9/27/21
Inflation rages on and Biden compounds the issue by proposing tax hikes, providing further proof for Murphy's Law "whatever can go wrong, will go wrong."
Today’s Top Choices:
Stradivari instruments are superior because of the varnish. "Chemicals used to soak the wood include borax, zinc, copper, alum, and lime water.” by @JenLucPiquant realclearscience.com/2021/09/27/stu…
“Ordinary people love buying books written (or purportedly written) by famous people. It’s really that simple. As I tell my accountant, the worst thing I can do to a book is put my name on it.”
The Lancet medical journal abruptly disbands its investigation into the origins of COVID-19; the World Health Organization inches toward a new COVID investigation, and the U.S. government is mum about any further COVID investigation on its part.
Coronavirus:
Healthcare employees in New York who are fired for refusing to comply with a state law requiring them to have the #COVID19 vaccine to continue working will not be able to collect unemployment benefits. #JustTheNews
General News:
Our new report looks at how well the challenges of 2020 were met, from the first primary election to the last vote counted. It also examines the tech employed, the costs involved, and the confidence voters ultimately had in the results. buff.ly/2WgB6Dr
The Pennsylvania House State Government Committee passed a slate of controversial election reforms early Monday panned by Democrats and likely destined for @GovernorTomWolf’s veto pen. #JustTheNews
"Don’t celebrate that the Arizona audit kind of aligns with the real findings," @ChrisStirewalt writes. "Lament that it took place at all. Lament the ones that will come after it. We are no closer to sanity returning to the GOP than we were before."
When the Canadian Conservatives went soft on core principles, demoralized voters stayed home or voted for an upstart third party. | Opinion @johnfund
In storm-damaged Louisiana, there is not victimhood, but resilience and gratitude. | Opinion by @kathrynlopez
Every insufferable late-night show got together to push Climate Night, and Greg Gutfeld beat them all.
Arizona Audit Finds Potentially Election-Shifting Numbers Of Illegal Ballots thefederalist.com/2021/09/27/ari… by @ProfMJCleveland
Economics:
The lies this corrupt fraud tells are as absurd as they are reckless. Joe Biden continued pushing a new talking point that claimed his $3.5 trillion spending agenda actually cost "zero dollars."
Grab Your Checkbook: Lyin’ Joe Gives His 'Word as a Biden' Not to Raise Taxes for Those Making Less Than $400,000
"A Crypto Bank Like No Other": Morgan Stanley Initiates Silvergate With "Overweight", Setting Stage For Big Squeeze
Nearly everyone misunderstands quantitative easing, including central bankers. Ken Fisher explains why in @rc_markets.
Biden’s tax proposal would turn all financial accounts into open books for the IRS. | Opinion by Daniel J. Pilla
My piece from Friday, on China's latest crypto crackdown installment. "The language of the notice that came out is…somewhat scarily broad," says Paul Tsai China Center/Yale Law fellow Karman Lucero (TY @ChinaLawTransl8)
Healthcare:
Why do @CongressmanRaja and other politicians who favor restrictions on nicotine vaping products ignore evidence that points to the lifesaving potential of these harm-reducing alternatives to conventional cigarettes?
Scientists spend too much time on paperwork and not enough on lab work. | Opinion by M. Anthony Mills
In the first of his guest articles for @RealClearHealth, ADDF's @a_hfillit shares the latest on #Alzheimers biomarkers & #diagnostics, which are essential for diagnosis and clinical research. ADDF is proud to support innovative #biomarkers in development:
Immigration:
Drug Cartels Seize Biden’s Criticism Of Border Patrol, Tell Smugglers To Provoke Force For Media Coverage: Report dlvr.it/S8Rmqk
Foreign Policy:
Millions Of Chinese Residents Lose Power After Widespread, "Unexpected" Blackouts; Power Company Warns This Is "New Normal"
Today’s Morning Dispatch (🔒):
— Germany goes to the polls
— @KhayaHimmelman on the results of the Arizona audit morning.thedispatch.com/p/the-morning-…
Education:
This past year, a million or more families have revealed that they’d prefer to move their children out of traditional public schools. buff.ly/39BXnie
Thus far this year, 13 states have passed legislation or regulations alleging to “ban” critical race theory. buff.ly/39CQoWa
Defense:
When Biden came into office, he had an opportunity to slow things down and give the “good enough” plan a shot. But he decided it was not worth the candle. He finished what Trump started and surrendered to the Taliban.
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NEW @MEaglen @WarOnTheRocks: The new National Defense Strategy should assess core US strategic objectives and delineate the necessary Department of Defense capabilities, capacities, and forward posture required.
Big Tech:
This past year, a million or more families have revealed that they’d prefer to move their children out of traditional public schools. buff.ly/39BXnie
Crime and Policing:
BREAKING: Attempted Reagan Assassin John Hinckley Jr. Granted Unconditional Release Under DOJ Deal dlvr.it/S8RrHb
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter offenses spiked almost 30% in 2020, the largest increase since the FBI started recording nationwide data in the 1960s.
Climate Change:
Cancel Culture:
Man Who Got NY Woman Fired Over Dog Park Incident Has History Of Accusing People For Social Media Attention dlvr.it/S8Rcxn
SJW News:
School Forced Teacher to Take Down ‘Political’ Pro-Police Flag, Despite Allowing BLM Symbols | bit.ly/3zOZM3E