Archive for 2024
June 11, 2024
TNR BIG MAD AT BIG JOHN: John Fetterman Brags That Brain Damage Made Him Abandon Progressives.
During an appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher, Senator John Fetterman credited his near-fatal stroke with making him a conservative darling, describing it as “freeing.”
“There’s a line from the first Batman, Joker, he’s like, ‘I’ve already been dead once already. It’s very liberating,’” Fetterman told Maher on Friday. “That’s not reckless, that’s just freeing. It’s just freeing in a way. And I just think after beating all of that, I just really want to be able to say the things that I have to really believe in and not be afraid of if there’s any kind of blowback.”
Sen. John Fetterman has broken publicly with the grassroots activists who pushed him to power since the outbreak of war in Gaza. Now, some of those progressives have labeled him ‘#GenocideJohn’ over his airtight support for Israel.
‘What I have found out over the last couple years is that the right, and now the left, are hoping that I die,’ the Pennsylvania Democrat told the New York Times. ‘There are ones that are rooting for another blood clot.’
Fetterman said he has soured on progressives and their ‘purity tests.’
‘It’s just a place where I’m not,’ he said. ‘I don’t feel like I’ve left the label; it’s just more that it’s left me.’
In accordance with the prophecy:
Weird: Man Becomes More Conservative As He Regains Brain Function https://t.co/6nesG1N1WN pic.twitter.com/BnSgLsBZ0S
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) January 8, 2024
Exit quote:
This is the weirdest timeline and I'm here for every second of it. https://t.co/KA8u2o9Q1T
— HUNTSMAN (Charger 5) 🏴☠️ (@maphumanintent) June 10, 2024
THERE IS LITERALLY NOTHING THAT GOVERNMENT CAN’T SCREW UP: Martha’s Vineyard Is Running Out of Pot and I Can’t Stop Laughing (and I’m Not Even High).
THEY ANNOUNCED THE TRUMP CONVICTION LIKE IT WAS V-E DAY:
CNN's Paula Reid announces Hunter Biden being found guilty on three felony accounts like she is speaking at a funeral service. pic.twitter.com/PBtdezCSvw
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) June 11, 2024
But we know what side they’re on. And so do they.
DISPATCHES FROM THE INTERSECTION OF WEIMAR AMERICA AND TRUNALIMUNUMAPRZURE: It Looked Like Biden Froze During Early Juneteenth Celebration at the White House.
Biden looked to be having a frozen episode. He looked a lot like Mitch McConnell did when he froze during a press conference. At the time, McConnell’s people said it was likely a part of the process as his brain recovered from a bad fall he took. He hit his head when he fell and was hospitalized.
When McConnell froze, he stood motionless with a blank stare on his face. Biden had the same look on his face. McConnell had a second frozen moment during an event in Kentucky. After the second episode, McConnell announced he was stepping down as Senate minority leader and would not seek re-election. He was 81, the same age as Biden.
Where was Jilly from Philly? Kamala’s husband was there with her. They were clapping and swaying to the music next to Biden on the front row.
This comes at an awkward time. Last week the Wall Street Journal ran a tough piece about Biden’s loss of mental acuity. 45 people were interviewed, both Democrats and Republicans. Most of the Democrats spoke anonymously. It was notable, though, that they were speaking about Biden’s condition at all. Most are silent or defensive when asked about Biden’s ability to do the job, given his advanced age and obvious decline.
More here: Video of Joe Biden Appearing to Freeze at Juneteenth Event Raises Questions.
Many questions:
– Man in a dress front and center at Biden’s Juneteenth celebration.
– Biden looking lost, staring into space like a zombie.
Looks about right for the Biden admin. pic.twitter.com/efN2hbyUcv
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 11, 2024
THE MEDIA TELLS YOU A LOT OF THINGS.
The Republicans' in Congress acting to the Hawkish Right of the Biden Administration on Ukraine policy.
I was told on very good authority by the US media, over and over, this was impossible.🙄 https://t.co/VCtd1lX9jc
— Trent Telenko (@TrentTelenko) June 10, 2024
KEVIN DOWNEY JR: Democrat Nightmare: Armed Black Hartford Citizen Patrols Take to the Streets. “The self-defense brigade is a liberal Marxist’s nightmare. Ordinary Americans — in this case, black folks — have had enough crime and violence and have decided they need to protect themselves. It is their American right to do so, but Democrats hate people who stand up for themselves.”
READER FAVORITE: 5-Minute Core Exercises for Seniors: Daily Routines to Build Balance and Boost Confidence. #CommissionEarned
IF YOU’RE STAGING A FAKE MASS SHOOTING AND SOMEBODY SHOOTS YOU, THAT’S YOUR FAULT NOT THEIRS: Burlington, Vermont Police Apologize For Unannounced Mass Shooting Simulation.
WHY IS BIDEN STILL COURTING IRAN? Jed Babbin, a former high-ranking Pentagon official from the Bush era, wonders in the Washington Times why the U.S. Chief Executive is encouraging Britain, France and Germany not to support a censure of Iran for continuing its nuclear weapons development program.
MORE NUKES IS GOOD NUKES: In Wyoming, Bill Gates moves ahead with nuclear project aimed at revolutionizing power generation.
Gates was in the tiny community of Kemmerer Monday to break ground on the project. The co-founder of Microsoft is chairman of TerraPower. The company applied to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in March for a construction permit for an advanced nuclear reactor that uses sodium, not water, for cooling. If approved, it would operate as a commercial nuclear power plant.
The site is adjacent to PacifiCorp’s Naughton Power Plant, which will stop burning coal in 2026 and natural gas a decade later, the utility said. Nuclear reactors operate without emitting planet-warming greenhouse gases. PacifiCorp plans to get carbon-free power from the reactor and says it is weighing how much nuclear to include in its long-range planning.
The work begun Monday is aimed at having the site ready so TerraPower can build the reactor as quickly as possible if its permit is approved.
It’s difficult to trust Bill Gates but this looks like nothing but good news — pending regulatory approval, of course.
BREAKING: Verdict Reached in Hunter Biden Trial.
UPDATE (From Ed):
Any bad things happen the last time a country teetering on a sovereign debt collapse jailed a painter? https://t.co/jm7L71LLd9
— John Ekdahl (@JohnEkdahl) June 11, 2024
MEANWHILE, OVER AT VODKAPUNDIT: The Wall Street Journal Just Caught on to What We’ve All Known for Months.
The last of the party guests left hours ago, and now it’s just you and your spouse stuck with the cleanup. There are bottles and glasses stashed almost everywhere, the one ashtray you still have is out on the deck, overflowing with butts, and there are at least two loads worth of dishes to do.
The sudden shock of the doorbell almost jolts you out of the headache you feel coming on.
You make your way to the door and open it to find a nicely dressed man holding a bottle of wine. He says, “I’m here for the party.”
“Who the hell are you?” you ask, annoyed that anyone would show up at this time of night.
“I’m the Wall Street Journal.”
There’s being late to the party, and then there’s the latest big WSJ scoop about Hamas.
Much more at the link.
THAT’S EMBARRASSING: Su-57 Felon Struck Deep Inside Russia, Ukraine’s Spy Agency Claims. “Both Ukrainian and Russian sources say that for the first time an Su-57 Felon, Moscow’s most advanced combat aircraft, was struck.”
The pro-Russian Fighterbomber Telegram channel, which often writes about aviation losses and has deep connections to Russian Aerospace Forces, confirmed one Felon was hit and said the attack was carried out by three Ukrainian drones.
“The Su-57 was damaged by shrapnel; it is now being determined whether it can be restored or not,” Fighterbomber wrote. “If not, then this will be the first combat loss of the Su-57 in history.”
GUR said that there are a “few units” of the Felon “in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces.” The number of production configuration Su-57s in Russia’s inventory is notoriously limited. As of early 2023, there were just around nine full-up Su-57s in Russia’s stable, along with less than a dozen pre-production Su-57/T-10 prototype aircraft that are not fully equipped for combat operations. The number of production Su-57s has expanded since then, but not on a grand scale as Russia prioritizes production of 4th generation fighters, namely the Su-35, over the more complex and expensive Su-57.
More:
These attacks raise questions about the ability of Russia’s widely dispersed and heavily targeted air defenses to counter Ukrainian drone incursions and the ability to protect aircraft, almost all of which sit in the open without any sort of shelter, let alone hardened ones.
In its report on the damaged Felon, the Russian Fighterbomber Telegram channel complained bitterly about the lack of protection from drone attacks.
“I’ll tell you again. For the price of this Su-57 alone, shelters from UAVs could be built for all PTA aircraft in the country,” the channel wrote.
Indeed.
WHY DO THE HEATHEN RAGE? Several NYC Students for Justice in Palestine groups to hold ‘Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza.’
PRIVACY: Car insurance companies secretly collecting driver data with the help of phone apps.
The subscription-based apps Life360, MyRadar and Gas Buddy are providing user data to an Allstate-owned company, Arity, which computes the numbers to create a “driving score” that takes into account any risky behavior behind the wheel, such as distracted driving, speeding and sudden braking.
That information is then sold to other insurance firms — with user consent — which set rates for their customers, according to The New York Times.
Life360, which is used by parents to keep track of their kids’ locations; Gas Buddy, which helps drivers find gas stations that offer the cheapest fuel; and MyRadar, which tracks storms and inclement weather, all have opt-in driving analysis features that rely on sensor and motion data transmitted by smartphones, according to the report.
The opt-in feature for Gas Buddy gives users information on the fuel efficiency for their drives — a technology that is “powered by Arity.”
Allstate’s web site says that Arity has collected “more than a trillion miles of driving data” which “helps inform how transportation, insurance and other businesses can evolve to better serve their customers.”
An Arity spokesperson told the Times that users “agree to Arity’s Privacy Statement before they opt in to the Drives function.”
But users are not informed about what Arity is or what it does, and the agreement is written in small gray font under a big red button that reads “Join Drives.”
Be careful what you click out there. If 1% of users are aware of what they’re opting into with Arity, I’d be shocked.
KRUISER’S MORNING BRIEFING: How Many Euros Does a MAGA Hat Cost? “The results from Sunday have the Eurolefties freaked out. Those who are most panicky tend to be the ones who still pretend that Joe Biden is functional (looking at you, Emmanuel Macron). Their dog-eared leftism is obviously not winning hearts and minds these days.”
FUN GIFT: Lucky Shot 50 CALIBER TWIST INK PEN. #CommissionEarned
HMM: Why Boeing Needs A New Plane — Soon.
Analysts expect the next CEO to take a fresh look at developing a new airplane.
Airbus’ A320neo family has outsold the 737 Max line nearly 2 to 1, largely on the strength of the largest planes, the A321 and A321XLR. They can carry more passengers farther than the 737 Max 10, the biggest Max variant, which Boeing has yet to bring to market. Meanwhile, Airbus has a newer, more efficient small airliner, the A220, that it’s considering stretching into a larger version that would threaten the lower end of the 737 line.
“Boeing’s in the middle” between the A321 and A220 “with an aircraft that’s had trouble — not a great place to be,” Robert Spingarn, an analyst at Melius Research, told Forbes. “You’re getting to the point where your competitive edge is at risk.”
With everything that will be on the new CEO’s plate – including what promise to be difficult contract talks with Boeing’s machinists in Washington state – there’s a risk that person won’t want to touch a new airplane till the near-term problems are solved. That would be a mistake, said Spingarn.
“They should be able to do both of these things simultaneously, get the safety and quality back to where it needs to be, and at the same time figure out what the future is going to hold.”
I’d love to see a new plane from Boeing, designed and manufactured with the old “If it’s not Boeing, I’m not going” spirit.
OF COURSE IT IS: Dems, media fool no one: White House is knee-deep in Trump prosecutions.
It’s satire, but not really:
Biden Asks Why Europe Didn't Just Arrest Conservative Candidates Before Election https://t.co/3MgAh4kIB4 pic.twitter.com/HcP16crCUA
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) June 10, 2024
SETH BARRETT TILLMAN: The Right to a Unanimous Verdict and the Jury Instructions in People v. Trump.
THE HARBOR’S OPEN. NOW FIX THE BRIDGE. Baltimore’s Federal Channel Fully Restored 76 Days After Dali Hit Bridge.