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Mike Pompeo, China, International Aid and the Pot and the Kettle
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was recently interviewed by Laura Ingraham and provided the world with a glimpse into the current administration's agenda for China and made some comments that epitomize America's world view. "*Ms. Ingraham: I want to move to China, Mr. Secretary, because we’ve seen in recent weeks nothing that’s surprising to you or me, because we’ve been following this issue of Chinese stealing our intellectual property and bribing, attempting to bribe foreign officials, including here at different times in the United States – business officials, excuse me – to gain a... more »
Cook Islands puts PACER Plus ratification on hold
02-Nov-2018 The Cook Islands' decision to hit pause on the deal was over the country's impending graduation from developing to developed-country-status. Under its new status it may no longer be eligible for official development assistance, including under PACER Plus.
Indonesia, Egypt to sign PTA, FTA deals to raise trade volume 300%
02-Nov-2018 Indonesia and Egypt will sign a preferential trade agreement and are negotiating a free trade agreement.
24th RCEP Auckland Round: Changing global environment intensifies trade negotiations
02-Nov-2018 The recently concluded 24th Auckland Round on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations witnessed a change among member countries' commitment toward concluding talks on the regional free trade agreement.
Taiwan still pushing for EU investment deal: MOFA
02-Nov-2018 The foreign ministry said that most EU countries are supportive of an agreement with Taiwan.
China-Singapore FTA upgrade likely to be inked this month: Chan Chun Sing
02-Nov-2018 The upgrade of the free trade agreement between Singapore and China, which has been three years in the making, will likely be signed by both sides later this month in Singapore.
Nigeria not in hurry to sign African free trade agreement – Buhari govt
02-Nov-2018 Nigeria's reluctance in signing the African Free Trade Agreement is based on the commitment to ensure that only what will benefit its economic interest is implemented as a policy.
Ukraine, Israel plan to sign free trade deal this year
02-Nov-2018 Ukraine and Israel are planning to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) this year, Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister Stepan Kubiv said.
TPP-11 now turns focus to recruiting new members
02-Nov-2018 In January meeting, addition of Thailand, South Korea and UK to be discussed.
Future EU-UK relationship likely an FTA plus equivalence plus MoUs: EU's Huebner
02-Nov-2018 The future relationship between the European Union and Britain after Brexit is likely to be governed by a free trade agreement (FTA), legal equivalence rules for financial services and memoranda of understanding
La Suisse et l'Indonésie s'entendent sur un accord de libre-échange
02-Nov-2018 Un accord de libre-échange verra le jour entre la Suisse et l'Indonésie. Le texte a été négocié par la Suisse au nom des Etats de l'Association européenne de libre-échange (AELE).
Did you say free trade?
02-Nov-2018 Latest book by economist Jacques Berthelot insists that West Africa will lose out if it signs the economic 'partnership' agreement with the European Union.
The U.S. Army's Big Mistake: No Heckler and Koch HK45
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The tactical version also has a threaded barrel for attaching a suppressor. The tactical and full sized versions both take the same ten-round magazine, while the compact version takes a smaller eight-round magazine. *Ergonomics are another strong spot with the HK45. The pistol was one of the first available with multiple back straps—a smaller backstrap is shipped fitted to the pistol with a second larger one included in the package. A paddle on both sides of the trigger guard acts as a magazine release equally friendly to left and right handed shooter... more »
9 F-35 Facts We Were Told from 31 Air Force Pilots Who Flew the Stealth Jet
*John Venable* *, * A total of 174 U.S. pilots currently have been trained to fly Lockheed Martin’s F-35A Lightning II. The Heritage Foundation interviewed 31 of these former F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, and A-10 pilots. Each expressed a high degree of confidence in the F-35A, their new fifth-generation platform. *The biggest single factor in keeping the program on time and under budget is effective, stable leadership. That leadership is now in place and the United States is on the precipice of delivering arguably the freshest, most advanced fighter technology ever fielded.* Air Force... more »
B-2 Bombers and F-16 Fighters: How the Air Force Would Destroy North Korea
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* And all the other weapons that would be part of such an attack... *One arrow in the B-2’s quiver that makes it particularly relevant is the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, or MOP. The twenty foot long, thirty thousand pound bomb can reportedly penetrate up to sixty feet of concrete or two hundred feet of earth, making it the most effective nonnuclear weapon against North Korean underground facilities. A B-2 bomber can carry two MOP bombs at once.* In any conflict in the skies over North Korea, the U.S. Air Force will likely follow a familiar pattern... more »
COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS; GAY GODS
What's in your mind? Race, sex, gender, guns ...? Carl Jung's idea was that "when *the darkness of the unconscious* begins to stir, if these forces are not understood, they will magnetically *draw people together...* "These people will become unwitting *instruments *for what Jung calls* 'the powers of darkness'* to act themselves out in the world." What Would CG Jung Say *Golden Dawn, Greece.* *"The collective unconscious makes people ripe for political manipulation, especially in the era of mass politics." [63]* It's best if we understand our minds. *Ancient myths give us... more »
Former University of Maryland cancer researcher up to 21 retractions
Anil Jaiswal, who until a year ago was a cancer researcher at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, has had four more papers retracted. That makes 21 for Jaiswal, who joins our leaderboard of the 30 researchers with the most retractions. All four new retractions appear in journals published by the American Association for Cancer Research, … Continue reading Former University of Maryland cancer researcher up to 21 retractions
Fear And Loathing In Trump's America-- Do All GOP Candidates Agree With His New Racist Ad?
The new Morning Consult poll makes a couple of important points we should bear in mind: *•* 59% of registered voters say the country is on the wrong track *•* 54% of registered voters disapprove of the way Trump is doing his job (43% approve) *•* Generic congressional ballot: 46% Democrat, 38% Republican *•* *56% say Trump has done more to divide the country than unite it (including 54% of independents) while 30% see him as a uniter* *•* 36% blame Trump for the spate of violence last week (while 9% blame it on the congressional Republicans) Trump has gone full-on into "the sky is... more »
Meteor Shower Alert: It’s Going to Rain Down Shooting Stars & Fireballs All Month Long
nemesis maturity Published on Nov 2, 2018 Meteor Shower WATCH: There are four meteor showers this month. Leonids, Southern/Northern Taurids & November Orionids Set to Light Up the Night Skies. The South Taurids should produce their greatest number of meteors shortly after midnight on November 5. The meteoroid streams that feed the South (and North) Taurids […]
‘We’ll KNEEL No Longer!’ Italy-EU Clash BOILS Over as Salvini Dismisses ‘THREAT’ Letter
‘We’ll KNEEL No Longer!’ Italy-EU Clash BOILS Over as Salvini Dismisses ‘THREAT’ Letter by AURORA BOSOTTI, https://www.express.co.uk/ ITALY Interior Minister Matteo Salvini hit back at the European Union for “threatening” the country to change its 2019 budget proposal, urging Italians to take to the streets to signal Rome “will kneel no longer.” – The Italian Deputy Prime […]
Emmanuel Macron Claims Europe Could DISINTEGRATE in SHOCK Rant – ‘Its Like After WW1’
Emmanuel Macron Claims Europe Could DISINTEGRATE in SHOCK Rant – ‘Its Like After WW1’ by JAMES BICKERTON, https://www.express.co.uk/ FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has warned Europe could experience “dismemberment” as a result of “nationalist leprosy” in a dramatic outburst during which he compared the current political situation in Europe to the turmoil that followed the end of the […]
Nietzsche’s Normative Conception of Freedom
In his essay, “Freedom as a Philosophical Ideal: Nietzsche and his Antecedents,” Donald Rutherford looks at the affinity between Friedrich Nietzsche’s normative conception of freedom and the conception of freedom developed by the Stoics and Spinoza. Here’s an excerpt from Rutherford’s essay: An ideal of freedom is central to the normative stance Nietzsche defends in his mature writings. The autonomous person is an example of a “higher human being” (The Gay Science 2), whose value judgments are a product of a rigorous scrutiny of inherited values and an honest expression of how the ... more »
How safe is your place of worship?
Jeffery T. Ulmer, Professor of Sociology and Criminology, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
A national survey of over 1,300 congregations found that religious leaders struggle to balance security concerns with carrying out a mission to be open to the communities they serve.
Campaign spending isn't the problem – where the money comes from is
Richard Briffault, Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation, Columbia University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Congressional midterm election spending will likely hit a record $5 billion. But the spending masks the main problem with US campaign financing: who gives the money and what they may get in return.
Greenwald: What the West Should Know About Bolsonaro’s Victory
*Glenn Greenwald* | Valuable lessons to learn for democratic world as to what led Brazilians to vote en mass for this extreme personality.
Largest Donor To Mississippi Senator Wicker’s Re-Election Campaign Is Palm Beach Florida “Investor”
Republican Senator Wicker of Mississippi’s largest donor is a Palm Beach Florida Investor, William M. Matthews, who descends from Henry … Continue reading →
38% Believe Corbyn is an Anti-Semite
Guido Fawkes reports https://order-order.com/2018/11/02/criminal-investigation-into-labour-anti-semitism-as-38-believe-corbyn-is-an-anti-semite/ '... a new Populus/BICOM poll found that 38% of Brits believe that Corbyn himself is anti-Semitic. Only 1 in 4 people agreed that he was a "committed campaigner against racism of all kinds, including antisemitism", while as few as 19% believed that he had "worked hard to deliver peace between Israel and the Palestinians". Almost double that number instead thought that he "only seems interested in talking to those organisations which have be... more »
German publication questions Israel’s alleged attack on Syria after S-300 delivery
The Israeli claim about conducting military operations in Syria after the destruction of the Russian Il-20, which prompted the Russian military to deliver a modernized export version of its S-300 air defense system to Syria, don’t sound truthful, according to Germany’s Contra Magazine. “Israel has insisted that the S-300s wouldn’t interfere with its ability to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish forces shoot dead young girl in northern Syria: SOHR
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Turkish military shot and killed a young girl in the northern countryside of the Al-Raqqa Governorate, yesterday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported. According to the official media wing of the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG), a Turksih sniper shot a ten year old girl that was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army hammers jihadist forces across Idlib buffer zone as situation intensifies
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unleashed a powerful assault across the Idlib buffer zone, today, in response to the jihadist refusal to leave this designated deescalation area. Using surface-to-surface missiles and heavy artillery shells, the Syrian Arab Army began their attack by bombarding the jihadist defenses in the town of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UK Foreign Secretary meets with White Helmets
UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Thursday held a meeting with Raed Saleh, the leader of the White Helmets, to discuss the group’s activities in Syria, the Foreign Office said in a statement. “Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has welcomed Raed al-Saleh, the leader of the Syrian Civil Defence (White Helmets), to the Foreign Office today […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu warns Europe of foiled Iranian ‘terrorist attacks’ (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:50 A.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that Iran is “the most potent force of militant Islam” and said it had foiled “terrorist attacks” from the Islamic republic. He made the comments at a press conference alongside his Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borisov in the coastal city of Varna on Thursday. “Militant Islam […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US confirms east Syria offensive is suspended due to Turkish threat
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) suspended their offensive in eastern Syria this week after the Turkish military began striking their positions in the Aleppo and Al-Raqqa provinces. The U.S. Coalition’s Spokesperson Captain Bill Urban confirmed that Syrian Democratic Forces suspended their offensive, but added that it is only a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels kill 3 Syrian Army soldiers in Idlib buffer zone
Three Syrian servicemen were killed and four others were injured in an attack by illegal armed groups in the country’s western Hama province, the Russian Defense Ministry’s Center for Syrian Reconciliation said. “Despite the ceasefire regime being established throughout the country, there are still cases of ceasefire regime violation by illegal armed formations in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
I've never seen so many doofi in a single video!
Here's a mind-boggling video filled with examples of what not to do on the road. I would give it a Doofus Of The Day award, but there are so many doofi involved that I think I'd run out of the next three or four years' winners all in one go! Remind me to stay as far away from those roads as I possibly can . . . Peter
My interview in Moscow
My interview on my first night in Moscow with Konstantin Semin with translation and editing by Nikolay Diakov.... The video headline reads: *Bruce Gagnon about American military and industrial complex, wars and capitalism. Live talk* Two Sunday's ago I posted a song by the rock band that Konstantin and Nikolay are members of here on the blog - my Sunday Song. They sent me a couple more so look for them in the coming weeks. Nikolay came to the US in 2016 and interviewed me and others for a film they both were creating about Pentagon 'missile defense' deployments creeping up along... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, November 2, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Dia de Los Muertos @ Bar Bukowski (Botafogo) – The Day of Los Muertos is a special date where the dead are allowed to visit their loved ones! And […]
India Announces it Will Pay for Russian S-400s in Rubles and Rupees, Not Dollars
*21WIRE + Zero Hedge* | This latest move by India gives Washington an 'easy out', at least for the time being.
NATO’s Caper Complete: Billions Stolen from Libya’s ‘Frozen Assets’ in Belgium
*21WIRE* | The western policy of 'freezing assets' of countries being targeted regime change is simply a prelude to stealing them.
Cell phones ARE linked to cancer, landmark study finds
Results show 'clear evidence' of tumour growth after repeated exposure to radiation
Puzzles Bakery in Schenectady Featured on The Today Show
A few years ago, I had the great pleasure of speaking to a group of parents at the wonderful, spectacular, scrumpdillyicious Puzzles Bakery in Schenectady, New York. We've often said here at Age of Autism that the SIBLINGS will change... more »
Mystery Polio-like Paralytic Disease in Children Related to Vaccination?
Note: One of the straw man arguments used against anyone who discusses vaccine injury, exemptions and refusal goes like this: "Do you want polio back?" Of course, the answer is "No." Below is an article from IPAK on the frightening... more »
Navy Aircraft Carriers: "Too Vulnerable to Survive"?
*TNI Staff* *Security, * "China—together with a resurgent Russia—have poured billions into build a force that could in theory keep the U.S. Navy and its carriers at bay". *The carrier—like the dreadnought-type battleship—is a massive investment of national treasure and concentrates a huge amount of combat power and national prestige onto a single platform. * The United States Navy has the world’s largest aircraft carrier fleet with 10 Nimitz-class vessels and one Gerald R. Ford-class ship in service. Meanwhile, China has two carriers and is very likely to build more. The United ... more »
The P-51 Mustang Had a Chance to Replace the A-10 Warthog. Here's Why It Never Happened.
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Had life worked out differently, the Mustang could also have fought in Vietnam and flown against a Soviet invasion of Western Europe. In fact, it might even have replaced the A-10 Warthog. *But while a propeller-driven aircraft might be useful to organizations like Special Operations Command that fight small wars in remote locations, America is not about to send upgraded Second World War aircraft against China or Russia.* The North American P-51 Mustang was one of the greatest fighters of World War II. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* Had ... more »
Why There Is Nothing Like the Glock 21
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It’s in carrying capacity that the Glock 21 shines over other designs. The Glock 21 carries ten rounds of .45 ACP in a flush internal magazine, and yet still weighs just 38.48 ounces loaded. *The success of the Glock 21 has meant that other manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Heckler & Koch, and Springfield Armory have all introduced .45 ACP versions of their high capacity nine-millimeter pistols. All of this has increased the visibility and popularity of the .45 ACP round and might even lead fans of newer pistols back to the 1911.* I... more »
Did the Egyptians Know How to Transfer Consciousness From One Entity to Another?
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2017/09/12/egyptians-know-transfer-consciousness-one-entity-another/ Advertisements
Introduction to Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
https://articles.mercola.com/amp/vertigo.aspx
Ancient Map PROVES The Lost City of Atlantis is The Eye of The Sahara – Ancient Civilization
Intriguing insights that point to the discovery of actual ruins from ancient Atlantis
The end of chemotherapy?
Scientists discover all cancerous cells have a KILL CODE that can be triggered without the gruelling treatment
A Senior Russian Diplomat Confirms: “Russia Is Preparing for War” – Is Anybody Listening?
Right now the US and the “global West” (aka the AngloZionist Empire) are on a direct collision course with Russia (and probably China too). The Saker explains
Radical Left now calling for ban of voting rights for all straight white men
Seriously. Calls are now being made to "prohibit" straight white males from voting ... in order to save democracy!!
The Real Winston Churchill
Biographers tend to describe Churchill as not quite "English" and of Churchill's premature birth, William Manchester says: "He never could wait his turn."
Father of the Web says tech giants Facebook and Google may have to be split
Tim Berners-Lee says he believes the web giants may have become too powerful
Only God is Real, Nothing Else Exists.
This is a time of extreme material darkness. The war between the supernal and infernal realms is at a very high pitch for the control of the harvesting of the soul
Migrant caravan a serious threat to US security
“President Donald Trump highlighted Wednesday the violence in the migrant caravan traveling to the southern border of the United States.” click here and here.
Questioned About Journalist Dismembered/Cut Into Pieces Trump Hopes “That It All Works Out”! Maybe Saudis Will Serve Khashoggi At State Dinner For Trump? Trump Halloween-Day Of The Dead Special
When questioned by a journalist about Khashoggi, on Halloween, Trump said: “I just hope that it all works out.” How’s … Continue reading →
Police probe into anti-Semitism in Labour - BBC News - One question arising
The BBC report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46070229 'Police have launched a criminal inquiry into allegations of anti-Semitic hate crimes within the Labour Party. Met Police chief Cressida Dick told the BBC her officers were assessing online material because it appears "there may have been a crime committed". It comes after LBC Radio obtained an internal Labour dossier detailing 45 cases, involving messages posted by party members on social media. Ms Dick says the Met had a duty to assess the material and not dismiss it. She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that her off... more »
Okinawa - Time to Pull the Troops Out?
There are 32 U.S. military bases located on Okinawa. These bases occupy approximately 25% of the island's area. The bases primarily exist to serve Japanese and U.S. strategic interests, but are unpopular with many local residents. In 2012, an agreement was struck between the United States and Japan to reduce the number of U.S. military personnel on the island, moving 9,000 personnel to other locations and moving bases out of heavily populated Greater Naha, but 10,000 marines will remain on the island, along with other U.S. military units. The United States Seventh Fleet is based in... more »
John Taylor Gatto - I Quit. I Think.
Many people are familiar with Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk on the schools killing creativity. Sadly he doesn't get that it is deliberate. John Taylor Gatto was the most awarded teacher in NY... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Free trade agreement between EFTA and Indonesia concluded in substance
02-Nov-2018 On 1 November, negotiations on a free trade agreement between EFTA and Indonesia were concluded in substance, with Switzerland acting as lead negotiator. The agreement means 98% of Swiss goods will be exempt from customs duties in medium term.
Cedella Marley: Let Go of Insecurities
Let go of all insecurities today and choose to think highly of yourself.
The Creator Writings: Be Ready…
Where is your journey taking you? Is it toward Unconditional Love or away from it?
Why Russia’s T-90A Tanks are Blowing Up (Like Everyone Else’s) In Syria
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * What you need to know. *Of course a small number of T-90s was not going to have a great impact on a sprawling civil war that had been raging for years. However, Janovský still see lessons to be drawn from the situation. “The regime was also lucky that rebels never got any modern ATGM that has top attack mode—which would reliable kill T-90.” Examples such of top-attack weapons include the Javelin missile, and the TOW-2B.* The interconnected conflicts raging across the Middle East today have amounted to a dreadful human catastrophe with spiraling g... more »
Cosmopapers by Banks and Fischler; and Arkani-Hamed et al.
Some interesting conceptual papers about cosmology have been posted to the hep-th archive for us to see them today. The shorter and vaguer one was posted by my PhD adviser (well, up to 9/11/2001) Tom Banks and Willy Fischler, whom I also know well: Why The Cosmological Constant is a Boundary Condition On their 12 pages, they somewhat heuristically – we've gotten used to it – argue that the cosmological constant isn't a field, it isn't a term in local equations. Instead, it's a term in the boundary conditions that is imposed upon the local dynamics by some soft gravitons carried by t... more »
What Is Not Being Said About The Quadrilateral Summit On Syria
The quadrilateral summit in Istanbul on Syria has endorsed the political advances of Russia, but has decided nothing. Moscow gave its Turkish, French and German partners a lesson on the situation. The allies of Washington are having a hard time digesting their defeat and drawing its conclusions. The post What Is Not Being Said About The Quadrilateral Summit On Syria appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
This 512-Year-Old GreenLand Shark Is The Oldest Living Vertebrate On The Planet
For us it is a bloody long time ago. Yet i do expect human life extension to ultimately be dramatic and actually extend as much as we want. Certainly cultural information that has come down to us made several hundred years acceptable and even 30,000 years. The real limit will be your own desire. After you have experienced a full extended life in which you have physically optimized and done it all many times, just what desires will you have. Does that not apply to cruising the galaxy as well? I rather think so and returning to the spirit world for a long break will soon appeal... more »
Alhambra: China's Economy Is Not Crashing, It's Worse Than That
Intuitively, the Eurobanks were wreaked by the huge amount of bad paper bought from the USA in particular, thanks to the sub prime loan scam. This was fixed by cashing out most of that bad paper. Only problem and this is world wide , there was no way to replace those lost assets. They simply do not exist in the volumes needed. Thus the banks saved themselves on one side of the balance sheet but were totally marooned on the other side. The solution of course is to end global poverty and adjusting the banking system as well. However no one is going to listen to this. In China t... more »
China May Have a Devastating Hypersonic Advantage?
*.* Interesting idea except that this will be likely long tested and understood in the US defense industry. The only tech we see there will be formally shared often decades after the original work. My own brush with the industry that determined control systems were been developed to support Mach 5+. What we see, we are meant to see. Same holds true for the Chinese and the Russians who want us to believe they are much more effective than possible. We still would like to achieve Mach 50 at some point or the other if that is ever possible. . *China May Have a Devastating Hyp... more »
The War Over Men’s Souls
This is a curious narrative. It confirms the extensive infrastructure out in Space that we have stumbled about on this blog. It identifies spirit. Yet what we have to hand does not support his use narrative at all or the need for multiple extinctions either. In fact, we can support 100,000,000,000 souls on earth while optimizing the Earth's surface. From that we can also go underground easily enough and place ten times that there and all this without setting up habitats on other planets.. In short, if you wanted souls so badly, why would you eliminate most of the stock in... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Without looking at the various polling data, it is obvious to anybody the hatred is beyond comprehension. Where this hatred comes from and why we will have to determine. Until we are able to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it poses, our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe only in Jihad, and have no sense of reason or respect for human life. - Donald J. Trump, December 2015 3 middle-aged white male American terrorists. All in one week. Just. One. Week. Not a Muslim among them. Just. One. Week. One mi... more »
Blogger’s Block: The History of the End?
I have had trouble blogging this past year. It’s a challenge to think about academically informed observations on contemporary global politics when the world is in some places literally on fire and democracy appears to be in retreat. From a normative standpoint, it’s been a hard thing to step back from with some sense of […]
Breaking: Florida holistic doctor killed in plane crash
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic death of a beloved holistic doctor right here in Florida. Dr. Christopher Brugger, 52, of Bradenton Florida (near Tampa) died when the gyrocopter he was in crashed. It is still unknown what happened as the pilot and instructor, 45-year-old Chris Lord, had thousands of hours […] The post Breaking: Florida holistic doctor killed in plane crash appeared first on Health Nut News.
West Bank Families Suffer From Child Kidnappings
The prices paid, for simply living as a Palestinian in Palestine, can be listed for days on end. But perhaps the price which is the most arduous, is the lack of security you have in knowing wether your family members, most importantly children, won’t be ambushed, tortured and locked away in a military prison. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 11/2/2018”
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 11/2/2018”* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Whether it is the polls done by the mainstream media (MSM) or the phony pipe bombs with no explosives sent to prominent Democrats, this election looks like one giant PSYOP. Democrats have no platform except open borders, pro-illegal immigration, cop hating and tax raising. You simply cannot run on that. So, for the Dems, they have to lie and cheat, and that’s what they are doing. Who is paying for the thousands in the so-called caravan making its way towards America via Mexico? The MSM would like you to think it’s ... more »
China's Military Aviation Keeps On Getting Stronger
*We Are The Mighty/Aviationist:* *China's military aviation is quickly getting stronger China's military aviation is quickly getting stronger * China continues to emerge as the most dynamic region for defense program development and introductions among the superpowers. In October 2018, photos of their aircraft carrier development and preparations for ongoing sea trials have surfaced; their advanced interceptor claiming to have low-observable capability has reemerged with a new camouflage scheme in an operational unit; they have flown a new long range flying boat amphibious aircraf... more »
Thailand’s Rap Against Dictatorship
“Prathet ku mi” has reopened the most sensitive wound of Thailand’s past for a new generation. The post Thailand’s Rap Against Dictatorship appeared first on New Mandala.
Springtime In Arizona
We had record rainfall in Phoenix last month, and the poppies opened up today – several months earlier than normal.
Tweets For The Day
Trump, Xi upbeat on U.S.-China trade; U.S. targets more Chinese firms https://t.co/Fl8dEuyFfH — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) November 1, 2018 #UPDATE US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced charges Thursday against Chinese and Taiwan companies for theft of an estimate $8.75 billion worth of trade secrets from US semiconductor giant Micron https://t.co/SvKdN2qpKZ — AFP news agency (@AFP) November 1, 2018 South Africa corruption: Ramaphosa says 'dark period' ending https://t.co/zBD5ERUk3y — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) November 1, 2018 The Arizona Memorial won’t reopen until M... more »
Military Helicopters Can Now Fly Themselves
*Popular Mechanics:** New System Allows Pilots to Sit Back While Military Helicopters Fly Themselves* The next time a military helicopter pilot tells the co-pilot “take the controls," there may not need to be anyone in the next seat over. Military researchers are developing a new system that lets a pilot completely hand off flying the aircraft to an autonomous system. The ALIAS system, or Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System, was developed by DARPA to provide an invisible backup pilot, allowing the pilot to do other things such as coordinate friendly forces, adjust a plan of... more »
Maxine Waters Threatens Retribution Against the Financial Sector If Dems Win Back the House
As if you need any more encouragement to vote next Tuesday, the video below has *America's Batshit Crazy Sweetheart* Maxine Waters' latest promise - to extract revenge against America’s financial sector. Keep in mind this is the same ethics challenged Maxine Waters who is steeped in identity politics and has been fomenting hatred and violence against anyone who supports Donald Trump. This crazy woman is about to be handed the seat of Chairman of the Financial Services committee. In peach 45 & gimme my Gavel!
Picture Of The Day
Water shoots upward from blasts during NATO's Exercise Trident Juncture, off the Trondheim coast, Norway. NATO has launched its largest exercises since the Cold War in Norway, whose non-NATO Nordic neighbours Sweden and Finland have drawn closer to the alliance since being spooked by Russia's role in the turmoil in Ukraine. NTB Scanpix/Gorm Kallestad via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Inside NATO's largest exercises since the Cold War* (Reuters).
November 2nd – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #652
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday November 2nd – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Catch And – Hello Tent!
Catch & Release is now Catch & Tent City. The Trumpster Speaks... Continue reading →
Birth Of The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber (Videos)
*Warzone/The Drive:* *Look Back At The Birth Of The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber In This Intimate New Video Series* *With the upcoming 30th anniversary of the B-2's roll-out, a video series packed full of new images and video spotlights those who made it all happen.* The B-2 Spirit was first unveiled to the public on November 22nd, 1988. Three decades later, it still captures imaginations and rightfully so. Its striking low-observable flying wing design looks as otherworldly now as it did in the late 1980s and it still contains many secrets even after all these years. Considering ho... more »
Another Sign Of Republican Desperation: The Rats Are Turning On Each Other Now
I'm sure by now everyone has seen Trumpanzee's scolding tweet aimed at Paul Ryan yesterday. "I guess we all know who Trump plans to blame for our losses next week," a top Republican House staffer told me minutes after the tweet. "This guy is so fucked up... He's like an albatross around our necks." But it's not just Trump-- well, it's *mostly* Trump. Yesterday, conservative Florida Congressman Carlos Curbelo was on MSNBC saying he would never vote for Steve King, his neo-Nazi colleague from Iowa who is on the verge of losing his seat to a progressive Democrat in an R+11 district T... more »