of policies.

What Kamala Harris will become if elected: An empty suit and a cataclysmic disaster that will destroy the American economy and engage the United States in World War III.

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


Price-Controlled Drugs: A Disappointing Reality for Seniors?

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As I have written in the past, I remain skeptical of AARP’s  (American Association of Retired Persons) role as an unbiased advocate and lobbyist for senior citizens.

In particular, their slavish promotion of progressive communist democrat price control legislation and the inherent conflict of interest that arises from their for-profit ventures, which sell access to the senior citizen marketplace and promote the sales of insurance, travel, and financial planning products.

More specifically, their relationship with UnitedHealth Group, one of a triumvirate of corporations controlling 80% of the pharmacy benefit management industry. Rather than streamlining access to medications, these PBM intermediaries often drive up costs and limit patient choices by negotiating rebates and dictating formulary lists that frequently prioritize profits over patient care. As we have seen in the past, when prices are artificially controlled and lowered in one area, prices in other areas surge to make up the difference and more.

Consider AARP’s positioning on Medicare Negotiated Drug Prices.

AARP Statement Following Announcement of First Medicare Negotiated Drug Prices

Today, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement of the first Medicare negotiated drug prices as part of the 2022 prescription drug law:

“Today’s announcement marks a significant step forward in our long-standing efforts to lower prescription drug prices. AARP members from across the political spectrum overwhelmingly called lowering prescription drug costs a top concern – and this first round of Medicare-negotiated prices will bring financial relief to millions of older Americans. As the voice for the 100 million Americans ages 50-plus, we will continue working to ensure this law is fully implemented and benefits older Americans for decades to come.”  <Source>

Medicare Unveils First Negotiated Prices for 10 of the Costliest Medications
Millions of older Americans are expected to save on their prescriptions

Under the new prescription drug law and for the first time in history, Medicare has negotiated lower prices for 10 medications that are among the costliest and most used in its prescription drug program (Part D). Every year going forward, the federal program will select additional drugs to negotiate.

The new prices negotiated by the federal government and drug manufacturers take effect in 2026 and apply to prescription pills and injections taken by older adults for diabetes, blood clots, heart failure, arthritis, kidney disease, cancer and more. About 9 million Medicare enrollees in 2023 used one or more of the 10 drugs selected.

[OCS: As of early 2024, there are approximately 65.7 million Medicare enrollees in the U.S., with about 33.9 million enrolled in Original Medicare and 31.8 million in Medicare Advantage or other plans. Leaving approximately 86.3% at risk for higher prices on non-controlled drugs.]

Lower prices are result of AARP-backed law

The first 10 prescription medications selected for negotiations were identified last August as part of an AARP-backed prescription drug law that expands health care benefits and lowers out-of-pocket expenses for millions of older Americans with Medicare.

“Today’s announcement marks a significant step forward in our long-standing efforts to lower prescription drug prices,” says Nancy LeaMond, AARP executive vice president and chief advocacy and engagement officer. “AARP members from across the political spectrum overwhelmingly called lowering prescription drug costs a top concern — and this first round of Medicare-negotiated prices will bring financial relief to millions of older Americans.” <Source>

How will that work out in practice?

  • Surging Premiums: Since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was enacted, premiums for prescription drug plans have skyrocketed—42% for higher-end plans and 57% for lower-end plans across major states.

  • Impact on Physicians: Fewer prescribing choices and encouragement to replace effective drugs with their bio-equivalent, but not identical, generic counterparts.

  • Fewer Plan Options: The Kaiser Family Foundation reports a 25% drop in available plans for Medicare beneficiaries, leaving seniors with limited choices.

  • Rising Out-of-Pocket Costs: A study by Milliman, a global consulting and actuarial firm that specializes in healthcare, insurance, and financial services, indicates that by 2026, 3.5 million seniors will face significant increases in out-of-pocket costs, averaging a 12% hike due to price-controlled drugs.

  • Impact on Communities of Color: African American and Asian American seniors will likely be disproportionately affected, as they often have lower incomes and fewer plan choices.

  • Role of Insurance Companies and PBMs: Insurance companies pass on costs to consumers, utilizing tactics like “utilization management” that deny or delay necessary care. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) dominate the market, prioritizing profits over patient needs. PBMs profit by capitalizing on the spread between the prices they negotiate with drug manufacturers and what they charge health plans, incentivizing them to favor higher-priced drugs. They tend to push expensive brand-name drugs over cheaper alternatives to secure larger manufacturer rebates, and they extract fees from every party in the supply chain, driving up costs further.

  • Need for Reform: To address these issues, the PBM system must be reformed, transparency enhanced, and genuine competition in the pharmaceutical market facilitated rather than reliant on ineffective price controls.

No! I am not kidding...

Biden-Harris Price Controls Causing Senior Drug Prices to Skyrocket

A recent analysis warns that these pricing provisions will likely lead to higher costs for millions of seniors and disabled Americans who rely on Medicare Part D. This shouldn’t come as a surprise—price controls simply don’t work, and when they’re implemented, someone will eventually have to pick up the tab. Nor should it be surprising that government spending doesn’t reduce inflation. History shows quite the opposite.

For low-income beneficiaries, the out-of-pocket cost increases are significant—averaging 27% more. Asian and black beneficiaries who rely on the medicines subject to an MFP could experience an average increase of 13% and 15%, respectively. As is too often the case, the most vulnerable among us will bear the brunt of bad policy.

As bad as this all is, it gets worse. The predictable impact of price controls on goods and services is a well-researched topic in economics. This makes the typical combination of good intentions and unintended consequences a tough excuse to swallow.

Progressive special interests whose long-term goal is abolishing private insurance in favor of a single-payer health care system (e.g., Medicare for All)— as Kamala Harris proposed during her 2020 presidential run—have also vocally supported price controls as a means of moving America toward government-run health care. <Source>

Bottom line…

In a rapidly aging world, seniors deserve an advocate that truly represents their interests.

However, where big money is involved, and lobbyists can influence legislators and legislation, look to the ultimate source of funds, the consumer, to be 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


TRAITOR JANE FONDA CAMPAIGNS FOR FELLOW TRAVELER KAMALA HARRIS

Such a perfect photo in red for the aged communist traitor Jane Fonda, struggling for relevance, pushing a pro-communist climate change hoax... 

FONDA-FF

Jane Fonda Campaigns for Kamala Harris on Goal of Slashing Fossil Fuels by Half

Hollywood star Jane Fonda is hitting the campaign trail for Kamala Harris on the belief that the Harris-Walz ticket will  slash fossil fuels by half in order to address what the actress called the “climate emergency.”

Speaking to CBS News on Monday, Jane Fonda put her climate activism front and center, while also proudly discussing her role as a Democrat political influencer.

“I am really involved this time because of the climate emergency,” Fonda told CBS News. <Source>

Bottom line…

There are those of us who will never forget what this traitorous bitch did in North Viet Nam during a time of war, urging American soldiers to surrender while Americans nearby were being brutally and mercilessly tortured at a prison camp.

Fonda-TRAITOR

Remember this when you vote--this communist traitor supports fellow travelers Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

And, let us not forget that one of Hanoi Jane's self-proclaimed regrets in life is having never fucked that communist Cuban butcher Che Guevarra. 

-- Steve

ArmedServices-MIA


“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


CONGRESS: The Calendar-- a Constant Amidst the Engineered Chaos

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It is a fundamental truth in politics that legislators on both sides of the aisle favor pork-barrel spending on special interest projects, which, in return, provide campaign funding, voter support, media attention, and well-paying, no-stress job opportunities for family and friends.

The problem: How to push special interest legislation through the machine without undue public scrutiny, the spectacle of public debate, and the necessity to attach one’s name to self-serving legislation.

The answer: Attach unpalatable legislation to a “must pass” bill or create a crisis that demands the passage of a last-minute bill that buries everything in an ocean of incomprehensible legalese, which leaves the actual lawmaking up to the bureaucracy with their administrative rules and regulations.

The threat: Use one of the most pervasive myths in American politics, that a government shutdown is an unavoidable catastrophe that demands and compels legislators to accept whatever pre-jiggered legislation is on the table.

In reality, the consequences of a government shutdown are often exaggerated, as many essential government functions continue. While a shutdown certainly disrupts services, it doesn’t halt the functioning of the entire government.

Despite this, politicians and their chosen media propagandists expertly cultivate the fear of a shutdown. They create a narrative that leads to a heightened sense of urgency that can drown out rational discussion. This feigned panic creates an artificial environment where legislators are seen to be “pressured to make concessions,” leading them to accept measures they might not support under normal circumstances. As a result, radical proposals can slip through the cracks at 2 a.m. without being witnessed by citizens and justified by the urgency of the moment.

The truth is that, in the aftermath of a shutdown, everybody receives retroactive pay for their mini staycation. An honest retrospective examination of the situation would reveal that only significant public-facing services that inconvenience ordinary individuals were temporarily closed.

In essence, political business is usual, with the citizens getting screwed on behalf of the wealthy and politically connected.

Unless you graduated from a public school that taught perverse sexual practices and political activism instead of civics, the legislative calendar in Congress is predictable. It is marked by a series of established dates for budget approvals, appropriations, and recesses. While these well-established deadlines should serve as a framework for planning and discussion, they often become weapons in political battles where legislators pretend they are racing against the clock and the stakes are rising, igniting fears of the dreaded government shutdown.

This dynamic creates a cycle where rational discourse is overshadowed by anxiety. Instead of utilizing the calendar as a tool for orderly governance, it transforms into a pressure cooker, where the urgency of the moment overrides the need for thoughtful legislation. This is not a natural occurrence; it is a manufactured crisis that serves the interests of those who benefit from chaos.

An ode to Rahm Emanuel, former Chief of Staff to Barack Obama and Mayor of Chicago, the city of corruption…

Rahm

Instead of engaging in robust debate within the established timelines, some members of Congress exploit these chaotic moments to introduce radical ideas that might struggle to survive in calmer waters. The rationale? When time is short, and tensions are high, there’s a greater chance of bypassing thorough scrutiny. Bills that might have faced significant opposition during a normal legislative session are often rushed through in the name of urgency.

Consider the recurring debates over funding essential government services or raising the debt ceiling. Each deadline brings the potential for media-hyped catastrophic outcomes, and in the flurry of panic, legislators are frequently coerced into accepting measures they would typically oppose. The pressure to avoid a shutdown or financial disaster creates an environment ripe for compromise, but often at the expense of thoughtful consideration and public input.

Today’s Example.

It is well understood that the fundamental characteristics to define a country and its status within the global community typically include:

  1. Defined Borders: A country has specific geographical boundaries that delineate its territory.

  2. Sovereignty: It possesses the authority to govern itself without external interference.

  3. Population: A country is made up of people who reside within its borders, forming a community.

  4. Citizenship: This refers to the legal status of individuals as members of the country, often conferring rights and responsibilities.

  5. Government: A structured political system that provides order, makes laws, and implements policies.

  6. Recognition: Other nations and international organizations often recognize a country, which can influence its legitimacy.

  7. Economy: A functioning economic system that manages resources, trade, and commerce.

  8. Cultural Identity: A shared culture, language, and traditions that contribute to a sense of national identity.

Most legislators publicly acknowledge that illegal aliens are not citizens and, under federal law, it’s already a crime for noncitizens to vote in a federal election.

So why are the progressive communist democrats so opposed to attaching H.R.828, the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act, which would require voters to provide proof of citizenship in person when registering to vote in a federal election, to the current Continuing Resolution to fund the government through March 2025 or risk the dreaded government shutdown? 

The Continuing Resolution was necessary because our legislators couldn’t meet the statutory September 30th deadline to submit normal and customary funding bills.

Of course, the answer is politics in an election year when the progressive communist democrats are pandering to Hispanics by favoring citizenship for illegal aliens, or should I say, future progressive communist democrats.

And progressive communist democrats usually win because the Republicans lack the cojones to call them out and secretly want to keep the money flowing.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has announced that the House will be voting on a three-month stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government open until December 20th.

On Sunday, Johnson (R-La.) announced that the House will vote on the bill next week.

If the measure is implemented, the government will avoid a shutdown, which is scheduled to begin at the start of next month.

In a letter to colleagues, Johnson said the “legislation will be a very narrow, bare-bones CR including only the extensions that are absolutely necessary.”

While this is not the solution any of us prefer, it is the most prudent path forward under the present circumstances,” he continued. “As history has taught and current polling affirms, shutting the government down less than 40 days from a fateful election would be an act of political malpractice.”

Johnson’s plan does not include any provisions of the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote. Johnson had previously attempted to link the act to a six-month continuing resolution, but the House rejected the proposal last week.

Bottom line…

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The chaos we observe in Congress is not merely a product of external pressures; it is often a strategic choice by party leadership. By recognizing the tactics behind engineered chaos, we can advocate for a more thoughtful approach to legislation that prioritizes the needs of the American people over the urgency of manipulated deadlines.

It’s our fault. “We the People” do not demand accountability in governance and continue to elect professional politicians who have made politics and political payoffs into careers devoid of public service.

As citizens, it is our responsibility to demand this from our leaders and hold them accountable for their choices in our name.

We are so screwed.

-- Steve

“I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.”– Nobel Laurate and Physicist Richard Feynman. 


“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 ANSWER IS INTUITIVELY OBVIOUS: IT'S DEMOCRATIC ASTROTURF DEMONSTRATIONS

Nuclear-explosion-black-swan

A friend sent me a clip of a Yemeni writer, Luai Ahmed, asking questions about protests…

To those raising the Palestinian flag, where were you when ISIS was launched in the name of Islam and beheaded tens of thousands of Arabs in Libya, Syria, and Iraq? Why didn’t you take it to the streets and raise their flags and condemn the terror and call for a ceasefire?

Where were you when Arab dictators and terrorists killed hundreds of thousands of Arabs in Syria and Libya? Why didn’t you take it to the streets then and raise the Syrian and Libyan flags and condemn the terror and call for a ceasefire?

Where were you in the last decade when Saudi Arabia, backed by other Arab countries, killed and starved out more than 400,000 Yemenis, my country? I didn’t see any of you take to the streets or raise the Yemeni flag or condemn the terror or call for a ceasefire.

This calls for some self-reflection.

When millions of Arabs are slaughtered by other Arabs, you say absolutely nothing.

But when 7,000 Arabs are killed by Jews defending their right to exist, you revolt, you get angry, you raise the flag, you condemn the terror, you call for a ceasefire, you turn the world upside down.

Why is that?

Why were you so silent then but so loud now?

Can it be that you are finally raising a flag and creating chaos because you only hate that the perpetrators are Jews? Because you obviously don’t care when millions of Arabs are killed by Arabs.

Can it be that you storming the streets is just you venting out your hatred towards Jews, the same hatred that we learned by our mosques and schools?

You often speak of numbers and proportionality, but by the rules of proportionality, you should not be raising the Palestinian flag.

Unless there’s an agenda at play, Jew hatred, or as I like to call it, hatred. <Source>

Obviously, the author lacks critical context…

What you are seeing is not an organic push-back against Israel’s attempt to protect itself from terror but pre-planned AstroTurf direct street action led by trained organizers and agitators to stir up racial and ethnic hatred to further divide American citizens into cohorts of victimhood. Cohorts can be cobbled together to gain and maintain political power and further the progressive communist democrat agenda. Cohorts that can be promised redress of their grievances in return for supporting the Democrat Party.

What you are seeing are the Democrat’s direct action shock troops, all radical left-wing mobs like Antifa, Occupy Wall Street, and Black Lives Matter, along with a number of fringe hangers-on and useful idiots.

They are being readied and revved up to intervene in the 2024 election should the Democrats lose—first to prevent the certification of a Republican President should the Democrats lose, and then to mount a campaign of continuing chaos through the next four years to disrupt any meaningful Republican reforms. 

Some claim these groups operate independently of the Democratic Party, only sharing common goals like social justice, economic reform, and opposition to far-right extremism. However, looking at their funding sources, they are funded indirectly by tax-exempt foundations, many led by radical left-wing billionaire activists like George Soros. Look carefully, and you see repetitive mentions of Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Brothers Foundation, and the Tides Foundation—all funding radical groups, sub-groups, and splinter organizations who miraculously congregate at the same place, at the same time and with many participants who can’t explain what they are protesting, the group’s goals, or who the group’s leaders might be.

I find it amazing that so many protest groups have black gay communists in their leadership structure, the majority with anti-Semitic viewpoints.

Have you wondered why so many elected Democrats do little or nothing about the protests that are destroying their respective cities and districts? I don’t because I know the answer—the sympathize, with, if not directly support, the protesters. These are the same Democrats trying to disarm law-abiding citizens when releasing hardened criminals into our communities, watching gangs of illegal aliens get a foothold in our cities, and welcoming chaos as a driver of revolution.

What to watch for…

Staged Protests:

  • Increased Tensions: As the 2024 election approaches, protests are likely to occur, especially around issues like voting rights, racial justice, abortion rights, and economic inequality. Court rulings, policy decisions, or contentious campaign rhetoric could fuel these protests.

  • Election Integrity: Concerns over election integrity and potential voter suppression could spark significant protests, mainly if there are controversies around voting access, mail-in ballots, or the counting process.

  • Polarization: The deepening polarization in the U.S. could lead to more frequent and intense protests from the progressive communist democrats, especially if the election outcome appears uncertain or disputed.

Black Swan Events:

  • Cybersecurity Threats: A significant cybersecurity breach or misinformation campaign (from our government’s premier intelligence and law enforcement agencies) could undermine public trust in the electoral process, leading to unrest or chaos.

  • Economic Shocks: A sudden economic downturn or crisis, such as a financial market collapse or a significant increase in inflation, could trigger widespread protests, particularly if people feel the government’s response is inadequate.

  • Violence or Terrorism: Unfortunately, the risk of politically motivated violence or domestic terrorism could also be a black swan event. This could involve attacks on polling stations, campaign events, or critical infrastructure, leading to widespread fear and disruption. This does not rule out another assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which would result in national chaos. This includes Iran announcing it has several nuclear weapons or conducting a test. If Pakistan could do it, certainly the Iranians can do it.

  • Natural Disasters: A large-scale natural disaster, such as a hurricane, earthquake, or widespread wildfires, could impact the election by disrupting voting or displacing large numbers of people, potentially leading to contested results and civil unrest.

Bottom line…

Prepare for protests as the 2024 election nears, as the January 6 election certification approaches, and citizens voluntarily support a more authoritarian government to restore peace and order.

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