45Doll

There's no paywall for me. I don't (and never will) have an account there. If you got their ad blocker admonition, you should also see "Continue to the site". Try a page refresh. The article basically says governments take at least as much in taxes as the 'winners' take home.

I saw Lara's interview on Bannon's War Room, and that gave me pause for thought. Her conjecture depends primarily on the veracity of her sources. Regardless, if it's not applicable in any way to this ship disaster, the methods described seem valid to me. And worthy of consideration for the future. As I said before, IMO something is coming. Death by a thousand cuts? Lara Logan Provides Comprehensive Baltimore Update: Experts in Behavioral Analytics, Counter-Terrorism, and National Security Analyze Recent Incident | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

Another big windfall for governments'. The 'winner'? Not so much. Mega Millions $1.13 billion winner is facing mega tax bill. The amount is staggering. - nj.com

I've watched a lot of "Mighty Ships" series on TV, as well as cruise ship series. It seems prevalent for large ships to have GPS tracking, and possibly guidance. So the path of this ship should be on record somewhere. And one critical fact would be whether or not as the ship approached the bridge it followed the correct path in the harbor channel. The conspiracy aspect would ask was one of the electronic guidance/navigation systems hacked to put it on a collision course? I'm not anxious to find a terrorist attack. But if you'd asked me on September 10, 2001 what were the odds of four hijacked aircraft being successfully flown by amateurs into three iconic American structures... I will say there's not a doubt in my mind there are nasty people that crossed the border to cause trouble. I just can't be certain how, and how much.

Gallows humor.

Not this year. Youngkin Utterly Destroys Gun Control Push by VA Dems (townhall.com)

The Courage To Open Fire - by William M Briggs (substack.com)

I think it unlikely that this was a terrorist attack. Regardless, is it totally impossible? No. What's more difficult? Hijacking four airliners and flying them into U.S. properties, or disabling a container ship's engine at a critical moment? The captain is Ukranian. A "Black Swan Event" - General Flynn Raises Questions About Baltimore Bridge Collapse | ZeroHedge There should have been a port pilot on board working the navigation. I'll wait to hear what he/she has to say. And that we do hear from the pilot.

More videos from different angles and a couple radio transmissions. The ship put out a Mayday that it lost power, and you can see the ship black out and relight several times prior to the crash. Also, a huge plume of smoke erupts just before it hits, possibly due to an emergency engine restart. There's also some comments on the shipping effects. Port Of Baltimore Paralyzed After Container Ship Strike Collapses Bridge | ZeroHedgevv

Two of our favorite Democrats have introduced a new way to catalog U.S. citizens who might be interested in securing their own environs. SHALL BE INFRINGED: New Gun Grab Law Criminalizes Shooting Ranges, Private Security. (thenationalpulse.com)

I just saw a map of the area, and that bridge is on 695 that swings southeast before Baltimore. 95 appears to go straight through. If I remember correctly, depending on where they're heading some drivers take 695 to avoid the direct route through Baltimore. I suppose that regardless, traffic will be a mess down there for a while with all the confusion.

As of 8:40 this morning, the report is that the ship lost propulsion. If you watch the time lapse video where motion is exaggerated, the ship appears to really be drifting when it hits the pier. I really don't think this has anything to do with an 'attack'. The national and global effect will be the closure of the Baltimore Harbor. I'm not sure if there's another route in or out that can pass ships that size. Lots of cruise ships go in and out of there as well. The interruption of all that cargo traffic won't help price increases either. Anyone got a cruise planned?

".... and used one of the approved terms: RACIST!"

Da yah think? LOL So much for Murphy's and Platkin's "blood in the streets if we allow carry permits." Permits up 5,000%, shootings down 30%. Let's go for 100,000 permits! Thanks for noting that @High Exposure I may have to join you there Emma!

The weekend shooting in Trenton triggered a rehash of NJ law. When you can use a gun in NJ to defend your home or self (nj1015.com) Veteran prosecutor Skip Reale cautions: “New Jersey has a very, very different view on a citizen's right to use force to defend either oneself, defend another, or defend property. We have a very restrictive view on that.” Even if you are rightly defending yourself or a family member or any other person, Reale says the climate in New Jersey will impact the decisions of investigators and law enforcement with regard to how they proceed, “and while in maybe 48 states, you wouldn't get indicted, in New Jersey, you run the serious risk of being charged. Even if common sense says it's a righteous shoot, it's likely you're going to have to go through a court of law. In New Jersey, we have a presumption of innocence, but we don't have a presumption that you made the right choice.” Wonderful. If you didn't see the original story posted in Defensive Firearm Use, here's a different one: N.J. homeowner shoots, kills hammer-carrying burglar, cops say - nj.com

Very sorry to hear that Stu. You are obviously a devoted owner. Our pets become part of our families, and it always hurts when we lose one. Condolences from Mr. & Mrs. 45Doll.

They get by with a little help from their friends. Like five years of increase. Here are the Republicans that voted to raise New Jersey's gas tax (nj1015.com)

Sussex County too. It's been hovering around $3 +/- .10 for the last month. Then late last week and weekend it's popped up .20 or so depending on which stations got new deliveries. Saw as high as $3.36. Gas Prices Creep Up Amid Higher Cost of Oil, Seasonal Demand - NerdWallet

Here's a small slice of Trenton life on the topic. VIDEO: N.J. resident schools snarky Democrat legislator on gas tax (savejersey.com)

Where'd you get them??? A lot of enlightenment squeezed onto a postcard!

Yes I know. That's my interpretation.

So Murphy and Platkin definitely think those who apply for carry permits are a root source of 'senseless gun violence'? Push For Gun-Free Zones Intensifies In New Jersey Post Bruen Decision (nj1015.com) The real name should be "Criminal Protection Zones". Come on in!

Not much 'gun safety' there. Or was he point-shooting at evil white oppressors living upstairs?

OK. Start the timer for the first armed robbery at a decaled business. And the perpetrator of course will not have a permit to carry. Nor can they probably read. Does this mean we can sue a business that posts that decal if we're harmed in their store during an armed robbery? /SarcOff/ I already know the answer.

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