Leo Hohmann | July 17, 2024
J.D. Vance is going to deliver the keynote speech at tonight’s RNC.
He’s an unlikely pick for Trump’s vice president given his history as a “never Trumper.”
But who is the man behind the public persona that is Ohio Senator J.D. Vance?
By all accounts, his personal life appears stellar. A family man, a recent convert to Catholicism. All good.
But what about his business ties?
Peloni: Ukraine has finally lost its long coveted foothold on the Russian side of the Dnipro River. I called for Ukraine to give up this beachhead some time ago. This forward salient held no benefit for Ukraine if they could not effect a march on the sea, so to speak, and drive the Russians back. Rather than achieving this objective or anything close to it, the foothold at Krynky provided Ukraine nothing more than a propaganda boast at the cost of too many of her men. The process of attrition which led to the collapse of Avdiika and the slow retreat which followed should have been evidence enough to all, their supporters and detractors alike, that Krynky held no possible benefit for Ukraine, even as it provided Russia with the means to mount significant casualties on those Ukrainians unfortunate enough to be posted there, something of a metaphor for the war in general I would argue.
Sundance | July 18, 2024
The Dnipro River essentially forms the boundary between Russian controlled territory and Ukraine. Everything East of the river is controlled by Russia, while everything west is controlled by Ukraine. This status is essentially the underpinning of the visible stalemate.
By most generally accepted accounts, the Russians have carved out the buffer zone they initially wanted. Russia is essentially no longer trying to take any more ground in Ukraine and in many places, they have begun rebuilding towns. That’s what it looks like on the ground.
Morning Intelligence Report
MG Paul E Vallely, US Army (Ret)
Greatest Misinformation Campaign Since Russia Hoax’: Project 2025[1]
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Guest Editorial: Elizabeth Mitchell
Left-wing smears of Project 2025 constitute “probably the greatest misinformation campaign since the Russia hoax,” the head of the initiative for the next conservative president said Monday at The Heritage Foundation’s Policy Fest at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Lemons absolutely exist, but so does Carfax.
Walter E. Block | July 17, 2024
We all seek an end to fraud. Aside from being inherently wrong, this type of crime also undermines the economy. Yes, mutual gains from fraudulent transactions can still be made ex ante (looking ahead). This is so for all commercial interaction, without exception. Each side, even in fraudulent interactions, expects to gain in utility from the purchase or sale or rental or borrowing or lending, etc. However, fraud plays havoc with utility ex post (after the fact). Only one side can gain; the other is the clear loser. All men of good will must necessarily oppose fraud, as it is in opposition to human flourishing.
John Droz jr. | July 17, 2024
This is a good time for some critical thinking
By now there are likely a thousand articles written about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. For those who missed it, this was my initial commentary — and it still remains rather original in tone and perspective. Many of the others are quite good and I cited several examples as references (see the end of my prior post).
One that deserves special attention is the commentary by Dr. Robert Malone. Although it is too long and covers too many topics, the gist of it is important: it discusses evil. We tend to think of evil people as those who have corrupted standards (immorality, greed, etc.). Also, Thomas Crooks doesn’t really look like an evil person…
Peloni: Mike and Gadi discuss the fallout surrounding the assassination attempt against Trump, as well as the threats which are continuously being made against Bibi. Mike explains that Trump’s image of strength following this event, will serve to strengthen both Israel and Bibi as a result. Gadi and Mike also discuss the consequence of Deif’s possible death, and the power struggle between Sinwar and the Hamas leadership in Doha. At the end of the program, Mike explains that it is important to grasp the fact that the military leadership is cognizant of the extent of US manipulation on Israel’s military capabilities, and challenges his detractors to wait for proof that the true motivation of the military elites to act as Gallant is now acting is based on political interests rather than military stratagems.
Peloni: The front group behind the anti-Israel protests in the US has been ordered by a Virginia court to disclose its financial transactions to a state investigation into allegations of financing terrorisms. A very important ruling.
American Muslims for Palestine Ordered To Turn Over Potentially Damaging Donor Documents in Virginia Terror Financing Probehttps://t.co/1ibj0Xu1bH
— Washington Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) July 16, 2024
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Translation
Peloni: This foreign policy speech by Vance, delivered before the Quincy Institute, provides an important insight into Vance’s world view. Notably, the speech was just under 30 min. in length, and Vance explains that it is not intended to provide an encompassing description of his views, but he does discuss what he describers as two important topics, and while the first topic is China, the second topic is Israel.
Sundance | July 17, 2024
Seriously folks, you just cannot make this up.
VIA CBS – […] In an interview with BET News’ Ed Gordon released Wednesday and airing the same night, Mr. Biden was asked whether there was anything that would make him reconsider staying in the race, a rematch against former President Donald Trump.
Peloni: Egypt is entirely complicit in the arming of Hamas, while also providing Hamas with their Pal human shields locked in Gaza.
David May & Haisam Hassanein | FDD | July 15, 2024
Egypt recently hosted top US and Israeli officials for Israel-Hamas ceasefire discussions. But nine months into a war that Hamas launched, Egypt has often exacerbated the conflict and largely evaded criticism for intensifying Palestinian suffering.
CIA director Bill Burns, top Biden Middle East advisor Brett McGurk, and senior Israel officials arrived in Cairo earlier this month to discuss a ceasefire deal, the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, and mechanisms for securing the Egypt-Gaza border.
The last element is pivotal for weakening Hamas. The terrorist group has imported much of its weaponry via tunnels underneath the Gaza-Egypt border. Shutting off that valve is central to Israel’s war plans. In May, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that it discovered around 20 tunnels along the Philadelphi Corridor, the strip of land that runs along the Egypt-Gaza border, most of which crossed into Egypt.
IDSF would like to congratulate @JDVance1 on becoming President Trump’s VP Candidate!
“The first time we met in Jerusalem and spoke about our combat experiences, it was clear to me that you have the leadership skills and vision to Make America Great Again, lead a coalition with… pic.twitter.com/bBi1UrJGuV
— Habithonistim IDSF (@idsfisrael) July 16, 2024
Peloni: Pres. Trump posted Bibi’s statement on his TruthSocial account.
By Victor Rosenthal | July 12, 2024
“…the great IDF, that was supposed to protect them, disappeared and left them alone against a satanic and bloodthirsty enemy that murdered, burned, raped, looted, and kidnapped for long hours almost without interference.” – Yoav Limor, Israel Hayom, 12 July 2024.
The real dimensions of Israel’s failure to provide for the most basic part of the social
contract, to protect its citizens against attack, are only now becoming clear. But nine
months after the disaster of 7 October 2023, one thing is undeniable:
Almost all of those in the government, the IDF, and all the security services who were
responsible for the policies that made the invasion and massacre possible, who did not
have adequate contingency plans, who ignored compelling intelligence information
beforehand, and whose response was inexcusably slow and inadequate, still have their
jobs.
Peloni: A very important analysis by J.E. Dyer. Highly recommended.
This fight must be to win.
J.E. Dyer, a retired Naval Intelligence officer, blogs as The Optimistic Conservative.
July 14, 2024
Even more “opening” caveat: As I prepare to post this article, former President Trump has just been shot at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. He appears to have been hit – grazed – just above his right ear. He got up on his own, fist pumped the crowd, and went offstage surrounded by his Secret Service escort.
Trump being shot at is fresh and powerful evidence that the war on both the U.S. and Israel is being fought for keeps. This isn’t a war to preserve the status quo. The aggressor-opponent is fighting to take down the stabilizing, freedom-protecting power of both nations. With all their warts, Trump and Netanyahu are the men whose guiding hands the enemy wants to eliminate.
Peloni: The Western world has fallen and the liberties and traditions which defined it have become perverted beyond all recollection.
BREAKING: The Paris memorial for the 1972 Olympic massacre is going to be held in secret due to concerns that it will be a target for violence.
It was originally supposed to take place at the Paris City Hall but was canceled because of safety concerns and moved to a secret… pic.twitter.com/9d89CmvdW3
— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) July 14, 2024
See Translation Below Tweets
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Translations:
Peloni: This story is still pending confirmation from China, but if true, the resulting destabilizing effect of such an event is likely to have significant consequences, both inside China as well as around the world.
Pending more confirmation!
Xi Jinping just had a stroke at CCP’s Third Plenary Session?
Since yesterday, Chinese social media has been buzzing with the news that something 'big' has happened. pic.twitter.com/FXKmDgh4uP
— Jack Straw (@JackStr42679640) July 16, 2024
