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Lanny Davis Admits Being Source For CNN Trump Tower “Bombshell” Fake News
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Lanny Davis Admits Being Source For CNN Trump Tower “Bombshell” Fake News by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The plot thickens… On July 26th, CNN unleashed a “bombshell” report that Michael Cohen was claiming that candidate Trump knew in advance about the infamous 2016 Trump Tower meeting. … Dropping this line in the middle of their story: “Contacted by CNN, one of Cohen’s attorneys, Lanny Davis, declined to comment.” – Then, last week, amid the deafening euphoria of the ‘anti-Trump’-ers, Davis told Anderson Cooper: – “I think the reporting of the story got mixed up in the ... more »
Picture Of The Day
An F-35A Lightning II and P-51 Mustang fly in formation. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Cook *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Check out these incredible photos of an Air Force F-35 stealth fighter tearing across Lake Michigan* (Business Insider).
President Trump and First Lady Melania Host White House Dinner With Evangelical Leaders…
[Transcript] State Dining Room – 6:54 P.M. EDT – THE PRESIDENT: What a nice group. Thank you very much. Please. Melania and I are thrilled to welcome you. And these are very special friends of mine, Evangelical pastors and leaders … Continue reading →
Justin from Canada Painted His Country Into a Lose/Lose Trade Corner – More Details of U.S-Mexico Deal…
By choosing politics over fundamental trade economics Justin and Chrystia from Canada have painted themselves into an isolated position on the renegotiated North American Trade deal. Here’s the basic Canadian conundrum. The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to manufacturing origination … Continue reading →
China Is Developing The World’s First Electromagnetic Surface-To-Surface Rocket
*SCMP:* *China ‘developing electromagnetic rocket with greater fire range’* Programme’s lead scientist speaks of ‘substantial progress’ in devising a high-velocity rocket that can fly further from Tibet China is developing the world’s first electromagnetic surface-to-surface rocket that offers greater fire range and could give its military an advantage in high-altitude regions like the Himalayas and Tibetan plateau, according to state media. Details of the rocket system – such as its precise range and deployment schedule – remain unclear. But the programme’s lead scientist Han Jun... more »
There's A Big Primary In The Tucson Area Tomorrow-- And it Could Be Waterloo For Another DCCC Candidate
The DCCC didn't have the decency wait for local Democratic voters to pick a candidate to run for the AZ-02 nomination. They just barreled in and endorsed-- and spent tons of money on-- the most conservative of the 7 Democrats in the race, Ann Kirkpatrick. Kirpatrick isn't from southern Arizona but she "moved" down to Tucson-- if she even did (she seems to live in Phoenix and just goes down to Tucson to visit her grandchildren and to campaign)-- to get back into Congress. The 2 most recent polls-- one done for Kirkpatrick's campaign and one done for Matt Heinz's campaign-- both sho... more »
China's First Built Aircraft Carrier Is Completing Its Second Set Of Sea Trials
China's first domestically developed aircraft carrier, the Type 001A, is seen at a port in Dalian.REUTERS/Stringer *SCMP:* *China’s first home-grown aircraft carrier on final sea run to combat readiness* Vessel could complete test to go into service in time for the 70th anniversary of the people’s republic, experts say The first Chinese-built aircraft carrier is entering the home straight to combat readiness with the start of a final sea trial that could last up to a year, according to observers. Just three months after its maiden voyage, the 65,000-tonne Type 001A vessel left a ... more »
This Is Why China's Air Force Has Problems
The PLA air force planes are seen conducting training exercises, Nov. 19, 2017. The PLA air force recently conducted a combat air patrol in the South China Sea and conducted training exercises after passing over the Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait. (Xinhua/Chen Liang) *J. Tyler Lovell & Robert Farley, RCD:* *The Problem With China's Powerful Air Force* The Chinese defense industrial base is infamous for its tendency to “borrow” from foreign designs, particularly in the aerospace industry. Almost the entirety of China’s modern fighter fleet has either borrowed liberally from or di... more »
ISIS Leader In Afghanistan Killed In U.S. Drone Strike
*Photo:* Afghanistan's intelligence agency said Islamic State leader Saad Arhabi was killed in an airstrike during a joint operation with coalition forces on Saturday *Al Jazeera*: *ISIL leader in Afghanistan killed in air raids* Abu Saad Erhabi killed along with 10 other members of ISIL's Afghan branch, security agency says. The leader of ISIL in Afghanistan was killed in air strikes in eastern Nangarhar province, the fourth head of the armed group to die since it emerged in the country in recent years. Abu Saad Erhabi and 10 other Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, al... more »
Gov. Edwards appoints new Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority director
Michael Ellison is a private ecosystem restoration consultant, who oversaw restoration projects for the state of North Carolina for four years.
Is Socialism A Hate Crime?
Wikimedia *Scott McKay, Spectator:* *A Crime Against Humanity* *Given all the suffering it has caused, is socialism a hate crime?* Last week at the New Criterion, conservative scholar James Piereson posed an interesting question, arguing the affirmative: is socialism a hate crime? As is his custom, Piereson makes a solid case. His isn’t a complex argument — Piereson simply totals up the corpses thanks to the world’s chief practitioners of socialist governance in the 20th century, and concludes that anything which leads to the deaths of more than 110 million souls has to be a hate ... more »
Taking parliament to the people in Indonesia
FDA-supported 'participatory recess' programs are promoting healthier communication between MPs and constituents. But it won't transform politics unless parties sign on wholesale. The post Taking parliament to the people in Indonesia appeared first on New Mandala.
Ma’ruf Amin: Jokowi’s Islamic defender or deadweight?
Progressives may hope that Ma’ruf’s conservatism will be checked by realpolitik. The post Ma’ruf Amin: Jokowi’s Islamic defender or deadweight? appeared first on New Mandala.
Under Pressure, Trump Tersely Recognizes McCain, Lowers Flag
Glowering in public and near-silent for two days, President Donald Trump relented under pressure by tersely recognizing Sen. John McCain's "service to our country" and re-lowering the White House flag.
Did Mollie Tibbetts’ Family Make a Statement Condemning the Politicization of Her Death?
Various members of Tibbetts' family have weighed in, but none has spoken on behalf of the entire family in an official capacity.
Swedish Anti-migration, Anti-EU Party Poised to Make Big Gains in Coming Election
[image: sweden-anti-migration-anti-eu-party-poised-to-make-big-gains-in-coming-election] The Social Democrats, long the dominant party in Sweden, are now losing ground — and some of this ground is being taken by a pro-Swedish, anti-(im)migration alternative: the Sweden Democrats.
Bernie Sanders Likes Limitation on Role of Democrat Super Delegates
[image: bernie-sanders-likes-limitation-on-role-of-democrat-super-delegates] The Democrats decide to limit the role of the superdelegates — and democratic socialist Bernie Sanders is all for it.
Responding to the “Nothing to Hide” Argument in Support of Mass Surveillance
By Michael Maharrey Whenever I talk about government surveillance, there is always “that guy” who claims if I’m not doing anything illegal I shouldn’t be... more »
Has Steele “Russian” Dossier Collusion Been Identified?
By Catherine J. Frompovich How much more will the mainstream, lamestream media NOT report regarding “Russiagate”? Chris Farrell, Director of Investigations at Judicial Watch, was...more »
A Green Comet Approaches Earth, Eyes on the Skies: Comet 21P – Giacobini – Zinner
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nemesis maturity Published on Aug 27, 2018 A GREEN COMET APPROACHES EARTH: Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner is approaching Earth. On Sept. 10th, it will be 0.39 AU (58 million km) from our planet and almost bright enough to see with the naked eye. Already it is an easy target for backyard telescopes. end
UK Wind Drought July 2018
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Repost from Ed Hoskins: ? UK Wind Drought July 2018 Introduction July 2018 was an exceptional month for fine anti-cyclonic weather in the United Kingdom. The result was that overall wind power capacity for the month was significantly reduced to 11.7%…
Effect Of Greenland Melt On Sea Level
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood http://www.dmi.dk/en/groenland/maalinger/greenland-ice-sheet-surface-mass-budget/ There was one more thing that I meant to include in the Greenland ice sheet post yesterday, the effect on sea levels. DMI like to talk in terms of Gt, which I’m sure sounds very impressive. However, when converted into sea…
AGW Gatekeepers Censor The CO2-Climate Debate By Refusing To Publish Author’s Response To Criticism
From No Tricks Zone: AGW Gatekeepers Censor The CO2-Climate Debate By Refusing To Publish Author’s Response To Criticism By Kenneth Richard on 27. August 2018 A 2017 peer-reviewed paper authored by physicist Dr. Hermann Harde drew considerable response upon its publication in the journal Global and Planetary Change. Harde’s conclusion that less than 15% of the […]
Macron: France Ready to Conduct New Strikes on Syria if Chemical Weapons Used
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Macron: France Ready to Conduct New Strikes on Syria if Chemical Weapons Used by https://sputniknews.com/ French President Emmanuel Macron commented Monday on the situation in Syria’s Idlib as well as on the dependence of the European defense on the US. – France is ready to conduct further airstrikes in Syria in response to Damascus’ use of chemical weapons, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday during his speech to French ambassadors. – “We will continue acting this way if we see new confirmed cases of the chemical weapons use,” Macron said. – Macron also noted that he had n... more »
As Sexual harassment victims are sued , Al-Azhar becomes their unexpected ally
The On the Run guy aka Mahmoud Soliman is back with vengeance. On Sunday, the man who became famous for being filmed while sexually harassing a young lady in New Cairo from two weeks ago is going to sue that girl, Menna Gobran for defame !!! I can’t even believe that he has got the nerve to do that. Lawyer Tarek Gamil Saeed who represents Soliman made rounds in the country’s most popular talk shows declaring that he would report Gobran to the Prosecutor general soon. [image: Menna with Sally Abdel Salam] Menna Goubran "L" with her friend media figure Sally Abdel Salem last Cairo in her ... more »
Palestinians Clash with IDF on Gaza Border; 189 Said Wounded
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Palestinians Clash with IDF on Gaza Border; 189 Said Wounded by TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Protests come amid reports Israel is in advanced talks with Hamas, via UN and Egyptian mediation, for a long-term truce – Some 5,000 Palestinians protested Friday along the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel, according to Palestinian reports. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said some 189 demonstrators were wounded in clashes with IDF troops, including 50 who were hit by live fire. The army said rioters threw rocks and Molotov cocktails at troops. According to Palesti... more »
US Out: Germany Suggest Payment System Without America
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Abandoning SWIFT means abandoning the US dollar. RT America Published on Aug 27, 2018 The European Union may be looking to change how it does business with the United States. The German Foreign Minister Heiko Mas is continuing his call to create independent payment channels separate from the US. For analysis, RT America’s Natasha Sweatte is […]
Macron: Europe Can No Longer Depend on US for Security
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Macron: Europe Can No Longer Depend on US for Security by AFP, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ French president calls for Europe to ensure its own defense, will launch security review with bloc’s partners, including Russia – PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he would put forward new proposals for the European Union to boost its security, […]
BIS Warns Of “Perfect Storm” For Global Economy
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BIS Warns Of “Perfect Storm” For Global Economy by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ To those hoping for a quick resolution to the US-China trade war, Axios had some bad news earlier today, reporting that the trade feud is “likely to last much longer than originally thought — extending well into the second half of next year and perhaps beyond, […]
As The US Approaches A Death Cross,The Good Guys Prepare The Economic Transition
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X22Report Published on Aug 27, 2018 US yield curve looks like it is getting ready to invert, it is now the flattest since Aug 2007. According to the Fed there is nothing to worry about. The US economy is in a death cross and the outlook does not look good. The BIS reports that if Trump’s […]
Monster Asteroid Heading Towards Earth — Massive Rogue Planet Seen with Strange Orbit
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Skywatch Media News Published on Aug 22, 2018 You are watching Skywatch Media News Earth is set for another creepy encounter with a 700 meter asteroid that looks eerily similar to a skull. – Massive ‘rogue’ planet with mysterious ‘glow’ discovered outside solar system – and it’s 12 times larger than Jupiter by Saqib Shah, https://www.thesun.co.uk/ Scientists say […]
Macron’s Speech: Macron “Wants to be the Go To Leader in Europe”
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The “little horn” rising? FRANCE 24 English Published on Aug 27, 2018 Emmanuel Macron in his foreign policy speech today, talked about terrorism, Syria and Iran. However, the dominant topic was Europe. Macron told French ambassadors, Europe has to fend for itself. end
Checkmate Putin: Nord Stream 2 Will Happen, Merkel Needs the Pipeline to Stay in Power
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The Duran Published on Aug 24, 2018 The Duran – News in Review – Episode 87. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris break down the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel, and how Nord Stream 2 dominated the agenda between the two leaders. end
Berlin Should ‘Recalibrate’ Partnership with US in ‘Sober and Critical’ Way – German FM
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An alternative to SWIFT means abandoning of the US dollar. Berlin Should ‘Recalibrate’ Partnership with US in ‘Sober and Critical’ Way – German FM by https://www.rt.com/ Germany must “recalibrate the transatlantic partnership” with Washington, the foreign minister says. This comes as the two nations are locked in a trade war and numerous disagreements, from military spending […]
Big News Backfires: Michael Cohen’s Attorney Backtracks on Trump-Russia Collusion Claims
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RT Published on Aug 27, 2018 The attorney for Donald Trump’s former lawyer has significantly backtracked on his earlier groundbreaking claims, about the information his client could provide, to help prove Trump-Russia collusion. end
Musical Interlude: Dire Straits, “Private Investigations”
Dire Straits, “Private Investigations” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-HCrKa1gbw
U.S.T.R. Robert Lighthizer Explains U.S./Mexico Trade Agreement and China Trade Reset…
The corporate-owned, Wall Street-controlled, U.S. media are twisting, contorting, and in many cases hiding the consequential details of the U.S-Mexico trade agreement. The reason for MSM disinformation campaign is quite simple: the deal helps the U.S. middle-class; helps both U.S. … Continue reading →
President Trump and First Lady Melania Welcome President Kenyatta of Kenya, and First Lady Kenyatta to White House…
Earlier today President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Kenyan President Kenyatta and his wife to the White House. Two videos and transcripts. ♦Oval Office Meeting: . [Transcript] Oval Office – 1:53 P.M. EDT – PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank … Continue reading →
God is Red
*God is Red* fascinated me. Vine Deloria Jr. (1933–2006) was a Yankton Sioux activist. His great-grandfather was a medicine man. His grandfather was a chief who became a priest. His father rose to an executive position in the Episcopal Church. Deloria graduated from a seminary, but chose not to become a minister, because of his father’s frustrations. He sought a path that could be of greater benefit to Native American people. There are three editions of *God is Red* (1973, 1992, 2003), spanning a turbulent 30 year era — aim for the newest version. The book provides impor... more »
China's Navy Could Soon Have an Aircraft Carrier Battle Group
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* Once they work out all of the bugs, that is. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is a step closer to achieving its goal of deploying a full-scale aircraft carrier battle group. In recent days, China’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, Shandong, embarked on its second set of sea trials. Meanwhile, the PLAN also started sea trials for the first of its massive new Type 055 guided-missile destroyers, reportedly called Nanchang, on August 24. Shandong, a Type 001A carrier based on the overhauled Soviet-built Type 001 Liaoning, w... more »
Coroner: Pantera Drummer Vinnie Paul Died of Heart Disease
Medical examiners found that Vinnie Paul, the 54-year-old co-founder and drummer of the metal band Pantera, died of natural causes including heart disease.
Did John McCain Launch a Foul-Mouthed Attack on President Trump with His Last Words?
A notorious producer of junk news capitalized on the death of the Arizona senator with a crude and fake piece of "sharebait."
Recent successes and what’s in store for organic industry in 2018
Our annual GMO Awareness Week is upon us, and in this interview, Ronnie Cummins, executive director and co-founder of the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) details the current state of the opposition to genetically modified organisms (GMOs). A lot has happened since last year’s campaign. At present, there are 457 million acres of GMO crops growing around the […] The post Recent successes and what’s in store for organic industry in 2018 appeared first on Health Nut News.
CBS: Mom frees baby from hot car, 911 wouldn’t help
A Michigan police department is apologizing for failing to help a mom who accidentally locked her baby in a hot car. RELATED STORY: Preventing Tragedy: Tips to protect yourself against ever leaving your child in a hot car So glad mom was able to eventually get the baby girl out. No thanks to the police […] The post CBS: Mom frees baby from hot car, 911 wouldn’t help appeared first on Health Nut News.
TPPF Releases Statement on NAFTA
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By Vance Ginn While the devil may be in the details which aren’t all known yet, this bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico is important for trade certainty for Mexicans, Texans, and all Americans. It’s time to now include Canada in a trilateral trade deal so that the livelihood of people won’t be at risk.
Of The 5 Big States, Texas #1 For Growth, California #1 For Poverty
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"A Look to the Heavens"
“Recognized since antiquity and depicted on the shield of Achilles according to Homer, stars of the Hyades cluster form the head of the constellation Taurus the Bull. Their general V-shape is anchored by Aldebaran, the eye of the Bull and by far the constellation's brightest star. *Click image for larger size.* Yellowish in appearance, red giant Aldebaran is not a Hyades cluster member, though. Modern astronomy puts the Hyades cluster 151 light-years away making it the nearest established open star cluster, while Aldebaran lies at less than half that distance, along the same line-of... more »
Chet Raymo, "It"
*"It"* by Chet Raymo "A Howard Nemerov poem might be twelve pages long or twelve words long. He was equally adept at the epic and the aphorism. He could be serious or fun. Sometimes both at the same time. Consider the following poem, called "A Life," which I quote in its entirety. (How does "fair use" apply to something so short?) "Innocence? In a sense. In no sense! Was that *it?* Was *that* it? *Was* that it? That was it." Now I hear my spouse's voice whispering in my ear: *What's all this musing about death lately? Why all this late-life pessimism? Y... more »
"Regret: The Weight of the Past"; "A Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness"
*"Regret: The Weight of the Past"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Holding onto regret is like dragging the weight of the past with us everywhere we go. Holding onto regret is like dragging the weight of the past with us everywhere we go. It drains our energy, leaving less available for life in the present because we are constantly feeding an old issue. This attachment can cause illness the same way watering a dead plant creates decay. We know that something new and beautiful can grow in its place if we only prepare the soil and plant the right seeds. We also know that we create ou... more »
“Gun free” mall an illusion (a deadly illusion)
“The horrible shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, occurred at Jacksonville Landing, a gun-free mall.” click here
The Poet: David Wagoner, "Getting There"
* "Getting There"* "You take a final step and, look, suddenly You're there. You've arrived At the one place all your drudgery was aimed for: This common ground Where you stretch out, pressing your cheek to sandstone. What did you want to be? You'll remember soon. You feel like tinder under a burning glass, A luminous point of change. The sky is pulsing against the cracked horizon, Holding it firm till the arrival of stars In time with your heartbeats. Like wind etching rock, you've made a lasting impression On the self you were, By having come all this way through all this welter Unde... more »
"The Cloak Of The Past..."
“The cloak of the past is cut from patches of feeling, and sewn with rebus threads. Most of the time, the best we can do is wrap it around ourselves for comfort or drag it behind us as we struggle to go on. But everything has its cause and its meaning. Every life, every love, every action and feeling and thought has its reason and significance: its beginning, and the part it plays in the end. Sometimes, we do see. Sometimes, we see the past so clearly, and read the legend of its parts with such acuity, that every stitch of time reveals its purpose, and a kind of message is enfolded ... more »
Doesn't Every Democrat Wish They Had An Opponent Like Minnesota GOP Kook Jim Hagedorn?
*Mr. Republican, 2018* MN-01 runs along the entire southern border of the state, from the suburbs west of La Crosse, Wisconsin across the Mississippi River to just a few miles east of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It's a pretty red rural district (R+5) and gave Trump a 53.3-38.4% win over Hillary. The 5-term Democratic incumbent, Tim Walz, is running for governor and the battle will pit ormer Obama administration official Dan Feehan against fringe lunatic Jim Hagedorn, a readymade replacement for Steve King if he's defeated in November. The NRCC had high hopes that MN-01 would be a Re... more »
$%^^%$W Physics
A short comment on gravity, based on Miles Mathis’ paper on Isostasy. Miles writes: The reason gravity does not work like this is that gravity is a field. That was true for both Newton and Einstein. At any point in … Continue reading →
Socialist Snow Job
The UN is more up front than ever with its world governance agenda. The latest proclamation was solicited from the BIOS Research Unit in Helsinki Finland Global Sustainable Development Report The background paper commissioned by the UN Secretary-General’s IGS states that biophysical realities are driving the transition to postcapitalism by the decline of what made […]
X22 Report, “As The US Approaches A Death Cross,The Good Guys Prepare The Economic Transition”
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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- August 27, 2018
The Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, left, with the Iraqi prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, at a press conference in June. Photograph: Alaa al-Marjani/Reuters *Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, The Guardian:* *'Iraq is dying': oil flows freely but corruption fuels growing anger* *Locked out of polluting wealth beneath their feet, those calling for an end to a ‘rotten system’ risk detention and death* The land of the Bani-Mansour clan north-east of Basra is flat and parched, spattered with dry crusts of salt and thorny shrubs. Clusters of palm trees form small patches of green in the otherwise dusty ... more »
Israel’s Military Advocate General Terminates ‘Black Friday’ and Other Investigations: Initial Observations
The IDF paratroopers in the Gaza Strip, July 2014 (Source: Flickr/Israeli Defense Forces) Since 2014, the IDF has been conducting investigations into incidents that took place in Gaza during Operation Protective Edge (July-August 2014) and raised concerns about Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) compliance with Israeli law and international law of armed conflict. In the course of the investigation, the office of the Military Advocate General (MAG)—Israel’s chief military legal officer—has reviewed some 360 incidents, referring 24 of them for criminal investigation. These have led so far... more »
World News Briefs -- August 27
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a ceremony for Defence Industry Day in Tehran, Iran August 21, 2018. Official President.ir Website/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Iran's Rouhani asks Europe for guarantees on banking channels and oil sales* Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday urged the remaining signatories to its 2015 nuclear agreement to act to save the pact, though France’s leader called again for broader talks on Tehran’s missile program and its role in the Middle East region. In a phone call to French President Emmanuel Macron, Rouhani said Iran wanted...more »
Travels with Vi: Not Up There with Marco Polo, But the Best We Can Do
Violeta on the Face The Nation set at CBS DC. Is nothing sacred? Today, nothing shocking. You won’t need your fibrillator. Some not-too-coherent thoughts from south of the border: In Guadalajara near the US Consulate there is the Estación de … Continue reading →
Mexican Trade Team: Regardless of Canada The Deal Between the U.S. and Mexico Still Stands…
So much good news: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The trade deal between the United States and Mexico will stand even if Canada does not come to an agreement with the Trump administration in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade … Continue reading →
Has the Medical Term ‘Vagina’ Been Replaced with the Phrase ‘Front Hole?’
The term "front hole" was used in a safe sex guide designed to serve transgender people, but it has not replaced the word "vagina."
Did Actor Morgan Freeman Call President Trump a ‘Bonafide Sack of Sh*t?’
A expletive-laden tweet excoriating the president in the wake of the Jacksonville shootings was mistaken by some as having been written by actor Morgan Freeman.
Under Pressure, Trump Re-Lowers White House Flag for McCain
Bowing to pressure, President Donald Trump has ordered American flags at U.S. buildings lowered to half-staff for Sen. John McCain until his burial on Sunday.
Did President Trump Incorrectly Color the American Flag?
Photographs suggest the 45th president colored one of the flag's stripes blue, though the evidence so far is not definitive.
I'M NOT CONVINCED THE FLAG WILL STAY AT HALF-STAFF
Under pressure, the president backed down: President Trump on Monday ordered the American flag to be flown at half-staff this week in honor of Sen. John McCain after intense criticism of his response to the Arizona Republican’s death. The announcement came after the flag atop the White House was raised to full-staff earlier in the day, less than 48 hours after McCain’s family announced that the six-term senator had died Saturday at his home in Sedona, Ariz. “Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain’s service to our country and, in his honor, hav... more »
5 Major Stories the Media Is Missing While Praising the Establishment War Hawk, John McCain
[image: mccain] Senator John McCain has received round the clock coverage in the mainstream media as they celebrate the epitome of the American military industrial complex. The post 5 Major Stories the Media Is Missing While Praising the Establishment War Hawk, John McCain appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Red-state politics in and out of the college classroom
Natasha Zaretsky, Associate Professor of History, Southern Illinois University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 6 hours ago
A scholar raised by leftist San Francisco parents in the 1970s ends up teaching in the heartland, where her students represent a very different kind of politics. What she learns from them is profound.
Guardian Breaks Out Their Corn Picture Again
Six years ago, the Guardian announced the permanent drought. Drought may be new norm for UK, says environment secretary | Environment | The Guardian A few weeks later the UK was flooding. One year on from the floods: businesses tell … Continue reading →
2018 : 85th Hottest Summer On Record In The US
The frequency of 95F (35C) days this summer was 85th highest (or 40th lowest) since 1895 The average maximum temperature this summer in the US was right at the 1895-2018 mean, and cooler than fifty-one other summers. Temperatures averaged four … Continue reading →
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 27, 2018
Technicians at Syria's Hmeimim airport where Russian aircraft are deployed. © Dmitriy Vinogradov / RIA Novosti *Defense News:** How the US has ‘learned a lot’ about Russian capabilities in Syria* WASHINGTON — As Russian and American forces have settled into Syria, analysts and experts have noticed a clear pattern from the Russian forces. Moscow is using Syria as both a test bed for its newest capabilities and as an opportunity to see American equipment such as the F-22 fighter jet up close. It’s a development that has raised concerns that Moscow may be gaining a military edge over... more »
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“The Joys of Living”
*“The Joys of Living”* by Jeffrey Tucker "What are you complaining about all the time?” people sometimes ask me. “I’m just about as free as I want to be.” Here’s the problem. How can we really know what we want if we’ve never had it before? The less free we are, the less we know what freedom feels like and how it shapes who we are. The more dependent on government we become, the less we crave independence. This is why it is important to find literature that takes us out of our present moment and introduces us to different ways of thinking. We have to imagine a different ideal. Th... more »
Orison Swett Marden, “The Joys of Living”
*“The Joys of Living”* by Orison Swett Marden “Resolve every morning that you will get the most out of that day, not of some day in the future, when you are better off, when you have a family, when your children are grown up, when you have overcome your difficulties. You never will overcome them all. You will never be able to eliminate all the things which annoy, trouble, and cause friction in your life. You will never get rid of all the little enemies of your happiness, the hundred and one little annoyances, but you can make the most of things as they are. The reason why our liv... more »
“The 'Hunger Stones' Have Appeared”
*“The 'Hunger Stones' Have Appeared”* by Martin Armstrong "While the Global Warming fanatics are out in force saying “see” the heat in Europe is caused by humans driving their cars around, they continue to ignore history...The extreme heat in Europe this year is part of a cycle. The swings from extreme heat to extreme cold are also not unheard of. Another piece of historical evidence they ignore is known as the Hunger Stones. Pictured above is a Hunger Stone from 1616 which has been exposed by the low level of water in the Elbe River. This is at Decin, in the Czech Republic. Throughou... more »
Come to Derby Transformed
All the best politics events are in London, aren't they? WRONG. Well known activists, journalists, and trade unionists have been brought together by Chris Williamson's office for a day of discussion and debate in Derby city centre. Derby Transformed is taking place Saturday 1st September at St Peter's Church. The event is free but ticketed. Solidarity prices, of course, apply. You can book yourselves in here and see the day's programme here (you'll need to be logged into Facebook to see it). There are sessions on trade union history, men and #metoo, media bias, challenges for the M... more »
Syrian Air Defences on Highest Alert- Macron Threatens Airstrikes
*Following up, or continuing to cover the ongoing situation in Syria.....* Syria: US Signals To Russia They Will Hit Syria if Chemical Weapons are Deployed *Macron speaks* *"France is ready to conduct further airstrikes in Syria in response to Damascus' use of chemical weapons, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday during his speech to French ambassadors."We will continue acting this way if we see new confirmed cases of the chemical weapons use," Macron said.* *Confirmed? How? By who? White Helmets? Using social media as a proof?* *From July... Recalling the Israeli airstr... more »
Colloidal Silver’s Advantage Over Pharmaceutical Antibiotics
Could the use of colloidal silver, a natural antibiotic that has been used for thousands of years, be a key answer to today's problem of pharmaceutical antibiotic overuse leading to drug-resistant pathogens? The beginning of the end for pharmaceutical antibiotics is blamed on its overuse, both with overly prescribing for humans and overuse with Big Ag and Dairy livestock. This rising problem is known as antibiotic drug resistance. Ironically, the more complex the chemistry of pharmaceutical antibiotics, the easier it is for pathogenic bacteria to figure them out and develop a resis... more »
Babies for Cash – How the State Abuses Infants by Destroying the Mother-Child Bond in CPS Abductions
A baby's first year is crucial to a baby's emotional and cognitive development. It is in the earliest months of life that the foundations for basic trust, security, and relationships are laid. The parent-child relationship is the environment in which that is designed to happen. Yet the majority of children who enter foster care are taken within their first year of life, depriving them of critical bonding time and causing permanent trauma and damage to the babies' ability to trust. More children in this age group are not returned home and are later adopted out than any other age gro... more »
Another “Ship of Fools” gets grounded in Arctic ice, needs rescue
From Watts Up With That: Anthony Watts / August 27, 2018 Remember this? The ill-fated “Spirit of Mawson” expedition to Antarctica (in the Akademik Shokalskiy) that set out to bring attention to “global warming” only to be trapped in ice? It’s deja vu all over again. (with h/t to Yogi Berra) We have another winner! This time […]
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 238 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: In the Arctic it is 1.2 million sq km higher than it was in 2012 on the same day. 2012 2016 2007 2011 2015 and 2017 were lower than 2018. ? South / North
Cardiologist Says Stop Taking Aspirin
Cardiologist Says Stop Taking Aspirin For decades, the medical authorities have told us to take our daily aspirin. Prevent heart attacks and strokes is the company line for the Bayer corporation. Billions of dollars have been made. This lie must be stopped. In the last couple of days at the European Society of Cardiology, another […] The post Cardiologist Says Stop Taking Aspirin appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Argentina: A UFO Over Berisso?
*Source: Fundación Argentina de Ovnilogía (FAO)Date: 25 August 2018* *Argentina: A UFO Over Berisso?* *Luis Burgos writes*: After 23:00 hours last night, the cloud-covered sky began to clear in several areas of the province. At about 23:45 hours, with the sky somewhat cloudy again, Juan Naumovich, a resident of downtown Berisso (Buenos Aires) went to his backyard to witness, with astonishment, the transit of a flying object flying in a straight line from west to east, that is to say, toward Rio de la Plata. The artifact, with red, yellow and white lights, was flying at a moderat... more »
Preliminary Details of U.S./Mexico Trade Deal…
In direct relationship to the checkbook policy that impacts middle-class Americans the U.S./Mexico trade deal is the biggest win so far in Trump’s presidency. There are such massive ramifications it could take days for anyone to comprehend how the … Continue reading →
Sweden's Far Right Are Expected To Win Big In Next Month's Legislative Elections
Jimmie Akesson in Stockholm on April 12. Photographer: Mikael Sjoberg/Bloomberg *AFP:* *Sweden's far-right poised for record election gains* Barring a major upset, Sweden's far-right is on course for a record result in September 9 legislative elections, capitalising on the mood of voters who feel they are being left behind in favour of hundreds of thousands of newly-arrived asylum seekers. With two weeks to go to the election, opinion polls suggest the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats (SD) could sweep around 20 percent of votes, making them the second- or third-biggest party. T... more »
Prince’s family sue doctor over pain pills
Prince’s family have accused Dr. Michael Schulenberg of failing to treat the star for an opioid addiction and are suing him, saying he bears responsibility for the singer’s overdose. The beloved singer was found dead at his Paisley Park estate near Minneapolis on April 21st, 2016. (According to a report by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s […] The post Prince’s family sue doctor over pain pills appeared first on Health Nut News.
Deputies: California Man Had 800 Pounds of Stolen Lemons
Authorities say a man has been arrested in Southern California after deputies found about 800 pounds (363 kilograms) of stolen lemons inside his car.
Law and Public Intuition on the Use of Force, Part 3: Views on President Trump and North Korea
*This post is the third in a multipart series. For an introduction to the surveys being discussed and the methodology that the authors employed, read their first post here.* In January 2018, tensions between the United States and North Korea seemed to be reaching a breaking point. Seven months earlier, North Korea had released a comatose American college student from captivity who died days later. Pyongyang followed this with its first test of an intercontinental ballistic missile purportedly capable of striking the U.S. mainland with nuclear weapons, provocatively timed to corre... more »
UAE denies Houthi forces attacked Dubai International Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday evening that there were no disruptions at the Dubai International Airport today. According to the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, the air traffic movement was normal, adding that the Houthi claims regarding the bombing of the Dubai International Airport were false. “The UAE […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army spy films from strategic Turkish crossing controlled by jihadists
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) released a new video from behind the jihadist lines in Idlib, today, as they continue their psychological warfare campaign against the enemy. According to the official media wing of the Tiger Forces, one of the Syrian Arab Army’s spies filmed from behind the jihadist lines […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia, China discuss military cooperation
Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov has met with Head of the Joint Staff Department of the Chinese Central Military Commission Li Zuocheng in Moscow. During the negotiations, the army officials discussed expanding bilateral military cooperation. “Today I offer to discuss the prospects of expanding and deepening our bilateral relations, including holding joint military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthi forces claim drone attack on Dubai International Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 P.M.) – The Houthi forces announced on Monday evening that their rocket battalion struck the Dubai International Airport. According to the Houthi forces’ official media wing, their rocket battalion bombed the Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with one of their armed drones. The Houthi forces said the unmanned […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military takes over strategic hills near occupied Golan Heights
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Russian military has taken over two imperative hilltops that overlook the occupied Golan Heights, a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) communique said on Monday. According to the communique, the Russian military took over the hilltops of Taloul Himr, which are located just west of the Beit Jinn area. The Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Anti-Trumper Kills Two, Injures 11 in Gamer Rampage
[image: anti-trumper-kills-two-injures-11-in-gamer-rampage] The man who went on a Sunday shooting rampage at a Florida video-game tournament was described as “weird” and anti-social, and he wouldn’t shake another competitor’s hand. What most media won’t report about David Katz, 24, is that he also expressed anti-Trump sentiments. Of course, if he’d voiced conservative ideas, it’s hard to imagine the mainstream media not shouting it from the mountaintops.
Atlanta Charter School Ditches Plan to Scrap Pledge of Allegiance
[image: atlanta-charter-school-ditches-plan-to-scrap-pledge-of-allegiance] Complaints from parents, social media, and state legislators forced the Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School to recant its decision to stop saying the Pledge of Allegiance each morning.
As Violence Continues at Chapel Hill Campus, UNC Board Member Says Confederate Statue Will Be Replaced
[image: as-violence-continues-at-chapel-hill-campus-unc-board-member-says-confederate-statue-will-be-replaced] As police arrested more people at the base of the toppled Silent Sam Confederate monument at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, a board member says the statue will be replaced.
Dallas ISD's high grade proves the new A-F school rating system is fair
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Markets, not 'renewable energy' magic, ensure the affordable supply of electricity
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Iran Says It Has Full Control Of The Persian Gulf
IRIN naval ships in Velayat-90 Naval Exercise. Wikipedi *Reuters:* *Iran says it has full control of Gulf and U.S. navy does not belong there* Iran has full control of the Gulf, and the U.S. Navy does not belong there, the head of the navy of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, General Alireza Tangsiri, said on Monday, according to the Tasnim news agency. The remarks come at a time when Tehran has suggested that it could take military action in the Gulf to block oil exports of other regional countries in retaliation for U.S. sanctions intended to halt its oil sales. Washington maintains ... more »
Google News Search Results For 'Trump' Are From Liberal Media Outlets
*PJ Media:* *96 Percent of Google Search Results for 'Trump' News Are from Liberal Media Outlets* Is Google manipulating its algorithm to prioritize left-leaning news outlets in their coverage of President Trump? It sure looks that way based on recent search results for news on the president. Conservatives and Trump supporters have for the last several years questioned whether Google was deprioritizing conservative news sites, hiding them from users who utilize their search engine. Google has maintained that all outlets are treated fairly, but nevertheless, conservative sites ha... more »
Aircraft Carriers, Stealth Fighters and Lots of Missiles: China's Military Has Arrived
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* The Pentagon 2018 report, called “Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China,” details a broad spectrum of risks to include global economic expansion, massive military modernization and breakthrough weapons technology able to threaten U.S. superiority. Aircraft carriers, stealth fighters, anti-satellite weapons, drones, cyber attack technology and a growing arsenal of ballistic missiles are all among a series of Chinese weapons said to present serious concerns for Pentagon leaders and weapons developers, according to... more »
Shattering North Korea’s Glass Ceiling
*Kelli Kennedy* *Security, Asia* [image: Women wearing traditional clothes react as they march past the stand with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founding father Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang April 15, 2017. REUTERS/Damir] One group of North Koreans stands to benefit most from the country's denuclearization: women. As the United States, North Korea and South Korea are negotiating denuclearization and potential economic investment, one group of North Koreans stands to benefit most: the country’s women. Unde... more »
McCain's True Legacy
*Norman Ornstein* *Politics, Americas* [image: Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle (L) introduces U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) during a campaign rally at the Orleans hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada October 29, 2010. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/ Sam Morris] I was fortunate to get to know John McCain as a man, not just as a legislator. I met John McCain when he was Navy Liaison to the Senate, and became friendly with him when he moved to the House of Representatives, in part because he succeeded one of my heroes in Congress, John Rhodes, a fierce partisan and strong party lea... more »
Getting to the Other Side: Surviving the Ph.D.
I recently finished my first year in a tenure-track position at American University in Washington, D.C. and I have been thinking about what kinds of things I wish I had known when starting a Ph.D. Here, I aim to give advice for students just starting Ph.D. programs in hopes of helping more students “get to the other side” of graduate school.
Experts: Players and Coaches Face Dramatically Different Judgments
The three-game suspension of Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer has not only drawn criticism for being inadequate given the circumstances, but has cast a spotlight on the disparate punishments assessed players and coaches.
Diversity and Inclusion at the Core of UW Experience
The University of Washington, Seattle campus has made steady gains in supporting the success of its underrepresented minority students, says university officials.
Donald Trump still steaming over AG Jeff Sessions’ recusal from Russiagate
The end of a politically bad week had the President lamenting the strange recusal of his own hand-picked Attorney General, Jeff Sessions. The post Donald Trump still steaming over AG Jeff Sessions’ recusal from Russiagate appeared first on The Duran.
Europe is shaking off American attempts to isolate Russia
France and Germany both move to grow relations with Russia while American Deep State fetters President Trump's efforts to do the same. The post Europe is shaking off American attempts to isolate Russia appeared first on The Duran.
Trump announces 'incredible' trade deal with Mexico
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27-Aug-2018 The US and Mexico have reached common ground on key trade terms as pressure mounts to complete renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Acuerdo México-EU sobre TLCAN
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27-Aug-2018 Estados Unidos y México alcanzaron ya un acuerdo preliminar sobre el TLCAN que podría ser anunciado hoy y al que tiene aún que sumarse Canadá, el tercer socio en el tratado de libre comercio de América del Norte, según avanzaron The New York Times y The Washington Post.
Cencosud amenaza con recurrir al CIADI en disputa con Argentina
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27-Aug-2018 El grupo chileno impulsa proyecto inmobiliario por U$S 600 millones. El conflicto es por un terreno público en San Isidro que la empresa compró en 1996 por u$s22 millones y que el Estado pretende recuperar sin pagar.
TLCAN y la batalla por más acceso a la salud
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27-Aug-2018 Una pregunta para el doctor Jorge Alcocer -designado próximo secretario de Salud- y el equipo que llevará las riendas del Sector Salud durante el próximo gobierno en México: ¿tienen claro el probable impacto negativo sobre los precios de medicamentos resultado de la renegociación del TLCAN?.
"Últimas horas" para acuerdo México-EU en TLCAN: Guajardo
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27-Aug-2018 Las conversaciones bilaterales entre México y Estados Unidos como parte de la renegociación del TLCAN se encuentran "en las últimas horas", dijo el domingo el secretario de Economía mexicano, Ildefonso Guajardo.
Estados de Europa Oriental y Asia Central, los más demandados ante Ciadi en 2018
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26-Aug-2018 El Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias Relativas a Inversiones (Ciadi) ha publicado las estadísticas de 2018, que muestran el registro de 57 casos.
How Badly Will Trump Hurt The GOP In November? They Deserve The Worst
Over the weekend, the *New York Times* published an OpEd by Peter Wehner, The Full-Spectrum Corruption of Donald Trump. "There’s never been any confusion about the character defects of Donald Trump," Wehner, a former Reagan and Bush staffer and senior fellow at the conservative Ethics and Public Policy Center began. "The question has always been just how far he would go and whether other individuals and institutions would stand up to him or become complicit in his corruption." He has long been concerned that Trump "would redefine the Republican Party in his image. That’s already ha... more »
French President Macron: Europe Can't Rely On U.S. For Security
*The Independent:* *Macron says EU can no longer entrust its security to the US alone: 'It's up to us'* *French president says defence cooperation should include all European countries, including Russia.* Emmanuel Macron has said Europe can no longer entrust its security to the US alone, during a speech setting out the roadmap for French diplomacy in the year to come. In front of an audience of French ambassadors on Monday, Mr Macron said "it's up to us" to guarantee Europe's security and therefore its sovereignty He said discussions on defence cooperation should include all Eur... more »
China’s Ruling Communist Party Does Want Any Of Its Members To Have Religious Beliefs
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his opening remarks to the members of Global chief executive committee during the round table summit at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China June 21, 2018. Andy Wong/Pool via REUTERS *Reuters:* *China targets rumors, religion in updated party rules* BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s ruling Communist Party has issued a revised set of regulations governing members’ behavior, threatening punishment for spreading political rumors and recommending those who cling to religious beliefs be asked to leave the party. President Xi Jinping’s on-go... more »
Preparing for Keep Space for Peace Week
Since the 1990's the US Space Command (soon likely to be transformed into the Space Force) has been saying that America must 'control and dominate space and deny other nations access to space'. The US says that it will be the 'Master of Space'. Every year since 2001 the Global Network has organized Keep Space for Peace Week in October. Just today I emailed around the first few events that we know have already been scheduled during the protest week. I got a call from one group in Philadelphia and another in California who are also working to set in motion events. My experience ... more »
Dems Likely to Go Full Clouseau in Event They Take Midterms
The Senate is more than likely to remain in safe hands of Republicans, the House, so much. If the House was to fall to the Dems you can bet they will go full Inspector Clouseau and turn the works of their congressional committees into a three ring investigative circus, cheered on by their vengeful Publicity Department in the News Media. No doubt it will come, and according to Jonathan Swan of *Axios**,* Congressional Republicans are getting ready for hell: ------------------------------------------------------ "Axios has obtained *a spreadsheet* that's circulated through Republican... more »
70 tons of household hazardous waste collected in St. Tammany Parish
The parish says another household hazardous waste collection event will be scheduled in November in Slidell.
Slidell-area homeowners could soon face deadlines for sewage fixes
St. Tammany Parish is continuing a water quality initiative targeting pollutants in several watersheds.
BREAKING: One other claim by Lanny Davis!
*MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2018Not that it has to be true:* For what it's worth, Lanny Davis made another striking claim on cable TV last week. The chances are good that you haven't seen our big tribal stars report it. Davis spoke with Chuck Todd on MTP Daily: TODD (8/22/18): *Can you say definitively whether you know if Michael Cohen ever was in Prague in 2016?* DAVIS: *Never, never in Prague*. Did I make that—Never, never— TODD: *Never in Prague.* DAVIS: *Ever. Ever! *And the reason, just to let your viewers know what we're talking about, is that the dossier, so-called, mentions his n... more »
NAFTA Terminated: President Trump Announces Preliminary Agreement for New U.S./Mexico Trade Deal…
Promises made, promises kept. The CTH community is in a unique position to understand exactly what has taken place today as President Donald Trump announces the termination of NAFTA and simultaneously announces a bilateral trade agreement has been made between … Continue reading →
Is Nationalism the Friend or Foe of Liberty?
*The question is, is Nationalism the friend or foe of liberty? In this guest post, Jeffrey Tucker argues that a nationalism that presents itself as a friend of liberty is one that must wilfully ignore the most bitter lessons of the last century, while eschewing the greatest lesson of all: that the only true guarantor of liberty is liberty itself.* *Is Nationalism the Friend or Foe of Liberty?* *Guest post by Jeffrey Tucker* Israeli scholar Yoram Hazony is hitting the opinion pages (excerpts from his new book) with a provocative thesis: that nationalism is not a threat to libert... more »
Honoring Tim Conway
I was sad to learn that Tim Conway is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and is coming to the end of his life. His comedic timing was impeccable, and he gave me (and millions of others) a great deal of enjoyment in his acting career. I can't think of any better way to honor him than his famous Elephant Sketch from the Carol Burnett Show. A timeless comedy classic! Peter
Pope Francis Will Not Respond To A Former Top Vatican Official Who Accused Him Of Having Known For Years Of Allegations Of Sex Abuse By A Prominent U.S. Cardinal
*National Catholic Registry: **Ex-Nuncio Accuses Pope Francis of Failing to Act on McCarrick’s Abuse* *In a written testimony, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò claims Pope Francis withdrew sanctions against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.* In an extraordinary 11-page written testament, a former apostolic nuncio to the United States has accused several senior prelates of complicity in covering up Archbishop Theodore McCarrick’s allegations of sexual abuse, and has claimed that Pope Francis knew about sanctions imposed on then-Cardinal McCarrick by Pope Benedict XVI but chose to repeal ... more »
North Korea’s State-Controlled Accuses The U.S. Of “Double-Dealing” And “Hatching A Criminal Plot” Against Pyongyang
People and soldiers gather to offer flowers to the statues of state founder Kim Il Sung and former leader Kim Jong Il on the Day of Songun at Mansu hill, Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on August 26, 2018. KCNA via REUTERS *Reuters:* *North Korea newspaper blasts 'double-dealing' U.S. after Pompeo's trip canceled* (Reuters) - North Korea’s state-controlled newspaper on Sunday accused the United States of “double-dealing” and “hatching a criminal plot” against Pyongyang, after Washington abruptly canceled a ... more »
BREAKING: The Washington Post walks Lanny back!
*MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2018His very strange recent performances:* In a news report in this morning's Washington Post, Hamburger and Helderman have walked back Lanny Davis' very strange performances representing Michael Cohen. Actually, no! Cohen *isn't* claiming that Donald J. Trump had advance knowledge of the Trump Tower meeting, at least not according to the new and improved Lanny Davis. Also, there's this: HAMBURGER AND HELDERMAN (8/27/18): In his interview with The Post, *Davis also hedged on an idea he widely promoted after Cohen’s guilty plea: that the longtime Trump loyalist... more »
Chicago’s Electronic Surveillance of Food Trucks Is Ridiculous—and Probably Unconstitutional
By Ilya Shapiro May a city both require certain business owners to forego their Fourth Amendment rights and also enforce regulations specifically designed to advantage... more »
Judicial Watch Sues Department of Defense On Whistleblower’s Behalf
By Catherine J. Frompovich Just when one thinks things couldn’t get any squirrelier legally than they have within “the swamp,” they have! Judicial Watch announced... more »
Judge Blocks Online Plans for Printing Untraceable 3D Guns
U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik extended a temporary restraining order, and his new decision will last until the case is resolved.
Slithering Surprise Found Under Hood of SUV in Wisconsin
Police say the snake escaped from its owner more than a month ago.
Tibbetts’ Father: Hispanic Locals ‘Iowans with Better Food’
"The Hispanic community are Iowans. They have the same values as Iowans," he said. "As far as I'm concerned, they're Iowans with better food."
Did a Milwaukee Police Officer Say He Pointed His Gun at a Black Driver Because ‘You’re Not White’?
Police say the comment was made, but by a civilian bystander and not by one of their officers.
The Pentagon Is Testing Lasers To Get Off The Grid And Avoid Being Jammed By Russia And China
Marine Corps field radio operators dismount a free space optic system from a tactical elevated antenna mass at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, August 17, 2018. US Marine Corps/Pfc. Kindo Go *Business Insider:* *The Pentagon is worried about getting jammed by Russia and China, so it's testing lasers to go off the grid* * The US military is getting ready for a potential conflict against a powerful adversary whose capabilities may nearly match those of the US. * In addition to more lethal weaponry, such an adversary would have greater electronic warfare capabilities, meaning it could intercept ... more »
“'Stool Pigeons' Turn on Trump"
*“'Stool Pigeons' Turn on Trump"* by Bill Bonner "Trouble ahead, Lady in red, Take my advice you’d be better off dead. Switchman’s sleeping, train hundred and two is On the wrong track and headed for you." – “Casey Jones,” Grateful Dead POITOU, FRANCE – "And so… the trains gather speed. The Ol’ Deep State Cannonball is chugging up from Washington… and the Manhattan Money Machine is barreling down from New York – headed straight for each other. Our guess: When the two meet up, there will be Hell to pay. *Stool Pigeons: *By the end of last week, the folks on the political train had a ... more »
Edmund Husserl and The Beginnings of Phenomenology
Edmund HusserlEdmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology which became a major philosophical movement in the 20th century, defines phenomenology as a descriptive analysis of the essence of pure consciousness. He interprets pure or transcendental phenomenology as an *a priori* science. Richard Cobb-Stevens, in his essay, “The beginnings of phenomenology: Husserl and his predecessors,” (Chapter 1; *Continental Philosophy in the Twentieth Century*, edited by Richard Kearney), says that Husserl’s “principal contribution to philosophy was his development of the concept of intentionalit...more »
Ukraine's Army Adopts A Slogan With Ties To World War II-Era Nationalist Groups That Were Aligned With Germany During The War
Bandera and the OUN are honored as freedom fighters today in Ukraine *DW:** New 'Glory to Ukraine' army chant invokes nationalist past* A new slogan adopted by the Ukrainian army has drawn criticism for its links to World War II-era nationalist groups. The decision has sparked a debate about how the country should address its history. "Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!" That is the slogan the Ukrainian military officially began using at the country's Independence Day parade on Friday, replacing the soviet-era "Wish you health, comrade!" The phrase dates back to World War I, wh... more »
UHD to Offer Saturday Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Beginning this fall, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) will launch two new bachelor’s programs offered on Saturday’s as a flexible learning opportunity for students with family, work or other commitments during the weekday, school officials said.
Seven Arrested After Fights Over ‘Silent Sam’ Statue at UNC
On Saturday, seven people were arrested in fights over the fate of ‘Silent Sam’— a Confederate statue that was toppled last week on the campus of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC), according to NBC News. ‘Silent Sam’— a monument which was created and placed on UNC’s campus, which critics call a “symbol […]
WVSU Unveils Katherine Johnson Statue & Scholarship
On Saturday, West Virginia State University (WVSU) unveiled a statue and scholarship, honoring NASA mathematician and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Katherine Johnson. “It is my hope that my daughters and all of my students at West Virginia State University see this monument as an example of what they can accomplish when they dedicate themselves, […]
Report: Increased Percentage of Male Students in NJ Colleges
The proportion of men attending colleges and universities in and around New Jersey is vastly increasing – something the state hasn’t seen in decades. The percentage of male students in the state rose at 55 of the more well-known colleges in New Jersey from 2006-2016 and decreased at 30 institutions, according to federal education data. […]
The Left is Using Jacksonville to Push the Police State, Just Like the Right’s Doing with Mollie Tibbets
[image: conservatives] Conservatives using the death of Mollie Tibbetts to call for building the wall sound just like the liberals using mass shootings to push gun control. The post The Left is Using Jacksonville to Push the Police State, Just Like the Right’s Doing with Mollie Tibbets appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Cop Who Killed Unarmed Dad, With Hands Up, On Video, Now Training Other Cops to Do the Same
[image: unarmed] An Oklahoma cop whose irrational fear caused her to shoot and kill an unarmed father, will now be instructing other cops to act like her. The post Cop Who Killed Unarmed Dad, With Hands Up, On Video, Now Training Other Cops to Do the Same appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
THE NEW YORK TIMES OFFERS ITS SERVICES IN DUNCAN HUNTER'S DEFENSE
There's fine reporting and writing in *The New York Times.* Then there's this -- a piece on Duncan Hunter that's meant to be read as a straight news story, but that acts largely as a brief for his defense. Like good defense attorneys, *Times* writers Tim Arango, Adam Nagourney, and Jose Del Real acknowledge what can't be denied -- that Hunter dipped into campaign funds to pay personal expenses; that some of those expenses went beyond basic food, clothing, and shelter for him and his family; and that Hunter disguised spending on himself as spending for charities, especially military ... more »
5G Explained By Researcher Arthur Firstenberg: Be Forewarned
By Catherine J. Frompovich Taos, New Mexico, August 12, 2018 An all-day symposium on 5G was held in Taos, New Mexico on Sunday, August 12,... more »
China—Not Russia—Elected Trump
*James Walker* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress inside the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Win McNamee/Pool] China's economic attack on America caused U.S. voters to turn to Trump. While media and political attention are focused on Russian “meddling” in the 2016 election, attention should be sharply focused instead on the role of China in electing Trump. It is that concern that should inform American action today. China’s long-standing pre... more »
Why Washington and Seoul Need to Harmonize Their Approaches to North Korea
*Patrick M. Cronin, Kristine Lee* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Otherwise, Pyongyang is going to drive a wedge between America and South Korea. For the past sixty-five years, amidst the ebb and flow of heightened tensions with North Korea, the U.S.-ROK relationship has remained the cornerstone of a successful alliance. South Korean support for the alliance remains remarkably high. But as the euphoria of unprecedented summitry with Pyongyang fades, uncertainty about the trajectory of diplomacy underscores the grave risks that inadequate coordination between the American and ... more »
The Federal Reserve Has Gone on Autopilot. That Could Be a Bad Idea.
*Samuel Rines* *economy, Americas* [image: The seal for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is displayed in Washington, U.S., June 14, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts] Policy errors tend to happen when confidence is highest. Turkey and politics have gripped the headlines recently. This has led to a delightful reprieve from the constant onslaught of Federal Reserve policy speculation not long ago. But the Fed still matters, and its recent shift into the background may exacerbate the effects of ongoing policy. Why? Because when few were looking, the Fed went on autopi... more »
NICKY VERSTAPPEN - CHILD ABUSE RINGS
*Nicky Verstappen* On 11 August 1998, 11-year-old *Nicky Verstappen* was allegedly found dead in a pine grove in the south of Holland, near Maastricht and Liege and certain NATO bases. Nicky had been camping with a youth group. Nicky's body was allegedly found 1,200 metres from the camp. *Nicky VerstappenTranslate this page* Jos Brech arrested in Spain for 1988 murder of Nicky Verstappen *Oude Pekela* 1989 - a group of parents published allegations in a conservative magazine that their children had witnessed Satanic Ritual Abuse and had been ritually abused from May, 1987 unti... more »
UK Propaganda Puppets Exposed
Mark Windows examines the subversive methods used by governments, media and NGO's to shape public attitudes
Another False Flag Gas Attack For Syria? Bolton Warns Of Massive US Response
The neocons are not going to give up on their obsession with "regime change" in Syria. Over the weekend National Security Advisor John Bolton all but called for another "chemical attack" in Syria to justify what he promise would be a massive US strike on Damascus. Sen. McCain may be gone, but his neocon policy lives on...
Blockchain is De-Dollarizing the Investing World
This past week I flew from Moscow to Vietnam, participating in a new international business model for investing in worldwide property development using the blockchain. The post Blockchain is De-Dollarizing the Investing World appeared first on The Duran.
Land Reform In Ramaphosa’s South Africa
The ANC’s old Soviet-inspired Freedom Charter promised this: “All shall have the right to occupy land wherever they choose.” The post Land Reform In Ramaphosa’s South Africa appeared first on The Duran .
Trump Supporters Harass Navajo Lawmaker, Call Him 'Illegal'
“My ancestors fought and died on these lands. I just told them, ‘Don’t ask me that question,’” said the Navajo lawmaker. It seems like President Donald Trump’s supporters breathe, eat and sleep racism. They don’t have any idea of what a diverse world looks like and make a point of troubling anyone who isn’t white. Just recently, a group of Trump supporters protested against immigration at the Arizona Capitol and to make their point, they used the most cringe-worthy tactics. They reportedly used racist language against non-white or dark-skinned people, some of who were there to ask ... more »
BREAKING: Syrian Air Defenses Reportedly on ‘Highest Alert’, Possible Attack on Damascus
*21WIRE + AMN* | It's been reported that Syrian air defenses have been placed on their 'highest alert' across the country.
Daily Fake News Update
Normally the USSR (United States Socialist Republics) news agencies describe John McCain as a fringe hateful racist. Barack Obama – Editorial Board – Endorsement – The New York Times Except when they see an opportunity to use him against President … Continue reading →
Loving Without Hope: Polyamory and the Romantic Gambit
“The only way of loving a person is to love them without hope.” ~Walter Benjamin
800 Jews, Christians, Muslims Sing ‘One Love’ in Jerusalem
Koolulam mass singing event at Tower of David Museum joins disparate voices in a show of unity coinciding with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
Genetically Modified Children – New Film Unveils the ‘Monstrous’ Child Deformities Caused by Agrochemicals in Argentina
The film, produced by Juliette Igier and Stephanie Lebrun, shows the devastating health effects the region’s agricultural sector is having on children.
Shocking Study Shows Fracking Is Depleting US Drinking Water Sources at a Catastrophic Rate
Hydraulic fracking is having a catastrophic impact on water supplies throughout the US.
Gas Market Continues To Tighten
By Paul Homewood Fracking, anyone? From the Telegraph: Energy bills are expected to rise when the temperature falls this winter, as the price of gas soars amid a squeeze on supplies and storage. The price for winter gas is close to 50pc higher than it was this time last year and experts expect prices […]
Deep State Freaks as Trump Slams Racist South Africa Land Grabs
[image: deep-state-freaks-as-trump-slams-racist-south-africa-land-grabs] Globalists, racists, and communists around the world freaked out after President Donald Trump, citing a segment on *Fox News*, publicly spoke out about the racist land grabs and brutal farm murders afflicting South Africa. As if to justify the president's ridicule of the establishment media as “fake news,” the fake-news machine kicked into overdrive last week to deny that anything bad was happening, while frantically calling everybody who notices reality a “racist” or worse. However, as this magazine has been d... more »
DeVos Considering Whether Fed Grants Can Be Used by Schools to Buy Guns
[image: devos-considering-whether-fed-grants-can-be-used-by-schools-to-buy-guns] Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is reportedly considering permitting federal education grant money to be used to arm and train teachers.
Chinese Collusion: China Looking to Dominate U.S. From Without — and From Within
[image: chinese-collusion-china-looking-to-dominate-us-from-without-and-from-within] Between Chinese influence at our schools, control over our cinema, theft of our technology, and its growing military, the communist nation is our most dangerous geopolitical foe.
Most Rapes in Sweden Are by Foreign-born Men
[image: most-rapes-in-sweden-are-by-foreign-born-men] Foreign-born men committed most of the recent rapes in Sweden, a new report shows, with a large percentage of them being from Islamic parts of the world.
New Florida Law: “In God We Trust” Must Be Placed in All Public Schools
[image: new-florida-law-in-god-we-trust-must-be-placed-in-all-public-schools] A new Florida law recently put into effect requires that all public schools display a sign declaring “In God We Trust.”
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