I have outlined my general opinion about labor unions [HERE].  Now we are going to focus on the realities, politics and economic outcomes from an International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike.

I mostly support the strike. I even mostly support ILA President Harold Daggett, a man of notoriously intemperate and sketchy disposition.  Daggett grew up in Queens, New York, directly at the same time and place as another wildly attacked industrialist turned titan of politics.  It is safe to say, they know each other; but I’ll get to that later.

Let’s turn to the issues that matter.  The dockworker strike has the potential to have major ramifications against the U.S. economy.  If the docks don’t work, the imports and exports don’t happen.  This could be a big mess, a really big mess if it goes on for a long time.

“People never gave a sh!t about us until now, when they finally realize that the chain is being broke now. Cars won’t come in, food won’t come in, clothing won’t come in.”

This union leader makes $900,000 per year. Maybe not the best spokesperson.

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— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) October 1, 2024

U.S. MEDIA – The US port workers launched the strike due to a labor dispute with employers’ group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), after their six-year contract expired.

For their new contract, ILA wants USMX to increase wages by 77 percent over six years and bar any automation, which they believe threatens workers’ jobs.

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During the Vice-Presidential debate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was asked about his repeated false statements where he claims to have been in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square protests in the spring of 1989.

While it was surprising that an ideologically aligned CBS team including Margaret Brennan actually asked Governor Walz about these lies, his response to the direct question was even more surprising. Within his response Tim Walz essentially reveals he is an impulsive liar, prone to making up fictitious statements about events seemingly only to elevate his own sense of value.

Each of us likely knows a person who holds a similar disposition to Tim Walz; there are many impulsive liars in our modern world; however, to see his publicly broadcast attempt at covering up for his history of repeated lies is really something else. WATCH and decide for yourself:

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Apparently, Barack Obama, Eric Holder and James Clyburn selected the exact perfect match for Kamala Harris when they choose Tim Walz.  Remember, former AG Eric Holder vetted all of the potential VP candidates, and as a consequence the long history of make believe that surrounds Walz must be known by those who are currently handling and controlling Kamala Harris and her campaign.

The only thing that makes sense, is that those who control Harris consider the flaws of Walz to be a feature or benefit to them.  Both Harris and Walz represent a false front, a Potemkin village manufactured from nothing to present as something very useful.  What Walz makes evident in the captured moment above, is that very dark forces are at work in the background. If there was no dangerous intent, he would never have passed muster.

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In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency.

“This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may be that our task is impossible. Yet, if we do not try then how will we know it can’t be done? And if we do not try, it most certainly won’t be done. The Founders’ Republic, and the larger war for western civilization, will be lost.”

“But I tell you this: We will not go gently into that bloody collectivist good night. Indeed, we will make with our defiance such a sound as ALL history from that day forward will be forced to note, even if they despise us in the writing of it.”

~ Mike Vanderboegh

This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread.

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †

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Tonight, Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz will debate for 90 minutes in New York. The debate is being simulcast by CBS and will be moderated by Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan.

The debate is scheduled to begin at 9:00pm ET and run until 10:30pm ET. The debate will be in Studio 45 at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York. There will be 4 breaks for commercials. There will NOT be a live audience. There are no opening statements, but there will be 2 minute closing remarks. Livestream Links Below:

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Iran has fired over 200 missiles into Israel in a retaliatory attack after Israeli strikes against Hezbollah and Hamas, including assassinations of top commanders. The ballistic missiles are reported to have been launched from inside Iran.

U.S. and Israeli Iron Dome counter measures were deployed along with a dozen interceptors fired from U.S. warships located in the Mediterranean. However, multiple strikes were reported within Israel. The war against Hamas has escalated significantly.

Israel has vowed to hit back against the direct attack from Iran. In a video statement, Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the “attack will have consequences.” He added: “We have plans. We will act at the time and place of our choosing.”

(Via Politico) – Iran launched a ballistic missile attack targeting Israel on Tuesday as tensions between the two long-time foes ratchet up in the Middle East.

The Israel Defense Forces said on Telegram that “missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel” and ordered Israeli civilians to obey air raid sirens and shelter in place. “The IDF is doing and will do everything necessary to protect the civilians of the State of Israel,” the statement said.

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President Trump delivers remarks at the second venue of the day from Milwaukee Wisconsin.  Anticipated Start Time 6:00pm

RSBN YouTube Livestream – RSBN Rumble Livestream

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Today, President Donald Trump returns to the battleground state of Wisconsin for a rally in Waunakee.  There will be two rallies in Wisconsin today, the first in Waunakee at 2:30pm and the second in Milwaukee at 6:00pm EDT.  Livestream Links Below:

RSBN YouTube Livestream – RSBN Rumble Livestream – Donald J Trump Campaign Livestream

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Everything about the state of failed non-response in WNC makes sense when you honestly “look” at this video.  Folks, I’m not kidding.

Maybe it’s just me, but it just seems odd to see people in leadership reading from a teleprompter during an extreme crisis.  Both North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and DEI hire Health and Human Services Secretary, Cody Kinsley, literally read prepared remarks from a teleprompter while holding a press conference. Together with other officials they outline the latest updates in WNC Hurricane Helene rescue and recovery operations.

North Carolina DOT is reporting at lease 425 roads remain fully closed and likely many more are compromised.  Communication into and out of the region is not nearly good enough to make any quantification of problem areas possible.  Several communities are still unreachable unless by air.  WATCH:

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Seriously.  If you want to see DEI in action, watch the guy at 23:20.  This is like something out of a cheap Hollywood version.  Unreal.  I had NO IDEA North Carolina was this far gone.

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Independent journalist, Matt Taibbi delivered a strong speech at the recent ‘Rescue the Republic’ event. Taibbi outlines the issue of a lost fourth estate, where most common media have aligned with institutional systems to betray their original intent. The media now operates in a manner to control and shape information in order to shape public opinion to the benefit of their paymasters.

Known for his sharp critiques of power, all power, and willing to put himself at the forefront in opposition to any system that fails to represent traditional liberal values, Matt Taibbi discusses the importance of free speech, media integrity, and holding institutions accountable in today’s polarized political landscape. He speaks honestly, forthrightly and without pretense as he delivers remarks. [Salty language alert] WATCH:

[Transcript] Thank you.

This is every amateur speaker’s dream, to follow Russell Brand. Thanks a lot, God!

I was once taught you should always open an important speech by making reference to a shared experience.

So what do all of us at “Rescue the Republic” have in common? Nothing!

In a pre-Trump universe chimpanzees would be typing their fourth copy of Hamlet before RFK Jr., Robert Malone, Zuby, Tulsi Gabbard, Russell, Bret Weinstein and I would organically get together for any reason, much less an event like this.

True, everyone speaking has been censored. The issues were all different, but everyone disagreed with “authoritative voices” about something.

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