Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Public Occurrences October 21, 2026
From the Shining City on the Hill to the Darkest Force on the Planet;
From Lady Liberty's Welcoming Beacon to a Kel-Lite Turned Inward;
From the Leader of the Free World to the Quisling in the Rear;
America 2.0: A Disaster Inside a Catastrophe Wrapped in Armageddon
When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies
The drones had lost their connection to pilots on the ground through Starshield, a Pentagon-funded satellite internet service...
Opinion | Trump’s Abandonment of Ukraine
Trump’s Betrayal of Ukraine
Trump wants, has always wanted, Russia to defeat Ukraine.
President Trump’s intensifying effort in the past few weeks to rehabilitate Russia and usher President Vladimir V. Putin back into diplomatic society is remarkable for its speed, its characterization of Mr. Zelensky as the primary obstacle to peace, and its brazen denial that Russia is continuing the war that Mr. Trump says he is trying to end.
“Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine,” Mr. Trump said on Monday, speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a campaign rally. “They haven’t been doing much,” he said, making no mention of the Russian missiles and jet-powered drones that have been targeting apartment buildings in Kyiv and Ukraine’s surviving electricity grid.
In contrast, he said, “We’ve given a lot to Ukraine. They’ve given nothing to us. Remember that.” He repeated the statement for emphasis. The night before, he wrote on social media that Mr. Zelensky “doesn’t want to end this war, and probably never did,” because it brought him a flow of cash and arms from Europe, making no mention that Ukraine is fighting for its sovereignty and even survival in a war that it did not start.
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...what is different now is Mr. Trump’s increased determination to force a deal on Mr. Zelensky, telling him that holding out to retain occupied portions of the country’s eastern provinces is not worth it — and that there is money to be made for Ukraine, as well, if it would only drop its objections to an accord, even one written largely on Russia’s terms.
3:00 pm
Both Musk and President Trump have expressed anger at Ukraine for attacking Russian diesel refineries in recent weeks, which the president blames for high energy prices. Last week, Musk capped the speeds at which Ukrainian hardware could stay connected to the satellite-based network...
Witkoff Meets With Putin in St. Petersburg, Calls Him a "Humanitarian"
“You talk so much about my president, President Trump, being a humanitarian. You are a humanitarian also, sir, and I salute that.”
9:21 am:
Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine
The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions
I could spend the rest of my healthy days traveling the NBA circuit like some did the traveling circus in byegone days. The game is endlessly fascinating to me. I would rather fly to Sacramento to see the "Kings" vs the "Pelicans" in person than drive up to Joe Robbie stadium to see the Super Bowl. The NBA is without doubt my favorite sport.
In the late game last night...
Oklahoma City fairly routed the "Chaparrals" at the Alamo 116-104. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32. Victor Wembanyama shot 1/13 and had 12.
"The ball wasn't sticking in Philly's new offense"--Windy
There was enough ball. Clap out to Nurse Nick and the Super Sixers.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Brunson 2, 100-104, :41.3, Nurse Nick FTO
They only get 18 per half but six extra in the last two mins.
Nine point lead! Man, in this game, that's put the fat lady up time.
It's mostly all Maxey, 24 points. Embiid is 3/12. Brown has stepped it up: 19 pts, 7/13 (2/3).
Brunson is having a poor shooting game, 5/14.
Late Simons, Brown treys give Phila. rare lead, 80-76 end 3Q
They've only led for 32% of game. That was a superb quarter for Phila., 29-18, in a boring game. This is an important game for Phila. This is a brand new team and the basketball and sporting world are curious if this super-team is going to work. For Mamdani City this is the cliche of "just one game of 82". They're the defending champs.
"As Joel goes, so will the Sixers". Remember that from this summer?
Well, so far, Embiid has 10 pts on 3/10 (1/4) in 25'.
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