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Articles from the November 6, 2024 edition


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  • Wait. Is That Really Melania Trump With Donald? Or Maybe.... The First Lady's Double?

    Sofia Black, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 6, 2024

    On November 5, 2024, as Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, cast their votes in Palm Beach, Florida, the "Fake Melania" conspiracy theory roared back to life. As usual, a few eagle-eyed internet sleuths couldn't help but notice something "off." This time, though, it wasn't just the signature oversized sunglasses hiding Melania's face-it was the fact that she was smiling. And if there's one thing the internet insists the real Melania doesn't do, it's smile. The footage, shared widely on X...

  • "Center for Excellence in Public Education" Engages in Open Anti-Semitism as it Tries to Take Down Oscar de la Torre

    Anna M. Rogers Ph.D., Medical-Legal Ethics|Nov 6, 2024
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    Jewish families and individuals in the city of Santa Monica were callously targeted with antisemitic propaganda this past Monday, October 28th. Shocked recipients stated that their non-Jewish spouse or partner were spared the hateful election hit piece which caused heightened concerns. The fabricated defamation came from an organization hiding behind the name "Center for Excellence in Public Education" operating as a 501 (c) (4) but also utilizing PAC 527 status. Prior to the shocking singling...

  • Donald Trump having an Excellent Night, As Wisconsin Michigan and Pennsylvania All Lean Red

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 6, 2024

    Donald Trump has taken a slim lead in Arizona, edging ahead by 0.10% with 54% of votes counted. But the real surprise lies in the Midwest, where Trump appears to have captured the critical “Blue Wall” states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Adding to the unexpected twists, Iowa—which a recent Des Moines Register poll had tipped in favor of the Democrats—has swung decisively for Trump, with the former president currently leading by a striking 14 points. Fox News has already called...

  • SMRR's Desperate Tactics

    Arthur Jeon, Special to the Observer|Nov 6, 2024

    Well, this exhausting season is almost over. No matter what the result, I trust that we will muddle on and things will settle down. But I want to comment on last week's City Council meeting, which reached new lows, disrupted by two members of our community: Jon Katz and Jason Mastbaum, who left right before being escorted out by the police. Both are out-of-touch SMRR dead-enders and Santa Monica Democratic Club stooges, and they, like all people defending the indefensible in terms of policy, res...

  • Female Student Protest by Wearing Only Underwear, Sparks Outrage in Iran After Confrontation with Morality Police

    Sofia Black, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 6, 2024

    Update, 11/3/24: From a man who claims to know the family: "A female student from the Islamic Azad University of Science and Research in Tehran fell into a coma today at noon after being tortured by security guards. All students and professors from state, private, and medical universities across the country have declared that they will not attend classes on Monday, November 5, 2024, and will instead hold a sit-in on campus to protest the torture of this student and to voice against the violence...

  • Does the U.S. Government Raid the Social Security Fund?

    Rusty Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens|Nov 6, 2024

    Ask Rusty – Why Does the Government Raid Social Security? Dear Rusty: The Social Security program is funded by employees and their employers. The federal government does not contribute to the program, right? So why does the federal government feel they have the right to raid the fund? All the money sent to Ukraine and other unnecessary programs could have been used to pay back what they owe to Social Security. Signed: Disgruntled Senior Dear Disgruntled Senior: You are correct that the Social Se...

  • Left-Wing Criticism of Elon Musk's Alleged Ties to Russia and Putin Intensifies

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 6, 2024

    Rumors have circulated for two years about alleged phone conversations between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Now, some critics suggest the connection may run even deeper. “The West’s wealthiest man is coordinating with the world’s most malevolent dictator,” claims The Bulwark, a left-leaning publication. Once praised as a progressive icon for advancing electric vehicles, Musk is now being accused of supporting xenophobic and divisive ideologies, similar to those i...

  • Big Blue Bus Collides With Fire Hydrant, Creating Temporary Gusher of Water in Downtown Santa Monica

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 6, 2024

    On Saturday afternoon, November 2, 2024, a Big Blue Bus collided with a fire hydrant in downtown Santa Monica, causing a dramatic water gusher that temporarily flooded the intersection of Broadway and 4th Street. The impact dislodged the top portion of the hydrant, leading to a powerful spray that quickly filled the intersection. Firefighters from two companies responded to the scene, working swiftly to shut off the gushing hydrant and control the water flow. The intersection was closed for...

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