FREEDOMIST INTELLIGENCE ADVISOR
Presents
FIA WEEKDAY
MONDAY OCTOBER 16, 2023
editor Paul Collier
A summary of news from the day before (or weekend for Monday reports),
with breaking news added at the time of publication (released weekdays by 10AM eastern time).
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(News recap from 6a October 13 to 6a October 16)
“(Love) does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. “ – 1 Corinthians 13:6
A CHILD’S “RIGHT” TO MUTILATION, ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR UPDATE, DAY OF RAGE FIZZLE, JORDAN’S FADING, FLOATING DEBT APOCALYPSE
ED.NOTE: Non-Freedomist-shared links are NOT endorsements
TOP STORIES
PARENTS OF NINE-YEAR-OLD CHILD SUE FOR “RIGHT” TO CHEMICALLY, PHYSICALLY CASTRATE CHILD IN THE NAME OF TRANS WORSHIP – A lawsuit has been filed against the state of North Carolina allegedly by a nine-year old child who allegedly wants to “transition” from being a girl to being a boy, and her parents want to give the child physical and chemical “gender therapy” treatment that will leave the child infertile, mutilated, and dependent on expensive drugs for the rest of her life, drugs that have not been tested for long-term side effects. The lawsuit is in response to a law that prohibits the mangling of children for the rainbow cult of trans. GO DEEPER
ISRAEL PREPARES FOR GAZA INVASION AS WORLD SENDS MIXED MESSAGES – The U.S. appears to be working to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from becoming a regional war, sending carrier groups to deter Iran and other states from joining the war while Israel hopes a mass migration to the south of Gaza of its citizens will prevent civilian loss of life during the planned invasion. As of right now, the invasion has not begun, save for some probing assaults, and the world, including the U.S., is sending mixed signals in its support and condemnation of Israel. GO DEEPER (includes News Link Aggregation Report)
HAMAS’ DAY OF RAGE PRODUCES MIXED RESULTS – Former Hamas leader Khaled Mashal issued an order for a “Global Day of Jihad” for October 13, 2023. It was also called a global Day of Rage. What materialized worldwide was a mixed bag, with protests happening both in support of Israel and in support of Palestine. Sometimes protestors clashed. GO DEEPER (includes News Link Aggregation Report).
GOP’S SPEAKER NOMINEE, JIM JORDAN, NOT A LOCK TO WIN – Jim Jordan has been nominated by the GOP to be their next Speaker of the U.S. House after the previous nominee, Steve Scalise, withdrew. Reports are emerging of DNC-CCP operatives within the GOP (so-called moderates) not allowing Jordan to become speaker as they don’t wish to “reward” the rebellion of the 8 who caused their preferred controlled opposition leader, Kevin McCarthy to be removed from office.
CNN reported on one anonymous insider saying. “The approximately 20 I’ve talked to know we must be prepared. We cannot let the msall group dictate to the whole group. They want a minority of the majority to dictate and as a red-blooded American I refuse to be a victim.” That very statement reeks of a seditious heart that does not understand a republic, but only a mobocracy, which this “anonymous source” seems to support. That red in you is not blood, it’s communism. GO DEEPER (includes News Link Aggregation Report).
RISING INTERESTS RATES THREATEN TO EXPLODE CORPORATE DEBT COSTS – Numerous major corporations have what amounts to over a trillion dollars of floating-rate debt, that is, debt whose interests rates adjust to the Federal Reserve’s rates. As the Fed has raised its rates, and promises to continue to do so, this is raising the cost of monthly debt payments which could bankrupt many businesses. The total floating-rate debt by American corporations now exceeds $1.5 trillion.
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HEADLINES
TRENDING (M-F)
CCP BRIBED TO HELP FTX SCAM AMERICANS – Caroline Ellison, the ex-girlfriend of FTX “mastermind” Sam Bankman-Friend, testified in court that she had paid CCP agents $100 million from customer deposits to gain access to $1 billion in cryptocurrency that was frozen in China. They also bribed the Democratic Party to look the other way through campaign contributions that included $5.2 million to the Biden campaign in 2020.
WITH OPEN BORDERS STILL IN PLACE, FBI WARNS OF “HAMAS-LIKE” TERROR ATTACKS IN AMERICA – FBI Director Christopher Wray is warning Americans that attacks such as happened in Israel by Hamas that led to the current war could happen in America, largely thanks to our de facto open border policy that is allowing both people in need and anti-American insurgents into our country.
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WORLD (M-F)
POLAND FALLS TO THE EU – The Polish people have delivered a defeat to their de facto Poland First party, choosing the EU’s path to dissolution through uncontrolled migration, as well as through further integration with globe-first, local-sovereignty-last EU interests. The ruling party won the most votes and most seats, but not enough for a majority, meaning a coalition of anti-Polish parties will now rule the once-sovereign state.
NEW ZEALAND REJECTS THE LEFT – Conservative leader Christopher Luxon has enough parliamentary votes to form a government that will reject the lockdown, shutdown, globe-first leftist party that has laid siege to the land for the last 8 years.
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U.S. POLITICS (M-F)
REPUBLICANS RETAKE LOUISIANA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE – Trump-endorsed GOP candidate Jeff Landry won Louisiana’s Governor’s Race in an open primary by winning more than 50 percent of the vote. The win ends the leftist reign of Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and his handpicked successor after 8 years of rule.
Donald Trump said of the results on Truth Social, “A very BIG VOTE in the GREAT STATE OF LOUISIANA for A.G. Jeff Landry, who will now become the Governor. Despite many people running, Jeff was easily able to get a majority, meaning that there will be NO RUNOFF. This is an amazing victory for a man who will be a truly GREAT GOVERNOR. Congratulations to all! DONALD J. TRUMP.”
TEACHERS’ UNION OPPOSES TEACHING CHILDREN TO LOVE AMERICA – The Anti-American-dominated teachers’ union of Woodland Park Colorado is upset at a new school curriculum that will teach children about their “American birthright.” The non-controversial curriculum teaches children America is the land of the free that sometimes struggles to live up to its promise but always seeks to come closer to it.
CivicsAlliance, who developed the program, says “We work to prevent this subornation of civics education and to dedicate ourselves to joint work to restore true civics instruction, which teaches American students to comprehend aspects of American government such as the rule of law, the Bill of Rights, elections, elected office, checks and balances, equality under the law, trial by jury, grand juries, civil rights, and military service. American students should learn from these lessons the founding principles of the United States, the structure of our self-governing republic, the functions of government at all levels, and how our key institutions work.”
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FINANCE (M & TH)
BANKS LOSING BILLIONS FROM BONDS TANKING THANKS TO HIGH INTEREST RATES – JPMorgan will lose $40 billion in value on some of its bonds in the “held-to-maturity” category, and it’s not alone. Bank of America will lose even more, over $105 billion in the second quarter alone. The losses might be absorbable by big banks, but small banks will face even more of an economic strain as they too experience the same proportional losses. These losses are triggered by high interest rates created by the Federal Reserve, which hopes to put Americans out of work to “cool down” the economy, creating what is called a “soft landing” from high inflation, which is soft for the elites, but not the workers.
UAW THREATENS TO EXPAND STRIKE AS FORD REACHES “LIMIT” OF CONTRACT OFFER – Contract talks between UAW and car manufacturers have reached an impasse as the strike now appears destined to be extended to more plants according to UAW President Shawn Fain.
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CULTURE (M & TH)
ABORTIONISTS WANT A UNION – A coalition of unborn child murderers is hoping to form a union to protect workers from abortion mill owners like Planned Parenthood. Meanwhile, they continue to directly work to end the lives of the unborn, whose only “crime” was being born in the womb of a woman who would choose to kill a child rather than face the consequences of having sexual relations. Perhaps the unborn need a union to protect them from their own mothers and the fathers that also allow, support, and sometimes force it to happen.
EVEN THE UNBORN HAVE CONSCIOUSNESS, STUDY FINDS – Abortionists would have you believe that the unborn child is not human so you will easily kill them. A study from Trinity College Dublin is sure to anger the unborn child murder advocates who have always held that children don’t even have consciousness until they’re one-year-old. These researchers suggest that consciousness is achieved well before a child is born, making it harder for the unborn child murder advocates to continue to justify their murderous ideology.
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MORE NEWS LINKS:
ANTI-LIBERTY AGIT-PROP
ED.NOTE: Links in this category are either agitprop (be it intentionally or unwittingly) or exposing agitprop intended to undermine American liberty values. The agitprop is not always revealed in the headlines alone.
How Trump’s MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire – www.dailykos.com
Climate Misinformation Persists in New Middle School Textbooks – www.scientificamerican.com
Saving democracy for LGBTQ America – www.washingtonblade.com
Letter: A triumph of misinformation and prejudice – www.adn.com
How ‘Open Border’ Disinformation Can Actually Drive Migration to the U.S. – themessenger.com
How Mainstream Media Is Pushing Fake Palestine Stories – www.mintpressnews.com
The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality – amp.cnn.com
Conservatives bring anti-queer fight to California schools – www.latimes.com
Biden should cancel pro-Hamas foreign nationals’ visas – thehill.com
A Young Black Woman Is Now the Public Face of Biden’s Climate Efforts – dallasweekly.com
Australia’s referendum failure could lead to more divisive politics, analysts say – www.reuters.com
Australian voters’ divisions, indifference doom Indigenous referendum – www.straitstimes.com
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MORE TRENDING
UAW Says New Strikes at Detroit Three Will Come Without Notice (Reuters) – www.nada.org
FTX Thief Cashes Out Millions During Bankman-Fried Trial – news.slashdot.org
Suzanne Somers, Star of ‘Three’s Company,’ Dies at 76 – www.breitbart.com
Trump to return to fraud trial for showdown with Michael Cohen: Live – www.the-independent.com
Two ‘Trans’ Cyclists Take Top Spots in Women’s Race – townhall.com
Convicted child molester found dead in prison – fox40.com
‘Happy Happy Home’ Daycare Owners Arrested After 2 Children Tragically Drown – dailycaller.com
Grave robbers steal body parts from Colorado cementary – www.theblaze.com
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MORE WORLD
Ukraine’s Top Spy Acknowledges Counteroffensive Failure – thenewamerican.com
Azerbaijan may invade Armenia soon, lawmakers told – boingboing.net
Three Myanmar Ceasefire Signatories Vow to Topple Junta – www.irrawaddy.com
Mali sends troops to northern town of Tessalit ahead of UN retreat – www.france24.com
Afghans in UK visa limbo as Pakistan vows to expel migrants – www.bbc.co.uk
Field in Venezuela opposition primary narrows as Superlano withdraws – www.reuters.com
Canada’s top court backs Alberta in blow to Trudeau environment law – www.reuters.com
Putin Expected in Beijing, More Dependent Than Ever on China – www.themoscowtimes.com
Former Gabonese first lady imprisoned amid corruption allegation – www.plenglish.com
South Africa’s 2022 census missed 31% of people – www.moneyweb.co.za
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MORE U.S. POLITICS
Judge to Consider Gag Order on Trump in Federal Election Case – www.nytimes.com
AP Poll: Hunter Biden investigations lead to ethical concerns about President Biden – www.waka.com
Biden raises $71 million in three months, holds $91 million – www.ny1.com
Kari Lake officially announces Senate run – ca.style.yahoo.com
IRS Contractor Pleads Guilty To Leaking Trump’s Tax Records – thefederalist.com
Louisiana Secretary of State race goes down to the wire; runoff needed – lailluminator.com
RFK Jr., West independent bids leave both parties fretting about 2024 – kfor.com
Michael Cohen health issue delays court showdown with Trump – www.nbcnews.com
Trump’s Remarks on Hezbollah and Netanyahu Prompt Bipartisan Outcry – www.nytimes.com
Trump’s legal woes fuel fundraising as small donors pour millions into his campaign – www.news24.com
Menendez blocked another FARA bill while under investigation – www.politico.com
State Dept Under Pressure to Turn Over Docs Related to Robert Malley Investigation – freebeacon.com
$4.9B in pension, debt costs squeeze essentials from Chicago 2024 budget – www.illinoispolicy.org
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MORE FINANCE
Mortgage rates continue to climb, hitting 7.57% – amp.cnn.com
CPI Report Shows September Inflation Steady at 3.7% – The Wall Street Journal – www.wsj.com
Oil prices rise as investors fear wider war with Israel’s advance into … – msnNOW – www.msn.com
Credit Quality Problems May Start to Hurt Banks’ Balance Sheets – www.cfo.com
Giant banks show resilience as profits surge – finance.yahoo.com
U.S. banks brace for decline in interest rate profits – Cryptopolitan – www.cryptopolitan.com
Amazon Teamsters Extend Strike to Riverside, Calif. Warehouse – teamster.org
IRS says Microsoft owes more than $29 billion in back taxes – morganton.com
Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard – www.bbc.co.uk
Target to shut down nine stores due to persistent theft – Scot Scoop News – scotscoop.com
Sony begins talks with Disney to buy India biz – www.livemint.com
FEMA extends application deadline for uninsured losses caused by Hurricane Idalia – news.wgcu.org
California Eyes Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal – www.ttnews.com
Israel credit rating Moody rating announcement postponed six months – www.jpost.com
Why voices are rising against IMF-backed austerity drive – www.businessdailyafrica.com
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MORE CULTURE
Justice Dept. focuses on violence by protesters at abortion clinics – www.washingtonpost.com
Authoritarian Thugs Continue Persecution of Colorado Cake Baker – www.dailysignal.com
Pro-Life People Arrested in Northern Ireland for Protesting Abortion – www.lifenews.com
Virginia Beach schools adopt new policy for transgender students – www.losangelesblade.com
Paying for Hate on College Campuses -Capital Research Center – capitalresearch.org
Vandalism against Pride community continues in Spokane’s Perry District – www.krem.com
Brick-and-Mortar Pharmacies Begin Dispensing Abortion Pills Across the U.S. – msmagazine.com
Texas abortion law made Miranda Michel carry twins who wouldn’t survive – www.texastribune.org
New ‘Frozen’ Gets Update as Fans Exclaim: “Very Lesbian Chic!” – insidethemagic.net
UMich DEI expert argues DEI is key to ensuring free speech on campus – www.thecollegefix.com
Culture-war issues prominent in central Ohio school board elections – www.dispatch.com
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Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command. – 1 Chronicles 12:32
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‘“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, in order to save his life, that wicked person shall die for his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked, and he does not turn from his wickedness, or from his wicked way, he shall die for his iniquity, but you will have delivered your soul. ‘ Ezekiel 3:17-19
