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Humor – Next Book Target: Donald Trump, Jr…
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained… By Kent Heckenlively, JD According to the Greek historian Plutarch (or maybe Hans Gruber, the villain from the original Die Hard movie from the 1980s), “And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer.” While I may not be Alexander the … Continue reading Humor – Next Book Target: Donald Trump, Jr…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Kat Devlin and J.J. Moncus point out how people were justifiably pessimistic about burgeoning inequality even before a pandemic which has further consolidated wealth and power in the hands of the obscenely rich. Vanmala Subramaniam reports on Statistics Canada's data showing that visible minorities have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 disruption. And Food Banks Canada's Hunger Count both documents the widespread use of food banks in Canada, and makes important recommendations on child care, housing and income supports to address the root ... more »
Biden’s Costly, Quixotic “Clean Energy” Standard
Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s $2 trillion climate plan is supposed to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from the electric sector by… The post Biden’s Costly, Quixotic “Clean Energy” Standard appeared first on IER.
WATCH: School Cops Handcuff Mentally Disabled 8yo Boy, Bring Him to Adult Prison for Misbehaving
[image: school]For acting out in school, a mentally disabled 8-year-old boy was treated like a murderer, handcuffed, and processed into an adult prison.
The COVID “Second Wave” Will Tear Our Communities Apart
When the new flu season arrives in autumn 2020, our western governments and mainstream news media are preparing to go into overdrive and declare (without evidence) that the 2nd wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is here. The fact is, they’re already pushing this narrative by declaring that there’s an uptick in COVID-19 cases and so governments around the world are now imposing mandatory mask laws on the population (see here and here) with added threats of national lock-downs!
Masks Aren’t Helpful in Beating COVID-19: Europe’s Top Health Officials
Denmark boasts one of the lowest COVID-19 death rates in the world. As of August 4, the Danes have suffered 616 COVID-19 deaths, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. That’s less than one-third of the number of Danes who die from pneumonia or influenza in a given year.
Who Profits from the Beirut Blast?
The narrative that the Beirut explosion was an exclusive consequence of negligence and corruption by the current Lebanese government is now set in stone, at least in the Atlanticist sphere.
Video: Dr. Judy Mikovits and the Real Plague Infecting Humanity
Dr. Judy Mikovits is a top U.S. scientist who has played key roles in saving millions of lives. Instead of lauding her achievements and honoring her, Western governments and their agencies have sought to destroy her.
The COVID-19 Vaccine. The Imposition of Compulsory Vaccination with a Biometric Health Passport?
This is not just a question of being for or against vaccination in general. It is about being vigilant in the face of enormous pressure from companies and governments to inject billions of healthy people with a hastily manufactured product, using immature technologies such as DNA manipulation, with as yet unknown side effects.
Almost 50 people killed after 3 days of heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan
The Watchers » Latest articles - 11 hours ago
Nearly 50 people have died across Pakistan after three days of heavy monsoon rain that triggered severe flash floods, the disaster management authority reported Sunday, August 9, 2020. The downpours also damaged houses, roads, and bridges. Pakistan's National...... Read more »
We Need a Principled Anti-Lockdown Movement
[image: undefined] Shell-shocked is a good way to describe the mood in the US for a good part of the Spring of 2020. Most of us never thought it could happen here. I certainly did not, even though I’ve been writing about pandemic lockdown plans for 15 years. I knew the plans were on the shelf, which is egregious, but I always thought something would stop it from happening. The courts. Public opinion. Bill of Rights. Tradition. The core rowdiness of American culture. Political squeamishness. The availability of information. Something would prevent it. So I believed. So most of us be... more »
Coronavirus is the New ‘Terrorism’
[image: undefined] House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has proposed the next multi-trillion dollar "coronavirus relief” spending bill that will support testing, tracing, treatment, isolation, and mask policies that have been part of a “national strategic plan” she has been advocating. The Trump administration is not opposing Pelosi’s plan on principle. Instead, it is haggling over the price. But, even if the strategic plan could be implemented at little or no monetary cost, it would still impose an unacceptable cost in lost liberty. Pelosi’s plan will lead to either a federal mask mandate or... more »
Chicago New Riot Looting: Mayor Finally Gets Clue
After a second round of riots and looting in Chicago, Mayor Lightfoot seems to have realized effective law enforcement AND prosecutions matter. Continue reading →
Positivism: relativity, QM just demand questions to be precise
And translatable to well-defined properties of the sensory perception The laymen usually refuse quantum mechanics – and jump on the bandwagon of moronic pseudoscientific fairy-tales such as Bohmian mechanics, many worlds, objective collapse, or even superdeterminism – because they are just overwhelmed by the very realization that the observer plays any role in the application of the theory. The insight that observers matter sounds like "soul" or "religion" and materialists in a very broad sense (a set that happens to include many Catholic theologians, it turned out) just instinctive... more »
Understanding the Benefits of local Wetland Encourages Eswatini Community to Save it
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
LAWUBA, Eswatini, Aug 10 (IPS) - Sibonisiwe Hlanze, from Lawuba in Eswatini's Shiselweni Region, lights up as she shows off her sleeping mat which she made from what she described as "the highest quality indigenous fibre". Read the full story, “Understanding the Benefits of local Wetland Encourages Eswatini Community to Save it”, on globalissues.org →
"Let The Dogs Out"
*"Let The Dogs Out"* by Jim Kunstler "If he actually makes it through the Democratic “mostly-virtual” Convention to be held (sort of) in Milwaukee next week (but really on the Internet), Joe Biden’s acceptance speech will not be a live event. Instead, Mr. Biden’s head will be clamped in place, as in a Civil War era photograph, so that the audience won’t see his earpiece while an aide feeds him his lines - they wouldn’t dare rely on the candidate reading off a teleprompter. And you know what? It still won’t work. They’ll have to cut-and-paste the video so drastically it will look li... more »
Directing the Disorder
[image: directing-the-disorder] The Council on Foreign Relations is the Deep State powerhouse undoing and remaking our world.
Coronavirus Is the New “Terrorism”
[image: coronavirus-is-the-new-terrorism] Politicians and bureaucrats cannot eliminate a virus any more than they can eliminate terrorism. What they can do is use terrorism, a virus, and other real, exaggerated, or manufactured crises to expand their power at the expense of our liberty.
Nashville Councilwoman: People Who Don’t Wear Masks Should Be Charged With Murder
[image: nashville-councilwoman-people-who-don-t-wear-masks-should-be-charged-with-murder] A Nashville, Tennessee, councilwoman suggested last week that people who refuse to wear masks in public be charged with murder.
Judges Fall for Chinese Virus Ruse, Free Prisoners on Bond. Result: Two Murders
[image: judges-fall-for-chinese-virus-ruse-free-prisoners-on-bond-result-two-murders] As public officials condition Americans to expect “another round” of Chinese virus infections with masking mandates, school closures, and other measures, they’re releasing dangerous criminals from jail.
Charlotte Iserbyt on Killing America via "Education"
[image: alex-newman-charlotte-iserbyt-on-killing-america-via-education] VIDEO - In this exclusive interview with The New American magazine's Alex Newman, former senior policy advisor Charlotte Iserbyt, who served in the Ronald Reagan administration, explains how anti-American elites hijacked education to destroy America and liberty. Iserbyt, whose father and grandfather were members of the secret society Skull and Bones, also explains the role of these conspirators in the schemes. She does not shy away from talking about the "conspiracy," going all the way back to the 1700s, to ensl... more »
#WalkAway Rally Draws Hundreds in Beverly Hills
[image: walkaway-rally-draws-hundreds-in-beverly-hills] An estimated 400 people showed up on Saturday in the very heart of liberal California — Beverly Hills — for a rally organized by the #WalkAway Foundation.
CO-RADS: A Categorical CT Assessment Scheme for Patients Suspected of Having COVID-19—Definition and Evaluation
CO-RADS: A Categorical CT Assessment Scheme for Patients Suspected of Having COVID-19—Definition and Evaluation | Radiology https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/radiol.2020201473
CO-RADS classification
The Radiology Assistant : CO-RADS classification https://radiologyassistant.nl/chest/covid-19/corads-classification
A third of the world’s children poisoned by lead, new groundbreaking analysis says
A third of the world’s children poisoned by lead, new groundbreaking analysis says https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/third-worlds-children-poisoned-lead-new-groundbreaking-analysis-says
Nancy Pelosi Has a Solution to COVID-Induced Hunger, Evictions and Poverty: Pray for Republicans
As millions of Americans wrestle with hunger, unemployment and evictions, millionaire Nancy Pelosi wants you to pray the poor away. The post Nancy Pelosi Has a Solution to COVID-Induced Hunger, Evictions and Poverty: Pray for Republicans appeared first on MintPress News.
Falkland Islands Want to Double Yearly Quota of Permanent Residence Permits to 90
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Falkland Islands Executive Council has agreed on July 29th to double the yearly quota of permanent residence permits (PRP) to 90. According to a paper published last week, the figure has been set to target a 3 percent yearly population growth. A key pledge in the ‘Population and Workforce’ […] The post Falkland Islands Want to Double Yearly Quota of Permanent Residence Permits to 90 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ecuadorean Navy Tracks Huge Chinese Fishing Fleet Near Galapagos Exclusive Zone
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador's navy is conducting surveillance of a massive Chinese fishing fleet that is operating near the protected waters of the Galapagos Islands, amid concerns about the environmental impact of fishing in the area of the ecologically sensitive islands. The navy conducted a patrol mission on Friday that included a flyover […] The post Ecuadorean Navy Tracks Huge Chinese Fishing Fleet Near Galapagos Exclusive Zone appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chicago Mayor Orders Special Fencing, Police to Stop Residents from Having Beach Parties
*21WIRE + Tribune* | Despite the authoritarian measures, the city's Mayor is still struggling to enforce her medical martial law provisions.
Masks...UnMasked
*Solving the Face Mask Syndrome* *Symptoms: Itchy face, sweaty pimples, rashes, bacteria,* *fungus, CO2 inhalation leads to oxidases* Good morning folks. It's a cloudy, cool and blustery day here in Silva Bay Harbour on Gabriola Island. Silva Bay Marina has full WiFi service so I can blog from the comfort of our boat again...*not sitting on a log, *like I was doing outside the Gibsons Marina for a couple of days. We made it over here yesterday across Georgia Strait under full sail all the way. We were on a beam reach which is one of the most comfortable points of sailing. Most of... more »
Wisconsin’s 2020 Primary in the Wake of COVID-19
A poll worker prepares ballots in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which held primaries on April 7, 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic. (By: Coburn Dukehart, https://flic.kr/p/2iNGf73; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) Mere days after Wisconsin issued a statewide “Safer-at-Home” order in response to the coronavirus outbreak, state officials wrestled to administer one of the first U.S. elections carried out in the pandemic. Several of Wisconsin’s election laws, such as those providing for early voting and no-excuse vote by mail, should have made the state... more »
Covid, the Constitution, Trump-Russia Again and Epstein — Four Stories Unhinging Our World
*Donald Trump announcing executive orders to provide Covid economic relief* *by Thomas Neuburger* There's so much going on right now that it's hard to focus in just one place. At least four stories are simultaneously shaking our world. *Covid is taking us* all down the garden path, us Americans of course, thanks to our failed-state government, a government that simply cannot govern, at least with respect to the virus. Bottom line: Absent a miracle, we will never be free of the Covid emergency until we are free of the current government. That means next year at the earliest. Is th... more »
Chris Hedges: America’s Death March
Regardless of the outcome, the election will not stop the rise of hypernationalism, crisis cults, and other signs of an empire's terminal decline. The post Chris Hedges: America’s Death March appeared first on MintPress News.
Why Democrats Can’t Ignore Biden’s Mental Decline Any Longer
*21WIRE + NY Post* | How long will it be until the media and Democratic Party address this potentially dangerous situation?
“It’s Not Clear If Beirut Port Explosion Was Accident Or Attack”: Esper Tells FOX
No Title Last night on Judge Jeanine, Defense Secretary Esper called it “regrettable” that “some in the media” were trying to divide him and the president over the Beirut explosion by just pointing out that he said it was probably an accident while Trump said it looked like an attack. pic.twitter.com/F5IuZE21pw US Defense Secretary Mark […]
"Better, Faster, Stronger"
*"Better, Faster, Stronger"* by Mark Manson "Each week, I send you three potentially life-changing ideas to help you be a slightly less awful human being. This week, we’re talking about reading habits and skills, since I’ve been getting a lot of questions about it the past few months. I’ve found there are a lot of misconceptions out there about how to read well, mostly picked up from when we were in grade school. In today’s email, we’ll cover the three most common questions I get in regards to reading non-fiction: 1) How do you remember what you’ve read? 2) How do you read faster?... more »
A comparison I never expected
"It would be like listing the five top guitarists from the 1960s and not including Jimi Hendrix."
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From Jenna OrkinThe Bakken Boom Goes Bust With No Money to Clean up the Mess Why Stuart Stevens Wants to Defeat Donald Trump Americans Continue Giving Up Citizenship at Record Levels Reports Bambridge Accountants New York Researchers created a test to determine which masks are the least effective "Neck fleeces, also called gaiter masks and often used by runners, were the least effective. In fact, wearing a fleece mask resulted in a higher number of respiratory droplets because the material seemed to break down larger droplets into smaller particles that are more easily carried away ... more »
Gas Explosion Levels 3 Baltimore Homes; 1 Dead, 1 Trapped
Firefighters converged on the disaster scene, where the natural gas explosion reduced to the homes to piles of rubble and pieces of debris over a wide area.
Hong Kong Newspaper Raided, Tycoon Detained Under New Law
Police also arrested prominent pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow Ting at her home.
Dish Network CEO: Merger with DirecTV 'Will Be Inevitable'
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * “Could that be a month from now or 10 years from now? That I don't know…. obviously I've said in the past, I thought I would be inevitable that DISH and DIRECTV probably at some point would be allowed to merge and that would reduce need for satellites as well.” When it announced its quarterly earnings last week, it revealed that its core Dish Network service lost about 40,000 subscribers, while Sling TV lost 56,000. The losses weren’t as steep as what the company announced in the first quarter when the company lost a total of 413,000 subscribers, b... more »
If China Goes to War in the South China Sea, PLA Marines Would Ride This Into Battle
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC14F3F10D80&share=true] Key takeaways: the Chinese Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle is fast in the water, and packs a significant punch—and could possibly beat out the USMC’s AAV. The United States Marine Corps fields the iconic, if somewhat aged, Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV). Although the AAV was innovative and state-of-the-art when introduced into USMC service, the tracked vehicle is growing long in the tooth after nearly forty years of continuous use. Like t... more »
Why the F-35's "Beast Mode" Is So Deadly
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM2E88A0LJR01&share=true] No one would want to mess with even a little-less stealthy F-35. The F-35 is built to elude and destroy enemy air defenses, use cutting edge stealth technology to fight advanced enemies and draw upon long-range sensors to find otherwise far away enemy targets. Yet, at the same time, the Joint Strike Fighter is built as a “multi-role” stealth fighter, meaning it is also specifically engineered with an ability to launch massive air attacks o... more »
Who Would Win a U.S.-Japan vs. China War? A Recent War Game Presents Some Clues.
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2WCE9ITSW4&share=true] Here's what one war game forecasted could happen. A recent think tank wargame explores the prospect of a massive war between China and America and Japan in 2030, introducing many war-time questions about submarines, amphibious attack, surface ships and fifth-generation fighters. According to a story in Foreign Policy, the Center for New American Security’s wargame unfolds as follows: *“…A Chinese flotilla lands 50 soldiers on Uotsuri Jima, an ... more »
America Will Build Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense System
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC11E103CDA0&share=true] U.S. taxpayers provided some of the funding, so now Washington is cashing in on its investment. Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system has been instrumental in defending Israel against thousands of Hamas rockets and other threats over the last decade. It has fundamentally changed the way Israel wages war, providing the home front protection and giving the armed forces and political leadership time to consider a response confident tha... more »
Musical Interlude: Fleetwood Mac with the USC Marching Band, "Tusk"
Fleetwood Mac with the USC Marching Band, "Tusk"
Turkey defies Greece’s warnings and begins eastern Mediterranean mission: video
[image: Turkey defies Greece’s warnings and begins eastern Mediterranean mission: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:55 P.M.) – The Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Fatih Donmez, announced the arrival of the Turkish research vessel “Uruj Chief” to the eastern Mediterranean, in order to resume exploration activities in that region. Donmez tweeted on Monday, that work will continue without stopping to achieve independence (Turkey) in the field of energy. The minister said, “The Turkish research vessel, Uruj Chief, has arrived in its region in the Mediterranean to continue its... more »
Lebanese government has resigned
[image: Lebanese government has resigned] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Minister of Health Hamad Hassan announced after leaving the government session that the government of President Hassan Diab had resigned, pointing out that the people knew the perpetrators of the crime of the port explosion. He added that “the resignation is not an evasion of responsibility.” According to a government source, the official announcement for the resignation is coming shortly. The resignation of the government comes just hours after the Minister of Finance Ghazi Wazni announced that he was step... more »
Russian Su-27 scrambled to ‘overtake’ US aircraft over Black Sea
[image: Russian Su-27 scrambled to ‘overtake’ US aircraft over Black Sea] Russian fighter jet Su-27 was scrambled again to overtake US stealth planes over the Black Sea, forcing them to turn away from the Russian border, the national centre for the defence control said Monday. *“On August 10, 2020, Russian air control systems discovered two airborne targets in neutral airspace over the Black Sea approaching the Russian border. To overtake the targets, Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled,” *the centre said in a statement, as reported by Sputnik. Continue reading Russian Su-27 scrambled t... more »
Israel will prevent Iran from ‘opening terrorist front in Syria’: Gantz
[image: Israel will prevent Iran from ‘opening terrorist front in Syria’: Gantz] BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – On Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned of “dangerous repercussions for any new war between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah,” stressing that Israel “will not hesitate to fight another battle in Lebanon if it is imposed on it.” During a session of the Israeli Parliamentary Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, Gantz said, as quoted by the Israeli Broadcasting Company (Makan), “The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, is a calamity for Lebanon... more »
Greece warns Turkey of readiness to ‘defend its sovereign rights’
[image: Greece warns Turkey of readiness to ‘defend its sovereign rights’] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The Greek Foreign Ministry announced that Athens urged Turkey on Monday, to stop illegal actions in the eastern Mediterranean, and that these activities are provocative and undermine peace and security in the region. The Greek Foreign Ministry statement said in a statement reported by Reuters: “Greece will not accept blackmail. We will defend its sovereign rights.” On Monday, the Turkish Navy issued a navigational notification saying that the Turkish vessel “Uruj Chief” will con... more »
Key minister announces resignation from Lebanese government
[image: Key minister announces resignation from Lebanese government] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – Lebanese Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni resigned from the government on Monday, marking the fourth resignation in the last 48 hours from this government that was formed earlier this year. Wazni was a key negotiator with the International Monetary Fund over a rescue plan to aid Lebanon; his resignation will likely lead to the collapse of the government. Earlier in the day, Minister of Justice, Marie-Claude Najim, submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Hassan Diab. Continue reading K... more »
Ansarallah forces close in on strategic district in central Yemen
[image: Ansarallah forces close in on strategic district in central Yemen] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Ansarallah forces scored a new advance in the Al-Bayda Governorate this week, after a fierce battle with the government-aligned Yemeni Armed Forces. According to reports from the Al-Bayda Governorate on Monday, the Ansarallah forces managed to advance northeast towards the administrative border of Marib, seizing a number of sites in the process. Among the areas captured by the Ansarallah forces was the small villages Al-Shari’ah and Al-Zahra’a, along with the Al-Alib Mountain... more »
Iran’s IRGC sunk mock US aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf: photo
[image: Iran’s IRGC sunk mock US aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf: photo] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted a large-scale military exercise in the Persian Gulf in late July, as they showcased their naval capabilities and new weapons. During the exercises, the IRGC was seen attacking a mock U.S. aircraft carrier that was positioned near the Strait of Hormuz. It was expected that Iran would not fully destroy this replica of the U.S.S. Nimitz, as they would use it for future military drills; however, as shown in the photo below, the... more »
Syrian Army attacks northern Latakia region after Turkey establishes new post
[image: Syrian Army attacks northern Latakia region after Turkey establishes new post] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has renewed its attack on the jihadist defenses in northern Latakia this week, despite the recent arrival of Turkish military reinforcements to the Jabal Al-Akrad region. According to the latest field report from Latakia, the Syrian Arab Army, alongside the Republic Guard, launched several missiles towards the positions of the jihadist rebels in the Al-Haddadah area. The Syrian Arab Army reportedly used its domestically-made Golan-1000 mis... more »
Turkey intends to conduct exploration mission despite Greece’s warnings
[image: Turkey intends to conduct exploration mission despite Greece’s warnings] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Turkish Navy issued a shipping notification saying that the Turkish vessel “Urug Chief” will conduct seismic surveys in the eastern Mediterranean during the next two weeks. The move is likely to renew tension with Greece, which is also a member of NATO and currently at odds with Ankara over the maritime borders in the eastern Mediterranean. The countries are at odds over the overlapping claims of oil and gas resources in the Mediterranean region. Continue reading Turk... more »
Newly upgraded Russian Ka-52 ‘Crocodile’ helicopter makes first flight
[image: Newly upgraded Russian Ka-52 ‘Crocodile’ helicopter makes first flight] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 p.m.) – The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Monday that the modernized version of the reconnaissance and attack helicopter “Ka-52M” made its first flight. The helicopter is equipped with an improved optical electronic system with a longer range to detect and recognize targets, and a new digital engine, which will improve the accuracy of aiming when fired from the cannon. The updated Ka-52 will also be fitted with a new active phased radar system and a longer range gu... more »
Taiwanese Air Force ‘drove out’ Chinese warplanes from airspace: MoD
[image: Taiwanese Air Force ‘drove out’ Chinese warplanes from airspace: MoD] The incident took place the day after US Health Secretary Alex Azar arrived on the island. Azar has become the highest-ranking American official to visit Taiwan since the United States cut official ties with the island in 1979. Taiwan’s Air Force has warded off several Chinese fighter jets that briefly entered the island’s airspace on Monday morning, the Taiwanese defence ministry reports. According to the department, the PLA fighters were tracked by land-based anti-aircraft missiles and briefly crossed ... more »
At least 33 injured, 3 critically as destructive tornado hits Inner Mongolia, China
The Watchers » Latest articles - 12 hours ago
At least 33 people were injured and more than 100 dwellings were damaged or destroyed after a tornado struck a village in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2020. The severe storm struck around 07:30 UTC (15:30 LT) in...... Read more »
Seminar Aims to Diversify the U.S. Department of State
The Cox-State Department Diplomacy Seminar, a program by the Una Chapman Cox Foundation, is designed to expose underrepresented students to potential careers with the U.S. Department of State.
International Conference Explores Religious Diversity in Higher Education
When we talk about diversity, equity and inclusion on campus, religion isn’t always a part of the conversation. But with its inaugural international conference, Convergence, a nonprofit focused on campus religious diversity, worked to change that.
Doofus Of The Day #1,064
Today's award goes to an Australian academic (?) who claims that the fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk" is a metaphor for male sexual awakening. A tip o' the hat to Australian correspondent Andrew for sending me the link. When creative writing lecturer and author Claire Corbett first learned that the iconic fairytale Jack And The Beanstalk was one long extended metaphor about penises, she laughed. “First off I thought, ‘Oh this is ridiculous,’” she told news.com.au. “But then when I thought about it, I saw something in it.” * . . .* Child psychologist Bruno Bettelheim first poin... more »
CompStat confounds the New York Times!
*MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020From the realm of misstatement and error:* After posting our previous report, we began perusing this front-page report in the New York Times about opposition to defunding New York City's police. Some black pols, and many black citizens, oppose the cry to defund police. This is an intriguing report. Eventually, though, we hit this puzzling passage: MAYS (8/10/20): Figuring out how to handle violence is one of the most complicated parts of the effort to defund the police. Overall, serious crime in New York City has not jumped this year, but murders and shooti... more »
Antifa-BLM Shot at a Police Officer at His Home During a Protest
A shotgun was fired into his home after a group of 50 to 60 people gathered there to protest against the officer because he had fatally shot three people over five years in service.
Portland Rioters Harass Elderly Women. Antifa and BLM Invade the Suburbs.
A woman, 73, who uses a walker, was blocked and harassed when she tried to put out a fire in a trash barrel. She had made a BLM sign to show her support for the group but discovered the hard way that she was dealing with people who had the destruction of America as their goal, not racial justice.
Portland Mayor Accuses Rioters of ‘Attempting To Commit Murder’
It is possible that Trump may be the preferred candidate of the deep state because he will have far more support of the American people than Biden would when the President declares martial law. That IS the end game of the deep state. Look up the definition of 'controlled opposition' and read it twice.
Epidemiologists say Face Masks do not Prevent Spread of Disease
Both the US Surgeon General and the CDC have flip-flopped on this issue but keep returning to the 'wear-the-mask' position, perhaps as a psychological measure to convince the sleeping public convinced that the pretended pandemic is real.
Bulgarian Pathology Association Says COVID-19 PCR Tests Are Scientifically Meaningless
The significance of this is that the government mandate to" test-test-test" has only one purpose, and it is not to detect COVID-19. It is to produce statistics for a bogus second wave.
Accused Rapist Released From Jail Because Of COVID-19 Allegedly Kills His Victim
Tens of thousands of criminals are being released from prisons across the country allegedly over COVID-19 concerns, and this is one of the many reasons for the spike in crime.
Trump Issues Executive Orders Extending Unemployment Payments and Cutting Payroll Tax
All of these actions are unconstitutional, because they are within the jurisdiction of Congress, not the President. However, the government will argue - and the courts will uphold - the idea that the Constitution is suspended in times of national emergency, which is in the power of the President to declare.
How Many US Gov-Funded Fronts Can The Nation Mention in One Article?
Will the media do its job and ask who is being funded by the US to attack Thailand's government and institutions and why? *August 10, 2020* (Tony Cartalucci - ATN) - It is an amazing feat to write an entire article about Thailand's opposition, mentioning three different individuals or organizations but never mentioning that *all three* are funded by the US government via fronts like the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) - especially when they are involved in attacking and undermining Thailand's highest institutions. Yet that is precisely what English-language Thai newspaper Th... more »
Antifa and BLM form of urban guerrilla warfare
AG Barr calls ANTIFA a ‘new form of urban guerrilla warfare’ Fox News Mark Levin August 10, 2020 (just aired) U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr speaks to Fox News’ Mark Levin about how dangerous policing is getting amid the “defund the police movement” and talks about ANTIFA’s dangerous actions. –##– ANTIFA AND ISIS HAVE A GREAT DEAL IN COMMON Antifa is not a trendy new social idea – It is a determined political movement the core groups are dedicated to preserving. The meaning Of Antifa has its roots in 1930’s Germany. While kind of a wide-ranging philosophy, Fascism generally promote... more »
Israel Destroys East Beirut With A New Weapon
The first Israeli Prime Minister has ordered the destruction of a Hizbollah weapons warehouse in Beirut with a new weapon. The weapon, which is not well known, caused considerable damage in the city, killing more than 100 people, injuring 5,000 and destroying many buildings. This time it will be difficult for Benjamin Netanyahu to deny it.
When will Nova Scotia finally have a woman premier?
News 1. Today is Prisoners’ Justice Day; here’s what it means to me A former provincial prisoner writes about what Prisoners’ Justice Day, which is today, August 10, means to them. Prisoners’ Justice Day was started by a group of prisoners who got together on Aug. 10, to remember Ed Nalon, who died in a […]
The ABCs and Maybes of school reopening
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Some sense of normalcy. That’s what most children, parents, and teachers yearn for — a better learning environment than what was cobbled together when COVID-19 erupted this winter. Top paediatricians and child psychologists at the Toronto Sick Kids Hospital and IWK agree that kids need […]
Today is Prisoners’ Justice Day; here’s what it means to me
The author of this article is a former provincial prisoner. Today, August 10, is Prisoners’ Justice Day. I got my first real lesson on Prisoners’ Justice Day in Millhaven Institution when I was incarcerated there in the early 2000s. I had been around in some provincial jails on August 10s before that but it was […]
Democratic, Republican parties both play favorites when allotting convention delegates to states
John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Internal party rules make it harder to attract independents, who make up about one-third of US voters.
Armed poll watchers: New Jersey's cautionary tale ahead of the 2020 presidential election
Mark Krasovic, Associate Professor of History and American Studies, Rutgers University Newark at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Republicans are free again to recruit poll watchers – four decades after 'ballot security' operations helped steer New Jersey's 1981 gubernatorial race toward their candidate.
Breaking the Mask Psychosis
*Psychosis is a condition that affects the way your brain processes information. It causes you to lose touch with reality. You might see, hear, or believe things that aren't real, true or accurate. * *Spain's Strict Mask Policy- results in increased Covid cases* *Spain has a reputation for having some of the strictest policies on masks in Europe, with the public even encouraged to wear face-coverings outside. Yet today, Spain’s Health Ministry announced that the number of coronavirus cases has continued to rise, with 9,848 cases counted over the past two days – prompting those who l... more »
Throwing It All Away
Tom Friedman writes that recent events in Lebanon provide a stark warning. Things go horribly wrong when everything becomes political. In Lebanon, it's been that way for a long time: Because of the sectarian nature of Lebanese society, where all the powers of governing, and the spoils of the state, had been constitutionally or informally divided in a very careful balance between different Christian and Muslim sects, everything was indeed political. Every job appointment, every investigation into malfeasance, every government decision to fund this and not that was seen as advantagi... more »
Democrats love pedophiles more than they love your kids
In order to protect pedophiles from the China virus the they've put some of them in a hotel which is only a block away from a public school. Now De Blasio says that the level 3 offenders were but there by mistake and quickly removed. Ok let's give him that; his government is incompetent. But level 2 offenders, who are classified as "sexually violent" but who have no housing restrictions, remain. It's unclear how a sexually violent offender can have no limitations on where the live but then it's De Blasio's New York. The official De Blasio government statement is: "No residency-res... more »
In England the lockdown may be killing almost as many people as the China virus is
The Office for National Statistics in England says that there have been 38,500 excess deaths in England connected to COVID19. But of those deaths 16,000, or 41%, weren't due to the virus but due to people not getting medical care because of the lockdown. Since that toll only counts deaths it isn't counting all the people who will die long term because they skipped cancer screenings or other early testing. However the study did estimate that impact and concluded that there could be 81,500 excess deaths over the next 50 years due to the response to the China virus. So 38,500 - 16,00... more »
Democrats love criminals and hate you: rapist freed from jail who killed his victim edition
Ibrahim Bouaichi was charged with raping Karla Dominguez. Under Virginia law people charged with certain highly dangerous crimes aren't eligible for bail. Yet Bouaichi's attorneys successfully argued that despite there being no cases of COVID19 in the facility where he was being held that he should be released on bail for his health. Some idiot judge agreed with that and Bouaichi was released on bail. He later went to Ms. Dominguez's apartment and shot her dead. What's really amazing is that after he was released but before he killed Karla he rammed a police car. but local authorit... more »
How the Guardian betrayed not only Corbyn but the last vestiges of British democracy
It is simply astonishing that the first attempt by the Guardian – the only major British newspaper styling itself as on the liberal-left – to properly examine the contents of a devastating internal Labour party report leaked in April is taking place nearly four months after the 860-page report first came to light.
The Hunters And The Hunted
The creatures in this world can be divided into two categories: the hunters and the hunted—this holds true for humans as well. Men are either preying on other men or they are the prey; they are either the wolves or the sheep. The sense of reason that the men possess adds a layer of complexity to their needs—an animal is motivated by the desire for food, sex, and shelter; the interests of men, on the other hand, is fuelled by their lust for power, pleasure, and property. The ultimate avenue for acquiring power, pleasure, and prosperity is politics which is generally dominated by men... more »
PROPAGANDA, INCOMPETENCE, ERROR: Maureen Dowd made a mistake!
*MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020And that was the weekend's good news:* Maureen Dowd made a mistake at the start of yesterday's column in the New York Times. Uh-oh! As originally published, her column started like this: DOWD (8/9/20): On the cusp of Joe Biden teaming up with a woman, I am casting back to my time covering the first woman who was a serious contender for veep. The feminist fairy tale—which began with women crying and popping champagne on the convention floor in San Francisco in 1984—had a sad ending. Cinderella with ashes in her mouth. *It’s hard to fathom, but it has been ... more »
Can Diplomacy Work; Or Are We Headed for War Between the U.S. & China?
Can Diplomacy Work; Or Are We Headed for War Between the U.S. & China? Video of Can Diplomacy Work; Or Are We Headed for War Between the U.S. & China? Former Australian PM Rudd warned that we face not "just a new Cold War, but a hot one as well." This is not inevitable. In fact, there is no reason for it, except the itchy trigger fingers of those globalists for whom war is their preferred racket, especially to divert attention away from the breakdown of their bankrupt system! Perhaps the cooperation displayed by many nations yesterday in discussing aid for Lebanon offers hope ... more »
WATCH: Incompetent Cop Tasers Fellow Officer Causing Him to Shoot Unarmed Man
[image: shot]In what looked more like an episode of Reno 911 than an actual police stop, an unarmed man was shot during a traffic stop after a cop tasered a fellow officer, making him shoot.
America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine
Politicians and the public rest their hopes on emergence of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. Will it work on the obese?
Severe floods displace at least 32 000 people in Ethiopia
The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago
At least 32 000 have been displaced by severe flooding that has caused extensive damage in Ethiopia, since late July 2020. This included almost 20 000 residents in Afar that had to relocate in the first week of August due to the overflow of Awash River. According to...... Read more »
Escaping Paternalism Book Club: Jubal Harshaw’s Reaction
Blogger Jubal Harshaw sent me this response to last week’s installment of the Escaping Paternalism Book Club last week. Reprinted with his permission. Hey Bryan, Today you wrote: “4. Once again, I wish the book contained a detailed section on opioids. The usual view, of course, is that Big Pharma’s lobbying prevented wise regulation from paternalistically […] The post Escaping Paternalism Book Club: Jubal Harshaw’s Reaction appeared first on Econlib.
Flaaen et al. on Washing Machine Tariffs in the A.E.R.
Trump’s early 2018 tariffs on washing machines are costing American consumers $1.5 billion a year in higher prices, even after deducting the meager $82 million in customs revenues. The whole tariff was paid by American consumers in higher prices—in fact, even more than the whole tariff if we consider that dryers, a complement good, also […] The post Flaaen et al. on Washing Machine Tariffs in the A.E.R. appeared first on Econlib.
Germany Wirecard fraud scandal morphs into OPCW rogue spy mystery (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 626.
Mohawk Nation News 'The Time of the Black Serpent is Now!'
Mohawk Nation News August 8, 2020 This rotinoshonni [iroquois] story was told at the POUNDMAKER INDIGENOUS PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL in Saskatchewan on August 6, 2020. THE VIDEO: THE TEXT: “sekon. dekanawida came to us to tell us three things, the good message, the power, the peace. 1. ON THIS PLANET ALL LIVING THINGS HAVE THE SAME MOTHER, SHE IS THE EARTH. THE SAME FATHER, WHICH IS
What Sort of Deal Would North Korea Strike with Donald Trump?
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* Here is a blueprint of how a deal could become a reality. Among President Donald Trump’s many flaws is his belief that everything is about him. Last week he declared that if it wasn’t an election year his administration’s most important adversaries “Iran, China, everybody will be at the table the first day, within 24 hours, wanting to make a deal. Including North Korea.” However, he insisted, they are waiting for the election results, since they “don’t want Trump.” No doubt virtually every government on earth is waiting anxiously for the ballot on... more »
Link Between Autism and Eating Disorders Due to Inability to Identify New Emotions, Research Suggests
*Rachel Moseley and Laura Renshaw-Vuillier* *Health, World* [image: Reuters] First-person accounts from autistic people are consistent with the idea that alexithymia might play a role in their eating disorders. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of any mental illness. They don’t discriminate, affecting people of all ethnicities, sexualities, gender identities, ages and backgrounds. However, one group is disproportionately affected by these disorders: people on the autism spectrum. Eating disorders in autistic people are poorly understood, but they tend to be more s... more »
Kansas Health Secretary Used Doctored Data to Justify Mask Mandates
[image: kansas-health-secretary-used-doctored-data-to-justify-mask-mandates] Kansas Health Secretary Dr. Lee Norman has been caught using doctored data to justify ongoing mask mandates.
Shots Fired as Crowds Clash with Police in Downtown Chicago
Hundreds of people smashed windows, stole from stores, and clashed with police in Chicago's Magnificent Mile shopping district and other parts of the city's downtown.
Why food blocks a British-American trade deal: It's a pig of a problem
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
10-Aug-2020 America regards Brexit as an opportunity to export pork and chicken, among other foods, across the Atlantic. Many Britons do not like that idea.
Japan, UK pushing to seal bilateral free trade deal this month
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
10-Aug-2020 Japan and the UK were on the same page on most subjects covered by their proposed free trade pact and are aiming to reach an agreement by the end of the month.
UK says it's confident of Brexit trade deal as EU changing tone
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
10-Aug-2020 Britain's top minister overseeing Brexit talks said there had been a distinct change of tone from the European Union in recent weeks allowing progress to be made.
Wind Farms Built on Carbon-Rich Peat Bogs
*Guaduneth Chico, Ben Clutterbuck, Nicholas Midgley* *Environment, Europe* [image: Reuters] Wind farms are a great way to generate clean energy, but where they are built needs careful consideration. Wind power in the UK now accounts for nearly 30% of all electricity production. Land-based wind turbines now produce the cheapest type of energy – and there is no doubt wind farms can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing the fossil fuels that have traditionally been used to generate electricity. But what of wind turbines built on top of sensitive, natural environments ... more »
Four Reasons Some People Become "Super Smellers"
*Carl Philpott* *Science, World* [image: Reuters] Here are some of the reasons a person may have hyperosmia. Do certain smells make you feel uncomfortable, even nauseous? Or is your nose so good that you can detect even the subtlest aromas in your favourite wine? Perhaps certain smells evoke negative or positive feelings? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might just be a “super smeller”. Medically known as hyperosmia, super smellers are people who have a heightened sense of smell compared to the average person. Some super smellers may be more sensitive to pleasan... more »
China's Military Understands That Combat Experience Cannot Be Bought Or Stolen
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* There are limits to espionage. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *"At the strategic level, a war between Chinese and U.S. forces would likely involve high-intensity combat that neither side has experienced," Heath wrote. "The outcome of an initial clash could go either way. With adequate preparation and planning and under ideal circumstances, it is possible that China could prevail in a first battle." The Chinese military has almost no combat experience, analyst Timothy Heath wrote for the California think-tank RAND. But that inexperience might not ... more »
Misfires: Five Most Ineffective Rifles of the Modern Era
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* [image: Reuters] "The weapon is brittle and exceptionally prone to wear and tear, and the plastic magazines break and failed to function in cold weather. Despite the use of a fairly small 20 round magazine and low rate of fire INSAS is prone to overheating. As a final insult, the rifle is frequently reported to spray hot oil in the eyes of the shooter." *Here's What You Need To Remember: *There have been several examples in the last century of military small arms that have been sub-par. The relative decline of the infantry on the battlefield mean... more »
Fast-moving Typhoon "Jangmi" hits South Korea's flood-stricken region
The Watchers » Latest articles - 15 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Jangmi" formed late August 8, 2020, as the 5th named storm of the 2020 Pacific typhoon season. The system made landfall on the southern tip of Geoje Island and its remnants are now bringing heavy rain to the country's flood-stricken...... Read more »
Residents Outraged After Cops Open Fire on 5 Children, Ages 9-16, After They Rolled a Stop Sign
[image: children]Two cops have been suspended after a traffic stop for a stop sign violation led to officers opening fire on small children aged 9 through 16.
Who Supports Donald Trump?
The CIVIQS website provides us with a fascinating look at how Americans feel about Donald Trump and key national issues. CIVIQS is an online polling company that uses an online forum to conduct public opinion research founded by the founder of Daily Kos, Markos Moulitsas. The company has recruited a diverse panel of nearly a million online volunteers (rather than using the traditional telephone polling) who take short online surveys, providing a method of tracking national trends and then divide the results along demographic and geographic lines. Let's start by looking at Dona... more »
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*Across Colleges of All Types, Student Anxiety Is a Growing Issue* College admissions is a different field than it was 20 or even 10 years ago. High school guidance counselors still help hundreds of students make a plan for after graduation. Students still try to get into the best college they can. But they are now more cost-conscious, their families hire private college counselors, and they are much more anxious and stressed. Private high school counselors and college counselors both confront student anxiety more. Their jobs have expanded to deal with students anxious about the f... more »
Analysis: The Positive Results of Political Accommodation in Brasília
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - No one knows for certain how earnest and lasting Jair Bolsonaro's transition to moderation is, but it is undeniable that the President of the Republic's change of stance has yielded positive results. One of them occurred in the relationship between the Planalto Palace and Congress. By abandoning attacks and attempts […] The post Analysis: The Positive Results of Political Accommodation in Brasília appeared first on The Rio Times.
What Happens at Closed Cultural Venues in Rio in Pandemic Times?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the relaxation stages enforced by the Rio de Janeiro City Hall and the State Government, the city's museums and cultural venues are still closed to the public. Faced with such a scenario, these history-rich spaces are adjusting to the new reality. In the films of the trilogy "Night at […] The post What Happens at Closed Cultural Venues in Rio in Pandemic Times? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Goiás Soccer Team Learns of Ten Covid-19 Cases Only Hours Before Sunday’s Match
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A viral "bomb" went off in Goiás a few hours before the soccer match against São Paulo, in the 1st round of the Brazilian national championship tournament on Sunday at 4 PM in Serrinha. The results of the Covid-19 tests conducted in the team for the match were released only […] The post Goiás Soccer Team Learns of Ten Covid-19 Cases Only Hours Before Sunday’s Match appeared first on The Rio Times.
European Press Criticize Bolsonaro’s Silence Over 100,000 Covid-19 Deaths in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil was featured in all European media on Sunday, August 9th, for having reached 100,000 Covid-19 deaths. Newspapers, TVs and radio stations in the Old Continent recall that Brazil is second only to the United States in terms of the number of infections and deaths. Jair Bolsonaro's failure to react […] The post European Press Criticize Bolsonaro’s Silence Over 100,000 Covid-19 Deaths in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Digital Check-in and Air Filters: The New Reality of Air Travel
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Little by little, airlines are resuming their flight schedules as they witness a rebound in demand. To make travel safe, the three major Brazilian companies have changed the distribution of snacks and drinks, encouraged digital check-in, and stepped up aircraft cleaning. Azul says passenger traffic in July increased 40.7 percent […] The post Digital Check-in and Air Filters: The New Reality of Air Travel appeared first on The Rio Times.
Six ‘Soles Cartel’ Members Captured in Colombia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Colombian Attorney General's Office confirmed the capture of six members of the Soles Cartel (Cartel of the Suns), as part of an operation conducted by the Judicial Police in the city of Medellín on Saturday. During the operation, 1.8 billion Colombian pesos in cash (about half a million dollars), […] The post Six ‘Soles Cartel’ Members Captured in Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Churches Lobby to Maintain Benefits under Tax Reform Bill
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Religious institutions have used the debates around the tax reform to preserve and even extend the reach of these institutions' tax benefits. The first stage of the federal government's tax reform project, which replaces PIS and Cofins taxes with a new CBS (Contribution on Goods and Services), for example, maintains […] The post Brazilian Churches Lobby to Maintain Benefits under Tax Reform Bill appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pandemic Bill in Brazil Has Reached R$700 Billion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the words of President Jair Bolsonaro, the disease brought on by the coronavirus would be nothing more than a "minor flu". Yet, five months later, the damage caused by the pandemic in the country bears no resemblance to a common flu outbreak, which is treated with vitamin C and […] The post Pandemic Bill in Brazil Has Reached R$700 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
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*Greta Thunberg – Master of Self-marketing* Once again Greta Thunberg has demonstrated her PR genius. She just met a researcher from neighboring Norway for a conversation on the border between their two countries. And Greta didn’t waste any time posting the pictures of their meeting on Twitter and Instagram. In one of the photos, the two are seen greeting each other by touching their right feet together over the Morokulien border crossing – without physically entering the other’s country. According to Thunberg, she was interviewing the climate and environmental scientist Per Espen... more »
McKesson v. Doe—Searching for Clarity on Protesters’ Rights
Tabatha Abu El-Haj This summer’s protests following the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor reveal the costs of an ill-defined right of peaceable assembly. Uncertainty about what is “peaceful” has fueled grotesque law enforcement crackdowns and left protesters exercising their constitutional rights at the mercy of officials. And it has also enabled Bill Barr and others to testify, with straight faces, that the dispersal of protesters on Lafayette Square and the tactics deployed in Portland are warranted. The Supreme Court has an opportunity to reaffirm that political protest... more »
IN TRUMP COUNTRY, IDEOLOGICAL BUBBLES ARE GOOD
Remember the aftermath of the 2016 election? J.D. Vance told the presumably left-leaning readers of *The New York Times* that the media's inability to foresee Donald Trump's victory was a sign that the failed prognosticators lived in a "liberal bubble." A former CEO of NPR moved to a right-leaning community and wrote a book called *Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right.* A fake ad on *Saturday Night Live* imagined the creation of a literal liberal bubble. The liberal bubble is bad! said many liberals. Liberals are terrible for wanting to l... more »
END RACISM!!!!!
That’s what we see and hear from every professional sport around the world these days, but who are the racists? Only one race of students is demanding segregated dorms. Colleges have BLACK athletes associations. There are 200 Historically BLACK Colleges and Universities. United NEGRO College Fund. Congressional BLACK Caucus. National Society of BLACK Engineers. National Association for the Advancement of COLORED People, 100 BLACK Men of America, BLACKS In Government, CLACK Culinary Association, BLACK Wall Street USA, BLACK Women in Sisterhood for Action, Miss BLACK USA, National Ass... more »
Invasion of the New Normals
They’re here! No, not the pod people from Invasion of the Body Snatchers. We’re not being colonized by giant alien fruit. I’m afraid it is a little more serious than that. People’s minds are being taken over by a much more destructive and less otherworldly force … a force that transforms them overnight into aggressively paranoid, order-following, propaganda-parroting totalitarians.
How the U.S. failed at its foreign policy toward Venezuela
On August 4, 2020, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on Venezuela. Appearing before the committee was U.S. State Department Special Representative Elliott Abrams. Abrams, who has had a long—and controversial—career in the formation of U.S. foreign policy, was assaulted by almost all the members of the Senate committee. The senators, almost without exception, suggested that Abrams had been—since 2019—responsible for a failed U.S. attempt to overthrow the Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro.
"The Economy Is Mortally Wounded"
*"The Economy Is Mortally Wounded"* by Charles Hugh Smith "We all know the movie scene in which the character is wounded but dismisses it as no big deal, and then lurches into the closing sequence where we discover the wound was not inconsequential, it was mortal, and the character expires. That's a fair depiction of the economy - both the U.S. and the global economy. The rapt audience is assured it's just a flesh wound and the character will soldier on, teeth nobly gritted, and that sets up our surprise when he/she tragically expires in the climatic scene. Financial-political auth... more »
"Economic Fantasy Update AM 8/10/20"
*"Economic Fantasy Update AM 8/10/20"* Chronicling the most enormous fraud and theft in human history, down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Deceptive resemblances to reality by these arch-criminals are total lies. Only the consequences are real, to YOU, never *them.* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *8/10/20* *○* Gregory Mannarino, *AM* *8/10/20:* *“Updates! Epic Debt Expansion”* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ ○ *MarketWatch Market Su**mmary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/... more »
Chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine: A clinical research perspective, Brazil
Clinical studies of chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine are ongoing. A clinical researcher perspective typically relies on clinical studies as the only acceptable evidence for decision-making. Unfortunately, clinical studies have limitations and alone cannot answer every question. The experience of a doctor treating patients … Continue reading →