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French President Macron Claims He Has Proof That The Syrian Government Launched A Chemical Attack Last Week
*Reuters:* *France has proof Syrian government conducted chemical weapons attack: Macron* PARIS (Reuters) - France has proof the Syrian government carried out a chemical weapons attack last week and will decide whether to strike back when all the necessary information has been gathered, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. France is expected to join the United States and Britain in carrying out air strikes or some other form of attack in response to the use of the weapons but it remains unclear when that might happen or even if it definitely will. “We have proof that las... more »
Who Wants a Hot War with Syria and Iran?
[image: undefined] There is a vast industry in the United States that wants a hot war with Syria and Iran as well as increased confrontation with Russia and China. It is appropriate to refer to it as an industry because it has many components and is largely driven by money, much of which itself comes from Wall Street and major corporations that profit from war related business. Some prefer to refer to this monster as the Military Industrial Complex, but since that phrase was coined by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, it has grown enormously, developing a political dimension t... more »
British False Flag Provocations Put War Danger At "Red Alert" Level
Stop WWIII Video of M00Y4U44RkQ There is a "red alert" over the possibility of general war breaking out in the days ahead, due to a series of provocations coming from the highest levels of the British Empire. Helga Zepp LaRouche said of this situation, that we "are sitting on a powder keg." Join her this Thursday, as she presents the inside story behind the desperate British war drive, and the necessary steps to shut it down.
Republican Insanity
Do you want to know how insane things are in the United States? Tara Golshan reports in Vox that the Republican congress -- which just passed a budget with a $1.5 trillion dollar deficit -- will soon be voting on a balanced budget amendment. The House is scheduled to vote on a balanced budget amendment Thursday. Though several states require their legislatures to pass a balanced budget every year, the federal government does not have the same requirement. In fact, many economists argue it’s necessary for the federal government to go into debt for the greater good of the economy. ... more »
Framing Americans' Years of Living Lost
A very comprehensive analysis of disease incident rates was just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by The US Burden of Disease Collaborators: The US Burden of Disease Collaborators. The State of US Health, 1990-2016Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Among US States. JAMA. 2018;319(14):1444–1472. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.0158 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2678018?alert=article Below I review the data collection and results. These are directly quoted: DATA USED FOR ANALYSIS · Systematic analysis of published studies and avail... more »
Pentagon admits NO evidence of chemical attack in Syria, relying on ‘social media’
The US is "still assessing the intelligence" needed to prove the Assad regime conducted a recent alleged chemical attack in Syria, Defense Secretary James Mattis said Wednesday. More The post Pentagon admits NO evidence of chemical attack in Syria, relying on ‘social media’ appeared first on The Duran.
DISTURBING video shows Syrian kids learning how to fake a chemical attack
The footage shows a group of adults in Syria orchestrating what appears to be a rehearsal for a chemical gas attack. More The post DISTURBING video shows Syrian kids learning how to fake a chemical attack appeared first on The Duran.
With Paul Ryan announcing his retirement it is smooth sailing for his openly racist former opponent.
Courtesy of Think Progress: *Until early Wednesday morning, Paul Nehlen was little more than a racist, anti-Semitic sideshow in Wisconsin politics. Unless you happen to be a white supremacist, chances are you’ve never heard of him. His political résumé consists of one failed 2016 bid to capture the Republican nomination for a congressional race in Wisconsin, and a favorable shoutout from fellow white supremacist Donald Trump on Twitter. * *Paul Nehlen was not to be taken seriously, until suddenly he became the Republican front-runner to defend the congressional seat currently held ... more »
Sodom and Gomorrah: The Wash, Rinse, Spin and Dry Cycle of Human Aberrant Behaviour
*Sign in a Toronto Subway Station* Yesterday, I was looking for a photo to go at the top of a post I was writing about the concept of "Humiliation" as a weapon of war. As I often do, I Googled the word "humiliation" and typed "Photo" afterwards. Well what immediately jumped up on my screen was an eyeball-searing display of the most repulsive pornographic photos I've seen in a while. I quickly exited out of there before my eyes and brain were damaged by the sight. Even the fraction of a second that I viewed the images was...well...humiliating. [NOTE: More importantly...I am ver... more »
Study Shows ‘Escort Service’ Websites Save Lives Right As Trump Signs Bill to Shut Them All Down
[image: sex] Research has shown that the classified websites targeted by the government have actually helped to reduce the homicide rate among sex workers. The post Study Shows ‘Escort Service’ Websites Save Lives Right As Trump Signs Bill to Shut Them All Down appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis: Pentagon Has No Evidence Of A Chemical Attack In Syria, But Believes One Did Occur
*Reuters:* *Mattis says 'I believe there was a chemical attack in Syria'* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told Congress on Thursday he believed there was a chemical attack in Syria and that the United States wanted inspectors on the ground to collect evidence, warning that job became more difficult as time passes. "I believe there was a chemical attack and we are looking for the actual evidence," Mattis told a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee, warning one of his top concerns about any U.S. military strike was preventing an "out-of-control" esc... more »
BREAKING: A humane paragraph in the Times!
*THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018Homelessness and suspensions:* It's the rare morning when you get to read a passage in the New York Times which is deeply humane. This morning, we read such a passage in a news report by Elizabeth Harris. Harris described the emotional burdens of homeless public school students: HARRIS (4/12/18): *The upheaval of homelessness means those children are often anxious and traumatized,* and that their parents are as well. Many of them travel long distances from where they sleep to school in the morning, leaving them exhausted before the day begins. *Drained and... more »
Authors retract heart disease paper for “nonscientific reason”
Researchers have retracted a 2018 paper about the genetic underpinnings of heart disease from the FASEB Journal — and it’s not entirely clear why. The paywalled retraction notice simply cites a “nonscientific reason.” Cody Mooneyhan, the director of publications at the journal, declined to provide further details, and the authors have provided different accounts of … Continue reading Authors retract heart disease paper for “nonscientific reason”
A Portugese Energy Company knows about US Growth
An article in Reuters earlier this week noted a Portugese energy company that knows first hand where energy growth is occurring in the United States. It may be surprising to the current White House, but not the market, the growth … Continue reading →
$30,000 Rumor? Tabloid Paid For, Spiked, Salacious Trump Tip
The company that publishes the National Enquirer paid a former doorman at one of Trump’s New York skyscrapers $30,000 during the presidential campaign for a tip about Trump it never ran.
War with Syria — What Is It Good For? We May Soon Find Out
*Yemen civilian deaths amid Saudi Arabia-led war rise as U.S. Senate approves arms deal with Saudis (source). The Houthis are predominately Shia-led. Saudi Arabia, **Sunni-led, with major U.S. support, is killing them. * *by Gaius Publius* Two data points to keep in mind as you contemplate the next Middle East escalation — or rather, as you contemplate the effects of the escalation while *others* contemplate the escalation itself. You and your preferences are not a factor in their contemplation; they will wage war when and as they choose. *First this*, from Pentagon chief James M... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Re-Investigating the RFK and MLK Assassinations at 50 Russia is preparing for nuclear war with the U.S. by telling citizens to buy water and gas masks Paul Ryan is retiring from Congress Riyadh Rockets Send Oil To 2014 Highs Despite Surprise Crude Build, Record Production Google's File On You Is 10 Times Bigger Than Facebook's - Here's How To View It Iranians Panic - "Can't Find Dollars" After Government Enforces Currency Controls China Eyes Permanent Military Base In Vanuatu As Beijing Expands Reach Russian Lawmaker Warns Warships Left Syria Port To Prepare For At... more »
Kremlin Spokesman: Russia-US Military Communication Channel In Syria Is Open And Active
A video grab made on March 15, 2016, shows an image taken from footage made available on the Russian Defence Ministry's official website on March 15, 2016, reportedly showing Russian planes flying from an airbase in Syria. *The Guardian*:* Syria 'deconfliction hotline' in use by Russia and US, says Kremlin* Trump rows back on prospect of imminent strike as both sides use line set up to prevent clashes Russia and the US are using a “deconfliction” telephone line for Syria, the Kremlin has said, as tensions mount over the prospect of a US strike on Russia’s Middle East ally. “The l... more »
NO OTHERS NEED APPLY: The role of liberal embellishment culture!
*THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018Part 4—Basic facts lost, stolen and strayed:* We started our current report with an award-winning question. Our question went something like this: If someone staged a well-designed survey, how many people would say that *none* of the others were shot and killed by police in recent years? Please understand! We wouldn't be asking if *enough* others have been shot and killed, based on their share of the population. Our question would be different: We'd be asking if *any* of the others were shot and killed—if any were killed at all. (In an alternate part of ... more »
The Red Army: Russia's Most Powerful 'Weapon' of All Time?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * A history like no other. *We still have a lot to learn from the experience of the Red Army. In the wake of the Vietnam War, the U.S. Army and Air Force both faced crises that felt existential, and resolved them in part through creative interpretation of tradition. To be sure, no military organization in U.S. history has ever gone through quite the same cycle of destruction and rebirth as the Red Army, but even in the past decade the United States has struggled with the problem of rebuilding the armies of partners such as Iraq and Afghanistan. In par... more »
The Reason Why America's Aircraft Carriers Could Be Obsolete (Thanks to Russia and China)
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Would we use them in Syria? *Plenty of world-beating weapons quickly become obsolete. The fast battleships of World War II went into reserve less than a decade after their commissioning. The early fighters and bombers of the jet age sometimes had even briefer lifespans. Aircraft carriers, in widely variant forms, have enjoyed a good, long run. They survive because aircraft have short ranges, and fixed airfields have significant military and political vulnerabilities. These two factors seem likely to persist. However, just because flat-decked aircraf... more »
The Army Is Adding 'Shields' To Protect M1 Abrams Tanks (From Russia)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * A smart move? Will it work? *Being engineered as among the most survivable and heavily armored vehicles in existence, the Abrams tank is built to withstand a high degree of enemy fire, such some enemy tank rounds, RPGs, rockets and missiles. Abrams tanks can also carry reactive armor, material used to explode incoming enemy fire in a manner that protects the chassis and crew of the vehicle itself. However, depending upon the range, speed and impact location of enemy fire, there are some weapons which still pose a substantial threat to Abrams tanks. Th... more »
5 Chrome extensions to make your surfing life better
With almost 60 percent market share, Chrome is the biggest browser out there. Trusted by millions, if not billions, it is fast and reliable. But did you know there are many chrome extensions available to personalize your surfing? You can find them all in the Chrome web store. As we are a big fan of… Read More Read More The post 5 Chrome extensions to make your surfing life better appeared first on start.me.
Livestream: Confirmation Hearing of CIA Director Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is holding a hearing Thursday at 10:15 a.m. on the nomination of CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be secretary of state. Read his prepared testimony. Watch the hearing live: Topics: - Politics & National Security Tags: - hearings William Ford is a research intern at the Brookings Institution and an intern at Lawfare. More Articles Display Facebook comments: 1 FB Author Image URL: https://lawfare.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/staging/Lawfare-FB-avatar.png Publish Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018, 9:04 AM Show Secondary Ad:
Recent Russia Sanctions Designations: A Rundown
Photo: Flickr/NCinDC On Friday, April 6, the Treasury Department announced sanctions on a variety of Russian entities, including “seven Russian oligarchs and 12 companies they own or control, 17 senior Russian government officials, and a state-owned Russian weapons trading company and its subsidiary, a Russian bank.” Although it will likely take some time before the full impact of the designations can be assessed, they already appear to be having an effect. *Signaling to Congress * Treasury’s announcement makes clear that these designations are intended to satisfy congressional c... more »
Libyan Strongman Khalifa Haftar Severely Ill After Stroke
Haftar’s departure from public life would throw Libya’s already chaotic political situation into further disarray Photograph: Esam Al-Fetori/Reuters *The Guardian:* *Libyan military chief Khalifa Haftar severely ill after stroke – reports* But presidential hopeful’s Libyan National Army dismisses claims as fake news put out by worried opponents Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the Libyan military strongman seen as a potential winner of presidential elections in Libya this year, has reportedly been taken to hospital in Paris following a severe stroke. Khalifa al-Obeidi, a spokesman ... more »
The Trump Amendment
I am currently writing an article about the ongoing effort to revive the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. Last year, Nevada ratified the ERA. Nevada's argument was that although the ratification deadline imposed by Congress for the ERA expired in 1982, Congress can waive that requirement and declare the amendment part of the Constitution if and when 3/4ths of the states ratify. My tentative conclusion is that this argument is correct, though the fact that some states rescinded their ratifications in the 1970s complicates the question of how we will know when thre... more »
US Attack on Syria Is Futile But Serves A Purpose
A US attack on Syria can distract attention from the stormy controversy that may arise if at this point Trump axes Mueller and derails the investigation against him. The post US Attack on Syria Is Futile But Serves A Purpose appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Why People Rely on Pipelines
In their near-religious belief about demonic CO2, activists are obstructing construction or expansion of pipelines delivering the energy undergirding our civilization. The story is explained by James Conca in a recent Forbes article Supersize It! Building Bigger Pipelines Over Old Ones Is A Good Idea Excerpts below with my bolds. The idea of replacing an older […]
World News Briefs -- April 12, 2018
*BBC:* *Syria 'chemical attack': France's President Macron 'has proof'* France's President Emmanuel Macron says he has "proof" that the Syrian government attacked the town of Douma with chemical weapons last weekend. He said he would decide "in due course" whether to respond with air strikes. Western states are thought to be preparing for missile strikes in response to the alleged attack. In Russia, Syria's main military ally, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged against "any steps which could lead to an escalation of tensions". US President Donald Trump, who said on Wednesday th... more »
How Iraqi Defector CURVEBALL Became Basis For US Claims That Iraq Had WMD
During the 1990s the U.S. suspected that Iraq had continued with its biological weapons (BW) programs after the Gulf War. In 2000, an Iraqi defector codenamed CURVEBALL told the German intelligence service that Baghdad was still working on its WMD and had built seven mobile labs to produce them. This became the basis for the Americans’ assertion that Iraq not only restarted its program, but that it was larger than before 1991. Rafid Ahmed Alwan al-Janabi aka CURVEBALL arrived in Germany in 1999 claiming that he had intimate knowledge of Iraq’s WMD. He said that he was an enginee... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 12
1915 Battle of Shaiba in Basra began with Ottomans attacking British 1941 British convoy left India for Basra with infantry brigade Then told its arrival would be delayed until PM Gaylani told troops arriving to test his will 1974 Iraqi planes bombed KDP bases during Kurdish rebellion 1975 Saddam interview with NYTimes said Iraq not opposed to US or its people just its foreign policy which was anti-Iraq 1982 Iraq again offered to withdraw from Iranian territory if Iran agreed to end war Rejected by Iran 1983 Iraq said it would start using new we... more »
A "diverging diamond" interchange?
I'd never heard of them, until Wirecutter posted this video report. Has anyone driven through them? Are they as good as they're claimed to be? Please let us know in Comments. Peter
PC Culture and Censorship May Be Causing the Left to Implode
[image: pc-culture-and-censorship-may-be-causing-the-left-to-implode] It’s getting harder and harder to be a good leftist these days. As the high priests and priestesses of the PC cult keep narrowing acceptable points of view, reasonable liberals are finding it difficult to toe the line.
UnPacked Shorts – Russia and China get cosy over energy supplies
Should the prospect of Russia pivoting towards China alarm us? Peter Franklin doesn’t think so. In this UnPacked Short, Peter is joined by Charlotte Pickles and Sally Chatterton to discuss the ‘Power of Siberia’ gas pipeline that is currently being built between the two powers, and its implications for the wider world. Read the UnPacked […] The post UnPacked Shorts – Russia and China get cosy over energy supplies appeared first on UnHerd.
China concerned over possible escalation in Syria, calls for restraint
China is concerned over the possible escalation of tensions in Syria after the alleged chemical attack in the city of Douma and calls on all parties involved to exercise restraint, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Geng Shuang said on Thursday. “China is highly concerned over the possible escalation of tensions in Syria, we have always been […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian long-range bombers leave host airbase, destination possibly Iran
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:55 P.M.) – Three Russian long-range bombers left their host airbase in southwest Russia, today, traveling to an unknown location, defense analyst Babak Taghvaee reported. BREAKING: Two #Russia|n Air Force's Tu-95MS & two Tu-160 strategic bombers (might be armed with cruise missiles) supported by Il-78M tankers have left #Engels (6950th AvB) 2 hours […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
NATO calls on Syria to provide observers’ access to alleged chemical attack site
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg strongly condemned the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria. He went on calling on Damascus “to allow full and unimpeded access to international medical assistance and international monitoring.” “Those responsible must be held accountable,” he added. According to Stoltenberg, NATO states are currently negotiating what response should follow the alleged […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
British warplanes arrive in Cyprus for potential Syria attack (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:05 P.M.) – Two British fighter jets were filmed landing at the Royal Air Force’s Akrotiri Airbase in Cyprus last night, as reports of a possible attack on Syria draw near. The video below shows the two jets landing at the Akrotiri Airbase last night; however, there is no word on whether or […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Germany will not join Trump’s coalition to attack Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:05 P.M.) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated, today, that his nation will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s coalition to bomb Syria. Merkel began her address by stating the “whole spectrum of measures must be considered on Syria,” adding that German forces will not be taking part in the U.S.’ attack. “It […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Macron says France has evidence Assad was behind chemical weapons attack
Paris has evidence to prove Damascus’ use of chemical weapons last week, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with the TF1 TV channel. When asked if France had evidence of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, Macron said “Yes, we have evidence proving that chemical weapons were used last week.” The French […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan says he will talk to Putin about stopping chemical massacres
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Thursday morning that he has a scheduled phone meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. “I spoke with Mr. [Donald] Trump last night. I will speak with Mr. Putin tonight and we will discuss how we can stop this chemical massacre together,” he […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Blast rocks rebel-held city in northwest Aleppo
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:45 P.M.) – An explosion ripped through the insurgent-controlled city of Azaz in northern Syria, killing at least 6 and injuring 10 others according to preliminary reports. Azaz city is located approximately 32 km to the northwest of Aleppo and is currently under the control of the Turkish-backed FSA groups. The explosion was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Developing: Jaysh Al-Islam hands over MANPADS to Russian military
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) – A Syrian military source in Damascus informed Al-Masdar this afternoon that Jaysh Al-Islam has handed over all of their heavy weapons to the Russian military. Among the heavy weapons handed over to the Russian military was the 9K3 OSA surface-to-air missile, which was captured by Jaysh Al-Islam during their first […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Assad speaks out for first time since US threats
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – On Thursday, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad spoke out for the first time since the U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to attack Syria over the chemical weapons allegation. Assad told the state-owned Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on Thursday that any attack on Syria would only cause more instability in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Trump says Syria strike may not take place soon
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Minutes ago, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a fresh batch of tweets, with one of his posts referencing the potential Syria attack. The U.S. President stated that the timeline for the U.S. attack on Syria may be soon or possibly “not so soon.” “Never said when an attack on Syria […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US spy planes land on Mediterranean island as Syria strikes draw near (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – Two U.S. spy planes have landed on the Greek island of Crete this week amid ongoing tensions in Syria, the Cretan newspaper Ekriti.gr reported this afternoon. According to the publication, the MC-12S EMARSS and MC-12W liberty planes arrived in Crete, but did not detail their purpose. Both of these spy […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jaysh Al-Islam’s commanders leave Douma
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M.) – Jaysh Al-Islam’s commanders have left the East Ghouta town of Douma after controlling it for several years, Damascus Now reported this morning. In addition to the departure of Jaysh Al-Islam’s leadership, several other militants left the East Ghouta town for northern Syria today. Buses evacuating militants and their families out […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Devin Nunes threatens to "impeach" the head of the FBI and Rod Rosenstein, while Donald Trump just wants to fire everybody.
Courtesy of The Hill: *House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) said Tuesday that he will seek to "impeach" FBI Director Christopher Wray and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein if they decline to hand over the document used to launch the FBI's probe into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election. * *"I can tell you that we're not going to just hold in contempt, we will have a plan to hold in contempt and impeach," Nunes said on Fox News's "The Ingraham Angle." * *Asked host Laura Ingraham if he wa... more »
Trump Falls Back Via Twitter: “Never Said When Attack on Syria Would Take Place”
Will the Synagogue of Satan be able to ignite their Satanic WW3? Donald Trump, IMO, has most likely decided that self preservation (himself, his young son and pretty wife) is the path to take. The Donald is spewing propaganda: ISIS a creation of USA-CIA and their allies. The coming attack on Syria is to support […]
Border Patrol Supervisor Arrested for Allegedly Beating a Mom and Her Infant Son to Death
[image: border patrol] A decorated Border Patrol supervisor was arrested this week on two counts of capital murder after a woman and her one-year-old son were found dead in a park. The post Border Patrol Supervisor Arrested for Allegedly Beating a Mom and Her Infant Son to Death appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Family flee home after their £56,000 Volvo hybrid car bursts into flames while charging on their driveway
By Paul Homewood h/t Dave Ward Thankfully nobody was hurt: A family were forced to flee their home after their hybrid car burst into flames while charging on the driveway. Miles Freeman, 46, from Birmingham, was downstairs with fiance, Tanya Krupenko, 30, at around 10.30pm on Sunday evening, while their three children […]
New column day
Here, on how Scott Moe's first budget is just more of the same in leaving Saskatchewan's low-income residents behind in the face of rising costs of living. For further reading... - D.C. Fraser's general report on the budget is here. - The inflation data cited in the column is here, while basic information on the Saskatchewan Assistance Program is here. And for an example of the Saskatchewan Party touting the indexing of the tax system even as the province's finances crumbled, see here. - Finally, Bridget Yard has reported on the plight of people living with low incomes in the face ... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 12, 2018
*Politico*: *Trump on Syria attack timing: 'Could be very soon or not so soon at all!'* President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that he had not surrendered the element of surprise by announcing plans to launch a missile strike against Syria, writing online that he had said nothing regarding the timing of his planned strike. “Never said when an attack on Syria would take place. Could be very soon or not so soon at all!” the president wrote on Twitter. “In any event, the United States, under my Administration, has done a great job of ridding the region of ISIS. Where is our ‘Than... more »
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Ashley Renders reports on the Canadian mining companies which are using corporate trade deals to threaten developing countries with billion-dollar claims to stifle environmental protections. And Mike Blanchfield and Andy Blatchford report that China wants any trade deals to similarly privilege investors alone while making no allowances for workers or the environment. - Chantal Hebert notes that there are few options to paper over the conflict between the reasonable expectations of British Columbians - based on political promises and enviro... more »
Yosemite Sam: Bunny nemesis…and renowned scientist who nominates a journalist for a Nobel?
If you’re unfamiliar with the work of Tom Spears, a reporter at the Ottawa Citizen, you have missed some clever lampooning of fake journals. But that work has not gone unnoticed in some circles, apparently: In the not-so-cleverly named journal Significances of Bioengineering & Biosciences, whose publisher’s motto is “Wings To The Research,” a researcher … Continue reading Yosemite Sam: Bunny nemesis…and renowned scientist who nominates a journalist for a Nobel?
Don't shoot: When Dallas police draw their guns, they usually choose not to fire
Andrew P. Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Criminology, University of Texas at Dallas at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Data on Dallas police shootings, including incidents when police choose not to shoot, shows that race is not a significant factor.
Assassination in Brazil unmasks the deadly racism of a country that would rather ignore it
Ana Míria dos Santos Carvalho Carinhanha, Lawyer and doctoral student, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Race has long been a taboo subject in Brazil. With the March 14 killing of the black Rio politician Marielle Franco, any myth of the country as a 'racial democracy' has been broken wide open.
Rebuilding trust in the media from the bottom up
Michael Gordon, Professor, Social Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, University of Michigan at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
A new report looks at the ways social entrepreneurs are transforming journalism by creating media organizations that gain trust by being transparent.
Trump Nominee for Federal Court Mum on School Segregation
We know there are millions of unacknowledged white supremacists who do not support race mixing. The evidence is all around us in policy and practices in housing, schooling, and even praying. What we don't expect, however, is a Klan-friendly nominee for a federal judgeship who will not offer even verbal support for school integration: (CNN)Wendy Vitter, one of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees, refused on Wednesday to say whether a landmark civil rights opinion was correctly decided, triggering outrage and renewed criticism of the President's efforts to reshape the judic... more »
United States and Thailand discuss strengthening engagement on trade, resolving priority issues
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Apr-2018 The United States and Thailand met today under the US-Thailand Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) to discuss ways to deepen trade ties and address outstanding bilateral trade issues between them. The two sides reaffirmed the importance of their longstanding relationship and of working together to expand trade.
Costly medicines and pus in milk: a Brexit trade deal that'll make you sick
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Apr-2018 The US trade barriers list shows that Liam Fox could let more than just chlorinated chicken into the UK. The public deserve to know the details
Trade war with China could stunt Texas agriculture, economy
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Apr-2018 he prospect of a trade war with China may seem far off, but US proposals to steeply raise tariffs on its goods, along with the Chinese response, could hit Texans close to home.
Zambia will only sign up for African Free Trade Area after thorough engagements with local stakeholders
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Apr-2018 Trade Minister welcomes collaborations from various partners to create awareness and prepare the private sector and the common man for the agreement.
Japan angles for space in Brazil with Mercosur deal
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Apr-2018 Japan may soon manage something that the European Union has not yet done in South America, as negotiations to become an economic partner with the Mercosur trading block push ahead.
Will Trump Fire Mueller? Rosenstein? Sessions? All Three?
[image: will-trump-fire-mueller-rosenstein-sessions-all-three] In the wake of the FBI raids on the home and offices of President Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, Trump may be preparing to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. According to some recent remarks he has made, he may even be considering firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
How Your Cells Use Light to Communicate
*Christina Sarich* - Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between a living and non-living process?
Russia Is Getting Ready to Show Off New Hypersonic Missiles and a 'Terminator'
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * A big military parade is coming. Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9, commemorating the victory over Nazi Germany, is an annual event for showing off military hardware in grand imperial style. Which is why military observers watch the proceedings closely. The parade is both a nationalistic display and a baring of military teeth for geopolitical purposes. The 2018 parade also comes during another period of heightened tensions as U.S. Pres. Donald Trump mulls a strike on Syria following a chemical weapons attack on Douma — carried out by what appe... more »
American Warplanes Are Falling From the Sky
*David Axe* *Security, * And the reason is clear. Five U.S. military aircraft crashed over a period of less than a month beginning in mid-March 2018, killing 16 crew members and alarming military officials. Two of the crashes involved U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, underscoring concerns that the naval aviation fleet is overworked, undertrained and poorly-maintained. “We’re at the breaking point on stressing the fleet,” Vice Adm. Bill Merz, the Navy’s deputy chief of naval operations for warfare systems, said at a symposium in Maryland in April 2018. The spate of crashes ... more »
More Trump razzle-dazzle
Never said when an attack on Syria would take place. Could be very soon or not so soon at all! In any event, the United States, under my Administration, has done a great job of ridding the region of ISIS. Where is our “Thank you America?” — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 12, 2018 With an attack on Syria looking imminent, YouGov reveals only 22% of Brits would support missile attacks on the Syrian military - almost twice as many (43%) are opposed https://t.co/Fsa01RCi4t pic.twitter.com/Yy9QxSSBR1 — YouGov (@YouGov) April 12, 2018 Keep building the opposition - I am cer... more »
THE RNC'S ANTI-COMEY SPIN DOCTORS ARE DOING IT WRONG
CNN reports on the Republican National Committee's effort to spin the forthcoming James Comey memoir -- which doesn't seem very smart to me: The battle plan against Comey, obtained by CNN, calls for branding the nation's former top law enforcement official as "Lyin' Comey" through a website, digital advertising and talking points to be sent to Republicans across the country before his memoir is released next week. The White House signed off on the plan, which is being overseen by the Republican National Committee. "Comey is a liar and a leaker and his misconduct led both Republicans... more »
U.S. Forces Have Been Engaged In Direct Combat Against ISIS Far More Than People Think
US Lt. Gen. Paul Funk greets Kurdish commanders of Syrian Democratic Forces in Manbij, Syria, February 2018. EA Worldview *Task & Purpose:* *US Troops Have Fought ISIS In Direct Ground Combat More Than You Think * U.S. troops on the ground in Iraq and Syria sent in for the so-called “advise and assist” mission against the Islamic State have engaged in direct combat with the terror group more often than you’d think, according to individual award citations obtained by Code Red News. “I want the American people to understand how this effort will be different from the wars in Iraq and... more »
Time For New House Leadership-- On BOTH Sides Of The Aisle
*Real leadership doesn't mean being a sieve for corrupt special interest cash* The new Quinnipiac poll asks voters if they approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling is job? That was the exact question. Total approval is 12% and total disapproval is 81%. Among Republicans, 20% approve and 72% disapprove, Among Democrats 7% approve and 80% disapprove and among Independents, it's 12% approving and 80% disapproving. That's the legacy of Paul Ryan and Nancy Pelosi. Since we're not in Japan, where rougher measures would be considered for such a disgrace, congressional leaders... more »
Aristotle’s Theory of Light
In *De Anima*, Aristotle says that vision (or seeing) is the primary sense, and he models his analysis of the other senses on vision. But vision is not possible unless there is light, so Aristotle goes on to explain the nature of light. In *Aristotle*, (Chapter 5, “The Power of Selective Response: Sensing and Knowing”), John Herman Randall notes that even though Aristotle didn’t have access to the kind of scientific and mathematical knowledge on light that we have today, his theory of light is so much like our own. Here’s an excerpt from Chapter 5 of Randall’s *Aristotle*: Aristotl... more »
Public Opinion on Election Security
Photo: Wikimedia/Architect of the Capitol Election security appears to have gained momentum on Capitol Hill. Days before lawmakers adjourned for the Easter recess, the Senate intelligence committee rolled out bipartisan policy recommendations and secured funding to shore up election security in advance of the 2018 midterm elections. Debate about election security in Congress has revolved primarily around the scope and scale of resources that should be deployed to address vulnerabilities in our national election system, rather than on whether or not Russian actors interfered in the... more »
History Will be Measured by Humanity's Decisions Today
PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20180412-decision-today.pdf Tens of thousands of the emergency LaRouchePAC statement, "Enough! Call Congress And Your Senator And Tell Them To Shutdown Robert Mueller, Stop The British Drive To War," have been distributed and emailed across the country in the past 48 hours. Circles around President Trump in particular are being alerted to the danger. The utterly transparent manufacture of a fake chemical-weapons story in Syria, by British "White Helmet" assets within the jihadi networks, lacking any evidence or motive on behalf of Syria and Russia, has been ... more »
What It Takes To Keep The U.S. Navy's Hornet Fleet In The Air
USMC *Warzone/The Drive:* *Confessions Of A U.S. Marine F/A-18 Hornet Maintainer* *What it really takes to keep the USMC's tired Hornet fleet in the air and first-hand experience of Marine Aviation's waning readiness. * We have heard so much lately about poor readiness across America's air arms, but the USMC, in particular, has left some of its most essential aircraft communities in especially dire straits. The service's worked over F/A-18 Hornet fleet is one of them. Over the last ten years, it has become all too common to see Marine tactical air squadrons with rows of planes si... more »
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*School District: Pro-Life Walkout Not 'Viewpoint Neutral,' Anti-Gun Walkout 'Viewpoint Neutral'* The Rocklin Unified School District in California where Rocklin High School student Brandon Gillespie has organized a pro-life walkout for April 11, said it would not officially sanction the event because it does not meet the school's criteria for special events and "is not viewpoint neutral," unlike the March 14 National School Walkout, which it said was a "remembrance activity" and "was considered viewpoint neutral." However, the Rocklin school district also said, in a statement,... more »
France now considers striking Syria, Macron claims he has ‘proof’ Assad used chemical weapons
"We have proof that chemical weapons were used last week, at least chlorine, and that they were used by the regime of Bashar al-Assad," Macron said, in an interview with France's TF1 television channel. More The post France now considers striking Syria, Macron claims he has ‘proof’ Assad used chemical weapons appeared first on The Duran.
Trump coming to his senses? His latest tweet may suggest so
Latest tweet from US President hints at "delay" in launching military strike on Syria More The post Trump coming to his senses? His latest tweet may suggest so appeared first on The Duran.
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*Hypocritical pipeline horror in Massachusetts* To build the new $27 billion gas export plant on the Arctic Ocean that now keeps the lights on in Massachusetts, Russian firms bored wells into fragile permafrost; blasted a new international airport into a pristine landscape of reindeer, polar bears, and walrus; dredged the spawning grounds of the endangered Siberian sturgeon in the Gulf of Ob to accommodate large ships; and commissioned a fleet of 1,000-foot icebreaking tankers likely to kill seals and disrupt whale habitat as they shuttle cargoes of super-cooled gas bound for Asia... more »
Venezuela's Annual Inflation Rate Is Now 8,900 Percent
*Reuters:* *Venezuela inflation 454 percent in first quarter: National Assembly* CARACAS - Prices rose 454 percent in the first three months of this year in Venezuela, according to the country’s opposition-led National Assembly, whose numbers are broadly in line with those of independent economists. The country is undergoing a major crisis, with millions of people suffering from food shortages, hyperinflation and a currency that weakens significantly every day. Annual inflation over the last 12 months, according to the National Assembly, is just shy of 8,900 percent. Monthly in... more »
Is President Trump Stepping Away From Launching A Military Strike Against Syria?
Never said when an attack on Syria would take place. Could be very soon or not so soon at all! In any event, the United States, under my Administration, has done a great job of ridding the region of ISIS. Where is our “Thank you America?” — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 12, 2018 *WNU Editor: *There have been a lot of reports that last week's chemical attack was a "false flag". The Russian military* now control the area*, and have publicly made a commitment to invite UN inspectors to investigate the attack (*which they are claiming did not happen*). Adding to all of this... more »
One of the oldest white supremacist sites on the internet is going broke. I know, sad right?
Courtesy of The Daily Beast: *Stormfront.org has been an internet hate hub since it launched in 1996. Its owner, former Ku Klux Klan leader Don Black, said last week that donations had plummeted and that the site was scaling back operations. But longtime Stormfront posters suggested Black’s wife had been paying the bills, and that she was finally checking out. * *“Our contributions have once again totaled less than $2,000, which is not enough to cover our basic server and radio bills, and this month we no longer have enough personal money to make up the difference,” Black wrote ... more »
The Mercers: The Most Dangerous-- And Toxic-- Family In America
*Rebekah, Kellyanne and Bannon (missing from the photo: Satan)* Man, do I have the coolest Twitter followers! I threw out some real red meat in a poll yesterday: Bannon, Kushner-in-law, Jeff Sessions. "Who do you most want to see the FBI drag off in handcuffs over Putin-Gate?" But, by far, most readers knew exactly who the FBI should be locking up-- the father/daughter team trying to turn America into a fascist shithole: Robert and Rebekah Mercer, billionaires in search of a guillotine. And, yes, they're far worse than the Kochs. Tuesday evening *New York Times* reporters Nick Con... more »
The True Cost of Green Energy: Channel 4 Dispatches
By Paul Homewood One for the diary! Next Monday on Channel 4 at 8pm. This is the programme description: Summary Reporter Antony Barnett investigates a subsidised renewable energy industry that turns trees into fuel, and asks whether burning wood instead of coal is really an environmentally friendly answer to climate change. He […]
Preparing to Die for Israel
With the Middle East heating up once again, thanks to Israel's killing of Palestinian protestors, the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria, the conflict in Yemen and sabre-rattling when it comes to Iran, recent comments from a U.S. Airforce commander should be of particular interest to Americans. In the midst of March 2018's massive joint U.S. - Israel air defense exercise, Juniper Cobra, which consisted of 2000 Israeli Aerial Defense troops, 1100 U.S. Navy personnel and 1400 U.S. Marines, there was a key comment by U.S. Third Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Richard Clark as rep... more »
US, Britian, France Back Off
*Whew! Temporary or Permanent? Don't know. For the moment it appears the axis of evil have walked back from their threats.* *Trump's Impatience Collides with British Prudence* *TWO BIG QUESTIONS: *In London today, Prime Minister *Theresa May* called an emergency meeting of her Cabinet to discuss just what Britain is prepared to do in response to Trump’s call for a swift retaliatory attack. While May has said publicly "all the indications" are the Syrian regime was responsible for last weekend’s chemical strike, British media reports say May is resisting a rush to act quickly, and ha... more »
Blade fade?
I was surprised to read about a British "art" project that's supposed to mobilize social opinion against "knife crime". You can read about it here, but the video below is probably more enlightening. (George R. R. Martin or HBO might be justified in suing them for copyright infringement, but clearly the artist(s) think that social progress is more important than mere commercial considerations.) The real problem, of course, is that, just as with gun control, those agitating against "knife crime" in Britain are completely misguided. They're focusing on the instrument, not the p... more »
Making Sense of It All? (no not really)
*The End is Near* (link) Prepare, by doing whatever you'd do to prepare for THE END. I hate to mock these folks, but there's always somebody with a new idea based on some weird abstraction. The Jesus-face on a tortilla that the Mexicans worship EVERY SINGLE EASTER is far more compelling on the compelling scale - mainly because you can fold some queso and fresh, hot, crispy, carnitas into the tortilla along with some chopped onion and cilantro and have a burrito. (Or you can go to Karen's at Itasca, TX where you'll get a delicious burrito without the Jesus face burned onto it). An... more »
Owen Jones Tries to Get Andrew Neil Sacked From BBC per Guido Fawkes
'A taste of Corbyn's Britain, where his commissars choose which journalists get to interview Labour politicians on the *BBC*. *Chilling…' * The ideals of free speech are not always an absolute for those on the left of politics. Owen Jones being an example. More here https://order-order.com/2018/04/12/owen-jones-tries-get-andrew-neil-sacked-bbc/
"Just For Today"
*"Just For Today"* "Just for today I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle all my problems at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appall me if I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime. Just for today I will be happy. This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said, that "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." Just for today I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires, I will take my "luck" as it comes, and fit myself to it. Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind. I will...more »
"What Is The Joy About?"
“There are meaningful warnings which history gives a threatened or perishing society. Such are, for instance, the decadence of art, or a lack of great statesmen. There are open and evident warnings, too. The center of your democracy and of your culture is left without electric power for a few hours only, and all of a sudden crowds of American citizens start looting and creating havoc. The smooth surface film must be very thin, then, the social system quite unstable and unhealthy. But the fight for our planet, physical and spiritual, a fight of cosmic proportions, is not a vague mat... more »
Our Brave New World: Pharma's Political Straw Men, Lies and Censorship
by John Stone We are reaching a critical point (and historic moment) which resembles in some ways both WMD and the banking crisis of 2008: the burden of scientific evidence and personal testimony weighs heavily against the industry (everyone has...
Stray Dog Chases After Bus Until Driver Adopts Her
“Even after the journey finished the dog didn’t want to leave. The driver is now keeping her and taking care of her.” A stray dog who kept chasing after a bus won herself happy ending after the bus driver ended up stopping and adopted the determined dog. According to passengers riding the jeepney in Quezon City, Philippines, the young Aspin breed of dog took an interest in the bus and started following the vehicle. When the bus pulled away, the dog kept up with it – attempting to leap aboard. At one point the female dog had her paws on the steps and tried to leap in but fell back... more »
Miami Is Gaining Popularity As a Major Birth Tourism Destination For Russians
As can be seen on the map below, outside of the Americas almost no country allows this insanity: “Almost all … Continue reading →
US Senator Feinstein On Special Counsel Protection Bill
“Feinstein on Special Counsel Protection Bill Apr 11 2018 Washington—Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the … Continue reading →
Bipartisan Group Of US Senators Introduce Merged Legislation: The Special Counsel Independence And Integrity Act
“Booker, Graham, Coons, Tillis introduce merged legislation, the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act April 11, 2018 WASHINGTON – Today, … Continue reading →
Did polars bear eat a New York paper’s homework?
It’s easy to take one published paper and promote it as the entire story in any particular science discipline. It does not require any effort, no homework and no thoughtful consideration of differing perspectives. But due diligence (acting with a … Continue reading →
US, Russia maintain channels of communication in Syria despite increased tensions
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The U.S. and Russia are still communicating in Syria, despite the recent threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to launch an attack against the Syrian government. According to Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, the U.S. and Russia have maintained channels of communication in Syria, adding that Moscow is committed to decreasing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran vows to back Syria against any foreign military aggression
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, ‘Ali Akbar Velayati, stated on Wednesday that his country would fully back Syria against potential foreign military attack. Velayati highlighted on his trip to Syria this week that Tehran-Damascus have close very close ties and will continue to cooperate with one another in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
First scenes from Douma after Russia declares victory in East Ghouta
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – Residents of the Syrian city of Douma celebrated the end of the East Ghouta, today, as the last militants from Jaysh Al-Islam leave the town. The footage features people holding Syrian national flags and raising them over the half destroyed buildings along the city’s main street. The Syrian Army has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military, allies remain in eastern Syria for offensive against ISIS
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have remained in the Badiya region of eastern Syria, a Syrian military source reported from Damascus. According to the source, the Syrian Arab Army and their Iranian allies are currently involved in a fierce battle […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Crown Prince says military could take part in Syria attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman stated on Tuesday that his nation’s military may take part in the U.S. Coalition’s attack on Syria, the Reuters News Agency reported. “If our alliance with our partners requires it, we will be present,” the Saudi Prince stated at a press conference with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian, Russian planes continue to crowd Syria’s coast amid U.S. threats
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – The Syrian and Russian air forces continued monitoring the Syrian coast this morning amid the U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to launch ‘smart’ missiles into Syria. According to local reports, Syrian and Russian jets have conducted several flights along the coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartous since 5:00 A.M. (Damascus […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia declares victory over militants in East Ghouta
Syrian government forces have regained control over Eastern Ghouta region, Russian Center for Syrian Reconciliation announced. Russian military reported that Syrian army has established control over Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta, which until now has been under control of Jaish al-Islam militant group. “Today, a landmark event in the history of the Syrian Arab Republic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military raises flag over last militant stronghold in East Ghouta
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) raised the flag of the Syrian Arab Republic over the Great Mosque of Douma after the militants of Jaysh Al-Islam officially left the site. According to local sources, the Syrian Army is in control of large parts of Douma, as the last of Jaysh Al-Islam’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Egyptian commercial flights resume between Russia and Egypt after Sinai disaster
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – Cairo has received its first direct commercial flight from Moscow on Wednesday night, ending a two and a half year suspension which followed a bomb blast on a Russian charter plane over the Sinai Peninsula in 2015. Around 160 Russian and Egyptian passengers on board Aeroflot’s Airbus 320 touched down […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian, Syrian jets target Islamist gathering points in Hama, Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Russian and Syrian air forces have intensified their airstrikes over the Idlib and Hama governorates, today, following reports of militants gathering for an offensive against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). According to a military report from Latakia, the Russian and Syrian air forces launched several airstrikes this morning along […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Alleged satellite images shows Russian warships leaving Syrian port amid strike threat
The satellite operator iSi, which had previously released photos of Russia’s latest fifth-generation Su-57 jets, stationed at Hmeymim airbase in Syria, has now published two pictures of what the company says to be Russian warships leaving the Port of Tartus in Syria. The company claims that the vessels are now deployed at sea due to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military constructs new bridge in Deir Ezzor (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Russian military has constructed a new bridge in the Deir Ezzor Governorate after the previous one was destroyed during the heavy battle against the so-called Islamic State (ISIS). According to a Syrian military source in Deir Ezzor, the new bridge connects the western bank of the Euphrates that is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Apparently this is how Trump supporters take their college graduation photos.
I don’t take normal college graduation photos... pic.twitter.com/eI1NvLFYHs — Brenna Spencer (@BrennaSpencer) April 7, 2018 Courtesy of the New York Post: *A Tennessee college senior is sticking to her guns after posting a graduation photo in which she stares wistfully off-camera while lifting her “Women for Trump” T-shirt to expose a firearm in her waistband. * *Despite receiving what she called a surprising “amount of hate” on social media, Brenna Spencer, 22, says she has no regrets. * *“I know the Tennessee state gun codes …. I carry everywhere that I’m allowed to carry,” th... more »
False Flag in Syria Sets Stage for Wider War
*April 12, 2018* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - The US threatened war within hours of an alleged chemical weapons attack taking place in Douma, northeast of Damascus. The US rush to conflict attempts to sidestep any meaningful investigation into the attack, fitting a larger pattern of Washington and its allies using baseless chemical weapon allegations for wars of aggression stretching back to the invasion of Iraq in 2003. US accusations and threats of war come at a pivotal moment in Syria's now 7 year conflict in which the Syrian government has finally liberated all territory around t... more »
Nothing To See Here
By Anne Dachel Numbers mean nothing. Cost is meaningless. NO MATTER HOW BAD THINGS GET IN SCHOOLS, THERE WILL NEVER BE A REAL PROBLEM. Behavior is out-of-control. Special education is exploding at the seams. Mental health concerns are a more...
Russia Appears to be Readying for a Naval Battle with US Near Syria
Russia Appears to be Readying for a Naval Battle with US Near Syria by Mohamed Emad, https://en.el-balad.com/ Russia’s navy appears to have responded to President Donald Trump’s warning that US missiles are headed to Syria after he claimed that the Syrian government has again conducted chemical warfare on its own people، according to Business Insider. – The […]
Russia Moves 11 Navy Ships Out of Syrian Port
Russia Moves 11 Navy Ships Out of Syrian Port by ART MOORE, http://mobile.wnd.com/ 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 imminent in the wake of an exchange of […]
World War 3: Theresa May Calls EMERGENCY ‘War’ Cabinet Meeting as Strike on Syria Looms
World War 3: Theresa May Calls EMERGENCY ‘War’ Cabinet Meeting as Strike on Syria Looms by MATTHEW ROBINSON, https://www.express.co.uk/ THERESA May has called an emergency ‘war’ Cabinet meeting to discuss the crisis in Syria and the potential for imminent British military strikes against the Assad regime after US President Donald Trump signalled the US was ready to […]
STUNNING evidence from BBC journalist exposing White Helmets staging chemical attacks in Douma
BBC journalist is confronted after deleting tweet calling chemical attacks in Syria "staged" scenes. More The post STUNNING evidence from BBC journalist exposing White Helmets staging chemical attacks in Douma appeared first on The Duran.
Jimmy Dore and Tucker Carlson united. No war in Syria! (Video)
Tucker Carlson tells truth about Syria and crosses Trump. More The post Jimmy Dore and Tucker Carlson united. No war in Syria! (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
SOCIAL ANXIETY
*Be the nice kid.* *Social anxiety* is very common and is curable. *"Within the USA, Asians report lower rates of social anxiety; whites report the highest rates."* The Strange, Surprisingly Effective Cure for Social Anxiety - The Atlantic *Good people will like your imperfections. No one is perfect. * WHAT IS SOCIAL ANXIETY? Social anxiety disorder is a fear of social situations. Symptoms include dreading every day activities like starting conversations or answering the phone. Sufferers may also avoid eye contact and have low self esteem. Some may also feel sick, sweat, trembl... more »
Is Peace A Realistic Possibility In Afghanistan?
Reuters *Hamdullah Mohib, National Interest:* *Afghan Ambassador: Peace Is Now a Realistic Possibility* *For the first time in seventeen years, the Afghan government is militarily and strategically positioned to pursue peace.* Earlier this month, the international community met in Tashkent, recommitting to stand with the Afghan government to reach an end to the conflict. The Tashkent conference was the latest step in keeping the peace process moving forward, following the National Unity Government's comprehensive offer of peace to the Taliban at the Kabul Process conference in Fe... more »
What Does The UAE Stand To Gain By Destabilizing Somalia?
Somalia has been shaken by three interconnected developments over the past few weeks which show that the UAE is dedicated to destabilizing the country in order to cynically advance its grand strategic interests in the region at Mogadishu’s expense. The post What Does The UAE Stand To Gain By Destabilizing Somalia? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Newly discovered metabolic mechanism could be an off-switch for inflammation
More effective control of inflammation is to be desired. Better understanding as well since we have a broad population affected by allergies out there who do need permanent relief. Even a therapy that raises or lowers the natural floor should be valuable. No one should have to suffer from asthma. So much has been accepted as unavoidable that we forget how much trouble it happens to be. People do die from these events as well.. *Newly discovered metabolic mechanism could be an off-switch for inflammation* *Rich Haridy * *March 28th, 2018* *Researchers at Trinity C... more »
The Interstitium
*[image: interstitial interstitium new organ anatomy body neil theise carr-locke benias human microscope liver pathology endoscopy pathologist endoscopist new york university scientific report]* It make perfect engineering sense and it explains our remarkable ability to recover from insult and because draining fluids collapses this network, it has not been identified at all until now. Another case of the science never been fully settled, particularly true in regards to the human body. Someday we may even get it right. * The Interstitium, the Largest Organ We Never Knew We Had* ... more »
Cracking the Cholesterol Myth: How Statins Harm The Body and Mind 42.5K
The arguments in support of statins continue to fade. most disturbing is the clear cases here of statistical fraud to push the marketing agenda and to avoid difficult questions around side effects. Add in that the natural biological cholesterol cycle in out bodies is not understood and that physical intake may well be limited in its effect. Diet may well be useful and indicated but not through cholesterol intake. This usually takes us back to sugar toxicity. The other difficulty is that i am not so sure we truly understand what high is too high at all and those highs are sure... more »
Number of People Suffering From Osteoarthritis Has Doubled
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The Single Biggest Cause of Air Pollution
The Single Biggest Cause of Air Pollution https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/06/01/amp/air-pollution-farming-fertilizer.aspx?__twitter_impression=true
China Developing A Nuclear Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile System
Image Credit: jetphotos.net/ shimin *Ankit Panda, The Diplomat:* *Revealed: China's Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile* *China is developing a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile, likely based off the DF-21.* China is developing and has been flight-testing a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM) along with a new long-range strategic bomber to deliver it, The Diplomat has learned. According to U.S. government sources with knowledge of the latest intelligence assessments on the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, China has conducted five flight ... more »
Questions that won't be asked of Jeremy Corbyn
At the Jewdas 'seder' it is reported that those gathered chanted 'f*** the police', 'f*** the Tories', and said they wanted to 'bring about a revolution'. Some obvious questions arise: Did Jeremy Corbyn join in the chanting? Does he agree with those sentiments expressed? If not, then did he vocalise his opposition to those sentiments? Fair questions that should be asked of Jeremy Corbyn but will anyone ask them? The BBC won't because they seemingly mostly support the Labour Party and might even be somewhat scared of getting on the wrong side of the type of people who freely associa... more »
Frauchiger-Renner: trivial to see that QM has no contradictions
*Click at the pirate icon above the title for a no-nonsense mobile version of this blog post.* Maken has pointed out the new paper In Defense of a "Single-World" Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics by Jeffrey Bub which negates a 2016 paper by Frauchiger and Renner (see a superficial comment at TRF or a PI journal club by barefoot and hot Lídia del Rio; she's the first girl from the obnoxiously PC Renner's political video). Bub is right about the main claims – there is a single world, there is no contradiction, quantum mechanics is consistent etc. – and he presents a wonderfully co... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* I'm counting the days before Paul Ryan calls a "House Special Committee To Examine Stormy Daniels." You just know all those Republipervs in Congress want to form a panel and bring her in for a hearing. Each one of these sleazo Trey Gowdy and David Nunes types will be sitting there day dreaming that she would spank them just like she spanked Señor Trumpanzee. They'd all be slipping her their cell numbers. You know they've probably already spent our taxpayer dollars buying "research materials" which consist of her movies, and, of course, other similar movies. Of course, mo... more »
NASA Confesses To Dosing Americans With Air-borne Lithium And Other Chemicals
Let us get this over with. Various aerosols are been spread in the atmosphere and no attempt has been ever made to get informed consent because that would never happen. And do you really think Hitler got informed consent regarding Jewish extermination? And of course that is the point when we have a program without informed consent. We know that there will be issues and safety is a hard sell here. I personally am not inclined to be too concerned simply because we are in nature continuously hit with all sorts of nasties which we handle quite nicely, let alone stuff that is genera... more »
Over 1,500 militants, relatives sent from East Ghouta in 24 hours – Russian military
More than 1,500 militants and their family members were evacuated from Syria’s Eastern Ghouta through the humanitarian corridor via the Muhayam Al-Wafedin in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday. “As many as 1,521 militants and their family members were evacuated through the humanitarian corridor via the Muhayam Al-Wafedin in the past […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces ambush Saudi Coalition after prince says country will join attack on Syria (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:50 A.M.) – The Houthi forces launched a number of attacks in southern Saudi Arabia, yesterday, targeting the Saudi Coalition’s positions near the Yemeni border. According to the Houthi forces’ official media wing, their forces launched a big attack in the Najran Region, yesterday, striking the Saudi Coalition’s positions near the Nahouqa Military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Defense Secretary says forces ready to attack Syria but still assessing chemical weapons attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – Despite the threats to attack Syria by U.S. President Donald Trump, a key member of his cabinet told a CNN reporter that the investigation into the chemical weapons attack is still being assessed. “We are still assessing the intelligence ourselves and our allies. We’re still working on this,” U.S. Defense […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
British warplanes in Cyprus ready for military action in Syria – reports
UK’s Royal Air Force jets on Cyprus are ready to swoop into action if the cabinet authorizes airstrikes on Syria, sources told The Times newspaper. British fighter jets have been operating from the RAF Akrotiri airbase in the Eastern Mediterranean, from where they have been attacking the Daesh terror group. “We have planes on the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Islamist rebels preparing to take advantage of US strikes by launching big offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:50 A.M.) – The Islamist rebels in the Hama and Idlib governorates have called on their factions to ready themselves for an offensive against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). According to a military source in Damascus, the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and their Islamist rebel allies are preparing to take advantage of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military police deploying all over Douma
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) – Deputy Commandant of the Main Operations Directorate of the Russian General Staff Viktor Poznihir blamed anti-government militants of fabricating the chemical attack in Syria’s Douma, speaking in Moscow on Wednesday. “On April 7, the last attempt was probably made to fabricate false evidence of the alleged use of toxic substances […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army to start southern Damascus offensive in hours
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:50 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is preparing to kickoff their long-awaited offensive to retake the southern districts of Damascus, a military source told Al-Masdar News this morning. Led by their Republican Guard and 4th Division, the Syrian Arab Army has taken up their positions around the Islamic State (ISIS) held […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin issues calm response to Trump’s threats on Syria (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 A.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his hope that “common sense” would eventually prevail in the modern world, which is becoming “more chaotic” while speaking at a ceremony welcoming new foreign ambassadors to Russia in Moscow on Wednesday. “The state of affairs in the world does nothing but cause concern. The situation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘All options still on the table’ for Syria attack – White House
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 A.M.) – White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders stated that no “final decisions” had been made on a US military response to an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria despite US President Donald Trump’s warning of a potential missile strike earlier in the day. Sanders spoke at a press briefing in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Latest on the Skripal False Flag - "Yulia Skripal is Plainly Under Duress" Craig Murray
Guinea Pig on Short Leash Please read the following Guest Column by Craig Murray and I will have comments to follow: Yulia Skripal Is Plainly Under Duress 180 11 Apr, 2018 in Uncategorized by craig ------------------------------ "Only the Russians have allowed us to hear the actual voice of Yulia Skripal, in that recorded conversation with her cousin. So the one thing we know for certain is that, at the very first opportunity she had, she called back to her cousin in Russia to let her know what is going on. If you can recall, until the Russians relea... more »
Yulia Skripal asks for no one else to speak on her behalf (except Scotland Yard)
Skripal’s Pets Were Sacrificed to Cover the Investigation’s Mistakes More The post Yulia Skripal asks for no one else to speak on her behalf (except Scotland Yard) appeared first on The Duran.
U.S. State Secretary Nominee Mike Pompeo: No More Soft Policy Toward Russia
As he prepared for his Senate confirmation hearing, Mike Pompeo, the current director of the C.I.A., reached out to former diplomats, including the last two Democratic secretaries of state. Credit Lawrence Jackson for The New York Times *New York Times*: *Pompeo Vows to Embrace Diplomacy, but Pledges Tougher Line on Russia* WASHINGTON — The calls were placed quietly to top American diplomats who had resigned in droves over the past year. The message: Mike Pompeo, nominated to become the next secretary of state, wanted them back. Mr. Pompeo, currently the director of the C.I.A., a... more »
Tweets For Today
Overview of various countries' armed forces in the Middle East as tension spikes over alleged chemical weapons attacks and possible reprisal strikes on targets in Syria https://t.co/1IfAsRJ4nQ @AFPgraphics pic.twitter.com/fPBLCmkfOw — AFP news agency (@AFP) April 12, 2018 In case anyone is wondering about the composition and capabilities of #Russia's Permanent Mediterranean Task Force. https://t.co/ESg7V3VRa9 #Syria pic.twitter.com/lFtFSw8vZq — NATOSource (@NATOSource) April 11, 2018 Russian news service broadcasting information about what products you will need in the bomb shel... more »
Jonah Raskin : BOOKS | ‘There may not be answers’
We review Allen Young’s autobiography, ‘Left, Gay & Green: A Writer’s Life.’ By Jonah Raskin | The Rag Blog | April 12, 2018 “Rejection of marginalization is certainly not the same as assimilation.” — Allen Young Allen Young begins his … finish reading Jonah Raskin : *BOOKS* | ‘There may not be answers’
IEET’s Roland Benedikter Published Debate Article ‘Citizen Robot’
Ethical Technology - 23 hours ago
The “overcoming of man” long announced by the western political philosophy of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries seems to have begun in practice, induced – as remains to be seen, consciously or unconsciously – by states and leaders who live in a paradox: a medieval worldview connected with the hyper-technology of tomorrow. Read the full article here
END OF THE WORLD? Trump Planning To Strike 70 Targets In Syria, Including Russian
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Apr 11, 2018 Alex Jones reports from Washington D.C. to break down Trump’s decision to strike against Syria and Russia’s vow to retaliate, which could trigger World War III. end
Red Alert! The Deep State Wants World War But Will Settle For Proxy Wars?
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Apr 11, 2018 The deep state thrives on war, and will foster conflict at all costs. end
Bill Holter: Syria So Very Very Dangerous
Bill Holter: Syria So Very Very Dangerous by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Financial writer and gold expert Bill Holter says China has a lot of weapons to fight a trade war with the U.S. China could stop buying Treasury bonds (as it reportedly already has done). It could sell Treasury bonds. It could slash the value of […]
Boris Johnson Will Be Grateful BBC News Edited that Video of Him Lying about Russia
The UK government is LYING. I have doubts that Sergei and his daughter were poisoned by nerve agents. Do you really believe that anyone will survive a nerve agent assassination attempt by the KGB/FSB? I don’t think so. They are not as incompetent and stupid as BoJo. Why would an assassin opt to use nerve […]
US Initial Assessment Does Not Blame Syria for Chemical Attack
US Initial Assessment Does Not Blame Syria for Chemical Attack by http://www.presstv.com/, 9 April 2018 An initial assessment by the United States has not determined whether a reported chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma was carried out by Syrian government forces, Reuters reports. – The assessment also suggested that a nerve agent was used […]
“Apartheid, Rogue, Terrorist State”: Glenn Greenwald on Israel’s Murder of Gaza Protesters, Reporter
“Apartheid, Rogue, Terrorist State”: Glenn Greenwald on Israel’s Murder of Gaza Protesters, Reporter by https://www.democracynow.org/ On Saturday, hundreds of mourners gathered in Gaza for the funeral of Palestinian journalist Yaser Murtaja, who was fatally shot by the Israeli army while covering a fresh round of deadly protests along the Israel-Gaza border. Photos show the 30-year-old journalist […]
On The Threshold of War — Paul Craig Roberts
On The Threshold of War — Paul Craig Roberts by https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/ UPDATE There is no longer any doubt that the criminally insane government in Washington is driving the world to the last war. – https://www.rt.com/news/423634-unsc-security-threats-syria-chemical/ https://www.rt.com/news/423627-russian-military-checks-chemical-douma/ – UPDATE: As Americans we must face the possibility that we have a criminally insane government in Washington that is […]
This U.S. Military Plane Is Hunting For Russian Subs Off The Coast Of Syria
*Zero Hedge: **US P-8 Poseidon "Submarine Killer" Flying Off Syria Coast* A highly sophisticated US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane, also known as a "submarine killer" was observed by the Strategic Sentinel flying south of Cyprus, having likely departed from Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy, and headed eastward toward Syria on Tuesday. The flight comes at a time when not a single commercial plane can be observed over Syria, as per the guidance of Europe's Air traffic control which last night warned that airstrikes on Syria are imminent. A recent flight path history sh... more »
Musical Interlude: LOGOS, "Cheminement"
LOGOS, "Cheminement" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOuXP8aVWHU&t=182s
"The Small Beacon..."
"One is responsible to life: It is the small beacon in that terrifying darkness from which we come and to which we shall return. One must negotiate this passage as nobly as possible, for the sake of those who are coming after us." - James Baldwin, "The Fire Next Time"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Grand spiral galaxies often seem to get all the glory. Their young, blue star clusters and pink star forming regions along sweeping spiral arms are guaranteed to attract attention. But small irregular galaxies form stars too, like NGC 4449, about 12 million light-years distant. Less than 20,000 light-years across, the small island universe is similar in size, and often compared to our Milky Way's satellite galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). *Click image for larger size.* This remarkable Hubble Space Telescope close-up of the well-studied galaxy was reprocessed to highlight ... more »
Carl Sagan, “Pale Blue Dot”
Carl Sagan, “Pale Blue Dot” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupToqz1e2g
"The World's Two Superpower Countries Are Walking On The Edge Of The Abyss In Syria"
*"The World's Two Superpower Countries Are Walking * *On The Edge Of The Abyss In Syria"* by Elijah J. Magnier For the first time since he is in office, the US President Donald Trump has launched a clear threat in the direction of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin saying “he will pay a price”. This menace is related to the claim that the Syrian army had launched a chemical attack against the city of Duma, in eastern Ghouta, the last stronghold of Saudi Arabia’s proxies close to Damascus. Trump is maybe thinking of bombing the Syrian Army positions spread throughout the Syrian ... more »
"America 2.0"
*"America 2.0"* by "Dr.D." via Raul Ilargi Meijer's Automatic Earth blog Herbert Stein’s Law states “What Can’t Go On Forever, Doesn’t.” "This is a neat summary of the present trade and currency imbalance. China makes real goods and the U.S. consumes them by typing digits on a keyboard. This is the very definition of what cannot go on forever. How long do you expect a nation can make nothing and consume everything? How long do you expect a nation without manufacturing, without a workforce, and now without a viable military to remain pre-eminent? How long does wealth and influence ... more »
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, […]
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