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Mitt Romney's National Security Adviser In His 2012 Campaign Is A Former CIA Official Who Now Sits On The Board Of The Ukraine Gas Company That Hunter Biden Was Once A Member Of
*American Thinker*: *Mitt Romney adviser sits on Burisma board of directors* Well, this is certainly an odd coincidence! In fact, when you dig in, you find an amazing series of coincidences...if you believe in coincidences when the CIA is involved, that is. Mitt Romney's national security adviser in his 2012 campaign — a career CIA spook who rose to its top levels — sits on the board of directors of Burisma, the Ukrainian gas company that formerly paid Hunter Biden $50K a month despite his complete lack of credentials or qualifications. It is also an odd coincidence that Mitt has,... more »
Bibi Given A Hat
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ In coalition negotiations, Bibi Netanyahu, Israel’s political magician, is given a hat and asked to produce a rabbit. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/ Advertisements
Wealthy Car Thief Darrell Issa Vows To Eat Duncan Hunter Alive And Spit Out His Bones
*Issa (left) and Hunter (right)* We all love a good dirty brawl-- especially when the two dirty brawlers are so patently repulsive that you can literally hope they both rip each other's heads off. Welcome to California's 50th congressional district, First a little background on the district itself. It's an overwhelmingly suburban district, mostly (90%) in inland San Diego County, with a slice in Riverside County. It goes from Temecula in the northeast, skirts San Diego itself down thru Escondido to eastern El Cajon and then heads out into the desert where there's nothing but meth-ma... more »
Is The Wagon In Front Of The Horse In This Impeachment Drive?
*WNU Editor:* This is why many hate Congress. After announcing that an inquiry to impeach the President will begin, Congress is taking a "two week recess" (*link here*).
WestConnex contractor fined after 'offensive odours' caused Sydney residents 'physical pain'
A contractor is forced to pay $445,000 for "causing an offensive odour" after failing to properly manage a "rotten egg, farty smell" emitted out of a construction site at the St Peters M5 interchange.
Brad's sheep are in WA but one of his favourite farming tools is in orbit
Satellites and machine learning algorithms are helping graziers to farm more sustainably — and profitably.
Kate Middleton and Prince William give Boaty McBoatface ship its official title
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge formally name a new British polar research ship Sir David Attenborough — a more dignified title than the public's choice of Boaty McBoatface.
AFL grand final parade creates sea of colour under cloudy Melbourne skies
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Waves of yellow and black, with smaller splashes of orange, flood into Melbourne beneath grey skies as thousands of AFL fans line city streets for the grand final parade ahead of tomorrow's clash between Richmond and GWS at the MCG.
No blame laid over severe electric shock of 11yo Denishar Woods from garden tap
The family of a Perth girl left with severe brain damage after a near-fatal electric shock at her public housing home are still searching for answers as an investigation fails to establish who was to blame.
China stuns the Opals in Asia Cup basketball boilover
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China upsets the Opals as tournament favourites Australia lose a one-point thriller at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in India.
'Highly aggressive, loud and ill-mannered': Two police officers lose appeal after illegal arrest
A judge has delivered a scathing assessment of two police officers who dragged a man from a car and threatened to arrest him "for being a smart-arse", saying their conduct was in "dramatic disproportion" to the situation.
Are there too many wineries in Australia?
The romance and lifestyle of winemaking do not match the reality of hard work and tough business, says an international wine writer.
Facebook 'messing with their own DNA' by removing 'likes'
Australians scrolling Facebook today will find something missing: the number of times the "like" button has been tapped on a post.
Grave fears allayed after missing French bushwalker found near Alice Springs
The 64-year-old tourist was reported missing after failing to return from a bushwalk near Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell ranges 135 kilometres west of Alice Springs.
Errors In The Whistle-Blowers Complaint Are Being Pointed Out
Scoop: Senior Govt Official tells @CBSNews Counselor to the State Department Ulrich Brechbuhl was NOT on the @POTUS call with #Zelensky, as the whistle blower complaint states. — Christina Ruffini (@EenaRuffini) September 26, 2019 *WNU Editor:* Besides the above CBS tweet from their State Department reporter Christina Ruffini, there is the following in the above Lou Dobbs video .... *.... Rep. Mark Meadows: Here’s what we do know. There’s reports out just minutes ago that on page three where the whistle-blower said that he heard a counsellor for the State Department was actuall... more »
See This Odd Machine Gun? Was It the Winning Weapon of World War II?
*Warfare History Network, Arnold Blumberg* *History, Europe* [image: By I, Robert DuHamel, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2253988] An excellent weapon. *Key point: *The British needed the best weapons they could get. While all the combatant nations engaged in World War I fielded machine guns during the conflict, the British Army’s Vickers was arguably the best medium machine gun of the war, while their Lewis gun—an American design but perfected by the English—was the most effective light machine gun. However, both weapons had their problems. The Vi... more »
The B-25 Mitchell Bomber: The Super Weapon That Crushed Imperial Japan
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: By Kogo - Own work, GFDL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3792452] A workhorse. *Key point:* The B-25 was an important advancement over older bombers. During the 1920s, U.S. Army Air Service commander Brig. Gen. William C. “Billy” Mitchell drove himself into an early grave while frantically trying to convince the ground-bound generals of the U.S. Army that the airplane was the weapon of the future. Mitchell’s efforts reached the point of insubordination, for which he was court-martialed in the fall of 1925 and sus... more »
No Amount Of Journalistic Malpractice Embarrasses The New York Times
In your case, you probably long since gave up on reading the New York Times. In my case I still look at it, but that has nothing to do with finding out what’s happening in the world. Rather, I’m only performing a service to my readers by trying to get a handle on the latest fantasies of the crazy left in their efforts to oust what they see as the illegitimate occupants of the White House and the Supreme Court. Any relationship between what is found in Pravda and actual fact could only be some kind of pure coincidence. . . . In recent weeks new initiatives have been coming faster and... more »
MSM Defends CIA’s “Whistleblower”, Ignores Actual Whistleblowers
The word “whistleblower” has been trending in news headlines lately, but not for the reasons that any sane person might hope for. “Read the whistleblower complaint regarding President Trump’s communications with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky“, says The Washington Post. “Trump responds to hearing on whistleblower […]
Alert warns public to avoid hummus amidst restaurant outbreak
State officials are warning the public against eating hummus from any Moby Dick House of Kabob location because a number of patrons who ate the spread have Salmonella infections. In an alert today, the Maryland Department of Health reported it is investigating a cluster of illnesses that involves “individuals who all reported eating at Moby... Continue Reading
US ‘Shakes Down’ Chinese for Shipping Iranian Oil – Ben Swann
RT America The United States is imposing new sanctions on various Chinese entities for “knowingly engaging” in transporting Iranian oil amid the ongoing US-China trade war. Investigative journalist Ben Swann breaks it down. end
‘Trump Admin is Protecting the Base of Largest Franchise of Al-Qaeda Since 9/11’ – Max Blumenthal
RT Watch the full interview: https://youtube.com/watch?v=dc9bVdoLLow Going Underground speaks to Max Blumenthal of the Grayzone Project on his new book ‘The Management of Savagery’, detailing the West’s history of promoting radical Islam for geopolitical goals, Syria and the latest chemical attack allegations and the situation in Idlib, the US’ increasing sanctions on Venezuela and their …
SA Envoy to UN Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing
SA Envoy to UN Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing by JORDAN MOSHE, https://www.sajr.co.za/home South Africa’s envoy to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) this week accused Israel of using Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned annexation of the West Bank as an excuse to ethnically cleanse the region. – Clinton Gary Swemmer claimed in his …
US-Made Bomb Used in Deadly Air Raid in Yemen: Amnesty
Press TV The international human rights group Amnesty International has denounced that a US-made precision-guided munition was used in a Saudi and Emirati-led air strike carried out on a residential home in Yemen’s southwestern city of Ta’izz. end
Trump Condemns Globalism at UNGA
RT America At the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump defended his administration’s policies on trade and immigration. He also called out China and Iran, while describing the US military as the most powerful in the world. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar reports from New York City (1:00). Two weeks after Trump ended negotiations …
The Coup Has Begun – The Empire Strikes Back Everywhere
The Coup Has Begun – The Empire Strikes Back Everywhere by Tom Luongo, https://tomluongo.me/ … You know I think there are no coincidences in politics. Everything happens on a particular schedule. So when I see a day as crazy as today I have to ask the question, “Why this, why now?” – Look at the …
David Stockman: The Dynamics of an Impending Dollar Demise
Jay Taylor Media David Stockman illustrates how U.S. Treasuries have become a massive Ponzi scheme that investors buy because they are assured of continuous profits thanks to QE. end
The Current Monetary Madness Has Left Past Madnesses in the Dust
maneco64 “Fiat Money Inflation in France”: http://www.libertarianpress.com/fiatm… end
The Economics Back $10,000 Gold and Beyond – Frank Holmes
Kitco NEWS Analysts and CEOs who have historically been conservative with their gold price calls are now forecasting levels above $10,000 in the long-run, and Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors, said that fundamentals back up these numbers. “What’ amazing about America, is that we have unprecedented deficits with no war and no recession. …
Rouhani: Middle East One Blunder Away from War
Rouhani: Middle East One Blunder Away from War by TOVAH LAZAROFF, https://www.jpost.com/ “We do not tolerate the interference of outsiders. We shall respond decisively to any transgression or violation of our security and territorial integrity,” Rouhani said. – US-Iranian tensions ratcheted up on Wednesday as Tehran warned that the Middle East was one blunder away …
WILL GOLD BE CURRENCY AGAIN? Ron Paul & Lynette Zang Talk Gold & the Economy
ITM Trading Dr. Ron Paul began his political career in 1976 after Nixon broke the USDs peg to gold in 1971. He is a fully committed constitutionalist and believes strongly in honest money as defined in the US constitution and in 1982, under President Ronald Reagan, he created and served on the US Gold Commission. …
Elites Trying to Wreck Brexit with More Delays – Galloway
RT America Boris Johnson is back in London following his UNGA speech as Parliament reconvenes following the stunning ruling by the UK Supreme court. Former UK MP George Galloway joins In Question to discuss the UNGA and Brexit. end
Five Idiotic Moments of Hong Kong Rioters 香港暴徒五大“智熄”瞬間
CGTN In more than three months of violent unrest in Hong Kong, the rioters are showing no bottom line as they have become the harbingers of their demise. Along with violence, the rioters have also displayed a series of idiotic moments. end
John Rubino: Beware of the Fed Repo Man
FSN GoldandSilver Debt keeps on increasing at increasing rates. That should be good news for the repo market. And yet, Fed’s Repo man is in a quandary. How could chaos reign in a stodgy market that’s been around since 1917. The premise is simple. Buy securities to loosen liquidity. Sell securities to tighten liquidity. But …
Will Canada take Myanmar to the ICJ for genocide?
Exploring possible paths to justice for crimes against the Rohingya. The post Will Canada take Myanmar to the ICJ for genocide? appeared first on New Mandala.
“Don’t Tread on Me” is Machiavelli’s Republican Principle
The role that the principle of “don't tread on me” plays in a republican society has been clearly explained by Machiavelli. In the *Discourses on Livy*, he points out that the citizens of republics dislike being dominated, and if the nobles try to usurp too much power, they will have to face the wrath of the citizens. He advises the nobles to avoid “treading” on the rights of the citizens. He praises the founders of republican nations and the citizens for their goodness and virtue and their love of liberty. He says that in republics, the citizens hold superior moral values and have ... more »
Secreting Aging Man
Hey kids, it’s been a while since we had a song parody! I think Rudy 9/11 Giuliani, Twitler’s personal super-secret envoy to Ukraine, deserves one. To the tune of Secret Agent Man (written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, performed … Continue reading →
Trey Gowdy and Mark Meadows Discuss Adam Schiff’s Scripted Pantomime…
During today’s HPSCI hearing, Chairman Adam Schiff read from a manufactured script of the call between President Trump and President Zelensky. Apparently when scheduling the hearing, Chairman Schiff did not anticipate the actual transcript being released. Former representative Trey Gowdy … Continue reading →
North Korea Wants Progress On Talks With the U.S.
*Reuters:* *North Korea says lack of progress casts doubt on prospects for future summit with U.S.: KCNA* SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Friday that a lack of progress in implementing agreements made between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un cast doubt on prospects for a future summit, state news agency KCNA said. “The U.S. has done nothing for implementing the joint statement” from the first summit between Trump and Kim in Singapore last year, KCNA said, quoting North Korean Foreign Ministry advisor Kim Kye Gwan. The official criticized the j... more »
Why Donna left the Democrats—she didn’t—they left her
“Today I was asked why I moved politically, from center left, too hard right. My response was, I didn’t move. Nothing about my political belief system has changed. I still have a live and let live approach to life. I still believe who you sleep with or marry is your own business. I still believe in equality for all. I still believe the 2nd amendment is what levels the playing field and keeps us safe from threats both internal and external. I still have no religious beliefs but aren’t bothered by yours. I still believe social programs are vital but abused. I haven’t changed, they h... more »
US Troops, Tanks Headed to Lithuania for “Extended Mission” Meant to “Deter Russia”
By Jason Ditz Lithuania’s Defense Ministry has announced a new deployment of US troops to their country. The deployment will include a number of US soldiers,... more »
APRadio 26-09-2019 Podcast
Harry and Mike discuss the weekly exposure of corrupt Queensland Police officers. Morrison government is planning the sale of Australia’s health system to China. A big change is coming as the public now have really had enough of the dictatorship. Reintroduce peace officers ready and available now from the ranks of Australian people. NSW […]
Bolton contacted whistleblower prior to filing complaint, suggesting an attempted coup
In the hours after National Security Advisor John Bolton was fired by President Donald Trump two weeks ago, he immediately began calling longtime political operatives in Washington, DC, sources tell The Chronicle. Many of those calls were made to Democrats and
Smart Meter Delays and Fixing Glitches Will Add to Already High Costs for Customers in Britain
By B.N. Frank Activist Post reports regularly about all issues associated with utility “Smart” Meters – including fires and explosions. They are NOT SAFE and... more »
Bongino On The Ukraine Fake Smear
Bongino does a great job of working through the details of the Democrat Spin Machine product. He points out where one thing is implied win the Talking Points, and the opposite is in the Transcript. Continue reading →
Federal Supreme Court Approves Proposal That can Annul Lava-Jato Convictions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By seven to three votes, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) approved on Thursday, September 29th, an understanding that may annul convictions of Lava-Jato. For the majority of the Court, defendants must submit final allegations after the defendants whistleblowers. In Lava-Jato, the practice was to open a common term for all […] The post Federal Supreme Court Approves Proposal That can Annul Lava-Jato Convictions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Certified Translations English – Portuguese / Portuguese – English
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Alexandre Monteiro is an Official Certified (Sworn-in) Translator with a registration number at the São Paulo State’s Board of Business. He translates all types of documents, such as diplomas, certificates, police records, passports, driver’s licenses, academic transcripts and others. He is also a court interpreter and does interpretation (or simultaneous […] The post Certified Translations English – Portuguese / Portuguese – English appeared first on The Rio Times.
Cuba's Raoul Castro And His Children Have Been Hit With U.S. Visa Restrictions
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (L) and Cuba's former President Raul Castro, in Havana, Cuba, July 17, 2018. © REUTERS/Stringer *Miami Herald: **U.S. hits Raúl Castro and his children with visa restrictions* The United States sanctioned Raúl Castro and his close family members on Thursday for their involvement in “gross violations of human rights,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Twitter. “The Cuban regime’s disregard for human rights and use of violence to prop up the former Maduro regime are responsible for the ongoing crises in Cuba and Venezuela,” he added. R... more »
How the President’s reference to CrowdStrike Set Off a Frantic Drive for Impeachment, about Ukraine.
How the President’s reference to CrowdStrike Set Off a Frantic Drive for Impeachment, about Ukraine. Video of How the President’s reference to CrowdStrike Set Off a Frantic Drive for Impeachment, about Ukraine. The intelligence community has launched an all out drive to remove this President because touching on this subject hits all the trees in the forest. Don’t be fooled by Nancy Pelosi’s token role as Speaker of the House, the people’s house. She answers to a different master, describing the intelligence community as “my wheelhouse.” Join us for tonight’s discussion. We will s... more »
The Deep Swamp RINOs
And speaking of Mitten Romnoid, guess who his mouthpiece is. One Mike Murphy. WHO is Mike Murphy? This is the NeverTrumper stooge behind Mittens and this dimwit backed globalist one-world scum like: Juan McShamnesty, Burrito Boy Jeb Bush, John Engler, Tommy Thompson, Spencer Abraham, HUGE RINO Christie Whitman, RINO Lamar Alexander, and of course, the useless idiot Arnold Schwarzenegger. And this… “Murphy refused to endorse or vote for Donald Trump after the latter’s nomination as the Republican Party’s candidate for the U.S. presidency,citing Trump’s racism as a prohibiting factor.... more »
1921 Solar Event May Have Been Bigger than Carrington Event
Details at ARRL Newsletter. Scientific American reports that, according to new data, the “New York Railroad Storm” of 1921 may have surpassed the intensity of the famous Carrington Event of 1859. In his paper published in the journal Space Weather,… Continue reading →
The Hearing and the Whistleblower Complaint: L’Affaire Ukrainienne Continues
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The earthquake took place yesterday, but today’s aftershocks continued to rock the Trump presidency. First, the House Intelligence Committee released the whistleblower complaint. Then, amid presidential attacks on the whistleblower, the committee heard testimony from Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire, with Democrats battering him for his having withheld the complaint until yesterday. Both events had something of an air of afterthought. The complaint, after all, was meant to alert people to t... more »
"Pelosi’s “Go to the Mattresses' Move?"
*"Pelosi’s 'Go to the Mattresses' Move?"* by David Stockman "Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night." – Margo Channing (Bette Davis), “All About Eve” (1950) "Things have jumped to a whole new level in Imperial Washington. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is coming after the emperor. If she misses – if this impeachment lands like Prosecutor Mueller’s report – well, let’s just say there’s more than just her gavel at stake. But, first, let’s cut through the bullshit: All Presidents of the United States bribe foreign governments; it’s called “foreign aid.” That this is ... more »
'Really exciting discovery': Scientists accidentally breed climate change-resistant oysters
Sydney's famous rock oysters are protecting themselves from acidic seawater, in an accidental world-first discovery that could have global ramifications for the industry.
Second man charged with 2007 cold case murder winks at media from dock
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A second man is extradited to Queensland from New South Wales, charged with murder over the disappearance of Jay Brogden in north Queensland in 2007.
Dairy company reaches settlement over foreign worker underpayment allegations
A dairy company that accused foreign workers of owing rent after allegations of underpayment arose has agreed to an out-of-court settlement.
The whistleblower complaint against Trump is out. Here's what you need to know
It's nine pages long, has only minor redactions and contains new details on the scandal that launched the impeachment probe.
While the ACT has legalised marijuana, politics has forced WA in a dramatically different direction
The ACT is in the spotlight right now for marijuana law reform. But years ago another Australian state went down a very similar path in loosening the law when it came to recreational cannabis use.
Folau return to rugby league blocked as RLIF suspends Tonga
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Rugby League International Federation deals big blow to Israel Folau's hopes of playing for Tonga — but it's not about the ex-Wallaby star, according to Peter Beattie.
Fishermen find human remains in river believed to be those of missing student
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Police believe human remains found in the Murray River at Albury belong to 21-year-old university student Bigul Pandit, who drowned while swimming with friends in January.
Two lower caste children in India beaten to death for 'open defecation'
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Two children from India's lowest caste were beaten to death by two men after they defecated in public, officials and relatives said, in the latest case of communal violence in the country.
Dozens injured in bus crash, church group escapes through side windows
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A woman is in a serious condition with head injuries, while NSW Ambulance is treating dozens of other patients after a bus crashes near Harden, 125 kilometres north west of Canberra.
Police searching for 'experienced' bushwalker missing near Alice Springs
The 64-year-old tourist was reported missing after failing to return from a bushwalk near Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell ranges 135 kilometres west of Alice Springs.
Scott Morrison's bromance with Donald Trump is blooming, but why now?
After Scott Morrison's American trip, both the US and China are in no doubt which side Australia is on, writes Michelle Grattan.
Immediate cash injection part of extra $100m going to drought-stricken communities
Fresh from his tour of the United States, Prime Minister Scott Morrison heads to Queensland to pledge more money to support drought-affected communities.
Tech to allow surgeons to operate a world away still out of reach where it's needed most
Robots performing intricate surgery could bridge vast distances and benefit regional patients, if only the cost of the equipment would fall.
Man hands himself in over hit-and-run that critically injured 5yo boy
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A man turns himself in to police over an alleged hit-and-run crash which critically injured a five-year-old boy in Melbourne's south-east yesterday afternoon.
Boeing, Federal Aviation Administration misjudged pilot response to 737 MAX trouble
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Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration misjudged how pilots would respond to multiple alerts and alarms as they encountered trouble when flying the 737 MAX, according to a government report.
Deepwater Horizon Spill Created Horrific Mutant Creatures in the Gulf of Mexico
*Elias Marat* - The Deepwater Horizon spill has turned the Gulf of Mexico into an apocalyptic wasteland.
National Poll Reveals 61 Percent of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana
*Mandy Froelich* - Based on a recent survey, the majority of Americans are in favor of legalizing, or outright decriminalizing, marijuana.
Dr. Bronner’s Donates $150K To Magic Mushroom Legalization Efforts In Oregon
*John Vibes* - CEO David Bronner made the announcement at an event in Portland last week.
Why Google’s Quantum Computing ‘Breakthrough’ Could Change Everything, Forever
*Jake Anderson* - Some of the universe's biggest questions may finally be answered.
Amazon to Install Microphones Into Rings and Glasses — They Aren’t Even The First
By B.N. Frank Wearable tech has become very common and oh so fashionable. But like all wireless “smart” devices, these products also collect personal data... more »
"How It Really Is"
"I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, okay, and I wouldn't lose any voters, okay?" - Donald Trump, January 23, 2016 ○ "NYTimes 'Outs' Ukraine-Call "Whistleblower" As CIA Officer" "'I Was Not A Witness To Any Of It' - 'Whistleblower' Complaint Released To Public" "Fox News Civil War: Tucker Carlson Blasts Shep Smith's Analysis Of Trump's Ukraine Actions" "Impeachment Without Conviction": Here Are The 5 Scenarios For Trump's Presidency"
This Controversial 'Secret' Weapon Makes America's Tanks Unstoppable
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The environment pays the price. *Key point:* Depleted uranium is an excellent penetrator. A tank is a fast-moving, well-protected, heavily armed behemoth designed to dominate the land battlefield. As the primary offensive weapon in any army, nations compete to field the best tanks in both peace and war. In the 1980s, the U.S. Army took the drastic step of arming its tank, the M1 Abrams, with the ultimate upgrade: a tank-killing round made of uranium, the heaviest naturally occurring element on Earth. The result is an unmatched tank killer capable of ... more »
Wanna Buy an Aircraft Carrier? Brazil Has One For Sale Right Now.
*David Axe* *Security, * The Brazilian navy has begun auctioning off its only aircraft carrier. The attempted sale of Sao Paulo leaves the Brazilian fleet with just one aviation vessel, the helicopter carrier Atlantico. And it effectively strands the navy’s small fleet of carrier-compatible Skyhawk fighters The Brazilian navy has begun auctioning off its only aircraft carrier. The attempted sale of *Sao Paulo *leaves the Brazilian fleet with just one aviation vessel, the helicopter carrier *Atlantico*. And it effectively strands the navy’s small fleet of carrier-compatible Skyhaw... more »
How U.S. F-14 Tomcats and F-15 Eagles Battled for Iran's Love (And Money)
*David Axe* *Security, * A 46-year-old video reveals the impressive aerial display that apparently helped to convince the shah Iran to buy Grumman-made F-14 Tomcat fighters from the United States back in July 1973. A 46-year-old video reveals the impressive aerial display that apparently helped to convince the shah Iran to buy Grumman-made F-14 Tomcat fighters from the United States back in July 1973. The video, which Facebook user Fulcrum Pilot posted on Sept. 26, 2019, depicts an early-model F-14A performing a short takeoff and landing, a low-speed pass and a high-g turn over ... more »
The Cost of Taking Iwo Jima from Imperial Japan Was High
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xelUJtKsgWE/maxresdefault.jpg] Maybe too high? *Key point:* A debate raged for a long time over whether it was worth it to take the island. Roughly seventy years ago, on February 19, 1945, thousands of American Marines hit the beaches on the Volcano Islands in the Pacific, starting what we call today the Battle of Iwo Jima. Taking the small island, encompassing only about eight square miles, required the commitment of 70,000 American fighting men and 26,000 casualties, over 6,800 of them killed. The islan... more »
What will happen in Cairo on Friday 26th ?
What do you think what will happen on Friday 26th in Egypt? I do not know what will really happen on Friday 26th in Egypt, no one knows 100% to be honest if you think about even those in mount Olympia. Only God knows. I have been asked over and over on Thursday about what will happen and honestly, I do not have a clue because everything is vague and it is happening in extreme speed. It is one thing for sure, Egypt after the Protests of September 20th is different than Egypt before the protests of September 20th. Even the world map and balance of powers changed in one week at a high s... more »
Russia, the United States and the World's Last War
A recent interview in the Russian language newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets with the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, provides us with an interesting glimpse into the mindset of Russia's military and its attitude toward the world's most powerful (and expensive) military, that of the United States. Let's open with this graphic which shows the nations with the highest military expenditures in 2018: Here is a graphic showing the nations with the highest military expenditures as a percentage of GDP in 2018: Here is a graphic showing how U.S. m... more »
Did Muslims Demand the Cross Be Removed From the Swiss Flag?
A purported flag-burning incident in Switzerland is wanting of real facts.
Prosecutor: ‘Satanist’ Soldier Sought Government’s Overthrow
His attorney said he’s only an internet troll caught “spouting off” online.
Whistleblower Case Opens Window into Secret Computer Systems
The whistleblower complaint at the heart of Congress' impeachment inquiry opened a window into government computer systems that White House and other government employees use to share and manage classified information on a day-to-day basis.
5 Million DoorDash Customers Had Data Stolen In Hack Attack
By Tyler Durden About 4.9 million customers, Dashers, and merchants who joined DoorDash, an on-demand food delivery service, before April 2018, had their personal information... more »
European Court’s Decision in Right To Be Forgotten Case is a Win for Free Speech
By David Greene In a significant victory for free speech rights, the European Union’s highest court ruled that the EU’s Right to Be Forgotten does... more »
Education Trust Addresses Black Student Debt Crisis at D.C. Briefing
There is a debt crisis among African-American students on college and university campuses. According to the college access nonprofit organization The Education Trust, Black borrowers have a 50-50 chance of defaulting on a federal loan within 12 years of entering college. Black borrowers are also over 150 percent more likely to default on a federal loan than their White peers.
FUTURE Act Haulted in Senate, Higher Education Organizations and Leaders Dismayed
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander is standing in the way of the passage of Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act. Alexander’s decision to stall the legislation means that $255 million of funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs) will expire Sep. […]
The Idaho Heatwave Of 1919
One hundred years ago, Glenn’s Ferry, Idaho had 134 days over 90F, stretching from March 31 to September 30. This included 106 consecutive days over 90F from June 7 until September 20.
Massaging the 9/11 Truth
*CNBC Newz Anchor admits* *Building 7 brought down by* *controlled demolition* *h/t SGT Report* The newz anchor and his Ziofascist perp handlers count on Americans being so stupid that they don't understand the mechanics or how labour-intensive rigging a building for demolition is. It takes weeks to cut* ALL* the steel beams at a precise angle to facilitate the collapse and to install the dynamite and charges. Sadly, *Americans ARE that stupid*. They* will *believe you can snap your fingers and just "bring down a building".
New York Times Outs Individual Behind Ukraine Call Whistleblower Complaint, Sparks Outrage
The New York Times sparked outrage when they outed the whistleblower, who filed a complaint alleging President Donald Trump solicited 2020 campaign interference from Ukraine. The post New York Times Outs Individual Behind Ukraine Call Whistleblower Complaint, Sparks Outrage appeared first on Shadowproof.
Newsweek: Hacker Takes Over Couple’s Smart Home, Plays Vulgar Music And Raises Temperature to 90 Degrees
Smart-home technology gives residents the ability to remotely control everything from their thermostat to their lighting, and view who is ringing their doorbell. The technology is marketed as a way to keep homes secure. But that was not the case for a couple in Milwaukee after a hacker took over their smart home. Samantha and […] The post Newsweek: Hacker Takes Over Couple’s Smart Home, Plays Vulgar Music And Raises Temperature to 90 Degrees appeared first on Health Nut News .
Military Sees Frustrating Trend as Suicides Spike
The Army, Navy and Marine Corps all saw the rate of suicides go up as well as the overall numbers, with only the Air Force showing a decrease, according to data released by the Pentagon.
Was The White House Disclosure Of His Conversation With President Trump A Diplomatic Disaster For Ukrainian President Zelenskiy?
*Reuters:* *For Ukraine's leader, Trump memo on their call is a diplomatic car crash* KIEV/MOSCOW (Reuters) - For U.S. President Donald Trump, White House publication on Wednesday of a memo summarizing his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy fueled a domestic political crisis. For Zelenskiy, it was a far-reaching diplomatic disaster. Zelenskiy’s comments to the Republican Trump, disclosed in the summary, will likely irk U.S. Democrats, risking the bipartisan U.S. support Kiev requires while irritating France and Germany whom Zelenskiy criticized in the same exchang... more »
Former Ukranian Prosecutor Viktor Shokin Sworn Affidavit Outlining Joe Biden Shakedown…
John Solomon is reporting on a myriad of documents that highlight how Vice-President Joe Biden engaged in a pressure and influence campaign upon the government of Ukraine to financially benefit his son Hunter Biden. [SEE HERE] One of those documents … Continue reading →
Last Night Even Conservative DCCC Chair Cheri Bustos Gave Up Trying To Sabotage An Impeachment Inquiry. And Even 30 Republicans "Would Like To" Impeach Him
Technically, the call for an official impeachment inquiry into Trump's treason is bipartisan, since ex-Republican Jason Amash (I-MI) is adamantly in favor of it. There are still no actual *Republican* members of Congress on board-- something that will likely hurt the reelection chances of Republicans Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), John Katko (NY), Fred Upton (MI), Chris Smith (NJ), Brian Mast (FL), Lee Zeldin (NY), Rodney Davis (IL), Michael McCaul (TX), Donald Bacon (NE), Elise Stefanik (NY), Peter King (NY), Scott Perry (PA), Vern Buchanan (FL), Steve Chabot (OH), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL... more »
The death of a whole generation? #ClimateStrike #SchoolStrike4Climate #ClimateAction #SS4CNZ
*Climate strike leader Luke Wijohn attracts a crowd* School children will be out across the country this lunchtime blocking city streets. Why? "We're basically looking at the death of our generation," says Year 12 student Luke Wijohn, the co-organiser of what they're calling a "strike." That's what we're fighting for, it's our own lives now." The death of a whole generation? No wonder they're going crazy. No wonder a small scared Scandinavian has become so influential. Where on earth did they learn all this? That "we're going to hit 3 degrees of warming by 2050." That "this will ... more »
Whistleblower’s Anti-Trump Allegations All Hearsay. Confession: “I was not a direct witness.”
[image: whistleblower-s-anti-trump-allegation-all-hearsay-confession-i-was-not-a-direct-witness] The ballyhooed “whistleblower’s” account of President Trump’s phone call of July 25 with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has one big problem. The anonymous accuser, an intelligence agency employee, did not witness the events he described.
Family Contends Autistic Boy, 5, Accused of Sexual Harassment for Hugging, Kissing Peers
[image: family-contends-autistic-boy-5-accused-of-sexual-harassment-for-hugging-kissing-peers] According to an angry family in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a five-year-old autistic child was dubbed a “sexual predator” and accused of “sexual harassment” for hugging a classmate and kissing another student on the cheek at East Ridge Elementary School. And while the boy’s guardians contend the school officials are out of their element when it comes to autism, critics wonder whether this is an example of #MeToo paranoia run amok.
Bernie Sanders: “I Don’t Think Billionaires Should Exist”
[image: bernie-sanders-i-don-t-think-billionaires-should-exist] Senator Bernie Sanders is calling for a “wealth tax,” on the assets of America’s wealthiest people, complete with a “national wealth registry,” so the government will know where the wealth is when they plan to come and take it.
Survey: Majority of Young Voters Believe World Could End Within 15 Years
[image: survey-majority-of-young-voters-believe-world-could-end-within-15-years] A new survey conducted by ScottRasmussen.com found that 51 percent of under-35 voters believe it’s “somewhat likely” that man will be wiped out within 10 to 15 years.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 268 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Trump Administration Proposes Historically Low Refugee Limit
The Trump administration wants to cap the number of refugees admitted into the United States to the lowest number since the resettlement program was created in 1980.
Whistleblower Complaint Takeaways: More Than a Phone Call
The complaint details how Ukrainian leaders met with the U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations and others on how to “navigate” the demands made by Trump.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 26, 2019
*Ed Pilkington, The Guardian:* *Trump-Ukraine scandal: what did the whistleblower say and how serious is it?* Democrats are going ahead with an impeachment inquiry, with the accusation Trump pressured a foreign government for dirt on an opponent *Donald Trump is facing an impeachment inquiry and looks in trouble. Why?* Democrats in the House of Representatives are moving forward with an impeachment inquiry to explore whether the US president should effectively be put on trial by the US Congress and, if convicted, removed from office. The key accusation is that Trump put pressure o... more »
Tourism Goes on Alert With Oil Spill in Dream Beaches in the Northeast of Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With a not known cause so far, a crude oil spill compromises more than 1,500 kilometers of the Northeast coast. The list of places affected by the chemical substance does not stop growing and this Thursday, September 26th, was already spreading through at least 45 beaches, and 99 points in […] The post Tourism Goes on Alert With Oil Spill in Dream Beaches in the Northeast of Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Whistleblower complaint now publicly declassified
House Intel Releases Whistleblower Complaint On Trump-Ukraine Call NPR Brandon Carter September 26, 2019 Updated at 9:24 a.m. ET A whistleblower filed a complaint on Aug. 12 about President Trump’s conversation with a foreign leader, ultimately setting off a formal impeachment inquiry in the House of Representatives. The complaint cites “more than half a dozen officials” who gave an account of Trump’s call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on July 25. The whistleblower, who admits not having been directly involved with the call, says the person was “deeply concerned” abou... more »
The curse of size
Small countries have numerous advantages. For instance, they are less likely to get drawn into a trade war. The Netherlands and Germany have roughly the same size current account surplus (as a share of GDP), and yet it’s Germany that attracts all the criticism. Singapore’s current account surplus is far larger than China’s (as a […] The post The curse of size appeared first on Econlib.
Founders: Removal from office is not the only purpose of impeachment
Clark D. Cunningham, W. Lee Burge Chair in Law & Ethics; Director, National Institute for Teaching Ethics & Professionalism, Georgia State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 5 hours ago
The Founders saw as a regular part of ensuring presidential accountability. A constitutional scholar offers a possible process for a rapid and smooth impeachment inquiry.
The National Egyptian Revolution and President El Sessi's Achievements
vThe National Egyptian Revolution and President El Sessi’s Achievement Egypt celebrated its 6th National Revolution of June 30, 2014 that led to the removal of the late president Morsi. The revolution led to the creation of a new agenda of economic growth and development. It will be difficult to provide a complete survey of what has been accomplished under President El Sessi, since 2014. I would like to begin this post by saying that President El Sessi is God gift to Egypt. This statement might be sarcastically viewed by some. But, one cannot deny the President’s accomplishment during t... more »
New York Times culture, flat and round!
*THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019How to read better or boil an egg, but also sex/race/gender:* We'll admit it—we've been serially gobsmacked by New York Times culture of late. This morning, "How to Read Better" is back in the daily "Here to Help" feature on the reimagined page A3, which serves as a constant source of amazement. To her credit, Tina Jordan never tires of teaching Times subscribers how to improve their reading! In this morning's feature, subscribers were given such pointers and bullet-points as these: "To read deeply, make sure you set aside at least 15 minutes to read ... more »
“Gossip-blower” is Male CIA Operative Formerly Part of White House NSC…
Details are beginning to emerge about the deep state political operative within the intelligence apparatus who wrote a ‘whistleblower’ complaint based on second-hand information he heard on the intelligence grapevine about President Trump. According to the New York Times the … Continue reading →
Sign the petition: “No aid to Israel while Israeli scammers bilk Americans”
Scam alert: Israel is supposedly America's 'close ally,' but while it takes $10 million in aid every day, it is knowingly allowing American citizens to be ruined. The companies are specifically targeting veterans and senior citizens. Time to say no more aid while Israel allows its companies to steal Americans' life savings. The post Sign the petition: “No aid to Israel while Israeli scammers bilk Americans” appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
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