More than 90 corporate leaders have endorsed Harris—who strongly supports DEI, reparations, increasing corporate taxes, taxing unearned income, censorship, and the full range of progressive policies. If she wins, the pendulum will swing strongly to progressive victories, as America moves ever-closer to an Orwellian dystopia.
Any conservative who believes that progressives have ethical limits is naive.
https://americanmind.org/salvo/progressives-thrive-on-deceit/

The Brutal US Colonel Who Refused to Surrender
In the frostbitten Vosges Mountains of northeastern France, near the German border, 1945 began with a New Year’s Day offensive.

Here, amidst the forgotten echoes of the famous Battle of the Bulge, a smaller yet equally fierce struggle unfolded: Operation Nordwind, where even the bravest battle-hardened soldiers found themselves tested to their limits.

In this frozen landscape, a group of weary American soldiers from the 157th Infantry Regiment
lay entrenched in the town of Reipertswiller. They were the forgotten men of Nordwind, trapped for days under what seemed like a 24/7 barrage.

Encircled, ammunition was dwindling, supplies had run dry, and the biting cold certainly didn’t help. Their spirits, battered by the constant bombardment and the gnawing hunger, hung by a thread.

On January 18, the distant rumble of tanks broke the sound of artillery.

As the beleaguered soldiers' eyes lifted, they spotted the unmistakable silhouette of Sherman tanks cutting through the frozen terrain. But as the vehicles drew closer, the men felt hope for the first time in days, as in the lead tank's hatch, surveying the battlefield with a calm, determined gaze, all while under endless fire, was their commander, Lieutenant Colonel Felix Sparks.

Against all odds, he had come to lead them out of this frozen hell.

‘How Many Unconstitutional Laws Can A State Enact In One Day?’ (Video)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, an extreme leftist who advocates for radical abortion policies, transgender surgeries on children who are unable to make such decisions, and wildly restrictive speech limits, recently signed into law a plan to require that internet parody to prominently labeled as parody.

So that people know what they watching, one presumes.

But the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression took issue.

Aaron Terr, the FIRE director of public advocacy, explained, “How many unconstitutional laws can a state enact in one day?

How to avoid manipulation
Manipulation can be sneaky, but you can work to avoid it with these strategies:

Know the signs: People who manipulate often exhibit similar types of behaviors. Watch out for people who are overly friendly, make empty promises, or try to make you feel guilty,

Be aware of your emotions: Most manipulation methods involve evoking strong emotions. “People who use manipulation often play on your emotions, but remember that you can’t let them control how you feel,”

Stay calm: It can be important to have self-control and not lose your cool when dealing with manipulative people. “Don’t let them rattle you or get under your skin,” Draughn explained.
Avoid personalizing: Even though manipulation can be hurtful, try to internalize that this behavior has nothing to do with you. “Manipulation has more to do with the other person and their inability to meet their own needs in a healthy way,”

Listen: While it doesn’t feel good when someone attempts to manipulate you, being confrontational can inflame the situation. Drake suggested trying to listen with empathy so that you can identify their needs or wants.

Respect your boundaries: After listening to the other person and feeling that you’re being manipulated, it’s important to hold healthy limits and boundaries in check. “If you respond respectfully, yet assertively, and [don’t] give in to the manipulation, over time, they will generally see you as someone their tactics don’t work on and will move on,”

Tell someone you trust: It can be emotionally draining and hurtful to deal with someone who’s manipulative. Talking with a close friend or family member about what you’re experiencing can be healing. “Close friends and family can often give you great feedback and advice, and it’s helpful to have a listening ear when dealing with someone who manipulates,”
https://psychcentral.com/health/tactics-manipulators-use-to-win-and-confuse-you#stages-of-manipulation

Long story short... I had to fly back to the UK to transfer funds to my new (business) bank account here in Korea and then certify it. When you make a transfer of funds between countries, it generates a record called an MT103, and the Koreans want this (among other bits of paper) notarised and then apostilled. Of course, this was the height of the holiday season and only some of the most expensive hotels were available in Cambridge (where my bank is), so just staying there for ten days cost me ₤1,000.00+... and everything there had to go on my VISA... and although legalised docs have now started arriving out here, it's going to take weeks to get them all out here.

Meanwhile, yesterday was the expiry date on my job seeker visa (I got back from England just three days previously after a ten-hour flight from Munich, had to wait there, like fifteen hours, too...), so I had to get all of the docs for that together post-haste and scramble in for a non-reserved slot. Thankfully we were able to get that all done in about twenty minutes, but I really hate going even to the friendly Korean Immigration Offices.

Anyway, that's another six months of residency.

You might be interested in what is apparently allowed by the (D-8, investment) visa. According to my lawyer (!) here, it covers:

* voice actor
* publishing business
* education
* educational video production

Not quite what I had envisaged, but we all have to work within limits.

All of this took place in the lead-up to the annual Chuseok (Harvest) Festival, in which most things are essentially dead from tomorrow (Saturday) until Wednesday next week. These last two weeks have been so tiresome and stressful, I think I'll just stay home this weekend...

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS AND FOLLOWERS: FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS UNDER ASSAULT ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE OWNER OF 'TELEGRAM' IS UNDER ARREST IN FRANCE, IN BRITAIN YOU CAN GO TO JAIL FOR WHAT YOU POST IN SOCIAL MEDIA, THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT IS RELEASING CRIMINALS FROM JAILS TO MAKE ROOM FOR PEOPLE WHO PROTEST AGAINST ILLEGAL MIGRANTS. THE EUROPEAN UNION IS THREATENING ELON MUSK FOR NOT ABIDING BY EUROPEAN LEGAL LIMITS ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. 'X' (FORMERLY TWITTER) HAS BEEN FORCED BY THE BRAZILIAN SUPREME COURT TO CLOSE ITS OFFICES IN BRAZIL AND LEAVE THE COUNTRY, 'X' IS BLOCKED FROM VIEW IN VENEZUELA, IN AUSTRALIA, A YOUNG MOTHER WAS ARRESTED FOR POSTING MESSAGES IN SOCIAL MEDIA AGAINST THE COVID RESTRICTIONS AND THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BUILT CONCENTRATION CAMPS FOR PEOPLE WHO REFUSED TO OBEY THE COVID MANDATES. IN CHINA, MORE THAN A BILLION PEOPLE HAVE NO ACCESS TO THE MEDIA AND WEBSITES WE TAKE FOR GRANTED IN AMERICA. I'M MENTIONING ONLY A FEW EXAMPLES. FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS MENTIONED AS A "RIGHT" IN MOST CONSTITUTIONS AND LAWS AROUND THE WORLD BUT IN REALITY IT'S NOT A RIGHT BUT A PRIVILEGE REGULATED BY GOVERNMENTS. WHEN GOVERNMENTS CAN SUSPEND YOUR RIGHTS BY CONVENIENCE, YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS BUT PERMISSIONS. AS FAR AS I KNOW, ONLY THE UNITED STATES HAS A FIRST AMENDMENT IN ITS CONSTITUTION AND OUR RIGHTS CAN'T BE TAKEN AWAY BECAUSE THEY COME FROM THE CREATOR, BUT IS IT REAL OR JUST AN ILLUSION? THE U.S. GOVERNMENT CAN'T MAKE ANY LAWS LIMITING OUR RIGHT OF FREE EXPRESSION BUT FEDERAL AGENCIES PRESSURE THE MEDIA TO HIDE, DISTORT INFORMATION, MISINFORM AND DISINFORM AND ALSO CENSOR AND SUSPEND ACCOUNTS IN SOCIAL MEDIA BASED ON CONTENT OF THE MESSAGES. MANY OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN NEWS MEDIA ARE CONNECTED TO THE GOVERNMENT BY FAMILY TIES, BY UNDERCOVER WORK AS AGENTS OF INTELLIGENCE OR HAVE BEEN IN GOVERNMENT AND NOW WORKING IN MEDIA. ALSO AT THE LOWEST LEVELS, MAYORS AND POLICE CHIEFS OF TOWNS AND MUNICIPALITIES, BECOME LITTLE DICTATORS, HAVING PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR EXPRESSING THE WRONG OPINIONS IN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OR PROTESTING THE INDOCTRINATION OR LGBTQ+ AGENDA AT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS. PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE LABELED AS 'DOMESTIC TERRORISTS' FOR OPPOSING THE CULTURAL MARXIST AGENDA IN EDUCATION. AN OLD LADY IS IN JAIL FOR PRAYING THE ROSARY OUTSIDE AN ABORTION CLINIC... THIS VIDEO WAS CUT FROM A PODCAST BU IT CONTAINS VIDEO OF THE ARREST OF A LADY BY ORDERS OF A MAYOR, FOR SPEAKING OUT AT A CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

https://t.me/davidavocadowolfe/137503
15 Minute City Update (1 min, 17 sec): Leeds is implementing bike lanes and no cars, with facial recognition cameras on every lamppost. The concept is expanding, with Oxford planning 13 districts and limits on leaving them. Driving in Britain might soon be nearly impossible.

Term limits... THE PRESIDENT HAS TERM LIMITS WHY DOESN'T CONGRESS...

IMHO: I SUSPECT THAT BIDEN IS/WAS INVOLVED IN THE "CONSPIRACY" TO ASSASSINATE TRUMP, AND, HE'S TRYING TO DODGE "JUSTICE" BY "RESIGNING", AND LIKELY WILL BE QUICKLY "PARDONED" BY THE "REPLACEMENT RESIDENT"... IT'S A GAME OF "MUSICAL CHAIRS",... THEY'RE TRYING TO CREATE CONFUSION,.. AND HIDE IN THE RESULTING DUST CLOUD,.. BUT, THERE'S NO "ESCAPE, OR, STATUTE OF LIMITS, ON MURDER, AND "TRAITORS" MUST ALWAYS BE HANGED!!!...
IF "JOE DEMENTIA WON'T REALIZE THAT HE'S BEING HANGED,...
[...THAT'S OK!!]

https://rumble.com/v5811m2-no-proof-of-life-biden-disappears-in-end-stage-dementia.html

FORMER PFIZER VP TALKS ABOUT THE FUTURE WITH DIGITAL MONEY, FACE RECOGNITION AND 15 MINUTES CITIES. YOUR MONEY WON'T WORK BEYOND CITY LIMITS.