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Friday, July 16. 2021Friday morning linksThe beavers returning to the desert Beavers used to be there. They grow their own food (mostly willow and grasses). But why does BBC make everything about climate change? Heathrow Passenger Numbers Remain Almost 90% Down From Pre-Pandemic Levels Is Patha Bhat gourmet food? Nancy and Paul Pelosi Making Millions in Stock Trades in Companies She Actively Regulates. The Speaker, already one of the richest members in Congress, has become far richer through investment maneuvers in Big Tech, as she privately chats with their CEOs. Yes, it is legal for them MINISTRY OF TRUTH COMING SOON Interview with Jackie: How the Combination of Living in Spain and Covid-19 Turned a Liberal Into a Libertarian Don’t Even Think About Calling the Cops. For New York City progressives, not even violent crime warrants police intervention. How the Left Weaponized Race in Its War on the West In the U.S., "Cuba Libre" means a rum and Coke. In Cuba itself, it means something far more intoxicating: freedom. We are seeing that cry for freedom now in the streets of Havana.
Thursday, July 15. 2021Thursday morning linksAfter 37 years as a cable TV customer, I finally did it. I cancelled! Elvis Presley was Jewish? A Grave Marker Locked Away for 4 Decades Confirms It Trans “Man” Gives Birth; Trans “Woman” Tries to Nurse Baby Richard Lindzen on the Climate. Professor of Meteorology Richard Lindzen was formerly head of the climate science lab at MIT. CALIFORNIA LEGALIZED THEFT. PORCH PIRACY SOARED. ‘The Steele Dossier Was a Case Study in How Reporters Get Manipulated’ 41% of Baltimore high schoolers have a GPA below 1.0 Sensitivity Versus Education Critical race theory lesson compares ‘average’ black and white students to show white privilege Critical Race Theory has no idea what to do with Asian-Americans Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomes UN probe of ‘racism’ in US The Essence Of Socialism Is Declining Productivity FBI Calls for People to Rat Out Friends and Family BIDEN TURNS ENTIRE GOVERNMENT INTO A DEMOCRAT VOTER MACHINE Is Afghanistan a Failed Mission? The Real Cuba Isn't a Potemkin Airbnb. Antonio García Martínez on what people taking to the streets are protesting. Wednesday, July 14. 2021Wednesday morning linksSpace travel: This battle of the billionaires has attracted a lot of attention and seems to have especially irritated people on the far left. Cornel West says in resignation letter over tenure dispute that Harvard is in ‘decline and decay’ Kerry Takes Long Fossil Fueled Flight To Yammer With Russia On Climate Crisis California school district will spend $40M making 'ethnic studies' mandatory for for high school students sparking a woke gold rush for consultants who will charge $1,500 an HOUR to train teachers in CRT California backtracks on woke math curriculum overhaul after stern opposition As Timothy Snyder rises from academic hotshot to intellectual celebrity, the quality of his work declines. New York Times Calls ‘Freedom’ An ‘Anti-Government Slogan’ Amid Cuban Protests… They're right, for once Why Islamism became woke "Anarchy On The Ground" - South Africa Deploys Military Amid Widespread Social Unrest France Moves to Totalitarian State – End of Tourism Tuesday, July 13. 2021Who did all of these chalk graffiti?Tuesday morning links
Plate tectonic evolution from 1 Billion years ago to the present Just 25 'mega-cities' produce 52 per cent of the world's urban greenhouse gas emissions—and 23 of them are in China NIH report: "Parents should lose veto power" over trans children decisions An Anti-Solomonic Decision in the UK Shows the Cruelty of Socialized Medicine It Cannot Be That Liberals Are Wrong About Everything “This is true and every honest person knows it.” — Tucker Carlson
Considering how we are told that America is a racist dystopia that oppresses people of color, it is amazing what the rest of the world will go through to become Americans. The Woke Defense Contractor - Raytheon adopts critical race theory and tells employees to acknowledge their “privilege.” Capitol Police Will Use Military Surveillance Equipment on Citizens to “Identify Emerging Threats” As a Gay Child in a Christian Cult, I Was Taught to Hate Myself. Then I Joined the Church of Social Justice—and Nothing Changed Most Voters Want Schools To Teach Traditional Values California Governor realizes the state needs more electricity As millions march against communism across Cuba, Biden administration makes an outrageous response Why Is Kamala The Last Democrat Still Arguing Against Voter I.D.? Remembering What Was Done to the Trump Administration. Almost Four Decades After Its Birth, The Diversity Industry Thrives on Its Own Failures Monday, July 12. 2021Welcome back to Cape Cod, you Great WhitesThey are a bummer for surfers and we body-surfer fanatics, but I guess it is a conservation success. Historically, they were abundant up there until the fishermen shot all of the seals. The restaurant is now open, but sharks can't tell a seal from a person. Why would they care anyway? Sharks are not humanitarians. Great White Sharks Have Returned to Cape Cod in Droves
Monday morning linksThe baby bust: How a declining birth rate will reshape the world Bezos, Branson, and the Big Business of Space Bug experts get rid of the name 'gypsy moth' because some Roma people consider it to be an ethnic slur Ontario: Math Is “Subjective” And “Used to Normalize Racism and Marginalization of Non-Eurocentric Mathematical Knowledges”. Ontario Grade 9 curriculum: “a decolonial, anti-racist approach to mathematics education makes visible its historical roots and social constructions.” Kamala Harris Says It’s ‘Almost Impossible’ For Rural Americans To Photocopy Their ID Thousands of Teachers Vow To Defy State Bans on Critical Race Theory Biden Administration Working To Undermine America Although surely by accident, the NYT is right. "Freedom" is an anti-government term. The Enablers - Defending phantom freedoms, certain intellectuals usher in the concrete tyrannies of critical race theory. You are Now in the Totalitarian Zone Landlord faces abuse from tenants who owe her $23,000 in back rent The Taliban is assassinating Afghan pilots Globalist Leaders at G20 Endorse Global Tax Plan, Set For Vote in US Congress; “New Rules,” “No Turning Back” Sunday, July 11. 2021From today's LectionaryMark 6:14-29 6:14 King Herod heard of it, for Jesus' name had become known. Some were saying, "John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him." 6:15 But others said, "It is Elijah." And others said, "It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old." 6:16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been raised." 6:17 For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because Herod had married her. 6:18 For John had been telling Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." 6:19 And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, 6:20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. 6:21 But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 6:22 When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it." 6:23 And he solemnly swore to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom." 6:24 She went out and said to her mother, "What should I ask for?" She replied, "The head of John the baptizer." 6:25 Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, "I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter." 6:26 The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her. 6:27 Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, 6:28 brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. 6:29 When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb. Saturday, July 10. 2021People ask Andrew Sullivan "What happened to you?"Sullivan's essay reminds me of what Reagan said of the Democrats: "I didn't leave them; they left me." What Happened To You? The radicalization of the American elite against liberalism: He sees the nation's power institutions going crazy. He know these middle-class white lefties will be the first cohort to be hung from the lamppoles.
Saturday morning linksHigh Cost But Useless Master's Degrees And Who's Offering Them Barry Diller says streaming services killed the movie business as he knew it Churches Across Canada Being Torched By Antifa-Style Terrorists, Left Wing Government Cheers Them On… When Stores Close Due To Rising Crime, Urban Blight Is Back — And It Will Get Worse CDC: Schools should reopen fully this fall -- even if they can't follow all safety precautions California Capitol reinstates mask mandate... again A NEW LOW IN LEFTIST FANATICISM. Politico reports a stunner today: the climatistas are begging President Biden not to be too tough on China for human rights violations, or anything else, because . . . it might be bad for the climate! Critical race theory not very popular in new educator survey American Federation of Teachers Goes All In On Critical Race Theory The latest example of ‘white privilege’: Eating French food ‘Responsible pet ownership’ regulations are racist, some scholars argue A Landmark Civil Rights Lawsuit. Private litigation against critical race theory in Evanston public schools is necessary because the Biden administration won't enforce federal law as written. Bookworm Beat 07/07/21 — the Orwellian America illustrated edition Dems are losing the multiracial working class on basic lifestyle issues Saturday verse: Alexander PopeAmerican Digest reminded of this opus by Pope(1688-1744) An Essay on Man (entire thing here) KNOW then thyself, presume not God to scan; My Brown Turkey FigIt has grown from the ground this year to 6' now, and is covered with hundreds of growing fruit. Try it. Even in the Northeast US the roots will survive winter. Most years, anyway. The only annoying thing about growing figs is that ants discover them when they ripen.
Friday, July 9. 2021Friday morning linksTextbooks say most birds can't smell. Scientists are proving them wrong Opulent 2,000-year-old ‘city hall’ unearthed near Western Wall in Jerusalem Children face just a one in 500,000 risk of dying from Covid, studies show amid growing row over whether youngsters should be given vaccines It’s Critical Race Theory That Is Un-American, Not Laws Banning It The CRT backlash and progressives' big lie about the culture war Teachers’ Unions Deceive on Critical Race Theory Washington Post: Calling food 'exotic' is racist I Could Lose Everything After ‘Devastating’ End to 8-Year Court Battle Over Same-Sex Wedding, Florist Says Squad Member Rep. Cori Bush: “American freedom … is for white people … Black people still aren’t free” Minneapolis: ANOTHER PEACEFUL NIGHT AT THE PEACE GARDEN "We think, condom on a banana, and that’s enough, and then we’re confused as to why there’s a consent problem. We’re still teaching the golden rule and we should be teaching the platinum rule: to treat others the way they want to be treated." What? CRISIS BY DESIGN: When Stores Close Due To Rising Crime, Urban Blight Is Back — And It Will Get Worse. Tucker Carlson Responds To Unmasking In Blistering Monologue, Discusses With Glenn Greenwald Now they call being a Republican treason Hunter Biden's artwork sales grift falls under ethics scrutiny Ami Horowitz Video: Inside Black Lives Matter - A BLM Expose Democrats plan to zero out wall funding and reduce Border Patrol money amid historic surge Tensions Run High on Border as Crisis Worsens Biden Admin Deletes References to Palestinian Terror Incitement From Congressional Report Thursday, July 8. 2021A Sicilian Classic: Spaghetti alla Norma, reposted for Eggplant seasonReaders know that we love Italy and Italian cuisine but we do not much care for pasta dishes as Primi - with a handful of exceptions. For one thing, I find tomato sauce to be close to disgusting which might make me a food snob and, for another, I find pasta to be a generally unpleasant experience except in very small amounts. I deserve some credibility because we have eaten our way through Italy from the Alps to the southern coast of Sicily. Truth is, the cuisine of the Mezzogiorno is not exactly wonderful. Sicily, unlike southern Italy, is not big on pasta (more couscous and rice), but they make a few pasta Primis that are not bad: alla Norma, con le Sarde, and con Vongole (in order, with eggplant, with fresh Sardines, and with Little clams or cockles. (The northern Italian pasta Primis I have liked have been Pappardelle con Funghi (only Porcinis) and alla Bolognese. Given a choice, I'd often prefer a gorgonzola risotto sprinkled with a red wine reduction instead. Or a small bowl of steamed mussels with wine and herbs.) Reminder: In Italian cooking, Pasta and tons of other things serve as Primi, meant to be small amounts of tasty first courses before the meat or fish Secondi. When I think of Sicilian food I think first of eggplants, lemons, grilled pork and seafood, and couscous. Sicily grows lots of eggplant and it is used in lots of their poverty cooking. Many people think alla Norma is wonderful but I think it is just OK, in small amounts. Here's a recipe. Try it for yourself. Thursday morning linksThe American General Store Is a Symbol of Enterprise and Exceptionalism AVI talks about intelligence and beauty Neurosurgeon Ben Carson on critical race theory: ‘It’s a bunch of garbage’ Epoch: Education Union to Target Those Opposing CRT: Florida Mom Says ‘Bring It On’ Chicago: IF THIS IS SUCCESS, I’D HATE TO SEE WHAT FAILURE LOOKS LIKE Capitol Police EXPANDING Around US Using 1/6 As Excuse For Power, Democrats Push For NATIONAL Police US ‘could send troops into Haiti’ to prevent civil war after bloody assassination of president Jovenel Moïse The 'Hotel California' doctrine of US military intervention Wednesday, July 7. 2021Wednesday morning linksHave you noticed all the anti-4th-of-July articles? MC: A Few Thoughts For Independence Day Weekend Please, Progressives: Go Ahead and Cede What Makes America Great to the Right New York City's Chaotic Democratic Mayoral Primary Is Over…And the Former Cop Won Book Review: Brian Domitrovic Reveals the Monetary Genius of Arthur Laffer Social Equity and the Re-Segregation of Higher Education Manhattan Institute Offers Toolkit for Parents to Fight Back Against Woke Schools What Is A University Student? April Powers Condemned Jew-Hate. Then She Lost Her Job. The inclusion officer's identity as a black Jew should have made her unassailable. Instead, it was used to discredit her. Nancy Pelosi Directs Capitol Hill Security Police Units to Regional Offices in California and Florida, Future Locations coming What America Didn’t Understand About Its Longest War - That the war went on so long may be tragic, but it is hardly surprising. Tuesday, July 6. 2021Tuesday morning linksWas yesterday a holiday? I didn't get the memo. Dem Rep. Cori Bush Says American Freedom Is Only For ‘White People’… National Geographic Says 4th of July Fireworks Are Racist Because Smoke Disproportionately Affects Black People To Stop Climate Change Americans Must Cut Energy Use by 90 Percent, Live in 640 Square Feet, and Fly Only Once Every 3 Years, Says Study The pandemic didn't affect mental health the way you think YET MORE PROVERBS FOR MODERN TIMES Chicago: Chiraq: 88 Shot, 14 Killed… A city where black lives do not matter Can Unhinged Pro-Crime Progressive Prosecutors Survive The Crime Wave They Helped Create? Judge Orders Thug-Loving Minneapolis City Council, Mayor to Hire More Cops. Good Luck With That! VDH:The Genesis of Our American Collective Meltdown. Our adversaries can’t quite believe their good fortune. Had they thought up ways to divide and impoverish America, they could not have improved on our own collective meltdown. Our friend comments on the above Monday, July 5. 2021D-Day, colorizedMonday morning linksAmerica's July 4 begins as Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut sets new world record at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island by downing 76 franks in 10 minutes in front of 5,000 screaming fans Related? Chinese Scientists Produce Genetically Modified Pigs for Human Transplant Young Americans need to appreciate the good fortune they take for granted Our American Inheritance - We must not forget our forebears’ sacrifices. The Left’s War on Gifted Kids. Local progressive activists have found a cause even more unpopular than "Defund the police," and are pushing it with even greater vigor. The Real Problem With Critical Race Theory NEA Goes All-In on Critical Race Theory Hate in America's Classrooms Has there ever been a nation in history with more opportunities for Black people than the USA? Rep. James Clyburn outright lies about Voter I.D. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Blames Trump For Surge In Violent Crime Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Says 99% Of The Criticism She Receives Is Because She Is A Black Woman…Nothing to do with her trainwreck policies. Trump Says One Of His Greatest Accomplishments Was Exposing The ‘Fake News Media’ China’s deal with Montenegro makes sense if you realize it’s not about money Saudi Arabia moves towards the Gulf peace train with Israel Sunday, July 4. 2021Gotta love Marcia BallGood morning AmericaFrom today's LectionaryMark 6:1-13 6:1 He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 6:2 On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! 6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. 6:4 Then Jesus said to them, "Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house." 6:5 And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. 6:6 And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then he went about among the villages teaching. 6:7 He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 6:8 He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; 6:9 but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. 6:10 He said to them, "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. 6:11 If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them." 6:12 So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. 6:13 They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them Saturday, July 3. 2021July 4th gun funThis video is not Chicago. Honest good Americans like firearms. Sadly, so do the bad guys. These are the good guys.
A few Saturday morning linksLegal lunacy: Judge tosses gun case over grand jury’s lack of diversity Powerful, Prestigious Legal Organization Rejects “Affirmative Consent” Caving to the Mob Week in Higher Education Ohio private school expels students because their MOMS launched campaign against woke curriculum and Critical Race Theory HOW RADICAL ARE THE TEACHERS’ UNIONS? Watch out for the extremists around you Target has now acknowledged that San Francisco is the only city in America where they have decided to close some stores early because of the escalating retail crime. " What the f- is going on in California?" MC: Justice In This Country Is Not Dispensed Impartially Between Democrats And Republicans
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