‘Letters From Father Christmas’ By J.R.R. Tolkien Authored by Anita L. Sherman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), When I was a very small girl, one of my favorite places to be…
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Share of yuan in global payments rising – SWIFT
The Chinese currency has topped the Japanese yen in international transactions, according to data The Chinese yuan has risen to become the fourth most active currency for global payments by value in…
Germans spending less this Christmas – retail association
Falling consumer sentiment has been attributed to fear of economic shocks Online and offline Christmas sales in Germany have slowed amid rising economic uncertainty, the managing director of the German Retail Association…
December 24th – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1069
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post…
Sunday December 24th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And…
Israel’s Eilat Port Sees 85% Drop In Activity As Mediterranean Imports Also Take Hit
Israel’s Eilat Port Sees 85% Drop In Activity As Mediterranean Imports Also Take Hit This week the chief executive of Israel’s Eilat Port confirmed that Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping has…
Supreme Court Will Reverse Trump Ballot Removal But Dodge Insurrection Question, Expert Predicts
Supreme Court Will Reverse Trump Ballot Removal But Dodge Insurrection Question, Expert Predicts Authored by Petr Svab via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to strike down…
Ten Ukrainian volunteers fled country – official
A group of men escaped under the pretext of delivering aid amid fears of total mobilization in Kiev A group of volunteers, who had been granted exemptions to temporarily leave the country…
No, Donald Trump Will Never Consider Nikki Haley as VP Possibility, Here’s Why
CBS floated some ridiculous story about President Trump asking advisors their opinion of Nikki Haley as a VP option. That story is nonsense. Anyone in the orbit of Donald Trump knows Nikki…
The Velvet Fascism Of “Protect Our Democracy”
The Velvet Fascism Of “Protect Our Democracy” Authored by Thomas Buckley via The Brownstone Institute, Deciding that a person who has not been charged with, let alone convicted of, insurrection is guilty…
These Are The Most Desired Christmas Gifts This Year In The US
These Are The Most Desired Christmas Gifts This Year In The US While it may not seem like the most romantic option, the useful gift of money is the most desired Christmas present in…
Japan lifts exports ban on weapons that may end up in Ukraine
Tokyo sends Patriot missiles to the US in another step toward full remilitarization Japan has agreed to supply Patriot missiles to the US after ending a ban on military exports imposed under…
Doctors must wise up on abortion – church leader
Metropolitan Mark believes medics should refrain from questioning the unborn babies’ “right to live” Russian doctors should drastically change their approach when dealing with pregnant women, Metropolitan Mark of Ryazan Diocese said,…
22-Year-Old Quits Her Job For ‘Tradwife’ Lifestyle, Embraces 1940s—Has Words For Couples Today
22-Year-Old Quits Her Job For ‘Tradwife’ Lifestyle, Embraces 1940s—Has Words For Couples Today Via The Epoch Times, Millennial Aria Lewis is infatuated with the 1940s—and has been since she was 15 years…
“I Am Not A Student Of Hitler”: Trump Defends “Poisoning Blood” Comments, Says Illegal Immigration Is “Destroying Our Country”
“I Am Not A Student Of Hitler”: Trump Defends “Poisoning Blood” Comments, Says Illegal Immigration Is “Destroying Our Country” Former President Donald Trump on Friday defended his past comments on immigration amid…
German economic adviser proposes tax increase to fund Ukraine
Monika Schnitzer’s call for a “Ukraine surcharge” comes as the German government’s approval ratings hit record lows Berlin should tax citizens’ incomes more in order to strengthen military aid to Ukraine as…
House Judiciary Seeks Documents From Jack Smith Over Trump Cases
House Judiciary Seeks Documents From Jack Smith Over Trump Cases Authored by Catherine Yang via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and House Subcommittee on Crime…
Zelensky aide complains about rampant corruption
Many Ukrainian officials believe it is “cool” to take bribes, Mikhail Podolyak has said A certain number of Ukrainian public office holders continue to engage in corrupt activities despite the ongoing conflict…
Transgender monkeys and other US government waste exposed
Senator Rand Paul has highlighted such boondoggle outlays as researching Russian cats and monkey gambling From a Pentagon lobster tank to a transgender monkey study, the US government found a wide range…
A Rigged-System From Top To Bottom: George Orwell Meets Lewis Carroll
A Rigged-System From Top To Bottom: George Orwell Meets Lewis Carroll Authored by Donald Jeffries via ‘I Protest” Substack, Just the other day, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a remarkable…
Biden Shafts Kennedy Over Secret Service Protection For 3rd Time
Biden Shafts Kennedy Over Secret Service Protection For 3rd Time The Biden administration has denied political rival Robert F. Kennedy Jr. US Secret Service protection for the third time, according to a…
Report: RNC Corporation Has Lowest On Hand Bank Funds Since 2016
As the story is told, the “republicans” have the lowest amount of reserve cash on hand in the past seven years. However, as readers here are well aware, it’s not the republicans…
US Attacked 100 Times In Iraq & Syria Since October
US Attacked 100 Times In Iraq & Syria Since October Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, A Pentagon official said Thursday that US troops in Iraq and Syria have come under attack at least…
London mayor relents on giving scrap cars to Ukraine
Sadiq Khan has changed his mind amid political pressure regarding a request from Kiev’s Vitaly Klitschko London Mayor Sadiq Khan has dropped his refusal to send four-wheel-drive cars and trucks to Ukraine,…
Finnish defense chief predicts ‘new Cold War’ with Russia
With hopes of a Ukrainian victory fading, Antti Hakkanenn foresees a long face-off against Moscow The West does not have enough ammunition to prop up Kiev’s forces indefinitely, and without a serious…
Kangaroo Court of Australia 2023 Christmas and New Year post
It has been a good year for the Kangaroo Court of Australia website and YouTube channel and that is as a direct result of you the supporters. The highlight of the year…
‘No, No, No’ – Christmas Vacations Score Low On This Year’s Wishlists
‘No, No, No’ – Christmas Vacations Score Low On This Year’s Wishlists While Christmas and the holiday season are usually reserved for spending time at home alone, with friends or visiting family,…
No New Year greetings for ‘unfriendly countries’ – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin traditionally sends foreign leaders his holiday wishes in December The leaders of nations Moscow considers “unfriendly” will not be sent traditional New Year and Christmas greetings from President…
Dave Collum’s 2023 Year In Review: Down Some Dark Rabbit Holes, Part 1
Dave Collum’s 2023 Year In Review: Down Some Dark Rabbit Holes, Part 1 Authored by David B. Collum, Betty R. Miller Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology – Cornell University (Email: dbc6@cornell.edu, Twitter: @DavidBCollum),…
Israeli-Linked Tanker Struck By Drone Off India, Signaling Attacks Set To Widen
Israeli-Linked Tanker Struck By Drone Off India, Signaling Attacks Set To Widen In a truly unprecedented scenario, an Israeli-linked tanker has come under attack not in the Red Sea, but as far…
Ukraine to see ‘total mobilization’ in 2024 – officer
Next year will be worse for the country than 2022 and 2023 combined, an air defense commander has said Ukraine is likely to resort to “total mobilization” next year in a bid…
Watch: CNN Caught Editing RFK Jr Speech To Mislead Viewers
Watch: CNN Caught Editing RFK Jr Speech To Mislead Viewers When he appeared on CNN last week, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was confronted with a video from one of…
‘Misery Index’ Near Lowest Level Since Pre-COVID, But Are Americans Happy?
‘Misery Index’ Near Lowest Level Since Pre-COVID, But Are Americans Happy? Authored by Sam Bourgi via CreditNews.com, Americans should be in a better financial position heading into the holidays, according to a…
Washington touts nuclear breakthrough
US scientists have successfully repeated a historic experiment creating fusion energy, proving the process can be replicated US government scientists have claimed that they can now “consistently” produce fusion energy after successfully…
The “Control System” Is Collapsing – ‘The Great Taking’ Looms As Globalism’s Last Gasp
The “Control System” Is Collapsing – ‘The Great Taking’ Looms As Globalism’s Last Gasp Authored by Mark Jeftovic via BombThrower.com, The Great Taking: The Latest “Anti-Mainstream” Conspiracy A new book has exploded…
China announces new gaming crackdown
The new rules aim to curb excessive spending on video games, but the country’s tech giants are unhappy China unveiled new rules on Friday aimed at reducing spending on online video games….
“It’s Disgusting What They’re Doing”: Tucker Carlson Describes Visit With Julian Assange
“It’s Disgusting What They’re Doing”: Tucker Carlson Describes Visit With Julian Assange As Julian Assange approaches his ‘final’ appeal against extradition to the United States, where he faces some 18 counts related…
Israeli airstrike kills 76 members of one family – report
A UN agency employee was among those who perished in one of the deadliest strikes of the ongoing war in Gaza More than 90 Palestinians, including 76 members of one extended family,…
Charlie Sheen assaulted by neighbor – police
The star reported that the same woman had previously dumped trash on his property and defaced his car Actor Charlie Sheen was attacked by a neighbor at his Malibu home on Wednesday,…
Trump offers Biden ‘ten debates’
The presidential candidate has said he is willing to go head to head with the incumbent as times as can be organized Former US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he…
USSR made Crimea Ukrainian in violation of its own laws – official
A local parliament committee plans to ask the Russian Constitutional Court to review whether the 1954 handover was legal Crimea’s handover to Kiev in 1954, which made the peninsula part of the…
Trump responds to Hitler comparisons
The former president has insisted he wasn’t channeling ‘Mein Kampf’ during a speech on illegal immigration Former US President Donald Trump has defended his assertion that illegal immigration is “poisoning the blood”…
3 Out Of 5 Illegal Alien Households Are Supported By Taxpayer-Funded Welfare
3 Out Of 5 Illegal Alien Households Are Supported By Taxpayer-Funded Welfare Authored by Eric Lendrum via American Greatness, A new analysis by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) reveals that almost…
German chancellor’s approval rating continues to sink – Der Spiegel
Only 30% think Olaf Scholz is doing a good job, according to a new poll German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s approval rating has fallen off a cliff, with more than two-thirds of the…
The US and Israel face a powerful new enemy in the Middle East conflict
Washington’s attempt to put together a coalition against the Houthis is attracting almost none of the regional powers In yet another case of blowback, reflecting the failure of Western military interventionism in…
Christmas Comes Early For 1 In 5 American Families
Christmas Comes Early For 1 In 5 American Families Christmas traditions vary greatly across the world. While some countries hold the main celebration on Christmas Eve, others wait until Christmas Day to get…
It Was Meant To Be A Campaign Winner. Has ‘Bidenomics’ Become A Liability?
It Was Meant To Be A Campaign Winner. Has ‘Bidenomics’ Become A Liability? Authored by Emel Akan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Joe Biden, who has typically refrained from discussing…
Red wine losing appeal in Russia
White and rosé are now preferred, the food quality regulator has said Russian wine lovers are switching from red wine to white and rosé, Maxim Protasov, the head of Roskachestvo, the food…
In The Wake Of ESG’s Ongoing Death, The Texas-Focused ETFs Have Arrived
In The Wake Of ESG’s Ongoing Death, The Texas-Focused ETFs Have Arrived No sooner have we witnessed the death of ESG investing, including the shuttering of several ESG and “green” themed ETFs,…
Russian oil exports higher than before Ukraine conflict – deputy PM
Moscow has shipped about 250 million tons of crude this year Russian oil exports this year will be higher than before the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, indicating a failure…
UK likely in recession – data
Revised official statistics show a GDP contraction in the third quarter Britain’s economy unexpectedly contracted in the third quarter of the year, raising the possibility that the country is already in a…
Biden signs record military budget
The mammoth defense bill gives Ukraine a tiny percentage of the military aid promised by the White House US President Joe Biden has signed the country’s largest ever military budget into law….
Britain’s Net Zero Disaster And The Wind Power Scam
Britain’s Net Zero Disaster And The Wind Power Scam Authored by Rupert Darwall via RealClear Wire, “This is not about complicated issues of cryptocurrency,” assistant U.S. attorney Nicolas Roos declared in the…
‘Almost naked’ Moscow party promoted LGBT – authorities
A partygoer who wore only a sock on his penis was fined for propagating non-traditional values Photo and video content from a party with an “almost naked” dress code in Moscow, which…
Biden’s ‘crazy’ idea could spark global financial crisis – senior Russian senator
The seizure of Moscow’s assets would be seen as a “very dangerous precedent” by US partners, Konstantin Kosachev has said A White House proposal to seize frozen Russian funds and use them…
SBF’s Lawyer Says FTX Co-Founder Was ‘Worst’ Witness Ever
SBF’s Lawyer Says FTX Co-Founder Was ‘Worst’ Witness Ever Stanford Law professor David Mills, who led Sam Bankman Fried’s criminal defense trial, says the FTX co-founder went off the rails when he…
Russian neighbor to hike rates for oil transit to Europe
Belarus plans to raise the transit tariff by 10% next year The transit of Russian oil through Belarus will become more costly next year, the Kommersant business daily reported on Saturday, citing…
EU nation willing to hunt down Ukrainian draft dodgers
Estonia’s interior minister said the country’s authorities will have little trouble tracking potential conscripts for Kiev Estonia is ready to extradite Ukrainians who are fit for military duty but are reluctant to…
US sanctions bar any possibility of dialogue – Russian ambassador
Washington’s ‘reckless actions’ reinforce the artificial division of the global market, Anatoly Antonov has said US attempts to hamper the development of the Russian economy through sanctions are increasingly damaging bilateral relations and…
China seeks exemption from US sanctions for Russian LNG – Reuters
Restrictions on the Arctic LNG 2 energy project endanger vital fuel supplies, according to Chinese energy majors China’s state energy majors CNOOC and China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) have both asked the…
US says Iran ‘deeply involved’ in attacks on ships
Tehran has provided tactical intelligence critical to Houthi strikes in the Red Sea, according to the White House The United States has accused Iran of being “deeply involved” in attacks by Houthi…
Germany equates Russia to Seychelles
Berlin has added the sanctioned country to its tax haven blacklist Russia has been added to Germany’s list of “non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes,” according to an announcement published in the Bundesanzeiger…
Ukraine facing acute ammunition shortage – WaPo
Some gunners say they fire only 10-20 shells a day, down from 50 earlier, according to the report The Ukrainian army is facing an acute shortage of ammunition, hampering its offensive operations…
Ocean freight rates skyrocket – CNBC
Uncertainty over a key route linking Asia and Europe has been pushing shipping costs higher Global logistics companies have been hit with rising ocean and air freight prices and stranded cargo as…
December 23rd – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1068
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post…
Disney’s woke virus threatens US movie industry
The company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has hurt its stock price following a string of box office flops In a surprising disclosure, the Walt Disney Company acknowledges in its latest filing…
Russian oil imports by NATO state hit historic high
Türkiye has been ramping up purchases despite the Western sanctions, according to Reuters Türkiye has become the largest importer of Russian energy in the Western Hemisphere after European countries halted most Russian…
Saturday December 23rd – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And…
How the Global South is rediscovering centuries of shared history to challenge Western domination
India’s engagement with Africa, backed by the common legacy of a colonial past, aims to create a true multipolar world India’s history with Africa goes back several centuries when Indian traders traveled…
Ukrainian TV host flees to EU
Aleksey Pechiy has claimed he will be better off fighting for Ukrainian cause from abroad Ukrainian TV channel 24 has disowned and accused their presenter, Aleksey Pechiy, of betraying public trust after…
Is It Time To Rethink American Support For Israel?
Is It Time To Rethink American Support For Israel? Authored by Joe Buccino via RealClear Wire, In the eleventh week of its war with Hamas, Israel, undeterred by U.S. admonitions, continues to…
Trump Calls Biden An ‘Insurrectionist’ After Colorado Ballot Ban
Trump Calls Biden An ‘Insurrectionist’ After Colorado Ballot Ban Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Former President Donald Trump on Thursday denied being an “insurrectionist” while labeling President…
Federal Judge Blocks California’s Concealed Carry Restrictions Banning Firearms In Most Public Places
Federal Judge Blocks California’s Concealed Carry Restrictions Banning Firearms In Most Public Places Authored by Katabella Roberts via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A controversial California law that would ban licensed gun…
96% Of Saudis Oppose Ties With Israel, Hamas Grows In Popularity: Poll
96% Of Saudis Oppose Ties With Israel, Hamas Grows In Popularity: Poll Via Middle East Eye A new poll has found that 96 percent of Saudi nationals believe that Arab countries should cut ties…
‘Trump Derangement Syndrome Just Became Orwellian’; VDH
‘Trump Derangement Syndrome Just Became Orwellian’; VDH Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, Will Partisan Lawfare Destroy Trump? Trump Derangement Syndrome became Orwellian with the recent ruling of the Colorado…
After Telework Surge, Federal Buildings Remain Largely Empty
After Telework Surge, Federal Buildings Remain Largely Empty Authored by Susan Crabtree via RealClear Wire, More than two years after the Biden administration called on all federal agencies to create plans to…
Cargo Owners Consider Airfreight Alternative To Red Sea Shipping Delays
Cargo Owners Consider Airfreight Alternative To Red Sea Shipping Delays By Eric Kullisch of FreightWaves Global businesses, uncertain how long the shipping crisis in the Red Sea will last and with a…
UN Security Council approves Gaza resolution ‘neutered’ by US
Both the United States and Russia abstained, but for opposite reasons The UN Security Council has finally adopted a resolution calling for speeding up aid deliveries to desperate Palestinian civilians in Gaza, after…
51 Days Later, Tucker Carlson Releases Interview With Julian Assange
Using his Twitter/X platform to promote the 5-minute-long teaser, Tucker Carlson has finally released the interview with Julian Assange that took place on November 2, 2023. Why wait 51 days? Your guess…
Will Trump use North Korean nukes against China?
If re-elected as US president, the Republican is reportedly considering abandoning the policy of disarming Pyongyang Donald Trump is already preparing a new foreign policy doctrine should he manage to get elected…
EU state tells Ukrainians they’ll have to go home
Denmark is adamant that once the conflict ends, the refugees need to go back Ukrainian nationals who sought refuge from the conflict in Denmark won’t be welcome to stay once peace is…
Video platform blocks Brazil
Rumble has refused the South American country’s demands to censor creators The video sharing service Rumble announced on Friday that it would disable access to all users from Brazil pending its legal…
China To Seek Rare Exemption From US Sanctions On Russia’s Latest LNG Project
China To Seek Rare Exemption From US Sanctions On Russia’s Latest LNG Project By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com Chinese state energy giants plan to ask the United States for exemptions from the…
President Trump’s Plan To Save America’s Cities: Gingrich
President Trump’s Plan To Save America’s Cities: Gingrich Authored by Newt Gingrich via RealClear Wire, With all the devastating news about urban crime, drug overdoses, illegal immigration, rampant homelessness, out-of-control budgets, and…
Tesla Launches New Mega Factory Project In Shanghai, Designed To Manufacture 10,000 Megapacks Per Year
Tesla Launches New Mega Factory Project In Shanghai, Designed To Manufacture 10,000 Megapacks Per Year Tesla has launched a new mega factory project in Shanghai, which will be capable of producing 10,000…
Pentagon Alarmed Over Huge Price Tag Of Countering Cheap Yemeni Drones
Pentagon Alarmed Over Huge Price Tag Of Countering Cheap Yemeni Drones Via The Cradle, Concerns about the high cost of countering the threat posed by the Yemeni armed forces in the Red…
American Hostage Dies In Gaza – White House Silent, No Plan On Horizon
American Hostage Dies In Gaza – White House Silent, No Plan On Horizon Israeli authorities have announced the death 73-year-old Gadi Haggai while in Hamas captivity, an Israeli-American dual national who had…
‘Banksy’ stolen from London street (VIDEO)
Onlookers expressed dismay over the broad-daylight heist, though no one attempted to stop it Two men were filmed removing a sticker-decorated stop sign from a south London street corner less than an…
The Supreme Court Sees the Politics – Jack Smith Denied Request to Leapfrog Appeals Court
As we stated yesterday following the Smith request, the Trump attorney response and the Smith re-response, the transparency of the special counsel motive is obvious. For the Supreme Court to accept the…
Ukrainian officials privately admit they’re losing – BILD editor
Reality is different from public statements, the German journalist who just visited Kiev has said While the Ukrainian government paints a rosy picture of the conflict at press conferences, senior officials admit…
Majority Of San Franciscans Support Testing Cash-Assistance Recipients For Drug Use: Poll
Majority Of San Franciscans Support Testing Cash-Assistance Recipients For Drug Use: Poll Authored by Travis Gillmore via The Epoch Times, Nearly two-thirds of San Francisco voters surveyed say they would vote for…
Large Bank Deposits Rise As Money-Market Outflows Accelerate, Small Banks Still Stressed
Large Bank Deposits Rise As Money-Market Outflows Accelerate, Small Banks Still Stressed Yesterday we discovered that Regional bank shares have been soaring towards pre-SVB levels despite yet another huge increase to a…
‘Whatever It Takes’ Won’t Be Enough
‘Whatever It Takes’ Won’t Be Enough Authored by James Howard Kunstler via Kunstler.com, “Like many people, I assumed every impeachment, every indictment, every criminal count would be the end of him.” –…
Muslims may use crypto – Mufti
Certain restrictions must be followed, however The Russian Council of Ulema has adopted a decree allowing Muslims to circulate and invest in cryptocurrency under certain circumstances, Mufti of Moscow Ildar Alyautdinov said…
NGO condemns ‘unparalleled’ killing of journalists in Gaza
Israel has reportedly killed more journalists in the last ten weeks than in any country in a whole year anywhere else Reporters covering Israel’s war on Gaza are being killed at an…
Crypto, Crude, & Crap Stocks Rally As Yield Curve Steepens, Rate-Cut Hopes Soar
Crypto, Crude, & Crap Stocks Rally As Yield Curve Steepens, Rate-Cut Hopes Soar A weird week of macro data – strong jobless claims but weak labor market data from UMich; housing starts…
US Supreme Court delays Trump trial
The court shot down a request by prosecutor Jack Smith to rule on whether the case can go ahead The US Supreme Court declined on Friday to hear a case on whether…
EU nation to pay failed asylum seekers for voluntary return home
Finland has decided to provide refugees with a financial incentive to leave “as quickly as possible,” its Interior Ministry has said Rejected asylum seekers in Finland might receive a heavy sum from…
Russia Says Oil Exports Rose By 7% in 2023 Compared To Year Before Ukraine War
Russia Says Oil Exports Rose By 7% in 2023 Compared To Year Before Ukraine War By Michael Kern of Oilprice.com Russia’s crude oil exports this year will be 7% higher compared to…
Passive Investing Has “Gone Too Far”, Elon Musk Tells Cathie Wood In Wide-Ranging Spaces Interview
Passive Investing Has “Gone Too Far”, Elon Musk Tells Cathie Wood In Wide-Ranging Spaces Interview Potentially one of the biggest beneficiaries of indexing in public markets was railing against it yesterday when…