January 6th is approaching rapidly
Globalism / Great Reset -
British PM Johnson tweeted “Proud that the UK is taking over the 2021 Presidency of the G7 today. Hosting both the G7 Summit and @COP26 (CLIMATE CONFERENCE) will make this a hugely important year for Global Britain and I look forward to welcoming our friends and allies as we beat COVID and ***build back better*** from the pandemic. “Build Back Better” is a code phrase associated with the Great Reset and Agenda 2030.
Wuhan Virus -
More evidence that your average seasonal flu is being folded in with wuhan virus counts. CDC notes that show positive clinical detections at 0.1% for week 52, last year it was at 22%. Excuses range from the wuhan protection measures being so effective its preventing flu, though abysmally failing to protect from wuhan, to wuhan being far more infectious. Bottom line, wuhan numbers are grossly contaminated with other diseases/conditions.
The more infectious wuhan variant has been detected in 30 countries now.
2020 Election-
Resistance is building the Senate and House to the final Electoral certification on Jan 6th (12 Senators and about 120 Congressmen). Key component of the Senator Cruz (plus 11) memo is a 10 day emergency audit of the votes from disputed states. Much, much other stuff is flying out there as to who can do what - much of that is disinformation and non-informed commentary and wishes. The underlying sense I get is something is going to happen (or that could just be hopium).
CW2/Civil Disturbances -
Sen McConnell’s house was vandalized like Pelosi’s with stimulus related graffiti.
Portland Mayor Wheeler is all upset that BLM/Antifa continued to burn up Portland over New Years eve. He’s asked for federal help apparently. He’s about 9 months too late. I’ve pointed out that these riots will continue under a biden administration as a tool of the marxist/progressives to continue to force the democrat party to the hard left agenda.
Domestic Terror -
Authorities say Anthony Warner sent materials about his views to people he knew. I haven’t seen what these ‘views’ are, however you can bet that if they were pro-Trump they’d be all over the place.
Strategic Developments /Deployments -
US forces in the middle east are at high levels of readiness due to Soleimani anniversary
China -
China has threatened the British aircraft carrier “Queen Elizabeth 2” which is scheduled to operate in the South China sea region that China claims as territorial waters.
NYSE delisting of 3 Chinese companies has brought threats of retaliation from China. These companies, all telecommunications related were moved based on an EO from President Trump in November 2020. The EO bans companies with connections to China’s military.
Venezuela -
Venezuela’s government is planning to move to a fully digital economy as hyperinflation has made worthless bolivar notes practically disappear, and dollarization expands through the local financial system. Venezuela’s currency has lost 99% of its value during three years of hyperinflation. Inflation soared 5,790% in the last 12 months. The largest note now in circulation, 50,000 bolivars, is worth about $0.04.
Middle East, General -
There is a lot of air tanker activity over the region again today. Many consider this to be a sign that USAF fast movers are on station. There are also a lot of intel aircraft up and flying as well, demanding fuel.
Israel -
Military forces at high alert for attacks associated with the first anniversary of the death of Soleimani
Iran - Date to remember, January 3d - anniversary of the death of Soleimani.
Memorial protests occurring in at least Iran, Iraq and Yemen. Some analysts don’t see Iran acting out on its threats against the US prior to Jan 20th - to avoid the wrath of Trump.
Iraq -
Protests marking the death of Soleimani have begun in Bagdad’s Tahrir Square.
if they have to present their evidence to a Court, it won’t do any good. The Courts have already said they were not interested. The same thing with Congress. The time for talking has past.
T-minus 2 days and counting . . . .
Wuhan Virus -
CDC data analysis indicates that over 100,000 have died due to the lockdown between the ages of 25 and 44 (this group only accounts for 3% of wuhan related deaths). Increased drug overdoses, and delayed medical screenings will contribute even more avoidable deaths.
Nearly 300 Israelis got infected with wuhan only days after receiving their vaccination shot (Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine).
Economy -
Mixed projections by different sectors for 2021. Much depends on how quickly the economy will be allowed to open up. A biden Administration, from what they’ve been announcing, looks ready to inflict deeper damage than at its worst from last summer. Many globalists see the necessity of destroying economies (especially the US) as a necessary precursor to implement the new economy of the ‘Great Reset’.
2020 Election-
Yesterday’s release of a heavily edited audio of a discussion between President Trump and GA SoS hit the streets with vengeance, full MSM shrillness. However, WaPo is covering its arse already with the whole, unedited audio - realizing that their charges won’t stand and likely because the release by the GA SoS was highly and completely illegal. The conversation, in context, tells a much different story than what WaPo released.
GA has also been in the sights of Project Veritas, and rumors are that video/audio of election illegalities will hit the street starting today.
Democrat VP nominee, Kamala Harris, was sworn back in as a US senator Sunday. Wonder how much confidence the democrats have in the election “results”.
CW2/Civil Disturbances -
Karma continues to hound Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. After facilitating BLM/Antifa destruction and terror and driving dozens of police officers away from the force, he finds himself trying to stop that which he has condoned. This will not end well for law abiding citizens of Portland.
As plans continue for the Jan 6th rally in DC, leftists continue to try to throw monkey wrenches into logistical needs to prevent/minimize participation. The biggest is the attempt to close hotels to Trump supporters. So far only one hotel has succumbed to the threats. This tactic is a double edge sword by preventing BLM/Antifa elements outside of the DC metro area access to join their counter protesting marxists. Violence from the left is a certainty. I have concerns about the safety of the President with not only that in view, but Iran’s recent threats on his life.
Strategic Developments /Deployments -
In a reversal, acting Defense Secretary Miller announces that he has ordered the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz “to halt its routine redeployment” from the Middle East “ due to the recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President Trump and other US government officials”. It is to stay on station in the Arabian Gulf.
MY OBSERVATION - wasn’t the best idea to remove / redeploy the carrier in the first place until it could be replaced on station. There may be new intel on Iranian actions and the CSG has assets that can deal with Iranian naval assets, freeing USAF assets to strike better targets.
Two Iron Dome defense system batteries have been delivered to the US Army by Israel. It should provide coverage between the Patriot system and lighter, shorter ranged air defense systems already out there.
Israel -
Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran’s decision to enrich uranium to 20% in an underground facility “has no explanation other than that it is continuing to carry out its plans to develop a military nuclear program.” He adds: “Israel will not allow Iran to produce nuclear weapons”
Iran - Date to remember, January 3d - anniversary of the death of Soleimani.
NOTE - memorial protests for Soleimani are done, doesn’t mean that the window for a potential retaliatory attack as closed. Asymetrical warfare by Iran is its signature move in the region via its numerous proxies.
News reports indicate a South Korean flagged Chemical Tanker HANKUK CHEMI has been detained by Iranian forces while inbound to Fujairah. Iranian claim that the tanker was ‘polluting’ the gulf. This is probably an effort to increase its pressure on South Korea to release billions of dollars of oil-export revenue, arguing that Seoul is buckling to pressure from its U.S. ally and illegally withholding funds needed to counter the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak. The wuhan angle is cover, they need the money for military purposes.
Iranian government spokesman stated “Fordow nuclear facility has started the Uranium enrichment at 20% as Rouhani ordered it a few days ago”. This increases the threat of an Israeli/US action greatly. May be a reason the Nimitz’s redeployment was halted.
UAE intelligence agencies have arrested an Iranian squad in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on suspicion of plotting to carry out attacks in the Kingdom against Israelis.