Friday • November 14 • 2025
Vol.XVII • No.XLVI
Manchester, N.H.
Burlington has once again found itself the victim of its own politics as progressive rules claim another two lives in the city of Burlington. Police report that two young men were shot and killed, one dead at the scene and the other after being transported to a local hospital.
Burlington police are investigating two murders just steps from downtown.
Burlington police received calls about gunfire on Decatur Street just after 9 p.m. Sunday night.
According to police, when law enforcement arrived on the scene, they found two adult men. One man was dead, and the other was seriously injured, both had been shot in the head. The surviving victim was transported to the UVM Medical Center, where he also died.
See, just like I said. And not with any pleasure or even amusement. This is tragic. And not just these unnecessary deaths. Burlington has been ill-equipped to deal with any crime since its knee-jerk progressive city government defunded its police force in the wake of the BLM protests in 2020. Efforts to hire more police have been stymied, probably by the obvious lack of support new hires could expect from their employer in the event of an incident too good not to milk for progressive policy points.
Burlington had made arrangements with the Vermont State Police to help them manage the overload, but they, too, were understaffed. Likely a result of a similar effect. Vermont as a state is a Left-Wing plantation whose Republican governor would have a hard time getting elected as one in a majority of Red states. Not that it matters. Any knee-jerk effort to hew toward a defense of natural rights or smaller government is easily overturned by the Democratic majority legislature. Two bodies that are murdering life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness by ramming through every failed Democrat priority they can conceive.
The obvious connection is their anti-gun laws, in whose wake we always see increased crime and violence. And while this year is on pace to be less of a disaster than last, and they will try to sell that as proof of improvement, it is anything but.
Update: This now appears to be drug-related.
Police got a call about gunfire at a home on Decatur Street just before 9:15 p.m. Sunday. When officers arrived, they found two men — Anthony Smith Jr., 26, and Khalif Jones, 27 — both of whom had been shot in the head.
There was evidence of drug trafficking at the house, Murad said during a press conference Monday. ..
Police responded to two other shooting incidents Sunday night and early Monday morning: a report of shots fired around 101 Main Street, and a man who was shot in the foot.
And, add one more November murder in Vermont: “Investigators said 52-year-old Robert Marquis died over the weekend at the University of Vermont Medical Center following several days of treatment.”
Marquis was shot in his home.
HT | WCAX | MYNBC5 | Vermont Public
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The issue of voter fraud and election integrity dominated much of Trump’s presidency, and by its end in 2020, many of his supporters raised concerns about the credibility of the electoral system.
Well, voter fraud appears to have metastasized and is now out of control. We saw that in Arizona’s gubernatorial race, and we see it all across America.
In recent years, concerns about voter fraud have grown significantly, with many individuals asserting that there are systemic issues within the American electoral system.
One striking example cited by those raising concerns about voter fraud is the Kentucky gubernatorial election, which looked like a close race, with the Democrat nominee, Andy Beshear, defeating Republican incumbent Matt Bevin by just over 5,000 votes, or 0.37%. This made it the closest gubernatorial election in Kentucky since 1899 by votes and the closest ever by percentage.
The discrepancy in the voting patterns in this election raises eyebrows and sparks suspicions among those alleging voter fraud. While Kentucky Republicans voted overwhelmingly for their party’s candidates for other statewide offices, such as Attorney General and Secretary of State, they simultaneously chose a Democrat for the governor’s position. This divergent behavior among voters, especially within the same party, appears perplexing and contradictory.
The core argument here is that when voters consistently support one political party across multiple offices, they are expected to do the same for the gubernatorial race. However, the outcome of the Kentucky gubernatorial election needed to align with this pattern, raising concerns about the integrity of the voting process. Such inconsistencies in voting behavior could indicate manipulation or irregularities in the election system, as it is unusual for voters to exhibit such discrepancies in their choices.
The assertion that elections are rigged is rooted in a belief that nefarious forces may be at play and that a coordinated effort could be behind the inconsistent voting outcomes.
It is, therefore, crucial to consider the possibility that allegations of rigged elections could have a basis in reality, thus warranting a thorough investigation.
The close relationships between prominent politicians, such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and high-ranking members of both the Republican and Democrat parties in Kentucky suggest a hidden agenda. Even if we take it for granted that political alliances are common in politics, it is not unreasonable to wonder if such connections could influence election outcomes. A closer look at these alliances and their impact on elections is justified.
This alignment or collaboration between high-ranking members of both the Republican and Democrat parties suggests that they might be working together with shared interests rather than representing distinct political ideologies. The “hidden agenda” here is that these politicians, despite belonging to different parties, are collaborating behind the scenes to achieve specific goals.
The practice of split-ticket voting, where individuals choose candidates from different parties for different offices, may be more complex than it seems. Moreover, the nature of these splits, where voters make different choices for various offices, is a sign of manipulation within the electoral process and doesn’t reflect the diverse political opinions of the electorate. The varying outcomes in other races may be more indicative of foul play than genuine voter choices.
The Heritage Foundation has posted a long list of verified election fraud cases in the U.S.
Allegations of systemic voter fraud in America, exemplified by cases such as the Kentucky elections, deserve serious consideration. While some may dismiss these concerns, it is essential to recognize that the electoral system’s rectitude is paramount. Investigating these claims and addressing potential issues will help safeguard the democratic process and ensure the public’s trust in elections remains intact. By taking these concerns seriously, we can work to protect the sanctity of our democratic institutions.
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The Nikki Haley for El President Campaign has announced $10 million in political ad buys beginning in December. The Vegas odds suggest she will be going after Ron DeSantis in an effort to secure second place coming out of the first two contests on the Republican Primary calendar.
Details of the advertising plans, which represent the Haley campaign’s first official advertising reservation, were obtained by The Associated Press ahead of a public announcement expected Monday. Haley’s planned investment, as of now, is more than five times larger than DeSantis’ current advertising reserves for the same time period, according to the media tracking firm AdImpact.
It would appear that the Republican Establishment has made its choice, which isn’t such a bad thing for DeSantis. Being an establishment darling isn’t really his style, and looking like an outlier might actually appeal to some voters who could easily connect Haley with the warmongering Neo-Con RINOs who echo her sentiments.
Just so we are clear, I still think Haley was the best UN ambassador we ever had, but when the rubber hit the road, she listened to Swamp Rat Rasputin. Instead of standing up for her boss, who was innocent of all the charges at the time, she aped the lies of the left as sold by Republican insiders who saw Trump the way Democrats did, as a threat to their Deep State livelihood.
They picked the government before the people, and there were plenty of them.
Chris Christie fits in that category as well, a character flaw that makes both of them unelectable to me. I can’t trust either of them not to sell me out to the whims of the biggest donor or the highest bitter.
Trump is not perfect, but the left fears him, the GOPe fears him, the media fears him, and that’s something worth considering when you look at where we are today.
As for the Ad buy and the primary, Haley has been on the move while the DeSantis campaign – and I’d take him over her any day of the week and twice on Sunday – has continued to struggle for traction. He also has a better chance of ending up on a VIP shortlist. Haley stabbed Trump in the back. She needs to win this thing, or she will disappear from the national stage again until 2028.
And I don’t think 10 million is enough to change that.
Note: This piece was written before Haley’s (in my estimation) campaign ending Gaffe so ten million is definitely not enough as her opponents rhetorically beat her campaign to death with it.
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As promised in Monday Memes, I have an overflow. And yes there will be a Friday edition too.
Let the mayhem, mockery, and ridicule resume:
*** Warning, a few possibly off-color ones, in case tender eyes are about ***
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Only someone totally bought off cannot see the problem here.
They have praying facilities. This is a show of power. Per Dr. Warner of politicalislam.com, the majority of their holy writ is how to deal with the Infidel.
Some POS “migrant” does this to my daughter they’d better pray the police find them before I do.
One correction: They didn’t give the Jab for free. Governments around the world paid billions for it. Then they get to make billions more on fighting the adverse effects. Nice business model… for people without a soul.
I’m sure she’s blown away!
I was in Iran, pre-revolution. OK, knee-high to a grasshopper, but I remember it. As I recall, the only time my western-dressed mother had an issue was when we were visiting one “very holy” mosque in Shiraz.
And… the above is why I don’t get invited out a lot.
Bought off, or threatened?
Infertility and other reproductive consequences discussed here:
Dark Thoughts in the Small Hours – Granite Grok
Borrowing from a Dog Food Ad – Urban Scoop
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Pick of the Post:
If G-d doesn’t do something soon, then He owes Sodom and Gomorrah an apology.
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Palate cleansers:
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It’s not easy being green…
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Come back on Friday for more memes. Same meme time. Same meme channel.
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