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The Still Hour – Verses and Prayers for Saturday
Thank you Harrison.
AMEN
Thank you Harrison Be well God Bless
R.D.
May it also be so for you and yours RD. Blessings.
The Game Plan
Sundance @TheLastRefuge2
“Trump will not find perfect solutions. He will find OPTIMAL solutions. We cannot ask for more.
Trump has stood by and watched Perfect murder Good for 8 years – maybe longer. He’s not gonna do it. He’s going to deliver the best outcome possible, and he’s not waiting for us to feel relaxed about it.
Best presidency ever! Just hang on. More winning is coming, but a lot of people are going to scream that it’s all over at EVERY turn.
The best way through this is to define viewpoints, not people, because people will shift as they change position and velocity in Trump gravity.
Bash the neocon, warmonger, and dopey globalist positions – not the people who are going to hold them one moment and come loose from them later.
Trump is Jupiter moving through the asteroid belt. He is going to pull people into his orbit.
A few will get slung off into space, but most will come along for the ride of their lives.
I am ON the Trump Train for good, even if I scream that I want off and can’t take it. In the end, I only want to scream “TOO MUCH WINNING!!!”
Unseen1 @unseen1_unseen
Here is the game plan that the forces against Trump will be using for the foreseeable future.
They will attempt to get you to make the perfect the enemy of the good.
Be it the freedom clowns and spending, the immigration hawks with H1B visas, the peace doves with timing, the cultural warriors with total bans of DEI/CRT, the neocons with war fighting, or the swamp dwellers with draining the swamp.
All of them will attempt to get you to believe on whatever issue is the issue of the day that it doesn’t go far enough or do enough. They will try to make you think that some sub issue of that issue is more important and should be handled first, that since the issue hasn’t been handled yet it won’t be, that we can’t do more than one thing, that so and so is a plant to stop the draining of the swamp, or that because it wasn’t 100% Trump lied. On every single issue, one or more groups will attempt this strategy.
You can’t allow them that power over you. If Trump secures the border and deports 2 million, don’t allow them to reduce that good by them saying well he didn’t deport 2.5 million, so he failed or lied.
You can’t allow them to use the perfect to void out the good in the coming months.
They will try. They already have with the CR and the H1b visa debates. It works, that is why they use it. You have to keep it in the front of your head on everything about to occur that half a loaf or hopefully in most cases 7/8ths a loaf is better than no loaf.
Do not allow them to gaslight you into thinking the good is the enemy of the perfect.
In the real world, most things are never perfect, but if we try real hard, we can get plenty of good accomplished in the coming 4 years.
The purpose and goals of President Trump are plainly visible by his actions and consistent: He is for the benefit first of the common PEOPLE of this country, then of the PEOPLE in the rest of the world. It is validating, even to our battered conservative skepticism.
The methods of his leadership are amazing. I still don’t get HOW he does it, or HOW he is able to get so much momentum going, but every day the momentum is growing. Everyone and every organization has their eyes opened every day — just by watching him. Even those who hate him, are biased against him, and want to see him gone — cannot ignore him. He lives rent free in their head, and they come around to seeing the universal principles by which he is operating. He hammers actions based on truth from one direction, then another, and they cannot mount an organized opposition against him.
President Trump is transparent in his words and actions. He is consistent in what he says, what he does, and what he asks/demands of others. His promises are bold and he keeps them like no other president has. He is making massive, nearly overnight changes, not only in our country, but in the world. It is amazing that he is able to accomplish so much when there are so many snakes in the grass. This term, he is weeding them out faster. No U.S. president has ever faced so much organized resistance and treason than President Trump
He has chosen to use his intellect and every skill he has to do what is right. He has tremendous faith that he can make a difference in this world. He has a confidence and courage such that he doesn’t care what others think, yet a humility to know he has to do it with the help of like minded people. Those people are the “common” people, and he ridicules those who think they are not common.
He believes people are basically good. He believes that God is real. He believes that healthy people are happy people, and they need to be able to create wealth freely for their labor, and have the freedom to spend their money on what is good for them.
He believes the United States, with its Constitutional Republic, is the best environment in the world to enable and give opportunity for people to be happy and prosperous.
He believes that we can be a light for the world, but we must demand that the rest of the world respect us and our right to life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness.
He believes the enemy of our country are the stupid, greedy American people who have been selfishly taking advantage of this country; who betrayed the trust and obedience of its people; and who diverted the people’s wealth for their own selfish gain, at the expense of the principles of this country. He’s not going to allow that anymore.
He has cultivated and focused the family of MAGA. Identifying those people whose goodness, industriousness, trust, and obedience have been taken advantage of and abused. He has opened our eyes to this abuse, and the rights of freedom and self determination that have been quietly stolen from us.
He has rekindled the healthy distrust of government and men with too much power held by our founders. He has recultivated the desire to reclaim our freedoms and rights, and is empowering us with a hope and pathway to reclaim our spiritual and economic freedom.
He wants the US to be a light of hope on the hill for all people. He will negotiate win/win agreements with those nations and countries who respect us; who respect the principles and intent of our Constitution. If you do not respect us, however, we are not going to let you take advantage of our goodness, or share in our wealth at our expense. If you as a nation are treating your people badly, you are going to be treated less favorably by us, until you show that you value your people as much as we value ours.
He is convincing those who are very wealthy (most of whom truly earned their money), that the best economic soil in which to build wealth is in a constitutional republic, which supports the ability of the common man to earn wealth in proportion to his efforts. The economic engine of the United States is the human spirit freed to enjoy the fruits of honest labor, and that engine has more natural and raw horsepower than any other governed economy.
The Trump Train seems to be remarkably aligned with universal principles of Truth, which reflect the will and design of our Creator, and are the best standard by which we should live. These same principles were what our country’s founders used to declare independence, and framed into the Constitution of this nation.
Our founders believed that a nation should preserve the right and freedom of an individual to seek, understand, and live by God’s principles. They believed that free individuals working together in humility would make a stronger nation than a government which dictates its will on the people. President Trump professes and seeks to lead and restore this nation back to these same principles.
These principles resonate deeply within all human beings, down to our DNA in every cell, in our spirits, and produce fruit that “miraculously” multiplies. Because we follow universal principles, we see the snowballing acceleration of momentum on day 349 of the 2nd term of this very stable genius in the history of the kingdoms of this world in the year of our Lord 2025.
Amen. Thanks Harrison
Amen.
Amen!
Amen. Go God beat the devil.
There once was a gang of Somalis…
‘Day Care’ fraud was one of their hobbies.
They cheated and scammed…
Said, ‘The public be damned!’
But eventually they paid for their follies. 🙂
Reminds me of a man from Nantucket…
Or the man from Kenameter!
Who doesn’t like a good limerick once in a while 🙂
And he said with a grin as he……….
Satire from Granite Grok: Good morning, WORDMAN™
https://granitegrok.com/national/2026/01/shurtleff-i-want-to-get-into-the-not-having-any-children-at-my-daycare-business
Interesting news …..
Iran…..
Trolling of President Trump by President of Iran?🤷♀️
🥴 He points out President Trump sending National Guard to
our cities 🥴
RT (@RT_com): “Iran’s army ‘on STANDBY and know exactly where to AIM’ if sovereignty violated — FM Araghchi responds to Trump” | XCancel
Pompeo saying quiet part out loud? 🤦♀️
RT (@RT_com): “Ex-CIA boss Mike Pompeo says the quiet part out loud: ‘Happy New Year to every Iranian in the streets. Also to every Mossad agent walking beside them…’” | XCancel
This is interesting article on the….did they -or didn’t they?
In the article is a video of the handing over
one of the control mechanism— black box ?- of one of the drones
aimed at President Putin residence by Russian officials to military
officials at Moscow Embassy. 🥴
Worth reading!
Simplicius seems to get it…..All Roads Lead to Langley
Did CIA’s Secret Aiding of Ukraine’s Refinery Strikes Do More Harm to Ukraine Than Russia?
I don’t think I was clear…..oops🤦♀️
Moscow handed over the black box to US Military
officials.
Here is some good news!
Yahoo news
California ban on open carry of firearms ruled unconstitutional by appeals court
I can imagine some ‘splodey heads over this 🤯🤯🫠🫠🤣
Greetings Treepers! ☝️✝️☝️
Blessings Frank!
And to both of you and all the Treepers!
Yes, to all God’s children, wayward or otherwise.
Howdy!
Yet another reason to no give one iota of intelligence, one penny of funding, or any support…
I agree that we should give not a penny more to the Ukes, but I also hate to see that she is repeating the decades-long lie that Nazism is a “far-right” ideology. The roots of Nazism were almost entirely socialist, but the falsehood that it was right-wing began to be circulated in Europe and America in the late 1930s and early 1940s. This is probably the most successful example of the axiom that if you repeat a lie enough times, it eventually becomes “the truth.”
Agreed.
The National Socialists were formed from groups that were mad that Germany had lost the Great War and were being pillaged (so they say) by the Treaty of Versailles. Germany was seeing massive inflation under the Weimar Republic, which created working class resentment. Hitler rose during this time, and latched on to these groups, who were mad at loss of German economic strength, as well as loss of culture.
The National Socialists were left wing with respect to economic issues, and right wing with respect to cultural issues. German politics were dominated by socialist parties who saw the Weimar as a capitalist (banking) failure. And the ethnic group running the banks became an easy target.
Hitler’s solution to these problems was absolutely horrible.
Well Germany is doing it again.
Yep, the germans are slow-learners, kinda like we are here in the USA.
The Nazi’s were considered to be “right-wing” because they opposed communism…
Even General Patton commented that we were fighting on the wrong side, that we should be fighting with the Nazi’s to put a stop to communism.
“Correlation is not causation” – but neither are there coincidences…
About injections in general…
Born 1947. We got ‘measles, mumps, rubella’, a ‘Polio shot’, ‘tetanus shot’, ‘smallpox on the upper arm’……
What else did we get?
Yellow Fever jab, back in the old Canal Zone.
I got the measles, mumps and chicken pox immunity the old fashion way.
We had them and didn’t think much about it. It was a part of life.
They gave me a tetanus shot every time they sewed me up, which was regularly.
Those days we ended up with a weeks vacation from school, LOL!
To me the mumps were the worst with those glands swelling up making it hard to eat.
Instant mashed potatoes had just come out and my mom made plenty for me!
Maybe hepatitis C. They’re testing for it in our age group for some reason now.
That was for needle users back then!
Go to Vietnam???? Ya got 22 or so vaxxes!
Still have my yellow vax card from that conflict!
Started 1st grade in 1946… No vaccine documentation was necessary…. the School Nurse just looked to see if you had the small scar on your left shoulder that was caused by the smallpox vaccination.
I know this is true. Why does my National Grocery Store have a black and while sign on the corner advertising all the vaccines available from the pharmacy inside? Flu, Covid, tetanus, shingles step right up and pick your poison.
$$$
Fees, just another word for another way to tax…(with apologies to Janis)
Business License…
Somalian Daycare license…
The government pays the somali for those.
You have to license and vax your dog and cat. Rabies is rare in companion animals and cats never get rabies.
Rare – yes. However, cats in general have a higher incident rate than dogs do. Note the cats in question are invariably outdoor cats that hunt…
https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/262/11/javma.24.05.0354.xml
…animals kept indoors and/or only go outside with human companions getting rabies is pretty much unheard of. When looking for some recent statistics on the general question, did run across a vet’s page that gave a hilarious, in its absurdity, reason why indoor animals need to be injected…
It’s worth noting that even indoor-only cats should receive rabies vaccinations. Bats, which frequently carry rabies, can find their way into homes through tiny openings, potentially exposing your indoor cat to the virus. Additionally, emergency situations like fires or natural disasters might force your indoor cat outside temporarily, increasing exposure risk.
Of course, if an infected bat snuck into your house, the humans are just as, if not more likely to be bitten – as their avoidance capabilities are much lower than a cat. Nor would anyone I’ve ever known allow their pet to roam free in an emergency situation.
ps. Note I’m against pet vaccines too…
True, we did have a bat in our house once. One of our fascinated indoor cats jumped nearly to the ceiling and brought it down, it squeaked at him and he let it go. My husband shooed it outdoors. Nobody got bit.
Is US bombing venezuela?
Why?
This guy is live right now.
Explosions in Caracas, Venezuela – LIVE Breaking News Coverage (Possible US Airstrikes)
He has a Twatter account and the link is in the description box below the video.
Just went to some of the accounts posting to his account and they are saying there is a complete power outage in Caracas, there are Chinooks flying everywhere, all the transponders are off over Venezuela, lots of videos of explosions.
The accounts posting to this guy’s Twatter have more up to the minute and accurate reporting than he does on his yt channel linked up there.
This guy only airs mainstream news.
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Twatter channels with information:
@ BRICSinfo
Lots of videos.
Military base in Caracas hit.
@ Currentreport1
“Venezuelan Su-30 fighter jets have taken off from Aragua state.”
@ ManasGangwar8
“U.S. helicopters are POUNDING the Venezuelan military complex Fuerte Tiuna in Caracas”
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Yup, went hot.
Head fake. Went for the full moon.
Wolverine Moon?
Think night vision.
Wolf Moon
Report from Reuters (yes, I know, fake news Reuters), says US military boots on the ground around Caracas and that Maduro is being evacuated.
Heard Reuters said that and then they took it back.
There’s more on Twatter than anywhere else I can find.
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Mario Nawfal on his Twatter is doing a live space right now.
“U.S. air and ground operations are targeting military sites across Venezuela, with U.S. helicopters seen firing on targets.
Maduro has declared a state of emergency and mobilized paramilitary forces nationwide.
Join our live space to stay up to date with all the latest developments.”
A port was hit.
Venezuela air force base hit.
No US news or government reports at all.
President Trump hasn’t said anything either.
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Here is the coverage at ZH
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-forces-strike-venezuela-trump-reveals-maduro-has-been-captured#comment-stream
My son’s unit is there at the moment.
I was really surprised Maduro stayed in that dump and didn’t flee.
He’s toast.
Prayers and respect.
He might have arranged his escape via US military
I have to admit to being impressed with the pics of Maduro being led out..
When Trump says “We will find you” he’s not joking.
These illegals and especially the Somalis, they better take the deal and deport- like now.
The gig is up.
I wish we didn’t have to support him for the rest of his natural life.
Looks like it. Gateway Pundit has a story up.
Now a report of American helicopters attacking the Venezuelan military complex in Caracas.
Fox fake news now saying officials confirm military strikes against Venezuela are underway. Looks like Maduro is out.
NBC, FOX, and BBC finally reporting strikes.
Guess that makes it official!
LOL
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Gut tells me response to China and Iran.
BREAKING: Fox is reporting that U.S. officials have confirmed it is the MOST BADASS military laying waste to the narco dictators regime.
The toppling of Venezuela has started.
Pray for our men and women!
https://patriots.win/new
I tried to post some videos from Telegram but they got blocked. If you are on Telegram (Intel Slava) check there.
The US struck the mausoleum of former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez – the Cuartel de la Montaña building in Caracas, according to social media posts.
This is a former military museum, which was converted into his burial place after Chavez’s death. The remains of the former country’s leader are stored there.
There has been no official confirmation of this attack.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the US of attacking Venezuela. He stated that Havana demands an urgent response from the world to the “criminal US attack on Venezuela”.
“Our peace zone is under a brutal attack. This is state terrorism against the brave Venezuelan people” he wrote.
At the end of his address, Díaz-Canel added the slogan: “Homeland or death. We will win.”
The whereabouts of Nicolas Maduro after the US strikes on Caracas are unknown, but some of his entourage are safe, The New York Times reports, citing sources.
Turkey is on the side of Venezuela, which has been attacked by the US, said the chief adviser to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Cemil Ertem.
“We are on the side of the people of Venezuela and President Maduro! This banditry should not go unpunished,” he wrote on his page on the social network X.
After more than two hours, not a single frame of the air defense system working over Caracas has appeared.
At the same time, American helicopters are attacking Venezuelan military facilities, which is even easier to hit without a large number of air defense systems. Surface-to-air missiles/large-caliber machine guns are enough.
The southern part of the Venezuelan capital was left without electricity as a result of the strikes.
The US Air Force continues to carry out airstrikes on Venezuelan military bases.
At least 6 military bases have already been attacked.
It is reported that the Venezuelan army plans to arm the local population.
If this is the case, we can expect a protracted underground war in the event of a full-scale American ground operation.
How many drugs is Turkey exporting?
US gave him an Uber
Una Cuba Libre por favor! Manana?
Social media is reporting Fuerte Tiuna, La Carlota, El Volcán, La Guaira Port, Higuerote Airport (Airbase in the State of Miranda)
Chavez was Obama’s literary pal.
Yes, since about 1am eastern time appears.
been monitoring internet about it since around 2am.
Trump yet to speak live, so assume battle is ongoing.
am surprised Sundance has not yet started a live post about it given that it has been ongoing for about 3 hours.
So NOW we know why Trump gave his “LOADED, LOCKED, AND READY” warning to Iran on Friday morning.
Because TRUMP KNEW THE VENEZUELA freedom assault would begin Saturday morning….
You KNOW that the Iranian leadership are watching what is happening in Venezuela right now with dread.
As they know they are next.
Trump just wrote on Truth Social at 4:21am the following:
The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
……………………………………..
This makes total sense, as a number of videos from Venezuelan citizens show what appear to be a convoy of four “US TROOP HELICOPTERS” overhead.
Appears out troops were inserted to capture Maduro.
Our gifted and gracious host doesn’t post until he’s got verifiable facts rather than tabloid speculation.
He also gets to sleep on occasion.
The wonderful thing about Sundance is, he posts his articles once he has verified what is Truth and what is speculation.
He does not simply jump on the gossip wagon for clicks.
We will see Sundance’s expert reporting and analysis later today, I’m sure.
Maduro has been captured, flown out of country. Per DJT post
President Trump just posted and said Maduro was captured and Maduro and his wife have been flown out of the country.
There will be a press conference at 11 am Eastern time at MAL.
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Yep- came here to see what was what….
Mario Nawfal has the best after-party coverage on his Twatter account.
All sorts of goodies to be had, too much to post here.
Many thanks to all of our brave U.S. Warriors.
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It’s almost like it’s a global plan or something…
Stunning outline of the ‘war on whites’ in the UK
It is worse than I thought yet Starmer is white. Or as we used to say caucasian.
Nuts.
This is real. And it’s happening right now.
New York just passed the so-called “COPA Act” — a law that would force homeowners to offer their property to the government or NGOs before they can sell it freely.
And one city councilwoman blew the whistle.
Councilwoman Vickie Paladino didn’t mince words. She flat-out warned this is theft by policy.
She called it “ridiculous and shameful” — and she’s right.
Her message was crystal clear:
If you own a home — whether it’s a two-family, three-family, or four-family — it’s YOUR property.
You earned it. You own it. You should be able to sell it to whoever you choose.
Instead, this law forces homeowners to:
• Go through city bureaucrats
• Wait six months
• Give nonprofits first dibs
• And ask permission to sell what they already own
That’s not regulation.
That’s government overreach on steroids.
Paladino called it exactly what it is:
👉 “Maniacal.”
She said no homeowner who worked their entire life to buy property should be told they must offer it to a nonprofit first — while their neighbor across the street could’ve bought it outright.
Her closing line hit hard:
Everyone supporting this should be embarrassed.
This isn’t housing policy.
This is the government inserting itself between you and your property.
If they can do it in New York…
They can try it anywhere.
What do you think — protection or outright theft?
Massachusetts Soviets are putting forward a November ballot question to re-institute rent control statewide.
Chris, I’m in Plymouth County and did not know this was coming. I’ll be on the lookout for my ballot brochure!
Thanks.
You are welcome. It would be preferable if ‘they’ addressed the root of the problem: abolishing ‘sanctuary state’ status.
….’Start spreading da newz….’
The law of unintended…….
Sounds very unconstitutional to me. I am sure it will be challenged. Mamdani is a mayor, not a dictator. The big question is will the people of New York ever learn?
NYC. I appreciate the distinction that there is more to NY than just NYC.
Mark Wallace
@mark_d_wallace
My joint statement with @UANI Chairman Governor Jeb Bush on President Trump’s support for the people of Iran:
Cont…
And the troll in response🥴
From the President of Iran to President Trump…..
reminding President Trump of his sending our
National Guard to our cities. 🥴small world and
news does travel…..🤷♀️
reminds me of twitter battle from NK Kim time. 🤣
RT (@RT_com): “Iran’s army ‘on STANDBY and know exactly where to AIM’ if sovereignty violated — FM Araghchi responds to Trump” | XCancel
This is also interesting…….😳
RT (@RT_com): “Ex-CIA boss Mike Pompeo says the quiet part out loud: ‘Happy New Year to every Iranian in the streets. Also to every Mossad agent walking beside them…’” | XCancel
The other news…..perfect timing!👏 Nima from Dialogue Works -DW- who does
excellent geopolitical podcasts is actually in Iran visiting his mother..first time
in twelve years!
This article worth reading! 👍
Ex-CIA Analyst: Neocons Prematurely Celebrate Over Protests In Iran | ZeroHedge
Jeb Bush has to be the biggest dipsh!t on the planet and has no idea when to keep his mouth shut.
George HW Bush was running the CIA during the coup in Iran that removed the Shah and installed those bloody militants – even when Stansfield Turner was CIA Director – GHWB was responsible.
Gaaaaaaaaah.
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Well, well, well . . .
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison admits the Somalians were imported to vote Democrat
He says they even go out to ballot harvest for Democrats and the Somalians are used in multiple states to swing elections for Democrats
Foreigners imported to steal our elections
Reporter “So can you tell us why the Somali communities are very important for the election?”
AG Keith Ellison “Well, the Somali community is critical. In my own election, I wouldn’t be in office without the help of the Somali community.
Somali voters came out in very large numbers and were able to register people to vote. — I think there were several thousand Somalis who were just naturalized as U.S. citizens.
Somalis can make a huge impact on this election. And I can tell you without a doubt it’s not just in Minnesota that Somalis are a big, make a big difference in the election
– Also in Ohio, which is a battleground state. – Somalis that are in Columbia, or Columbus, Ohio
– And in Virginia
All have a role an opportunity to play a very big role in this election.”
“We believe that the Somali community is a critical, plays a critical role, not just in Minnesota, but in Ohio and in Virginia. And so call your relatives out there so we can get them to the polls.”
Don’t forget the ‘Vouching’ system in Minnesota. What could go wrong?
Vouching as explained by the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, is when a registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. The explanation goes on to read, “A registered voter can vouch for up to eight voters. You cannot vouch for others if someone vouched for you.”
Of course, the D Secretary of State, Steve Simon, says he has never seen anything illegal with the vouching system because, errrr, penalty of perjury, or something!
Do I have this correct?
The federal government gives billions of dollars in federal grants to states.
States funnel money into fradulent programs
– Homelessness
– Daycare programs
– Autism programs
– Immigrant support
– etc.
Fradulent programs then donate to political campaigns
Meanwhile, 90% of America is struggling to pay for rent and groceries and still getting taxed.
https://xcancel.com/opabo_/status/2005786347441733848#m
Based on FY2025 federal budget data from official sources like White House, HHS, and USAspending:
– Homelessness: ~$10B
– Childcare/daycare: ~$25B
– Autism programs: ~$400M
– Immigrant support: ~$11B
It’s disgusting. And the beat goes on….
Russiagate co-conspirators are still plotting away.
Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, and Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director and Acting Director, appear in a joint podcast titled “Ex-Spy Chiefs on What to Watch for in 2026.”
They are using the podcast as a pretext to communicate with each other in the background during the Grand Conspiracy investigation.
The Florida grand jury convenes in 11 days.
Dearlove is the boss of Christopher Steele (author of the dossier), and a friend and business partner of CIA operative Stefan Halper.
Steele and Halper were the two FBI Confidential Human Sources on the Crossfire Hurricane “investigation” of the Trump campaign, run by Comey and McCabe.
The One Decision Podcast is a foreign affairs podcast hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain’s MI6, alongside international journalists and former intelligence leaders such as Leon Panetta and Kate McCann. It explores high-stakes global decisions, featuring in-depth conversations with policymakers, military officials, and experts on topics ranging from AI and geopolitics to nuclear strategy and international conflicts. The podcast is produced by Situation Room Studios and is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
For New Englanders of a non-pretending disposition, The Maine Wire is highly recommended reading, the publisher, Steve Robinson, doing yeoman’s journalistic work in a once proud State highly infected by an overall collectivist plague and communist ranked choice voting.
On New Year’s Eve, he published the following article:
Feds Probe ‘Little Mogadishu’ Locations Linked to Alleged Somali Medicaid Fraud, Gun Crimes in Lewiston: The federal investigation into an alleged Somali Medicaid fraud first flagged by the Maine Wire intensified Tuesday
A significant highlight of the article details how public funds appear to have used in a political campaign Jubaland!
“The Maine Wire’s March report also revealed that Gateway CEO Abdullahi Ali, after securing a nearly $700,000 PPP loan, began making frequent trips to Eastern Africa and eventually launched a failed bid to become president of Jubaland, semi-autonomous region of southern Somalia. As part of his candidacy, Ali bragged in at least two Somali-language interviews that he was bankrolling armed militia groups to help him seize power amid an acrimonious and contested election. In one of those videos, Ali stated explicitly that his goal was to use armed paramilitary forces to depose the incumbent President Madobe.”
Kudos to Steve Robinson for his excellent journalistic work!!!
Although it was an extremely long read, let’s hope they all go down including Mills. These programs are just the tip of the iceberg. I say deport them all. I bet if they keep digging in every democrat hole, there will be astronomical fraud, different cultures, different cities, towns etc…Then start on the RINO hubs!
Good morning America, how are ya?
It seems there is an Odyssey somewhere way south of Kankakee…
God Bless America.
Good morning, Aggiegirl, though at some point here, it is back to bed!
I agree…
How about, “You are lucky to have a job and get stuffed!”
https://gatesofvienna.net/2026/01/gates-of-vienna-news-feed-1-2-2026/#704597
Federal Workers Sue Trump Admin Over Cutting Insurance Coverage for Sex
Changes
Venezuela has drug lab and facilities on
their military installations?
🙄 🙄 🙄 🤔 🤔 🤪
yahoo news
Venezuela’s government accuses US of attacking civilian, military installations in multiple states
Would make sense, boats first, then loading and repair capabilities, and then manufacturing facilities, each impacts and designates the next link in the chain. Same procedure as, disrupt oil revenue, remove narco-financing alternative, and de-facto remove leadership who cannot finance their activities.
This then obviously is linked with the situation in Iran, who’ve had their finances impacted by the seizure of tankers to Venezuela and their ability to influence world events diminished by the the removal of their proxies in Gaza and Lebanon and their nuclear capability. The tanker seizures have already, and possible/probable change in Venezuela leadership will definitely, put huge pressure on Cuba’s economic situation, which in turn poses problems for its leadership.
Just imagine if 2026 began with the Iran, Venezuela and Cuba all having their leaderships removed and replaced by saner alternatives. I wrote nearly a year ago about Trump’s capability and desire of executing a counter-revolution by counter-intuitively executing a paradigm shift, that returns to a previous trajectory, before the enforced artificial constructs were built to enable the globalist DS alliance to be born and thrive.
Same with Russia, as the President has realised that at the roots of the conflict with Ukraine was the enforced seizure of it territory, after the fall of the Soviet Union. Perhaps as a builder he’s driven by the utterly radical and crazy idea that to build long lasting structures, that are stable and fit for purpose, you must have strong foundations, not ones made of sand.
I saw this last night and it raised some inner questions…
https://www.foxnews.com/us/coast-guard-searches-survivors-us-strikes-suspected-narco-terrorist-vessels-eastern-pacific
Faux had a banner that Maduro was “captured” and “flown out of the country”…reportedly from POTUS.
Yup, humint to figure out the structure of the cellular operation they’re seeking to disrupt and destroy. Same thing as his anti-DS op, think of 2025 as a reconnaissance in force, 2026 is the break in and exploit phase.
I’d love to be reading the emails of some of the key ‘characters’, who tried to sell the Republic down the river, now. Perhaps they already are?
Videos of the USA military action against Venezuela on this Telegram channel.
A lot on this Telegram Channel.
https://t.me/intelslava/80967
https://t.me/intelslava/80972
https://t.me/intelslava/80974
https://t.me/intelslava/80981
https://t.me/intelslava/80986
https://t.me/intelslava/80990
https://t.me/intelslava/80995
https://t.me/intelslava/81001
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Excellent.
Thank you!
0.o
Boots on the ground? Sounds like it.
A US Army helicopter launches a missile strike during a raid on Venezuela.
Not seeing confirmation of boots on ground
That wouldn’t make sense on 99.9% moon.
The Russian embassy was not affected by the explosions in Caracas, according to the Russian ambassador.
😃
A mass evacuation of people from Caracas has begun. In the city, where there is almost no electricity, a stampede and traffic jams have started.
Feels personal.
No, a clear statement of intent for 2026, the bullies are finally going to get punched, and punched hard this year. Also note the lower case i, he’s not talking about himself, he’s talking about all of us finally being given the means to wipe the smirk of our abusers face.
👍
Or, possibly,
[C]los[i]ng [A]ct
The old CIA has been reduced to the cia. No cap.
It occurred just after the China/Venezuela meeting. I expect it may have been to thwart their strategic partnership?
President Trump is taking out Muduro. X is showing the military sites our troops are have taken out. Reports that Hugo Chavez got blown up too. Idk. Hitting the capital hard. Almost over.
Hugo Chavez is dead. 🪦
He died in 2013🙄
He is more dead now.
LOLOLOLOL
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Secondary cremation, also known as ‘vaporization’?
🤣
His mausoleum got blown up.
POTUS with the message, extra emphasis.
Right. The reports are the mausoleum was blown up…..with Hugo Chavez body.
Trump got Maduro, POTUS posted he was captured. It is over already.
BREAKING: Huge Explosions Heard Across Caracas, Venezuela – UPDATE: US Attack Is Underway, With Reports of Special Forces on the Ground – TRUMP ANNOUNCES: MADURO WAS CAPTURED! (VIDEOS)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/breaking-huge-explosions-heard-across-caracas-venezuela-videos/
Sounds like they hit his mausoleum.
It’s called collateral damage 🖖🏻
Nancy Pelosi should take note.
X is full of hysterical lefties tonight. Looks like they found something to whine and b*tch about. I doubt POTUS will put boots on the ground in that Madero crap hole. We may destroy their stolen oil facilities. Venezuela lost in the International courts because they thought they could just take American companies and anything else they want…..including our elections. F*ck them. I hope the pr*cks in Washington DC that helped steal our elections get some karma next. F*ck them too.
RT live just said it lasted 19m.
https://rumble.com/v35waq4-rt-news-livestream-247.html?e9s=src_v1_clp
According to them, Mudero survived.
Uh, “has been captured.”
And his wife. Am assuming they are right now, enjoying the maritime amenities of one of our Big Beautiful Boats…?
Destination? Gitmo? Leavenworth? Langley?
Short flight to Gitmo.
Perzactly….can’t keep the Mr. and Mrs. as sitting ducks on a navy vessel…oh well….Miami maybe? In Noriega’s old cell?
I can just hear Tom Homan right now…something about separating families?
Over at AFTV, Rubio was quoted as the actions were to “protect” the LEO types, tasked with the arrest.
I expect that before the 11 O’clock news conference that some judge will rule that Mudero and wife must be returned to Venezuela.
And some notable Democrats will demand to escort them back safely to interview them about how they love America.
😨
Southern France seems popular with deposed dictators.
Maduro might think Russia is safer.
Now RT live is running Iran’s defiance.
Now RT is running Ukraine negative news.
Looks like time to sleep.
Tell us how you really feel, Donna 😉
Like a shark in the water.
Blood frenzy! 🦈🦈
As said many times..it’s like Viagra for some perv
people like Lindsey Graham, Mike Pompeo,Mike Pence,
and of course Narco -Marco Rubio, who tried this
during PDJT first term. Losers. 🤬
OK…they have Maduro..
Now what?
Do they Really think that the people are going
to accept Machado? The Venezuela people do
Not like her. Will be interesting. 🤷♀️
The American media do. 🙄 But they don’t live there.
And without a doubt, they are not exactly the brightest
bulbs💡. 🤪
Of course, everyone knows how this happened before?
And what happened afterwards….sure they do…😂🤷♀️
And the history of Venezuela…sure they do..😂😂🤷♀️
Waiting for International response.
Qatar will be interesting to watch,
along with China and Russia and
many other countries.
Peace is the Prize 🕊️🕊️
Yeah, right. I call BS! 🤢
I am going to pray. 🙏
Venezuela, Qatar share historic ties: Envoy – Read Qatar Tribune on the go for unrivalled news coverage
Donna in Oregon sounds like a woman, with whom not to trifle!
I wish she were my next door neighbor. I agree with everything she said….
especially related to the corruption in congress.
I got a letter yesterday asking did I know that congress can take the remainder of social security to
pay down the debtput it in their own pockets.Morning Dixie. Congress “can do” pretty much anything – and have stolen vast sums from the trust fund over the last handful of decades.
Such letters are scare tactics oft visited upon seniors based on the mounds of garbage my parents had dumped in their mailbox. Their two favorite subjects are SS and Medicare and how “the other side” is going to take it all away. It makes good fireplace starter and not much else.
Always remember that “they” use emotions to short circuit people’s brains and get them to react in the manner they wish – with fear being the most commonly used (and one of the most powerful) emotion. It worked to great success upon a far too large percentage of the population in 2020-2021 and has been successfully deployed on the senior community for decades.
The same thing is done with the largely dependent populations on welfare, SNAP, and other government doles more often than not used to buy and control people.
@sentdefender
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U.S. President Donald J. Trump announces the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an operation tonight in Venezuela’s capital of Caracas.
https://nitter.poast.org/sentdefender/status/2007382604065251620#m
Just remember, the vast majority of them are clueless to the reality and will need our love and support when they realise they were literally living a lie and have wasted precious years. it will hit all, but the most fanatical, like a speeding semi.
I’ve personally witnessed the fall out when a cult member faces the cold reality that they’ve been abused and exploited. Not pretty, lots of TLC and then you have someone who NEVER goes back. So whilst we might want to gloat, don’t, help them recover and they in turn will help the recovery effort that will almost be as gruelling an ordeal as the tyranny before.
This advice off course does not extend to those who KNEW what they were doing, that’s a different ballgame entirely.
Absolutely. I admit that I am a recovering hive better-than-art-thou cult member.
When I realized it was all a mass eugenics MURDER cult, I stopped pretending, and thankfully, was forcefully ejected, allowing me some peace over time and a second chance to enjoy the rest of my life.
I may be less economically mobile and do not have the income that I once did, though my mind and soul have been liberated.
You mean Democrats right?
^^^
You inadvertently hit the nail on the head and I’ll say it again
ALL OF THIS
is for the dominion and election records. The evidence
https://x.com/PressSec/status/2007382016321364308
Maduro has been captured. Alive.
U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela, Trump says Maduro captured and flown out of the countryWhat to know about the U.S. military strikes on Venezuela
Source cbs news online
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/venezuela-us-military-strikes-maduro-trump/
From truth Social 23 minutes ago!
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Madura called an Uber
Looks like Maduros days are numbered.
Understatement of the year.
Sending a message to Xi?
Sort of like doing the MOAB on Afghanistan exactly while serving Xi chocolate cake.
They be very subtly mentioning 1989 and Panama (and by proxy, Noriega)…
…Not calling it by name…(Just Cause)…but am wondering if its a subliminal message to Panama and China…? You cannot tell me Panama is not complicit in the transportation of illegal drugs and their components, via “The Big Ditch” or even “The Las Cruces Trail”, given the Chinese presence in Panama….?
Given the new found wealth of globalism for Panama, courtesy of 10/1/79… and the fabulous tourist trades now in effect…Panama does not want to rock that boat…or sink that ship so to speak.
Disclaimer….I used to play on the Las Cruces Trail…
That’s what I think. No official statement from China yet.
These guys drew the short straws.
Maduro is toast.
That was freaking fast.
I have heard unconfirmed Madero went willingly, and is going to speak at the press conference at 11.
If true, that is gonna put a big crimp in the narrative on the feeds I am monitoring; they are all talking about his kidnapping.
It is not a kidnapping, the proper term is rendition …🖖🏻
Rescued.
Suggests that there might have been a military coup plot and this was a rescue? Or were the narcos holding virtually hostage and he wanted to save himself from being gifted a very personalised tie?
Blimey, 2026 is kicking off to a great start and I’m beginning to think the new era will arrive at a faster pace than one could have imagined a year ago.
Delcy Rodriguez, Cuban puppet and narco trafficker, is doing a live broadcast on Venezuelan TV, sounding very stressed (as she should be) and calling for international help against the US.
I’m thinking the US has already ensured no aid will arrive to assist Ms. Rodriguez in continuing her unrestricted war on the US via mass poisoning.
Did Maduro negotiate a safe exfil? This seems almost too easy… Either way, the zoo animals – if there are any left – are breathing a sigh of relief.
I would say yes
I’m out. Gotta be up at 11am. Its over for now.
Mike Lee, Marco Rubio: “action was protection for execution of arrest warrant.”
Thanks? Wouldn’t mind seeing your intel on NM speaking at the presser. Otherwise sweet dreams.
Had eight feeds and four audio up, looking for same info on multiple channels.
ATP, sounds like might be a court appearance.
GN TreeHouse.
Had drop this.
When you find out you’re the President of Venezuela now…
Before its all said and done, he may get an office overlooking Cuba.
And Cuba, and Iran . . .
Congressman Mike Lee is raising questions and had conversation with SoS Rubio re. war type actions…Rubio was reported to have said it was to protect those arresting Maduro…per reporting over at Agenda Free Tv….
Iirc, Tucker when he was still on Faux, asked Mike why he takes so much money from Google and the like. Naturally, Mike didn’t have a coherent answer. Rubio should tell him to F off.
Also, Aggiegirl I love ya, but hes a senator.
Aww…thank you for ‘the love’!!!
“Congressman” covers both sides, could not remember what halls he hallowed, so that said……Not a fan of Tucker but there it is…
We do live in interesting times, for sure!
Touché. Have a blessed day.
Luv you too! I have trouble keeping track of my own state critters…let alone the other 533!
If this version is true, it sends out a clear message. If you’re an illegitimate ruler we don’t care what you call yourself, or what international standing you think you have, we’ll treat you simply as the common criminal that you are.
I think, with this action, that if Trump picked up a megaphone and shouted into Obama and Co’s ears he couldn’t be more clear about his future intentions.
“…we’ll treat you simply as the common criminal that you are.”
Too bad this doesn’t apply to Zyyyyyyyyyy.
Or Nanzyyyyy.
Venezuela, Iran, it’s all connected. 😉
Maria Corina Machado will rule. Thank you Mr President.
Properly elected president is someone named Gonzalez. She threw her support to him.
Saint Porphyrios, Bishop of Gaza in Palestine (+ 420) please pray for and protect the remaining Christians in the Holy Land. +++
Report: Iran Using Venezuela to Install Drone Tech in Western Hemisphere
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2026/01/02/report-iran-using-venezuela-to-install-drone-tech-in-western-hemisphere/
Iran is using Venezuela as a launching point in the Western Hemisphere to embed its drone pipeline closer to U.S. territory, the Center for a Secure Free Society (SFS) warned this week/
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a group of individuals and entities for their role in the weapons trade between Iran and Venezuela on grounds that it constitutes a threat to U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere.
This seems to be at least part of the impetus for the immediate strike on Venezuela and the US backing the protests in Iran.
It’s official now. Minnesota has investigated themselves and found daycares are operating as expected.
State of Minnesota just inspected itself. 10 daycares so far, including the ones on the news. They found them to be operating as expected. This determination comes even after the State said one was shut down for infractions, yet they bused children in after being caught with no kids the day before. The other well known one had no documentation from the theft.
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/answers-remain-elusive-on-how-minnesota-officials-detect-fraud-in-child-care-programs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPFTZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFaTQ1aDl3RGdwOXM4MTVpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn6JGi4Q-ZGKIMPQcCLhgzmOowQK4JwJ7gnxrabRjWTlOEOAFe1BWZNCUjuA_aem_eed5diM9cETHg9iyItsGjA
‘President Trump Announces the Capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/01/03/something-serious-is-happening-in-venezuela-right-now-n2668805
It seems the Russians are a bit upset with President Trump right now.
Russia condemns US ‘aggression’ against Venezuela
https://www.rt.com/news/630369-moscow-condemns-us-aggression-venezuela/
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has condemned what it called a US act of “armed aggression” against Venezuela on Saturday, calling for restraint and warning against further escalation. US President Donald Trump has confirmed strikes took place, claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country.
Moscow reaffirmed its solidarity with the Venezuelan people and supported calls for an urgent UN Security Council meeting. The foreign ministry stressed that Latin America should remain a zone of peace and that Venezuela must be free to determine its own future without external interference.
What will the UN do? Leave the US? We can only hope!
…or they are simply publicly wearing a mask for the benefit of those in their orbit in their own sphere of influence (which will no longer extend into the Western Hemisphere).
Reality is that it’s the Chinese who are likely actually mad, as they’ve spent considerable time and treasure into established beachheads – including having sent a delegation to meet with Maduro this week…
Moscow Risks Losing a Key Ally in Latin America as Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/13/moscow-risks-losing-a-key-ally-in-latin-america-as-trump-ramps-up-pressure-oRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned this week that Washington’s tactics “will not lead to anything good.”
Yet analysts say the Kremlin, its resources stretched by the war in Ukraine, has limited means or appetite to meaningfully intervene.n-venezuelas-maduro-a91121
Today, Rouvinski sees parallels between Russia’s predicament in Venezuela and its recent loss of another key ally.
(Assad in Syria)
If Maduro were to fall and a new government take power, Russia’s reputation would again suffer, Rouvinski said.
“Jesus Renzullo, a Latin American politics analyst at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies, said Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio — a noted foreign policy hawk and a strong opponent of the Maduro regime — may see an opportunity to extend pressure to Cuba as well.
Cuba is a weaker dictatorship, both militarily and economically, which relies heavily on Venezuela for energy supplies.
“Venezuela is the only wildcard that Cuba still can rely on that is close in [its] territory, that is close in the region,” said Renzullo, “Cuba would be really, really hindered and they would suffer economically.”
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-venezuela-maduro-oil-sanctions-cuba-war-on-drugs/a-75232235
“Díaz-Canel reacts to the attack in Venezuela: “Our Zone of Peace is being brutally assaulted”
https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2026-01-03-u1-e207888-s27061-nid317759-diaz-canel-reacciona-al-ataque-venezuela-nuestra
Things are moving fast in the world under President Trump:
‘Seize the Streets’: Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Issues Bold Call as Iran Revolts
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/01/02/iran-shah-reza-pahlavi-n2668791
“My fellow compatriots,” Pahlavi wrote, “Today, I want to share with you a clearer picture of what is necessary and essential to bring down this regime. My words are especially addressed to the people of Tehran, who with their courage have initiated this new wave of the national uprising. The Islamic Republic is striving to prevent the formation of gatherings in Tehran; because it well knows that the seizure of the streets of Tehran and other major cities will seriously accelerate its downfall.”
And then Pahlavi provided instructions on how to “seize the streets.”
“The solution is to go, in the form of small and cohesive groups of friends and family members, to the nearest street of your residence, find each other, and then hand in hand move toward the central streets of the city,” Pahlavi wrote. “I confidently say that with the formation of a massive crowd of millions, the regime’s repressive forces will not have the ability to stand firm. Many of them will retreat, and some will even join the people.”
“We will take back and rebuild Iran together,” he added.
Seems like Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the former Crown Prince Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, is looking to lead Iran again. I don’t think he will be welcomed back.
morning Treepers……….be well
They are Coming After Nick Shirley Now!
Good to see he has hired a security team – or that one has volunteered, whichever the case may be.
JMO.
Curious minds are asking, how can “we the people” get rid of the crooked, criminal, anti-American politicians and administrators in the corrupt, treasonous, blue states / cities?
Well, this morning, President Trump has just shown how a “federal law enforcement arrest” can be used to remove crooked, criminal, anti-American administrations involved in the “politics of the Americas”, aka The Monroe Doctrine.
The blue states / cities are not independently operated entities, free to use federal funds they received, designated for Americans in their states, to be sent to foreign countries, aka Somalia, or to be funneled to American political parties and politicians.
No, the blue states / cities were organized by their federal charters within the US Constitution’s protections and rights ….. including the right “to petition.”
The citizens of blue states / cities can petition the Executive Branch of the federal government to seek immediate, emergency assistance in removing the criminal, anti-American, state / city administrations, from their elected / appointed positions for their failure to fulfill their responsibilities under the legally binding original Charters of the states / cities.
It was common in the late 1800’s for local citizen groups, in the newly established western territories and states, to petition the federal government for assistance when criminal elements had taken over the local governmental administrations.
This week’s gathering of the 90+ mayors in Minnesota could be a start in the 2026 petition process to the Executive Branch to stop the massive lawlessness in Minnesota.
That is how “we the people” can get rid of the crooked, criminal, anti-American politicians and administrators in the corrupt, treasonous, blue states / cities in the USA.
Let the petitions begin.
MAGA / America First isn’t just our motto, it is our duty!
Arrests in Minnesota during the Mayors meeting would be sweet music.
Now go get Tina Peters