From CM re my piece on the Arab-Israeli conflict:
“Antisemitism is the canary in the coal mine. It never stops with the Jews. Do I see antisemitism as a dangerous threat? 100%.
“Prior to Nov. 5, I had been seriously considering moving to Israel…. Funny how life turns out. Trump wins, and I’m staying in the US. Since Nov. 6, life has become more tolerable and hopeful for Jews in the US. However, the Golden Age of American Jewry is over.
“Trump has stacked the deck with supporters and lovers of Israel. Overnight, the Jewish community in the US went from sadness to gladness – just like in the biblical Scroll of Esther. I pray that he continues to succeed and save this country from the mentally deranged.
“Keep doing the great work you do.”
From AS re the cost of losing weight:
“Based on your update in the Jan. 3 issue, I figure you are at about 185 lbs. by now. I finally got my doctor to prescribe a weight-loss drug for me. Unfortunately, my insurance won’t cover it. I can’t afford to pay $11,000 a year for it, so short of assassinating a health insurance CEO, I will never be a size 34 in pants again.”
My Response: You have several options. The best is to get a prescription from a doctor. You don’t have to be diabetic per se. You can be diagnosed as pre-diabetic. There are several ways this can be diagnosed, including your BMI (body mass index). If you can find a doctor that does that, the cost can be greatly reduced. In some cases, you can pay as little as $25 a month for Ozempic and, if the doctor agrees, continue for as many as 48 months.
The second best (in my non-expert opinion) is to get a prescription for compounded semaglutide, which contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy but isn’t FDA-approved. From what I’ve read, though, it’s the same thing.
You may also be able to get Wegovy for $25 (or less!) with the Wegovy Savings Card if you have a valid prescription for the drug, have private or commercial insurance, and meet the other eligibility requirements.
JS on understanding money supply:
“I found this opinion piece from The Epoch Times – ‘Money Supply Growth Accelerates and Hits a 27-Month High’ – fascinating.
“This might be a timely topic for your newsletter, as ‘accountability’ seems to be on the horizon. It may be time to hold those who spread emotional rhetoric instead of factual truth accountable.”
Recommended by DG:
“I was looking through the list of books in the Jan. 10 issue that you’re thinking of reading in 2025, and I thought I’d suggest adding one. In fact, I’ve sent you a copy. It’s called Harry’s Game and it’s set during Northern Ireland’s Troubles. It’s a great story, well worth the read.
“It was also a TV program, also very good. You can watch it on You Tube. Not sure about the quality, though.”
