CITIZEN OPEN THREAD.
Excellent video on National Debt from Congressman Schweikert
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Excellent video on National Debt from Congressman Schweikert
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Hit it Ray Charles: Hit the road…..
“Mr Sadeghi has had a marred tenure in Canberra, which has included several dressing downs by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade over his public comments.
In a series of X posts, he called for Israel’s destruction by 2027, described wiping out “the Zionist plague” as a divine promise, and labelled the Jewish state a “faucet for occupation, ethnic cleansing and a real holocaust against [Palestinian] civilians.”
International relations expert Jessica Genauer said expelling an ambassador was “very rare” and there was likely a lot of symbolism in the action after the attacks on home soil.”
https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/irans-top-diplomat-to-australia-ahmad-sadeghi-waves-bye-bye-just-hours-before-his-mandatory-expulsion-c-19834417
Chasing a shooter for three days in the bush.
“Gun ownership is rising in Australia. Who owns them, and why?”
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/gun-ownership-is-rising-in-australia-heres-why/ldde2tb0g
It is a tool of the communist.
“In the United States, a senate subcommittee chaired by Senator Ted Cruz warned of Chinese-backed organisations channelling millions of dollars to influence energy policy and tilt global supply chains in China’s favour.
Meanwhile, China has increased its emissions by 1,970 tonnes in the last decade, 87 times more than the six per cent Australia lowered energy emissions.”
https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/climate-energy-finance-report-circulated-to-albanese-government-ministers-by-think-tank-with-connections-to-chinese-government/news-story/4c6f3c26620cb50a76d453a193338614
Video.
https://sfstandard.com/2025/08/27/sfpd-cops-blow-tire-chase-video/
A record made in NZ crime.
“The largest-ever import of GBL (gamma butyrolactone) – commonly known as liquid ecstasy – has been seized at the border in a joint police and customs operation.
An estimated 1950 litres were uncovered, with a street value of $14 million.”
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/571385/largest-ever-import-of-liquid-ecstasy-seized-at-border-with-street-value-of-14-million
Aussie ruling-leftists slap the opposition around for getting “embarrased” by the Pentagon, allegedly.
“Mr Albanese added it was disgraceful that the questions were being asked in front of a visiting US Congressman, Jason Smith.
‘Not a meeting’: US humiliates Australia
The mystery surrounding Defence Minister Richard Marles’ trip to Washington has deepened after the Pentagon suggested his meeting with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was all a giant coincidence.”
https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/not-a-meeting-richard-marles-goes-to-washington-for-happenstance-meeting/news-story/3f5fb8a2dfa48b318d4e9cee066d0a59
He Hu re-writes history to serve their own porcine dreams: Chairman Winnie the Xi.
“An estimated 35 million Chinese soldiers and civilians died as part of their country’s sacrifice as a key Allied power, yet 80 years later China finds itself not only a forgotten ally but also recast as an adversary. When President Xi Jinping takes to the rostrum overlooking Tiananmen Square for next week’s military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the Sino-Japanese war and World War II’s global defeat of fascism, China’s sacrifices will be remembered.”
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3323368/80-years-wwii-has-china-become-main-guarantor-post-war-order
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/28/vladimir-putin-kim-jong-un-join-president-xi-chinese-military-parade-defiance-to-west
Catholic Schools Begged for Tiny Security Budget from State – Walz, Dems Refused Despite $17 Billion Surplus and Similar Grants to Public Schools
https://www.westernjournal.com/catholic-schools-begged-tiny-security-budget-state-walz-dems-refused-despite-17-billion-surplus-similar-grants-public-schools/
30-plus years as head of Lebanon central bank.
He will quietly disappear.
“Once revered as the architect of Lebanon’s financial system, Mr Salameh is now widely blamed for its collapse and the subsequent financial crisis, which the World Bank has described as one of the worst since the mid-1800s.”
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2025/08/26/riad-salameh-released-on-bail/
Disappear he will.
“Five years after the devastating explosion at Beirut Port, its investigation remains mired in political intrigue, judicial paralysis, and foreign interference – raising questions about whether truth or electoral politics will triumph.”
https://thecradle.co/articles-id/32805
Slate CEO says their trucks are “designed to be accessorized”.
Great. Make mine with a gasoline engine, please.
Barrack’s pressure?
“The Security Council scheduled a vote Thursday on a resolution that would end the more than four-decade operation of the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon on Dec. 31, 2026.”
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/314949
https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-security-council-to-vote-on-resolution-to-wind-down-unifil-at-end-of-2026/
Barrack
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/08/in-lebanon-unifil-vote-looms-as-us-runs-short-on-patience/
Don’t apologize.
“He said, “Animalistic was a word that I didn’t use in a derogatory manner. I’m just saying, can we calm down, can we find some tolerance and kindness? Yeah, let’s be civilized, but it was inappropriate to do when the media is just doing their job.”
https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/875215/us-envoy-barrack-clarifies-animalistic-comment-says-media-just-doing-t/en
“World’s Worst Police Chief? Driving Drunk to Strip Bar, Handing Loaded Gun to Civilian Among Claims.”
Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri was fired after a report stated he gave a loaded weapon to a civilian and told the civilian to point it at a person’s head and also drove intoxicated with other officers to a strip bar in his city-owned vehicle.
https://www.michigannewssource.com/2025/08/worlds-worst-police-chief-driving-drunk-to-strip-bar-handing-loaded-gun-to-civilian-among-claims/
Hamtramck is America’s most Islamic city. I thought alcohol was haram, but whatever.
Crafting “guilt” to fit a constructed “crime”.
“Lai faces two charges of “conspiracy to collude with foreign forces” under the city’s national security law, introduced by Beijing in response to significant and at times tumultuous pro-democracy demonstrations in 2019.”
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/hong-kong-court-concludes-closing-arguments-in-jimmy-lais-national-security-trial/
“The court also ruled on whether to accept a number of matters stated in the defence’s closing arguments as true even if there was no evidence presented in the trial.
Among the matters, the judge said it would accept that Apple Daily, a now-shuttered newspaper founded by Lai in 1995, was “the voice of the people,” and whether it “resonated with a large part of society.”
https://hongkongfp.com/2025/08/28/hong-kong-court-to-hand-down-jimmy-lais-national-security-case-verdict-in-good-time/
“A striking article published on August 25 by the Iranian regime’s state-run daily Jahan-e Sanat has revealed deepening concerns within the establishment over Tehran’s unsustainable financial commitments to its proxy forces and bloated domestic institutions, even as millions of citizens are stripped of subsidies.”
https://irannewsupdate.com/news/infightings/iranian-state-media-admits-regime-faces-soviet-style-collapse-over-foreign-spending/?amp
For over a decade, Microsoft was using ChiComs located in China to manage US DoD data on the Microsoft cloud servers.
Oops, did I do that?
I wonder if the Microsoft managers who approved this were American.
https://x.com/SecDef/status/1960824471683801206
“Our agency is crumbling,” said a source within the CDC who is not allowed to speak…
Knock Tusk down a few.
https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/08/27/polish-president-and-prime-minister-clash-at-cabinet-council-meeting/
What was said.
https://polanddaily24.com/nawrocki-criticizes-tusks-optimism-i-see-the-mood-is-good/poland-today/59568#goog_rewarded
“Pro-Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov suggested to “destroy” Norway
The pro-Kremlin TV presenter came with the threat during his own show ‘Sunday Evening with Vladimir Solovyov’.”
https://www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/prokremlin-propagandist-vladimir-solovyov-suggested-to-destroy-norway/435711
School/church shooter In Minnesota was a suicidal tranny, known as Robin Westman. A biological male with Trump Derangement Syndrome, emotional problems, and a manifesto. His mother had previously worked at this church.
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/what-we-know-about-the-annunciation-church-shooter/
There are parallels with the Covenant school shooting in Nashville. In that case the suicidal tranny shooter’s mother also used to work at the school.
In the stack: https://www.tabletmag.com/feature/psychedelic-mental-health-nova-october-7-terrorist-attacks-israel
Geez, I had no idea. This article left me gobsmacked. I didn’t know psychedelics were so widespread in Israel. Hamas must have known, and timed their attack perfectly.
My worst fear is that an October 7th type attack will happen in the USA and it doesn’t look like we are even considering options.
“The NEXT Big Attack Is Going to Be the U.S.” – CIA Targeter (Sara Adams) Reveals Imminent Homeland Attack Plan
IRONCLAD
Crosswalk update: Daytona
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/08/27/daytona-international-speedways-iconic-checkered-crosswalks-repainted-overnight/
Good grief. Mugshot.
“Taylor described himself as an “Apostle and Jesus’ best friend,” claiming to have had multiple face-to-face encounters with God, according to the indictment. Brannon was described as the organization’s executive director.
The Department of Justice alleged the pair forced church members to staff call centers located in Michigan, Florida, Texas and Missouri, and to serve as Taylor’s “armor bearers.” They lived at the call centers or in a “ministry house” and were not allowed to leave without permission.”
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/fbi-executes-search-warrant-in-neighborhood-near-tampa/
LOL, that’s some mugshot. His tentacles reach into Marion County, Florida, where I live. There was a story about it on the local news.
Magic City voters decide to stay with mediocrity. Attention drain: Incoming
https://1819news.com/news/item/woodfin-drops-1-37-million-on-reelection-bid-for-whopping-55-90-per-vote
https://abc3340.com/newsletter-daily/birmingham-mayor-woodfin-wins-third-term-pledges-focus-on-public-safety-beyond-the-podium-election-day
https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1960374530624422324
“Today, ICE officers in San Diego arrested an illegal alien from Mexico with a disturbing criminal history. This individual is an unregistered convicted child sex offender with prior convictions that include [many] … At the time of his arrest, this alien was found living inside an active daycare in San Diego with his partner, an alarming situation that underscores the public safety risk posed by individuals just like him.”
Mayorkas strikes again.
About 2 miles away from me.
I’m so sorry that this is so close to you, Spike. Praying for your community and all.. heartbreaking.
In the stack: Trump Doubles Down on Importing Chinese Students to Save US Colleges — Despite MAGA Outcry
Consider me one of those who is disenchanted by this. He’s concerned about US Colleges? They hate him. And they’re mostly dumps anyway at this point. Besides which, it should have dawned on people that Trump could give a s–t about MAGA anymore. They just kept him alive and got him into office. Their usefulness to him is done.
Don’t be too sure about that last part. They’re also the people who will put Vance in after him…if he doesn’t screw up.
Morn’n kid. Totally agree.
If Trump keeps it up, Vance is toast. Right now he’s toast to me, based on this and a couple of other things. Trump’s making way for another Democrap.
Heck, letting in 600,000 Chicoms (legally, no less) puts the capper on Vance as far as I’m concerned, by association. They’d better start looking for someone else.
I think you are a little too quick to jump on this
Kalin. I don’t like it either, but he’s a smart man and his reasons might be hidden to us and involve future negotiations.
I agree with MK and ckbro.
And you are wrong about MAGA. More loyal than that.
I don’t understand the reason, but one thing I’ve learned is Trump ALWAYS has one
Agree, ckbro!
Agree with you both! He always has a reason- and I feel better when I know what that reason is!
Me too Texdeb.
I’ll give you a reason Trump is doing this: $$$. Never doubt it. The one thing he loves more than anything is $$$.
At this point, I think MAGA has been bamboozled within an inch of their lives. I can’t think of a reason where this is good for the country. And where are these “students” getting their money from? There are probably many Americans who might like to go to college but can’t afford it. And yet these commies can? We’ve been fed a load of crap.
You said it. “You”, “can’t think of a reason”…
You/we don’t have all the info and knowledge the president does.
Money pays off debt and our country is in deep deep debt. I’m not saying he’s going it for money. Just stating facts.
I’m not tired of winning with Trump
Me either P D Q
Well, I guess you’re special and can repel inflation. It has hit me hard. And I mean hard.
Special? Where do you get that?
I’m sorry for your struggles.
Everyone has their struggles.
You don’t know me so if calling me special makes you feel better about your situation, have at it.
Let me put this to rest for you: You think it’s right, as long as Trump’s doing it. I think it’s wrong no matter who does it. You are entitled to your opinion and any further discussion would be futile. Trump has already given his “reason”: it would damage the colleges if he didn’t do it. I don’t agree with that motive and don’t believe he cares that much about the colleges, especially those that have been hostile toward him.
‘In our country the lie has become not just a moral category but a pillar of the State.’
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
We cannot trust anything, just as the marxist intended.
So true, TC.
They shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near STEM majors. I saw enough of where they went after university at the last place I worked. CCP always has a way of twisting students into getting what info they want.
Exactly right, Maris.
Hi Maris :))
-“Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan after costs double”-
“The consortium was selected by the government in 2021 as the operator of the project after it presented incredibly low prices compared to its competitors through its use of feed-in tariffs.”
https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/59914#google_vignette
TSMC going after leakers.
-“Three Engineers Indicted in TSMC Trade Secret Case with National Security Violation”-
https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=4302
“Due to the severity of the crimes, prosecutors have requested heavy sentences for the three defendants:
Chen: A total of 14 years in prison.
Wu: A total of 9 years in prison.
Ko: A total of 7 years in prison.”
Love it!!
It used to be that way.
And people still believe it.
-Opinion
“For decades, the centerpiece of its unification pitch has been the “one country, two systems” framework. Originally conceived to reassure Taiwan by offering autonomy under Chinese sovereignty, it now stands as one of Beijing’s least credible promises.”
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6185464
Smart tech eh?
“Although the robot itself was made in China, its panoramic surveillance and data transmission systems, as well as its remote-control software were all developed and integrated by a Taiwan company, so there are no information security concerns, the office said.”
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/08/27/2003842776
“Guidance” for trouble.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ucl-students-toilets-trans-rules-b1244533.html
Morn’n all. Another rainy night in Phoenix. Thunder and lightning means evening music and wine on the patio with mrsbro. Y’all have a great day.
“Refugees in Germany are increasingly concerned about xenophobia and feel less welcome, according to a new long-term study. At the same time, citizenship applications among refugees have risen sharply.”
https://www.dw.com/en/refugees-in-germany-report-more-xenophobia/a-73780778
Should be brought up on charges.
https://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/international/merkel-on-migration-we-have-achieved-so-much-2839139.html
Yeah, uh, stay in YOUR hometown.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/27/japan/hometown-dampens-ticad/
“Misinformation about a project aimed at promoting friendship between Japan and Africa sparked a wave of online protests concerning an expected “flood of immigrants” and prompted the Foreign Ministry to take action.”
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15987188
From a substack source quoting an interview with Alex Jones:
“So just a month ago, we had Flynn on, former head of Defense Intelligence, former National Security Advisor, the number one target of the deep state when Trump got elected in 2017, 2016, got in 2017.
He’s like, “I’m not seeing enough. I want indictments now. We got to have task forces. We got to attack. We got to have meetings. We got to go after it. We got to remove the DOJ people that aren’t doing it if they don’t.”
They went and had White House meetings and all that stuff happened, folks. I’ve been read in on it.
And now Flynn’s like, “No, I’m feeling good. It’s going down.”
Roger, total pessimist, two months ago, goes, “No, it’s going to happen.”
The Vice President: “No, there’s going to be a bunch of indictments.”
Leftist don’t get indicted in DC unless it’s an internal Purge situation.
Slush funding to the CCP.
“Pang Jun, dean of the School of Ecology and Environment at Renmin University of China, told Yicai that the domestic carbon market remains unlinked with international markets, preventing the use or sale of overseas carbon credits.
However, Pang said that international mutual recognition should become a priority as domestic rules move closer to global standards, including the gradual adoption of cap control and an increase in paid allocations.”
https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-carbon-market-to-fully-price-emissions-by-2030
How close is too close?
Let’s ask Massad Ayoob about the Tueller Drill
Venezuela’s dictatorship, ChiComs, and the U.S.
https://www.intellinews.com/latam-blog-china-will-let-maduro-sink-rather-than-confront-us-warships-398046/
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3323154/reviving-monroe-doctrine-wont-keep-china-out-americas
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Venezuela-Deploys-Ships-to-Oil-Port.html
Has CFP F been here? How about R.Bastid?
No Fan. She didn’t like the format I think. R Bastid is in hospice. GG is in chemo.
Thanks PDQ. I knew about R.B. and GG. My email is helterhaze@comcast.net
Give me a shout. Anyone else too
Has anyone heard from Waldo?
Hi Njcowgirl. I’d like to know as well. He’s in my prayers too.
Well well well. My dear friend Jori just sent me this link. Great to see all you krazy kats!
Hey, how’s it going in Chicagoland?
Best as can be expected. It’s truly a beautiful city being run by radical left wing jerks. The whole state for that matter. But many blacks are now and have been turning on Johnson.
Yay! We’re getting the gang back together! Hopefully they’ll find us 🔍
There she is 🤍
Hey stranger!!
if I may quote you: “hey baby!”
Nice to see you Mama P
Say hey bay-bee!! It’s so good to see you.
No champagne room till fall but it will be here before you know it!!
That cork is gonna blow
Really? We are going to have a CR again?!
Hello Mama🥰
Hey beautiful! The boss said he’d start it back up in the fall. I can’t wait and it’s so good to see you! You always brighten the room.
Aww thanks :))
Good Wednesday Morning to you MamaP xo
Always so glad to see you here, and everyone else too!
And so good to know the CR will continue!! I really miss it and everyone, and winter would be long without it. It’s long here in PA! Brutal for me, a warm weather, water girl. I want to be a snowbird to FL, but it’s expensive! We are going to FL to shorten it a little. Oh joy!
Hello, hello, hello, haze. Good to see ya.
Morn’n HH. Just found my way back here about a month ago!
Good to see you too!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15035441/Woman-dragged-bushes-raped-Eiffel-Tower-teen-arrested.html
Teenage male from Libya rapes lady tourist from Ukraine beneath the Eiffel Tower. This happens more often than you might think.