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“Trying To Stay Sane In An Insane World”
*“Trying To Stay Sane In An Insane World”* by Jim Quinn “In America, the criminally insane rule and the rest of us, or the vast majority of the rest of us, either do not care, do not know, or are distracted and properly brainwashed into acquiescence.” - Kurt Nimmo "A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.” – Kurt Vonnegut, "Welcome to the Monkey House" "I have to admit to being baffled by the aptitude of the Wall Street and K Street financial elite to keep their Ponzi scheme growing. I consider myself to be a rational, sane human being who understands math and bases ... more »
...Transmissions At Night Speed...
Some time ago I sent a *pulse*; it's now so *far *from here… A sentient vibration*—*you'd think too faint to hear. A terse twelve lines of quatrain in an honest, heartfelt style ... Away now, friend, some five point *nine*... times ten to the *twelfth* odd miles... Six trillion miles, then, it had flown... in inky —coal-black— space! Who knows what *stuff *it's rushed right passed... or touched upon its face. Chance comets of antiquity breathing star stuff as they fry; their tails growing longer as they—moth-like—sunward dive? I can *dream *of gainful contact as this sphere grows... more »
Amid Publicity Tour, Porn Star Denies Affair with Trump
Adult film star Stormy Daniels, in the midst of a publicity tour fueled by past allegations of a 2006 sexual relationship with a then-married Donald Trump, said in a statement that the alleged affair never occurred.
"Sheeple Envy: My Self-Defeating Obsession With The TRUTH"
"Sheeple Envy: My Self-Defeating Obsession With The TRUTH" by Dan W "I have a genetic flaw. (OK, I have several genetic flaws, but here I am referring to one flaw in particular.) And the flaw to which I refer has, to a great extent, ruined my life. Ruined my damned life! I am utterly obsessed with the truth. I simply cannot allow the liars to lie without saying something. When the liars lie, whoever they are, I have to open my big mouth and call them on their bullshit. I have to! It's a damned obsession, and it's destroying my life! God how I wish I was more like them. Several year... more »
"They Have The Right..."
"I think it's unfair, but they have the right as fallible, screwed-up humans to be unfair; that's the human condition." - Albert Ellis
"Intelligent People All Have One Thing In Common: They Stay Up Later Than The Rest"
*"Intelligent People All Have One Thing In Common: * *They Stay Up Later Than The Rest"* by Lauren Martin "There’s an electricity in the moon. A pulse, a magic, an energy. A bewitching entrancement unlike that of the sun. The moon is for things unseen, things done in the shadows and beneath the fog. Under bridges and beneath bed sheets - it’s for wild hearts and unconcerned minds. It’s where plans are made in dark alleyways and secrets revealed under the soft haze of light coming through the cracks of closed shutters. It’s when fugitives escape and kids run away. It’s when girls los... more »
May Day: British Prime Minister Could Soon Be Forced from Office
*Curt Mills* *Politics, Europe* [image: May Day: British Prime Minister Could Soon Be Forced from Office] Britain's beleaguered prime minister, Theresa May, has had scares before, but her latest set of challenges could prove fatal, those close to the matter say. Though ostensibly America’s greatest ally, Donald Trump didn’t mention the United Kingdom or its beleaguered leader, Theresa May, in his State of the Union remarks Tuesday night. That could be for the best, as May could very well not be long for the job, according to several people close to the matter. The British prime ... more »
Pakistan Could Have Over 100 Nuclear Weapons (And Could Kill Millions in a War)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The real nuclear threat? Sandwiched between Iran, China, India and Afghanistan, Pakistan lives in a complicated neighborhood with a variety of security issues. One of the nine known states known to have nuclear weapons, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and doctrine are continually evolving to match perceived threats. A nuclear power for decades, Pakistan is now attempting to construct a nuclear triad of its own, making its nuclear arsenal resilient and capable of devastating retaliatory strikes. Pakistan’s nuclear program goes back to the 1950s, during th... more »
Will Trump Stick to His State of the Union Promises?
*W. James Antle III* *Politics, North America* [image: President Trump departs after delivering his State of the Union address in Washington] Within seventy-two hours, he will likely say, do or tweet something that will overshadow Tuesday night’s speech. One of the frustrating things about President Donald Trump is that he can rise to the occasion—but only on occasion. Trump did well in his first State of the Union address. That shouldn’t be a surprise. His speech last year to the joint session of Congress, a similar exercise, was also successful. “With the exception of the late... more »
North Korea’s Secret Weapon: Underground Air Bases
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* And the reasons are obvious. *How would the United States and South Korea deal with these underground facilities in wartime? First, it would have to locate the facilities. These facilities are hard to spot via satellite, and gleaning information from defectors is perhaps the best way to learn about them in peacetime. Once war commences, signal intelligence will pick up radio transmissions from previously unknown underground locations, enemy troops will from concealed positions or tunnel entrances, and artillery counter-battery radars will fix th... more »
The State of the Uniom Address----or, to paraphrase Putin...the "Dog Barked But the Caravan Moves On"
*US President Donald Trump* Thanks to *Ed(itor*) [formerly blogmaster of "Occurrences", "Boy Down the Lane" and "The Sullen Bell"] we have a synopsis of *US President Donald Trump's* first "State of the Union Address" which he delivered last night to a mixed reception...to say the least. Ironically, just yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin put out t*he best quote of the day* when he dismissed the *most recent US sanctions* leveled on the entire Russian government administration (with the strange exception of Putin himself) and some Russian businessmen with the old Turkish... more »
New Bill Will Force People to Register With the State and Pay a Fee to Watch Porn
[image: bill] Lawmakers are seeking to invade the privacy of citizens with a bill requiring them to pay the government for the privilege of viewing pornography online. The post New Bill Will Force People to Register With the State and Pay a Fee to Watch Porn appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Body Cam Video Shows Cops Kill Grandma During Raid Over Marijuana Possession
[image: raid] Disturbing body camera footage was just released showing the moment police killed a grandmother in her home over a raid for marijuana. The post Body Cam Video Shows Cops Kill Grandma During Raid Over Marijuana Possession appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
"An Exquisite Balance..."
“It seems to me what is called for is an exquisite balance between two conflicting needs: the most skeptical scrutiny of all hypotheses that are served up to us and at the same time a great openness to new ideas… If you are only skeptical, then no new ideas make it through to you… On the other hand, if you are open to the point of gullibility and have not an ounce of skeptical sense in you, then you cannot distinguish the useful ideas from the worthless ones.” - Carl Sagan
Scott Walker's War Against Democracy Itself
A couple of weeks ago, Wisconsin's far right governor, Scott Walker, warned that Patty Schachtner's upset win over state Rep. Adam Jarchow in a deep red state Senate district was a "wake up call" for the GOP. And he's now figured out how to answer that call. He's refusing to allow special elections to fill vacant seats in the state legislature. I kid you not! As John Nichols explained in *The Nation* last week, Scott Walker works for the Koch brothers, not Wisconsin working families. And if there's one thing the Koch brothers and the other plutocrats who dream of making Walker pre... more »
“Trump calls for unity” in SOTU
Yeah. Fascist dogma is all about unity. Every dictator in the world demanded or still demands that the entire population agree with him and offer(ed) incentives like an “enemy” nation “threatening” him and his host country, and of course offers the incentive of “Or get put in jail or killed” option. Usually makes the people […]
Debunking Alt-Media’s Doublethink On Yemen
Many people aren’t aware of the doublethink that pervades the Iranian-influenced discourse on Yemen, and a critical analysis of this in practice could assist Tehran in avoiding unnecessary narrative shortcomings and ultimately optimizing its regional message. The post Debunking Alt-Media’s Doublethink On Yemen appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Report: Maine Taxation Committee Public Hearing on Corporate Welfare bill
The hearing room in the state house was packed yesterday with the vast majority of the people there to oppose LD 1781 – the $60 million in corporate welfare for General Dynamics (GD). The bill was introduced by the two sponsors, both Democrats, Rep. Jennifer DeChant (Bath) and Sen. Eloise Vitelli (Arrowsic). Following those preliminaries BIW V-P and lawyer John Fitzgerald took the podium and began a long-winded sorrowful testimony on the trials and tribulations of the shipyard staying competitive; securing contracts; and barely scraping by in this hard cruel world. Once the Ta... more »
Stunning Photos Show 'Super Blue Blood Moon' Eclipse All Over the World
Below are some of the best pictures and social media reactions to 2018’s super blue blood moon from all over the world A rare confluence of a blue moon, a super moon, a blood moon and a total lunar eclipse is underway in the sky over parts of the US. It is the first one to occur in decades. Much of the world looked up to the skies Wednesday in search of the “super blue blood moon,” a rare celestial phenomenon that hasn’t occurred since 1982. The spectacle was particularly captivating because it was the convergence of three rare events: a supermoon, blue moon, and total lunar ecli... more »
Tolerance Means Dialogue
Robin Fretwell Wilson (Illinois) and Bill Eskridge (Yale) have just launched an ambitious national project, Tolerance Means Dialogue, that brings together people of different backgrounds and beliefs to find common ground on divisive social and political issues. The project seeks to "harness and amplify the insights of Millennials, tomorrow’s leaders, who have grown up with unprecedented diversity—and a spirit of openness and inclusivity." Robin and Bill are working with other partners and participants on a variety of activities and programs that have the potential for transforming i... more »
State of the Bunion, With Heel Spurs
Since much of Donald Trump's speech to the Congressional Joint last night consisted of his own hands, Mussolini-like, clapping for himself, and his frequent pauses to look around and see who was applauding him, the reviews saying this was one of the longest harangues of its type are misleading. Before I get into the rancid meat of the speech, let's get the fashion sidebar out of the way first. Paul Ryan wore a suitably lighter shade of blue tie than Trump's, although he did botch his own opening line: "I preven-- present the president of the United States!" First Lady Melania cho... more »
Report: Maine Taxation Committee Public Hearing on Corporate Welfare bill
The room was packed yesterday with the vast majority of the people there to oppose LD 1781 – the $60 million in corporate welfare for General Dynamics (GD). The bill was introduced by the two sponsors, both Democrats, Rep. Jennifer DeChant (Bath) and Sen. Eloise Vitelli (Arrowsic). Following those preliminaries BIW V-P and lawyer John Fitzgerald took the podium and began a long-winded sorrowful testimony on the trials and tribulations of the shipyard staying competitive; securing contracts; and barely scraping by in this hard cruel world. Once the Taxation Committee members beg... more »
BOMBSHELLS AWAY: Ashley Parker delivers buzzkill!
*WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2018Part 3—What Josh Marshall read:* Can you believe the things you read on the New York Times' front page? Putting your question more precisely: Can you believe what you *think* you've read on that famous front page? You're asking a major question! In the modern political context, the question dates at least to 1996, when Gene Lyons published Fools for Scandal: How the Media Invented Whitewater. Lyons' book first saw life in 1994 as this article in Harper's. He described the way the Whitewater pseudoscandal got its start in some suspiciously slippery fron... more »
Baby Steps Towards Reconciliation Between Iraq’s Central And Regional Govts
Reconciliation between Baghdad and Irbil in the aftermath of the September independence referendum has been going at a snail’s pace. Prime Minister Haidar Abadi still claims the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has not cancelled the results of the vote, while making various demands about its oil industry, air ports, border crossings, budget, etc. Recently, the central government made some small concessions. Baghdad ended its sanctions on banks in Kurdistan and agreed to pay the salaries of two Kurdish ministries. On January 29, parliament voted to end the ban on banks doing bu... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Jan 31
1941 PM Gaylani stepped down fearing civil war due to his reaching out to Axis that had split govt and angered British 1941 UK Foreign Office decided to give money to Regent to help him return to power 1991 US and Saudis pushed Iraqi forces out of Saudi city of Khafji after 2 days of fighting 1999 Soviet paper claimed hundreds of Afghan Arabs were being trained in terrorism in south Iraq to fight US 2003 Blair’s advisers told him had to prioritize pushing Bush on postwar planning for Iraq but Blair failed to do so 2003 Bush and Blair said that... more »
BWorld 182, Asia Liberty Forum 2018 in Jakarta
* This is my column in BusinessWorld last January 22, 2018. *“There is no evidence that fuel and electricity subsidies benefited the poor. There is no evidence that trade protection benefited the poor. Elimination of subsidies if compensated by reduction of cost doing business (corruption) will help the poor.”* — Muhamad Chatib Basri, presentation about Indonesia energy and food subsidies, EFN Asia conference September 2004, Hong Kong Those conclusions were made by Dr. Chatib “Dede” Basri in his presentation, “Can subsidy and protection do any good for the poor?” at the Economic Fr... more »
China Watch 25, Benham Rise/ Philippine Rise and Chinese exploration
These were some of the news last January 22-24, 2018. So President Duterte would keep his kow-tow humiliation to China? Last January 24, these are just two of the many news reports on the subject. This irked Prof. Jay Batongbacal of UP College of Law and a friend from UP Sapul student org. So last January 24, Jay posted this in his fb wall, it was shared by 8,000+ people. ------------ FILIPINOS HAVE BEEN EXPLORING THE BENHAM RISE REGION FORYEARS by *Jay Batongbacal* January 24, 2017. [Fair warning: for the first time, i am about to really rant about something] I was going to wri... more »
The New Paradigm Already Exists Time To Act on Optimism!
We are at a point where the New Paradigm of world development already exists. People in Western Europe and the United States may not know it, but the Old Paradigm has gone away. The New Silk Road is now the pre-eminent policy internationally. It is the time to act on optimism, and escalate the mobilization to get the LaRouche "Four Laws" in place and bring the spirit of the New Silk Road into action in the Trans-Atlantic. Everywhere else, there are strategic alignments underway. In East Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is actively working with Russia and China, on economic... more »
Melania...
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Did James Mattis try to gag a report to hide his failures against The Taliban in Afghanistan?
A gag order on an report which suggests that James Mattis is losing the war against insurgents in Afghanistan underscores the dangers of allowing him to classify US preparations for war in North Korea and, by this means, hide potential deficits. The report, which was eventually released, says insurgents now have control of 14% of Afghanistan’s districts. Last year, […]
Kim counts down to a very personal encounter with a nuclear device, sending radioactive particles of his dust straight to hell, should use his common sense and negotiate a deal fast
Kim Jong Un should take time out from planning more crimes to consider if he really wants to become radioative dust. https://www.ft.com/content/59af32aa-0620-11e8-9650-9c0ad2d7c5b5 That is on the cards unless he immediately denuclearizes and allows US and international officials to supervise the entire process. Kim could make a deal with Donald Trump. In return for denuclearization, the […]
Cruel Kim Jong Un asks for swine flu jabs proven to cause narcolepsy to give population as South Korea rocked by bird flu outbreak
Swine Flu, Bird Flu Hits the Koreas Ahead of Winter Olympics Frm Telesurtv The bird flu scare has prompted officials to quarantine all poultry farm workers and ban its sale in markets across the city, ahead of the Olympics Games. An outbreak of cases of flu is ravaging the Korean Peninsula less than two weeks […]
Trump calls Kim Jong Un depraved, warns of his nuclear missile threat
From NDTV Branding North Korea’s leadership “depraved,” President Donald Trump told Americans on Tuesday that Pyongyang’s pursuit of nuclear missiles could “very soon threaten our homeland” and vowed a continued campaign of maximum pressure to keep that from happening. In his first State of the Union speech to the US Congress, Trump’s tough rhetoric underscored […]
Joe “Tsipras” Kennedy takes the stage amid speculation he could run in 2020
Joe Kennedy and Alexis Tsipras seem to have attended the same actor’s training workshop. Joe Kennedy employed the same kind of studied speech techniques and dramatics gestures during his State of the Union Response speech as Tsipras does. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwnDMahSwNI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMAtql-SoYw Maybe the similarity is due to the fact they are both supported by the same […]
A big "Thank you!" to those who supported Wil Caligan's fundraiser
Last week I asked for your support for a fundraiser for Wil Caligan, a graphic artist who ran afoul of SJW thought police and found his professional future imperiled. You responded with great generosity, as did others. By the time the one-week fundraiser ended, on Monday morning, Wil's fundraiser had raised no less than $59,046. Since the initial baseline appeal had been for just $7,500, that represents an oversubscription of no less than 787%! Well done, everyone, and thank you very much! With all its stretch goals fulfilled, the fundraiser will now pay for Wil to draw three c... more »
‘Mistrust is still high’ – Russia’s Special Envoy for Syria
Commenting on the achievements of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress Russia’s Special Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev said that, ‘the level of mistrust between the parties is still rather high,’ in Sochi on Tuesday. “Still exists an armed radical opposition that is trying to ‘put a stick into the wheels’ of the regime of cessation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish PM briefs Hariri on Afrin operation
After their closed meeting at the Cankaya Palace in Ankara, the President of the Council of Ministers Saad Hariri and his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim held an extended meeting attended by the members of the Lebanese delegation, the Turkish Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu and a number of high-ranking Turkish officials and advisors. After the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish Army helps rebels capture town in Afrin (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:55 P.M.) – The Turkish Army played an integral role in the Free Syrian Army’s (FSA) recent advance inside the Afrin region of Aleppo. Using heavy artillery and their advanced tanks, the Turkish Army bombarded the positions of the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG), inflicting heavy damage on their defenses at the town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israeli minister wants Iran, Assad to ‘pay a price’
Israeli security cabinet minister Naftali Bennett has called for a new strategy toward Tehran, saying, “Our message to Iran: the era of your immunity while you send others and use your national resources to hurt Israel is over.” Bennet, who has been serving as Education Minister since 2015, said that Israel should threat attacks from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Smoke rises as Turkish jets bomb targets in Syria (video)
Footage shot from near Kilis in Turkey shows smoke rising just over the border in Syria on Wednesday, after Turkish aircraft reportedly attacked Kurdish-held positions in the border region between Turkey and its neighbour. Turkey has been bombing targets in and around Afrin as part of operation ‘Olive Branch’ since January 20, targeting Kurdish militants […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Damascus International Airport comes under missile attack as Sochi politicians return
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:03 P.M.) – Damascus International Airport has come under rocket attack at the exact same time that Syrian participants from the Sochi talks in Russia were returning. Moments ago, sources in Damascus reported that the Syrian capital’s main airport came under heavy attack from rockets fired by militants based in the East Ghouta […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: 5 sites fall to the Syrian Army as elite troops hone in on Saraqib city at lighting speed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M.) – The jihadist rebel defenses in rural Idlib are collapsing at a rapid speed, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) steadily pushes towards the key city off Saraqib. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army seized another five towns from the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, building […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia concerned over situation in northern Syria — diplomat
The development of the situation in the Afrin area in northern Syria regarding the ongoing Turkish operation against Kurdish troops is raising concerns, and Moscow calls on the parties to show restraint, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. “We continue to monitor the development of the situation in northern Syria; it is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Double missile attack kills one in Turkish border-city (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) – First aid personnel rushed to help those injured in an alleged missile attack on the Turkish border-city of Reyhanli on Wednesday. According to reports a 17-year-old girl was killed in the attack and one more was wounded. The missile was reportedly launched from Syrian territory and follows the start of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army deploys new firestorm missiles to root-out Islamist militants in east Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – Amid a new offensive operation aimed at driving jihadist militants out of the Al-Ajmi neighborhood in the eastern Damascus district of Harasta, the Syrian Arab Army is now deploying a new type of rocket-based warhead to break the Islamist resolve. According to military-affiliated sources, the Syrian Army has designed and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army keeps pushing towards jihadist stronghold in Idlib, another town captured
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:05 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their push towards the key city of Saraqib this afternoon, seizing another town near the Abu Dhuhour Military Airport. According to a military report, the Syrian Army seized the town of Mushayrifah after advancing further north from the Abu Dhuhour Airport. The Syrian Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkey hits back at Macron for comments on Afrin invasion
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:50 A.M.) – The Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim fired back at French President Emmanuel Macron for his warning to Ankara earlier today. “If France is interpreting this issue as an [invasion operation], we need to assess what they have done in Syria accordingly,” Yildirim stated during his joint press conference with Lebanese […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army tank scores direct hit on group of jihadists in southern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their offensive in the southern countryside of Aleppo on Wednesday, targeting the last towns under the control of the jihadist rebels near the eastern railway. The Syrian Army was able to score an advance this afternoon, as their Republican Guard managed to capture two […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army’s Tiger Forces use tanks, missiles to uproot rebel defenses and chase militants from 10 towns in east Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – On Wednesday, the Syrian Arab Army – spearheaded by the elite Tiger Forces Division – continued its offensive operation in Idlib province, striking west of the Abu Duhur military airport in the direction of Saraqib city. In a matter of hours after kicking-off their assault, elite Syrian troops – backed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Upgraded T-90M tank to enter service soon
The Russian army within months will get the first batch of the upgraded T-90M main battle tank, the research and industrial corporation Uralvagonzavod told TASS, adding that the first consignment will be enough to rearm one battalion. Russia signs large contract on delivery of T-90MS main battle tanks to Middle East According to the official […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jihadist defenses collapse as Syrian Army troops completes massive advance in Idlib – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) kicked off the second phase of their Idlib offensive, today, targeting the northern and northwestern axes of the Abu Dhuhour Military Airport. Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army scored a massive advance near the Abu Dhuhour Airport, capturing more than ten towns over […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Houthi forces foil Saudi Coalition’s large-scale offensive in Najran (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Saudi-led Coalition launched a big offensive in the southern province of Najran, yesterday, targeting the large desert area currently under the control of the Houthi forces. However, the Saudi-led Coalition’s offensive would take a turn for the worse on Tuesday, when they found themselves confronted by a well-prepared Houthi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army kicks off southern Aleppo offensive after Turkish interference
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:55 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has kicked off the next phase of their offensive in southern Aleppo, targeting the last towns near the eastern railway. Led by the 124th Brigade of the Republican Guard, the Syrian Army stormed the towns of Al-Malameh and Atshana Al-Sharqiyah in a bid to expel […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Atlantic journalist lays out why Robert Mueller will never indict Donald Trump. Not what we want to hear, but he makes a good point.
Courtesy of The Atlantic: *Mueller will not indict Trump for obstruction of justice or for any other crime. Period. Full stop. End of story. Speculations to the contrary are just fantasy.* (Yes, I wanted to stop reading right about here as well, but I urge you to at least read to the bottom of the post.) *He won’t do it for the good and sufficient reason that the Department of Justice has a long-standing legal opinion that sitting presidents may not be indicted. First issued in 1973 during the Nixon era, the policy was reaffirmed in 2000, during the Clinton era. These rules bin... more »
Trump's Speech Satisfied the Audience That Mattered
*Daniel McCarthy* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address. Reuters/Win McNamee/Pool] Nationalism gives Trump a way to appeal to the middle-class and working-class majority when its interests diverge from those of those of the GOP’s donor class. President Trump called for bipartisanship in his first State of the Union address. But his speech was less an attempt to reach across the aisle to Democrats who despise this president and his deplorable voters than it was an effort to cement the successful political coalition t... more »
Trump's Speech of Unity Had Plenty of Fighting Words
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, North America* [image: U.S. President Trump delivers first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in Washington] One way or another, Trump is going to war against his adversaries at home and abroad. Donald Trump sounded many soothing notes in his State of the Union address. At the outset he pointed to the “American heroes” that make the country great. He declared, “I call upon all of us to set aside our differences, to seek out common ground, and to summon the unity we need to deliver for the people.” At the end of his speech, he s... more »
The Air Force Has a Plan to Guarantee the F-22 Dominates the Skies Until 2045 (Or Longer)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * First operational in 2005, the F-22 is a multi-role fighter designed with stealth technology to evade enemy radar detection and speeds able to reach Mach 2 with what is called "super-cruise" capability. The Air Force is rapidly pursuing a new “agile software development” strategy for its F-22 Raptor to quickly equip the stealth fighter with new sensors, improved radar and avionics, faster computer processors and greatly enhanced weapons technology, service officials said. The acquisition strategy, called Raptor Agile Capability Release (RACR), is led ... more »
Is The BBC Normailizing Roger Stone?
There has been a concerted effort in the United States to normalize Donald Trump. But Jonathan Freedland wonders if that effort is moving beyond that country's shores. He points to a recent interview BBC personality John Humphrys did with Roger Stone, one of Donald Trump's close associates and Paul Manafort's business partner. Freedland writes that Humphrys made no attempt to offer background on Stone: Stone was suspended from Twitter last October after a litany of racist and abusive tweets directed at reporters. He was banned from CNN and MSNBC in 2016 (though he’s still welcome ... more »
Actor Scott Baio Adamantly Denies Abusing Underage Co-Star
Actress Nicole Eggert claimed that her former "Charles in Charge" co-star Scott Baio sexually abused her for years starting when she was 14.
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Thomas Walkom discusses Canada's likely NAFTA decision between an even worse deal than exists now, and no deal at all - though it's worth recognizing that the latter choice shouldn't be seen as a problem. And Alex Panetta points out the Libs' total lack of transparency as to the effects of the options currently on the table. - Trevor Hancock argues that the Canada Pension Plan should join other large public funds in making a move away from dependence on fossil fuel development. - Meanwhile, Carl Meyer reports on a new study sugge... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Bill Nye Does Not Speak for Us and He Does Not Speak for Science Stephen Hawking and leading doctors to take Jeremy Hunt to court over 'back-door privatisation' of NHS Desperate Alaskans Turn To Government For Food, Healthcare As Recession Deepens These Are The 6 Traders Who Were Just Arrested For Manipulating The Gold Market Corrupt Baltimore Cops Admit Planting Guns, Using GPS-Locators To Rob Drug Dealers The Return Of Sumptuary Laws? Dutch Cops To 'Undress' Youths Wearing "Clothes Deemed Too Expensive For Them" Japan's Renesas is in talks to buy U.S. chipmake... more »
No, That Wasn’t Drool on His Lips, Rep. Joe Kennedy Says
Twitter lit up with jibes about the 37-year-old Democrat's response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union.
News, Analysis, And Commentary On President Trump's State Of The Union Speech
*Reuters: **Trump fixes gaze on Republicans during speech to U.S. Congress* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in his speech to Congress on Tuesday that he wanted to extend an “open hand” to work with both parties on issues like immigration but he spent most of the address facing Republicans while seldom glancing at Democrats. In the House of Representatives chamber where Trump delivered his first “State of the Union” speech, Republicans, who sat to Trump’s left, showed their enthusiasm as he touted tax cuts and boasted of the economy’s performance. From the... more »
Why Did Melania Wear White? Some See Hidden Meanings
Twitter speculated when first lady Melania Trump showed up for her husband's first State of the Union address in an ivory Christian Dior pantsuit.
Trump at end of SOTU, “Oh yeah, don’t worry, 100%” FISA memo will be released
Trump tells Republican Jeff Duncan he will release the memo. More The post Trump at end of SOTU, “Oh yeah, don’t worry, 100%” FISA memo will be released appeared first on The Duran.
Joe Kennedy’s Democrat response to Trump’s SOTU turns into a very embarrassing video moment
Joe Kennedy slobbers during his SOTU response. More The post Joe Kennedy’s Democrat response to Trump’s SOTU turns into a very embarrassing video moment appeared first on The Duran.
Facebook moves to ban cryptocurrency ads. Bitcoin prices fall at social network censorship
Bitcoin prices fall as Facebook bans cryptocurrency ads. More The post Facebook moves to ban cryptocurrency ads. Bitcoin prices fall at social network censorship appeared first on The Duran.
CNN POLL: 48% viewers had positive response to Trump SOTU
Nearly half of those who watched the State of the Union address reacted "very" positively to the speech. More The post CNN POLL: 48% viewers had positive response to Trump SOTU appeared first on The Duran.
Trump’s SOTU criticized by liberal media for its traditional tone
Immigration, North Korea, nuclear arsenal and more from Trump’s first SOTU. More The post Trump’s SOTU criticized by liberal media for its traditional tone appeared first on The Duran.
Want to be president of Mexico? There's an app for that
Ana C. de Alba, PhD Candidate at The Fletcher School, Tufts University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Almost 50 independents want to run for president of Mexico in 2018. But only a handful will likely make the ballot, in part due to the glitchy election app voters must use to show their support.
World News Briefs -- January 31, 2018
*The Guardian:* *Russia-backed Syrian peace talks agree deal on new constitution* UN special envoy defends presence at Sochi talks after criticism from Syrian opposition A 50-strong commission representing most strands of Syrian society will draft a new constitution for the country, the UN and Russia have agreed at the end of a peace conference put together by Vladimir Putin in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. The UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura faced intense criticism from the Syrian opposition for attending the conference, which the opposition boycotted on the basis ... more »
The Gut Wrenching Grief of Leaving a Soulmate
The classic mainstream idea of soulmates seems to be that you meet on a cloud and sail off happily into some distant sunset, there to live happily ever after in coupled bliss. It’s a very limited perspective! In my experience, soulmates appear … Continue reading →
Rethinking the Extraterrestrial
Strange “paranormal” occurrences have been a recurring motif for as long as man has philosophized. From the countless religious accounts of higher and lower dimensional beings, extra-sensory perceptions, and the like – to modern studies in parapsychology, and the research … Continue reading →
Earth’s Magnetic Poles Are Overdue For a Switch And We’re Not Prepared
Earth’s magnetic field is pretty adept at flipping polarity. The poles have swapped, reversing north and south, many times over the planet’s history. Within the last 20 million years, Earth has fallen into the pattern of pole reversal every 200,000 … Continue reading →
How to Create a Breathtaking Life
To create a breathtaking life isn’t a luxury reserved only for the already rich and famous. But rather a right that we all inherited the moment we came into this world. Here are 9 ways in which you can create … Continue reading →
WE UNWORKED THE REFS (OR MAYBE TRUMP UNWORKED THEM)
The State of the Union address was last night, and I'm pleasantly surprised at the tone of mainstream coverage. Many of us have spent days anticipating that Trump would read a mostly reasonable-sounding speech off a Teleprompter and then the press would swoon, in anticipation of a pivot to bipartisanship and maturity that, of course, will never arrive. I think our complaints were heard in newsrooms, or maybe the red-meat parts of Trump's speech were just too divisive, or perhaps, after a year of Trump as president, the press has learned that any seemingly good behavior won't last. W... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 31, 2018
© REUTERS/ KCNA *The Hill:* *Top general: US would have 'minutes' of warning time if North Korea launched missile* The U.S. would likely only have a warning time of a "dozen minutes or so" if North Korea launched a missile in its direction, the military's second highest-ranking official said Tuesday. Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Gen. Paul Selva said Pyongyang had cut the warning time down from an hour thanks to its use of mobile launch trucks, so much so that the U.S. would likely not be able to get an early warning "other than if we got lucky and saw the movement of the la... more »
Ron Paul Just Destroyed Trump’s Hypocritical Speech in an EPIC Tweet Storm
[image: paul] Dismantling the President's speech failures one by one, Ron Paul just exposed the hypocrisy and neocon intentions and deep state control of Donald Trump. The post Ron Paul Just Destroyed Trump’s Hypocritical Speech in an EPIC Tweet Storm appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
University defends researcher accused of plagiarizing former Pope
A university in Switzerland has come to the defense of a communications researcher found guilty of plagiarism — and sanctioned after facing additional allegations, including plagiarizing a former Pope. On Jan. 18, the Swiss newspaper, Ticino, published a statement from the University of Lugano in response to recent allegations that Peter J. Schulz had plagiarized […] The post University defends researcher accused of plagiarizing former Pope appeared first on Retraction Watch.
CNN reporter expresses regret at helping to create a false equivalency between Hillary Clinton and Doanld Trump during the 2016 campaign.
Courtesy of WaPo: *So long as President Trump continues disgracing the Oval Office, thoughtful people will probe their own role in helping him get there. * *Such appeared to be the motivation behind a mea culpa issued by CNN senior legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin on comedian Larry Wilmore’s “Black on the Air” podcast. In a discussion of presidential politics, Wilmore argued that Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee in 2016, was the victim of a “coordinated attack” coming from Republicans. “Benghazi was … the expression of that attack. In fact, what’s his name, was it ... more »
Mingo County Was Desperate For Change-- Now They're Stuck With Trump And A Worsening Opioid Epidemic
An inflammatory tweet yesterday from Anthony Bordain alerted me to a shocking story in the Charleston *Gazette-Mail* by Eric Eyre, Drug firms shipped 20.8M pain pills to WV town with 2,900 people. Think about that for a second. And then consider the newest polling from Gallup on the eve of Trump's State of the Union. Of the dozen states where a majority of voters like Trump, West Virginia has the highest percentage of people who think he's doing a good job. although the poll shows Trump's national approval at 38%, in West Virginia is 61%, the only state with a 6 as the first number... more »
So Much For The Story That Stormy Daniels Had An Affair With President Trump
*NBC*: *Stormy Daniels appears to deny denial of Trump affair* Pornographic film star Stormy Daniels on Tuesday added another twist to the did-they-or-didn't-they saga of whether she had an affair with President Donald Trump several years ago, saying she didn't know where a denial of the alleged affair issued in her name came from. In a short statement attributed to Daniels and provided by her publicist on Tuesday, the actress was quoted as saying, "I am denying this affair because it never happened." Late Tuesday, in an appearance on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Daniels, whose re... more »
America's Declining Creditworthiness
A business story that got very little traction in the United States provides us with some insight about how Washington's endless debt accrual could eventually result in significant changes to what it will cost the federal government to service its growing debt problem. In large part, the accumulation of federal debt since the Great Recession can be laid at the feet of the Federal Reserve because their near-zero interest rate policy and endless "printing" of money has given Congress a green light when it comes to adding to America's debt burden. Let's look at a bit of background fi... more »
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* The sad story of a brainwashed professor* *Prof. Macartan Humphreys is a Leftist professor sympathetic to feminism who has done his best to keep his words and behaviour righteous by feminist standards. He tells below how his best efforts were unsuccessful. Feminist thinking has been an utter morass that he has tried to wade through but has still seen him cop a lot of criticism from feminists. He is still trying however. I think he should give up on his hopeless task and just behave naturally. He might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb. That would certainly become h... more »
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*USA Today claims it doesn't publish climate-denying op-eds. That's not true* *The Leftist article below shows an absolute horror over anti-Warmist views getting any publicity at all. Their attitudes to opposing views are thoroughly North Korean. And their objections to climate skepticism are entirely "ad hominem". There is no reference to any scientific facts against which we could evaluate Warmism.And in their final paragraph below they say that global warming is not getting nearly enough attention in the media. But if you google "global warming" you get something like 50 ... more »
Hawaii Missile Emergency Report: Employee Fired For Sending False Alert, Emergency Official Resigns
*VOA:* *Hawaii Fires Emergency Official Responsible for False Missile Alert * The Hawaii state employee responsible for launching an erroneous January 13 warning of an incoming missile attack has been fired, following a report stating that the employee had a history of confusing practice exercises with real-life events. The information was revealed Tuesday in a report by Investigating Officer Bruce Oliveira to the director of Hawaii's Emergency Management Agency. Vern Miyagi, the administrator for the agency, resigned Tuesday, as the findings became public. *Read more* .... *WN... more »
Jim Willie: The Bond Market Is The Fuse That Will Light The Financial Markets Bonfire
Jim Willie: The Bond Market Is The Fuse That Will Light The Financial Markets Bonfire by Jim Willie, http://www.goldenjackass.com/, via https://www.silverdoctors.com/ Many are the metaphors used to describe the agent that initiates a major crisis. Light the fuse, or pull the trigger, pull the rug out from under the room, or pull on the string for unraveling the […]
Campus politics and the State of the Union address
Cathy Young, writing in the Boston Herald, has some pithy comments about "How campus politics hijacked American politics". For some time, a fixation on identity politics, a culture of reflexive outrage, and a scorched-earth approach to trivial transgressions have been all hallmarks of student activism and academic radicalism. They are now becoming increasingly evident in American life as a whole. In the name of defending women and ethnic and sexual minorities — all reasonable goals — progressives on and off campus are taking illiberal stances that polarize society, put a chill on f... more »
The Fisa Memo Scandal Summed Up In 2 Minutes
https://youtu.be/PH5ZLmdb5p0 The biggest scandal...
FEE’s Essential Guide to Cryptocurrency and Bitcoins
In the 36-page ebook “*FEE’s Essential Guide to Cryptocurrency and Bitcoins*,” Jeffery M. Tucker has contributed two essays (“Bitcoin for Beginners” and “What Gave Bitcoin its Value?”) which offer an interesting insight into the monetary theory on which the Bitcoin system is based. Tucker shows that the Bitcoins follow the economic ideas of Carl Menger and Ludwig von Mises. Menger has established that the market is the fountainhead of money. Money gradually comes into existence when entrepreneurs seek out a commodity for conducting financial transactions. In his book *The Theory of... more »
Blue Super Moon With Halo Rises in South Dakota
*Lakota moons did not follow today's 12-month calendar. Instead, the moons followed each season. Spring, summer and fall each had three moons, while winter had four. * Blue moons happen once every 2.7 years, which explains why the last one happened on July 31, 2015. But despite their name, blue moons don't actually appear blue. A bluish tint is only possible when smoke or ash from a large fire or volcanic eruption gets into the atmosphere. These fine particles can scatter blue light and make the moon appear blue. Supermoons, however, are more common than blue moons. A supermoon happ... more »
The Tank Of The Future Will Be 30 Tons, Equipped With Artificial Intelligence That Controls Robots And Lethal Weapon Systems
*Warror Maven, Scout Warrior:* *Future Tanks: 30-Tons, Artificial Intel, Commanding Attack Robots* Dispensing with the heavy cannon, munitions and turret alone removes about 20 tonnes from a modern main battle tank "A future manned node is more than likely to never operate without a phalanx of unmanned or supporting platforms - from drones for sensors, mine / booby trap hunters, long range / reach weapons like missiles, or traditional “air cover” or traditional infantry support" The idea of armored fighting vehicles dates from before da Vinci and is the latest iteration of the m... more »
Joint YPG, Assyrian SMC forces beat back several attacks from Turkish-backed rebels in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) and their allies from the Syriac Military Council (SMC) fended off another wave of attacks in the Afrin region from the Turkish-backed Euphrates Shield forces. Backed by heavy airstrikes from the Turkish Air Force, the Free Syrian Army and their rebel allies attempted to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Putin, Erdogan express satisfaction with results of Sochi Congress on Syria
The president of Russia and Turkey talked on the phone after the Congress in Tuesday, stressing the importance of the implementation of agreements that were reached during the summit and are aimed at the resolution on the Syrian crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a conversation they were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish troops uncover large network of tunnels belonging to YPG forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M.) – The Turkish Army and their allies from the Euphrates Shield uncovered a large network of tunnels belonging to the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) in the Afrin region of northern Aleppo today. According to Turkish state media, the tunnel network was located under a recently captured town in Afrin. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army keeps advancing around Abu Dhuhour Airport, 4 towns captured
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their advance around the Abu Dhuhour Military Airport, Wednesday, seizing four more towns from the jihadist rebel forces. Led by their elite Tiger Forces and 5th Legion, the Syrian Arab Army pushed north of the Abu Dhuhour Airport towards a number of towns controlled […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Macron warns Turkey about Syrian invasion
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – In an interview with the French daily Le Figaro on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron warned Turkey about their ongoing invasion of Syria, adding that Ankara should coordinate with its allies. “If it turns out that this operation takes a turn other than to fight a potential terrorist threat to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Rockets fired from Afrin strike southern Turkey, one killed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:15 P.M.) – Two rockets fired from the YPG-held areas of Syria’s Afrin region struck the Turkish border-city of Reyhanli, Wednesday, resulting in the death of one civilian. According to Turkish state media, one of the rockets had struck a garden wall in the Gultepe neighborhood of Reyhanli, while another hit a civilian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish PM meets with Hariri in Ankara
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:50 A.M.) – Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim met with his Lebanese counterpart Saad Hariri in Ankara, today, to discuss a number of topics, including their bilateral relations and ways to activate economic and trade relations between the two countries. According to a press statement from Hariri’s office: “Prime Minister Hariri arrived to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army scores big advance in eastern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) had a busy morning in rural Idlib, as their forces scored another large advance near the strategic Abu Dhuhour Airport. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army managed to capture several towns and an air defense base near the Abu Dhuhour Airport, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Mysterious group claims responsibility for attack on Turkish convoy in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – A group calling itself the “Popular Front to Resist Turkish Occupation” claimed responsibility for the attack on the Turkish military convoy in northern Syria yesterday. Based on a statement posted by pro-YPG Hawar News Agency (ANHA), the group has claimed full responsibility for the attack and pledged to ‘cleanse’ all invaders […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish warplanes heavily bomb airport in northern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:05 A.M.) – The Turkish Air Force continued their bombardment of northern Aleppo, today, targeting several sites controlled by the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG). Among the areas targeted by the Turkish warplanes was the Mennagh Military Airport, which has been under the control of the YPG since early 2016. According to local […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran will withdraw forces from Syria at request of government
Iran’s military forces are present in Syria at the invitation of the country’s government and will be withdrawn at Damascus’ request, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari told reporters on Tuesday. “When all the tasks are achieved, Iranian forces will leave the country with the consent of the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkey claims 712 YPG, ISIS fighters killed in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 A.M.) – The Turkish forces have killed at least 712 fighters from the People’s Protection Units (YPG) and so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in the Afrin region of northern Syria, Ankara stated on Wednesday. Among the 712 fighters allegedly killed, the Turkish Armed Forces claimed that 63 members of the YPG and ISIS […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian military campaign ‘protected Syria from collapsing’ – Syrian opposition delegate at Sochi
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – Leaders of the Syrian opposition groups held a separate press conference on the country’s crisis settlement, during the Syrian National Dialogue Congress, in the Russian Black Sea resort city on Tuesday. President of the Syrian Opposition ‘Astana Platform’ Randa Kassis said expressed readiness to “keep on trying” to “devise a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish-backed rebels seize town in northern Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels continued their advance in the Afrin region, today, targeting the towns under the control of the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG). Led by the Al-Sultan Suleiman Shah Brigade of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), the Turkish-backed rebels captured the town of Shinkal in northern Afrin, forcing the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army prepares to storm east Damascus suburb after foiling Islamist offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is preparing to storm the east Damascus suburb of Harasta after the Islamist rebels refused to adhere to the ceasefire that was agreed upon in this area. According to an Al-Masdar field correspondent in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Army began firing elephant missiles towards the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iranian TV crew comes under attack near Afrin in Syria – reports
Reporters from the Iranian Press TV broadcaster came under fire from Turkish forces in Syria’s Afrin district on the Turkish-Syrian border, according to the broadcaster. “Press TV crew comes under Turkish military attack in Rajo near Turkey-Syria border,” the broadcaster wrote on Twitter, adding that the crew was “slightly injured.”No other details have been provided […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kidnapping and ant-Shiite rhetoric stirs Malaysian debate about Saudi-inspired ultra-conservatism
Allegedly kidnapped, forty-three-year old Malaysian activist Amri Che Mat, a foreign exchange trader and mountain climber, has not been heard of since he went missing in November 2016. An inquiry into his disappearance coupled with an assertion by Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, the mufti of the state of Perlis, that Malaysia’s miniscule Shiite Muslim community constitutes […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Donald Trump only enjoys an approval rating over 50% in 12 states.
Courtesy of Politico: *New polling on that first year of Trump shows that the President has a lot of work to do in bringing the country together. There are just 12 states where Trump's job approval rating was above 50% for the entirety of 2017. That pales in comparison to the 41 states where then-President Barack Obama was above 50% approval for his first year on office.* *Those numbers are reflective of two things: * *1. Trump's overall job approval number nationwide was never over 50% in Gallup polling at any point in 2017. Trump's high point was 366 days ago when he was at 45... more »
John Stone: AoA's Supplementary Evidence to the UK Parliament on Fake News
NOTE: This is supplementary evidence from Age of Autism accepted and published by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the United Kingdom House of Commons as part of the inquiry into Fake News. It follows on evidence submitted...
UnPacked Shorts – Trees or farmland: why should we have to choose?
In this UnPacked Shorts podcast, Peter Franklin, Sally Chatterton and Katie Harrison discuss why agroforestry means that countries such as Britain may no longer have to choose between forest and farms. Read the UnPacked text behind the short here. The post UnPacked Shorts – Trees or farmland: why should we have to choose? appeared first on UnHerd.
Hamas founder dies after 'accidentally' shooting himself
Not the sharpest tool in the box... Read here http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/241335
The Chinese Military Wants To Increase Its Nuclear Deterrent Capabilities
Members of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in the national flag-raising ceremony to mark the New Year, the first since it took over the duty from paramilitary police, on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China January 1, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer *Reuters:* *Chinese military paper urges increase in nuclear deterrence capabilities* BEIJING (Reuters) - China must strengthen its nuclear deterrence and counter-strike capabilities to keep pace with the developing nuclear strategies of the United States and Russia, the official paper of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said o... more »
Expect Renewables to Increase Energy Prices (in some cases to unaffordable levels).
“The one thing we know for sure is that even though sunlight and moving air is free, there is no country on Earth with lots of solar and wind power and cheap electricity.” click here
Egypt's Presidential Elections 2018 : The initial unsurprising list of presidential candidates
[image: Al-Ahram Newspaper] State-owned Al-Ahram Daily's Front Page of 31 January 2018 issue via Instagram Egypt’s National Elections Authority “NEA” published its official initial list of Presidential candidates as an advertisement in State-owned al-Ahram Daily's Front page on Wednesday. Unsurprisingly, the two only initial Presidential candidates for elections 2018 are current President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the leader of Ghad Party Moussa Ahmed Moussa. The NEA listed as well the number of endorsements each candidate received from MPs in the House of Representatives and ci... more »
US Color Revolution Begins in Thailand as Proxy War with China Continues
*January 31, 2018* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - The tentative first beginnings of a long-awaited US-backed color revolution has begun in Thailand, with a small protest of under 100 protesters in the downtown district of Thailand's capital Bangkok. *Image: Media outnumbers "protesters" in downtown Bangkok nearby the scene of previous protests in which similar US-backed mobs fought gun battles with troops before burning sections of the city down in 2010. * Despite the diminutive nature of the protest, the Western media and Western-funded organizations posing as nongovernmental organizati... more »
"What Trump Didn’t Say in His Speech Last Night"
*"What Trump Didn’t Say in His Speech Last Night"* by Bill Bonner ‘The minute you walked in the joint I could see you were a man of distinction A real big spender Good lookin’, so refined Say, wouldn’t you like to know what’s goin’ on in my mind? So let me get right to the point I don’t pop my cork for every man I see Hey big spender, Spend a little time with me…’ – ‘Big Spender,’ Shirley Bassey "In sex, war, and fake-money systems… no one stops to count the costs until it’s too late. You can quote us on that, Dear Reader. POTUS delivered his State of the Union address last night. Aft... more »
3 key quotes from Trump's first State of the Union, explained
Stephanie L. Canizales, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 20 hours ago
Trump touted his administration's economic successes and laid out his immigration plan in an 80-minute speech to Congress. Our experts weigh in.
Will China And Russia Soon BE Able To Have The Capability To Destroy U.S. Satellites?
*Washington Free Beacon:* *Pentagon: China, Russia Soon Capable of Destroying U.S. Satellites* *J-2 intelligence report warns of new dangers to low earth orbit satellites.* China and Russia are developing anti-satellite missiles and other weapons and will soon be capable of damaging or destroying all U.S. satellites in low-earth orbit, according to the Pentagon's Joint Staff. The Joint Staff intelligence directorate, known as J-2, issued the warning in a recent report on the growing threat of anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons from those states, according to officials familiar with the... more »
Woody Allen & 12 Year Old Girls
"I'm open-minded about sex. I'm not above reproach; if anything, I'm below reproach. I mean, if I was caught in a love nest with fifteen 12-year-old girls tomorrow, people would think, yeah, I always... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
TRUMP, NUDE GOLF, STATE OF THE UNION
*Suzann Pettersen, who has been a close friend of Donald trump.* *Suzann Pettersen*, who has been ranked as the no. 2 female golfer in the world, has often played golf with Donald trump. She told a Norwegian newspaper that Trump - Embellishes his scores. Skips short putts. Gets his caddie to move bad shots from the forest to the fairway. 'They say that if you cheat at golf, you cheat at business,' Pettersen told the paper Verdens Gang. dailymail. / 'He cheats like hell': Trump's pro golfing partner on playing with the president Dow Jones Celebrates Trump's State of the Union b... more »
Can Tamiflu Cause Children to Become Homicidal?
Psychiatric problems are possibly associated with the anti-influenza drug Tamiflu, but causation and association are difficult to tease apart.
Did a California Teacher Call Military Members ‘the Lowest of Our Low’?
Gregory Salcido, who is also a City Council member in Pico Rivera, was caught on video making a series of controversial remarks about the armed services.
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: 'Space Secrets Becoming Harder To Keep'
Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Credit: DoD *Space News:* *Senior military official: Space secrets becoming harder to keep* *Gen. Selva: U.S. space capabilities are increasingly easier to track and monitor.* WASHINGTON — The United States is right to be worried about competitors catching up in the race for space supremacy, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Paul Selva said Tuesday. Defending space is hard because U.S. secrets are out in the open, Selva said during a breakfast meeting with reporters.“We’ve yielded an awful lot of... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*-by Noah* We used to think this sort of thing only happened in Russia or third world banana republics. Now half of our leaders sit idly, doing nothing and thinking "It couldn't happen here," while the other half continue to busily act on the behalf of our enemies, having sold their country and what little honor they ever had to the highest bidder.
Venezuela's Military Now Facing Food Shortages And Hyperinflation
*Photo: *This stash of Venezuelan Bolivares is worth a few dollars. Source: Reddit *Miami Herald: **After killing of rebel cop, Maduro’s grip on Venezuela’s military may be loosening* The government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, hated by much of the country's population and sanctioned by a growing number of countries, is facing problems keeping the police and military happy as food shortages and hyperinflation start to hit their barracks. Recent meetings and internal documents of the Venezuelan armed forces point to concern in the Maduro regime as troops grow more demora... more »
There has never been any multiverse mania
*But the multiverse became a possible, important sketch of the grand scheme of the world and it remains one as of today* Anti-string crackpot Peter W*it who was notorious a decade ago celebrated the 15th anniversary of a string theory paper in his rant titled 15 Years of Multiverse Mania The celebrated 2003 paper was the so-called KKLT, an article by Kachru, Kallosh, Linde, and Trivedi that provided us with a reasonably complete construction of a large, googol-like discrete set of string theory vacua (vacuum-like solutions to the fundamental equations of string theory which have di... more »
This Is What Fear Looks Like! Pelosi Melts Down Over #ReleaseTheMemo
Hopefully, the Donald will be able to execute his “mass arrests” of the Satanic cabal members. The worry is that the western Illuminati will trigger a False Flag terror attack (according to Qanon) and he will be JFKed. – The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jan 30, 2018 Alex Jones presents video clips of Nancy Pelosi […]
Journalist Who Predicted EU’s Break Up / Exposed Vatican Pedophile Rings Reports Soros Infiltration
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jan 30, 2018 Leo Zagami joins Alex Jones live via Skype from Italy to report on George Soros’ infiltration into the Italian political system as true national sovereignty is replaced with a bureaucratic world union. end
CNN Admits The Memo Is Devastating
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jan 30, 2018 In an attempt to appease the public and maintain the status quo, CNN chooses to acknowledge the devastation that the Nunes Memo could bring to the Washington Establishment if exposed. end
Leo Zagami Exposes The Pope’s Pedophile Network?
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jan 30, 2018 Leo Zagami joins Alex Jones live via Skype to follow up on his reporting of the Deputy Pope, Cardinal George Pell, and the criminal charges facing him because of close ties to pedophilia. end
NATO to Deploy 3,000 Extra Troops to Afghanistan
PressTV Published on Jan 30, 2018 The western military alliance, NATO is set to boost its military presence in Afghanistan by sending 3,000 additional troops to the war-torn country. The move has sparked mixed reactions in Afghanistan with some being pessimistic about it. end
Pentagon Bans Release of Data on Afghanistan War Progress – Why?
RT Published on Jan 30, 2018 Pentagon bans release of data on Afghanistan War progress – watchdog. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8y1q – Afghanistan did not attack America. Afghanistan did not threaten American interests. Non of the 19 9/11 hijackers were Afghans(15 were Saudis). What America is doing is an illegal war of aggression under international law. Osama […]
Is Blockchain The Missing ‘Digital Identity’ Link?
Is Blockchain The Missing ‘Digital Identity’ Link? by https://www.trunews.com/ Universal Digital Identity Has Been A Popular Topic At Davos For More Than Two Years. – At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the concept of a “universal digital identity” has been goal for the global elite for more than two years, but it seems technology […]
Accessing The BEAST ‘666’: CERN, AI & Quantum Computing — Anthony Patch
SGTreport Published on Jan 29, 2018 Anthony Patch joins me to discuss CERN, AI, Quantum computing and the elite agenda to split the veil and access the beast. Please visit Anthony’s site and subscribe to his magazine ENTANGLED to learn more. – https://www.anthonypatch.com/ – Revelation 17:8 New King James Version (NKJV) 8 The beast that you […]
CFTC Fines Banks For Precious Metal Price Manipulation
CFTC Fines Banks For Precious Metal Price Manipulation by Turd Ferguson, https://www.tfmetalsreport.com/ Hmmm. I wonder how System Apologists like Moriarty, Christian, Hug and Weiner will try to spin this one? – In order to get this information out as quickly as possible, we’ll save the price implications for later. But just today I saw this posted at […]
Tweets For Today
President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address after a year in office https://t.co/bH5IvMBzTE — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 31, 2018 Trump, in State of the Union, seeks full military funding, but how? https://t.co/3NNiWBHZqN pic.twitter.com/IYdUlMxmD3 — Defense News (@defense_news) January 31, 2018 President Juan Manuel Santos on Monday declared the suspension of the peace talks after three bomb attacks on police stations in Colombia killed seven officers and wounded dozens https://t.co/RWxWFkeoRJ — AFP news agency (@AFP) January 30, 2018 Yemen PM 'holed up' a... more »
Greg Hunter, "DC So Dirty They Tried a Coup Attempt"
*"DC So Dirty They Tried a Coup Attempt"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Financial writer Bill Holter thinks revelations from the so-called Washington D.C. swamp are going to intensify in 2018. Holter explains, “I would call what’s coming a tsunami of truth. I think it’s going to affect the mood of the country. It is going to enrage some people. I think it will scare some people. It will definitely affect capital flows. There is a debate about arresting people and perp walks, whether that would be good or bad for confidence. It’s my opinion it would initially be bad for confide... more »
Bobby Kennedy Hated Trump Mentor Roy Cohn; Bobby’s Grandson Gave Rebuttal To Trump State of the Union
US Congressman Joe Kennedy III Bobby Kennedy, Teddy Kennedy, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Bobby Kennedy’s grandson, US Congressman Joe Kennedy … Continue reading →
The Fragile Peace Between India And Pakistan On The Kashmir Border Is Crumbling
*BBC:* *Viewpoint: India and Pakistan up the ante on disputed border* The fragile peace along the de facto border dividing India and Pakistan in Kashmir is crumbling. The Line of Control (LoC) is an un-demarcated 776km (482 mile) stretch of frontier that snakes across the mountains of the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. About 200,000 Indian and Pakistani soldiers face each other here, with rifles, machine guns, mortars and artillery at the ready. It is the most intensively manned and militarised border in the world. Skirmishes between soldiers and artillery duels were... more »
Trump: “It’s the People Who Are Making America Great Again”
[image: trump-it-s-the-people-who-are-making-america-great-again] President Trump is interrupted 115 times for applause during his first formal State of the Union message.
Last Night We Lay Down In The Street To Protest Closed Door Meetings About Public Education in Philadelphia
by Wrench in the Gears January 30, 2018 Public education activists are living through an interesting moment now in Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission is being disbanded. In the coming months Mayor Jim Kenney will be appointing a school board from nominations put forth by a select panel. The process is murky, and a pattern of closed-door education policy decision-making has been established here, here, and here. Last night, the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce held a ticketed event to discuss the future of business in our schools at Girard College, an important site of str... more »
Accrediting Council Discusses ‘New Normal’ at Annual Conference
Educators, legislators, and others attending the annual conference of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation’s annual conference this week in Washington, D.C. are addressing numerous issues related to this year’s theme, “The New Normal For Accreditation: Values, Practice & Policy.”
Picture Of The Day
President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address. REUTERS/Win McNamee/Pool *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery ....* State of the Union* (Reuters).
“Murmuration”
Sophie Windsor Clive & Liberty Smith, “Murmuration” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRNqhi2ka9k
"You Ever Wonder?"
“Centuries ago, sailors on long voyages used to leave a pair of pigs on every deserted island. Or they'd leave a pair of goats. Either way, on any future visit, the island would be a source of meat. These islands, they were pristine. These were home to breeds of birds with no natural predators. Breeds of birds that lived nowhere else on earth. The plants there, without enemies, they evolved without thorns or poisons. Without predators and enemies, these islands, they were paradise. The sailors, the next time they visited these islands, the only things still there would be herds of ... more »
"A Tsunami of Store Closings Is About to Hit the US
*"A Tsunami of Store Closings Is About to Hit the US - * *And It’s Expected to Eclipse the Retail Carnage of 2017"* by Hayley Peterson "•More than *12,000* stores are expected to close in 2018 - up from roughly 9,000 in 2017, according to Cushman & Wakefield. •A rash of bankruptcy filings and announcements to close stores are expected at the start of the year, when retailers are flush with cash from the holiday season. •Among the companies most likely to file for bankruptcy within the next year are Sears, Bon-Ton Stores, Bebe Stores, Destination Maternity Corp., and Stein Mart. •The ... more »
Why Yemen's Civil War Is Far From Over
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Nic Robertson, CNN*: *A clear view of enemy lines, but no end in sight to Yemen's war* Aden, Yemen (CNN)From atop al-Manara mountain, just east of the Yemeni capital Sanaa, it is possible to think that fighting here might be over soon. The strategic high ground dominates surrounding Houthi territory below. A swift advance from here could dislodge the Iranian-backed rebels, either pushing them out of the capital or into meaningful peace talks. But that view would overlook the complexities of Yemen's war, as well as the paucity of military hardware th... more »
A Dysfunctional California Democratic Party Moves To Endorse Candidates
*The Republican lottery winner who already spent $243,798 and got 1 vote for his efforts (one)* This is too funny to pass up. Various factions at the the DCCC have been working against each other and recruiting sundry terrible candidates to run in Orange County congressional districts. In CA-48-- Rohrabacher's district-- one goof-ball (Kyle) recruited New Dem Harley Rounda while a more powerful goof-ball recruited the *other* New Dem, Hans Keirstead. Meanwhile the DCCC persuaded 2 *other* DCCC-type schlemiels from the district-- wealthy doctor Mai-Khanh Tran and even richer lottery ...more »
Robert Parry, Titan of Journalism, is dead
The US and the world has just lost a journalist of colossal ability and granite integrity More The post Robert Parry, Titan of Journalism, is dead appeared first on The Duran.
Lying, malevolent, hostile, spiteful, MSM doctors video showing Melania Trump entering chamber for SOTU...
*they just can't help themselves.* This video was posted by USA Today on YouTube where they said: "First lady Melania Trump appeared for President Trump's first State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill Tuesday night, riding to the Capitol in a car without her husband and choosing instead to "honor" her SOTU guests by escorting them herself." I watched President Trump's marvelous SOTU on C-Span. Melania was welcomed with prolonged thunderous applause and loud cheering. This video makes it seem like she was barely acknowledged. And taking issue with how she got to the Capitol? Ar... more »
Jordan Peterson Explains the True Significance of the Illuminati All-Seeing Eye
*Dylan Charles* - Its meaning is incredibly empowering and inspiring. The post Jordan Peterson Explains the True Significance of the Illuminati All-Seeing Eye appeared first on Waking Times.
UAE-Backed Yemeni Separatists Have Taken Control Of The Southern Port City Of Aden
*BBC:* *Yemen separatists capture most of Aden, residents say* Yemeni separatists have taken almost full control of the southern port city of Aden after days of fighting with government forces, residents say. PM Ahmed bin Daghar and members of his cabinet are believed to be holed up inside the presidential palace in Aden. There are reports of talks between the southern separatists and government forces, who were previously allies. The fighting opens up a new front in Yemen, splitting the alliance against Houthi rebels in the north. It has already led to the deaths of 40 people si... more »
Florida Keys “takings” property rights case before Supreme Court
The children of a Korean War veteran and his wife are hoping to realize the dream of their late parents and build a home in the Florida Keys, thereby undoing a government “taking” of the family’s property.
Weather Channel co-founder John Coleman’s educational videos
John left a lasting legacy in his popular, yet educational, videos debunking climate change alarmism. John is a lot of fun to watch.
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe Under Investigation On His Handling Of Clinton Emails
*CNN:* *Washington Post: IG was investigating why McCabe appeared not to act on Weiner emails* Washington (CNN)An ongoing government review of the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation has focused on recently departed FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's role near the end of the 2016 campaign, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. The Justice Department's inspector general has been asking for months about the timing of the FBI's decisions about Clinton-related emails on the laptop of disgraced former New York Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner, the estranged husban... more »
50 Years Ago: The Vietnam War’s Tet Offensive
Early on the morning of Jan. 31, 1968, as Vietnamese celebrated the Lunar New Year, or Tet as it is known locally, Communist forces launched a wave of coordinated surprise attacks across South Vietnam.
Bethune-Cookman Sues Virginia Union President, Others Over Dorm Scandal
Bethune-Cookman University is suing Virginia Union University’s president, Dr. Hakim Lucas, and other former Bethune-Cookman officials, alleging “illicit and fraudulent” conduct related to the construction of a 1,200-bed dorm.
Washington publishes bizarre ‘non-sanctions’ list, leaving some off
US announces no new anti Russian sanctions but produces list cobbled together from Kremlin directory and Forbes Russia rich list More The post Washington publishes bizarre ‘non-sanctions’ list, leaving some off appeared first on The Duran.
Increased Carbon Dioxide Makes Climate Less Extreme
“Over the past century, as CO2 has increased in the atmosphere, the frequency of hot days in the US has plummeted.” click here
X22 Report, “The Economy Was Just Nudged Into Collapsing, This Was Done On Purpose”
X22 Report, “The Economy Was Just Nudged Into Collapsing, This Was Done On Purpose” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyWpUT6duVg *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “The Countdown Has Begun, The Deep State Has No Option” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrSll55oxuA
Evacuations after Severe Nuclear Accidents by Dr Ian Fairlie,
Originally posted on nuclear-news: ? ? Evacuations after Severe Nuclear Accidents by Dr Ian Fairlie, January 27, 2018: This article…
TPPF's Lindsay to testify on campus free speech
By Thomas Lindsay Of late, a number of universities and state legislatures across the country are addressing this challenge [of protecting free speech on campus]. They are coming together out of the shared conviction that abuse of the First Amendment rights guaranteed to students and faculty violates not only the constitution but also the very reason for being of universities.
TPPF's Heflin to testify before Senate Finance Committee
By Talmadge Heflin There has been continued discussion among legislators to limit the practice of using dedicated account dollars to certify the budget. This deceptive budgeting practice keeps government spending at artificially elevated levels, hiding the true cost of government from taxpayers.
Trump's path to citizenship for 1.8 million will leave out nearly half of all Dreamers
Kevin Johnson, Dean and Professor of Public Interest Law and Chicana/o Studies, University of California, Davis at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 day ago
A scholar counts the winners and losers in Trump's immigration proposal.
Lockheed Martin Has Delivered 265 F-35s (And the Profits are Pouring In)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The future is looking bright for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The future is looking bright for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which is set for massive growth as the program finally reaches maturity and enters into full rate production. Indeed, over the past year, the program grew by some 18 percent according to company officials. “Our F-35 program, during the fourth quarter we met our joint government and industry commitment by delivering the 66 aircraft in 2017,” Marillyn Hewson, chairman, president and chief executive... more »
China's New Carrier-Killer Missile Could Mean Big Trouble for the Navy
*Asia Times* *Security, * The DF-21D--now 30% more powerful Media reports suggest that a new variant of China’s mighty DF-21D missile has just gone through pre-deployment tests by a specialist brigade of the People’s Liberation Army’s Rocket Force, and that it has ramped-up assault capabilities that could put an aircraft-carrier strike group out of action. State broadcaster China Central Television and Sina Military reported that the new missile was “30%” more powerful than the previous-generation DF-21D, but no details of its specifications or the parameters of the tests were p... more »
Russia's Military Used 215 New Weapons Systems in Syria
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Europe* Moscow's military is back--sort of. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the performance of the Russian military and its hardware during the Kremlin’s campaign in Syria, but stressed that Moscow has to fix problems that were brought to light during those operations. “The rout of the well-equipped terrorist groups in Syria demonstrated the power of our Army and Navy, and the course of the operation demonstrated the tradition of reliability and effectiveness of Russian weapons,” Putin said in a speech. Putin noted that Russian forces used s... more »
Europe's Migration Crisis is Anything but over
*Rachel Rizzo* *Security, Europe* [image: A member of a rescue team carries a migrant baby after being rescued by Libyan coast guards in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, January 15, 2018. Picture taken January 15, 2018. REUTERS/Hani Amara TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY] The EU needs a plan sooner than later. Since the European migration crisis captured the world’s attention in 2015, headlines on the subject have significantly decreased. Many assume Europe is receiving far fewer refugees from the Middle East and North Africa, and that the continent has found a way to settle an... more »
The Benefits of Engaging with China Outweigh the Costs and Risk
*Christopher A. Preble* *Security, Asia* Labeling China a strategic competitor while downplaying areas of continued convergence could prove disastrous for American prosperity and American safety. Washington is debating the benefits of continued trade and extensive economic engagement with China. Donald Trump, long a skeptic of such policies, is now in a position to do something about them. The National Security Strategy, released in December, states: *[T]he assumption that engagement with rivals and their inclusion in international institutions and global commerce would turn the... more »
Wanted: A Strategy to Limit China's Grand Plans for the South China Sea
*Dean Cheng* *Security, Asia* [image: The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) steams through the South China Sea July 8, 2012. George Washington was under way conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly, U.S. Navy/Released)] The United States needs to play an active role in helping broker resistance to the Chinese political push. The United States has significantly accelerated the pace of it freedom of navigation operatio... more »
Regime Change Will Come to Iran (without U.S. Interference)
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Middle East* The best thing the United States can do to facilitate developments in Iran is to let the Iranians reform their country from within. The recent protests springing up in Iran are the most serious to afflict the Shia government in Teheran since 2009. They represent an increasing desire, especially among those born after the 1979 revolution, to see their government make fundamental changes, most pointedly to their economy. If these political forces eventually succeed, then the threat Iran poses to the region could decrease markedly. The best... more »
Afghanistan Cannot Be Resolved in Isolation from Its Neighborhood
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Security, Middle East* [image: Afghan policemen walk after an attack at the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul, Afghanistan August 25, 2016. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail] Washington’s attempt to find a resolution to the Afghan conflict militarily while continuously antagonizing Iran and chastising Pakistan is bound to end in failure. The most recent carnage in Afghanistan last Saturday that left over one hundred people dead has once again made clear that the threat from the Taliban, and now increasingly from ISIS as well, is not likely to disappear any time... more »
Tonight's Designated Survivor Is U.S. Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue
*The Hill:* *Agriculture chief Sonny Perdue is 'designated survivor' for Trump's State of the Union* Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is the “designated survivor” for President Trump’s first State of the Union speech. A White House spokesman confirmed to The Hill that Perdue will not be present for the address Tuesday night, instead spending it in a secure location. For every State of the Union or presidential address to a joint session of Congress, a Cabinet member is chosen to sit out as a precaution for an incident such as an attack on the Capitol. *Read more* .... *WNU Ed... more »
FBI Director Wray “Shocked To His Core” By FISA Memo, McCabe ‘Removed’ Next Day, More Heads To Roll: Report
FBI Director Wray “Shocked To His Core” By FISA Memo, McCabe ‘Removed’ Next Day, More Heads To Roll: Report by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ FBI Director Christopher Wray was allegedly “shocked to his core” after viewing the four-page FISA memo Sunday night – hours before asking Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe to step down, according to journalist Sara […]
Russia's Director of Foreign Intelligence Was In The U.S. Last Week (Even Though He Is Under U.S. Sanctions)
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service chief Sergei Naryshkin. © Alexei Nikolsky/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS *TASS:* *Russian intelligence chief visits US to discuss war on terror — ambassador* The director of Russia’s foreign intelligence has visited the United States for consultations with US counterparts MOSCOW, January 30. /TASS/. The director of Russia’s foreign intelligence SVR, Sergey Naryshkin, has visited the United States for consultations with US counterparts on the struggle against terrorism, Russian ambassador in Washington Anatoly Antonov sai... more »
Too Many Wars. Too Many Enemies.
[image: too-many-wars-too-many-enemies] Like the Romans, we have become an empire, committed to fight for scores of nations, with troops on every continent, and forces in combat operations of which the American people are only vaguely aware.
Live Stream President Trump's State of the Union Address...
*9:00 pm EST* *From: The Whitehouse* *From: Right Side Broadcasting*
Open Thread for the State of the Uniom Speech. Update!
Looking forward to tomorrow’s State of the Uniom. pic.twitter.com/xdBUU3Pvo5 — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) January 29, 2018 I think this screw up is probably a good indication of how FUBAR'd this speech is going to be. Also how FUBAR'd the actual state of union is regardless of how Trump might describe it tonight. Like I said before, I'm not watching. However I also knew that whatever I posted in this slot would invariably receive tons of comments about the speech, so why not leave a space for those very comments? To start you of here are a couple of things to watch for. The aud... more »
Russian Reaction To The U.S. Treasury Sanctions List
*CBS:* *Russia reacts to U.S. government's not-too-shocking list of shame* MOSCOW -- The U.S. State Department announced Monday evening that new sanctions will not be imposed against a list of prominent Russian figures with close ties to Vladimir Putin. The Treasury Department published the list of more than 200 political players and "oligarchs" late Monday night under mandate of a U.S. law aimed at punishing Russia for meddling in the U.S. election and other transgressions. Reacting to the list on Tuesday, Putin called its publication an "unfriendly act," and warned that it w... more »
U.S. Treasury List Of Russian Oligarchs Targeted For Sanctions Came From A Forbes List (Updated)
*Buzzfeed:* *Trump Administration Admits It Cribbed From Forbes Magazine To Create “Oligarch List”* The revelation is likely to invite criticism that a congressionally mandated list designed to punish Russia for interfering in the US election was put together haphazardly. The striking similarity between a newly released Treasury Department report of Russian oligarchs and a 2017 list of wealthy Russians published in Forbes magazine is no coincidence. On Tuesday, a Treasury Department spokesperson confirmed to BuzzFeed News that the unclassified annex of the report was derived fro... more »
Can The Democrats Win Back Ohio?
Ohio is the ultimate swing state and its 18 electoral votes are highly prized. After 1960-- when Ohio got it wrong and backed Nixon over Kennedy-- Ohio has been part of the winning coalition in every presidential race. In the 5 most recent Ohio results, George Bush beat Gore 49.97% to 46.46% and then beat Kerry 50.81% to 48.71%. Then Obama beat McCain 51.50% to 46.91% and beat Romney 50.67% to 47.69%. In 2016 they swung over to Trump, who beat Hillary 52.05% to 43.51%. She barely contested the state and her status quo message was all wrong anyway. But looking at the state legislat... more »
A game of chicken: how Indian poultry farming is creating global superbugs
How some pharmaceutical companies are feeding the last hope antibiotic to chickens
The Global Superbug Crisis: a first-person account
The tale of Emily Morris and her experience of antibiotic resistance
The Global Superbug Crisis: the view from Malawi
It's staggering that any of us are alive'. The health systems of countries like Malawi are under strain from drug-resistant infections.
The Global Superbug Crisis: the view from India
India has been described as the epicentre of the global superbug crisis - find out why.
‘Person of Interest’ Redacted from Vegas Shooting Records
Two Nevada judges in Las Vegas have ordered the release of search warrant records and autopsy reports related to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, with some information redacted.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 30, 2018
Warren Strobel & Pete Schroeder, Reuters: *Experts question Trump decision to hold off on Russian sanctions* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision not to impose sanctions on Russia for now, under a law overwhelmingly passed by Congress, represents a missed opportunity to deter the Kremlin’s aggressive behavior, former U.S. officials and Russia specialists said on Tuesday. The Trump administration late on Monday said it would not immediately impose sanctions under the law, designed to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Russia deni... more »
World News Briefs -- January 30, 2018 (Evening Edition)
(Click on Image to Enlarge) *BBC: **Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds* Taliban fighters, whom US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of Afghanistan, a BBC study has found. Months of research across the country show how areas the Taliban threaten or control have surged since foreign combat troops left in 2014. The Afghan government played down the report, saying it controls most areas. But recent attacks claimed by Taliban and Islamic State militants have killed scores in Kabul and elsewhere. Afghan officials and US Presi... more »
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