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  • Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 06/01/2025 Vol.508, Q Day 2773

    06/19/2025 10:28:06 PM PDT · 3,558 of 3,558
    ransomnote
    After I posted the thread (below) I began to doubt the advice given regarding what to do now that there's been a massive data breech. I suspect if there is malware on desktops, one shouldn't change their password on that desktop until it is cleaned and protected. I'm not sure because I'm not technical enough so I asked admin to pull that thread until tomorrow. I don't know how they feel about it, but here's the message i sent:

    Admin, I'm concerned that this article identifies a real problem but I now begin to doubt the advice they provide is safe. Their first suggestion to this breach is to 'change your password' but what if the breech software is on their computers? It wouldn't protect them if their password had already been harvested, and it would benefit hackers if those who haven't exposed their password previously (or had it exposed) now change that password on a now-compromised machine. Perhaps the thread should be pulled and I should ask techies on FR to participate on an advice thread discussing the article(s) about this breech?

    Forum thread and Post #1:

    [H/T bitt]

    In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled The Largest Password Leak in History, 16 Billion Credentials Exposedransomnote wrote:

    The article goes on to list suggested actions in useful detail. Here's a shorter version of the list with minor changes to wording:

    1. Change your passwords and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

    2. Use a password manager to generate and store unique, complex passwords for each account.

    3. If you use Passkeys, it's time to switch them.

    4. Watch your accounts for suspicious activity. 

  • The Largest Password Leak in History, 16 Billion Credentials Exposed

    06/19/2025 9:50:48 PM PDT · 15 of 17
    ransomnote to Jonty30

    I was thinking they set their nets and drive everyone into them by telling them they are compromised and must change them?

  • Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 06/01/2025 Vol.508, Q Day 2773

    06/19/2025 7:32:16 PM PDT · 3,505 of 3,558
    ransomnote
    Forum thread and Post #1:

    [H/T bitt]

    In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled The Largest Password Leak in History, 16 Billion Credentials Exposedransomnote wrote:

    The article goes on to list suggested actions in useful detail. Here's a shorter version of the list with minor changes to wording:

    1. Change your passwords and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

    2. Use a password manager to generate and store unique, complex passwords for each account.

    3. If you use Passkeys, it's time to switch them.

    4. Watch your accounts for suspicious activity. 

  • The Largest Password Leak in History, 16 Billion Credentials Exposed

    06/19/2025 7:29:08 PM PDT · 1 of 17
    ransomnote

    The article goes on to list suggested actions in useful detail. Here's a shorter version of the list with minor changes to wording:

    1. Change your passwords and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

    2. Use a password manager to generate and store unique, complex passwords for each account.

    3. If you use Passkeys, it's time to switch them.

    4. Watch your accounts for suspicious activity. 

  • Imgur.com deleted a meme I saved to it yesterday

    06/19/2025 3:06:26 PM PDT · 40 of 61
    ransomnote to E. Pluribus Unum

    You may also want to close your FR tab before going to imgur to upload any images.

  • Imgur.com deleted a meme I saved to it yesterday

    06/19/2025 3:00:50 PM PDT · 35 of 61
    ransomnote to E. Pluribus Unum

    Welcome to the club (maybe). If I don’t keep up on daily browser maintenance, anti-virus etc. then I can’t see Imgur images on FR from Imgur, X, and Truth Social. This usually only happens AFTER I LOGON. If I check for images before logging on, I can often see them.

    Some sequential steps to try based on my experiences:

    1. Try logging out, closing your browser, staring your browser and checking that image WITHOUT logging on to FR.

    2. If it’s not too much of a hassle for you, clear cookies and browsing history in your browser.
    3. Close your browser.
    4. Clear cookies from your computer (not the browser).
    5. Run anti-virus software.
    6. Reboot your machine.
    8. Go to FR without logging on.
    9. Locate the pic to see if you can view it now.

    For awhile I could cut back on this routine if I checked images before logging on.

    This worked for me but what a hassle. Then it stopped working so I had to clear my browser cache TWICE then my history TWICE (I’d find content ‘hanging on’ after the first clear). I had to open Edge, even though I don’t use it, and clear it’s cookies/history because they share. I set my browser to clear my history/cookies when I close my browser.

    It got more tedious month after month. I added and learned to use NoScript. I may end up moving to post-quantum VPN so I don’t have to do so much. I’ve also ditched Mozilla for Brave because I read Mozilla got in bed with Google.

    Basically, I seem to have been flagged and I used to spend a lot of time dodging or cleaning up those flags and now I’m looking at Linux and other tools. Sometimes I can’t view images (in Windows) on Imgur.com if my FreeRepublic tab is open in my browser.

    But maybe that’s not your issue at all. I’d be interested to know any observations if you try my suggestions.

  • The ‘jacked gorilla’ general pushing Trump to strike Iran

    06/19/2025 1:57:20 PM PDT · 9 of 17
    ransomnote to fortes fortuna juvat

    I agree it’s smear content, but in the smear tactics I see the opposite truths. To some of us conservatives, the article is high praise for Kurilla and Hegseth and the work they are doing. They are over the target.

  • Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 06/01/2025 Vol.508, Q Day 2773

    06/19/2025 1:42:46 PM PDT · 3,432 of 3,558
    ransomnote to Melian
    I wrote a response, to Melian 's 'Woking Dead' post, which exploded into a discussion of seed oils and Omega3/Omega6 balance and inflammation in the brain.  I didn't post my response and was reminded of it today when I saw her new post (below). To skip it I recommend the pic at the bottom featuring a big cat greeting his former owner.
    In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 06/01/2025 Vol.508, Q Day 2773Melian wrote:

    Kidney transplanted, vaxxed hubby’s doctor has prescribed him Ozempic. And hubby has decided to take it.

    I just can’t win.

    The hits just keep on comin'. I'm so sorry for what you've been going through. :(

    Your post today reminded me of something I wanted to post about the behavioral changes you mentioned you had observed in some of your vaxxed loved ones  which gave me an idea. I haven't had time to post. 

    The symptoms described in your Woking Dead post - blankness, lack of empathy, flat affect etc. can sometimes be attributed to brain inflammation. I stumbled across that when looking at olde tyme 'shell shock' or battle fatigue, now termed PTSD. I read research which said the blank, empty behavior or depression in those with shell shock is often attributed to inflammation of part of the cingulate gyrus region in the brain.

    We know the spikes can cross the blood-brain barrier and that they attack organs; my point is that theoretically there may be options for reducing that inflammation in the Cingulate caused by the vax or other inputs. 

    Trying to reduce potential brain inflammation requires belief and cooperation, and I don't want to send you on another mission to get unwilling people to listen. But there's always stealth mode.... And thanksfully, there's always God. *WHEW!* 

    Here's Wiki's discussion of the Cingulate Cortex (the whole enchilada, not just the cingulate gyrus I read about):

    It is an integral part of the limbic system, which is involved with emotion formation and processing,[1] learning,[2] and memory.[3][4] The combination of these three functions makes the cingulate gyrus highly influential in linking motivational outcomes to behavior (e.g. a certain action induced a positive emotional response, which results in learning).

    I'll try to find the Pub Med article I read on the NIH website years but for now, will make some coments about some things that may help those around us with their blankness.

    Shortest version I can think of:

    Some foods consumed contain omega oils; the ones I'm focusing on are omega 6 and omega 3. We need both as omega 3's reduce inflammation and omega 6's provide it; our bodies access these as tools to heal or fight disease.

    Examples of omega oils In the kitchen, seed oils, fish, turkey, nuts etc. contain omega oils. At present, the use of seed oils in the American diet would enhance inflammation in the body, including the brain, because seed oils tend to have thousands of units of omega 6 versus very small amounts of omega 3. Ideally the balance of these two oils should be close to 1:1.

    Omega 3 to 6 Balance according to AI.

    The normal balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the human body is a ratio that has evolved to be approximately 1, as humans historically consumed diets with similar amounts of these fatty acids.1 However, the typical Western diet now has a much higher ratio of omega-6 to omega-3, often around 15 to 20, which is significantly higher than the evolutionary balance.37 This shift is attributed to the increased consumption of processed foods and vegetable oils rich in omega-6 fatty acids, while omega-3 intake has decreased.8 Maintaining a balanced ratio, ideally around 4 or lower, is considered beneficial for reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, asthma, and allergies.

    Here's a chart of the omega oils in seed oils present in our diet which would ideally be present at a 1:1 ratio or at least below 4.
     

    Cooking Oils / Fats

    Smoke Point °C

    Smoke Point °F

    Omega-6: Omega-3 Ratio
    (plus other relevant fat information)

    Flaxseed oil

    107°C

    225°F

    1:4

    Safflower oil

    107°C

    225°F

    133:1

    Sunflower oil

    107°C

    225°F

    40:1

    Corn oil

    160°C

    320°F

    83:1

    High-oleic sunflower oil

    160°C

    320°F

    40:1

    Extra virgin olive oil

    160°C

    320°F

    9:1

    Semirefined safflower oil

    160°C

    320°F

    133:1

    Soy oil

    160°C

    320°F

    8:1 (most are GMO)

    Walnut oil

    160°C

    320°F

    5:1

    Hemp seed oil

    165°C

    330°F

    3:1

    Butter

    177°C

    350°F

    Very little Omegas, mostly saturated fat

    Canola oil

    177°C

    350°F

    2:1 (80% Canola is GMO.]

    Sesame oil

    177°C

    350°F

    138:1

    Semirefined soy oil

    177°C

    350°F

    8:1

    Vegetable shortening

    182°C

    360°F

    mostly unhealthy saturated, Trans Fat

    Lard

    182°C

    370°F

    11:1 

    Macadamia nut oil

    199°C

    390°F

    1:1 (83% Omega-9)

    Canola oil (Expeller Pressed)

    200°C

    400°F

    2:1, 

    Refined canola oil

    204°C

    400°F

    3:1, 80% of Canola in US in GMO.

    Semirefined walnut oil

    204°C

    400°F

    5:1

    High quality (low acidity) extra virgin olive oil

    207°C

    405°F

    9:1,  (71.3% Omega 9)

    Sesame oil

    210°C

    410°F

    42:1

    Cottonseed oil

    216°C

    420°F

    54:1

    Grapeseed oil

    216°C

    420°F

    676:1 

    Virgin olive oil

    216°C

    420°F

    13:1 (71.3% Omega 9)

    Almond oil

    216°C

    420°F

    Omega-6 only

    Hazelnut oil

    221°C

    430°F

    75% (no Omega 3, 78% Omega 9)

    Peanut oil

    227°C

    440°F

    32:1

    Sunflower oil

    227°C

    440°F

    40:1

    Refined corn oil

    232°C

    450°F

    83:1

    Palm oil

    232°C

    450°F

    46:1

    Palm kernel oil

    232°C

    450°F

     (No Omega 3)

    Refined high-oleic sunflower oil

    232°C

    450°F

    39:1

    Refined peanut oil

    232°C

    450°F

    32:1

    Semirefined sesame oil

    232°C

    450°F

    138:1

    Refined soy oil

    232°C

    450°F

    8:1 (most are GMO)

    Semirefined sunflower oil

    232°C

    450°F

    40:1

    Olive pomace oil

    238°C

    460°F

     high in Omega 9

    Extra light olive oil

    242°C

    468°F

    9:1, high in Omega 9

    Rice Bran Oil

    254°C

    490°F

    21:1

    Refined Safflower oil

    266°C

    510°F

    133:1 (74% Omega 9)

    Avocado oil

    271°C

    520°F

    12:1 (68% Omega-9 fatty acids)

     
    I learned about the Omega3/Omega6 balance when I had an otherwise untreatable pain in my hand. At the time, I reduced consumption of dark meat chicken in favor of dry-fibrous white meat (my opinion), and started consuming refined fish oil (high in omega3's and the pain in my hand went away. That was almost 25 years ago; if I start having that pain from an old injury, I look at my Omega 3/6 balance, improve it, and the pain leaves. 
     
    After looking at Cates' article about seed oils, I've tried harder to elminate many and it often means cooking all foods yourself - eating almost nothing that comes in a box or wrapper. Perhaps pointing to Cates' article and focusing on improving health may help loved ones, and if possible, encouraging the use of fish oil supplements for heart health and 'stress maintenance'. Almost all supplements I used to buy contain seed oils (soybean oil, sunflower oil, rice bran oil etc.). I switch to better versions whenever I can. Either I buy avocado oil mayo or plan to make my own with light olive oil. All prepared condiments, dressings, marinades, sauces etc. are off my list unless I make them myself. For those not willing to pursue lower inflammation in the body, perhaps Cates' information about impacts on health could be persuasive.
     
    Most fish oil supplements may have cardio benefits, however they do not address inflammation of the cingulate gyrus very well because they are a) exposed to heat in shipping or storage before purchase and b) have too much DHA in them. 
     
    Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). An ideal dose for a person treating PTSD would be to get 1000 mg of EPA per day from fish oil supplements after you subtract the mgs of DHA present. This formula must work for peeps who are still living the American seed-oil lifestyle unless their levels are on the upper range of reality because the man I know who uses this eats drive though hamburgers and says fish oil supplements of this kind work for him, and for his buddies.
     
    Instead of aiming for full compliance, I think it's possible to just encourage exploring better health by reducing seed oils and increasing Omega 3's one at a time.

    I'm not a medically trained person but your comments about the flat affect and lack of emotion reported by the vaxxed made me think of that old research. I found it encouraging because it could mean that for some the problem is inflammation, and we have some ideas about treating brain inflammation.  
    Using a spike protocol could help too, but I don't have any ideas about how to get people to take them other than the other health benefits of those supplements. *sigh*
    Prayers up. God is the master healer; He never gives up on us, and His will is perfect.
     
     
  • Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 06/01/2025 Vol.508, Q Day 2773

    06/19/2025 12:06:18 PM PDT · 3,405 of 3,558
    ransomnote
    Those cuts to NGO's are really hurting the street insurrectionists these days. Here's their plan to overcome budgeting shortfalls.

  • The ‘jacked gorilla’ general pushing Trump to strike Iran

    06/19/2025 11:50:36 AM PDT · 1 of 17
    ransomnote
    General Kurilla is in the media cross-hairs which means he is probably quite valuable to the Trump administration. The way they imply his physique drives warlike behavior is absurd when we've got Lindsay Graham slouching around. The article implies Hegseth is unduly influenced by Kurilla because of the latter's muscular build and the fact that he's 'over 6ft tall'. Out of curiousity I paused to search for Hegseth's height and the Internet says he's anywhere from 5' 7" to 6'1"

    The article goes on to say Hegseth 'sided' with Kurilla over and over. Apparently the man simply can't have an opinion which happens to overlap Kurilla's. We are to believe he's an impressed fanboy instead.

    I checked Wiki and that CIA infused source notes:

    "He was barred from serving on duty at the inauguration of Joe Biden after a guardsman flagged Hegseth as an "insider threat", noting a tattoo on his biceps of the words Deus vult.[23] 

    I looked up Deus vult  in Wiki, and according to that CIA-infused source the phrase is linked to Catholics in the First Crusade in 1096, the far right and the Christian right etc."

    Deus vult (Latin for 'God wills it') is a Christian motto historically tied to ideas of divine providence and individual interpretation of God's will.[1][2] It was first chanted by Catholics during the First Crusade in 1096 as a rallying cry, most likely under the form Deus le veult or Deus lo vult, as reported by the Gesta Francorum (c. 1100) and the Historia Belli Sacri (c. 1130).[a][1]

    In modern times, the Latin motto has different meanings depending on the context. While it has been associated with nationalist ideologies in modern contexts, others interpret it as a historical expression of faith and dedication to divine purpose.[3] It has been used as a metaphor referring to "God's will",[4][5] by Christians throughout history, such as the Puritans,[6] or as a motto by chivalric orders such as the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.[7] In the 21st century, Christian nationalist movements, as well as Christian right and far-right groups, have adopted the motto as a catchphrase.[8] Medievalist scholars have criticized this use as harmful and historically inaccurate.[9]

     

  • Japan Releases Bombshell Vax vs. Unvax Data on 18 Million People

    06/18/2025 5:03:55 PM PDT · 52 of 55
    ransomnote to Red Badger

    Two different protocols to help the vaccinated:

    1. Two links describing Dr. McCullough's spike protein protocol: 

    https://jeffreydachmd.com/2024/04/spike-protein-detoxification-protocol-of-dr-peter-mccullough/

    https://jeffreydachmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/McCullough-spike-final-with-figures-ZENODO.pdf

    2. FLCCCovid19Care website has become Independent Medical Alliance. Their website features Covid19 protocols as well as protocols for other illnesses.

    Their Post Vax protocol is at the link:

    https://imahealth.org/protocol/i-recover-post-vaccine-treatment/

    I'll excerpt here. There's more at the link:

    Treatment approach

    It is important to emphasize that, since there are no published reports detailing how to treat vaccine-injured patients, our treatment approach is based on the postulated pathogenetic mechanisms, principles of pharmacology, clinical observations, and feedback from vaccine-injured patients themselves. We are constantly updating the approach as new data emerges and based on consultation with trusted healthcare providers.

    Patients with post-vaccine syndrome must not receive further COVID-19 vaccines of any type. Likewise, patients with long COVID should avoid all COVID vaccinations.

    Patients with post-vaccine syndrome should do whatever they can to prevent themselves from getting COVID-19. This may include a preventative protocol (see I-PREVENT) or early treatment in the event you do contract the virus or suspect infection (see I-CARE). COVID-19 will likely exacerbate the symptoms of vaccine injury.

    Once a patient has shown improvement, the various interventions should be reduced or stopped one at a time. A less intensive maintenance approach is then suggested.

    The core problem in post-vaccine syndrome is long-lasting “immune dysregulation.” The most important treatment goal is to help the body restore a healthy immune system — in other words, to let the body heal itself. Our recommended treatment strategy involves two major approaches:

    • Promote autophagy to help rid the cells of the spike protein
    • Use interventions that limit the toxicity/pathogenicity of the spike protein

    We recommend the use of immune-modulating agents and interventions to dampen and normalize the immune system rather than the use of immunosuppressant drugs, which may make the condition worse.

    Although we have listed suggested therapies below, we strongly suggest that, before initiating any of the below therapeutics, all patients and providers closely review the more detailed and comprehensive document — “An Approach to Managing Post-Vaccine Syndrome” — for information regarding dosing, cautions, contraindications, and other important details.

    First Line Therapies

    (Not symptom specific; listed in order of importance)

    • Intermittent daily fasting or periodic daily fasts
    • Ivermectin
    • Moderating physical activity
    • Low-dose naltrexone
    • Nattokinase
    • Aspirin
    • Melatonin
    • Magnesium
    • Methylene blue
    • Sunlight and Photobiomodulation
    • Resveratrol
    Probiotics/Prebiotics/Adjunctive/Second-Line Therapies

    (Listed in order of importance)

    • Vitamin D (with Vitamin K2)
    • N-acetyl cysteine
    • Cardio Miracle™ and L-arginine/L-citrulline supplements
    • Omega-3 fatty acids
    • Sildenafil (with or without L-arginine- L-citrulline)
    • Nigella sativa
    • Vitamin C
    • Spermidine
    • Non-invasive brain stimulation
    • Intravenous Vitamin C
    • Behavioral modification, relaxation therapy, mindfulness therapy, and psychological support
    Third Line Therapies
    • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    • Low Magnitude Mechanical Stimulation 
    • “Mitochondrial energy optimizer” 
    • Hydroxychloroquine 
    • Low-dose corticosteroid  
  • Obama’s awkward call for a broad-scale Trump resistance

    06/18/2025 3:58:52 PM PDT · 3 of 42
    ransomnote to ransomnote

    Video and audio recordings were not permitted. Seems like Obama is calling for revolution and doesn’t want to be criticized or prosecuted for it.

  • Obama’s awkward call for a broad-scale Trump resistance

    06/18/2025 3:57:13 PM PDT · 1 of 42
    ransomnote
  • Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 06/01/2025 Vol.508, Q Day 2773

    06/17/2025 7:11:44 PM PDT · 3,073 of 3,558
    ransomnote
    In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled New 'razor blade throat' COVID subvariant quickly gains ground in Californiaransomnote wrote:

    I recall watching videos from whistle-blower nurses who said Covid variants’ 'only exist outside the hospital.' Variants are not documented, charted, part of medical discussions or instructions, treated differently or...anything to indicate they exist. It’s as if ‘variants’ exist to hide vaccine harm, push new boosters and to help the political strategies in play. For example, Newsom wants ICE, Marines, NG out of California and perhaps he can fan the flames and try to scare servicemen/women and maybe demand they get vaccinated. Additionally, maybe Newsom also wants to infuriate the CA citizens by implying ‘we were fine w/o Covid until the Marines/Showed up!!!’ We’ll see.

    The ex Chief Scientist of Pfizer’s Allergy and Infections Diseases wing said that people who recovered from SARS in 2003 were immune to Covid because the immune system doesn’t need to be that specific - the SARS and Covid viruses had some overlap and the body recognized it and their immunity held. 

    The generic nature of immunity in this respect (immunity to viruses with some ‘similar’ portions makes sense otherwise we’d have to get every conceivable disease under the sun and defeat them one at a time. Children would be perpetually sick.

    Even the CDC seems to inadvertently confirm this because the ‘Covid’ PCR ‘test’ of the Plandemic was not based on identifying the Covid virus. Instead, according to the CDC, the Covid PCR test was based on a ‘related corona virus’ (e.g., the difference between Covid and that other virus was neglible).

    Well, but the CDC also said that Covid was ‘novel’ (our bodies had zero immunity to it) and therefore justified all the lockdowns and EUA’s based on this ‘novel’ classification. This, of course, was a lie. Many had immunity and they knew Covid was not ‘novel’ and therefore had no justification for lockdowns and vaccine mandates etc. 

    Variants are the Plandemic 'gift that keeps on giving.'

  • New 'razor blade throat' COVID subvariant quickly gains ground in California

    06/17/2025 7:02:02 PM PDT · 39 of 60
    ransomnote to DoodleBob

    I recall watching videos from whistle blower nurses who said Covid ‘variants’ only exist outside the hospital. They are not documented, charted, talked about, treated differently or...anything to indicate they exist. It’s as if ‘variants’ exist to push new boosters and to help the political scene. For example, Newsom wants ICE, Marines, NG out of California and perhaps he can fan the flames and try to scare servicemen/women and maybe demand they get vaccinated. Or maybe Newsom also wants to infuriate the CA citizens by implying ‘we were fine w/o Covid until the Marines/Showed up!!!’ We’ll see.

    The ex Chief Scientist of Pfizer’s Allergy and Infections Diseases wing said that people who recovered from SARS in 2003 were immune to Covid because the immune system doesn’t need to be that specific - the SARS and Covid viruses had some overlap and the body recognized it and their immunity held.

    The generic nature of immunity in this respect (immunity to viruses with some ‘similar’ portions makes sense otherwise we’d have to get every conceivable disease under the sun and defeat them one at a time.

    Even the CDC seems to inadvertently confirm this because the ‘Covid’ PCR ‘test’ of the Plandemic was not based on identifying the Covid virus. Instead, according to the CDC, the Covid PCR test was based on a ‘related corona virus’.

    Well, but the CDC also said that Covid was ‘novel’ (our bodies had zero immunity to it) and therefore justified all the lockdowns and EUA’s based on this ‘novel’ classification. This, of course, was a lie. Many had immunity and they knew Covid was not ‘novel’ and therefore had no justification for lockdowns and vaccine mandates etc.

  • Despite Close Ties With Iran, Russia Stands Aside as Israel Attacks

    06/17/2025 11:17:46 AM PDT · 3 of 33
    ransomnote to E. Pluribus Unum

    Gosh, the NYT sounds protective of Iran.

  • Looking for some advice… Are there any medical malpractice lawyers here?

    06/17/2025 11:16:13 AM PDT · 5 of 19
    ransomnote to AzNASCARfan

    I’m so sorry you two have gone through such an ordeal. Prayers up for you and your wife, FRiend.

  • Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 06/01/2025 Vol.508, Q Day 2773

    06/17/2025 10:06:38 AM PDT · 2,963 of 3,558
    ransomnote to All; musicnart
    ransomnote: Below is a long, cat pic-worthy post about ip addresses and how storing them can sometimes help you connect to websites during a cyber attack on part of the Web (DNS). Beginner info starts below the box.  To skip it, there's a cat pic waiting for you at the bottom - SCROLL NOW AND TELL NO ONE WHERE YOU'RE GOING!  :D

    [H/T Musicnart]

    In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 01/26/21 Vol.330, Q Day 1187Melian wrote:

    From qagg. For techies:

    10 Days. Darkness.

    There has been much speculation on the “10 days of darkness” as it has come to be known. One theory is that it will be an Internet outage.

    Having observed much Internet instability over the past month I decided to write up directions in the event of one type of Internet outage caused by [them] occurs.

    DNS - Domain Name System

    DNS is used by nearly everything on the Internet. It is how your device (computer, mobile etc.) resolves the human friendly name to an address devices understand.

    It has been a theory of mine for quite some time that if they take out the Internet, one of the easiest ways will be by killing the DNS system. People like Brian Krebs and others have complained for YEARS how insecure DNS is, thus why I suspect this is a big target.

    Additionally, having observed the big Google outage in late November 2020, I noticed something while people were mentioning they couldn’t access gmail. I did not see a single issue with YouTube or gmail or any other google service during this platform-wide outage.

    Once I determined my setup had no issues I theorized it is because I run my own private DNS setup. My DNS setup saves (known as caching) DNS names so it does not need to look them up again for a period of time. This being the case, I saw no outage, therefore it is very possible that Google’s DNS (or Internet DNS in general) might have been a big cause.

    Therefore, what I have listed below is a possible workaround (works on computers only, not mobile devices). If you know how to set up your own caching DNS server in your own home (MacOS and Linux can use dnsmasq), I would recommend doing so now.

    What to do

    First, download this file: hosts

    Next, follow the directions at this site to learn how to edit your own computer’s hosts file: Edit Hosts File

    Once you have learned HOW to edit your own hosts file, use the downloaded file from this site to cut and paste into your hosts file ONLY IF THE INTERNET APPEARS TO GO DARK.

    Do not edit your hosts file unless there is a massive Internet outage that appears to be in the US or worldwide.

    This in theory would provide limited access to some sites should the Internet go down. If you know how to use a command line, you can add your own entries to the provided list.

    Go with God and may God bless you all.

    1,471 posted on 1/29/2021, 8:06:12 AM by Melian (Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens. ~ Gimli)

    ~~~ransomnote:

    Hackers can disrupt the Internet without attacking networks or individual websites (e.g., FreeRepublic.com). Learning about IP Addresses may  sometimes help you  reach FR or other key websites (Banking, Medical, White House etc.) during a DNS cyber attack.

    A few painless words about IP Addresses (Techies will correct me if I am wrong here) may help a people find Free Republic if the Internet is otherwise disrupted by DNS attack(s).

    Does anyone remember the old Mayberry RFD television show? I recall that the townspeople  (includes Andy Griffith and Aunt Bea) had to call telephone operators and give the name of the person they were calling. The operator would manually connect them to the intended recipient.

    Domain Name Servers (DNS) are kind of like those telephone operators (*pausing to listen for Techie thunder*). 

    To log in to FR you'd ordinarily have to know FR's IP address and type it into your browser. The actual IP address of Free Republic is 45.79.56.181 (it's a good idea to save that address).

    All of the websites on the Internet have their own numeric IP address(es). Other than the math-happy among us (*looks around for goldbux*) most of us don't remember number sequences as well as we can recall words or acronyms. So the Domain Name Server(s) store all the ugly IP addresses (lookin' at you, 45.79.56.181) in a directory and pairs each with their own friendly, lovable names of websites (lookin' at you, Free Republic). So we 'get' to type friendly names which the DNS server converts into the ugly IP address for us and, like the telephone operator, helps connect us to the websites we seek.

    We don't have to see the ugliness as long as the DNS are working. Cyber attack(s) on DNS could keep us from using the Internet UNLESS we know the numeric codes for our favorite websites. :)

    There are many kinds of attacks and if you couldn't reach FR and or other websites (doesn't have to be all or nothing) it may be for other types of attacks or combinations of DNS and other attacks. There are so many IP addresses on the web that there are many DNS servers and perhaps only one or some of them might fall under attack at any given moment.

    In the event of an outtage, you may want to try typing 45.79.56.181 into your browser's address bar instead of https://freerepublic.com to see if you can reach the forum page. If you do reach the forum page, then you know you side-stepped a DNS attack and that other websites may or may not have connectivity problems.

    Since I'm collecting a few IP addresses to print and save, I'll put some below. I'll use more retrieved archival info from Musicnart to locate the IP addresses of some websites:

    I keep a list of the IP addresses of dozens of my favorite sites.
    This page will give you the IP address of any site:
    https://www.ipvoid.com/find-website-ip/ 

    I just tried Musicnart's link as well as well as NSLookup for the ip address of the White House website. While I did receive the WH ip address (use the first one labeled IPv4) I failed to connect because of security blocks. I tried a smattering of websites and some work while others won't connect because of security concerns (e.g., Cloudflare) or my own computer's combat stance.

    When I tried Amazon's ip address, I received warnings from my browser that my password/credit card information would not be secure. I clicked to accept the risk as I was not actually going to log on or shop, and the browser continued to a blank page? *sigh* When I tried this at the library years ago I somehow 'made it' to sites alright.

    Techies can jump in and advise if there are workarounds. I believe some of the problems I had occurred because the IP address are pair with an HTTP (unsecured) address as opposed to an HTTPS (secured) ip address like that owned by Free Republic:

    https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4323591/posts 

    I believe I could reset my browser to achieve more, but for now I am satisfied with FR and whatever other IP's will work for me.

     

  • Video of protestor standing in street in front of oncoming traffic. Driver just keeps going. Regular video, and slow motion video.

    06/17/2025 12:04:10 AM PDT · 35 of 107
    ransomnote to grundle
    In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled Video of protestor standing in street in front of oncoming traffic. Driver just keeps going. Regular video, and slow motion video.11th_VA wrote:
    Woman ran over by an individual driving a car during protests over the weekend in Los Angeles, California.

    The woman was seen blocking the car when the driver had clearly had enough.

    Police are investigating the incident. According to KTLA, the woman who was struck was rushed to the hospital with “isolated lower extremity” injuries.

    She is in stable condition.

    It’s unclear if police have found the driver.

    She tried to use her body to stop the car, which worked at first, as it just crept forward slowly, but she laid her torso on the hood while demanding something or other  while yelling at the windshield (maybe ordering the driver to turn the car around or stop?). Then the car speeds up and drives over her legs. It may be frustration, or it may be fear, which motivated the driver to drive on and over her, running over her legs with both the front and back wheels like that. Disturbing to watch.

  • Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 06/01/2025 Vol.508, Q Day 2773

    06/16/2025 11:37:48 PM PDT · 2,919 of 3,558
    ransomnote to bitt
    ​_In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled Q ~ Trust Trump's Plan ~ 06/01/2025 Vol.508, Q Day 2773bitt wrote:

    @texasmuppet

    @Mffi263 @77AirForce @AQPATRON

    Any idea what this means??

    https://static-assets-1.truthsocial.com/tmtg:prime-ts-assets/media_attachments/files/114/696/756/379/601/293/original/392f49d6d6a3f7db.jpg

    Monkey Werx Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MonkeyWerxUSx.com/realchasegeiser/status/1

    @realchasegeiser
    BREAKING: At least 25 air tankers en route to Europe/Middle East from the U.S. right now Prepare for draft day.

    https://truthsocial.com/@texasmuppet/114696760520282955

    In case we have peeps here who are not familiar with videos by Monkey Werx Spec Ops videos on Youtube.....

    The image at the first link looks like air tankers coming from all over the country and heading East to cross the Atlantic, which Monkey sometimes refers to as 'the drink'. 'At least' 24 tankers are reported which seems like a lot, based on Monkey Werx' routine reports.

    https://static-assets-1.truthsocial.com/tmtg:prime-ts-assets/media_attachments/files/114/696/756/379/601/293/original/392f49d6d6a3f7db.jpg 

    When Monkey Werx sees collections (usually a small number of them) of  US airtankers circling over the US , he often says it means there are fighter jets in that area, either training or working. The tankers are often seen on radar but the aircraft they refuel are not since fighting aircraft may fly their transponders off for security purposes.

    Sending so many air tankers to the ME right likely means our fighter jets are expected to need continuous fuel supply there (prepping for potential fight fight fight!).

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_KC-135_Stratotanker


    By U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Angelique Perez - http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/100225-F-3252P-617.jpg

    http://www.af.mil/photos/media_search.asp?q=angelique&page=1, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11170165

    11 Days ago, Monkey Werx reported what he thought were 'strike packages' heading to the Middle East. I looked up 'military strike packages' and found the following AI answer which if applicable here would mean the tankers are going to refuel a variety of different US military aircraft.

    A military strike package is a group of aircraft with different capabilities that are launched together to perform a single attack mission. It is a combined arms effort in the air, typically applied to ground attack missions, where the package includes bombers, fighters to defend them from enemy aircraft, wild weasels to defend against ground-based anti-aircraft weapons, reconnaissance aircraft for pre-raid and post-raid reconnaissance, and tanker aircraft to extend the mission radius.1

    The last part of the quote from the 2nd Truth Social link there, "Prepare for draft day," made me think of military draft, but that doesn't fit very well here. Another meaning, according to the InnerNetz, is choosing teams or sides, and that may apply here in that should the US enter the fight, other nations will choose sides.

    I haven't kept up on the Monkey Werx Youtube channel lately. I know he may not report (intel) at sensitive times, but I just checked anyway and his most recent video was about 'Operation Rising Lion' was posted  on June 14th.

    Monkey Werx Youtube channel