The Morning Report — 9/ 17 /26

Good morning kids. We're all gonna die! Run away! The bogeyman du jour is of course Artificial Intelligence. Yes, as CBD and I discussed or in our case yammered on about on the latest episode of the podcast linked here as well as in the sidebar and at the popular outlets listed at the bottom of this post, like anything else man has discovered or created, from fire to the wheel to atomic energy to a jet airliner and in one horrific instance 25 years ago box cutters and then jet airliners can be used both for the betterment of humanity and to enslave and/or massacre us. AI is and will be no different. Greed and the lust for absolute power are powerful motivators, just as the real or delusional notion as in the case of Islam and Leftism, of creating paradise on earth.

If you needed another reminder why this year’s midterm elections are so important, Barack Hussein Obama II is back to make the case: Democrats intend to seize control over artificial intelligence and shape it to their advantage. . . Obama’s not against the technological reality of artificial intelligence; he just wants to make sure Democrats are in complete control of it.  This is what disciples of Big Government do: They write laws, rules, and regulations that give preferred companies monopoly power within a given industry, and in return, the corporate beneficiaries of these unfair privileges do Big Government’s bidding.  

This is the leftist, globalist, crony-capitalist model of governance throughout the West.  First, governments conjure a problem that can be used to scare the public.  Then their partners in the corporate news media hammer that problem until the public demands government action.  Finally, governments propose new laws that infringe upon the public’s freedoms while allocating new powers to the fearmongering governments.  Scaring people until they beg for more government is how authoritarianism and totalitarianism take hold.

On a separate note, and speaking of the midterm elections, I give you the madness that is the Democrat Left.

Lawrence, a former DSA member running in a swing district, made the comment during a Swarthmore College debate that also saw him endorse abortion rights 'whether you're a man or a woman or any other gender' . . . William Lawrence, the far-left Democrat nominee for a competitive House race in Michigan, called for "abolishing the institution of marriage," arguing that because it "comes from a particular religious and cultural background," it is at odds with the "separation of church and state," video footage obtained by the Washington Free Beacon shows.

Yeah makes total sense, and from that abortion we go to the utterly repulsive on every level...

Hollywood actress, writer, and producer Lena Dunham is welcoming her first baby into the world, despite saying in the past that abortion is “a huge part of who I am.”

My initial reaction after projectile vomiting trying to imagine the process of inseminating this disgusting mass of lipids was to have pity on the poor turkey baster that had to do the job. Even a Muslim rape gang would run the other way!!! Dunham is so out of the public eye that my thought was that she would only have the baby so as to arrange a live television event on inbred beady-eyed mouth breathing banjo boy Scarborough and concubine Mitzi Baryshnikov's Morning Joke wherein she could take advantage of Lindsay Clancy's notoriety and love affair/near beatification from Leftists and she could boost her career by strangling the infant to death a la Clancy with her bare hands, followed by the regular Al sharpton railing against diamond merchants and white interlopers!

That's show biz, baby. And with that bit of insanity and depravity I bid you all to have a good day.

ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
• Victor Davis Hanson: The Iran war could reshape the midterms as Democrats, Iran’s regime, dissidents, and Kurdish rebels weigh the political and military stakes of the next 50 days.
  Iran, the Midterms, and October Surprises

CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
• Analysis of the modern American leftwing power network continues.
  The Democrat Party and Its Supporters Are a Hive, Part Two
  
• In a notice of claim, obtained by The Federalist, Kirk’s family accuses Utah Valley University of failing to protect the slain conservative icon.
  Notice: ‘A Series Of Stunning Failures’ Left Charlie Kirk A Target For Assassination
  
• Lena Afridi, who makes $185,000 a year at City Hall, is also an editor at Pinko magazine, ‘a collective for thinking gay communism
  EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Taps ‘Gay Communist’ for Senior Government Role: New Adviser Called for ‘Abolition of Police’ and ‘Undoing Capitalism,’ Condemned Gandhi as ‘Anti-Black Misogynist’’
  
• The Michigan Democrat denounced 'the Pink Ribbon Lobby' in essay published during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  Abdul El-Sayed Railed Against 'Disturbing' Funding for Breast Cancer Research, Said Disease Affects People With 'Social Power and Privilege'

  "DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY

• This represents a major achievement for the Trump administration, which has put border enforcement and immigration control at the forefront of its policy program. The data draws a sharp contrast with the Biden government, which was widely criticized for its failure to curb illegal crossings of the U.S.-Mexico border.
  Trump Hits 16-Month Streak of Zero Border Releases.
  
• “...and it’s absolutely ridiculous that these folks are being rounded up because they’re hardworking people,” Shoffner said on Free Arkansas with host Andy McNeill. “They’re some of the best people we know, and honestly, we’d trade five Americans for just one of them because of how hard they work.”
  Arkansas Democrat Hallie Shoffner: ‘We’d Trade Five Americans’ for One ‘Undocumented Immigrant’
  
• Gomez had a criminal warrant for his arrest after having been charged with failure to register as a sex offender and illegal re-entry.
  ICE Arrests Previously Deported Illegal Alien Sex Offender in Philadelphia

  THE IRAN CONFLICT, MOU/"PEACE DEAL" (aftermath??)

• “We urge all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at an early date,” said Wang, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
  China Pressures Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz as Foreign Minister Visits Beijing
  
• The attacks threaten to further disrupt global oil supplies by damaging a major Saudi export route that provides an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, potentially adding upward pressure to crude prices and energy costs worldwide. Continued Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and Red Sea shipping could also deepen regional instability and increase risks to global trade and energy security.
  Saudis Halt Oil Shipments to Europe Following Houthi Attacks.
  
• The talks highlight the Trump administration’s effort to prevent the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis from disrupting one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, while avoiding a broader U.S. military commitment in Yemen. Keeping the Bab al-Mandeb Strait open could help protect global shipping and energy supplies, but renewed Houthi attacks or a collapse of the U.S.-Houthi ceasefire could increase regional instability and pressure Washington to become more directly involved.
  Trump Admin Negotiating With the Houthis to Keep Red Sea Open.

  ISRAEL vs IRAN & GAZA/HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH . . . AND LEFTISTS. . . The U.N... AND HISTORY

• “If things go the way they should, Syria will take part, Lebanon will take part, and it’s going to be a third world war.”
  ‘Louisiana Man’ Accused of Taking Part in Oct. 7 Attack Joked About Massacre, Mocked Victims on Phone

  THE GREAT SOMALIAN SIMOLEON SWINDLE

• We were told Somalis needed to come to the United States to flee Said Barre. But we didn't differentiate between victims and perpetrators
  A Somali War Criminal’s Kids Are In The U.S. — And Linked To Fraud Scheme
  
• 3 Afghans, 2 Somalis, 5 Syrians, and an Iraqi. (walk into a bar, and blow it up! - jjs)
  3 Mohammeds Charged w/Day Care Fraud in San Diego

  DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE

• David Harsanyi: Which should we spend more money on?
  Welfare & Bombs
  
• The city this week paid that much to settle a lawsuit over the illegal seizure of residential units in 2018, yet Mamdani aims to amp up that de Blasio-era practice of grabbing private property from “bad actors” to turn it over to “responsible” nonprofits.
  $60 million NYC housing-seizure debacle doesn’t deter Mamdani’s geniuses

  FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH

• Lawyers press for disclosure of records, citing 'sustained editorial failure'
  New York Times Owns Up to Two Israel-Related ‘Editing Errors’ in Two Days
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• The opposition comes as President Donald Trump’s administration has made expanding American AI infrastructure a national priority. Trump signed an executive order in July 2025 directing federal agencies to accelerate permitting for qualifying data center projects and identifying potential financial support including loans, grants and tax incentives.
  House Democrats Target Data Center Tax Breaks as Trump Pushes AI Expansion
  
• When Obama tells you to be afraid, he wants something from you.
  Blowhard Obama Is Back to Stoke AI Fears

  9/11/01 25 years on

• The response to the attack was to teach too many Americans to hate their own country—a country that does not deserve this hatred.
  The Terrorists’ Real Victory Wasn’t The Towers; It Was Much Worse
  
• The consequences of this smoke may be just as lethal as the consequences of the smoke from the collapsing buildings.
  The Smoke of September 11
  
• Does “Operation Bojinka” ring a bell?
  The Mysterious 9/11 Apology By Condoleezza Rice
  
• The long-delayed trial could provide new evidence and testimony about who was responsible for the Lockerbie bombing and the broader Libyan role in the attack. A conviction could also mark a significant development in the decades-long effort to establish accountability for the 270 deaths, while potentially shedding further light on disputed aspects of the case.
  Suspected Lockerbie Bomber to Stand Trial 38 Years After Pan Am Attack Killed 270.

  WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM

• Sometimes government indifference is just as dangerous as government overreach.
  The Nonexistent Government Office That Enables Algeria to Persecute Christians

  TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS AFTERMATH

• We don’t know if the FBI questioned the donor to establish a motive for such largesse. It could be simple compassion for the Crooks family —  but there could be a sinister reason.
  Miranda Devine: Trump was nearly assassinated more than 2 years ago. We deserve the truth

  THE ECONOMY, STUPID

• The unanimous decision brings the federal funds rate to a range between 3.75 percent and 4.0 percent.
  Unanimous Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates for First Time in 3 Years
  
• Trump’s remarks highlight a sharp contrast with the Federal Reserve’s current monetary policy, which aims to combat inflation by raising rates. His call for drastic rate cuts underscores his belief that lower interest rates could further stimulate economic growth and reduce trade deficits with other countries.
  Trump Demands Major Interest Rate Cut Following Fed Hike.

  CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY

• The judge said Krasner and another might have obstructed justice and possibly committed other crimes.
  Judge Refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner for Criminal Investigation
  
• Marcel said Desronvil was "very well spoken, very nice, very kind" with him on the phone, and noted that he is a conservative Catholic.
  Lone Holdout Juror Revealed to be Black Republican, Conservative Catholic in Interview With YouTuber After Being Doxxed By Media

  EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT

• The top-performing states were overwhelmingly conservative and had less politically powerful unions — of the 23 top-performing states, 13 were Republican majority and just 4 were Democratic hubs, according to the New York Post.
  Study: Students Show Lower Literacy in Blue States With Strong Teachers’ Unions
  
• The state fails to measure what works, apply the evidence in the classroom, or hold its leaders accountable.
  Why New York’s Massive Education Spending Achieves Only Mediocre Results

  THE 2020 AND OTHER ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH

• The operative: “If I was a Republican, I would be pissed. I would be like, ‘That’s shady as f**k.'”
  Texas Democrat Caught on Video Explaining $25 Program to Influence Voters

  BIDEN CRIME FAMILY REVELATIONS

• Under questioning from Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, Patel also confirmed … that members of Round River misclassified documents to conceal evidence of Biden family corruption.
  Sen. Grassley Vindicated Thrice-Fold On Alleged Scheme To Hinder Biden Family Investigation

  POLITICS

• Outside of some unforeseen event, JD Vance will be the 2028 Republican nominee. The fact that people still underestimate this guy is both puzzling and good news. We want him underestimated.
  Poll — Vance and Harris Lead Respective Parties in 2028 Presidential Race
  
• “I made a promise four years ago that I would work every day to build the safest, most affordable big city in America by investing in people, and that’s exactly what we’ve done”
  Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to Seek a Second Term
  
• This week, we are all Chuck Grassley in our souls.
  Congress Always Sucks, But The Histrionics Are About To Explode Like A High School Theater Festival

  FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL

• China has documented a dramatic decline in its birth rate over the past decade, defying the government’s decision to do away with the Mao Zedong-era “one-child policy” in 2015 and ultimately allowing families up to three children before forced government abortions and sterilization.
  China Launches Ambitious National Plan to Reverse Birth Rate Collapse
  
• China understands that its national power depends as much on its ability to innovate and build at scale as it does on traditional military power. America needs to understand the same.
  The 50-State Strategy for America’s Competition with China

  HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE

• The report, produced by The Wellness Company’s Chief Medical Board together with the McCullough Foundation, followed 197 cancer patients who received the company’s U.S.-compounded formulation: 25 mg of Ivermectin paired with 250 mg of Mebendazole.
  Ivermectin + Mebendazole: Groundbreaking Study Reports 84.4% Clinical Benefit Rate in Cancer Patients
  
• “We are concerned that the proposed regulation places schools in an untenable position between parents and public health authorities.”
  Does Josh Shapiro’s Radical Health Code Go Too Far? A Leading Education Group Thinks So.

  ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY

• The star, about 450 light years away, is itself thought to be very young, only about a million years old. That this exoplanet not only formed in that short time but was also able to create the gap in the debris disk is significant, and forces a rethinking of the present very preliminary models describing the formation of solar systems in young stars. It was generally thought previously that it took longer to form such Jupiter-sized planets as well as the gaps.
  Archival imagery confirms existence of very young exoplanet
  
• As always, this is a fight over pork...Note however that the present boom in the space industry occurred without such a government academy. Moreover the success or failure of this space boom will happen whether or not this government institute is formed.
  Multiple states submitting bids to get NASA’s proposed Space Academy

  FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY

• Lawrence, a former DSA member running in a swing district, made the comment during a Swarthmore College debate that also saw him endorse abortion rights 'whether you're a man or a woman or any other gender'
  EXCLUSIVE: Left-Wing Michigan House Hopeful William Lawrence Called for 'Abolishing the Institution of Marriage'
  
• The collapse of the most corrosive ideology known to man – and woman – has begun.
  Feminism is Imploding

  CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE

• Sweeney’s real offense is not that she posed provocatively. It is that she will not apologize for who she is, conform to the Left’s expectations, or allow its outrage machine to dictate her choices.
  Sydney Sweeney’s Provocative Sports-Betting Ad Sends the Left Into Another Meltdown
  
• Christian Toto: Far-Left outlets rage against DailyWire+ original (but praised THIS film)
  The War on ‘Run Hide Fight: Infidels’ Begins (As Expected)
  
• It's not just Trump.
  Who’s Renaming Everything on the Map?
  
• Plans to emulate Lindsay Clancy and strangle infant on first birthday live on MSNOW! - jjs
  Lena Dunham Welcomes 1st Baby Decade After Saying I ‘Haven’t Had an Abortion, But I Wish I Had’

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