Just lately, with all the momentous news happening (first on X) all over the world, many knowledgable members have been enlightening us with reasoned explanations of aspects of all the news events. Here are some of the best, in my humble opinion. Links provided.
First, a tale illustrative of the new political climate in the UK. The ruling party seems to despise its own citizens.
A Tale of Two-Tier Policing
Please read and share. Thames Valley Police visited a bed-bound Deborah Anderson at her home last year to warn her over a Facebook post. A rightly furious Deborah told the officer she had cancer (he could see she was bald from chemo). That desperately unwell older woman stood her ground magnificently. With huge scorn, Deborah, a member of the Free Speech Union
@SpeechUnion told the copper he was only there because she’d “upset” someone. Brainwashed about “hate” as all today’s police are, the officer simply couldn’t see how appalling it was that he should be sent to frighten a sick lady in her home because some grievance-monger had reported her over a social media post. Here’s the thing. The police believe their role today is to usher in a progressive Utopia. Anyone who calls into question multiculturalism must be silenced and punished. Deborah Anderson has just died of a brain tumour. Desperately sad news. Friends say her battle with the police took all the strength she had left. But she did get TVP to apologise. Now, let’s look at West Midlands Police who lied about a threat posed by Israeli football fans because they had consulted “community leaders” who told them armed Muslims would riot if the match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa went ahead. That was not a one off, not a mistake. Like all other police forces,
@WestMidsPolRBLX has a policy of appeasing “protected characteristics” and treating them very differently from white people like Deborah Anderson. Instead of admitting that there were threats of aggression from within the Muslim community that they would struggle to contain, the Chief Constable and his team decided to lie and blamed a non-existent threat from Jews to justify cancelling the match. I repeat, this was not an error. It is police policy to do whatever Muslim leaders want. Police are terrified of Muslim extremists kicking off. Appeasing the loudest voices after “consultation” – ie getting their orders from people who feel hugely powerful within our society because they know they get special treatment – is official policy. One reason the Pakistani rape gangs were allowed to ply their vile trade for so long. “Hate crime” of the kind Deborah Anderson was absurdly accused of will be taken seriously by police. Because Deborah, a Trump supporter, posed a threat to the prevailing leftist ideology that has infected police forces. Actual hate crime – Muslims threatening to arm themselves to attack Jews – is hastily brushed under the carpet because it too threatens the prevailing liberal view that Diversity is our strength. Muslim leaders -including a local Labour MP – effectively morally blackmailed West Midlands police into restricting the rights of Jews in a free society. They enabled the ugliest antisemitism. West Midlands Police lied because the truth is too shaming to admit – even to themselves. Yes, what WMP did was utterly disgraceful. It’s a betrayal of the British people who rely on the police to act without fear or favour. But it’s not just one police force. ALL of them have been captured by the same pernicious, anti-British ideology. They are afraid and they have favourites. Police are the hapless playthings of Islamists. We all know where this “anything for a quiet life” approach will end. Appeasing a crocodile won’t work. We should mourn the passing of Deborah Anderson who understood full well what game police were playing by visiting her on what turned out to be her deathbed. Deborah wouldn’t stand for it – the hypocrisy, the cowardice – and neither should we. RIP Deborah, brave warrior for free speech.
A Tale of Two-Tier Policing 👇 Please read and share.
Thames Valley Police visited a bed-bound Deborah Anderson at her home last year to warn her over a Facebook post. A rightly furious Deborah told the officer she had cancer (he could see she was bald from chemo). That…
Next, I’ll bet you didn’t know about this, from our own country! I sure didn’t.
In Appalachia, there are still coves and hollers where time is marked by the weather and the seasons. Where tradition still holds its rightful place in people’s lives. In these parts, folks still celebrate Old Christmas.
Back in 1752, the English speaking world finally switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. But that didn’t mean everyone was going to go along with it. Many of the settlers of Appalachia were unaware of the switch. Others just refused to recognize it. For many, Christmas Day would remain firmly planted on January 6 instead of December 25.
Old Christmas brought a sense of belonging and community to people who were otherwise cut off from the modern world. A sense of pride to an independent people who only rely on God, family and the sweat of their brow to get them through life. A sense of rest, that they didn’t have to get back to the hustle of life right after December 25 like the rest of the world. A true 12 days of Christmas.
You might not know this, but bad luck will follow you if you take your decorations down before Old Christmas. Not only that, but if you listen close enough, you can hear the animals talking the night of Old Christmas, since it is the night of the Savior’s birth. Whether you have Appalachian roots or not, take the time today to pause and celebrate a centuries old tradition. Slow down and see what you might hear. Prepare your heart for the newborn king. Celebrate Old Christmas.
In Appalachia, there are still coves and hollers where time is marked by the weather and the seasons. Where tradition still holds its rightful place in people’s lives. In these parts, folks still celebrate Old Christmas.
Next, a tale of Venezuela, from decades ago, putting what is happening there today in perspective.
My Venezuela experience as head of trading in the region for Cargill. Cargill was/is the leading producer of critical staple ingredients such as flour, pasta, vegetable oil, and rice in VZ. I am not saying I agree with grabbing the dictator, but I did have a front row seat to the damage a kleptocracy did to innocent people. 1. The government took over our “minute rice” facility at gunpoint because we were “gouging” the nation’s poor. The government was never able to run the plant. It never ran again. It was returned years later with no equipment inside
2. There are 1000’s of generals in the army. They are each given a slice of the economy to loot. The large number of generals made it difficult to organize a coup against the regime.
3. The government opened grocery stores and sold staples below the cost we sold them to the government. In theory they used petro oil money to lower grocery prices. Our regular grocery outlets were forced out of business. When the government demanded we sell them products below cost we simply had to shut down. The populous became ever more dependent on the government handouts. (PS this is the mayor of New York City’s proposal.
4. Dollars- We needed dollars to go buy raw materials like wheat from places like the US and Canada. The government would periodically allocate us some dollars that could only be spent for raw materials and freight. Eventually only the local companies that can and would pay bribes got dollar allocations. We had several facilities closed for lack of raw material
5. My employees liked working for Cargill. The office was an armed compound with access to a gym, high speed internet, global communications, and a weekly box of basic staples. Cargill provided a safe and secure environment if only for the working hours.
6. Employees became very close to others inside the apartment building. Going out on the street with a desperate population was not advisable.
7. I needed wood pallets for feed. We tried to export wood pallets to swap for grain. We refused to pay the bribes it would take to export the pallets
8. I once tried to set up a closed loop wheat planting to flour mill supply chain. A. They came and stole all the seed wheat for food. When we tried to ship in seed wheat in containers via US donors there was no way to get it out of the port without it being stolen
9. Livestock- Our feed business completely collapsed. Even if you could raise a pig, you couldn’t defend it from being stolen. People with guns were hungry.
10. Employees- In the end my highly skilled team alone with other highly educated people chose to leave. Cargill often found jobs for them in other Latin countries. The regime was more than happy to see the well-educated leave the country. Setting these employees up with high quality stable jobs after fleeing remains one of the best things I ever did in my career. No one remembers millions in trading earnings.
This is a short list. In my opinion the first money spent needs to happen now and it needs to be food. The US is already on the clock. The current regime does not care if it starves the population. The orgy of theft will actually accelerate if they believe their days are numbered. VZ should be an outstanding customer of US grown ag products. Rice, bread wheat, veg oil ect. Feed the people first.
Jeff Kazin Former head trading Cargill
My Venezuela experience as head of trading in the region for Cargill.
Cargill was/is the leading producer of critical staple ingredients such as flour, pasta, vegetable oil, and rice in VZ. I am not saying I agree with grabbing the dictator, but I did have a front row seat…
— Mike and Jeff show @AgrisAcademy (@AgrisAcademy) January 5, 2026
Next, another perspective on what happened in Venezuela this weekend. It might change your opinions of some of the players.
What They Won’t Tell You About the Maduro Raid The Venezuelan regime’s apologists, on both the left and the right, would have you believe the U.S. violated the sovereignty of a legitimate government. But now even Cuba’s own state-run newspaper is admitting that it was its own military officials who were killed at Maduro’s compound during his apprehension this weekend. Thirty-two colonels, majors, captains, lieutenants, soldiers. Officers from the secret police and armed forces. All men. Not a single one was a civilian. All were mercenaries there to prop up an illegitimate dictator who had been soundly defeated in the last election and aid in the continued oppression of the Venezuelan people.
Why is Cuba in Venezuela? Because they have a deal: Caracas would prop up Cuba’s economy with oil. In exchange, Havana’s military and intelligence forces would protect the Chavista regime. This includes everything from helping them rig elections to presiding over Maduro’s security detail and orchestrating crackdowns on Venezuelan democracy activists. Isn’t it curious how the non-interventionists never seem to take issue with Venezuela functioning as a colony of the Castros’ security apparatus? The truth is: We are not at war with Venezuela. We did not attack Venezuela. Nor did we arrest the “president” of a sovereign nation. We arrested an illegitimate dictator under the protection of another communist dictatorship. Maduro faced a federal indictment that had been affirmed by administrations of both parties and he was being propped up not by the free will of his own people, but by the machinery and thuggery of a foreign power. And the man who defeated Maduro in the last election—in other words, the country’s rightful president—approved of the arrest because he understands what should be plainly obvious: Maduro was never going to leave voluntarily. Certainly not with the Cuban security state behind him. That is what they’re not telling you.
What They Won’t Tell You About the Maduro Raid
The Venezuelan regime’s apologists, on both the left and the right, would have you believe the U.S. violated the sovereignty of a legitimate government.
Here’s a new report from Berlin, Germany relating to the huge sabotage of its electrical systems.
BREAKING: Tens of thousands of Berlin residents remain without electricity following a sabotage attack on the city’s power grid by the radical left-wing group Vulkangruppe.
Four days ago, far-left extremists claimed responsibility for the attack, which left approximately 45,000 homes without power during freezing temperatures. The disruption began early Saturday morning when cables near a power plant in southwest Berlin were set on fire.
Authorities say full power restoration is not expected until Thursday. In a statement, Vulkangruppe said the attack targeted the “fossil fuel economy.” The group issued a conditional apology to lower-income residents affected by the outage but expressed little sympathy for villa owners impacted by the power cuts.
Criticism is mounting over the authorities’ slow response and lack of preparedness. Despite a similar attack in September 2025, no additional security measures or infrastructure redundancies were implemented, leaving critical systems exposed once again. Business groups are now demanding stronger protection for energy “lifelines,” warning that repeated failures pose a serious risk of widespread economic damage.
🚨🇩🇪BREAKING: Tens of thousands of Berlin residents remain without electricity following a sabotage attack on the city’s power grid by the radical left-wing group Vulkangruppe.
Four days ago, far-left extremists claimed responsibility for the attack, which left approximately… pic.twitter.com/qel3smQaXR
And another informative post about the sabotage in Germany. What happens when EVERYTHING is electrified.
Consequence on the Antifa terror Attack in Berlin: At Pohlsee in Wannsee, a power outage caused sewage to flood entire basements. Several houses were hit; in some, water rose 14 cm. The cause: a broken pumping system—wastewater must be pumped uphill from the lakeside homes. Sewage backed up through toilets for two days. Carpets and books were destroyed. Worse: the houses reek of sewage, with excrement floating in places. Residents must ventilate already freezing homes. The THW was called but had to leave—no power, no pumping. Now two Persians are handling it with a generator, while also expressing some “appreciation” for the flooded carpets.
Consequence on the Antifa terror Attack in Berlin: At Pohlsee in Wannsee, a power outage caused sewage to flood entire basements. Several houses were hit; in some, water rose 14 cm. The cause: a broken pumping system—wastewater must be pumped uphill from…
Next, an American military veteran and astute observer of what is happening to Western Civilization offers a magnificent perspective.
The Museum Civilization
There is a peculiar class of modern Westerner who believes history has been permanently retired. They speak of conquest the way a child speaks of wolves. Simply confident it no longer applies, offended that you would even mention it, and deeply upset when reminded that teeth still exist. They insist the world runs on rules now and that borders are sacred. Also that true power has been replaced by paperwork.
This belief is not moral in the least. It’s f*****g archaeological. They live inside institutions built by violence, defended by men they no longer understand, and guaranteed by forces they refuse to acknowledge. Like tourists wandering a fortress, they admire the stonework while mocking the idea of a siege. They confuse order with nature. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
Then blame the person that reminds them of this. Civilization is not the default state of humanity. It is an achievement that is temporary, fragile, and expensive. It exists only where force once cleared the ground and still quietly patrols the perimeter.
A lion does not debate the ethics of hunger. Neither does a starving empire. History is not a morality play, it is a pressure test. When pressure rises, abstractions collapse first. Laws follow power; they do NOT precede it. Property exists only where someone can prevent it from being taken. Sovereignty is not declared, it is enforced. The modern West outsourced this enforcement, then forgot the invoice existed. So when someone points out uncomfortable realities (whether about Greenland, Venezuela, or the broader balance of power) they respond with ritual incantations: “You can’t do that.” “That’s wrong.” “That’s against the rules.”
As if the rules themselves are armed. As if history paused because we asked nicely. This is how empires fall. Not from invasion alone, but from conceptual rot. From mistaking a long season of safety for a permanent condition. From believing lethality is immoral instead of foundational. Every civilization that forgot how violence works eventually relearned it the hard way. The conquerors did not arrive because they were monsters; they arrived because their victims could no longer imagine them. The tragedy is not that power still exists. The tragedy is that so many have forgotten it does.
Idk who needs to hear this but civilization is a garden grown atop a graveyard. Ignore the soil, and someone else will plant something far less gentle. Hate me for being the messenger and asking the hard questions about conquest if you want. You’re just wasting your time.
The Museum Civilization
There is a peculiar class of modern Westerner who believes history has been permanently retired.
They speak of conquest the way a child speaks of wolves. Simply confident it no longer applies, offended that you would even mention it, and deeply upset… https://t.co/SBTohaCuOf
Next, an interesting story about a bridge (or bridges, if you will) in Wales. This is fascinating.
In the heart of Ceredigion, Wales, lies a remarkable architectural curiosity known as Devil’s Bridge—actually three bridges stacked one above the other, each built in a different era. The lowest and oldest of the trio dates back to Norman times, possibly as early as the 11th century. Built from local stone, this original bridge spanned the River Mynach, arching high above a deep and dramatic gorge, and served as a vital crossing point in medieval Wales.
Centuries later, in the 18th Century, a second bridge was constructed directly atop the first. Instead of dismantling the original, builders chose to preserve it, creating a layered effect that would only become more unique with time. This second bridge, sturdier and wider, reflected the growing need for improved transport routes as travel and trade increased through rural Wales.
In early 20th Century, a third and final bridge was built above the previous two, incorporating modern engineering to support motor vehicles. Now a famous tourist attraction, Devil’s Bridge not only offers stunning views over cascading waterfalls and dense forest but also serves as a rare, physical timeline of human ingenuity—three bridges, three centuries, one legendary crossing steeped in history and myth.
In the heart of Ceredigion, Wales 🏴🇬🇧, lies a remarkable architectural curiosity known as Devil’s Bridge—actually three bridges stacked one above the other, each built in a different era. The lowest and oldest of the trio dates back to Norman times, possibly as early… pic.twitter.com/7mkvnGRRnU
I would read the comments on the above post, too, since they offer some good questions.
Thanks for sticking with me on this, and I hope you have gained some valuable new perspectives on what is going on all around us. We are living in an upsetting, but possibly momentous time in history. What takes place today will have giant repercussions for the future.
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