Wuhan Virus -
More than 30 nations have slammed their doors shut to British travel, but the consensus is that the more rapidly spreading mutated wuhan virus has already penetrated countries globally. Because it is so contagious scientists say that it will likely out compete the other strains and become the dominant strain globally. There are two key mutations that are causing a tremendous amount of concern -
1. The first apparently makes it much easier for humans to catch the virus. this mutation called N501Y alters the most important part of the spike, known as the “receptor-binding domain”. This is where the spike makes first contact with the surface of our body’s cells. Any changes that make it easier for the virus to get inside are likely to give it an edge.
2. The second key mutation could potentially be even more dangerous, because it may make “antibodies from the blood of survivors less effective at attacking the virus”.
Vaccine pushers are saying that the current vaccines just coming out will be effective against this new strain, but that remains to be seen.
Coumo calls for a halt of flights from Britain, Fauci calls such proposals “Draconian”. Fauci also said the new strain is likely already in the US.
Fauci is also in the news having said that the vaccines only deal with the symptoms, and does not block the virus. Wait . . . What?
Economy -
An NPR report states that 33% of U.S. adults said they are having trouble paying for everyday costs. “Even some households making above $200,000 are straining to pay basic expenses,” the report notes. For many families, it isn’t just the pandemic that has put them in dire straits. More than 33% of Americans said they couldn’t cover an unexpected $400 expense a year ago.
Relief check can be expected to be sent out next week at the earliest following the passage of the latest relief bill.
2020 Election-
Key dates - House of Representatives officially counts electoral votes on Jan. 6. Inauguration is Jan 20.
More Senators and Congressmen are lining up to challenge electoral votes, challenging McConnell’s edict not to do so.
More talk of USSC challenges, but it is increasingly apparent that the delay tactics of the left are succeeding and the window of challenge is rapidly closing.
CW2/Civil Disturbances -
In a preview of the next four years, the ATF has started to raid companies that make 80% lowers and are now looking to ban/regulate stabilizing braces. The head of ATF Deputy Director Regina Lombardo admitted back in November that she has had communication with the Biden team. After this “communication” which the Biden team put forth their desire for aggressive anti-gun action, the ATF started its actions. Both the lowers and braces are legal under current regulations, so the current actions are questionable, but unless someone reigns them in, the scheme for extra-legislative banning / gun controls will leap forward.
Another front on the CW2 spectrum warmed up yesterday. During a special session of the Oregon legislature called by Democrat Gov. Kate Brown, several hundred protesters descended on the building to attempt to enter. Several police agencies responded with officers in riot gear, MRAPs, and pepper. Patriot groups organized a gathering to protest the continued draconian lockdowns across the state, as well as the unconstitutional legislative session that excluded public oversight. Oregon currently has a supermajority of democrats in both houses of the legislature and is generally a rubber stamp for Brown, who has extended the current “emergency” into March 2021. One of the agenda items of the special session was to consider extending the state’s emergency eviction moratorium and provide funds to tenants and landlords.
Strategic Developments -
Yesterday I thought that the Nimitz was executing a transit of the Straits of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf. US Navy has announced that the USS Georgia (with special ops team) and the cruisers USS Port Royal and USS Philippine Sea entered the Persian Gulf. The Nimitz is currently located off the horn of Africa.
China -
In at least three provinces in China, authorities have ordered limits on electricity use, saying there could be shortages of coal, The New York Times reports. At the same time, Chinese authorities vehemently deny that the potential shortages have had anything to do with the diplomatic spat with Australia, which has turned into a true energy trade war, with China banning imports of coal from one of its major suppliers - Australia. China has been upset with Australia siding with the US and other nations in the region in opposition to Chinese aggressive actions in disputed sea regions of the South China Sea.
Russia -
Moscow has been pretty quiet of late since the cyber hack was uncovered and is currently being linked to Russian government agents.
Israel -
Talks with Turkey on establishing full diplomatic relations appear to be on and that an agreement could come sometime in March. MY OPINION - Turkey is a scorpion in this, they want to be THE islamic caliphate, the restored Ottoman Empire which included Israel. As revealed during the Armenian / Azeri conflict, Israel has supplied military hardware that Turkey used during that conflict.
It’s official now, Israel is headed to elections on March 23d following the failure of a bill to prevent it. This follows as a result of demands made by Gantz.
Israel openly announced the transit of a missile sub thru the Suez Canal with the destination being the Persian Gulf.
Yes, But I doubt very seriously the USSC, because they have already told us to GFY [the first word is "go" the last word is" yourself" you can guess what the center word is]. Our last chance is to fight and we refuse to do that. Thus, there is no alternative but slavery. There are those that have deluded themselves into believing that there will be elections held in 2022 and 2024. The reality is that that the Democrats will steal those also as they stole the 2020 election.
update
I seriously doubt Trump will sign this monstrosity. I read that if he waits a certain number of days to veto it the veto cannot be overruled.
Wuhan Virus -
Chilean base in Antarctica hit with wuhan. 35 are reported to be infected.
According to the CDC, as of December 18, 2020, 3,150 people who were vaccinated against COVID-19 became “unable to perform normal daily activities”. That’s a percentage of 2.79% people who unable to perform normal daily activities after being vaccinated for COVID-19.
Economy -
President Trump turned the wuhan relief bill on its head yesterday by demanding a $2000/person payment, versus the $600. Pelosi almost immediately endorsed the call. On both sides of the political spectrum, criticism has erupted and there is still a threat that Trump will veto it.
2020 Election-
Key dates - House of Representatives officially counts electoral votes on Jan. 6. Inauguration is Jan 20.
CW2/Civil Disturbances -
In an interesting turn of events, Detroit has countersued Black Lives Matter umbrella group Detroit Will Breathe. This BLM shell organization sued Detroit, alleging police abuse of force during the George Floyd riots in the city this past summer. A judge granted a restraining order in September but the city responded with a countersuit, claiming that the Black Lives Matter group organized a “civil conspiracy” to riot, destroy property, and disturb the peace.
China -
See Russia below
Russia -
Russian and Chinese bombers flew a joint mission that also caused S Korean fighters to scramble when they encroached on SK’s air defense zone. Russia has sought to develop stronger ties with China as its relations with the West sank to post-Cold War lows over Moscow’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea, accusations of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and other issues.
Israel -
Parliament has dissolved, Israelis bracing for the fourth election in two years.