[Perrin Lovett] - M-m-m-my CORONA! Deconstructing a Viral Construct (or Two)

I may have been remiss not to mention the Novel Coronavirus 2019 on these digital pages before. As Pop Smoke would have said, “My bad!” A song to get us in the mood for a pandemic!

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When you gonna sicken me, s-sicken me?

Is it just a matter of time, CORONA?

Is it q-q-quarantine, q-quarantine?

Or is it just a hack in my throat, CORONA?

♭...

*Deepest, deepest, low-grade fever apologies to Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, and The Knack.

Over at Freedom Prepper - which is slowly rebounding(!) - I have been covering the vicious little bug for a few weeks now. Check that out - pretty much any recent link or blurb. There’s a lot to this epidemic and a lot we are not being told. Let’s get this out of the way: I think it’s either about to blow over or about to blow up. Some tips, in case it’s the latter. And, if you trust “your” government, that in China, the mainstream media, the WHO, etc., then please keep track of the “official” damage. The last time I checked the math, on Friday, February 21st, 2,233 of the related (reported) deaths, out of 2,250 total, were in China. That’s 99.244%. The vast majority of cases and of recoveries are also in Asia, most being within mainland China.

Let’s get this out of the way, too: while it appears the nCoV19 can infect nearly anyone (it’s a cold virus strain, BTW), it also appears to be much more dangerous to Asians. And, from what I’m hearing, it really savages the Asian male population. But, don’t take my word for it:

A student at the University of Albany (NY) allegedly hosted a Coronavirus-themed party. You know, the Super Bowl is over and it’s not quite Saint Patrick’s Day, etc. And, if the allegations are true, that this was an attempt to mock the suffering of others, then it was in rather poor taste. Allegedly. If. Then. What does not need qualification is the reaction to the party by a certain student organization, the Asian American Alliance. In what may be the most original rhetoric I have ever read or heard, they say the alleged, if-then party was “racist.” And they’re demanding action!

Among their many Mao-like revolutionary demands, they admit the following interesting admission: “Diseases that affect non-white populations are radicalized in a way that stems from the innate xenophobia of American society. It serves to--” Hold up, right there! First, a lecture from Asians about innate xenophobia in America?! That’s like the Icelandic calling the Djiboutians innately cold-natured! AND!! What’s all this about diseases that affect non-white populations? Are we not reliably informed that race is only a social construct? Yeah, it simultaneously does not exist and is the most important thing ever - thanks, schizos! Are the Allied Asian-Americans about to get all genetic on us? All biological? Scientific? If you’re like me, then right now I’ll bet you “can’t even.” Of course, they could imply that, like the party, the virus itself is racist. It might literally be so.

No-one in authority is talking about this, but hints and rumors abound that the nCoV was genetically modified, weaponized if you will. This may be the world’s first case of a virus being turned into a WMD specifically designed to target one particular population. Yes, that is a possibility as there are enough genetic differences between the different races to accommodate doing the same. B-b-but we all share 99.99% of the same DNA! True. But it’s the tiniest fractions that make the difference. Go small enough, and you have an isolated individual. As a species, we share 99% of our DNA with apes. 84% with dogs. 60% with spiders. 50% with bananas. And, 5-10% with the nCoV itself. It’s a biological engineering construct. And, it may be that someone has tampered with it. Who? We don’t know, although there is no shortage of theory. Google about for that or those, if you like. Remember, if they can do it to afflict group X, then...

Yet and still, neither our illustrious President nor any of the 50 governors have done anything in the way of mitigating the potential fallout of the potential disaster - for Asian-Americans, American-Americans, or anyone else in this nation-shaped kind of place. The Russians are taking this seriously. As are the Italians. And the Israelis. And the Swiss. And the Chinese. Etc. Etc. Etc. No longer being a serious people, it figures that Americans sit by, nervously watching the precious GDP if anything. Okay, a federal judge in Kalifornia did block the quarantining of anyone potentially infected with Corona, but that’s worse than doing nothing.

Back at the University of Albany, we see two other kinds of virulent infections at work: busybody-syndrome and college code of conduct-itis. They have also been weaponized. Now, is there a vaccine?

*Next week, if I can find some catchy lyrics that rhyme with “discrown,” we may get into the Harry and Meghan debacle. Or not.

| Perrin Lovett | 

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CF Floyd Feature Writer of TPC

Editor, Freedom Prepper

Kayla's Corner: Sushi at Kroger & What's That Smell?!

Hey guys, welcome back to Kayla's Corner! 

As usual your typical grocery store will occasionally rearrange aisles, make small or large improvements & bring in new attractions to help better their customers' experiences.

Well, the Kroger on Hwy 278 has added sushi as part of their ever expanding business.

I, myself, am a huge fan of sushi & sushi sorts, so when I received word about Kroger's new addition, I became very interested! At half the price of Tokyo (Tokyo is not very expensive) & much closer to my location, it seemed like a no-brainer to give this a shot (and saving money is saving money).

In hindsight, I pretty much got what I payed for...We'll get to that in a little bit.

So upon receiving the news I took my lunch break & excitedly made my way over to Newton Plaza. Once there, I found the sushi bar & was greeted by two sushi chefs & a good deal of already prepared sushi.

As I was looking it over a lady to the left of me said she thoroughly enjoyed it & that I wouldn't regret it. I hesitantly laughed as I grabbed my $6.99 pre-made Spicy Tuna Roll & then proceeded to pick up a couple of other items from the store.

What is that Smell?

I get about 6 or 7 aisles from the sushi & become overwhelmed by a dead fish smell. It completely took over half of the store, maybe coming from the seafood department. I didn't stick around long enough to find out. I honestly couldn't continue my shopping (I'm sure Kroger has a good explanation, though I've heard this complaint from others but this was my first time witnessing it). Anywho, I went straight to the U-Scan & I was out!

So I get back, sit down & eat my sushi (What follows is my OPINION which may or may not be different than yours):

Being spoiled by Carlos & Jon at Tokyo, I am accustomed to supreme sushi. For Kroger, when it comes to presentation, I give it an A. It looked excellent. For taste, a B- & due to the fact that I ended up in the restroom with an upset stomach, I give it an overall grade of a C.

I MAY give them another try, then again, I may just spend the extra time & money & just head up to Tokyo's in Conyers. 

Let me know what you guys think? Feel free to drop comments on Facebook or at the website or send a message to TPC!

On a positive note, be sure to check out the produce section at Kroger. They've really stepped their game up! Keep up the hard work, Kroger, it shows!

Keeping an Eye on Covington,

Kayla Leasure

[Bess Tuggle] - IMHO, The Week in Review: Rec Commission, Main Street & a Reminder to Stan About Lunch

“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day in the neighborhood.  Won’t you be, -won’t- you BE, WON’T you be my neighbor?”

As much as I love Mr. Rogers, this can make me gag at times when I read the paper and catch up with the news.

Just the headlines: “Economic Development voted to move into the city.”  They’ve got to be joking.  With no disrespect to the council, they can’t even keep up with anything they’re supposed to do.  I’ve one friend that complains about the state of Floyd Street.  I really don’t know what state the street is in because we avoid the area.  Between pot-holes and filming, we just don’t go there.  Ditto for the Square.  So much for economic development.  And a planned meeting between the City Council  and Board of Commissioners was cancelled because no one showed up?  Bet there’s some catering bills that us tax payers are paying for a non-meeting, and us tax payers are getting to the point that we can’t afford to live here anymore with -nothing- from our elected officials.

I really don’t know what to say about the dissolution of the Recreation Commission.  I just find it sad but justified.  Without actual, reliable accounting for expenditures…  Hope our school sport programs can keep up.  (I’ll save my gripes about the BOE for another column)

Main Street programs are coming under review, too.  Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce are ceding to the city.  Really, people?  I -so- want an accounting, an -accurate- accounting, of where our tax money is being spent.  To quote the Citizen - “City Attorney Frank Turner Jr. agreed and said Main Street  is basically a group of people and businesses who profit from the efforts of a Main Street program”  I’d prefer the Main Street programs were just shut down and I’m willing to bet he got in some deep Sh!t for that quote.

“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day in the neighborhood.  Won’t you be, -won’t- you BE, WON’T you be my neighbor?”    

PS:  My lunch offer to District Commissioner Stan Edwards still stands.  Give me 3 days’ notice and I’ll cook the best chicken ‘n dumplins you’ve ever had.  No charge.   

- Bess Tuggle 

A Thursday Check-in From MB: The Tragedy That is Floyd St.; Conspiracy & Collusion (Maybe JC Could Win?); ED

*edited 2/20/20

Howdy, friends. Hope it's all good out there for you fine folks. Things are good on my end, just hoping for a little bit more rain.

FLOYD ST

People have been talking about this for years. The question is this: why are the road conditions of the supposed "Main Street of Covington," Floyd St, flirting with Candler Rd type conditions? I mean, really, why? It makes no good sense.

I think there may be a lesson there, perhaps something about not seeing the forest for the trees? Getting caught up in the weeds & losing sight of the big picture? Hell, who knows? Maybe that's just above my pay grade.

I'll just say this: when folks are weaving in & out of their lane so as to not damage their vehicles, then, maybe, it's time to do something?

I say - "Let's Make Floyd St Great Again!"

Conspiracy & Collusion

There exists, to this day, a certain legal proceeding that's still just sort of dangling in the wind.

The word "conspiracy" has been bantered about pertaining to it.

It has to do with a certain elected official, at the time, and a certain governmental entity. It could really make for some high drama if it actually came to a head. Depositions & subpoenas - A court-mandated search for the REAL Story that could have implications on multiple Newton Co. politicians, a Newton Co. Atty-@-Law*, as well as State of Georgia elected officials & appointees.

Sounds pretty damn good to me...

Economic Development

The Chamber, apparently, has had their Charley James moment? But what of the IDA?

These stories & more are...DEVELOPING...

- MBM 

From the National Affairs Desk - "Well, Of Course"

Originally published at PerrinLovett.me 

As I warned about at TPC two years ago, and as I’ve continued to warn, Mark Zuckerberg wants to control the laws of our nation. To fight “hate,” which I’m sure will be most conveniently defined.

He’s not alone. All of big tech wants to dominate the web and censor unpopular (read: true) speech.

Some of the biggest corporations in the United States are brawling over the future of the law that allows free speech and innovation to thrive online. Under the guise of getting rid of lies and protecting children, they’re working with the Trump administration and top Republicans to undermine Americans’ rights and give the government unprecedented control over online speech.

That they do, and they may well get their way, the words and acts of gentlemen like Ron Wyden notwithstanding. As gatekeepers, they must control the narrative at all costs. As idiots, the majority of the people couldn’t care less.

The day may come – be it long delayed – when this site is silenced. I won’t be. Social media does not suit me and I can’t understand how anyone tolerates it. My columns at TPC, always honest and always based on facts (even the fictional stories, most of them), sometimes stir hesitance. Some things, I am told, while true, are still off-limits or at least touchy. So be it. Things will continue even if I have to print pamphlets from typewriter to printing press.But, the truth will go on. Who’ll hear it?

- Perrin Lovett 

Editor of Freedom Prepper 

[Perrin Lovett] - Graffiti and Tweet: Solving The Case

I visited an interstate rest area sometime within the past few months. There, I observed the philosophical wisdom of a Sharpie Sherpa. His calligraphed message was, “Jews Own You.” Not one to obsess over such advertorial import, even as vile a message of anti-Messianic, anti-American, Europhobic hate, I thought little of it - until last week. Then, someone issued a follow-up thought via Twitter. Therein, I found my suspect.

It was also not for nothing that the American administration has taken this step together with us. In recent years, we have promoted laws in most US states, which determine that strong action is to be taken against whoever tries to boycott Israel. - Hon. Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, Feb. 12, 2020

I mean, he’s already under indictment for massive corruption in his own country! Why not vandalize a rest area door in ours? Or, is it really our own? I looked into what was meant by the Graffiti, ink-based and digital.

“Most US states” means 28 out of the 50. I made mention of similar Imperial legislation last year. Ownership? If someone doesn’t necessarily own Congress and the State Houses, then they may at least have a solid lease in place, one sufficient to brag about.

Your beloved Georgia is a majority jurisdiction in this regard, having enacted SB 327 (2016), adding Section 50-5-85 to that statist’s dream known as the Official Code of Georgia. 

The state shall not enter into a contract with an individual or company if the contract is related to construction or the provision of services, supplies, or information technology unless the contract includes a written certification that such individual or company is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the contract not to engage in, a boycott of Israel.

O.C.G.A. § 50-5-85(b)

There was something - I forget exactly what - in the Old Cornsternation, which forbade “abridging the freedom of speech.” Or something. It’s fuzzy. Something was said to be incorporated as to and against the States. I haven’t visited the museum in a while, sorry. 

Oh yeah! Georgia, like too many other corrupt states, has imposed a loyalty oath to a foreign power, in plain contravention of the rights and freedoms of the American People. Exactly what one would expect from a band of craven con artists and idiots. (A gentle reminder: you did vote for them). 

The manifestation of this abridgment looks like the following, taken from deep in a Georgia Tech procurement contract:

41. Boycott Nonparticipation Certification. Contractor hereby certifies that Contractor is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of The Purchase Order not to engage in, a boycott of Israel as defined in O.C.G.A. 50-5-85(a)(1). [Terms and Conditions, Dec. 2019, Page 23]

The terms and conditions are much the same for other educational establishments. A potential speaker found out about it the hard way at Georgia Southern. Abby Martin is a filmmaker who documented the living conditions of Palestinians in Gaza, conditions which led to (symbolic) Convictions for Genocide, pursuant to the Nuremberg standards (minus the original torture and lack of due process), and which Human Rights Watch calls “severe and discriminatory” in violation of various international conventions. Perhaps something to boycott? We’re still not sure, exactly, as Martin never had the chance to express her freedom of speech. She was barred from speaking at Southern by the above illegal, anti-First Amendment law.

Not one to play dead like an establishment Republican, Martin is suing the University and the Georgia Board of Regents in federal court. READ HER IRON-CLAD COMPLAINT. Quoth the Petition:

The First Amendment protects the rights of all speakers to advocate for all viewpoints on issues of public concern. “If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.” West Virginia State Bd. of Educ. v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624, 642 (1943).

Yes, the Gold Dome hosts a horde of petty officials. Most don’t know what a constellation is though most nonetheless live to force things on the citizens. Martin will win. She will obtain both the injunction and the declaration she’s after, and her damages, and attorney’s fees. This brand of law has been declared Unconstitutional in Texas and will also be crushed in Georgia - at your expense (here again, you did elect these fools - next time, maybe vote harder?). You’ll be billed for her expenses and those of the AG’s office in losing this ridiculous fight. I’ll peg it early at around $500,000 - just an estimate.

As a cogent aside, her Complaint, seeking relief for violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendments, is brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, originally and colloquially known as the Ku Klux Klan Act, being formerly enacted to combat discrimination in places like Georgia. The more things change…

Again, the great and readily preventable shame of this legal matter is that the subject illegal law was enacted at the behest of a foreign power for the express purpose of curtailing the liberties of Americans. Now, for no reason whatsoever, I throw out the following two links:

Link One

Link Two

Just linkin’, yo.

Is it really in the best interests of Israel as a State to give even the appearance of manipulating the laws of another sovereign nation? For the Israeli people, certainly not; for the elected elite, it appears to be a gamble they’re willing to take. Is it in the best interests of American politicians, however stupid, to enact such rubbish? Dunno - and, in their defense (true devil’s advocacy), they may have thought that “BDS” meant “Bringing Depot Scrutiny.” If you’ve ever hung out with the General(ly useless) Assembly gang, then you know. Know also that none of this is in the interests of Americans.

So, in closing, and for morality’s sake, should you see Benjamin Netanyahu at a rest area, with or without a writing instrument, then please call the police. 

*Today’s CFF National Affairs column proudly brought to you by:

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- Perrin Lovett 

Keep up with Perrin's regular thoughts & analysis on national affairs at his eponymous site. 

[Bess Tuggle's Memoirs of Surviving Children] - Thinking of Thing 1

I’d planned to write a sequel of “Lake People” this week, but my eldest took over my mind. My first and my worst…

It’s flu season, again, and it’s -really- bad this year. This sh!t can -kill- you! Doesn’t mean kids didn’t take advantage of it, though. They have and they will.

Back in the old days my eldest child learned how to “work it.” I mean the school clinic system, and he did it well.

My eldest, Thing 1, had a “difficult” digestive tract. If he ate fried catfish and followed it up with milk he’d run a fever. His doctor and I were clueless as to why this happened, but it happened every single time… Henderson’s was his favorite restaurant. Go figure.

The child finally started elementary school, but his “digestive” problems didn’t end there. He learned if he drank milk, followed by fruit juice, he’d puke. Yes, vomit. Everywhere. The cafeteria was his favorite place. And yes, Mama got called to school each and every time to check her “sick” child out. That would have been 4^th or 5^th grade. Not that I didn’t have three others in the school, and had to pick the rest of my crew two hours later... but…

After -months- of checking said child out of school, and becoming good friends with the clinic nurse, my kid finally got called out.

His dad picked him up from school, and he was instantly -cured-!

No more “laying on the couch” watching TV because you’re sick, or doing “chores” because you’re faking it. “Boot Camp 101” hit the FAN. The results were widespread and left a lasting impression. I’ll spare you the details. Just use your imagination. With four little boys’ and three bathrooms, there was never a lack of something to scrub.

Same kid, as a teenager (my mom might -spank- me for this – I’ve never told her), decided to experiment with mushrooms. Mama worked at a ranch, the ‘shrooms grew out of cow poop, word gets out.. what can I say?

The thing about mushrooms is that you can get worms from them. Thing 1 did.

I treated him just like I treated the dogs’ back then. One piece of bread and one to three drops of Ivermectin, depending on body size, for worms. He was bigger than my big dog, so he got the whole three-drop dose.

He wasn’t happy for about a week. The treatment wasn’t pleasant, but once it was done he was worm-free, and he never dragged his butt on the carpet.

- Bess Tuggle