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During worst floods in American history Donald Trump takes the time to promote book by Palin ghostwriter.
A great book by a great guy, highly recommended! https://t.co/3jbDDN8YmJ — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2017 If you click that image you will see that this is another book ghostwritten by Nancy "I have no soul" French. Which is kind of odd since Nancy came out hard against Trump, and her husband even launched an over in the blink of an eye campaign to run against him for president. Still this Clarke guy is one of the few black folks willing to support Trump publicly, so maybe that supersedes his dislike for the French family. (P.S. To be fair Trump DID tweet about... more »
Seoul sees new missile launches by N.Korea as sign of will for dialogue
President Moon Jae-in's administration seeks peace and sees positive signs from Pyongyang. More The post Seoul sees new missile launches by N.Korea as sign of will for dialogue appeared first on The Duran.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 27, 2017
*South China Morning Post*: *Venezuelans learn to shoot and fight at war drills after Trump’s threat of military action* *Venezuelans young and old enter military reserve registration centres* Venezuelan troops are teaching civilians how to shoot rifles, fire missiles and engage in hand-to-hand combat in defiance of US sanctions and President Donald Trump’s threat of military action. Warplanes, tanks and 200,000 troops of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces (FANB) deployed along with 700,000 reservists and civilians as socialist President Nicolas Maduro launched two days of milit... more »
The U.S. Air Force Has a Big Problem: Not Enough Pilots
*Sandra Erwin* *Security, * And there is no easy solutions. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson was in the Middle East last week to get an up-close view of America’s air wars. Her takeaway from a 10-day trip to Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan and Afghanistan: These wars cannot be won without significant U.S. air support. The indispensability of U.S. air power, meanwhile, has created a serious pilot deficit in the Air Force. Combat demands keep growing as the Air Force continues to lose pilots left and right. Immediately upon her return to Washington, Wilson signed off on new incent... more »
16-min video: Syrian Army transforms oil-rich desert into ISIS death trap
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:30 P.M.) – Impressive footage has emerged from central Homs showing the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) throwing all its military capabilities into expelling the Islamic State from villages and oil fields in the region. In what represents the initial step before an eastern push towards Deir Ezzor, the SAA has deployed its best […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Bodies of captured Lebanese soldiers found buried near Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Lebanese Intelligence Chief, Major General ‘Abbas Ibrahim, announced that the bodies of six Lebanese soldiers captured by the Islamic State (ISIL) two years have been extracted in the Ras Ba’albak area of east Lebanon this afternoon. Major General Ibrahim added that the Lebanese military expects to find […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army advances along Jordanian border, pushing towards US base
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their Jordanian offensive this morning after taking a brief hiatus to allow for their soldiers to rest. Using heavy artillery and missiles, the Syrian Army pounded the Free Syrian Army’s (FSA) defenses for nearly two hours before they began their ground assault. Led by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Terrorists in Syria increase their use of suicide drones — Russian General Staff
Improvised suicide drones are increasingly being used by terrorists active in Syria, Head of the Russian General Staff’s Office for UAV Development Major General Alexander Novikov said at a roundtable held during the Army-2017 International Military-Technical Forum. “Today, it is possible to purchase unmanned aerial vehicles or their components for a small amount of money,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Lebanese Army announces ceasefire with ISIL on the Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – The Lebanese Army announced a ceasefire with the Islamic State (ISIL) forces in the Ras Ba’albak area, effective at 7 A.M. (Beirut Time). “The Lebanese Army Guidance declared Sunday morning a cease of fire against Daesh for more negotiations to reveal the fate of the kidnapped soldiers,” according to a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army plows through ISIL’s defenses to liberate more areas en route to Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army resumed their offensive operations in the eastern countryside of Al-Sukhnah, Sunday, striking the so-called Islamic State’s (ISIL) last positions along the Sukhnah-Deir Ezzor Road. Led by the 3rd and 5th legions, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the Islamic State’s positions at the Kasrah Faraj area, which […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian Air Force annihilates ISIL targets in central Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force has been relentlessly bombing the so-called Islamic State (ISIL) to no end in central Syria, inflicting heavy damage on what’s left of the terrorist group’s defenses in the strategic town of ‘Uqayrbat. Video footage of the Russian Air Force attacking the Islamic State’s positions in ‘Uqayrbat […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
‘Civilian casualties are large’ amid ‘constant’ coalition air strikes – UN on Raqqa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – Chair of the UN/ISSG Task Force on Humanitarian Access in Syria, Jan Egeland, addressed the plight of the residents of the IS-held Syrian city of Raqqa during a statement in Geneva, Thursday. “There is heavy shelling from the surrounding and encircling SDF [Syrian Democratic Forces] forces and there are constant air […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Water ‘Is Swallowing Us Up’: Catastrophic Floods Hit Houston
Rescuers answered thousands of desperate calls for help as floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey rose high enough to begin filling second-story homes.
Video Shows “Bully” Cop Tackle Innocent Mom, Smash Her Head Into the Ground
[image: cop]Disturbing video shows a Georgia cop attack, assault, and arrest a woman for doing nothing other than practicing her free speech.
EXCLUSIVE: Cop Caught on Video Holding Man at Gunpoint for Filming on His Own Property
[image: filming]A man was assaulted with a deadly weapon by a San Antonio police officer for allegedly filming a traffic stop from his own property.
Hunger And Desperation Now Grips Most Venezuelans
Empty shelves in Caracas. Photograph: Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters *Emma Graham-Harrison, The Guardian*: *Hunger eats away at Venezuela’s soul as its people struggle to survive* *The Maduro regime denies its once oil-rich country is in crisis. But on the streets the desperation cannot be hidden* Hunger is gnawing at Venezuela, where a government that claims to rule for the poorest has left most of its 31 million people short of food, many desperately so. As night falls over Caracas, and most of the city’s residents lock their doors against its ever more violent streets, Adriana Velásq... more »
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*Tropical Storm Harvey: Live updates as 'catastrophic' flooding swamps Houston ~Nola.com* * NWS @NWS* This event is unprecedented & all impacts are unknown & beyond anything experienced. Follow orders from officials to ensure safety. # *Harvey* * Chief Art Acevedo @ArtAcevedo *have reports of people getting into attic to escape floodwater *do not do so unless you have an ax or means to break through onto your roof *#Harvey *
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. - Seth Hanlon and Alexandra Thornton review the evidence from the U.S. showing that tax handouts to the rich don't produce job gains for the general public. And Binyamin Appelbaum reports on Janet Yellen's warning that financial deregulation produces bubbles, not sustainable growth. - Alan Freeman is rightly skeptical about the alarmist rhetoric from a few doctors seeking to protect tax loopholes which allow them to avoid paying normal rates out of their high incomes. - Ben Tarnoff discusses how the corporate sector is just now beginning to e... more »
Cambodia Exposes, Expels US Network
*August 27, 2017* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - The government of Cambodia has exposed and expelled a US network attempting to interfere in the nation's political processes. The US National Democratic Institute (NDI) was reportedly ordered to end its activities in the country and remove all of its foreign staff. *Image: US Knows best. NDI "teaches" Cambodians how to run their nation.*Reuters in an article titled, "Cambodia orders U.S.-funded group to halt operations, remove staff," would claim: *In a statement, the foreign ministry accused the National Democratic Institute (NDI) of opera... more »
A Converted U.S. ICBM Was Used To Launch A Military Satellite Into Space
*Space.com*: *Converted Missile Launches Military Satellite to Track Spacecraft and Debris* A satellite designed to help the U.S. military keep tabs on the ever-growing population of orbiting objects took to the skies atop a converted missile early this morning (Aug. 26). The Air Force's Operationally Responsive Space-5 (ORS-5) satellite lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 2:04 a.m. EDT today (0604 GMT) atop an Orbital ATK Minotaur IV rocket, which carved a fiery orange arc into the sky as it rose. If everything goes according to plan, ORS-5 will settle ... more »
Maine Airshow Protest Photos
Photos by Peter Woodruff More photos by Ellen Davidson can be seen *here*
No Stephen Bannon is NOT going to create a cable TV network to challenge Fox News.
Courtesy of The Daily Beast: *“Steve’s not a TV person. He doesn’t like TV; he loves radio,” said Chris Ruddy, a pal of the president’s and the chief executive of right-leaning Newsmax, whose cable channel reaches around 35 million households. (Bannon is the former and likely future host of Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM Radio.) “He may entertain notions of building a TV channel, but that’s very challenging to do from scratch,” Ruddy added. “God bless him if he could do that with any speed.” * *Former Breitbart editor at large Ben Shapiro is also among the skeptics. “Bannon had... more »
These Are All The Countries That The U.S. Has Invaded Since Its Founding
*Indy 100:* *These are all the countries the USA has invaded, in one map* From Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, the US has had a military presence across the world, from almost day one of her independence. What constitutes invasion? As one map below shows, the US has a military presence in much of the world without being an occupying force (though some would dispute that definition). For instance, although the Confederacy considered the US to be a hostile invading power, indy100 are not counting the Civil War or any annexation within the continental United States as an 'invasio... more »
N. Korea seeks debate on US-S. Korea drills at UN Security Council
North Korea has said that the drills are a threat to its security. More The post N. Korea seeks debate on US-S. Korea drills at UN Security Council appeared first on The Duran.
Syrian Arab Army obliterates strongest ISIS contingent in Euphrates Valley with Russian assistance
Syria continues to make gains in both Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor. Russian Aerospace forces have cleared the Syrian path to victory against ISIS in both instances. More The post Syrian Arab Army obliterates strongest ISIS contingent in Euphrates Valley with Russian assistance appeared first on The Duran.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and German FM Gabriel give fascist greeting to Ukrainian nationalists
German Twitter users in particular were incensed by Sigmar Gabriel's lack of sensitivity to the victims of fascism. More The post Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and German FM Gabriel give fascist greeting to Ukrainian nationalists appeared first on The Duran.
VENEZUELAN FM: Country ready for war–insistent on peace
Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza spoke with RT after his private meeting with UN Secretary General António Guterres. More The post VENEZUELAN FM: Country ready for war–insistent on peace appeared first on The Duran.
The Last Time Old-School Propeller Planes Fought Each Other For Real
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * Dan Hagedorn and Mario Overall's 'The 100 Hour War' tells the true story of the misnamed 'Soccer War' Forty-eight years ago, Dan Hagedorn was serving in the U.S. military at Fort Kobbe, Panama, when he learned that El Salvador had suddenly gone to war with Honduras. He soon witnessed Salvadoran students hurriedly boarding a plane home. In the new book The 100 Hour War: The Conflict Between Honduras and El Salvador in July 1969, co-written with aviation historian Mario Overall, they revisit the conflict with a fascinating eye on the war’s aerial ba... more »
Why America's Big Battleships Won't Ever Make a Comeback
*James Holmes* *Security, * Sorry, they need to stay in the past. Battleships still have much to contribute to fleet design, just not as active surface combatants. Alfred Thayer Mahan describes a capital ship—the core of any battle fleet—as a vessel able to dish out *and absorb* punishment against a peer navy. While surface combatants pack plenty of offensive punch nowadays, the innate capacity to take a punch is something that has been lost in today’s lightly armored warships. Naval architects could do worse than study the battleships’ history and design philosophy, rediscover... more »
Russia's Military Is Catching Up To America In This One Key Area
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Think UAVs While Russia has lagged behind the West is drone technology, Moscow is rapidly catching up leveraging its combat experience in Syria. Thus far, Russian unmanned aerial vehicles have amassed more than 14,000 sorties over that war-torn nation. “The grouping of unmanned aerial vehicles that has been established comprises platforms with close-in, small-, medium-and long-range UAVs. Over the time of the operation, they have accomplished over 14,000 sorties,” Maj. Gen. Alexander Novikov, head of the Russian General Staff’s Office for the Devel... more »
Groundbreaking Study Shows Fasting Can Slow Aging, Rebuild Immune System
[image: fasting]Groundbreaking research reveals the dramatic healing benefits of a fasting mimicking diet, including rebooting the immune system and slowing aging.
Sheriff Who Trump Pardoned Protected Pedophiles by Refusing to Investigate 100s of Child Sex Crimes
[image: arpaio]Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office failed to investigate over 400 sex crimes—with victims as young as 2 years old—in many of which the suspects were already known.
WATCH: Cops Do Nothing as White Supremacist Fires Gun at Black People, Walks Away
[image: gun]Damning new video shows a white supremacist fire off his gun at a group of people all the while police do nothing as he simply walks away.
WARNING: The Race War is Being Engineered
By Derrick Broze The corporate deadstream media continues to stoke the flames of an alleged brewing race war. Is there any truth to this tale... more »
Your Moment of Zinn
We're in a self-congratulatory orgy of sacred cow-tipping these days, measuring our anti-racism by how many Confederate statues we can protest, remove, or even topple over in the dead of night. It's gotten so intense that chief White House economic adviser Gary Cohn had even *drafted* a resignation letter over Boss Trump's Charlottesville remarks praising white supremacy. But then, of course, Cohn's financial patriotism got the better of him, and he tore it up. The mega-banker's dream of one day chairing the Federal Reserve tipped the delicate moral scales in favor of continuing to... more »
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*Catastrophic, Historic Flooding Happening Now in Houston, Death Toll Rising in Harvey ~Weather Channel* ~Thousands of homes are taking on water and hundreds of people are trapped and stranded in rising floodwaters across the Houston metro after Harvey dumped more than two feet of rain. More than 1,000 people have been rescued across the area so far as the death toll from Harvey rose to six. “There is life-threatening, catastrophic flooding happening now in Southeast Harris County,” Jeff Lindner of the Harris County Flood Control District told The Weather Channel. Five people have die... more »
Boiling Cauldrons of Contradiction
Donald Trump says he pardoned Joe Arpaio because of his long and distinguished government service. But Dara Lind writes that you don't have to dig too deep to find the real reason for the pardon: Sheriff Arpaio played a key role in validating Donald Trump, whose candidacy was initially seen as a joke, as the champion of hardline immigration policies and the cultural anxieties that came alongside them. Trump’s first truly major campaign rally, in August 2015, was in Phoenix with Arpaio and some of the “Angel Moms” (mothers of people killed by unauthorized immigrants) he would conti... more »
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From Jenna Orkin A top financial adviser says the notion of retirement is gone — here's what he thinks people will do instead Basically, we're going to keep going back to school and learning new careers to work online for an extra 30, 40 grand until we die at, oh, 120. Yes he really says that. Live Coverage: Over 200,000 Without Power As Hurricane Harvey Brings "Devastating Winds And Rain" To Texas Jury finds 7 wildlife refuge occupiers, including Ammon Bundy, not guilty on all counts Angry Marine Who Discovered Awan's "Smashed Hard Drives" Breaks Silence, Unloads On Wasserman... more »
Yesterday's Black Hawk Helicopter Crashed Off The Coast of Yemen Belonged To An Elite Special Operations Air Unit
*Washington Post*: *Black Hawk helicopter that crashed off Yemen belonged to elite Special Operations air unit* The Black Hawk helicopter that crashed off the coast of Yemen Friday belonged to an elite Special Operations air regiment, a U.S. defense official said Saturday. One American service member remains missing. The helicopter was conducting hoist training just feet above the water when it lost power and went into the sea, quickly rolling over and ejecting six aboard. Col. John J. Thomas, a spokesman for the U.S. Central Command, said ships were nearby and five of the six ser... more »
Another Arctic Rowing Expedition Comes To Grief
By Paul Homewood h/t AC Osborn The Mail reports on yet another Arctic expedition that has come perilously close to real grief: Three British rowers attempting a record 1,200-mile voyage across the raging seas of the Arctic Ocean are stranded on a remote volcanic island after being battered by fierce […]
10 Things You Can Do To Detox Your Body Naturally
We all hear the talk about cleansing and detoxing to get rid of the harmful chemicals and poisons inside our bodies. And although a cleanse may be a good way to get rid of body toxins, your body is also built to detox on its own. Here are 10 things you can do to boost […] The post 10 Things You Can Do To Detox Your Body Naturally appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Bruce Poliquin, Hiding In The Shadows From Maine Voters
On Thursday morning at 6AM (ET) Jared Golden announced he is running for Maine's second district congressional seat, the one currently occupied by sleazy Republican Bruce Poliquin. On Thursday morning at 6AM (PT) Blue America endorsed Golden. We had been working on an endorsement for him-- based on a combination of his record in the state legislature and his exemplary character and ability to accomplish his goals-- even before he had decided to run. We saw him as the perfect candidate to take the district-- which went 51.4% to 41.1% for Trump-- from red to blue... and then to do a... more »
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*Thanks to the Teachers Union, Poorest Students in New York Will Be Taught By Worst Teachers* Last year, 822 public school employees sat idle in “rubber rooms” in New York City. Well, perhaps not entirely idle. Some played Scrabble, others slept. On average, a quarter of these taxpayer-funded employees have sat in these rubber rooms—places where teachers who have been dismissed from the system but can’t be fired spend their days—for five years. The average salary of these teachers—who are not working—is $94,000 per year. Their counterparts in the district who are working every da... more »
Manhattan Town Hall: Revive Hamilton’s American System and Presidency Through LaRouche’s Four Laws!
Video of RtbYa7T1e3o The United States needs a national purpose, a joint mission for the future for all of its people. That mission must be nothing less than that proposed by economist Lyndon LaRouche in his Four Laws of physical economy. Following a powerful keynote address by Helga Zepp-LaRouche, a "New Economic Platform" team briefs participants on how Manhattan can lead the nation and the Trump Administration to join the world-wide Belt and Road initiative to create durable peace and prosperity. Speakers include : -Hal Cooper, PhD, PE, Chairman, Freight Transport Advisory Boar... more »
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*An amusing bit of Warmist "research"* *Warmists regularly attribute any flood or any drought to global warming. But you can't have it both ways. Does global warming produce more or less precipitation? The scientific answer, of course, is that it would produce more rain, as warmer oceans evaporated off more. So are we having more rain these days? No. A recent paper which seems to have all the world's hydrologists as co-authors tells us that. We did NOT have any increase in floods across the last 50 years. Here is the abstract below. I will resume my comments once you have h... more »
Courage Is The Vehicle, Love Is The Direction - A Guest Post by Melisa
*Source:https://www.minds.com/Melisa* *I thought that this was a very inspired writing from Melisa. I asked her if I can share it on my blog as part of Inspirational August 2017 and she agreed, so here it is.*
Crazed woman with a law degree wants to legally take down CNN for spreading "fake news." Before you ask, yes she's a Trump supporter.
(Okay look, I posted this video to provide some context, but I really do not suggest that you watch too much of it because it could break your brain. No, seriously.) Courtesy of Law Newz: *A group, headed by Ohio attorney Joni Turner, is organizing a class action civil lawsuit which they claim will be a “legal takedown” of CNN for “defaming,” and spreading “fake news.” Turner announced the effort on Periscope, and has since set up a website asking for class action members to sign up. #OurTakeDown claims that “it is time to hold CNN accountable.” * *Within a few hours of launching... more »
Iran Modernises Its Propaganda
*New York Times: **As ‘Death to America’ Chants Lose Power, Iran Retools Propaganda With Rap Videos* TEHRAN — It’s a common theme in the state-controlled media in Iran: The armed forces are not to be trifled with; they’re tough men doing a tough job, defending a country permanently under threat. Nevertheless, it was a shock to some young Iranians when a video appeared featuring a well-known rapper delivering the same message from the deck of a navy frigate. Things like chanting “death to America,” burning effigies of Uncle Sam and painting murals of Lady Liberty with a skull as a ... more »
The U.S. Navy Is Getting a New Amphibious Assault Ship
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The future USS Portland (LPD 27)—a brand new San Antonio-class Amphibious Transport Dock ship—successfully completed Acceptance Trials. The U.S. Navy will soon have another amphibious assault ship to add to its fleet. The future USS *Portland* (LPD 27)—a brand new *San Antonio-*class Amphibious Transport Dock ship—successfully completed Acceptance Trials on Aug. 18. PCU *Portland* is the 11th San Antonio-class to be presented to the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) for acceptance. “The USS Portland is a well-designed ship that is goin... more »
How China Plans to Win a War in the South China Sea
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* Think about a "People's War." Last year China’s defense minister, *General Chang Wanquan*,* implored the nation to ready itself for a “people’s war at sea*.” The purpose of such a campaign? To “safeguard sovereignty” after an adverse ruling from the* International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea*. The tribunal upheld the plain meaning of the* UN Convention on the Law of the Sea* (UNCLOS),* ruling* that Beijing’s claims to “*indisputable sovereignty*” spanning some 80-90 percent of the South China Sea are bunk. A strong coastal state, in other wor... more »
Battle for Qalamoun is over, Syrian Army in full control of Lebanese border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:25 P.M.) – The ten day long battle along the Lebanese border has finally come to an end, as the Islamic State (ISIL) terrorists agreed to surrender their last positions to both the Syrian and Lebanese governments. According to a military source, the Islamic State terrorists surrendered their last positions in Ras Ba’albak, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Iraqi military liberates last ISIL stronghold in northwest Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – One week after launching the operation, the Iraqi military has taken full control of the strategic city of Tal ‘Afar, the Federal Police reported. Led by the Federal Police and Hashd Al-Sha’abi, the Iraqi military steamrolled the Islamic State forces in Tal ‘Afar this morning, liberating the imperative industrial district […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIL’s desperate offensive in Deir Ezzor is derailed by Syrian Army troops
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIL) launched a desperate offensive in the Deir Ezzor Governorate, Saturday, targeting the Panorama area that is located west of the provincial capital. ISIL began the attack by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s positions south of the Panorama School; this resulted in a fierce battle that lasted […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraqi forces liberate majority of Tal Afar from ISIL: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – Iraqi forces have seized the majority of Tal Afar from the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIL/ISIS), military officials announced on Saturday. Iraqi government troops are said to have driven the militants out from the city centre. Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari announced on Saturday that 70 percent of the town had […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army overwhelms ISIL terrorists to recover territory in southeast Raqqa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their operations in southeast Al-Raqqa, Saturday, carrying out several attacks against the so-called Islamic State (ISIL) terrorists near the recently liberated town of Ghanam ‘Ali. Led by the Nabhan Group of the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the remaining areas the Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian forces try out air, sea-based missiles on Syrian battlefield for first time
During operations against terrorists in Syria, the Russian military for the first time used accurate air and sea-based missiles in one attack, Russian Deputy General Staff Chief Lieutenant-General Igor Makushev, who is also Chairman of the Russian Armed Forces’ Military and Scientific Committee, said on Friday. “In accordance with a plan drawn up by the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Induction and Concept-Formation in Francis Bacon and William Whewell
Portrait of Francis BaconAyn Rand offers a glimpse of the close relationship between induction and concept formation in *Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology*. Leonard Peikoff mentions the word “induction,” on page 90-91 in *Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand*. Induction lies at the core of the Objectivist theory of concepts, but, as of now, we have very little information on how induction works. Objectivism still does not have a proper theory of induction. Today I read a paper by John P. McCaskey, “Induction and Concept-Formation in Francis Bacon and William Whewell,” whi... more »
Jewish businesswoman leaving UK over Labour anti-Semitism as not reported by the BBC
'A Jewish businesswoman whose father was Lord Mayor of Birmingham is leaving Britain, blaming anti-Semitism in politics and the failure of the authorities to enforce the law. Mandy Blumenthal, 52, pointed the finger at Jeremy Corbyn for 'giving oxygen' to Jew haters by failing to punish racist outbursts from his supporters. ' More here http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4813496/Jewish-businesswoman-52-leaving-UK-anti-Semitism.html but obviously not on the BBC.
Is Bernie Sanders The Most Popular Politician In The U.S.?
Reuters *John Haltiwanger, Newsweek*:* Bernie Sanders Is the Most Popular U.S. Politician, Even as Some Blame Him for Clinton’s Loss* Senator Bernie Sanders is the most popular politician in America, according to a new Harvard-Harris poll. In fact, the Vermont senator and former presidential candidate is the only politician in the U.S. who a majority of voters like. The poll, which drew responses from 2,263 voters across the political spectrum August 17 to 22, found 54 percent have a favorable view of Sanders, while 36 percent view him unfavorably. Vice President Mike Pence was... more »
A Shawshank Moment of Confusion
By Cathy Jameson My jaw dropped as I listened to a phone message that came in over a week ago. It was from a woman who works at an agency that helps us secure services for Ronan. “Hi, Mrs. Jameson....
Should Christopher Columbus Statues Be Removed And The Names Of Landmarks With His Name Be Changed?
*Daily Mail**: 'He didn't discover America he invaded it': Protesters now rally to REMOVE statue of Christopher Columbus from Manhattan after NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was under review as a 'symbol of hate'* * Friday night a rally was held in Columbus Circle to call on the city to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus from where it has stood since the 1800's * NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio is weighing a decision on whether to remove statue of the Italian explorer with a task force reviewing 'symbols of hate' in the city * The statue, which is over 100 years old, sits atop is a ... more »
Group of psychiatrists write Congress to say that Donald Trump presents a "clear and present danger" to the world.
I have the best mental illness. Really top of the line. Courtesy of The Independent: *A group of psychiatrists has written to Congress to warn Donald Trump poses a "clear and present danger" to the world. * *Among them is Dr Bandy Lee, of Yale University, who is also reportedly consulting with Democratic members of Congress on setting up an expert panel to give advice on the President's mental health. * *She is concerned by Mr Trump's "dangerousness", Dr Lee told USA Today.* *The group's letter, sent to members of both parties, said: "It no longer takes a psychiatrist to recogni... more »
U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis' Impromptu Pep Talk To U.S. Troops In The Middle East
*The Hill:* *Watch Mattis Give US Troops In The Middle East The Ultimate Pep Talk* Hours after President Donald Trump laid out the government’s new approach to the 16-year-old U.S. military campaign in Afghanistan on Aug. 21, Secretary of Defense James Mattis arrived in Baghdad to reassure Iraqi political leaders that yes, the fight against ISIS is going swimmingly. “ISIS is on the run,” Mattis said following an Aug. 22 confab with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, according to the Associated Press. “They have been shown to be unable to stand up to our team in combat … ISIS’s ... more »
Growing Dissatisfaction With French President Macron In France
French President Macron visits a recreational centre for children in Moisson, France. Thomson Reuters *Reuters: **Most French now dissatisfied with Macron, poll shows* PARIS (Reuters) - Most French voters are now dissatisfied with Emmanuel Macron’s performance, a poll showed on Sunday, marking a dramatic turnaround for a president who basked in a landslide election victory less than four months ago. The poll, conducted by Ifop for newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche (JDD) showed Macron’s dissatisfaction rating at 57 percent, 14 percentage points worse than Ifop’s last poll in July. ... more »
Did you know the Taliban tried to surrender to the United States only to be rebuffed?
Taliban surrendered to US multiple times and the US rebuffed them. More The post Did you know the Taliban tried to surrender to the United States only to be rebuffed? appeared first on The Duran.
Interactive map shows all US invasions from Argentina in 1890 to Syria in 2014
All the countries that the United States has invaded in one map. More The post Interactive map shows all US invasions from Argentina in 1890 to Syria in 2014 appeared first on The Duran.
In 2014, Barack Obama voted against UN anti-Nazi resolution (Video)
Obama was protecting the only nazi regime in the world. More The post In 2014, Barack Obama voted against UN anti-Nazi resolution (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Former NBA star labeled White Supremacist for telling people to ignore “stupid statues” (Video)
Charles Barkley is being labeled a "White Supremacist." More The post Former NBA star labeled White Supremacist for telling people to ignore “stupid statues” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Russian airstrikes help SAA troops advance 20km along strategic highway to Deir Ezzor: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:55 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force has played a vital role in the systematic destruction of the Islamic State’s military capabilities, while also propelling the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies to recover large swathes of territory in the process. On Saturday, the Russian Air Force was working overtime in central […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
President Trump And Congress Do Not See Eye-To-Eye On U.S. Foreign Policy
President Trump addresses Congress in Washington, DC on February 28, 2017. (Reuters / Jim Bourg) *The Hill:* *Trump feud with GOP senators threatens foreign policy* President Trump’s personal feud with two Senate Republicans has ramifications for his goals on national security and foreign policy in the months ahead. Trump needs Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) to confirm his nominees to crucial positions, defend his administration’s positions and pass key legislative priorities. The presid... more »
Founder of Czechoslovakia was a royal bastard of the last major Austrian emperor
*The evidence backing the yummy theory seems very strong to me* I have previously heard about the theory but only yesterday, I was reading the evidence systematically, thinking about the chronology, and the theory looks persuasive to me. OK, it's all about these two men. The right one is Francis Joseph I of Austria, an Austrian emperor. He was born in August 1830 and his reign lasted almost 68 years, from December 1848 to November 1916 (his death). For the last two years of the war, Austria-Hungary was ruled by Charles I of Austria. OK, Francis Joseph I – nicknamed Old Procházka ... more »
The new Europe? Italy: Polish Man Beaten Unconscious and Wife Gang Raped on Rimini Beach, African Migrants Suspected
Breitbart reports http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/26/italy-african-migrants-beat-rob-polish-man-gang-rape-wife/ 'A young couple from Poland were subjected to a "brutal and beastly attack" by four men suspected to be African migrants on a beach in Rimini, Italy. The 26-year-olds were taking an evening stroll on their last night in the popular tourist spot when they were set upon by four men, Wiadomości reports. The young man was beaten unconscious by the gang, who then subjected his partner to multiple rapes in front of him. Both were also robbed.' Isn't diversity marvelou... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day
*-by Noah* The other day, I was walking past Trump Tower and I happened upon a well-worn English-Russian/Russian-English dictionary on the sidewalk. This could be useful I thought. I looked around to see if someone had accidentally dropped it but there was no one to be seen. So, continuing on my way down the street, I noticed this old flyer [above] tucked in the pages.
Days After Turku Killings, Finns Admit They Have Lost Track of 5,300 Asylum Seekers - Breitbart
Two interesting aspects to the killing in Turku, Finland. If you wondered why the BBC coverage of this attack was so muted, it's because it was by a Muslim asylum seeker, now that's really inconvenient to the BBC pro immigration narrative. Also ISIS warned/boasted that they would use the wave of illegal immigration from mainly Muslim countries to hide their terrorist fighters within. What notice did Western governments take? It appears very little as this from Breitbart reveals: 'Finnish Interior Minister Paula Risikko confessed that around 5,300 migrants claiming asylum in the... more »
'Jihad Has No Borders' - Islamic State Asks Spanish-Speaking Fans to Kill at Home
This isn't about Iraq, Afghanistan or Israel, this is about conquest or re conquest. 'Islamic State terrorists released a video this week celebrating the van attack in Barcelona, Spain, and threatening to conquer all of "al-Andalus," the Arabic name for what Islamic State terrorists see as Muslim Spain. The video features two Spanish speakers, one masked and one unmasked. Fox News identifies the former as "Abu Salman Al Andalus." The latter identifies himself as Abu Lais Al Qurdubi or Abu Lais "of Córdoba," a Spaniard whom authorities believe moved to Syria to join the Islamic St... more »
Russian Defense Ministry Makes Public Its Declassified Documents On The Battle Of Stalingrad
Soviet soldier waving Soviet Banner of Victory over the central square in Stalingrad. © Fotokhronika TASS/Georgy Zelma *TASS: **Russian Defense Ministry reveals declassified documents on Battle of Stalingrad* The website also features German command’s documents on the course of the fighting The Russian Defense Ministry has made public historical documents related to the Battle of Stalingrad during the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany, the ministry reported on Friday. "In the run-up to celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi troops in... more »
"Killing Chickens"
*"Killing Chickens"* by The Zman “When you strike at a king, you must kill him” is a famous expression by Ralph Waldo Emerson. We’re all familiar with it and its meaning. When you challenge authority, you better win, as authority cannot tolerate challenges. It’s why the people in charge are so ruthless in dealing with challenges to their power. They instinctively know that to do otherwise means being displaced. In all probability, they got to where they are by subverting or knocking off their predecessor. That’s what we see going on with the Trump administration. The rules of the ... more »
Buckingham Palace suspect was brandishing 4ft sword, police say per the no choice left BBC News
The BBC kept to the knife narrative whilst other news outlets were reporting it was a sword. However the facts are unavoidable even for the BBC who now report: 'A man arrested outside Buckingham Palace on Friday night was brandishing a 4ft sword as he repeatedly shouted "Allahu Akbar", police say.' Poor BBC, that must hurt to report the truth about what seems to be another attempted Islamist terrorist attack on London. More from the here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41055985
Tweets For Today
“We’ve seen in the past week how strong Barcelona is." Demonstrators hold peace march after last week's attacks. https://t.co/aBkIrPDNcN — New York Times World (@nytimesworld) August 26, 2017 This dog is walking around Sinton TX carrying a entire bag of dog food with him. #Harvey #Harvey2017 #Priorities #RefugeeDog pic.twitter.com/fTjUG5Tcok — Laura Huffman Powell (@LHuffmanPowell) August 26, 2017 Players find out their coach used to tour with MC Hammer and make him do the Hammer Time dance. He nails it.pic.twitter.com/sQeNIjdHfj — Classic Dad Moves (@ClassicDadMoves) August 22, 20... more »
Al Gore, “Energy Hog” Hypocrite
[image: al-gore-energy-hog-hypocrite] Though Al Gore pushes plans that will cause huge rises in energy costs, causing the poor and middle class to drastically cut back on energy usage, he guzzles electricity.
General George S. Patton - Commander of the US Third Army (Biography Documentary)
*WNU Editor:* What I found interesting about this video is that it is narrated by former President Ronald Reagan.
Picture Of The Day
*Landing Thunderbolt* Air Force combat controllers wave to the first A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot from Maryland Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Squadron to land in Jägala, Estonia, Aug. 10, 2017. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *A-10 Thunderbolt II Aircraft Land in Estonia *(US Department of Defense).
Great Britain's Nuclear Weapons Could Easily Destroy Entire Countries
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* Yes, you read that right. The United Kingdom maintains a fleet of four ballistic missile submarines with the ability to devastate even the largest of countries. This fleet came into being after its ally, the United States, canceled a key weapon system that would have been the cornerstone of London’s nuclear arsenal. Fifty years later, the UK’s missile submarine force is the sole custodian of the country’s nuclear weapons, providing a constant deterrent against nuclear attack. The United Kingdom’s nuclear force in the early 1960s relied upon the... more »
How Long-Range Fighter Escorts Helped Take down Hitler's Empire
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The development of long-range escort fighters was one contributor to the progress of the Allied bombing campaign against Nazi Germany. On August 17, 1942, the 97th Bomb Group began the opening attack of the U.S. Army Air Forces’ (USAAF) strategic bombing campaign against Germany. The mission was a strike by 12 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses against the railroad marshaling yards at Rouen, 40 miles into France from the English Channel. The 12 bombers were escorted by four squadrons of Supermarine Spitfire fighters of the Royal Air Force (... more »
How Fire and Fatigue Almost Destroyed a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * And what can be learned for a Navy that is wrestling with similar problems today. Two deadly collisions involving U.S. Navy destroyers in June and August 2017 may have cost the lives of up to sixteen sailors, leading the Navy to declare a day-long operational pause to reflect upon its safety culture. That such similar accidents took place in such close proximity reflects stresses and failings common to the maritime fighting branch. Indeed, the recent spate of collisions echoes a succession of even more catastrophic accidents aboard U.S. aircraft c... more »
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