Get Outta My Face and *SPACE*!!! – “Right to be let alone”

1. Right to Privacy and Personal Space: “Right to be let alone”: The “right to be let alone,” a concept articulated by legal scholars and recognized by the Supreme Court, forms the foundation for protecting individuals from unwarranted intrusions into their private lives and spaces. 2. Is someone invading your space when they stick a … Read more

Abrahamic Religions and New York City

Zohran Mamdani appears to have won the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary, pending ranked-choice voting tabulation expected by July 1. Mamdani’s lead is considered substantial.

Right-wing news outlets and blogosphere are upset, with some claiming, “America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles.” One blog commenter responded to me, stating:

Islam is incompatible with western civilization.

My original post had been:

New York City has been a disaster for decades. Ran by Jews and/or Christians during the whole time. Personally, I don’t believe a Muslim could run it any worse.

The Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—seem locked in an endless struggle over who “owns” God. Anthropomorphism aside, it’s likely that “God” doesn’t possess human traits, which is probably a good thing for humanity.

2025 New York City mayoral election

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Israel’s Attacks Leave Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Exposed

Israel’s strikes reveal Iran’s vulnerabilities, mirroring Russia’s exposure of its weaknesses through its reinvasion of Ukraine.

Israel’s attacks on Iran have exposed significant vulnerabilities in the Islamic Republic’s intelligence agencies and broader military apparatus.

Interestingly, Russia revealed strikingly similar weaknesses when it reinvaded Ukraine.

One nation’s vulnerabilities were exposed by being attacked, while the other’s were revealed through its attack on another country. Both nations, often described as autocratic, are led by long-entrenched leaders.

Israel *INSIDE* of Iran

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Israel vs Iran

Hamas is pinned down in Gaza. Hezbollah is struggling to recover from the pager attack in Lebanon. Bashar al-Assad has been ousted from Syria. The IAEA board has determined, for the first time in 20 years, that Iran is not complying with its nuclear obligations.

Iran has been stalling in nuclear talks with the United States while continuing to pursue a nuclear weapon. Israel, deeming time critical, decided to act against Iran following the IAEA’s finding that Iran was not complying with its nuclear obligations.

Operation “Rising Lion”

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Trump Tally – April 29, 2025: First 100 Days

It’s hard to trust anything from legacy or new media these days. As a frequent reader of Conservative news and blog sites, I skim and/or read the comment sections of only three to five of them. Truth seems irrelevant there—protecting President Trump is the sole priority.

A quick glance at legacy, Progressive, and other Democrat-leaning news and blog sites reveals why ‘Right-Peas’ feel compelled to shield Trump, even at the expense of truth. The Left’s obsession with demonizing him fuels this defensive reflex.

Both Republicans’ TCS (Trump Cultist Syndrome) and Democrats’ TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) are equally nauseating to those of us outside the GOP and Dem echo chambers.

That said, President Trump and his administration have delivered an impressive performance over the last 100 days!

The Trump Tally – 4/6/2025: The Triumphant Trio of Tariffs, Immigration, and Judicial Overreach post remains a key indicator of Trump’s early second-term priorities. These complex issues will take time to resolve, for better or worse, so no new additions fall under the “Strong” category in today’s Tally update.

Thinking about future Tally updates: Will store shelves be empty? Will the price of my new glasses increase after this week?

CRINK—the growing axis of authoritarian states (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea)—poses a serious challenge. Trump was soft on Russia and Iran during his first term, and this weakness has persisted into his first 100 days this time.

Trump is finally waking up to the fact that Putin has been playing him during negotiations. Worse, he’s foolishly blamed Ukraine for starting a war that was already raging during his first term, while repeatedly condemning, threatening, ridiculing, and insulting President Zelenskyy.

Iran remains a sticking point. Trump touts peace, but words are cheap, and I’m skeptical. The growing influence of CRINK, Putin’s ‘tapping’ Trump along, and stalled Iran peace efforts land this issue at #8 in the “Weak” category of this Tally update.

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