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Yesterday, Steve Schmidt posted some history, apropos of the Macron-Biden meeting. I’m sure everyone who reads this blog knows who Lafayette is<\/a>, but you may still learn some details (including the French for “Lafayette, we are here,” if you don’t speak French.) And I can’t even read the full article (not being a paid subscriber.) Also, I did finish sorting my meds for the coming two weeks.<\/p>\n

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Short Takes –<\/p>\n

Mother Jones – We Found the Guys Behind the Hunter Biden Porn That Elon Musk Won\u2019t Shut Up About<\/a>
\nQuote – I have previously reported on various messages and recordings detailing what Guo and Bannon and their backers were up to in 2020. One thing this material shows is that in October 2020, Bannon\u2014working with Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump\u2019s personal lawyer\u2014arranged for Guo and his followers to spread salacious videos and pictures from Hunter Biden\u2019s laptop.
\nClick through for tedious details.<\/a> Surprise, surprise! (NOT) – Republican dirty tricks.<\/p>\n

E & E News – Attacks on grid infrastructure in 4 states raise alarm<\/a>
\nQuote – The incidents in the Carolinas followed attacks at six substations in Oregon and Washington in October and November. Local news outlets reported on those events this week. Grid security experts said it\u2019s too early to tell whether the incidents were related or unusual in number, but said they showcase a need for the energy industry to be vigilant and prepared. \u201cIt remains troubling and highlights how vulnerable is our critical infrastructure,\u201d Richard Mroz, a senior adviser at the grid security advocacy group Protect Our Power, said in an email, referring to the string of incidents.
\nClick through for details.<\/a> You are probably thnking cyber attacks – I certainly was – but it turns out guns can kill people just as effectively when used on power infrastructure which people need to survive.<\/p>\n

Democratic Underground (kpete) – A little girl wrote to Los Angeles Dept of Animal Control asking if she could have a pet unicorn<\/a>
\nQuote – Thank you very much for your letter requesting permission to have a unicorn in your backyard. I am pleased to tell you that the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control dies license unicorns under the following conditions:
\n1. The unicorn must be cared for in compliance with all animal caretaking regulations set forth in Los Angeles County Code Title 10….
\n5. Any sparkles or glitter used on the unicorn must be nontoxic and biodegradable to insure the unicorn’s good health.
\nDo click through<\/a>. This is a feel good story we all need – especially after those first two short takes. And there’s more to the story – not to mention some delightful comments.<\/p>\n

Food For Thought
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