another thing worth knowing - I've been waiting for Bill to cover this bit of news, 'cause it's from his, & many of his readers' loved NY Times.
Nicholas Kristof, NY Times columnist, claimed that Israeli prison guards routinely use rape as a method of torture on Palestinian prisoners. The piece portrayed Israeli prison guards and soldiers as rapists, sadists, and akin to Nazi prison camp guards. Perhaps even worse.
c/p, he mentions: "As it happens, if you scan the relevant literature, you will find there is absolutely no evidence that dogs can be trained to rape and penetrate human beings. There is not a case — not one — of a dog trainer turning a canine into a rape machine."
Israel to sue New York Times over article alleging Israeli soldiers used dogs to rape Palestinians: ‘Hideous and distorted lies’
Of course you don’t try to have a conversation about the subject.
More entertaining yourself with your funny faces
It’s taken me several hours to reply because, as I’ve commented many times in the past, I was doing volunteer work with an agency that provides hundreds of thousands of dollars to the children in our community. Full-ride, 4 year scholarships (right now 7 students), brand new clothing for head-start, preschool thru middle school kids with a partnership with JCPenney- the kids are so proud to get to pick out their own new clothes. We give new books to schools. Volunteers read to students. We give $ to teachers so they can choose supplies they need. We provide supplies for the nurses at the schools. We also provide emergency $ & supplies to the firefighters & police when they’re called & need a car seat immediately or a teddy bear or blanket. Oh, & while I was volunteering today I also had many conversations with the other volunteers - most of us have no idea & don’t care what our politics are- it NEVER comes up. One new volunteer I met very well might become a new member of my monthly game group held at my house.
Which could brig us back to Bill’s topic of being active & social & emotionally connected
Meanwhile, Darrell, either put up a decent conversation or go on playing with yourself & your silly faces
“Only two questions remain regarding the U.S. war with Iran. One, how big a plate of crow will President Trump have to eat to end this conflict with at least some achievements? And two, will he tell us the crow he’s eating is lobster or filet mignon?”
JD VANCE: "THE BAD NEWS IS THAT WE HAVE NOT REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH IRAN."
FACT CHECK: WE. REACHED. A. FREAKIN".
AGREEMENT. WITH. IRAN. IN. 2015.
THE DEAL IMPOSED STRICT LIMITS ON URANIUM ENRICHMENT UNTIL 2040.
IT WAS CALLED THE JUPUA
ANDIT WAS WORKING PERFECTLY.
AND TRUMP TORE IT UP IN 2018
OUT OF SPITE JUST BECAUSE BARACK OBAMA NEGOTIATED IT.
another thing worth knowing, not voicing an opinion about abortion, but noticing the difference:
Oregon may have such a measure on the ballot in November 2026, but it is not yet officially certified. The proposal is called Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) or the PEACE Act, and it seeks to remove exemptions in Oregon’s animal‑cruelty laws—effectively making it illegal to intentionally injure or kill animals in most circumstances.
What the proposed measure would do
Remove existing exemptions that currently allow hunting, fishing, farming, breeding, pest control, and certain research practices.
Extend animal‑cruelty protections to all animals, not just pets.
Criminalize intentional injury or killing of animals except for self‑defense or veterinary care.
Create a Humane Transition Fund to support workers affected by changes in farming and wildlife‑related industries.
Is it actually going on the ballot?
As of the latest reports (May 2026):
Supporters have submitted more than the required 117,173 signatures—about 120,935—to qualify for the ballot.
The signatures still need to be verified by the Oregon Secretary of State before the measure is officially placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
So: It is very likely, but not yet officially confirmed.
affecting: Hunting and fishing, Livestock farming and slaughter, Pest control, Animal research,
Rodeos and training practices
Supporters say it’s about ending unnecessary harm; opponents warn it could disrupt rural economies and wildlife management
Abortion is legal at ALL stages of pregnancy in Oregon, with no gestational limits imposed by state law. Minors 15 or older may consent to their own reproductive health care — including abortion — without parental consent or notification. For minors under 15, Oregon generally requires parental consent for an abortion. (I wonder what the age of consent to sex is? If there is rape of a 15 yo, could the man say it was consensual?)
However, there are important exceptions:
A judge can grant a judicial bypass, allowing the minor to proceed without parental involvement if: The minor is mature enough to decide independently (& how, exactly, is that decided?) , or notifying a parent would not be in the minor’s best interest. A healthcare provider may also waive parental involvement in certain confidential medical situations under ORS 109.640.
A reply to this indicates just a part of a conversation going on about this issue on another site. No one is making silly faces. In fact, the discussion has included at least a dozen comments - anyway, here’s one:
I have a rule of thumb: if you won't lay down your life for it, it's not a child.
The main story made me sad. My husband had a very rapid form of dementia; I wanted to donate his brain to research but could not find anyone who wanted it.?
And Mark Carney should keep in his own lane. It's the treatment of Alberta - and the west in general - by the Liberals for many decades that has stirred the flames of separation. Instead of seeing this for what it is, a demand to be treated more equally, he again blames the people involved.-
Trump needs to add a couple more rings to the lawn as he has turned the White House into a three ring circus.
Unfortunately, I think a lot of dementia is related to genetics. My parents are both very social, involved in their church (the same one they were married in 66 years ago) and the volunteer fire department. They have a group they call their "Family of Friends" that they've been with since before they had kids. The friends who are still with us range in age from 82-94.
I think being social has kept them alive.
As for the dementia though, we've been watching my mother's decline for the last few years and it's heartbreaking. She's not used to being out of control of anything. We're now at the point where she believes conversations have taken place, only to find out they never happened. She called my sister mortified that she made a comment to her hairdresser, and in front of another client. What she thought she said was nothing terrible but she assumed it was misunderstood because they both looked at her weirdly. My sister called to smooth things over and the woman said, not only did the conversation never happen, there was no one else there when my mom left. Things like this are happening much too often.
I would love it if just having a very social life kept this creeping and debilitating illness at bay, but it seems there is a lot more involved. Seeing my dad deal with this new reality is extremely sad too.
I’m glad you’re distinguishing between dementia and Alzheimer’s. Strokes and dementia can be, although not always but can be related. Little mini strokes, depending on where they are, can result in dementia.
Funny you should write about this today as I just talked with a woman I used to work at the VA with. She is a member of a good sized family whose mom died with Alzheimer’s. As more and more information came out about this horrible disease, my friend and several of her sisters and nieces decided to take part in an Alzheimer’s study. I’m not sure how it was conducted however they were given the option of being told whether or not they stood a good chance of eventually being affected by this disease. For years my friend chose not to know and today she seems to be fine. Her younger sister though has started showing signs of decline and another family member is in the full blown throes of it. Getting care for people affected with Alzheimer’s in the US is a very expensive proposition now and cases are expected to rise in the future. How will people ever be able to handle the costs both emotional and financial? I shudder to think.
As for that NY Post article about the investigative journalist on the run, Her name is Alisa Valdes-Rodrigues and she writes “The Pugilist” here on Substack. She has been writing some very interesting newsletters about New Mexico’s supposed investigation into Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch. Her last, Blessings of Flight-Part One is an update. You should read some of her earlier Substacks about how she ended up doing what she did.
I am 85 years old and I think I am 50 years old. My mind works like one who is 85 years old and I make up enough info to act like I am 50. People really do think I am much younger than 85. I accomplish little things, like speaking to almost everyone I see here and there. I use short sentences to say "You're looking good today." They always say "Oh, thank you" and I move on.
another thing worth knowing - I've been waiting for Bill to cover this bit of news, 'cause it's from his, & many of his readers' loved NY Times.
Nicholas Kristof, NY Times columnist, claimed that Israeli prison guards routinely use rape as a method of torture on Palestinian prisoners. The piece portrayed Israeli prison guards and soldiers as rapists, sadists, and akin to Nazi prison camp guards. Perhaps even worse.
here's a link from the writer discussing this:
https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/opinion/the-new-york-times-feeds-anti-jew-hatred-with-a-horrific-lie/
c/p, he mentions: "As it happens, if you scan the relevant literature, you will find there is absolutely no evidence that dogs can be trained to rape and penetrate human beings. There is not a case — not one — of a dog trainer turning a canine into a rape machine."
Israel to sue New York Times over article alleging Israeli soldiers used dogs to rape Palestinians: ‘Hideous and distorted lies’
https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/us-news/experts-blast-distorted-ne-york-times-article-alleging-rape-of-palestinians/
vs, what documented reporting looks like:
https://www.commentary.org/seth-mandel/the-laughing-monsters/
NY Post 🤢🤮
Of course you don’t try to have a conversation about the subject.
More entertaining yourself with your funny faces
It’s taken me several hours to reply because, as I’ve commented many times in the past, I was doing volunteer work with an agency that provides hundreds of thousands of dollars to the children in our community. Full-ride, 4 year scholarships (right now 7 students), brand new clothing for head-start, preschool thru middle school kids with a partnership with JCPenney- the kids are so proud to get to pick out their own new clothes. We give new books to schools. Volunteers read to students. We give $ to teachers so they can choose supplies they need. We provide supplies for the nurses at the schools. We also provide emergency $ & supplies to the firefighters & police when they’re called & need a car seat immediately or a teddy bear or blanket. Oh, & while I was volunteering today I also had many conversations with the other volunteers - most of us have no idea & don’t care what our politics are- it NEVER comes up. One new volunteer I met very well might become a new member of my monthly game group held at my house.
Which could brig us back to Bill’s topic of being active & social & emotionally connected
Meanwhile, Darrell, either put up a decent conversation or go on playing with yourself & your silly faces
😩🥱🤷🏼♂️
Once again you help to convince people to NOT pay their hard earned money to read Bill’s newsletter- thank you for making my point.
🧚🏻♀️🧜♀️🎱🎯
By Thomas L. Friedman
NYT Opinion Columnist
“Only two questions remain regarding the U.S. war with Iran. One, how big a plate of crow will President Trump have to eat to end this conflict with at least some achievements? And two, will he tell us the crow he’s eating is lobster or filet mignon?”
JD VANCE: "THE BAD NEWS IS THAT WE HAVE NOT REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH IRAN."
FACT CHECK: WE. REACHED. A. FREAKIN".
AGREEMENT. WITH. IRAN. IN. 2015.
THE DEAL IMPOSED STRICT LIMITS ON URANIUM ENRICHMENT UNTIL 2040.
IT WAS CALLED THE JUPUA
ANDIT WAS WORKING PERFECTLY.
AND TRUMP TORE IT UP IN 2018
OUT OF SPITE JUST BECAUSE BARACK OBAMA NEGOTIATED IT.
8 YEARS LATER, HERE WE ARE.
another thing worth knowing, not voicing an opinion about abortion, but noticing the difference:
Oregon may have such a measure on the ballot in November 2026, but it is not yet officially certified. The proposal is called Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) or the PEACE Act, and it seeks to remove exemptions in Oregon’s animal‑cruelty laws—effectively making it illegal to intentionally injure or kill animals in most circumstances.
What the proposed measure would do
Remove existing exemptions that currently allow hunting, fishing, farming, breeding, pest control, and certain research practices.
Extend animal‑cruelty protections to all animals, not just pets.
Criminalize intentional injury or killing of animals except for self‑defense or veterinary care.
Create a Humane Transition Fund to support workers affected by changes in farming and wildlife‑related industries.
Is it actually going on the ballot?
As of the latest reports (May 2026):
Supporters have submitted more than the required 117,173 signatures—about 120,935—to qualify for the ballot.
The signatures still need to be verified by the Oregon Secretary of State before the measure is officially placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
So: It is very likely, but not yet officially confirmed.
affecting: Hunting and fishing, Livestock farming and slaughter, Pest control, Animal research,
Rodeos and training practices
Supporters say it’s about ending unnecessary harm; opponents warn it could disrupt rural economies and wildlife management
Abortion is legal at ALL stages of pregnancy in Oregon, with no gestational limits imposed by state law. Minors 15 or older may consent to their own reproductive health care — including abortion — without parental consent or notification. For minors under 15, Oregon generally requires parental consent for an abortion. (I wonder what the age of consent to sex is? If there is rape of a 15 yo, could the man say it was consensual?)
However, there are important exceptions:
A judge can grant a judicial bypass, allowing the minor to proceed without parental involvement if: The minor is mature enough to decide independently (& how, exactly, is that decided?) , or notifying a parent would not be in the minor’s best interest. A healthcare provider may also waive parental involvement in certain confidential medical situations under ORS 109.640.
I know that it's a reality these days, but it makes me sad to think of 15 year old's being pregnant. Children should not be raising children.
Where are the parents? Could be a question - altho, this has been happening since I was young enough to know such things.
A reply to this indicates just a part of a conversation going on about this issue on another site. No one is making silly faces. In fact, the discussion has included at least a dozen comments - anyway, here’s one:
I have a rule of thumb: if you won't lay down your life for it, it's not a child.
“People who are more isolated than they want to be”
I always feel less than with these studies but as you state - …than they want to be. I like my alone time.
Good newsletter Bill, as always!
The main story made me sad. My husband had a very rapid form of dementia; I wanted to donate his brain to research but could not find anyone who wanted it.?
And Mark Carney should keep in his own lane. It's the treatment of Alberta - and the west in general - by the Liberals for many decades that has stirred the flames of separation. Instead of seeing this for what it is, a demand to be treated more equally, he again blames the people involved.-
Trump needs to add a couple more rings to the lawn as he has turned the White House into a three ring circus.
If you lived in my state where the research is well known, your request most likely would have been honored
Unfortunately, I think a lot of dementia is related to genetics. My parents are both very social, involved in their church (the same one they were married in 66 years ago) and the volunteer fire department. They have a group they call their "Family of Friends" that they've been with since before they had kids. The friends who are still with us range in age from 82-94.
I think being social has kept them alive.
As for the dementia though, we've been watching my mother's decline for the last few years and it's heartbreaking. She's not used to being out of control of anything. We're now at the point where she believes conversations have taken place, only to find out they never happened. She called my sister mortified that she made a comment to her hairdresser, and in front of another client. What she thought she said was nothing terrible but she assumed it was misunderstood because they both looked at her weirdly. My sister called to smooth things over and the woman said, not only did the conversation never happen, there was no one else there when my mom left. Things like this are happening much too often.
I would love it if just having a very social life kept this creeping and debilitating illness at bay, but it seems there is a lot more involved. Seeing my dad deal with this new reality is extremely sad too.
I’m glad you’re distinguishing between dementia and Alzheimer’s. Strokes and dementia can be, although not always but can be related. Little mini strokes, depending on where they are, can result in dementia.
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I used to and quit paying because of Darrell. Darrell is noxious & adds nothing.
I also quit paying because Bill doesn’t add many sides to his ‘other things’. I see his ‘other things on many other sites
I can’t stand Trump
That doesn’t mean I love everything the democrats do. But there are no links from Bill about what the democrats did, are doing, could be doing better
All Trump hatred. You don’t have to pay for Trump hatred. The Dems spread it freely everywhere.
😢🤷♂️
Funny you should write about this today as I just talked with a woman I used to work at the VA with. She is a member of a good sized family whose mom died with Alzheimer’s. As more and more information came out about this horrible disease, my friend and several of her sisters and nieces decided to take part in an Alzheimer’s study. I’m not sure how it was conducted however they were given the option of being told whether or not they stood a good chance of eventually being affected by this disease. For years my friend chose not to know and today she seems to be fine. Her younger sister though has started showing signs of decline and another family member is in the full blown throes of it. Getting care for people affected with Alzheimer’s in the US is a very expensive proposition now and cases are expected to rise in the future. How will people ever be able to handle the costs both emotional and financial? I shudder to think.
As for that NY Post article about the investigative journalist on the run, Her name is Alisa Valdes-Rodrigues and she writes “The Pugilist” here on Substack. She has been writing some very interesting newsletters about New Mexico’s supposed investigation into Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch. Her last, Blessings of Flight-Part One is an update. You should read some of her earlier Substacks about how she ended up doing what she did.
I am 85 years old and I think I am 50 years old. My mind works like one who is 85 years old and I make up enough info to act like I am 50. People really do think I am much younger than 85. I accomplish little things, like speaking to almost everyone I see here and there. I use short sentences to say "You're looking good today." They always say "Oh, thank you" and I move on.