Posted on 01/01/2025 6:44:53 AM PST by Godzilla
Thanks Godzilla
HEADS UP - My posts for the next couple weeks will continue to have the potential to be a bit sporadic as August activities take over my time.
No posting this coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday
CW2 / Domestic violence - Threat Level - ADVISORY - up dated July 26, 2025
UPCOMING -
- “People vs. Billionaires Week of Action” , 21-27 August
- Labor day of action, Sept 1
- 5-day national economic and labor boycott for 16-20 September
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Note Tran terror below - violent trends parallel into CW2 spectrum.
Terrorism - Threat Level - WATCH as of Jun 14, 2025
- Iran could activate cells in the US.
We’ve been inundated with news about the trans shooter of a Catholic school in MN yesterday. MSM tried to initially play it off as a trump supporter (of course), but his social media postings were not turned off and the truth came quickly out. A couple of key items -
He attended the school
His mom (and possibly dad) worked at the church/school
Both parents openly supported his transition
His parents have a lot of explaining to do, because it would be impossible for such supportive parents NOT to have seen the signs of his impending explosion.
In threat seminars put on by police that I’ve attended, there is a high percentage of church shooters that have some sort of an attachment of one sort to the church they shoot up - and this is evidence of that. However we have a far greater issue brewing that the following observations make clear -
There is an epidemic of mass killers who are transgender identifying in the U.S. as transgender ideology has become encouraged, mainstreamed and institutionally supported.
https://x.com/mrandyngo/status/1960772137188515878?s=46&t=nfRT-Yioj0xALNzJelzFcA
Today’s killing of Christian children at a church in Minneapolis occurred in the context of a surge in far-left trans propaganda encouraging Trantifa and other leftists to take up arms to kill transphobes and “fascists.”
Their targets: Christians and conservatives.
I have been warning and reporting on this phenomenon for years and am called a liar by liberal media, and targeted with death threats by the far-left.
https://x.com/mrandyngo/status/1960776214450463019?s=46&t=nfRT-Yioj0xALNzJelzFcA
Trans leftist accounts all over social media are celebrating the shooting and killing of children at the Minneapolis church by a trans gunman. They believe it is revenge against Christianity and the Trump administration for not allowing transitioning children, and defining sex as biological.
https://x.com/mrandyngo/status/1960974876770230341?s=46&t=nfRT-Yioj0xALNzJelzFcA
NOTE - Those following Antifa and Transtifa violence will recognize Ngo as one of the top individuals monitoring and reporting their actions and plans. He doesn’t throw out fluff or click bait but is the real deal.
Yesterday transitions to the Antifa / Transtifa riots of a year ago. Their mentally delusional minds think they are being hauled off to death camps and believe this is an appropriate response. Such is a component of the CW2 spectrum as well.
POLITICAL FRONT –
While congress plays out its August recess, a lot of work is stacking up for them to tackle - and quickly.
It has been funny looking at newscum’s political team trying to fashion his social media presence to mimic Trump. About as bright as a wooden nickel.
DC’s mayor has had to admit the NG and federal surge has had a significant and noticeable affect on crime in the city.
TRUMP Watch –
President Trump’s job approval rating has hit a personal record high in a poll from the far-left Associated Press.
After more than six months in office and two weeks after ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C. to aid local police in fighting the Democrat-run city’s epidemic of violent crime, Trump’s job approval rating jumped five points, from 40 percent in July to 45 percent today.
In this particular poll, that 45 percent is a record high, reaching back to when the AP first started tracking the president’s job approval in 2016.
OBSERVATION - liberal heads continue to explode.
Russia -
Threat Level WATCH, Ongoing - into the fourth year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022
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RUMINT-
Russia or its proxies are flying surveillance drones over eastern Germany routes used by the US and allies to ferry military supplies, gathering intel for sabotage and the war in Ukraine. — NYT
OBSERVATION - If this is true, there should be some shoot downs coming soon.
Ukraine –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing Apr 24, 2025
WEATHER FORECAST – Mostly fair with temps the 60-80 range with some scattered showers early.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
The Ukrainian Air Force reports on a large-scale Russian attack overnight.
Shot down:
563/598 Shahed and other type drones
1/2 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
7/9 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles
18/20 Kh-101 cruise missiles
Missile and UAV hits were recorded at 13 locations, debris of shot down targets fell at 26 locations.
Trajectory of Russian drones and missiles during the overnight attack indicate the main focus of the attack was Kyiv, Dnipro and Starokostyantyniv reportedly targeting airfields, railway hubs, and defense industry facilities
Multiple ballistic missile impacts in Kyiv. One hit the British Council office, leaving it nearly destroyed. Several apartment were hit, over 14 killed so far.
Concurrently, a massive kamikaze drone assault was conducted by Ukraine across occupied Crimea, stretching from Saky to Sevastopol, and toward Bakhchysarai, Simferopol, and Ai-Petri. Air defenses were reported engaging numerous targets, including at least five jet-powered drones. Explosions and interception activity reported in multiple locations.
Ukraine drones hit Novokuybyshevskiy oil refinery in Samara region and the Afipskiy oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai in addition to attacking railway infrastructure in Petrov Val of Volgograd region. These facilities are crucial fuel suppliers for the Russian military. Russia’s fuel output has dropped by 21%. Last night alone saw another 4.7% cut.
Additional strikes hit ammo depots and logistics sites both in Russia and occupied Ukraine.
On August 28, Ukraine’s HUR “Prymary” unit and the Department of Active Operations damaged a Russian Buyan-M missile ship in the Azov Sea near occupied Crimea. The Kalibr cruise missile carrier suffered radar and hull damage from drone strikes and was forced to retreat from its combat patrol zone.
Russian losses per 28/08/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff.
+880 men
+4 tanks
+7 AFVs
+40 artillery
+2 MLRS
Summary —
Very busy night in the sky of Ukraine and Russia. Russia continues to follow the pattern of several days of light attack activity followed by an intense strike like last night. Ukraine continues to hit Russian petroleum facilities, putting a hurt to an already diminished supply and processing capability. I would guess that repairs will take some time, since parts are not readily available and with multiple facilities clamoring for them, making them harder to obtain. Then throw in Russian corruption of the supply chain . . ..
Further talks on cease fire or peace are off the table in the near term. Russia does happy talk to Trump’s face, then tries to drive the knife deeper into Ukraine.
ISRAEL –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing - Apr 24, 2025
Key overnight developments -
- Israeli incursion into S Syria, hitting a base in a key area controlling access into S Syria.
- Heavy airstrikes pound Gaza as Israel tells Gaza’s to flee to areas where food and shelter have been set up for them.
- Hamas blocking movement of refugees.
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The IDF has intensified its ground campaign across the Gaza Strip, striking dozens of terror-related targets in recent days, the military said Thursday. Units under Southern Command have broadened their efforts, targeting terrorist infrastructure and operatives across the southern and northern sectors.
In southern Gaza, IDF troops eliminated several Hamas gunmen and dismantled key operational sites. The 188th Armored Brigade’s combat team advanced in Khan Yunis, working to assert control over the Magen Oz axis, a strategic corridor linking the eastern and western parts of the city. During the operation, several buildings used by Hamas as command posts were destroyed.
In the north, the 162nd Division continued clearing operations, focusing on surface and underground threats. Infantry units operating in the Jabalia area demolished multiple tunnel networks over the past 24 hours. In a separate incident, soldiers from the 401st Armored Brigade spotted three terrorists near their position. The troops coordinated with an aircraft, which engaged and killed the operatives.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-865551
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Jerusalem’s mass recognition of new Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria “is not the end—it’s the beginning,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised local leaders on Tuesday evening.
“I promised 25 years ago that we would deepen our roots, and we did, together,” said Netanyahu, who was speaking at an event organized by the Binyamin Regional Council in Samaria’s south.
https://harbingersdaily.com/israel-at-war-week-88/
OBSERVATION - Netanyahu is setting the stage for the full annexation of Judea and Samaria - especially should France and other nations declare recognition of a Palestinian state next month.
———“ISLAMIC RESISTANCE” ———————————
The Israeli Air Force successfully shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle launched from Yemen.
——— ASSESSMENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS ————————-
Interesting and risky Israeli operation into Syria overnight. Some analysts seem to think it was due to the discovery by Syrian forces of Israeli video and audio recording devices in areas of S Syria and may have been a recovery effort. Others review the base location as a key piece of controlling terrain that is being used to keep pressure on Druze inhabitants to the south. Not sure if we’ll get full disclosure on the operation any time soon.
In Gaza, Israel continues to increase the pressure, pushing further into Gaza city and other Hamas controlled areas. The brouhaha over the hospital strike seems to have been passed with the revelation of Hamas use of the area hit.
Iran –
Threat Level - ADVISORY July 17, 2025
According to reports, Britain, France, and Germany are expected to officially trigger the “snapback” mechanism tomorrow (Thursday). This move would reinstate the full range of international sanctions that were imposed on Iran prior to the 2015 nuclear agreement.
OBSERVATION - Some rumors that Iran may even attempt some sort of kinetic response to the imposition of snap back sanctions - possibly in the form of terror strikes in the countries involved, using a third party.
Lebanon -
The Lebanese Army has begun its largest weapons collection process since the end of the civil war in 1990. The operation includes Palestinian camps south and north of the Litani River. - Al Arabiya
The Lebanese army has begun receiving weapons from Palestinian Fatah fighters at Rashidieh camp, part of a broader disarmament starting last week in Beirut. Weapons from southern camps will be handed over later, marking the largest collection operation since the 1975–1990 civil war, covering areas across the Litani River.
OBSERVATION - I would note that these operations are NOT collecting weapons from Hezbollah elements in the same area. When they show up at Hezbollah locations, fireworks could happen.
Syria -
Threat Level - ADVISORY July 25, 2025
Israeli ground forces appear to have raided a Syrian base in Tal Maneh in the Kiswah area near Damascus, after carrying airstrikes against the site
The site reportedly houses the 76th Division of the Syrian Army according to Syrian media.
Israeli commandos reportedly entered the facility and operated for about two hours before being extracted.
OBSERVATION - See Israel above for observations on the action.
Mexico -
Mexican president warns that any US kinetic action against narco-terrorist cartels will be considered an act of war against Mexico.
Mexican cartels making their threat through their spokesperson?
Thanks Godzilla.
Back again. A lot of summary and selective items from my time away,. Be more standard tomorrow
CW2 / Domestic violence - Threat Level - ADVISORY - up dated July 26, 2025
UPCOMING -
- “People vs. Billionaires Week of Action” , 21-27 August
- Labor day of action, Sept 1
- 5-day national economic and labor boycott for 16-20 September
***
No significant violence from the Labor Day protests - in fact I really didn’t see much except for socialistic speeches.
Antifa in Portland continues to seige the ICE facility there.
Some analysts are increasing warnings concerning a growing sector of Transtifa elements beyond last week’s school shooting. Various social media outlets have activists and influencers encouraging arming up and shooting opposition. Could well develop into more lone wolf attacks.
Terrorism - Threat Level - WATCH as of Jun 14, 2025
- Iran could activate cells in the US.
Seeing reports that a internet group has claimed responsibility for the approximately 22 SWATTING calls on various colleges and universities last month. Some analysts question the authenticity of the claims.
Economy- Threat Level - WATCH - as of April 4, 2025
U.S. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth was even stronger than initially reported, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) announced Thursday.
Annualized inflation-adjusted (“real”) GDP growth was revised up 0.3 percentage point to 3.3% in BEA’s second estimate for the second quarter, improving on the expectation-exceeding rebound from the first quarter’s 0.5% decline.
Military / Strategic Activity / Deployments –
The US Army announced on Friday that it will be deploying the controversial Typhon missile system to Japan for drills in September, a move strongly condemned by Russia and China. the Typhon is being deployed to a US Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, about 25 miles southeast of Hiroshima, which puts mainland China and parts of eastern Russia in range if the system is armed with Typhons.
POLITICAL FRONT –
A New York City woman locked up for making deranged social media posts threatening to kill President Trump was quietly released by a Democrat-appointed judge last week.
Chief US District Judge James Boasberg, appointed by President Barack Obama, released Nathalie Rose Jones, a 50-year-old Big Apple resident, under electronic monitoring on Aug. 27 and ordered that she see a psychiatrist once back home, court documents revealed.
OBSERVATION - Judges putting dangerous people back on the streets
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Jerry Nadler is retiring! Will not seek reelection in 2026!
OBSERVATION - I suspect that he’ll be the first of many fleeing the sinking democrat ship. I don’t think his congressional seat is in danger of flipping - will have to see, but it is apparent he may think he is vulnerable enough to resign and maintain his congressional pension.
INTERNATIONAL GENERAL –
The Trump administration has imposed a freeze on almost all types of visa applications for individuals holding a Palestinian Authority passport, multiple media outlets reported.
OBSERVATION - The PA is complaining that this is a result of the attempts to declare a Palestinian ‘state’ at the UN confab this month.
TRUMP Watch –
Trump is scheduled to make a currently unknown announcement from the Oval Office on Tuesday at 2:00pm EDT.
Trump continues to be surrounded by rumors of health concerns with even his ‘death’ announced over the weekend.
Illegal Immigration –
President Trump’s HUD Secretary Scott Turner is now KICKING OFF ALL illegal aliens from Section 8 housing - demanding proof of citizenship for all Section 8 tenants.
China -
Show time in China as a major military parade is expected to display the latest in military weapons. Xi will host China’s largest-ever military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the formal surrender of the Japanese at the end of World War Two.
North/South Korea –
About 2,000 North Korean troops killed in Russia deployment, says Seoul spy agency
Japan –
U.S. Army Pacific has announced that its 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3rdMDTF) will deploy with its “Typhon” Strategic Mid-range Fires System (SMRF) to Japan for the first time during Resolute Dragon 25, scheduled from September 11-25. The deployment of Typhon to the Japanese Islands will put targets in China, North Korea, and Russia in range of its Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles (TLAM), with a range of over 1,000 miles, as well as its SM-6s, with a range of up to 300 miles. The announced deployment has sparked statements from both the Chinese and Russian Defense Ministries, who have called on Japan to uphold its “commitments to peace” made after World War ll.
Russia -
Threat Level WATCH, Ongoing - into the fourth year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022
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Putin advised Eastern European countries (Hungary and Slovakia) to cut off gas and oil supplies to Ukraine to stop Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Still no meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy scheduled, according to Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov
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Russian leader Vladimir Putin said his ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping are at an “unprecedented level” as the two met in Beijing on the eve of a massive military parade.
Putin described Xi as a dear friend; Chinese state media said relations were exemplary. Russia is to increase supplies of gas to China, while Beijing will offer visa-free travel to Russians during a year-long trial.
Xi is also preparing to welcome North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in what appears to be a show of solidarity with both aggressors in the Ukraine war.
OBSERVATION - You can bet China is getting the better of the relationship with Russia. Russia is desperate and China is as well, but is in a far better position to exploit Russian needs.
Ukraine –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing Apr 24, 2025
WEATHER FORECAST – Mostly fair with temps the 50-80 range ssd fair
RUMINT -
Russia is reportedly moving forces to areas north of Pokrovsk where after a year they have eked out small salients and reportedly will be the focus for their “fall” offensive.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Overnight on September 1–2, Russia launched 150 Shahed-type and decoy drones from multiple directions, including occupied Crimea. Ukrainian air defenses shot down or suppressed 120 drones across northern, southern, eastern, and central regions. At least 30 drones hit targets in nine locations, with debris falling in five others.
Russian losses per 02/09/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff
+800 men
+1 tank
+4 AFVs
+53 artillery
+1 MLRS
Russian Ministry of Defense claims full occupation of Fedorivka in Donetsk region of Ukraine.
General Staff confirms Ukrainian forces have cleared the village of Udachne in Donetsk region and raised the flag. This marks progress southwest of Pokrovsk.
Summary —
Pretty much the same on the ground over the weekend. Growing rumors on a Russian Fall Offensive, but in the same area where Ukraine has progressively retaken terrain. Very small window before mud season starts.
Same with drones, though OSINT analysts note the ongoing Ukrainian targeting of Russia’s petroleum system is having growing effects. Ukraine has also touted the deployment of new, long range drones and missiles, many of which have reportedly seen action over the past week.
Russia/putin continue to play games, essentially reversing any offers made in Alaska. Time coming soon for Trump to fish or cut bait.
Belarus -
Germany’s military chief says NATO will be on alert as Russia gears up for Zapad 2025, a massive joint drill with Belarus that many see as a thinly veiled dress rehearsal for a real invasion.
OBSERVATION - As with any military operation / exercise, the deployment, comms and other associated actions give large clues as to early warning indicators of any hostile attack as well as their perceptions of their enemy and their capabilities.
Europe / NATO General –
French hospitals have been told to prepare for a “major engagement” in Europe by March 2026, as fears of a full-scale war with Russia surge across NATO.
Leaked documents reveal France is bracing for mass casualties - not just from its own forces, but wounded soldiers from across Europe.
ISRAEL –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing - Apr 24, 2025
Key overnight developments -
- Refugee movement increasing out of Gaza City
- Israeli hit on Houthi leadership
——— GENERAL ——————————-
President Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pursue a swift and decisive victory over Hamas, the Israeli leader told his cabinet during a Sunday night meeting. According to Hebrew-language media reports, Netanyahu informed senior ministers that Trump had effectively given Israel the green light for a massive operation in Gaza City aimed at delivering a final defeat to Hamas.
——— GAZA FRONT / HAMAS ———————————
Social media posts showing large and growing numbers of Gazans evacuating Gaza City - in spite of Hamas efforts to block such movement.
IDF pressing Gaza city from the north and east.
IDF reserves reporting to equipment this week.
——— JUDEA AND SAMARIA——————————-
Israel continuing to make preparations to annex a substantial portion of Judea and Samaria, driven in part by threats from European nations to recognize a palestinian ‘state’.
———“ISLAMIC RESISTANCE” ———————————
Very bad weekend for the Houthis. Israel acting on superior intelligence wiped out most of the senior leadership, civil and military.
Houthis released the official list of 12 senior officials killed in Thursday’s Israeli strike on Sanaa:
•Prime Minister
•Cabinet Secretary
•Chief of Staff Prime Minister
•Minister of Economy
•Minister of Foreign Affairs
•Minister of Agriculture
•Minister of Tourism
•Minister of Sports
•Minister of Labor
•Minister of Justice
•Minister of Energy
•Minister of Information
Israel says military leaders were also targeted but the Houthis have not released their names yet.
The Houthi Defense Minister, the Chief of Staff, and almost the entire General Staff and government commands were in another building that Israel attacked, the IDF delivered ten munitions weighing a ton each per bomb
Two ballistic missiles were fired from Yemen at dawn, both of which crashed before reaching Israel
UAV from Yemen was intercepted a short time ago off the coast of Israel
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The UN condemns Ansar Allah for detaining at least 11 UN staff in Sana’a and Hudaydah, adding to 23 already held, some since 2021. One staffer died in detention earlier this year. UN demands immediate, unconditional release of all detained personnel, NGO workers, and diplomats.
———INTERNATIONAL ——————————-
Belgium has announced that it will also recognize the Palestinian State at the United Nations General Assembly later this month, alongside Australia, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. In a statement announcing the plans for recognition, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot stated that Belgium would also impose harsh sanctions against Israel.
——— ASSESSMENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS ————————-
Hamas’ PR efforts to get European / international efforts to force Israel to stop its offensive in Gaza are not effective. Threats of sanctions and recognition of a Palestinian ‘state’ are not stopping Netanyahu. Current operations have the backing of Trump and there is an urgency to get Gaza wrapped up via a military solution rather than have things drag out further with these so call ceasefires.
Houthis FAFO’d again and Israel did what they’ve been doing best - taking out leadership. Houthis fell into a false sense of security that they thought the distance from Israel provided to regularly have leadership group together to hear their glorious religious leader spew one of his sermons. This time, Israeli Intel got the word on the locations and IAF had a two hour window to strike - and strike they did. We may find out later this week who on the military side got waxed. On the civilian side only three ministers survived. Response using missiles and drones were ineffective. The missiles believed to have been used are assesses as being home-grown so to say.
Diplomatic pressure on Israel and Israeli military pressure in Gaza city both are expected to rise this week.
Iran –
Threat Level - ADVISORY July 17, 2025
Israel Hayom Report: Iran announced it is prepared to scale back uranium enrichment to 3.67 percent, on the condition that its right to enrich is formally acknowledged.
OBSERVATION - Iran is desperate to avoid the snap back sanctions. They’ll make this ‘concession’, but history fully well shows that when they can, they’ll go back to higher levels of purity work.
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France, Britain, and Germany officially notified the UN Security Council about the activation of the snapback mechanism against Iran
The snapback mechanism under UN Resolution 2231 allows sanctions to return automatically after 30 days unless a new resolution blocks it.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The US supports the reimposition of the mechanism and calls on Iran to start serious negotiations to resolve the nuclear issue.
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Germany has urged its citizens to leave Iran and avoid travel there, warning of possible retaliation over its role in triggering UN sanctions on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Source: Reuters
OVERALL OBSERVATION - There is growing RUMINT that some level of civil violence / protests are developing. 124 degrees and no water or power will do that.
Venezuela -
Update on U.S. Navy deployments to SOUTHCOM:
- USNI identified the guided-missile cruiser assigned to the task force, USS Lake Erie (CG 70), now operating in U.S. 4th Fleet
- IWOARG is underway en route to SOUTHCOM: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) + USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) left Norfolk yesterday; USS San Antonio (LPD 17) departed today
- USS Gravely (DDG 107), USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), and USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS 21) are on station in the Caribbean; USS Sampson (DDG 102) is still south of Panama
- The fast attack sub remains unidentified, but several have been active off the east coast in August
OBSERVATION - Many view this deployment as targeting Venezuela in particular, but also working to interdict drug smuggling routes. This does give Trump a pretty good strike force if necessary.
Misc of Note –
For those interested, me and the missus spent a relaxing weekend at Lost Trail Hot Springs in western Montana. Nice wooded and rustic setting. Wonderful pools - great for young kids. If you have vacation time, it has simple RV and camping sites, low rates and a peaceful setting.
That is SUCH good news.
Enjoy the family time and do not worry about pinging us out every day. We will survive and IMO it's more important that you get some time to relax and get some real quality time with your family. THAT is the most important thing.
Oops, I see spent. I thought it was pending.
However if you do it again, the previous post still applies.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Threat Level - ADVISORY - up dated July 26, 2025
UPCOMING -
- 5-day national economic and labor boycott for 16-20 September
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President Donald Trump declared he plans to send the National Guard into Chicago after the city experienced a violent Labor Day weekend.
“We’re going in,” Trump said during a briefing at the Oval Office on Sept. 2. “I didn’t say when.”
“Look, I have an obligation,” the president told reporters. “This isn’t a political thing. I have an obligation.”
OBSERVATION - Chicago’s mayor is already fomenting violence should federal forces enter the city. Legally, the situation is different from DC, as I’ve noted before. This could serve as a trigger for widespread violence - the long awaited ‘martial law’ screed of the left. However, deployment may wait a little based upon the appeals court ruling that NG troop deployments in LA violated Posse Comatatus.
RELATED -
(FO) White House Border Czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration is discussing plans to use Naval Station Great Lakes located in Lake County, IL to conduct immigration operations in Chicago. Homan added that a large contingent of federal agents would be deployed to Chicago, but did not provide further details. “Federal action will be met with a response,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.
OBSERVATION - This would be for force protection measures, after anti-ICE demonstrations disrupted enforcement operations during previous surges, particularly LA.
Economy- Threat Level - WATCH - as of April 4, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Washington Examiner on Labor Day that the Trump administration may declare a national housing emergency in the coming months to address the affordability crisis. Bessent’s comments come just ahead of an expected interest-rate cut cycle, underscoring the administration’s urgent effort to address the affordability crisis, which is set to be one of the key topics ahead of the 2026 midterms.
OBSERVATION - The housing market is a key marker of the economy - and it has been hurting for years now. Supply sucked up by the housing of illegals and purchases by big, leftists like Blackrock, further hurt by decades high interest rates. All this is set to have the balloon pop, and that too would be disastrous for the economy.
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Gold and silver have broken out this week. Due in part to weaker dollar and severe uncertainty in the bond markets as the sale of US bonds reaches record high 5% rate. Gold pressing at the $3600/oz with silver past $41/oz
POLITICAL FRONT –
A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a lower court ruling by Judge Tanya Chutkan, delivering a major victory to the Trump Administration by halting the release of billions of dollars in climate-related grants that had been tied up in litigation.
Earlier this year, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, issued an injunction against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that barred Lee Zeldin from reclaiming funds that had been frozen at Citibank.
Judge Rao authored the majority opinion, writing that Judge Chutkan had overstepped in issuing the injunction.
“We conclude the district court abused its discretion in issuing the injunction. The grantees are not likely to succeed on the merits because their claims are essentially contractual, and therefore jurisdiction lies exclusively in the Court of Federal Claims. And while the district court had jurisdiction over the grantees’ constitutional claim, that claim is meritless. Moreover, the equities strongly favor the government, which on behalf of the public must ensure the proper oversight and management of this multi-billion-dollar fund. Accordingly, we vacate the injunction,” Rao wrote.
OBSERVATION - Continuing the trend of overruled liberal activist federal district judges.
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President Donald Trump said he is considering holding a National Republican Convention ahead of the 2026 midterm election to rally Republican voters.
Democrats are considering doing the same.
Illegal Immigration –
Wisconsin governor says if Trump takes away illegal immigrants “our economy will be gone”
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the deployment of up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to act as temporary immigration judges.
(The Associated Press)
The AP also reports that immigration courts already have a “massive backlog” of 3.5 million cases which they say has “ballooned in recent years.”
https://notthebee.com/article/600-military-lawyers-deployed-to-work-as-temporary-immigration-judges
China -
China’s big parade yesterday. Military analysts busy evaluating the hardware that was displayed. Probably hear more later this week.
North/South Korea –
The U.S. and South Korea are once again publicly considering deploying a small number of U.S. air-delivered nuclear bombs (non-strategic tactical nukes) on South Korean territory. Advocates contend that forward-deploying low-yield tactical nuclear gravity bombs to U.S. airbases within South Korea will strengthen nuclear deterrence on the Korean Peninsula.
The U.S. had tactical nukes in South Korea from the late 1950s until the early 1990s. In the mid-1990s, Washington began reducing the number of nuclear weapons stored or deployed on the ground elsewhere in Asia. Some very vocal strategists argued that forward-deployed American nukes in South Korea were simply too vulnerable to destruction by conventional air and missile attacks, much less a nuclear strike. The Pentagon concluded the U.S. could provide nuclear deterrence with naval forces and strategic air power (with Guam as a key forward base). To be frank, many of the U.S. nukes withdrawn from Asia were deemed obsolete (Cold War relic tube artillery-delivered nuclear shells and aerial bombs).
But time marches on. The U.S. Defense Department believes Beijing currently has 500 nuclear warheads and plans to double that figure to 1,000 warheads in the next five years.
https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htchem/articles/20250830113032.aspx#gsc.tab=0
Ukraine –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing Apr 24, 2025
WEATHER FORECAST – Mostly fair with temps the 50-80 range ssd fair
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Russia launched 502 Shahed-type drones, 16 cruise missiles Kaliber and 8 cruise missiles Kh-101 overnight, - Ukrainian air forces Main targets included Lutsk, Lviv, Kropyvnytskyi, Khmelnytskyi and the Kyiv region.
Russian losses per 03/09/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff
+780 men
+1 tank
+4 AFVs
+41 artillery
Summary —
Another big Russian attack overnight that got thru to a lot of targets.
On the ground, both sides continue to eek out small gains. Rumors persist on the Russian Fall offensive location and objectives.
Europe / NATO General –
6 GERMAN AfD candidates have DIED ‘suddenly & unexpectedly’ before key state election
OBSERVATION - The AfD is surging in polls and may gain significant control of the parliament after the upcoming elections. This reeks of leftist murder tactics.
ISRAEL –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing - Apr 24, 2025
Key overnight developments -
- 40,000 reservists reporting for the Gaza surge
——— GAZA FRONT / HAMAS ———————————
Hamas continues to block the flow of refugees out of Gaza City, forcing them to become human shields.
IDF continues to intensify attacks going into the city.
——— JUDEA AND SAMARIA——————————-
Israel’s finance minister is urging full sovereignty over 82% of Judea and Samaria.
———“ISLAMIC RESISTANCE” ———————————
Senior Houthi officials are reportedly fleeing the territory after the Israeli airstrike.
A missile launched from Yemen failed over Saudi Arabia
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A widely-reported vote by an association of so-called “scholars” declaring Israel guilty of “genocide” was rigged to achieve a predetermined outcome, according to a member of the group.
International media reported Monday that the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) had voted overwhelmingly (86% in favor) to conclude that Israel was guilty of “genocide” in its war against Hamas in Gaza.
https://harbingersdaily.com/israel-at-war-week-88/
OBSERVATION - This group is a fraud. Anyone for $30 bucks can join and about 20% of the membership is Iranian. Like faithful dogs, the MSM has jumped on this ‘vote’ to slam Israel.
——— ASSESSMENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS ————————-
Pressure continues to rise in Gaza City and IDF continues to mobilize. 40K reservists reporting, many will cycle out current front line units while providing even more to push Hamas. Real crisis is Hamas blocking refugees - and there is a growing likelihood that they will do some sort of a false flag attack on them and try to pin it on Israel.
And with increasing pressure on Israel, especially in regards to a forcing a recognition of a palestinian state, Israel is moving towards substantial annexation of Judea and Samaria in response.
The two state solution was already tested with Gaza. Israel pulled out 100% in 2005, turning it over to the arabs and what did we get? Thousands of rockets launched at Israel and numerous terror attacks cumulating in Oct 7. The Palestinians are not interested in a two state solution, only a one state with the complete absence of Israel and jews.
Iran –
Threat Level - ADVISORY July 17, 2025
A long-simmering territorial feud has erupted again as Gulf Arab states and Iran face off over three tiny but explosive pieces of land sitting at the gateway to the world’s oil jugular.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has thrown its weight behind the UAE, demanding sovereignty over Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, three islands Iran grabbed in 1971 just days before the UAE’s independence. Tehran hit back within hours, slamming the claims as “baseless” and vowing to defend what it calls “inseparable Iranian territory” at any cost.
The stakes could not be higher. These islands sit on the doorstep of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which one-third of global oil trade flows. Any escalation here risks rocking energy markets and raising the temperature in a region already bristling with conflicts.
The UAE wants international arbitration. Iran refuses, doubling down on its decades-old control while Gulf leaders warn the dispute will not be brushed aside.
https://x.com/osint613/status/1963188135665213693?s=46&t=nfRT-Yioj0xALNzJelzFcA
OBSERVATION - These gulf states realize Iran is very weakened following the 12 Day war with US airstrikes. This has encouraged them to demand their territory back.
Syria -
Threat Level - ADVISORY July 25, 2025
A large explosion has just occurred near Damascus International Airport. Cause unreported as of yet.
Venezuela -
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the southern Carribean against a drug vessel which had departed from Venezuela and was being operated by a designated narco-terrorist organization.”
@POTUS “Earlier this morning, on my Orders, U.S. Military Forces conducted a kinetic strike against positively identified Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility. TDA is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, operating under the control of Nicolas Maduro, responsible for mass murder, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and acts of violence and terror across the United States and Western Hemisphere. The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in International waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States. The strike resulted in 11 terrorists killed in action. No U.S. Forces were harmed in this strike. Please let this serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the United States of America. BEWARE! Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!!!!!!!!!”
OBSERVATION - Kinetic action on a drug smuggling boat. Not messing around.
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Venezuela has accused Guyana of attempting to create a war front following an incident where Guyana claimed that Venezuelan forces fired on a boat transporting “election materials” near their border. Venezuela denies these attack allegations, asserting that Guyana is provoking conflict to justify potential US intervention in the region.
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Venezuela continuing to raise fears and mobilize for what they believe to be an imminent assault by the US.
But, but, but... the Governor of Illinois was seen walking along Lake Michigan in an area next to a white liberal 'elite' community and stated that Chicago looks 'safe' to him. Nothing to be afraid of here.." In the meantime a few dozen Chicago citizen were shot on Chicago's South Side.. a place where 'black lives don't matter'
Blackstone Ranger gangs supported the Governor and the Mayor - there's no problem, they said... and Trump needs to stay out. They also said they "don't 'work' with the Cartels - that that's a lie" - in fact Chicago's gangs support 'fighting for democracy' ... and stand firmly against President Trump. Selling a bridge.
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