MATTHEW CONTINETTI: The Biden-Harris Mental Gymnastics.

Harris last faced serious opposition in 2010, when she barely won the race for state attorney general in navy-blue California. Her 2020 presidential campaign collapsed before Iowa. She has no political base, no signature issue, is not part of a movement, and is best known for her word salads and very online fans.

These inconvenient details have been ignored or forgotten. Instead, an orgy of excitement has accompanied Harris’s rise. With the efficiency of a Malenkov, she locked up the presumptive nomination within 48 hours of Biden’s departure. Her ability to read off a TelePrompTer with an expression other than befuddlement has been rapturously received by her grateful party. Young and impressionable pundits speak of an “Obama moment,” seemingly unaware that Barack Obama emerged as a star at the Democratic National Convention in 2004 and became, with the publication of The Audacity of Hope in 2006, a cultural phenomenon. In 2008 Obama filled an NFL stadium for his Greek-column acceptance speech. Harris has coconut tree memes.

The Democrats and the press may yet make Harris something special, something new. Friendly reporters are doing the grunt work of pretending that Harris had no role in the southern border crisis, revising years-old articles to spread the fiction that she was never called “border czar.” No doubt they will also try to distance Harris from the 20 percent rise in prices during the Biden-Harris administration, from the ongoing wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Red Sea, and from the ongoing cover-up of Biden’s infirmity. Perhaps they will succeed.

Harris’s candidacy, after all, has knocked Donald Trump off the front page the first time in a decade. Her earned-media bounce has restored the presidential race to its pre-debate equilibrium: Trump leads, but it’s close. Can Harris and the Democrats keep up the act? She’s an alternate who finds herself the star of the team. She’s facing a political gold medalist. In this competition, there’s no room for error. And the judges? They can be harsh.

“‘You are a slow learner, Winston.’ Said O’Brien gently:”

“How can I help it?” he blubbered. How can I help but see what is in front of my eyes? Two and two are four.”

“Sometimes, Winston. Sometimes they are five. Sometimes they are three. Sometimes they are all of them at once. You must try harder. It is not easy to become sane.

QED: Gretchen Whitmer: Harris has ‘more experience than the whole GOP ticket put together.’

And the public should completely forget what those experiences consisted of:

Not least of which, this experience:

THROWBACK: Kamala says she was the last person in the room and was a major part in the decision to pull out of Afghanistan which led to the disastrous withdrawal where 13 servicemembers were kiIIed.

This is on Kamala. pic.twitter.com/2894fFmHNo

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 26, 2024

I DUNNO, IS LIFE WITH A FANNY PACK WORTH SAVING? Have No Fear, You Have Your FEAR Bag With You: FEAR, in this case, stands for “Forget Everything And Run.” “I’ve learned that ‘prepping’ isn’t just a good idea for people who live in hurricane-prone areas, it’s an absolute necessity. But you don’t have to have an open line of credit at your local military surplus store in order to be ready for life’s little hiccups. Rather, there are simple, easy steps you can take right now to make your life easier and safer, and one of those steps is always having the little bits and pieces of your life you need to make things easier, ready to go at a moment’s notice. One of the easiest is to create a bail out bag, or as I’ve also heard them called, a FEAR bag, which is short for ‘Forget Everything And Run.'”

ABSOLUTELY NOBODY BELIEVES THE KREMLIN IS WARY OF KAMALA HARRIS: Russia wary of U.S. and France election surprises, especially Kamala Harris.

PREVIEW OF A POTENTIAL HARRIS ADMINISTRATION: Kamala Harris May Have Botched the Gaza Hostage and Ceasefire Deal.

READER FAVORITE: Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor. #CommissionEarned

DECOUPLING CUTS BOTH WAYS: Apple’s no longer among top 5 smartphone vendors in China as domestic brands dominate market.

BIDEN NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CITED ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP WITH LACK OF DISCLOSURE BEFORE VIOLENT PROTEST, PERMIT SHOWS:

One day before anti-Israel protesters caused mayhem in Washington, D.C., burning an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he spoke to Congress, scrawling graffiti across federal property, and burning American flags, the National Park Service granted the organizing group a public gathering permit. The Washington Examiner obtained a copy of that permit in full from a Biden administration source — providing a key window into the planning of the rally and the ways in which demonstrators skirted federal rules.

The permit, a redacted version of which can be read at this link, was given to the ANSWER Coalition, a group that coordinated with other pro-Palestinian activist hubs on the planning and execution of the protest. Dozens of protesters were arrested following clashes with police, though at least 11 of them had their misdemeanor charges dropped by Thursday evening, the Washington Examiner reported.

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In the permit, the ANSWER Coalition described how it would be protesting in various areas in the nation’s capital, including John Marshall Park and Columbus Plaza. At 3:37 p.m. on Wednesday, after many hours of protests in the streets, the NPS said the permit for Columbus Plaza had been revoked.

Minutes later, a man wearing a red shirt was captured on social media graffitiing the phrase “Hamas is coming” on a historic fountain in the plaza honoring Christopher Columbus.

The Wednesday protest, according to the permit, was slated for between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day. Activists continued to demonstrate after 4 p.m. in the district as part of the rally, which ANSWER said on the permit application was to “stop the genocide in Gaza.” The protest was called “Arrest Netanyahu! Surround Congress July 24 with the People’s Red Line for Palestine,” according to ANSWER’s website.

And in the aftermath: At least 11 anti-Israel protesters have their cases dropped in DC.

At least 11 anti-Israel protesters arrested in Washington, D.C., had their misdemeanor charges dropped Thursday evening, one day after protesters scrawled graffiti across federal property and burned an American flag in the nation’s capital.

Fortunately for the protestors, they chose the right flag to destroy. In Soviet America, choosing the wrong flag to desecrate could have very serious consequences: Three Washington [state] teens are facing TEN YEARS in jail after making skid marks on LGBT rainbow road mural while riding e-scooters.

THE NEW SPACE RACE: SpaceX Builds a Second Launch Tower and Improved Starship Heat Shield is Ready.

PARIS OLYMPICS ARE OFF TO A SCARY, ROCKY START:

Fifty years ago, there were no professionals competing for the United States. Today, they’re all professionals, paid top dollar so they can train full-time for the glory of the country. They are sponsored by Coke, Pepsi, GM, and dozens of the largest corporations in the world.

Even the USA Canoe Slalom Olympic Team has sponsors.

The preparations for the games have taken seven years, so naturally, France is on edge, hoping everything goes off without a hitch.

Is a sabotage of the French rail network considered a “hitch”?

CNN:

France’s high-speed train lines were targeted by multiple “malicious” acts including arson on Friday, in what has been described as “an attack on France” and “coordinated sabotage” to disrupt travel ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

The French state railway company SNCF said in a post on X that “a large number of trains were diverted or canceled,” and asked “all travelers who can to postpone their trip and not go to the station.”

Who’s behind it? The French government and the rail company don’t say. For a list of suspects, see “telephone book.”

Earlier: The Olympian Self-Deception of Anti-Zionists. “Atop this questionable decision, Adidas piled a whopper: Its chosen model for the ’72 throwback shoe would be none other than Bella Hadid, a viciously anti-Israel celebrity who has used her platform to advance pro-Hamas propaganda. Adidas then apologized and said it would be revising the campaign. Then Hadid reportedly lawyered up, and Adidas apologized to Hadid. The shoe company founded by actual Nazis is very sorry to everyone involved—sorry to Bella Hadid, sorry to her critics for hiring Bella Hadid, etc.”

CORN, POPPED: Democrat Civil War Watch: Black Lives Matter Isn’t on the Kamala Coronation Train.

But does anyone care what corrupt BLM thinks anymore?

WHEN THE MEMORY HOLE FAILS: Say, Remember When Kamala Backed ‘Defund the Police,’ Asks … CNN?

“DO NOT TRUST” IS A METAPHOR FOR OUR TIMES: Secure Boot is completely broken on 200+ models from 5 big device makers: Keys were labeled “DO NOT TRUST.” Nearly 500 device models use them anyway.

NOBODY USES DRONES ANYMORE, THEY’RE TOO POPULAR:

NEW:

“According to one whistleblower, the night before the rally, U.S. Secret Service repeatedly denied offers from a local law enforcement partner to utilize drone technology to secure the rally.”

Via @HawleyMO pic.twitter.com/aKjxP5KUyw

— Catherine Herridge (@C__Herridge) July 25, 2024

WOEING: NASA continues to delay return of Boeing Starliner, astronauts from ISS.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: “As the daughter of a cancer researcher, Kamala Harris would bring a lifelong familiarity with science to the presidency, experts say.”

She’s “familiar with science!” But her boss claimed to have “ended cancer as we know it” a year ago, so I’m not sure her “familiarity” is even relevant going forward.

BIDEN: "We ended cancer as we know it" 🧐 pic.twitter.com/oio44FEnVp

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 25, 2023

IS POWER SHIFTING WITHIN THE DEMOCRAT PARTY? Barack Obama FINALLY Endorses Kamala… But He Likely Didn’t Want To.

HMM: Dogs can smell your stress and are influenced by it.

UGH: B-1 bomber crash report blasts crew mistakes, culture of ‘complacency.’ “The investigation, which Air Force Global Strike Command released on July 25, also found that poor weather conditions, a lack of discipline, poor resource management and communication, and ‘an organizational culture that tolerated decaying airmanship skills’ were among the other factors contributing to the Jan. 4 crash.”

THUNDERBIRDS ARE NO! Sinead O’Connor waxwork compared to Thunderbirds puppet withdrawn from Dublin museum.

OUT: PRIESTS MUST BE CELIBATE.

IN: Is There Room in the Church for Polyamorous Priests?

PHOTO-ANALYSIS: Why Andy Beshear will be KH’s choice for VP.

Traditional analysis would favor Josh Shapiro as providing needed help in Pennsylvania, but Kamala’s base probably won’t turn out for a Jewish running mate. Plus: “I don’t know anything about Andy other than that he’s the Governor of Kentucky. I tried googling his name and the first thing that popped up was ‘Andy Beshear issues apology to diet Mountain Dew after argument with JD Vance.'” Sounds promising….

CHARMING: What Happened When Amazon Got Caught Selling T-Shirts That Call for Donald Trump’s Death?

WATCH THE NARRATIVE BE CREATED:

Those leaked DNC talking points may as well have been an instruction manual for the media.
Just look at this. They're practically reciting the list point-by-point. pic.twitter.com/w365u927nY

— Bill D'Agostino (@Banned_Bill) July 25, 2024

Soon to be tossed into the Memory Hole:

IMPRESSIVE: JWST Discovers a Super-Jupiter: Its First Directly Imaged Exoplanet. “What’s even more exciting is that exoplanet has been imaged directly as a discrete and separate entity independent of observations of its star. It’s also the first exoplanet to have been imaged by JWST without first having been imaged using telescopes on the ground.”

FAINTING COUCH PROGRESSIVISM: Politico Says Vance Has ‘Weird,’ That Is, Normal, Views on Gender.