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Two-Thirds Of Canadians Reject Closer Ties To China. Want Huawei Banned From 5G Network
People hold signs calling for China to release Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig. Photo: Reuters *SCMP*:* Two-thirds of Canadians reject closer ties to China and want Huawei banned from 5G networks, poll says* * People’s perceptions of China have ‘deteriorated markedly’, pollster says * Almost three-quarters of Canadians support government’s handling of Meng Wanzhou case Canadians’ attitudes towards China and Huawei have worsened substantially in recent months, with more than two-thirds now rejecting closer ties with Beijing, and a similar proportion wanting Huawe...more »
US Congresswoman Fudge Hammers Trump Admin’s Attack on Hungry Americans
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Finally a member of the US Congress who cares about Americans, and not just immigrants. She was one of the 65 who voted against HR 1044 – the great greencard giveaway for people from India. Please call your Senators and oppose the Senate version: https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2019/07/23/bipartisan-sellout-of-the-usa-house-passed-bill-to-turn-us-into-colony-of-india-by-ending-green-card-country-cap-thus-favoring-green-cards-for-india-call-us-senate-to-oppose-senate-bill-386/ “Subcommittee Chair Marcia L. Fudge Hammers Administration’s Attack on Hungry … Continue reading US Cong... more »
U.S. Senate Confirms Mark Esper As US Secretary Of Defense In A 90-8 Vote
*FOX News:* *Mark Esper sworn in as new secretary of defense* Former Army Lt. Col. Mark Esper was sworn in as the new defense secretary during a brief White House ceremony Tuesday, making him the first permanent Pentagon boss since James Mattis resigned last December. Esper, who served 10 years on active duty and 11 years in the National Guard and Army Reserve, was Acting Secretary before his nomination, and Patrick Shanahan had been Acting Secretary prior to that. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito administered the oath of office. *Read more* .... *More News On The Confirmatio... more »
July 23:"This is the way the world ends....
Not with a bang, but a whimper." ______________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/20/britain-lured-into-deadly-trap-on-iran-by-trump-hawk-john-bolton I thought Trump had quietly, with saying so, dumped John Bolton. Apparently, he hasn't. And Iran is now a super dangerous war for the whole world. And what is Trump doing? He seems to be working on racism to win his next election. ______________________________________________________________ While doing some research on the American war in Vietnam (the one in which it happily b... more »
Rep. Erica Thomas Wants Man Arrested for Exercising His First Amendment Rights
[image: rep-erica-thomas-wants-man-arrested-for-exercising-his-first-amendment-rights] Erica Thomas claimed that the man in the grocery store gave new meaning to the term “discriminating shopper.” He told her, an American-born-and-bred black woman, “Go back to where you came from!” after a checkout-aisle confrontation, she stated in a tearful video. The problem? It turns out that it was all basically a hoax.
The Chinese totalitarian regime has oppressed all"
7-6-2015 *China* has no “ethnic problem” in its far west, and Muslim Uighur minorities there enjoy freedom of religion, the country’s foreign ministry has said, following anti-China protests in Turkey over Beijing’s treatment of the group. “Uighurs live and work in peace and contentment and enjoy freedom of religion under the rules in the constitution,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters at a regular briefing on Monday. “So the so-called ‘Xinjiang ethnic problem’ you mentioned that has been raised in some reports simply does not exist.” https://www.goog... more »
Former Special U.S. Prosecutor's Testimony To Be Limited To The Boundaries Of The Russia Probe Report
*FOX News:* *Barr says Mueller asked DOJ to send letter limiting testimony to ‘boundaries' of report* Attorney General Bill Barr told Fox News on Tuesday that it was former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team who asked the Justice Department to send Mueller a letter telling him to keep his upcoming testimony to House lawmakers "within the boundaries" of the public version of his Russia probe report. The letter provoked criticism from Democrats ahead of Wednesday’s highly anticipated hearing, with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler calling it “incredibly arrogant.” ... more »
SA Water prices set to fall after inquiry finds users overcharged
South Australia's Treasurer promises water bills will begin to fall from next year, after an inquiry finds SA Water prices were artificially inflated under the former state government to boost returns to the budget.
Run-off from rubbish including meth labs and waste from the 1980s turned into clean water
Run-off from dangerous waste, including meth labs and and decades-old household rubbish, is being turned into clean water.
NT Police boss appointed new AFP Commissioner
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Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton announces Reece Kershaw as the new Commissioner for the AFP, replacing outgoing boss Andrew Colvin.
Former soldier and lobbyist sworn in as US Defence Secretary
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US Army Secretary Mark Esper, a former soldier and lobbyist for defence contractor Raytheon, is sworn in as Defence Secretary, ending the longest period the Pentagon had been without a permanent top official.
'It's not your fault': Man not guilty of son's stabbing murder due to mental illness
A Sydney man who thought that he could "save the world" by stabbing his five-year-old son to death is found not guilty after a judge accepted the killing was "entirely psychotic".
'A decision for Adam': AFL boss fears Goodes may be lost to the game
In his first detailed interview on the Adam Goodes documentary since its airing, Gillon McLachlan speaks about the league's failures in its handling of the racism controversies that marred the final years of the dual Brownlow winner's playing career.
Boxer who kissed reporter during interview has licence reinstated
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Bulgarian heavyweight boxer Kubrat Pulev, who kissed a journalist during an interview and was also accused of groping her backside, has his boxing licence reinstated after completing a sexual harassment prevention class.
Arnott's changes hands again, but stays out of Australian ones
Any hope of the biscuit maker being passed back into Australian hands has been put off for some time as Cambpell's sells the brand to private equity outfit KKR.
Australian share market exceeds milestone figure set in 2007
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The All Ordinaries index beats the record closing high it reached in November 2007, before slipping within minutes.
Mining exclusion zone welcomed in Victoria, but locals say more needs to be done
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The Victorian Government has announced it will protect 4,000 hectares of farm land from mining exploration in the state's east in an area near a controversial mining proposal.
What do we know about Canada's teen triple-murder suspects?
The young fugitives being hunted by Canadian police over the killing of Australian tourist Lucas Fowler are childhood friends who left their hometown just days before in the hopes of finding work in northern Canada.
Hanson and Hinch failed to disclose charity donations for Sunrise segments
Channel Seven's Sunrise program made regular payments to charities on behalf of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and then-senator Derryn Hinch for the appearances they made alongside each other during the last term of parliament.
A planet-sized sunshade? It sounds far-fetched, but some scientists are seriously considering it
Should we try and turn the stratosphere into a giant global sunshade to stop Earth from overheating? Or could this be a cure that's worse than the disease?
Calombaris' $200,000 fine for wages scandal 'light', Attorney-General says
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Attorney-General Christian Porter says he is open to calls for "firmer penalties" and criminal charges for bosses who underpay their employees following the former MasterChef judge's wage theft case.
The Voice of Alienation and Pessimism
The philosophers, who are full of hatred for the traditions and lifestyle of their ancestors and are alienated from the culture and history of their country, have a tendency to devote a disproportionate amount of time for making pessimistic predictions about the future. To them every politician that they dislike in their country is a potential Hitler or Mussolini, and an apocalypse is always round the corner. They see potential recruits for totalitarian religious and fascist movements in their countrymen. Such philosophers are followed by a horde of ignorant, unwise, and cowardly fo... more »
Here’s a Phrase You’ll Never Hear Again in the USA
By Simon Black, Sovereign Man Gentlemen… the National Debt… is paid.” That sentence has been uttered in Washington DC exactly one time ever, by a... more »
Boorish Johnson
In the words of Daughter/Wife Unwanted Ivanka: “Congratulations @BorisJohnson on becoming the next Prime Minister of the United Kingston.” Yeah, she tweeted that. Original image (Click on image for larger version) From POLITICO: President Donald Trump on Tuesday commended Boris … Continue reading →
CNN: Cuba ‘sonic attacks’ changed people’s brains, study suggests
As we’ve previously reported, the cause of the “sonic attacks” experienced by US government personnel in Havana, Cuba, starting in late 2016 remains a mystery. But a just-published study suggests the events may have changed people’s brains. In the study, a total of 40 patients – 23 men and 17 women – received MRI brain […] The post CNN: Cuba ‘sonic attacks’ changed people’s brains, study suggests appeared first on Health Nut News.
Sorry, I Don’t Want to Pay for More Bombs: Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Funding War
By Graham Smith After nearly two decades of U.S.-led coalition bombs falling on the Middle East, peace in the region still has not been achieved.... more »
Mainstream media abandons journalism for activism on climate change
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Credit: planetsave.com For whatever reasons, large parts of today’s media are bending over backwards to support the notion that man is changing the climate – and in a negative way. Opposing lines of evidence and theory are routinely ignored or dismissed as unworthy of attention. Recently some of them…
Russia Committed Genocide Against Boris Johnson’s Circassian Ancestors-Sold His Ancestress Into Slavery, Then Threatened Johnson And Others For Comparing Them To Nazis
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Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : UK Foreign Minister Boris Johnson’s great-great grandmother was Circassian, and reportedly sold into slavery in Turkey.…
Reminder the DC Outrage Trap Has a Purpose…
…Every minute spent outraged at what Muller did yesterday, is one minute less that Bill Barr has to be worried about being held accountable for what he is not doing today.. With Robert Muller scheduled to testify tomorrow; and considering … Continue reading →
President Trump Remarks During Oval Office Swearing-In Ceremony – Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper…
This evening President Trump delivered remarks during the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper. [Video and Transcript] The Senate voted 90-to-8 easily confirming Secretary Esper. . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much everybody. … Continue reading →
How Imperial Washington Rules The World: Sanctions & The Weaponization Of Global Commerce
How Imperial Washington Rules The World: Sanctions & The Weaponization Of Global Commerce by Jacob Hornberger via The Futures of Freedom Foundation, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ Ruler Of The World Recently released secret documents from Chinese company Huawei provide insights into how the U.S. Empire rules the world. According to the Washington Post, the documents reveal that Huawei …
The Fed BAILED OUT Deutsche Bank $354 Billion During Financial Crisis!
Who owns the Federal Reserve Note? The Luciferian New World Order will come about with the arrival of the Satanic capstone, the Anti-Christ, the bringer of false peace … the completion of the New World Order project.
US Pushing Allies To Send Warships Toward Iran
How to create a WW3: get everybody involve. RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live on Jul 22, 2019 The latest neocon scheme is to push US allies to send warships to join a US-led mission to keep the Strait of Hormuz “free and clear” for shipping. In reality it is a trigger for war. Thus far the US …
Officials Say USS Boxer May Have Downed 2 Iranian Drones Last Week
Someone is LYING! It would not surprise me if it is USA. They have a great history of LYING to get the American sheeple to support wars of aggression. – Fox News Published on Jul 23, 2019 Defense official says sailors and Marines onboard the USS Boxer saw one of the drones go down, the …
Vatican Mystery: Investigators Discover Thousands of Human Bones
TruNews Streamed live on Jul 22, 2019 Today on TRUNEWS we discuss the possible color revolution in Hong Kong, the escalating spy and ship standoff between the West and Iran, and the mysterious trove of bones found in the Vatican — which may reveal another wing of the Epstein-Mossad child sex blackmailing operation. Rick Wiles, …
Jeffrey Epstein: CFR and Trilateral Commission Member (Illuminati)
The Trilateral Commission and CFR are Illuminist organizations ie. Satanic geo-political organizations. Their objectives are: Luciferian New World Order, World Government led by the Anti-Christ, Global Supra-National Central Bank –> ‘666’. See chart/quotes bottom of post. – Jeffrey Epstein: CFR and Trilateral Commission Member by Kurt Nimmo, https://kurtnimmo.blog/ Back in 2003, before it was known …
JPMorgan: We Believe The Dollar Could Lose Its Status As World’s Reserve Currency
JPMorgan: We Believe The Dollar Could Lose Its Status As World’s Reserve Currency by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Almost eight year ago, we first presented a chart first created by JPMorgan’s Michael Cembalest, which showed very simply and vividly that reserve currencies don’t last forever, and that in the not too distant future, the US Dollar …
Digital Gold, Stacking And Credit Markets … Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM TRADING, INC. Streamed live 3 hours ago Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/digit… Question 1. Frank S: What will happen during the reset with all the digital gold contracts that exceed the amount of physically available gold? Will we see one price/market for physical bullion and another price/market for digital gold contracts? How will …
‘You’d Have to be Mad to Think Boris Johnson is the Answer to Britain’s Problems’ – George Galloway
RT Published on Jul 23, 2019 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9yo7 As Noel Coward sang, “Only Mad Dogs and Englishmen go out in the noon-day sun.” You could say the same about the Conservative Party, which just chose Boris Johnson to lead it. end
Russian & Chinese Bombers on ‘First’ Joint Patrol in Asia-Pacific Region
RT Published on Jul 23, 2019 Russian Defense Ministry has released footage of its Tu-95MS bombers accompanied by the Chinese military, saying it is a first-of-its-kind joint patrol of their long-range aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region. end
Watch CNN “CREATE” Another “RACIST” out of THIN AIR!
[image: https://www.infowars.com/undercover-vid-cnn-producer-admits-russia-narrative-mostly-bullshit-pushed-for-ratings/]Click on image for article.
Israeli Forces Laugh And Cheer as They Blow Up West Bank Building (VIDEO)
Israeli Forces Laugh And Cheer as They Blow Up West Bank Building (VIDEO) by https://www.rt.com/ Israeli police and military were filmed laughing and cheering as they blew up a Palestinian building in the West Bank district of Wadi Hummus in East Jerusalem on Monday. – The footage shows three men looking down on the area …
Chinese Investors Mistrust US, Pull Cash Back – Ben Swann
RT America Published on Jul 22, 2019 The protracted trade war between the Washington and Beijing is now having tangible effects across the United States. Chinese direct investments have tanked and worrying trends can be seen across a multitude of sectors. Investigative journalist Ben Swann breaks it all down. end
Giuliani: Epstein Case “Going To Implicate A Lot Of People”
Giuliani: Epstein Case “Going To Implicate A Lot Of People” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ President Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani said on Monday that the Jeffrey Epstein case “is obviously going to implicate a lot of people,” adding “I can’t tell you who but it’s not going to end up with just Jeffrey Epstein.“ – …
Zarif: US Emboldens Israel to Continue Brutality
Press TV Published on Jul 21, 2019 Iran’s foreign minister says the US unwavering support for Israel has emboldened the regime to trample upon international laws and continue brutal acts against Palestinian people. end
Fully Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated — A Summary of the Research
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has repeatedly asked CDC to create studies which explain, “How do child health outcomes compare between fully vaccinated and unvaccinated children?” During a November 2012 Congressional hearing on autism before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Dr. Coleen Boyle, the Director of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, gave evasive answers to lawmakers pressing her on this point. After considerable badgering, she finally stated, “We have not studied vaccinated versus unvaccinated [children].” That was ... more »
Privacy Is a Human Right Worth Fighting For
By Kai Sedgwick Privacy is a basic human right. It’s there in Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “Freedom from Interference with... more »
Death Rate Rising, Especially Post-2011, but its ALL Lifestyle [sarcasm on]
In 2017, I discussed how declining global health is being reported in terms of individual lifestyle choices: https://majiasblog.blogspot.com/2017/03/framing-bad-news-about-declining.html Once again, an alarming decline in the health of people aged 25-44 in the US is explained by the media primarily in relation to opioids, which no doubt play a role, but are unlikely to be the only driver when you consider the trends in health more generally. Here is the latest headline on declining mortality for middle aged and young US adults aged 25-44: Betsy McKay (July 23, 2019) Death Rates... more »
Did Mark Zuckerberg ‘Brag’ About Banning Pro-Life Ads Before Ireland’s Abortion Referendum?
Several websites grossly misrepresented and over-simplified Facebook's actions during the Ireland 2018 Eighth Amendment referendum campaign.
In 1971, U.S. Naval Medical Research Institute Released Studies Indicating Exposure to Wireless Radiation Is Harmful. JustProveIt.Net Offers Link and More.
By B.N. Frank Many people don’t know that the U.S. Naval Medical Research Institute paid for research on exposure to the same type of microwave... more »
The Grievances: A Demand for Accountability and Restoration
By Janet Phelan A document has surfaced which magnifies the double pronged concerns of 5G and the rampant chemicalization of the planet, concerns which generally... more »
South Korea’s Deadly FA-50 Fighter Is Headed to Argentina
*David Axe* *Security, * The FA-50s would help the air force to begin rebuilding. The navy meanwhile has begun its own rearmament program. Five ex-French navy Super Etendard fighters in May 2019 arrived at the port of Bahia Blanca in Argentina. The Argentine air force has selected South Korea’s FA-50 as its next fighter, *Jane’s* reported on July 21, 2019. The decision is good news for a once-proud air arm that, in recent years, has precipitously declined in size and effectiveness. Argentine officials as early as 2016 had asked to evaluate the twin-seat, supersonic FA-50, *Jane’... more »
Sorry, AOC: Moderate House Democrats Have Their Own Climate Plan
*Chris White* *Climate, * Could it work? House Democrats rolled out a climate agenda Tuesday as their caucus attempts to draw a distinction between New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s approach to tackling global warming and a more moderate plan. Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee announced they would pursue legislation calling for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a far less ambitious plan than the Green New Deal, which aims to complete the emissions target by 2030. Democrats criticized Ocasio-Cortez’s idea during the roll-out. “The majority of the D... more »
Fact: U.S. and Israeli F-15s Went to War in a Simulated Fight. Who Won?
*Dario Leone* *Security, Middle East* [image: By TSGT KEVIN J. GRUENWALD, USAF - http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/Assets/Still/2007/Air_Force/DF-SD-07-08323.JPEG, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2155384] A good game. *Noteworthy according to Times of Israel IAF Red Air gave the Blue forces a tough time during defensive missions to protect Blue forces and installations.* Twelve F-15Es assigned to 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England recently completed biannual training in Israel in support of exercise Juniper Falcon. As ... more »
Send in the F-22s: Why Iran's F-14s Are No Joke
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Scott Timmester - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 051010-N-5088T-001 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Com] America would have to destroy them quickly. *The U.S. Navy retired its last Tomcat in 2006. But with its long range and powerful radar, the F-14 remains one of the world’s most capable fighters. For that reason, the Americans for many years have been trying to ground the Ayatollah’s ... more »
Murders Surged In Mexico Hitting A New Record During The First Half Of 2019
Forensic workers bury unclaimed bodies in a mass grave at San Rafael cemetery in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, October 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez *Business Insider/Reuters*: *Homicides surged in Mexico during the first half of 2019, and the country is on pace for another record* * Mexico notched a record number of homicides during the first half of 2019 and is on pace to top the total for 2018, which set an all-time record. * Violence in the country has risen steadily in recent years, in part due to fight between organized-crime groups, and the continued insecurity has challenge... more »
Cops Mistakenly Raid Innocent Family’s Home 3 TIMES in Just 4 Months
By Matt Agorist Chicago, IL — Because of their gross negligence and incompetence, the city of Chicago is facing a slew of lawsuits for raiding... more »
Man Installs Cameras To Catch Cops Harassing Him, He Caught Them Beating Him Instead
By Matt Agorist Palo Alto, CA — Gustavo Alvarez — despite not having a criminal record — says he’s been repeatedly harassed by Palo Alto... more »
Gary, George, and Matt are gone. Good riddance. Who's next?
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A Szechuan pavlova, cooked by a young Lebanese-Australian woman, who was named winner by three middle-aged white men: name a combination that better sums up contemporary Australia, writes Jack Gow.
'Administrative oversight': ACT top cop defends more than 100 unauthorised accesses of metadata
ACT Chief Police Officer Ray Johnson describes 116 illegal accesses of metadata as an "administrative oversight" after a report found cases in 2015 in which police in the ACT and WA did not obtain proper authorisation.
Not knowing who will win makes this Tour de France a great race
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The French are back, the course is spectacular and, with less than a week to go to Paris, we still don't know who will win. This year's Tour de France is one of the best in years, writes Rob Arnold.
Blow for new WA Liberal leader as MP quits party after being dumped in reshuffle
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Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney quits the Liberal Party and will sit as an independent while his application to join the Nationals is being considered.
Robocall 'blunder' by SA Liberals triggers early morning alarm
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The SA Liberal Party apologises to residents after causing a rude awakening for many locals, with phones going off from 6:00am after a "technical error" caused early-morning automated calls.
Uni student accommodation among list of buildings with potentially combustible cladding
A leaked list of Tasmanian buildings potentially containing combustible aluminium cladding includes University of Tasmania accommodation, the new Parliament Square Building, hospitals and a number of schools.
Cane toad testicle size becomes State of Origin contest
WA and NSW cane toads are bigger, stronger and can travel further, but they lag behind Queensland toads in one significant feature — testicle size.
Australians too complacent about domestic terrorism risk, Dutton warns
Parliament is set to endorse the banning of foreign fighters from returning from Syria or Iraq as Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton warns about the threat of domestic terrorism.
NRL player Jack de Belin to stand trial over alleged sexual assault
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The rugby league player is slapped with further charges — including one which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison — and is committed to stand trial in August over the alleged aggravated sexual assault of 19-year-old woman in Wollongong.
Cyclist dies in hit-and-run in Melbourne's north-west
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The driver, who did not stop at the scene, comes forward about an hour after a crash that left a male bike rider dead at Taylors Lakes.
Hong Kong police arrest men with 'triad backgrounds' over subway station attack
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Hong Kong police say they have arrested six men, some with links to triad gangs, following a violent attack on pro-democracy protesters at a subway station that saw dozens injured.
NSW Now: Indecent assaults on public transport, Kogarah war memorial pool shutdown
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Police are targeting indecent assaults on trains and buses, the Kogarah War Memorial Pool is closed due to leaks into the Georges River, while a growing number of rats in Sydney is infecting pet dogs.
Manhunt for Canadian teens suspected of slaying Australian and his girlfriend
Two teenagers first thought missing are now suspects in the murder of Australian man Lucas Fowler, his girlfriend Chynna Deese and a third unidentified man found near their abandoned flaming car.
Attorney General William Barr on Encryption Policy
This morning, Attorney General William Barr gave a major speech on encryption policy—what is commonly known as "going dark." Speaking at Fordham University in New York, he admitted that adding backdoors decreases security but that it is worth it. Some hold this view dogmatically, claiming that it is technologically impossible to provide lawful access without weakening security against unlawful access. But, in the world of cybersecurity, we do not deal in absolute guarantees but in relative risks. All systems fall short of optimality and have some residual risk of vulnerability a p... more »
CENTCOM Commander: U.S. May Have Downed More Than One Iranian Drone In The Straits Of Hormuz Last Week
*CBS: **U.S. may have downed more than one Iranian drone, CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie says* The U.S. believes it may have brought down two Iranian drones last week, rather than just the one that has been reported, CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie told CBS News' David Martin in an interview Tuesday aboard the USS Boxer, the ship that took action against the drones. Asked by Martin whether it was "only one drone," McKenzie revealed that he believed the Boxer had engaged two drones "successfully" and perhaps even more. "As always it was a complex tactical picture, ... more »
Lefties Want To Ban Trump Rallies
Democrats now want to BAN Donald Trump from holding political rallies with his supporters. Yes, you read that correctly…A serious movement was launched on Change.org, a petition website, to have public and private venues ban Donald Trump from holding any more campaign rallies. On the petition it says that Donald Trump is a “racist” who targets “women, minorities, and immigrants.”The petition then goes on to say: “All colleges, universities, corporate branded arenas or other private or public venues should refuse to rent their arenas for Trump’s racist campaign rallies.” This is madn... more »
Drain tiling, the hidden accelerator of water pollution
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. I’ve written many articles discussing how industrial agriculture is a primary source of water pollution and toxic algae growth that result in huge dead zones where all aquatic life is suffocated.1 There are 18 major river basins2 in the continental U.S., with the largest belonging to rivers that feed […] The post Drain tiling, the hidden accelerator of water pollution appeared first on Health Nut News.
INTERVIEW: George Szamuely on US-UK ‘Tanker Wars’ with Iran
*21WIRE* | Is the UK Washington's new hired henchman?
INTERVIEW: Niko House on 2020 Democrat Debate and its over-sized field
*21WIRE* | Why are there so many many Democratic candidates? What is really happening behind the scenes at the DNC?
Follow the Leader: United Kingdom’s ill-advised anti-Iran piracy on the high seas
*Hossein Askari* | The seizure of the Iranian tanker oil was a monumental blunder by Britain, and a bizarre u-turn back towards the EU.
Pick Yer Pollster
This morning, Trump/Pence2020 sent out the regular e-mail that all Republican candidates have been doing multiple-- sometimes weekly-- versions of this cycle: It’s been three months since Mueller published his report which found NO COLLUSION and totally EXONERATED President Trump, but Democrats continue to waste more of YOUR money to push their anti-Trump agenda. How many times will President Trump being completely exonerated before this witch hunt ends? Democrats know that their agenda of big government SOCIALISM is so unpopular with the American people that they’ve had to reso... more »
LGBT Discrimination and the Subtractive Moves
The Supreme Court will shortly consider whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits sex discrimination in employment, covers discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The lower courts are split on whether such protection is granted by the plain language of the statute. The judges who reject the discrimination claim argue that the statute does not prohibit activity that is explicitly within its scope, and which is part of the mischief that the statute aims to remedy. Their subtractive strategy, an innovation in statutory interpretat... more »
Michelle Obama’s Education Initiative Hosts Annual Summit
Former First Lady Michelle Obama was the highlight of the Reach Higher Initiative program at its fifth annual Beating the Odds Summit, a one-day workshop for incoming first-generation college freshmen held at Howard University’s School of Business.
Marquette to Add Nine Faculty in Race, Ethnic and Indigenous Studies
Marquette University plans to boost its Race, Ethnic and Indigenous Studies (REIS) program by onboarding nine new faculty members. The new hires will focus on diversity while spanning a variety of departments, including economics, philosophy, psychology, anthropology and theology.
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation Cancelling Student Loan Debt
Up to $50,000 in student loan debt will be cancelled for 42 million Americans under a bill introduced Tuesday in the House of Representatives by South Carolina Democrat James E. Clyburn, the majority whip, and in the Senate by presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. That provision alone in the Student Loan Debt Relief Act […]
New Report: Student Loan Debt Widens Racial Wealth Gap
Student loan debt is swelling for graduates across the country. But according to a new report, the crisis is hitting students of color the hardest – and widening the racial wealth gap in the process. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Center for Responsible Lending released a report on the issue during the NAACP national convention in Detroit this week.
Congressional HBCU Caucus Gets Five New Members
Five new Senate and House members have joined the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus as the bipartisan coalition prepares for its second annual Congressional Diversity in Tech Summit. The new members are Democratic representatives Cheri Bustos of Illinois, Andre Carson of Indiana, Sylvia Garcia of Texas, Lucy McBath of Georgia and Sen. […]
It’s Time to Celebrate High-Quality Community Colleges
For over a third of American undergraduate students, pursuit of a college education begins at community college. Excellent community colleges propel students of all backgrounds into the middle class.
Floods Havoc in North Bangladesh
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GUTHAIL, JAMALPUR, Bangladesh, Jul 23 (IPS) - Floods are quite common in Bangladesh - blame it on climate change, the control and discharge of river waters at source or poor disaster management. The damage to property & livestock is colossal. Read the full story, “Floods Havoc in North Bangladesh”, on globalissues.org →
Blogger writes about Lakeside and the popsicle vendor
This is a nice blog about Lakeside, and although I noticed the popsicle guy at the Farmer's Market, I didn't stop. Great story. https://brucestambaugh.com/2019/07/22/theres-always-a-pleasant-surprise-at-lakeside-ohio/ "Derek was 30-years-old. His two nieces, ages seven and 12, live with him. A judge gave him custody of the girls when their mother sadly fell victim to the pandemic opioid crisis. The court decided Derek, their uncle, was the best suitable relative to care for the young girls. The pair helps Derek make the icy treats, and even suggest the unusual flavors and ingredients.... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “I Worried”
*“I Worried”* “ I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the rivers flow in the right direction, will the earth turn as it was taught, and if not how shall I correct it? Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven, can I do better? Will I ever be able to sing, even the sparrows can do it and I am, well, hopeless. Is my eyesight fading or am I just imagining it, am I going to get rheumatism, lockjaw, dementia? Finally I saw that worrying had come to nothing. And gave it up. And took my old body and went out into the morning, and sang.” - Mary Oliver
Immigration Agent Gives Up after Man Aided by Neighbors
An ICE agent gave up trying to arrest a Tennessee man who, aided by neighbors, refused to leave his vehicle for four hours.
Is This Tom Cruise in a Ferrari at San Diego Comic-Con?
The "Top Gun" actor did make an appearance at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, but so did an impersonator.
Questions Raised over Arrest of Mexican National in Missouri
Federal immigration officers trying to arrest a Mexican national smashed a car window and dragged him from the vehicle in front of his girlfriend and two young children.
ICE Releases US Citizen, 18, Wrongfully Detained Near Border
A U.S.-born 18-year-old was released from immigration custody after wrongfully being detained for more than three weeks.
Justice Department Launches Antitrust Probe of Big Tech
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a sweeping antitrust investigation of big technology companies and whether their online platforms have hurt competition, suppressed innovation or otherwise harmed consumers.
President Trump High Energy Remarks During Turning Point USA Student Action Summit – (Video and Transcript)…
Generation Z is absolutely the generation to absorb the truthfulness, purpose and benefit of President Donald John Trump. Gen-Z are also some of his strongest supporters. Earlier today President Donald Trump delivered rally-style remarks at the Turning Point USA’s Teen … Continue reading →
DOJ Opens Broad, New Antitrust Review of Big Tech Companies…
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a new and broad review of on-line tech companies to investigate if their activity is violating antitrust laws. The DOJ announcement explains: “Review Focuses on Practices that Create or Maintain Structural Impediments to … Continue reading →
New Zealand Proposes Tougher Gun Laws Because Gun Ownership Is a “Privilege, Not a Right”
[image: new-zealand-proposes-tougher-gun-laws-because-gun-ownership-is-a-privilege-not-a-right] The New Zealand government is pushing for even stricter gun-control laws, including provisions allowing the police to take guns from people preemptively, on the theory that gun ownership is "a privilege, not a right.”
"RIP: Fiscal Responsibility"
*"RIP: Fiscal Responsibility"* by Brian Maher "Republicans and Democrats have stowed their axes, sunk their differences… and agreed to raise the debt ceiling. The government will remain in funds for the next two years - beyond the 2020 election, not coincidentally. The Wall Street Journal reads the truce terms: "Congressional and White House negotiators reached a deal to increase federal spending and raise the government’s borrowing limit, securing a bipartisan compromise to avoid a looming fiscal crisis and pushing the next budget debate past the 2020 election. The deal for more ... more »
South Korea Is Getting an Aircraft Carrier (Armed with F-35s?)
*David Axe* *Security, * The South Korean joint chiefs of staff decided on July 12, 2019 to acquire an assault ship capable of operating fixed-wing aircraft, Defense News reported. The vessel presumably would embark vertical-landing F-35B stealth fighters. South Korea is getting an aircraft carrier. The vessel could help Seoul’s navy to compete with its main rivals, the Chinese and Japanese fleets. The South Korean joint chiefs of staff decided on July 12, 2019 to acquire an assault ship capable of operating fixed-wing aircraft, *Defense News * reported. The vessel presumably wou... more »
DEMOCRACY IS THE PLANET’S BIGGEST ENEMY
In reality, EcoFascism, gullibility and absolute ignorance are Civilization’s biggest enemy. (Source) Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment Advertisements
Idaho Judge in 16-Year-Old Medical Kidnap Case Orders Video and Picture of Doctor Removed from MedicalKidnap.com as Cell Phones of Supporters are Confiscated
For the last month, Kristine McCreery has been working to bring truth to light in an extremely complex Idaho medical kidnapping involving her 16-year-old son, Brandon. When a public defender failed her in court, and she spent all of her resources on paid attorneys that she felt weren’t speaking for her, Kristine reached out to her local legislators in desperation. Kristine took it upon herself to start learning the system and how to speak for herself in court. However, after she had submitted a motion to discharge her attorney and requested an evidentiary hearing, Kristine learned ... more »
Chinese diplomat blasts Australia's 'negative image in China' over port backlash
One of China's highest-placed Pacific diplomats offers a scathing appraisal of the "political suspicion" heaped upon his nation, branding it "very negative for the image of Australia".
ASX to rise, Wall Street boosted by US-China trade optimism and strong earnings
Australian shares are set to open higher after Wall Street is boosted by a stronger-than-expected profit reporting season.
In disastrous Ashes warm-up, Australia's batsmen combine for 17-201 in a single day
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Australia was hoping an intra-squad tour match would be the perfect warm-up for the first Ashes Test on August 1. But while the tourists' bowling stocks will be buzzing, the batsmen will be rattled after 17 wickets fall in a single day.
Live: NSW Now: War memorial pool shut, rat disease outbreak hits pet dogs and drugs in snow globes
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *The Kogarah War Memorial Pool is closed due to leaks into the Georges River, while a growing number of rats in Sydney is infecting pet dogs, and a large shipment of meth from Canada has been seized.
Hundreds of years before the constellations we know, a giant 'emu in the sky' dominated the stars
At Australia's oldest observatory, nestled in the Perth Hills, a disused telescope housing is transformed into a public artwork that tells the ancient stories of how Aboriginal cultures charted the stars.
'I just chucked them in my trailer': How a WWII bomb was mistaken for a bookend
When Dave Suter donated the 'innocuous' wartime artefacts he had once used as bookends, he was shocked to learn they were unexploded WWII bombs.
'There's only one reason that the Native Police were there — to kill Aboriginal people'
Queensland's Native Mounted Police massacred thousands of Indigenous people on the colonial frontier, and most of its troopers were Indigenous themselves. It's a difficult legacy for their descendants to come to terms with.
Boris convinced his party to trade credentials for cut-through. Will Britain do the same?
In his carefully dishevelled campaign for the leadership, Boris Johnson sold his party a raffish can-do man who will drag Britain from its Brexit malaise by sheer will alone, writes Linton Besser.
'Desperate' families are relocating to the US to seek food allergy treatment
The Jessop family liken their small parcel of land in central western New South Wales to a fortress, protecting their sons and daughter from, what are to them, potentially deadly substances.
Choppy waters ahead for shipping as switch to cleaner marine fuel looms
The January deadline is looming for the shipping industry to clean up its act on reducing air pollution as vessels across the world will be required to use low-sulphur fuel oil.
How the closure of a major industrial could strengthen the case for a second Bass Strait interconnector
One of Tasmania's major power users is weighing up the sale, mothballing or closure of its alloy smelter. So what happens to the state's energy network, and your power bill, if a major industrial business like TEMCO leaves?
Suicide 'crisis point' spurs community into action
A Queensland community was hit hard when seven young people took their own lives in the space of six months. It's now striving to get more support to those in need.
'It's not going to stop puppy farms': Pet shops confused over licensing scheme
Pet shop owners in Canberra say the industry severed ties from puppy farms years ago, and are confused over why the ACT Government wants to bring in a licensing scheme to regulate their businesses.
Caleb Ewan's stunning Tour de France debut continues as he claims second stage win
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The Australian sprint specialist prevails in a bunch sprint at the end of a crash-hit 16th stage at the Tour de France as temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius.
Israel-born Treasury official is at the center of U.S. policies on Iran
At the Center of U.S. Iran policies is an Israel-born Treasury official named Sigal Mandelker. The Atlantic writes that Mandelker's 'hand is on the lever' of crippling economic sanctions meant to force Iran's 'capitulation or demise'... meanwhile the Treasury Department refuses to divulge whether Mandelker is still an Israeli citizen... Fyi: Iran has long been in Israel's crosshairs... The post Israel-born Treasury official is at the center of U.S. policies on Iran appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
EIA AEO2019 Tables
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2050 Renewable Fail
Electricity Generation from Selected Fuels (%) 2018 2050 Natural gas 34% 39% Renewables 18% 31% Nuclear 19% 12% Coal 28% 17% 2018 2050 Natural gas 34% 39% Solar PV 2% 15% Wind 7% 8% Geothermal 0.4% 1% Hydroelectric 7% 6% Other 2% 2% Nuclear 19% 12% Coal 28% 17%
Physicians Aren't Great Patients - For Themselves
Despite believing that self-care is a vitally important part of health and overall well-being, many physicians overlook their own self-care, according to a new survey released today, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Samueli Integrative Health Programs. Lack of time, job demands, family demands, being too tired and burnout are the most common reasons for not practicing their desired amount of self-care. read more
William Barr Says One New and Important Thing That Changes the Policy Debate on Exceptional Access
Attorney General William Barr gave a speech on encryption at the International Conference on Cyber Security at Fordham University on July 23 that went over the usual law enforcement arguments for exceptional access. Nothing new in those arguments, though he did offer new examples to bolster the Justice Department’s case for exceptional access. But his speech included the following, which I ask the reader to read twice, first without paying attention to the words in italics and then while paying attention to them: All systems fall short of optimality and have some residual risk of... more »
Interview with Paula Shablo
It’s difficult to pigeonhole the work of July’s Author of the Month Paula Shablo and perhaps that’s a good thing. She’s the author of the Emma/Roger paranormal series, dabbles in mystery and romance and had even written a science fiction novel entitled, S23HF50: (Subject 23, Human Female, Age 50), which sounds like a female/extraterrestrial version of Oldboy. *15)* *Paula, first off, how did you get into the writing game at a relatively late age?* I have actually been writing since I was a child, but never quite had the nerve to submit anything for publication. Well, that’s ... more »
Medical errors are a problem – here are some thoughts on how to reduce them
Earlier this week, a US health news piece entitled “In a review of 337,000 patient cases, this was the no 1 most common preventative medical error” by Meera Jagannathan was made available on msn.com. This article echoes the findings of … Continue reading →
Ex-Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton sounds off on global marijuana trends
Former Canopy Growth co-CEO Bruce Linton, presenting the keynote address at the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Cannabis Business Summit, made light of his recent firing by the board of directors at Canopy Growth. His firing after a disappointing financial performance by the Canadian company in the first quarter of 2019, was only one of many topics Linton […] Ex-Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton sounds off on global marijuana trends is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Michigan College Student Loses Beauty Crown Over Tweets
Kathy Zhu says that officials of the Miss World America beauty pageant stripped her state title and barred her from national competition because of social media posts, which were taken out of context, that they claimed were racist, Islamophobic, and insensitive.
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Where The Stars And Moon Play”
“Pamela and Randy Copus are the duo known as 2002. Randy Copus plays piano, electric cello, guitar, bass and keyboards. Pamela Copus plays flutes, harp, keyboards and a wind instrument called a WX5. Both musicians also provide all of the vocals on their albums, recording their voices many, many times and layering them to create a "virtual choir" with a celestial, angelic quality.” 2002, “Where The Stars And Moon Play”
"There Is Nothing I Can Tell You..."
"There is nothing I can tell you that you do not already know. There is no question that you can ask me that you yourself cannot answer. You have just forgotten." ~ David Littlewood
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Bright spiral galaxy NGC 3169 appears to be unraveling in this cosmic scene, played out some 70 million light-years away just below bright star Regulus toward the faint constellation Sextans. Its beautiful spiral arms are distorted into sweeping tidal tails as NGC 3169 (left) and neighboring NGC 3166 interact gravitationally, a common fate even for bright galaxies in the local universe. In fact, drawn out stellar arcs and plumes, indications of gravitational interactions, seem rampant in the deep and colorful galaxy group photo. *Click image for larger size.* The picture spans 20 ar... more »
"Just Passing Through..."
"We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love…and then we return home." - Australian Aboriginal Proverb, Author: A.B. Shepherd
A Comment: Disaster Central
I hate posting this disaster doom-and-gloom stuff, I really do. I know, every time you come here it feels like Disaster Central, there's something scary, the global economic collapse unfolding around us, with it's very real consequences on all our lives; the ultimate horror of Fukushima, literally an extinction level event for all life on this planet, and I'm not being melodramatic saying that; and God knows what else is lurking besides wars, poverty, injustices, atrocities of all kinds and sundry other unpleasantries that are apparently just part of daily life. None of this is pos... more »
Liberating occupied Golan Heights from Israel high priority: Jaafari
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Dr. Bashar Al-Jaafari, stated at a U.N. session on Tuesday that the occupied Golan Heights is an integral part of Syria and its liberation is a high priority. “Israel’s continued occupation of Arab lands represents the most dangerous challenge to the credibility and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian and Chinese air forces conduct first joint patrol over Asia-Pacific
Russia’s Aerospace Force and China’s Air Force carried out joint air patrol for the first time in the Asia-Pacific region, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday. The joint air patrol involved Tu-95MS bombers on Russia’s part and H-6K aircraft on China’s part, the ministry stated. “On July 23, 2019, the Aerospace Force of Russia and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Boris Johnson Wins Party Vote Becomes Newest British Prime Minister…
Boris Johnson has succeeded in beating his nearest rival Jeremy Hunt for leadership of the conservative party in the U.K. thereby becoming the next Prime Minister. One of the priority challenges for Prime Minister Johnson will be navigating a successful … Continue reading →
Idaho Judge in 16-Year-Old Medical Kidnap Case Orders Video and Picture of Doctor Removed from MedicalKidnap.com as Cell Phones of Supporters are Confiscated
For the last month, Kristine McCreery has been working to bring truth to light in an extremely complex Idaho medical kidnapping involving her 16-year-old son, Brandon. When a public defender failed her in court, and she spent all of her resources on paid attorneys that she felt weren’t speaking for her, Kristine reached out to her local legislators in desperation. Kristine took it upon herself to start learning the system and how to speak for herself in court. However, after she had submitted a motion to discharge her attorney and requested an evidentiary hearing, Kristine learned ... more »
OMERS Scouting India's Clean Energy Sector
Utpal Bhaskar of livemint reports Canada’s pension fund OMERS seeks new green energy deals: Canadian pension fund Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS) is scouting for acquisition opportunities in India, in an affirmation of the country’s position as a green energy hot-spot. *With net assets of more than $100 billion under management, OMERS has been attracted by the presence of other Canadian investors in India such as Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Brookfield Asset Management.* *This comes at a time... more »
The Rag Blog : METRO EVENT | Thorne Dreyer’s Birthday Bash August 1 is NJP, ‘Rag Blog’ Benefit
Event features jazz singer Sarah Sharp and Bruce Melton’s Climate Change Band. Event: Thorne Dreyer’s Birthday Bash What: Benefit for New Journalism Project When: Thursday, August 1, 2019, 6-9:30 p.m. Where: The High Road on Dawson Address: 700 Dawson Rd., … finish reading The Rag Blog : *METRO EVENT* | Thorne Dreyer’s Birthday Bash August 1 is NJP, ‘Rag Blog’ Benefit
"It’s the Era of Inflate or Die"
*"It’s the Era of Inflate or Die"* By Bill Bonner PARIS – "Oh boy… Paris is in for a real scorcher. The temperature is rising… and is expected to crest at 108 degrees on Thursday, a new record. Tourists wilt. The streets are empty. Shutters are closed against the sun during the day… and open wide for whatever cool air the night offers. We’re getting out of town as soon as we can. Which is today. Where we’re going isn’t much cooler… but at least it’s in the countryside, where we’ll have some breezes and some shade. *Jibber and Jabber: *In the meantime, we follow up on yesterday’s p... more »
On Tribalism and Discourse -- The Best Paragraph I Have Read For Quite A While
Today on Twitter I sought to give our Senator Krysten Sinema some support for her opposition to tariffs (kudos for Donald Trump for working to turn Democrats into free traders, though to be fair Sinema herself has come a long way from her radical roots). I got this response: i’ve diagnosed you with TDS, please […]
"They Can Always Get What They Want"
*"They Can Always Get What They Want"* by David Stockman "You that hide behind walls You that hide behind desks I just want you to know I can see through your masks." –Bob Dylan, “Masters of War” (1963) "They say partisan rancor will be the end of us. I say it’s the duopoly’s bullshit that ultimately takes this whole glorious experiment down for the count. Look no further than this putrid arrangement conceived on Capitol Hill and delivered by the Tweeter-in-Chief: "I am pleased to announce that a deal has been struck with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority L... more »
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