T-minus 1 days and counting . . . .
Wuhan Virus -
The FDA joined The WHO and Dr.Fauci in admitting there is a notable risk of false results from the standard PCR-Test used to define whether an individual is a COVID “Case” or not. The reported numbers are so skewed that it can’t be unscrambled. Basically, positive tests as they are counted today do not indicate a “case” of anything. They indicate that viral RNA was found in a nasal swab.
Economists projected that excess deaths resulting from the economic strain of the pandemic will amount to 900,000 over the next 15 years. “We find that increases in unemployment are followed by statistically significant increases in death rates and declines in life-expectancy,” concluded researchers in a new paper circulated Monday by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Britain has entered its 3d lockdown, this one until mid-February.
2020 Election-
Again, warning that there is a lot of disinformation and misinformation on the interwebs/social media. A lot of big claims being made - please verify from independent sources first.
GA Senate runoffs coming to a head and observers believe it will be very close with a high likelyhood of corruption. Polls indicated no clear leaders. Loss of both seats would make the senate 50/50 with a potential VP Harris providing the 51st vote for democrats agendas.
Project Veritas released a new video today exposing the Executive Director for Atlanta’s Central Outreach and Advocacy Center (COAC), Kimberly Parker, admitting to the organization’s routine practice of registering homeless people to vote using the same address.
“So, the majority of the people we serve don’t have an address, so we allow them to use our address if they register to vote and to get Georgia State ID,” Parker said.
The state of Wisconsin has posted the bill that is to be introduced Thursday morning to decertify the state’s electoral college votes and award them to President Trump. Thursday, barring any surprises on Wednesday, will be a day late and a dollar short.
CW2/Civil Disturbances -
Leftist “Shut Down DC” is actively protesting outside of hotels in the Alexandria VA area where Trump supporters are reportedly staying ahead of the Stop the Steal Rally. Observers note that in leftist chat rooms discussions on violence for Jan 6 are up.
WARNING - Intel still showing that BLM/Antfa is continuing to expand its plans to infiltrate the rally tomorrow with a high probability of violence. Those headed there to DC need to keep their heads on swivels and be in groups, dressed properly for action.
In advance of the Stop the Steal rally, DC has mobilized some of the National Guard to take over some police functions, allowing more cops to be available to deal with any violence. NG will be unarmed and without protective gear. Also of note are the numerous warnings directed towards Pro Trump attendees concerning being armed, while turning a blind eye to the demonstrated armament of the left. Store fronts are boarding up in anticipation of violence.
Oath Keepers, and similar groups, have called for emergency assemblies of militias outside of DC if needed and called upon by the President tomorrow. Like the left, patriot groups are focusing on potential constitutional responses to the Congressional electoral certifications on Wednesday.
The general democrat party may think that they have BLM/Antifa et al on a leash, but their leadership (ideological, and tactical) have other things to say. Recently Noam Chomsky said that government has allowed the concentration of wealth among mega corporations and this will fuel a further class struggle. HIs words indicate that further disruptions will be designed to force a biden administration and congress to the far left. Some of this planned push is indicated by BLM/Antifa preparation for jan 20 (aka J20) as they continue to make logistical plans for travel, food, legal aid, first aid, etc. Fliers for the J20 protest/riots feature profanity laden comments towards biden and others call for vandalization of politicians - democrats included. An example directed against republicans, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said late Monday that “Antifa scumbags” arrived at his Washington, D.C., home and threatened his wife and newborn daughter while he was in his home state of Missouri. “They screamed threats, vandalized, and tried to pound open our door,” he said.
BOTTOM LINE - the marxist left plans to continue to push violence as a means to their ends of completely removing the government and replacing it with a radical communist system - no matter who is in the WH or congress. They appear to be planning a continuation of 2020’s level of violence and expanding it.
MY OBSERVATIONS - It is an understatement to say that the next couple weeks will make or break this country. Regardless of the outcome of tomorrows congressional meeting, 2021 will continue to be violent. If biden gets selected, the left will begin a campaign of retribution to destroy any Trump support, feeling free to do so without retribution or punishment from the democrats. The right will see that the country has been corrupted and stolen and that they have no other options but to go to the bullet box because the left has destroyed the soap box and ballot box.
Strategic Developments /Deployments -
USAF reports that it is having trouble keeping the B1 bomber fleet operationally ready. In part, end of life cycle structural concerns (air frame cracks, etc), parts availability and other system problems have caused low numbers of ready aircraft.
Cyber Warfare -
Word has come out that Russian intelligence allegedly used computers within the U.S. to conduct a previously known massive cyberattack against several federal government agencies. By doing so, they bypassed NSA authority and monitoring. NYT reported the extent of the cyberattack now was estimated to have been much larger than originally expected. The Russians accessed about 250 U.S. networks, including Fortune 500 companies and several government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, the Treasury Department and the National Nuclear Security Administration.
China -
NYSE has reversed its decision to delist three chinese telecom companies. NYSE spokesperson Farrell Kramer declined to comment on what had changed in relation to compliance with the executive order. But Kramer referred Axios to a stock exchange statement saying that “in light of further consultation” it no longer intends to move forward with the delisting action.” “NYSE Regulation will continue to evaluate the applicability of Executive Order 13959 to these Issuers and their continued listing status.” Yesterday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Saturday reacted to the NYSE’s original announcement by saying it would take “necessary measures” to protect China’s companies, per Reuters.
Iran -
With the anniversary of soleimani’s death in the rear view mirror it doesn’t mean the US and Israel are out of the woods yet. Iran is not dumb enough to plan retribution on a specific, declared date, and has reserved for itself the ‘right’ to pick the time and place of its choosing. I don’t think its likely to do anything as long as Trump is president. The risk skyrockets if / when biden becomes president.
A South Korean destroyer has approached the area where the cargo ship was captured yesterday. It is part of an anti-piracy unit operating in the area. No more details on actions of SK destroyer given “considering they are operating for the safety of our citizens”. South Korean Foreign Ministry says SK vessel detained by Iran is now in Bandar Abbas port. Another SK FM rep is supposed to be enroute to Iran.
Iran is scheduled to conduct a major drone exercise today. Scheduled to last two days.
FOLLOW UP - I mentioned earlier that Iran has announced it is progressing to 20% uranium purification and how this shortens the time to nuclear capable uranium supplies. Previous estimates by authorities was that the the current, max purification level of 5%, it would take about 6 months to attain weapons grade materials. The amount of time to go from 20% to weapons grade is a low as 6 weeks. Many consider Iran’s close work with North Korea may have provided them with the technical know how to speed the development of a device once weapons grade uranium is available. Covert support from Pakistan may also shorten the time frame.
This is pretty much it, gloves either come off, or our country better get ready to slide down the fast slope to communist banana republic.
Wuhan Virus -
Ongoing negative reactions to the vaccines out there continue to come up. Concerns have caused large segments of health providers to turn down the vaccine.
Economy -
Continued mixed signals for 2021. However, the overwhelming sense is that with a biden administration the economy is likely to crater as they remove the incentives used by Trump to grow the economy.
2020 Election-
Again, warning that there is a lot of disinformation and misinformation on the interwebs/social media. A lot of big claims being made - please verify from independent sources first.
All eyes are on congress and Vice President Mike Pence who will make a decision today that will define not only his ‘legacy’ but the future of this country. Associated with this congressional session - Pennsylvania Senate has requested VP Pence to direct a 10 day delay to investigate vote fraud that has been exposed before the congress certifies the EC count.
In anticipation of electoral challenges, Pelosi named four lawmakers to serve as the Democratic leaders in the House ahead of the expected debate Wednesday over the Electoral College results. Pelosi said in a letter to colleagues that Reps. Zoe Lofgren (Calif.), Jamie Raskin (Md.), Adam Schiff (Calif.) and Joe Neguse (Colo.) will lead House Democrat responses.
Republican control of the Senate is on life support. Loffler has lost her bid to an absolute scumbag. Overnight there have been many instances of suspected vote fraud but IMHO, much of this loss was self inflicted by the GA Republican Gov and SoS. Decision desk has called both races for the democrats, creating a 50/50 senate where the president of the senate provides the tie breaker - under biden this would be vp harris.
CW2/Civil Disturbances -
Stashes of bricks, 2x4 and propane tanks (?) allegedly around Freedom Plaza, though some posted photos are from earlier protests. (BLM/Antifa probably forgot that they weren’t fighting the police this time - who wouldn’t use such items, but Patriots who can and WOULD use them against the leftists). Watch your six today! Michael Yon is predicting that violence today is a near certainty. Hard to argue against that.
Last night Pro-Trump supporters took to the streets in an adhoc march of support. BLM/Antifa stayed in the shadows pretty much. Many rumors that Apple shut down the ability to use its map app in the city.
Monday, approximately 15 antifascists and Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists from ShutDownDC assembled at Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) home in northern Virginia last night to demand he drop his contestation of the 2020 election. In a video posted to YouTube, about a dozen activists approached the home and protested from the street. Protests outside the homes of members of Congress and vandalism is a continuing trend. These are currently soft targets and in many areas ruled by blue, civil authorities are lax in protecting them.
Kenosha, Wisconsin - No police officer will be prosecuted in the shooting of Jacob Blake in August 2020. Police and city have enacted measures to try to maintain order. In related, patriot Kyle Rittenhouse has plead Not Guilty to all charges.
Threat observers note Anarchist bloggers are looking to push out from their historic bases like the Bay Area, Portland, Seattle, NYC, etc and establish a stronger presence in smaller cities. They reportedly recognize that their base areas are susceptible to isolation. Their challenge is that smaller cities are more or less in red territory and overcoming red opposition would be very challenging. Intelligencer observers note that historically, Maoist/Anarchist insurgencies have to expand from larger cities to grow stronger. But those situations will face a lot of challenge from the right as the culture of smaller towns are more conservative and it is harder to hide than larger cities. If the BLM/Antifa push out, I expect that they will focus on areas surrounding their power base such as observed last year first.
Domestic Terror -
The FBI is investigating the breach of an air traffic control system after someone broadcast a threat to fly a plane into the US Capitol building on Wednesday as revenge for the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, according to a source familiar with the probe. Some sources in law enforcement are saying the threat is not credible.
China -
Hong Kong police have arrested dozens of pro-democracy politicians in one of the biggest purges of opposition figures since Beijing imposed a tough new national security law on the city last year. CCP boot is coming down hard on the rights of HK. Now any vote against government policy is considered subversion.
Increasing concerns that China will attempt to seize Taiwan and portions of N India this year under biden. Xi has called for the military to be ready at a moments notice.
Iran -
South Korea will send a delegation to negotiate the release of a ship and its 20-member crew after the vessel was seized by Iranian forces. Iran claims the vessel had violated environmental protocols and was polluting the sea. The real reason is SK is holding 7 Billion in of frozen revenues from oil sales.