Kamala Harris gaslights America Friday with her fake plan against “price gouging” designed to hide rather than solve what really causes pain at the checkout line. “Kamala Harris will call for a federal ban on food and grocery price gouging as part of a broader set of proposals intended to reduce consumer costs,” Bloomberg reports. The proposal also seeks to examine the merger between Albertsons and Kroger. From the people who took inflation from 1.4 percent up to 9.1 percent in their first year and a half in the White House comes this economically illiterate “price control” scheme. It relies not on the democracy of the market, where buyers and sellers set prices based on how much they will pay and sell, but the dictatorship of a few people in Washington to determine by whim the “fairness” of price for this or that item. Within a short ride from your correspondent’s laptop, Price Chopper, Big Y, Walmart, Shaw’s, Stop & Shop, Target, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Whole Foods, Wegman’s, and several other supermarkets allow shoppers to, well, shop. If you do not like one store, you can buy groceries at another. And if you do not like the supermarkets, then butchers, produce stands, bakers, and other smaller operations abound. Choice, the prerequisite to a truly free market, exists. Why must Kamala Harris act as the Instacart shopper for all 340 million of us? This takes away choice from sellers, which in the past has led to shortages and black markets. No capitalist sells an item for a loss and remains a capitalist for long. Washington, unfortunately, already determined our high prices through a fiscal policy of trillion-dollar deficits in five of the most recent fiscal years and a monetary policy that finances that fiscal recklessness through a Federal Reserve funds rate that in 2022 effectively stood at zero and a balance sheet that nearly reached $9 trillion at the same time. A dishonesty characterizes not only Harris’s proposals but the whole conversation surrounding inflation, a word referring to inflating the amount of circulating currency and not to the blowing up of price, which comes as a byproduct of increasing the supply of money (or anything) without a corresponding market demand. Beyond terminological atrocities, the conversation demagogically shifts blame from the malefactors (politicians and central bankers) to the nefarious Them — in this case, middlemen and merchants. In fact, middlemen and merchants did not really increase prices; Washington shrank the value of the dollar. Store prices for the most part merely react to the increasing supply, which drives down value, of dollars. As with requiring ID to enter some of her rallies as she rails against the states that require them for voting, Harris tells the rest of us to do as she says and not as she does. Harris charged donors from $3,300 to $500,000 for hors d’oeuvres and mimosas at a Sunday morning fundraiser at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel. Would her proposed initiative target such price gouging by politicians? Because it does seem as though hors d’oeuvres at Kroger — Pagoda Frozen Pork Potstickers with Lime Ponzu Dipping Sauce currently go for a sale price of $4.19 for 9.5 ounces while supplies last — run on the cheaper side vis-a-vis a Kamala Harris fundraiser. Profligate government spending and subsequent bailouts from central banks, which create excessive currency, cause inflation. Switzerland, which did not inflate its currency during and after the pandemic as we did, experienced no annual inflation rate as high as our current “low” consumer price index rate. Turkey, which inflated its currency more than did the United States, experienced triple-digit rates. The profound variation in the most recognizable symptom of inflation — price — resulted from profound difference in monetary policy. Monetary policy remains the only proven way to effectively curtail rising prices. The best way to allow the Federal Reserve to pursue responsible monetary policy, which they essentially have been doing for the last two years or so, involves legislators and presidents limiting government expenditures. The vice president wants to expand government spending, so she must engage in this subterfuge — blaming the supermarket in your hometown rather than the politicians in the city in which she lives — for the 20 percent spike in everything since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office. Grocers did not gouge prices. Politicians gouged the value of the dollar. READ MORE: Poor, Poor, Pitiful Joe Selling Harris by Hiding Harris The post Kamala and Her Price-Control Scheme Straight Outta Berkeley appeared first on The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.

Are we not supposed to notice that something big is going on?  Literally just one day after the World Health Organization classified the Monkeypox outbreak in central Africa as a “public health emergency of international concern”, a confirmed case of the new mutant strain of Monkeypox was confirmed in Sweden.  Did the WHO know about this case before they made their announcement?  Somebody really needs to be asking that question.  And as you will see below, one expert is now telling us that there are “almost certainly” cases in the UK already.  Will we soon see cases of the new mutant strain of Monkeypox popping up all over the world? Whenever I write about anything, there are people out there that get upset.  This seems to be particularly true when I write about diseases.  After what we have been through in recent years, there are a lot of people that never want to hear the word “pandemic” ever again.  I can definitely understand that.  But I am not here to write what people want to hear and make them feel all warm and fuzzy.  In Matthew 24, Jesus specifically told us that there would be multiple “pestilences” in the days just before His return.  Is Jesus a liar?  Of course not.  At this point, we simply do not know if Monkeypox is one of the “pestilences” that Jesus warned us about, but I think that it is worth watching because the World Health Organization is certainly making a big deal out of it. One day after this new mutant strain of Monkeypox was designated as a “public health emergency of international concern” by the World Health Organization, we received shocking news that a case had been confirmed in Sweden… Sweden on Thursday announced the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of mpox, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency. The country’s public health agency confirmed to AFP that it was the same strain of the virus that has surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September 2023, known as the Clade 1b subclade. I didn’t expect to see a case in Europe so soon. In fact, I was hoping that I wouldn’t be writing about Monkeypox for quite some time. But now that this new strain is on the loose, it could become an enormous global story. We are being told that the infected person in Sweden had recently been to an area in Africa where this new strain is spreading… The person was infected during a visit to “the part of Africa where there is a major outbreak of mpox clade I,” state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslen said in the statement. The patient “has received care,” Gisslen said. The agency added that Sweden “has a preparedness to diagnose, isolate and treat people with mpox safely.” Hopefully they were able to isolate this individual in time. But even if they did, the chapter of the World Health Organization in Europe is expecting that there will be more “imported cases of Clade 1 in the European region over the coming days and weeks”… WHO/Europe said it was actively engaging with Sweden’s health authorities on “how best to manage the first confirmed case of mpox Clade 1b”. It urged other countries to act quickly and transparently like Sweden, as there were likely to be further “imported cases of Clade 1 in the European region over the coming days and weeks”. And an expert in the UK says that he believes that there is “almost certainly” cases of this new strain in the UK right now… Meanwhile, Microbiologist, Professor Paul Hunter from the University of East Anglia told Times Radio the new variant of MPox is “almost certainly” in the UK already. When asked about the chances of the disease being in the UK already, he said: “Almost certainly. We saw with the 2022 pandemic of Mpox, with the clade 2, that once it gets into sexual networks, it can spread very rapidly around the world and it’s actually very difficult to control that spread. “So yeah, I think it’s not surprising that we’ve had a first case in Europe, and I think we’re going to see more. I think we will undoubtedly see cases in the UK over the coming weeks.” In 2022, Monkeypox was primarily being spread through sexual contact. But now the BBC is reporting that it can be spread by “talking or breathing close to another person”… Mpox, which was previously known as monkeypox, is transmitted through close contact, such as sex, skin-to-skin contact and talking or breathing close to another person. That is news to me. I had not heard that you can catch Monkeypox by talking to someone. Has something changed? There is still so much about this new strain that we do not know. When Monkeypox spread all over the globe in 2022, the death rate was very low. But the death rate for this new strain is much, much higher… The current strain causing concern among scientists is known as clade 1b and kills one in 20 adults. Its fatality rate in children is higher – one in 10. The virus is also believed to cause miscarriages in pregnant women. The Swedish public health agency said Clade 1 was likely to be linked to “a higher rise of a more severe course of disease and higher mortality”. Even if you don’t die, if you get infected it may be an experience that you will never forget for the rest of your life. When a 35-year-old charity worker named Harun Tulunay got infected, the pain that he experienced was unlike anything he had ever felt before… His test confirmed he had monkeypox, and only then did lesions often associated with monkeypox begin to appear on his hands, legs, and feet.”My throat was covered,” he said, explaining that the lesion on his nose was bigger and had become infected.“I was scared I would die alone in my hospital room,” he said. “I’d never been in so much pain in my life.” Another Monkeypox victim, 29-year-old Luke Brown, says that nothing that the doctors gave him even dented the pain… For the next few days, I was in excruciating pain—the worst pain of my life. I’ve been in a car wreck. I’ve had sinus surgery four times. I’ve had wisdom teeth out. I’ve had COVID-19 and mono. I’ve broken my hand, and the pain was nothing like this. Doctors put me on gabapentin [a medication used to treat pain from shingles], and I was also on ibuprofen and acetaminophen, but nothing even dented the pain. What these people went through is very real. You definitely do not want this disease. This new mutant strain has already killed hundreds of people in Africa, and health officials seem to believe that it is probably just a matter of time before it spreads all over the globe. Once again, I want to stress that I do not know if this is one of the “pestilences” that we should be watching for, but without a doubt we live at a time when great pestilences are coming. Just like everyone else, I am watching global events and trying to figure things out the best that I can. So let’s watch and see what happens.  Over time, it will become clear whether this new strain of Monkeypox is a major threat to us or not. But sticking our heads in the sand and ignoring global events as they spiral out of control isn’t going to do anyone any good. Michael’s new book entitled “Chaos” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com. About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “Chaos” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written seven other books that are available on Amazon.com including “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”.  When you purchase any of Michael’s  books you help to support the work that he is doing.  You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter.  Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites.  These are such troubled times, and people need hope.  John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today. The post Literally Just One Day Later, We Got A Major Confirmation That Something Really Big Could Be Happening appeared first on End Of The American Dream.

by Olivia Rondeau, Breitbart: Ties between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) are becoming more alarming, with Breitbart News senior contributor Peter Schweizer revealing that the VP hopeful is connected to “secret police stations that the Chinese have here in the United States.” During Schweizer’s latest appearance on Breitbart News Daily, […]

from Sputnik News: Support among Russians for the special military operation is at a high as Western governments scramble to cover up the United States’ increasingly sloppy crimes. Two decades from the outset of the United States’ war in Iraq a 2023 opinion survey found 61% of Americans disagree with the decision to launch the ill-fated invasion. […]

The Soviet Union was the previous name for the country now know as Russia. It lasted from 1922 to 1991. The Soviet Union was a results of many political, ideological, and historical factors. It was a time of control, political tensions, and wars. It was also a time of the Space Race (the infamous Sputnik), the Cold War, and communism. Despite all of the political turmoil and war time tensions, every day citizens still had to go on and live their lives. These rare photographs offer us a unique view into the daily lives of the Soviet Union’s citizens. The citizens who went about their days, went to work, supported their families, and made time for fun in the midst of many worldwide events. Let’s take a look. Folks enjoying a night at a cocktail bar Grocery shoppers A glimpse into a classroom A woman with her dairy cows Women grocery shopping Children enjoying a day at the park A child looking into a toy store Individual tanning pods Children studying in school A man in uniform posing with a drink in hand A couple with their baby enjoying a nice day out Early public transportation A scene from the city A beautiful day outdoors Children hold onto each other as they cross the street A young couple Browsing in a bookstore Professional women on a stroll High rises and public gardens Children enjoy a swim in the public fountain Two women posing together A large public swimming area The city at night Tourists and citizens exploring the city A young child sitting in a large bowl Working women taking a break Fruit stands on the sidewalk A high rise building complex An early city bus making its route A woman working at a bakery Women looking at new fashions in a department store An aerial view of a city and its buildings Grocery store browsing A couple browsing some magazines Another view of a city scape 3 men posing together on a bench A man using an early computer A possible costume party? Folks strolling through the city in the evening A typical day in the grocery aisles An intense stare from a young womanThe post 50 Photos of Everyday Life in the Soviet Union first appeared on History Defined.

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A man who led a Georgia State Trooper on a high-speed chase that ultimately ended in the lawman’s death will serve 17 years in prison.   Gerson Danilo Ayala-Rodriguez, 21, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, pled guilty to first-degree vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Trooper Jimmy Cenescar. In addition to the felony charge, Ayala-Rodriguez also was convicted on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, speeding, two counts each of driving without a license, operating a vehicle without insurance, and operating an unregistered vehicle. Ayala-Rodriguez will serve 17 years in prison as part of the negotiated plea.  “We tragically lost a young State Trooper as a result of the defendant’s reckless driving,” said Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson. “Ultimately, the defendant accepted responsibility for his actions in this, although it cannot bring back Trooper Cenescar. We hope this serves as a message to drivers and motorcyclists to drive within the safe bounds of the law.”  READ REST OF ARTICLE Outlaws MC involved in fatal shooting Kansas City Pagan’s Motorcycle Club Indicted: Violent Crimes Biker Sentenced to 17 Years for Trooper’s Death THE GREAT HARLEY DAVIDSON CON JOB Harley Owners Pissed after latest Harley-Davidson Move

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Plans involving assault, threats, and rival biker gangs land more than a dozen people behind bars. Court documents show the Kansas City area was at the center of the plot. A grand jury indicted more than a dozen Kansas City members of the Pagan’s motorcycle club. The indictment accuses them of a series of armed assaults against rival motorcycle gangs. The indictment was unsealed Thursday. A dozen law enforcement agencies executed seven search warrants, including one at a house near SW 3rd Street and Pryor Road in Lee’s Summit, Thursday morning. Officers seized more than 40 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, body armor and a marijuana grow operation. READ REST OF ARTICLE Outlaws MC involved in fatal shooting Kansas City Pagan’s Motorcycle Club Indicted: Violent Crimes Biker Sentenced to 17 Years for Trooper’s Death THE GREAT HARLEY DAVIDSON CON JOB Harley Owners Pissed after latest Harley-Davidson Move