One piece I didn’t mention on Panama is that the only reason it exists as a nation is the US… It was a part of Colombia and it broke away only with US support and the understanding we’d get the canal. Very important bit of history I think!
Greenland… I’ll touch on this next week but here’s the upshot: China. They have their tentacles in North and South America, including Greenland’s mines. I think Trump’s team is going to break a lot of diplomatic dishes as they push back against the Reds in the Americas, and that would include Greenland.
Just wanted to say how sad a commentary it is that u and maybe millions of others have experienced the loss of long friendships or even relationships with family members over politics or whatever! To me it was a planned attack!Much like planned obsolescence! in the days of Genghis Khan it was one evil man's vision to bury those that opposed him! Today that evil is using psychological ops to divide and conquer along with media brainwashing ! Sadly many humans are impacted badly by those methods of keeping power!
Ex-Navy here. At the very least an Operations Specialist (OS,) Officer of the Deck, and regardless of who gave the order, the Captain of the Gettysburg's careers are over, at the very least. What happens above that I'm sure we'll hear soon.
A NATO country invades another country where NATO forces from a second country are stationed… and the two NATO military forces come to blows? Turkey vs U.S.
When Jimmy Carter gave away the P Canal I was one of those in complete disbelief. But to take it back over would likely take two Marine Amphibious Groups attacking from both the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico simultaneously along with the 82nd/101st Airborne dropping in to take control of infrastructure in the mountains and central regions. Not something that can be arranged on short notice. Would likely take months to a year to arrange and stage. And everyone would see it coming!
The past few months have me very despondent. Although I cling to my hopes for the future administration changes, I wonder... if we are at a point where we are shooting down our own planes, are we too far gone?
Errors happen in war zones. Friendly fire is a real thing. Shame we lost a few million in materials and will have to try to recover the F/A-18 from the sea bottom. But the pilot and weapons officer survived! Thank God.
Yes! Thank God they're safe! If this was an isolated incident, I would surely have a different outlook. It just seems icing on the cake of disastrous events that have taken place since the election, and really the whole year.
You mean like the replenishment ship that ran aground in the same area earlier this year? Took the. Ingle most important asset out of service indefinitely.
Training on the non-war fighting and non-seamanship “political issues” means sailors make disastrous mistakes.
Hi, Bryan! Just a little playful nitpicking. "oftentimes" is not a word. I realize people say it when they speak, but it's a combo of "often" and "at times," which mean the same thing! It's like if I was to say, "I'm going to drive my autocar." It makes no sense. Anyway, love your show!
Oftentimes was first used in the 14th century and its meaning hasn't changed since then. It was formed as an extension of its slightly older synonym ofttimes. Perhaps I use it incorrectly — I’d need to consult a grammarian — but Oftentimes is a word!
Hey Bryan. Regarding the segment on high fructose corn syrup, I just wanted to clarify the issue a bit. And that is to say, all sugars have a fructose component. That’s what makes it taste sweet. Cane sugar is no exception. I think your point is that with the introduction of HFCS, it started getting put into damn near everything we eat. But just avoiding HFCS is only half the story. We should avoid all processed sugary sweet stuff regardless as they will all produce the same result in large quantities.
Amy, that would be amazing. And you never know, but histoplasmosis is not a virus. It’s a fungus and is generally treated with anti fungal medications.
Kind of sickening that we shoot down our own plane in a theater where we presumably have control. Is it that busy that we don't know what our other ships, planes are doing? Praise God the pilots were not blown to smithereens.
Interesting about the Panama canal. As usual, it appears Trump is ahead of the curve here, with China taking over operations and moving in wherever they can. I look forward to negotiation and action by Trump to work on this situation at the Canal. The press will clearly portray him as a dictator trying to take over the world. His evil madness is actually watching over the United States interests.
God bless and protect our troops, our first responders, and God bless this great United States of America.
What is your schedule Bryan for the holiday for planning purposes? You know we all look forward to our morning dose of the Wright Report but we also know you will be taking some time off. Please share your schedule if you know. Thanks much.
Regarding the friendly fire incident. Truly astounding. As you say, Bryan, an incredible number of failures up and down the chain of command for this to happen. As a Naval Academy grad and retired submarine warfare officer, I can say for things to go this wrong would require training failures, leadership failures, command climate problems and possibly material failures. I can guaranty in the currently woke-ified and DEI - infested Navy, there will be major ass-covering and scapegoating to protect senior leadership. The true scope of the failures will not see the public light of day until the new administration has a chance to clean house. At a minimum, the Commanding Officer of the Gettysburg should be fired.
Training failures?.....More likely failure to prioritize training properly; as Dr James pointed out earlier, time spent on non-war fighting and non-seamanship “political issues” reduces time for training in actual war fighting.
Your mention of "command climate problems" certainly rings true.
As I was listening to today's report I got that deja vu feeling from the fructose/cancer connection, then it hit me it was last Friday on Battleground with Bryan D Wright. ;))
In additon to Trump wanting to take back some control over the Panama Canal, he wants abolish all WOKE references including returning to the names of military bases to original names. My brother works on Bragg (I forget the Woke rename), when they switched many of the streets were also changed to eliminate any reference to the Confederate Civil War leaders at a cost of a couple million. Congress may balk at spending another billion to return all the bases back recognizing Confederate soldiers.
Trump also wants to return the highest North American peak to honor McKinley (now called Denali). He credits McKinley for creating the cash for Teddy Roosevelt to build the Panama Canal.
Good report and wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas!
So regarding the Panama Canal, as you have mentioned, China has significant influence in Latin America and operates multiple ports including the main port in Peru, and two ports in Panama plus others. I am personally familiar with the manner in which China gained control of the main port in Columbo Sri Lanka which is designed to accommodate Chinese warships. Once again MSM like the LA Times and The Hill is carrying headlines implying Trump's desire to take control of the canal as random and with no basis.
Now changing the subject and it's really an open question legally but let's play 'what if' - what if Biden issued a blanket pardon to ALL immigrants who may potentially have violated federal immigration laws? Never been done -true. Anything to prevent Biden from doing it? He may just have the power to grant a blanket pardon. Yes that would not confer legal status but it would mean such illegal immigrants could not be deported just for being illegal. Call me paranoid. I was also paranoid about Biden stepping down so Harris could become the first woman president and pardon Biden...well, nothing surprises me with this Administration that has no shame.
I asked GROK AI on X to summarize the article. Here's what it gave me.
The article from Diálogo Américas, titled "Chinese-Operated Ports, Open Door to Organized Crime," discusses the growing concerns over Chinese-operated ports in Latin America facilitating criminal activities. Here are the key points:
Geopolitical Concerns: The presence of Chinese-controlled ports across Latin America, particularly on the Pacific coast, raises concerns about their use by Chinese criminal networks and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) for trafficking illicit goods. These ports are strategically located to facilitate the movement of drug precursors, illegal goods, wildlife, and resources.
Facilitation of Crime: The expansion of global markets and trade agreements with China has created a network that facilitates the movement of both legal and illegal goods. Ports are crucial for criminal activities due to the low inspection rates of containers; only about 2% of the global 500 million container units are inspected annually, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Key Ports: Specific ports mentioned include Chancay in Peru, where COSCO Shipping has a significant stake and is now operating direct routes to Asia. Chancay is highlighted in a report by the Peru-based Institute of Criminology and Violence Studies as a potential hub for cocaine and fentanyl trafficking. Other ports like Lázaro Cárdenas and Manzanillo in Mexico are noted for their use by cartels such as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) for drug trafficking.
Operational Vulnerabilities: Chinese investments often come with a lack of transparency, which can lead to corruption and bribery, making these ports attractive to criminal elements. The vertical integration of ports like Chancay, where one company like COSCO controls all operations, exacerbates these vulnerabilities.
Environmental and Legal Issues: There are also concerns about illegal activities like mining and fishing, alongside issues like human trafficking and the smuggling of endangered species, facilitated through these ports. An example given is the totoaba fish trafficking from Mexico to China.
Security Implications: Security expert Yadira Gálvez from the National Autonomous University of Mexico warns that the increasing Chinese presence, combined with alliances like that with Russia, could create a conducive environment for illicit trafficking and threaten regional stability.
Recommendations: The article suggests that there should be a focus on capacity building for port authorities, coast guards, and customs officials in Latin America to counter the potential increase in organized crime associated with these ports.
But wouldn't Biden have to name each individual he pardoned? That would be pretty ironic, him having to identify each illegal he let walk across the border. Many gave false names to avoid decent vetting so would those pardons be valid.
It is still possible Joe abdicates his thrown for KAMala in exchange for a pardon. Not only would that give the democrats their historical first woman of color POTUS but put a kabash on all that Trump 47 merchandise. Biden's days on earth are likely numbered so Jill may not want KAMala to be POTUS, Joe will just pardon the rest of the regime.
Joe Biden issued a class pardon rather than naming each individual when he pardoned those convicted of marijuana possession. His proclamations in 2022 and 2023 were categorical, meaning they applied to all individuals convicted of the offenses of simple possession, attempted simple possession, or use of marijuana under federal and D.C. law, without specifying names. This approach aimed to relieve the collateral consequences faced by those with such convictions on a broad scale.
So why could he not do this for any undocumented immigrant who entered the US between certain dates and potentially face deportation as a result of violation of immigration laws?
I agree it's more of a stretch because the marijuana pardon while based on category of those having been convicted. My fear is that he might try and the deportations could be enjoined pending SCOTUS review.
For those who want to know more about sugars, here are some basics. Bryan said it was ok to post the link to something I wrote for y’all. https://open.substack.com/pub/jimifrancis/p/empowering-knowledge-what-is-sugar
Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Bryan for the overview of why President Trump is talking about the Panama Canal. I haven’t heard that explanation anywhere else.
So what is the backstory on Trump’s talk about buying Greenland?
Merry Christmas!
One piece I didn’t mention on Panama is that the only reason it exists as a nation is the US… It was a part of Colombia and it broke away only with US support and the understanding we’d get the canal. Very important bit of history I think!
Greenland… I’ll touch on this next week but here’s the upshot: China. They have their tentacles in North and South America, including Greenland’s mines. I think Trump’s team is going to break a lot of diplomatic dishes as they push back against the Reds in the Americas, and that would include Greenland.
Thanks Bryan
Is there a way I can share access to a brief now & then?
When I do they tell me that have to be a paid subscriber. What am I doing wrong?
If you tell them the date of the episode, they can find that on all major podcast platforms. Would that work?
spotify?
Just wanted to say how sad a commentary it is that u and maybe millions of others have experienced the loss of long friendships or even relationships with family members over politics or whatever! To me it was a planned attack!Much like planned obsolescence! in the days of Genghis Khan it was one evil man's vision to bury those that opposed him! Today that evil is using psychological ops to divide and conquer along with media brainwashing ! Sadly many humans are impacted badly by those methods of keeping power!
Ex-Navy here. At the very least an Operations Specialist (OS,) Officer of the Deck, and regardless of who gave the order, the Captain of the Gettysburg's careers are over, at the very least. What happens above that I'm sure we'll hear soon.
What happens if…
A NATO country invades another country where NATO forces from a second country are stationed… and the two NATO military forces come to blows? Turkey vs U.S.
When Jimmy Carter gave away the P Canal I was one of those in complete disbelief. But to take it back over would likely take two Marine Amphibious Groups attacking from both the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico simultaneously along with the 82nd/101st Airborne dropping in to take control of infrastructure in the mountains and central regions. Not something that can be arranged on short notice. Would likely take months to a year to arrange and stage. And everyone would see it coming!
The past few months have me very despondent. Although I cling to my hopes for the future administration changes, I wonder... if we are at a point where we are shooting down our own planes, are we too far gone?
Errors happen in war zones. Friendly fire is a real thing. Shame we lost a few million in materials and will have to try to recover the F/A-18 from the sea bottom. But the pilot and weapons officer survived! Thank God.
Yes! Thank God they're safe! If this was an isolated incident, I would surely have a different outlook. It just seems icing on the cake of disastrous events that have taken place since the election, and really the whole year.
You mean like the replenishment ship that ran aground in the same area earlier this year? Took the. Ingle most important asset out of service indefinitely.
Training on the non-war fighting and non-seamanship “political issues” means sailors make disastrous mistakes.
Hi, Bryan! Just a little playful nitpicking. "oftentimes" is not a word. I realize people say it when they speak, but it's a combo of "often" and "at times," which mean the same thing! It's like if I was to say, "I'm going to drive my autocar." It makes no sense. Anyway, love your show!
Oftentimes was first used in the 14th century and its meaning hasn't changed since then. It was formed as an extension of its slightly older synonym ofttimes. Perhaps I use it incorrectly — I’d need to consult a grammarian — but Oftentimes is a word!
Ah. I stand corrected. I did some research, and you’re right. It still sounds silly, though, and it’s redundant. “often” will suffice for me.
Hey Bryan. Regarding the segment on high fructose corn syrup, I just wanted to clarify the issue a bit. And that is to say, all sugars have a fructose component. That’s what makes it taste sweet. Cane sugar is no exception. I think your point is that with the introduction of HFCS, it started getting put into damn near everything we eat. But just avoiding HFCS is only half the story. We should avoid all processed sugary sweet stuff regardless as they will all produce the same result in large quantities.
Not all sugars have a fructose component. I agree we should avoid processed sugary stuff.
Please share your Substack post / article on this!
For anyone who wants a bit more information on sugar, here are some basics. https://open.substack.com/pub/jimifrancis/p/empowering-knowledge-what-is-sugar
Quite right! I should have tightened up that language. Excellent clarification.
Hoping the Robutussin research might also help people with the histoplasmosis virus that attacks their eyes causing scarring.
Amy, that would be amazing. And you never know, but histoplasmosis is not a virus. It’s a fungus and is generally treated with anti fungal medications.
Bryan,
Kind of sickening that we shoot down our own plane in a theater where we presumably have control. Is it that busy that we don't know what our other ships, planes are doing? Praise God the pilots were not blown to smithereens.
Interesting about the Panama canal. As usual, it appears Trump is ahead of the curve here, with China taking over operations and moving in wherever they can. I look forward to negotiation and action by Trump to work on this situation at the Canal. The press will clearly portray him as a dictator trying to take over the world. His evil madness is actually watching over the United States interests.
God bless and protect our troops, our first responders, and God bless this great United States of America.
What is your schedule Bryan for the holiday for planning purposes? You know we all look forward to our morning dose of the Wright Report but we also know you will be taking some time off. Please share your schedule if you know. Thanks much.
I’ll be doing shorter shows this week but still daily content!
Have a Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Regarding the friendly fire incident. Truly astounding. As you say, Bryan, an incredible number of failures up and down the chain of command for this to happen. As a Naval Academy grad and retired submarine warfare officer, I can say for things to go this wrong would require training failures, leadership failures, command climate problems and possibly material failures. I can guaranty in the currently woke-ified and DEI - infested Navy, there will be major ass-covering and scapegoating to protect senior leadership. The true scope of the failures will not see the public light of day until the new administration has a chance to clean house. At a minimum, the Commanding Officer of the Gettysburg should be fired.
Training failures?.....More likely failure to prioritize training properly; as Dr James pointed out earlier, time spent on non-war fighting and non-seamanship “political issues” reduces time for training in actual war fighting.
Your mention of "command climate problems" certainly rings true.
Amen!!
As I was listening to today's report I got that deja vu feeling from the fructose/cancer connection, then it hit me it was last Friday on Battleground with Bryan D Wright. ;))
In additon to Trump wanting to take back some control over the Panama Canal, he wants abolish all WOKE references including returning to the names of military bases to original names. My brother works on Bragg (I forget the Woke rename), when they switched many of the streets were also changed to eliminate any reference to the Confederate Civil War leaders at a cost of a couple million. Congress may balk at spending another billion to return all the bases back recognizing Confederate soldiers.
Trump also wants to return the highest North American peak to honor McKinley (now called Denali). He credits McKinley for creating the cash for Teddy Roosevelt to build the Panama Canal.
Good report and wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas!
Hello from Thailand.
So regarding the Panama Canal, as you have mentioned, China has significant influence in Latin America and operates multiple ports including the main port in Peru, and two ports in Panama plus others. I am personally familiar with the manner in which China gained control of the main port in Columbo Sri Lanka which is designed to accommodate Chinese warships. Once again MSM like the LA Times and The Hill is carrying headlines implying Trump's desire to take control of the canal as random and with no basis.
Here's an interesting article
https://dialogo-americas.com/articles/chinese-operated-ports-open-door-to-organized-crime/
Now changing the subject and it's really an open question legally but let's play 'what if' - what if Biden issued a blanket pardon to ALL immigrants who may potentially have violated federal immigration laws? Never been done -true. Anything to prevent Biden from doing it? He may just have the power to grant a blanket pardon. Yes that would not confer legal status but it would mean such illegal immigrants could not be deported just for being illegal. Call me paranoid. I was also paranoid about Biden stepping down so Harris could become the first woman president and pardon Biden...well, nothing surprises me with this Administration that has no shame.
I asked GROK AI on X to summarize the article. Here's what it gave me.
The article from Diálogo Américas, titled "Chinese-Operated Ports, Open Door to Organized Crime," discusses the growing concerns over Chinese-operated ports in Latin America facilitating criminal activities. Here are the key points:
Geopolitical Concerns: The presence of Chinese-controlled ports across Latin America, particularly on the Pacific coast, raises concerns about their use by Chinese criminal networks and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) for trafficking illicit goods. These ports are strategically located to facilitate the movement of drug precursors, illegal goods, wildlife, and resources.
Facilitation of Crime: The expansion of global markets and trade agreements with China has created a network that facilitates the movement of both legal and illegal goods. Ports are crucial for criminal activities due to the low inspection rates of containers; only about 2% of the global 500 million container units are inspected annually, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Key Ports: Specific ports mentioned include Chancay in Peru, where COSCO Shipping has a significant stake and is now operating direct routes to Asia. Chancay is highlighted in a report by the Peru-based Institute of Criminology and Violence Studies as a potential hub for cocaine and fentanyl trafficking. Other ports like Lázaro Cárdenas and Manzanillo in Mexico are noted for their use by cartels such as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) for drug trafficking.
Operational Vulnerabilities: Chinese investments often come with a lack of transparency, which can lead to corruption and bribery, making these ports attractive to criminal elements. The vertical integration of ports like Chancay, where one company like COSCO controls all operations, exacerbates these vulnerabilities.
Environmental and Legal Issues: There are also concerns about illegal activities like mining and fishing, alongside issues like human trafficking and the smuggling of endangered species, facilitated through these ports. An example given is the totoaba fish trafficking from Mexico to China.
Security Implications: Security expert Yadira Gálvez from the National Autonomous University of Mexico warns that the increasing Chinese presence, combined with alliances like that with Russia, could create a conducive environment for illicit trafficking and threaten regional stability.
Recommendations: The article suggests that there should be a focus on capacity building for port authorities, coast guards, and customs officials in Latin America to counter the potential increase in organized crime associated with these ports.
But wouldn't Biden have to name each individual he pardoned? That would be pretty ironic, him having to identify each illegal he let walk across the border. Many gave false names to avoid decent vetting so would those pardons be valid.
It is still possible Joe abdicates his thrown for KAMala in exchange for a pardon. Not only would that give the democrats their historical first woman of color POTUS but put a kabash on all that Trump 47 merchandise. Biden's days on earth are likely numbered so Jill may not want KAMala to be POTUS, Joe will just pardon the rest of the regime.
Joe Biden issued a class pardon rather than naming each individual when he pardoned those convicted of marijuana possession. His proclamations in 2022 and 2023 were categorical, meaning they applied to all individuals convicted of the offenses of simple possession, attempted simple possession, or use of marijuana under federal and D.C. law, without specifying names. This approach aimed to relieve the collateral consequences faced by those with such convictions on a broad scale.
So why could he not do this for any undocumented immigrant who entered the US between certain dates and potentially face deportation as a result of violation of immigration laws?
I agree it's more of a stretch because the marijuana pardon while based on category of those having been convicted. My fear is that he might try and the deportations could be enjoined pending SCOTUS review.
I was not aware of that maryjane class pardon. Interesting, thanks.