I’ll post a 2020 recap tomorrow.
Wuhan Virus -
5K out of the first 215K recipients of the vaccine in the US reported some kind of “adverse health impact event”, which could be anything that seriously limits an individual’s ability to function and/or complete daily tasks. These events should be severe enough to require medical attention, but exact details are unclear.
Lawmakers in the District of Columbia (D.C.) have passed a bill allowing children to be vaccinated without parental consent or even their parents’ knowledge. The “Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act,” B23-017, was passed in D.C. last month. The bill that permits a child aged 11 years or older “to consent to receive a vaccine where the vaccination is recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. “It also establishes that if a minor is able to comprehend the need for, the nature of, and any significant risks inherent in the medical care then informed consent is established.”
In week 51 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “FluView” data monitoring system, 36 positive flu tests were documented. This marks a steep decrease from last year’s total of 7,703 cases during the same time frame. The positivity rate has sharply declined this calendar year as only 0.10% of tests taken this year came back positive. The five-year average is 15.80% positive. The big question is how much is being diagnosed as wuhan virus?
Economy -
House passed the $2000 payment bill, waiting on the senate. The overall wuhan bill is still a piece of crap that the congress won’t make any effort to strip the pork out of.
2020 Election-
Key dates - House of Representatives officially counts electoral votes on Jan. 6. Inauguration is Jan 20.
CW2/Civil Disturbances -
We are in the calm before a potential storm.
BLM/Antifa elements have gone through some Portland neighborhoods and removed/destroyed residential cameras (Ring, Nest, etc). This is part of an ongoing strategy that began with their strict control of who video’s protests to protect their identity. This is also a harbinger of the preparation to conduct riots/protests in residential areas or targeted individuals at home in the near future.
Patriots following leftists have noted articles on how to commit sabotage being passed around on the inter webs. What may be a corollary, BNSF railroad has reported 41 attempts to sabotage railways in Washington State - mostly focused in an attempt to stop shipments of coal from reaching ports in WA this year (this has been an ongoing fight with the Gov of WA for years). The ‘environmentalists’ draw from anarchist stock and I would consider them to be part of the same BLM/Antifa bloc.
Note: A significant number of events being organized between both sides from now through Jan 20th. Each has a potential for significant violence. Be alert.
China -
Beijing has gone into “emergency response mode” to contain a new Covid-19 outbreak, which has been detected near Beijing International Capital Airport.
Israel -
Hamas and other terrorist groups are conducing a ‘joint’ operation in western Gaza that includes firing rockets into the sea.
Iran -
Date to remember, January 3d - anniversary of the death of Soleimani.
I’ll post a 2020 review of my initial concerns later today
Wuhan Virus -
WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan warns about the coronavirus vaccine, saying that there is “no evidence to be confident shots prevent transmission” and that people who receive the vaccine should continue wearing masks and following all social distancing and travel guidelines. “I don’t believe we have the evidence on any of the vaccines to be confident that it’s going to prevent people from actually getting the infection and therefore being able to pass it on.” This just begs the question - what good is the ‘vaccine’ then in the first place.
Economy -
Appeals court allows L.A. County dining ban to remain in place until at least February. This will certainly kill many more businesses and add to the So Cal economic meltdown.
After the House passed a clean $2000 amendment to porkulus, McConnell objected in the senate. McConnell wants to include two complaints the President made concerning Porkulus, lack of an investigation into election fraud and reworking laws that protect social media like twitter, FB, etc (Section 230) from lawsuits. McConnell is expected to released a new bill today to incorporate those items into the increased individual relief package.
Home prices increased the most in October at the fastest rate in six years. Probably driven by very low interest rates but there has also been a big demand from people leaving Kalifornia and the rest of the left coast, buying property often sight unseen and bidding wars jacking prices up. Thats what is being observed here in the American Redoubt anyway.
2020 Election-
Key dates - House of Representatives officially counts electoral votes on Jan. 6. Inauguration is Jan 20.
Election observers are predicting an extended period before either of the Georgia senate runoffs are determined.
CW2/Civil Disturbances -
We are in the calm before a potential storm.
Violence is still high in Portland, due mostly to the decrease in the police force and the release of criminals from prison and the lack of prosecution of those arrested. The riots have decimated the police department and the city leadership have only made matters worse.
Monitors of far left chat rooms note two items. 1 - Leftists are being urged to avoid direct, armed conflict, given their analysis of US counterinsurgency operational doctrines. They are encouraging each other to use other means of violence such as intimidation, assassinations, bombings, etc. 2 - The leftists are also looking to redefine themselves as revolutionaries and not protestors. The context being their ultimate goal of removing the US government no matter which party is in charge. This indicates unrest will continue even in the event of a Biden administration.
Strategic Developments /Deployments-
B52 bombers made a fly by of the Persian Gulf today. These fly byes have been very common this month and are likely a warning to Iran as the anniversary of Soleimani death approaches.
Terror -
It is being reported that 16 months ago, the Nashville bomber’s girlfriend reported to police that Warner was constructing bombs in the RV.
The FBI and local police are investigating what they say appears to be an “intentional attack” on the town’s gas service lines, Aspen Times reported. Officials discovered vandalism at three different gas line sites, in which environmental group messaging was found written on the pipes. The words “Earth First!” were found written on the vandalized gas pipes. Radical environmentalists have joined forces with leftist BLM/Antifa elements thru shared common causes.
China -
Chinese court jails 10 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists for up to three years. The combination of wuhan lockdowns in HK plus aggressive new laws passed in the absence of significant protests (due to wuhan) have pretty much put the final nails in the coffin of a free HK.
Beijing ratified an extradition treaty with Turkey that permits them to get their hands on Uyghur activists that have taken refuge in Turkey. Turkey has yet to ratify the treaty.
Iran -
Date to remember, January 3d - anniversary of the death of Soleimani.
Iran’s Zafar 2 satellite has been completed and is ready for launch. However, commercial satellite imagery does not not yet show the usual signatures associated with an imminent launch. Zafar 1 failed in February to reach orbit. This is basically a step in developing an ICBM under the guise of a satellite.
Saudi Arabia -
(Reuters) -The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 3,000 precision guided munitions to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at up to $290 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The package would include 3,000 GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I) munitions, containers, support equipment, spares and technical support. These munitions will increase Saudi effectiveness against Houti and serve as a deterrent against Iran. Biden has pledged to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
Yemen -
Unknown forces (probably Houthi) attacked the Aden Airport with rockets/mortars (some claim drones) after a plane carrying Yemeni government ministers arrived at the terminal. As many as 10 reported dead, many injured. One minister was reportedly killed, however the airliner was not directly hit. Besides the airliner, the air port lounge was also reportedly targeted.
MY OBSERVATION - It was reported that the plane was carrying the newly formed Yemen government - this looks like an attempted decapitation attack. Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since late 2014 mainly between the Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi-led Yemeni government and the Houthi armed movement, along with their supporters and allies.