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Victorian Farmers want NSW to ditch the fodder freight subsidy
A Victorian dairy lobby group calls for the New South Wales Government to stop subsidising the cost of transporting fodder.
Volleyball coach walks free after illegal sexual relationship with 16-year-old player
A WA volleyball coach who was convicted of illegally having sex with one of his junior players, even though she was over 16 at the time of the offences, is been given a suspended prison term.
Dog owners urged to come forward after alpacas Snoopy and Trixie found mauled
The owners of two alpacas mauled to death to by dogs issue a warning to other families, and say they're disappointed no-one in their small community has come forward with information.
A new team is working to predict the danger zones of Australia's deadliest heatwaves
While bushfires, cyclones and floods dominate news headlines, it can be other related weather systems that can prove to be the most deadly. Now, a national working group is developing a strategy to better predict that natural phenomenon.
Baby bird photographed holding cigarette butt in its beak
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Photos of two seabirds, including a chick, clutching a used cigarette butt in their beaks in Florida, draw attention to the plight of wildlife on polluted beaches.
West Papua rebel groups unite in bid for independence from Indonesia
Three armed separatist groups in the Indonesian state of West Papua unite to form the West Papuan Army, as activists lobbying for independence for the contested region declare they are now ready to "take over our country".
Australia's win over England gives them a valuable head start in Women's Ashes
With seven matches across three formats in the Women's Ashes, England conceding the first so easily makes it really difficult to regain ground, writes Geoff Lemon.
Wife of Dubai's ruler reportedly flees to London with young son and daughter
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Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, 45, an Olympian who studied at Oxford, is said to be "afraid for her life", while Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appears to be making references to his heartbreak in poetry posted online.
‘This Is The Liberal Establishment’: As Homelessness Rises In Major Cities, Trump Speaks Out
PA Pundits - International at ‘This Is The Liberal Establishment’: As Homelessness Rises In Major Cities, Trump Speaks Out – PA Pundits – International - 36 seconds ago
By Fred Lucas ~ President Donald Trump says he is working on a plan to address a spike in homelessness in the United States, particularly in several California cities. During a Fox News Channel interview that aired Monday night, host Tucker Carlson asked the president about homelessness in major urban centers. “It’s disgraceful. I’m going … Continue reading ‘This Is The Liberal Establishment’: As Homelessness Rises In Major Cities, Trump Speaks Out
Aren’t TV Anchors Obliged To Call Out Trump’s Lies? What About Biden's
*Like Trump, Biden can't control his tendency to blatantly lie* Alexander Hefter raised some important considerations for the 2020 cycle. Two of the leading candidates, Trump and Biden are compulsive liars. Yet the mainstream corporate media lets them both slip by with lie after lie. (Of course Trump is worse, but Biden lies far more than acceptable from even a politician and more than anyone else running other than Trump.) the media has been normalizing “a habitually deceitful president,” he wrote, “in return for the perception of access. We saw this again Sunday, as some gloated a... more »
US census should include citizenship question
“Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA) told Bretibart News that most Americans want the citizenship question and it should not be a partisan issue.” click here
Oleg Deripaska Confirms He Was Employing Chris Steele in 2016, While Dossier Was Being Assembled…sk
A new John Solomon article today, based on an interview with Russian Billionaire Oleg Deripaska, is essentially confirming a May 2018 article where it was presumed that Oleg had hired Christopher Steele at the same time Steele was working with … Continue reading →
The Lapel Show
It’s official. Lou Dobbs has lost his fucking mind. When he recently went in for a tonsillectomy, did the anesthesiologist turn off the oxygen by mistake? Did the surgeon miss and nip a bit of Lou’s brain instead of his tonsils? Whatever the case, I will repeat–Lou Dobbs has lost his fucking mind. NEW YORK … Continue reading The Lapel Show
Bird Strike Causes A-10C Thunderbolt To Drop Three 25-Pound Dummy Training Bombs
An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over an airfield during a close-air support training mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 19, 2019. (Senior Airman Kristen Heller/Air Force) *Daily Mail:** Air Force fighter jet drops three 25-pound dummy training bombs over Florida after a bird strike causes their 'inadvertent release'* * An A-10C Thunderbolt II jet had taken off from Moody Air Force Base in Georgia * The fighter jet was on a routine training mission when it hit a bird on Monday * The 'bird strike' caused the 'inadvertent release' of 3 bombs, the Air Force said * Luckily, th... more »
From the "I Saw What You Did There" Files:
The picture on top is one I'd put up on Facebook three days ago of two female Scottish mountain climbers from 1908. What you see below are two female characters in a scene from the latest episode of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD. There is no fucking way that's a coincidence. They thought no one would get it. But I did. And, as far as I can see, no one else on the entire internet recognized the recreated tableau, either.
How the FedRes Was Created to Own Our Gov’t
RT America Published on Jul 2, 2019 RT America’s Michele Greenstein joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the toxic conflicts of interest that lead to the failure of the US government to prosecute financial crimes or adequately regulate Wall Street. She discusses the origin of the Federal Reserve System and how it enriches the super-wealthy at …
Recent Gold Spike, Gold Jewelry, Reset Prices… Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM Trading Streamed live 7 hours ago Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/recen… Question 1. Brendan F: If world governments at some point enact gold confiscation will they be obliged to pay compensation at spot price before revaluing gold higher? Question 2. Walker V: Seems like Gold is on the move, but Silver is not …
Israeli Forces Injure 50 Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli Forces Injure 50 Palestinians in Gaza by https://www.presstv.com/ At least 50 Palestinians have been wounded by Israeli forces who attacked anti-occupation protests taking place near the border separating the besieged Gaza Strip and the occupied territories. – The Gazan Health Ministry said Israeli forces opened fire on the protesters on Friday, leaving 19 people …
They Lost Control Of The Gold Market | Bill Murphy
SilverDoctors Published on Jul 2, 2019 Something big is in the works for #gold & #silver! Bill Murphy says it looks like the cartel has lost control of the gold market with the way gold is behaving this week. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below if you think the cartel …
Israel ‘Preparing’ for Military Involvement if US-Iran Tensions Erupt into Confrontation
Israel ‘Preparing’ for Military Involvement if US-Iran Tensions Erupt into Confrontation by https://www.rt.com/ Amid escalating tensions in the region, Israel has said it is preparing for possible military involvement in a confrontation between the US and Iran. – Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz warned an international security forum on Tuesday that the situation might be brought …
FM Zarif: Iran’s Measures ‘Not in Violation of 2015 Nuclear Deal’ — Next Step Will Be Enriching Uranium Above 3.67%
Who is daring who to attack? Iran is ready for war!
U.S. Keeping Mideast Peace Plan Secret to Protect It, Envoy Says
The real plan is to ignite war and force the Palestinians into the Sinai desert. This is the fulfillment of Revelation 12:6,13-14. Of course, they will not reveal it publicly. But after it happens they will pretend it was all an accident of circumstances. – U.S. Keeping Mideast Peace Plan Secret to Protect It, Envoy …
Trump: If Deal is Not Done on My Watch, It Will Never Happen
Trump: If Deal is Not Done on My Watch, It Will Never Happen by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that if the Israelis and the Palestinians do not agree on a peace deal during his time in office, it will never happen. – Trump told reporters at the end of the G20 …
Christians in Africa: “You Have Three Days To Go Or You Will Be Killed!”
Christians in Africa: “You Have Three Days To Go Or You Will Be Killed!” by Giulio Meotti, https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/ * “Christianity originated in the Middle East. Thus, the displacement or evacuation of Christians from the Middle East is very dangerous for the safety of the region… also in the Mediterranean Sea region. Europe is affected by …
If War Breaks Out with Iran, It Won’t Be an Accident
America is now the #1 oil producing nation. Cui Bono from war in the Middle East? – Another Record for U.S. Crude Oil Production: 12 Million Barrels Per Day in April! , 1 July 2019 Two recent reports confirmed the preeminence of the United States in its production of crude oil and its related derivative, …
Huawei Ban Lifted! Spying Claim Falls Flat – Ben Swann
RT America Published on Jul 1, 2019 After speaking with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Japan, US President Donald Trump announced he would lift a ban on Chinese tech giant Huawei. This move has irked his domestic colleagues, including US Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida). Lifting the ban would allow US tech …
Israel Talks ‘Preemptive Strike’ On Iran As China Slams US As “Root Cause” Of Tensions
Israel Talks ‘Preemptive Strike’ On Iran As China Slams US As “Root Cause” Of Tensions by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ While all major powers and signatories to the JCPOA are cautioning Iran in the wake of its declared uranium enrichment ramp-up, there’s been mixed reaction and a blame game already emerging. – Early this week Israel’s …
Israel Warns Iran ‘Will Be Hit Hard in War’, Vows Not to Allow Tehran ‘to Obtain Nuclear Weapons’
Zionist war propaganda to drive the Middle East towards Albert Pike’s Satanic WW3. The rogue nuclear armed nation in the Middle East is Zionist ‘666’ Israel, NOT Iran. – Israel Warns Iran ‘Will Be Hit Hard in War’, Vows Not to Allow Tehran ‘to Obtain Nuclear Weapons’ by https://sputniknews.com/ On Monday, Tehran confirmed its stockpiling …
‘No Doubt’ UK Meddling in Hong Kong – Galloway
RT America Published on Jul 1, 2019 Hong Kong protesters broke into a government building on the anniversary of the United Kingdom handing the global financial hub back to China. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump deemed an unexpected weekend meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “a great honor.” They convened at the demilitarized …
Gold Surges After Trump Nominates Gold Standard Advocate Judy Shelton To Fed Board
The Petrodollar is collapsing. Trump is returning America to the Gold Standard. Nations around the world are abandoning the US dollar and US Treasury and turning to gold. I believe Trump has struck a deal with the Illuminist banksters: “You let me implement the gold standard and I’ll let you live!”. He will nationalize the …
FINAL WARNING With Lynette Zang: Central Banks Have Lost Control! Gold Is The Answer
Crush The Street Published on Jun 30, 2019 It seems like the world is on the edge of a major turning point, whether its economic or geo-political. In such uncertain times we have Lynette Zang to present her expert insights on the economy and the potential for Gold & Silver. Not only do we analyse …
Bolton, Pompeo Keep Trump from Sealing North Korea Deal: Analyst
Press TV Published on Jun 30, 2019 US President Donald Trump needs to deal with hawks like his national security adviser, John Bolton, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo before being able to strike any deal with North Korea, says an American political analyst. James Jatras, a former US Senate foreign policy analyst, made the …
It Took Only 1 Battle to Make the F-15 Strike Eagle a Living Legend
*Dario Leone* *History, Security* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers - [1], [2], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3068033] A history lesson. *“As you get older, you look back on your career,” he said. “That’s one of the neat things to see is how far we’ve come and what we did to adapt. Our Air Force is agile and it has incredible talent and people with a passion to do the mission.”* The national recognition of the survivors of the Battle of Robert’s Ridge in August 2018 has begun to have an effect on the way Air Force members ... more »
DIVEST Child Detention Companies: Urgent Action Alert Calling All Protectors!
Urgent Action Alert Calling All Protectors! / Protect the Children! By Divest Invest Protect Divest Geo Group and CoreCivic! Divest Child Detention Companies! #closethecamps SHUT THEM DOWN! Witnessing the brutality of child detention, the reality of concentration camps of immigrant/migrant communities shocks and paralyzes. Do not look away from what is happening. As
Remember: The Goal Is Always To Make Dissident Ideas Mainstream
It’s amazing how many people confuse egoic masturbation for revolutionary political activism. We talk a lot about how you can discern the real intentions of a given politician, plutocrat or official by ignoring their words and watching their behavior, but this principle can be applied […]
June Mixes up Both Land and Sea Temps
With apologies to Paul Revere, this post is on the lookout for cooler weather with an eye on both the Land and the Sea. UAH has updated their tlt (temperatures in lower troposphere) dataset for May. Previously I have done posts on their reading of ocean air temps as a prelude to updated records from HADSST3. […]
U.S. Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher Found Not Guilty Of War Crimes
*Daily Mail:* *Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher walks free after being found NOT GUILTY of murdering ISIS fighter despite being convicted of one war crime - posing with a corpse* * Gallagher was acquitted on murder and attempted murder charges on Tuesday * The 40-year-old was convicted of posing with the corpse of an ISIS fighter * He is expected to be spared jail as the maximum sentence for the crime is four months and he spent longer in confinement awaiting trial * Gallagher was accused of murdering the 17-year-old militant in Mosul in 2017 * He was also accused of firing his weapon at... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 7/2/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, *"Greed And Corruption: A Parallel Path, Lead Markets To Record Highs"* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *MarketWatch Market Summary* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ • *"It’s All Part of Trump’s Plan…"* by Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – “It’s all part of a plan,” explained a colleague. “Trump is not book smart; he’s smart like a fox. He knows that Americans need to see some economic improvement in time for the next e... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Stella Maris”
2002, “Stella Maris”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"A bright spiral galaxy of the northern sky, Messier 63 is about 25 million light-years distant in the loyal constellation Canes Venatici. Also cataloged as NGC 5055, the majestic island universe is nearly 100,000 light-years across, about the size of our own Milky Way. Known by the popular moniker, The Sunflower Galaxy, M63 sports a bright yellowish core and sweeping blue spiral arms, streaked with cosmic dust lanes and dotted with pink star forming regions. * Click image for larger size.* This deep exposure also reveals an enormous but dim arc extending far into the halo above the... more »
SpaceX Rivals Make Claims of Special Treatment to Blast Earth With WiFi and 5G Radiation
By B.N. Frank Activist Post has been reporting about the growing list of credible sources who continue issuing warnings about satellites and similar devices being... more »
Iranian Prosecutors Want To Hang Suspected U.S. Spies
*NBC: **Several suspected U.S. spies 'due to be' sentenced to death, Iran says* *NBC News could not independently confirm the reports and the CIA said it had no comment.* TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for several individuals accused of spying for the United States, Iran’s spokesman for the judiciary announced Tuesday. Suspected U.S. spies affiliated with the Iranian military are due to be sentenced to death because of the “severity of their crimes,” Iranian judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said on state television. Two other suspects w... more »
$432 Of Food Prepper Inventory
In a SHTF moment and a quick run to the grocery store, what would be the likely result. What would be in the back of the car when you got home? Continue reading →
Brayden Dillon murder probe leads to Hamzy arrest over alleged ice ring
Goulburn Supermax prisoner Bassam Hamzy is being questioned by detectives over an alleged drug supply ring linked to the 2017 Good Friday murder of Sydney teenager Brayden Dillon.
Second man charged with murder over drive-by nightclub shooting
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A second man is charged with murder over the drive-by shooting at Melbourne's Love Machine nightclub in April that left a security guard and innocent bystander dead.
'Rough night' of alleged assaults and break-ins in Adelaide suburb
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A man is charged with attempted murder and four others are charged with crimes involving a crossbow and a taser in the inner-north Adelaide suburb of Kilburn.
NBA's Ben Simmons reportedly set to sign richest deal offered to an Australian athlete
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Australia's Ben Simmons has reportedly been offered a new $240.4 million, five-year contract extension by Philadelphia, and will probably pocket more cash with the NBA's new salary cap projections expected to bump it up to $243.2 million.
Victoria touts super-school merger as 'revolutionary', but parents think it's a disaster
Parents in northern Victoria fear a plan to amalgamate four public high schools will disrupt an entire generation of students.
Grand plans to reshape Cottesloe Beach championed by tycoon Andrew Forrest
Grand plans to transform Perth's famous Cottesloe beach and replace the existing Indiana tearooms are unveiled by mining magnate Andrew Forrest — but there's no guarantee the plans will come to fruition.
Woolworths to pull the plug on BWS, Dan Murphy's and gambling
Woolworths says it is abstaining from alcohol and gambling, as it focuses on its core businesses of food and retail.
Jailed fraudsters cop new penalties in watchdog clampdown
Four jailed Northern Territory fraudsters, including a high-profile real estate agent and a former food blogger, are banned from re-entering the business world after a clampdown by the corporate watchdog.
Hot v cold: What is the best way to wash your clothes?
Where do you stand on the great laundry debate? Hot or cold — your choice could be affecting the life of your clothing, and the environment.
'Billions' of animals are killed on Australian farms each year — but we don't eat them
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Australians are among the biggest meat eaters in the world, but we also kill hordes of animals each year with no intention of ever putting them on a plate. Here's why.
Karaoke, honey chicken and Mah Jong energises Perth's Mandarin-speaking elderly
At the Chung Wah aged care centre in suburban Perth, a dedicated group of volunteers keeps loneliness at bay for elderly Chinese.
Jury finds Navy SEAL chief not guilty of murder
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A military jury in San Diego finds Navy SEAL Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher not guilty of committing murder in Iraq in a case that exposes deep divisions within the elite US defence force.
"Have Hope..."
"To anyone reading this who has ever felt disheartened and confused, hurt or lost...you are not alone. You are surrounded by countless multitudes of people everywhere who are just like you. Just like us. But you don't have to stay confused or lost or in pain. We might forget this sometimes- or may not know it at all. But there is nothing in your life, no matter how difficult or painful, that cannot be turned into something very beautiful. So please, have hope." - Chad Eastham ◆ Barry Manilow and Cilla Black, "You'll Never Walk Alone"
Chet Raymo, “The Ring of Truth”
*“The Ring of Truth”* by Chet Raymo “In Salley Vickers' novel, ‘Where Three Roads Meet,’ the shade of Tiresias, the blind seer of the Oedipus myth, visits Sigmund Freud in London during the psychoanalyst's final terrible illness. In a series of conversations, Tiresias retells the story of Oedipus- he who was fated to kill his father and sleep with his mother- a story at the heart of Freud's own theory of the human psyche. At one point in the conversations, as Tiresias and Freud discuss the extent to which our lives are fated, the question of immortality arises. Freud says of Oedip...more »
The Poet: Langston Hughes, "As I Grew Older"
*"As I Grew Older"* "It was a long time ago. I have almost forgotten my dream. But it was there then, In front of me, Bright like a sun- My dream. And then the wall rose, Rose slowly, Slowly, Between me and my dream. Rose until it touched the sky- The wall. Shadow. I am black. I lie down in the shadow. No longer the light of my dream before me, Above me. Only the thick wall. Only the shadow. My hands! My dark hands! Break through the wall! Find my dream! Help me to shatter this darkness, To smash this night, To break this shadow Into a thousand lights of sun, Into a thousand whirling ... more »
The Poet: David Whyte, "Sweet Darkness"
"Sweet Darkness" "When your eyes are tired the world is tired also. When your vision has gone no part of the world can find you. Time to go into the dark where the night has eyes to recognize its own. There you can be sure you are not beyond love. The dark will be your womb tonight. The night will give you a horizon further than you can see. You must learn one thing: the world was made to be free in. Give up all the other worlds except the one to which you belong. Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet confinement of your aloneness to learn anything or anyone that does not bring you a... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Thanks for stopping by!
"Tell Me..."
"Life passes like a flash of lightning, whose blaze barely lasts long enough to see. While the earth and sky stand still forever, how swiftly changing time flies across man's face. O you who sit over your full cup and do not drink, tell me - for whom are you still waiting?" - Hermann Hesse
"Live Your Life..."
*"Live Your Life..."* "Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about his religion. Respect others in their views and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place. Show respect to all people, but grovel to none. When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food...more »
Did U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’ Ancestor Own Slaves in Jamaica?
Based on an article written by the 2020 presidential Democratic primary candidate's father, right-leaning opponents dove head-first into an ill-judged attack on her.
Trump Facebook Ads Use Models to Portray Actual Supporters
A spokeswoman for Getty Images would not identify the models, citing privacy concerns.
Fox travels from Norway to Canada in 76 days
“I am thinking the Arctic Sea ice was still intact,” says reader Benjamin Napier. _______ “Arctic fox astounds scientists by trekking 2,176 miles in 76 days — from Norway to Canada,” headline shouts. “The young female had been tracked via a GPS device installed by researchers at the Polar Institute in Norway, releasing her into ... Read moreFox travels from Norway to Canada in 76 days The post Fox travels from Norway to Canada in 76 days appeared first on Ice Age Now.
How Close Is Iran To Having The 'Bomb'?
A nuclear power plant in Iran. Photo: Tasnim News Agency via Wikimedia Commons. *CNBC:* *Iran is breaching its uranium stockpile limit under the nuclear deal. Here’s what that actually means* * Iran has now exceeded its internationally-agreed stockpile limit of low-enriched uranium, breaching a key tenet of the 2015 nuclear deal that the Donald Trump administration abandoned last year. * The move comes amid rapidly escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and against the backdrop of an Iranian economy buckling under the weight of U.S. sanctions. * Nuclear experts told CNBC... more »
Just Like Dr. Pepper, So Misunderstood!
From Politico: After enduring three days of brutal postmortem attacks, Sarah Palin and a group of Republicans who worked with her during the presidential race are pushing back hard against claims that she was a “diva” who helped tank John McCain’s campaign. “I never asked for anything more than a Diet Dr Pepper once in … Continue reading Just Like Dr. Pepper, So Misunderstood!
Just Like Dr. Pepper, So Misunderstood: Battle Royale!
Kids, in Part I and Part II of this series, we explored the actions of Princess Sarah, before, during, and after her bid for for the vice-presidency. From Top News: Even though reports of agitation between the McCain and Palin camps bubbled up in the final weeks of the campaign, as Barack Obama began pulling … Continue reading Just Like Dr. Pepper, So Misunderstood: Battle Royale!
Just Like Dr. Pepper, So Misunderstood! Part II
Continuing our look at the Dr. Pepper/Princess ad campaign. Kids, I thought we would take a few moments and remember some of the highlights of Princess Sarah’s run for the veep job. Let’s start at the beginning, the reason she was picked. From The National: Phoenix // Some say John McCain had the decks stacked … Continue reading Just Like Dr. Pepper, So Misunderstood! Part II
New Documentary Series Highlights the Struggles of Women Activists in Vietnam
By Don Le A new series of video interviews highlights the perspectives and struggles of women involved in human rights activism in Vietnam. The 88... more »
Waiting for Joe Barton to say something smart? Don’t hold your breath!
From mother nature network: It’s hard to get more ridiculous than this- GOP Congressman Joe Barton (Texas, ExxonMobil) […] went on C-SPAN and said we shouldn’t be worried about CO2 because it’s “not hazardous to your health” and it’s “natural”. He said: I’m creating it as I talk to you. It’s in your Coca-Cola, your … Continue reading Waiting for Joe Barton to say something smart? Don’t hold your breath!
Beating the Tar Out of Big Tobacco
From The Seattle Times: WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation that would give government broad new authority to regulate tobacco products, slash nicotine content and restrict advertising. Health advocates cheered the 79-17 passage of the bill, saying it could prevent thousands of deaths and reduce the $100 billion in annual health-care costs … Continue reading Beating the Tar Out of Big Tobacco
"A Ute Prayer"
"Earth teach me quiet ~ as the grasses are still with new light. Earth teach me suffering ~ as old stones suffer with memory. Earth teach me humility ~ as blossoms are humble with beginning. Earth teach me caring ~ as mothers nurture their young. Earth teach me courage ~ as the tree that stands alone. Earth teach me limitation ~ as the ant that crawls on the ground. Earth teach me freedom ~ as the eagle that soars in the sky. Earth teach me acceptance ~ as the leaves that die each fall. Earth teach me renewal ~ as the seed that rises in the spring. Earth teach me to forget myself ~... more »
"The Earth Strikes Back – 10 Signs That Nature Has Turned Against Humanity"
*"The Earth Strikes Back – * *10 Signs That Nature Has Turned Against Humanity"* by Michael Snyder "All over the planet, nature is starting to behave in some very unusual ways. And unfortunately for us, a lot of the changes that we are witnessing in nature are quite detrimental for humanity. Of course the truth is that we haven’t exactly been too kind to the planet that we are living on. In fact, many would argue that we are in the process of absolutely devastating the Earth, and most of us don’t feel bad about that at all. So could it be possible that it is now payback time? Let ... more »
The Color of Stupid
From the Los Angeles Times: Fox News host Glenn Beck used his popular show Monday to attack the background of Van Jones, a White House environmental advisor and co-founder of an African American political advocacy group that organized an advertising boycott of his program. Beck did not address the boycott spearheaded by Color of Change … Continue reading The Color of Stupid
You Can Buy the Big Apple If You Have Enough Cabbage
From The New York Times: Michael R. Bloomberg, the Wall Street mogul whose fortune catapulted him into New York’s City Hall, has set another staggering financial record: He has now spent more of his own money than any other individual in United States history in the pursuit of public office. Newly released campaign records show … Continue reading You Can Buy the Big Apple If You Have Enough Cabbage
Brand Spankin’ Ewww!
Hey kids, sorry, but just another old American Street post. Oh well, it’s kinda fun to see what was going on a while back and remind ourselves when the present troubles in this country really started. Besides, I miss Larry Craig. This post is from May 20, 2008. Brand Spankin’ Ewww! Hey, kids! Did you … Continue reading Brand Spankin’ Ewww!
Tobac-coercion
From Washington Wire blog at THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: Sen. Jim Bunning, the Kentucky Republican who held Senate hostage over an unemployment bill earlier this month, is now causing trouble for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Bunning is blocking the confirmation of two trade nominees because, according to an aide, the USTR hasn’t … Continue reading Tobac-coercion
Russian to the Microphones
From TALKING POINTS MEMO: Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) said on the House floor today that by passing health care reform, Democrats “will finally lay the cornerstone of their Socialist utopia on the backs of the American people.” Original movie poster Earlier today, Nunes brushed off reports of protesters shouting racial epithets at Congressmen, ascribing them … Continue reading Russian to the Microphones
That’s the Way the Cokie Grumbles
From Steve and Cokie Roberts at The Mercury: Steve recently took part in a lunchtime panel sponsored by a local radio station. A beefy young man in the audience grabbed the microphone and challenged the speakers, in a sneering and confrontational tone, to name one good thing about President Obama’s healthcare proposal. Steve’s answer: People … Continue reading That’s the Way the Cokie Grumbles
Commentaries, Analysis, and Editorials -- July 2, 2019
Reuters *Marco Carnelos, Middle East Eye*:* Dangerous escalation looms in US-Iran standoff* Although Trump seeks a new deal with Tehran, his tactics risk sparking a new war The confrontation between the US and Iran risks ending up as a zero-sum game, with miscalculation or further escalation as the only possible, dangerous outcomes. US President Donald Trump has no appetite for war, but he intends, through renewed sanctions, to force Iran back to the negotiating table and get a new and better nuclear deal than the one signed in 2015. He believes that his unique negotiating skil... more »
Ad Pauseum
From THINK PROGRESS : Yesterday, TV ratings for April 2010 came out, showing that Fox News had “finished first in viewers and key demographics for 100 months in a row. In prime time, Fox News averaged about 1.9 million viewers for the month of April. That beat the combined audiences of MSNBC, CNN and HLN.” … Continue reading Ad Pauseum
Food for Thought: Have Another Drink Edition
Continuing with our drink selections. If you aren’t a fan of Dr. Pepper, like Princess Sarah Palin,… Original image …have no fear, Raisinettes, there are plenty of other options. For example, you can take the Nestea Nastea Plunge. People like Mike Pence, Batshit Michele Bachmann, Little Eric Token Cantor, John Boohoo Boehner, and Steve Chicken-a-la … Continue reading Food for Thought: Have Another Drink Edition
Nineveh Plains Transitional Justice Report: June
Assyrian International News Agency - 2 hours ago
Frustration among victims of the Islamic State (ISIS) continues to mount as flames and militia harassment became the defining features of Iraq's Nineveh Governorate throughout the month of June.
Google 3D-prints Replica of Historic Assyrian Statue Destroyed By ISIS in 2015
Assyrian International News Agency - 2 hours ago
Ordinary people weren't the only victims of ISIS. The terror group also waged war on humanity's cultural heritage, destroying ancient libraries, monuments, and statues.
Turkey Condemns UN Deal With Syrian Kurdish Militias to Tackle Child Soldiers
Assyrian International News Agency - 2 hours ago
The United Nations has come under fire from Turkish officials and media outlets this week after signing a deal stop the use of child soldiers with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a group dominated by Kurdish militants from the Peoples' Protection Units (YPG).
2012?
Okay, kids, I just got home, and I didn’t have anything planned. I dipped into the old American Street files, and I thought we might look at a few of the possible candidates for President in 2012. (And, no, I won’t include Princess Sarah Palin!) Original image Oops! There’s been talk of Michael Bloomberg running, … Continue reading 2012?
Is the CMV-22B the Navy's Air Lift Future?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Pfc. Kasey Peacock - USMC.mil, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34744218] Let's find out. *Boeing is also looking to convince the Navy that the CMV-22 could fulfill all sorts of secondary roles that S-3 Vikings or helicopters used to fulfill, such as anti-submarine patrols, search-and-rescue of downed airmen, special ops insertion, and electronic warfare. * Only time will tell whether the pricy CMV-22B brings about the revolution in logistics the Navy is hoping for. For over fifty years, the Navy ... more »
Nuclear War with North Korea Is Still Possible. Trump’s ‘Walk’ Across the DMZ Made That Less Likely.
*Harry J. Kazianis, John Dale Grover* *Security, Asia* Now is the time Washington should choose dialogue, negotiation and diplomacy to ensure war never breaks out on the Korean Peninsula again. Only then, do we have a shot at denuclearization. Donald Trump did the seemingly impossible by being the first sitting U.S. President to set foot in North Korea. On Sunday, Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ), where they held an hour-long summit. They also briefly stepped over the border together into North Korea and back again, replicating... more »
The Raisin Galvanizes for Steele!
From VANITY FAIR: The race for the absolute top-spot in Republican fundraising is heating up this week, as contenders for the Republican National Committee chairmanship seem more eager than ever to oust the organization’s current head, Michael Steele. Yesterday, at a debate organized by a Tea Party group, four likely contenders for the chair denounced … Continue reading The Raisin Galvanizes for Steele!
World News Briefs -- July 2, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail: **14 Navy sailors are killed after fire breaks out on Russia's 'most secret nuclear submarine' – prompting Putin to cancel appearance for emergency briefing* * The submariners were surveying the sea floor in the Arctic when a blaze started * Fourteen crew died from smoke inhalation while carrying out work for the Navy * The fire was extinguished and the vessel taken to the base at Severomorsk * Russian Ministry of Defence did not confirm which type of submersible it was * President Putin was forced to cancel an emergency briefing due to the incident Fourteen Russ... more »
The Philadelphia Story
From THINK PROGRESS: [Tuesday,] Yesterday, hate radio hosts Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity had their nationally syndicated radio shows dropped from WPHT in Philadelphia, which is the second radio station to drop both of the conservative commentators. …snip… Just weeks ago, Beck was dropped from WOR in New York, but the most recent cancellation in … Continue reading The Philadelphia Story
In Memory of Dawn Sturgess
I said at the beginning of the year that I wanted to move on from writing on this case, unless significant developments arose. That is still my intention, and I very much hope that this will be my last piece on it. But I couldn’t let the anniversary of the Amesbury case, in which Dawn Sturgess lost her life, pass without comment. My thanks to Duncan, Liane, and Paul especially, and many other commenters for their observations which have helped […]
Des Moines Event
From POLITICO: Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) is meeting with top Iowa Republicans Friday morning during her trip to Des Moines, POLITICO has learned. Bachmann will meet with newly-elected Gov. Terry Branstad and state GOP chairman Matt Strawn. …snip… The conservative firebrand is also planning to meet with several state lawmakers and other Republican activists amidst … Continue reading Des Moines Event
Crappy Birthday
All this nonsense about how this would have been Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday is really getting to me. No matter where you turn, there’s Nancy or the Rethuglicans pushing the St. Ronnie myth. As if it’s not bad enough that everything is being named after St. Ronnie, but they’re putting statues of him all over … Continue reading Crappy Birthday
Crappy Birthday, Part 2
We left off yesterday with my visit to Dunkin’ Donuts, where the Ronald Reagan omnipresence was nausea inducing apparent. I fled the donut shop and the horror to do some errands. The first thing on my list was buying some paint. Original image 😯 Screw it. My walls look fine. I’ll go get a manicure … Continue reading Crappy Birthday, Part 2
Crappy Birthday, Part 3
Oh, kids, I don’t know what to do! Ronald Reagan continues to haunt me! Maybe I should see if there’s something on TV that will distract me. 😯 I’m changing the channel! Looks like a commercial. Original image 😯 What the hell is it with Republicans and their love of insurance companies? Forget the TV, … Continue reading Crappy Birthday, Part 3
Crappy Birthday, Part 4: The Last Straw
Well, kids, if you’ll remember, I was hanging around the house trying to get away from all the hoopla over the 100th anniversary of Saint Ronald Reagan’s birth without much success (here, here, and here). I decided to head out to the supermarket. I thought that some grocery shopping might take my mind off things. … Continue reading Crappy Birthday, Part 4: The Last Straw
Gotham City Digest
(Where we never, *ever* hijack conversations between heads of state.) ------------------------------ Note many of these migrant detainees are wearing surgical masks. Many of them have been there well over a month even though legally the Flores Rule forbids us from holding them for more than 72 hours. Can you guess why they're handed surgical masks? ------------------------------ While we're on the subject, let's talk about the turn of events in Espionage Nation. While Trump was perfectly re-enacting *The Manchurian Candidate* for Kim Jong Un in North Korea and Vlad Putin in ... more »
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Invites You to Enjoy an Exciting Family Vacation…
Portland, Oregon, is located in the Northwestern United States. Portland is considered the cultural mecca for the most refined vision of Democratic Socialism. Known as a Marxist hub for modern cultural and political violence, all tourists are eligible for complimentary … Continue reading →
July 2: My tragedy.
Today, I spent at least 6 hours writing this blog. Then, in some accident I don't understand, I lost it all. I've done that before - but this time I just don't have it in me to do it all over again. Yes, I am seriously retarded as a computer user. But I'll just redo this bit. We'll never know how many were killed at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We'll never know because no American government ever has or ever will tell us what it knows about that attack. The statements we get have always emphasized the power of the explosion, with no sense of it's human impact. Hiroshima were almost cer...more »
More Support Than an 18-Hour Bra
From THINK PROGRESS: Conservative billionaire David Koch, co-owner of the $110 billion dollar Koch Industries chemical and petroleum conglomerate, provided a “lengthy” interview to Boston Globe reporter Stephen Smith yesterday. Smith asked about Ian Murphy’s prank call to Gov. Scott Walker (R-WI). Walker, who thought he was speaking with David Koch, bragged about his union … Continue reading More Support Than an 18-Hour Bra
If He’s Ryan, He’s Lyin’
Paul Ryan unveiled a spending plan that would put the country on a “path to prosperity.” To Eddie Munster Paul Ryan, a path to prosperity means screwing over kids, seniors, the disabled, and the poor. Original image His plan doesn’t inflict any pain on the richest among us. Instead, it would repeal President Obama’s Affordable … Continue reading If He’s Ryan, He’s Lyin’
It’s All About the Dough
From The Seattle Times: Seniors and people with disabilities would pay much more for health care under a new Republican plan aimed at curbing the nation’s growing debt, a Congressional Budget Office analysis shows. For example, by 2030, typical 65-year-olds would pay 68 percent of the cost of premiums, deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs, according … Continue reading It’s All About the Dough
Flake Eerie
From Slate (6-27-2011): During his interview of Michele Bachmann last night, Chris Wallace pointedly asked the presidential hopeful, “Are you a flake?” Bachmann was visibly offended. “I think that would be insulting to say something like that,” she shot back , “because I’m a serious person.” Shortly after the interview, the Fox News Sunday Facebook … Continue reading Flake Eerie
Worthwhile 2020 Prediction-- Trump Loses
There were some people who didn’t predict a Democratic takeover of the House in 2018, but they were imbeciles. The Democrats were on the way to benefitting from a strong ant-Trump/anti-Republican wave. There was no blue wave and there’s not likely to be one this cycle either (unless a really inspiring Democratic ticket is on the table— Bernie + Elizabeth Warren, for example). If the Democrats nominate Biden, the *only* thing they’ll have to count on is Trump hatred. Without the DCCC drag on the 2018 congressional races, the Democrats would have picked up between 50 and 65 seats. Th... more »
Shay Tatum Makes History At University of Houston-Downtown
Shay Tatum has been elected the first African-American female president of the University of Houston-Downtown Student Government Association. Tatum is a non-traditional student and is the youngest of seven daughters. She was motivated by those who told her that she could not do it or it would take too much time. “People don’t understand how […]
Experts: More Strategy, Less Flailing Can Close Faculty Diversity Gaps
Cue the trombone for the “womp, womp, woooomp” findings of another study that indicates continuing underrepresentation of women, Blacks and Hispanics on college and university faculties across the nation.
Sale of Westminster Choir College to Chinese Company Canceled
The controversial sale of Westminster Choir College to Kaiwen Education, a Beijing-based for-profit company partly owned by the Chinese government, will not go forward. According to National Public Radio, Kaiwen Education, and Rider University, which has Princeton, N.J.-based WCC among its holdings, announced that they had “mutually agreed” to not go ahead with the sale. […]
Koch-conspirators
From Mother Jones: The billionaire Koch brothers, Charles and David, spread their money far and wide. They fund free-market think tanks, right-leaning academic organizations, and conservative political advocacy groups, such as the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which helped cultivate the tea party. The political action committee for the Kochs’ massive conglomerate, Koch Industries, has also … Continue reading Koch-conspirators
Paraguay Moves Towards Sustainable Commodities
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ASUNCION, Paraguay, Jul 02 (IPS) - Silvia Morimoto is UNDP Resident Representative in Paraguay The statistics are alarming. By 2050, the world will require an estimated 60 percent growth in agricultural production to meet the food demand of a population of close to 9 billion people. Read the full story, “Paraguay Moves Towards Sustainable Commodities”, on globalissues.org →
It’s Burnt and Made With Devilled Ham
From The Guardian: It was easy wandering round the corridors of Congress yesterday to spot who had won the debt standoff. In huddles with party colleagues or heading off to caucus meetings to discuss the details of the deal or standing in front of TV cameras, it was the Republicans who had all the smiles. … Continue reading It’s Burnt and Made With Devilled Ham
Holiday Spin
From THINK PROGRESS: As ThinkProgress reported Thursday, a Richmond, Virginia-area Holiday Inn abruptly canceled room and event ballroom reservations made by progressive groups that had planned to hold a “jobs rally” countering House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s (R-VA) event at the same hotel Wednesday evening. Original advertisement After they were removed, the groups held a … Continue reading Holiday Spin
Who needs a wake-up call with all that caffeine?
From George Zornick at THE Nation: According to [POLITICO’s] Mike Allen’s “Playbook”—a daily memo of DC conventional wisdom—the biggest story of the day involves remarks by the CEO of Coca-Cola about the horrid US tax structure. Muhtar Kent says [at the Clinton Global Initiative] that his company finds it easier to do business with China … Continue reading Who needs a wake-up call with all that caffeine?
I thought he would have preferred Herb-al tea
From THINK PROGRESS: Former pizza executive Herman Cain’s rise to the top of the Republican presidential pack will undoubtedly put smiles on the faces of two brothers: Charles and David Koch. Original advertisement The Koch Brothers are infamous for using their billions to finance the Tea Party and helping to gut business and environmental regulations. … Continue reading I thought he would have preferred Herb-al tea
"Today that conformism is not imposed by any Big Brother-style regime of either the right or left. Indeed, when the state intervenes to suppress free speech for heretics, it is often at the behest of the illiberal liberals of the Twittermob. For Orwell’s ‘2-minute hate,’ we might substitute their 240-character bile-filled tweets." Bonus #QotD
*"[Today's] liberal intelligentsia is exhibiting a particularly ‘Orwellian’ trait: uncritical political conformism, and an intolerance of alternative or heretical views. Today that conformism is not imposed by any Big Brother-style regime of either the right or left. Indeed, when the state intervenes to suppress free speech for heretics, it is often at the behest of the illiberal liberals of the Twittermob. For Orwell’s ‘two-minute hate,’ we might substitute their 240-character bile-filled tweets. "The future may not have turned out to look like ... ‘a boot stamping on a human... more »
Does the Air Force Really Need 74 Additional Combat Squadrons?
*Dario Leone* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] We find out. *She added that five more bomber squadrons are needed, there are now nine.* On Sep. 17, 2018 U.S. Air Force (USAF) Secretary Heather Wilson and chief of staff Gen. David Goldfein has unveiled an initiative, titled “The Air Force We Need.” The new strategy calls for the service to gain 74 combat squadrons in order to deal with threats from China and Russia. According to USA Today, The Air Force We Need is based on President Donald Trump’s defense strategy, assessments of the military strength of adversaries and ... more »
Is Trump Too Cool for Istanbul?
*Klaudio Llusku* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Washington must find a new way to cope with the tantrums and tricks its troublesome ally. When Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced in September 2017 Ankara’s intentions to purchase Russian-manufactured S-400 surface-to-air missile systems, few believed the deal would materialize given the shaky relations that Ankara and Moscow enjoyed at the time. Indeed, relations nearly reached a boiling point on November 2015 after Turkish F-16 fighter jets shot down Russian Su-24 aircraft near the Syria-Turkish border. Mo... more »
Publisher’s Platform: Seriously, time to ban petting zoos?
Opinion This past weekend I woke up to the sad news of yet other injuries and a death linked to animal contact at a fair. San Diego County health officials announced late Friday night that a 2-year-old child has died and three other children between 2 and 13 years old have become ill after having... Continue Reading
Channel 7 defends decision to show world number 43 Kyrgios instead of top-ranked Barty
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Nick Kyrgios's battle with countryman Jordan Thompson had been going for two hours when Ash Barty's match began on another court, and the broadcaster opted to show the final stages of Kyrgios's win rather than switch over.
What the interest rate cuts mean for you
If you thought there was competition among the big four banks, think again. They've all come up with pretty similar results after two RBA cuts.
'Tanks, but no tanks': Washington DC warns Trump against military parade
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District of Columbia officials have warned Donald Trump that tanks he has moved into the US capital for a Fourth of July celebration could damage city roadways, as the President marshals the country's military might for a parade.
Dungog aims for six ticks and Blue Planet status as it kicks single-use plastics
A small town CWA harnesses sewing power to create more than 4,000 reusable alternatives to single-use plastic bags in a bid to save the planet.
Herman Cain’s Blockhead
From POWERWALL at MSNBC: Although he’s suddenly the most talked-about man in politics — at least for a day — Mark Block was quick to return a reporter’s request for comment. “I’m standing outside smoking a cigarette. What else was I supposed to do?” he quips between puffs. …snip… Block is Herman Cain’s chief operating … Continue reading Herman Cain’s Blockhead
President Trump has done his homework well on renewable energy
I like renewable energy. I bought my first solar panels for my home in the 1980s but the claims made then didn’t match their actual performance. Continuing to pursue renewable energy to replace fossil fuels and to completely eliminate carbon … Continue reading →
Juicy Fruit
From POLITICO: Jon Ralston today posted a remarkable audio recording of Nevada Republican Sharron Angle meeting privately with a conservative rival, Scott Ashjian, and his allies. The recording is worth listening to in full despite its poor quality. It suggests that — at least for the purposes of this conversation with a Tea Party figure … Continue reading Juicy Fruit
"As A Species..."
"As a species we're fundamentally insane. Put more than two of us in a room, we pick sides and start dreaming up reasons to kill one another. Why do you think we invented politics and religion?" - Stephen King "Eckhart Tolle's Definition Of Human Insanity - Human Madness"
Another Koch-conspirator
From THINK PROGRESS GREEN: The Koch brothers and the foundation they fund, Americans for Prosperity, are among the biggest backers of the right’s anti-environment movement, pushing for the repeal of environmental laws and regulations on both the state and federal level. Those efforts continued at AFP’s annual Defending the American Dream Summit this weekend, as … Continue reading Another Koch-conspirator
Why Hermie should be (Tali)banned from speaking
From CBS NEWS: Herman Cain suggested Friday that the Taliban were playing a role in Libya’s new government. The comment initially was seen as another foreign policy misstep from the Republican presidential candidate, but aides later pointed to a one-time Libyan rebel leader who fought in Afghanistan to back up Cain’s claims. Cain has spent … Continue reading Why Hermie should be (Tali)banned from speaking
Food for Thought: Have a Drink Edition
We covered lots of food here lately, but we need something to wash all that stuff down. If you don’t want to choke, you can count on prayer… Original image …but I suggest you have a drink. Joe Barton can tell you that there’s nothing like good old water, especially if it has extra carbon … Continue reading Food for Thought: Have a Drink Edition
B-lather, Rinse, Repeat (whatever you think people want to hear)
From Ruth Marcus at POST OPINIONS at The Washington Post: Let us now contemplate Mitt Romney’s hair. Actually, let us now join the crowd contemplating Mitt Romney’s hair. The growing crowd. The would-be First Hair made the front page of Friday’s New York Times. At a debate in Michigan a couple of weeks ago, the … Continue reading B-lather, Rinse, Repeat (whatever you think people want to hear)
"The Donald Do Declare"
*"The Donald Do Declare"* by David Stockman "There is nothing in the world so demoralizing as money." – Sophocles, "Antigone" (441 BC) "It’s hard to notice these things these days, but the Donald has laid out yet another marker fraught with economic horrors. When he held up Mario Draghi’s latest assault on monetary sanity as a template for his own Jerome Powell to follow, the Tweeter-in-Chief added Currency War to his Trade War… and to his Border War, for that matter, and that’s to say nothing of the march to Open War with Iran. It sounds better in the original Latin: oeconomia ho... more »
Lipstick & a Pig
From MEDIAITE: Michele Bachmann appeared on Meet the Press earlier today, and in the middle of talking about her chances in Iowa next month, David Gregory brought up the uncomfortable exchange she had with Newt Gingrich during last week’s Republican debate. Gingrich accused Bachmann of “not getting her facts correct,” and Bachmann responded by calling … Continue reading Lipstick & a Pig
Brainless Friess
Back in my days, they used Bayer aspirin for contraceptives. The gals put it between their knees, and it wasn’t that costly.–Foster Friess Original advertisement From POLITICAL HOTSHEET at CBS NEWS: Foster Friess, a major donor to the super PAC backing Rick Santorum, has apologized for a joke about contraception that prompted outrage from women’s … Continue reading Brainless Friess
Super Tuesday
Super? Really? Super Tuesday says… From YAHOO! News: After winning Georgia’s primary, his sole victory out of Super Tuesday’s 10-state primary and caucus contests, Newt Gingrich reassured a crowd of supporters he was in the race for the long haul, telling them he was the fabled “tortoise” in the Republican nomination race. “There are lots … Continue reading Super Tuesday
Will YouTube again censor our video about censorship?
In 2018 If Americans Knew made a 15-minute video exposing Israel's projects to censor the Internet. YouTube removed our video. We tried again. This time YouTube restricted it. Now we're trying yet again. See version #3 below of "How Israel Censors the Internet". We wonder if this time the video will escape censorship... The post Will YouTube again censor our video about censorship? appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Miriam Adelson wishes for the Book of Trump in the Bible
Miriam Adelson, the wealthiest woman in Israel, sings the praises of Donald Trump, even suggesting that he belongs in the Bible. Why is that? The post Miriam Adelson wishes for the Book of Trump in the Bible appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Outrage for Profit – NIKE Pulls “Betsy Ross” Sneaker…
Is it possible to manufacture outrage as a profit strategy? Yes. Brand imagery is part of the overall business model for any business. Begin with an ideological executive office; consider a manufacturing model dependent on a China/Asia supply chain; add … Continue reading →
"Has Recession Already Started?"
*"Has Recession Already Started?"* by Brian Maher "Markets tasted victory yesterday. But they couldn’t swallow it. The weekend’s trade war ceasefire whetted the stock market’s appetite… and the S&P claimed a fresh record. But for much of today investors appeared to choke on the dose. Only a late rally salvaged the day. The 11th-hour surge lifted the Dow Jones to a 69-point gain. The S&P added eight; the Nasdaq 18. Gold made good many of its recent losses today, gaining nearly $27. Once again the yellow metal trades above $1,400. Meantime, the closely monitored 10-year Treasury yiel... more »
Bloodsuckers
Hey kids! I’m poking my head out of the computer/carpal tunnel doldrums rabbit hole. How could I not post something now that Mitt Romney has selected his running mate? I’m still having massive computer problems (it turns off constantly with no warning whatsoever), so I figured I’d dust off some old posters that are once … Continue reading Bloodsuckers
OTPP and NYSCRF on Climate Change
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) released its inaugural Climate Change Report on Friday: Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers’) today announced the launch of its inaugural Climate Change Report, written in accordance with the recommendations made by the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD). The report reflects Ontario Teachers’ support for the TCFD recommendations and outlines our practices for assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities for the Plan. The Climate Change Report is a continuatio... more »
Was the Canadian Flag Displayed Across Niagara Falls?
A patriotic display could be seen at Niagara Falls on Canada Day 2019, but it wasn't THAT elaborate.
Government Photos Show Detained Migrants Pleading for Help
The images were released by U.S. government auditors who visited facilities in South Texas.
Nevada Trooper Pulls Over Hearse Traveling in HOV Lane
A reminder from the Nevada Highway Patrol: Passengers must be living to be considered occupants.
Student Active-shooter Deaths 9 Times as Likely With "Gun-free Zone" Status Quo
[image: student-active-shooter-deaths-9-times-as-likely-with-gun-free-zone-status-quo] Question: Would you put a sign on your lawn stating “This Home is Proudly Gun Free”? No? Don’t worry, some years back pro-gun-control journalists were actually offered such a sign; they balked, too. Yet this raises another question: If telegraphing one’s declawed status is a bad idea for you, me, and all and sundry — and for kids in our homes — isn’t it also a bad idea for kids in our schools?
Another Video Provides Evidence Smollett Staged Hate Hoax
[image: another-video-proves-smollett-staged-hoax] More video has surfaced providing evidence homosexual actor Jussie Smollett staged an elaborate hate-crime hoax.
Colin Kaepernick Lands Nike in Hot Water Over Recall of Shoe With an American Flag
[image: colin-kaepernick-lands-nike-in-hot-water-over-betsy-ross-shoe-controversy] Colin Kaepernick has used his influence with Nike to have the company’s American flag-themed shoe called the “Betsy Ross” pulled from production just days before they were to be sold to the public, prompting swift and immediate backlash.
How the Institute of Medicine Helped Suppress Questions About Vaccine Safety
The IOM has authored dozens of influential reports on vaccines. However, the organization’s independence on this topic is open to question, because it draws its members from the ranks of the very same government agencies, schools of medicine, schools of public health, hospitals and private foundations that have uncritically supported existing vaccine policies for decades. The post How the Institute of Medicine Helped Suppress Questions About Vaccine Safety appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Police charge two men after Sydney terror raids
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Police charge two men arrested during counterterrorism raids in Sydney's west yesterday.
Jury finds Navy SEAL chief not guilty of murder
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A military jury in San Diego finds Navy SEAL Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher not guilty of committing murder in Iraq.
'I'm playing at the same level': The footy hero the public forgot
When Crows star Erin Phillips wrecked her knee during one of the biggest games in women*'*s football, she received a standing ovation. But there was another star struck with the same injury that has quietly been on the road to recovery.
NASA to open doors to restricted lab full of moon rocks for 21st-century analysis
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With American sights set on visiting the moon again, NASA prepares to open a restricted lab full of moon rocks — some of which have never been exposed to the Earth's atmosphere — collected by astronauts from the Apollo missions.
S&P 500 hits new record, US threatens EU with tariffs over aircraft subsidies
Australian shares are expected to fall as enthusiasm about the US-China trade ceasefire began to fade. Meanwhile, the United States threatens to impose $US4 billion worth of tariffs on the European Union.
Superb goals, a missed penalty and a tea-sipping taunt: USA beats England in World Cup epic
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Defending champion United States reaches the women's World Cup final for the fifth time after an incident-packed 2-1 win over England, which missed a late penalty.
Live: NSW Now: Duo arrested for ice supply amid Brayden Dillon murder investigation
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Detectives investigating the alleged murder of 15-year-old Brayden Dillon in Sydney arrest a 40-year-old prisoner and a solicitor over their alleged roles in the commercial sale of the drug ice.
Dalai Lama sorry for saying a female successor 'should be attractive'
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The Tibetan spiritual leader backtracks after telling the BBC last month that beauty mattered as much as brains, and that "if a female Dalai Lama comes, she should be attractive".
Australia survives scare to win first Women's Ashes ODI
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Australia gets its Women's Ashes defence off to the best possible start with a two-wicket win over England in the first ODI in Leicester.
THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE YOU CAN BUY REAL GCMAF THAT SHIPS WORLDWIDE
Genuine, real GcMaf is very hard to source and is a complex process to produce. There are many precise stages to the production process and it must be made in a world class laboratory. There... The post THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE YOU CAN BUY REAL GCMAF THAT SHIPS WORLDWIDE appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Stupid Corporate State Tricks Here in AZ
First, it turns out our state's taxpayers were subsidizing a new Nike plant somewhere in AZ. I am just exhausted writing about how stupid it is that we spend taxpayer money in this state relocation game. The state takes away capital from current AZ businesses and gives it to Nike? Even beyond the obscene power […]
Update
*Blogging* I bought virtual-mirage.org in anticipation of the conversion of this blog to Wordpress. There are some people working on the problem. Not working hard enough by the apparent results so far, but Virtual Mirage is inching its way out from under Google's boot and the accompanying censorship. *Retirement?* Apparently not. I was fingerprinted for a job (live scan) today. The scan took and I asked if they weren't going to photograph me for the ID card. They said that the photo was 'on file'. Of course it is. But I didn't know if they'd lost it. New job notwithstanding, the c... more »
Romney’s Rand Gesture
Mittsie’s campaign was wilting on the vine, and they decided to wake things up with a bold choice to liven things up. Original DVD cover (Click on image for larger version) So, how’s that workin’ out for them? From POLITICS NOW at the Los Angeles Times: Two more national polls out Wednesday confirm what scattered … Continue reading Romney’s Rand Gesture
Chairs are people, too, my friend!!
Even with a screwed-up computer, you didn’t think I could pass up commenting on the Rethuglican National Convention, did you, kids? How hilarious was it that Clint Eastwood’s chair was less wooden that Mittsie? From the Chicago Tribune: LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Months of careful planning for the Republican National Convention were hijacked by actor … Continue reading Chairs are people, too, my friend!!
Mitt Womney
Rush Limpballs Limbaugh: I hate to tell you this. I mentioned this on the air some time ago. Romney, the best thing he can do is remember this election isn’t about him. He may as well be Elmer Fudd as far as we’re concerned. We’re voting against Obama. I don’t care who they put on … Continue reading Mitt Womney
Peggington Noonington Flutters Her Eyelids…
…and that’s never a good thing. From HUFF POST MEDIA: Conservative columnist Peggy Noonan denounced Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign in a blistering blog post on Tuesday. Noonan, who has been increasingly agitated over the GOP candidate’s missteps –notably saying she thought he “looks like Richard Nixon” — used the scandal over Romney’s comments about the … Continue reading Peggington Noonington Flutters Her Eyelids…
Day of Batonement?
From the Chicago Tribune: For some members of a Conservative Jewish synagogue in Lakeview [Illinois], this year’s overlap of election season with the season of forgiveness presented a challenge. During a worship service Tuesday on the eve of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, Rabbi Michael Siegel of Anshe Emet Synagogue offered what he … Continue reading Day of Batonement?
Cross Country
From Dawn Laguens (Executive Vice President, Planned Parenthood Action Fund) at THE HUFFINGTON POST: Mitt Romney: It is time to withdraw your endorsement of Richard Mourdock. We can’t go a week in this campaign without another out-of-touch politician showing his true colors on women’s health issues. First, Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin said, “If it’s … Continue reading Cross Country
Chrissy Boy
From CAMPAIGN 2012 at The Washington Post: SAYREVILLE, N.J. — Since Hurricane Sandy devastated his beloved state, Chris Christie, the bombastic, shout-first-worry-later Republican, has gone soft on President Obama. When a resident in this hard-hit town approached Christie on Wednesday to complain that FEMA had failed to help his neighborhood in the past, the governor … Continue reading Chrissy Boy
Deja-whew!!!!!!
Original DVD cover Yes, this is the same movie as 4 years ago. The hair is a little grayer (both President Obama’s and mine), but the emotion is the same.
When the Bats Come Home to Roost
From KARE: WASHINGTON — Rep. Michele Bachmann, who had more than $2 million in her congressional campaign account at the end of November, is embroiled in a dispute with a former presidential campaign aide over back pay of $916. In what had been a private matter that has now become a nasty public squabble, Peter … Continue reading When the Bats Come Home to Roost
500,000!!!!!
It’s official, kids! Let’s celebrate!!! Here was the magic moment: Thanks so much to all the Raisinettes. ♥
Branding Iron(y)
From THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR: Eric Cantor, the often combative second-ranking Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, sought on Tuesday to rebrand himself and his party, voicing hope that they can work with President Barack Obama for the sake of all Americans. While not wavering from his conservative principles and desire to tame the … Continue reading Branding Iron(y)
Fully Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Children Studies: The Big CDC Cover-up Linking Vaccines to Autism
The data in CDC’s 1999 Verstraeten study clearly inculpated thimerosal as the principle culprit behind the autism epidemic. Contemporary emails among CDC officials— obtained under the FOIA— and the transcripts from a secret 2000 meeting between government regulators and vaccine makers at Simpsonwood, Georgia, show HHS officials plotting to create phony studies to exonerate vaccines. CDC officials hired a Scandanavian, Poul Thorsen, giving him $10 million to create a series of fraudulent reports from Denmark. Thorsen dutifully produced the predetermined results but allegedly stole a... more »
Government’s Own Pro-vaccine Medical Expert Admits There is a Vaccine-Autism Link That is Being Covered Up
Earlier this year (2019) investigative independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson ran a report on Dr. Andrew Zimmerman, a world-renowned pediatric neurologist whom the U.S. Government used in 2007 to testify in the U.S. Vaccine Court that vaccines did not cause autism. However, Dr. Zimmerman also stated in an affidavit that vaccines can cause autism in a certain subset of children, but that testimony was suppressed. He goes on to say that the government went on to misrepresent his opinion in vaccine court and cover up what he had told them. Watch the investigative report by Sharyl Att... more »
Police Brutality Can Be a Good Thing!
From THE RAW STORY: At a Senate hearing on gun violence Wednesday, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was humiliated by a police chief who abruptly interrupted his talking points to insist that he’s “wrong” on how enhanced background checks for gun buyers would work. Echoing the National Rifle Association, Graham argued before the Senate Judiciary Committee … Continue reading Police Brutality Can Be a Good Thing!
Standard TB tests may not detect infection in certain exposed individuals
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-07-standard-tb-infection-exposed-individuals.html
June was hottest ever recorded on Earth, European satellite agency announces
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/june-hottest-month-ever-earth-2019-weather-heatwave-hot-a8984691.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1562080379
Kamala Harris Says She Was a Progressive Prosecutor; Her Record Tells Another Story
By DemocracyNow.Org: “Kamala Harris Says She Was a Progressive Prosecutor. Her Record Tells Another Story JULY 02, 2019 Link: https://youtu.be/6veTMpW2Cag … Continue reading →
Coochie-Coochie-Boo
From RH Reality Check: Virginia Republicans Gov. Bob McDonnell and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli have gotten their way; the state board of health has followed their directives to approve the unnecessary abortion provider regulations proposed by the state legislature, which are meant to close as many abortion clinics in the state as possible. Just a … Continue reading Coochie-Coochie-Boo
Getting Away With Murder in Floriduhhh
May Trayvon Martin’s parents find peace. May George Zimmerman and his disgraceful attorneys never find any.
Insider’s Guide to Cannabis Investing: Assess human element of opportunity
If we are investing in companies, there is only one bet we are making - and it’s on humans. Insider’s Guide to Cannabis Investing: Assess human element of opportunity is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
BREAKING: 2020 U.S. Census Will Not Include Citizenship Question…
BREAKING: The U.S. government has just announced to trial attorneys the 2020 U.S. census will proceed without the controversial citizenship question included. According to lawyers involved in the case the DOJ has announced the decision and emailed the parties accordingly. … Continue reading →
Israel braces for military escalation with Iran: FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – Israel is making military preparations for a possible confrontation with Iran, Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz stated on Tuesday. During the Herzliya Conference 2019, Katz said that Iran may stumble out of the “gray zone” of contained confrontation and engage in an all-out war with Israel, Gulf Arab states, and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian air defenses intercept Israeli missiles: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Israeli Air Force and Navy carried out a powerful attack on southwestern Syria two nights ago, hitting the Damascus and Homs governorates with a heavy barrage of missiles. However, while the Israeli Air Force and Navy were able to score direct hits on several targets, the Syrian air defenses […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sunspots from Solar Cycle 25?
Spaceweather.com has the details: SUNSPOTS FROM THE NEXT SOLAR CYCLE: Solar Minimum is here, but it won’t last forever. In fact, the next solar cycle made a brief appearance this week. On July 1st, a small sunspot materialized in the… Continue reading →
Phony Economic Growth Stats Conceal Deep Problems on Main Street
By Antony P. Mueller We live not only in a time of fake news but also in the era of fake economic growth. The performance... more »
Je ne suis pas William Donohue
From THE INDEPENDENT: In a statement released yesterday headlined “Muslims are right to be angry”, Bill Donohue, the president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, accused Charlie Hebdo of “intolerance” and its journalists’ “disgusting record” of playing a role in causing their own death. Original image “Those who work at this … Continue reading Je ne suis pas William Donohue
Downton Not-Too-Shabby
From The Washington Post: The Rayburn House Office Building is a labyrinth of beige offices. And then, there’s . . . Rep. Aaron Schock’s new digs. Bright red walls. A gold-colored wall sconce with black candles. A Federal-style bull’s-eye mirror with an eagle perched on top. And this is just the Illinois Republican’s outer office. “It’s actually based … Continue reading Downton Not-Too-Shabby
Science digest gets caught pushing a coral reef myth
Objective evidence shows coral have thrived under much more warming and cooling than is presently occurring, and coral continue to thrive today. The post Science digest gets caught pushing a coral reef myth appeared first on CFACT.
Facebook Plans More Targeting of “Misinformation” Leading Up To The 2020 Election
By Mac Slavo Facebook has promised to crack down on “misinformation” (opinions they don’t like or posts that violate their agenda) in the months leading... more »
Trump's Political Plan for the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
*Shai Feldman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The upcoming Israeli elections are the perfect opportunity for America's president to resuscitate the two-state solution. A few days after President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, unveiled the U.S. economic peace plan in Bahrain, Trump addressed the topic during a press conference at the end of the G20 summit in Japan. The president said that there would never be an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement if one is not negotiated during his presidency. He also opined that there is a “very good chanc... more »
Trump's Political Plan for the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
*Shai Feldman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The upcoming Israeli elections are the perfect opportunity for America's president to resuscitate the two-state solution. A few days after President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, unveiled the U.S. economic peace plan in Bahrain, Trump addressed the topic during a press conference at the end of the G20 summit in Japan. The president said that there would never be an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement if one is not negotiated during his presidency. He also opined that there is a “very good chanc... more »
Know This: A U.S.-Iran War Would Not Be Fought Only in Iran
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Conflict with Iran would not only be fought on Iranian soil, but could extend into Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, the Persian Gulf, and Gulf of Oman—engulfing the region in war. Residents in northern Cyprus were surprised on July 1 when a S-200 missile slammed into the side of a mountain in the wake of an Israeli airstrike in northern Syria. Israel has targeted Iranian bases and weapons transfers to Hezbollah more than a thousand times in the last seven years. Iran has threatened to respond, but Tehr... more »
Practice Makes Perfect: F-35s and F-16s Conclude 8 Hour War Game
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] America is ready. *“We were severely outnumbered, we had a five to one aggressor ratio and we were tasked with defending a list of assets over an 8-hour tour time block,” said Maj. Thomas Meyer, 34th Fighter Squadron weapons officer. * The active duty 388th Fighter Wing (FW) and Reserve 419th FW conducted a very unique integrated defensive counter-air exercise from Apr. 30 to May 2, 2019 at the Utah Test and Training Range. The friendly and enemy forces were made up of F-35 Lightning IIs from Hill Air Force Base (AFB), F-16 Fig... more »
China Fears A Soviet-Style Collapse in Hong Kong
*Grant Newsham* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Hungarians revolted in 1956 and lost. But the cause of freedom won in the long-run. Two weeks have passed since the initial massive street protests in Hong Kong. It was gripping, but such events tend to quickly fade from outside observers’ collective memories. So was this just another gasp as Hong Kong slips further into mainland control? Or maybe something bigger is going on? Things do look grim for Hong Kongers. Beijing is unlikely to back down—despite a tactical pause. Instead, operating through local Hong Kong officials, it w... more »
Biden’s Flip-Flops on China
*Ying Ma* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Joe Biden seems not to recall that back when he was vice president, it was his boss who told everyone that China was going to eat our lunch. Democratic candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden has been ridiculed for his recent flip-flopping on China, but few have noticed that his original pronouncement actually revealed a disagreement with former President Barack Obama. Here is what Biden said while campaigning in Iowa in May: “China is going to eat our lunch? Come on, man. . . . They’re not competition for us.” In New Hampsh... more »
Trump-Putin Meeting: Where Does Russia Go from Here?
*Dimitri Alexander Simes* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Moscow is betting that somewhere down the line, Washington will change its mind about Russia. All it has to do is wait. Moscow lauded last Friday’s meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Osaka as a modest victory. Although top Russian officials acknowledged that little had changed as a result of the meeting, they expressed tempered optimism about the tone of the two leader’s conversation. They are hopeful that if they show patience and manage to keep U.S.-Russian tensions from s... more »
America's Own "Starscream" F-15 Is Deploying to Counter Iran
*Dario Leone* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] "Decepticons, transform and rise up!" *Noteworthy one of the Eagles portrayed in the pictures is nicknamed “Starscream” after the fictional character that appears in almost all continuities of the Transformers franchise.* Taken on May 8, 2019 the interesting photos in this post show U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle fighter jets belonging to 48th Fighter Wing (FW) from RAF Lakenheath, taxing on a runway in Southwest Asia. U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen, Joint personnel, and Coalition partners stand ready to provide d... more »
The Brothers Grime
From REUTERS: The billionaire Koch brothers — whose deep pockets and small-government philosophy have made them conservative powerhouses — are playing an influential role in the drive to strip public employee unions of their rights to bargain in several U.S. states. Charles and David Koch, who both rank 24th on the Forbes list of the … Continue reading The Brothers Grime
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