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Eddie Munster…I mean, Paul Ryan gets axed by Edd…I mean, Paul Ryan!
I’m sure by now you kids have heard that Eddie Mun…I mean, Paul Ryan has decided that he will not seek reelection and will leave his position as Speaker of the House at the end of his term in January. … Continue reading →
Meditations on Mortality
Since my age starts with “seventy”, I’m in what I call my “Middle Youth”. I figure that “Late Youth” starts at seventy-five, so I’ve got a few years until then. And as befits a man in his middle youth, I’ve been giving some thought to the idea and the reality of death. Both my parents…
Everyone Is Avoiding Syria Right Now
* (Click on Image to Enlarge)* Airspace is empty over Syria after the European Aviation Safety Agency published a rapid alert notification warning of the possibility of missile activity in the Eastern Mediterranean. Diagram: FlightRadar24 *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this news link .... *Missiles ‘nice and new and smart’ coming to Syria, Trump warns *(Asia Times).
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Corporate Public Control Department’ By Seun Kuti
From Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Fela Kuti, comes this protest anthem aimed at Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as corrupt governments throughout the world. “Corporate Public Control Department (C.P.C.D.)” features a classic afrobeat rhythm, with punctuating horn riffs from the Egypt 80. They were Fela’s The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Corporate Public Control Department’ By Seun Kuti appeared first on Shadowproof.
Black Political Power Means Zilch
[image: black-political-power-means-zilch] It's often thought to be beyond question that black political power is necessary for economic power and enhanced socio-economic welfare. That's an idea that lends itself to testing and analysis.
Syria False Flag: Repeating Baseless Claims is not "Mounting Evidence"
*April 12, 2018 (*Tony Cartalucci - LD) - To date, all supposed evidence regarding recent allegations of a chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria, northeast of the capital Damascus, comes from Western-funded militants and their auxiliaries including the US-European government-funded front, the so-called "Syria Civil Defense," better known at the "White Helmets." Unverified photographs and video of apparent victims have been the sole sources cited by the US. *WHO "Authority" Used to Bolster Original Unverified Reports, Not Add New Evidence * The World Health Organization, in a re... more »
Russia claims White Helmets staged Douma attack; will US strike destroy evidence?
"There Wasn't A Single Corpse" report the Russians from the scene of the alleged chemical attack in Syria More The post Russia claims White Helmets staged Douma attack; will US strike destroy evidence? appeared first on The Duran.
Russian President Putin Called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu To Talk About Syria
© Sputnik/ Aleksey Nikolskyi *Sputnik:* *Putin Urges Netanyahu to Avoid Actions That Destabilize Syria's Sovereignty* Russian President Vladimir Putin called for refraining from actions destabilizing the situation in Syria during his phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Kremlin press-service reported. *"Upon an initiative of the Israeli side, a telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Syrian issue was discussed, including the recent missile strikes on the T-4 air... more »
Is Michael Cohen In Real Trouble?
Mike Allen reporting for Axios yesterday says Trump is flipping out over the raid on Michael Cohen's home, office and hotel room. He's blaming Mueller and Rosenstein. Allen says this came from an inside source: "Until now, when storms hit, Trump could turn to Hope Hicks to explain things to him, suggest wording, simmer him down. With her departure from the White House, we saw the president working out his fury in real time... This is the first crisis post-Hope Hicks... This was different: I've never seen him like this before... This is the president you're going to see more of from... more »
"Wimps and Lotto Winners"
*"Wimps and Lotto Winners"* by The Zman "I did not spend a lot of time following the Mark Zuckerberg morality play put on by our “representatives” on Tuesday. These shows are highly choreographed and amount to nothing. The alleged victim is given the questions a week in advance and he prepares with professional acting coaches so he can deliver the scripted answers with the right amount of emotion. Given that Faceberg donated to 85% of the people questioning him, the whole thing was really just a chance for the Senate to meet their boss and polish his apple. What’s interesting to ... more »
Oil Prices Rise Over Fears Of An Escalation Of The War In Syria
*OilPrice.com:* *Oil Prices Rise After Trump’s Syria Tweets* Oil prices soared on Wednesday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted earlier in the day that Russia would better “get ready” for U.S. missiles in Syria. At 08:33 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, WTI Crude was above $66 and Brent—above the $71 mark. WTI Crude was up 0.92 percent to $66.12, while Brent Crude had jumped 0.87 percent at $71.66. “Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and “smart!” You shouldn’t be partners with a Gas Killin... more »
The Only Thing That Could Beat the U.S. Marines (And Not Russia or China)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * A lack of training. *In addition, seventeen of the twenty-three units complained that they couldn’t train because of lack of access to training ranges, especially with units scheduled to deploy getting first crack at training facilities. Almost half said training was hampered by maintenance work on ships, bad weather or the transit time it took for the amphibious ship to reach the training area. Curiously, only five of twenty-three marine units reported that deployments, or the need to prepare for upcoming deployments, actually affected their training... more »
Russia's Massive Naval 'Cannon' Could Crush a Navy Destroyer in Battle
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Or a swarm. *Those same features would make the AK-130 one of the best naval guns with which to defend a ship from a drone swarm. Its rapid rate of fire and massive shell size would provide unparalleled lethality, and the extremely large magazine would ensure its ability to stay in the fight. It also means it excels at roles such as ground support, and if allowed to get into range, it would prove devastating to any ship that it could get a firing solution on. While big guns are some of the oldest naval technologies, with such advanced systems like the... more »
Media Raises False Alarms of Ocean Cooling
The usual suspects, such as BBC and the Guardian are reporting that the Atlantic gulf stream is slowing down due to climate change, threatening an ice age. That’s right, warmists are now claiming fossil fuels do cooling when they are not warming. As usual the headlines are not supported by the details. The AMOC is […]
Russian Warships Have Vacated The Syrian Naval Base Of Tartus
ISI reveals: Disappearance of most of the #Russian #Naval Forces from #Tartus Port, #Syria. Those missing naval vessels have now been deployed at sea due to possible near-future #strikes. Only one #kilo class submarine remained.#russiannavy #Syriastrikes #foxnews #kilo pic.twitter.com/guRA9w0qqt — imagesatintl (@imagesatint) April 11, 2018 *WND:* *Russia moves 11 navy ships out of Syrian port* *Moscow heeds Trump warning to 'get ready' for strike* Russia has moved at least 11 navy ships deployed in Syria out to sea in the event of a U.S. military strike, which appears to be immine... more »
UK's May Summons Ministers for Syrian Meeting- Attack Imminent?
*Link* *British Prime Minister Theresa May has called government ministers to a cabinet meeting on Syria, which media reports said was likely to lead to London joining in a military response...* *US President Donald Trump earlier warned Russia of imminent military action in Syria and he lambasted Moscow for standing by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.* *A spokesman for May said the previously unscheduled meeting would focus on Syria.* *The BBC earlier said May was ready to give the go-ahead for Britain to take part in action led by the United States without seeking prior approval ... more »
Gun Bans Lead To — Knife “Control”
The UK bans guns. London goes to a very high murder rate. "Knife Control" now on the agenda. (Soon to be followed by "Pokey Thing Control", "Running With Scissors Control", and "Wooden Stick Control"... Continue reading →
Four-Star US General Warns “War Is On The Horizon” As Syria Situation Escalates
Four-Star US General Warns “War Is On The Horizon” As Syria Situation Escalates by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A retired American four-star general and former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and chairman of the board for the Institute for the Study of War issued a disturbing warning that “war is on the horizon” with […]
Moscow to Trump: Are ‘Smart’ Missiles an Attempt to Destroy Alleged Chemical Attack Evidence in Syria?
Moscow to Trump: Are ‘Smart’ Missiles an Attempt to Destroy Alleged Chemical Attack Evidence in Syria? by https://www.rt.com/ Responding to a threat from US President Donald Trump, who said Russia should prepare for “nice new and smart missiles” launched by America at Syria, Moscow said if the weapons were smart, they would target terrorists. – “Smart […]
UK Moves Submarines Next To Syria, Strikes May Begin As Soon As Thursday
UK Moves Submarines Next To Syria, Strikes May Begin As Soon As Thursday by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Shortly after Theresa May declared that she could act in Syria without approval from Parliament, the Telegraph is reporting that the prime minister has ordered UK submarines to travel within striking range of Syria, and adds that strikes could begin as early as Thursday, […]
Potential Russia-US Conflict in Syria Will Set Middle East on Fire, Turkey Warns
Potential Russia-US Conflict in Syria Will Set Middle East on Fire, Turkey Warns by http://tass.com/ The Turkish defense minister comments on a potential conflict between Russia and the United States in Syria. – MOSCOW, April 11. /TASS/. A potential conflict between Russia and the United States in Syria may turn the tide in the entire Middle […]
“There Wasn’t A Single Corpse”: Russia Claims ‘White Helmets’ Staged Syria Chemical Attack
“There Wasn’t A Single Corpse”: Russia Claims ‘White Helmets’ Staged Syria Chemical Attack by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Russia claims that the reported chemical attack in Syria last Sunday was staged by the “white helmets,” a US-funded NGO lauded by mainstream media for their humanitarian work, while long-suspected of performing less-than humanitarian deeds behind the curtain. – Speaking with EuroNews, […]
Two Ex-British Ambassadors Question Claims that Assad Ordered Chemical Attack as Threat of War Grows
Two Ex-British Ambassadors Question Claims that Assad Ordered Chemical Attack as Threat of War Grows by https://www.rt.com/ Ex-British ambassadors questioned claims that Assad is behind a chemical attack that killed dozens of Syrians. Peter Ford and Craig Murray expressed doubt, urging the UK government not to rush into a war without proof. – Former British ambassador […]
X22 Report, “The Strike Group Is The Show, Trust The Plan, A Plan Within A Plan”
X22 Report, “The Strike Group Is The Show, Trust The Plan, A Plan Within A Plan” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G59qyxaQvdg
Should El Paso Consumers Fund Corporate Welfare?
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At the entrance of Egypt's Flowers Fair 2018 [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: At the entrance of Egypt's Flowers Fair 2018] At the entrance of Egypt's annual Spring Flowers show 2018 in Giza's Orman botanical garden
The Orman botanical garden partition at Egypt's Spring Fair 2018 [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: The Orman botanical garden partition at Egypt's Spring Fair 2018] First time to notice that Orman botanical garden has got a partition at the annual spring show offering its production from plants and flowers to sale to public
Elections campaigning at Egypt's Spring Flowers Show 2018 [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Elections campaigning at Egypt's Spring Flowers Show 2018] Taken before Presidential elections in late March , the annual Spring Fair Show was not spared fro Elections campaigning as companies and flower nurseries show their support to incumbent President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
The visitors of Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: The visitors of Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair] The annual Spring Flowers Fair was packed full of visitors especially in the days of the weekends.
Flowers at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair 2018 [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Flowers at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair 2018] Flowers at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair 2018
The Same Gov’t That Spies on Its Citizens is Lecturing Facebook CEO for Same Thing
By Rachel Blevins Members of the same government that is responsible for violating privacy laws and illegally collecting data from its citizens, openly lectured the... more »
19 Questions Mark Zuckerberg Strangely Couldn’t Answer During His Senate Hearing
By Jay Syrmopoulos Washington, D.C. – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg looked uneasy as he gave testimony for five hours on Tuesday before 44 U.S. senators.... more »
Virginia Law Requires Strict Asset Forfeiture Reporting; First Step Toward Reform
By Michael Maharrey Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed a bill into law implementing reporting requirements for all asset forfeitures in the state, including cases... more »
April is Autism Awareness Month. 2012 Research Proved Cell Phone and WiFi Radiation Disrupts Brain Barrier, Causes It To Leak. No Safe Level Scientifically Determined for Kids or Pregnant Women.
By B.N. Frank Have you ever asked your children’s doctor, “If Wireless Radiation Exposure Is No Big Deal, Why Do Manuals for Cell Phones, iPads,... more »
Cops Running “Smog Checkpoints” — Stopping Motorists to Check Their Emissions
By Jack Burns As if traffic jams weren’t already a problem in California, the Highway Patrol is now conducting random “smog checkpoints” on the street.... more »
STRIKE IMMINENT: Trump Threatens WW3 Over Unverified Chemical Weapons Attacks In Regions Controlled By Terrorists
By Aaron Kesel It’s the second chemical weapons attack to happen in Syria since President Donald Trump took office; and once again the attack seems... more »
Facebook Censorship: The Grotesque Mainstream Solution
By Jon Rappoport The problem with Facebook started a long time ago. They used their money to promote their social media operations, and tons of... more »
Reality Check: Syrian Gas Attack Connected to Bigger Conflict?
Leading investigative journalist Ben Swann, founder of Reality Check with Ben Swann, tackles the developing situation in Syria in light of a reported chemical attack... more »
Roman Volcanoes
Tim Cullen has put another cat among the archaeological pigeons with his post on the Roman Catacombs that received wisdom attributes to Christian burial sites. My opinion is that this interpretation is BS. and the catacombs are nothing other than … Continue reading →
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"We Are Mortals All...
"We are mortals all, human and nonhuman, bound in one fellowship of love and travail. No one escapes the fate of death. But we can, with caring, make our good-byes less tormented. If we broaden the circle of our compassion, life can be less cruel." - Gary Kowalski
"What Is Hope?"
*"What Is Hope?"* by Rubin Alves "What is hope? It is the pre-sentiment that imagination is more real and reality is less real than it looks. It is the hunch that the overwhelming brutality of facts that oppress and repress us is not the last word. It is the suspicion that reality is more complex than the realists want us to believe. That the frontiers of the possible are not determined by the limits of the actual; and in a miraculous and unexplained way, life is opening creative events which will light the way to freedom and resurrection. But the two - suffering and hope - must l... more »
"Where Does One Go..."
"Where does one go from a world of insanity? Somewhere on the other side of despair." - T.S. Eliot
"Idiocy Is Bringing The End Of The World"
*"Idiocy Is Bringing The End Of The World"* by Paul Craig Roberts "Here is Jason Ditz on the coming end of the world: - https://news.antiwar.com/ Vladimir Soloviev explains the failure of Putin’s policy of appeasement: - https://russia-insider.com/ If you were the president of France or the prime minister of the UK, would you permit criminally insane Washington to drag you into military conflict with Russia? - https://www.infowars.com/ I didn’t think so. I wouldn’t either. So what’s with Macron and May? What’s with the French and British governments? What’s with the French and Br... more »
“11 Russian Warships Leave Syrian Port To Conduct Exercises”
*“11 Russian Warships Leave Syrian Port To Conduct Exercises”* by Tyler Durden "Update Wed, 04/11/2018 - 13:05: "The Russian warships leaving port has been reported as a drill, as InterFax reports: "Russian Navy ships, starting from April 11, will conduct exercises near the coast of Syria, follow from the international notification for aviation personnel (NOTAM) and navigational warning for seafarers. The reports contain the coordinates of the closed area, as well as the conduct of training shooting there. The training area, located in the international waters of the Mediterranean, ... more »
Musical Interlude: Vangelis, “Alpha”
Vangelis, “Alpha” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jG--3elufo
Reports From The U.K. Indicate That Military Strikes Against Syria Could Begin As Early As Thursday
*Zero Hedge:* *UK Moves Submarines Next To Syria, Strikes May Begin As Soon As Thursday * Shortly after Theresa May declared that she could act in Syria without approval from Parliament, the Telegraph is reporting that the prime minister has ordered UK submarines to travel within striking range of Syria, and adds that strikes could begin as early as Thursday, which is when May will call an emergency cabinet meeting over Syria. With the US's Truman carrier still a month away, the "coalition" will rely on UK and French ships. US air support will likely also be involved, suggestin... more »
The Obvious Question: What Does Russia Want?
*Angus Ross, Andrew Savchenko* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Servicemen load air-to-ground missiles onto a Sukhoi Su-25 jet fighter during a drill at the Russian southern Stavropol region, March 12, 2015. Russia has started military exercises in the country's south, as well as in Georgia's breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and in Crimea, annexed from Ukraine last year, news agency RIA reported on Thursday, citing Russia's Defence Ministry. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko] Russia reserves the right to pursue its interests in the post–Soviet space without Western interference,... more »
Why North Korea's Human Rights Abuses are Being Ignored
*Min hee Jo, Quinn Marschik* *Security, Asia* [image: Otto Frederick Warmbier (3rd R), a University of Virginia student who has been detained in North Korea since early January, attends a news conference in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo released by Kyodo February 29, 2016. Warmbier was detained for trying to steal a propaganda slogan from his Pyongyang hotel and has confessed to] Despite the reactions of the United States and South Korea to the North's human-rights abuses, North Koreans are left behind. Human rights form a pillar of most democratic countries’ foreign poli... more »
Why Pompeo Must Prioritize U.S. Diplomacy
*Gordon Gray* *Security, Americas* [image: CIA Director Mike Pompeo arrives the FDD National Security Summit in Washington, U.S., October 19, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas] If the United States is serious about safeguarding and promoting U.S. national interests, then it is imperative that the country assumes a leadership role within the international community. Most diplomats—even retired ones, like me—don’t make a habit of speaking publicly on political issues. But we never hesitate to make our voices heard when America’s national interest is at stake. And in the wake of Rex Tiller... more »
Colombia's Political Problems Are an Opportunity for America
*Christine Balling* *Security, Americas* [image: A fighter from Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), arriving at the camp where they prepare for an upcoming congress ratifying a peace deal with the government, near El Diamante in Yari Plains, Colombia, September 16, 2016. REUTERS /John Vizcaino] Continued U.S. investment in Colombian national security is not a threat to regional peace, but rather, its guarantor. In order to better coordinate his response to the latest developments in Syria, President Trump has cancelled what would have been his first trip to South Amer... more »
Haters Can’t Dim This Star Student’s Shine
Many were impressed when Texas teen Michael Brown made headlines by gaining acceptance and full scholarships to all 20 colleges he applied to, including four in the Ivy League. But some people tried to rain on the Black student's parade.
Congressmen Urge Schools to Sever Ties With Chinese Institute
Four Texas universities recently were urged by their representatives in Congress to sever ties with the Chinese government-funded Confucius Institute based on FBI reports of spying and propaganda.
PROSPER Act’s Impact on TRIO Programs Concerns Many Schools
More than 400 higher education institutions are worried about some proposed revisions to the federal TRIO Programs in the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act.
C. MAULI AGRAWAL
*C. MAULI AGRAWAL* has been named chancellor of the University of Missouri at Kansas City, effective June 20. He is currently interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Agrawal earned a bachelor’s degree from IIT-Kanpur in India, a master’s degree from Clemson University and a doctorate from Duke University.
Trump's Madness In His March To War
President Trump this morning Tweeted a warning to Russia that US missiles were heading toward Syria (and Russians in Syria). The Russian ambassador to Lebanon reconfirmed in an interview that Russia would target not only incoming missiles but the sources of those incoming missiles. Today Syrian aircraft relocated to Russian bases in Syria and Russian military officers deployed to the Syrian parliament. If Trump goes ahead with a large-scale attack on Syria over an alleged chlorine attack on Syrian civilians the escalation may continue to the unimaginable. Will the US president at lea... more »
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Admits That Facebook Is Working With Special Counsel Mueller
*CNBC:* *Zuckerberg says Facebook is working with special counsel Mueller in probe* * Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed before the Senate Judiciary and Commerce committees on Tuesday that the company has been working with special counsel Robert Mueller. * Zuckerberg clarified he had not personally been interviewed but others within the company had been. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified to a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce committees Tuesday that Facebook is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. "I know we are working with... more »
In upcoming interview James Comey compares Donald Trump to a mob boss. Update!
"Was President Trump obstructing justice?” Former FBI Director James @Comey sits down with @ABC's @GStephanopoulos for an exclusive interview airing Sunday night at 10/9c on ABC. https://t.co/IE4XwxvIih #Comey pic.twitter.com/WygOAoVQzN — ABC News (@ABC) April 11, 2018 Courtesy of The Hill: *Ex-FBI Director James Comey compared to President Trump to a "mob boss" in a taped interview with ABC News, according to a promotional video released Wednesday. * *“How strange is it for you to sit here and compare the president to a mob boss?” host George Stephanopoulos asks Comey in a clip... more »
Paul Ryan Runs Away
Because Blue America has spent years trying to defeat Paul Ryan, about a year ago we got two consecutive call, one from former Ryan opponent and one from state Senator Chis Larson, asking me to call a very politicized progressive union iron worker in Racine County and help persuade him to run against Ryan. The Wisconsin Working Families Party had already done the heavy lift and they just needed me to push Randy Bryce over the edge. It was a pleasure talking with him over the phone; he was a Bernie guy who had the right answer on every single question. In introduced him to two poli... more »
Cleaning Products Are As Bad for the Lungs as Smoking 20 Cigarettes Per Day, Study Finds
It’s hard to forget the toxic chemical smell of cleaning products, which have become the norm in most homes. If you ever thought to yourself, “There is no way this is good for me” while trying desperately not to inhale too many cleaning fumes, your intuition was spot-on, a new study suggests. Using cleaning products regularly may be as damaging to the lungs as smoking 20 cigarettes a day, potentially leading to decreased lung capacity, damage to the lungs’ lining, asthma, and lung disease. “We feared that such chemicals, by steadily causing a little damage to the airways day after... more »
“Knock, Knock: Monsanto’s Here” Farmers Recall Lawsuits (and Tense Moments) in Shocking Short Film
There are millions of people who have legitimate grievances with Monsanto and other large agrochemical companies for many different reasons ranging from environmental to health reasons, but perhaps no group has a bigger one than the farmers who’ve suffered under their domineering policies. According to a Center for Food Safety report released in 2012, titled ‘Monsanto vs. Farmers,’ Monsanto had filed 142 lawsuits against farmers for alleged Technology Agreement violations of its patents on genetically engineered seeds, lawsuits that have involved 410 farmers and 56 small farm-based ... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 11, 2018
Mikhail Klimentyev / Sputnik / Reuters *Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic*: *All the Ways Russia Enables Assad* *From airstrikes to diplomacy and propaganda* As the United States seemed moving closer to striking government targets in Syria Wednesday morning, Donald Trump opened the day with a series of harsh tweets. But rather than threatening the Syrian regime directly, he opened up by threatening Russia. Moments later, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said “smart missiles should fly towards terrorists not the legitimate government that has been fighting international terror... more »
Twitter CEO Endorses Call for Conservatism’s Destruction
[image: twitter-ceo-endorses-call-for-conservatism-s-destruction] Twitter is notorious for hiding its bias with “shadow banning.” But its CEO, Jack Dorsey, has now ventured a bit from the shadows, more overtly revealing his bias by endorsing an article calling for the GOP’s destruction and the “Californification” of the whole country.
Speaker Paul Ryan to Retire From Congress
[image: speaker-paul-ryan-to-retire-from-congress] Speaker of the House Paul Ryan's record, as he begins his countdown to retirement, is lackluster to say the least. Will his successor be any better?
IMPEACHMENT BEFORE THE MIDTERMS? NAHHH, WON'T HAPPEN.
Over at the Resurgent, Erick Erickson reproduces what he claims is an extended rant from a publicly pro-Trump Republican congressman who secretly wishes the president would just quit. "It's like Forrest Gump won the presidency, but an evil, really f*cking stupid Forrest Gump.... "I say a lot of shit on TV defending him.... But honestly, I wish the motherf*cker would just go away. We're going to lose the House, lose the Senate, and lose a bunch of states because of him. All his supporters will blame us for what we have or have not done, but he hasn't led. He wakes up in the morning,... more »
Are Syrian Strikes Imminent? Within 24 Hours or so?
As I type this post a gust of wind blew just outside. It caught my attention. The sound of the wind- The movement of our mulberry tree branches as they swing back and forth- What sounds hold the attention of others as we collectively sit on the edge of our chairs? Waiting Might there be someone, somewhere in Syria today, right now, wishing only to see and hear the movement of branches as the winds blow? Rather then dread the thought of hearing and seeing the sounds and destruction of more war. Clearly Syria and her people are on my mind. *It's difficult to interpret based on ... more »
"As the War Machine Threatens"
*"As the War Machine Threatens"* by Paul Rosenberg "War drums are beating again, and fairly seriously, it seems. And so I’d like to make a few points before things get out of hand. Because once the bodies start piling up, instincts will be overloaded, and reason will be difficult. So, here are a few things to think about ahead of time: *#1: War is failure. *And if we get a war now based upon an uncertain attack leaving a fairly small number of casualties, it’s beyond failure; it is lunacy. Thousands die in wars, sometimes a thousand in a day. And the current situation poses no sign... more »
World News Briefs -- April 11, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Trump signals strikes against Syria, lays into Assad ally Russia* U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia on Wednesday of imminent military action in Syria over a suspected poison gas attack, declaring that missiles “will be coming” and lambasting Moscow for standing by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The White House pushed back against suggestions that Trump had broadcast his plans for military strikes via Twitter, saying he had not laid out a timetable for action, that all options were still on the table and he was assessing how to respond. Trump’s tweet was r... more »
"On Your Own Terms..."
"If the sun is shining, stand in it- yes, yes, yes. Happy times are great, but happy times pass- they have to- because time passes. The pursuit of happiness is more elusive; it is life-long, and it is not goal-centered. What you are pursuing is meaning- a meaningful life... There are times when it will go so wrong that you will be barely alive, and times when you realize that being barely alive, on your own terms, is better than living a bloated half-life on someone else's terms." - Jeanette Winterson
"Russia’s Real Endgame"
*"Will Trump 'Wag the Dog'?"* by Brian Maher “Are they trying to guarantee Trump will let the missiles fly?” Our colleague Dave Gonigam of The 5 Min. Forecast had just caught wind of Monday’s FBI raid on the office of Trump’s attorney, Michael Cohen. Perhaps you recall the 1997 film "Wag the Dog." Perhaps you also recall that President Clinton - no need to specify - attacked suspected al-Qaida targets around the time Monica Lewinsky appeared before a grand jury. Then you grasp Dave’s half-joking, half-serious reaction to Monday’s business. In the Hollywood film, the fictional presi... more »
"Now Remember..."
"Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb, mad-dog mean. 'Cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live nor win. That's just the way it is." - Clint Eastwood, "The Outlaw Josey Wales"
"The 12 Rules of Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why"
"The 12 Rules of Survival" *From "Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why"* by Laurence Gonzales "As a journalist, I've been writing about accidents for more than thirty years. In the last 15 or so years, I've concentrated on accidents in outdoor recreation, in an effort to understand who lives, who dies, and why. To my surprise, I found an eerie uniformity in the way people survive seemingly impossible circumstances. Decades and sometimes centuries apart, separated by culture, geography, race, language, and tradition, the most successful survivors–those who practice what I call... more »
Hypocrisy Defined: The Same Gov’t That Spies on Its Citizens is Lecturing Facebook CEO for Same Thing
[image: privacy] While Congress lectures Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the importance of respecting user privacy, they ignore the fact that they are responsible for allowing illegal spying on millions of American citizens. The post Hypocrisy Defined: The Same Gov’t That Spies on Its Citizens is Lecturing Facebook CEO for Same Thing appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Tensions Are Flaring between Washington and Moscow
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Middle East* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit] Trump’s threat of “new and smart” missiles are stoking tensions in the Middle East. President Donald Trump is taunting Russia as he makes clear that he has decided to strike the forces of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in retaliation for an alleged chemical weapons attack in the town of Douma. At the same time, and somewhat paradoxically, Trump is also offering cooperation to Russia on a range of issues includin... more »
KATHERINE A. ROWE
*KATHERINE A. ROWE* has been named president of the College of William & Mary, effective July 1. Rowe is currently provost and dean of the faculty at Smith College. She will be the first woman to hold the presidency of the college in its 325-year history. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Carleton College and a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Harvard University.
KATHLEEN MCELROY
*KATHLEEN MCELROY* has been appointed director for the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, effective June 1. McElroy is a journalist and former editor at the New York Times. She received a master’s degree from New York University and a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.
For Marching Bands at Historically Black Schools, It’s ‘About the Showmanship’
ATLANTA — Five drum majors approach midfield and snap into high-stepping formation, capes swirling as they spin and drop into splits before hopping up and bending backward until their hats scrape the ground. When they dart toward the sideline, Bethune-Cookman University’s 300-piece marching band and its 14 Karat Gold Dancers surge onto the field, performing […]
10 Tricks to Remember to Take Your Vitamin Supplements
Health is a priority for you. You made a commitment to your body. You signed up for the “program” and bought the supplements. That part was easy. REMEMBERING to take the supplements…that is the hard part. Try these 10 tips and tricks to remember to take your nutritional supplements. Works for The Drs. Wolfson and […] The post 10 Tricks to Remember to Take Your Vitamin Supplements appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
UFOs And Causal Motery...
*Borne of needs for any of us; there is no "we" without "me."* UFOs And Causal Motery... *by Alfred Lehmberg* Individuality! It is penultimately required in regard to even the beginning *perception* of what came to be called "UFOs." Other, less brave, appellations would be employed, later on. That and the ability to endure neck pain... passed these it's only *time* necessary looking up, out... and *in*. Crystal... seems ya gotta be "*free" *to be able to "*see"*? Individuality; however, remains a *trial*, a *travail*, and a *toil*, worse than mere neck pain because it is a *resum... more »
Stormy Daniels fully cooperating with federal investigators, while the Summer Zervos defamation case pushes forward. Update!
Stormy Daniels is cooperating with federal investigators probing 2016 non-disclosure agreement and $130,000 payment she received from Pres. Trump’s longtime personal attorney. https://t.co/gJagoFny4S - @NBCInvestigates — NBC News (@NBCNews) April 10, 2018 Courtesy of NBC News: *Adult film actress Stormy Daniels is cooperating with federal investigators looking into a $130,000 payment she received from President Donald Trump's personal attorney, multiple sources familiar with the proceedings told NBC News. * *The cooperation is in connection with a broader federal probe of the a... more »
Trump draws back on criticism of Russia
Succession of tweets from Donald Trump appear to dilute criticisms made earlier More The post Trump draws back on criticism of Russia appeared first on The Duran .
"Trump: 'Get Ready Russia', Missiles Will Be Coming 'Nice' and 'New' and 'Smart'" OMG...
*"Trump: 'Get Ready Russia',* * Missiles Will Be Coming 'Nice' and 'New' and 'Smart'"* by The_Real_Fly "A little background while you sip on your morning coffee. While you were sleeping, Russia vowed to shoot down any missile that targeted Assad's regime and the place it was launched from. This could mean a US destroyer or a launch pad in the region. “If there is an American strike, then we... will shoot down the missiles and target the positions from where they were launched,” Alexander Zasypkin, the Russian envoy to Beirut, said on Wednesday. “In the past few days, we have seen an... more »
U.S. and Chinese Carrier Groups Simultaneously Patrol South China Sea
[image: u-s-and-chinese-carrier-groups-simultaneously-patrol-south-china-sea] As a Chinese carrier group is engaging in naval drills near Hainan in the South China Sea, the USS *Theodore Roosevelt,* leading a carrier strike group, entered that sea.
Former FBI Director Comey Calls President Trump A 'Mob Boss'
*ABC:* *Comey compares Trump to mob boss* A source present at the taping says James Comey's interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, airing Sunday at 10 p.m. as a "20/20" special, is "going to shock the president and his team." The source said Comey's comments, in his first interview since being fired by President Trump last May, will generate headlines and "certainly add more meat to the charges swirling around Trump." *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* This man is bitter. I understand that he wants to create a stir so that his publisher can sell his book .... but mob boss? Aside... more »
Did the World Health Organization Declare Medical Marijuana Has No Health Risks?
A December announcement by a WHO committee stated that one specific component of marijuana is safe and should not require regulation.
Lights, Action and War Propaganda: Al-Jazeera Releases Video from the White Helmets on Alleged Chemical Attack in Douma after Trump Says “It’s Time” for U.S. Forces to Leave Syria
Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – Al-Jazeera (who was recently forced to register as a propaganda agent of the Qatari government under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in the U.S.) looks like they want to get on the good side of the Washington establishment has released a video on what it seems to... (read more)
Día Internacional de las Luchas Campesinas 2018: ¡Llamado de La Vía Campesina a articular acciones unitarias descentralizadas!
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11-Apr-2018 ¡Por tierra y por la vida! ¡Basta de Tratados de Libre Comercio, basta de impunidad!
El Mercosur inició ronda con Nueva Zelanda y el bloque europeo EFTA
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11-Apr-2018 En lo que fue el inicio de una serie de reuniones comerciales, el Mercosur mantuvo el lunes el primer diálogo con Nueva Zelanda, en tanto que entre ayer y el viernes se desarrolla la tercer ronda con el bloque EFTA.
Apuntes sobre el Informe en relación al Acuerdo Comercial entre la Unión Europea y Ecuador
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11-Apr-2018 El 1 de enero de 2017, Ecuador entró en el Acuerdo Comercial Multilateral de países andinos con la Unión Europea. Actualmente, Ecuador mantiene un superávit de $2.6 mil millones en exportaciones agrícolas. Sin embargo, la ventaja comparativa por parte de la Unión Europea es evidente: las importaciones de la UE crecieron el 22% en 2017 hasta los $147 millones.
South Africa pays tribute to Winnie Mandela per BBC News
The BBC report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-africa-43733300/south-africa-pays-tribute-to-winnie-mandela 'Thousands of people have paid tribute to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at a memorial service in Soweto. The anti-apartheid campaigner and ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, died on 2 April. Mourners, many clad in the green and yellow colours of the ruling African National Congress, danced and sang in a soccer stadium under grey skies.' Not a word of context re necklacing people who opposed her, but that would be sullying her reputation...
Rat #46 Scuttles Off the Listing Ship of State
The self-pitying sanctimoniousness of Paul Ryan's official resignation announcement was literally sickening. He didn't seek the job as House Speaker. He wasn't really resigning because of November's Blue Tsunami getting bigger and bigger on the horizon. And, of course, he wanted to spend more time with the Koch Brothers his family. And so ends one of the shortest House Speaker tenures in modern American history. It was remarkable for how much damage it had done to the American economy and the entire national landscape as a whole in such a brief period of time. As Joy Reid ... more »
Solar activity crashes – the Sun looks like a cueball
Source More on this Topic: More Evidence We Are Headed Towards a Cooling Period The Perfect Storm is Brewing for Lower Global Temperatures in 2018 Please Like, Share, Subscribe and Comment Advertisements
March For Science Faces An Existential Threat - From Within
March For Science, an offshoot of Women's March, gave itself a positive name in 2017 but its motivations were not about science at all. It was about social authoritarianism and promoting a political agenda. And at the top of that agenda was being anti-Trump in much the same way the same groups eight and 12 and 16 years earlier were ant-Bush. But things may be different in 2018. A lot of the more culturally militant people have quit or been (ironically) marginalized because the science community sees the real opportunity for gain - if they can apply pressure while also being part of ... more »
UPDATED: Latest Victim of Western War on Syria - World Health Organization
*UPDATED: *The Russian Military has issued a sitrep on Syria...[hat tip to Seemorerocks for the link]--video at bottom of post. Please note that about 1/2 way through the video, the Russian General discusses the lie told by the *WHO* today (500 victims) about Assad *"Gassing his own people."*(TM). According to this report, the *WHO *has been systematically lying like this for some time now...and has even covered up a situation where the terrorists were hiding major supplies of food and medications away in warehouses...denying access of them to their intended Syrian recipients. So... more »
Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted Houthi Missiles And Drones In Riyadh And Southern Cities
*Reuters: **Saudi says it intercepts Houthi missiles in Riyadh and southern cities* RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia’s air defence forces intercepted at least three ballistic missiles fired at Saudi cities by Yemen’s Houthis, who claimed to have targeted the defence ministry in Riyadh and a Saudi Aramco distribution facility in Najran on Wednesday. Three rockets were intercepted in the capital and the southern cities of Jizan and Najran, according to state media and the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen. There were no immediate reports of damage or cas... more »
The Trump Organization Was Always A Mafia Front-- What About The Trump Regime?
There was lots of bitching and kvetching that the FBI treated Michael Cohen like a Mafia lawyer when they raided hhis home, his hotel room and his office-- kicking down the door in the case of the office. Sunday, former FBI chief, James Comey, is going to be on a *20/20* special with George Stephanopoulos and, according to Axios, a source present at the taping says the interview is going to shock the president and his team. It's his first interview since Señor T fired him almost a full year ago. A promo for the show compares Trumpanzee to a mob boss. And... *•* The Comey intervie... more »
Trump Plans to Strike Syria, But to What Effect?
Photo Credit: via Sputnik News *Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on *Order from Chaos*.* On Saturday, the Assad regime used chemical weapons on the last remaining rebel enclave of Douma, outside Damascus, killing over 40 civilians. In response, the Trump administration has vowed to respond forcefully, with President Trump most recently taunting Russia to get ready for a barrage of “smart” missiles. President Trump’s justification for his response rests on two arguments. The first is that the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons owes directly to the Obama administ... more »
19 Questions Mark Zuckerberg Strangely Couldn’t Answer During His Senate Hearing
[image: questions] Here are all the questions Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg backed out of or couldn't answer during his Senate hearing this week. The post 19 Questions Mark Zuckerberg Strangely Couldn’t Answer During His Senate Hearing appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: Cops Running ‘Smog Checkpoints’, Stopping Motorists to Check Their Emissions
[image: smog] The state of California is now using "Smog Checkpoints" to determine whether drivers are complying with state laws regulating carbon emissions, which raises serious concerns among privacy advocates. The post WATCH: Cops Running ‘Smog Checkpoints’, Stopping Motorists to Check Their Emissions appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Syria: Not If But When & How Will the US/UK/French and Israeli Attack Begin?
*Though Israel isn't being mentioned as a partner in these specific US/UK/French plans, I have no doubt they are ready to take advantage of the situation. Which means they are part of whatever will unfold. Israel is ready to go!* *Here's a round up of news and views I find most relevant. Hope you do too? * * PM Theresa May Ready to Give the Go Ahead for Military Action Against Syria* * Prime Minister Theresa May is ready to give the go-ahead for Britain to take part in military action in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, the BBC reported on Wednesday. * *M... more »
Vandalized Jewish Books Replaced at University
BELLINGHAM — Seven books that vandals damaged with anti-Semitic messages have been replaced at Western Washington University in Bellingham. KOMO-TV reports approximately 250 people attended a reshelving ceremony Tuesday in Wilson Library to showcase the new books that were purchased and donated to replace the ones that were damaged. About 120 books donated and bought […]
Senior Golf? Nebraska College Team Has 61-Year-Old Freshman
BELLEVUE, Neb. — Don Byers didn’t know he was auditioning for a spot on the Bellevue University golf team when coach Rob Brown joined his group as a guest at his club last August. Byers was booming drives close to 300 yards, making his putts and under par after nine holes. Brown asked Byers if […]
Did President Donald Trump Exempt His Daughter’s Clothing Line From China Tariffs?
Although President Trump's tariffs on China imports exclude clothing items such as the ones imported for Ivanka Trump's clothing line, her company was not specifically singled out for an exemption.
WHY FRENCH AUTHORITIES VIOLENTLY ATTACKED THE 'ZAD'
WHY FRENCH AUTHORITIES VIOLENTLY ATTACKED THE 'ZAD' Christine Prat Censored News April 11, 2018 On Monday, April 9, military police with armored vehicles violently attacked the 'ZAD'. This is an area that has been threatened with destruction – to build an international airport – for decades. Farmers and environmentalists have been opposing the project since 1967. 'ZAD' originally
U.S. empire - heading into 'post primacy'
*Video by Will Griffin - Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran and board member of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space.* The Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) has published a study on the Pentagon, funded by the Pentagon itself, which concluded that the American Empire is collapsing. The Strategic Studies Institute is the U.S. Army’s institute for geostrategic national security research and analysis. It is part of the U.S. Army War College. The study is called, "At Our Own Peril: DoD Risk Assessment in a Post-Primacy World". The kind of collapse is the open que... more »
Trump on the Warpath at Home and Abroad
*TNI Staff* *Politics, North America* [image: Trump signs H.R. 1865] Jacob Heilbrunn and Daniel McCarthy discuss Trump’s tweets, the Mueller investigation and the future of the GOP. *Editor's Note**: In our latest Facebook Live interview (please like our **Facebook page** to see more of these events) Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest, and Daniel McCarthy, editor-at-large of the American Conservative, discuss* *Trump’s tweets, the Mueller investigation and the future of the GOP.* *Daniel McCarthy recently wrote an article on the politics of the Trump investigati... more »
Gasbag UK ambassador invokes Karl Marx against Russia, peddling Douma gas hoax (VIDEO)
The British permanent representative to the UN, Karen Pierce, says Christian conservative Russia would make the founder of communism 'roll in his grave' More The post Gasbag UK ambassador invokes Karl Marx against Russia, peddling Douma gas hoax (VIDEO) appeared first on The Duran.
Trump: Battling Child Abuse Includes Protecting Pre-born Babies From Abortion
[image: trump-battling-child-abuse-includes-protecting-pre-born-babies-from-abortion] As he declared April National Child Abuse Prevention Month, President Trump included one group of children who are often overlooked among the abused: the pre-born.
Can Russia's Anti-Missile Defense System Shoot Down U.S. Cruise Missiles Over Syria?
A Russian S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft system, nicknamed "Growler" by NATO, fires a missile in this photo shared April 8, 2018 by the Russian Ministry of Defense in commemoration of Air Defense Forces Day. Russian Ministry of Defense *Newsweek:* *Can Russia Defeat U.S. Missiles In Syria? Yes, But It Will Not Be Easy* Russia vowed Wednesday to shoot down any missiles President Donald Trump may launch against Syria. A defense expert said that Moscow was, in fact, able to block a U.S. attack—but it could prove difficult. Moscow's military prowess may soon to be put to the test as Trum... more »
Chairman of Sinclair Broadcasting met with Donald Trump during the election, promising that "We are here to deliver your message."
David D. SmithCourtesy of The Guardian: *The chairman of Sinclair Broadcast Group met Donald Trump at the White House during a visit to pitch a potentially lucrative new product to administration officials, the Guardian has learned. * *David D Smith, whose company has been criticised for making its anchors read a script echoing Trump’s attacks on the media, said he briefed officials last year on a system that would enable authorities to broadcast direct to any American’s phone. * *“I just wanted them to be aware of the technology,” Smith said in an interview. He also recalled an... more »
BREAKING: Bruni says be very afraid!
*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018Bruni gets it right:* In this morning's column, we think Frank Bruni gets it right about our nation's perilous situation. You'll rarely hear it on cable news, where they're blindly in love with The Chase. But Bruni lays it out nice and clear: Donald J. Trump is dangerous: BRUNI (4/11/18): *We haven’t been in a safe space since Nov. 8, 2016,* but we’re in especially dangerous territory now. President Trump seems closer than ever to decisions that could plunge the country into crisis. And *there’s nothing in his bearing or behavior to suggest that he cares ... more »
U.S. Attorney Makes Excuses Over DOJ Compliance in Turning Over Docs to Judiciary Committee
[image: u-s-attorney-appointed-to-oversee-doj-compliance-in-turning-over-docs-to-judiciary-committee-makes-excuses] Almost a week after the deadline for the FBI to hand over to the House Judiciary Committee a trove of documents related to the FISA abuse scandal, the Clinton e-mail investigation, and the firing of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI of has appointed Chicago's top federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois John Lausch to oversee that process. That appointment was made Monday, and by Wednesday, ... more »
Why Ayahuasca is So Effective at Treating Depression
*Dylan Charles* - . It's spiritual medicine, not a pharmaceutical drug.
Claire Perry Blames British Gas For Her Own Climate Policies
By Paul Homewood A 5.5%, or £60 a year, rise in energy prices for British Gas customers on default deals has been branded as “unjustified” by the government. The company, the UK’s largest energy supplier, said that 4.1 million of its customers would be affected. The increase will take effect from 29 […]
Alan Pogue : My General Theory of Relative Violence
The economic philosophy of violence & the cultural/historical development of violence in the U.S. By Alan Pogue | The Rag Blog | April 11, 2018 Alan Pogue and Lamar W. Hankins will be Thorne Dreyer‘s guests on the syndicated Rag … finish reading Alan Pogue : My General Theory of Relative Violence
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis: Pentagon Ready To Provide Options For A Syria Strike
*AFP:* *Pentagon 'ready' to provide military options for Syria: Mattis* Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Wednesday the Pentagon is ready to provide options for a Syria strike in response to a suspected chemical attack, but noted the US and its allies are still gathering information. "We are still assessing the intelligence, ourselves and our allies, we are still working on this," Mattis told reporters when asked if he had seen enough evidence to blame President Bashar al-Assad's regime for the alleged chemical attack in Douma. "We stand ready to provide military options, if they'... more »
Hop Aboard JetBlue For Good And Vote To Help Birds
Vote today to help a bird and get a chance to win two free tickets from JetBlue. Your votes earn Bird Rescue a chance to win a $15,000 grant in the airline’s “GreenUp Campaign” this spring. Help us honor the ‘Year of the Bird’ by partnering with Bird Rescue and JetBlue to make a stand […]
“March for Our Lives” Lies
[image: march-for-our-lives-lies] The two most important words used to describe the march against guns in Washington, D.C., were “student led,” implying a grassroots movement. But those words were lies.
Cryptocurrencies, stock buybacks, regulations... they are counting on you being bored!
*== Cryptocurrencies ==* Coin mining (prime number factoring) operations are now using as much electricity as the Republic of Ireland. In the last 5 months I’ve joined the advisory boards of FIVE ICOs, or Initial Coin Offerings, learning far more about blockchain and “tokens” than I ever really wanted to know. I’ve had to point out things that some of these bright fellow never thought-of. Like some important ways to stay out of jail. Oh, then there’s this: Bitcoin “tape-washing” by the top 1000 Bitcoin owners (40%) of all coins) lets them boost price simply by selling to each othe... more »
Assad defies rumors, receives Islamic scholars in Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:45 P.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Assad received today a number of Islamic scholars from various Islamic countries worldwide amid rumors of fleeing the country ahead of an expected US strike. The Islamic scholars are visiting Damascus to participate in the Conference of Islamic Nations Unity as the Syrian Army is liberating the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthis fires missiles at Saudi Ministry of Defense HQ in Riyadh
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – Three massive explosions were reported inside of the Saudi capital, today, after the Houthis fired several missiles towards an imperative area in Riyadh. According to the official media wing of the Houthis, their rocket battalion fired a number of Burkan-H2 ballistic missiles towards the Saudi Ministry of Defense headquarters, marking […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey alleges Assad has killed nearly 1 million people, demands he steps down
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu stated on Wednesday that the Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad should step down from his position in order to open the way for a political settlement. “The Assad regime should absolutely leave power in Syria. It is not the first time the Assad regime used […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin issues calm response to Trump’s threats
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 P.M.) – U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threatening tweet on Wednesday that warned Russia of an imminent missile attack against the Syrian government by his forces. Trump tweeted “Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russian military secures area where alleged chemical weapons attack took place
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – The Russian military has reportedly secured the area where the alleged chemical weapons attack took place inside the East Ghouta town of Douma, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported this afternoon. Russian military personnel have begun investigating the site in order to take samples of the alleged substances used in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hundreds commemorate Iranian officer killed in Israeli attack at T-4 airbase (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – Hundreds of mourners took streets of Tehran, Wednesday to commemorate Iranian Officer Hamed Rezaei, who was killed in Syria during reported Israeli airstrikes. Rezaei was one of seven Iranian soldiers who died in the airstrike of the TIFOR (T-4) airbase in Homs on Monday 9th, 2018. According to the Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hundreds of weapons confiscated from Eastern Ghouta militants (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:05 P.M.) – Video released by the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday featured up to 400 pieces of weapons confiscated from the anti-government militants by the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria in Eastern Ghouta’s embattled city of Douma. According to Yuri Yevtushenko, head of the reconciliation centre, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Did Donald Trump Once Fight Against Installing Sprinklers in New York Apartment Buildings?
A viral meme accurately describes the future president's lobbying efforts, but it leaves out the fact that his stance on sprinklers later softened.
U.S. Defense Budget Reveals A Massive Military Commitment In Syria For 2019
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Quartz:* *The US military budget shows just how deep Donald Trump is getting into Syria* Donald Trump warned Russia that US missiles to Syria “will be coming, nice and new and “smart!” in a tweet Wednesday morning. The threat is a response to a reported chemical weapons attack on the Syrian town of Douma, which was held by the rebel forces. At least 40 people died during the bombing on Saturday (Apr. 7,) according to rescue workers and other observers who blame the Syrian government forces. The Syrian government has denied the accusations. While ini... more »
China Denies Ambitions?
There has been speculation that China would build a naval facility in Vanuatu. They have port rights now but do not have something with a Chinese naval ensign floating over it in the tropical breeze in that country. The PRC Explains: "China does not need a base in Vanuatu because it already has the access it needs. It constructed a large wharf at the deep-water port of Espiritu Santo. Chinese navy ships and a hospital ship make regular visits to Port Vila, the capital." Today, Vanuatu’s foreign minister *denied an Australian news report* that China and Vanuatu discussed constructio... more »
See Which Produce Has the Most Pesticides in EWG’s 2018 Dirty Dozen List
If you want to lessen your exposure to agrochemicals, make sure you read the newest Dirty Dozen list.
WATCH: Sheriff of Deadliest Dept in US Says His Deputies Have Financial Incentive to “Kill” People
[image: kill] A leaked video from the deadliest police department in the country catches its sheriff clearly stating that his deputies have a financial incentive to kill suspects instead of wounding them. The post WATCH: Sheriff of Deadliest Dept in US Says His Deputies Have Financial Incentive to “Kill” People appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Military Escalation In Syria Is Not In The U.S. Interest
AFP *Frederick Kuo, Asia Times:* *Why military escalation in Syria is not in US interest* The images flooding US news sources are the stuff of nightmares. Children gasping for air, their chests heaving in pain, strange foam flooding from their mouths. This time, the images are coming out of Douma, one of the last strongholds of the opposition rebels resisting the Assad regime’s reconquest of Syrian territory. Already, as if singing in chorus, shrill cries are flooding throughout all of the mainstream US news outlets and self-righteous rhetoric employed in lengthy articles, all ca... more »
US Attack on Syria is Futile but Serves a Purpose
[image: undefined] The United Nations Security Council turned down a compromise resolution on Syria, proposed by Sweden and seconded by Russia seeking investigation on the alleged chemical attack in Douma. Five countries supported the resolution with two permanent members – United States and Britain – opposing it. Earlier, a resolution on the same lines which was supported by Russia and China was also opposed by the US and Britain. This is a significant political and diplomatic victory for Russia insofar as only two other countries joined the US and Britain to oppose the Swedish re... more »
Trump Warns Russia 'Missiles Are Coming' At Syria After Moscow Vows To Shoot Them Down
[image: undefined] A shooting war between the US and Russia appears imminent. Following overnight speculation that the US may launch an airstrike on Syria at any moment, this morning, in his latest fiery tweetstorm, after slamming the failing New York Times and again lashing out at the Russia collusion probe and Cohen's office raid, Trump tweeted that "Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and “smart!” You shouldn’t be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!" The twe... more »
There Was No Chemical Attack in Syria
Video of kTtAm0OHW24 Virginia State Senator Richard Black discusses the latest "chemical attack" in Syria as a false flag attempt at pressuring Trump into a reckless confrontation with Russia in Syria.
Is President Trump Right When He Says That The U.S. Relationship With Russia Is 'Worse Now Than It Has Ever Been'
Our relationship with Russia is worse now than it has ever been, and that includes the Cold War. There is no reason for this. Russia needs us to help with their economy, something that would be very easy to do, and we need all nations to work together. Stop the arms race? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2018 *Politico:* *Trump: Our relationship with Russia is 'worse now than it has ever been'* The U.S. relationship with Russia has dipped to its lowest level ever, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, suggesting that the Kremlin could reap the benefits of an econom... more »
Airlines reroute flights in preparation of strikes on Syria
Major airlines began rerouting flights on Wednesday after Europe’s air traffic control agency warned aircraft flying in the eastern Mediterranean to exercise caution due to possible airstrikes on Syria. More The post Airlines reroute flights in preparation of strikes on Syria appeared first on The Duran.
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