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by | July 17, 2025 · 7:54 am

A Matter of Life and Death

CLICK https://x.com/w_terrence/status/1945298127939932569 to see VP Vance cast the tie breaking vote on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025 (https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr4), which aims to rescind approximately $9 billion in unobligated funds from various federal programs. The House passed the House on June 12, 2025, with a vote of 235-174 (Roll Call #168), but since the Senate version is amended, it now must be passed again by the House before Trump can sign it into law.

If the Rescissions Act becomes law, it will (among many other things) defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. CPB provides 10% to 15% of the funds used to air PBS and NPR. The rest comes from donations, corporate sponsors, and other sources. Democrats opposed H.R. 4 (of course) saying the end of PBS and NPR would lead to (you’ll never guess!) people dying. CLICK https://x.com/WesternLensman/status/1945493507885662590 [ :32] to hear Chuck Schumer call continued funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting “a matter of life and death.”

Since it wouldn’t occur to me to tune into either during a natural disaster, I asked Grok, “During a natural disaster, what is the best source for emergency information?” I got back the following, which besides never once mentioning PBS or NPR, was useful enough (and so long) that I decided to pass it on to all y’all as a separate post.

During a natural disaster, the best source for emergency information depends on the situation, location, and type of disaster, but official government channels are generally the most reliable and authoritative. Below is a prioritized list of sources, tailored to provide accurate, timely, and actionable information:

  1. Local Government and Emergency Management Agencies:
    • Primary Source: Agencies like FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in the U.S., or state/local equivalents (e.g., Cal OES in California for wildfires, earthquakes, or floods), provide real-time updates, evacuation orders, shelter locations, and safety guidance.
    • Access: Check their websites (e.g., FEMA.gov, Ready.gov), official apps (FEMA App), or social media accounts (e.g., @FEMA or local emergency management on X). During disasters like hurricanes or wildfires, local agencies often post updates on X or websites with specific instructions.
    • Example for California: During wildfires, Cal OES or local county emergency services (e.g., Los Angeles County Fire Department) provide evacuation zones, road closures, and air quality alerts via websites, apps like PulsePoint, or X posts.
  2. National Weather Service (NWS) and NOAA:
    • Best for Weather-Related Disasters: For hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or severe storms, the NWS (weather.gov) and NOAA provide accurate forecasts, warnings, and watches. They issue specific alerts like flash flood warnings or hurricane advisories.
    • Access: NWS websites, NOAA Weather Radio, or apps like Weather Underground or NOAA Weather Radar Live. NWS also posts urgent updates on X (e.g., @NWS or local NWS offices like @NWSLosAngeles).
    • Why Reliable: These agencies use real-time data from meteorologists and are less prone to misinformation than unofficial sources.
  3. Local News Outlets (Radio, TV, Online):
    • Role: Local TV and radio stations (e.g., KNX 1070 in Los Angeles for wildfires) often relay official emergency alerts, road closures, and community-specific information. Many have apps or livestreams for real-time updates.
    • Caution: Verify they’re sourcing from official channels (e.g., NWS, FEMA, or local police/fire departments) to avoid sensationalized reports. Check their X accounts or websites for breaking news.
  4. Emergency Alert Systems:
    • Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs): These are automatic, location-based text messages sent to mobile devices during imminent threats (e.g., earthquakes, hurricanes, or AMBER Alerts). Managed by FEMA and the FCC, they require no sign-up.
    • Local Systems: In California, systems like AlertLA or Nixle provide text/email alerts from local authorities. Sign up in advance if possible.
    • Reverse 911: Some areas use automated calls to notify residents of evacuation orders or hazards.
  5. Official Social Media (X, Twitter, etc.):
    • Use: Platforms like X can provide real-time updates from agencies like FEMA (@FEMA), NWS, or local fire/police departments. For example, during California wildfires, accounts like @CAL_FIRE or @LACoFDPIO post evacuation maps and shelter info.
    • Caution: Stick to verified accounts to avoid misinformation. Cross-check X posts against official websites or apps, as unverified users may spread rumors (e.g., false evacuation zones during 2025 Los Angeles wildfires).
  6. Community Networks and Apps:
    • Apps: Tools like Nextdoor (for neighborhood updates), Red Cross Emergency App, or Citizen can provide hyper-local information, but they rely on user reports, so verify with official sources.
    • Community Radio: In remote areas, local radio stations may be the only source during power outages (e.g., battery-powered radios tuned to NOAA Weather Radio frequencies).

Considerations for Natural Disasters

  • Type of Disaster:
    • Wildfires (e.g., California’s 2025 Palisades Fire): Prioritize local fire departments (e.g., @LACoFDPIO) and air quality alerts (e.g., AQMD.gov).
    • Earthquakes: USGS (earthquake.usgs.gov) for magnitude and aftershock info, plus local emergency services for structural safety updates.
    • Hurricanes/Floods: NWS and FEMA for forecasts and evacuation routes.
  • Power/Internet Outages: If internet or cell service is down, NOAA Weather Radio or battery-powered AM/FM radios are critical. Pre-download apps or save offline maps (e.g., FEMA App’s offline features).
  • Location-Specific Needs: In California, check county-specific resources (e.g., San Diego’s SD Emergency App for wildfires/floods). For SB 549-related areas (e.g., Los Angeles wildfires), Cal OES and local RRAs may post recovery resources.

Tips for Staying Informed

  • Prepare in Advance: Bookmark official websites, download apps, and sign up for local alerts (e.g., AlertLA, Nixle) before a disaster.
  • Verify Information: Cross-check X posts or news with primary sources (e.g., FEMA, NWS) to avoid misinformation, which spreads quickly during crises (e.g., fake evacuation maps on X during 2025 wildfires).
  • Backup Power: Keep a charged power bank or battery-powered radio, as outages are common during disasters like hurricanes or wildfires.
  • Multiple Sources: Rely on a combination of official apps, radio, and social media for redundancy, as one channel may fail.

Why Official Sources Are Best

  • Accuracy: Government agencies like FEMA, NWS, or local fire/police departments have direct access to real-time data and are legally accountable for accuracy.
  • Timeliness: WEAs and official X accounts provide near-instant alerts for imminent threats.
  • Actionable Guidance: These sources offer clear instructions (e.g., evacuation routes, shelter locations) rather than just news.

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by | January 15, 2025 · 9:32 am

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DAILY PRAYER: Dear Lord, We ask you today for the graces we need to correctly interpret and live out Your Word. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

ECO-TERRORISTS: CLICK https://nypost.com/2025/01/14/us-news/california-bureaucrats-halted-pacific-palisades-fire-safety-project-to-save-endangered-shrub/ to read how California bureaucrats halted a wildfire prevention project near the Pacific Palisades to protect an endangered shrub.

FAUXTUS: CLICK https://x.com/greg_price11/status/1878973302896734454 [:31] to hear Joe Biden magnanimously promise wildfire victims a one-time-only pay-out of $770 each. This would be the same Joe Biden who gave Ukraine another half a billion dollars. None of this is his money, of course.

REBUKE: CLICK https://x.com/DavidJHarrisJr/status/1878537954697896200 [3:20] to hear Southern California Pastor Jack Hibbs scold California’s Democrat leadership.

VFAUXTUS: CLICK https://x.com/RNCResearch/status/1878975875443749320 [:16] to hear Kamala counsel wildfire victims with one of her famous word salads. I dunno how we will get along without her!

WAL*MART: CLICK https://x.com/WalmartInc/status/1878814221783187896 [:50] to see the company make way, Way, WAY too much out of their “new” logo. I wonder how much this “rebrand” cost them?

GRAMMY NOTES: This reminds me of that thing about scientists climbing to the top of the mountain of truth and finding theologians already sitting there. LOL

SHORTS:

CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/p64RkkmJCxQ to hear James Woods say some good stuff.

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by | January 8, 2025 · 9:33 am

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DAILY PRAYER: Ave Maria, gratia plena. Dominus tecum benedicta tu in mulieri­bus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

CALIFORNIA: A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the Southern California coastal city of Pacific Palisades, about 20 miles west of Los Angeles, destroying homes in one of the nation’s wealthiest communities and forcing 30,000 residents to evacuate.

Comments on X: “Due to environmental laws, California doesn’t remove dead brush and trees so places like this become a massive fire hazard waiting to go up in flames.” Also, “Even worse, the Los Angeles fire hydrants are OUT OF WATER because the county REFUSED to refill reservoirs. Also, the Mayor did ZERO prep despite the advanced warning of winds and fire risk. This is EXACTLY what happened on Maui!”

CLIMATE HOAX: [1:14] – Carbon is the stuff of life. Before mankind started digging up fossil fuels and releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, almost all of the available carbon on the planet had been used and buried. The planet was literally on the brink of starving to death for a lack of carbon. Far from harming the planet, our fossil fuel use has given Earth a new lease on life.

Naturally, the Green New Deal “Save the Planet” morons thought it was essential to spend $281,000,000 of our tax dollars to capture and permanently store the carbon dioxide being emitted by a plant that turns corn into ethanol. Thankfully, for the good of the planet, the moronic project only managed to capture 10% to 12% of the plant’s output. Not so thankfully, they wasted $281 million dollars!

DEI: Meet the Fire Chief who did not refill Los Angeles County’s reservoirs. LA’s first lesbian Fire Chief’s says that her #1 priority is “creating, supporting, and promoting … diversity, inclusion, and equity.”

EXORCIST: CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OWG3NXFPfds to learn something new about both Lucifer and Mary.

GOOD DADS: CLICK https://x.com/thriving__kids/status/1876010194087661613 [1:09] to see another guy who is raising his boys right.

LAKEN RILEY: The newly seated House of Representatives passed its first bill, The Laken Riley Act, with bipartisan support. Zero Republicans opposed. The act proposes that feds be required to detain illegal immigrants found guilty of theft-related crimes. It also would allow states to sue the Department of Homeland Security for harm caused to their citizens because of illegal immigration. The bill is named after a nursing student who was killed by an illegal immigrant while jogging on the University of Georgia’s campus.

MASCOTS: Bootz cried when he heard Daisey had died. He said he wished he could see her one more time. So Mama got out their photo albums so they could remember the fun times they had with her. Then, Mama made a page in her journal. I thought the lady in the photo was her until I zoomed in and realized it was me. We look a lot alike! 🙂

NATIONAL ARCHIVES: Colleen Shogan, the current Archivist of the United States, once wrote that anti-intellectual Republican presidents won because their stupid rhetoric allowed them to connect with the stupid American people. [7:58] – Trump has announced he will be firing Colleen Shogan who famously weaponized the National Archives against him. According to whistleblowers, she has a history of abusive, retaliatory, and partisan conduct in the work place. Cuz, tolerance!

NEW YORK: An appeals court in New York has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s attempt to halt proceedings in his business records case, which is scheduled for sentencing on Jan. 10. Trump has asked SCOTUS to rule, citing presidential immunity concerns and potential harm to the institution of the presidency.

OH, CANADA! CLICK https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1876306722433990837 to see one group’s reaction to Trudeau’s retirement announcement. My Canadian cousin keeps sending me emails proclaiming her home U.S.’s 51st state. I’ve been pondering this and I think it could/would/should be ten states. Canada has ten provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.

OKLAHOMA: CLICK https://x.com/MAGAVoice/status/1876601823886455242 [1:50] to hear how one state is returning education to its roots.

PSA: CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/61DEgV4U0ZU to hear about how much water weighs. I remember this being an issue when we decided to get a 90-gallon aquarium. You can’t put ginormous boxes of water just any old where!

S&G: CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MY6H2nU0B7Q to hear a good dad stand up for his little girl’s right to privacy. We need more good dads in this country!

TRUMP: [1:12:2 5] – Yesterday, The Donald gave more press conference in one afternoon than Slow Joe did in all of his four years. No note cards. No scripted questions. CLICK https://x.com/greg_price11/status/1876678817084801471 [:44] to hear him answer just one of the many questions.

GRAMMY NOTES: CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/34VrR59D2DQ for a wonderful message. I was raised by an avid sports lover, athlete, coach, referee, and Hall of Famer. He would have loved “I left it all on the field.” I hope I’m doing it!

SHORTS:

CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YOfGB6Q40dc for a new R*CKST*R.

CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GoWfIYYdzkI and grab a tissue! ❤

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by | December 24, 2024 · 10:35 am

‘Twas the night before Christmas

CALIFORNICATION: In November, nearly 70% of California voters voted in favor of Proposition 36, which undid stupid stuff voters approved in 2014. The law took effect this month. CLICK https://rumble.com/v627aw8-its-a-felony-shoplifting-suspects-discuss-new-california-law-after-being-ca.html?e9s=src_v1_upp to see three young ladies casually go shoplifting at three stores, then express shock and dismay over the fact that what has been okay for the last ten years, is now a felony.

DEBT: Sen. Rand Paul has issued his tenth annual Festivus Report on Government Waste. Items featured include:

  1. $892 billion for the interest on our national debt.
  2. The Navy wants to spend $90 billion to build more versions of a failed ship design.
  3. $15.5 billion to push Americans toward electric vehicles they don’t want.
  4. $10 billion spent on maintaining, leasing, and furnishing almost entirely empty buildings.
  5. $700 million to help a failed trucking company delay bankruptcy.
  6. $20 million to promote fertilizer use in Pakistan, Vietnam, Colombia, and Brazil.
  7. $20 million on “Ahlan Simsim”, a new Sesame Street show in Iraq.
  8. $15 million to make the IRS more powerful.
  9. $12.4 million to torture cats. [See “Where’s PETA?!” below.]
  10. $12 million to build a Pickleball Complex in Las Vegas.
  11. $4.8 million went to social media influencers in the U.S. and abroad.
  12. $3 Million for ‘Girl-Centered Climate Action’ in Brazil.
  13. $2.24 million to find out if cats can contract and transmit COVID-19.
  14. $2.1 million for border security in Paraguay.
  15. $2 million to study kids looking at Facebook ads about food.
  16. $873,584 to teach Jordanian film-makers how to do a better job.
  17. $720,479 on wetland conservation projects for ducks in Mexico.
  18. $500,000 to expand our Ethiopian embassy’s public relations campaign.
  19. $419,470 to determine that lonely rats seek cocaine more than happy rats.
  20. $365,000 to promote circuses in city parks.
  21. $345,434 to encourage kids to play soccer instead of build bombs.
  22. $330,000 to fund censorship of non-liberal and conservative media.
  23. $288,563 to ensure bird watching groups are diverse.
  24. $253,653 to Bosnia to fight “misinformation.”
  25. $123,066 to teach Kyrgyzstan youth how to go viral.
  26. $108,272 to upgrade a non-functioning hotel in the Caribbean.
  27. $32,596.12 to enhance Olympic breakdancing workshops and performances in Nigeria.
  28. $10,000 to the Bearded Ladies Cabaret for a show ice skates focused on climate change.

GREENLAND: If Trump gets his way, the U.S. will be buying a yuge chunk of land. On Sunday, he said that U.S. control and ownership of Greenland is “an absolute necessity” for “national security and freedom throughout the world.”

On Monday, Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede replied, “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We must not lose our long struggle for freedom.”

Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but has wide-ranging autonomy. The United States has made previous offers to purchase Greenland, first in 1867 and again in 1946. I wouldn’t put money on this third bid failing, cuz, you know, Trump.

PARTY OF HYPOCRISY: CLICK https://rumble.com/v61wmrh-kamala-campaign-mega-fundraiser-calls-it-quits-like-leaving-a-cult.html?e9s=src_v1_upp [3:13] to see DNC National Finance Committee member Lindy Li explain why she has left the “shrinking tent” party. This is not an official #WalkAway video, but it could be.

She says, “They pretend to be so loving and caring and embracing of diversity but all of a sudden, when I dare to utter any criticisms of the goddess Kamala Harris, I get ostracized. Me, after having raised tens of millions of dollars for the party. … [L]eaving the Democratic Party or even questioning the Democratic Party is like leaving a cult. It’s terrifying. I don’t want to be a part of this craziness anymore.”

WHERE’S PETA?!: The White Coat Waste reports that the NIH has been using our money to finance the torture of cats, supposedly in the name of essential scientific progress.

In 2024, our National Institutes of Health (NIH) spent $1.5 million on a study at the University of Pittsburgh that could potentially aid in the treatment of conditions like vertigo or helping us understand the effects of space travel on the human body. Four to six month old kittens are first tied down for hours or weeks until they stop resisting restraints. Then they have parts of their brains severed or removed, so they are still alive but devoid of any cognitive function. Some have holes drilled into their skulls to allow their sociopathic tormenters to lock their heads into place. Then, they are strapped to a hydraulic table that tilts and spins them in all directions for 8 to 12 hours or longer, all in a gruesome effort to induce severe motion sickness. Their eyes are subjected to bright, flashing lights and, if they fail to vomit, researchers inject copper sulfate directly into their stomachs.

Also in 2024, the Department of Defense (DOD) gave the sons and daughters of Josef Mengele at U Pitt to slice open the backs of male cats and insert electrodes into their spinal cords so they could shock them for up to ten minutes to stimulate penile erections. Then, they severed their spinal cords to paralyze their lower bodies and continued the shocks for another 10 minutes. In another experiment, the so-called scientists at Pitt shoved marbles up cat rectums, attached electrodes to their spinal cords, and shocked them until they pooped out the marbles. One particularly unfortunate cat had to endure 11 minutes of relentless shocks just to expel four marbles. The report includes close ups of the marbles as they emerged from the cats’ anuses. All in the name of “national security.”

SHORTS:

After all of the above, you need to CLICK https://www.facebook.com/reel/571209755624047 for a much-needed feel good video.

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