A Brazilian-British trans social media influencer for plastic surgery expresses criticism of J.K. Rowling: "I don’t believe I am a woman—I AM a woman." pic.twitter.com/ZbievlYUi6
#5
You can believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy if you want. You can believe anything you want. You can be nutty as a fruit cake too. Go ahead. I'm just not interested in hearing about it.
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#6
"You can believe what you want, that'll never change things.
Have'ta come around when you least expect it."
- Warren Zevon, Lookin' for the Next Best Thing
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#7
Trans issue is subject now to BIG censorship in Australia, e-Safety Commissioner threatened Twitter (x) with massive daily fines if they didn't remove a tweet about a powerful political advisor who also happens to be a wild trans.
Australia is trying to censor social media, heavily
This is intended to bypass your First Amendment by censoring the social media firms in other countries that don't have a 1a protection, so they just blanket censor including in the USA and the US govt can then say it wasn't them.
In Australia also - the censorship is getting worse. The AI is even censoring Public submissions to Parliamentary Inquiries
I tried to post this substack link to show you what they are doing but it doesn't appear.
The point of this is that they will also use the AI to censor the Facebook, Twitter (X) etc as soon as they pass the ACMA Bill.
it's not just Australia it's happening everywhere outside the US with no 1a, in order to censor the USA by proxy
Here is the AI censoring public submissions to parliament in Australia
An enormous, 89,000 ton shipping container lost its power in New York harbor on Saturday
The 1,100' container, registered in Malta, lost its propulsion as it traversed the Kill Van Kull waterway
The shipping container in Baltimore also lost its propulsion before the big crash
A Coast Guard spokesperson told the New York Post that they received a report of the errant shipping container around 8:30 pm.
'Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service New York received a report from the M/V Qingdao around 8:30pm, Saturday, that the vessel had experienced a loss of propulsion in the Kill Van Kull waterway'.
The spokesperson added that the 'vessel regained propulsion and was assisted to Stapleton Anchorage by tugs'.
According to vesselfinder.com, the Qingdao is 12 years old and is operated by French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM.
According to John Konrad, power loss incidents in shipping containers like the Dali and the Qingdao are on the rise.
Konrad claimed that the Verrazzano was spared the Baltimore bridge's fate because of the presence of Vessel Traffic Services in New York.
'One major difference between Baltimore and New York is the US Coast Guard operates Vessel Traffic Service in NY'.
The maritime-trade expert further explained that 'VTS is like air traffic control. They monitor all ships and tugs and can respond quickly to emergencies'.
[NYPOST] A swarm of "masked tough guy wannabe thugs" trapped a Virginia cop inside her patrol car as they jumped on the hood and tore it apart — before one driver mowed down another cop who was coming to her aid.
Shocking bodycam video from the out-of-control "street takeover" showed hundreds of people retaliating against the officers for breaking up their 3 a.m. Sunday car meet-up, according to Fairfax County police.
"I’ve got a huge crowd. They’re hitting the car," the distressed officer can be heard saying as she radios for backup.
One person climbed on top of the patrol car, while dozens of others banged against the windows and tried to open the car doors.
Another person was seen attempting to rip the back license plate off.
One man was also seen brandishing a rifle while hanging outside the window of a car that was zipping recklessly around what Police Chief Kevin Davis called "utter chaos and disorder."
The masked individuals even filmed themselves carrying out the dastardly attack.
Dozens of officers responded to their colleague’s mayday call — only to find themselves at the center of the group’s attacks.
One driver slammed into a cop while he was walking toward the surrounded officer, leaving him with what he called a "busted wrist."
Another officer tried to chase down the culprit but ultimately gave up the dangerous pursuit.
"I believe we narrowly escaped a line-of-duty death scenario of our own. Because one of our officers was surrounded by a bunch of masked, tough-guy-wannabe-thugs who surrounded her car, and acted in a criminal manner, in a way that I’ll tell you is never going to happen again in Fairfax County," Davis said Wednesday.
The group of "cowards" caught the female officer’s attention after she spotted them driving recklessly in the parking lot.
They were speeding and doing doughnuts, according to police.
"I believe that they fully intended to drag her out of that car," Davis said.
"Thankfully, they didn’t get into the car, and we’re very grateful for that."
Four people have been identified thanks to the incriminating video.
Ronal Urrea-Hernandez, 18, was allegedly behind the wheel when he crashed into the officer before fleeing the scene. Police have obtained warrants for felony hit-and-run among other charges.
Carlos A. Matinez Jr., 18, was charged with reckless driving after police said he was also involved in a crash with a patrol car.
Dylan Heckard, 20, was also hit with a slew of charges, including abduction, assault on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of justice.
Police say he was identified because he posted a selfie with a middle finger on social media and police found it.
Detectives have also identified a 17-year-old Arlington man who will be charged with Disorderly Conduct and Abduction for jumping on the police cruiser and preventing her from leaving.
The Fairfax County police department have since created a Civil Disturbance team to identify where these street takeovers are planned and respond to the incidents before they become dangerous.
They will use a helicopter to track down people who try to speed away.
#2
We have the ability to track the comms used to organize these takeovers. Are we not doing it? Are we doing so and simply observing ability of locals to resist? Are we actively directing these actions? So many questions.
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#3
Domestic terrorism. I hear there are some empty cells at Gitmo.
04/04/2024
[ShabelleMedia] In a significant escalation of tensions between Somalia and Æthiopia, Somalia has sent back the Æthiopian ambassador and closed two consulates in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland ...a region in northeastern Somalia, centered on Garowe in the Nugaal province. Its leaders declared the territory an autonomous state in 1998. Puntland and the equally autonomous Somaliland seem to have avoided the clan rivalries and warlordism that have typified the rest of Somalia, which puts both places high on the list for Islamic subversion... and another in the breakaway region of Somaliland ...Republic of Somaliland is an unrecognised sovereign state in the Horn of Africa, recognised internationally as a de jure part of Somalia. It is located in the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden with approximately 5.7 million residents as of 2021. The capital and largest city is Hargeisa. The government regards itself as the successor state to British Somaliland, which united from 1960 to 1991 with the Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) to form the Somali Republic. Under the Siad Barre regime, Somaliadestroyed ninety percent of Hargeisa Per international law, once you're in, you gotta stay in, no matter how bad it smells.... The move comes as a response to rising tensions over a controversial port deal, which has sparked fears of further destabilization in the Horn of Africa.
The port deal in question involves Æthiopia leasing 20 km of coastline in Somaliland, a territory that Somalia claims as its own. Somaliland has enjoyed effective autonomy since 1991 and has been seeking international recognition as an independent state. However, if you can't say something nice about a person some juicy gossip will go well... Somalia has consistently opposed this and insists that Somaliland is a part of its territory.
Æthiopia, a landlocked country, has been seeking access to a port for its economic and strategic interests. The memorandum of understanding signed on January 1st with Somaliland would allow Æthiopia to set up a naval base in the region. In exchange for this, Æthiopia has offered possible recognition of Somaliland.
The move has sparked a defiant response from Somalia, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stating in February that his country would "defend itself" if Æthiopia goes ahead with the deal. This has led to a diplomatic crisis, with Somalia taking a strong stance against the port deal and Æthiopia’s intentions in the region.
The situation remains tense, and the international community may need to play a role in mediating the dispute to prevent further escalation of tensions in the region. The Horn of Africa is already affected by various conflicts and humanitarian crises, and the port deal could potentially exacerbate the situation.
The future of the port deal and the relationship between Somalia and Æthiopia is uncertain. Both countries have a history of conflict and cooperation, and it remains to be seen how they will resolve their differences in this case. The situation is still developing, and the outcome could have significant implications for the stability of the region.
This decision underscores Puntland’s determination to independently engage with the international community, challenging the central government’s authority on foreign policy matters.
The Ethiopian consulate in Garowe has been a point of contention between Puntland and the Somali federal government. The federal government’s directive to close the consulate reflects its broader effort to consolidate control over foreign policy and diplomacy in Somalia. However, Puntland’s refusal to comply with this directive signals a significant challenge to the central government’s authority.
Puntland’s decision to maintain the Ethiopian consulate in Garowe is rooted in its desire to strengthen its ties with neighboring countries and pursue its interests independently. The regional state has long sought greater autonomy and has often clashed with the federal government over issues of governance and resource management.
The Ethiopian consulate in Garowe has served as a vital channel for diplomatic and economic relations between Puntland and Ethiopia. By keeping the consulate open, Puntland aims to foster closer cooperation with Ethiopia in areas such as trade, security, and infrastructure development.
This latest development comes at a time of heightened tensions between Puntland and the Somali federal government. The two sides have been at odds over various issues, including the distribution of power and resources within the country.
Puntland’s defiance of the federal government’s directive on the Ethiopian consulate is likely to exacerbate these tensions and could have wider implications for Somalia’s federal structure.
As Puntland continues to assert its independence and pursue its interests on the international stage, it remains to be seen how the Somali federal government will respond to this challenge to its authority. The outcome of this standoff could have far-reaching consequences for Somalia’s political stability and its relations with neighboring countries.
[MAIL] Official documents that could shed light on Prince Andrew's controversial role as Britain's trade envoy may have been destroyed.
The Government has admitted that memos, emails and cables sent between officials about the Duke of York's foreign visits when he was a roving trade ambassador 'may no longer be retained'.
Under a so-called 'retention policy', the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) send documents of 'historical importance' to the National Archives in Kew, south-west London, or destroy them.
Last night, former diplomat Simon Wilson, who was involved with a number of Andrew's trade envoy visits while at the British embassy in Bahrain in the early 2000s, said: 'The Duke of York was directly employed by the Government and details of his visits should be in the public domain.'
[Daily Caller] The Biden administration has put in place regulations that would require many Americans to adopt electric vehicles (EV) in the coming years despite U.S. companies struggling to produce the products, leading some experts to wonder if vehicles from China will be needed to meet current goals.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized emission standards in late March for light-duty vehicles that would effectively require 67% of new models sold to be electric or hybrid by the end of 2032 in hopes of speeding up an EV transition to reduce carbon emissions. The regulations are in spite of sluggish American EV demand that has led to both concerning losses and slowdowns in production for automakers, with both Tesla and Rivian missing production expectations for the first quarter of 2024. (RELATED: ’The Swamp Is Getting Deeper’: EPA Awards Billions From Biden’s Landmark Climate Bill To Orgs Loaded With Dem Insiders)
China’s EV industry could fill the gap left by the lagging U.S. market, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
#1
Biden has got to get the gasoline prices up to $10-$12 dollars per gallon for EV's to really take off. A big Gulf war blow up could bring that about.
#2
The similar timelines amongst various states and the locations of those states are telling, NE, to the Carolinas, West Coast, land Border states with Mexcio, perhaps this indicates the demographic shift of the 10 million illegals and flyover country has a greater meaning. the Timelines also denote a plan. Pet theory is China lost the boat on fossil fuels, whatever electric will become, the cheapest tech will rain for the next 100 years+ as countries "develop". This is a dupe to allow China time to destabilize and then acquire the controlling interest in petroleum, over the next 10 to 20 years, when EV stops being subsidized and falls apart. It will e theirs.
#5
Just a coincidence?
"MEXICO CITY, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD (002594.SZ), opens new tab is looking for a location in Mexico to set up a factory aimed at boosting the company's share of the local market, BYD Americas CEO Stella Li told Reuters on Wednesday.
The company expects to choose a location for the plant, which is set to have a production capacity of 150,000 cars annually, by the year's end, Li said.
BYD outpaced former market leader Tesla in EV sales globally in the fourth quarter of 2023, and auto industry officials say its push into Mexico foreshadows a competitive threat the Shenzhen-based automaker and others from China may pose to companies already operating in the U.S. market.
Revealing snippet:
[Federalist] "When you’re at the Academy for the FBI, a lot of people are a little bit older," Friend said. "Now the FBI is actually recruiting young people so they can indoctrinate them further."
[FoxBusinessNews] This is now the fourth time a Boeing plane had to divert to Denver for issues so far this year.
A Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency stop after an engine part fell off during takeoff from Denver International Airport on Sunday morning.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was headed for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston when the engine cowling fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff, according to The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The FAA released a statement Sunday morning saying that the flight returned safely and that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
"Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 returned safely to Denver International airport around 8:15 a.m. local time on Sunday, April 7, after the crew reported the engine cowling fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap," the statement read. "The Boeing 737-800 was towed to the gate. The FAA will investigate."
#2
The world goes bonkers about Boeing, but the reality is that somewhere out there is an A&P mechanic sweating their (possible) upcoming "interview" at FSDO.
Unless, of course, if DIE (transposition intentional), there is no need to sweat.
A multi-volume chronology and reference guide set detailing three years of the Mexican Drug War between 2010 and 2012.
Rantburg.com and borderlandbeat.com correspondent and author Chris Covert presents his first non-fiction work detailing
the drug and gang related violence in Mexico.
Chris gives us Mexican press dispatches of drug and gang war violence
over three years, presented in a multi volume set intended to chronicle the death, violence and mayhem which has
dominated Mexico for six years.
Rantburg was assembled from recycled algorithms in the United States of America. No
trees were destroyed in the production of this weblog. We did hurt some, though. Sorry.
...Republic of Somaliland is an unrecognised sovereign state in the Horn of Africa, recognised internationally as a de jure part of Somalia. It is located in the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden with approximately 5.7 million residents as of 2021. The capital and largest city is Hargeisa. The government regards itself as the successor state to British Somaliland, which united from 1960 to 1991 with the Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) to form the Somali Republic. Under the Siad Barre regime, Somaliadestroyed ninety percent of Hargeisa Per international law, once you're in, you gotta stay in, no matter how bad it smells....
