Mexico’s Descent Into Cartel Hell

Did the government turn a blind eye to a gangster training-camp in Jalisco?

On a sunny Saturday afternoon last week, the cafes here were crowded and the Jose Cuervo distillery bustled with visitors. As evening fell, the sidewalks and the main cobblestone thoroughfare filled with young people in cowboy hats mingling to strains of ranchera music. A full moon rose over red rooftops. Mexico was living up to its folkloric image.

But some 12 miles away, the other Mexico had raised its ugly head again. On March 5, in the municipality of Teuchitlán, burned human remains and piles of personal items belonging to perhaps hundreds of missing persons were discovered on an abandoned ranch. The find was made not by local officials or the National Guard but by a nongovernmental organization known as the Warrior Searchers of Jalisco.

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Condemning Hamas is now a risky business

Speaking the truth is now a risky business in Britain. NHS nurse Jennifer Melle was admonished by the hospital she works at in Surrey for referring to a male paedophile as “Mr”. The man, known only as Patient X, identifies as a woman. He’s also a convicted child sex offender.

And yet it was Ms Melle who found herself in hot water, because when this criminal was brought to her hospital for treatment she called him “Mr”. That sounds perfectly polite to me. Not to mention accurate. But apparently it’s a reprimandable offence to prefer reality to fantasy.

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‘Who’s voting for the Liberal Party? Old people’

Darrell Bricker on whether this will be a political realignment election

As Canada’s federal election campaign launches, CEO of Ipsos Darrell Bricker provided The Hub with an analysis of the political landscape, revealing a contest that’s become a pure test of leadership between Prime Minister and Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. With just six weeks until voting day, Bricker’s insights expose the vulnerabilities and opportunities for both campaigns in what may become a historic realignment election.

Not this old person.

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Global Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Rates Higher Than Previously Estimated

The Center for the Study of Political Islam (CSPII) has published the first of its yearly FGM Indexes. It includes an estimate of the number of girls and women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), plus what proportion of this estimate is attributable to Islamic communities and to non-Islamic communities . A second report analyses the most important references to FGM in the foundational texts of Islamic doctrine.

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The Heathrow shutdown: a disaster waiting to happen

The resilience of our national infrastructure has withered as governments have chased environmental fads.

Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, was shut down and plunged into darkness on Friday. Over 1,000 flights were cancelled and the plans of hundreds of thousands of passengers were thrown into disarray. And it was all because of a fire at an electrical substation three miles away in nearby Hayes. Heathrow relied upon this substation to power most of its critical services. Without it, nothing worked.

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Tom Mulcair: Trump’s threat to Canada means this election must be a choice between the Liberals and Conservatives

With the campaign officially started, Canadians are about to experience something more akin to what we see south of the border: a two-party election.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not taking anything away from the NDP, the Green Party, the Bloc, or their supporters.

They work hard, have their own base and promote their vision and ideals. But in a time of existential crisis for Canada as a whole, they’re an afterthought.

Donald Trump’s very real threat to Canada’s economy and sovereignty hovered over Sunday’s election launch. Who has the experience and expertise to deal with that threat? That’s the only question on Canadians’ minds right now, it’s what’s called the “ballot question.”

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Dutch rethink euthanasia law after 60% rise in mental health cases

A sharp rise in cases of euthanasia to end psychological suffering in the Netherlands has prompted a debate about the practice among young people.

Almost 10,000 patients died by euthanasia in the Netherlands last year. Compared with 2023, there was a 60 per cent increase in cases involving psychological suffering and a 10 per cent rise in deaths overall.

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German Ruling Parties Want to Ban AfD “As Soon As Possible”

The economy is in crisis and the constant influx of migrants is threatening to destabilise society—yet the German mainstream parties’ main concern is their right-wing opposition Alternative für Deutschland (AfD).

According to media reports, the left-wing Greens are intent on pushing through a motion in parliament to ban the AfD “as soon as possible”, and it seems that they have the support of all the other parties.

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‘NO APPETITE’: Canadians reject proposed hike in CBC funding

A steep boost in Crown broadcaster funding proposed by the Department of Canadian Heritage is unappealing to taxpayers, admitted a Liberal-appointed senator.

Sen. Andrew Cardozo, a long-time CBC supporter, in a recent report recommended the state broadcaster be considered an essential service — but without additional millions, according to Blacklock’s Reporter.

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Grassroots or Astroturf? Phone Data Shows the ‘Fight Oligarchy’ Rallies Include Rented Activists

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) are touting the large crowds attending their “Fight Oligarchy” rallies hosted by as a sign that public opinion is turning against President Trump, but cell phone data reveals the crowds are filled with professional hired activists.

Data analyst Tony Segura offers a detailed breakdown of the mobile phone data that shows many of the devices present at those rallies belong to professional protestors who are being funded by five major activist groups.


FBI launches task force to nail criminals behind fiery Tesla attacks: ‘Domestic terrorism’

The FBI launched a task force Monday to try to nail the criminals setting fire to Tesla vehicles and charging stations — calling the acts “domestic terrorism” and eyeing an anarchy blog calling for more.

The bureau has received reports of 48 instances so far this month related to Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations and is investigating at least seven of them in conjunction with local law enforcement, The Post has learned.

Genius …

h/t PA Cat

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Mark Carney’s ‘volcanic temper’ threatens to derail his election campaign

Politics is a game of patience. Politicians need to master the ability to control their words, thoughts and emotions, whether they’re speaking in front of small groups, large audiences or the media – and no matter what the provocation. If a politician lets his or her guard down too often, the voters are likely to catch on. At best, they will develop a reputation for gaffes. At worst, they’ll be considered unsuitable for high office.

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney, who called a snap election on Sunday afternoon for April 28, might be about to head down that path at lightning speed. It could ultimately lead to a very brief tenure as my country’s leader.

H/T Mauser

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Poilievre proposes tax cut to save ‘modest income’ families about $1,800 per year

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a proposal on Monday to cut the tax rate for the lowest income bracket, saving the average family about $1,800 annually.

The Conservatives plan to lower the rate for the bottom income tax bracket from 15 per cent to 12.75 per cent, which the party says would save the average worker about $900.

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