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Can You Imagine A More Perfect Series Of Role-Players Than Biden/Buttigieg/Harris/Booker/Warren/Patrick/Bloomberg?
*Last two standing?* *-by emorejahongkong* Can you imagine a more perfect role-player... *•* than Biden to suck up early attention, from media and donors, needed by semi-fresh mid-career vanilla centrist candidates? *•* than Buttigieg to look good compared with Biden’s ever-slower brain and looser mouth? *•* than Harris to highlight the weaknesses of un-vetted identity-centered candidates (campaign epitaph: “lost beyond the script”)? *•* than Booker to highlight that on-stage energy can’t cover up cowardice (visible in Booker’s apologetic/frightened face and body language each time ... more »
In Time for Christmas, Pope Francis Compares Trump to King Herod
[image: in-time-for-christmas-pope-francis-compares-trump-to-king-herod] The pontiff compared Donald Trump to the biblical king who tried to kill the newborn Jesus, taking issue with the president's call for a wall.
Altered Altarpiece: Church Replaces Adam and Eve With Adam and Steve
[image: altered-altarpiece-church-replaces-adam-and-eve-with-adam-and-steve] With “transitioning” in today, the Church of Sweden has joined the “gay” fray and is busy transitioning into a thoroughly “modern” institution. The latest example is how a Malmo church has just unveiled a new altarpiece: a painting titled *Paradise* that recasts Adam and Eve as two same-sex couples — tempted by a MUSS (Made-up Sexual Status or “transgender”) serpent.
Dangerous MCG pitch forces suspension of Sheffield Shield match
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The MCG pitch is deemed unsafe in a Sheffield Shield match in what may prove to be a significant embarrassment for Cricket Australia in the build-up to its marquee Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
What it takes to fight a 'mega-fire' the size of Sydney
When five fires merge to create a monstrous inferno bigger than metropolitan Sydney there is no way resourcing can match the task at hand, and the Rural Fire Service says it must "expand its thinking".
Grill'd accused of exploiting staff through low-paid traineeships
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Australian burger chain Grill'd is accused of using government-subsidised traineeships to keep its young workers on low wages, despite nearly all the employees saying the training is not worthwhile.
Heartfelt message from firefighters defending animal shelter
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A touching note from Queensland firefighters shows their dedication to the cause, staying until the early morning hours to help defend dogs — and even a cow — at an animal shelter.
'Not a lot of time for anger': More than 1,000 litres of water stolen from rural firefighters
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Volunteer firefighters busy battling blazes in the Somerset region are left angry and frustrated after water is stolen from their tanks on multiple occasions.
AFL eyes off a groundswell of Kimberley talent, but local leagues want support
With increasing numbers of Kimberley players reaching AFL level, locals want to ensure the right structures are being put in place.
WP: BREAKING: PG&E Reaches $13.5 Billion Settlement with Victims of Devastating California Wildfires
The California electric utility, which has drawn sharp criticism for its role in the massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of the state, announced the settlement late Friday. PG&E said the settlement, which needs to be approved by a bankruptcy court, would be a final step toward resolving claims against the utility. It follows two […] The post WP: BREAKING: PG&E Reaches $13.5 Billion Settlement with Victims of Devastating California Wildfires appeared first on Health Nut News.
Self-Validating Circle Jerk Of War Psyops: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Everyone made fun of Billie Eilish the other day for not knowing about Van Halen. Meanwhile most of them still think they live in a free democracy where the news reporter tells you true facts about the world. Here’s how politicians, media and government could […]
A Nation of “We Used To” When It Comes to Our Rights
I came across this video in passing and figured our 2nd amendment readers might enjoy it this program if they don’t already subscribe. First two or three minutes one can skip past. The 2:15 point going forward for 20 minutes roughly is the part that I thought might be of interest. They discuss the New York gun lawsuit where New York city government was trying to restrict traveling with guns to inside city limit gun ranges. For those not too familiar with or wanting more information, this appears to be a good site. Our bloggers who use guns may be … Continue reading →
Was The Postman ripped-off? Excellent Fan-Fic! And more news from the science fiction horizon!
I've been reticent to leap angrily, ever since a wave of messages told me to look into the impressive new Kojima/Sony hit “Death Stranding” — likely to be Game of the Year -- commenting on its “obvious connection” to one of my most beloved works. Many - perhaps a third - of all major reviewers have also remarked on a family — or clone — resemblance, at the most basic levels of character, story arc and meaning. Not wanting to seem greedy, resentful or unfair, I chose to exercise some reserve. I haven't posted on my main blog about it. But finally, the surge of references to my post... more »
Could North Korea Start a War Between China and the United States?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORTHKOREA-USA-UN-RC2TPD99SVLS.html] What Kim Jong-Un could be planning. *Key Point:* North Korea is expert at playing large powers against each other for its advantage. War on the Korean Peninsula is almost too horrible to contemplate. Nuclear-armed adversaries, fighting in densely populated urban terrain, could cause humanitarian disaster on a scale that the world has never seen. But the scenario might grow even worse. The last time that the United States fought North Korea, the People’s Republic of... more »
How America Assassinated The Japanese Admiral Responsible For Pearl Harbor
*Michael Peck* *History, Asia* Don't make America mad. *Key Point*: This revenge plot required a carefully sprung trap. This time, the target wasn’t a terrorist. It was the Japanese admiral who planned the Pearl Harbor operation. But the motive was the same: payback for a sneak attack on the United States. In early 1943, Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto, commander in chief of the Japanese Navy, was one of the most hated men in America. He was seen as the Asian Devil in naval dress, the fiend who treacherously struck peaceful, sleeping America. And when the United States saw a chance for pa... more »
Is the Aircraft Carrier Really Headed for the Scrap Yard?
*Robert Rubel* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Not quite yet. A lot of ink has been spilled over the past decade or so concerning the viability of the aircraft carrier. Some regard its combination of expense and vulnerability to cruise and ballistic missiles as fatal to its continued utility. Supporters argue that a modern supercarrier’s size and design make it all but unsinkable, and that its power is key to the U.S. Navy’s ability to deter, to punish, and to defeat aggression. It is this author’s contention that the controversy is focused on the wrong thing: the carrier ... more »
Dynamic Duo: How F-35 and F/A-18 Fighters Will Win America's Next War
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Let's take a look. *Key point:* These two planes are excellent and have skills that complement each other. In June, the U.S. Navy released a budget allocating $264.9 million towards upgrading its roughly six hundred FA-18E and F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fighters to the new Block III standard, which includes some of the enhancements proposed for the Advanced Super Hornet. This is intended to coincide with a service-life extension program (SLEP) meant to increase the type’s flight hours from six thousand to nine thous... more »
America's Battleships Played A Big Role In Bringing Japan Down After Pearl Harbor
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * A combined effort for revenge. *Key Point:* Sailors led America's revenge plan. In the distance, they could see the jagged flashes of lightning, an incoming squall in the dark. Just before the rain arrived, so did St. Elmo’s Fire, and the gun barrels and radio antennas on the PT boats crackled with blue sparks and streamers of static electricity. Then there was another lightning flash, and suddenly Lieutenant (j.g.) Terry Chambers, the executive officer of *PT-491* saw them—a column of seven Japanese warships advancing in the dark, headed f... more »
Indonesia’s democratic paradox
The co-existence of Indonesia’s competitive elections with illiberal trends appears contradictory but the two are in fact interrelated. The post Indonesia’s democratic paradox appeared first on New Mandala.
Report: Six Saudi Nationals Arrested Following Attack at Pensacola Naval Air Station….
Following a possible terrorist shooting early this morning at Pensacola Naval Air Station, six Saudi nationals have been arrested. Three of them were reported to have been filming the shooting. The shooter was armed with a handgun and was killed … Continue reading →
President Trump Puts “Temporary Hold” on Designating Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations…
Following a visit to Mexico by U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, earlier today President Trump announced he was putting a “temporary hold” on the designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. It looks like President Donald Trump has once … Continue reading →
Seattle restaurants with excellent inspection histories target of expanding E. coli outbreak
The E.coli outbreak involving several Seattle area restaurants has grown to include 13 cases, up from the original six. The number hospitalized has reached three, up from one. Six Evergreen restaurants, up from four, may have spread the infection. Those six restaurants include: Pioneer Square (106 1st Ave S, Seattle) University District (4609 Village... Continue Reading
Atheism and Nihilism
An utter atheist always turns into an utter nihilist. Faith, like reason, is an attribute of man’s mind. If man does not have faith in something, then he will lose the capacity to believe in everything. To avoid nihilism, most atheists transfer their faith to any man that they idolize or to some earthly thing. An atheist communist may have faith in Hegel, Marx, and Lenin, or he may see the communist movement as a quasi-religious enterprise that will transport mankind to an earthly heaven. A liberal atheist may have faith in the welfare state. A libertarian atheist may have faith in ... more »
Former Steelers Player Merril Hoge Suing Monsanto, Says Weedkiller Caused His Cancer
Former NFL player and ESPN analyst Merril Hoge is suing the company that produces Roundup, saying that the product caused his cancer. In a complaint filed in July and obtained by PEOPLE, Hoge claims that he developed non-Hodgskins Lymphoma “as a direct and proximate result of being exposed to Roundup,” which he used extensively while […] The post Former Steelers Player Merril Hoge Suing Monsanto, Says Weedkiller Caused His Cancer appeared first on Health Nut News.
The 2019 Santa Rally?
Fred Imbert of CNBC reports the Dow surges more than 300 points on blockbuster jobs data, S&P 500 erases losses for the week: Stocks surged on Friday on the back of U.S. jobs growth that easily topped analyst expectations as Wall Street wrapped up a choppy week of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 337.27 points, or 1.2% at 28,015.06. Friday’s performance was the Dow’s best since Oct. 4, when it rallied 1.4%. The S&P 500 closed 0.9% higher at 3,145.91 — its biggest one-day gain since Oct. 15 — while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1% to 8,656.53. Shares of 3M (MMM) led t... more »
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Places Administrative Stay on Congressional Subpoena For President Trump’s Financial Records…
Shortly after 6pm this evening Supreme Court Justice Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg put a prior 2nd Circuit ruling on hold until next Friday, December 13, at 5 p.m. President Trump went to the Supreme Court after the House Financial Services … Continue reading →
NATO Seeking New World Order Enemies in Virtual Reality and Social Media
TruNews Today on TruNews, Edward Szall present special reports of his experience on the sidelines of the NATO Summit this week, as the multi-national military organization seeks new enemies for the future, including invading the domains of virtual reality and social media. How close are we to a NATO back Facebook clone? Doc Burkhart, Edward …
Telegraph Slams Corbyn for Dossier Despite Basing Story On It Earlier
RT Upcoming elections in Britain seem to be the next ‘Russia-linked’ scandal on the horizon The UK Labour Party leader has been accused by the country’s Daily Telegraph newspaper of ‘helping to spread Russian disinformation’ after he exposed leaked documents on US-UK trade talks but it comes just months after the VERY SAME paper ITSELF …
Video Raises Questions about Israeli Shooting of Palestinian
Video Raises Questions about Israeli Shooting of Palestinian by https://www.japantimes.co.jp/ RAMALLAH, WEST BANK – Israeli troops on Monday shot and killed a young Palestinian man during clashes in a West Bank refugee camp, but an amateur video indicated the man was unarmed and not participating in the unrest when he was shot. The Israeli military …
US Officials Sending Mix Signals about Further Military Build Up in Mid-East
Press TV American officials are sending mixed signals about the possibility of a further military buildup in the Middle East. President Trump has denied that more troops will be sent to Saudi Arabia, just hours after a top Pentagon official said a buildup plan is under consideration. end
Chris Hedges: Empire Striking Back in Latin America
RT America Journalist and “On Contact” host Chris Hedges joins Rick Sanchez to discuss Washington’s continuing interference in Latin America. He explains how money, disinformation, false popular movements and even religion are used to keep the countries in the region under the yoke of “corporations and oligarchs.” end
Are CLOs the New Mortgage-Backed Securities? (w/ Danielle DiMartino Booth & Peter Boockvar)
Real Vision Finance Are ultra-low interest rates putting monetary “beer goggles” on financial markets? Danielle DiMartino Booth of Quill Intelligence sits down with Peter Boockvar, CIO of Bleakley Advisory Group, to discuss the systemic risks to the global financial system. They deconstruct the growing challenges facing central banks. Boockvar examines the explosion of collateralized-loan-obligations (CLOs), …
Biden Admitted to a Quid Pro Quo with Withholding Aid : Rep. Steube
Fox Business Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) discusses why the Senate and the American people should hear from Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) in the Senate impeachment inquiry hearings. end
US ‘Openly Considers’ Space a Theatre of War – Putin
RT At a meeting with the Russian Ministry of Defense and military-industrial complex (MIC) companies in Sochi, Vladimir Putin said that Russia has consistently opposed the idea of space militarization but the actions of the US and its allies force Moscow to counterbalance this growing threat. His statement came after NATO officially made space a …
Schiff Passes Ukrainegate Impeachment Clown Show to Nadler
The Duran The Duran Quick Take: Episode 394. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the Ukrainegate impeachment clown show moving on from Adam Schiff and the House Intel Committee to Jerry Nadler and the House Judiciary Committee. end
Blocking SWIFT Access Would Be “Declaration Of War”: Russia Warns Against US ‘Nuclear Option’
Blocking SWIFT Access Would Be “Declaration Of War”: Russia Warns Against US ‘Nuclear Option’ by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Last year during the height of controversy over the Kerch Strait incident, while two dozen Ukrainian sailors were still being held by Russia, Washington’s special envoy to Ukraine at the time, Kurt Volker, floated the possibility of …
IDF’s 215th Division Drills for War with Hezbollah
IDF’s 215th Division Drills for War with Hezbollah by ANNA AHRONHEIM, https://www.jpost.com/ Hundreds of troops and reservists participated in a tactical drill in the Jordan Valley. Troops from the IDF’s 215 Artillery Division have completed a week-long tactical drill simulating war on the Lebanese front using a new operational concept aimed at producing a higher level …
Tucker Carlson Does the Unthinkable: Reports on OPCW Hoax that Almost Pushed World to War
The Duran The Duran Quick Take: Episode 385. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss Fox News’ Tucker Carlson exposing the OPCW chemical weapons hoax report from Douma, Syria, which almost led to a war between the U.S. and Russia. An OPCW investigator and real whistleblower, has claimed that the OPCW’s findings in …
Russia slams allegations of ‘Russian mercenaries’ in Libya
Allegations about Russian military presence in Libya are nothing else but rumors, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday commenting on remarks by US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker. Schenker had claimed earlier that Russian mercenaries were fighting for the Libyan National Army (LNA). “As for the rumors spread […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army takes control of new points in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army has taken control of new points along the strategic Hasakah-Aleppo Highway as part of their agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the army units on Friday expanded their deployment in the Al-Hasakah Governorate, fortifying new points west […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-12-05
This is a summary of 15 AMN articles on the following subjects: Erdogan, NATO, Syria, Idlib, Russia, Esper, US, Qamishli, ISIS, Iran, Hasakah, Iraq, Yemen, Aleppo, Turkey. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey, Iran, World-News, Iraq, Yemen, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian war is ‘not winding down, it’s increasing at many levels’: UN envoy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – The UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen stated on Friday that the Syrian conflict is far from over and is actually “increasing at many levels.” During his keynote speech at the ‘Mediterranean Dialogue’ forum in Rome on Friday, Pedersen expressed doubts about reports of the Syrian conflict finally concluding […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army captures jihadist tank during failed attack in southeast Idlib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured a tank used by the jihadist rebels in an attack on their positions in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. According to reports, the Syrian Army’s 11th Tank Division captured the jihadist tank at the town of ‘Aajaz, which Hay’at Tahrir AL-Sham and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pensacola shooter identified as Saudi officer on training mission in US
The attacker who used a handgun to kill three and injure seven people at the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida was a Saudi officer who was in the US for training, local officials confirmed. Citing five US officials and a person familiar with the investigation, CNN reported that the attacker was “a member of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military reinforcements head to Idlib after Syrian Army attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 P.M.) – Turkish military reinforcements were observed heading to Syria’s Idlib Governorate this week after their troops came under attack by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). According to the reports, the Turkish military sent reinforcements to the eastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate, which is where their troops were attacked earlier in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Unknown assailants attack US military base in eastern Deir Ezzor: Syrian media
The attack coincided with the arrival of trucks with military equipment at the base, according to the broadcaster. US soldiers reportedly responded with shelling and stun grenades. According to state-owned Al-Ikhbariya TV, the attack took place near the Al-‘Umar Oil Fields, which are currently under U.S. control in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. It […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki to retire after Australian Open
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Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki reveals she wants to start a family as she names the Australian Open in Melbourne as her final career tournament.
'Unsustainable and undesirable' fall in hospitality and tourism students
Tasmanian chef George Cox says one of his apprentices has spent two years as a first year trainee because he has been unable to complete units at Drysdale, the state's only public tourism and hospitality training school, which a leaked report now indicates may not be up to the task.
What is 'emotional tourism'? It's proving to be a major drawcard for this outback town
Each day tourists arrive in Western Australia to discover their ancestors' past. What is driving this obsession with family history?
Trump asks top US court to shield banking records
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Donald Trump appeals to the US's highest court to keep his finances secret in a third case, as records about him, three of his children and several Trump businesses were set for imminent release to Congressional Democrats.
Glory's Fornaroli helps sink former team on return to Melbourne City
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Bruno Fornaroli says he felt at "home" in his return to Melbourne City, with the Perth Glory striker scoring and relishing his A-League reunion.
Elon Musk not guilty in 'pedo guy' defamation case
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk wins the defamation case brought against him by a British cave explorer whom he labelled "pedo guy" on Twitter.
Dark Waters is a must see
On Friday, I went to see the movie “Dark Waters” about a long uphill battle some West Virginia families had against Dupont. Mark Ruffalo stars and co-produces the film, playing the attorney, Rob Bilott, who fought so long and hard … Continue reading →
The Changing Distribution of World Population
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
NEW YORK, Dec 06 (IPS) - In addition to its unprecedented rapid rate of demographic growth during the past 75 years, world population's distribution across the planet has changed significantly over the past seven decades. The momentous global changes in humanity's geographic distribution pose serious social, economic, political and environmental challenges and disquieting implications for the future. Read the full story, “The Changing Distribution of World Population”, on globalissues.org →
Diabetes or gluten that destroys pancreases (post in creation)
Sugar is neutral for health and crucial for life! Without sugar in blood you loose consciousness, go into coma and die! What causes diabetes and obesity are carboxylic (organic) acids from fruits, juices, pickles and fermented veggies - these natural acids increase gluten (chewing gum) absorption. Gluten stored in pancreas causes diabetes, in arteries hypertention, in brain dementia. All affected tissues are gradually damaged. Diabetes and obesity epidemics started with the false and deadly notion that there exists vit C and people should eat acidic foods. This is one of the bigg... more »
Why Some on the Left Hate the Salvation Army
*Dennis Prager* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. first lady Melania Trump poses with a children choir after joining local school students and U.S. Marines stationed at the U.S. Embassy, wrapping holiday presents to be donated to the Salvation Army, at the Salvation Army Clapton Center] To hate the manifestly good is a sure sign of being bad. We all know some individuals who are so obviously good and kind that we are certain if anyone were to dislike them, that’s all we would need to know about the person. We would immediately assume he or she is a bad person. To hate the manife... more »
North Korean Tanks Would Get Destroyed By America In A War
*TNI Staff* *Security, Asia* [image: A tank is seen during the Korean People's Army Tank Crews' Competition 2017 in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on April 1, 2017.] It's obvious why: they're old. Really old. *Key Point:* Kim has lots of tanks--but they might just be too old to fight. While the T-34/85 medium tank might be have been instrumental in the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany’s Wehrmacht in World War Two, the vintage war machine is probably still in service in North Korea. The Soviet Union delivered ... more »
Pearl Harbor Counterfactual: What If Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Had Been in Charge on December 7?
*James Holmes* *Securirty, * Would World War II have taken a different course had Admiral Chester W. Nimitz been in charge at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese hammer blow fell? Almost assuredly. History may have followed a more positive trajectory had U.S. forces on Oahu been prepared for an aerial assault. Or it may have turned out worse—perhaps far, far worse. Would World War II have taken a different course had Admiral Chester W. Nimitz been in charge at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese hammer blow fell? Almost assuredly. History may have ... more »
North Carolina Military Family’s Breastfed Infant Daughter Medically Kidnapped for 305 Days
When a family welcomes their firstborn, no matter how difficult the labor, how long the labor, whether instrumentation had to be used to get the baby out, or whether an emergency cesarean is done to finally welcome their new bundle of joy, all of this is a distant past with the arrival a new baby. With ten fingers and ten toes, doctors and nurses unconcerned about the events that took place during birth, you assume you are blessed and have happy, healthy baby. Families are starting to realize these events that occur during labor can result in underlying conditions that can lead t... more »
Covering Up The Causes of Breast Cancer Since 1985
*Sayer Ji* - Did you know that AstraZeneca, manufacturer of two blockbuster breast cancer drugs (one of which is classified as a known human carcinogen), was the originator of Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
The Short Road: Democracy to Fascism
Fascism is a political ideology fundamentally authoritarian in character, with a strong nationalism and an essentially belligerent militaristic outlook. Fascism carries primarily a corporate perspective as opposed to a socialist view, directed to satisfying the needs, values and objectives of finance and corporations, organising both the economy and the political system according to this agenda. … Continue reading The Short Road: Democracy to Fascism →
North Carolina Military Family’s Breastfed Infant Daughter Medically Kidnapped for 305 Days
When a family welcomes their firstborn, no matter how difficult the labor, how long the labor, whether instrumentation had to be used to get the baby out, or whether an emergency cesarean is done to finally welcome their new bundle of joy, all of this is a distant past with the arrival a new baby. With ten fingers and ten toes, doctors and nurses unconcerned about the events that took place during birth, you assume you are blessed and have happy, healthy baby. Families are starting to realize these events that occur during labor can result in underlying conditions that can lead t... more »
La "corporativización" de los derechos humanos
bilaterals.org - 3 hours ago
06-Dec-2019 El objetivo del Sistema Internacional (representado por la ONU, la OMC, la OIT, etc.) en relación con el tema de los derechos humanos es poder atacar a las naciones que pretenden defender su soberanía y su independencia del poder corporativo internacional.
Primer laudo de los arbitrajes de las renovables favorable a España en CIADI
bilaterals.org - 3 hours ago
06-Dec-2019 El pasado 2 de diciembre, el tribunal del arbitraje Stadtwerke München y otros contra España emitió su laudo favorable para España. Se trata del primer arbitraje relacionado con las reformas energéticas de las energías renovables que gana el país en el CIADI.
Bolivia: En riesgo $us 1.000 millones por cuatro casos de arbitraje
bilaterals.org - 3 hours ago
06-Dec-2019 El procurador general del Estado, José María Cabrera, reveló ayer que al menos cuatro procesos internacionales que afronta el país ponen en riesgo $us 1.000 millones por una posible compensación en caso de fallos adversos.
MI: Governor Whitmer Files Private School-Whomping Brief
Back in 2016, the Michigan legislature, always on the lookout for a way to send public tax dollars into private pockets, passed Section 388.1752b, a little amendment to the School Aid act that required the state to reimburse private schools for any money they spent "complying with health, safety, or welfare requirement mandated by a law or administrative rule of this state." In other words, the state would pay them to follow the law. This lady. I like this lady.It's intriguing to imagine how a law like this would play out in the rest of the private sector. "We have a bunch of work t... more »
North Korea Is Back On Dotard Alert
I don't really like any of the characters in *Silicon Valley*, to which I've been addicted as I binge watch all 6 seasons but... if I had to pick one favorite, it would be Jian-Yáng (played by Hong Kong-born stand-up comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang). Yang doesn't remind me of Kim Jong Un because they are both East Asian. Yang reminds me of Kim Jong Un because they are both hilariously funny assholes... even if one of them is nuclear-armed. If you're not familiar with *Silicon Valley*, watch the *Best of Jian-Yang* video clips above. Yesterday Kim Jong Un threatened to resume ins... more »
Did Jimmy Stewart Suffer PTSD from World War II Bombing Missions?
A viral Facebook post appears to have been inspired by a 2016 book about the Hollywood icon's wartime military service.
President Trump Hosts White House Small Business Roundtable – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump hosted a small business roundtable at the White House with various business owners to discuss the economy and the removal of regulatory hurdles. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very … Continue reading →
Local Sheriff’s Deputies Save US Naval Air Station from Saudi Military Pilot Gunman-Terrorist who was in “Training” on Base
Lucky that Escambia County has more than two Sheriff’s Deputies, unlike some counties. Lucky they were brave and came to … Continue reading →
911 Hijackers Possibly Connected To Saudi Gov; Khashogghi Had Intel On Saudi Links To Al Qaeda Pre-911; Saudi Gov Rented Trump World Tower Floor Months Before 911 Attack; Bin Laden Brother Once Lived in Trump Tower
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : Osama Bin Laden’s half brother, Shafiq Bin Laden, lived in Trump Tower in 1986. Trump sold…
Trump and Those Pesky “Debunked Conspiracy Theories”
[image: trump-and-those-pesky-debunked-conspiracy-theories] The party of debunked conspiracy theories is trying desperately to keep us from delving into the real conspiracy evidence involving Obama, Biden, the Clintons, Russia, and Ukraine.
Giuliani Meets With Ukraine Lawmaker Who Says Biden Took Burisma Cash
[image: giuliani-meets-with-ukraine-lawmaker-who-says-biden-took-burisma-cash] Ukrainian parliamentarian Andrey Derkach publicized his meeting with Rudy Giuliani to discuss the creation of a group to combat corruption in Ukraine.
Skeptics Bring Science to UN; Democrats and Alarmists Ignore it
[image: skeptics-bring-science-to-un-democrats-and-alarmists-ignore-it] In addition to ignoring the political realities in the United States, American Democrats and climate alarmists from around the world ignored the science while gathered in Madrid for this year's United Nations “climate” summit. But it was not for lack of experts or scientific evidence. In fact, prestigious scientists from all over the planet gathered to rebut the global-warming alarmism coming from the UN 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25). One top scientist blasted the “phoniness of this bizarre environmenta... more »
Impeachers Deaf to Turley’s Voice of Reason
The biased PC media in the US, Canada, and elsewhere took their sound bites from the leftist law professors whose opinion on Trump’s impeachment is: No Problem. High time. Completely unreported were the reasonable words from the fourth expert. Jonathan Turley wrote a 52 page brief providing the factual basis and historical context for assessing […]
USA TODAY: Tufts University Removes Sackler Name Over family’s Role in Opioid Epidemic
On Thursday, Tufts University announced the immediate removal of the Sackler name from all buildings and programs at its medical school, with leaders citing the family’s role in the nation’s opioid crisis. The Sackler name will come down from the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, the Center for Medical Education, the Laboratory for the Convergence of […] The post USA TODAY: Tufts University Removes Sackler Name Over family’s Role in Opioid Epidemic appeared first on Health Nut News.
Iran, Take Note? Japan May Send an Aircraft Carrier to the Middle East
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* Why? Japan may dispatch an aircraft carrier to the troubled waters of the Middle East. Except that technically, it wouldn’t be an aircraft carrier. It would be a “helicopter destroyer,” a vessel that sure looks like an aircraft carrier, and in fact is slated to become a carrier armed with F-35B stealth fighters in 2020. Nonetheless, the Japanese government is debating whether to dispatch one of the nation’s two Izumo-class ships as part of Japan’s ongoing naval commitment to anti-piracy patrols in the region, according to the Japan Ti... more »
World War II Has Some Lessons for the F-35 and F-22
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/MIDEAST-IRAN-TANKER-USA-RC116C659340.html] These stealth fighters need to know their history. *Key Point:* Old wars can teach new lessons. In Len Deighton’s book *Fighter*, he describes the tactics used by the outnumbered English fighter pilots defending against German *Luftwaffe* bombers in the Battle of Britain: *The professional fighter pilot gained height as quickly as he was permitted, and treasured possession of that benefit. He hoped always to spot the enemy before they spotted him and hurried t... more »
The U.S. Military Should Have Built These 5 Wonder Weapons (Or Not?)
*Robert Farley* *History, Americas* [image: By James Emery - https://www.flickr.com/photos/emeryjl/2186034754/sizes/o/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4432769] What went wrong? *Key point: *Not all of these expensive weapons would have actually been worth it. Weapons die for all kinds of different reasons. Sometimes they happen at the wrong time, either in the midst of defense austerity, or with the wrong constellation of personnel. Sometimes they fall victim to the byzantine bureaucracy of the Pentagon, or to turf fights between the services. And so... more »
Black Dude, He Be Gettin’ It
An interesting perspective from a black guy who uses "Kingface" as is handle. A Pro-Trump guy with an understanding of empowerment based on ability. Continue reading →
Willie Nelson, Who Credits Cannabis With Saving His Life, Has Quit Smoking Weed
*Elias Marat* - "I don’t smoke anymore. I take better care of myself today."
Plants Emit Ultrasonic Squeals When Stressed, Recordings Reveal
*Manuel García Aguilar* - Plants make sounds at frequencies humans cannot hear when facing situations such as lack of water or being cut.
Buyer Beware: GMO Stevia Is Everywhere
*Dr. Mercola* - If you want a stevia-based sweetener that is actually made from the plant, opposed to GE yeast, you have to make sure it’s certified organic or has been non-GMO verified.
The President’s Greatest Power Lies in Foreign Policy…and the Media Makes Sure Not to Talk About It
In November, during the inane corporate product known as the 5th Democratic Debate, hardly a mention was made of foreign policy. In fact, the subject has been anathema during all these so-called debates (I took a debate class in college, and there is zero similarity), which might seem strange given that the arena where the President has the most unilateral power is precisely in foreign policy. The President of the United States can — theoretically, on… The post The President’s Greatest Power Lies in Foreign Policy…and the Media Makes Sure Not to Talk About It appeared first on The... more »
Pensacola NAS Shooter Was a Saudi Arabian Aviation Student
11 people were shot in today’s attack at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL , four of whom died, including the shooter, who has been identified as a Saudi Arabian aviation student. Authorities are investigating if the shooting was terrorism-related. The shooting was the second at a U.S. Navy base this week. Base commander Capt. Timothy Kinsella Jr. says the base will remain closed until further notice. This sounds all too familiar, doesn’t it ? Will we never learn ? This base is mere minutes from my home. I’ll keep updating the story. ~Terry
China-Mexico-US drug bazaar
9-4-19 *China’s* vast chemical and pharmaceutical industry continues to be a source of illicit fentanyl. Of around 5,000 pharmaceutical manufacturers, regulators in China only actively monitor a small fraction, according to research by the Rand Corporation think tank. As *InSight Crime* reported in a detailed investigation done in collaboration with the Mexico Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco Cartel New Generation (Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación — CJNG) — Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups — are largely res... more »
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is Masters of Health’s Person of the Year
Children’s Health Defense is proud to announce that CHD Board Chair Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has received the prestigious recognition by Masters of Health magazine as “Person of the Year.” According to Masters of Health Editor-in-Chief Michael Stanislavsky, “He is a real champion, an environmental and humanitarian legend, and a true courageous hero who has dedicated his life […] The post Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is Masters of Health’s Person of the Year appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
No, Pelosi Didn’t Say Dems Will ‘Shut It All Down’ If No Impeachment
A routine review of content labeled satire.
White House Won’t Participate in Next Impeachment Hearing
A senior Trump administration official said the White House will not participate in the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment hearing. The decision came in a letter from White House counsel Pat Cipollone.
Cowboys for Trump Group Now Says Sand Wasn’t from Monument
Iconic gypsum sand that the group Cowboys for Trump had said was from White Sands National Monument in New Mexico and was sent to Washington for the U.S. Capitol Tree lighting ceremony this week was actually gathered just outside the monument, one of the group's co-founders said.
Understanding socialism
The New York Times magazine has described Richard Wolff as “probably America’s most prominent Marxist economist”. And that is probably not an exaggeration as a description of this emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and visiting professor at the New School University in New York.
Stunning News in Canada – Economy Loses 71,200 Jobs, Unemployment Jumps to 5.9%…
Elections have consequences. On the same day the U.S. economy reports astoundingly successful jobs growth of 226,000 jobs and a drop in the unemployment rate to 3.5 percent; the Canadian state economic minister reports surprisingly terrible jobs losses of 72,200 … Continue reading →
Emergency warning issued as houses threatened by 'unpredictable' Ipswich fire
A house is destroyed by fire at Ipswich, west of Brisbane, sparking a 'fast-moving' grass fire which authorities warn threatens more homes. It comes as temperatures soar in the south-east.
Why you should welcome this predatory beetle into your garden
This beetle is a natural born killer, but don't worry, it's only after your aphids. Here's how you can attract it to your garden.
Editor's Note
Someone reneged at the last moment to do a presentation to a business group in Toronto. I was asked if I could step in and replace him, and I accepted. The presentation is for Saturday morning, so I am flying out as I type this and I will be back in Montreal tomorrow night. Blogging will return Saturday evening.
Fairness for All, a good idea nearly everyone hates
America is now so politically polarized that it’s hard to get both sides of any major issue into the same room to talk to one another. That’s why the Fairness for All Act, which was introducedtoday, is such a major accomplishment. The Act, the product of intense negotiation between advocates of the religious right and of the gay rights movement, offers a compromise in the bitter gay rights/religious liberty conflict. It provides LGBT people with nationwide protection against discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, adoption and foster care, and education. But... more »
The Leaders' Debate: Who Won?
It's not been a happy 24 hours for Boris Johnson. He ducked an interview with ITV's Julie Etchingham and has (understandably) ruled out appearing on *Andrew Neil*, after the latter took the unprecedented leap of issuing a public challenge. Then footage emerged last night of Sally-Ann Hart, Tory candidate in Amber Rudd's old seat, arguing disabled people and those with learning difficulties should be paid less because "they don't understand the value of money". And today has proven no better. Doing the media's job for them, Labour revealed a report about the consequences Johnson's de... more »