Monthly Archives: September 2021

“… vacuous platitudes …”

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Pat Lang

“US presidents rarely look to make waves with speeches to the annual United Nations General Assembly, but President Joe Biden’s nearly 40-minute talk Tuesday actually challenged global leaders … to stay awake. The world, Biden lectured, needs to “act together.” This … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Politics | 12 Comments

Either ‘gators got him or he is halfway to Brazil (or somewhere)

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The FBI and police on Tuesday will resume the search for Brian Laundrie in a 25,000-acre Florida reserve — just one day after calling it off. Authorities will return to the Carlton Reserve where Laundrie, 23, is believed to have … Continue reading →

Posted in fauna | 15 Comments

High genetic barrier to SARS-CoV-2 polyclonal neutralizing antibody escape…that’s a mouthful – TTG

Posted on September 20, 2021 by TTG

Published: 20 September 2021 ABSTRACT – The number and variability of the neutralizing epitopes targeted by polyclonal antibodies in SARS-CoV-2 convalescent and vaccinated individuals are key determinants of neutralization breadth and the genetic barrier to viral escape. Using HIV-1 pseudotypes … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Care, Science, TTG | 91 Comments

Jail time coming for Hilly, and her gang of effete preppies?

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The 27-page indictment suggests that Durham has the goods on Sussmann.  Billing records, not to mention handwritten notes, prove that he absolutely knew he was representing the Clinton Campaign but was trying to hide it. Hillary’s dirty fingerprints on the Alfa Bank … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Justice, Politics | 39 Comments

The hypocrisy awards

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The Emmys were skewered on social media as viewers took notice of the lack of coronavirus safety measures, specifically masks.  The 2021 awards show was one of the first to return to the typical in-person format following more than a year of delayed and adjusted … Continue reading →

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Gold apparently can actually corrode. Douglas Carswell

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Pat Lang

“California once epitomised all that was good about the United States. Those living in the Golden State enjoyed a standard of living and quality of life that was the envy of America, if not the world. It was a state … Continue reading →

Posted in government, The economy | 9 Comments

Why Does the United States Have 448 Times More COVID Cases Than China?

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Larry Johnson

Check out the COVID data (updated daily) posted at WorldOMeter. I do not know what your reaction will be, but I was stunned by the numbers. China has one of the lowest infection rates and death rates attributable to COVID. … Continue reading →

Posted in Larry Johnson | 58 Comments

Open Thread 18 September 2021

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Pat Lang
Posted in Open Thread | 33 Comments

Michael Sussmann’s Indictment Also Previews the Clinton Foundation Conspiracy Against Trump

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Larry Johnson

Several pundits have focused on almost exclusively on Michael Sussmann, a lawyer for the DNC doing the bidding of Hillary Clinton, being charged with lying to the FBI and have ignored the more damning revelations contained in the indictment. John … Continue reading →

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Sorry, but bad s–t happens in war situations.

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Pat Lang

“Head of the United States Central Command Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. announced Friday that it is unlikely any ISIS-K members were killed in a Kabul drone strike on August 29, which led to multiple civilian casualties. “We now assess that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Intelligence, The Military Art | 18 Comments