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Archive for 2021
November 28, 2021
THEY ALWAYS HAVE PLANS: The left always has plans: “But take it we will”.
But when has a single one of their plans worked? Remember all the five year plans? All the “we will bury you” plans? All the “The west will be red” plans?
The only thing commies and soshes are good at is retconning to make it sound like they planned what happened all along. You’re not required to believe them, though. In fact, given what they peddle, if you believe them you have to ask yourself why.
UN-POSSIBLE. ICE IS A THING OF THE PAST! ELEVENTY! Arctic Sea Freezes Early, Trapping 18 Ships in Ice Near Russia.
BIDEN AND HIS OWNERS: Iran’s Oil Exports to China Rebound as Biden Admin Fails to Enforce Sanctions.
SURE. MAKE PEOPLE DIE OF CANCER TO AVOID A BAD FLU: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Halts Elective Surgery In Response to Omicron Covid Variant.
For the record, in this sense “elective” means you won’t die in a day without it.
YOU KNOW, EVERY TIME WE HAVE DEMOCRATS IN POWER UFOS BECOME A BIG THING: Pentagon Creates Office to Examine Unexplained Aerial Sightings.
Is it because we’re all hoping for a ride out of here, or because these people are delivered by UFOs?
CAN YOU HEAR ME ROLLING MY EYES? Goodwill Embraces Critical Race Theory, Hires “Director of Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion”.
Yeah. This will be good for the brand. NOT.
November 27, 2021
OPEN THREAD: Are you there, Mr. Hoodoo?
ANOTHER CHARITY GETS WOKE: Goodwill Embraces Critical Race Theory, Hires “Director of Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.”
I blame Frau Farbissina for founding the militant wing of the Salvation Army:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEEATse7jL0
THE NEW SPACE RACE: Astronaut Wang Yaping snaps Earth photos and more from Chinese space station.
BEER. IS THERE ANYTHING IT CAN’T DO? TYSON FURY ADMITS HE ‘HAD TWO PINTS’ OF BEER BEFORE DEONTAY WILDER FIGHT. “It teaches you to relax and enjoy the fight. That’s what it’s all about.”
THE BEATLES ‘GET BACK’ IN PETER JACKSON’S NEW THREE-PART DOCUMENTARY: And I take a deep, deep dive into the new Disney+ miniseries over at Ed Driscoll.com.
(Bumped.)
THE ORC INVASION: Contra Costa District Attorney Announces Arrest and Charges Against the Defendants in Organized Retail Theft Operation.
The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announces Felony charges have been filed related to the retail thefts at Nordstrom, Walnut Creek on November 20, 2021, when approximately 90 individuals stormed the Nordstrom Department Store in Walnut Creek simultaneously using three separate entrances.
Three people have been arrested by the Walnut Creek Police Department:
Dana Dawson, 30; Joshua Underwood 32 and Rodney Robinson 19.
“The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office is committed to working with the Walnut Creek Police Department and our retail community to hold those involved in retail theft accountable. We are committed to stopping those who participate in organized retail theft, which has adverse and costly impacts on business owners and consumers as well” stated District Attorney Diana Becton.
The copy of the complaint and charges are attached. The defendants will be arraigned on the Felony charges on November 29, 2021 @ 1:30 p.m. in Department 25 of the Contra Costa Superior Court.
Here’s a link to the complaint docket:
On or about November 20, 2021, in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, the crime of Conspiracy
To Commit A Crime in violation of PC182(a)(1 ), a Felony, was committed in that DANA NIKA DAWSON
AND JOSHUA NOEL WILLIAM UNDERWOOD AND RODNEY BARONE ROBINSON did unlawfully
conspire together and with another person and persons whose identity is unknown to commit the crime of
Robbery, Burglary and Organized Retail Theft, in violation of Section 211, 459/460(b), 490.4 of the Penal
Code, a felony; that pursuant to and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives and purposes of the
aforesaid conspiracy, the said defendants, DANA NIKA DAWSON AND JOSHUA NOEL WILLIAM
UNDERWOOD AND RODNEY BARONE ROBINSONs committed the following overt act and acts at and in
the County of Contra Costa:
1. Approximately 90 individuals stormed the Nordstrom Department Store in Walnut Creek simultaneously
using three separate entrances.
2. Most of individuals arrived at the Nordstrom in cars that were missing license plates, were cold plated or
had temporary registration tags. Approximately 25 cars were strategically parked in front of Nordstrom
preventing emergency crews from accessing the location.
3. Several of the individuals storming Nordstrom were armed with weapons including crowbars and
hammers.
4. Nordstrom employee Flamm was pepper sprayed by a member of the group.
5. Nordstrom employee Acasio was kicked and punched in the face by a member of the group.
6. Nordstrom employee Rydman was assaulted with a knife by a member of the group.
7. Nordstrom employee Juarez-Ruis was struck in the head by a member of the group.
8. The group stole over $100,000.00 worth of merchandise from the store in approximately one minute.ENHANCEMENT1
PC12022.53(b): Special Allegation-Personal Use Of A Firearm
It is further alleged as to Count 1 that said defendant, DANA NIKA DAWSON personally used a firearm, a
Glock 29 9mm handgun, within the meaning of Penal Code Section 12022.53(b) also causing the above
offense to become a serious felony pursuant to Penal Code section 1192.7(c)(8) and a violent felony within
the meaning of Penal Code section 667.5(c)(8).ENHANCEMENT 2
PC12022.5(a): Special Allegation-Use Of Firearm
It is further alleged as to Count 1 that in the commission and attempted commission of the above offense,
the said defendant, DANA NIKA DAWSON, personally used a firearm(s), to wit: Glock 26 9mm handgun,
within the meaning of Penal Code sections 1203.06(a)(1) and 12022.S(a) also causing the above offense to
become a serious felony pursuant to Penal Code section 1192. 7( c)(8) and a violent felony within the
meaning of Penal Code section 667.S(c)(B).
Or as America’s Newspaper of Record reports: San Francisco Stores Hold 100% Off Black Friday Sale.
In other news from California’s ORC invasion: Security guard killed while protecting news crew covering a flash mob robbery in Oakland.
(Classical reference in headline.)
XI’S GOTTA HAVE IT! WHO skipped two Greek alphabet letters in naming coronavirus variant.
CLAIM: The World Health Organization skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet, nu and xi, when naming omicron, a newly identified variant of the coronavirus.
AP’S ASSESSMENT: True. The agency said it did so to stop people confusing nu with “new” and to avoid “causing offense” because Xi is a common last name.
Uh-huh. Flashback: Nobody believes China –Except the World Health Organization and the US media.
ANALYSIS: TRUE. Asking OPEC to drill more is ‘lunacy’ after being energy independent.
A year ago we had OPEC on the ropes.
Related: Joe Biden “I Did That!” Gas Pump Sticker. #CommissionEarned.
MAYBE BECAUSE THEY ARE? “Compared with cars, e-scooters are a lower-carbon, quieter and cheaper means of transport that can make a positive impact on urban mobility and the environment. However, despite their promising potential, the majority of the urban population perceives them either as toys or a public safety hazard.”
SCIENCE: Hot Girls Don’t Feel The Cold.
CYBER MONDAY DEAL: TRAVANDO Mens Slim Wallet with Money Clip AUSTIN RFID Blocking Bifold Credit Card Holder for Men with Gift Box. #CommissionEarned
AL GORE HARDEST HIT: Arctic Sea Freezes Early, Trapping 18 Ships in Ice Near Russia.
TO BE FAIR, FEW ARE FOLLOWING CNN EVEN ON THEIR BEST DAYS: CNN Reports Study Questioning Climate Change Models On Thanksgiving Day When Few Are Following News.