Given mass layoffs and factory closures, some wonder if the automotive sector will survive the EU’s coming “energy transition” to alternative fuels. (20 minute video.)
23. Steve at 952
Elections have consequences:
a. Border Patrol recorded just 582 illegal crossings at the southern border yesterday, with not a single one of the nine sectors hitting 200. I’ve never seen anything this low in all of my border coverage.
b. Active investigation on the Texas border in Fronton after border patrol agents were fired upon by suspected cartel members on the Mexican side attempting to cross a group of illegals , agents returned gunfire , no one was hit.
War Room:
Joe Allen: US Chip Stocks Plummet After Chinese AI Release – Tech Bros Scramble To Regroup … Bannon: “The CCP Is At War With The United States, It’s Called Unrestricted Warfare”
Found myself in a difficult position on this one. Out of huge respect for the legacy of the Welsh miners and their hardships, it obviously had to be run but as reviewers say, it may not have been the best of this uneven series.
However, the comments thread says otherwise … ex miners and the like fiercely defending it, calling it true to life down the pits. So here tis above.
I could make a case that it’s only logical that if I ask youtube to track my viewing habits in order to feed me with good “recommendeds” and it’s working … and if I watched a few Bourne reactions before loading the three I did, plus Tammly’s comment about ‘The Bourne Interminability’ … that somewhere along the line, various Supremacy Outtakes would also be recommended.
There’s another case I could make of the wise who do not dismiss the metaphysical realm and if He in control wanted me to see what treachery actually entailed, then it would be good to show me the first two outtakes in the first four and a half minutes:
In the first, Ezra Kramer is up before a congressional committee which questions him about the now defunct Treadstone of the first film, upgraded now to Blackbriar. He states that the law specifically forbids the CIA being involved in political assassinations, he fully agrees and would do anything to root out any he found. The committee receive it well.
In the second outtake, he sends a message that Pam Landy is to see him immediately, he drops the Treadstone dossier on her, asks why it happened, also if she had been for or against what had happened. She said she was against. Right answer, morally … wrong answer for job security … he sacks her.
Noah Voson turns up as she’s packing … no hard feelings, he says. Knowing what we now know, they could not afford to have anyone with a conscience around, so as part of “cleaning house”, she was the sacrificial lamb. Kramer and Voson are both in it up to their necks, had been from the beginning … a terrorist factory.
It would have skewed the rest of the film and precluded the ending they kept … also, it’s far harsher in the outtakes, Kramer’s role in the agency dirty in the extreme … thus it does not sit well, even in 2025 … esp. in 2025.
DJT, I’m sure, cannot getting his head around someone being other than what he/she says. He can understand lies to protect oneself, evasion, any of those tactics and reactions. What he was truly taken in by were people with pedigrees, the right stuff … they walked it, talked it, were the right type … except they were not. They were total snakes.
I don’t mean overt snakes such as McConnell, Graham, Murkowski, Collins … known-knowns … but those seen by all as good guys of honour … actually being the diametric opposite … they literally betray leader and country.
Head of the Gendarmes repeats the observation already made on November 14, 2024 during his first command meeting at the Military Academy, in front of the highest ranking officers of the gendarmerie: that of a country facing unprecedented and protean dangers … “Would you like your Halal meat with or without grime and dirt?” … Driving in France this summer? – watch out! Since the outsourcing of the general theory test (ETG) in 2016, fraud in the Highway Code has exploded. In 2024, 7,000 exams were cancelled due to fraud, and 83 approved centres were closed, revealing a large-scale phenomenon … With 79% of French people unhappy, a new record of unpopularity for Emmanuel Macron. [Couldn’t happen to a nicer chap.] … in detail at 952.
9. Andy at 951:7
I’ll run it this afternoon, Andy.
8. Christine Harris in Oz on Gab
Fetterman tells the evil Witches at The View President Trump has done everything he promised he would do. “I don’t agree with everything, but It’s undeniable.. he actually ran on that and he’s been really upfront …There may be things I don’t agree with, but I’m in the business of finding wins for Pennsylvania and for the nation, and engaging with the president is doing my job.”
4. Bill’s and Steve’s issue of the naval ship renaming
… see comments thread …
3. Steve at 951
Health Care Group Opposing RFK Jr. and Linked to Bill Gates Is Using Fake List of Pretend Doctors – Florida Democratic Party Official and President of LGBTQ Group Arrested on Child Porn Charges – Release “Epstein Files” … Colombia, Bass agree terms – 8000 jab refuseniks back in – Gomez (see OoL) … Uke sit-rep – von Leyen blames Putin … Gain of Function Lab Research – weather modification – Davos … much more.
Went into recommendeds to see what was new, with a view to tomorrow, then saw this:
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Yeah yeah … how many dozen times have I seen it or the reactions, from all walks of life, mainly young, not knowing the series? However, quick thought … not sure black guy white guy think that differently about this film, ditto black girl white girl … seemed to me this was a golden opportunity to see what takeaways he had, she had at certain points in the first fifteen minutes.
Scene where JB hides by climbing down the short ladder, hanging on by his fingers … he said upper body strength plus, I gotta get back to the gym … she said oh wow.
Scene in the consulate alley, he offers her money to drive to Paris … he said she’ll take it … she smiled like Marie, knew she was with him now, a “good friendship”.
Scene in JB’s apartment, asset comes through window, reactor literally leaps sideways, the fight starts, Marie in shock, asset jumps out of window … he said yeah, no way you’re interrogating me, bro … she said er right, nonplussed, Jason’s got this.
Scene during the chase, going down the steps in the Cooper … he says with that suspension? Then – new tyres required. She’s looking at the two as an item now.
Throughout, he’s looking at strategies, anticipating how to react to escape … she’s concerned Jason and Marie must not part … the male reactor also wants that, thinks it’s his best option here. Interesting how the male and female saw it.
(1935) Went and ate, came back … what’s this? A review of the same film by … a husband and wife together … do you get a strange feeling about that?
Now, something I never ever picked up on but she did in this reaction … at the end, when JB rejoins Marie at her bike hire place … the lady reactor went awww, that’s cute … she’s using Jason’s red bag as a planter.
… between comments 1 and 2. There are also three others in comments here.
21. Andrew Torba … not sure about this … China?
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence lab, has emerged as a formidable player in the global AI race, challenging the dominance of U.S.-based tech giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI. What makes this development particularly exciting for us is that DeepSeek is open source, meaning Gab can now access, retrain, and deploy this cutting-edge technology on American soil. For the first time, open source AI models like DeepSeek are leveling the playing field, allowing companies like Gab to compete with the biggest names in tech.
This is a monumental shift. No longer are we constrained by the proprietary walls of closed ecosystems. Instead, we have the opportunity to harness state-of-the-art AI technology, adapt it to our values, and deliver a product that truly serves our community.In the past, all software was closed source. Companies like Facebook and Google built their empires on proprietary technology, forcing startups to raise billions of dollars from venture capitalists in Silicon Valley just to compete. This created a high barrier to entry, stifling innovation and consolidating power in the hands of a few. But with the rise of open source technology, the game has changed. Companies like Gab no longer need to rely on massive funding rounds or Silicon Valley gatekeepers to access world-class AI models.
This moment truly represents our generation’s “Sputnik moment.” Just as the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik in 1957 shocked America into action and sparked a space race that ultimately led to unprecedented technological advancement, DeepSeek’s breakthrough serves as a wake-up call for the Western tech industry. The fact that a Chinese lab has developed such powerful AI capabilities—and chosen to make them open source—fundamentally changes the global AI landscape. Like Sputnik, this development has caught many by surprise and challenges the assumed technological superiority of established players. It signals that the AI race is not just about who has the most resources, but who can innovate most efficiently and effectively.
Just as Sputnik spurred America to revolutionize its scientific and educational systems, DeepSeek’s achievement should catalyze a new approach to AI development in the West—one that embraces open collaboration and innovation rather than closed, proprietary systems. For Gab, this is a game-changer. We can now retrain DeepSeek’s models to align with our values, removing any Chinese censorship mechanisms and tailoring the technology to serve the needs of our users.
This is an unprecedented opportunity to build an AI system that reflects our commitment to free speech, individual liberty, and American innovation. As you know, Gab’s mission with Gab AI is to offer users uncensored AI models that don’t cram left-wing ideology down their throats. We are the only consumer company working on this, and our Gab AI service recently passed 1 million users after only one year of building—with no marketing budget. This incredible milestone is a testament to the demand for AI that respects free expression and individual values. For Christians, this technology is not something to fear or shun—it is a tool to embrace and use for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
Throughout history, believers have harnessed the latest innovations to spread the Gospel, from the printing press to radio and television. AI is no different. It is a powerful tool that can empower Christians to share God’s Word, defend the Truth, and reach people in ways that were never before possible. Most importantly, open source AI ensures that God’s Word and Truth are not censored by biased algorithms. Many of the AI models developed by Silicon Valley giants are designed to suppress Christian values and promote secular ideologies.
With DeepSeek, we have the opportunity to create AI models that honor God, uphold biblical principles, and provide a platform for Truth to flourish. This is not just about technology—it’s about stewardship. We have a responsibility to use every tool at our disposal to advance God’s Kingdom and ensure that His message is heard in a world that desperately needs it. The rise of open source AI marks a new era in technology—one where innovation is no longer confined to a handful of tech giants. With DeepSeek, Gab has the tools to not only compete but to lead. Together, we can create an AI-powered future that empowers our community, upholds the principles we hold dear, and glorifies God in the process.
