Divemedic

Unintended Consequences

A judge in Florida has ruled that, since immigration is covered under Federal law, it is unconstitutional for state and local police to assist Federal authorities in enforcing that law, even to the point that they cannot hand illegal immigrants over to Federal authorities. It also allows the creation of Sanctuary cities:

Consistent with the Court’s Omnibus order on the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment, Defendants are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from enforcing the Transport Requirement, Fla. Stat. § 908.104(4), because this statutory provision is preempted by federal immigration law and is therefore unconstitutional.

The unintended part comes here: In light of this ruling, what other laws would be exclusively preempted by Federal law, thus making them outside of local jurisdiction? Gun laws? Marijuana? Drug laws? Considering that Federal law is so broad, this ruling makes virtually every state law and ordinance unconstitutional, while making local and state police virtually powerless.

Perhaps that’s been the plan all along. Seize Federal power, then declare the states to be powerless.

By Divemedic, ago

Signs of Shortages

Shipping delays and other supply chain problems are causing major retailers to struggle with keeping supplies and goods on the shelves. Costco has just announced rationing of items like cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and drinking water.

As this country slides more and more towards Communism, we will see more of this. In a market driven economy, bread sits in the stores waiting for consumers. In a centrally planned economy, consumers sit in the store waiting on bread.

As more and more of the left’s plans become effective, this is just another example of Communism’s (or where we are now Socialism, also called Communism lite) inability to work anywhere but in the minds of the Communists.

By Divemedic, ago

Follow the Science

That’s what we have been told about the VOCID vaccines: “Follow the science and listen to the scientists.” What happens when the science and the scientists don’t agree with the politicians and their goals? Why the scientists get overridden, that’s what.

But [the CDC director] broke from the panel by also clearing boosters for those in high-risk occupational and institutional settings in an unusual decision that’s likely to stoke protests from anti-vaccine advocates.

Walensky said in a statement. “At CDC, we are tasked with analyzing complex, often imperfect data to make concrete recommendations that optimize health. In a pandemic, even with uncertainty, we must take actions that we anticipate will do the greatest good.”

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky

So science, like everything else, is discarded by the left as soon as it is no longer convenient in carrying out their aims.

By Divemedic, ago

The Purge Continues

I recently asked “Can you imagine how that would go today?” about a sailor who was brought up on charges for saying he was “on the pussy watch” while serving as the sentry in front of the women’s barracks. Well, now we know. Anyone in the military who is accused of sexual harassment will be summarily discharged, as the military will have civilian oversight that will investigate charges of sexual harassment:

For sexual harassment cases, it also calls for independent trained investigators and the mandatory discharge of those who engage in sexual harassment.

I once had a boss who gave us a sexual harassment class. He summed it up perfectly: “Sexual harassment is whatever the woman says it is.” Of course, he said that back in the 90’s. Today, the accuser will also be one of the LGTBQHRY… mafia. Say anything that a person under your command doesn’t like, and your career is over.

Now that isn’t to say that all claims of sexual harassment are bogus. Some men are pigs who will use rank to get sexual favors. However, the vast majority of sexual harassment complaints are not because of that. The vast majority are for perceived slights that exist more in the mind of the accuser than anywhere else.

This is just another tool that will be used to eliminate those who are politically unreliable from the ranks of the military.

By Divemedic, ago

Gaming the System

The 4th circuit dismissed a gun rights case for those between 18 and 21 because the clock ran out when the plaintiff turned 21. The court says that, since the plaintiff is now 21 and can buy a firearm, the case is dismissed as moot.

Fine. Outlaw abortion. If anyone sues, the case should be dismissed for lack of standing if the plaintiff isn’t pregnant. If the plaintiff *is* pregnant, by the time it gets to the appeals level, cite this case as you file to have the case dismissed as moot.

By Divemedic, ago

Vaccines are racist

If you will remember, if the outcome of anything affects black people more than white people, it is racist. With that in mind, I post this graphic from the CDC for your consideration:

  • 65% of vaccinations to whites, only about 7 percent to blacks.
  • 15 percent of the black population vaccinated, more than 60 percent of whites.

That, according to their definition, is racist.

By Divemedic, ago

Bleh

It began with a tickle in the back of my throat Sunday morning. By last night, it had progressed to a sore throat. By the time I awoke this morning, I could barely swallow cold water. I spent the day in bed, getting my ass kicked by whatever virus this is. I slept until 10 am, got up to make a breakfast of chicken soup and Gatoraide, then back to bed by 11, slept until 3 pm.

Fatigue and sore throat appear to be the only symptoms. I am scheduled to work tomorrow. Let’s see how I am doing in the morning. I already feel a bit better…

But no free ice cream today.

By Divemedic, ago