Jess B.

To sleep, perchance to Dream; aye, there's the rub,
For in that sleep of death, what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause. There's the respect
That makes Calamity of so long life

Soooo… we’re pinning our hopes on Poland (I’m sorry, Poland?)to take down Putin because they’re convinced Epstein was a Russian asset?
Wild.

Heroes come in many forms and this is one of them

Europe is at a turning point. Timid EU elites should take lessons from The Leopard Like the fearful Sicilian aristocracy in the 1958 epic novel, Europe clings to the status quo. But managed decline is not the only option, says Joseph de Weck, a fellow with the Foreign Policy Research Institute

Europe is at a turning point. Timid EU elites should take lessons from The Leopard

YouTube video by DRM News “Putin Already Failed”, Finland’s President: Ukraine’s EU Entry Is Existential for Europe | AC1G

youtube.com/watch?v=fYjv...

As bad as things are, imagine how much worse they would be if the Supreme Court majority weren’t uncompromising originalists.

Social security is solvent due to immigrants

The Architects of America's Fall Take a Step Back as the Nation's House Burns More than 60 senior figures resign from the Heritage Foundation, exposing internal divisions and raising concerns about the impact of Project 2025.

It’s a telephone call, and it’s coming from inside the house.

www.washingtoninformer.com/heritage-fou...

YouTube video by Anthony Mournian Danza Azteca Calpulli Mexihca of San Diego, California

youtu.be/IkgT7ZYS390

YouTube video by Mandovids Austin’s Danza Azteca Guadalupana Reveal a Powerful Tradition on Camera

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO7t...

YouTube video by Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Calpulli Tlacayotl - Aztec Dancers

I'm not sure they are Sioux, but perhaps native Chicana. Sioux regalia is different. Aztec probably:
youtu.be/pXaE7cFzhEQ

We’re not collapsing. We’re strategically failing in slow motion.

Breaking: DOJ investigating Denmark for mortgage fraud.

Antarctica's Former Largest Iceberg Is Now Completely Disintegrating An enormous iceberg has turned an alarmingly bright shade of vivid blue — an alarming indication that it's about to completely disintegrate.

"I certainly don't expect A-23A to last through the austral summer."

It would be funny if it were not so very dangerous.

Digital Sovereignty Briefing on the Cybersecurity Bill Raising Digital Sovereignty concerns The Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill’s second reading is scheduled for 6 January.

www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...

Wall Street going nuts at the news that Congress did not clearly authorize convictions under both 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i) and (j) for a single act that violates both provisions.

JD and Usha Vance’s wedding

I think I’ve detected a flaw in the prediction that JD Vance will lead the Republican Party, but am double-checking my analysis to be sure. More soon.

So, no women politicians or academics in the Epstein files. Weird.

In other news, anyone want to organic farm with me?

Rob Reiner once called directing “Stand by Me” the “richest experience” he had making a film, a big statement from a man who gave the world some of its most beloved movies. https://cnn.it/44reznu

Melania is absolutely stone faced as Trump talks about how sad Steve Scalise's wife when he was shot but he "knows many wives who would not even be crying"

yum

Que?

The Nevada Supreme Court

Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, General Gronewold says if they are federalized, that he will advise the Title 10 commander to utilize National Guard Troops to PROTECT protesters at ICE facilities. This is the right answer.

How is Thailand?

I have not read it, but I suspect there is a lot of anecdotal evidence and little direct data to support her contentions. I base this on a careful reading of her law review articles. What did you think of the book?

Trump poised to fire US attorney for resisting effort to charge NY AG Letitia James: Sources President Trump is expected to fire the U.S. attorney in Eastern Virginia after he was unable to find evidence of mortgage fraud against NY AG Letitia James, sources say.

"President Donald Trump is expected to fire the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia after his office was unable to find incriminating evidence of mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to sources."

Sam Altman Addresses Wave of ChatGPT Deaths OpenAI is finally putting in parental controls on ChatGPT after parents testified in front of Congress about their kids dying by suicide.

"This is a mental health war, and I really feel like we are losing."