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Haiti's current economic and political collapse has a Made in America label.

Spooks and Scary Stories

We often talk about the "deep state" which I call the mafia branch of our government, but perhaps the "dark state" is a more appropriate descriptor. I've speculated before that Wallace was removed and Truman inserted as FDR's veep in order to insure the creation of the CIA. Of course the FBI has existed longer, starting in 1908 with J. Edgar Hoover joining in 1917. Theoretically the FBI is domestic and the CIA international, but the lines have blurred. I find both organizations rogue agencies ignoring law and promoting their own power and control. I think they are both scary.

Every single American news source, both liberal or conservative, tells us that Russia has already lost in Ukraine. Al Jazeera tells a different story.

The compliant media have been publicizing and lauding the recent Social Security increase, the largest in recent years. But of course they have let slide, silent and unmentioned, the accompanying raise in Medicare deductions, taking back much of what they have so grudgingly given.

Afternoon folks!

Well, here comes another mess of good music. There's a greatest hits album from Louis Jordan and a compilation of great stuff from the ABC/Bluesway label. There's a classic blues-rock album from John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers that features Peter Green and John McVie before they formed Fleetwood Mac (the good, early version), there's a live (recorded in '72) album from Savoy Brown and an early 70's album from Paul Butterfield. The diversity this week is provided by Goose Creek Symphony, Ry Cooder and Steeleye Span.

Enjoy!

Based on the progressive caucus' retreat from anything even approaching an antiwar position, or less war approach, it's safe to say that there is no actual left in our elected officials today. Which is really depressing because we are six years into the Progressive Insurgency following Bernie's 2016 presidential run.

The official narrative promoted by the entire western political/media class is that Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in February of this year solely because he is evil and hates freedom. He wants to conquer as much of Europe as possible because he cannot stand free democracies, because he is another Adolf Hitler.

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”
Pablo Picasso

The resignation of Lizz Truss, who was ready to push the button, and failure of Boris Johnson current attempt to secure English Prime Minister office was a hopeful sign for some deescalation of world tension.

Let's see how England responds to this accusation - breaking news Russia Times.

Britain’s Royal Navy played a part in orchestrating and staging the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. The accusation follows the Russian Foreign Ministry’s claim that NATO conducted a military exercise during the summer, close to the location where the undersea explosions occurred.

Writing on its official Telegram channel, the ministry alleged that Royal Navy operatives “took part in planning, supporting and implementing” a “terrorist attack” to blow up the gas pipelines on September 26.

Happy Friday everyone. Post any photos, memes, or music you like.

I went to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Wednesday to photograph the large critters. Turns out the best shots of the day were of the smallest critter there.

Fun Fact: Hummingbirds do not walk.

Female Anna's Hummingbird refueling at a Bird of Paradise