I think the acquittal is the beginning point of the final unraveling of the liberals. Their bullying and constant lying didn’t work. They are left with the options of starting new impeachment proceedings (likely), only this time they may actually push/fight to have some witnesses appear. This option is countered by the fact that it will take a lot longer to accomplish AND the party will be in the midst of an election year that has momentum to remove the power of the house from democrats.
The other option is to try to force another rushed impeachment - likely attaining the same results.
Or finally, increasing voter intimidation and violence to silence/nullify trump supporters. I think this latter one is going to happen no matter what - the fringe left is all to set and primed to rampage.
Busy weekend weekend, trying to catch up.
Wuhan Virus -
The total numbers under quarenteen is now over 400 MILLION. This gives credence to the opinion of many that China is not accurately reporting the numbers - or is so overwhelmed they can’t keep up with the numbers. Independent analysis by medical folks indicate that of those who have a serious infection requiring hospitalization, the mortality rate is near 20% (overall the mortality rate is hanging at 2%). Since these numbers are based on China sources, I think they could be high because the level of care just isn’t there to begin with. I don’t trust all the reports of mass arrests, mass burials, mass cremations or the like at this stage, too extreme and sourcing quality questionable. I do believe the real numbers are substantially higher, given that 400 million are in lock down with over 40,000 reported cases (and over 900 reported deaths).
Of note is that the infections are starting to increase outside of China now. Need to watch that closely. WHO issuing warnings that a full blown pandemic is increasingly possible.
Secondary impacts - economic. Voices are raising the concern that with the lockdowns, factories are shutting down for an unspecified period of time. Many companies still have much of their supply chain rooted in China - covering a broad spectrum of items. This is causing market concerns not just in the US but globally as well. If this isn’t enough to encourage companies to return manufacturing to America, nothing can.
Israel -
Standard responses to Gaza based rocket/mortar/sniper/IED balloon attacks. Israel increasingly warning that they will use decapitation attacks to take out senior leadership should these attacks continue.
Lebanon -
More protests against the Hezbollah backed government recently installed in Lebanon. The see the country being made a proxy for Iran and forming a base for Hezbollah to try to exert control over the region as well as a base to attack Israel from. Hezbollah militas have been very heavy handed in attacking protestors since they started in October. As in Iraq, protestors see Iran backing corrupt govt entities.
Iran -
Iran failed to insert a satellite into orbit this weekend, the fourth failure in as many attempts. The rocket program is a covert attempt to develop platforms to eventually be able to launch a nuclear warhead. Analysts suggest that Iran has enough enriched Uranium to make a final push to the weapons grade level within a year, though it us uncertain if they have a weapon (or plans for one) and is small enough to fit on one of their rockets. Much concern that they may have gotten plans from N. Korea’s weapon testing.
Syria/Turkey -
Increased tensions and artillery exchanges between Turkish and Syrian forces around the town of Idlib. Turkey warning Syria it faces potential counterattacks if they do not pull back in accordance with and earlier agreement. Turkey has been moving substantial armor and manpower to the region over the weekend and has become a serious potential flash point.
CW2-
Democrat rhetoric appears to be setting off some loose cannons. In DC, a guy was arrested with a knife claiming he was there to kill the President. He was arrested in placed under mental observation. In Jacksonville FL, an man intentially drove his van into a Republican tent were they were registering voters. Though under arrest, I’m still looking to see who he is affiliated with - as are other freepers.
Combined with the violent dreams and statements by Bernie campaign staffers, the potential is there for serious violence - just need a triggering event.