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Much chatter has been on teh X lately about the “explosive diarrhea” Cyclospora outbreak. I, foolishly, made some what I presumed to be, mild and sensible suggestions on teh X only to be subsumed by a tidal wave of hate. Apparently there are NO solutions to this crisis. Everyone is going to die. Or something. That’s the script. Don’t deviate from the script! So, to recap what I have learned from this most recent episode of daring to challenge the latest non scientific orthodoxy: The CDC is not doing any contact tracing or epidemiology studies. Which means they are not...

A Prelude as a Backdrop to this film: The film begins in June of 1787, in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It has been over a decade since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which spurned a War of Revolution against England, which predominantly lasted for lasting 8 years. George Washington and his Continental Army’s decisive victories led to a number of considerable defeats for the British on all fronts, forcing the King of England to face the end of his sovereign control over the 13 American colonies. In the meantime, the United States is trying to establish an effective...

I have used USAA for my auto insurance for 11 years and have been reasonably satisfied with them.However this morning I got an email from them informing me my auto insurance rate is going up by 20%, TWENTY PERCENT!I have no traffic violations, speeding tickets or other violations and the only time I've used them was 9 years ago with a car tow.My credit score is 700+ BUT I am turning 75 years old this month and that has to be the reason for the huge rate increase.Although I've been loyal to USAA I'd like some other auto insurance companies...

When Jesus explained to His disciples how He was the ONLY way to God, He knew the impossibility of living by way of the Spirit on their own. And so, He promised to send them a helper. Jesus told His disciples, “[T]he Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you (John 14:26).” Forty days after the resurrection and before He left the earth, Jesus reminded His disciples, “[Y]ou will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you...

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji ditched America’s 250th anniversary, jetting off this week for an Islamic “spiritual wellness” retreat on the Spanish resort island of Mallorca ahead of the patriotic celebration, The Post has learned. The Dallas-raised, Dubai-educated, Syrian-American artist – who has a long history of bashing the US — was spotted at Newark International Airport on Monday, boarding an eight-hour flight to Palma, Mallorca’s capital city in the Western Mediterranean. She was heading to a sold-out retreat run by The Women’s Sanctuary. The 29-year-old illustrator and ceramist is the for-profit’s “artist in residence” and among the...

Last night I celebrated the 4th of July with a group of friends and relatives. After a small firework show at our celebration, it started the lightning and thunderstorm. And so, it was into my friends’ house we went. That said, I grabbed the remote control and searched for either a drone show, or a firework show from some other part of the country that didn’t have to deal with a thunderstorm. In the midst of this, I happened to find this incredible presentation that encapsulated the rich history of America and projected it on to the Washington Monument in...

The FreeRepublic user ransomenote uses AI to curate posts and generate a bit of content for her posts: https://freerepublic.com/tag/by:ransomnote/index?tab=comments;brevity=full;options=no-change I'm really REALLY good with AI development. I use it every day, and have spent hundreds of dollars in AI credits during my coding work. So ... since ransomenote is populating FR with AI-generated content, what are your thoughts about my using AI to create posts on FR? It's pretty easy for me to do. Is anyone opposed to me following ransomenote's lead, and flooding FR with AI-generated stuff?

MAJOR UPDATE: The muslim nurse in Texas who posted a video saying how she wouldn't treat patients if they watched Fox News has been TERMINATED following our report. Thank you, @utmbhealth, for your swift action. No nurse should be denying care to patients based on political beliefs.

Birmingham police arrested an allegedly drunk teen who was amid a fight with three other teenagers. The incident has sparked outrage on the internet with many demanding answers and accountability. According to video footage shared by @Re_mi_gra_tion on X, four teenagers were seen having an argument while bystanders watched the situation unfold. One of the four, wearing a white T-shirt, was described in the post as allegedly drunk. The boy in the white t-shirt was seen backing away as the three other teens began slowly closing in on him. Initially, they appeared to be having a calm conversation until the...

The on-court standoff between Sophie Cunningham and DeWanna Bonner became the highlight of the Indiana Fever's 86-77 victory over the Phoenix Mercury over a week ago. The heated moment went viral overnight as an instant hit. Naturally, fans began speculating about what sparked the exchange. Cunningham finally put those theories to rest, revealing that it was simply a lighthearted attempt to get under Bonner's skin. Nothing more, nothing less. Cunningham stepped into an enforcer-type role with the Fever as soon as Caitlin Clark arrived in Indiana. Against her former team, Sophie saw an opportunity to need one of her old...

As America is approaching its 250th birthday, it is nothing short of extraordinary that the American experiment has lasted this long. After all, world history is jam packed with stories of monarchies, conquest, wars, usurpations of power, chance, change, and adaptability rooted in the motives and intentions of man, consequentially whether that be for good or for evil.

France is ready to discuss a 'Breturn' if and when Andy Burnham takes over at No10, one minister revealed. A French minister has flung open the doors for Britain to return to the EU - in the face of the wishes of 17,410,742 British voters. Claiming Brexit has "failed", Jean-Noel Barrot, the French Foreign Minister also backed Andy Burnham - who previously said he would like to see Britain rejoin the bloc - to become Prime Minister. Mr Burnham said while campaigning he was "not proposing that the UK considers rejoining the EU", adding that he respected the result of...

The BBC has been slammed after it emerged two asylum seekers who appeared on an episode of Question Time had been coached by charity campaigners. In the episode, filmed on December 5 in Dover, the audience featured two men who had crossed the Channel in small boats. The BBC previously told GB News that all those on the panel were informed "the day before the show that there would be people in the audience who had been through the asylum system". Now, it has been revealed the two men were placed in the audience and coached beforehand by the migration...

Starfall?! Most Tesla investors have never heard of it. But this quiet SpaceX project could be one of the biggest tailwinds for TSLA in the 2030s and beyond. It is not just "another capsule." It is a 10 feet diameter, 2.5 feet tall disk-shaped, reentry vehicle designed to bring high-value payloads back from orbit safely and affordably. It weighs about 4,600lbs and is the missing piece for in-space manufacturing at scale. The first FAA-approved launch test is scheduled for June 21st 2026. Starfall’s sole purpose is to be a rapid point-to-point cargo delivery vessel. It unlocks commercial in-space manufacturing by...

Israel is the only state to have legalised torture through a ruling by its own Supreme Court. An expert who has documented these violations since 1983 says, “What the world knows today is less than 5% of what has actually occurred.” In Bodies of Evidence, an Al Jazeera original investigative documentary, we examine the use of sexual violence, torture, and degradation against Palestinian detainees, practices that rights groups and experts say have been systematically employed by Israeli military, intelligence, and prison authorities for decades.

Unusual, but doing 2 this week... I felt I needed an American icon group (and I thought that I may forget to post it next time). Once again, Brad and Lex listening to a song generation before them (I think first time for them to hear Boston).

Brad & Lex at it again.. First Time Reaction from them, and, of course Brad being the more serious one, and Lex being adorable, as always. Going back to early 80s, Foreigner...

Tech guru Elon Musk just hit a major milestone by solidifying his status as the world’s first trillionaire. And naturally, leftists are in total meltdown mode. The freak out started on Friday morning, shortly after Musk’s SpaceX began trading at $150 a share, a figure above its listing price of $135. According to Fox Business, “Combined with his holdings in electric vehicle maker Tesla, as well as other investments and assets, Musk’s net worth is now estimated at about $1.1 trillion.” Musk’s major achievement was apparently too much for leftists. Across the interwebs, these emotionally fragile figures proceeded to throw...

Jennifer Byrne, the mother of the two kids, said the incident left her children traumatized. "My daughter called me, I'm at work. She was in hysterics, crying, saying, 'Somebody put a gun to us and took all of our money,'" she said.

A major UK housing management company has banned all residents from hanging flags from their balconies on the same day the World Cup is due to get underway. Rendall & Rittner Housing sent a letter this morning reminding all residents of the "proper use and maintenance of balconies as per the terms of your Lease." The mandatory guidance coincides with the start of the World Cup, essentially banning English and Scottish fans from publicly showing their support during the tournament. Those who break the rule "may be reported for further action", the company said. Rendall & Rittner Housing were founded...