Sunday, September 08, 2019

8 September - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 4

10 pm MDT

Universal Basic Income + Automation + Plutocracy = Dystopia

Activist Post at Activist Post - 13 hours ago
Op-Ed by Caitlin Johnstone Americans are discussing the possibility of a universal basic income (UBI) more seriously than ever before, largely due to the surprisingly... more »

One Russian Cruise Missile Submarine Made History (By Sinking Twice)

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * It sank twice. *The ensuing disaster was altogether predictable. Suvorov was unaware that the overhaul process had locked the ventilation system open. Instrumentation on the boat was not properly set up, and in any case the crew had little experience with the boat, or with each other. The captain ordered a test dive, which resulted in an extremely fast descent because of misunderstandings about the ballast tanks. At that point, one compartment of the boat began to flood quickly. Response procedures were slow because of crew inexperience, and fourteen... more »

Does This Image Really Show A Bahamian Town Destroyed By Hurricane Dorian?

Brad Sylvester at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Brad Sylvester* *Society, * Fake news? “Once Dorian passes, please don’t forget those much less fortunate than you,” reads the caption. “They have lost everything. Literally, everything!” *Verdict: False* The photo does show a coastal town devastated by a hurricane, but it is actually Mexico Beach, Florida, in the wake of Hurricane Michael in 2018. *Fact Check:* Hurricane Dorian has been moving northward toward the U.S. after stalling over the Bahamas, reported The New York Times. The slow-moving storm battered the Bahamas with high winds and floodwaters for more than a day,... more »

South Korea Doesn’t Need the U.S. Military To Fight North Korea in a War

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The reality is that South Korea, with an economy nearly fifty times greater than the North’s, is more than capable of defending itself after a withdrawal of U.S. military forces. One of the most baffling military standoffs in modern history is that between North and South Korea. It’s a David vs. Goliath standoff where Goliath requires help from an even greater power and lacks the strategic focus to concentrate on his adversary. The reality is that South Korea, with an economy nearly fifty times greater than the North’s, is more than capable of defend... more »

Wisconsin Farm Loan Delinquencies Jump To Levels Not Seen Since 2001

Activist Post at Activist Post - 13 hours ago
By Tyler Durden The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) warned Thursday that farmers across the Central and Midwest US were quickly falling behind on agriculture... more »

DOJ Wants Tech Giants to Hand Over Gun Owners’ Information

Activist Post at Activist Post - 13 hours ago
By Sean Walton The Department of Justice on Thursday filed a court order stating they want Apple and Google to hand over the information of... more »

On Maimonides’ the Guide For the Perplexed

Unknown at The Verma Report - 13 hours ago
In his essay, “Literary Character of the Guide for the Perplexed,” (Chapter 2; *Persecution and the Art of Writing* by Leo Strauss), Leo Strauss notes that Maimonides’ the *Guide For the Perplexed* should be seen as an esoteric explanation of an esoteric doctrine. Here’s an excerpt: It is for this reason that the whole work has to be read with particular care, with a care, that is, which would not be required for the understanding of a scientific book. Since the whole teaching characteristic of the *Guide* is of a secret nature, we are not surprised to observe Maimonides entreating ... more »

If the Terrorists ‘Hated Our Freedom’ on 9/11, They Should Love Us Now

The Free Thought Project at The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: freedom]"The rights embodied in the Constitution, if not already eviscerated, are on life support as government continues its attack on freedom."

Woman Left a Quadriplegic After Officers Beat Her Nearly to Death for Refusing to Clean Toilet

Jack Burns at The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: inmate]A female Florida inmate was beaten nearly to death after refusing to clean a toilet because of her bad hip and is now paralyzed for the rest of her life.

Chinese Oil Contractor Halts Work On Venezuela (The Have Not Been Paid)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 13 hours ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd R) and his wife Peng Liyuan (1st R) pose for a group photo with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (2nd L) and his wife in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 14, 2018. Xi held talks with Maduro in Beijing on Friday. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) *Houston chronicle/Bloomberg: **Venezuela’s oil woes deepen as Chinese contractor halts work* A Chinese oil contractor halted work on an expansion project in Venezuela because it hasn’t been paid, underscoring the difficulties for the Nicolas Maduro regime even at energy ventures backed by allies. China Huanqiu Contrac... more »

Hong Kong Today: What Do the People Have to Say?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 13 hours ago
歪果仁研究协会 Ychina Published on Sep 8, 2019 In the fourth episode of our Hong Kong series, we discuss the effects of recent events on small business owners around Hong Kong. end

Hong Kong Central Was Destroyed by the Mobs — 2019年9月8日香港暴徒大肆破壞中環

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 13 hours ago
Steven Yuen Published on Sep 8, 2019 來源:香港無線電視 end

HK Protesters/Rioters Besiege Innocent Bystander on Street, Beat Him And Smash His Car

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 13 hours ago
China Daily Global Published on Aug 5, 2019 In the video, a man is mobbed by dozens of protesters in Hong Kong on Monday night. Thousands of Hong Kong people are frustrated by vehicle traffic jams caused by the protests on Monday. end

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 14 hours ago
Afghanistan War: Trump cancels peace deal with Taliban https://t.co/SsliayVmWa — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 7, 2019 #UPDATE Pompeo: US needs 'significant commitment' by Taliban to reopen talks pic.twitter.com/4NZo6vy2PA — AFP news agency (@AFP) September 8, 2019 Clashes between #Libya's Government forces and Haftar's Army resume in southern #Tripoli pic.twitter.com/S2Wm3OjHZz — RT (@RT_com) September 8, 2019 Russians vote in regional elections after biggest protests in years https://t.co/j11bMOrEMf pic.twitter.com/BBVU31f7AJ — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September... more »

It takes some 'honest' scientists.....

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 14 hours ago
All input data, results data, and simulations that were used or generated during this study will be made available here and at http://ine.uaf.edu/wtc7. The research team is currently organizing and uploading all of its data into a format that can be readily downloaded and used. We expect to post the data sometime between September 16 and September 30, 2019. For anyone intending to download the data, please be advised that there are several hundred gigabytes, so plan your data storage accordingly. Following the release of the UAF WTC 7 draft report on September 3, 2019, there will ... more »

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 14 hours ago
Image of the year, highly commended. Hawk T Mk2 trainer jets over north Wales. Photograph: SAC Chris Thompson-Watts/RAF *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Royal Air Force photographic competition 2019 – in pictures* (The Guardian).

Charges of White Privilege

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 14 hours ago
The charge of “white privilege,” or “White supremacy” hurled at Americans of European and other area countries is a way to shame, bully and induce guilt, whether or not you personally intended it that way. Shaming and bullying are also how abused women, slaves, trafficked children, and elderly are kept quiet. It’s as old as slavery. And Trump voters and conservatives of any stripe are the victims. The Left knows this well—their ideology killed 100 million in the 20th century, and it didn’t all start with gas chambers, reeducation camps, or storm troopers. Right now, the charges ar... more »

ICYMI: No Teacher Shortage Edition (9/8)

Peter Greene at CURMUDGUCATION - 14 hours ago
So about forty-eight hours ago I put up a post at Forbes.com that has been blowing up. It's an interesting study in the vagaries of the interwebz-- the post (why it's important to recognize that there's not a teacher shortage) makes some points that I have made before many times, and several other bloggers have made before, but somehow this time, it found an audience. It's a reminder to keep plugging at the point you want to make (even if you feel like you're repeating yourself). And for our purposes here, it's a reminder of how important readers are to the whole process. I didn't r... more »

Episode #294 – ‘Racketeer Internationale’ with Dilyana Gaytandzhieva, Sander Hicks, Basil Valentine

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 14 hours ago
*SUNDAY WIRE SHOW* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world…

Miami, Florida destroyed by a hurricane…in 1926

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 15 hours ago
“Ninety-three years ago, Miami was destroyed by a hurricane, in America’s most costly natural disaster.” click here

Sunday song

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 15 hours ago

Is It 2016 Again?

Owen Gray at Northern Reflections - 15 hours ago
Michael Harris writes that the upcoming election could be a replay of the 2016 American election: This election may boil down to which leading candidate most confirms voters’ worst impressions of him. First, ponder a recent Angus Reid poll, reported in the Globe and Mail, that indicates Trudeau and Scheer should probably be considering a new line of work. Fifty-two per cent of respondents don’t believe Andy is dandy. A whopping 63 per cent have an unfavourable impression of Justin the Sock Doll. The Angus Reid Institute recently put the same information in a different way. Only ... more »

Out of All the Ammo in the World, These 5 Are the Deadliest

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/GLOBAL-GUNS--RC1D7978FE70.html] Good or bad? *An evolution of the dum dum bullet, jacketed hollow points are copper-jacketed bullets with a hollow opening at the tip revealing the lead core.* Since their invention in the tenth century, engineers, soldiers and tinkerers have constantly tried to make firearms more deadly. Typically that involves moving to heavier bullets driven by more powerful gunpowders, and while that is effective it is also louder, generates more recoil and necessitates new fire... more »

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JR at GREENIE WATCH - 15 hours ago
*The Misogyny of Climate Deniers (?)* *The article below draws heavily on work by Chalmers university figures so I was interested to find out a bit about the quality of the thinking of people who think that climate skeptics are nuts. The article is from TNR so is solidly Leftist.It starts out with a huge diatribe against critics of Greta Thunberg, the autistic Swedish teenager who has become a sort of oracle to many on the Left. Conservatives do not at all understand the devotion to Thunberg. She appears to know nothing about climate science or much e... more »

Elon Musk: Brilliant at gaming the system

Dr. Jay Lehr at CFACT - 15 hours ago
He is not a Fraud, he knows how to game the system but his dreams can become irrational as his reach exceeds his grasp. The post Elon Musk: Brilliant at gaming the system appeared first on CFACT.

The Rise of Underwater Rifles: What Can They Do?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5415485/military-dive-operations] The future? *In addition to use by frogmen, MEA in 12.7mm caliber could prove lethal on UUVs equipped with 12.7 machine guns.* Until recently, underwater firearms have been niche designs that were limited to the underwater role. Due to the effects of water on conventional firearms, most conventional firearms either cannot be fired safely, do not function properly or have a laughably small effective range when fired underwater. Early designs for underwater firearms were i... more »

This Is the Best World War II Battleship Fleet You Never Heard Of

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Yes, that Italy. *These were lovely ships aesthetically, with crisp lines and a well-proportioned superstructure. They came into service before most of the rest of the “fast battleship” generation, and had flaws commensurate with their pace setting. Despite their drawbacks, Roma and its sisters were useful ships.* Italy’s Regia Marina was one of the busiest navies of the interwar period. Four old battleships were rebuilt so completely that they barely resembled their original configuration. This helped Italy achieve what was really, by the late 1930... more »

See This Picture? Some Consider This the 'Black Hole' Russian Submarine

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Coming to a sea near you soon. *The People’s Republic of China was an early customer for the 636.3, buying ten submarines in the 1990s. The subs are apparently split between the East and South Sea Fleets. Another customer has been Algeria, which has bought two modern Kilos to supplement its pair of original submarines.* Unlike the United States Navy, which went all-in on nuclear power, Russia maintains fleets of both diesel and nuclear-powered submarines. A land power encompassing much of Eurasia, Russian submarines are based much closer to “the acti... more »

The U.S. Army's Big World War II Tank Mistake: Not Building a 'Tiger' Tank

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Enter the M103 Tiger Tank. *Nonetheless, the M103 still suffered from traditional heavy tank problems. “In Europe it was found that the engine was underpowered, requiring replacement of engines and transmissions after average mileage distances of only about 500,” Hicks writes. “The ammunition stowage was not convenient, repeated firing of AP ammunition caused excess chamber erosion, tracks were easily thrown, crew safety, comfort and ability to function were impaired by poor interior arrangement and the same compensating idler defect encountered on th... more »

Why Europe and Germany Never Saw Hitler's Rise to Power Coming

David Axe at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*David Axe* *History, Europe* Hitler's journey to war started with humble beginnings. *Equally troubling, studies of Hitler tend to skew toward one of two extremes — structuralism and intentionalism. That is, did larger political and cultural forces create Hitler the leader? Or did Hitler create himself?* On April 1, 1924, 34-year-old Adolf Hitler — a socially awkward painter and former soldier from Austria — arrived at Landsberg prison in Bavaria to serve a five-year sentence for organizing a failed coup that got 18 men killed, including four policemen. Hitler stepped into Land... more »

No Returns: The U.S. Navy Is Liable For All Fixes On Its New Frigate

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Economics, * This could be a problem. *That’s better than previous Navy shipbuilding projects such as the LPD 25 amphibious dock, in which the guaranty had only a $1 million limit. But that doesn’t necessarily make the FFG(X) guaranty a good deal for the government.* When you buy a $20,000 sedan, you expect to get a manufacturer’s warranty that promises to fix all defects without the customer paying a dime. But not when it’s a billion-dollar frigate. The U.S. Navy’s new FFG(X) frigate will not come with a warranty. Instead, each ship will come with a “guaranty,”... more »

The British Royal Navy's Final Battleship Would Have Been a Real Menace

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * If only it sailed in another time. *Vanguard was an idiosyncratic curiosity, but would have filled its role effectively if it had been completed in time. Although not comparable to its contemporaries of modern design and armament, it was a beautiful ship, and well worthy of service to the royal family.* In an effort to take advantage of the superiority of the Royal Navy in World War I, First Sea Lord John “Jackie” Fisher developed a scheme to land British troops in Pomerania, thus directly threatening Berlin and forcing the Germans to withdraw troops... more »

Love Opens The Eyes Of The Soul - The Wisdom of Omraam Mikael Aivanhov

Stranger in a Strange Land at Stranger in a Strange Land - 15 hours ago
*Love opens the eyes of the soul.* *"True clairvoyance, our true eyes are found in our heart; for it is love that opens our eyes. When you love someone, you see all sorts of beautiful things in them that no one else sees. Those who don't have this love for them may think you exaggerate, but you see this person just as God originally created them, or just like they will be when they return to the bosom of the Eternal.Only love has the power to open our spiritual eyes. People who wish to become clairvoyant must learn to love. For if they don't love, they are blind to other peopl... more »

Sunday morning music

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
I'd never heard of Canadian rock group Big Wreck until I read this article in The Week a - well, a few weeks ago! The author wrote: Contemporary pop music sounds impeccable, but less because musicianship has improved than because advances in digital recording technology have made it possible to eliminate imperfections and achieve inhuman standards of flawlessness in every vocal line, drum fill, and guitar solo. The result is pristine. But also antiseptic. Bloodless. Songwriting, meanwhile, has reverted to an updated version of the pre-rock Brill Building model, with committees of ... more »

Trump Is Destroying Dozens Of Republican Incumbents' Ability To Win This Cycle

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
*Air Force One by Nancy Ohanian* Incumbents usually win reelection. It's rare when they don't. Last cycle showed what happens to incumbents when they are viewed by their constituents as enablers of a disliked president. And if Trump was disliked by voters in 2018, he is positively *loathed* by voters this year. Last year Republicans lost 42 seats, including 30 incumbents. The others had retired but 30 stood and fought for their lives and lost, some by huge margins in red districts. (13 GOP-held seats in which the incumbents retired were lost to Democrats-- marked in red.) This is wh... more »

NSW Swifts thrive as underdogs to advance to Super Netball grand final

Brittany Carter at Just In - 16 hours ago
The Swifts were dismissed as a chance of beating the Vixens in the Super Netball preliminary final, which makes their win and progression to the season decider even more sweeter, writes Brittany Carter.

FUNAI Employee Murdered in Area Marred by Conflicts in Amazonas State

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Funai employee Maxciel Pereira dos Santos was shot dead on Friday night in Tabatinga (AM), on the border with Peru and Colombia. He worked at an indigenous organization base in the Javari Valley, which has been attacked four times since last year. The crime occurred around 6:50 PM, according to […] The post FUNAI Employee Murdered in Area Marred by Conflicts in Amazonas State appeared first on The Rio Times.

Is Fed policy “premised importantly” on market monetarism being true?

Scott Sumner at Econlib - 16 hours ago
Market monetarists favor a policy regime where the instrument setting creates a policy stance that the financial markets believe will achieve the Fed’s policy goal. Thus, if the Fed’s goal is 2% inflation, then the monetary base (or the fed funds target) should be set at a level that the market believes will result in […] The post Is Fed policy “premised importantly” on market monetarism being true? appeared first on Econlib.

‘Alarmism enforcement’ on hurricanes and global warming

Hifast at Climate Collections - 16 hours ago
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry I used to be concerned about ‘consensus enforcement’ on the topic of climate change. Now I am concerned about ‘alarmism enforcement.’ Ever since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, any hurricane causing catastrophic damage has been seized upon by climate alarmists as evidence of the horrors of global warming.…

Buzz Feed News Wants Me Silenced

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 16 hours ago
Buzz Feed News has determined that free speech is exploitation, telling the truth is misinformation, and that anyone who questions their mindless religion must be evil. A Google News App Is Pushing Climate Denier Blogs. Google Won’t Say Why.

Rural Election Coverage Disappearing

Rural at Democracy Under Fire - 17 hours ago
“*National media coverage of rural Canada during elections is thin, and local outlets are disappearing. The overall quality of Canadian debate suffers.” *So says Barry Wilson in the online magazine policyoptions.irpp.orgas a long time rural resident myself I cannot help but agree and so will highlight a few of Mr Wilsons valid points below, the link above will take you to the full article. *Reaching voters thinly spread across large areas with often-poor internet connectivity can be a daunting and expensive task. But rural voters represent a powerful electoral force. When the voter ... more »

Links 9/8/19

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

To Boost the Economy, Brazil Week Promotions Will Run Until September 15th

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazil Week campaign began on Friday, September 6th, and runs until the 15th, as part of an initiative launched by the government to encourage consumption and stimulate the country's economy. Until now, 4.680 companies and organizations will take part of the week offering discounts and promotions to consumers. The […] The post To Boost the Economy, Brazil Week Promotions Will Run Until September 15th appeared first on The Rio Times.

Next Huawei’s Top of the Range Will not Feature Android, Says Google

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Reuters has disclosed that Huawei's next top of the range, the Mate 30, will not be allowed to use Google's apps and services or even the Android system. Confirmation was made by a Mountain View technology spokesman, stating the situation is the result of Huawei's inclusion in the US 'black […] The post Next Huawei’s Top of the Range Will not Feature Android, Says Google appeared first on The Rio Times.

Judge Who Authorized Censorship at the Biennale Once Said Gays are Sick

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The presiding judge of the Rio de Janeiro Appellate Court, Claudio de Mello Tavares, is a repeat offender in statements contrary to the LGBTI community, writes Folhapress in its latest report. He is the judge responsible for overturning the injunction preventing the City of Rio de Janeiro from censoring books […] The post Judge Who Authorized Censorship at the Biennale Once Said Gays are Sick appeared first on The Rio Times.

Biennale Visitors’ Joint Kiss Protest Against Crivella’s Order to Seize Books

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Saturday, September 7th, visitors to the Book Biennale protested against Rio's Mayor Marcelo Crivella's order to seize copies of the graphic novel "Vingadores, a cruzada das crianças" ("Avengers, the Crusade of Children") (Salvat), which portrays a kiss between two male characters. Several flags with the rainbow symbol were raised […] The post Biennale Visitors’ Joint Kiss Protest Against Crivella’s Order to Seize Books appeared first on The Rio Times.

TV Globo Soap Opera Cast Wears Black, Joins Protest Against Bolsonaro Government

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The cast of 'Órfãos da Terra' ("Orphans of the Earth") joined the protest against the government of Jair Bolsonaro called on September 7th. After the president urged people to take to the streets yesterday in green and yellow, a motion was started for the population to in fact wear black […] The post TV Globo Soap Opera Cast Wears Black, Joins Protest Against Bolsonaro Government appeared first on The Rio Times.

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Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 17 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Amazon chief says they're facing "genocide" Robert Mueller helped Saudi Arabia cover up its role in 9/11 attacks: suitFIRST FIREFIGHTERS TO ARRIVE AT WORLD TRADE CENTER ON 9/11 HAVE A FAR HIGHER RISK OF HEART DISEASE *Subtext: Sick because of evil terrorists, not evil EPA.* White House Prepares to Revoke California’s Right to Set Tougher Pollution Rules Maryland Ponzi Scheme Goes Bust, People Jailed; Accomplice Cast "Hoodoo Spells" On Feds Leprosy Could Be The Next Public Health Crisis To Hit Los Angeles Tempers Flare Over Fukushima Plan To Dump Radioactive Water... more »

Autism’s Irony

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
By Cathy Jameson Last week I wrote about how filling out forms for myn medically fragile son of can sometimes do a number on me. As much as I’d like to, I can’t escape them. They are part of life... more »

Manly at risk of losing NRL final because of asbestos concerns

Just In - 17 hours ago
Asbestos found on the family hill at Brookvale Oval puts Manly's home ground at risk of losing the hosting rights to the NRL elimination final against Cronulla.

Live: England eyes a draw as Australia seeks four wickets in final session

Just In - 17 hours ago
England's batsmen are looking to hold on for dear life as Australia seeks to retain the Ashes on day five of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, needing eight wickets to clinch the win. Follow our live blog.

Police release details of man wanted for questioning over park death

Just In - 17 hours ago
Queensland Police have appealed for public assistance in the search for a man wanted for questioning over the death of a 26-year-old woman, whose body was found in a northern Brisbane park last week.

Sharks clinch NRL finals berth after ruining Farah fairy tale

Just In - 17 hours ago
The Sharks wrap up a spot in the finals with a 25-8 win over the Tigers as Robbie Farah's career comes to a close, while the Panthers end a disappointing season with a 54-10 thrashing of the Knights.

WKD: Choose Your Weapon: Is a Semi-Automatic or Revolver Better?

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/EUROPE-ATTACKS-FRANCE-RC1DE6554830.html] We've got the facts. *In many modern gun engagements, the handgun owner often expends the entire magazine of fifteen or so rounds in the first two seconds.* One of the most important roles a handgun can play is in home defense. Compact and easy to secure, handguns are ideal weapons for defending one’s own home. Caliber aside, one of the major questions when picking a home-defense gun is whether or not to choose a revolver or semiautomatic handgun. Both type... more »

China's Enormous Spy Drone Has Its Eyes Set on the U.S. Navy

David Axe at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * How much of a threat? *After nearly two decades of war, the Pentagon employs tens of thousands of experienced robot-handlers. It could take many years for China to build up similar human capital.​* China reportedly activated one of its Soar Dragon large spy drones to keep tabs on a U.S. Navy cruiser that sailed through the Taiwan Strait in late July 2019. The *Ticonderoga*-class cruiser USS *Antietam *transited the Taiwan Strait on July 24, 2019 as a show of force. In addition to the Soar Eagle, Beijing sortied J-11 fighters 10 times during *Antietam*’s... more »

Is the U.S. Navy's Stealth Zumwalt Destroyer All Hype or a Real Killer?

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Not as expected. *Called Peripheral Vertical Launch System, the tubes are integrated with the hull around the ship’s periphery in order to ensure that weapons can keep firing in the event of damage. Instead of having all of the launch tubes in succession or near one another, the DDG 1000 has spread them out in order to mitigate risk in the event of attack, developers said.* Navy developers of the new high-tech, stealthy USS Zumwalt destroyer are widening the mission envelope for the ship, exploring new ammunition for its guns and preparing to fire its ... more »

Why the Glock 17, CZ 75, and SiG Sauer P226 Dominate the Handgun Market

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * Read on. *One of the best handguns in the world wasn’t even available to recreational shooters for much of the Cold War. The CZ 75 handgun, introduced in 1975, borrowed a great deal from John Moses Browning’s late model pistol, the Browning Hi-Power, both externally and internally, but is not a copy, and features significant differences. The nine-millimeter pistol could carry up to sixteen rounds, making it one of the largest-capacity handguns of its day.​* The bustling global arms trade has resulted in many excellent handguns in the last hundred ... more »

New Left Blogs September 2019

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 18 hours ago
A little bit of politics does wonders for the mushrooming of new blogs, podcasts and the like. So here are a clutch I've spotted since last month's plug. 1. Dumb Bitch Media (Twitter) 2. Horror Vanguard (Twitter) 3. In the Roots (Twitter) 4. Independent Left (Ireland) 5. Messenger 1900 (Twitter) 6. Surviving Society (Twitter) 7. The Unfinished Blog (Twitter) 8. The Warrior Nation Podcast (Twitter) If you know of any new(ish) blogs, podcasts, Facebook pages or whatever that haven't featured before then drop me a line via the comments, email, Facebook, or Twitter. Please not... more »

American in Hong Kong Has Crucial Message to Hong Kong Protesters: CIA Color Revolution to Destabilize And Break Apart China for New World Order

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
Jaron Lines Published on Aug 7, 2019 American in Hong Kong Crucial Message to Hong Kong Protesters A crucial message from an American who has lived in Hong Kong for a decade about the current Hong Kong Protests and anti-government protests against China! MUST LISTEN!!! end

Countries Worldwide Ready to Dump U.S. Dollar


( I don't really know why it is taking so long ! Would you willingly use a bank that screwed its depositors ? )
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
Peter Schiff Published on Sep 7, 2019 Peter Schiff on RT America 9/6/2019 RATE AND REVIEW this podcast on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/PeterSchiff/… end

How Will The Next Global Financial Collapse Unfold

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
The Morgan Report Published on Sep 6, 2019 How Will The Next Global Financial Collapse Unfold | https://www.themorganreport.com/join Watch this video on How Will The Next Global Financial Collapse Unfold, then please share with your friends and family on social media and use the caption How Will The Next Global Financial Collapse Unfold. end

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