Stop Pretending – It’s Not the “Fungibility,” It’s the Location of the $6 Billion Returned

You want to go deep weeds, let’s go deep weeds.  Almost all of the conversations about the $6 billion given back to Iran have focused on the fungible aspect of money.  While true, that focus misses the key and essential point, where the money was delivered. The captured $6 billion was held in a South […] The post Stop Pretending � It’s Not the “Fungibility,” It’s the Location of the $6 Billion Returned to Iran appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Stop Pretending � It’s Not the “Fungibility,” It’s the Loca . . . [More]

Stop Pretending – It’s Not the “Fungibility,” It’s the Location of the $6 Billion Returned

You want to go deep weeds, let’s go deep weeds.  Almost all of the conversations about the $6 billion given back to Iran have focused on the fungible aspect of money.  While true, that focus misses the key and essential point, where the money was delivered. The captured $6 billion was held in a South […] The post Stop Pretending � It’s Not the “Fungibility,” It’s the Location of the $6 Billion Returned to Iran appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Stop Pretending � It’s Not the “Fungibility,” It’s the Loca . . . [More]

Monday October 9th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Monday October 9th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Monday October 9th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Monday October 9th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Monday October 9th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Monday October 9th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

October 9th – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 993

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 9th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 993 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: October 9th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 993The Last Refuge . . . [More]

October 9th – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 993

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 9th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 993 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: October 9th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 993The Last Refuge . . . [More]

An Examination of Conscience

This is not a political post. You may vigorously state and defend your opinions. Do it in a civil and respectful way, or do not comment here. If you cannot abide by this one very clear request, I’ll put you on the blacklist. I have the very strong opinion that people who cannot express themselves […] The post An Examination of Conscience appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: An Examination of ConscienceThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

An Examination of Conscience

This is not a political post. You may vigorously state and defend your opinions. Do it in a civil and respectful way, or do not comment here. If you cannot abide by this one very clear request, I’ll put you on the blacklist. I have the very strong opinion that people who cannot express themselves […] The post An Examination of Conscience appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: An Examination of ConscienceThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Slowly at First, Then All at Once

….. Have you ever boiled milk? Many people are struggling to understand the extent of the radicalization that is currently taking place inside our nation.  Fewer still are willing to accept that all the datapoints in the continuum lead us to a very specific place. For the intents of this outline, consider the attack against […] The post Slowly at First, Then All at Once appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Slowly at First, Then All at OnceThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Slowly at First, Then All at Once

….. Have you ever boiled milk? Many people are struggling to understand the extent of the radicalization that is currently taking place inside our nation.  Fewer still are willing to accept that all the datapoints in the continuum lead us to a very specific place. For the intents of this outline, consider the attack against […] The post Slowly at First, Then All at Once appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Slowly at First, Then All at OnceThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Sunday Talks – Ambassador Michael Herzog Confirms Americans Were Taken as Hostages by Hamas, Death

Appearing on CBS, Michael Herzog, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., tells “Face the Nation” that after the unprecedented attack in Gaza that left at least 600 dead, “we have to destroy the Hamas war machine.” “This is war,” he said.  Additionally, Ambassador Herzog confirms that Americans were taken as hostages back into Gaza.   WATCH: […] The post Sunday Talks � Ambassador Michael Herzog Confirms Americans Were Taken as Hostages by Hamas, Death Toll Surpasses 600 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Sunday Ta . . . [More]

Sunday Talks – Ambassador Michael Herzog Confirms Americans Were Taken as Hostages by Hamas, Death

Appearing on CBS, Michael Herzog, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., tells “Face the Nation” that after the unprecedented attack in Gaza that left at least 600 dead, “we have to destroy the Hamas war machine.” “This is war,” he said.  Additionally, Ambassador Herzog confirms that Americans were taken as hostages back into Gaza.   WATCH: […] The post Sunday Talks � Ambassador Michael Herzog Confirms Americans Were Taken as Hostages by Hamas, Death Toll Surpasses 600 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Sunday Ta . . . [More]

Pentagon Deploys Aircraft Carrier Fleet to Eastern Mediterranean, Was Already Nearby

Following reports of U.S. casualties and hostages taken in Israel, the U.S. Aircraft Carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), as well as the other Ships in Carrier Strike Group 12 which includes Ticonderoga-Class Cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60), as well as Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers USS Ramage (DDG-61), USS McFaul (DDG-74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116), are […] The post Pentagon Deploys Aircraft Carrier Fleet to Eastern Mediterranean, Was Already Nearby appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Pentagon Deploys Aircraft Carrier Flee . . . [More]

Pentagon Deploys Aircraft Carrier Fleet to Eastern Mediterranean, Was Already Nearby

Following reports of U.S. casualties and hostages taken in Israel, the U.S. Aircraft Carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), as well as the other Ships in Carrier Strike Group 12 which includes Ticonderoga-Class Cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60), as well as Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers USS Ramage (DDG-61), USS McFaul (DDG-74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116), are […] The post Pentagon Deploys Aircraft Carrier Fleet to Eastern Mediterranean, Was Already Nearby appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Pentagon Deploys Aircraft Carrier Flee . . . [More]

Sunday Talks – Shameless Anthony Blinken Says U.S. Not Sure of American Casualties or Hostages, Sa

This guy is beyond shameless.  After coordinating an appeasement policy toward Iran that included the return of $6 billion in sanctioned money, the current occupant of the Secretary of State’s office, Anthony Blinken, says the administration is unsure of the Hamas motive attacking Israel.  This might sound like a crazy thing to say, until you […] The post Sunday Talks � Shameless Anthony Blinken Says U.S. Not Sure of American Casualties or Hostages, Says Administration Does Not Know Hamas Motive appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Pos . . . [More]

Sunday Talks – Shameless Anthony Blinken Says U.S. Not Sure of American Casualties or Hostages, Sa

This guy is beyond shameless.  After coordinating an appeasement policy toward Iran that included the return of $6 billion in sanctioned money, the current occupant of the Secretary of State’s office, Anthony Blinken, says the administration is unsure of the Hamas motive attacking Israel.  This might sound like a crazy thing to say, until you […] The post Sunday Talks � Shameless Anthony Blinken Says U.S. Not Sure of American Casualties or Hostages, Says Administration Does Not Know Hamas Motive appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Pos . . . [More]

A Very Somber Assessment by Caroline Glick From Israel

Caroline Glick provides a somber rundown of what has happened in Israel, and starting at 06:00 of the video below, shares some pragmatic thoughts on the meaning of the war and the only way that it can end with Israel and its people safe. Given the nature of what has been happening in Israeli politics, […] The post A Very Somber Assessment by Caroline Glick From Israel appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: A Very Somber Assessment by Caroline Glick From IsraelThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

A Very Somber Assessment by Caroline Glick From Israel

Caroline Glick provides a somber rundown of what has happened in Israel, and starting at 06:00 of the video below, shares some pragmatic thoughts on the meaning of the war and the only way that it can end with Israel and its people safe. Given the nature of what has been happening in Israeli politics, […] The post A Very Somber Assessment by Caroline Glick From Israel appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: A Very Somber Assessment by Caroline Glick From IsraelThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Sunday October 8th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Sunday October 8th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Sunday October 8th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Sunday October 8th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Sunday October 8th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Sunday October 8th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]