Category Archives: Current News

This is about stuff in the mass media that generally has a short interest life span. Speculation about an election outcome a few days before the election is an example.

Reality Versus Conspiracy Theories: Let the Games Begin!

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This will be interesting:

Epstein Files Drop: The Left’s Trump Smear Campaign Just Collapsed – PJ Media

Democrats and Republicans have spent weeks demanding the release of the Epstein files. Well, now they’ve got them. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer confirmed that the long-awaited document dump is officially underway, pledging unprecedented transparency and accountability.

“Just to give a quick update: I think everyone knows who we’ve subpoenaed thus far in the initial batch,” Comer said. “We subpoenaed six former Attorneys General as well as Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton.”

Comer confirmed that the scope has since expanded to include former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who oversaw a controversial plea deal for Epstein years ago. “Acosta is coming in, I believe, September the 16th or 19th,” Comer said. “We’ve got that date down. I know that we’ll have a lot of questions for him with respect to an earlier Epstein prosecution that he was involved in when he was U.S. Attorney.”

The chairman also revealed that tens of thousands of pages of records are now in the committee’s possession. “We have the documents — the initial batch that had been sent by the White House. As you know, we also subpoenaed Pam Bondi for those documents. The White House is working with us — I want to publicly thank the White House for turning over so many documents thus far,” he explained.

“We’re in the process of uploading those documents for full transparency, so everyone in America can see them,” Comer said. “As quick as we can get them uploaded — as the Speaker said, there are 34,000 pages — we’re doing everything we can to get those uploaded. We want those to be public as soon as possible.”

I expect there are going to be a lot of people disappointed their most hated politician is not going to be caught with their pants down and a swarm of underage kids in bed with them.

And, furthermore, I expect some of those same people will claim the documents were “cleaned up.” It is just the way these things go. People are never satisfied with the evidence when they have had a lot of time to speculate. Of course, they could be right. And after all this time it will be virtually impossible to conclusively prove them wrong.

Peace For Our Time?

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My personal belief is that history shows that this war of aggression, which is part of a wider Putin aspiration to restore the old Russian Empire and achieve dominance in Europe, can only be resolved by a Russian defeat that would lead to real deterrence. But that is not what is on offer.

The next few days and hours will write the future for our children and grandchildren. The future defeat of the West, which is what is coming down the line as the result of a bad peace deal, would not see a repeat of the Holocaust. It would see a new Russian dominated Europe. The people with most to fear would be the blue-haired protesters on our campuses and in our streets, as well as the LGBTQ+ community who would certainly cease to exist. A newly dominant Russia would and could not tolerate such diversity and certainly not any form of dissent.

Tim Collins
Former British Army officer who served with the SAS and as commander of the Royal Irish
August 19, 2025
Putin could never afford to take the Ukrainian land he wants. He must not get it for free

I don’t see Putin accepting any deal that gives him anything less or equal to what he expects to be able to take in the next year.

And if the response of countries like Finland and Sweden (who joined NATA in response to the war) are an accurate assessment of Putin’s intentions, making such a deal will go down in history like Chamberlain’s “Peace for our time” deal did.

Prepare appropriately.

I’m aggressively pushing for the completion of my underground bunker in Idaho.

That Must be the Reason

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Infidels could not have overpowered their country without invoking supernatural powers.

Iranian official claims Israel used ‘the occult and supernatural spirits’ during 12-day war

What other reason could there be?

Harsh but Fair

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Via The Atlas Society @TheAtlasSociety:

All Good Humor Contains Truth

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That tactical edge also helped when Iran struck a building that belongs to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. “Iran claims to have attacked a Mossad building with missile strikes,” the post read. “Fortunately, no one was there … everyone is in Iran.”

C. Douglas Golden
June 21, 2025
Israel Uses Unidentified, Special Weapon for Simultaneous Assassination of 9 Iranian Nuke Scientists

There probably is more than a little truth to this.

I chuckled.

This Could Be Consistent with My Hypothesis

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Do you remember my hypothesis about our universe being a black hole? I was not the first, but I did come up with it independently and added the black hole being in the forward direction of our time axis.

There are now people who suspect the origin of our universe was not a big bang, but a bounce from a black hole:

Universe was not formed in big bang but ‘bounced’ out of black hole – new study

The Universe may not have started with the Big Bang, but instead “bounced” out of a massive black hole formed within a larger “parent” universe, according to a new scientific paper.

Professor Enrique Gaztanaga, from the University of Portsmouth’s Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, said that the current Big Bang theory was problematic as the laws of physics “broke down” when used to explain it.

His new explanation, published in the journal Physical Review D, suggests that the Universe was formed as a result of a gravitational collapse in a larger universe which generated a massive black hole leading to a rebound or “bounce” causing our universe to emerge.

It appears this hypothesis is consistent with my hypothesis.

Another 20 Year War?

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The U.S. dropped a bunch of bombs on Iran and:

In his remarks, the president described the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as a “spectacular military success.” He warned of “far greater” attacks if Iran does not “make peace.”

I am far from an expert in the psychology of the political leadership of Iran. But my model of their behavior is that punching them in the nose and giving them a command is not going to result in them following the order given.

I really do not want them to have a nuclear bomb. And when the enrichment of typical reactor fuel is 3% to 5% of U-235, while Iran has enriched their uranium to 60%… well. I think one can make a great case for putting an end to their nuclear capabilities.

It seems to me the U.S. was in the position of having to choose the least bad of only a few options.

What are the consequences of holding the position of “make peace or else”? Will it be another 20-year war? And instead of goat herder technology we are up against an almost nuclear and ICBM capable society?

What was the alternative? Waiting a few years and definitely being in a hot war with a country possessing nukes and ICBMs?

I want my underground bunker in Idaho.

Crazy Talk or Deliberate Misdirection?

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Reference material:

This is a summary created by Copilot:

The letter exists and was addressed to the FBI, reportedly intended for Director Kash Patel. It was found in a Buick Boelter abandoned near his home2.

The contents are described as rambling, conspiratorial, and incoherent, spanning about one and a half pages. Boelter allegedly claimed that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz instructed him to assassinate Senator Amy Klobuchar so Walz could take her Senate seat3.

The letter also includes references to other political figures, including Senator Tina Smith, and claims Boelter was trained by the U.S. military “off the books”.

Authorities have found no evidence supporting the claims in the letter. A spokesperson for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office emphasized that the allegations against Walz are unsubstantiated3.

Boelter is charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder, including the killings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife1.

Investigators recovered additional materials, including a hit list and notebooks naming dozens of Democratic lawmakers and abortion rights advocates2.

The letter appears to be part confession, part delusion, and part political provocation. It’s unclear whether it reflects genuine belief or an attempt at misdirection.

My assessment is that I think the chances of Walz having any contribution is extremely close to zero. I would like to know if it was deliberate misdirection or delusional. But that will be tough to determine and perhaps we will never know.

Copilot elaborates on my assessment:

That’s a sharp analysis, Joe—and you’re right, disentangling delusion from calculated misdirection is notoriously difficult in cases like this. When someone mixes fantasy, ideology, and violent action, it creates a kind of narrative smokescreen. And unless the person is rigorously interrogated by trained professionals—or leaves behind clearer motives—it’s often impossible to pin down intent.

It might help to think about it in terms of probabilities and cognitive patterns. If Boelter was mentally ill or under extreme cognitive strain, then the conspiracy narrative could be symptomatic—a way to rationalize his actions through a grand, distorted frame. On the other hand, if he was more lucid and consciously attempting misdirection, invoking a powerful figure like Walz could be a strategic move to muddy public discourse and inject partisan chaos.

But here’s the kicker: in either case, the claim acts like a rhetorical grenade. It’s out there now, and even if completely disproven, it gets repeated and distorted online. That’s part of the real damage—manufacturing ambiguity to destabilize trust.

What fascinates me is how these tactics mirror propaganda techniques from information warfare: blending the unbelievable with the politically inflammatory so that people argue about truth instead of confronting violence directly. And that phenomenon, unfortunately, doesn’t require the original author to be fully rational to be effective.

If we could get access to forensic psychiatric evaluations or trial testimony (if it comes to that), they might offer clues. But as you said—odds are high this stays in the realm of “we’ll never quite know.”

Let the conspiracy theories begin.

Idaho Underground Bunker Time

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This may not end well:

Israel strike live updates: Israel launches dozens of strikes in Iran, IDF says

Early Friday morning, local time, Israel launched dozens of strikes against Iran and declared a state of emergency, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.

“Following the State of Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future,” Katz said in a statement.

See also: US says it was not involved in Israel’s military strikes in Iran and Iran doubles down as US signals Israel could strike during nuclear talks.

President Trump says U.S. forces were not in involved in the strike and Iran has no reason to attack U.S. bases in the area. I have my doubts that Iran will give the U.S. a pass when they retaliate.

My biggest concern is that perhaps Iran has multiple nukes complete, or close enough to completion, and Israel was unable to destroy them on Iranian soil. Then there is the possibility of Russia providing some nuclear aid.

The next few days and weeks are going to be “interesting.”

I wish my underground bunker in Idaho were complete and Barb and I were in it.

SCOTUS 9-0 Slap Down of Anti-Gunners

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As it should be, this is a 9-0 win. I expected the win. I am a little surprised it is 9-0. I am hugely surprised that it is written by Kagan with a concurring opinion by Jackson!

Replacement for Ocean State Tactical

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 Duncan v. Bonta is going back to SCOTUS:

A major Second Amendment case is heading back to the Supreme Court next week – and it could reshape gun laws across the country. The case is Duncan v. Bonta, a long-running legal battle over California’s ban on magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

Previously, I speculated this is the case SCOTUS has been waiting for. Time will tell.

Question of Critical Importance

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I would not wait to decide whether the government can ban the most popular rifle in America. That question is of critical importance to tens of millions of law-abiding AR–15 owners throughout the country. We have avoided deciding it for a full decade.

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I doubt we would sit idly by if lower courts were to so subvert our precedents involving any other constitutional right. Until we are vigilant in enforcing it, the right to bear arms will remain “a second-class right.”

Clarence Thomas
US Supreme Court Justice
June 2, 2025
Order List (06/02/2025)

See also:

Stroke of the Pen, Deletion of Bill of Rights

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Newly uncovered guidance from the Justice Department claims the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) allows federal law enforcement officers to enter the houses of suspected gang members without a warrant and remove them from the country without any judicial review.

C.J. Ciaramella
April 25, 2025
Pam Bondi says “alien enemies” can be deported without judicial review

A copy of the DOJ document and attachments referred to is here.

Among other things, the document says:

For purposes of this guidance memorandum, an “Alien Enemy” under the Proclamation and 50 U.S.C. § 21 is a person who is: (1) fourteen years of age or older; (2) not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States; (3) a citizen of Venezuela; and ( 4) a member of the hostile enemy Tren de Aragua, as determined by reference to Form AEA-21A, titled, “Alien Enemies Act: Alien Enemy Validation Guide,” attached to this memorandum.

Determining if someone meets the requirements of item (4) above only requires a law enforcement officer and their supervisor’s signatures. It is claimed there is no access to judicial review of this determination. I see no mention of penalties for false findings.

This is asking for abuse. Imagine President Gavin Newsom getting a similar law regarding domestic terrorists passed through a democrat majority Congress and Senate. Then he declares members of the NRA as qualifying for a one-way trip to Gitmo.

But you might claim that would be different because the 2nd Amendment is a specific enumerated right. The right of association is also an enumerated right. If the organization is involved in criminal activities, does that mean all members are automatically criminals? Suppose the NRA is found to have been engaged in criminal activity. Are all NRA members then criminals as well?

If item (4) is not satisfied, they can still be legally deported. This is because they are not a citizen or legal permanent resident. But in this case judicial review is required. So how is the judicial review eliminated by getting the signatures of two law enforcement people?

I am not a lawyer, but this seems to be, constitutionally, highly suspect.

Sane or Insane?

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When wealth taxes fail, the Democrat Plan B is always to feed off the middle class through methods like new sales taxes or gas taxes.  Seattle is already in the midst of an economic decline and a budget shortfall of this size is a crisis.  Not only did their new taxes cost tens of thousands of jobs for the area, but they increased their spending projections, counting their chickens before they hatched.

Insanely, Democrats in Washington still want to pass a similar Payroll Tax system for the entire state (due to their own budget problems) despite the fact that it has been an unmitigated disaster in Seattle.  The economic events in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest in general are a canary in the coal mine for the entire nation; a warning of what is to come if Democrats are allowed to continue running some of Americas biggest metropolitan areas.

Tyler Durden
April 2, 2025
Seattle Economic Crisis: Proof That Democrat Wealth Taxes Lead To Disaster | ZeroHedge

It is only insane if they are motivated by the general welfare of the Seattle and Washington state citizens. If their motivation is the destruction of the city, state, and country, then it makes perfect sense.

Prepare appropriately.

You Don’t Hate or Distrust Them Enough

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Miranda Devine: New FBI chat logs reveal extraordinary ‘gag order’ senior leadership used to shutdown any Hunter Biden laptop discussion

In another book, “Uncharted,” Ron Klain, a longtime Biden aide, is reported saying that Biden was “out of it” during debate prep and seemed to think he was president of NATO.

A few weeks later, Klain lied to CNN: “The idea that somehow people weren’t transparent about the state of his health and the state of his acuity I think is belied by the fact that the president does events all the time.”

A lot of people lied about Biden — although never quite as much as Biden lied about himself.

Now the media pretend it didn’t really matter, that it’s just a quirk of history to be gossiped about.

Just because they demonstrate a hint of telling the truth when it no longer really matters does not mean they are telling the truth now or will in the future on current issues of importance. They can not be trusted.

Prepare and respond appropriately.

Interesting Conclusion

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There’s a decent chance this shit comes down to the bullet box in the next few years. Liberals need to get over their aversion to guns and arm up.

T
March 31, 2025
Comment to Albuquerque GOP Headquarters Torched in Early Morning Fire, Feds and Local Authorities Investigate – ABQ RAW

So… The Republication Headquarters is destroyed by an arsonist, and someone in support of the criminal behavior concludes more opponents of Republicans need to “arm up”. That is a little weird. Apparently, they are not a fan of democracy. They are not getting their way via the ballet box and are ready to go to the cartridge box.

That sounds like we have ourselves a suspect in the arson case. And if that doesn’t work out there is the terrorist watch list.

Nuclear Escalation

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US intelligence has concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin may resort to nuclear escalation in the event of failures in the war, Bloomberg reports.

According to the media outlet, the warning about the possibility of Putin using nuclear weapons is included in the recent report from the Director of the US National Intelligence, published on March 25.

Kateryna Shkarlat
March 25, 2025
US intelligence suggests that Putin may use nuclear weapons: What is known

Progress on my underground bunker in Idaho is far too slow.

Violence is Not Speech

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An important lesson is being taught here:

Greenpeace Found Liable For $300 Million In Damages Over Dakota Access Protests—Risking Bankruptcy

A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace liable for defamation and other charges related to protests at the Dakota Access Pipeline, awarding a Texas-based pipeline company hundreds of millions in damages, according to multiple reports, a ruling the environmental advocacy group warned could result in “financial ruin” as it likely faces bankruptcy.

My impression is that Greenpeace is best described as a terrorist organization.

People need to learn that violence and vandalism are not considered free speech.

More Data Supporting Our Universe is a Black Hole

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These two articles just came out today:

Unexpected JWST Observations Hint We Might Be Inside A Black Hole

A new study looking at observations by the JWST of the early universe has thrown up a new and intriguing mystery; the majority of galaxies appear to be rotating in the same direction. This finding, not predicted by our current understanding of the universe, may hint that we are inside a black hole, according to the study’s authors.

This is the more interesting one:

Is our universe trapped inside a black hole? This James Webb Space Telescope discovery might blow your mind

Without a doubt, since its launch, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized our view of the early universe, but its new findings could put astronomers in a spin. In fact, it could tell us something profound about the birth of the universe by possibly hinting that everything we see around us is sealed within a black hole.

In a random universe, scientists would expect to find 50% of galaxies rotating one way, while the other 50% rotate the other way. This new research suggests there is a preferred direction for galactic rotation.

The observations of 263 galaxies that revealed this strangely coordinated cosmic dance was collected as part of the James Webb Space Telescope Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey, or “JADES.”

“It is still not clear what causes this to happen, but there are two primary possible explanations,” team leader Lior Shamir, associate professor of computer science at the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, said in a statement. “One explanation is that the universe was born rotating. That explanation agrees with theories such as black hole cosmology, which postulates that the entire universe is the interior of a black hole.

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Black hole cosmology, also known as “Schwarzschild cosmology,” suggests that our observable universe might be the interior of a black hole itself within a larger parent universe.

The idea was first introduced by theoretical physicist Raj Kumar Pathria and by mathematician I. J. Good. It presents the idea that the “Schwarzchild radius,” better known as the “event horizon,” (the boundary from within which nothing can escape a black hole, not even light) is also the horizon of the visible universe.

This has another implication; each and every black hole in our universe could be the doorway to another “baby universe.” These universes would be unobservable to us because they are also behind an event horizon, a one-way light-trapping point of no return from which light cannot escape, meaning information can never travel from the interior of a black hole to an external observer.

This is a theory that has been championed by Polish theoretical physicist Nikodem Poplawski of the University of New Haven.

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“Accordingly, our own universe could be the interior of a black hole existing in another universe,” Poplawski continued. “The motion of matter through the black hole’s boundary, called an event horizon, can only happen in one direction, providing a past-future asymmetry at the horizon and, thus, everywhere in the baby universe.

“The arrow of time in such a universe would, therefore, be inherited, through torsion, from the parent universe.”

The “our universe is a black hole” hypothesis was first published in July 1972. With a deeper dive into the topic in December of the same year.

My first contributions to the topic were over 36 years later:

The Rats are Leaving the Ship

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ActBlue, the primary online fundraising platform for Democratic candidates, is experiencing significant internal upheaval as at least seven senior officials resigned late last month.

The departures coincide with an ongoing investigation by congressional Republicans, raising concerns about the organization’s future and its ability to continue as the party’s dominant fundraising tool.

Anthony Gonzalez
March 8, 2025
Democrat Fundraising Group ActBlue Faces Internal Chaos

This could be interesting.

I hope they enjoy their trials.