While domestic enemies occupy congress, here’s what I see happening in the rest of the world.
N Korea
Growing consensus that the NK surprise will be a long range ICBM launch. Some OSINT observers are noting that there has been no activity related to a launch at the NK launch facility. Again, NK is holding the cards pretty close.
Iran
AP reporting statement from Iran “We have had great achievements and today, Iranian new IR-6 centrifuges are working and models IR-9 are currently being tested,” the state-run IRNA news agency quoted Rouhani as telling the Iranian expats.” These new centrifuges are suppose to speed up the uranium concentration rates. Iran is currently enriching uranium to the 4.5% level (exceeding the accord’s limit of 3.67%). Enriching uranium at the 3.67% level is enough for peaceful purposes but is far below weapons-grade levels of 90%. There is still much speculation on just how quickly Iran can create a nuclear weapon under current conditions.
Hong Kong
Relative quiet news wise since the election. However, many protest demands have not been resolved and the situation could erupt again at a moment’s notice.
US CW2
With the politically driven impeachment vote last night, the potential for violence is winding up. There are demonstrations/protests for both sides being scheduled where violence could potentially occur.
Virginia - over 90% percent of the counties/municipalities have established 2A sanctuary policies. This movement appears to be spreading nation wide. WARNING - there is a lot of rumor and misinformation out there. Look for other sources (not citing the original) for confirmation. One such rumor is the claim that the Virginia governor is looking at how to shut down power, internet and comms in areas to facilitate confiscation. For a state governor to contemplate such action is overtly treasonous - but I don’t think the democrats there are that stupid - yet. Just be alert and keep your powder dry.
Global Alert
State department has issued warnings for several countries in Europe concerning potential terror attacks during the holiday season.
MUSLIM WOMAN tries to set airline seat on fire, threatens to blow up the plane
BARENAKEDISLAM ^ | DECEMBER 18, 2019
Posted on 12/18/2019, 11:08:20 PM by robowombat
The reason? This Turkish Muslim passenger was forced her to extinguish her cigarette. She’s the one in the full-face covering body bag in blue.
The SUN A Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tymbou, Northern Cyprus airport was canceled after a Muslim woman threatened to blow up the aircraft this morning, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported. According to Hurriyet, the woman argued with other passengers and kept lighting cigarettes in the plane before security forces arrived.
She held up a picture of Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen – accused of being behind the 2016 coup plot to take out President Erdogan. According to Cyprus Mail, the woman yelled: “I am a FETO member, and I will blow up the aircraft.” Turkish media said the woman claimed to have five bombs.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3801993/posts
Lebanon
It has been announced that Hassan Diab will be the new prime minister for Lebanon. Diab is known to be a Hezbollah supporter. There are reports that there are tens of thousands of protestors headed to Beirut to protest the selection. This is potentially explosive given that Hezbollah has opened fire on other protests.