Mine are coming up, and new bulbs planted this year are too. We had a fair amount of moisture last week, which has helped. Still cool at nights though.
Ah, spring in New England. Mud time. The forsythia, wisteria, and azaleas have already bloomed and faded in this part of Alabama. Now we’re entering the deep green phase.
The Rule of Law–or rather its distorted funhouse reflection, the Ryewl of Lawr (not really my coinage–I extrapolated it from Thomas McGuane’s early novel “The Bushwhacked Piano”, with its contemptuous references to “lawr skyewl”)–is a frequent topic here. So is the uselessness of the establishment GOP.
Well, since it’s open thread, here are some posts on both:
On one side is President Trump and the plain language of Article 2 of our founding document, and the principal members of his cabinet. On the other is the federal judiciary, whose sole constitutionally mandated member in Article 3 is the chief justice of the Supreme Court, all other federal justices and judges having been invented by Congress. The rest of Team 3 consists of the fleets of legal barnacles who feed off the body of the Republic and whose devotion to punctilious adherence to their own largely invented rules and principles is purely self-interested.
“Fleets of legal barnacles”–nice. Bonus: Walsh even embeds Neo’s favorite clip from “A Man for All Seasons”! But: must not challenge or question the Sacred Ryewl of Lawr! Otherwise, where would we be? Well, we’d be here:
And now we’re here again. It’s been instructive to watch friends of mine in the legal profession, with experience at top levels, choose pettifogging and punctiliousness in a time of national existential crisis as the hill on which to die. They conveniently forget that presidents Jefferson and Jackson both chose to ignore Marshall’s ukase, that Lincoln suspended habeas corpus — but kept elections! — during the Civil War and that other presidents have treated the Court with derision when it served their political needs and, in most cases, the needs of the nation.
“Pettifogging and punctiliousness”. I like the cut of this chap Walsh’s jib. He gets it. This is a case of Who-Whom.
“Republicans in Congress are creating voter apathy.” Not sure that’s true yet, but it’s certainly what they do best. And grifting. It’s all about the grifting. Garnished with American flag lapel pins. As Bauxite likes to remind us, the best we can hope for is more red snouts than blue snouts in the D.C. slop trough. So grow up, you stupid Trumpists, and vote Red Snout.
On the out-of-control post-Cold War intelligence community. Benz calls for a new Church Committee, an idea that has surfaced here from time to time. I think we’re past that. After all, we had a Church Committee and look where we are.
The biggest problem the Church Committee created is that it did not prohibit domestic intelligence collection instead it became the how-to manual for domestic collection. Every single alleged 4th amendment violation by the Executive is supported by Congressional or Executive regulations/procedures developed to implement Church Committee reforms. The prior check on the Executive was impeachment. Despite popular belief to the contrary, the Executive took much more care in conducting foreign intelligence/counter-intelligence constitutionally.
the problem with the Church committee was probably too fold, leftists by and large were the targets of many of the ops, so of course like the ones who couldn’t forgive Nixon for uncovering Hiss, who would have been on he fast track to Secretary of State, perhaps President,
also some of the solutions like FISA, that the late Angelo Codevilla, blames himself forbuilding, so a generation later, one negligent judge Royce Lamberth, prevents Moussaouis laptop to be accessed, does that stop 9-11 probably not, fter al two of the hijackers were living in the states under their own name,
the bureau could have discovered them
hence Stellar Wind and Trailblazer the NSA successor programs, of courset there is Acton’s maxim about power,
Crasey: “The biggest problem the Church Committee created is that it did not prohibit domestic intelligence collection instead it became the how-to manual for domestic collection.”
Precisely. And to Miguel’s point about FISA: another example of unintended consequences is FOIA, which gave the federal bureaucracy a new legal framework for stonewalling and nondisclosure. See this article by a former colleague:
It comes down to personnel. There is no law or regulation that cannot be subverted from its original intent through malicious compliance. The only effective way to deal with malign actors in the bureaucracy is to fire them or force them to self-deport (so to speak). Trump and his cabinet members are trying to do that, which is why they are facing massive pushback from the administrative state and its supporters.
Regarding US and British strikes on Yemen.
Wikipedia – to the extent it can be reliable – has a roll up of strikes against Yemen going back to Jan of 2024.
It does seem that some of the conservative statements that Biden was primarily allowing defensive rather than offensive operations against the Houthis to not be entirely true.
From other readings, it seems that what Trump initiated after coming into office is more of an attempt to remove the leadership of the rebels.
And to Om,
Yes there exist in that link reference to British participating in the air strikes, so my earlier statements that the British only did defensive operations against the Houthis was wrong.
However,I still maintain that our allies are woefully unprepared militarily.
Forget whatever ideas you have about tomorrow unless you understand what is going to happen…
They get it
But no account of money will help them also with the enemy
Depopulation
Starts with 78 million boomers
Any idea you have are still born because the default is to ignore this for the 15 years i been warning
We are way past the bomb
For each woman did 40 years that did not have kids another woman had to have 5 to keep population
Once those boomers go
You have no way to stop a maduro or color revolution…
I’m glad i won’t live to see it!!!
I’m sad others will
Not enough people to maintain function!!
Without the numbers of people end cell phones go to 1000s… military can’t function… and your elect n gas n water rely on a purple haired fckup who hates you and don’t care the worse it gets
Perfect..
Cause that’s what people DESERVE for how well they took care of things
Trump mulls $5K ‘baby bonus’ for moms in bid to reverse declining birth rates: report
Birth rates in the US have long been slipping, hitting a new low in 2023 with just under 3.6 million babies born that year.
That’s about 76,000 less than 2022 and the lowest one-year tally since 1979.
[And that’s with 12 million fertile imorts]
Additionally, the ages of women giving birth have started to shift as of late, with the birth rate among teens and younger women dropping while more and more women in their 30s and 40s are having babies.
[Cool.. more downs.. more genetic bads into the pool.. explains a lot as to why e get sicker over time. The eugenicists are right about the problem. Wrong as to the solution]
Now delete or start a new thread
Truth is that what you dint want to hear leads to destruction… you can list the dints we ignore
continued, Herbert Yardley was a precursor to the likes of say Snowden or Manning, as he published the black chamber, which stimson then secretary of state took exception, too, we didn’t have much in the way of a code breaking apparatus on the eve of World War 2, but there was that visit by Dusko Popov the gallavanting triple agent that inspired some of Flemings derring do, he told of maneuvers he had seen the Italians do in Taranto Harbor, that imitated that which the Japanese fleet would do a year later,
Donovan the former Army officer in the Great War, cobbled together the OSS largely from the Ivy leagues and country clubs, trained by some of British secret service, in some cases he chose poorly, the Marcuses and Halperins of the world, who would go on to further exploits, this was the outfit that contacted Ho Chi Mink in his enterprises against the Japanese occupying powers,
thanks to Hoover and
other elements, the OSS was put in hibernation for a time, and emerged sometime after the Marshall Plan annoucment,
Visegrad24:
BREAKING:
At least 27 Hindu tourists murdered in an Islamist terror attack in Kashmir.
Pakistani terrorists checked IDs or forced male victims to pull their pants down before shooting them to make sure they were killing Hindus.
Artldgr_AI
its amazing what i can achieve with one well placed question and no censorship (regardless of reason)…
You’re asking an interesting and pressing question, especially when considering the long-term implications of a population decline on consumer goods and services.
Key Concept: Economies of Scale
Economies of scale refer to the cost advantages that businesses experience as they scale up production. Essentially, as production increases, the cost per unit decreases because fixed costs are spread over more units.
As population decreases, so does demand. This can lead to several cascading effects: businesses may not be able to sell enough units, so the cost per unit increases, and prices go up for consumers. Additionally, with fewer people contributing to the economy, wages may stagnate, and the market may shrink in terms of labor force and purchasing power.
What Happens to Products and Services?
1. Essential Goods (Food, Water, Basic Healthcare)
These will generally still be available, but prices could rise over time as fewer producers remain in business.
Agriculture may face severe issues with a declining workforce. Fewer people working in the industry means less food produced, which could drive prices up. With fewer people able to afford the goods, there will be a direct impact on accessibility.
Healthcare costs will likely increase as the population ages (the “Boomer” factor), and there may be a shortage of healthcare professionals if younger generations don’t replace retiring ones. However, essential medical technologies and services might still be supported through automation and AI.
2. Luxury and Non-Essential Goods (Entertainment, Travel, Consumer Tech)
Luxury goods and entertainment services (such as concerts, movie theaters, and fine dining) will be particularly vulnerable to a population decline. As disposable income shrinks and fewer people consume these goods, the businesses producing them will face increased costs due to a smaller consumer base.
Tourism will be affected as fewer people may be able to afford vacations. Countries or regions that rely on foreign tourism could experience significant economic shifts.
Companies producing consumer tech (smartphones, laptops, etc.) will also face a shrinking market. This could lead to the development of cheaper, more automated technologies or even a reduction in innovation as demand slows.
3. Services (Restaurants, Retail, Education)
Restaurants and retail will likely see increased prices due to higher operational costs. With fewer young workers entering the market, labor shortages will increase the cost of providing these services, pushing smaller businesses to close or raise prices.
Education costs may rise as fewer students mean less funding for public education institutions. The shift could also lead to fewer private institutions and a higher barrier to entry for students pursuing higher education.
4. Housing and Real Estate
Real estate prices are a tricky one. On one hand, fewer people means less demand for housing, potentially leading to lower prices. On the other hand, a decrease in the labor force and fewer homes being built could cause a long-term shortage in available housing, driving prices up, especially in areas with aging infrastructure.
5. Labor and Manufacturing
Manufacturing costs could also increase as the labor pool shrinks. This might not be immediately noticeable, but automation or relocating production overseas could become more common if the cost of employing workers becomes too high.
Automation: In a declining population, there’s a higher chance that businesses will invest more in robots, AI, and automation to replace human workers. This can keep costs down for a while but may lead to wage stagnation or unemployment in some sectors, contributing to the cycle of reduced purchasing power.
When Does This Happen?
The tipping point when things start to go downhill economically isn’t necessarily tied to a specific population number, but rather to the rate of population decline and the speed at which economies can adjust.
Labor shortage: For a country with a shrinking labor force, even a 10-20% population decrease can lead to labor shortages and economic decoupling.
Service collapse: A 30% decrease in population could lead to serious adjustments in things like public services and infrastructure. With fewer people paying taxes, governments could cut services, raise taxes, or privatize more sectors.
Production/Consumption slowdown: If demand for consumer goods drops by even 10-20%, manufacturers will face challenges with economies of scale, leading to higher prices or reduced product variety.
Scenario Example:
Population Decline Impact (10-20 years in):
Food: Costs increase, but enough innovation in agriculture (e.g., vertical farming) keeps things running.
Healthcare: Major strain on resources, costs rise, fewer professionals.
Luxury Goods/Travel: These may become more expensive or less frequent.
Tech: Slower innovation and higher prices for consumer devices.
Real Estate: Initially falls, but over the long term, becomes more expensive due to labor and construction limitations.
As population declines, the economy of scale breaks down in a number of ways. Goods and services that are cheap today become more expensive as demand shrinks and businesses face rising production costs. Depending on how fast the population is shrinking, you could see rising prices in all sectors, with luxuries becoming more difficult to afford, while essentials remain available but at much higher prices.
If this issue is immediate or happening faster than expected, businesses and governments will need to adopt strategies that promote sustainable development, automation, and efficiency to mitigate these effects.
of course sustainable development for whom, that is the question,
its the umbrella of the Zpg movement, that started under Ehrlich and well metastasized,
ArtflDgrAI By 2030
You’re tackling some very complex and intertwined issues here — U.S. national debt, the aging population (particularly the Baby Boomer generation), the long-term fiscal sustainability, and potential economic collapse due to demographic shifts.
Big Picture: Debt, Demographics, and the Future
U.S. National Debt:
As of 2025, the U.S. national debt is over $37 trillion. This number has been growing for decades, driven by persistent budget deficits where government spending exceeds tax revenues.
A large chunk of that spending is driven by mandatory programs like Social Security, Medicare, and interest on the national debt. These are set to grow even more significantly as the Baby Boomer generation — the largest cohort in U.S. history — begins to retire and access these benefits.
Baby Boomer Demographic Shift:
The Baby Boomer generation is estimated at 78 million individuals, many of whom are now entering retirement age (around 65 years old).
By 2030, it’s estimated that one in five U.S. residents will be 65 or older. This will result in a major increase in the demand for healthcare, pension payouts, and Social Security. The government’s social safety net will face extreme stress as this demographic grows and fewer working-age individuals remain to support these programs via taxes.
Fertility Rates and Population Decline:
The U.S. fertility rate has been below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman for several years now. In 2020, the rate was around 1.64 children per woman.
If the birth rate continues to fall and there’s no significant increase in immigration to offset this, the population could begin to decline, compounding the aging population problem. A shrinking labor force could significantly reduce the tax base that funds government programs.
The Long-Term Fiscal Crunch: How Debt and Demographics Collide
Rising Debt with Fewer People to Pay It Off:
The U.S. government borrows money to cover deficits, and a good portion of that borrowing is for interest payments. If population growth slows and the tax base shrinks, it will become much harder to service this debt.
As the U.S. gets older and fewer people are contributing to the tax base (either due to fewer births or younger people leaving the workforce), paying off this national debt becomes more challenging.
If interest rates rise (a scenario already happening), the cost of servicing this debt could become a significant part of the federal budget, diverting resources away from public investment and economic stimulus into just paying interest.
Social Security and Medicare Strain:
Social Security and Medicare are already under strain, and by 2034, it’s projected that Social Security trust funds will run out, leading to a 20% reduction in payouts unless the government takes action to raise revenue or cut spending.
With fewer workers in the workforce and a higher percentage of the population depending on these programs, the government will either have to increase taxes (which could hurt businesses and individual disposable income) or cut benefits, potentially creating a generational rift.
Economic Growth Slowdown:
Population decline and aging combined with high debt could lead to slower economic growth. Fewer workers means less productivity, and the economy slows down. As fewer young people enter the workforce, the burden on existing workers grows, leading to slower wage growth and potentially reduced innovation.
Automation may help fill some of these gaps in the workforce, but it will likely be unevenly distributed and not entirely offset the loss of human labor, especially in areas that require high-skilled, creative, or service-based jobs.
The Potential Crisis Point:
If population decline continues, you could see a dramatic shift in U.S. economic power and productivity. Without enough working-age people contributing to the economy, the government could be forced to raise taxes sharply, cut benefits, or even default on some debt — all of which have profound economic and social consequences.
High debt, low birth rates, and an aging population could lead to stagflation: low economic growth, high inflation, and rising unemployment. This would compound the debt issue and make it even harder to grow the economy.
Potential Scenarios
1. Economic Decline and a Shrinking Workforce
As more Boomers retire and fewer people are entering the workforce, we might experience a decline in consumer spending. In a consumption-driven economy like the U.S., this would slow growth.
Higher wages for the few younger workers who remain could occur, but businesses might struggle to adapt, raising prices for consumers and pushing inflation up.
2. Massive Restructuring of Social Programs
Social Security and Medicare could go through drastic restructuring. This might include reducing payouts, raising retirement ages, and means-testing benefits.
The U.S. government could increase immigration to try and fill labor shortages, but that’s a politically contentious issue.
There could be a shift to private savings and pension systems rather than relying on social safety nets, pushing more of the financial burden onto individuals.
3. Automation and Artificial Intelligence
Automation will likely be the key player here. A shrinking labor force means more businesses will invest in technology to replace human workers. This can boost productivity, but it also means fewer people will be needed to generate wealth.
However, automation can’t replace every job, especially those requiring human interaction, creativity, or specialized knowledge. So, the economy might bifurcate between high-skilled, high-wage jobs and a growing class of workers left out of the economic mainstream.
4. Global Competition and Shifts in Power
As U.S. debt rises and population decreases, countries with growing, young populations (such as India or certain African nations) may rise in global economic power.
The U.S. might rely more heavily on foreign countries for manufacturing and labor, reducing its own domestic production. This would increase dependency on foreign nations, weakening the global influence of the U.S.
What’s the Trigger Point for Collapse?
It’s difficult to predict the exact point at which things become unsustainable because the U.S. economy is very adaptable. But there are several potential tipping points that could start unraveling the current system:
Debt servicing: If the U.S. cannot keep up with rising debt and interest payments, it could face a debt crisis.
Social programs collapsing: If the trust funds for Social Security and Medicare run out and there are no changes, people might see a significant reduction in benefits or a collapse of the safety net.
High inflation: As the economy slows and the labor force shrinks, inflation could eat into people’s savings and wages, making life harder for many people.
Political instability: Social unrest could increase if people feel that the government is failing to address these challenges, and this could impact national security and international relations.
In Summary:
The combination of high national debt, an aging population, low birth rates, and a shrinking workforce sets the stage for significant economic strain. Mandatory spending programs, such as Social Security and Medicare, will demand a larger share of the budget, and without enough workers contributing to the tax base, it will become increasingly difficult to manage the national debt and sustain government programs.
Automation may provide some relief, but it could also exacerbate social inequality and create a two-tiered society of those who can adapt to the new economy and those who cannot. The U.S. will need to adjust its policies, potentially through immigration, tax reforms, entitlement reforms, or technological solutions to avoid fiscal collapse.
Such are the tourist attractions these days . . . certainly these seem uninteresting to the local cops
Whew, so many big concerns becoming hot topics, made worse by the past unfettered borders and elected “domestic enemies” (– plus the DC swamp.)
Am I unreasonably concerned about islam in America??
I read a FB post by “George Darcy” (who may be irrelevant) and shared on FB via an acquaintance. It was prefaced by the paragraph below. I’m not sure who George Darcy is yet, but the author of the paragraph is Michelle Lubin Terris, founder of JEXIT (2018) — a group encouraging Jews to leave the Democrat party.
(Note, I added “[islamic]” for clarity.)
“The United Kingdom has been taken over, by this very same [islamic] group!
Almost every political office is now held by Muslim extremist.
And the problem is that they were voted in to office by the people who are affected. Texas needs to stop this before it turns out like the UK” — Michelle Lubin Terris
And here is the title of and link to the article:
“Ramadan Rage: Islamic Leader Yasir Qadhi Declares War on Texans Who Dare Resist Islamization” — Amy Mek, March 30, 2025
… the photo caption from the article:
As RAIR Foundation’s exposés ignited national outrage, Yasir Qadhi used the sacred month of Ramadan to declare the Islamization of America “unstoppable”—and now, with Texas officials finally responding, the public has one chance to speak out: a Town Hall on EPIC City, March 31, 2025, hosted by Collin County Judge Chris Hill.
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… and this from me:
( First — IIRC, Neo had a post a few weeks back on this “EPIC city”. I’m thankful for that getting attention!)
So I’ve been hearing sporadic news about the development known as EPIC City for about a month, now. Fortunately, we live south of the Plano, Texas area by about 5 hours. But I’d rather this not happen anywhere in America!
The town hall went as well as could be expected. Many Texans came out and expressed concerns. The leaders of the mosque pushed back. They are of course trying to reverse the problem — IMO — to be islamophobia and evil Christians disrespecting “freedom of religion”.
The various suspected legal issues are a roil of accusations, and I can only hope that our AG finds evidence to indict SOMETHING “big enough”.
Or maybe to make the project unprofitable for the developers, et al.
(I have not followed it closely, yet. Too much else going on, personally and in the news. But this article caught my eye obviously, and I wanted to share it.)
The article includes views on a topic Neo and friends have discussed here: our Constitution, protected freedoms, religion, legal facts, …
It’s a very good read, I thought.
So all the leftys with huge cases of TDS that I follow are now claiming that the Constitution says that ANYONE on US soil is entitled to due process. How true is that? Are there court cases which have ruled on such?
Of course since Trump is ignoring this, he’s an evil dictator who must be eliminated. Yes they used that word.
People have been critical of right-leaning commentators talking about the need to be armed in case of violence aimed at us. But physicsguy points out that left-leaning people are now talking openly about assassination of elected leaders, and most cases of politically-inspired violence and property damage are currently inspired by leftist rhetoric.
Marlene, on the Islamist town in Texas: I think restrictive covenants on property requiring a particular religious belief are illegal all over the country. Also, probably Texas will not allow a town to be incorporated which is restricted to only one religion, and Texas law will run anywhere in Texas, rather than Islamic law.
Ah, daffies …(contemplating the picture at the top of this post) My mother, the mad gardener, schemed to convert a small glade/gully on hers and Dad’s retirement property to a daffodil glade. She connived to order bushels and bushels of daffodil bulbs over the course of about a decade without Dad being aware of how much she was spending on them in the planting season. She even connived with the regular UPS delivery guy, so that he would leave the shipments of bulbs behind the bushes at the bottom of the hill where Dad wouldn’t see them.
I don’t know if the people who bought the house after Mom fell and broke her spine so badly that she had to go to a nursing home have kept up the daffodil plantings. It’s a large lot, and Goog street view hasn’t been updated in years. The daffodil glade is out of sight from the street anyway.
5th Amendment physicsguy, seems to be the first source, so, quoting (and highlighting relevant part) : ” No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”
14th echoes and enhances (adding “State” as performer, and “equal protection” to the list): “. . . nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
Does “held to answer” for a “crime” include deportion of a non-citizen?
Sgt. Mom, my guess is that the daffodils your mother planted have multiplied and bloom like crazy every spring. It’s practically impossible to dig up every bulb. And unless the area is doused with Roundup during daffodil season, your mother’s bulbs will come up year after year without any encouragement.
Are illegal alien deportees deprived of life, liberty, or property?
The key phrase seems to be ” no person” which doesn’t specify citizen. So are the leftys correct? Have there been court cases where the idea of ” no person” is extended to illegal aliens?
The inference that any non-citizen cannot be deported without “presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury” seems incongruent with policies of pretty much every other country on the planet as well as our own history. Seems as if plenty of deportations have occured without such strictures in the past.
I thought the definition of “due process” differed for different “types” of people.
Meaning: citizens have a set of protections for “due process”, and illegals have another smaller, but overlapping set.
Thus, illegals do NOT get a jury trial, period. Except of course if they are indicted on another crime from being illegal.
(I can’t think of the correct word for “types”. “Legal status”?)
I’m doutful Grand Juries enter into the question, as not being “due” in respect of particular laws fashioning special courts for handing immigration matters. Appearances before which seem to be the main questions running today, with some muddle now coming from ordinary Art. III district courts.
Hi Kate, re: EPIC city:
Restrictions on who can buy into and reside in EPIC City has been discussed. The leaders & lawyers are claiming there is no religious requirement.
A common opinion is that they will say and write any convenient legalese, and still get a fairly if not totally pure Muslim population, because no one else will feel comfortable, by design and behavior.
I know I’m powerless, but I do not trust them. And like enclaves elsewhere, they may gain power and political positions that allow enlarging this community, and the creation of more “EPIC cities” across Texas and America.
To me, EPIC City is — purposefully — an initial experiment where these leaders & lawyers will learn many lessons on how to circumvent and/or hide whatever they need to gain space, roots, and “legal” standing.
It feels like our “live and let live” society based on the love of freedom is getting exploited, and making us dupes.
Marlene, for generations Americans and immigrants have gathered in neighborhoods where they feel comfortable. My husband’s parents grew up in a Milwaukee area heavily populated by Croats and Serbs. They spoke the same language and attended either Croatian Catholic or Serbian Orthodox churches nearby. There was a large section of Milwaukee in which practically everyone was Polish. Observant Jews live within walking distance of a synagogue by choice.
So a Muslim affinity area is not a major break with our history. What they can’t do is entirely avoid the American law under which we all live. Wives who are beaten will have legal remedy if they file charges. Honor killings will not go unpunished. Women who are divorced by Islamic law will retain rights to property according to Texas law. Apostates cannot be murdered with impunity, and private vengeance will not be tolerated.
The test for Texas is to be sure that laws are applied to all, including to Islamic enclaves.
Lawn tractor broke first time out this year, and not for grass but to chop up last Fall’s leaves not gathered up yet.
So starting out on a bad foot.
Brendan O’Neill wonders whether the Left will learn anything.
Whether its card-carrying cadres are capable of learning anything.
Mine are coming up, and new bulbs planted this year are too. We had a fair amount of moisture last week, which has helped. Still cool at nights though.
Ah, spring in New England. Mud time. The forsythia, wisteria, and azaleas have already bloomed and faded in this part of Alabama. Now we’re entering the deep green phase.
The Rule of Law–or rather its distorted funhouse reflection, the Ryewl of Lawr (not really my coinage–I extrapolated it from Thomas McGuane’s early novel “The Bushwhacked Piano”, with its contemptuous references to “lawr skyewl”)–is a frequent topic here. So is the uselessness of the establishment GOP.
Well, since it’s open thread, here are some posts on both:
Michael Walsh: https://thisweekatthepipeline.substack.com/p/the-column-which-is-to-be-master
Quote:
“Fleets of legal barnacles”–nice. Bonus: Walsh even embeds Neo’s favorite clip from “A Man for All Seasons”! But: must not challenge or question the Sacred Ryewl of Lawr! Otherwise, where would we be? Well, we’d be here:
“Pettifogging and punctiliousness”. I like the cut of this chap Walsh’s jib. He gets it. This is a case of Who-Whom.
Elon Musk on the same topic:
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1914647643285868571
Yup. Which segues into this:
https://x.com/DC_Draino/status/1914658188420321740
“Republicans in Congress are creating voter apathy.” Not sure that’s true yet, but it’s certainly what they do best. And grifting. It’s all about the grifting. Garnished with American flag lapel pins. As Bauxite likes to remind us, the best we can hope for is more red snouts than blue snouts in the D.C. slop trough. So grow up, you stupid Trumpists, and vote Red Snout.
Finally, this from Mike Benz:
https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber/status/1913359078736212179
On the out-of-control post-Cold War intelligence community. Benz calls for a new Church Committee, an idea that has surfaced here from time to time. I think we’re past that. After all, we had a Church Committee and look where we are.
The biggest problem the Church Committee created is that it did not prohibit domestic intelligence collection instead it became the how-to manual for domestic collection. Every single alleged 4th amendment violation by the Executive is supported by Congressional or Executive regulations/procedures developed to implement Church Committee reforms. The prior check on the Executive was impeachment. Despite popular belief to the contrary, the Executive took much more care in conducting foreign intelligence/counter-intelligence constitutionally.
the problem with the Church committee was probably too fold, leftists by and large were the targets of many of the ops, so of course like the ones who couldn’t forgive Nixon for uncovering Hiss, who would have been on he fast track to Secretary of State, perhaps President,
also some of the solutions like FISA, that the late Angelo Codevilla, blames himself forbuilding, so a generation later, one negligent judge Royce Lamberth, prevents Moussaouis laptop to be accessed, does that stop 9-11 probably not, fter al two of the hijackers were living in the states under their own name,
the bureau could have discovered them
hence Stellar Wind and Trailblazer the NSA successor programs, of courset there is Acton’s maxim about power,
further thoughts,
https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/memento-mori-tuesday-april-22-2025
why do they keep confessing
https://x.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1914422096769520050
Crasey: “The biggest problem the Church Committee created is that it did not prohibit domestic intelligence collection instead it became the how-to manual for domestic collection.”
Precisely. And to Miguel’s point about FISA: another example of unintended consequences is FOIA, which gave the federal bureaucracy a new legal framework for stonewalling and nondisclosure. See this article by a former colleague:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/provenance/vol33/iss2/8/
It comes down to personnel. There is no law or regulation that cannot be subverted from its original intent through malicious compliance. The only effective way to deal with malign actors in the bureaucracy is to fire them or force them to self-deport (so to speak). Trump and his cabinet members are trying to do that, which is why they are facing massive pushback from the administrative state and its supporters.
Regarding US and British strikes on Yemen.
Wikipedia – to the extent it can be reliable – has a roll up of strikes against Yemen going back to Jan of 2024.
It does seem that some of the conservative statements that Biden was primarily allowing defensive rather than offensive operations against the Houthis to not be entirely true.
From other readings, it seems that what Trump initiated after coming into office is more of an attempt to remove the leadership of the rebels.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/US%E2%80%93UK_airstrikes_on_Yemen
And to Om,
Yes there exist in that link reference to British participating in the air strikes, so my earlier statements that the British only did defensive operations against the Houthis was wrong.
However,I still maintain that our allies are woefully unprepared militarily.
Forget whatever ideas you have about tomorrow unless you understand what is going to happen…
They get it
But no account of money will help them also with the enemy
Depopulation
Starts with 78 million boomers
Any idea you have are still born because the default is to ignore this for the 15 years i been warning
We are way past the bomb
For each woman did 40 years that did not have kids another woman had to have 5 to keep population
Once those boomers go
You have no way to stop a maduro or color revolution…
I’m glad i won’t live to see it!!!
I’m sad others will
Not enough people to maintain function!!
Without the numbers of people end cell phones go to 1000s… military can’t function… and your elect n gas n water rely on a purple haired fckup who hates you and don’t care the worse it gets
Perfect..
Cause that’s what people DESERVE for how well they took care of things
Trump mulls $5K ‘baby bonus’ for moms in bid to reverse declining birth rates: report
https://nypost.com/2025/04/22/us-news/trump-mulls-5k-baby-bonuses-in-bid-to-reverse-declining-birth-rates/
Birth rates in the US have long been slipping, hitting a new low in 2023 with just under 3.6 million babies born that year.
That’s about 76,000 less than 2022 and the lowest one-year tally since 1979.
[And that’s with 12 million fertile imorts]
Additionally, the ages of women giving birth have started to shift as of late, with the birth rate among teens and younger women dropping while more and more women in their 30s and 40s are having babies.
[Cool.. more downs.. more genetic bads into the pool.. explains a lot as to why e get sicker over time. The eugenicists are right about the problem. Wrong as to the solution]
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/59899
Look at the chart and understand that many things we enjoy require a large enough population to have…
Now delete or start a new thread
Truth is that what you dint want to hear leads to destruction… you can list the dints we ignore
continued, Herbert Yardley was a precursor to the likes of say Snowden or Manning, as he published the black chamber, which stimson then secretary of state took exception, too, we didn’t have much in the way of a code breaking apparatus on the eve of World War 2, but there was that visit by Dusko Popov the gallavanting triple agent that inspired some of Flemings derring do, he told of maneuvers he had seen the Italians do in Taranto Harbor, that imitated that which the Japanese fleet would do a year later,
Donovan the former Army officer in the Great War, cobbled together the OSS largely from the Ivy leagues and country clubs, trained by some of British secret service, in some cases he chose poorly, the Marcuses and Halperins of the world, who would go on to further exploits, this was the outfit that contacted Ho Chi Mink in his enterprises against the Japanese occupying powers,
thanks to Hoover and
other elements, the OSS was put in hibernation for a time, and emerged sometime after the Marshall Plan annoucment,
Visegrad24:
https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1914685224727810187
The death toll may increase as many others were shot.
Islamic supremacy does not wane; rather it simply goes on killing in the name of its perfect deity.
there is so much foolishness all around,
https://donsurber.substack.com/p/frog-around-find-out
Artldgr_AI
its amazing what i can achieve with one well placed question and no censorship (regardless of reason)…
You’re asking an interesting and pressing question, especially when considering the long-term implications of a population decline on consumer goods and services.
Key Concept: Economies of Scale
Economies of scale refer to the cost advantages that businesses experience as they scale up production. Essentially, as production increases, the cost per unit decreases because fixed costs are spread over more units.
As population decreases, so does demand. This can lead to several cascading effects: businesses may not be able to sell enough units, so the cost per unit increases, and prices go up for consumers. Additionally, with fewer people contributing to the economy, wages may stagnate, and the market may shrink in terms of labor force and purchasing power.
What Happens to Products and Services?
1. Essential Goods (Food, Water, Basic Healthcare)
These will generally still be available, but prices could rise over time as fewer producers remain in business.
Agriculture may face severe issues with a declining workforce. Fewer people working in the industry means less food produced, which could drive prices up. With fewer people able to afford the goods, there will be a direct impact on accessibility.
Healthcare costs will likely increase as the population ages (the “Boomer” factor), and there may be a shortage of healthcare professionals if younger generations don’t replace retiring ones. However, essential medical technologies and services might still be supported through automation and AI.
2. Luxury and Non-Essential Goods (Entertainment, Travel, Consumer Tech)
Luxury goods and entertainment services (such as concerts, movie theaters, and fine dining) will be particularly vulnerable to a population decline. As disposable income shrinks and fewer people consume these goods, the businesses producing them will face increased costs due to a smaller consumer base.
Tourism will be affected as fewer people may be able to afford vacations. Countries or regions that rely on foreign tourism could experience significant economic shifts.
Companies producing consumer tech (smartphones, laptops, etc.) will also face a shrinking market. This could lead to the development of cheaper, more automated technologies or even a reduction in innovation as demand slows.
3. Services (Restaurants, Retail, Education)
Restaurants and retail will likely see increased prices due to higher operational costs. With fewer young workers entering the market, labor shortages will increase the cost of providing these services, pushing smaller businesses to close or raise prices.
Education costs may rise as fewer students mean less funding for public education institutions. The shift could also lead to fewer private institutions and a higher barrier to entry for students pursuing higher education.
4. Housing and Real Estate
Real estate prices are a tricky one. On one hand, fewer people means less demand for housing, potentially leading to lower prices. On the other hand, a decrease in the labor force and fewer homes being built could cause a long-term shortage in available housing, driving prices up, especially in areas with aging infrastructure.
5. Labor and Manufacturing
Manufacturing costs could also increase as the labor pool shrinks. This might not be immediately noticeable, but automation or relocating production overseas could become more common if the cost of employing workers becomes too high.
Automation: In a declining population, there’s a higher chance that businesses will invest more in robots, AI, and automation to replace human workers. This can keep costs down for a while but may lead to wage stagnation or unemployment in some sectors, contributing to the cycle of reduced purchasing power.
When Does This Happen?
The tipping point when things start to go downhill economically isn’t necessarily tied to a specific population number, but rather to the rate of population decline and the speed at which economies can adjust.
Labor shortage: For a country with a shrinking labor force, even a 10-20% population decrease can lead to labor shortages and economic decoupling.
Service collapse: A 30% decrease in population could lead to serious adjustments in things like public services and infrastructure. With fewer people paying taxes, governments could cut services, raise taxes, or privatize more sectors.
Production/Consumption slowdown: If demand for consumer goods drops by even 10-20%, manufacturers will face challenges with economies of scale, leading to higher prices or reduced product variety.
As population declines, the economy of scale breaks down in a number of ways. Goods and services that are cheap today become more expensive as demand shrinks and businesses face rising production costs. Depending on how fast the population is shrinking, you could see rising prices in all sectors, with luxuries becoming more difficult to afford, while essentials remain available but at much higher prices.
If this issue is immediate or happening faster than expected, businesses and governments will need to adopt strategies that promote sustainable development, automation, and efficiency to mitigate these effects.
not that again
https://x.com/mypetjawa/status/1914693171960819983
of course sustainable development for whom, that is the question,
its the umbrella of the Zpg movement, that started under Ehrlich and well metastasized,
ArtflDgrAI By 2030
You’re tackling some very complex and intertwined issues here — U.S. national debt, the aging population (particularly the Baby Boomer generation), the long-term fiscal sustainability, and potential economic collapse due to demographic shifts.
Big Picture: Debt, Demographics, and the Future
U.S. National Debt:
As of 2025, the U.S. national debt is over $37 trillion. This number has been growing for decades, driven by persistent budget deficits where government spending exceeds tax revenues.
A large chunk of that spending is driven by mandatory programs like Social Security, Medicare, and interest on the national debt. These are set to grow even more significantly as the Baby Boomer generation — the largest cohort in U.S. history — begins to retire and access these benefits.
Baby Boomer Demographic Shift:
The Baby Boomer generation is estimated at 78 million individuals, many of whom are now entering retirement age (around 65 years old).
By 2030, it’s estimated that one in five U.S. residents will be 65 or older. This will result in a major increase in the demand for healthcare, pension payouts, and Social Security. The government’s social safety net will face extreme stress as this demographic grows and fewer working-age individuals remain to support these programs via taxes.
Fertility Rates and Population Decline:
The U.S. fertility rate has been below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman for several years now. In 2020, the rate was around 1.64 children per woman.
If the birth rate continues to fall and there’s no significant increase in immigration to offset this, the population could begin to decline, compounding the aging population problem. A shrinking labor force could significantly reduce the tax base that funds government programs.
The Long-Term Fiscal Crunch: How Debt and Demographics Collide
Rising Debt with Fewer People to Pay It Off:
The U.S. government borrows money to cover deficits, and a good portion of that borrowing is for interest payments. If population growth slows and the tax base shrinks, it will become much harder to service this debt.
As the U.S. gets older and fewer people are contributing to the tax base (either due to fewer births or younger people leaving the workforce), paying off this national debt becomes more challenging.
If interest rates rise (a scenario already happening), the cost of servicing this debt could become a significant part of the federal budget, diverting resources away from public investment and economic stimulus into just paying interest.
Social Security and Medicare Strain:
Social Security and Medicare are already under strain, and by 2034, it’s projected that Social Security trust funds will run out, leading to a 20% reduction in payouts unless the government takes action to raise revenue or cut spending.
With fewer workers in the workforce and a higher percentage of the population depending on these programs, the government will either have to increase taxes (which could hurt businesses and individual disposable income) or cut benefits, potentially creating a generational rift.
Economic Growth Slowdown:
Population decline and aging combined with high debt could lead to slower economic growth. Fewer workers means less productivity, and the economy slows down. As fewer young people enter the workforce, the burden on existing workers grows, leading to slower wage growth and potentially reduced innovation.
Automation may help fill some of these gaps in the workforce, but it will likely be unevenly distributed and not entirely offset the loss of human labor, especially in areas that require high-skilled, creative, or service-based jobs.
The Potential Crisis Point:
If population decline continues, you could see a dramatic shift in U.S. economic power and productivity. Without enough working-age people contributing to the economy, the government could be forced to raise taxes sharply, cut benefits, or even default on some debt — all of which have profound economic and social consequences.
High debt, low birth rates, and an aging population could lead to stagflation: low economic growth, high inflation, and rising unemployment. This would compound the debt issue and make it even harder to grow the economy.
Potential Scenarios
1. Economic Decline and a Shrinking Workforce
As more Boomers retire and fewer people are entering the workforce, we might experience a decline in consumer spending. In a consumption-driven economy like the U.S., this would slow growth.
Higher wages for the few younger workers who remain could occur, but businesses might struggle to adapt, raising prices for consumers and pushing inflation up.
2. Massive Restructuring of Social Programs
Social Security and Medicare could go through drastic restructuring. This might include reducing payouts, raising retirement ages, and means-testing benefits.
The U.S. government could increase immigration to try and fill labor shortages, but that’s a politically contentious issue.
There could be a shift to private savings and pension systems rather than relying on social safety nets, pushing more of the financial burden onto individuals.
3. Automation and Artificial Intelligence
Automation will likely be the key player here. A shrinking labor force means more businesses will invest in technology to replace human workers. This can boost productivity, but it also means fewer people will be needed to generate wealth.
However, automation can’t replace every job, especially those requiring human interaction, creativity, or specialized knowledge. So, the economy might bifurcate between high-skilled, high-wage jobs and a growing class of workers left out of the economic mainstream.
4. Global Competition and Shifts in Power
As U.S. debt rises and population decreases, countries with growing, young populations (such as India or certain African nations) may rise in global economic power.
The U.S. might rely more heavily on foreign countries for manufacturing and labor, reducing its own domestic production. This would increase dependency on foreign nations, weakening the global influence of the U.S.
What’s the Trigger Point for Collapse?
It’s difficult to predict the exact point at which things become unsustainable because the U.S. economy is very adaptable. But there are several potential tipping points that could start unraveling the current system:
Debt servicing: If the U.S. cannot keep up with rising debt and interest payments, it could face a debt crisis.
Social programs collapsing: If the trust funds for Social Security and Medicare run out and there are no changes, people might see a significant reduction in benefits or a collapse of the safety net.
High inflation: As the economy slows and the labor force shrinks, inflation could eat into people’s savings and wages, making life harder for many people.
Political instability: Social unrest could increase if people feel that the government is failing to address these challenges, and this could impact national security and international relations.
In Summary:
The combination of high national debt, an aging population, low birth rates, and a shrinking workforce sets the stage for significant economic strain. Mandatory spending programs, such as Social Security and Medicare, will demand a larger share of the budget, and without enough workers contributing to the tax base, it will become increasingly difficult to manage the national debt and sustain government programs.
Automation may provide some relief, but it could also exacerbate social inequality and create a two-tiered society of those who can adapt to the new economy and those who cannot. The U.S. will need to adjust its policies, potentially through immigration, tax reforms, entitlement reforms, or technological solutions to avoid fiscal collapse.
NY,NY a helluva a town: https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1914728860249190657
Such are the tourist attractions these days . . . certainly these seem uninteresting to the local cops
Whew, so many big concerns becoming hot topics, made worse by the past unfettered borders and elected “domestic enemies” (– plus the DC swamp.)
Am I unreasonably concerned about islam in America??
I read a FB post by “George Darcy” (who may be irrelevant) and shared on FB via an acquaintance. It was prefaced by the paragraph below. I’m not sure who George Darcy is yet, but the author of the paragraph is Michelle Lubin Terris, founder of JEXIT (2018) — a group encouraging Jews to leave the Democrat party.
(Note, I added “[islamic]” for clarity.)
“The United Kingdom has been taken over, by this very same [islamic] group!
Almost every political office is now held by Muslim extremist.
And the problem is that they were voted in to office by the people who are affected. Texas needs to stop this before it turns out like the UK” — Michelle Lubin Terris
And here is the title of and link to the article:
“Ramadan Rage: Islamic Leader Yasir Qadhi Declares War on Texans Who Dare Resist Islamization” — Amy Mek, March 30, 2025
https://rairfoundation.com/ramadan-rage-islamic-leader-yasir-qadhi-declares-war/
… the photo caption from the article:
As RAIR Foundation’s exposés ignited national outrage, Yasir Qadhi used the sacred month of Ramadan to declare the Islamization of America “unstoppable”—and now, with Texas officials finally responding, the public has one chance to speak out: a Town Hall on EPIC City, March 31, 2025, hosted by Collin County Judge Chris Hill.
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… and this from me:
( First — IIRC, Neo had a post a few weeks back on this “EPIC city”. I’m thankful for that getting attention!)
So I’ve been hearing sporadic news about the development known as EPIC City for about a month, now. Fortunately, we live south of the Plano, Texas area by about 5 hours. But I’d rather this not happen anywhere in America!
The town hall went as well as could be expected. Many Texans came out and expressed concerns. The leaders of the mosque pushed back. They are of course trying to reverse the problem — IMO — to be islamophobia and evil Christians disrespecting “freedom of religion”.
The various suspected legal issues are a roil of accusations, and I can only hope that our AG finds evidence to indict SOMETHING “big enough”.
Or maybe to make the project unprofitable for the developers, et al.
(I have not followed it closely, yet. Too much else going on, personally and in the news. But this article caught my eye obviously, and I wanted to share it.)
The article includes views on a topic Neo and friends have discussed here: our Constitution, protected freedoms, religion, legal facts, …
It’s a very good read, I thought.
So all the leftys with huge cases of TDS that I follow are now claiming that the Constitution says that ANYONE on US soil is entitled to due process. How true is that? Are there court cases which have ruled on such?
Of course since Trump is ignoring this, he’s an evil dictator who must be eliminated. Yes they used that word.
People have been critical of right-leaning commentators talking about the need to be armed in case of violence aimed at us. But physicsguy points out that left-leaning people are now talking openly about assassination of elected leaders, and most cases of politically-inspired violence and property damage are currently inspired by leftist rhetoric.
Marlene, on the Islamist town in Texas: I think restrictive covenants on property requiring a particular religious belief are illegal all over the country. Also, probably Texas will not allow a town to be incorporated which is restricted to only one religion, and Texas law will run anywhere in Texas, rather than Islamic law.
Ah, daffies …(contemplating the picture at the top of this post) My mother, the mad gardener, schemed to convert a small glade/gully on hers and Dad’s retirement property to a daffodil glade. She connived to order bushels and bushels of daffodil bulbs over the course of about a decade without Dad being aware of how much she was spending on them in the planting season. She even connived with the regular UPS delivery guy, so that he would leave the shipments of bulbs behind the bushes at the bottom of the hill where Dad wouldn’t see them.
I don’t know if the people who bought the house after Mom fell and broke her spine so badly that she had to go to a nursing home have kept up the daffodil plantings. It’s a large lot, and Goog street view hasn’t been updated in years. The daffodil glade is out of sight from the street anyway.
5th Amendment physicsguy, seems to be the first source, so, quoting (and highlighting relevant part) : ” No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”
14th echoes and enhances (adding “State” as performer, and “equal protection” to the list): “. . . nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
Does “held to answer” for a “crime” include deportion of a non-citizen?
Sgt. Mom, my guess is that the daffodils your mother planted have multiplied and bloom like crazy every spring. It’s practically impossible to dig up every bulb. And unless the area is doused with Roundup during daffodil season, your mother’s bulbs will come up year after year without any encouragement.
Are illegal alien deportees deprived of life, liberty, or property?
The key phrase seems to be ” no person” which doesn’t specify citizen. So are the leftys correct? Have there been court cases where the idea of ” no person” is extended to illegal aliens?
The inference that any non-citizen cannot be deported without “presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury” seems incongruent with policies of pretty much every other country on the planet as well as our own history. Seems as if plenty of deportations have occured without such strictures in the past.
I thought the definition of “due process” differed for different “types” of people.
Meaning: citizens have a set of protections for “due process”, and illegals have another smaller, but overlapping set.
Thus, illegals do NOT get a jury trial, period. Except of course if they are indicted on another crime from being illegal.
(I can’t think of the correct word for “types”. “Legal status”?)
I’m doutful Grand Juries enter into the question, as not being “due” in respect of particular laws fashioning special courts for handing immigration matters. Appearances before which seem to be the main questions running today, with some muddle now coming from ordinary Art. III district courts.
Hi Kate, re: EPIC city:
Restrictions on who can buy into and reside in EPIC City has been discussed. The leaders & lawyers are claiming there is no religious requirement.
A common opinion is that they will say and write any convenient legalese, and still get a fairly if not totally pure Muslim population, because no one else will feel comfortable, by design and behavior.
I know I’m powerless, but I do not trust them. And like enclaves elsewhere, they may gain power and political positions that allow enlarging this community, and the creation of more “EPIC cities” across Texas and America.
To me, EPIC City is — purposefully — an initial experiment where these leaders & lawyers will learn many lessons on how to circumvent and/or hide whatever they need to gain space, roots, and “legal” standing.
It feels like our “live and let live” society based on the love of freedom is getting exploited, and making us dupes.
Marlene, for generations Americans and immigrants have gathered in neighborhoods where they feel comfortable. My husband’s parents grew up in a Milwaukee area heavily populated by Croats and Serbs. They spoke the same language and attended either Croatian Catholic or Serbian Orthodox churches nearby. There was a large section of Milwaukee in which practically everyone was Polish. Observant Jews live within walking distance of a synagogue by choice.
So a Muslim affinity area is not a major break with our history. What they can’t do is entirely avoid the American law under which we all live. Wives who are beaten will have legal remedy if they file charges. Honor killings will not go unpunished. Women who are divorced by Islamic law will retain rights to property according to Texas law. Apostates cannot be murdered with impunity, and private vengeance will not be tolerated.
The test for Texas is to be sure that laws are applied to all, including to Islamic enclaves.
Lawn tractor broke first time out this year, and not for grass but to chop up last Fall’s leaves not gathered up yet.
So starting out on a bad foot.
Brendan O’Neill wonders whether the Left will learn anything.
Whether its card-carrying cadres are capable of learning anything.
So does Douglas Murray.
Alas, as both suggest, “THIS is where we are”…
“The left’s grotesque betrayal of women and Jews;
“How the politics of identity breathed life back into ancient hatreds.”—
https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/04/22/the-lefts-grotesque-betrayal-of-women-and-jews/
“It’s time for hard questions: why are there so many supporters of the death-cult Hamas in Britain?”—
https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/douglas-murray-democracies-death-cults-israel-hamas-britain-supporters-b1223011.html
Concluding graf:
“…When a death cult attacks a democracy, why do so many people in our midst side with the death cult? Our own future depends on answering that question.”
Ah, and then there are the universities…
https://chroniclesmagazine.org/web/harvard-at-the-crossroads/
H/T Powerline blog (all three links)
+ Apt bonus…
“Alex Soros on Why Dems Lost: We Need to Lie Better”—
https://blazingcatfur.ca/2025/04/22/alex-soros-on-why-dems-lost-we-need-to-lie-better/