Message Received?
More than a few countries have restrictions or bans on social media for children. Australia was the most recent, and France is trying to do the same. What do these countries know that we don't? Nothing. But we're a strange nation who worships a "freedom" that restricts cigarettes because they're bad for us but not alcohol or blocks "misinformation" because it's bad but not social media ... for example. So the evidence is clear that social media is harmful, especially for kids, but ... doggone it ... we like it.
At Long Last
On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israel with more than 4,000 rockets and an invading force that killed civilians, kidnapping 251 civilians. The world has reeled from the response, outraged that ... Israel would stoop to defending herself. It was too much. But 2 years and 3 months later, the remains of the last hostage have been recovered. Hamas could have released them ... years ago. They could have not attacked or they could have surrendered them, but ... they didn't. So now the suggestion is that the second phase of the ceasefire can move forward ... but all the pro-Palesinian protesters should note ... Israel wasn't the cause of the sneak attack or the delay in the ceasefire.
Newsom Objects
California Governor Newsom is launching an investigation to determine if TikTok suppressed content critical of Trump. Mind you, TikTok is not a government entity and I can attest that private companies have no problem suppressing free speech on their platforms, but Newsom isn't concerned about free speech. He's concerned that someone somewhere might have had something negative to say about Trump and didn't get to.
Shut De Do
Another one bites the dust. Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has withdrawn the world premiere of a new symphony because Trump's name is associated with the Kennedy Center. While one might think that there is "no place for politics in the arts," clearly the hatred for Trump trumps art in some cases (25 and counting) (including the Washington National Opera), a sad commentary on the hate that the anti-Trump folks carry that even beats their love of the arts or care for their audiences.
Two Wrongs
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was doing a townhall meeting in Minneapolis where she called for the abolishment of ICE and the resignation of Kristi Noem ... because open borders is the best thing we can do ... you know ... to destroy this country. A man sprayed her with an unknown substance (which turned out to be apple cider vinegar and water) because that is the best possible response ... or ... rather the most STUPID response. The substance apparently wasn't particularly harmful ... just ... stupid. Two wrongs here still don't make a right.
America on ICE
Minnesota would like ICE to vanish. So would Bruce Springsteen. The loudest voices in America (not necessarily the most numerous) are coming out against law enforcement in general and immigration laws in particular. The obvious message is, "Open the borders. Let 'em all in." Similar to the recent movement to eliminate police, louder voices are urging America to eliminate border restrictions. They've even attempted to restrict our thinking. "They're not 'illegal.' They're just 'undocumented.'" They're not "undocumented noncitizens" or "newcomers." They're breaking immigration laws ... and they're often breaking other laws (like the fraud and murders in Minneapolis). But, hey, we're a representative government. You guys vote in open borders and no law enforcement and see how that works for you.
A Poultry Sum
Costco is being sued for their rotisserie chicken. They claim "no preservatives" and customers are complaining that it contains two preservatives. We have thousands of ads fed to us daily on our screens and our phones, especially at election times, that are plain lies, but this one is a problem? I've always enjoyed watching those rotisseries. They're like poultry in motion.
Your Best Source for Fake News.
With all the cancellations at the Kennedy Center for the existence of Trump's name on the front, others are getting into the approach. WNBA players are vowing to continue missing layups until ICE withdraws from Minnesota. In Taipei, Alex Honnold climbed a 1667-foot tower (actual story) only to discover he could have used the elevator. And in Minnesota, given the problems with ICE and their close ties to Ilhan Omar, residents are fleeing to Somalia to escape the violence.
Must be true; I read it on the internet.
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