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What is systemic racism, anyway?
Is there even such a thing as systemic racism? Some argue that the idea makes no sense. The term does need clarification, but it points at an undeniable reality. Harvard Prof. Harvey Mansfield writesin the *Wall Street Journal* that the phrase incoherently “describes a society that is so little racist that no one can respectably advocate racism, yet so much racist that every part of it is soaked with racism,” leaving us with “the paradox of a racist society without racists.” Matthew Franck similarly argues at *Public Discourse* that the term connotes “a conspiracy theory with ... more »
President Donald Trump Holds a Press Conference – 6:00pm ET Livestream
President Trump holds a press conference from the White House. Anticipated start time 6:00pm ET [Livestream Links Below] White House Livestream – Fox News Livestream Link – Fox Business Livestream Link . .
How CDC/WHO will Fake the Effects of the COVID Vaccine to Make it Look Like a Success
Making a vaccine look like it’s a champion isn’t difficult for public health agencies. There are a number of strategies. Of course, these fraudulent strategies would be serious crimes. But when has that stopped the CDC or the World Health Organization? In no particular order—- ONE: Rework the definition of a “COVID case.” Presently, the CDC absurdly allows doctors to diagnose a person with COVID who has a cough, or chills and fever, and lives in an area where cases are being claimed. No test necessary. So change this practice, once the vaccine is approved. Demand testing for a diag... more »
Four Decades of Deceit and Covering Up Vaccine Injuries and Deaths Leads to Mistrust of American Public Regarding Experimental COVID Vaccine
This year, the orchestrated actions by governments around the world to restrict or eliminate civil liberties in response to the emergence of a new coronavirus has been unprecedented, and it has had profound effects on the global economy and on the physical, mental and emotional health of billions of people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the overall mortality rate for the new SARS coronavirus causing COVID-19 is about 0.6 percent, although some scientists say it is lower, 6 while others estimate it can be as high as one to two percent in some parts of the world. ... more »
Two Yale Faculty Named Among 100 Most Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists
Cell Mentor, an online professional resource for scientists created by Cell Press, just named two faculty at Yale among the 100 most inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists. As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a committee of scientific advisors selected Drs. Daniel Colón-Ramos and Enrique De La Cruz, based on scholarly achievements, mentoring excellence, and commitment to […]
Holy Cross President Rev. Philip L. Boroughs to Step Down Next June
The Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, president of the College of the Holy Cross, announced Tuesday that he will be ending his nine-year tenure on June 30, 2021. As the 32nd president of the Jesuit liberal arts college, the oldest Catholic college in New England, Mass., his career was marked by the largest fundraising campaign in […]
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Scott Schmidt writes that it's inevitable that a government (like the UCP) which sees cruelty as the point of governance will reflect that attitude in its actions. - Kate Aronoff points out the destructive alliance between corporate Republicans and the likes of QAnon to spread anti-science conspiracy theories. And Zack Colman and Alex Guillen write about the massive greenhouse gas emission increases to be expected based on Donald Trump's destruction of the environmental regulatory state. - Patrick Greenfield reports on a new UN... more »
La soberanía en el debate: Gobierno no ratifica Escazú pero insiste con el TPP-11
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
23-Sep-2020 "Si a este Gobierno, efectivamente, le interesara la soberanía del país, no estaría promoviendo el TPP-11, con el que sí perdemos soberanía, y ni siquiera seríamos demandados por otro país, sino que por una empresa transnacional", sostuvo el diputado Félix González.
El Gobierno ve en la limitación al arbitraje una vía para evitar en el futuro indemnizaciones por renovables
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
23-Sep-2020 El Gobierno ve en la limitación de los arbitrajes de inversión entre Estados miembros de la Unión Europea una posible vía para evitar en el futuro el pago de las indemnizaciones reclamadas por inversores europeos por el recorte a las energías renovables.
Polémica por confecciones en el TLC con Reino Unido
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
23-Sep-2020 Exportaciones en 2019 fueron US$470,4 millones. Cámara de la Confección afirma que aún no se ha socializado el acuerdo.
More Than Just Statistics: On the Future of the Palestinian Discourse
A single chart, or a thousand, can never truly describe the actual terror felt by a million children who feared for their lives during those horrific days; or transport us to a bedroom where a family of ten huddled in the dark, praying for God’s mercy as the earth shook, concrete collapsed and glass shattered all around them. The post More Than Just Statistics: On the Future of the Palestinian Discourse appeared first on MintPress News.
Kushner-Linked Firm and Gig Economy Set to Reap Huge Profits as Mass Evictions Begin
With threats of homelessness and bankruptcy in the air as the eviction moratoriums subside, both renters and small landlords are getting pinched by predatory tech capitalism as the gig-economy hits the real estate market. The post Kushner-Linked Firm and Gig Economy Set to Reap Huge Profits as Mass Evictions Begin appeared first on MintPress News.
Rich Thinking: Canberra Bubble wage delusions spawn a bizarre plan to flatten taxes
Forget the "average" wage, half of working Australians earn less than $49,000 a year. Rich think they are poor, poor rich. Elizabeth Minter reports on the government's strange plan to flatten taxes so everybody who earns between $45,000 and $200,000 pays the same rate.
The Syria Boondoggle
Mark my words: an American soldier will soon die for next to nothing in Syria. Here’s a mission that takes all the absurdity of America’s post-9/11 wars of choice to their logical conclusion. As such, this muddled and aimless operation must stand forever tall in the pantheon of U.S. foreign policy folly – right up there with the three Seminole Wars (1817-18, 1835-42, 1855-58, 1,608 dead troops); Nicaraguan "Banana Wars" (1910, 1912-25, 1927-33, 159 dead); the Russian Civil War’s "Siberia” intervention (1918-20, 424 dead)... The post The Syria Boondoggle appeared first on PopularRe... more »
Democratizing Knowledge
The current public health crisis is demonstrating how deficiencies in our approach to intellectual property (IP)—a unique set of rights and protections that applies to the creations of the human intellect—and research and development (R&D) imperil the health, safety, and livelihoods of millions of people around the world. As has happened all too often in the past, the choice to prioritize corporate profits and an exclusionary version of IP rights and R&D over affordable medicines and medical supplies is proving not only to be deadly, but also threatens to dramatically increase eco... more »
The End Of The ‘Rules Based International Order’
The 'western' countries, i.e. the United States and its 'allies', love to speak of a 'rules based international order' which they say everyone should follow. That 'rules based order' is a way more vague concept than the actual rule of law: The G7 is united by its shared values and commitment to a rules based international order. That order is being challenged by authoritarianism, serious violations of human rights, exclusion and discrimination, humanitarian and security crises, and the defiance of international law and standards. As members of the G7, we are convinced that our so... more »
US Bully In Last Chance Saloon
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced this week the reimposition of international sanctions against Iran. Trouble is nobody is listening to Washington's remonstrations any longer. Not only has the emperor no clothes, he's lost bullying power too. The Trump administration asserts it has the legal right to invoke "snapback" UN sanctions on Iran over Washington’s baseless allegations that Tehran is in breach of the 2015 international nuclear accord. This is in spite of the fact that the American side forfeited its legal rights when it unilaterally quit the nuclear deal in May 2... more »
Three Cities Designated As ‘Anarchist Jurisdictions’ – What That Means
On Sept. 21, 2020, millions of people in three major U.S. cities awoke to find themselves living in what President Donald Trump and his Justice Department cronies had declared "anarchist jurisdictions." New York City, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle — all of which are led by Democrats — were slapped with the label and, as a result, are now at risk of being defunded by the federal government, even as they grapple with massive budget shortfalls tied to the coronavirus pandemic. The president is playing a political game with those whom he considers to be his enemies, and that list is g... more »
Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ Fame Sued for Defamation
Carole Baskin, who became a pop culture sensation due to Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King,” is being sued for defamation by a former assistant.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 23, 2020
China's military build-up of air defences along the India frontier began after the 2017 Doklam crisis. *NDTV*: *In 3 Years, China Doubled Its Air Bases, Air Defences And Heliports Along India Frontier: Report* India-China: According to the report, China has ''started constructing at least 13 entirely new military positions near its borders with India". New Delhi: The 2017 Doklam crisis which played out between China and India in a part of Bhutan located east of Sikkim ''appears to have shifted China's strategic objectives, with China more than doubling its total number of air ba... more »
DeVos Has No Plan
It's a brief three and a half minute interview on Fox's "The Daily Briefing," but in just a few quick questions, Dana Perino pushes Betsy DeVos to show that during this pandemic, families with concerns about school are on their own. The spot opens with a quick clip from an Alabama infectious disease expert explaining that you kids "pose an even bigger risk than college students." Dr. Michael Saag warns of a "silent epidemic" within K-12 arena. Saag says we knew what was going on in colleges because we are testing and quarantining, "but in K through 12 we're not doing that." Now he... more »
Possible Republican Win in Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District
[image: possible-republican-win-in-oklahoma-s-fifth-congressional-district] Republicans need to flip 20 seats to win back the House of Representatives, and Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District is one that could go Republican this year.
Topics for First Presidential Debate Are Announced
[image: topics-for-first-presidential-debate-are-announced] As election season nears its apex, topics for the first presidential debate were announced on Tuesday.
Everything the Media Claimed About Breonna Taylor’s Death Was a Lie – Truth Surfaces – No Police Charged in Her Death…
The media claimed Breonna Taylor was shot during a “no knock” warrant – False. The media claimed Breonna Taylor was shot in her bed – False. The media claimed Breonna Taylor was murdered – False. Everything the media and lawyer … Continue reading →
Trump, Social Media, Right-Wing News Stir Up Antifa Scares
A scene that has unfolded in many cities and small towns this year is the product of fear and conflict stoked by bogus posts on social media, right-wing news outlets, and even some of the nation’s most powerful leaders.
"People who believe that slavery is an efficient system of production are people who are ready to impose 100% marginal rates of taxation in the belief that doing so is economically harmless." #QotD
*"People who believe that slavery is an efficient system of production are people who are ready to impose 100% marginal rates of taxation in the belief that doing so is economically harmless. "Ancient Rome, Greece, Babylon, Egypt, India, China, and Africa too, all had slavery. None of them created the Industrial Revolution. Great Britain and the United States did create the Industrial Revolution, on a foundation of economic freedom and respect for individual rights. The great blemish of slavery played no greater positive role in the history of the US than it had played prev... more »
Justice Ginsburg's dying wish...
*WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020* *...and another unraveling system:* In yesterday morning's Washington Post, Ann Hornaday lowered the boom on the frequent childishness of our failing liberal tribe. That said, are mainstream journalists far behind? Last night, Senator Barasso appeared on The PBS NewsHour. He was charged with the task of defending the GOP's right to power ahead with a Supreme Court appointment at this particular time and under the circumstances his own party created four years ago. Given what the GOP did (and said) in 2016, this should have been a hard case to make... more »
Judge: Eric Trump Must Testify in NY Probe Before Election
A judge has ruled that Eric Trump must testify in a New York investigation into his family’s business practices before the November presidential election.
Fighting India's Bonded Labour During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Part 1
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
PUNE, India, Sep 22 (IPS) - One of the worst fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the closure of industries in India, which caused thousands of migrant labourers to return home to villages in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Bengal. In a region where the poorest have always been subjected to bonded labour, child labour and slave trafficking, it has meant revisiting the past. Read the full story, “Fighting India's Bonded Labour During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Part 1”, on globalissues.org →
A FEW QUESTIONS FOR TRUMP'S SUPREME COURT NOMINEE
Barton Gellman's *Atlantic* article about the inevitability of a Trump effort to steal the election in the event of Joe Biden victory is frightening, in part because of details like this: We are accustomed to choosing electors by popular vote, but nothing in the Constitution says it has to be that way. Article II provides that each state shall appoint electors “in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct.” Since the late 19th century, every state has ceded the decision to its voters. Even so, the Supreme Court affirmed in *Bush v. Gore* that a state “can take back the powe... more »
Trying to Buy a Laptop? COVID-19 Is Creating a Shortage.
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * [image: Reuters] Students are back in school, and in much of the country, they’re still learning remotely. That, along with the many professionals who are continuing to work from home, led to a significant run on laptops, whether they were being purchased by parents individually, or by school districts in bulk. We all heard, especially during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, about shortages of toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and other products in sudden demand. In recent weeks, there have been reports about another shortage:... more »
The P-47 Thunderbolt: The Story of a Formidable Fighter-Bomber
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Nicknamed the Flying Milk Bottle, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter was a stalwart aircraft that served around the globe during World War II. *Key Point*: If the term “yeoman” should be applied to any Allied fighter of World War II, the Thunderbolt well deserves the title. Since the end of World War II, the aviation press has made the North American P-51 Mustang into the superstar Allied fighter of the war. In reality, however, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was the most widely used U.S.-built fighter, and in many respects it was the most ... more »
New Nvidia Graphics Card Causing Trouble for LG OLED TVs, Report Says
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] In a statement to Forbes, LG vowed to fix the problem, with an upcoming firmware update. Forbes reported earlier this week that some gamers who have purchased Nvidia’s much-hyped new RTX 30 graphics cards are having trouble getting them to work with certain LG OLED TVs from 2019 and 2020. The problems, per the report, affect LG 9 and X series OLED TVs, and have included both a black screen when “attempting to apply Nvidia’s G-Sync variable refresh rate technology at 120Hz frame rates,” and TVs “reducing signals output in R... more »
China's New Type 05 Amphibious Vehicle: Ready for War?
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* Though amphibious, the latest Type 05 variant seems to have a more land-based reconnaissance role than its predecessors—and is still arguably better than the Marine Corps’ amphibious vehicles. The People’s Liberation Army Ground Force apparently has a new amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle. The vehicle, which appears similar to China’s Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle (and which you can read about here), was reported on by Jane’s. The Type 05 variant was seen in a clip broadcast by China's Central Television 7, a state-owned station. Int... more »
Susan Collins Confirms She Will ‘Oppose the Nominee’ for Trump’s Justice Pick
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Following Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Friday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) vowed to fill the vacant seat with Trump’s pick, although it’s unclear if the confirmation process will be able to take place before the election. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), ahead of a tough election, confirmed Tuesday that she will support the Democratic blockade against President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee if presented on the Senate floor. With just six weeks to Election Day, Collins said it’s too close to s... more »
MacArthur’s Navy: How the World War II General Led the Amphibious Assault Against Japan
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* General Douglas MacArthur, leader of the allied campaign in the Southwest Pacific, commanded an amphibious drive to the Philippines and beyond. *Key Point*: Victory thankfully came before an invasion of Japan began. In November 1941, the U.S. Asiatic Fleet weighed anchor in Shanghai, China, for the last time. Alarmed by the growing hostility and aggressiveness of the Japanese, Admiral Thomas Hart ordered the outnumbered and outgunned American vessels moved to the relative safety of Manila Bay in the Philippines. Admiral Hart sought to co... more »
Black Students Must Experience Black Life Outside of the U.S.
When I reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement and the many viral images that have galvanized protesters into action, my mind keeps going back to a disquieting video that did not result in belligerent shouting or bloodshed.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Will Host Virtual Celebrity Fundraiser and Concert
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) – a national organization giving support to publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) – is throwing a Homecoming inspired fundraiser and virtual concert to celebrate the long-standing legacy of HBCUs, according to a press release. The celebration, #RISE HC2K20, will take place on Sunday, […]
TIME Magazine names Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to Time100 List
TIME magazine has named Dr. Ibram X. Kendi – history professor, founding director of Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research and leading advocate against systemic racism – one of the 100 most influential people in the world, BU Today reported. Others on the 2020 Time100 list – released Tuesday night – include President Trump, Democratic […]
Russian Su-30 Fighter Jet Downed In Friendly Fire Incident
The Su-30 was on a routine training mission when it crashed Tuesday. Sergei Bobylev / TASS *TASS*:* Su-30 fighter that crashed in Russia on Tuesday may have been hit during drills — source* The Su-30 fighter crashed in Russia’s Tver Region during a planned training flight on Tuesday TVER, September 23. /TASS/. A Su-30 fighter that crashed in Russia’s Tver Region on Tuesday may have been accidentally hit by another plane during military exercises, a source in the region’s emergency services informed TASS on Wednesday. "According to preliminary data, the Su-30 was accidentally hit... more »
Covid Whistleblowers Expose Narrative As 'Total Fraud'
Two insiders have recently emerged to give a shocking view behind the scenes of the ongoing Covid narrative. A former chief science officer at pharma giant Pfizer and a former official at the CDC have both come forward with shocking tales of fraud and falsification. Also today, US support for a Covid vaccine continues to plummet based on recent polls. More good news out of Pennsylvania. Dementia deaths. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Burning Climate Skeptics at the Stake – Video
Dr. Sallie Baliunas discusses the Little Ice Age and the history of people’s superstitious reactions to extreme weather. Dr Baliunas, an astrophysicist, lays out a great read of propaganda and the manmade global warming crowd. Only seven minutes long, this eye-opening video is well-worth watching. The Little Ice Age lasted about 500 years, but the ... Read more Burning Climate Skeptics at the Stake – Video The post Burning Climate Skeptics at the Stake – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Earth about to enter ‘Mini Ice Age,’ warns expert
I’ve been saying this for years. But now we’re starting to hear it from the main-stream media. _______ Earth about to enter ‘Mini Ice Age,’ expert warns Robert W Felix As power-hungry politicians ramp up their man-made global warming propaganda, some scientists warn that a far different type of climate change is headed our way. ... Read more Earth about to enter ‘Mini Ice Age,’ warns expert The post Earth about to enter ‘Mini Ice Age,’ warns expert appeared first on Ice Age Now.
A New Little Ice Age has already begun, says Russian astrophysicist
Not at some future date, mind you, but right now. The new Little Ice Age has already started. In the new book, Evidence-Based Climate Science: ‘Data Opposing CO2 Emissions as the Primary Source of Global Warming, astrophysicist Dr. Habibullo Abdussamatov warns that a new Little Ice Age has begun. A highly qualified and highly regarded scientist, ... Read more A New Little Ice Age has already begun, says Russian astrophysicist The post A New Little Ice Age has already begun, says Russian astrophysicist appeared first on Ice Age Now.
New Report Advises The U.S. Army Should Plan To Send Four Divisions To Taiwan In The Event Of A Chinese Invasion
*David Axe, Forbes: **The U.S. Army Should Plan To Send Four Divisions To Taiwan: Expert* If China invades Taiwan and the United States opts to get involved, the U.S. Army should be prepared to deploy tens of thousands of soldiers and thousands of heavy vehicles to the island country and “drive the enemy into the sea,” according to a bold new essay from Brian Dunn, a former Michigan Army National Guardsman. Dunn’s essay is one of several Taiwan-themed think-pieces in the latest issue of Military Review, the Army’s professional journal. Many American military thinkers for decades ... more »
House passes a stop gap appropriations measure to prevent Gov’t shutdown …
… or so they say. Now it is the Senate’s turn according to Pelosi and her band of leftist lamebrains. While in the Senate… Will Schumer and the Democrats continue their tantrum by continuing to invoke the 2 hour rule? or Will the Republicans stop and vote on this before moving further on the Supreme Court nomination? Does the Appropriations also address unemployment and Covid-19 supplemental….interested citizens should want to know. –##– H.R.8337 – “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act” once again proves that when the federal legislature chambers want to get ... more »
Florida Republican Party And Voter Suppression-- It's Who They Are
In 2018, Florida voters passed Amendment 4, which ended the state’s lifetime ban on voting for most former prisoners, giving the right to vote to something like 1.4 million more Floridians. It was a lopsided referendum-- 5,148,926 (64.55%) in favor to 2,828,339 (35.45%) opposed. If you think that overwhelming support would end Republican Party opposition to this kind of expansion of voting rights... you just don't understand the Republican Party and the nature of conservatism. With the connivance of Trumpist Gov. Ron DeSantis-- America's most despised governor-- the GOP-control... more »
K2-315b: Tight Orbits and the Joy of Numbers
The newly found planet K2-315b catches the eye because of its 3.14-day orbit, a catch from the K2 extension of the Kepler Space Telescope mission that reminds us of a mathematical constant. As I’m prowling through David Berlinski’s Infinite Ascent (Modern Library, 2011), a quirky and quite lively history of mathematics at the moment, the […]
psychopath Trump; deviant Hunter Biden
9-20-20 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-reporter-shot-george-floyd-protests-rubber-bullets-minnesota-rally-b507799.html ……………………………………….…............................ Ali Velshi is a Canadian television journalist, a senior economic and business correspondent for NBC News since October 2016 and co-anchor with Stephanie Ruhle of Velshi & Ruhle on MSNBC. Velshi is based in New York City. Born: October 29, 1969 (age 50 years), Nairobi, Kenya -wikipedia.com ……………….................… ............. The report says that several transactions involving Biden... more »
Halifax council candidate questionnaires: District 2 — Preston–Chezzetcook-Eastern Shore
The municipality’s geographically largest district stretches along the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia from Lawrencetown to Ecum Secum. Inland, it includes North and East Preston, Lake Echo, Porters Lake and Musquodoboit Harbour. There are four candidates trying to canvas that massive area in this fall’s election: David Boyd, David Hendsbee, Nicole Johnson and Tim Milligan. […]
The Failures of the CDC and its Political Bosses
Last Friday, the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) changed its guidelines concerning the ways the Covid-19 virus spreads; on Monday, one business day later, the government agency changed again and reverted to its previous guidelines (see “CDC Removes Guidelines Saying Coronavirus Can Spread from Tiny Air Particles,” Wall Street Journal, September 21, […] The post The Failures of the CDC and its Political Bosses appeared first on Econlib.
Hoping to Force an Outcome, US Sanctions Opposition Parties in Venezuela Ahead of Elections
Sanctions on Venezuela are nothing new. But Secretary of State Pompeo recently took the unusual step of sanctioning leaders of local opposition parties in an attempt to pressure them to pull out of upcoming elections. The post Hoping to Force an Outcome, US Sanctions Opposition Parties in Venezuela Ahead of Elections appeared first on MintPress News.
Senator Rand Paul Confronts Dr. Anthony Fauci For Months of Lies and Manipulative Statements….
Senator Rand Paul confronted Dr. Anthony Fauci today about his history of false claims, lies and manipulative statements surrounding the COVID-19 virus and direction for U.S. mitigation efforts. It’s about time someone called the baby ugly. Anthony Fauci, a political … Continue reading →
President Trump Delivers Remarks to Bay of Pigs Veterans – Video and Transcript…
Earlier this morning President Trump delivered prepared remarks to veterans of the Bay of Pigs, Cuban resistance against communism. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. Please. Thank you very much. And I’m … Continue reading →
Senate Releases Damning Report of Hunter Biden Foreign Payments and Influence Sales – Money, Hookers and Bribes…
Senators Ron Johnson, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released a report today showing millions in sketchy payments to the son of former Vice-President Joe Biden that … Continue reading →
Medical Experts Testify on Assange’s Health and Risk to His Life
Today’s testimony in Julian’s extradition hearing remained focused on Julian’s health and the risk involved in extraditing him to the U.S. As we pointed out yesterday, we will be trying to strike the right balance in our coverage between keeping supporters informed and respecting Julian’s privacy.
A Closer Look At The U.S. Air Force's Secret Next Gen Air Dominance Demonstrator
A tailless, fast, long-range, and very stealth manned penetrator has been talked about in recent years as a new 'fighter,' especially under the Penetrating Counter-Air and other now-defunct initiatives. The reality is that such an aircraft could be part of a much larger family of platforms, but unmanned technologies and less 'exquisite,' but more diverse and plentiful platforms with distributed capabilities are likely to dominate air wars of the future. Lockheed Martin *Warzone/The Drive:* *The Air Force's Secret Next Gen Air Dominance Demonstrator Isn't What You Think It Is* Like... more »
Harris Still Raising Money To Bail Out Domestic Abusers, Rape and Murder Suspects
[image: harris-still-raising-money-to-bail-out-domestic-abusers-rape-and-murder-suspects] One of the best friends violent criminals in the Land of 10,000 Lakes have is Democrat vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Senate Committee Report Confirms Hunter Biden Used Dad’s Connections to Make Millions
[image: senate-committee-report-confirms-hunter-biden-used-dads-connections-to-make-millions] A majority of Americans knew Hunter Biden benefited from the Biden name, but few knew the real extent of the corruption and its cover-up by the Obama administration until now.
Did Trump Say ‘Obama Should Leave Office’ Before Appointing Supreme Court Justice?
Allegations of "hypocrisy" were ample in September 2020 as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to nominate a successor to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Did Obama Call a UN Security Meeting Behind Trump’s Back?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Trump Try To Deflect Attention From His COVID-19 Response by Criticizing Obama’s to H1N1?
Within a year of the first confirmed H1N1 case in the U.S, more than 69 million people had been infected, resulting in more than 12,000 deaths.
1 Officer Indicted in Breonna Taylor Case; Not for Her Death
Protesters across the country have demanded justice for Taylor and other Black people killed by police in recent months.
BREAKING: Louisville Braces for Riots as Only 1 Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor Killing is Charged
[image: taylor]Streets in downtown Louisville have been blocked off and police put on high alert as Kentucky authorities announced they are charging an officer involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Illinois marijuana retail hopefuls drop suit after getting second chance
A group of unsuccessful cannabis retail store license applicants in Illinois withdrew their legal challenge against the state after the governor announced an application do-over. “This is what we were trying to achieve,” Jonathan Loevy, a Chicago lawyer representing the 70 marijuana dispensary applicants, told the Chicago Tribune. The federal lawsuit claimed that the state’s […] Illinois marijuana retail hopefuls drop suit after getting second chance is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Oregon loses at least seven cannabis businesses in wildfires; more damaged
Wildfires in Oregon destroyed at least seven marijuana companies and damaged at least a dozen more, according to state regulators, but it’s too early to tell how the fires will affect the state’s cannabis supply chain. According to The Oregonian, seven companies were totally burned in the Beachie Creek, South Obenchain, Almeda and Holiday Farm […] Oregon loses at least seven cannabis businesses in wildfires; more damaged is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
How F-35 and F-22 Stealth Fighters Will Soon Be Able To Talk to Each Other
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * [image: Reuters] Northrop is testing a “radio translator” engineered to connect an F-22 datalink called Interflight Datalink with an F-35 datalink called Multi-Function Advanced Datalink called MADL. If an F-22 and F-35 were both operating in full stealth attack mode behind enemy lines, striking air defenses, searching for air and ground targets, and preparing the airspace with a corridor for a massive, less-stealthy air campaign, then how do the undetectable fifth-generation fighter jets communicate without generating a potentially detectable electrica... more »
Election rivalry, Texas style
I had to laugh at political rivalry in Limestone, Texas (south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex). It all started when local Democrats rented a billboard to display this poster. Unfortunately, they ignored the vacant billboard below it. Local Republicans didn't. $1,200 in billboard rental later: I daresay the situation has been reversed in other localities. If you know of examples where one political party has out-billboarded the other, let us know in Comments, with a link if possible. We may as well have *something* to laugh about in this overly nasty election season! ... more »
Biden Is Beijing’s Pick for U.S. President; Expect Dirty Election Tricks
[image: biden-is-beijings-pick-for-u-s-president-expect-dirty-election-tricks] Chen Weihua of Chinese state-affiliated media tweeted last month that China wants Biden in the White House. What has only recently been considered with anything approaching real concern is the idea that China is working to influence U.S. elections.
Trump Tells UN We Must Hold China Accountable for Unleashing Coronavirus on World
[image: trump-tells-un-we-must-hold-china-accountable-for-unleashing-coronavirus-on-world] In a pre-recorded speech to the UN General Assembly on September 22, President Trump said we must hold China accountable for unleashing the coronavirus plague onto the world.
Seattle Enacts “Jumpstart Tax”, Amazon Leases Elsewhere
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The Ethiopian-Egyptian Water War Has Begun (In Cyberspace)
*Foreign Policy: **The Ethiopian-Egyptian Water War Has Begun* The conflict between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has already started. It’s just happening in cyberspace. It took only a few weeks to plan the cyberattack—and a few more to abandon the world of ethical hacking for the less noble sort. But they would do anything for the Nile, the four young Egyptians agreed. With that, the group calling themselves the Cyber_Horus Group in late June hacked more than a dozen Ethiopian government sites, replacing each page with their own creation: an image of... more »
Speech From the Throne and a New Session of Parliament: September 23 – CPAC
Watch the opening of Parliament, the speech in the Senate chamber, debate in the House of Commons, and at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT, televised addresses by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other party leaders. Coming Up Esther Bégin and Peter Van Dusen have full coverage and preview today’s speech from the throne with ministers, … Continue reading Speech From the Throne and a New Session of Parliament: September 23 – CPAC →
Trudeau Promises Bold Plan to Reset Canada, and His Political Career
The prime minister promised dramatic actions to fix the economy and more as Parliament resumes. But rising coronavirus cases may temper his ambition. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada will reveal his much-anticipated legislative plan on Wednesday.Credit…Blair Gable/Reuters By Ian Austen and Catherine Porter Sept. 23, 2020Updated 11:20 a.m. ET OTTAWA — A brand-new Canada … Continue reading Trudeau Promises Bold Plan to Reset Canada, and His Political Career →
Freedom Will NOT Be Given Back: Here’s How We TAKE It Back
Originally posted on Truth To Power: This is how people are taking back their lives — one event, one family, one church, one community at a time. After 189 days of undeclared Martial Law & unconstitutional Lockdown it’s clear that no one in federal or state government is going to willingly surrender the power they’ve…
Freedom Will NOT Be Given Back: Here’s How We TAKE It Back
Originally posted on Truth To Power: This is how people are taking back their lives — one event, one family, one church, one community at a time. After 189 days of undeclared Martial Law & unconstitutional Lockdown it’s clear that no one in federal or state government is going to willingly surrender the power they’ve…
This Is All A Psy-Op – David Icke
Originally posted on Truth To Power: The Mask Is Being Used To Break People Down! 2,300 Years Ago Arabs Discovered That Forcing People To Cover Their Nose And Mouth Broke Their Individuality. It Protects Nothing, Because There Is Nothing To Be Protected From! The Virus Is A Manufactured Crisis That Health Authorities Have Failed To…
FREEDOM TO PROTEST – FREEDOM TO SAY YES OR NO TO Neurotoxic DNA Altering VACCINES
Originally posted on Truth To Power: The Expanding Tyranny That We Are Witnessing Around the World Is Gong To End In The Global Enslavement Of Every Man Woman And Child On Earth, Unless Humanity Takes A Stand And Says NO!! What We Are Witnessing Is The Normalisation Of Insanity! Link To Banned Video: https://brandnewtube.com/v/SMsx3X
CDC Says Virus Was Never Airborne Rendering Masks Worthless
Originally posted on Truth To Power: Latest update from the CDC as they admit they used propaganda to push fear on the American people. Humanity, If You Continue To Believe The Covid Scam After You See This, Its Official, You Are Among The Most Stupid People On the Face Of This Planet! The Mainstream Media…
Freedom Will NOT Be Given Back: Here’s How We TAKE It Back
Originally posted on Truth To Power: This is how people are taking back their lives — one event, one family, one church, one community at a time. After 189 days of undeclared Martial Law & unconstitutional Lockdown it’s clear that no one in federal or state government is going to willingly surrender the power they’ve…
Farmer’s Markets Attacked in Australia, Running Out of Rice / Meat – Deliberate Destruction Of Australian Food Supply
Originally posted on Truth To Power: Australia is projected to have meat shortages and rice shortages. No problem. Import rice and police state tactics from Gangland China as riot police attack several Farmer’s Markets. Link To Banned Video: https://2020electioncenter.com/watch?id=5f6a377acafd76087e5d4d02
Riots okay – But outdoor religious services prohibited – Video
City of Seattle accused of discrimination after for closing a park ahead of a planned prayer rally. This despite left-wing protests that continued across the city. Oh, well, maybe we’ll allow it if you call it a “worship protest.” You gotta put the word ‘protest’ in there. After the city of Seattle denied a park ... Read more Riots okay – But outdoor religious services prohibited – Video The post Riots okay – But outdoor religious services prohibited – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/23/2020
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Oh No, Say it Ain’t So: NYC’s Century 21 to Shutter Its Doors
Denial of business interruption insurance claim forces NYC clothing retailer Century 21 to declare bankruptcy.
The U.S. Marine Corps’ New Amphibious Combat Vehicle is Here
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Americas* After nearly 40 years, the United States Marine Corps is getting a new amphibious vehicle. The first eighteen of the Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle arrived at Twentynine Palms, a Marine Corps’ base in San Bernardino, California, the Marine Corps Times reported. The Amphibious Combat Vehicle, known as the ACV, will replace the Corps’ older and iconic Amphibious Assault Vehicle, which has been in service for nearly 40 years. The new ACV, manufactured by BAE Systems, differs in several ways from the Marine's AAV. Unlike the legacy sh... more »
Donald Trump’s Second-Term North Korea Strategy: A Deal or Ignore Kim?
*Robert E. Kelly* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] From the author: In the end, nothing much will happen here, just as nothing much happened over the past four years. For all of Trump’s threats and then blandishments toward North Korea, the empirical situation on the ground in Korea is unchanged, as is U.S. force structure in the region (and that of the two Koreas too). Maybe Trump will actually put some teeth on his Korean sound and fury, but so far, it has signified nothing, and it seems safe to predict that in the future too. *Editor's Note: The following is part of a new sym... more »
Is Donald Trump Really Ready to Go to War Against Facebook and Twitter?
*Stephen Silver* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2FWI91TA3W&share=true] But the plan may not be legally feasible and would be difficult to implement. Back in May, President Trump issued a highly controversial executive order, aimed at limiting the legal protections available to social media companies, under Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. The action followed Twitter’s decision to, for the first time, fact check a pair of the president’s tweets. “We’re here today to defend free speech from ... more »
Elderberry Sales Skyrocket During COVID Season as Customers Seek Alternatives to Vaccines and Pills
The world of natural health can be a confusing one, with so many different natural substances providing so many different benefits that have been lost over time with the rise of the pharmaceutical industry. As the natural health industry continues to grow, many people are rediscovering some of the healthiest and most effective natural substances in the world, and their incredible suite of benefits for all types of diseases, infections, and boosting health in general. Chief among those seeing a resurgence in recent months is elderberry, the dark purple medicinal fruit that has ... more »
Video: Heavy fighting between Venezuelan security forces and gangs in Caracas
[image: Video: Heavy fighting between Venezuelan security forces and gangs in Caracas] Heavy fighting broke out between a local gang and Venezuelan security forces in the Cota 905 ‘barrio’ in Caracas on Tuesday. While gang violence and even such shoot-outs are not unusual in some areas of Caracas, the video shows heavy gun fighting with civilians running in all directions. Venezuela is currently facing an economic blockade and a crumbling economy due to year-long corruption and mismanagement. Caracas is known for high-profile crimes such as murder, kidnapping and robbery. Continu... more »
Russian warship collides with Danish vessel
[image: Russian warship collides with Danish vessel] BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – The Danish army announced that a Russian frigate had collided with a civilian ship in the strait between Denmark and Sweden. The Danish army said in a tweet: “The civilian ship Ice Rose and a Russian frigate collided in the southern part of Oresund.” They explained that a patrol ship of the Danish armed forces and a Swedish tugboat arrived at the scene of the accident, and Ice Rose is being monitored to ensure its safety. Continue reading Russian warship collides with Danish vessel at AMN - Al-Masda... more »
Brazil sets new record for global Covid-19 infections
[image: Brazil sets new record for global Covid-19 infections] The Brazilian Health Ministry has registered 33,536 new Covid-19 infections within the past 24 hours, setting a new global record. Brazil is one of the most hard hit countries when it comes to the Covid-19 pandemic, with a total of over 4.59 million cases and a death toll of 138,108. In the past 24 hours alone, 836 people have died to due complications caused by Covid-19 in Brazil. Brazil’s actual situation during the global pandemic is blamed on the government, which has failed to act or even recognize the pandemic as ... more »
Syrian Army pounds jihadist defenses along Idlib front-lines
[image: Syrian Army pounds jihadist defenses along Idlib front-lines] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a series of attacks on Wednesday that targeted the positions of the jihadist rebels in the countryside of the Idlib Governorate. Backed by Russian reconnaissance planes, the Syrian Arab Army’s rocket and artillery teams unleashed a heavy barrage on the enemy defenses, hitting the latter’s positions in the Jabal Al-Zawiya region. In particular, a source from the Syrian Armed Forces told Al-Masdar that the primary targets were the jihadist defenses at... more »
Russia and Syria sign memorandum of understanding for nuclear cooperation
[image: Russia and Syria sign memorandum of understanding for nuclear cooperation] The Russian government and the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding for nuclear cooperation during the 64th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The agreement was signed on the specification of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. The use of such technology is intended to be focused on the development of nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat serious diseases, to control the spread of dangerous and infectious insects, controlling pest... more »
IRGC releases drone images of US aircraft carrier in Strait of Hormuz: photos
[image: IRGC releases drone images of US aircraft carrier in Strait of Hormuz: photos] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – The commander of the Naval Force of the Revolutionary Guards Ali Reza Tungsiri said that the American aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz, and its accompanying ships were spotted and intercepted before entering the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf with domestically-made drones. Tunsgiri said in his statement on Wednesday, during the ceremony of the handing over of 188 drones and helicopters to the Naval Force of the Revolutionary Guard, that during the monitoring and intercept... more »
Video: Turkey tests new laser-guided missile
[image: Video: Turkey tests new laser-guided missile] Turkish state-controlled rocket maker, Roketsan, has tested its new TRGL-230 laser guided-missile. According to government officials, the new missile will likely be used in overseas military operations. The development of the new laser-guided missile is to compliment Turkey’s unarmed TB2 Akinci drones, which can pick the targets for the TRGL-230s. !function(w,d,a){if(!w[a]){var s=d.createElement('script'), x=d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];s.type='text/javascript'; s.async=!0;s.src ='//widgets.ad.style/native.js';x.parentNode ... more »
IRGC’s navy gets major boost with 188 helicopters, drones
[image: IRGC’s navy gets major boost with 188 helicopters, drones] BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – Iran announced that 188 drones and helicopters have been delivered to the naval forces of the Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday, included three new drones. The Fars News Agency of Iran said that this ceremony took place in the city of Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, under the auspices of the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Major General Hossein Salami. “During the ceremony, the naval force commander of the Revolutionary Guards Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tunsgiri deli... more »
India and China make progress towards stabilizing border situation
[image: India and China make progress towards stabilizing border situation] On Tuesday, India and China held the sixth commander-level talks at the border personnel meeting point in Moldo, where the military of both countries exchanged their views on stabilizing the situation. According to the press release, both militaries agreed to implement the consensus of the talks, strengthen the communication and agreed to no longer send any more troops to the frontline. The two countries also agreed on holding the seventh commander-level talks as soon as possible to further strengthen the re... more »
US training to fight Russian Su-57 fighters: report
[image: US training to fight Russian Su-57 fighters: report] BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:25 P.M.) – The Drive online publication interviewed former British Air Force pilot Dan Robinson, who is now working with Red 6 on an unusual project in California. It is a technology based on augmented reality (AR) that has the potential to revolutionize military pilot training in America. One of the main tasks of the developers is to recreate the Russian and Chinese combat fighters as closely as possible. This has been supported by the USAF and Lockheed Martin. Continue reading US training to fight Rus... more »
Grand Jury Indicts 1 Police Officer in Breonna Taylor Death
Protesters across the country have demanded justice for Taylor and other Black people killed by police in recent months.
Is US COVID-19 Case Total Highest Globally Due to ‘Great Testing’?
If the virus was not spreading, the rate of positive COVID-19 test results would not increase. But, unfortunately, the rate did increase.
Review Against All Enemies, Inside America’s War on Terror
*Clarke, Richard, **Against All Enemies, Inside America’s War on Terror**, New York, London, Toronto, Sydney: Free Press, 2004* Richard Clarke’s *Against All Enemies, Inside America’s War on Terror* was an early criticism of the Bush White House and its invasion of Iraq. Clarke worked for four administrations dealing with terrorism under Clinton and the second Bush. Clarke’s argument was that after 9/11 rather than focusing upon Al Qaeda President Bush decided to go after Saddam Hussein making the situation worse. The problem is that half the book is about Clarke’s entire time... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 23
1955 Iran joined Iraq, England Turkey security agreement Would become anti-Communist Baghdad Pact 1961 KDP banned by Gen Qasim and several leaders arrested due to Mustafa Barzani’s Kurdish revolt (Musings On Iraq review *The Kurds, A Modern History*) (Musings On Iraq review *Kurds of Iraq, Tragedy and Hope*) 1980 All Iranian air bases bombed Sep 22 were repaired and launched attacks on 8 Iraqi airfields and the Dora refinery in Baghdad Lost 7 planes Destroyed 3 Iraqi ones (Musings On Iraq Inauspicious Start To Iran-Iraq War) 1980 Iraq retaliated with airstrikes on 2 airbas... more »
New Report Links Mass Extinction of Animals To Human Activity
A new report by the WWF shows that humans are overusing earth’s biocapacity by over 50%, rendering over 68% of all the world’s animal life extinct. The post New Report Links Mass Extinction of Animals To Human Activity appeared first on MintPress News.
Justice Sleeps and ‘We the People’ Suffer: No, the US Supreme Court Will Not Save Us
[image: undefined] The US Supreme Court will not save us. It doesn’t matter which party gets to pick the replacement to fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s seat on the US Supreme Court. The battle that is gearing up right now is yet more distraction and spin to keep us oblivious to the steady encroachment on our rights by the architects of the American Police State. Americans can no longer rely on the courts to mete out justice. Although the courts were established to serve as Courts of Justice, what we have been saddled with, instead, are Courts of Order. This is true at all leve... more »
PPPs and ISDS: A risky combination
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
23-Sep-2020 It appears that investors are using investment treaties in ways that can significantly frustrate government efforts to effectively and adequately regulate public private partnerships in the public interest.
Kenya offers EAC partners seat in UK trade deal talks
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23-Sep-2020 Kenya has welcomed its neighbours in negotiating fora post-Brexit trade deal with the UK for a duty and quota-free market.
EFTA-Ecuador FTA enters into force 1 November 2020
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23-Sep-2020 On 21 September 2020, the Federal Customs Administration announced that the EFTA-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 1 November 2020.
Indonesia: IA-CEPA - Impact on data localization and offshore data transfers in Indonesia
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
23-Sep-2020 This article focuses on the treatment of electronic systems and data, such as data localization and personal data protection In Indonesia due to the IA-CEPA.
Pentagon Disputes Russian Claims Its Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bomber Flew A 'World Record' Non-Stop Flight Of 25 Hours
US Strategic Command on Monday never mentioned the Russian claims. In a tweet, it said: 'A little #MondayMotivation to show what teamwork can accomplish.' STRATCOM then went on to list three non-stop flights by its strategic bombers that flew longer than the Russian aircraft. *Daily Mail: **Pentagon hits back at Russia's claim its supersonic nuclear-capable bomber flew 'world record' non-stop flight of 25 hours with tweet listing three longer US missions* * Russia claimed two of its Tu-160 'Blackjack' bombers broke flight record * Moscow said nuclear-capable strategic bombers flew o... more »
Protest At Mitch McConnell’s House Over Supreme Court Vacancy
A crowd of protesters swarmed outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Kentucky home after the Republican leader said he would move to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death. About 100 protesters gathered outside McConnell’s Louisville home on Saturday after he said he would push for a Senate vote on filling the seat with the presidential election is less than seven weeks away, the Louisville Courier Journal reported. The demonstrators called out “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Mitch McConnell has got to go,” “vote him out” and ditch Mitch.” The po... more »
Fundraiser 2020: When the Going Gets Tough
Kicking off our 2020 fundraiser! Please chip in!
Fundraiser 2020: What We Did for You in the Past Year
A review of our accomplishments this year and what we intend to do in the year ahead.