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April 29, 2024
Albanese Said What? - Parody
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese Parody; "...free speech is a dangerous tool and must be restricted."
April 28, 2024
Jackson Hinkle
I have no idea who Jackson Hinkle is, but I thought Jimmy Dore is very funny here. If the New York Times ran a hit piece on him, then it's a good bet he's right:
April 27, 2024
April 26, 2024
April 25, 2024
Where are the Sussex Children?
This is now starting to get ridiculous. Are there even any real children of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?
April 22, 2024
Shane Jones on New Zealand's Fuel Security
April 20, 2024
Vaccine Passports 'Always a Scam'
We all knew it, or at least those wise enough to detect the propaganda knew, the rest got suckered and faced the consequences
April 18, 2024
Cancel Culture Dangerous
The silencing of voices is becoming commonplace. The western world is becoming fully authoritarian.
April 16, 2024
Answer Me This
From time to time, although increasingly rarely these days, people will say to me that there was a pandemic and the government saved us from disaster. I think of these people as the type who believe anything they are told. It's rather like someone standing at the edge of a swimming pool, and then this other person comes up from behind and grabs them, saying; got you, saved you, you were about to fall in. But, no-one has been saved at all, that someone was simply standing there. Our gullible folk will then talk endlessly about how this someone had their life saved by the other person.
I've just described 2020 in a nutshell.
Then we had the jab, which is incorrectly called a vaccine, and rolled out throughout 2021. It cannot be a vaccine as it does not prevent infection nor stop transmission. If it is a vaccine then it has failed miserably, and if not a vaccine then it is experimentation on the whole population as it has never been tried nor fully approved - not ever.
OK, so answer me this: how come all those who have not had a single jab are all alive and in rude good health, living their best lives?
Put those who have had the jab, any jab at all to one side, forget them. Let's study the unjabbed and find out what went on with them. The virus is amongst us all the time, allegedly, and yet we the people who refused to get a single dose are not dying. If the virus was deadly, then we'd be dying off at pandemic rates, 1-2% of us all dead from the virus in other words.
All we hear is complete silence about those who did not get a single shot. Why do you think that is?
Oh, and while you're studying the subject, how come all politicians did not mandate themselves and their families? In New Zealand approximately 11,000 people were exempted getting the jab due to the risk of significant service disruptions. Did they start dying off at pandemic rates. No? Why not?
Answer me those questions.
April 15, 2024
Radio New Zealand Lies
April 12, 2024
April 11, 2024
What is the CDC Hiding?
April 10, 2024
Campaign to Reopen Marsden Point Refinery
A campaign has been launched to force Channel Infrastructure (formerly Refining NZ) to put its Marsden Point oil refinery back into operation. This can be quite easily achieved as the refinery has not been completely gutted, not yet anyway.
The group behind the move have got proposed resolutions before shareholders at the company's upcoming AGM. As a shareholder I have voted FOR these resolutions.
I urge other Channel Infrastructure (NZE: CHI) shareholders to do the same.
https://thebfd.co.nz/2024/04/09/kiwis-urged-to-buy-shares-in-marsden-point-refinery-company/
April 09, 2024
Harry and Meghan: Busting up?
Those amongst you who follow British Royal Family gossip will be aware that the mainstream media are currently running stories about a rapprochement between the two brothers; William, the Prince of Wales and Harry, the Duke of Sussex. The angle these days appears to be of how Harry regrets, Harry is returning and wishes to reunite with family, Harry has something to offer, Harry this and Harry that.
Reading between the lines, I figure Harry's marriage is coming to an end and the Palace is smoothing the way for his return to England. They've begun the process of rehabilitating him. I always said, that no matter how much money he lost, no matter how much he disgraced himself, the firm would always take him back and warehouse him in one of their palaces. They'd do this, not because they want to, but because they have to. The King and the Prince of Wales cannot have a loose cannon wandering around California making a fool of himself.
As well, it just so happens that Lady Colin Campbell has published an updated version of her earlier book about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. You can buy a copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meghan-Harry-Persecutors-Victims-Updated/dp/1916131786 Significantly, the book calls into question the circumstances surrounding the birth of their children. Lady C is currently being interviewed across social media talking about this, and some of what she has to say is very interesting.
Looking at this broadly, with the above book out, and with just about every commercial endeavour having failed, Prince Harry is left without any other options. And on the other side of the equation sits his wife, a Californian actress. She'll have her own agenda.
What I am surprised about is how long this relationship lasted. On top of that is how long they've survived in California. I'm giving them at least 4.5/10, don't say I'm not generous.
People often say that this kind of gossip is nonsense, but I find there is usually no smoke without fire. There will be some truth behind the speculation. Right now, the internet is 'on fire' and that must be someone or some group fueling it. My guess is the Palace, Harry, his wife and other entities are at work.
Nigel Farage Influencing UK Election 2024
Nigel Farage is a polarising figure, having been a campaigner for the UK leaving the EU. The latest poll has him the second most popular political figure in Britain, behind Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party.
He's an odd bloke, Farage. He had the biggest 'stick that up you' moment in European history when his party finally achieved Brexit. But, he's never been elected to the House of Commons. And, currently he does not lead any party. He's the classic famous for being famous figure; or infamously infamous to others.
I have posited that for the Conservatives to be successful in the upcoming General Election, and by success I mean still representing any kind of political force worth mentioning, then they have to buy off Farage. A peerage perhaps, giving him a seat in the House of Lords, may do it.
The party Farage seems to back is the Reform Party, led by Farage's old colleague, Richard Tice. But, Reform may not win any seats at all. If Farage stands for Reform, he risks eroding his current popularity. My thinking, Farage will be bought off. Never underestimate the Tories.
April 08, 2024
EV's are a Trap
EV's are not only useless, they're also going to keep you trapped. You won't be able to travel outside of your zone. All in the name of saving the planet of course. Whatever you do, keep your old car, and don't ever buy an EV:
April 07, 2024
Where are the Children?
Finally, the internet has exploded with questions regarding the existence of the two children of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, aka Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
There are so many questions, but all of this could be answered by simply producing the children. Prince Archie turns five in May, and in California school starts in August. What school is he enrolled in?
April 06, 2024
Christchurch Cathedral Cost Blowout
Oh dear, I could see this happening and what do you know, it happens! The cost of earthquake repairs to Christchurch's cathedral has skyrocketed to a staggering $250 million.
Back when this building was damaged by the 2011 earthquake, Anglicans said pull it down, build a new cathedral. Had we been listened to, we'd have a brand new cathedral by now. But no, various interest groups got involved and it was decided to restore the old building. Problem with that is that the old building was poorly constructed in the first place, not worth restoring. It looked good, but the cost of repairs is now much greater than a sound new replacement.
Just stop this now, pull it down, build again. I for one will not be putting in one cent, not a penny to this foolish endeavor.
April 05, 2024
Westminster Honeypot Scandal
What is it about male British politicians? They simply cannot keep it in their pants.
April 04, 2024
Iran Attack Likely?
April 03, 2024
Surging Cost of US Government Debt
Buckle up, this is going to be a rough ride. Since the panic of 2020, the cost of US debt has risen dramatically. The cost in interest alone by the end of 2024 will top 1.1 trillion dollars. This will be about a quarter of all US government income. And then, in 2025 this will get worse. Things will get so bad, so swiftly, a large proportion of US government income will go in interest only. This will result in the complete collapse of the US economy.
Have a look at the following video, the figures are there in black and white, with a nice graph:
April 02, 2024
End of Coronation Street
The producers of the ITV soap, Coronation Street haven't yet pulled the plug but they must. It has become a joke. What went wrong?
The soap opera used to be an accurate reflection of everyday life in the North of England. Set in the Manchester area, viewers worldwide became wrapped up in the goings on. At times, the storylines even made their way into the British parliament, hard to believe but it did happen.
But now, Coronation Street has become a complete joke. As a result, people have turned off in droves. Here's a rundown on the viewer figures:
2003 peak 19 million, lowest 8 million
2013 peak 10 million, lowest 6 million
2023 peak 5.4 million, lowest 3.5 million
Over twenty years, Coronation Street has lost millions of regular viewers. It has fallen by 70% over its peaks, and 55% over its lowest viewing figures. And it doesn't end there as the drop is consistent, year-on-year, viewer numbers always decline. At this rate, in a couple of years only two old people and their mangy dog will be watching.
What went wrong?
Coronation Street no longer reflects life in general. It is like watching a bunch of aliens from another planet pretending to portray Earthlings. They're lampooning us.
The really insulting part of this is that they think we can't tell. And the scriptwriters are either ignorant or knowingly trying to deceive. Here's a list of the kinds of plot points that people see right through:
- Heterosexual couples are always unhappy; they're cheating, lying, stealing
- Gay couples are blissfully happy and never behave the way the above couples do, and the "r" word assaults never happen within or amongst the gay community
- The real baddies are white supremacists, far right loons, there are never left wing loons and dare I say it, various faiths prepared to terrorise
- Women fall down and need rescuing by a damaged male who isn't quite as useless as the female
- Everyone loses their money, all the time
- Crime, especially murder occur all the time and everyone knows a serial killer - amazing
- People who commit crime always cough, they hop on down to the police station and confess, then come home and say the police let them off with a warning
- What is the disease of the week?
The soap could retain viewers if it became more of a period drama, set today, but still holding out life the way it used to be. People may find that funny or engaging. But, right now they know the Street doesn't reflect their lives. No-one gives up a chance to go to Oxford or University College London. People who make money get the hell out of it, buy elsewhere. And if they do make money and invest locally, they stay rich.
The Climate Scam
The climate is always changing, of course, but what is global climate change science all about? The following movie examines the industry that is scamming everyone. If your income depends on selling climate change as a thing, then they'll work at proving that thing and doing something about it, even if it doesn't exist. Sort of like the virus from 2020, which was just the flu and common cold rebranded.
April 01, 2024
Wembanyama 40-20-7
The NBA's Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, certainly set the Frost Bank Center on fire when he scored 40 points, took 20 rebounds and made seven assists against the visiting New York Knickerbockers. A 40/20/5 from a rookie is a pretty rare thing indeed.
But, don't get too excited. The game was essentially meaningless to all intents and purposes. The Spurs have been eliminated from the post season, while the Knicks are through to the playoffs. So, what just happened was the usual statistics padding exercise. There was very little on the line other than pride.
While Wembanyama is an outstanding player, we are yet to see if he can withstand the pressure of season after season in the NBA.