No, I'm not tired of wining; in fact, I'm loving it

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Drill baby, drill!

President-elect Donald Trump tapped longtime fracking advocate Chris Wright to lead his administration’s Department of Energy, he announced Saturday.

Wright, the chief executive of oilfield services group Liberty Energy, helped launch the American Shale Revolution of the mid-2000s that significantly increased US production of oil and natural gas.

“As Secretary of Energy, Chris will be a key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in a new ‘Golden Age of American Prosperity and Global Peace,'” Trump said in a statement.

Oil boss Chris Wright received significant backlash last year after claiming there “is no climate crisis.

Wright’s appointment to the Trump administration cabinet signifies the president-elect’s determination to boost fossil fuel production in the US, while rolling back green alternatives.

The Jim Cramer of left wing phony economists strikes again.

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From January 13, 2024, RawStory: (As reported in PJ Media)

'Disturbing scenario': Top economist sees apocalyptic future that MAGA doesn't understand

Krugman began a conversation with The New Republic's Greg Sargent by saying that Americans don't understand how essential immigrants are to the U.S. economy.

"It is something like maybe 8 million undocumented workers in the United States, something like 5 percent of the workforce," he said. "You say, OK, that would be pretty bad if we lose that, but how bad could it be? And the answer is that they are not evenly distributed.

"The whole food supply chain is reliant on people who are going to be rounded up and put in camps."

So, who is this “Top Economist”, and when did the Left begin describing economists by their preferred sexual positions? I can’t answer the latter question, but Krugman’s record for accuracy certainly reveals where he lies in the pantheon of economic seers.

Here’s one of his famous predictions:

November 9, 2016:

It really does now look like President Donald J. Trump, and markets are plunging. When might we expect them to recover?

Frankly, I find it hard to care much, even though this is my specialty. The disaster for America and the world has so many aspects that the economic ramifications are way down my list of things to fear.

Still, I guess people want an answer: If the question is when markets will recover, a first-pass answer is never.

And here’s a longer look at this “respected” economist’s track record from the publication BPR, published in January 2018:

His most recent one earned him 1st Place in President Trump’s 2017 Fake News Awards. This was Krugman’s prediction, on the day of Trump’s landslide victory, that the U.S. stock market would “never” recover. Since then, the Dow Industrials have set 94 new record closing highs, and is up 8,000 points. Nice call, Paul.

Earlier in 2016, Krugman created the term “Trumpenfreude” to predict that the Trump candidacy “would bring down the Republican Party in ruins”. As we know, the opposite happened, adding to the growing evidence that there may be few economists in Western Civilization who have been more incorrect than Krugman.

Then, in September 2017, Krugman blamed Trump for a “cholera outbreak” in Puerto Rico; only problem was that the Center for Disease Control stated, “There was no evidence of cholera in Puerto Rico”.

Here’s one, included for a laugh: Last June [2017], Krugman wrote that “tackling climate change in the way envisaged by the Paris accord….these days it looks pretty easy”. When is the last time you read something that naïve?

…. Krugman staked his reputation for years by championing the “economic successes” of “the European Project”. Here’s one of his classic (but wrong) lines from 2010: “The real lesson from Europe is … Europe is an economic success, and that success shows that social democracy works.” Shortly afterward, Europe erupted into a huge crisis nightmare of fiscal irresponsibility.

…. In 2003, he claimed California’s taxes are “now probably below average”, when California’s taxes were then ranked eighth-highest among 50 states, and headed higher. In 2010, Krugman falsified a quote by Newt Gingrich, deceived his readers about Obamacare by misrepresenting data contained in a report he quoted, and in 2011 praised Veterans Affairs Administration as a triumph of “socialized medicine”. Krugman ignored the glaring truth about U.S. debt in 2014 by calling it “distinctly non-alarming”.

When America’s oil-fracking industry started up, he predicted that the U.S. was going to be “just a bystander” in global energy markets. In 2012, “Wrong-Way” Krugman opined that the soon-to-default economy of Argentina will be “a remarkable success story”. He predicted in 2015, “the Puerto Rico story is one (that will) fall well short of utter disaster”, and said what will save their economy is “the saving grace (of) big government”.

Interestingly, Krugman won a Nobel laureate in 2008. How can this be, you ask? No surprise here, it has everything to do with politics and little to do with qualifications. There is a political answer: Remember other questionable Nobel laureates, including Yasser Arafat, Kofi Annan, Al Gore? And of course, Barack Obama who won the Nobel Peace Prize— he was nominated before his presidential swearing-in. How does that work?

PJ Media updates his resume:

In November 2020, Krugman confidently predicted a booming economy under Joe Biden. Four years later, we're still waiting for the boom. He also brushed off concerns about inflation, claiming in early 2022 that there was no need to worry. Needless to say, the skyrocketing prices that followed told a very different story.

Be afraid; be very afraid.

Pending on Swamp Vue UPDATED (!)

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Three acres, $1.895 million, just 21 days on market — see what professional staging can accomplish?

And, of course, top-of-the-line interior decorators:

UPDATE: Reader CT Tempest posted what I thought was parody of this listing’s description, but aside from the very funny picture he supplied of John and Yoko in a rowboat, it’s taken entirely from the actual writeup. The agent in question is apparently related to the seller, which is a good thing, because only a loving mother could excuse these sloppy pictures and worse prose. On the other hand, she may have cause to be proud: her son’s efforts have placed him high in the rankings of worst real estate copywriting in the Realtors Hall of Fame (or would, if there were one — unfortunately, he’ll have to settle for top place in FWIW’s own modest shrine to excellence.

Picture yourself in a boat on a pond, with tangerine trees and marmalade skies. 7 Byfield Lane, nearly 3 acres in Mid-Country, with 5 bedrooms, 4 & a half bathrooms, pool, & hot tub offers you a day in the life! In 1973, Yoko Ono and John Lennon sailed their yellow submarine peacefully on a sea of green when they came to visit - rowing around the pond in a dingy that sits there today. Across the universe, this place stands out, a diamond in the sky. Imagine a big living room where you & loved ones can come together. Be a day tripper to the city or town with the Merritt or Ave minutes away yet still quiet enough to whisper words of wisdom. It needs updating, but with a little help from your friends, make it part of your long and winding road. Build to 6000+ sqft per FAR. or, ''Let it Be.''

photo courtesy of CT Tempest

Cultural relativism must be honored

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Parents tried to ‘honor kill’ 17-year-old daughter for refusing arranged marriage: cops

Two parents allegedly tried to choke their 17-year-old daughter outside her high school in an attempted “honor killing” for refusing an arranged marriage with an older man, according to police.

Ihsan Ali and his wife, Zahraa Ali, were charged with attempted murder for the shocking attack outside Timberline High School in Lacey, Washington, in which the dad also allegedly punched their daughter’s boyfriend in the face, police said.

Their daughter, who was not identified, said that “her father had recently been threatening her with honor killing for refusing an arranged marriage with an older man in another county,” according to charging documents obtained by The Post.

View from the Left:

What is Multiculturalism? (And Why It Matters)

At its core, multiculturalism is an ideology or concept It promotes the idea that different cultures within a society deserve equal respect and recognition. It’s the opposite of trying to melt everyone into the same mold. Instead, multiculturalism says it’s cool to be different. Our unique backgrounds and perspectives are treasures to be valued!

Think of society like a giant salad bowl. Multiculturalism embraces the delicious variety of ingredients like juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and crunchy lettuce. Each has its own distinct flavors and textures, and together, they create something far greater than they could on their own.

Breaking it Down: Multiculturalism vs. Diversity

You’ll often hear the terms “diversity” and “multiculturalism” used together, but they’re not exactly the same.

  • Diversity is about the presence of different cultures, ethnicities, races, religions, sexual orientations, and so on within a group or society. You can have a diverse company but still not have a multicultural mindset.

  • Multiculturalism takes it a step further. It’s about the acceptance and celebration of those differences. True multiculturalism encourages people to actively learn from and respect one another.

Benefits of Multiculturalism: Why Bother?

Okay, appreciating differences sounds nice and all, but does it have real-world benefits? Absolutely! Here’s why multiculturalism matters:

  • Boosting Creativity and Innovation: Picture a brainstorming session where everyone has the same background – same life experiences, same way of thinking. Kind of a snooze-fest, right? Multicultural environments bring together diverse viewpoints that challenge the norm and spark out-of-the-box solutions.

  • Solving Problems More Effectively: Different cultural lenses often provide insights into problems that others might miss. In areas like business or healthcare, a multicultural focus can lead to better decision-making that benefits a wider range of people.

  • Promoting Tolerance and Understanding: Living in a multicultural society exposes us to people different from ourselves. It helps break down stereotypes, fosters empathy, and encourages us to see the world through a broader lens. This is especially crucial in raising children!

  • It’s Good for Business: Companies embracing diversity and multiculturalism have better reputations, wider talent pools, and understand their markets better. Embracing differences leads to greater appeal to a wide range of customers and clients.

  • Creates Stronger Communities: When people feel valued and included, they feel a greater sense of belonging. This makes our communities, cities, and nations stronger and more resilient.

The Challenges of Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism isn’t without its hiccups. Here are some challenges we need to acknowledge:

  • Balancing Majority and Minority Groups: It’s important to ensure minority cultures don’t get overshadowed by the dominant culture of a society. That means working to uplift marginalized voices and creating truly inclusive spaces.

  • Handling the Fear Factor: Change can make people uncomfortable. Sometimes there’s a fear of “losing” one’s own culture or way of life when others are given equal recognition. Education and open communication are key here.

  • Addressing Structural Inequalities: Multiculturalism can’t flourish if there’s deep social inequality or discrimination. A commitment to fairness and opportunity for everyone is crucial for true, healthy multicultural environments to exist.

Well, that's a lie right there

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“Okay, I’m just kidding”

‘Our Side Won’t Tolerate Lies’: James Carville Claims Dems ‘Constrained By The Truth’

“But our side won’t tolerate lies. Okay, if … a Democrat goes on TV and says some lie, The New Republic’s going to say, ‘That’s not right,’ or The New York Times is going to say, ‘That’s not right.’ So how — and I’m serious when I say this — one side is constrained by the truth; the other side has no such constraint,” he added.

  • Russiagate

  • The border is secure

  • Crime is down

  • Inflation is transitory

  • Bidenomics porduced more new jobs than any other administration in history

  • Trump called White Nationalists and Nazis “fine people”

  • Joe Biden’s “sharp as a tack” and “in full control”

The list of lies told by Democrats in just the past eight years is endless, and Carvel and the flying monkeys of the press who were complicit all of them know that full well; judging from the election results, a majority of Americans know it too.

Trump proposes interim appointments and the Squad loses its collective brain

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If your house isn’t selling in this market, a 2 1/2% “price improvement” won’t cut it.

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After 63 days on the market without attracting a buyer, the builder of 139 North Street has cut his price from $7.890 million to $7.690.

The owner’s been trying to sell this house since it was built in 2020, usually in the $6.250 range, but ends up renting it out instead, at very comfortable prices; it wouldn’t surprise me if that’s what happens this time.