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Trump and many Republicans insist that the decisions whether to wear a mask, go to a bar or gym, or...

[image: Watch: Armenian forces score direct hits on Azerbaijani armored vehicles] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 P.M.) – The Armenian Ministry of Defense released new footage on Sunday of the Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) launching guided missiles at armored vehicles belonging to the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. In the short video released by the Armenian Ministry of Defense, the Artsakh Defense Army can be seen hitting a number of armored vehicles belonging to the Azerbaijani Armed Forces; thus, resulting in their subsequent destruction. On Sunday, the Artsakh Defense Army confronted a large at...

Dr. Eowyn July 6, 2020 from Fellowship of the Minds. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KQ-YjGmpO4Q?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparent The definition of “pedophile” is an adult with “sexual fondness for and activity” with children, i.e., minors below the age of consent. Joe Biden, 76, is a former vice president in the Obama administration and a 2020 Democrat candidate for President. Baxter Dmitry reports for Newspunch, April … Continue reading In college, Joe Biden was known to be a pedophile →

[image: Azerbaijan announces capture of ancient bridge in Karabakh] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced on Sunday that his country’s military has taken control of the ancient Khodafrin Bridge, which connects between Jebrayil district, adjacent to Karabakh, and Iran. Aliyev said on his official Twitter account: “The Azerbaijani forces raised the flag of Azerbaijan over the ancient Khodafrin Bridge. Long live the people of Azerbaijan! Karabakh is Azerbaijan!” Shortly after the announcement, the Azerbaijani media circulated a video clip of the A...

Satire The Babylon Bee Oct 17, 2020 The Babylon News Network presents must-see footage of a scene in the U.S. Senate where Amy Coney Barrett put her rosary and crucifix to work on some possessed senators. via Amy Barrett’s Crucifix Causes Democrats to Hiss in Terror

October 15th, 2020 Satire WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Trump is attempting to get to the bottom of what’s going on with Hunter Biden and Ukraine. In order to catch Hunter Biden and turn him over to the authorities, the president put out a box propped up by a stick tied to a rope. The box was labeled … Continue reading Trump Attempts To Catch Hunter Biden In Trap Labeled ‘Free Crack’ →

October 14th, 2020 Satire WASHINGTON, D.C.—After two days of Amy Coney Barrett gracefully and stoically answering questions with perfect recall and no notes, suspicions grew on Capitol Hill that she might be a practitioner of the dark arts. “Oh, she’s a witch alright, just look at her!” said Senator Hirono. “Just look at the way she’s … Continue reading Senator Hirono Demands ACB Be Weighed Against A Duck To See If She Is A Witch →

October 13th, 2020 Satire WASHINGTON, D.C.—It was quite a spectacle at the Senate hearing for Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court this morning, as Judge Barrett calmly answered the committee’s questions while cooking dinner for her family of nine with her right hand and typing up an appellate court decision with her left … Continue reading ACB Calmly Answers Questions While Typing Up Appellate Court Decision And Cooking Dinner For 9 →

[image: Powerful explosion heard outside Karabakh capital] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – A powerful explosion was heard in the vicinity of the Karabakh Republic’s capital, Stepanakert, this evening, locals reported from the aforementioned city. According to the reports from Stepanakert, the powerful explosion occurred in the mountains in the vicinity of the capital, as locals reported a flash at the blast site. The cause of the explosion is still unknown at this time, but locals reported seeing the Artsakh Defense Army’s air defense units open fire on a target in the night sky bef...

[image: Turkey allegedly withdrawing from besieged military post in Syria’s Hama] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – The Turkish military was seen on Sunday moving several transport vehicles into the Syrian town of Morek, prompting many observers to report that Ankara was withdrawing its troops from this observation post in the Hama Governorate. According to preliminary reports from the Hama Governorate, the Turkish military will withdraw from its ninth observation post in Morek. The Turkish military’s observation post in the town of Morek is surrounded from all sides by the Syrian Ara...

All ideologies reach a point where they are perceived to have failed. What can we learn from that fact? I’d argue that there are almost no lessons to be learned. Capitalism was widely seen to have failed in the early 1930s. Authoritarian nationalism was widely seen to have failed in 1945. Liberalism was widely seen […] The post All ideologies eventually (seem to) fail appeared first on Econlib.

I've previously made my pitch as to why progressive people across Canada should pitch in to help support the Saskatchewan NDP's cause in this month's provincial election. But I'll highlight The Regina Mom's push to support a strong group of female candidates in particular: We’re the Wild West of campaign financing. And the women running as candidates for the Saskatchewan New Democrats need support from Canadians everywhere if there’s any hope of ever defeating the SaskParty! Anyone living in Canada, any Canadian living abroad, and any corporation in Canada can donate to a Saskatch...

*Liang Tuang Nah* *North Korea, Asia* In the short term, North Korea is unlikely to resume nuclear warhead or long-range missile tests. In the short term, North Korea is unlikely to resume nuclear warhead or long-range missile tests. Three of the more salient reasons for Pyongyang’s restraint are the effectiveness of sanctions, societal and political realities in the North and the preservation of bargaining prospects. Notwithstanding the reality that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has authorised more serious tests than both his father and grandfather combined, a fair case can b...

*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * For much of the era, there was genuine fear that war between the West and the Soviet bloc might break out any time. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The British Chieftain was one of the most powerful tanks of the Cold War period. At the time of its introduction in 1966, it was the largest, most heavily armed main battle tank on either side, NATO or the Warsaw Pact. The Cold War was a uniquely dangerous period in human history. Vast ideological differences, large standing armies and nuclear weapons on hair triggers meant the end of civilization was...

*Daily Mail:* *Europe's second wave keeps rising as Angela Merkel warns Germans 'difficult months are ahead' and Italy considers closing schools again after both countries posted record case totals * * The German Chancellor also urged people to come together like they did in the Spring during the first wave * Germany recorded a record 7,830 new Covid-19 cases overnight and 33 deaths, with cases climbing quickly * Similar rapid increases are being seen in a number of European nations as more measures are implemented * Europe surpassed 150,000 daily coronavirus for the first ...

This and that for your Sunday reading. - Erica Alini reports on Canada's K-shaped recovery on metrics including employment, debt and housing. And Bill Curry reports on polling showing that two-thirds of Canadians recognize the need to borrow money to keep people afloat through the coronavirus pandemic, rather than rushing into gratuitous austerity. - Meanwhile, Jon Roozenbeek, Claudia R. Schneider, Sarah Dryhurst, John Kerr, Alexandra Freeman, Gabriel Recchia, Anne Marthe van der Bles and Sander van der Linden study how susceptibility to misinformation is one of the main driver...

From Jenna Orkin Vaccine Approve; Then Chaos and Confusion US military academics to devote half of coursework to China, says defence chiefUS press reports confirm killing of Portland anti-fascist was targeted police assassination Former Mexican defense minister arrested at Los Angeles airport on DEA warrant Sarkozy Indicted (Fr) Researchers find elevated radiation near U.S. fracking sites The Town That Went Feral Fossil Fuel Production Is Reaching Limits in a Strange Way Which Constitution Is Amy Coney Barrett Talking About? Trump Threatens to ‘Leave the Country’ if He Loses to Biden...

One would have to be intellectually obtuse to think former President Barack Obama was unaware his Vice-President, Joe Biden, was raking in tens-of-millions from his use of Hunter Biden as family bagman while lobbying foreign governments. With that in mind; … Continue reading →

Jason's post this morning is entitled "Is the Individual Mandate Without Tax Consequences Unconstitutional?" The answer to that question is: Yes. If one treated Chief Justice Roberts' opinion in *NFIB v. Sebelius* as controlling precedent--as a majority of the Court would do, even if technically it was dicta--then of course an "individual mandate" to maintain Obamacare-compliant health insurance would be unconstitutional. But that's not the question raised in *California v. Texas*. The determinative question is, instead, *whether* the 2017 Congress, and President Trump, enac...

*Daily Mail:* *Global coronavirus cases rise by more than 400,000 in one day for the first time, as UN secretary general says the world is 'failing the test' in pandemic * * Global coronavirus cases rose by more than 400,000 for the first time on Friday * U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that a divided world has failed to rise to the challenge of fighting the pandemic * Much of Europe enacts new restrictions to curb the outbreak * Multiple US states in the Midwest recorded record rises in new cases Global coronavirus cases rose by more than 400,000 f...

[image: Josh Frydenberg money tree, QE, Reserve Bank of Australia] "Australians know there is no money tree," said Treasurer Josh Frydenberg at the apogee of the coronavirus in May. But there is. The Reserve Bank is creating money out of thin air. It's called QE. Michael West reports on the latest fruits to fall from Josh's fertile money tree, particularly free cash from a hitherto hidden measure in the Budget.

*Prague, Chechia* I have a brother, two years younger than me, living with his wife in Prague. She is a native citizen of Chechia [formerly known as The Czech Republic] and he teaches English there. When the Covid-19 nightmare started, he and I exchanged some e-mails expressing our cynicism about it. Now I don't hear anything from him. Now I know why. As a foreigner, he's probably afraid to express any ideas that go outside the government line. Now there's a crack-down as only the Czech authorities know how to do. *The Czechs fought off communism once and here it comes ag...

“Cancel Culture is a hard-concrete wall that needs to be taken down by sharp tools. If you’re exposed to Cancel Culture in your life, cancel... The post Some quotes I gathered this week appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

NOQ Report – by Scott Boyd Early court proceedings have begun in the cases against the six men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor... The post Attorneys for Whitmer-kidnapping plotter claims FBI informant PUSHED others to act appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

USA Today Persistent layoffs are slowing momentum in the labor market, which bodes poorly for the broader U.S. recovery as millions of out-of-work Americans delay... The post More than 6M households missed their rent or mortgage payment in September appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Breitbart – by AWR Hawkins Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden’s proposed gun control policy includes a provision that could require every AR-15 rifle be registered... The post Joe Biden’s Gun Agenda Could Cost AR-15 Owners $3.6 Billion in Taxes for Guns They Already Own appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Guns & Gadgets Oct 18, 2020 The post Another Gunman Charged In Kyle Rittenhouse Investigation appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

*Matt Weidinger* *Politics, * As administration and congressional leaders continue to engage in protracted negotiations about what to do next following the expiration of the $600-per-week federal unemployment benefit bonuses in July, the Senate Democrats’ idea appears to be ancient history, including to the very senators who proposed it. On July 1 of this year, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Finance Committee ranking member Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the American Workforce Rescue Act (AWRA). Their legislation provides unemployment benefit bonuses ranging from...

Here's a discussion between Aaron Bastani and Grace Blakeley about her forthcoming book on capitalism after Coronavirus. Writing will resume soonish.

Patty Cuttell is the unofficial winner in District 11 — Spryfield-Sambro Loop-Prospect Road, beating runner-up Bruce Holland by just 28 votes. Cuttell’s was one of six districts with delayed results after the municipality stopped reporting late Saturday night, but it was the only one too close to call. According to the now-complete unofficial results, Cuttell […]

*Jeffrey A. Singer* *Security, * As millions of patients get abruptly tapered off of their chronic pain medications, and millions of others go under‐​treated for acute pain, policymakers remain in a state of denial and continue to press a quixotic war on prescription opioids in which patients in pain are civilian casualties. The American Psychological Association Dictionary of Psychology defines “denial” as “a defense mechanism in which unpleasant thoughts, feelings, wishes, or events are ignored or excluded from conscious awareness. It may take such forms as refusal to acknowle...

*Dakota Wood* *Security, Americas* America’s competitors are developing and deploying new technologies that will make their conventional forces far more effective in open combat. The question before Congress is: Will the U.S. try to keep up? America’s competitors are developing and deploying new technologies that will make their conventional forces far more effective in open combat. The question before Congress is: Will the U.S. try to keep up? Unprecedented spending in response to the pandemic has driven the national debt to new heights. As Congress struggles to pass a now overd...

*SCMP/AP:* *Thailand protests continue for fifth day as demonstrations stretch beyond Bangkok * The movement, which is calling for the prime minister’s resignation, a more democratic constitution and a reformed monarchy, began in March On Sunday, rallies were called in at least a dozen provinces, including Chiang Mai, a popular tourist destination in northern Thailand Pro-democracy activists in Thailand launched their fifth straight days of protests on Sunday, scheduling demonstrations not just in the capital but also at several other locations around the country. The demonstr...

[image: Armenian forces destroy 4 tanks in big push by Azerbaijani army] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) confronted a large attack launched by the Azerbaijan Army last night, which resulted in heavy clashes that last until the morning hours. According to the Armenian Ministry of Defense, the Artsakh Defense Army was able to destroy a number of Azerbaijani tanks that were leading the attack on the southern region of Karabakh. “The DA units have destroyed 4 enemy assaulting tanks in the southern direction. Continue reading Armenian forces destroy 4 tanks...

*France 24:* *Bolivia to choose new president after year of post-Morales upheaval * Bolivia votes in the first round of presidential elections on Sunday – 12 months after disputed polls sparked mass protests and the downfall of the country’s controversial leftist leader Evo Morales. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the Latin American country’s year of turbulence. The frontrunners are centrist ex-president Carlos Mesa and Luis Arce, Morales’ anointed successor and candidate for his left-wing MAS party. Polling data predicts that Arce will come out on top in the October 18 first ...

House minority leader Kevin McCarthy and House Intelligence Committee ranking member Devin Nunes appear with Maria Bartiromo to discuss current events. Topics include the Hunter/Joe Biden scandal; the social media platform censorship; and the efforts of the FBI and DOJ … Continue reading →

*Al Jazeera*: *President Conde seeks third term as Guinea goes to the polls * Almost 5.5 million registered to take part in the election expected to be a tight race between Conde and opposition leader Diallo. Voters in Guinea have been casting their ballots in a high-stakes presidential poll taking place after months of bloody unrest. Almost 5.5 million registered voters can vote on Sunday at roughly 15,000 polling stations. Results are expected within 24 hours after voting closes at 6pm local time (18:00 GMT). A candidate needs to secure more than 50 per cent of the vote ...

It is not only that state violence is a public health issue, but what I want people to understand is that state violence bleeds into particular public health issues—specifically, reproductive health issues. It is parastatal violence as well, by which I mean those practices and institutions that work in parallel and intersecting ways with the state. Think about this: some of the research I did for my book Reproductive Injustice shows both subtle and blatant examples of state and... The post Health Justice And Black Liberation: Dána-Ain Davis appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.

Everyone speaks about the Apocalypse as if it means “the end of the world.” But, if we really want to grasp the complexity of the contemporary threats that are leading to mass extinction, we should return to the original Greek meaning of apokalyptein as of “unveiling”, “uncovering” something. What is happening today — from the ongoing climate crisis to the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic — is luckily not the end of the world just yet, but in its horrifying destruction it is a warning, a “revelation” about the near future to come. The post Another Apocalypse Is Possible appeared first o...

Last month, the New York Times ran an article by Astead Herndon about politics and police in Minneapolis. By ignoring important context and details, Herndon painted a misleading picture of what happened and what’s likely to happen in the near future. He wrote that the Minneapolis City Council’s idealistic attempt to change public safety, spurred by young and progressive activists, were thwarted by public opposition and legislative processes. In truth, most of the City Council members, who ran and won by pledging to advance racial equity, tried to do the right—and popular—thing, b...

On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to former Baltimore Black Panther leader Eddie Conway about the nature of resistance, white supremacy and the rise of the a new black militancy. The book, The Brother You Choose, is a conversation between Eddie Conway and Paul Coates. Conway reflects on state repression and the hard road of resistance in a state that stops at nothing to crush resistance movements. The post On Contact: Resistance And Militancy appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.

Today across the country, people awoke to reeling images of violence and racism carried out against Mi’kmaq fishers. Many people are asking key questions such as why the RCMP has not pro-actively intervened and defended Mi’kmaq leadership and fishers, what are the economic realities of the fisheries in Mi’kma’ki, and what conservation considerations are at play. There are a lot of moving parts to the conflict that is ongoing in St Mary’s Bay, Nova Scotia: It is a highly-charged situation, borne out of generations of colonialism, decades of government mishandling and neglect, and m...

Americans are dealing with an upcoming general election, a pandemic that has killed over 200,000 of us, and corporate news media whose business model has degenerated to selling different versions of “The Trump Show” to their advertisers. So who has time to pay attention to a new war half way round the world? But with so much of the world afflicted by 20 years of U.S.-led wars and the resulting political, humanitarian and refugee crises, we can’t afford not to pay attention to the dangerous new outbreak of war between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh. The post How Can P...

Bolivia - According to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, over 7.031.294 people are expected to vote out of the country's estimated population of 11.428.245 citizens. On October 18, the Plurinational State of Bolivia will carry its first presidential elections after a coup that forced former left-wing Indigenous president Evo Morales to resign on November 10, 2019. Following the coup, Bolivia has faced continued turmoil, political instability, and killings and persecution of progressive leaders promoted by the de facto government of Jeanine Àñez, who tried to change the election date...

What seems to be a compassionate plea for mercy from Washington by a major US newspaper is actually just a furthering of the US propaganda war against Iran that’s responsible for the strangling sanctions that frustrate its ability to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, a doctor and activist told Sputnik. An op-ed by the New York Times Editorial Board on Tuesday urged: “Iran’s Covid-19 Death Toll Is Rising. Show Mercy, Mr. Trump.” However, while the article noted the extensive and deliberate damage US President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” policies toward Tehran have had... The post...