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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


Hollywood's Hypocrisy: Embracing a Politically Lost Cause

In the swirling cesspool of American politics, celebrities from Hollywood often seem to have an uncanny ability to emerge as the most vocal and fervent supporters of deeply flawed and corrupt candidates and causes.

Yet, their recent embrace of Joe Biden, objectively an individual who is physically and mentally unfit to serve as the President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief, has raised quiet concerns and drawn criticism from those who understand the grave danger of another Obama/Biden Administration.

It should surprise nobody that those narcissists in Hollywood who make a very comfortable living reading the words written by others and managed by handlers would support a fellow narcissist who has literally lost his mind and requires a teleprompter to sound somewhat coherent.

There is no doubt that Joe Biden has had a long and storied career in the public eye, mostly crafted by a media captured by corporate oligarchs and power brokers, incentivized to hide his perverted behavior and corrupt dealings.

While he was once admired for his charisma and go-along-to-get-along demeanor, Joe Biden’s descent into the realm of erratic behavior and controversial statements has been widely documented. Yet, despite this, Hollywood continues to rally behind him, seemingly oblivious to the glaring contradictions in their support.

This-is-what-they-are-selling

What is it about Joe Biden that attracts such unwavering loyalty from the Hollywood elite?

Some believe that it's a case of like attracting like – after all, both Joe Biden and many Hollywood personalities are accustomed to living in an artificial bubble of sycophantic adoration and unbelievable privilege, protected from the day-to-day harshness of life affecting ordinary individuals. Others suggest that there may be deeper motivations at play, perhaps rooted in a desire to virtue signal or maintain relevance and influence within progressive communist democrat circles.

But whatever the reasons, Hollywood's support for Joe Biden is a troubling reflection of the disconnect between the entertainment industry and the realities faced by ordinary Americans.

While the glitterati hobnob at Joe Biden's exclusive parties and sip champagne in their gated mansions, millions of hardworking individuals across the country struggle to make ends meet and put food on the table for their families.

NBC_News_logoBiden taps Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts and the Clintons for mega fundraisers
One high-profile event will feature a contest with Clooney and Roberts on social media platforms to engage grassroots donors, according to details first shared with NBC News.

President Joe Biden’s campaign plans to host a major fundraiser in Los Angeles next month with former President Barack Obama and Hollywood superstars George Clooney and Julia Roberts, according to a campaign official.

The star-studded lineup is expected to boost Biden’s fundraising efforts at a time when Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee are aiming to close the cash gap now that the former president has won the delegates needed to secure the nomination, allowing him to use all the GOP tools at his disposal.

The high-profile Biden event, set for mid-June, will feature a contest with Clooney and Roberts run across the campaign’s social media platforms to engage grassroots donors, top celebrities, and surrogates, according to details first shared with NBC News. The two Academy Award winners will also lend their names for campaign emails and text messages in hopes of attracting more contributions.

The campaign plans to promote the Los Angeles fundraiser in a fashion similar to the glitzy evening Biden held with Obama and former President Bill Clinton in New York City in late March, which brought in $26 million. Biden campaign aides said that amount was a Democratic fundraising record for a single event.

The president is also expected to hold a fundraiser with Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the East Coast early this summer, according to a source familiar with the plans, first shared with NBC News. <Source>

Moreover, by aligning themselves so closely with Joe Biden, Hollywood risks alienating large segments of the population who see through the façade of glamour and recognize the inherent self-serving hypocrisy in their actions.

Ask yourself, how can these self-proclaimed champions of social justice and equality continue to stand by someone whose track record is littered with instances of actual documented misogyny, racism, and bigotry?

Of course, Hollywood's infatuation with Joe Biden is nothing new.

Throughout history, celebrities have often wielded their influence to champion causes and candidates that align with their personal beliefs and interests. And while there's certainly nothing inherently wrong with using one's platform to advocate for change, there comes a point where the line between activism and self-aggrandizement becomes blurred. Especially if what they do represents a clear and present danger to America and supports those who chant “Death to America.”

In the case of Joe Biden, it's abundantly clear that his celebrity supporters are more interested in maintaining their own status and influence with their employers and the media than they are in advancing any meaningful reforms that would impact their gilded life. By throwing their weight behind Biden, whose mental state is increasingly called into question, they reveal themselves to be more concerned with optics than with substance.

But perhaps the most troubling aspect of Hollywood's support for Joe Biden is the message it sends to the rest of the world. By elevating someone who has demonstrated such flagrant disregard for decency, decorum, and the truth, they perpetuate the notion that fame and fortune are the ultimate measures of worth. In doing so, they reinforce the very same toxic culture of celebrity worship that they claim to abhor.

Bottom line…

It should come as no surprise that those narcissists in Hollywood would support a fellow narcissist who has literally lost his mind, regardless of the consequences to our Constitution and civilization.

But their blind allegiance to Joe Biden is not just a reflection of their own moral bankruptcy – it's a symptom of a much larger problem within our society. As long as we continue to elevate fame and fortune above all else, we will remain trapped in a never-ending cycle of idolatry, disillusionment, and debauchery.

It's time for the progressive communist democrats in Hollywood to wake up and recognize that their brand of top-down entertainment has died, replaced by bottom-up entertainment that only requires an internet-connected computer, a camera, a microphone, and a modicum of talent

True political change begins with some degree of empathy for the common man and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. Something sorely lacking in most of today’s politicians, media, and entertainers.

Fortunately, we are presented with a master showman who does have some degree of empathy for the common man and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. This man is demonized by the media 24/7 and a large segment of the population, yet he gets up every day to fight the battle for America and Americans. Yes, I mean the man of mean tweets and outrageous insults, Donald J. Trump.

Without  Trump, we would be well and totally screwed.

-- Steve

P.S. Remember my prediction: after the nomination, Biden will announce a “health problem” and exit stage left. I can only hope that the Republicans are preparing to blitz his successor and point out that the Party of Biden remains the Party of Obama, no matter who is chosen to front the party. Will we welcome President Harris and whoever is chosen for the new VP who might become the substantive Presidential nominee?


“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


ANOTHER UK ECO-NUTTER

The professor may get his wish, only the mechanism is quite different from the one he proposes...

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Oops, you people don't understand...

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No! You were quite clear...

"If I am brutally honest, the only realistic way I see emissions falling as fast as they need to, to avoid catastrophic #climate breakdown, is the culling of the human population by a pandemic with a very high fatality rate." 

The professor does not define which emissions are powerful enough to impact global climate. If he is speaking about carbon dioxide, he has his head up his ass. Unfortunately, his volcanoes may be the instrumentality of future climate change or, in the short term, Islamacists in London culling idiotic professors. 

Emeritus Professor William J. McGuire, Professor of Geophysical & Climate Hazards at University College London, is one of those scientists who steps beyond the bounds of science to produce fictional scenarios that appear to mirror his political agenda and have little or nothing that can be substantiated by science.

For example, take his latest crackpot tweet that a super-catastrophe, in this case a pandemic, would produce beneficial effects on the Earth's climate. A specious, unprovable hypothesis based on no scientific evidence that man's relatively few years on this planet has produced a planetary-scale effect on the ever-changing global climate that appears to operate on geological time scales that reduce man's climate input to a statistical nullity.

This is the type of speculative fiction that belongs in a dystopian novel, which postulates the effects of losing humanity's best and brightest as we head toward darker times.

Consider the proposition that some mad scientist in a Chinese laboratory decided that they were the one to save the Earth and released a relatively benign virus into the world as a model for a more infectious and virulent man-made virus.

Bottom line...

We have reached the state where bioscientists and lab workers must be screened as closely as we do our nuclear researchers. Perhaps more so since it is far easier for a graduate student in a college bio-lab to create a global pandemic than it is for a nuclear engineering graduate to build a viable atomic weapon.

We are so screwed, especially when the political elite, including the eco-fascists and their oligarch masters, decide who is to live and who is to die based on identity politics that favor the consolidation of power "for the good of the people" -- the very people they wish to exterminate.

-- 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


STATE OF AMERICA THROUGH THE EYES OF CARTOONISTS

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What more can you say other than we are being screwed by the progressive communist democrats?

-- 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