Things Not On My Bingo Cards 2024
8 December 2024
As I write, the song “Next Episode” by Dr. Dre is playing in the background and I have to say that is the feeling in the air right now - we’re all waiting for the next episode.
All across social media folks have been commenting on the eerie silence permeating the atmosphere, and maybe it has to do with the Mercury Rx in Sagittarius but I feel that the silence goes back to the post-election - but it could just be me. Even though I am taking a break, I have been keeping up with events - some of which almost got lost in the news cycle. This is what I have for you - keep in mind that these are intuitive feelings and the opinions expressed are purely my own.
Biden Pardons His Son, Hunter
My lawyer friend (who has been great at sending me little tidbits of information) emailed me a story about the pardoning of Hunter Biden the day the news broke. I will say I was not surprised. I also think his decision was based in part on the transition meeting that was held on 15 November 2024.
After the press spray in front of the fireplace, 47 and Biden retired to a more private locale. There, it is rumored that 47 pulled out a list. I feel that 47 told Biden that if he doesn’t pardon Hunter, the new administration’s DOJ would make it a point of sending Hunter to jail. Pardoning of Hunter does two things:
1) it makes Biden appear hypocritical
2) it makes Biden a liar.
Biden was telling anyone who would listen that he believes in the “rule of law”, he was not going to interfere with the legal process - yada, yada, yada. So to reverse his “words” makes him look rather foolish. Hypocritical? Yes. Biden had 4 years in office in which he could have extended the pardon power to the 10,000s of Black men who were harmed by his 1994 crime bill - a bill he co-authored with avowed racist Strum Thurmond.
I feel that there were other “demands” on the “List”. We’ll have to wait to see what happens.
Deny. Delay. Defend.
Those words are referring to a tactic practiced by the “healthcare” industry. 3 December 2024 in the early morning hours, an assassin shot dead, the CEO of United Healthcare Insurance, Brian Thompson (UHC - not to be confused with the CEO of UHG - same entity, different CEO. This is Andrew Witty, whining about the loss of Thompson
Social media was awash in messages of “thoughts and co-pays’. To say that a small number of Americans have NO sympathy for this guy, would be an understatement. Americans are feed up with paying insurance premiums and co-pays only to discover that most healthcare policies won’t pay for the things needed if you get sick. Many people in America get sued by the hospitals and end up in medical bankruptcy - never able to pay off the debt. Most people here in America are literally one accident or one illness away from medical bankruptcy - the working poor, the homeless, the disabled are especially vulnerable and that includes those making at least $1M/yr. Medical bills will destroy your life.
The Shooter
This is where the story takes some strange twists and social media has ratcheted up the conspiracy factor. There are rumors that his wife hired a hitman because they are going through a divorce, allegedly'; the shooter is really a woman (AI); the shooter was a professional and that with the words “deny, defend, depose” - he must be someone that UHC denied coverage to (himself or a family member).
What’s even more strange is that 5 days out, and they still can’t find him, despite being caught on-camera throughout the ordeal, dropping his mask briefly, purchasing bottled water and a granola bar (which purportedly LE has found DNA and one smudged fingerprint), his backpack (found in Central Park) containing a jacket and Monopoly money. Like my grandma used to say: “He took the quickest thing smoking out of town AND they don’t know which corner he took last".
On television, they have FBI profilists, forensic psychologists, arms and munitions professionals are all trying to explain the guy’s actions and definitely guessing at his motive. Good luck with that because there are approximately 50-80M people that probably have VERY good motive for the deed. Law Enforcement (LE) says that they usually don’t “identify” an alleged suspect unless “their in apprehend mode”, but I feel this maybe BS in this instance.
My personal belief is that the Shooter was skilled, knowledgeable and unafraid to perform his task. The clues left behind are/were designed to confuse LE.
The reward started at $10k but the last heard it has now risen to $50K - which indicates to me - they have no clue and are not likely to anytime soon. I feel that the reward is going to have to be well up in the hundreds-of-thousands before someone gives him up. Even then, he could have fled the country by now. What’s funny to me is that the TikTok online sleuths - who usually jump at the chance to help LE track down a fugitive, have said Nothing Doing on this case. While I don’t condone nor advocate for violence - this extrajudicial killing has made other healthcare execs sit up and take notice. They have even gone so far as to remove their pictures from the various companies websites.
I read the other day that Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), another healthcare insurance company, has decided that they would no longer pay for the duration of anesthesia during surgery and will no longer pay for drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic (GLP-1 drugs) - even if they are prescribed by a physician for diabetes. They will now require customers to go through their own nutritionist program for authorization AND the prices has skyrocketed for some patients from $25/mo to $713/mo. Never mind that rich and famous has created a shortage of the medication by vanity.
But you know what? I like to provide my readers with information they might find handy. I love the internet. And it is FOREVER. So I’m going to post a picture of the known healthcare CEOs - again, not condoning violence - but I think it will be helpful to put names to faces in this instance because I feel that the wall is beginning to crack. Folks are tired of the millionaire/billionaire class taking from the 99%. However, I do apologize for the photo - it’s a Wanted Poster and has Brian Thompson’s face X-ed out - but at least you’ll know who these people are.
I feel that as Americans we need to hold Feet to Fire and demand Medicare for All or at least fair and just medical insurance coverage. We need to put pressure on these execs and our governmental representatives to do change the system.
George Galloway v Elon Musk
I think this was a very underrated story because it happened the same day as the UHC assassination. If you are not familiar with George Galloway, he is a British politician, a “freedom fighter” and political commentator and whether you agree with his politics or not, you have to give kudos for his very snazzy clothing attire.
Long story short - Galloway sued Twitter (X) for defamation because back in 2022 they labeled his Twitter account as a “Russian State Affiliated” when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Mr. Galloway:
unjust labeling of honestly held political views is the new McCarthyism”. He said the label was damaging to his reputation and described it as “unjust and perverse”.
Twitter and YouTube removed several other accounts and channels (with millions of followers) and also labeled them as “Russian State Affiliated”. But I agree with Mr. Galloway about a new McCarthyism because in today’s social media climate, people have been labeled “anti-semitic” for criticizing Israel and the genocide happening there. Either way, Musk has been dragging his feet and must now pay up.
Candace Owens, a Black female Republican commentator was suddenly kicked off YouTube when she became a target of Zionist. She is called “far-right”, antisemitic and encourages “violence against Jews” (allegedly) - by corporate media and although I don’t usually agree with anything Ms. Owens has to say, but the fact that she was particularly targeted in the manner that she was, puts a chill on free speech.
And remember what happened to Kanye West when he made a statement about Jewish people? Nike took away his billion-dollar sneaker deal - I joke that he left the Nike office wearing Crocs…
You see it on Twitter all the time - accounts being suspended, banned or shadow banned due to people expressing their outrage at the situation in Gaza, Ukraine, etc.,
I feel, this is why Americans have not spoken out on the subject. We have already seen university presidents, teachers and students lose their jobs or be threatened with arrest. In the case of college students - be kicked out of school and have their job prospects threatened. Congress even passed a bill outlawing the criticizing of Israel.
Bashar Al-Assad Has Left The Building
No words. The collapse of the Al-Assad government came so fast - woke up 2 days ago and the rebels were moving ever closer (and FASTER) to Damascus - then in the next blink of the eye (today) - he is gone.
I’m no expert in foreign policy but I know enough to say that foreign policy is closely aligned with domestic policy. The Biden and Obama administration (and probably every American presidential since Bush) has wanted the Al-Assad regime out - along with Hussein, Gaddafi, Hamas and Hezbollah - OUT.
The Biden administration thought that it would be a good time to act on its wants because Russia is fighting on two fronts, but this leaves a power vacuum in Syria and what our government may get in return could make an Al-Assad regime look like a walk in the park. “Be careful what you wish for. You just may get it” keeps repeating in my ears.
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen, Sudan and South Sudan hold the world’s most oil reserves - 48% of the proved production in the world. That man above came to the UN on 27 September 2024 and explained his “vision” for the world by holding up these two signs. A land grab in Palestine and “ridding the world” of Muslim-run countries is the way he thinks this will be done. This is how the world will come close to the brink of WW3 - listening to the man in the picture and following the American colonization theory.
I am waiting to see what happens when 47 takes office - he’s buddy-buddy with Bibi and I feel, these two are poised to take us to the brink.
TikTok Just Won’t Do Right
TikTok is supposed to be banned in America on 19 January 2025 - interestingly just one day before 47 is officially sworn in. This decision came down 6 December 2024 by the US appeals court the very day Mercury went direct in Sagittarius (even though he is in post shadow phase). I don’t understand how the US government can force a company based in a DIFFERENT sovereign country, can force the sale of it to an American company. The US is always talking about competition and fair market - particularly in the tech industry, yet try to force ByteDance to sell it’s flagship app. The US is still trying to bully other countries and I feel that it will backfire. TikTok is used by half of America’s population and the total number of users worldwide is 1.5B.
The DOJ is trying to scare Americans into believing the PRC is listening to us but remember when it was the Russians and FB? I don’t feel anyone really cares at this point because we are constantly surveilled by the tech giants here in the US - Google, FB, Twitter…you name it. Our handhelds, smart TVs, Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, etc. and I don’t EVER remember the DOJ trying to ban FB or forcing it to sell itself because of the Russians.
47 has said he won’t allow the ban to go through - he will save TikTok…but can we really trust what he says? Remember that time the K-Pop fans and Gen Z-ers trolled his rally back 21 June 2020? That man never forgets a slight.
But 20 - 27 January 2025, Mercury will be in Capricorn (a deal maker aspect) transiting 47s 6th house. This could mean that he will be talking to groups of people and trying to persuade them and 28 January, Mercury will be conjunct the Sun/New Moon in Aquarius, transiting his 7th house and the Sun and Mercury will continue together finally making a conjunction (20°) of contracts, negotiations, partnerships, legalities, others and part two’s.
However, just in case: The TikTok user pinoypins has some advice about an update using the app Lemon8
I Am The Law
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised the world on 3 December 2024 by declaring martial law. This lasted all of 24 hours and with some roughly 28,500 US troops stationed in the country to boot. The South Korean National Assembly tried to impeach him but failed when members of Yoon’s party walked out bringing proceedings to a halt. But today, AP reports that South Korean prosecutors have detained the Defense Minister who allegedly brought the idea to Yoon.
I bring up this incident because I have been saying that 47 may do the same. I feel at some point American citizens may be so incensed by some of his actions that they will take to the streets with pitch and pitchforks - he will declare martial law against US citizens. I still do not believe he will have a full term in office this time around due to many various reasons (+ he can NEVER run for president again) so this incident was like a warning, a precursor to future events here in the US. Just an intuitive feeling.
Just because I’m on sabbatical, doesn’t mean that I am slacking….😄
Until Next Time.
Be Good To Yourselves.
Tara, xx
There is downright cruelty in the existing medical care setup in the US. That is clear, and no doubt at all someone had been denied a claim with likely tragic consequences. As for Syria, heaven help them all, let us hope it won't become a case of the Assad frying pan into the Jihadi fire. The Taliban made all manner of reassuring noises to start with. The Syrian Kurds, we are told, are part of the rebel forces, hoping for autonomy, but with Turkish Kurdish policy and forces to reckon with, let us see how that coalition will fracture to hell. Another great read, Tara, wishing you and yours all good things this Christmas Season.
Thanks for this great post, Tara, and enjoy your break! Merry Christmas, and all the best for 2025!!! Ps: the body language of 46 and 47 in the photo… those two men REALLY don’t like each other.