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Picture Of The Day
Electoral officials sort ballot papers after the conclusion of voting in the general election (Bundestagswahl) in Cologne, Germany. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Merkel wins German election* (Reuters)
NFL Fines Pittsburgh Steelers $1M Each for Skipping National Anthem?
Reports that the NFL was fining Pittsburgh Steelers players $1 million each for staying in their locker room during the national anthem are fake news.
Russian Lieutenant General Killed By Islamic State Shelling Near Deir ez-Zor, Syria
Lieutenant-General Valery Asapov (pictured) has been killed by an ISIS mortar strike in Syria (Daily Mail) *RT*: *Russian lieutenant-general killed in ISIS shelling near Deir ez-Zor, Syria - MoD * Lieutenant-General Valery Asapov, of the Russian armed forces, has been killed after coming under shelling from Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) militants near Deir ez-Zor, the Russian Defense Ministry has announced. In its statement, the ministry said that Asapov was at a command outpost manned by Syrian troops, assisting commanders in the liberation of the city of Deir ez-Zor. ... more »
The Cabal’s Plan Is Becoming Clearer, They Are All In
X22Report Published on Sep 24, 2017 BIS warns that the world is headed into a debt trap that will paralyze the world. Obamacare repeal is now out of the question, Obamacare will implode on its own. Catalonia pushes for independence as the referendum date approaches. US flies bombers very close to NK, the closest since the […]
Gregory Mannarino: Fed Going to Kill Dollar – Will Be Forced To Print Money
Gregory Mannarino: Fed Going to Kill Dollar – Will Be Forced To Print Money by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Trader/analyst Gregory Mannarino says Fed Head Janet Yellen “lied” when she spoke last week about the “mystery” of not hitting the Fed’s inflation targets. Mannarino explains, “It’s no mystery. You have to choke or laugh or barf […]
Over 31,000 Scientists Say Global Warming is a Total Hoax; Now They’re Speaking Out Against Junk Science
Over 31,000 Scientists Say Global Warming is a Total Hoax; Now They’re Speaking Out Against Junk Science by Lance D Johnson, https://www.naturalnews.com/ (Natural News) Over 31,000 scientists have united against the political agenda of global warming. The scientific consensus, which includes over 9,000 scientists with Ph.D.s, supports the necessity of carbon dioxide and sheds light on the agenda of […]
Trump’s Tweet Threatens That Kim “Won’t Be Around Much Longer”
DAHBOO77 Published on Sep 24, 2017 The war of words between Trump and Kim escalated once again in the late hours on Saturday night, when President Trump sent another belligerent tweet directed at North Korea saying that if the country’s foreign minister was speaking for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in his threatening speech at […]
Former CIA Officer Philip Giraldi: ‘American Jews Drive America’s Wars’
Former CIA Officer Philip Giraldi: ‘American Jews Drive America’s Wars’ by Philip Giraldi, The Unz Review via https://www.sott.net/ Shouldn’t they recuse themselves when dealing with the Middle East? I spoke recently at a conference on America’s war party where afterwards an elderly gentleman came up to me and asked, “Why doesn’t anyone ever speak honestly about the six-hundred-pound gorilla […]
Flashback 2011: Christian NFL Player Tim Tebow Takes Heat for His Faith
Christian NFL Player Tim Tebow Takes Heat for His Faith by Raven Clabough, https://www.thenewamerican.com/ Christian quarterback for the Denver Broncos Tim Tebow has taken a lot of flak for his faith. Players from other teams, as well as fans, have openly mocked and ridiculed Tebow’s Christian beliefs, and even media outlets have taken jabs at his faith, albeit in […]
Germany Had A Placid Election With No Surprises-- But Now There Will Be Nazis In The Bundestag
Angela Merkel didn't start fighting with any German sports stars or call any foreign leaders tacky names when she made her victory speech earlier today. Do you think Germans felt rooked? I doubt it. Things went pretty much as expected. It was her fourth consecutive national win. The German government prevented Kremlin interference and her party won a tepid victory and will now begin putting together a coalition government. The new German Nazi Party, which calls itself "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) has no deputies in the Bundestag. But everyone knew that that was about to change... more »
VIDEO: Syrian forces overrun ISIS in east Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 A.M.) – Footage has been released on social media by the media wing of the pro-government Qalamoun Shield Forces paramilitary group showing its troops advancing against besieged ISIS militants in the eastern countryside of Hama Governorate Following the official rejection of any deal to see their forces transferred from central Syria to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Brutal ISIS rocket attack on city in Hama kills civilians
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 A.M.) – Forces of the ISIS terrorist group in central Syria has carried out a revenge rocket attack on a key government-held city, killing and wounding civilians as a result. Yesterday, ISIS terrorists shelled the city of Salamiyah in the eastern countryside of Hama Governorate. The attack was indiscriminate, with rocket fire […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “My Silent Knowing”
Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “My Silent Knowing” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f__Ml77XTQ
Iran Now Using Drones To Destroy Islamic State Bases In Syria
*Press TV (Iran)*: *Iranian drones destroy Daesh bases in Syria’s Dayr al-Zawr* Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) drones have destroyed several Daesh bases on the Syrian border with Iraq. According to an IRINN TV report on Sunday, during the IRGC operations carried out in Syria’s eastern Dayr al-Zawr province, many terrorists were killed in the attacks, which also destroyed large amounts of terrorists' equipment and weapons. The report noted that the attacks were part of operations aimed at clearing the Syria-Iraq border of the Daesh terrorists group. *Read more* ...... more »
The U.S. Military's 5 Biggest Military Defeats Ever
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The worst of the worst. *The real disaster of the campaign became apparent at Detroit in August, when a combined British and Native American army forced Hull to surrender, despite superior numbers. The British followed up their victory by seizing and burning several American frontier outposts, although they lacked the numbers and logistical tail to probe very deeply into American territory. The other two prongs of the invasion failed to march much beyond their jumping off points. American forces won several notable successes later in the war, restor... more »
These are the Weapons China Needs to Crush America in a War
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* Will Beijing build them? *The PLA has developed a dizzying array of cruise missiles designed for land, air, surface, and sub-surface launch. And to be sure, the PLAN has already begun to equip its nuclear attack submarines with cruise missile capabilities. The Type 093B may carry a 24 cell Vertical Launch System (VLS), and the Type 095 is also expected to sport VLS cells. China should continue production of these vessels, but may also consider the construction of larger submarines in the future.* What weapons should China be developing and buil... more »
Things that matter to a Warmist
Sir Henry Fraser has an impressive CV. Barbados' newest knight, retired university professor, Dr. Henry Fraser, received the Accolade of Knight of St. Andrew, in the 2014 Independence Day Hours. Sir Henry Fraser was named as a result of The Knighthood of St. Andrew being bestowed on him for his outstanding contribution to the medical profession and representation of Barbadian culture, especially in the area of its architectural history. [image: sir-henry-knighted]Sir Henry, a medical practitioner by profession, has worked for many years as a lecturer in medicine at the University o... more »
Wisconsin Legislator Calls for Investigation of Police Beheading Video
[image: wisconsin-legislator-calls-for-investigation-of-police-beheading-video] A Republican State Senator in Wisconsin is calling for an investigation after a University of Wisconsin-Madison student released a video depicting the beheading of police officers wearing pig masks. Senator Steve Nass says the video “is not free speech” since it incites violence against police officers.
Is the NFL a Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Organization?
Claims that the National Football League pays no taxes on billions of dollars in profits because they are a nonprofit organization are exaggerated and outdated.
Are NFL Players Required to Stand on the Field During the National Anthem?
Despite social media claims, the NFL's rulebook contains no regulations about what players must do during the pre-game playing of the U.S. national anthem.
Is China Growing Frustrated With North Korea
*Washington Post:* *China watches in frustration as North Korea crisis enters dangerous spiral* BEIJING — The view from China could hardly be much worse: the leaders of North Korea and the United States threatening to rain down total destruction on each other, while U.S. bombers and fighters stage a show of military might close to China’s shores. In public, China’s foreign ministry has calmly advocated for restraint and warned Pyongyang and Washington not add to fuel to the fire. But behind closed doors, experts said Sunday, Beijing is as frustrated with North Korea, and with the... more »
The Pentagon Has Gone All Out To Eliminate The Threat Of Drones From Groups Like The Islamic State
American Special Operations forces inspect a drone used by Islamic State militants to drop explosives on Iraqi forces in Mosul in January. Credit Muhammad Hamed/Reuters *New York Times*:* Pentagon Tests Lasers and Nets to Combat a Vexing Foe: ISIS Drones* WASHINGTON — At the vast, windswept White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico earlier this year, nearly a dozen military contractors armed with laser guns, high-tech nets and other experimental systems met to tackle one of the Pentagon’s most vexing counterterrorism conundrums: how to destroy the Islamic State’s increasingly letha... more »
What Ben Jealous Understands
As you know, Blue America's priority is taking back the House and helping to fill it with genuine progressives. This is our main ActBlue page and it's filled with stalwart progressives running for the House, like Randy Bryce (WI), Doug Applegate (CA), Jenny Marshall (NC), Dan Canon (IN), David Gill (IL), etc. But we also help raise funds for Senate candidates, for incumbents, for candidates in districts Trump won, for state legislative candidates... and for candidates for governor. So far we've only endorsed 3 gubernatorial candidates; Tom Wakely in Texas, Daniel Biss in Illinois a... more »
Will President Trump's Decision On Iran Impact Future Talks With North Korea?
*The Hill:* *Trump's Iran decision could shake up North Korea stand-off* President Trump’s upcoming decision on whether to toss out the landmark nuclear deal with Iran could have ripple effects half-a-world away. Experts on both sides of the political spectrum say that whatever happens with Iran will have effects on North Korea and vice versa. Opponents of the Iranian nuclear deal argue that Iran is watching North Korea’s belligerence to see what they might be able to get away with. Supporters of the deal, meanwhile, say scrapping it would send a signal to Pyongyang that the Unite... more »
Does a Two-State Solution Still Exist?
*Ziad J. Asali* *Security, Middle East* [image: An Israeli soldier fires a weapon during clashes with Palestinian protesters following a protest against the near-by Jewish settlement of Qadomem, in the West Bank village of Kofr Qadom near Nablus August 25, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman] The Arab Spring caused dramatic changes and created new regional realities. There is no two-state solution or one-state solution nor any kind of solution at the present time. What we do have is Palestinian-Israeli status quo that has been sloping downward for decades. Instead of peace, we have a ... more »
China Is Using the Russia-America Standoff to Win Big in Europe
*Mark Pfeifle* *Security, Asia* [image: Cooling towers of the Laziska Power Station, a thermal plant, are seen in Laziska Gorne, in Silesia southern Poland November 6, 2013. The 19th conference of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change will begin in Warsaw from Monday, November 11. Picture taken November 6, 2013. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel] Beijing is gaining energy-leverage in the region that is comparable only to that which Moscow enjoyed during the Cold War. While the nation has been laser focused on the president’s tweets and the first lady’s footwear, a geopoli... more »
Iran's Post-Sanctions Financial Windfall Was Overstated. What Does That Mean for Policy?
*Neil Bhatiya, Edoardo Saravalle* *Security, Middle East* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to impose tighter vetting of travelers entering the United States, at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2017. The executive order signed by Trump imposes a four-month travel ban on refugees entering the United States and a 90-day hold on travelers from Syria, Iran and five other Muslim-majority countries. Picture taken January 27, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria] The muted impact of relief should make clear that any back-treading would also result in limit... more »
Donald Trump Is Intent on Global Domination—of the Energy Sector
*James Grant* *Global Governance, Americas* [image: Windmills turn in the breeze. Reuters/Bob Strong/File Photo] America's energy transformation over the past decade has prompted the Trump administration to call for an age of American energy dominance. As the U.S.–China trade relationship continues to fray, an unlikely sector is bringing the two superpowers closer together: U.S. oil exports. In the wake of North Korea’s recent missile and nuclear tests, trade concerns between China and the United States—most notably those surrounding America’s hefty $309.6 billion trade deficit, ... more »
Let U.S. Deterrence Fail on the Korean Peninsula
*Stefan Soesanto* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (3rd R) waves during the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on October 12, 2015. Isolated North Korea marked the 70th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party on Saturday with a massive military parade overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, who said his country was ready to fight any war waged by the United States. Also pictured is se] The only way forward to avert ... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Seen as a seagull and a duck, these nebulae are not the only cosmic clouds to evoke images of flight. But both are winging their way across this broad celestial landscape, spanning almost 7 degrees across planet Earth's night sky toward the constellation Canis Major. *Click image for larger size.* The expansive Seagull (upper left) is itself composed of two major cataloged emission nebulae. Brighter NGC 2327 forms the head with the more diffuse IC 2177 as the wings and body. Impressively, the Seagull's wingspan would correspond to about 250 light-years at an estimated distance of 3... more »
Chet Raymo, "Why Not?"
*"Why Not?"* by Chet Raymo "A reader asked: "If we are all one and made out of the same material- then the things that we make are made out of the same material. But they are not animate. Why not?" At first glance, this might seem like a naive question, one that we all know the answer to. On reflection, it turns out to be terribly profound. Or should I have said, "wonderfully profound"? Yes, everything, animate and inanimate, is made of the same stuff - the 92 naturally-occurring elements - but all of the animate things we know about are made mainly of carbon compounds - carbon in ... more »
The Poet: Clarice Lispector, "Change"
*"Change"* "Change. But start slowly, because direction is more important than speed. Sit in another chair, on the other side of the table. Later on, change tables. When you go out, try to walk on the other side of the street. Then change your route, walk calmly down other streets, observing closely the places you pass by. Take other buses. Change your wardrobe for a while; give away your old shoes and try to walk barefoot for a few days– even if only at home. Take off a whole afternoon to stroll about freely, listening to the birds or the noise of the cars. Open and shut the drawers... more »
Paulo Coelho, "Life Explained"
*"Life Explained"* by Paulo Coelho "On the first day God created the dog. God said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. I will give you a life span of twenty years.” The dog said, “That’s too long to be barking. Give me ten years and I’ll give you back the other ten.” So God agreed. On the second day God created the monkey. God said, “Entertain people, do monkey tricks and make them laugh. I’ll give you a twenty-year life span.” The monkey said, “Monkey tricks for twenty years? I don’t think so. Dog gave you back ten, so that’s wh... more »
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"Betrayal by the Brass: Dereliction of Duty, Part Two"
*"Betrayal by the Brass: Dereliction of Duty, Part Two"* by Robert Gore Part One "Moral abdication and atrocity start at the top. "I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." - United States Army Oath of Enlistment "As ... more »
"Only In Such Moments..."
"The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." - M. Scott Peck
The Iran “Nuclear Deal” Leads to War, Not Peace
By Tony Cartalucci The so-called Iran “nuclear deal,” officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was hailed as “historic” when the United States... more »
ZapArte Rebellion: Art for Independence
By Josef Dobraszczyk (words) & Camille Calderon (images) The state of Chiapas hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in perhaps all of Mexico, from... more »
A smattering of conservatives show up in Nebraska for the Mom's March for America. Featuring guest speaker Sarah Palin.
Courtesy of CBN News: *Scores of moms and women from across the country gathered in Omaha, Nebraska with a mission to reclaim their children’s “heritage through faith, family, freedom and the Constitution.” * *The Mom’s March for America, organized by Homemakers for America, was dubbed as a voice for moms concerned about a moral decline across the country and an answer to the Women’s March that took place in DC earlier this year. * *"We had just seen a couple months prior in D.C., this women's march that frankly didn't represent myself or any women I knew," said Dawn Wildman of ... more »
The Fall Of A Media Darling Who Achieved Recognition When She Was Unmasked As A Former CIA Employee
*Alan Dershowitz, FOX News*:* Alan Dershowitz: Valerie Plame knew exactly what she was tweeting* Valerie Plame had to know what she was doing. The unmasked former CIA officer retweeted a virulently anti-Semitic article by a well-known bigot on the Jewish High Holy Day of Rosh Hashanah, which she characterized as “thoughtful.” Now she's trying to make excuses, but they don't wash. The retweeted article by Phillip Giraldi itself contains the usual anti-Semitic tropes: Jews are guilty of dual loyalty; they control politicians, the media and entertainment; they want the U.S. to figh... more »
#BlackSunday
It was a thrilling day for Patriots Nation (if, by thrilling, you mean coronaries every time the Texans were on the move with the defense unable to stop them). Down 33-28 with a few seconds over two minutes to go, Tom Brady engineered one of his patented two minute drills and led the Patriots to a 36-33 win over the Houston Texans. But that wasn't THE story of the day, was it? No. No, it was not. The real story was Donald Trump having yet another epileptic seizure on Twitter this morning and pre-emptively warning NFL players not to take a knee during the National Anthem an... more »
Now it’s a war on pipelines
CFACT Senior Policy Analyst Paul Driessen calls out those who are protesting the shipment of oil and gas via pipeline as hypocritically favoring railcar transport even though railcar spills are much more commonplace and more dangerous -- and costly. Driessen notes that these same people have protested fracking and for that matter all use of fossil fuels -- even though they continue to rely on fossil fuel products for their own lifestyles.
Are Conservatives More Knowledgeable about Politics?
I suppose Tories have to take good news where they find it these days. Take this study by Harold Clarke, Matt Goodwin, Paul Whiteley and Marianne Stewart via YouGov, for instance. It establishes two things: that people who took to the internet for information about politics in the lead up to this year's general election were more likely to vote Labour. But, more controversially, those who were *more clued up* about politics tended disproportionately toward the Conservatives. Excuse me? This is an interesting finding because other studies (a couple of examples) ... more »
Has A Solution Been Found On Athletes Kneeling Down During The National Anthem?
*CBS:* *Mike Tomlin explains why Steelers will stay in locker room during national anthem* *The Steelers say they won't be affected by 'divisive times'.* If Sunday's early game in London between the Jaguars and Ravens is any indication, the rest of this week's action will include more player protests than we've previously seen -- all because President Trump said this at a rally on Friday night: "Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, 'Get that son of a bitch off the field right now," the president said to a cheering crowd. "O... more »
Salvation through politics?
SOME PEOPLE PUT THEIR faith in lotteries to change their lives and transform their dull daily existence. An equal number seek salvation through politics, and for similar reasons. At least the Lotto buyers mostly keep their delusions to themselves. The seekers of political salvation however are everywhere, and the last few weeks they’ve been insufferable, desperate to change their lives, and ours. They've been on the streets for weeks, focussed laser-like upon redemption last Saturday night. And on Saturday night, after the votes were counted, they were out on social media in thei... more »
The Problem of Illiteracy in the Arab World
The UN has designated the month of September of each year to work towards the elimination of world illiteracy. It calls for governments that have a high rate of illiteracy to reexamine their educational strategy and introduce new methods to help to lower the illiteracy rates. Illiteracy in the Arab world is still very high. It is estimated that half of the nearly 400 million people cannot read or write. A quick look at Egypt where one fourth of the total Arab population reside demonstrate the educational dilemma that Egypt faces. 1. The official illiteracy rate exceeds 33% of the...more »
Against the Grain
James C. Scott teaches political science and anthropology at Yale. He’s a smooth writer and a deep thinker. A while back, he decided to update two lectures on agrarian societies that he had been giving for 20 years. He began studying recent research and — gasp! — realized that significant portions of traditional textbook history had the strong odor of moldy cultural myths. So, a quick update project turned into five years, and resulted in a manuscript that I found to be remarkably stimulating, from cover to cover — *Against the Grain: A Deep History of the Earliest States* .... more »
HHS to take federal health insurance exchange websites offline for most Sundays during the upcoming open enrollment sessions. You know, because that's so helpful.
HHS will take https://t.co/hHpJTTaZfz offline nearly every Sunday from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. of open enrollment, per presentation sent to me. pic.twitter.com/0n5cZ9ENOK — Sarah Kliff (@sarahkliff) September 22, 2017 Courtesy of HuffPo: *The Trump administration plans to shut down the federal health insurance exchange for 12 hours during all but one Sunday in the upcoming open enrollment season. * *The shutdown will occur from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on every Sunday except Dec. 10. * *The Department of Health and Human Services will also shut down the federal exchange — healthcare.gov... more »
Reactions To Germany's National Election From The Political Parties Involved
*Reuters*:* Highlights: Reactions to German national election* BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel won a fourth term in office on Sunday but will have to build an uneasy coalition to form a German government after her conservatives haemorrhaged support in the face of a surge by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Following are highlights of comments and reactions: *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: The coalition that has ruled Germany for the past few years is no more .... and in this regard this election is a huge defeat for German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The SP... more »
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wins Re-Election, But German Nationalists Have Made Significant Gains
*BBC: **Germany election: Merkel wins fourth term, nationalists rise* German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been re-elected for a fourth term while nationalists have made a historic breakthrough in federal elections, exit polls suggest. Her conservative CDU/CSU alliance is set to remain the largest party in the parliament, with 32.5% of the vote. Its outgoing coalition partner, the social democratic SPD, says it will go into opposition after winning 20%. The nationalist AfD is on track to become the third party, with 13.5%. The performance, better than forecast in opinion polls, me... more »
Cruising
Winslow, Arizona *Standing on the Corner* You've got to take it easy in Winslow. Tourists arrive in Winslow, get their picture taken standing on the corner and then they jump back up on I-40 and move on. The major employer in the city is the state prison. There's not much to the place beyond the memorial to the 1972 song "Take it Easy" (Eagles/Jackson Browne). You can get there from the White Wolf Mine. I ended up there following some unsuccessful scouting of antelope and buffalo hunting in the planes to the south. There were a few drunk Indigenous People/Natives there begging ha... more »
NoTrump.NoKKK.NoFascistUSA
The American Music Awards aren't supposed to be "political," so when Green Day tweaked the words on their new song, "Bang Bang," adding "No Trump, No KKK, No Fascist USA," it may have caught some viewers by surprise. But not iron worker, union organizer and Wisconsin Green Day fan Randy Bryce. "As usual, Billy Joe Armstrong was just a little ahead of his time," he told us when we talked about the upcoming Blue America Green Day guitar giveaway. "I love bands that express their angst in music." In tribute to Billie's spirit, I took a sleek black stratocaster guitar (a Fender Squir... more »
Russian Lieutenant General Killed in Deir ez Zor Syria by ISIS Mortar Shelling
*As all my readers are fully aware The US is happily entrenched with ISIS* *Russia outed their snuggling together earlier today- But really we didn't need Russia to tell us that which was already obvious.* - Russia Reveals Footage of US Forces Embedded with ISIS * Onto the latest:* *Now a Russian General has died because of ISIS shelling. The same ISIS that frolics with US troops.* *The Russian Defense Ministry says one of its generals, who was serving as an adviser to Syrian government troops, has been killed in the country’s east, according to state news agency TASS.* *The ... more »
Reactions to AfD breakthrough in Germany
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The “Minimal Overlap” Solution to Gerrymandered Injustice
*...Another generative idea that could not find a home in any media...* Gerrymandering has reached a point of such outrageous blatancy that it seems likely the US Supreme Court will have another look, soon. This NewYorker article dissects the problem, describing some new insights from logic and mathematics that might help the Court better to understand a foul practice that has warped and partly-stolen American democracy. A lot has changed since Justice Kennedy provided the deciding *“we can’t see a way to do anything about it”* vote, roughly a decade ago. As I describe elsewhere, v... more »
The Iran "Nuclear Deal" Leads to War, Not Peace
*September 25, 2017 *(Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - The so-called Iran "nuclear deal," officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was hailed as "historic" when the United States among other nations became a signatory of it. Then US President Barack Obama, attempted to make convincing statements regarding America's commitment to the deal. However, America's rhetoric compared to its actual actions diplomatically, militarily, and geopolitically told two different stories. *US Was Waging Proxy War with Iran when the Deal was Signed * The deal was created in 2015, 4 f... more »
In pictures: ISIS wipes out Kurdish gathering amid last-ditch revenge in Raqqa city
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:25 P.M.) – Amaq Agency has released a few photos depicting ISIS militants launching a guided missile towards a Kurdish-held building in Raqqa’s city centre. Remarkably, the blast engulfed at least four members of the US-backed ‘Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF), all of whom are presumed dead. The incident took place in the Youth […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Unlimited Israeli support to terrorists in Syria did not come as surprise – Syrian FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 P.M.) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said that “unlimited Israeli support to terrorists in Syria did not come as a surprise,” during his UN General Assembly address in New York City, Saturday. “Israel has provided all forms of support to terrorist gangs, including funds, weapons, material and communication equipment,” he said, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish military intensifies drills on Iraqi border: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) intensified their military drill in the country’s Habur Region along the Turkish-Iraq border, Saturday, ahead of the upcoming Kurdish independence referendum on September 25. The drill, which began on Monday, is now into its ‘second stage’ and has welcomed the participation of additional troops. According […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Audit Calls on WGU to Return $713 Million to Department of Education
An audit from the Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General concluded that Western Governors University (WGU) should return nearly $713 million to the department.
DeVos Rolls Back Obama Title IX Rules on Campus Sexual Assault
The Trump administration drew back Title IX guidance on campus sexual misconduct on Friday, replacing it with “interim” guidance in the form of a question-and-answer document.
DeVos Reach for Fairness May Not Be Enough for Campus Sexual Assault Cases
Let me state my basic bias from the beginning. I don’t care for Betsy DeVos as an Education Secretary. The woman who made her name advocating for vouchers and the free market knows nothing about education, K-to-forever
A Year Later, National Museum of African American History and Culture Continues to Draw Crowds
The Smithsonian NMAAHC encapsulates the powerful narrative of African-Americans and their significant journey to and within the United States.
"Architect goes to jail; world shrugs"
*"Paul Newman will have some time in jail to read up about architecture. Maybe he can even study for his exam and, no doubt, pass it. He could even emerge as a good contributor to the discipline and the profession. But what worries me more than the presence of a few shady and crafty operators such as Newman is bad architects who, under the cloak of licensure (and without the [architects institute] or anybody else able to do anything about it), commit crimes against our landscapes and lives on a daily basis. Those are the ones that should really go to jail."* ~ Aaron Betsky, dean at... more »
Who Is Responsible In Washington For Tracking Down And Securing The World's WMDs?
Radioisotope thermoelectric generators on board a US Air Force C-17, destined for disposal at the Nevada National Security Site, in 2015. USAF *The War Zone/The Drive:* *This Obscure DC-Area Office Helps US Special Operators Hunt Down And Secure Loose WMDs* The fusion center coordinates US military efforts to make sure the deadly weapons don't end up in the wrong hands. As part of its new job as the lead U.S. military organization managing responses to possible crises involving weapons of mass destruction, the Pentagon’s top special operations headquarters is running a dedicated o... more »
The U.S. Public Trusts The Military Over President Trump When It Comes To North Korea
*Washington Post:* *Poll: Far more trust generals than Trump on N. Korea, while two-thirds oppose preemptive strike* Two-thirds of Americans oppose launching a preemptive military strike against North Korea, with a majority trusting the U.S. military to handle the escalating nuclear crisis responsibly but not President Trump, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds. Roughly three-quarters of the public supports tougher economic sanctions on North Korea in an attempt to persuade it to give up its nuclear weapons, while just about one-third think the United States should offer th... more »
Meanwhile in North Korea.....
Courtesy of the BBC: *US bombers have flown close to North Korea's east coast to demonstrate the military options available to defeat any threat, the Pentagon has said. * *It said the flight was the farthest north of the demilitarised zone between the Koreas that any US fighter jet or bomber had flown in the 21st Century. * *Tensions have risen recently over Pyongyang's nuclear programme. * *At the UN, North Korea's foreign minister said US President Donald Trump was on a "suicide mission". * *Ri Yong-ho's comments to the General Assembly mimicked Mr Trump's remarks at the UN on ... more »
Do U.S. Companies Need Tax Cuts?
Plot of annual Real U.S. GDP per capita growth in percent averaged over ten year periods. This is the major reason why huge U.S. corporate tax cuts are needed! The Gallup Organization About a month ago, I was having a conversation with a gentleman of the progressive persuasion about U.S. corporate tax cuts. I was […]
German election: first assessment – Germany shifts right
Rise in AfD and fall in support for establishment parties puts German stability in question More The post German election: first assessment – Germany shifts right appeared first on The Duran.
All out war breaks out between NFL and US President Trump
NFL fires back at Trump, players refuse to honor US national anthem. More The post All out war breaks out between NFL and US President Trump appeared first on The Duran.
U.S. Air Strikes Kill 17 Islamic State Militants In Libya
A US Air Force F-16 receives fuel from a fuel boom suspended from a US Air Force KC-10 Extender during mid-air refueling support to Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq and Syria air space, March 15, 2017. PHOTO:REUTERS *CNN:* *US strikes Libya for first time under Trump* (CNN)The US military conducted airstrikes against ISIS fighters in Libya on Friday, the first time it has struck targets in the North African country since Donald Trump became President. "In coordination with Libya's Government of National Accord and aligned forces, U.S. forces conducted six precision airstrikes ... more »
Catalonia And Spain Clash As Independence Vote Nears
Reuters: *Spain, Catalonia clash over policing as illegal independence vote nears* MADRID (Reuters) - The mounting political crisis in Spain over Catalonia’s campaign for independence intensified on Saturday with a new row over the control of the local police force as the regional government pressed ahead with plans to hold an illegal vote next weekend. The State prosecutor in Catalonia told all local and national police forces on Saturday that they had been temporarily placed under a single chain of command reporting directly to the interior ministry in Madrid. But Catalonia’s i... more »
Oops! Climate Cultist Destroys Own Position
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: September 22, 2017 From American Thinker Director of the Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks as host of the Apollo 40th anniversary celebration held at the National Air and Space Museum, Monday, July 20, 2009 in Washington. By NASA/Bill Ingalls – https://archive.org/details/200907200054HQhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/nasahqphoto/3806476522, Public Domain, Link By Daren Jonescu…
New Paper “On the Misdiagnosis Of Surface Temperature Feedbacks From Variations In Earth’s Radiant Energy Balance” By Spencer and Braswell 2011
Originally posted on Climate Science: Roger Pielke Sr.: There is a new paper published which raises further questions on the robustness of multi-decadal global climate predictions. It is Spencer, R.W.; Braswell, W.D. On the Misdiagnosis of Surface Temperature Feedbacks from Variations in Earth’s Radiant Energy Balance. Remote Sens. 2011, 3, 1603-1613. The University of Alabama…
Climate change predictions: What went wrong?
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Earth and climate – an ongoing controversy They could perhaps have taken more notice of this paper by Spencer and Braswell six years ago, which found that Earth’s atmosphere is more efficient at releasing energy to space than models used to forecast climate change have been programmed to “believe.”…
Hurricane Illusions – And Realities
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: If human emissions made Irma worse, did they also bring the 12-year lull in Cat 4-5 hurricanes? By Paul Driessen ~ Hurricanes Harvey and Irma brought out the best in us. Millions of Americans are giving money, toil, and sweat to help victims rebuild. Unfortunately, the storms also…
BREAKING: Shock exit poll predicts slump in support for Merkel in German election
Merkel support predicted to plunge, SDP support collapses, greater than expected support for AfD More The post BREAKING: Shock exit poll predicts slump in support for Merkel in German election appeared first on The Duran.
‘No Mother Should Have to Fear for Her Son’s Life Every Time He Robs a Store’
An image showing a Ferguson protester holding a controversial sign is a digital fabrication.
what i'm reading: news of the world by paulette jiles
After burning through several excellent nonfiction books in rapid succession, I have a small pile of novels waiting for me. Here's the first of, I hope, several fiction reviews. *News of the World* by Paulette Jiles takes place in the American West, a few years after the end of the Civil War. The US South is an angry, wild, and dangerous place. Former slaves may be free according to the 15th Amendment, but white settlers may have other ideas. And the war on the indigenous peoples of the west rages on. Against this backdrop, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a widower, a veteran of seve... more »
"Phoenix Will Be Almost Unlivable By 2050 Thanks To Climate Change"
*"Phoenix Will Be Almost Unlivable By * *2050 Thanks To Climate Change"* by Women System "Sorry to put such a fine point on this, but even without climate change, Phoenix, Arizona, is already pretty uninhabitable. Don't get me wrong, I spend a fair amount of time there, and I love it- particularly in the fall and winter- but without air-conditioning and refrigeration, it would be unlivable as is. Even with those modern conveniences, the hottest months take their toll on my feeble Southern Californian body and brain. *The historical average number of days per year in Phoenix that hi... more »
Trump - Crazy like a Killdeer
*Trump - Crazy like a Killdeer* Stephen Lendemen, in a post this morning asks the disturbing question: *"Can a Nation be Mentally Deranged*?" Please read his post copied in its entirety below and I will have my own thoughts in comments to follow: *Can a Nation Be Mentally Deranged?* by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Apparently so. America is Exhibit A, run by recklessly dangerous lunatics no matter which right wing of its duopoly governance holds power. Clear proof is overwhelming. Madness defines US policy. The nation is permanently at war on hu... more »
Physical Cowards Like Señor Trumpanzee Often Promote Violence And Fascism
Hillary couldn't have picked a more sycophantic interviewer than Joy Reid for a taped, edited appearance of MSNBC Saturday morning. Nonetheless, there was something the two of them got to that even Hillary's detractors would whole-heartedly agree with: Trump is worse than she, or almost any of us, imaged he would be as president. Although, who really even imagined he *would* be president until Putin's agents managed to flip a few precincts in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan? In the midst of discussing her "it's all about me, me, me, me, me" book, Reid asked her if Clinton th... more »
Manhattan Town Hall event with Kesha Rogers
Video of pzexbkk58jQ In discussion with Lyndon and Helga LaRouche, LaRouche PAC Policy Committee member Kesha Rogers emphasized: "What we've seen in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico etc. with these hurricanes, is massive destruction made much worse by a longstanding monetarist policy of criminal negligence. This has been a deliberate Wall Street-City of London policy of financial speculation, build up of debt, leading to radical austerity, and the decades-long crippling of investment in infrastructure like flood control and related preparation for the inevitable storms. "What will we... more »
WATCH: Boy Speaks Out About Being Attacked by Police for Being Autistic
[image: autistic]A 14-year-old boy with autism is speaking out about his encounter with a violent police officer after the department defended the officer's actions.
Donald Trump Condoned Flag Burning?
In response to a controversial 2016 remark made by Donald Trump opposing flag burning, someone faked a 2011 tweet from him expressing the opposite view.
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