Critical Thinking and Reasoning

  [OCTOBER 31, 2026 (11:30 AM PDT) Most everyone is aware of what happened in the financial markets yesterday; decidedly, CT&Reasoning waited for the dust to settle, but will put some links up for all of us to try to wrap our brains around. Here is an overview of what happened. CNBC: BINANCE SAYS 90% OF 6.4 BILLION HACK LOSSES ARE NOW COVERED Meanwhile, the preparations for a global war continue to escalate as preparations for the US military to be completely self contained for up to 90-days, is poised to resume the war right after the midterms, and is making their own doomsday scenario plans. + 5 View gallery The E-6B, based on Boeing’s commercial 707 aircraft, carries specialized communications equipment designed to maintain contact between national leaders and nuclear forces DAILY MAIL: US LAUNCHES NUKE READINESS DRILLS DOOMSDAY PLANES BOMBERS Flight data tracked B-52 bombers departing Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and multiple E-6B Mercury aircraft operating over t...

  [OCTOBER 29, 2026 (12:45 PM)] A couple of stories breaking, critical thinkers, First, topping the news the last few days, has been this dual Dan Sullivan (s) in the Alaska US Senate race; unfortunately, I would link to the original New York Times, but it is paywalled. So, here is the latest on the matter: ABC NEWS:  DOJ AND ALSKA GOVERNOR OPEN INVESTIGATION INTO TWO DAN SULLIVANS One-day after an interview of CA frontrunner for governor, Xavier Becerra, who stated he would replace the beleaguered CEO, Ian Choudri resigned; apparently, $250 Million has been spent on lavish payouts for consultants.   CA High Speed Rail: Overpasses to Nowhere No Trains No Tracks KCRA 3: CA HIGH SPEED RAIL CEO RESIGNS Thought both of these stories deserved some print. Best, Drake

  [OCTOBER 27, 2026 (10:30 AM PDT)] President Trump, continues to make inappropriate outbursts over male candidates body parts. Yesterday, it was Rapper, Niki Minaj, who was objectified. One Hell of A Beautiful Ass alexjoneslive.com: Michigan Democrat Socialist Abdul El-Sayed Mocks Trump's Bizarre Ass Praising Chronologically, the above link demonstrates what has transpired over the last week All week, I have watched and listened to these increasingly odd statements; obviously, many podcasters, influencers, and people such as myself are openly speculating that frontal lobe dementia may be the issue.  Somehow, this eighty-year-old flies from state-to-state working 16-18-hours-a-day, and does not have a heart attack or stroke; however, mentally, we are witnessing a breakdown. Obviously, we can no longer speculate, "Well you know, this is just 'Trump being Trump.'" Since CT&Reasoning tries to avoid political discourse and focus on Geopolitical or World affairs--w...

  [OCTOBER 19, 2026 (13:00 PDT)] Hello again, critical thinkers, WAPO: FUED BETWEEN TRUMP AND ZELENSKI DEEPENS In a lengthy social media post , Trump praised Russia for supplying diesel to global markets while claiming that Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries were harming American farmers and businesses. He also claimed that Zelensky “doesn’t want to end this war, and probably never did.” ESPN: TOP SHAPE PHILIDELPHIA QB SKIPS SEASON DUE TO BLOOD CLOT IN LUNG Over the years, we have done multiple posts on the proliferation of blood clots, myocarditis, and posted video oF hundreds of professional athletes and TV reporters/anchors collapsing--some suffering permanent damage or death soon after taking the jab. Makes you wonder? It did not take long for the internet buzz to go viral alexjoneslive.com: Questions Swirl After Vaxxed NFL Star Out for Season Career May Be Over Ukraine Hits Russian Data Centers Smoke billows from a Yandex data center in Sasovo in the western Ryazan Oblast...

  [OCTOBER 16, 2026 (10:00 AM PDT)] This morning, video of an event and unveiling of the car is everywhere, critical thinkers, 0:60 UNDER 1 SECOND TOPS  230 MPH  THRUSTERS ENABLE FLIPS ROLLS  THE TELEGRAPH: TESLA UNVEILS FLYING SPORTS CAR Scheduled for release in 2028, the performance roadster requires a $50,000 deposit or $250,000 to reserve the thrust version sporting acceleration thrusters; moreover, an "invite only" rocket variant appears to be the one demoed which includes the flight system. Tesla executives announced at Thursday's event that production would begin in 2028. (Tesla/X) FOX NEWS: ROADSTER MAKES FLYING DEBUT ZERO-SIXTY IN UNDER 1 SECOND Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster in Waco, Texas, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. via REUTERS/ CALIFORNIA POST 5 Perhaps, ABC had the best explanation and description of the car's technology: Video: Can Cling Upside down to Pavement Flip and Perform Barrel Rolls (11:00 AM PDT) The other big story all of the med...

  [OCTOBER 12, 2026 (11:00 AM PDT)] I am increasingly concerned regarding the president erratic megalomaniacal behavior, critical thinkers, . CALIFORNIA POST:  TRUMP TOYS WITH RENAMING ATLANTIC OR PACIFIC AFTER HIMSELF Already, Trump has moved to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” the latter of which came in retaliation over trade tensions with Canada. Some of those began as apparent jokes and then Trump later signed executive orders to implement those changes. Trump has also floated the idea of renaming the state of New Mexico as “New America” and the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait.” So far, he hasn’t followed through on those. Reading the full story reminds us of the litany of projects he has proposed or carried out. WAPO: 500 TREES REMOVED SATURDAY JUDGE FUMES AT TRUMP ATTORNEY This account seems purposefully ambivalent as to the park service involvement and other agencies acting independently.  BREAKING CBS...