What Happens When Police Are Militarized

    So, we have seen in living color what happens when police take on the look of the military persona: camo -colors; assault weaponry, helmets(don't forget helmets, a key element of the "look"; boots, gloves, flak vest/bullet proof vests, all design to intimidate opposition while instilling fear.

     Then put those 'uniforms' on ill-rained individuals, stir them up by 'role playing' instructions and orders and, voila'-you have Minneapolis results. Lets look at the leader of the whole mess: Gov. Walz, don't overlook his role; Ilhan Omar, elected representative in the House; and above all, Kristi Noem, head of Homeland Security. By the way, they are led by the No.1 Draft Dodger-in-Chief Darnold J. sTump.

     So, we have unprovoked assaults on Americans that ended in 2 deaths of innocent protesters. Alex Pretti was shot multiple times while on the ground , a threat to nobody or anybody while he was under restraint. Who shoots this person in this situation: a poorly trained, poorly led, confused agent, ordered to perform aggressively, and knowing he was being filmed. Fascist is too mild a label for any of these agents. Why can't Congress act?

      Our elected politicians have failed the American people, again. Time for a revamp of Congress. How? Expand the numbers to be more inclusive. Most Americans don't feel represented anymore. Most can't even name their representatives much less who they voted for (if they voted). There aren't enough voices in the House. The whole House is stagnant, unable to move in any direction. The Boob-in-Chief, Mike  Johnson, is a failure. Leader: NO. 

I.C.E.: We Are Coming to Italy

    So, Kristi Noem has a new area of concern: Italy. The Winter Olympics kick off in a week or so. Italian security forces need a little husstle-a little plumping up to thwart any interruptions during the games. So, here comes I.C.E. to lend a hand. They will check id's; oh, and if you don't have the right papers-get beat up, smashed to the ground, threatened with death and/or incarceration God knows where. But that 's Kristi Noem's area of expertise: dispensing fear to control angry mobs and illegals without papers. How will the Italians respond? They throw old pizza crusts in the faces of I.C.E. agents. As they deserve. Can you imagine?

     Was this thought through at DAVOS by Davos Man? Of course. He thinks of everything and anything-his job description.  Did you see the picture of Trumpie visiting the diner in Iowa? Dressed in a long black overcoat, he wowed the locals by telling it like it is: we are getting things done to MAke America Great Again. Boring. The crowd of diners who had their lunch interrupted didn't seem impressed at all. They wanted to hear more about the price of soybeans and wheat-the hell with I.C.E..

     Sen. Chuck Schumer made a speech yesterday in the Senate stating that they would not fund Homeland Security this session. Enough he said. WHy do we fund this group of thugs who are out of control and murdering American citizens. ANd Stephen Miller stating that Alex Pretti, the murdered protester in Minneapolis, was an assassin? Are you kidding me? Obviously, Stephen Miller has to go. Defund Stephen Miller now.  What a pathetic human being. And he's in the White House everyday? what an embarassment to all Americans anywhere. But this is what Trumpsters voted for and their co-conspirators: all those non-voters.

    Italians will have fun with I.C.E. They'll treat them like the old Fascists, put them in their place. Enough of Facsism: no more Black Shirts. No more Camo troops; no more assault on protestors. Enough. 

Iran: Economics Comes to Tehran

    The Ayatollahs are not economists. They aren't even decent politicians. What they are good at is repression, enforcing religious diktats. Follow our rules and live happily ever after. Not. So, the currency, the Rial, has reached a new low against the dollar. Not just any dollar, but an American dollar. It must really frost the Ayatollahs to find their national currency isn't worth as much as toilet paper.

   Iranians can wipe their collectives behinds with the Rial because it isn't worth the cost of toilet paper, now being sold at a premium.  My, my. How things have changed since the Iranians have taken to the streets. Oh, are they protesting a new Israeli attack? NO. Are they promoting more hatred of the USA? No. Are they upset with inflation? Yes, yes, yes. They can't afford toilet paper. How sad is that. Maybe now the leaders of this sad theocracy will change. Ha.

     Change? Now isn't that a novel approach to political action. Why change? Everything is fine. Oh, yes, there are somw economic factors that affect prices but it's only temporary. Where is Salman Rushdie when we need a scapegoat.  Sanctions seem to be working. The capture of "Shadow Fleet" oil tankers has upended the flow of oil from Russya to its clients here and there. Even Iran has noted these activities and they stand to lose more. And prices go up as costs go up. Oh, well it's only temporary. And the citizens will finally stop protesting in the streets causing traffic problems.  After killing 10,000 Iranians, maybe the protesters and agitators will stay home where they belong. The nerve: protesting against the Supreme Leader. What's that about; shut up.

   The New Iran-with Reza Pahlevi waiting in the wings to take over and restore a sad nation state taken over by wackos. 

Kristi Noem: Bye-Bye

      Homeland Security chief, Kristi Noem, has arrived at her limits. She has to go. She obviously has no leadership skills; has no clue about the role of her "army".   She has no control over her forces in the field. Even Trumpie realizes she's a problem.  Congress is ready to 'defund' her department.

     The behavior of her 'army' is not only un-American, but out of control. Whois leading these thugs? Who's calling the shots' They have no clue about their role. They do not understand limits placed u[pon them by the courts. Yes, we have judicial oversight of these pathetic animals.  The citizenry of the US does not deserve this.  Trumpie can name call all he wants, but the truth has escaped his observation. Don't ask him for specifics, he's too old to understand what's happening. The man is senile. All his statements only ser ve to underscore his mental shortcomings which are becoming more notoceable everyday.

     Oh, and his Republican base? They are hiding, laying low; maybe waiting until some of the dust settles before they hit the campaign trail for the midterms in November which is just around the proverbial corner. 

      This scatter gun approach to governing 340 millions is not working. The 3 branches of government are not operating in an acceptable manner. Each branch has raised barriers to outside scrutiny. The Executive branch has walled off the Oval. The Congress continues apace to shield itself from close examination with the party politics has frozen any serious legislation. The Judicial Branch flounders about, looking for a way forward as the judges appointed in the past, including the recent past, have performed as promoters of partisan divides. There is no evidence of a change or changes among them. 

    will impeachment happen? Time will tell, but the term is making its way around the Capitol Building.  

Minneapolis: Again

    So, I.C.E. agents kill another demonstrator in Minneapolis. Mr. Pretti, an American citizen. Not an illegal immigrant; not a terrorist, not an outside agitator, but a concerned citizen demonstrating his right to be heard in public and to let people know that what is happening in this country is not right.

     There's a message here in many forms. Local kow that the Federal government is being run by deranged people(take your pick). This crowd in the White house, the F.B.I., the Homeland Security Dept. are all anti-American. They want to scare the citizenry into a position of helpless acceptance of trumpism in all its forms, for better or worse. These are tactics of despots and their ilk.

     Gov. Walz of Minnesota has egg on his face and has declined to run for a 3rd term. This adds fuel to an already shaky situation. He does not want the situation to deteriorate further, but his control at this juncture is minimal. He could change and take to the streets and get arrested by I.C.E., but to what end?

    Where is Kash Patel? Oh, he went after the Canadian snow boarding cocaine King Pin in Mexico too busy. Where's Pete Hegseth, Def. Secretary? Oh, he's worried about the Gulf negotiations while hhis house is on fire. Where is RF Kennedy, HHS Secretary? He's worried about MMR vaccinations and the food chain-more meat and tallow in yer diet.

    Where's Bad Bunny? In the studio prepping for the halftime Show in Mountain View. Where's QB Darnold? Reviewing new plays for the game. Drake Maye? He's reviewing his W-2's for his tax consultant, and his playbook to thwart Darnold.

    Life goes on, but not for Mr. Pretti: he's dead, killed by I.C.E. in Minneapolis.   

Zelensky TAlks at DAvos

    President Zelensky of Ukraine says a peace deal is close. The Rus are finally willing to work some deal that might end the killing of innocent Ulkrainian civilians. Those poor people: subject to random murders by the Rus, those disgusting barbarians of the Steppes, unable to advance their culture beyond savage arttacks on near neighbors. They are beyond saving. The world does not need or want them. Hence their absence on the modern world stage.

     Mad Vlad Putin can't help his people or himself. Too bad. 

Tariff Man Says No Invasion of Greenland

 So, the Deal Maker-in -Chief says no military action over Greenland. Oh, dear. What's next from the mouth of an aging Boomer/ nobody can guess. The European s are beside themselves as Tariff Man says more tariffs will befall those who don't sign up for his "Peace Board", at a billion a pop. 20 Nations already agreed to join, but a few notables declined the invitation.

   Who was slighted" Why California's governor, GAvin Gruesom. The man who single handed bankrupted the entire state. Talk about the position of the world's 4th largest economy. But GAvin speaks only in terms he understands. Oh, we have a 34 billion dollar deficit. So what? He doesn't think it's a problem. he'll be gone and his successor will have to cope. Fat chance on another Democrat winning CAlifornia; but they still try. MAny are lining up for thre job. How about that billionaire-Tom Steyer? Just what we don't need: another billionaire telling us how to live within our means. Where do we find these guys?

   How sad. The great State of California: underwater. Oh, Gavin: admit it-you are a LOSER. 

Will the US Military Refuse an Invasion Order

  Of course they will.  It's been said: military pwersonnel can refuse to carry out an illegal order. So, if the Orange -haired Baboon should make that mistake, the generals will just say No. N -O, Mr. P.. That's an illegal order and we ain't doing it. Ever.

    Get your buddy in the Kremlin to do your dirty work 

National College Football Title

    For the first time ever, Indiana University out of Bloomington, Indiana, won the National College Championship.  They also went 16-0 for the season. Many great stories surround their victory. Coach Cignetti came on the seen just 2 years ago and brought them a national title. He brought skills and experience to the school.

      He had proclaimed that he was going to change the program and he did just that.  The Florida Hurricanes of Miami, a 4 time national champion were determined to add to their history of victories despite having lost their luster over the past decades. They had an able team with aquaterback ofknown talents. They were not intimidated by IU's unbeaten record.  'Canes were 13-2, playing an equally difficult schedule. 

    IU had a Heisman Trophy winning QB, Fernando Mendoza. He has all around skills that are impressive: passing, running, leading the team when the going gets rough. In the second half, he ran for a touchdown, stretching in the air to cross the plane in the end zone. A remarkable effort caught on video. When needed, he made the plays. In particular, throwing a long pass on 3rd down to continue a drive to maintain the lead. 

    The canes did not quail, they played tough, despite setbacks, and pressured the Hoosiers until the end, losing 27-21. With a bit more luck, they could have equaled the score with a touchdown late, and kicking an extra point. Didn't happen. Maybe next year. 

Chinese Births Sink, Again

    So, deaths out numbered births in China, again. The future of the country looks grim indeed. While flooding the world with cheap crap goods, the numbers of workers is destined to shrink---FAST.

     Hmmm. How will the Commies in Beijing respond, given that China needs immigrants to bring the demographics back to at least neutral.But that ain't going to happen. Immigrants arn't liniong up to enter the Middle Kingdom. No way, Jose. Who wants to live under Commies? Nobody, no how, never. They ask, "Where's Poor Jimmy Lai, the convicted writer, newspaper mogul who fell afoul of Beijing and the Hong Kong Government branch of the PLA.

     So, women in China say, "No more babies. Who wants to birth a child who will have no rights and will become a ward of the State, subject to the whims of the Commies at the Top in Beijing.  Today in Davos, Switerland, Mr. He Cheng, the Economic Minister, said he doesn't want the world economy to  regress into anything goes; he suggests that the countries agree to rules based economic ties. Ha,ha, ha: you very funny Mr. He.  Recall how you reneged on the 50 year Hong Kong independent agreement. How about the show of force near Taiwan? How about threatening the new  JApanese Prime Minister who had the audacity to mention Taiwan and the South China Sea. You very funny man, Mr. He. Hee, hee, hee.

      How about all those spies recruited in the USA? How about all those Chinese visitors who gave birth in the USA? After saying they weren't pregnant. Hmmm. How about all those visitors toi the US Emnbassy in Beijing who were questioned by the PLA guards stationed outside said embassy.

    No, Mr. He, nobody believes you or your superiors. We know how you speak: with proverbial "forked tougue-ala serpents.  Oh, well, a shrinking population could be worse; it could be the result of a pandemic. Wait, maybe it is the result of the Covid virus that escaped from a Chinese lab vic. Wuhan Remember Wuhan? Big city; big problem. Like China. 

American Yachtsman Sentenced in Russya

    An American citizen, Mr. Zimmerman, was sentenced by a Rus court for a violation of weapons law. The man's sailboat was being searched by Rus police while he was in transit near the city of Sochi, in Crimea, part of Ukraine clained by invading Rus army scum.

      The man was not concisted of any ther crimes excepting possession of a firearm.

Welcome to the federation, sailor boy. You will have 5 years to think about your future and what it will be like even if trumie doesn't get your letter. 

Winter Heat in Ukraine

    So, it's winter on the Steppe- a time of frozen lakes and rivers. It's also a time of indoor life for the population of most of Russya and its neighbor, Ukraine. However, in Ukraine, life itself has become precarious after almost 4 years of warfighting caused by a foreign invasion of the country by the Rus Army.

     It's no secret: the war is all about VOVA, the man who has made Ivan the Terrible into a good guy. Mad Vlad Putin has focused his mind and his life on taking over this foreign, sovereign nation. Over 1 million casualties on the Rus side of the equation have meant little to the monster in the Kremlin. Death and destruction are not a concern of maniacs or depraved minds. Only some intangible goal known only to Putin hisself.

    The Mad Man and his lackies have carried out destruction across the landscape, targeting cities and inhabitants without concern for civilians. This a war without limits, almost. Recently, he has made it clear, the Rus army will destroy energy facilities: those centers of production that produce heat for the living quarters of Ukrainians. Never mind who lives in them: women, children, the elderly, the sick and injured. None are of concern in the least. It's all about crushing the country and its will to resist. Sounds like war to me.

    Meanwhile, the Kremlin and the war promoters exist in the Rus bubble in Moskva, Vladivostok, Yakaterinaburg, and other city centers in the Urals, in Kursk, and near the White sea, way up there at the Arctic Circle.  Vova's buddy, the Orange-haired Baboon, is focused elsewhere: Venezuela, Greenland, Denmark, Cuba, Minneapolis, Nuuk, Caracas, Bogota, Chicago, and Seattle. Never mind about Kviv or Kharkov or the DonBass Region. Oh, and the NFL Playoff schedule. Oh, and Taylor Swift and Jeffrey Epstein and Joe Rogan and Jerome Powell and Elon. It's easy when Bumpus Scatter Brain has memory issues that are age-related.

     Thanks again, to all the eligible voters who voted by not voting. Lovely thing to have to live with for life. And all those sick people in Ukraine, waiting for the next missile to shatter their already broken lives thanks to the Monsters of the Kremlin. 

Will US Military Refuse an Illegal Order to Invade a NATO Country?

   What would Peanut Head hegseth say: No, we won't follow an illegal order, Mr. President. Then, impeachment will follow immediately, if not sooner. Time to take away the toys of the White House and its houseful of wackos A thru Z.

    Enough. 

More Tariffs Coming for European Countries

   So, the senior economist of the USA, Master Deal Maker, appropriator of Nobel Gold Medal, Decider-in-Chief, Commander -in-Chief Hisself, has decided that the Danes aren't really thinking about strategic positioning in the Atlantic Ocean when he his.

     The Great Supreme Leader of the Western Hemisphere has torn up past deals and is now working on his version of the "new Deal" or "trumpie Deal". Not tokens or coins, memes, or fake art with his name on it, he demands that Greenland come over to his side and take a new position of honor among western nations and abandon all that Danish history. Why not? Think of the future with the USA in your corner. What could go wrong?

     So, the Supreme Leader has spoken to the world: give in or give up. Sounds like an announcement from the Kremlin, or Tehran, or Beijing, or Pyongyang. Not Washington, DC. Will Italy now have its pasta products taxed, again/ After enduring a recent tariff on pasta products that were lifted, now they could be back shortly. Oh, the curse. Oh, the pain. Why can't people just get along. Hmm.

 What is coming next: oil tanker takeovers; more tariffs; more saber rattling, more threats of attacks/bombings, deportations; no more visas; no more research partnerships from disfavored nations, and on and on and on. Mental health issues, certainly. And he complains about the ayatollahs. 

Where's the Outtrage Today

      So, ICE in Minneapolis= retribution. Certainly, reporting on events in that city have stirred emotions across the political divide. In Minnesota, a Blue state, Gov. Tim Walz, a recent vice-presidential candidate, declared he will not run for a 3rd term for governor. The polls indicate that the massive fraud committed by citizens of his state, mostly of Somali descent, has stained his reputation beyond repair. (Gov. Walz was vetted by the DNC and went on the campaign trail opposing Pres. Trump and VP Vance). All this despite the well-known details of the fraud exposed in the NYT.

     Where is the outrage?  Nobody is talking today or yesterday. ICE activities, ordered by the White House, has conveniently over shadowed the massive fraud within the state. ICE came in and stomped civil rights and demonstrated authoritarian tactics designed to sow fear among the citizenry in Minneapolis. It has worked, somewhat. But mainstream media has jumped on the horse and is riding the animal across the fruited plain to great effect. Just today, photos of ICE grace the front page of the NYT's  national edition. It depicts the confrontation that ended with the killing of Renee Good, a mother of three children.

      Trump won re-election after garnering 75 million votes.   His margin was barely 2 million over his opponents. But, over 73 million eligible voters stayed home(did not vote).  Hmmm. Where is the outrage among the non-voters? They are too busy. They are out of touch. They could care less. They are at the casino. They are on the job. They don't like the "system". They are possessed by demons. They are following Rudy Giuliani to wherever he is likely to go. They want some of Joe Biden's federal Covid funds.  They are waiting, waiting, waiting for ____________(fill in blank).

       So, Congress is among those people waiting, watching, hoping something will arrive in time to save the democracy we've enjoyed for 250 years. But, as anyone can see by the daily events of this administration, the clock is ticking. Tick, tick, tick. 

Another DAy, Another TAnker Taken Out

     The US has obtained another oil tanker. This ship was captured while enroute to somewhere. Where?

   TBD. 

Turn Up the Heat: Turn Off the Heat

    So, the inhumanity continues by the Kremlin Rus folks. Down south, in Ukraine, it's the middle of winter. Winters in this neighborhood are cold, really cold. Residents need heat to stay alive, stay healthy, stay sane. The Rus FSB know about winter. Hence, they use tactics that affect Ukraine's ability to keep the civilian population warm enough to survive. Destroy the infrastructure that provides heat: Industrial sites that include generators that provide steam for domestic consumption.

     Direct missiles and bombs and drones to eliminate these structural components useful in production of heat for the masses. MAke the citizens feel the cold, the bitter Siberian cold, the Steppe cold, the Rus cold, the Kremlin C O L D. Now Mr. Putin says we can finally freeze the people. Our goal: freeze the people and maybe some of the Ukrainian military forces, too.  Then Maybe I can win this "special operation" I need to prove my manhood, to prove my virility, prove my historical value to all things Rus.

    Yes, people call me MAD Vlad, but I don't care. I'm the "MAN". The Rus MAn of the hour, the day, the Year. 

      

Bridges Over The Yenisei River

    The Rus river-the Yenisei is one of the longest in the world at 2,200 miles; it divides the largest country in the world almost in half, separating European Rus area and the Asiatic Rus area in the east along the Pacific Rim.   Only seven bridges cross this important geographic feature for a variety of reasons, mainly a lack of need. Who needs a bridge to "nowhere".

       Several months ago, an explosion damaged another bridge crucial to the Rus' logistical stream from supporting countries: China, North Korea, and others. The armaments are crucial to the Rus' continued operations during the war in Ukraine, now in its 4th year. Think about that: 4 years of war, 40,000 casualties per MONTH. Per month. Per month. Hmmm. And how is Putie getting along with these numbers. The old spy isn't getting any younger, now well into his 70's(he's a 'boomer').

     So, there's a major bridge over the Yenisei at Krasnoyarsk Krai that carries an enormous amount of freight, both by rail and automotive truck traffic.  What would happen if this bridge was targeted for destruction? Hmmmm. Problems for troops in the field; Rus troops and others. It could cause a major defeat for some of the invaders in Ukraine. The Ukrainian military has shown amazing resilience during this fight for survival against the former Soviet hordes. After taking Crimea, the Kremlin thought taking the rest of the country would be a walkover. wring. Kremlin boneheads had all their intelligence wrong, again.  No walkover. 

    So, it's just a matter of time before this bridge and the rest get blown.   MAybe the Rus will put up huge defensive positions to protect this vital transportation link; maybe not. Very expensive. The Rus economy is starting to resemble Iran's economy. 

Are Eligible Voters Signing up

    Hmmm. With MAGA running amok across the fruited plain, it seems that certain constituents are concerned about the country's direction. All those eligible voters figure it's time to change course and vote. This is a big year -off year elections in November.  Will the Congress get flipped as it usually does? What impact will thos eleigible voters have on outcomes? Hmmmmm. Are they too busy again this year.?

  Recall, in 2024, 72 millions eligible voters stayed home. The Dems didn't really make much of an effort to get out the vote(eligible voters). So, they stayed home, as did Joe Biden's support crew. The Dems didn't think it was worth the effort.

So, here we are. 

 

 

Will Turkey Get the Jets

       Ricyp Erdogan wants to be a player in Asia and Europe. He wants to maintain his pivotal role as the most in demand in the region. He wants people to respect him. He wants recognition as "The MAN".

The MAN wants F-35's: state of the American art of stealth fighters. Not cheap, either. So, What does Trumpie need to close the sale of these little planes? Ok, tell him we'll support his takeover of Greenland. Tell him we like the idea of invading Iran to fix their economy. Tell him we don't like Jerome Powell either. Tell him Christy  Noem is not welcome in Turkiye. Tell him PAm Bondi is not going to get any Christmas cards this year. Tell him we'll approve 12 trump Resorts/golf course. Tell him I'm studying English everyday.

     Tell him we'll admit 10,000 Slovenian refugees. Oh, tell him I'm playing golf and aspire to play with POTUS. Tell him Kash Patel has any access he wants in our secret police files. Tell him I own crypto coins, crypto tokens, crypto underwear, crypto trading cards, crypto internet memes, everything crypto. I'll sell him my own crypto at a bargain price. Tell him he looks very healthy; healthier than me.

   Just get the jets. Pay in oil, gold, silver, lithium, carrots, diamonds, whatever. I need those planes to protect the country from invaders from ........

    Don't tell Putin either about the sale. He'll want to muscle in and scotch the deal. Tell him I'll admit more RE sales to Rus elites over the next year. Tell him I'll invest in Crimea, big time.

    Tell Trumpie we love the "Big Bad Beautiful Bill". And of course, tell him me and the wife look forward to attending a dance party at the 'new' White House ball room. 

Trumpie Moving Troops

     DoD personnel are on the move. The few remaining active duty personnel are being sent hither and yon to satify the White House 'whim of the day". 

  No, not Venezuela; no, not Greenland; no, not Mexico. No, no Colombia. No, not Minneapolis. No, no Washington, DC. NO, not Jerusalem. No, not Seattle. No, not Portlandia. No, not Chicago. where then?

      TBD.

 Despite orders flying around the Pentagon, nobody is talking. Top Secret orders. hegseth is unavailable. Jamie Vance is indisposed. Steve Wikoff is traveling. JAred Kushner is in a meeting in Dubai. Chief of Staff is focused on Davos.

    Who's in charge? 

Supreme Leader Having Nightmares

    So, Iranians are upset. No, not about hijabs. No, not about lack of women's rights. No, no about the Jews/Israel. No, not about the USA(Great Satan). No, no about MBS. No, not about Afghanis. No, no about domestic workers. No, not about military recruitment(lack of). It's about MONEY, lack of.

      A bank collapsed. Inflated currency couldn't be printed fast enough. Bad loans among insiders were not performing(known as "nonperforming loans!). High finance seems to follow certain rules no matter where one lives. Oh, you live in Tehran? Good luck. Your currency isn't worth the paper printed on. Oh, and how much is a dozen of eggs? Oh, $10 this morning; $15 this afternoon; $20 tomorrow. What are the chickens saying about this: we need more corn!.  So, all the street protesters are not worried about the usual political crap that the Supreme leader says is important. It's all about the "Benjamins", to borrow an American cliche'.

      Did the Ayatollah go to the University of Chicago to learn Economics? No. He went to the mosque. See conversation:

Ayatollah: Good morning, Mohammed. How's my bank account this morning.

Mohammed: Looking good today, Supreme Leader. We plumped it up by 200,000 Rials. Write all the checks you want.

Ayatollah: Wonderful news. I was concerned because many citizens are complaining that they don't have enough cash for groceries. Is there a problem I don't know about?

Mohammed: No, sir, no problems. The economy is humming along just fine. Oil sales are up; demand is up. Household goods are selling well. Automobile sales are steady. The USA insists that we negotiate conditional disarmament to lift sanctions.

Ayatollah: What sanctions?

Mohammed: Certain sanctions imposed years ago. Don't worry. We have everything under control. No problems caused by little rules imposed by Great Satan.

Ayatollah: Is the Internet still down? I wanted to watch some TikToc videos on flyfishing.

Mohammed: Did the Supreme Leader pay his subscription fees this month?

Ayatollah: What's a subscription? Is that something prescribed by my doctor for high blood pressure?

Mohammed: Sir, I'll call you back in a bit. I have an incoming call from Gen. Farsimidejah about street rioting.

Ayatollah: Good talking with you, as always. 

Trumpies Military Might: Not

       America's unemployment rate hovers around 4%. This, in essence, means there's full employment and plenty of jobs for the taking. This is reflected in military recruitment efforts. The US armed forces have failed to reach recruiting goals for several years. Pentagon admin types bemoan the sad numbers that float across their desks. No matter the speeches, the admonitions, the urgency, and the pleas to "do more', have all failed to improve the numbers of new recruits to fill the ever increasing vacancies in the ranks.

      Recent headlines speak of possible invasions of foreign nations. Top of the list Venezuela, where a minor incursion picked up Nicolas Maduro and his wife and brought them both to jail in Brooklyn, NYC, to face trial as drug dealers on a national scale. Then there's Iran, currently experiencing an uprising as protesters protest runaway inflation and a lack of essentials in the country. And then there's Mexico, the kingpin of drug trafficking in the world. Trumpie offered Pres. Sheinbaum American military to attack and rid the country of cartel drug lords. (She refused the offer).

       Greenland? hardly a concern other than a complete rollup by a small force of military police and a few dog handlers and food service employees. So, who would carry out the many varied military missions and assignments? Contractors, maybe. And they are ot subject to the UCMJ- the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the legal manual for managing military units. Recall Blackwater, the contractor so infamous in Iraq during that war. Also see what is happening in Ukraine with the Rus Army-supplamented by conscripts from North Korea. Talk about desperation. Old Mad Vlad is scraping the bottom of the barrel to put more troops in the field. And the USA?

     We are scraping very near the bottom of our barrel. See the National Guard military deployments. Who are they? Local men and women who were promised a role in L O C A L emergencies. Iraq is not aa local emergency. But the California National Guard 41st Division was sent to Kuwait and Iraq for a year's deployment(they have since returned).  And those troops sent into American cities to "restore" order-more National Guard troops. These men and women are called up from their daily jobs, their families, and their homes to take on tasks normally taken on by the Army Reserves. And where are the reserves-nobody knows and nobody is talking , not the empty suit Hegseth.

A Boomer in the Kremlin

    So, Boomers. Well known in the US, Boomers refer to those born in the USA after WW II. Those born from 1946- to 1965.  So, the oldest Boomers turn 80 years old this year, entering old age territory. So, how old is Mad Vlad in the Onion -Domed castle of the Kremlin. The aging Boomer who inhabits the Kremlin qualifies as a 'Boomer'.   Most older Boomers have retired, taking their pensions and social security payments to live out their lives as comfortably as possible within means.

    And the Boomer in the Kremlin: still working; he has young children and a wife to support. This is a case of latent boomerism: keep working until one's future is secure. Ok, VOVA? WHen will the Rus feel secure? When Zelensky gets a missile that reaches the kremlin? It won't be long before missiles will be launched fromdown south aimed at ther Onion Domes of Red Square. Then the Boomer in Residence will have to rethink his strategy.

    Good luck with that, Boomer. 

Jerome Powell: Fed Chair: Under Attack

    So, Mr. Bone Spurs has his lackies at the DOJ file ann investigation on Fed Chair Powell's renovations of the federal reserve Office building in DC. This is clearly indicative of a deranged mental state of all involved. While Jerome powell is the chairman, his role as renovation supervisor of the building is hardly involved as contractor/manager of construction.

       So, the DOJ responds to the requests of Mr. Bone Spurs, or POTUS. He's been after the Fed chairman to alter the discount rate/interest rate to satisfy some hidden desire on his part to "spur" the economy, the economy that's already moving quite well without lower interest rates. Inflatio? yes, inflation is still higher than what would be ideal. 3% inflation rate? well, that means workers must gain at least 3% in wages  for the year.

    This is hardly seen across the board.So, Jerome Powell has to endure the workings of a crazy man. 

GAZA: HAMAS Refuses to Disarm

    So, leaders of HAMAS refuse to order forces to lay down their arms. Hmmmm. And what did they expect the Israelis to do: say it's Ok? The HAMAS murderers continue to read the winds of public opinion, hoping that enough anti-Israeli sentiment will allow them to prevail in their struggle to survive.

    But it's not happening.  The Israeli army will not let go; not this time, not ever. HAMAS must be eliminated as a controlling force in Gaza. Until the world acknowledges this position, Gaza will be occupied  by the Israeli army, as it must be. Pirates and murderers only know one method: superior forces win. Israel's leaders know this, too. Hence, Gazans will be subject to the Israeli army forces , UFO. 

Rus Launch Hypersonic rocket into Ukraine

    Mad Vlad is trying to capture some headlines from -Gaza, Venezuela, China, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, and maybe Canada and Australia. It's a constant struggle when one is involved in a military adventure beyond your borders. 

    The Rus, occupiers of the largest country in the world, are not content to coexist among nations that don't respect them(in their opinion). So, seek out some headlines on the road to respect. But, the Rus overlook the obvious: respect is not gathered and collected, respect is given from outside, from those neighbors who observe what's happening in your world.

    So, MAd Vlad, the dictator consigned to be disrespected because he's a Throwback to the Soviet period, must accept the positin he finds himself in today: a disrespected tyrant who murders opponents and invades innocent neighbors whom he kills indiscriminently with his drones and missiles. Sad, really. Perhaps Vlad is not a student of histopry. Maybe he hasn't read Gibbons "Decline and Fall"; he might learn something or two.

      Maybe the mullahs will flee to join Assad in MOskva. Maybe not. Maybe they'll go to Dubai and spend time on the beach, getting some sun. Seems the mullahs aren't getting enough Vitamin D. 

Keep watching the news; it will scare you into watching the NFL.  

500 Dead in Iran: Islamic World Afire

    So, the economy is crashing and people are in the streets: screaming at the government. The response: kill them.

      This opposition is the result of the militarization of a country, of a society, of a culture by religious fanatics. These fanatics won't answer to the citizenry: these theocrats only respond to an imaginary world they hold in their peanut brains. Sadly, more deaths will follow before the theocrats are thrown out. Will Reza Pahlavi come back to lead the country back in to the world of nations?

      That remains to be seen. But these protests will not stop. The more killings, the more protests. It seems rulers in this vein seldom respond positively. They are not humanists; they are not real leaders, only theocrats, the worst of the worst. History is littered with the skeletons of theocrats no matter where you look. 

      I have sympathy for the Iranians, up to a point. Then, that sympathy goes away when they agree with the Kahmeneis who hate mankind in general.  They wish to depart this earth soon and join Mohammed somewhere else. How nice. 

What's the MAtter with USPS

   The Mayor mailed a small package to Washington, DC. It weighed about 1/2lb, placed in a large padded envelop, well marked, address verified, insurance paid, tracking number recorded. And then the fun began.

      How many stops does a package have to make on its way to the nation's capitol?  Hmmm. Let's list them:

      Indianapolis

      Aurora, Co.

      Denver, CO

      Chicago, IL

      Chicago Dist. Ctr. 

      New Jersey Dist. Ctr.

     Aurora, CO

      San Francisco, Dist. Ctr.

     North Bay Dist. Ctr(Petaluma CA) 

      New Jersey Dist. Center

          And that's where it sits: now day 4 in New Jersey. Oh, it was mailed on: November 22, 2025. Houston, we have a problem and it needs some serious attention. 

Indiana University v. Oregon: Could this be the Year for Hoosiers?

       In the semi-final college game of the season, the Hoosiers of Indiana took on the Ducks of Oregon. It was much anticipated and most fans thought it would be an even match. Wrong.

    In what could be one of the most uneven contests of the years, Indiana took advantage of several turnovers and bad breaks to post a convincing victory over a very strong opponent. the Heisman trophy winning QB proved that , yes, he is deserving of the honor.  Demonstrating a wide variety of skills, he ran, passed, and directed the offense racking up large double digits on the scoreboard before halftime. Things didn't look promising for Oregon. And they didn't improve after the break.

      Barely able to move the ball, Oregon struggled to put together any scoring drives in the first or second halves. When moving the ball seemed to work, a turnover changed the situation to a Hoosier scoring drive. 

     Now the Hoosiers will have a chance to make their mark in the Championship game against a very good Miami Hurricane team. 

Mullahs of Iran: What's Happening

       So, we have Iranians taking to the streets of Tehran and other cities. They are protesting. Oh, my. Protesting. Hmmmm. Is this new? No, not really. This is an ongoing condition of life under mullahs who firmly believe that they have the power to direct the lives of all Iranians all the time.

       Bu, but, but, but wait. Why is there inflation? Why are locals finding the economy going downhill faster than a speeding camel.  Sanctions, sanctions, and oh, more sanctions. As a regional player in the region, the mullahs believe they must project power. Let's see: helping HAMAS in Palestine: not so good.  How about helping Hezbollah in Lebanon? No so good either.

      How about helping anybody in Yemen? Not so good there either. How about threatening Israel and the leaders there in? Even worse because Israel won't stand for it nor sit by and watch the results of Iranian interference in the 'hood.

      So, life in Iran has become unbearable for------IRANIANS. Sad, really, how religious fanatics run a country when they can't even manage themselves, walking around, throwing orders here there and everywhere to no effect. Need oil? We have it. Oh, sanctions. The Rus and the Kremlin will help. Wait, oil tankers are now being captured and the oil, sanctioned, is no longer under our control. Hmmm. Panic in Tehran.

     Protesters have already been killed and the mullahs vow more oppression to come. Get off the streets or we take your lives.  So, protesting in Iran. Are we mimicking Iran in Minnesota where ICE agents just murdered a protester?  Hmmm. Time to rethink ICE activity. 

Goodbye Tim Walz, Gov. of Minnesota

   So, scrutiny of his term as governor of Minnesota revealed some shortcomings. Of course, it was well known over 4 years ago. Local Somalis were involved in criminal conspiracies to rip off federal programs to help poor folks during the Covid pandemic. The Biden administration sent funds to help out and Somalis coordinated frauds never seen in Minnesota's history. 

    So, poor old Tim takes the punishment, despite his clean record. Something was missing, perhaps the lean in to DEI or the possibility of being unsympathetic to the minority population involved in the massive fraud operation during his tenure. How does this happen?

Democrats? Yes. 

Ravens v. Steelers: Classic American Football

    So, the season is ending; fans anticipate playoffs with glee and the opportunity for a big betting pool. Pools are available just about everywhere. And the I.R.S. knows it is powerless to stop it. Well, not completely powerless. They always get a call or two from the losers or those who split with the pot and didn't pay the winner(s). Another favorite American sport: cheating on pools.

     But the final regular season game: Ravens v. Steelers, whetted the appetites of millions of fans. The game was an instant classic as called by pundits. Had lots of drama: aging qb Rodgers, trying to subdue the flashy Lamar Jackson, the scrambling passer with a good offense and a capable defense. Birds jumped out to an early lead, 13-3. Rodgers wasn't making the throws; his were off target-short, long, high, low; receivers were not in the patterns.  My, oh, my. Mike Tomlin was pacing, shaking his head, with little to say. He mumbled mumbles, spoke to miscreants who failed to perform as planned. 

     Then the 2nd half show began and what a show: everything a dedicated fan could have asked for: penalties providing new life; dropped passes, completed passes, and then the show stoppers of show stoppers: missed extra points. Late in the 4th quarter, the Steelers provided drama. The Ravens had gone ahead after a Jackson TD pass. The clock was ticking as always and the situation entered the cardiac realm of anxiety. Could Aaron do it? Do it again? Can he still function under pressure? One of the NFL's great quarterbacks proved he could. And he did it with a beautiful pass. Then, the point after attempt that failed. Now, the Steelers lead is only 2 pts. Enough to win, but still lots of time left for heroics. Now clock management.

        A great kickoff return places the Ravens  at midfield. Then they advance the ball well within field goal range on about the 27 yard line. Run the clock down telling the ref to stop at 2 seconds. The rookie, Loop, comes on the field, anticipating all the accolades due after the kick. The ball is up------------and wide right: missed field goal. Ravens go home, Steelers advance to the playoffs. Aaron Rodgers carries the team forward. Lamar Jackson resigns himself to the loss and the end of the 2025 season, an also ran.  

   Will Rodgers end up in the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, CA? 

     

Despot in Courtroom

    It could be the title of a Dan Brown novel: Despot in the Courtroom. But, no, it's real-the Maduro trial in Manhattan is underway. The Orangwe-Haired BAboon is in the Oval plotting his next headline -grabbing move to shock and awe the populace here at home and provide pyrotechnics in some unguarded space somewhere around the globe. Maybe he's taking lessons from Mad Vlad, 25 year dictator of the Rus peoples Republic of Federation Siberian Conclave of Aggressor Special Forces from Friendly Communist NAtions and territories.

     Wherever he's learning, he has his minions moving at a fast clip, yes, a fast clip, faster than the pundits can keep up with today tomorrow, and next week. Thank you, all the eligible voters who stayed home in November, 2024. Shame on you. All 92 millions of you. 

Anybody Need a Dictator? 1 Available in Brooklyn, Wife Included

     So, the old Dictator is cooling off in a holding cell.  Ms. Maduro is polishing up on her English, hoping to get a position in the US on a temporary visa. MAybe a Green Card will be in the offing if her husband opens one of his offshore accounts. How much of his money is in Bitcoin? How much in Switzerland banks? Or the Bank of England? Or Lichtenstein? Or in gold bullin? I'll bet on the bullion, gold or silver. After the run up, lots of dictators starting buying, just in case.

       Now how long before The Orange-Haired Baboon pardons the drug lord. as he did the other convicted drug lord? The trial won't take long as all the legal steps occurred a couple of years ago. Robert Kennedy will check their shot cards to make sure they haven't taken too many vaccines. Homeland Security will verify that the man and woman they have incustory are in fact, Venezuelans and not avatars/robots 

The Cuba Question

     Now Raul Castro, the Dictator in Cuba, one of the last bastions of Communism in the West, will have to make some more adjustments. Old Nic Maduro will no longer send cheap oil to the island in exchange for conscripts to keep the peace at home for Maduro's henchmen.

       How will all the old cars move around? Hmmm. Maybe they convert the engines to run on molasses or cheap sugar from the cane fields.  Where will all the soldiers go when the US sends them all back to the island? How sad.

     Raul CAstro is old; his body is deteriorating fast. He wants to retire but nobody wants his job now that it's obvious the days of the Castro Regime are coming to an abrupt end. Ruusya and Mad Vlad are long   

2026 will see changes. Get ready . 

Welcome In: 2026

    It's wet in NorCAl(somewhat delayed precipitation). So, now 2026, the beginning of Year 2 of a businessman's White House Foray. The Supreme Leader continues to express delight in issuing threats worldwide. Now Iran: "We will target you if you kill protesters". Hmmm. How is one supposed to interpret this threat? Will the Imams hold back from customary armed response to protests of regime actions? How about the sanctions that are actually having an affect: their economy is sinking faster than 3rd world freebie. 

      Oh, maybe some super intelligence service department in the White House(Caroline Leavitt and the 2nd fetus?)  Is she the single most reliable source of anything from the Oval? Really? Or maybe Mr. Bongino, F.B.I. No.2 man? Ha ha ha: goodby to you, too. He be gone. Maybe his boss: Kash man. Can he even tie his own shoes? 

      How's the negotiations going with Mad Vlad & the Kremlinites? Ha ha ha. Even goofy Vlady can't recall what he said yesterday let alone last week. The only thinker in the room is Volodomyr Zelensky. You have to love this man- he is way ahead of his time. A true gift to the world: clear-eyed, strong, and indefatigable . Love that word.

     And we are stuck with the MAGA life support system. Even MT Greene bailed on the mess. When will the cascade become a flood-soon. Will Jamie VAnce bail next? 

Happy New Year: Football Lineup of Bowl Games

    Ok sports fans: Get Ready for some Football:

The Rose Bowl in Pasadena,

The Sugar Bowl, and 

The Orange  Bowl, these 3 representing the traditional games reaching back almost 75 years. In the Rose Bowl, No. 1 Indiana will go up against The Crimson Tide of Alabama, a regular bowl game participant over the years. 

       Also included are Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Georgia, and Oregon. Yesterday, in the Cotton Bowl, Ohio State was upset by Miami Hurricanes, 24-14. This was a shocker and hasn't happened in 24 years. This game was a quarter final game for the national title game.