Extremist..

The German federal prosecutor's office said an estimated 50 people were suspected to have been part of the group called Reich Citizens movement, founded no later than November 2021, who were plotting to overthrow the government.

Earlier that year, in February 2020, a mass shooting left nine people dead at two shisha bars in the city of Hanau, near Frankfurt. Then-Chancellor Angela Merkel said the gunman had acted out of "right-wing extremist, racist motives." 

The incident was the third deadly attack attributed to right-wing suspects in the country in one year. "The members of the group follow a conglomerate of conspiracy myths consisting of narratives of the so-called Reichsbürger as well as QAnon ideology."

Just a thought.

Broken..

Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced that she would leave the Democratic Party and become an independent, unsettling the party divide anew just days after Democrats secured an expanded majority in the Senate.

“I have joined the growing numbers of Arizonans who reject party politics by declaring my independence from the broken partisan system in Washington.” 

Ms. Sinema, who is likely facing a Democratic re-election challenge in 2024 after angering her party by opposing key elements of its agenda, will need to maintain some ties with Democrats to keep her committee seats and other benefits, since they would still hold a majority without her. 

She has diverged with Democrats on fiscal and tax policy. She has blocked Democratic attempts to increase taxes on corporate America and Wall Street.

Freedom of speech may cause problems to some. You are allowed to sing the praises to keep the party happy.  Just a thought.

Swiss..

 

Electric vehicles could take a significant hit based on what’s happening in Switzerland.  The country is considering emergency measures in case of an electricity supply shortage this winter.
Switzerland could shorten store operating hours, lower the thermostats at buildings, and limit the private use of electric cars to “absolutely necessary journeys.”
These proposed measures serve as a reminder that electricity doesn’t magically appear at every wall outlet — and EVs don't run on fairy dust.

Traditional energy is not dead as some may think and more investment is needed until renewable energy becomes available.  Just a thought.

Pele..

Brazil delivered a formidable message to their many World Cup rivals with a sensational display against South Korea that booked them a spot in the Qatar 2022 quarter-finals against Croatia.

For 45 minutes at Stadium 974, Brazil hit heights no other team has reached at this World Cup, demonstrating the level that will be required to overcome Tite's team, producing a collection of goals constructed in their country's best traditions.

"A small message from our team to him (Pele) that we are praying for him, for him to get better, that we are together with him, that he's not alone. 

You'll never walk alone. He will not walk alone at this hard moment, his family will not walk alone.

Kissing..

 

Chi-Saudi..

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh on Wednesday. A purple carpet was rolled out for the Chinese president, and canons were fired.

Saudi Arabia's grand reception of the Chinese president is only emblematic of the magnitude of their growing relationship, specifically around oil, trade and security. 

China is today Saudi Arabia's largest trading partner, with the value of the kingdom's exports to China having exceeded $50 billion last year, constituting more than 18% of Saudi Arabia's total exports in 2021. 

Bilateral trade between the two states is more than $80 billion dollars, SPA reported.

Note:
US recently threatened the Saudi regarding oil production cuts around the Election time. Just a thought.

Dutch..

Liesje Schreinemacher is Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation

The US shouldn’t expect the Netherlands to unquestionably adopt its approach to China export restrictions, a senior Dutch official warned.

“The Netherlands will not copy the American measures one-to-one.” 

 “We make our own assessment -- and we do this in consultation with partner countries such as Japan and the US.

While the Netherlands and Japan share many of the US’s security concerns, the two countries also see China as a major market that they would like to maintain access to.

No more blind followers.  Just a thought.

Price..

Out..

 

Defending..

 

Sen. Raphael Warnock’s victory in swing-state Georgia gives Democrats a welcome “lift,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday at the Capitol -- newly confident of sidelining Trump-inspired Republicans in Congress and reaching across the aisle to other GOP lawmakers to deliver on bipartisan priorities with President Joe Biden.

Tuesday’s election was for just one seat, but Warnock’s win in the tight runoff provides an unexpected capstone to the midterm election cycle for his party. It makes easier for Senate Democrats to organize and govern, and provides a crucial edge in a divided Congress as Republicans take hold of the House.

So after the election, where does the Democracy "Gimmic" stands. Is the Democracy now protected? 

Just a thought.