NEWS REVUE
Condoms as Aid! Government Employees Stayed Home, Got Paid! Trans Militants Ambuscade! Whale Flatus Escapade!
This appeared earlier today in Santa Barbara Current.
“Trump blocks staggering foreign aid projects... from $50M in condoms for Gaza and 'trans operas' in Colombia” (Daily Mail)
Condoms for Gaza and trans operas in Colombia are just two examples of hundreds of frivolous programs that mis-spend our money.
This is normal for Institutional Washington, whose reckless spending got out of control from many decades of mismanagement .
An audit of government expenditure is desperately needed. And when that happens—presumably by DOGE—Americans will be shocked by how their taxpayers dollars have been spent—for what, where and on whom.
Don’t believe me?
$27 Million on Moroccan Pottery Classes
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) spent millions to teach Moroccans how to make and sell pottery, despite Morocco having a long-established pottery tradition.
$48 Million on Afghan Sesame Seed Farming
The U.S. spent tens of millions promoting sesame seed farming in Afghanistan, hoping to make it a major export crop—despite a lack of necessary infrastructure or a strong market.
$98 Million on Pakistani Mango Farming
USAID invested nearly $100 million to help Pakistani mango farmers boost production and export sales, but the project had little measurable impact.
$3.5 Million on Turtle Tunnel in Panama
U.S. funds were used to build an underground passage for turtles in Panama.
$18 Million on Egyptian Cartoon Character Development
USAID funded the creation of an Egyptian version of Sesame Street, hoping to promote education and tolerance.
$1.4 Billion on Afghanistan's Failed "Road to Nowhere"
The U.S. funded a 17-mile highway in Afghanistan that ended up costing $1.4 billion due to corruption, mismanagement, and security issues.
$6 Million on a YouTube Channel for Somali Youth
USAID spent millions to create a YouTube-style channel aimed at keeping Somali youth away from extremist groups—despite limited internet access in Somalia.
$43 Million on an Unused Afghan Gas Station
The Pentagon spent $43 million to build a compressed natural gas station in Afghanistan, which never became operational and was abandoned.
$22 Million on Serbian Cheese Production
U.S. aid was used to help Serbian dairy farmers improve cheese production, despite the U.S. having no direct economic stake in Serbian cheese exports.
$11 Million on a Kenyan Text Messaging Service
Funds were allocated for a texting service in Kenya to help farmers get market information, but the service was barely used.
Executive supervision has been absent for much too long.
For more information on how the government wasted $1,008,313,329,626.12 in 2024 on frivolous programs read…
“Elon Musk shuts down USAID with Trump's approval hours after taking control of it and locks out 600 staffers overnight” (Daily Mail)
Jeez, little wonder given the mis-spent money on frivolous foreign aid programs.
USAID begs a zero-based review.
“Senior FBI leaders ordered to retire, resign or be fired by Monday” (CNN)
Agents who carried out the Mar-a-Lago search in the Trump classified documents case have already faced threats after their names were made public by Trump supporters on social media.
The lesson: When FBI special agents are assigned to an investigation that is politically motivated, they should immediately contact staffers on the Select House and Senate Intelligence Committees and blow a loud whistle. “Just following orders” ended with Nazi Germany.
“Civil servants plot to sabotage Trump’s working from home ban” (Daily Telegraph)
Disgruntled federal workers are publicly discussing plans to work less and “relax” more in response to the president’s “fascist” demand that they return to the office.
In other words…
And this…
“‘DEI cost me a job in aviation – a crash was inevitable’” (Daily Telegraph)
Andrew Brigida, 35, scored 100 per cent in his training exam but alleged that he was denied a position in an air traffic control tower because the Federal Aviation Administration recruitment process favored diverse candidates. He is part of a class action lawsuit filed against the federal agency.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are all worthwhile concepts.
But roll the words diversity, equity, inclusion into a militant government program and all you get is idiocracy.
“The big Democrat mass migration lie is rapidly being exposed” (Daily Telegraph)
The Trump administration’s decisive action shows that Joe Biden had the power in his hands to secure the border after all.
No shit, Sherlock.
All Biden had to do was reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy he suspended (to spite MAGA) and allow ICE officers to do what they’re paid to do: enforce U.S. laws.
“Mexico agrees to deploy 10,000 troops to US border in exchange for tariff pause” (Fox News)
Quite amazing what strong leadership can accomplish.
“Trump is discussing military strikes against Mexican drug cartels” (Daily Mail)
Mexican cartels wage war by smuggling into the USA deadly Fentanyl and illegal immigrants (including children destined for sex slavery).
So why not dispatch cartel leaders to where the devil lurks with cheeks spread wide, quite the ride once they’re fried.
“Six Americans freed in Venezuela after Trump envoy meets with Maduro” (CNN)
Countries hostile to the USA are now releasing American hostages instead of taking them. What a concept.
“French luxury billionaire sparks tax debate with threat to leave” (AFP)
Bernard Arnault, the billionaire boss of the world's biggest luxury conglomerate LVMH, has suggested that companies could flee France for the United States.
It appears that Trump’s USA is the New Mecca for those who desire to emigrate legally.
In particular, Texas.
“Texas has become the new Silicon Valley” (Daily Telegraph)
Goofy Gav’s grim legacy for Cali.
“Newsom issues order to ‘maximize’ water capture during storms. Critics say it sounds just like Trump” (LA Times)
Sounds more like common sense. Which means, yeah, just like Trump.
“The case of the radical ‘Zizian’ vegan trans cult and the shooting death of a Border Patrol agent” (NY Post)
Meet the the USA’s new domestic terrorists: A radical left trans militant cult called “Zizian” led by Jack “Liz” LaSota.
“High risk asteroid could hit earth in 2032—can we defend ourselves?” (Daily Telegraph)
An impact would cause global devastation and the possible collapse of civilization, experts say.
Mark this date in your future planner: Wednesday, 22 December 2032 at 5:25 a.m.
“Fighter jets scrambled from Alaska and Canada as Russian warplanes spotted in the Arctic” (CBS News)
We’re but one accident away from a nuclear exchange.
On September 26, 1983, during peak Cold War tensions, the Soviet Union’s early-warning system detected what appeared to be multiple inbound U.S. intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) heading toward the USSR.
Only the gut instinct of Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov that it was a false alarm prevented the Soviets from launching a full-scale nuclear “counterattack.”
In 1961, a U.S. B-52 carrying two nuclear bombs broke apart in midair over North Carolina. One bomb nearly detonated.
In 1979, a training tape simulating a Soviet nuclear attack was accidentally inserted into NORAD's real warning system, making it seem like thousands of Soviet missiles were incoming. The U.S. military almost launched a counterattack.
In 1995, Russia’s radar detected a rocket launch off the coast of Norway, suspected to be a U.S. Trident missile. Russian nuclear forces were put on high alert. It turned out to be a scientific research rocket studying the Northern Lights.
“Revealed: What life on Earth will look like in 2100 - with entire cities plunged underwater and millions of people perishing in the heat” (Daily Mail)
The Daily Mail utilized artificial intelligence for their story.
I ran it past AI platform ChatGPT for its own assessment and image:
By 2100, the world will be a radically transformed place, shaped by climate change, technological advancements, and shifting geopolitical landscapes. Many coastal cities will be partially or fully submerged due to rising sea levels, forcing populations to migrate inland or adapt with floating infrastructure. Extreme weather events, from devastating heatwaves to powerful storms, will be a regular occurrence, challenging food and water security. Millions will be displaced by climate disasters.
“FBI ‘handed dossier’ on Lord Mandelson’s alleged China links” (Daily Telegraph)
With his close association with Bilderberg and anti-Brexit stance, Lord Mandelson is a globalist through and through—and definitely not the right person to represent UK interests during a Trump Administration.
Read more about Bilderberg here
Two preferable options:
Sir Mark Sedwill – Former National Security Adviser and Cabinet Secretary, with expertise in transatlantic security and intelligence cooperation.
Tom Tugendhat – Security Minister and former Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, with a strong background in UK-US strategic relations.
“Ringo Starr Says He's Never Eaten Pizza in His Life — Despite Once Starring in Pizza Hut Commercial” (People)
A whole generation looked to The Beatles for a way forward.
But like many other celebrities, Ringo wasn’t satisfied by all the dough he made. To fill his pockets with bread, he whored his soul and invaded our minds for commercial interests whose products he never believed in.
Which brings me to…
“Thar she blows off! Whale breaks wind in North Sea - sparking Navy alert Russian drones were targeting British submarine” (Daily Mail)
In a bizarre incident, a farting whale is believed to have triggered fears of Russian drones targeting UK nuclear submarines, causing a security scare off the coast of Scotland.
And how was your week?
WOW.....
Regarding lost nukes .... work in security and the numbers would astound most