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Meet the M1A2C Abrams: The U.S. Army's New Tank
*David Axe* *Security, * The latest version of the M1 arguably is the best tank in the world. For now. The U.S. Army has revealed its newest tank. The new M1A2C Abrams boasts new active and passive protection that could help to protect it from the latest enemy weaponry. The first detailed image of the M1A2C *appeared* on Feb. 22, 2019. The photo depicts one of the new fighting vehicles at the Army's Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. The most obvious new features of the M1A2C that are evident in the photo are the vehicle's Trophy active protection systems and an additional slab of... more »
Okinawans Vote Overwhelmingly Against Relocating U.S. Futenma Base To Henoko
*The Guardian:* *Okinawa rejects new US military base but Abe likely to press on* *Tokyo sees controversial plan for new base at Henoko as key to US security alliance* Voters on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa have rejected the controversial relocation of a US military base in a referendum, according to local media, but the result is likely to be ignored by the prime minister, Shinzo Abe. Kyodo news agency said its projection based on exit polls indicated that more than a quarter of Okinawa’s 1.16 million eligible voters had opposed the plan: a threshold that requires th... more »
Fact-Checking the Leftmedia
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Media outlets already don’t separate news from opinion, and “fact-checkers” are the worst offenders. ~ Lewis Morris ~ One of the primary responsibilities of the news media in our republic is to keep elected officials honest — to investigate and expose malfeasance and corruption and shine the light of truth on those who […]
Giant Wooden Troll Is Returning to Colorado Ski Town
A huge wooden troll will be reincarnated in a Colorado ski town, although it's unclear what it will look like or where it will sit.
The Trade Balance Chimera in Two Sentences
Charles H. Carroll (1799-1890) was a Maryland and Massachusetts merchant who wrote on economics often with surprising insights. In a 1862 article reproduced in his book Organization of Debt into Currency and Other Papers, he destroyed the myth of the unfavorable balance of trade in two sentences (emphasis in original): The balance of trade, that […] The post The Trade Balance Chimera in Two Sentences appeared first on Econlib.
Sudan President Bashir Declares State Of Emergency. Protests Continues
*BBC:* *Sudan's Omar al-Bashir declares state of emergency* Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has declared a national state of emergency, dismissed the federal government and sacked all state governors. Mr Bashir made the announcement in a TV address to the nation, but later appointed members of the security forces as replacement governors. Earlier, Sudan's National Security and Intelligence Services (NISS) said that Mr Bashir would be stepping down. Mr Bashir has been the focus of anti-government protests in recent weeks. Protesters took to the streets after the announcement in th... more »
Amy Chozick, NY Times Hillary 2016 Reporter, Cheerleads For Democrat Voter Turnout Apps
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By Clay Waters ~ The New York Times devoted 2,200 words on the front of its Sunday Review opinion section to “Can Peer Pressure Defeat Trump?” The text box: “Democrats need millennials to turn out. These apps can help.” But the piece, which cheerleads for liberal millennials to pressure their friends into voting against Trump […]
Australian Politics – Newspoll Snuffs Out Last Liberal Party Hopes
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By Andrew Bolt ~ The lack of bounce should shock the Liberal Party Government led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison: The Labor Party has weathered a political storm over border protection and maintained a six-point lead over the Coalition following a bruising parliamentary fortnight. An exclusive Newspoll conducted for The Australian shows the two party […]
In Deep Blue Districts, Holding A Rotten Incumbent Accountable Means One Thing: Robust Primaries
*Peterson needs a primary anyway* Earlier today, we looked at some corporate Dems trying to earn their keep from their corporate masters by torpedoing Medicare-For-All. Is that OK? Let me put another layer on that for a moment. There are dozens of non-competitive seats-- seats with virtually no viable Republicans-- but where corporate Democrats are wasting everyone's time doing the Republican-lite boogaloo for no discernible reason (other than to line their own pockets and build their own power). Let me give you a few examples, along with Hillary Clinton's 2016 win number: *•* AL-... more »
Early Results Pointed To A Hung Parliament In Moldova From Sunday's Elections
*Reuters:** Moldova looks set for hung parliament as opposition threatens protests* CHISINAU (Reuters) - Early results pointed to a hung parliament in Moldova’s election on Sunday, splitting the vote between pro-Western and pro-Russian forces at a time when the ex-Soviet republic’s relations with the European Union have soured. The current government wants closer EU integration and warns of catastrophe if the country falls back into Russia’s sphere of influence. But corruption scandals and worries over the health of its democracy have tarnished the country’s image and weakened... more »
Nigerians Await Presidential Election Results
*ABC News Online:* *Nigerian polls close with reports of dozens killed in election violence* As many as 39 people have died in election-related violence in Nigeria, as the country awaits the results of this weekend's voting in what is forecast to be its tightest poll since the end of military rule in 1999. Current President Muhummadu Buhari, 76, a former military ruler is seeking a second term on an anti-corruption platform. He faces off against businessman Atiku Abubakar, 72, a former vice president who has promised to expand the role of the private sector. The election was he... more »
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Exposes Bill Gates & His Relationship With Big Pharma
Please get on our newsletter NOW as Pinterest has just blocked us (we’re in the news for that!) and my 1 million followers, and any pins to my site, Youtube is blocking some of my videos along with truth tellers and FB may be next with my two MILLION FB followers. Get on here. Takes […] The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Exposes Bill Gates & His Relationship With Big Pharma appeared first on Health Nut News.
Arizona Lawmakers Pass Vaccine Parental Rights Bills In Face of Criticism
Get on our update list as social media is taking us DOWN!!! HealthNutNews.com/join (it takes THREE seconds! Get on today!) We’re in the news for being banned from multiple social media platforms for truth telling. An Arizona legislative panel on Thursday voted to approve a series of bills that expand exemptions for mandatory vaccinations. The […] The post Arizona Lawmakers Pass Vaccine Parental Rights Bills In Face of Criticism appeared first on Health Nut News.
Minnesota lawmaker introduces new bill mandating vaccines for children, including homeschoolers
(Note from Erin: Pinterest has completely banned us and YouTube is censoring us. Please get on the update list today so we can keep a lifeline. It’s so sad to see what a lapdog the Star Tribune is on the new bill in Minnesota. One doctor I know said, “It would appear it was written by pharma […] The post Minnesota lawmaker introduces new bill mandating vaccines for children, including homeschoolers appeared first on Health Nut News.
Cuba Goes To The Polls To Vote On A New Constitution
*Reuters:* *Cuba sees high turnout at polls for constitutional referendum* HAVANA (Reuters) - Cubans flocked to the polls on Sunday in a vote expected to approve a new constitution that institutes modest economic and social changes while maintaining the one-party socialist system. Under a bright sun and the watchful gaze of uniformed grammar school children guarding ballot boxes, 81 percent of the 8.7 million electorate had cast votes by 5 p.m., an hour before polls closed, according to the national electoral commission. Results are due to be announced on Monday. *Read more* .... more »
Review of SA ambulance patient deaths finds harm was likely 'preventable'
A review of 17 "patient safety incidents" — including nine deaths in South Australia's ambulance system — finds that in 14 cases, people may have suffered preventable harm.
'No-one sees the accused kill her mother': Daughter says intruders broke into house
A woman accused of bludgeoning her mother to death with a piece of timber called triple-0 claiming intruders broke into the house and attacked her mother, a court hears.
AFL industry to 'name and shame' culprit behind racist comment aimed at Eddie Betts
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The AFL industry rallies behind Eddie Betts, with the peak body for players set to "name and shame" the person behind a racist attack on the Adelaide Crows star made on social media.
'It's just so out of this world': Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer joins Brisbane band for jam session
A Sunday night session on Caxton Street for Brisbane band Golden Age of Ballooning turns into an impromptu jam session with Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith.
Here are those WTF moments from the Oscars
Every year, when you are watching the Oscars, there are few things that make you go — wait, what?
BHP reaches confidential settlement with train driver sacked over derailment
BHP reaches an undisclosed settlement with the driver who was outside the cabin when his fully-laden iron ore train took off unmanned and was deliberately derailed 120 kilometres south of Port Hedland.
Georgina Downer says novelty cheque for bowls club was 'not legal tender'
Liberal Party candidate Georgina Downer says she was "absolutely not" presenting Commonwealth money when she was photographed with a giant novelty cheque at a South Australian bowls club last week.
Snake on a plane travels over 15,000km before being found in a shoe
A sneaky spotted python makes its way from Queensland to Glasgow in the suitcase of a Scottish tourist, who at first glimpse thought it was a practical joke.
Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart to retire
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After a law enforcement career spanning 46 years, including more than six years as Queensland's top cop, Police Commissioner Ian Stewart reveals he will step down on July 7.
Humpback whale found dead in Brazilian jungle
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Wildlife experts are searching for clues following the discovery of a humpback whale's body in undergrowth on the Brazilian island of Marajo — some 15 metres from the ocean.
Scientists suggest gene-edited twins may have inadvertently become smarter
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The controversial Chinese scientist who shocked the world by claiming he edited the genes of twin sisters may have inadvertently enhanced their brains, scientists say.
Drug use in AFL 'out of control', Saints legend Nick Riewoldt says
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Former Saints star Nick Riewoldt says there is a "free-for-all" in the offseason of players using illicit drugs because "there's no ramifications" for players who are caught.
Cover-ups, crimes and a no-nonsense nun: What we learned at the Vatican summit on abuse
At a meeting of the world's highest-ranking Catholics, there was a lot of talk about hidden files, victims demanded "zero tolerance" for paedophile priests, and women stole the show.
Lady Gaga's evolution from meat dress to Hollywood glamour
Lady Gaga has a long history of shocking on the red carpet with her bold outfits, but her 2019 Oscars entrance stunned onlookers for a different reason.
Man working on Tennant Creek fire station roof electrocuted
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The work safety authority said the 34-year-old was conducting roofing work when the incident happened at around 8 o'clock on Monday morning.
And the Oscar goes to ... here's your live list of all today's winners
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The biggest night in showbusiness is here, with the Academy Awards underway in Los Angeles. Keep up with all the winners in every category as they're announced.
Reports: Senegal President Sall Has Won Ee-Election
*BBC:* *Senegal election: President Macky Sall 'heading for victory'* Senegalese President Macky Sall is headed towards a second term in office, his prime minister says. Mohammed Dionne said preliminary results suggested Mr Sall had secured about 57% of the vote in Sunday's elections, but an official result will take days. Mr Sall faced four challengers in the vote, but was accused of preventing his main rivals from running. Two well-known opposition figures were barred from taking part. Khalifa Sall, the popular former mayor of Dakar, and Karim Wade, the son of the former presi... more »
President Trump Delays Additional China Tariffs Citing Progress In Trade Talks
I am pleased to report that the U.S. has made substantial progress in our trade talks with China on important structural issues including intellectual property protection, technology transfer, agriculture, services, currency, and many other issues. As a result of these very...... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 24, 2019 ....productive talks, I will be delaying the U.S. increase in tariffs now scheduled for March 1. Assuming both sides make additional progress, we will be planning a Summit for President Xi and myself, at Mar-a-Lago, to conclude an agreement. A very go... more »
Flashback: IDF Grab 8yo Palestinian Boy, Drag Him Away ‘to Find Stone-Throwers’, Human Rights Group Video Shows — 10yo Palestinian Boys Forcefully Arrested
RT Published on Mar 24, 2017 Courtesy: B’Tselem https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1jc… A Jerusalem-based human rights group has posted a video showing Israeli soldiers apparently seizing and “dragging” an eight-year-old Palestinian boy, reportedly to receive a tip-off on stone-throwers at a nearby settlement. The IDF said the boy himself was a suspect. Christian Peacemaker Teams Published on Dec […]
Martin Armstrong: Permanent Gridlock & Tax Disaster Coming to America. Gold Rising Because it Protects Against Government
Martin Armstrong: Permanent Gridlock & Tax Disaster Coming to America. Gold Rising Because it Protects Against Government by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Legendary geopolitical and financial analyst Martin Armstrong continues to be bullish on America. Armstrong contends, “The U.S. economy has been the only thing holding up the world. People do not realize what […]
Local Journalists Slam Western Mainstream Media Coverage of Venezuela Developments
PressTV Published on Feb 22, 2019 There has been fierce criticism online and within Venezuela of the mainstream media outlets’ coverage of developments in the country. Local journalists say some outlets are fueling Washington’s war against Venezuela. end
Tensions Run High in Indian Controlled Kashmir
PressTV Published on Feb 23, 2019 Tensions are running high in Indian controlled Kashmir even as the authorities lifted curfew from Jammu region. The growing anti-Kashmir sentiment across India has worsened with Kashmir’s student and business communities outside Kashmir facing the brunt. end
Maduro Breaks Relations with ‘Fascist Government of Colombia’
RT Published on Feb 23, 2019 Venezuelan President Nicolas #Maduro announced he has decided to break all ties with the “fascist government of #Colombia” and gave Colombian ambassadors 24 hours to leave #Venezuela, while speaking at a rally in Caracas on Saturday. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9oyy end
WaPo Quietly Deletes Branson’s Venezuela Concert From Article After ‘Fake’ Attendance Figures Exposed
WaPo Quietly Deletes Branson’s Venezuela Concert From Article After ‘Fake’ Attendance Figures Exposed by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The Washington Post has stealth-edited all mention of Richard Branson’s Venezuela aid concert in Cucuta, Colombia, after the paper originally claimed that the event “drew a crowd of more than 200,000 people Friday.” – Branson hoped to attract 250,000 […]
‘Embrace Democracy, Venezuela!’ Bolton Threatens New Sanctions, Pompeo Vows ‘Action’
‘Embrace Democracy, Venezuela!’ Bolton Threatens New Sanctions, Pompeo Vows ‘Action’ by https://www.rt.com/ Failure of the attempted forcing of US “humanitarian aid” into Venezuela has not deterred the Trump administration hawks from seeking regime change in Caracas. They now threaten new sanctions unless Venezuela “embraces democracy.” – Convoys of USAID supplies intended for supporters of US-backed […]
Plane 'Hijacker' Shot Dead By Bangladesh Special Forces
*BBC:** Bangladesh plane 'hijacker' shot dead by special forces* A passenger suspected of attempting to hijack a flight from Bangladesh to Dubai has been shot dead by Bangladeshi special forces, local media report. The suspect, who reportedly warned he had a pistol, was killed when security forces stormed the plane after it made an emergency landing in Chittagong. All 148 passengers and crew on board the Biman Bangladesh Airlines Flight BG147 disembarked safely. It is not yet clear why the suspect may have attempted to hijack the plane. Army officials said the man, believed to be... more »
President Trump Delivers Remarks During 2019 Governors’ Ball (Video)…
Tonight President Donald Trump, First-Lady Melania Trump, Vice-President Mike Pence and Second-Lady Karen Pence, together with the cabinet, attend the 2019 Governors’ Ball in Washington DC. President Trump delivers remarks to the audience: . [Transcript] “This has been really a … Continue reading →
South Koreans Are Concerned That A U.S. Withdrawal May Be The Result Of A North Korean Peace Agreement
Sales at Kim Chang-bae’s hardware shop in South Korea rise every year thanks to Camp Humphreys, an enormous US military base he is frightened will close in the wake of the summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump. (AFP photo) *Straits Times/AFP:* *S.Koreans fearful of 'nightmare' US troop withdrawal* PYEONGTAEK, South Korea: Sales at Kim Chang-bae’s hardware shop in South Korea rise every year thanks to Camp Humphreys, an enormous US military base he is frightened will close in the wake of the summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump. More than 28,000 US troops are stationed... more »
Damn! Damn! Damn!
I admit it. I was a day late in doing by blog for Friday.. But I was almost done when - I don't know - I must have hit a bad button - and the whole thttp://onf-nfb.gc.ca/en/where-to-find-our-films/nfb-film-club/ext disappeared. So I kept writing the finish, intending to go back to start afterward. And it happened again. I may well be that I am unfitted for the 21st century. (I can already hear the taunts of computer-wise street urchins when I appear. So - I shall write a proper blog on Tuesday. For tonight (it's late for us old folks at 8;15) I shall write a short piece that prov... more »
Trump - Kim Summit -- News Updates
*Daily Mail:* *who give him advice ahead of second North Korea summit, saying they 'failed for years' and 'got nothing'* * President Donald Trump mocked those giving him advice on negotiating with North Korea, saying they had gotten 'nothing' so 'thanks anyway' * 'So funny to watch people who have failed for years, they got NOTHING, telling me how to negotiate with North Korea. But thanks anyway!,' he tweeted * Trump's upcoming second summit with Kim Jong Un was discussed on the Sunday shows with Democrats expressing skepticism about it * Trump also previewed the economic case he wi... more »
Afghan Civilian Casualties Hit Record High In 2018
*DW*:* Civilian deaths in Afghanistan reached 9-year peak in 2018* Ongoing peace talks between Washington and the Taliban could see the end of the 18-year-long conflict in Afghanistan, but many fear that a potential US pullout could plunge the country into a bloody civil war. More civilians were killed in Afghanistan in 2018 than in any of the previous nine years of the protracted conflict, according to a United Nations report released on Sunday. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) blamed the spike in deaths on increased suicide bombings by militant groups... more »
Let the Word of the Lord be upon His Own!
* Keepers* of the Flame, I AM here! [38-second standing ovation] And I have not come from far, for I have remained with you. And I am in the glorious spiral of the violet all-consuming flame and my beloved with me does stand above. And at this moment high in the upper atmosphere Portia does maintain a great sphere of cosmic Justice that by this figure-eight flow through my heart, through the heart of the Messenger, through your own hearts there do go forth now ribbons of violet flame light to cover the Earth with those streamers that you have invoked, that Arcturus and Victor... more »
The Crisis of Science
By corbettreport In recent years, the public has gradually discovered that there is a crisis in science. But what is the problem? And how bad... more »
Taliban Co-Founder Mullah Baradar Arrives In Qatar To Attend Afghan Peace Talks
*BBC*: *Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar heads for US talks in Qatar* One of the Taliban's founders is going to Qatar for Monday's talks with the US, Taliban sources have told the BBC, raising chances of a peace deal. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar spent eight years in Pakistani custody until his release last year. He is now in charge of the Taliban political office in Qatar but until now he has remained in Pakistan. Last month's US-Taliban talks in Qatar made progress in ending 17 years of conflict in Afghanistan, the US said. US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad did not give details ... more »
Animal Saved from Icy Estonian River Turns Out to Be a Wolf
Estonian construction workers got the shock of their lives when they found out the animal they saved from an icy river was not a dog but a wolf.
Virginia’s Fairfax Compares Himself to Lynching Victims
Embattled Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compared himself to Jim Crow-era lynching victims in a surprise speech, as he resists widespread calls to resign prompted by allegations of sexual assault.
Japan government should listen to Okinawans after 72 percent reject US military base move
Japan government should listen to Okinawans after 72 percent reject US base move Sawako Uchida and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times The central government of Japan under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe must listen to the people of Okinawa. If not, then resentment will further grow because it is overwhelmingly clear that the majority oppose the […]
Tradesman killed in electrical accident at Tennant Creek fire station
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Northern Territory Police say they were called to reports of an industrial accident at the station this morning.
Legal watchdog considers probe into Adani's 'attack dog' lawyers
Queensland's Legal Services Commission confirms it will examine whether lawyers for Adani have committed professional misconduct after proposing to be the mining firm's "trained attack dog".
Delayed start for Adelaide courthouse after glass panel breaks inside building
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One of Adelaide's busiest courthouses has a delayed start to the working week after a glass panel breaks, the second panel fracture to happen inside the building this month.
'Cruel use of fire as a weapon': Triple murderer sentenced to 30 years' jail
A man who murdered three people by setting fire to a disused factory in Melbourne's west is sentenced to 30 years' jail.
PM blocks move by Veterans' Affairs Minister to cancel dawn service at French battlefield
Scott Morrison overturns a decision to delay the Anzac Day service at Villers-Bretonneux until 10:00am, saying he cares most about how war veterans feel. But the RSL says it's not fussed what time the event is held, as long as it's held.
Want to turn your back on the banks? Here are a few alternatives
In the wake of the scathing royal commission report, you might be ready to say goodbye to your bank. And there's a lot of other options out there, from credit unions to bitcoin and even stashing your cash under the mattress.
Dozens killed in election violence as Nigeria votes
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An estimated 39 people have been killed in Nigeria as Africa's most populous nation in this weekend's election.
The best and worst looks from the Oscars red carpet
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It was a sea of pink on this year's Oscars red carpet. From actor Jason Momoa's plush, velvet suit to tidying specialist Marie Kondo's sparkling ensemble — these were some of the best and worst looks.
PM calls Ita Buttrose 'extraordinary' amid speculation she could be new ABC chair
Scott Morrison responds to speculation Ita Buttrose will be chosen for the role of ABC chair by praising the prominent publisher and journalist.
Bloody Clashes On Venezuela's Borders Over Humanitarian Aid
*Daily Mail: **International pressure mounts on Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro as more than 100 troops desert amid bloody clashes over aid that left four dead and hundreds injured* * International pressure builds on Nicolas Maduro after violent clashes over humanitarian aid left four dead * Venezuelan leader called a 'sick tyrant' and told his 'days are numbered' by US after aid trucks set on fire * Secretary of State Mike Pompeo refused to rule out US military force as option as 100 troops abandon posts * Brazil branded the blocking of humanitarian supplies criminal and urged allies... more »
The Relationship between Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Concentration and Global Temperature for the Last 425 Million Years
MDPI climate W. Jackson Davis Received: 8 August 2017 / Revised: 15 September 2017 / Accepted: 22 September 2017 / Published: 29 September 2017 Abstract Assessing human impacts on climate and biodiversity requires an understanding of the relationship between the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth’s atmosphere and global temperature (T). Here I …
Of discount rates and candy-canes
“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes and ships and sealing-wax, Of cabbages and kings, And why the sea is boiling hot, And whether pigs have wings.” Lewis Carroll, Aliciae per speculum transitus WUWT By Christopher Monckton of Brenchley | January 11, 2019 Dr Mark Freeman (January 4) …
Rubio Tells Maduro He Will End Up Like Gaddafi
By Kurt Nimmo Mike Pompeo, the former boss of the world’s most prolific terror organization, the CIA, climbed up on his high State Department horse... more »
Kim Travels, Lighthizer Growls, Liu Flinches, Xi Sighs, Trump Smiles, Media Oblivious…
We are living in historic times. It was not coincidental that North Korea’s Chairman Kim Jong-un took the long train out of the DPRK yesterday while U.S.T.R Robert Lighthizer and Chinese Vice-Premier Liu were still engaged in the extended U.S-China … Continue reading →
Venezuela: US Regime Change in Progress!
[image: undefined] *This article was originally published yesterday exclusively for Ron Paul Institute subscribers. Subscribe for free here.* When the neocons wanted to invade Iraq and overthrow its government they spent a good deal of time trying to convince us that they didn't just want to invade Iraq and overthrow its government. No, it was all about 9/11 and WMDs and US national security and ultimately about "humanitarianism" in the end. We would be greeted as liberators, they said. They tried to make the case over the course of months and even years and even involved Congress in... more »
Burning Aid: An Interventionist Deception on Colombia-Venezuela Bridge?
[image: undefined] CARACAS, Venezuela — The Trump administration’s coup against Venezuela culminated on February 23 with US-backed opposition attempting to ram several trucks loaded with boxes of USAID“humanitarian aid” across the previously unused Francisco de Paula Santander bridge connecting Colombia to Venezuela. The trucks failed to reach the other side — but that was never really the point of the stunt. As Father Sergio Munoz, a right-wing Venezuelan activist posted on the Colombian side of the border, explained to journalist Dan Cohen, the humanitarian “aid” was a purely symb... more »
Rubio Tells Maduro He Will End Up Like Gaddafi
[image: undefined] Mike Pompeo, the former boss of the world’s most prolific terror organization, the CIA, climbed up on his high State Department horse Saturday and lectured us on the crimes of the “sick tyrant” Nicholas Maduro. We denounce Maduro’s refusal to let humanitarian assistance reach #Venezuela. What kind of a sick tyrant stops food from getting to hungry people? The images of burning trucks filled with aid are sickening. pic.twitter.com/bJ1Qsxkgx8 — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) February 24, 2019 This little tweeted tirade was intended for the ignorant masses in Americ... more »
How About Flipping 10 Seats In Texas Next Year? Not Impossible
Last cycle, just as election fever started revving up, the DCCC's regional vice chair for Texas, quit. Ben Ray Lujan and his lame reactionary staffers were overjoyed that they weren't going to have a disrupter sticking his nose into "their business." He promised to fill the empty seat quickly. But never even tried. The regional vice chair for the West Coast, Ted Lieu, flipped 7 seats. The DCCC's incompetent staffers handling Texas unsupervised managed to do more harm than good. Two New Dems replaced a couple of walking dead Republicans in districts Hillary won. The DCCC managed to... more »
Palestinians: “The Slap of the Century” — Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan
Palestinians: “The Slap of the Century” by Khaled Abu Toameh, https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/ * Under the current circumstances, when Arabs are being widely shamed and condemned for sitting in the same room with an Israeli prime minister, it is hard to see how the Trump administration will be able to convince Arab states and leaders to normalize […]
Where Are The ‘Empty Shelves’? Max Blumenthal Tours Caracas Supermarket (VIDEO)
Where Are The ‘Empty Shelves’? Max Blumenthal Tours Caracas Supermarket (VIDEO) by https://www.rt.com/ Corporate media grieve for the barren shelves and empty bellies in Venezuela, but are the alleged food shortages real? After touring a supermarket in Caracas, Max Blumenthal found plenty to buy – even craft beer. – “Grocery shelves lie empty as food […]
China’s Debt Bomb & Basel III: Economic Day of Reckoning
SGTreport Published on Feb 23, 2019 The China debt tsunami could bring down the world economy, and Basel III implementation on March 31st could bring down some heavily leveraged international banks. It’s a crazy time in which we live, Bob Kudla joins me to discuss. end
Is There Something Even MORE Threatening To Children’s Health Than Measles?
By Catherine J. Frompovich More threatening than an outbreak of Measles? Yes! Children are exposed to it daily, and for hours at a time, but... more »
Technology is Making Terrorists More Effective—And Harder to Thwart
*Ilan Berman* *Global Terrorism, Middle East* As the contemporary terrorist threat changes, it is being amplified by new technologies that give those actors greater reach and impact than ever before. In January, Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats appeared before Congress to deliver the U.S. intelligence community’s most recent assessment of “worldwide threats” facing the United States. Of these, Coats’ report made clear, terrorism continues to rank as among the most pressing. The collapse of the Islamic State’s self-declared caliphat*e* in Syria and Iraq has ushered ... more »
Remembering the Life of Walter Jones
*Jimmy Duncan* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Representative Walter Jones (L) (R-NC), meets with Gold Star and Military Families in his Capitol Hill office in Washington, D.C., June 15, 2005. Seated are (L-R) Dianne Davis Santorello, mother of Lt. Neil Santorello; Celeste Zappala, mother of Sgt.] Walter was once rated as the kindest man in Congress, and he certainly was that to me. I just retired after serving thirty years in the U.S. House of Representatives and sixteen years before that as a lawyer and judge. Of all the great men and women with whom I have worked during my c... more »
The United States Needs a Plan to Compete with Huawei
*John Hemmings* *Security, United States* If the United States wishes to stop Huawei—and Beijing—from building our allies’ 5G infrastructure, it must consider a national project to do so. It is likely that the recent *Financial Times* article by former GCHQ director Robert Hannigan caught U.S. alliance managers and intelligence officials completely by surprise. A seeming trial balloon by the UK government in advance of its ongoing telecommunications security review, the article argued that in assessing Chinese tech risks, the UK has a unique advantage because of its Huawei-funded... more »
Is Donald Trump Vulnerable to a Primary Challenge?
*Peter Harris* *Politics, * [image: Reuters] Is the Republican Party still anything resembling a big tent? Is it a party that can debate ideas in a serious fashion? Or is it a vehicle solely for the advancement of Trump’s political agenda? It would be good for voters to find out. Bill Weld? John Kasich? Larry Hogan? These are just some of the names being floated as potential primary challengers to President Donald Trump, with Weld recently becoming the first candidate to formally establish an exploratory committee to examine the prospects of a presidential bid. It doesn’t take a... more »
Why America Could Invite Taiwan's President to Washington
*Gary Sands* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] If Beijing is stopping other countries from recognizing Taipei, then perhaps it is time to invite President Tsai for a visit. American-Taiwanese relations are in the spotlight again, following the efforts of a group of U.S. lawmakers urging Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, to invite Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen to address a joint session of Congress. In their letter, the lawmakers called President Tsai “a genuine democratic leader engaged in a struggle against an authoritarian and oppressive system t... more »
Psychopathic US Senator Openly Calls For Maduro To Suffer Gaddafi’s Fate
Influential US Senator and 2016 presidential candidate Marco Rubio has tweeted a blatant death threat and incitement of violence against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. As of this writing the post has 13 thousand shares and counting. The tweet consists of a “before” and “after” photo […]
The Oscars
No, I don't watch the nauseating show. I don't care two flicks about them, but do you? And if you do, why do you? There was a time when I did, but that ship sailed a couple of decades ago. I'll be curled up with a good book in front of the fire tonight. I haven't selected the book yet. Maybe the latest Jim Curtis novel?
Darwin's temperature data changed by BoM
http://www.waclimate.net/acorn2/ interested readers can get some more nuts ’n bolts about ACORN 2. TOP: Dilbert Cartoon used with permission. Chris Gillam has compared the RAW data for Darwin with the manipulated data. A century apart and the raw data show a cooling of 0.09ºC whereas Chris on his waclimate site writes: ACORN 2 influence on Australian temperature trends *The Bureau of Meteorology has again rewritten Australia's temperature history with the release of an update to its homogenised dataset that significantly increases the rate of climate warming since 1910.* The rewritt... more »
Murder charges dismissed over decapitation of 10yo on 'world's tallest waterslide'
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Murder charges filed against the owners of the Verruckt waterslide that decapitated a 10-year-old boy in 2016 are dismissed by a United States judge.
World's most expensive goalie refuses to be subbed, lets in 4 penalties, costs his team the cup
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Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refuses to be substituted and then lets in four penalties in a shootout as his spectacular rebellion against team orders seals defeat to Manchester City in the League Cup final.
Inquest into death of Iranian refugee examining delay in medical treatment
An inquest is looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of refugee Omid Masoumali — including the significant delay in medical treatment — after he set himself on fire in Nauru in 2016.
Donald Trump delays China tariff increase on 'substantial' trade deal 'progress'
Tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports into the US were set to rise from 10 per cent to 25 per cent this Friday, but now Donald Trump is putting that on hold and wants a Mar-a-Lago summit with Xi Jinping.
Four charged after horrific attack on police captured on mobile phone
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Police are searching for more members of a group accused of a vicious attack on two St Kilda police officers in Melbourne*'*s inner south, which left one requiring surgery.
Deal struck to save Margaret River Pro surf event after multiple shark attacks
The WA Government and the World Surf League strike a deal to keep the Margaret River Pro on surfing's championship tour until at least 2021, after two shark attacks forced last year's event to be cancelled.
Winner of $2.1b lottery still hasn't claimed it, and speculation is running wild
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It's the second largest lottery win in US history. So why hasn't someone come forward to claim their winnings?
Former NSW Labor minister to walk free from prison after conviction quashed
Former NSW Labor minister Ian Macdonald is to be freed from prison after having his conviction for misconduct over the granting of a mining exploration licence in the Hunter Valley quashed in the Court of Criminal Appeal.
Live: Olivia Colman wins best actress, Bohemian Rhapsody builds momentum
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Olivia Colman is named best actress at the Oscars for her role in The Favourite, while Bohemian Rhapsody wins four Academy Awards, including Rami Malek for best actor. Follow every moment in our live blog.
Hobart City Deal fails to deliver 'game-changing' project, tourism boss says
After more than two years of talks, the ink is dry on the Hobart City Deal — but there is criticism that much of its funding was already known and opportunities have been missed.
It's SO hard to have a decent False Flag these days...when everyone has a cellphone camera....
Opposition supporters unload humanitarian aid from a truck that was set on fire at the border line between Colombia and Venezuela on February 23, 2019. © Reuters / Marco Bello ..*.and the CIA/FBI isn't right there on the spot to rip all the cameras away--like they were on 9/11*. Here we have a report from RT where Venezuelan militants are filmed making, then throwing Molotov cocktails at their own "precious" aid that they were attempting to *"establish a corridor for*" (TM) between Columbia and Venezuela. As some astute pundits have noted this morning. It's not about the aid at... more »
Trey Gowdy Discusses Adam Schiff and The Vast Russian Conspiracy…
Former representative Trey Gowdy appears with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the evolution of Adam Schiff’s vast Russian conspiracy narrative amid a pending Mueller report. . The second part of the interview is below: Fox didn’t release the second part of … Continue reading →
Fox News 4 Part Green New Deal Series
Democrats’ green headache? Green New Deal’s rocky rollout puts supporters on the defensive (Part #1) Green New Deal’s infrastructure plan could cost trillions (Part #2) Green New Deal’s problematic proposal for agriculture (Page #3) Critics say Green New Deal is cover for socialist agenda (Part #4) Puzder: Progressive socialists want the government to control everything … Continue reading "Fox News 4 Part Green New Deal Series"
Japanese poetry and Abe no Nakamaro (698-770): Impact of the Middle Kingdom
Japanese poetry and Abe no Nakamaro (698-770): Impact of the Middle Kingdom Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese scholar and poet, Abe no Nakamaro (698-770), resided in the world of the Middle Kingdom, where the predominance of Chinese culture and influence flowed naturally in Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and other regional areas. In time, […]
States Move to Mandate Deadly HPV Gardasil Vaccine for Children
Pharmaceutical giant Merck's political influence is now reaching beyond the CDC and federal government, and moving into state legislatures as several states have introduced bills to mandate Merck's Gardasil HPV vaccine for children. The HPV vaccine, which only applies to sexually active people, is not currently part of the CDC vaccine schedule, therefore separate legislation is needed to compel children to receive it. What is withheld from the public is the fact that Merck is fighting fraud cases in U.S. courts and multiple other lawsuits around the world concerning the Gardasil va... more »
10,000 march for Nemtsov in Moscow; Saudi crown prince further links up to the East
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KlD4R9znM8 .................................................................................................................................... 2-22-19 JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and China on Friday agreed to include the Chinese language as a curriculum at all stages of education in schools and universities across the Kingdom. comment: Umm Zayd • 2 days ago So is China ok with Islam now? Will they stop torturing the Uyghurs? http://www.arabnews.com/node/1456466/saudi-arabia .............................................................................. more »
Arctic Ice Surpasses 2018 Maximum
Originally posted on Science Matters: Sea Ice Extends on the Atlantic Side: The animation above shows the last two weeks on the Atlantic side, with Kara achieving its annual maximum and Barents growing ice up to 86% of its max last March. In the upper right the ice solidifies down to Svalbard and fast ice forms…
Cosmic Rays Increasing for the 4th Year in a Row
Originally posted on Spaceweather.com: Feb. 21, 2019: Cosmic rays in the stratosphere are intensifying for the 4th year in a row. This finding comes from a campaign of almost weekly high-altitude balloon launches conducted by the students of Earth to Sky Calculus. Since March 2015, there has been a ~13% increase in X-rays and…
Changes to Darwin’s Climate History are Not Logical
Reblogged from JenniferMarohasy.com February 23, 2019 By jennifer THE hubris of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is on full display with its most recent remodelling of the historic temperature record for Darwin. The Bureau has further dramatically increased the rate of global warming at Darwin by further artificially lowering historic temperatures. This begins by shortening […]
On Sea Ice Thickness
Originally posted on Science Matters: ice Charts from AARI showing ice extents by duration. Appearing in brown is Multi-year ice (surviving at least one melt season). At the recent post Arctic Ice Surpasses 2018 Maximum, I was asked about measures of sea ice thickness and estimates of volume, combining extents (or concentrations) with thickness. My…
DMI Arctic Temperatures Feb 22 2019 – Almost 20C Colder Than 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Checking in with DMI for the Daily mean temperature and climate north of the 80th northern parallel Its still cold and only slightly above the mean. Compare it to last year. It was almost 20C warmer in 2018 on day 53.
Bramble Cay Melomys Extinction
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Climate change–ravaged? Trust the BBC to make it sound melodramatic. It was described in 2016 as the first mammalian extinction caused by human-induced climate change. Now the eradication of the Bramble Cay melomys has been officially recognised by Australia, its…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 54 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Khaled Youssef’s affair : Women always pay the price in media
Women always pay the price in any sex-related scandal in the world. It is a fact. Whether you are in a country classified as a first-world-country or a third-world-country. There is no difference between the mainstream or social media when it comes to that focus on the women, the one party involved that sex scandal while the other party, the man is completely ignored. This fact I remember when Khaled Youssef’s sex tapes scandal was unfolded in the past three weeks. In a quick recap, some sex videos involving Egyptian prominent director and MP Khaled Youssef and a number of women incl... more »
Prescott, Arizona
[image: Image may contain: snow, car and outdoor] We're planning a trip to Prescott.
Sunday Talks: Senator Graham Discusses Congressional Plan to Block National Security Declaration and President Trump Veto…
Senator Lindsey Graham appears on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the democrat plan for a bill to block President Trump’s national security declaration for border security. Senator Graham anticipates any resolution or bill will not survive a veto … Continue reading →
Rep. Schiff Warns of Subpoenas, Lawsuit Over Mueller Report
A top House Democrat threatened to call special counsel Robert Mueller to Capitol Hill, subpoena documents and sue the Trump administration if the full report on Mueller's Russia investigation is not made public.
"Capital has value only to the extent it is used to serve consumers. So who owns the means of production doesn't matter, since its value is zero (!) unless used to satisfy other people's wants. Really, capital isn't power." #QotD
*"Capital has value only to the extent it is used to serve consumers. So who owns the means of production doesn't matter, since its value is zero (!) unless used to satisfy other people's wants. Really, capital isn't power."* ~ Per Bylund . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
The Next 9/11: Coming from A War Theatre Soon?
mushroom cloud/skull/hollow eyes- ominous *There’s a phrase that comes to mind as I read this oped. “Pushing Buttons”* *Actions taken. Words chosen. Psychological manipulations engaged in. Provoking very strong **visceral irrational emotional over/reaction. * *Indeed the article below has it all. But, I’ll just share the obvious hot button memes being bandied around.* *Link* *Excerpted hot button words and phrases.. all designed to push your buttons* *hot button: a topic or issue that is highly charged emotionally or politically. * *As the War on Terrorism winds down ... more »
AOC and Constitutional Workarounds: A Frivolous (?) Analysis
On Saturday the Washington Post published its update on the race for the Democratic nomination. The top three are Harris, Sanders, and Warren. Assume (as I think likely) that AOC might well displace one or more of those were she to be a candidate. But, "of course," she can't be a candidate because she won't have "attained to the Age of thirty five Years" by January 2021. Why the scare quotes? Maybe there's a workaround she could use. Suppose she found a loyal but pretty schlumpy supporter, Joe or Jane Smith, who's thirty-six years old and living in an apartment in Brooklyn while wor... more »
British woman who joined Islamic State says UK is 'making an example of me'
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British woman Shamima Begum, who ran away from her London home as a schoolgirl in 2015 to join the terrorist group in Syria and was later stripped of her citizenship, says she wishes she had "stayed low", accusing the United Kingdom of "making an example of me".
Australia's media watchdog finds cartoon of Serena Williams did not breach standards
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A controversial cartoon of tennis icon Serena Williams which drew accusations of racism did not breach Australian media standards, the Australian Press Council finds, despite acknowledging that "some readers found the cartoon offensive".
Glenn Maxwell leads Australia to thrilling last-ball victory
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Australia gets its limited overs tour of India off to the best possible start with a dramatic, last-ball victory thanks to a Maxwell half-century and a nerveless finish from Pat Cummins.
Labor proposes $640m levy to help victims of bank misconduct
Labor leader Bill Shorten is set to announce plans for a $640 million levy on the nation's large banks and financial institutions aimed at supporting people ripped off by the financial sector.
PM announces $2b climate change policy to cut Australia's emissions
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will today launch a new pre-election climate change policy, pledging $2 billion for projects to bring down Australia's emissions.
Salmon industry panel 'inherently compromised', experts told minister in leaked letter
Two experts who quit a salmon farming approval panel in Tasmania told the minister before they resigned the panel was "inherently compromised", a leaked letter reveals.
Would you hire a woman who's been to prison?
There are more women in Australian prisons than ever before and one of the biggest risk factors for reoffending is unemployment. Advocates say there's a lot to gain for businesses who hire women out of prison.
Thoughts on The Independent Group
On Friday night, Alex Doherty of the ever-excellent Politics Theory Other podcast and, um, me settled down to have a chat about TInG, the Labour right and politics more generally. This sesh was very much a case of thinking aloud! As ever, Politics Theory Other needs your listens and your support. Please give Alex a follow on the Twitter, and while you're at it the podcast too. And if you have a few quid to spare, please consider supporting the show.
When the West Harbors the Nazis of Our Time
[image: when-the-west-harbors-the-nazis-of-our-time] It may sound like inviting the fox into the henhouse, but some Westerners want to welcome returning Islamic State (IS) fighters and brides into their countries. This problem is so bad in Sweden, in fact, that one politician just said that the nation has become for jihadis “what Argentina was for Nazis.”
Sunday Talks: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -vs- Chris Wallace…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears on Fox News Sunday with swamp gatekeeper Chris Wallace. Topics include: the ongoing unrest in Venezuela and the upcoming summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, between President Trump and North Korean chairman Kim Jong-un.
Can The Corporate Dems Kill Medicare For All? The New Dems And Blue Dogs Are On The Case-- Bigly
Sunday the *NY Times* published Robert Pear's extensive piece on how the health care and insurance industries are mobilizing to kill Medicare-For-All. Their message is pretty much the same as the message you hear from status quo corporate Dems: "The Affordable Care Act works reasonably well and should be improved, not repealed or replaced with a big new public program." That will be a major Status Quo Joe Biden campaign plank when he faces Bernie in the primaries. Before we get to Pear's piece, I want to do a quick refresher: which current members of Congress have taken the biggest... more »
OH: Lorain CEO's Purge Announcement Raises Fury
Last Thursday night, David Hardy, the state-appointed takeover CEO for Lorain City Schools told the public that all teachers at the high school would have to reapply for their jobs. If you want to read about how they arrived at this point, that story is here. This is just the next chapter in the story. After telling the public, Hardy then sent a letter to staff (because when you want to drop this kind of bomb on your staff, you definitely want them NOT to be the first to know). It does not particularly clarify the action. Having created four categories for the schools of Lorain (be... more »
Alex Tabarrok on the kidney market
Bob Murphy has a new podcast interview with Alex Tabarrok. (As Tyler would say, self-recommending.) One of my favorite segments discussed the shortage of kidneys for transplant, a topic I blog on quite often. Alex pointed out that the kidney shortage could be eliminated if there were suitably strong incentives for people to donate kidneys. […] The post Alex Tabarrok on the kidney market appeared first on Econlib.
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