Roundup
Once again, there are so many important stories that a roundup is in order.
(1) Kimberly Strassel on the latest Durham indictment:
Two more years on, Mr. Durham’s indictment says this source–Mr. Danchenko–obtained material from a longtime Democratic operative who was active in the 2016 Clinton campaign. Clintonites here, Clintonites there, Trump “scandals” everywhere.
The revelation shouldn’t surprise us, given that Mr. Danchenko was never some high-level Russian in Moscow. From 2005 through 2010 he worked at the Washington-based Brookings Institution, a center-left think tank. Around the end of that employment, the indictment asserts, he was introduced to “PR Executive-1,” a Clinton crony who the New York Times confirmed is Charles Dolan.
Mr. Dolan has long been in Clinton circles, having served seven years as head of the Democratic Governors Association and state chairman of Bill Clinton?s 1992 and 1996 presidential campaigns. President Clinton appointed him to a State Department advisory commission, and the indictment notes he was an active “volunteer” on Mrs. Clinton’s 2016 campaign. He also had far more ties to Russians than anyone in Mr. Trump’s circle, having for eight years helped handle “global public relations for the Russian government” and throughout 2016 interacted frequently with senior Russian officials and Russian Embassy staff.
The indictment reveals that in August 2016, Mr. Danchenko asked Mr. Dolan for any “thought, rumor or allegation” regarding the summer?s resignation of Paul Manafort as Mr. Trump’s campaign manager. Mr. Danchenko explained he was working on a “project against Trump.” Mr. Dolan replied that he?d had a drink with a “GOP friend of mine who knows some of the players” and provided gossip. Sentences of this email appear nearly verbatim in the Steele dossier, though they are (hilariously) sourced to a “close associate of TRUMP.” To add farce to fantasy, the indictment says the Mr. Dolan later told the FBI he’d fabricated meeting a GOP friend and had simply passed on info he’d read in the press.
(2) A January 6th prisoner has been released by a judge due to prison mistreatment:
Some 400 prisoners are being moved out of the jail after the “deplorable” conditions were uncovered. According to CNN, the Marshals’ report found that water was being shutoff in many cells “for punitive reasons” for days at a time, toilets were clogged, and an inmate who had been pepper-sprayed was “unable to wash the spray off for days, leading to an infection.”
The D.C. Department of Corrections staff were “antagonizing detainees” and “directing detainees to not cooperate with” U.S. Marshals during the inspection, the agency said, and “[o]ne DOC staffer was observed telling a detainee to ‘stop snitching.’”
As far as I know, none of these prisoners have been sentenced and almost none have previous records. This is an outrage that should have every American incensed, but of course it’s hardly been reported on by our wonderful MSM and many people would think it was perfectly fine because of course these people are evil insurrectionists. “Deplorable” conditions are perfectly all right for the deplorables.
(3) Yes, CRT is being taught in schools – applied CRT. Ace explains.
(4) San Francisco continues the insanity with a ruling that 5-11-year-olds will have to show proof of vaccination to enter many indoor settings. It will take effect after a suitable interval that will allow them to have their vaccinations. I think – although I’m not sure – that this only applies in the city limits and not the suburbs.
Here’s an article that asks the question “why do they want to vaccinate children?” The answer:
The only valid medical reason for vaccination of this age cohort would be to stop the spread of infection.
This, however, cannot be the case, because it is now widely known that the Covid vaccines do not prevent infection…
The combination of extremely low Covid risk to the young, and the vaccines’ inability to prevent transmission, makes vaccinating children a non sequitur from the point of view of public health.
The author concludes that the reason for the rule must be to give more money to the pharmaceutical companies involved in the vaccine. Although I think that motive might be in there somewhere, I don’t think it’s what’s really operating in San Francisco. I think it’s the need of those in charge, and of a lot of the populace, to virtue signal about COVID and to show that they’re doing everything possible to combat it – even if the “everything” makes no logical sense.
Logic doesn’t drive this; fear and self-importance and the need to separate Good People (the vaccinated) from Bad People (the unvaccinated) are the motives.
As a much-needed corrective to the completely false narrative of the so-called “insurrection” incessantly and maliciously promulgated by the MSM, everyone should watch “Patriot Purge” currently streaming on FoxNation (one can obtain a ninety-day free trial at TuckerCarlson.com). As for the ludicrous claims surrounding CRT in the public schools which are repeated ad nauseam by the brainless pundits and their equally stupid guests on MSNBC, this is a perfect example of the gaslighting which is one of the four elements in the brazen deception of the citizenry by the ruling elites, the other three being projection, distraction, and fabrication.
(1) That’s twice that Brookings Institution people have been identified as corrupt Dem operatives. I confess I don’t recall who was the first one now. Of course, a large organization can’t always be perfectly legal and ethical in every detail all the time.
Strassel, who is on the right, pegs the BI as a center-left think tank. But the BI would like you to believe that they are relatively non-partisan and ever so serious about the policies of good governance.
From their “About Us” web page
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization devoted to independent, in-depth research that leads to pragmatic and innovative ideas on how to solve problems facing society. Brookings’s commitment to institutional independence is rooted in the individual independence of its scholars. Therefore, the Institution does not take positions on issues.
Vaccinating children is child abuse and I wonder that parents don’t sue. Of course, in CA they will likely get a leftist judge.
I’ll extend to children my previously stated position regarding adults: everyone who doesn’t have a medical exemption should get vaccinated, but other than in unusual circumstances, no patent should be forced to vaccinate their child
Unless the charged cooperate and turn State’s witness, the guilty higher up the chain will escape justice.
Those responsible for the imprisonment of the Jan. 6th protestors fully deserve to burn in hell.
Of course CRT is being taught in the great majority of the schools and those who teach it and support it have earned imprisonment, disenfranchisement and mandatory deportation upon completion of sentence.
“I think it’s the need of those in charge, and of a lot of the populace, to virtue signal about COVID and to show that they’re doing everything possible to combat it – even if the “everything” makes no logical sense.” neo
That explains the fools’ rationale but not the medical authorities motivation. They’re no more in fear than the ‘elite’ who have been caught violating their own declarations so many times. And the medical “authorities” know full well that young children are at no statistically significant risk whatsoever.
It’s a virtual certainty that the motivation is malevolent and that time shall reveal it. In fact, it’s already emerging…
“ALEX BERENSON SPEAKS WITH TUCKER CARLSON ABOUT HIGH DEATH RATES OCCURRING”
https://www.bitchute.com/video/NicTdjCDaejc/
Ackler,
Is that “should” mandatory? No religious exemptions? No right to refuse forced vaccinations?
The insiders want the many people who are doing well out of COVID to continue to do well, that is for sure.
The outsiders are “at war with Eastasia”, so speak.
The FBI has found its true calling. Biden’s personal goon squad.
http://ace.mu.nu/archives/396347.php
(4) What’s the point of having power if you can’t abuse it?
Ask any Home Owner’s Association.
Ackler, your position is utterly without merit.
Based on what? We have no idea what the long term implications of the mRNA injections are. We do know they do not prevent infection, nor do they prevent transmission. We also know they cause myocarditis.
So–stick it in children, who have a near zero rate of death from Covid.
Why would any rational person do that?
GB,
I don’t quite understand your question. No, I do not think Covid vaccines should be mandatory, for adults or for children. But I do think people *should* make the choice to get vaccinated, and get their children vaccinated, unless the have a medical reason not to. Personally, I do not like people refusing for religious reasons, but of course I respect that right.
Ackler,
Do you consider having previously contracted Covid and fought it off a valid medical reason?
So, as I peruse the Interwebz, I read many conspiracy theories with varying levels of incredulousness, puzzlement, and humor. Many are good for a laugh if nothing else. Some would make terrific pulp novel or comic book plot lines. There’s certainly some entertainment value there.
But the foot-off-the-brakes, balls-to-wall push to vaccinate everyone- EVERYONE- regardless of their age, vulnerability, religion objection, previous Covid infection status, etc. really gives me pause. And with some countries seeking to limit unvaccinated persons access to stores, restaurants and other public venues, it seems even more crazed and panicked. And techincally, those people aren’t even the conspiracy loons. Technically. Fringe people yell into the night about Bill Gates wanting to depopulate the Earth and I just shake my head, and chuckle. But then, I see the push with this vaccine, and like I said, it gives me pause.
Likely, it’s nothing more than various politicians getting monetary kickbacks and benefits of every sort for for pushing the pharmacy industry stock higher and higher. And then there’s the control, which is probably just gravy.
But still, the world has lost its G*d-damned mind over this shot. I wish more of us would stop and just ask “Why?”
Lee,
True, we don’t know the long term implications of theses vaccines. We also don’t know the long term implications of Covid. All of this is about assessing risk. I think when one weighs the information and data we do have, the benefit of getting vaccinated and getting kids vaccinated greatly outweighs any cost of the small possibility of serious side effects in the near and distant future.
While the vaccines don’t prevent transmission, they do reduce its likelihood, which crucial. While Covid in itself has a very, very low mortality rate among children, this isn’t simply about reducing mortality.
Fractal,
No I do not.
Ackler,
Why?
It remains unknown how long natural immunity lasts and whether natural immunity is as strong as the vaccine. Thus, even if one had Covid, it’s highly advisable to get vaccinated.
If I am correctly informed, Danchenko is a Russian national, not American. He was released on $100,000.00 bond and has essentially no other restraints imposed on his freedom of movement. So, what’s the over/under on his taking it on the lam before trial?
Ackler said:
“Thus, even if one had Covid, it’s highly advisable to get vaccinated.”
I think saying that is debatable would be an understatement. But you’re entitled to your opinion, as long as it has it no bearing on whether my wife and I get to keep our jobs.
“But the foot-off-the-brakes, balls-to-wall push to vaccinate everyone- EVERYONE- regardless of their age, vulnerability, religion objection, previous Covid infection status, etc. really gives me pause.”
Me too.
Vaccinating kids is especially a bridge too far for me. The risk of the virus to kids (excepting special medical conditions) is extraordinarily low. The vaccine risk is said to be low as well. But people have done back of the envelope calculations to show the drive to get the jab is more dangerous (traffic risk) than the virus. Then there are the potential long term risks. That’s made more real by the decision of 3 or 4 countries to forbid Moderna for males under 30.
We’re risking kids for … nothing, afaict.
Like Fractal, I can’t buy the Bill Gates Depopulation theory. But something is very wrong.
Ackler,
I was just seeking clarity on what your “should” implied.
As you state it’s as a choice, I’m fine with it.
Regarding some other succeeding assertions;
“True, we don’t know the long term implications of theses vaccines. We also don’t know the long term implications of Covid. All of this is about assessing risk.”
My impression is that negative side effects appeared fairly soon after injection with the exception of thalidomide. Otherwise I’m unfamiliar with any prior vaccine that had long term effects that popped up months or years later. Can you point to vaccines that did have negative long term implications?
As for risk assessment based on data; more people have died shortly after receiving the Covid Vaccinations than all the prior vaccinations combined.
“85% of Covid-19 deaths in New South Wales, Australia are among the Fully Vaccinated”
https://theexpose.uk/2021/10/05/85-of-covid-19-deaths-in-new-south-wales-australia-are-among-the-fully-vaccinated/
“27,247 Deaths 2,563,768 Injuries Following COVID Shots in European Database – Taiwan Records More Deaths from Vaccine than Virus”
https://conservativechoicecampaign.com/27247-deaths-2563768-injuries-following-covid-shots-in-european-database-taiwan-records-more-deaths-from-vaccine-than-virus/
Nor are the majority of negative side effects being reported.
“All you need to know about vaccine failure – not in Israel, in the US – in one incredible chart”
https://alexberenson.substack.com/p/all-you-need-to-know-about-vaccine/comments
“Report: Hospital ERs Swamped With People Reporting Blood Clots, Heart Problems, Tingling Arms”
https://amgreatness.com/2021/11/05/report-hospital-ers-swamped-with-people-reporting-blood-clots-heart-problems-tingling-arms/
You state; “It remains unknown how long natural immunity lasts and whether natural immunity is as strong as the vaccine.”
Not so, two studies, one from Israel and the other from the UK reveal that natural immunity is up to 13 times more effective than the vaccines which lose their effectiveness after 6 months, which is why they require ‘booster shots’ probably for the rest of the recipients life.
“Official government reports show that the fully vaccinated lose their immune system over time – immunodeficiency syndrome”
https://greatreject.org/vaccinated-lose-their-immune-system-immunodeficiency-syndrome/
In addition: “Study: Fully Vaccinated Healthcare Workers Carry 251 Times Viral Load, Pose Threat to Unvaccinated Patients, Co-Workers”
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/vaccinated-healthcare-workers-threat-unvaccinated-patients-co-workers/
“Natural” immunity, or vaccinated immunity wanes after a period. This is how the mammalian immune system works to prevent the body from becoming overwhelmed by the large metabolic cost of making unneeded antibodies. This waning period is short or very long, depending on the original stimulus, but the waning period is completely normal. There is a marked decrease for most antibody response within 6 months when there is no more foreign protein proteins.
Instead, the immune system makes “memory” cells, both B-cells which produce antibodies, and T-cells, which recognize and kill cells expressing foreign proteins. When the memory cells react with a secondary infection or other source of the specific stimulating protein, they expand and differentiate into the cells which produce antibodies , or killer T cells. In addition they “evolve” testing other configurations for improved efficiency.
What scandalizes me is that every doctor knows this, yet continue to press the panic button about the entirely normal diminution of serum antibody levels after the virus is removed.
Why? I speculate that since most doctors are employees of large medical systems, they know they would be fired if they call BS on this false panic.
Hope this helps.
People who survived SARS-COV-1 in the early 2000s still have immunity to it, tests show, and they also seem to have immunity to its cousin, SARS-COV-2. The Israelis are keeping very good records; their studies indicate natural immunity is something like thirteen times stronger than vaccine immunity (they used the Pfizer shots).
Most people my age have never had the MMR shots because we’ve all had the diseases. I was tested for rubella twenty-eight years after I had the disease; I still had immunity. Kids who get the shots have to have them repeated after about ten years. The same goes for TDaP shots, which are recommended every ten years for everybody. One of my daughters was unable to receive the pertussis vaccine, caught pertussis at age 18, and still had immunity nineteen years later.
The COVID vaccines have risks, much more than with most vaccines, although the risk rate is still small. Young children have essentially no risk of serious illness or death from the disease, except for those with complicating health problems. My little granddaughter will get the shots over her mother’s dead body, and mine.
Fractal,
Of course not. As I said, I am opposed to vaccine mandates. I do not support firing people over vaccine status. I want people to get vaccinated, I think it is the right choice for nearly everyone, but I don’t support using the coercive power of the state to compel them to do so.
Covid and vaccines still seems to be the topic of the day.
The stock price of Pfizer was up substantially today, and Merck down. Why? Merck came out with a covid therapeutic pill some days ago, and today Pfizer announced the results for their covid therapeutic pill. For the Pfizer pill, it is 89% effective in preventing serious illness, and zero deaths in the test group. Interestingly, Pfizer blew out the test and control groups (violated the double blinding etc.) so that everybody can benefit from their new miracle drug. (small sarc)
I missed the test results for the Merck pill. Apparently, the two different drugs are very different in biological action. One drug modifies or scrambles the RNA inside the virus probably before it infects the cell, and the other blocks or limits the replication of the virus inside the human cell. (Kind of similar to zinc and hydroxychloroquine. Maybe that’s what it is. joke.)
Fabulous Garrett D Crawford. Thanks.
Would it be correct to assume that having a significant load of the relevant antibodies in your system would mean a somewhat faster response to a re-infection compared to a robust number of B and T cells only?
But here we are with a medical establishment that is focused solely on antibody “titers.”
I speculate that since most doctors are employees of large medical systems, they know they would be fired if they call BS on this false panic.
I agree. This is a huge downside to our Obamacare world.
Regarding the Jan 6 prisoners… the United States now has political prisoners, just like Venezuela, China, and Russia.
This is not only shameful, but it is contrary to the U.S.’s long-standing policies and principles as well as various international treaties.
This is how low we have sunk.
This round-up didn’t include any election news, but I wanted to note this post by Mark Steyn because it’s something we need to pay attention to going forward, even though it was written on Monday, before the elections.
https://www.steynonline.com/11840/power-and-office
On children being Fake Vaxed
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/11/why_do_they_want_to_vaccinate_children.html
And 1 shot as we see won’t be enough, will subsequent shots compound health issues?
On the Political Prisoners I still advise everyone to read some of if not all Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s trilogy Gulag Archipelago, our fellow Americans being held are living it.
AesopFan, excellent advice from Mark Steyn. Thanks.
TommyJay, you describe the Merck and Pfizer COVID therapeutics according to what I read, too. There’s no certainty about this, but there are some concerns about whether the Merck drug might damage cell structures and encourage cancer. That might be unsubstantiated, but this means here are my lines of defense for COVID, depending on when I catch it:
(1) Quercetin, zinc, and Vitamin C
(2) Monoclonal antibodies
(3) Pfizer antiviral (called Plaxovid)
AesopFan,
“Mr Youngkin, is a squish of no fixed beliefs who will govern as Mitt did in Massachusetts or Pataki did in New York.”
While certainly better than McAuliffe, we all know what we can expect from a RINO. Weak sauce.
Fractal Rabbit @ 6:59pm,
Exactly. Very, very disconcerting.