CITIZEN OPEN THREAD.

2020 Beirut Port blast slowly fading into history.
“State Prosecutor Jamal al-Hajjar has lifted the travel ban imposed on Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar to allow him to travel to Bulgaria to question Igor Grechushkin — the Russian-Cypriot owner of the ship that brought the ammonium nitrates that eventually exploded at the port, MTV said.”
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/317084

“Police escort Igor Grechushkin, center, from the court-hall in Sofia, Bulgaria, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, as the Sofia City Court blocks his extradition to Lebanon, citing insufficient assurances against a possible death sentence, while his revoked detention order remains in force pending appeal. ”
https://www.thenationalherald.com/bulgarian-court-rejects-extradition-of-russian-owner-of-a-ship-linked-to-beirut-port-blast/

Octopus tells tentacle you are free to do as you see fit.
“Report: Khamenei tells Qassem Hezbollah can take its own decisions”
https://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/317054-report-khamenei-tells-qassem-hezbollah-can-take-its-own-decisions

Lebanon FM tells Tehran not so fast.
“The Lebanese foreign minister emphasized that the refusal of the visit “does not mean rejecting discussion,” and extended an invitation for Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to meet in a mutually agreed neutral country.”
https://thecradle.co/articles/lebanon-fm-rejects-iran-invitation-pending-suitable-conditions

“The Buildings Department Director, Mr Ho Chun‑hung, said contractors undertaking building repair sites must obtain certification for scaffolding nets. For each ordered batch, sampling must be carried out to specification and submitted to a recognised laboratory, with video recording of the sampling process. If any single sample fails, the entire batch will be rejected. ”
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/hong-kong-to-mandate-flame%e2%80%91retardant-proof-and-on%e2%80%91site-sampling-for-scaffolding-nets-after-tai-po-blaze/

Morn’n from beautiful Arizona

I have a question/problem I’m hoping someone can help. I know nothing about computers. For the last few weeks I’ve been having trouble, and now am unable to post messages. My post comment button won’t work. All the other boxed work. I can only post from ny phone.

Some background. I have 2 jobs. Day job I am currently covering for someone whose out for a while. Two different locations, 2 desktops. I have a part time job a few nights a week (different company) in anotherr town. Also a desktop. Cannot post there either. Never had this problem. Ant suggestions?

It’s difficult to use my phone at work, so it’s become an issue

Thanks CFP patriots. I know there are many smart people here.

Off to The Salt Mine, happy landings!

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Good morning all. Happy Thursday

“An Iranian court has sentenced five Christian converts to a combined 55 years in prison for forming a house church and engaging in Christian religious activities.”
https://iranwire.com/en/religious-minorities/146861-iranian-court-sentences-five-christian-converts-to-combined-55-years-in-prison/

Good morning Patriots ☕️

An ‘AstroTurf Recruitment Process’: National Republicans Propped Up Jasmine Crockett to Push Her Into a Senate Run
The NRSC (National Republican Senatorial Committee, a fundraising group) started including Crockett’s name in polling and conducted “a sustained effort” to get Crockett, the party’s preferred candidate to run against, into the race.

https://www.notus.org/senate/jasmine-crockett-nrsc-texas-senate

Supreme Court Kills Missouri’s Second Amendment Protection Act

https://www.ammoland.com/2025/12/supreme-court-kills-missouris-second-amendment-protection-act/

The Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi attacked the law relentlessly, maintaining the Biden administration’s litigation strategy despite President Trump’s executive orders directing agencies to protect Second Amendment rights. Benjamin Hyun Sanderson, Deputy Director of Federal Affairs for Gun Owners of America, minced no words about the betrayal. “Why did the Department of Justice with Attorney General Pam Bondi, at the helm, attack and effectively end Missouri’s Second Amendment protection?” he asked in a video statement. “This was seen to fly in the face of President Trump’s own executive order, protecting Second Amendment rights.”

Porky Pig- Blue Christmas

Good morning from Missouri!

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1000%

Jingle Bells – Brian Setzer Orchestra

Only 15 Days To Christmas 🎄 🎅🏻🤶🏻
Wham! – Last Christmas

What the hell is going on?
https://enjoyer.com/why-is-benson-adding-thousands-to-already-inflated-voter-rolls/

https://enjoyer.com/tommy-hitman-hearns-is-missing/

Her husband said he had an early Christmas present ~
Not as good as secret santa but still very sweet!

https://x.com/TrumpGirlLove/status/1998869559844143523?s=20

Run outdoors, folks! The northern lights are out! Pillars seen down to Tennessee! Use your camera on night mode and point it north to view!

Watch as newly released Dramatic footage captures United States military forces boarding and seizing an oil tanker just off the coast of Venezuela

https://x.com/rawsalerts/status/1998880356565708864?s=20

“Christmas is here, so Alabama’s LGBTQ groups insist on being in Christmas parades for some reason” – Prattville, AL.
https://yellowhammernews.com/christmas-is-here-so-alabamas-lgbtq-groups-insist-on-being-in-christmas-parades-for-some-reason/

On a night when regional Asians got together…
Multiple errors.
https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-flag-mixup-mars-spectacle-of-sea-games-opening-in-bangkok

Maris, how ya doing today after the dental trauma?

“The United States has for the first time criticized China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft during a training ‌exercise last week, incidents that the Asian neighbors have given differing accounts of amid escalating tensions.”
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/us-criticises-chinese-radar-incident-says-commitment-to-japan-unwavering

Christmas in Madison Square Park by Paul Cornoyer (1864-1923)

“Taiwan considers sanctions against South Korea after Seoul labeled the island as “China (Taiwan)” on its electronic arrival system, sparking legislative outrage Wednesday (Dec. 10). ”
https://news.tvbs.com.tw/english/3068205

“Taiwan Reviews Relations Over South Korea’s ‘China (Taiwan)’ Label
Taiwan demands correction to South Korea’s immigration form, citing trade imbalance”
https://www.chosun.com/english/world-en/2025/12/10/PX5HYQGZQZBABC5AUJ4JBMTXOA/#google_vignette

So, how much?
“The European Commission will investigate whether Google is distorting competition by imposing unfair terms and conditions on publishers and content creators or by granting itself privileged access to such content.”
https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/eu-launches-competition-probe-into-google-ai

Good morning CFP ☕️

Off to The Salt Mine, vehicle maintenance day…

‘On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.’
Thomas Jefferson

All communist are traitors.
Change my mind.