HAPPY AND BLESSED INDEPENDENCE DAY, 2025

To All the UnWoked and Unvaxxed, from ~Chaps

X Moderators

Somebody replied with this to one of my comments on X. "This type of narrow minded bigotry is one of the reasons white americans aren't worth a phuck." Even though I get suspended, muted, and shadow banned by X Moderators for merely breathing when I reported the comment above I got this response back almost … Continue reading X Moderators →

How China Blackmails the World with Rare Earth Dominance

How China Blackmails the World with Rare Earth DominanceBy Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)I bring out how China weaponizes the supply chain with India:-Fertilizer-Tunnel drilling machines-Now the latest Rare Earth ElementsREEs are an essential part of every modern gadget, smartphones, and even fighter jets. Learn from my in-depth study about India’s moves: https://insightful.co.in/2025/06/27/how-china-blackmails-the-world-with-rare-earth-dominance/

More on Lies and Lying

Simon’s post about lying reminded me of an interesting (I hope) thing I read years ago, bout deception, speech, and oath-taking. I think maybe it was Stephen Pinker who pointed out that, while animals can practice deception, (2 of the most famous examples being a bird feigning a broken wing, and an opossum playing dead) … Continue reading More on Lies and Lying →

Some Peoples’ Opinions Must Be Constantly Monitored, Censored, and Censured

June 22

…is the birthday of my sister’s boyfriend. Well, yeah, stupid word: “boyfriend” but I can’t be arsed to do better tonight. He and my darling sister are both dead now. He outlived her by over a year, although he was a decade plus older. He was ….i wanna say a polyglot, but that doesn’t sound … Continue reading June 22 →

Centennial

My beloved house is about to turn 100! As might happen with any old lady, she just yesterday presented me with an unforeseen infirmity: a major plumbing issue. It seems nothing is forever, not even cast-iron pipes. This was a major letdown as I had to cancel my Solstice party on Friday. She needs major … Continue reading Centennial →

Chaps Corner Request: Do lies corrupt planet Earth?

If so, why is the mohammedan practice of taqiyya not considered to be satanic? Why is it not possible to treat one another as unique individuals deserving to be treated with both respect and honesty?

Clear and Present Danger: Chinese Hypersonic Missiles in Pakistan

What I have been saying for a long time is becoming a reality. China is transferring hypersonic missile technology to Pakistan in exchange for the Gwadar base. What options does India have? How will India respond to this clear and present danger? Read | Share | Review: https://insightful.co.in/2025/06/14/clear-and-present-danger-chinese-hypersonic-missiles-in-pakistan/

Exposing the Hidden Role of China and Turkey During Operation Sindoor

Screenshot Were Chinese pilots flying along with Pakistani pilots during Operation Sindoor? What was China & Turkey’s role in helping Pakistan? What should be India’s strategy to tackle the China-Pakistan-Turkey axis of evil? This & much more: https://youtu.be/AnDIErqAYXk?si=ZAkOqX2Ho-mipm8m