Things you won’t read in the legacy corporate “news” because it doesn’t fit the narrative.
— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) July 9, 2024
h/t MW
Author: Blazingcatfur
Three-Quarters of Jews in Europe Avoid Public Displays of Their Faith, New Survey Suggests
Three out of four European Jews fear displaying their Jewish identity in public spaces, a new survey finds.
Conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, the survey presents a grim picture of the experiences of Jews in Europe, with 76 percent reporting that they choose to avoid wearing items outside of their homes or synagogues that identify them as Jewish.
Trudeau says he still has ‘full confidence’ in Freeland, but has been talking to Carney
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he continues to have “full confidence” in Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, but he’s also been talking to Mark Carney about entering federal politics.
Amid reports suggesting Freeland’s role in cabinet could be on the table, Trudeau told reporters in Washington, D.C. on Thursday that Freeland “has been a close friend, an ally, and partner in doing really big things for Canada, and will continue to be.”
The Embattled Biden Campaign Tests Kamala Harris’s Strength vs. Trump
Under siege from fellow Democrats, President Biden’s campaign is quietly testing the strength of Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald J. Trump in a head-to-head survey of voters, as Mr. Biden fights for his political future with a high-stakes news conference on Thursday.
The survey, which is being conducted this week and was commissioned by the Biden campaign’s analytics team, is believed to be the first time since the debate that Mr. Biden’s aides have sought to measure how the vice president would fare at the top of the ticket. It was described by three people who are informed about it and insisted on anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the information. They did not specify why the survey was being conducted or what the campaign planned to do with the results.
GAGNON: Trudeau’s ban on gas and diesel vehicles will hurt taxpayers
The federal government is going full throttle on its plan to ban new gas and diesel vehicles without any apparent concern about running into the reality of implementing electric vehicle standards.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the regulations in 2022. Unsurprisingly, the government still hasn’t provided much explanation about how people will pay for new electric cars or where they’ll get the power to charge them. And we certainly haven’t seen the full bill.
Biden’s bruising day sinks hopes Democrats will move on
The most devastating argument against Joe Biden’s re-election bid may have come not from a politician or a pundit, but from a film star.
But George Clooney, with his stinging New York Times opinion piece, isn’t the only one speaking out. A growing chorus from Democrats is sinking the president’s hopes of steadying his campaign this week – and perhaps ever.
This all comes after it appeared that the president had turned a corner, with the influential Congressional Black Caucus and key liberal members of Congress just voicing their support for him.
Trump posted this last night on Truth 🤣 pic.twitter.com/uyqr7tJ2Xo
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 11, 2024
Privy Council Office Changes Vetting Process After Human Rights Chief Appointment
The administrative wing of the Prime Minister’s Office says it has new procedures for vetting federal appointees following concerns it failed to search online posts made by the incoming head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Birju Dattani was appointed chief commissioner in June and is to take up the role in August.
Shelley Duvall died Thursday. She was 75.
Shelley Duvall, the saucer-eyed, rail-thin waif who starred in seven films directed by her mentor, Robert Altman, and avoided the ax wielded by an unhinged Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, died Thursday. She was 75.
Rosemary’s Biden – Mia Farrow Turns on Joe
Mia Farrow Turns on Joe Biden Week After Defending Him: ‘Time to Pass the Torch‘
Actress Mia Farrow changed her tune on President Joe Biden on Wednesday, saying that the time has come to “pass the torch” after defending him last week.
In a post on X, Mia Farrow repeated the same talking-points that Democrat leaders have been pushing in various interviews.
Traditional Family Devalued in Canada, but Some Women Push for Revival
On her fridge door, along with numerous family pictures, Danielle Brandt has a handwritten quote by Dr. John Trainer: “Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.”
A proud Calgary mother of three boys (Aiden, 10, Theodore, 4, and Silas, 2), Mrs. Brandt is a homemaker. Her husband, Adam Brandt, is the breadwinner. At the core of their parenting philosophy is the belief that strong families make strong societies, Mrs. Brandt says.
I bet Trudeau denounces her as a racist.
Michigan Passes Laws Restricting Election Recounts for Fraud Allegations and Wide-Margin Victories
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed bills into law on Monday that will prohibit election recounts conducted due to allegations of fraud and for counts that would not impact election results.
Whitmer said in a statement that this supports “fair and free elections that make sure the winner can take office without unnecessary interference.”
h/t Mauser
WTF? Canada pledges Ukraine aid, as NATO spending questions dog PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged another $500 million in military assistance to Ukraine in a one-on-one conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Washington, D.C.
The funding announcement Wednesday comes amidst pressure from American politicians who are publicly critical of Canada for falling short of its defence spending commitments.
The way Trudeau looks at Zelensky is sick. Just beaming at him like he’s in love. @fancypants_s https://t.co/adlxg9Bt03
— Patti Jo (@TheSupeHero) July 11, 2024
H/T Patti Jo
Geert Wilders to ‘Post’: Mass immigration, lack of integration cause antisemitism
To stop rising antisemitism in the Netherlands and Europe political leaders must put an end to open border mass immigration and reverse the cultural relativist failure to foster integration, Dutch Party for Freedom founder and leader Geert Wilders told The Jerusalem Post in an interview on Wednesday, in which he also explained that his support for Israel was grounded in the broader defense of Western values.
h/t Patti Jo
Canada confirms plan to replace submarine fleet at NATO summit
The timing of the announcement could be an attempt to blunt criticism of Ottawa’s defence spending
Canada definitely plans to move forward with the purchase of new submarines, the federal government announced on the margins of the NATO Summit on Wednesday.
Up to now, the government has spoken only about the possibility of replacing the aging Victoria-class boats. But in the face of mounting criticism of Canada’s defence spending by allies — notably the United States — Ottawa has given the proposal the green light.
A senior government official, speaking on background, said they could not confirm how much the plan will cost, how many boats will be purchased or when they will arrive.
I smell bullshit.
WTF?
The historic Rouen Catholic cathedral in France, whose construction dates back to the 12th century, is on fire. The incident comes a few days after the victory of leftist parties in the French elections. pic.twitter.com/tdeLxCgcaC
— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) July 11, 2024
h/t Mauser