The Shameless Press; The Genocide Accusation Against Israel: A Dangerous Projection

Too Stupid To Survive #271 | Stately McDaniel Manor

"No, you really cannot hate and distrust the media enough.  Virtually every legacy news outlet here and abroad did its best to avoid calling this terrorism.  A Muslim co-pilot, an Omani from a country friendly to Iran, tries to kill the pilot and dive a Boeing 737 into Israel, and as always, the media dare not tell the obvious truth about Islam." . . .More.

The Genocide Accusation Against Israel: A Dangerous Projection 

. . . "The way the war was fought indicates that the objective was not to destroy the Palestinian people. Israel issued evacuation orders through leaflets, phone calls, and broadcasts, and paused operations to allow civilians to move out of danger. Such warnings sacrifice one of warfare’s most basic advantages: surprise. The perpetrators of the last century’s genocides did the opposite. The Nazis used deception to move Jews toward the killing sites. In Rwanda, militias set up roadblocks to catch Tutsi trying to flee. A regime bent on extermination does not tell its victims where to go to survive."

Trump bans liberal activists masquerading as objective journalists.   . . . "Make no mistake. As is discernible right there, the liberal activists pretending to be independent journalists are not happy at the appearance of any remotely conservative journalist in the White House press room.

"And suffice to say, there is history here. Lots of it, going back decades to the emergence of William F. Buckley Jr. and his pioneering conservative publication National Review (The 1950s). Buckley was promptly dumped on by the liberal media of his day, a pattern that became the norm as the conservative media gained strength over the coming years.

"In short? (Or long?) Here we are in 2026, decades after Bill Buckley opened the door to focusing on the myth of non-partisan journalism and revealing it to be a mask for liberal media activism." . . .

You Really Don’t Want Democrats To Win The Midterms

 J. Robert Smith

"The midterms are about more than Trump, Iran, and the price of gas. They reflect an ideological shift among Democrats that could permanently change America’s trajectory."

"So, you’re thinking about sitting out the midterms. Or you might just vote Democrat to protest. The Iran war has dragged on too long, you say. Months rather than weeks hardly make it Vietnam, though. Casualties are minor. Consider: Iran with nuclear weapons would be an uber-terror state. It would pose a 24/7 threat to U.S. security. Victor Davis Hanson is right: Breaking Iran is a gift, yet hard to appreciate now. Higher gas, diesel, and grocery prices are chewing up your budget. No argument. But relief is coming.

"The midterms are playing out in a broader context. They’re threshold elections for Democrats. They’re crossing over into socialism. When you appreciate how extreme their agenda is about to become, maybe it would be wise to temper your disgust with Trump and Republicans? For Democrats, there’s no turning back.

"Democrats aren’t merely jumping the shark. They’ve been moving left since Woodrow Wilson. Once venerated, Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson are thoroughly reviled by the rank and file. JFK was an outlier.

"Full-throttle socialism is Democrats’ logical destination. And not years from now. With socialism comes rigid top-down governance. “Collective” rights over individual rights. Less is more mantras. A potential climate “holocaust” -- unending kudos to grifter Al Gore -- makes draconian economic policies mandatory. Do you appreciate how “greens” have hobbled Germany’s economy?" . . .More.

J. Robert Smith can be found at X. His handle is @JRobertSmith1. At Gab, @JRobertSmith. Also at Truth Social, @JRobertSmith. He blogs occasionally at Flyover.

Why Be Jewish In A Time Of Rampant Antisemitism?

American Thinker

"For those Jews questioning their allegiance to Judaism in these trying times, this is a reminder of the myriad blessings that flow from fealty to the faith."

"Why should any Jew want to remain a Jew, given the long-standing, rampant anti-Semitism in the world? There must have been evolutionary advantages. Otherwise, Jews and Judaism would have disappeared over the millennia. The following mechanisms embedded in Judaism make it not only palatable, but desirable for Jews to remain within the fold.

"First. At its heart, Judaism touts the Ten Commandments. Let’s begin with “You Should Not Murder!” If murder is forbidden and this restriction applies to all members of the Jewish tribe without exception, everyone is safer without having to resort to the revenge behavior common in pre-Biblical times to obtain justice. Expectations of intra-group safety have always been part of Jewish communal life.

"Second. The commandment to “Honor Your Mother and Father” makes parental abandonment of children less likely. It is a form of social security that enshrines the principle of reciprocity across generations. If parents care for their children with great and continuous affection, the children may remember and feel obligated to care for their elderly parents.

"Third. The observance of the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat) is an amazing commandment. The Biblical punishment for violating Shabbat restrictions was death by stoning (with only one reported case). Nonetheless, the Jews had to be coerced, with threats of capital punishment, into taking one day in seven for rest. Perhaps opposition to Shabbat restrictions arose because “rest” extended to wives, children, slaves, servants, and work animals.

"In short, Shabbat was a major move toward civilization. A sanctioned day away from labor was essentially nonexistent in the late Neolithic and early Bronze Ages before the Biblical commandment was promulgated. It was costly to skip work for one day in seven, but Shabbat increased opportunities for rest, health, and joy. During Temple times, singing and playing musical instruments were proper activities for the day of rest, as recorded in King David’s Psalms." . . .  More.

Nancy Guthrie latest updates: Authorities investigate possible new ransom note

 Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1.  

"In July, the Pima County Sheriff's Department released two ransom notes that surfaced after Nancy's disappearance, asking anyone who recognized the writer's distinctive style to come forward."

"Authorities have said they are looking into a possible new ransom note linked to the Nancy Guthrie investigation, nearly eight months after she went missing.

"Posting on X on Sept. 28, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said its joint task force with the FBI had been "recently made aware" of the note, adding that investigators are reviewing social media comments about it as they work to "determine its credibility."

"Officials have not disclosed how they found the note or what it says.

"This is the latest note potentially linked to the case. In July, authorities released two ransom notes initially sent to a Tucson TV station and other news outlets days after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie went missing.

"Nancy, 84, disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on Jan. 31. She was last seen at about 9:45 p.m. when a family member dropped her off after dinner, and was reported missing around noon the next day when she didn't show up at a friend's house to watch a church service online.

"Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said investigators believe she was taken by force, ruling out any dementia-related disappearance. "She is as sharp as a tack," he said early in the investigation, adding that her physical limitations were "based on just age." Guthrie relies on a pacemaker and requires daily medication that could be fatal to miss." . . . More.

Feds Arrest Department Of Energy Engineer Accused Of Helping Iran-Backed Houthis Build Bombs And Drones

100PercentFedUp   

"Hostile groups also hunt for expertise inside American institutions, where technical access and public trust become powerful weapons in the wrong hands."

"A federal employee entrusted with work inside America’s Department of Energy is now accused of trying to put his technical expertise at the service of an Iran-backed terrorist organization.

"Federal agents arrested a 51-year-old electrical engineer from Richland, Washington, after investigators say he bought materials associated with homemade explosives and drones, traveled into Houthi-controlled Yemen and later advised people he believed were connected to the group.

"The suspect, Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, worked for the Department of Energy. Prosecutors charged him with attempting to provide material support or resources to the Houthis, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization.

"The FBI publicly confirmed the arrest and framed the case as a homeland-security operation:" . . .   More.

Report: US brothers accused of funding Hamas through Gaza fundraising scam | The Jerusalem Post   "Two brothers in the US, Abdel Adhami and Omar Adhami, were arrested last month in Louisiana and charged in connection with the plot, NBC wrote." . . . Surprised to know they aren't named Bo and Gus.

'Clowns are out.' Hegseth lashes out at trans troops, 'beardos' in speech

Hegseth blasts DEI, transgender troops in State of the Force speech

House Dems offer bill to keep transgender troops in the ranks   "Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth lashed out about transgender troops, disparaged diversity initiatives and criticized the news media in a speech to U.S. service members gathered at the Marine Corps Base Quantico.

The address, dubbed the "State of the Force," was promoted by the Pentagon as a chance for Hegseth to lay out his priorities for the coming year. Instead, it largely gave him a chance to air his long-held grievances and concerns about the military's culture. 

"The ideological clowns are out, the patriotic cowboys are in," Hegseth said. "Diversity is not our strength, unity is our strength because that’s all that really matters when the missiles are flying."

Though Hegseth started the address by focusing on culture issues in the military, he announced several modernization initiatives. 

Here's How 'The New York Times' Reported 9 Historic Attacks

 Babylon Bee

"The New York Times is a staple of the American newspaper industry, which is impressive considering it has a reputation for not reporting news. Its recent treatment of the attempted terrorist hijacking of a FlyDubai jet is only the latest example.

Don't believe us? Let's take a look at how the Times reported 9 historic attacks:" . . . More...

Not the incident that is parodied but the coverage by the press, leading to parody of the "yellow Journalism" of the Times and the press in general, a prime specimen being MSNOW.  TD   Mendacity Writ Large – Mackinac Center

Typical for the Times: Announcing the Winners of the Inaugural Walter Duranty Prize – PJ Media:    

"So why did Walter Duranty do all this? What motivated him to write this way, to lie so flagrantly seemingly without conscience?"

Why does MSNOW choose to be the kind of channel it is and has been since it was MSNBC? 

More at Clash Daily 

"It was a lie so pervasive that Joe Biden used it as the basis of the launch of his campaign. And CNN was at the heart of it. MSNOW and Politico are just as bad."

 "It’s easy to forget about The Potato, as he slides further and further from relevance, but his own words are a useful answer to journos with their knickers in a knot over the latest press pool announcement.

"You will remember that MSNOW, Politico, and CNN from the White House Press pool, after opening it to some of the smaller independent reporters earlier in the year.

"Predictably, Journos are livid. Threat to democracy, yada, yada, yada. Same old drill.

"But should we buy their crocodile tears? Here’s Stelter pontification about White House access back when BIDEN was in the White House…

"The great Maze Moore has pulled receipts, as always:

Well look at this. March, 2021. CNN's Brian Stelter does a segment on if President Biden should remove Fox News from the White House Press Pool. Censorship for thee, just not for me. https://t.co/cs56eS87EC

— MAZE (@mazemoore) September 19, 2026

The President Versus The Mainstream Media... . "It remains to be seen how this dispute will end. Although President Trump signaled his intention to appeal Judge Kelly’s restraining order, which expires on October 8, no formal appeal has been filed yet. The Department of Justice has said that when the judge resumes hearings on whether to issue a longer-term injunction, the administration will defend the ban and challenge long-standing precedents governing White House access. Clearly, the president is in no mood to back down."

Does AI-Detection Software Work? We Tested 3 Popular Tools.

The Thinking Conservative News       

"Despite high track records for accuracy, these tools shouldn’t replace human judgement, attorneys and tech insiders say.

"Writing generated by artificial intelligence is becoming a familiar headache for publishers, educators, and other professionals amid widespread calls to protect and prioritize human-authored content.

"AI writing detectors have stepped up to the challenge; some tool makers say they can identify human versus AI prose with up to 99 percent accuracy.

"But attorneys say caution is needed. Educators, publishers, and employers using an AI detection score as the basis of their decision-making over questionable writing could face serious legal consequences.

"AI experts—even those who’ve built detection tools—say these services are meant to offer useful clues, but aren’t infallible. In fact, they seem to share a common blind spot.

Putting It to the Test

"Researchers have been evaluating AI detection tools for some time, and studies and experts have emphasized one key point: Humans still need to be part of the assessment process.

"In a 2026 study published in the International Journal for Educational Integrity, researchers wrote, “While detection tools can provide useful initial flags, they should not be used as sole evidence in high-stakes decision-making but should be implemented in a broader evaluation strategy.”

"Studies and experts have also raised concerns about the accuracy of these tools and their potential to flag human writing as AI.

"“A detection result is a signal, not a verdict. It should open an inquiry, never close one,” a spokesperson for GPTZero told The Epoch Times.

"In a professional setting, two things matter more than the detector itself.

"“First, an organization needs a written AI-use policy before it needs a detector. Detection can help enforce a standard; it cannot substitute for having one,” the spokesperson said.

"'Second, look for patterns rather than single instances, and pair detection with process evidence.” . . .  More.    Read Full Article on TheEpochTimes.com

Can we say too much about terrorism? Let's give it a try, shall we?

 The Hijacking Story Just Got More Insane. Here's The Latest.

"The only thing Palestinians ever invented is plane hijacking."

Lindsay Clancy's Lawyer Now Claims State Never Proved She Killed Her Three Children

 In a stunning reversal, Lindsay Clancy's attorney asked a judge to acquit her, arguing prosecutors never proved she killed her children. At trial, he didn't dispute it.

 JFeed  

"Clancy, who was left paralyzed from the waist down after her suicide attempt, remains in state custody at a psychiatric hospital."

"Lindsay Clancy's attorney stunned a Massachusetts courtroom Tuesday by arguing that prosecutors never proved she killed her three young children, a dramatic reversal from his defense at her murder trial, where he did not dispute that she took their lives.

"'This entire case is based on speculation," attorney Kevin Reddington told Judge William Sullivan at Plymouth County Superior Court, in the first hearing since Clancy's trial ended in a mistrial on September 4.

"Reddington asked Sullivan, the same judge who presided over the trial, to acquit Clancy of murder. He argued that prosecutors had failed to prove conclusively that she killed the children in 2023, or that she was in her right mind at the time.

"At trial, Reddington did not contest that Clancy killed her children at the family's home in Duxbury in January 2023. His defense rested on the argument that the former labor and delivery nurse was in a state of postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible.

"Clancy's then-husband and first responders testified that they arrived at the house and found that she had tried to kill herself immediately after killing the children: Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan.

"Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham called the defense's new argument "laughable," pointing out that Clancy had agreed to certain facts in the state's case.". . .  More.

Clancy Juror Appears To Admit Jurors Used Outside Expertise To Badger Holdout   

"By the jurors’ own account then several of them appeared to have violated jury instructions. The jurors, by their own admission, used their own experience to interpret the evidence and then demeaned and badgered the holdout for refusing to defer to them. The lone male holdout apparently was using only the sworn testimony and evidence introduced in court to make his decision, which is exactly what the judge instructed."    Brianna Lyman

Ana Kasparian should partner with Joy Reid; they are real pieces of work

'What a SICK Woman': Ana Kasparian Implies FlyDubai Attack Was a False Flag and WOW, That Was Dumb – Twitchy

. . . "The anti-Israel people are so predictable and exhausting." . . .

Ana Kasparian thinks that the hijacking of the Israeli flight is 'fishy' and intimates it was a false flag. She is upset that she even has to cover the story period: "Okay. God help me. Let's get to this next story because we have to talk about it. This is a still developing story, and I don't trust the Israelis. I wouldn't trust the Israelis with anything. Any narrative coming out of Israel, I don't I just I can't take it at face value. Sorry" "Immediately jumping to the conclusion that the copilot is a jihadi. Doesn't make sense to me. Citation, please." "Just yesterday, Netanyahu was saying that the Iranians are going to carry out some sort of attack against Israel ahead of the Israeli elections. Everyone was saying, oh, here comes the false flag. Now, look, I'm not saying that this is a false flag. I don't know yet. I don't know yet. I think it's fishy." 'I think it's fishy' if you cannot label actual terrorism, terrorism.

— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) October 1, 2026

Flydubai Attacker Said He Failed His Mission and Preferred to Die   . . . "The passengers said the co-pilot shouted "kill me" in English after he was restrained, and that they asked to communicate with him in English because that was the language he used. One said the attacker told them he had failed in his mission and preferred to die. Netanyahu earlier told Fox News that the co-pilot had undergone radical Islamist indoctrination and was suicidal, and that he shouted "kill me, kill me" after he was subdued." . . .

Omani Pilot Should Not Have Been on Flight to Israel, Officials Say   . . . "A Transportation Ministry source told the Jerusalem Post that Flydubai's agreement to operate in Israel requires all pilots flying to the country to come from states that have normalized relations with Israel. Oman does not have diplomatic relations with Israel. "This is a clear breach of the agreement," the source said, adding that the Shin Bet must look into the matter.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev made the same point on the record. She said Flydubai had violated the countries' aviation agreement, which she described as requiring pilots on flights to Israel to be citizens of countries with which Israel maintains diplomatic relations. Regev has demanded that all Flydubai flights to Israel be halted until the incident is fully investigated. She has also asked that Israeli airlines be allowed to resume flights to Dubai under Israeli security screening.

The Omani co-pilot, whose name has not been released, had worked for Flydubai for about nine months, according to Israel Hayom." . . .

Marco Rubio Kicks Iranian Negotiators Out of the US As Talks Stall –

Perhaps some would have preferred the Iranians had dealt with Kamala, Biden, AOC.

Ward Clark   

In the end, Iran has two possible courses of action as far as the USA is concerned: They can deal with the Secretary of State — or they can deal with the Secretary of War. Those are their options, and the clock is ticking

"Iran is not doing itself any favors. Following the UN General Assembly, Iran left a negotiating team led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi behind in the United States, supposedly to engage Secretary of State Marco Rubio in negotiations. As of Monday, Secretary Rubio has had enough, and, noting that the Iranian delegation had "outstayed their welcome," ordered them out of the country. 

"Now, Iran faces the other side of the coin again.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio abruptly ended talks and ordered the Iranian delegation to leave the U.S. after negotiations stalled, yet again, with no clear sign of a breakthrough more than seven months into the conflict.

And now, President Donald Trump is directly warning Iran it's "possible" he will go harder with strikes in the Middle East after the midterm elections in November and revealed the U.S. military has significantly rebuilt its arsenal in recent months.

The latest messaging from the White House and State Department signals an increasingly strained diplomatic track, after days of negotiations failed to close the gap between Washington and Tehran over the terms of ending the war.

"Here's the thing: Secretary Rubio, as usual, was correct in this action. There is literally no reason to allow these people to remain in the United States. The regime, no matter who it sends to any meeting, is not, will not, and never has negotiated in good faith. They will not keep any agreement struck. They will lie to the American negotiators and they will lie to their own people. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the only way out is through; that the only way we will see a real end to this problem is with the final ending of the Islamic Republic. That's not to say the USA should engage in nation-building; we've seen that show before and know how it ends. But we can engage in nation-wrecking, and leave it to the regular people of Iran to take their own country back." . . .  More.

Trump’s Case for War — ‘By Annihilating Iran, We’ve Created Peace’   

. . . "Public opinion is not currently with him on the war. A CNN poll in late September found 26 percent approve of his handling of Iran, down from 33 percent a month after the fighting began, and a New York Times/Siena survey the same month put approval at 27 percent.

"The White House would do well to develop better messaging as to why the United States remains engaged with Iran. The President has done his part here."