CHINA'S TERRITORIAL WATERS REGULATIONS

China barely wasted any time after Biden's botched evacuation of Afghanistan to telegraph to the world that things will be a little different going forward: in a move that could have ramifications for the free passage of both military and commercial vessels in the South China Sea, Chinese authorities said on Sunday they will require a range of vessels “to report their information” when passing through what China sees as its “territorial waters”, starting from September 1.

Over $5 trillion trade passes through the South China Sea, and numerous US naval vessels cross through contested waters, much to China's anger. Beijing claims under a so-called “nine dash line” on its maps most of the South China Sea’s waters, which are disputed by several other countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.

MEDIA ADDICTION TO COVID FEAR PORN

Over the past year and a half, hysterical media reporting on matters Covid-19 has reduced some people to a fearful state of unquestioning compliance – including a great number of otherwise critically-thinking journalists.
With screaming headlines in bold and large font such as, ”Will this nightmare ever end?” and “Mutant virus skyrockets…” and ”Fear grows across the country: VIRUS PANIC,” and ”Coronavirus horror: Social media footage shows infected Wuhan residents 'act like zombies’," it is no wonder many people are in a state of panic.

In times when many are suffering mentally and physically under unnecessary and prolonged lockdowns, the incessant fear porn is causing excessive anxiety, which in turn will affect the health & mental well-being of some, if not many.

SAYING ANYTHING TO GET VOTES

 The second week of the election campaign didn’t go well for Justin Trudeau and the Liberals. You can see that in the headlines, in the tightening polls and the way that Trudeau is campaigning at the beginning of Week 3.

The Liberal leader isn’t campaigning so much on what he will do or what he has done as much as against false wedge issues that he invents. First, it was trying to make Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole out to be an anti-vaxxer, then pro-abortion and then the man who would take away your health care.

None of that stuck and none of it is true but Trudeau repeats the claims over and over again. It fits with a recent poll that showed he’ll say anything to get votes.

BIDEN A FECKLESS, DEMENTIA-RIDDEN PIECE OF CRAP

A grieving Gold Star mom called into a SiriusXM radio show to condemn the current occupant of the White House as well as all those who voted for him for the death of her hero son in Afghanistan.

“The dementia-ridden piece of crap needs to be removed from office. It never would have happened under Trump,” she declared. “I can’t cry because I’m too mad to cry,” she admitted as she described Joe Biden as “treasonous” and a “disgusting human being.”

Caller Kathy from Colorado apparently turned out to be the mom of U.S. Marine and father-to-be Rylee McCollum who was tragically killed during the Kabul airport terrorist attack at the Kabul airport on Thursday.

TRUDEAU'S NOT-SO-EXCELLENT CAMPAIGN ADVENTURE

 California Governor Gavin Newsom may not be the only one dealing with increasing pit stains on the campaign trail. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not exactly been feeling the love of voters on at least two whistle stops around the country. Hecklers have been showing up at his events. The voters have apparently had two words for Trudeau. And they are not “Let’s dance,” “Merry Christmas,” or “Happy birthday.

The PM caught some heat in British Columbia this week and took a little punishment in Ontario on Friday. You can view a whole series of videos of the receptions he has received. Be advised that while the content is amusing and definitely worth a watch, it is NSFW and probably not appropriate for younger ears. But by all means, enjoy.

The voters’ ire is understandable. As PJ Media’s Kevin Downey Jr. reported, Trudeau called a halt to Canada’s evacuations from Afghanistan, saying that his government may work with the Taliban to extract as many remaining Canadian citizens as possible. And then there is his move for snap elections on September 20 to maintain his grip on power. Canada’s draconian approach to COVID-19 prevention has not sat well with everyone, and on Friday in Ontario, Trudeau announced that he intended to spend $1 billion on vaccine passports.

ANOTHER PROTEST AT TRUDEAU CAMPAIGN STOP

KITCHENER -  Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau stopped in Cambridge, Ont. and was met with another crowd of protesters.

During the Sunday afternoon event, chants of “lock him up”, airhorn sirens and banging on garbage dumpsters could be heard over top of Trudeau’s announcement regarding reducing carbon emissions, which includes a $5,000 rebate on zero-emission vehicles.

UKRAINE'S TROOPS RESCUE CANADA-BOUND AFGHANS

A plane carrying Afghan translators, including one who worked for The Globe and Mail and another who served the Canadian military, as well as their families, has arrived in Kyiv following a daring operation by Ukrainian soldiers stationed at Kabul airport.

The rescue, which was co-ordinated by the Ukrainian military, the office of President Volodymyr Zelensky and The Globe, may pave the way for other Afghans fleeing the Taliban to make their way to Canada.