“An unexpected cold front is bringing a wintry mix to Montana just as summer approaches. With a Winter Storm Watch in effect, heavy snow is expected in the high elevations of the Rockies, disrupting travel and creating hazardous conditions.”
LOL, people research. Montana can and has gotten snow EVERY month of the year. I’ve seen it! There is nothing rare about this.
Globalism / Great Reset –
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has called for a “controlled demolition” of the global food system as part of a major “reinvention” of how humans consume food.
In an article posted to their website on Thursday, the WEF declared that the consumption of meat and traditional forms of farming needed to be banned in order to prevent so-called ‘global boiling‘.
In the article, titled “Feeding the future: why Renovation and Reinvention are key to saving our food system,” WEF New Frontiers of Nutrition Project Fellow Juliana Weltman Glezer sounds the alarm on the greenhouse gas emissions caused by food production and warns of a 60% increase in food demand when the worldwide population hits 10 billion.
Dailywire reports: The article then compared an overhaul of the food system to the global transition to renewable energy, such as solar and wind power and electric vehicles.
“The food transition involves a similarly comprehensive transformation, with two different stages of change: Renovation and Reinvention,” Glezer wrote. “While Renovation makes incremental improvements across the food value chain, Reinvention aims for systemic change: the fully scaled reorientation of food production in a way that alters the underlying structures within the modern food industry.”
OBSERVATION - The end goal of this ‘redesign’ is to create a global famine and reduct the population of the planet. Secondary goal is to control the remaining masses - he who controls the food, controls the people.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Heightened THREAT
JUN 25 - Protest of Netanyahu’s appearance before congress.
Terrorism - Heightened THREAT as of May 6, 2024
A routine traffic stop in Queens, New York, on Wednesday morning quickly escalated into a terror investigation after police discovered a cache of weapons and unsettling messages etched on a baton inside the driver’s SUV.
According to police sources, the incident has raised concerns about the driver’s potential ties to terrorist activities, the New York Daily News reports.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Judd Sanson, was pulled over by officers at approximately 1:25 a.m. near the intersection of 23rd Avenue and 86th Street in East Elmhurst.
Upon searching the vehicle, a Ford Explorer, police uncovered a disturbing array of weapons, including a Glock 9mm handgun, three knives, a dagger, and eight loaded magazines.
However, it was the discovery of an expandable baton, commonly known as an asp, that bore ominous messages.
Sources revealed that the baton was etched with four chilling warnings. One message read, “You left me no choice,” while another simply stated, “I am sorry.”
A third message stated: “You are going to learn today,” and the fourth message, written in Arabic, which reportedly translates to “God forgive me.”
In addition to the weapons found inside the vehicle, sources disclosed that Sanson was also in possession of an extensive collection of concerning items.
These included body armor, handcuffs, NYPD uniform items, two axes, a stun gun, and what was described as a weighted whip. The presence of such a wide range of weapons and tactical gear has further heightened suspicions about Sanson’s intentions.
OBSERVATION - No word on any direct linkage to any terror groups, but everything points to the fact that he was on a transjectory to commit a mass murder event. Also, lack of political inclination also suggest he may be a lunatic leftie.
Biden / Harris Watch –
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday blamed “deepfakes” for the videos of President Joe Biden looking confused at different events recently.
“We’re seeing these deepfakes, these manipulated videos, and it is again, done in bad faith,” Jean-Pierre told reporters at the White House. During the response to the question from reporters, she also referred to the videos as “cheapfakes.”
OBSERVATION - What she didn’t say was that the WH released the videos to begin with.
Illegal Immigration –
Biden is set to announce a new policy that would protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation, according to administration officials.
The action will apply to those who have been in the country for at least 10 years and will allow them to work in the US legally.
It marks the most significant relief programme for undocumented migrants already in the US since the Obama administration announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or Daca, in 2012.
The White House believes more than 500,000 spouses of US citizens will benefit, in addition to 50,000 young people under 21 whose parent is married to an American citizen.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nnyr4j9w5o
OBSERVATION - This is just the start, biden will continue to press extra-legal means to grant temporary status to illegals in an all out effort to thwart any Trump mass deportation effort.
North/South Korea –
Russia’s president is on a two-day trip to North Korea, his first in 24 years. He’ll hold talks with Kim Jong Un, and most of his senior Cabinet members are part of the delegation.
Russia -
Russia’s president is on a two-day trip to North Korea, his first in 24 years. He’ll hold talks with Kim Jong Un, and most of his senior Cabinet members are part of the delegation.
Ukraine –
WEATHER FORECAST – Temperatures continue in the 80 - 90s and fair.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Ukrainian air defense shot down 10 Shahed drones overnight. Explosion was reported near Odesa, reportedly Kh-59 missile was shot down
Ukrainian drones struck the port of Azov, Rostov Region, Russia, and set several oil tanks ablaze and severely damaging the facility.
Russian forces recently advanced near Siversk, Chasiv Yar, and Avdiivka.
Crimean front —
Over the past two months, the Ukrainian Army has struck around 15 Russian air defense systems in the occupied Crimea.
Outlook —
Some Russian gains being noted, but as I’ve said before, the offensive has hit its high water mark.
Ukraine’s deep game against Russia forces in Crimea continues onward, creating what is developing into an air defense crisis for Russia. First it was driving the Black Sea Fleet out, now with more and more critical Russian ADA assets being liquidated, it opens up more of the territory for attack by drones and missiles. When Ukraine finally gets its pilots out of F16 training, even a small number could do a lot of damage if Russia cannot shoot back.
As noted under Belarus below, Su-30s have been moved into Belarus. I wouldn’t be surprised if Russia starts using them to attack Ukraine and stationing them there to avoid reprisal. Russia staged a large amount of its initial invasion forces in Belarus, so the president is set. If Ukraine attacked these bases, the war could quickly expand to include Belarus which could also draw Poland and Baltic nations in as well on Ukraine’s side.
Belarus -
During the past week, flights of Su-30SM fighters of the Russian Aerospace Forces were recorded at Baranavichy airfield Belarus
OBSERVATION - Monitoring closely as recent Ukrainian drone attacks have hit several key Russian air bases housing this kind of modern aircraft. Russia may be switching to operating out of Belarus to protect them from Ukraine attack.
Europe / NATO General –
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that NATO may take steps to enhance NATO’s nuclear deterrence, eliciting varying responses from senior Kremlin officials.
ISRAEL –
Key overnight developments -
- Israel reports progress on its operation in Rafah.
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Lest we forget - there are still hostages being held in Gaza.
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The US President’s envoy warned the Israelis of the possibility that the war with Hezbollah would lead to a large-scale Iranian attack that would be difficult for Israel to confront.
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Israeli negotiator says tens of Gaza hostages ‘alive with certainty’
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Most of the action overnight centered in Rafah and central Gaza
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The IDF on Monday said that its Division 162 has defeated half of Hamas’s battalions in Rafah, including killing at least 550 terrorists, as well as destroyed around 200 tunnel shafts, and eliminated the terror group’s last major rocket inventory. (NOTE - the 550 are visually confirmed and not those suspected of being buried under rubble)
Further, the IDF said that within a couple of weeks it would likely be in control of all of Rafah and that the final battles with the remaining two Hamas battalions in parts of Tel al-Sultan and the eastern part of Shabura are already underway.
In addition, the IDF said that the tunnel network in Rafah, especially near the Philadelphi Corridor with Egypt has been found to be even more complex than those found in Khan Yunis, Jabaliya, and the military quarter of Gaza City.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-806594#google_vignette
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The IDF took control of the NPK neighborhood, which is considered the “beating heart” of Rafah. This is a terrorist stronghold where the most complex underground features have been found since the beginning of the fighting. Hamas has set up combat compounds there, and captures houses in order to harm the forces. Also, Hamas was prepared with cameras in almost every alley and every room, as part of the preparation for encountering IDF fighters.
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Israeli military official: Hezbollah was forced to withdraw its forces 8 km into Lebanese territory
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Saudi Crown Prince: The Kingdom renews its call to the international community to recognize the independent State of Palestine on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
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Israel’s shifting focus towards Hezbollah continues. Their report that Hezbollah forces have pulled back 8 KM is interesting and would suggest that many direct fire systems, such as ATGMs have become less effective. Hard to independently confirm, but Israel has been hitting front line positions pretty hard in battlefield preparations for the Israeli ground offensive.
biden representatives to Israel continue to raise the red flag of Iranian involvement. Currently, Iran is still trying to pick up the political pieces of a new election for a president as well as looking at the failure of the missile/drone attack earlier this year on Israel - and Israel’s small, but highly effective retaliatory strike. Iran may decide to act in a different direction - closing off the Straits of Hormuz - or other closer action against US and other western interests. But that is a highly dangerous move by itself, that it may not be ready for.
Fighting in Gaza will continue to ebb and flow as Israel pulls out of selective areas to allow Hamas to attempt to reform and then counter strike.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nnyr4j9w5o
OBSERVATION - This is just the start, biden will continue to press extra-legal means to grant temporary status to illegals in an all out effort to thwart any Trump mass deportation effort.
Biden’s policies always put illegals before Americans if that’s the pairing.
I wonder how Biden would feel if some poor third world country was being taken over by wealthy (but illegal) Americans wanting to ‘take advantage’ of the local people?
Would he ‘understand’ that citizens of a country have rights to protect their borders? ? Or would he side with the ‘illegals’ - in this case - Americans?
My guess is that Biden hates the people who live in the United States so much that he would always take the position against American citizens.
My last post until next Monday. Stay safe out there.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Heightened THREAT
JUN 25 - Protest of Netanyahu’s appearance before congress.
Two FBI agents came to the door of nurse who helped expose illegal gender program at Texas Children’s Hospital. This is connected to the prosecution of Dr. Eitan Haim, who outed the program at Texas Children’s Hospital that violated Texas law. The Biden Admin is seeking to jail Haim for a decade, alleging he violated HIPPA law.
OBSERVATION - This is not the first time FBI has shown up unannounced at peoples doors to ‘discuss’ concerns over citizens actions and criticisms. As with so many actions lately, such is designed to intimidate opponents of biden policies. Included have been the totally unnecessary SWAT tactics against peaceful citizens - in one case pro-life supporters - again, to silence and chill opposition. This is banana republic tyrannical actions. These FBI agents better recognize that they are siding with despots.
Economy-
According to a report from real estate data researcher ATTOM, 32,621 properties had foreclosure filings in May, a three percent jump from the prior month.
OBSERVATION - This is a growing flood that threatens not only the housing market but the banking industry as well as they get hit with foreclosures of dead weight properties and losses from unpaid loans.
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Data showed U.S. retail sales rose 0.1% in May, versus the 0.3% increase expected by economists polled by Reuters, as lower gasoline prices weighed on receipts at service stations.
Markets slightly increased bets on two interest rate cuts from the Fed this year following the data, according to LSEG’s FedWatch.
“The weaker-than-expected data’s telling me that consumers are still having a difficult time and that the economy is still moving forward, but at a slower pace,” Robert Pavlik, senior portfolio manager at Dakota Wealth Management, said.
“The Fed has to start thinking about cutting interest rates, perhaps sooner than the end of the year.”
OBSERVATION - The Fed is stuck between a rock and a hard place on this one. Inflation is on the rise and the economy is in the dumps visible from dropped sales. Cutting rates may help stimulate the economy - by a very little bit, but risk jacking inflation at even a higher rate. Face it, it is a lose - lose situation for the average citizen.
POLITICAL FRONT –
July 15 RNC convention in Milwaukee, WI
August 19 DNC convention in Chicago, IL
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Schumer’s bump stock ban was stopped in the senate yesterday. The bill not only targeted bump stocks, but a considerable number of semi-automatic weapons as well.
Biden / Harris Watch –
WH press and their willing accomplices in the MSM continue to try to spin biden’s dementia episodes of late into fake reports and videos.
Illegal Immigration –
Lawsuits already engaged against biden’s essentially an amnesty for illegals ‘married’ to citizens.
China –
A Chinese missile submarine came to the surface near Taiwan recently and was escorted away by Chinese naval vessels.
Some are inferring it to be an overall display of force, but in most instances when a sub surfaces like this it is due to a serious mechanical problem.
though not noted every day here, China continues to intrude on Taiwan’s air and sea boundaries with varying numbers of ships and planes.
North/South Korea –
Russia and North Korea have signed a deal to help each other in the event of aggression against them, Putin says.
Kim Jong Un has said he fully supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Putin visits North Korea after 24 years
Russia -
Following his visit to North Korea, Putin will visit long-time ally Vietnam, where he is expected to discuss trade.
OBSERVATION - Putin’s trip shows his weakness in a way vs China. He knows China will extract its will against Russia eventually if he continues to seek their help in the war against Ukraine. NK is more than happy to see Russian money come into its coffers as well as new technology has Kim works to build up his forces against a superior SK / US coalition. Vietnam in particular, as a regional enemy of China who kicked their rear end in a post Vietnam war era scrum.
Ukraine –
WEATHER FORECAST – Temperatures continue in the 80 - 90s and fair.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Ukrainian air defense shot down 19 Shahed UAVs overnight. One drone managed to hit the the Scientific Research Institute in Lviv. Another hit a residential area in Lviv.
Outlook —
The grind continues, with Ukraine gaining tactical advantage in the Kharkiv front while working hard in the Bakhmut / Chasiv Yar and Avdiivka fronts.
ISRAEL –
Key overnight developments -
- Israel approved of operational plans for combat against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Lest we forget - there are still hostages being held in Gaza.
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Netanyahu accused the Biden administration of withholding the supply of arms to Israel. In response, the White House canceled high-level talks between American and Israeli security officials in Washington, DC
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Most of the action overnight centered in Rafah and central Gaza
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IDF:The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, and the Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Oded Basiuk, approved operational plans and held a joint situational assessment in the Northern Command earlier today. As part of the situational assessment, operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon were approved and validated, and decisions were taken on the continuation of increasing the readiness of troops in the field
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Hezbollah on Tuesday published footage taken by a spy drone that infiltrated some 27 km (17 miles) into Israel and flew above the Haifa area for at least ten minutes without being shot down.
The high-definition footage shows sensitive areas like the Haifa port and naval base, aerial defense systems like David’s Sling and Iron Dome, the Rafael defense company’s factory, as well as civilian areas.
The Israel Defense Forces said its systems were tracking the small “Hudhud”-type drone the whole way but decided not to shoot it down as it didn’t pose a threat, while an interception could cause shrapnel that would endanger many civilians in the Haifa metropolitan area.
https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/hezbollah-spy-drone/2024/06/19/id/1169289/
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Syria - this morning Israeli drones carried out airstrikes on 2 military sites in Daraa & Quneitra province.
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British military says bulk carrier Tutor sinks after attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels believed to have killed 1 on board.
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Evidence continues to build that Israel is positioning itself to launch its full scale operation against Hezbollah sooner rather than later. The rumored August window remains a possible target for operations to kick off.
Israel continues to hit Hezbollah targets in S Lebanon hard, and these targets appear not to be ones directly involved with Hezbollah attacks into N Israel. The conclusion being that Israel is softening up Hezbollah, stepping them of ammo supply, command and control capabilities. Parallel with this is the steady increasing use of drones to conduct pin point attacks on Hezbollah leadership. The intelligence requirements and timeliness for such now almost daily hits is incredible and Hezbollah has some serious OPSEC problems.
The Gaza fight is leveling out again. Estimates on the completion of the Rafah phase is set at 2 - 3 weeks. IDF finding tunnel access points all over the place, more than expected. Reports that Hamas is attempting to disengage its fighters to blend into refugees in order to reform in central and northern Gaza seem reasonable given Hamas tactics. This sets up opportunities for IDF to nail these groups as they rebound -most times in the middle of refugee camps.
Houthi stepping up attacks and it appears that they are receiving targeting support from Iranian naval vessels, with the most recent successful attack backed by an Iranian vessel located very close to the hit cargo ship.