- Marines Commandant General David Berger testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that military branch needed more amphibious ships
- Berger said the fleet was at 35 percent capacity of what was required for the US to maintain both a military and humanitarian presence in the Pacific region
- He said two decades of land-based conflicts had shifted the Marines' focus from sea-based combat, and that the branch should begin returning to those roots...
Friday, March 31, 2023
Marine Corps chief warns his forces are at LOWEST levels in recent history | Daily Mail Online
Marine Corps chief warns his forces are at LOWEST levels in recent history | Daily Mail Online
Rep. Jim Jordan demands answers from IRS after it sent an agent to Twitter Files journalist's home in an apparent 'effort to intimidate a witness' - TheBlaze
Rep. Jim Jordan demands answers from IRS after it sent an agent to Twitter Files journalist's home in an apparent 'effort to intimidate a witness' - TheBlaze:
A prominent independent journalist who has worked doggedly to expose government overreach online received an unexpected visit from the Internal Revenue Service earlier this month. The IRS happened to darken Matt Taibbi's doorstep the same day he testified before Congress about the weaponization of the federal government.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is demanding accountability as it pertains to this apparent statist "attempt to intimidate a witness before Congress."
Hyperbole, Hysteria and Hatred, by Laura Hollis | Creators Syndicate
Hyperbole, Hysteria and Hatred, by Laura Hollis | Creators Syndicate - By Laura Hollis
"...it's time to look at the role played by the increasingly heated rhetoric that characterizes political, cultural and social debate in this country...
"...it's time to look at the role played by the increasingly heated rhetoric that characterizes political, cultural and social debate in this country...
It has gotten much worse in recent decades; political opponents now compare other candidates to mass-murdering dictators or accuse them (and the party they belong to) of the most malevolent possible motivations.
- Former President George W. Bush was often compared to Hitler.
- During the 2012 presidential campaign, studiously wonky Paul Ryan, Republican Mitt Romney's running mate, was accused of wanting to "push granny off a cliff" — including an infamous political ad that showed exactly that...
- But nothing can compare to the reaction to Donald Trump's election, which can only be described as mass hysteria. On his inauguration day and for weeks thereafter, Washington, D.C., and other cities were roiled by riots and violence. People sat in the streets and screamed. Windows were broken, cars set on fire. Johnny Depp and Madonna made unfunny jokes about actors killing presidents and blowing up the White House...
- Former President Barack Obama called Americans who opposed his policies "bitter" people who "cling to their guns and their religion."
- Hillary Clinton called Trump's supporters "a basket of deplorables."
- President Joe Biden's Justice Department is targeting conservatives, pro-life Christians and irate parents objecting to pornography in schools, warning that they are potential "domestic terrorists."
Academics seeking tenure publish outrageous social "theories" that smear wide swaths of the population, accusing them of every conceivable form of hatred...
- Terminology takes on quasi-criminal tones: Misunderstandings or perceived slights are "microaggressions." Due process in campus sexual assault cases is "another form of rape." And then there's the all-purpose rage inflator: "Words are violence."...
UK Households face net zero penalty for sticking with gas
Households face net zero penalty for sticking with gas
- Levies will be applied to bills as part of incentive to go green
"Households are to be penalised if they do not switch away from gas under net zero plans to be unveiled on Thursday...
The proposals risk forcing household gas bills up by as much as £100 a year, while electricity costs will come down.
Speaking on Wednesday, Grant Shapps, secretary of state for energy security and net zero, said: “If we want people to switch to an electricity-based economy, it would be better if [levies] were shifted onto the gas side of things...
The proposals risk forcing household gas bills up by as much as £100 a year, while electricity costs will come down.
Speaking on Wednesday, Grant Shapps, secretary of state for energy security and net zero, said: “If we want people to switch to an electricity-based economy, it would be better if [levies] were shifted onto the gas side of things...
Michigan State warns against using words like 'Christmas tree,' 'America' because they might be offensive | KOMO
Michigan State warns against using words like 'Christmas tree,' 'America' because they might be offensive | KOMO: 
- It's actually much worse than the headline.
- Read everything they will FORCE on your child when you send them to this madrassa of madness!
Terms to Avoid
· Avoid the term “female” as a noun for women. The pejorative term reduces women to their assumed biological anatomy.
· Avoid the term “nickname,” which implies that a person’s name is a substitute for their legal name.
· “Queer” is originally a pejorative. It is an umbrella term covering people who are not heterosexual or cisgender. Avoid using the term unless people or organizations use the term to identify themselves.
· “Sexual preference.” Use “sexual orientation.”
· “Homosexual.” Use “gay” or “lesbian.”
· “Hermaphrodite.” Use “intersex.”
· “Closeted.” Use “not out.”
· “Normal/norm” to refer to people who are not transgender, gender fluid or nonbinary.
· “Sex change.” Use “gender transition.”
Mayorkas fails to provide definition for 'assault weapon' - TheBlaze
Mayorkas fails to provide definition for 'assault weapon' - TheBlaze:
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana that he agrees with President Joe Biden's position that assault weapons should be banned in the U.S. — but when pressed to define the term "assault weapon," Mayorkas failed to deliver.
It's the "school's grade" but expect things to get worse!-----Michigan looks to drop A-F school grading system - mlive.com
Michigan looks to drop A-F school grading system - mlive.com"Michigan is a step closer to removing A-F letter grading for schools after House lawmakers voted to drop the system designed to rate the academic performance of the state’s K-12 public institutions.
The bill, HB 4166, passed March 21 in a 63-45 vote with bipartisan support from some House Republicans (RINOs)...
The bill, HB 4166, passed March 21 in a 63-45 vote with bipartisan support from some House Republicans (RINOs)...
- The Michigan School Grades System – not to be confused with A-F student grading, which the bill does not seek to eliminate – gives each public schools in the state letter grades and ranking labels based on an annual performance review.
- The Michigan Department of Education then must compile and release a list of the lowest performing schools based on that data...
History for March 31
History for March 31 - On-This-Day.com
Nikolai Gogol 1809 - Playwright, novelist
- 1776 - Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John that women were "determined to foment a rebellion" if the new Declaration of Independence failed to guarantee their rights..
- 1885 - Binney & Smith Company was founded in New York City. The company later became Crayola, LLC.
- 1889 - In Paris, the Eiffel Tower officially opened.
- 1917 - The U.S. purchased and took possession of the Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million.
- 1918 - For the first time in the U.S., Daylight Saving Time went into effect.
- 1949 - Newfoundland entered the Canadian confederation as its 10th province.
- 1980 - U.S. President Carter deregulated the banking industry.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Biden's climate agenda makes us dangerously dependent on China. Here's what we must do | Fox News
Biden's climate agenda makes us dangerously dependent on China. Here's what we must do | Fox News:
If we’ve learned anything from all the various impacts that COVID-19 brought to our shores, it’s that America must secure our critical supply chains. Instead, we continue to be reliant on hostile nations, and especially our biggest adversary, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Perhaps most disturbing is our self-imposed continued reliance on Chinese minerals needed for infrastructure, national security, and everyday life.
Unfortunately, the Biden administration, as part of their war on American energy, has moved to limit domestic mining and increase our reliance on the CCP for critical minerals.
Scientists Skeptical of Anthropogenic Global Warming | https://rumble.com/v2ffae1-artificial-intelligence-strikes-out.html | Facebook
Scientists Skeptical of Anthropogenic Global Warming | https://rumble.com/v2ffae1-artificial-intelligence-strikes-out.html | Facebook - John Whitefisk
- ChatGPT was given a climate quiz, which it failed miserably.
- On each question it responded with propaganda rather than factual information.
Mainstream Media Finds the 'Real' Victims of Nashville Mass Shooting in Predictable Turn
Mainstream Media Finds the 'Real' Victims of Nashville Mass Shooting in Predictable Turn - By Sister Toldjah
"As RedState previously reported, unfortunately, the mainstream media have been busy doing some pretty predictable things in the aftermath of the mass shooting that happened Monday...
...Among the tiresome blame games The Usual Suspects in the press are playing:
"As RedState previously reported, unfortunately, the mainstream media have been busy doing some pretty predictable things in the aftermath of the mass shooting that happened Monday...
...Among the tiresome blame games The Usual Suspects in the press are playing:
- Pointing fingers at “the right” for not supporting gender-affirming care for minors,
- tying GOP Rep. Andy Ogles (who represents the Congressional district in question) to the murders because he supports gun rights, and
- burying the lede.
And though it’s crystal clear in the eyes of most sane people who the actual victims were on Monday, some in the MSM have found the “real victims” of it all: transgender persons, as noted by NBC News...
Cruz to Mayorkas: 'Your Refusal to Do Your Job Is Revolting'
Cruz to Mayorkas: 'Your Refusal to Do Your Job Is Revolting':
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz berated border chief Alejandro Mayorkas for opening the border and for allowing many migrants to die.
The grandstanding, however, helped both Cruz and Mayorkas divert attention from the bipartisan support for the wealth-shifting inflow of migrant workers, consumers, and renters into Americans’ workplaces and housing.
Andy Ngo tells Tucker about the ‘extremist trans fringe’
"The Post Millenial's Andy Ngo said people who suffer from gender dysphoria also suffer from 'very high rates of mental health comorbidities' on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.
Sooo, "polack jokes" gonna get you arrested?-----Antisemitic tweets, threats could prompt changes to Michigan’s civil rights law
"Protections to Jewish people, both as a religion and an ethnicity, could be added to Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act under legislation recently introduced in the state House this month.
Sponsored by Rep. Noah Arbit, D-West Bloomfield, House Bill 4327 would amend the civil rights act to include ethnicity as a protected class – highlighting in particular that discrimination because of ethnicity includes antisemitism.
There are already protections for those who practice Judiasm under the religion portion of the act.
...Covered under “antisemitism” would include making dehumanizing or stereotypical allegations about Jewish people, including the myth that Jews as a monolith control institutions like banks or media outlets, or holding all Jews responsible for the conduct of Israel...
Lunch video-----Why do People Think Oil Comes From Dinosaurs
"In this fascinating video, discover the truth about the origins of oil and the surprising history behind the myth that it is made from dinosaurs. Join us on a journey through the process of oil formation, the truth about the "fossil" label, and how this myth came to be in the first place. Learn how the story of dinosaur oil can be traced back to clever marketing and two of the greatest cultural events of the 20th century, and find out what organisms really make up this crucial resource. Whether you're a dinosaur enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about how the world works, this video is a must-watch.
Sending a Message: IRS Agent Showed Up at Home of 'Twitter Files' Journalist as He Testified to Congress
Sending a Message: IRS Agent Showed Up at Home of 'Twitter Files' Journalist as He Testified to Congress:
The IRS, not known for engaging in house calls, paid a visit to the home of Twitter Files journalist Matt Taibbi while he was giving testimony to Congress about the government’s efforts to control online discourse.
The IRS agent showed up at Taibbi’s house on March 9, the day of the journalist’s high-profile testimony before the House Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Finding Taibbi not at home, the agent affixed a letter to the journalist’s door instructing him to call him.
University document seeks faculty that 'speaks, acts, and dresses' to connect with minority students | Fox News
University document seeks faculty that 'speaks, acts, and dresses' to connect with minority students | Fox News
"...A public university in Indiana’s new guidelines for inclusive hiring emphasizes equity credentials over traditional merit -- and even suggests new professors should talk, dress and act "in ways that authentically resonate" with racial minorities...
- Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis' hiring guidance advises that potential hires speak, act and dress 'in ways that authentically resonate with racially minoritized students'
"...A public university in Indiana’s new guidelines for inclusive hiring emphasizes equity credentials over traditional merit -- and even suggests new professors should talk, dress and act "in ways that authentically resonate" with racial minorities...
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