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Who Said "Invite The Poor, The Crippled, The Lame, The Blind," Jesus Or Bernie Or Both?
Do you ever read Richard Rohr's daily meditations? Rohr is a Franciscan friar, an author who started the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque in 1986. He argues the need for a bottom-up (grassroots) approach to replace the traditional top-down approach that infected Christianity in the time of Constantine. Watch the 5-minute video above. Today's meditation: Economy: Old and New-- The Gospel Economy. As you are well aware, the establishment disparages Bernie's proposals to reorganize the way the country functions as "socialism"-- fine with me-- but they could just a... more »
Like In Iran, 1979 Changed The U.S.-Pakistan Relationship Forever
*Connor Martin* *Security, Middle East* The U.S. embassy in Islamabad was burned to the ground. 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of 1979 – which, aside from being just another anniversary, was a landmark year for American foreign and national security policy regarding the Greater Middle East. In fact, 1979 may be said to mark the year when multiple developments fundamentally changed our approach to security policy across the Islamic world. That year, particularly the months of November and December, saw the occurrence of several tectonic events: the takeover of the U.S. Embassy... more »
Is Alcoholism a Sign of Limited Intelligence?
*Cody A. Siciliano* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Brain activity predicts which mice will become compulsive drinkers. Some individuals consume alcohol their entire adult life without developing an alcohol use disorder. Others, however, quickly transition to compulsive and problematic drinking. Can we determine what makes some people vulnerable to addiction? Alcohol drinking is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and is responsible for millions of deaths per year worldwide. If the reasons why some people are susceptible to alcohol use disorde... more »
Explosive leaked email claims that UN watchdog's report into alleged poison gas attack by Assad was doctored - so was it to justify British and American missile strikes on Syria?
[image: undefined] A leaked email last night dramatically indicated that the UN’s poison gas watchdog had butchered and censored a critical report on an alleged chemical attack in Syria. If substantiated, the revelations will be severely embarrassing for Britain, France and America, which launched a massive military strike in retaliation without waiting for proof that chemical weapons had actually been used. Unconfirmed reports and videos, showing the corpses of adults and children foaming at the mouth in Douma, a suburb of Damascus, shocked the world in April 2018 and led to a joi... more »
Secret Documents Detail The Workings Of China’s Mass Detention Camps (Update)
*BBC*: *Data leak reveals how China 'brainwashes' Uighurs in prison camps* Leaked documents detail for the first time China's systematic brainwashing of hundreds of thousands of Muslims in a network of high-security prison camps. The Chinese government has consistently claimed the camps in the far western Xinjiang region offer voluntary education and training. But official documents, seen by BBC Panorama, show how inmates are locked up, indoctrinated and punished. China's UK ambassador dismissed the documents as fake news. The leak was made to the International Consortium of In... more »
Warning: The Truth May Shock You! 5G Is Military Grade Technology Was Created for Use as a Weapon and Surveillance
Mark Steele, a weapons system expert, patent writer, inventor, and nuclear research technology officer said that 5G technology is a killer. He says it will intentionally disrupt and change the world if it is allowed to be rolled out.
The 1995 Oklahoma Bombing Is an Example of How Official ‘Science’ Is Deployed to Advance a Political Agenda
On April 19, 1995, one-third of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City blew up, killing 169 people and wounding 680 others. Two years later, the DOJ determined that the FBI crime laboratory working on the case made ‘scientifically unsound’ conclusions that were 'biased in favor of the prosecution'.
“They need food, I have food” says a Kebab shop owner in NZ who has been told to stop feeding the homeless
We’re seeing this scenario more and more. Interestingly, I’d thought it was a very recent corporate greed scenario with the complete heartlessness toward the poor. However I am reading a fascinating book by by Shashi Tharoor about what the British did to India (the title of the book pretty much, a must read too. He … Continue reading “They need food, I have food” says a Kebab shop owner in NZ who has been told to stop feeding the homeless →
Secret contracts between corporations & the people of the world
New Earth Project 27.6K subscribers Sentenced to 8 years in prison for a crime, which was manufactured to entrap her – Bibi Bacchus, did not roll over and die, which the corrupt police and judiciary expected of her. Instead she studied the highest expression of international law (UCC) and came out after 7 years and … Continue reading Secret contracts between corporations & the people of the world →
At Least 14 levees broke in Fukushima Prefecture
Originally posted on Fukushima 311 Watchdogs: October 16, 2019 News outlets worldwide are reporting that at least 66 residents of Japan have died as a result of Typhoon Hagibis. Our hearts reach out to the people of Japan and the families of the deceased. The news coverage from Reuters caught our attention due to…
Americans usually support ethnic cleansing when our government does.
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at strategic-culture.org The purpose of ethnic cleansing is often misrepresented as being just a bigoted majority venting their common hatred against some minority, but it’s actually a crime by the state — that is, by the Government, the rulers — in order to get rid of enough of its opponents there […] More The post Americans usually support ethnic cleansing when our government does. appeared first on The Duran.
Wang Liqiang's story
https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-moment-a-chinese-spy-decided-to-defect-to-australia-20191122-p53d0x.html
Hong Kong Elections: Landslide Defeat For Pro-Beijing Candidates
*SCMP: **Hong Kong elections: tsunami of disaffection washes over city as pro-Beijing camp left reeling by record turnout and overwhelming defeat* * By 9am, pro-democracy camp has won 17 out of 18 district councils, all of which previously under pro-establishment control * Result set to give pan-democrat bloc significant increase in seats on election committee that selects city’s chief executive The anti-establishment reverberations from almost six months of street protests swept through polling stations across Hong Kong on Sunday, as voters in record numbers roundly rejected pro-B... more »
Do the Geelong Cats provide a blueprint for a Tasmanian AFL team?
A Tasmanian AFL team would create huge economic and social stimulus whether it was based in Hobart or the northern city of Launceston, with some arguing the success of the Geelong Cats could make a case for a team based outside the state's capital.
US Defence Secretary sacks Navy boss over high-profile SEAL misconduct probe
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US Defence Secretary Mark Esper fires the Navy's top civilian after losing confidence in him over his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL convicted of battlefield misconduct in Iraq.
Land, emotions and the durability of power in Cambodia
ដីធ្លី, អារម្មណ៍, និងថាវរកម្មនៃអំណាចនៅកម្ពុជា The post Land, emotions and the durability of power in Cambodia appeared first on New Mandala.
Sunday Talks: Congressman Lee Zeldin Discusses “Where we go from here”….
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) discusses the upcoming drafting of a partisan report derived from witness testimony and the likelihood of an independent minority report. Unfortunately Rep. Zeldin, just like Adam Schiff and House leadership, is not sure what comes next … Continue reading →
Why climate alarmism continues unabated
“It’s cultic.” – Prof Eileen Barker ________________ Why climate alarmism continues unabated Jack Spinner Here’s the answer as to why climate alarmism continues unabated, regardless of all the evidence proving beyond any doubt that it is a carefully concocted hoax: https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-50435014 Pertinent quote: “Prof Eileen Barker of the London School of Economics, who has spent years ... Read moreWhy climate alarmism continues unabated The post Why climate alarmism continues unabated appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Romania's President Klaus Iohannis Wins A Second Term By A Landslide
Incumbent candidate Klaus Iohannis reacts after receiving the first exit poll results following the second round of a presidential election in Bucharest, Romania, November 24, 2019. Inquam Photos, Octav Ganea, Reuters *France 24: **Pro-European incumbent wins Romania presidential elections* Romania's centrist President Klaus Iohannis won a presidential election runoff on Sunday as expected, crushing his socialist challenger with a pledge to resume judicial reforms slowed down by successive Social Democrat (PSD) governments. Two separate exit polls showed Iohannis garnered 64%-67%... more »
'A political football': Indigenous leaders question Canberra over pre-election housing promise
Indigenous leaders in Cape York and the Torres Strait accuse the Federal Government of playing politics with remote housing, as confusion mounts over an undelivered multi-million-dollar funding pledge.
Two words from Bradley Edwards start one of Australia's biggest murder trials
Accused Claremont serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards pleads not guilty to the murders at the start of his trial as the parents of two of his three alleged victims watch on in the Supreme Court.
Damning aged care royal commission report prompts $500m in additional funding
The Federal Government will spend more than half a billion dollars on the aged care sector after the aged care royal commission's damning interim report labelled it a "shocking tale of neglect".
Australia denies new $440m loan to PNG is related to countering China influence
Australia's decision to give Papua New Guinea a $440 million loan is "completely unrelated" to the Federal Government's desire to curb China's influence in the Pacific, according to Finance Minister Mathias Cormann.
Was this Davis Cup the real deal?
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Spain has won the new-look Davis Cup, but has the format been a success? Not everyone is sold but event organiser Gerard Pique says the "soul of the Davis Cup" has been retained despite changes.
How do Aussie drug prices compare internationally?
Australians are getting a good deal for some of our most commonly used pharmaceutical drugs, but those in need are still missing out.
To Win In The 21st Century, America Must Step Up Its Science Game
*James Pethokoukis* *Technology, World* It would sure be worrisome if the rate of scientific discovery slowed. The linkage between science and technological progress may seem obvious. When humanity didn’t have much of the latter, it also didn’t know much of the former. Economic historian Joel Mokyr describes the time before the Industrial Revolution as a “a world of engineering without mechanics, iron-making without metallurgy, farming without soil science, mining without geology, water-power without hydraulics, dye-making without organic chemistry, and medical practice without ... more »
These Black 'Nightstalker' Helicopters Were Critical To Helping U.S. Special Forces Kill Baghdadi
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Choppers provided transport and ground-fire suppression. *Key point: *Speed and reliability are important. According to various accounts, in the early hours of October 27, 2019, eight black MH-47 and MH-60 helicopters raced low over Syria’s Idlib province, carrying around seventy operators of the elite special operations troops of the 75th Ranger Regiment and Delta Force counter-terrorism unit. While F-15E Strike Eagle jets covered the skies overhead, the chopper were carefully refueled midflight by two MC-130J Commando II tanker-transports. Then... more »
America's F-35 Stealth Fighters and B-2 Bombers Are Powerful, But AI Will Make Them Truly Unstoppable
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* In the near future, F-35 pilots will be able to leverage AI to control a small group of drones flying nearby from the aircraft cockpit in the air. Key point: (Washington, D.C.) Fighter jets will control attack drones from the cockpit, bombers will avert air defenses and real-time intelligence data will be available to attacking forces more quickly -- all due to new iterations of fast-evolving Artificial Intelligence technologies. Faster computer processors, AI-infused algorithms able to merge or “fuse” sensor information and automated mainte... more »
The War in Ukraine Must End
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Washington should seek a grand bargain with Moscow over Crimea. For the parade of American diplomats visiting Capitol Hill lately, the “clear and present danger” is that America might fail to deliver on the half-billion dollars or so of annual aid that keeps the current regime in Kyiv afloat, as such aid has now for almost the last thirty years. To be sure, there have been some benefits. With European and American aid, the former Chernobyl nuclear plant is apparently now adorned with solar panels and wind farms are to foll... more »
How to Change the Face of Nuclear Policy: Diversify
*Laura S. H. Holgate, Michelle E. Dover* *Security, Americas* Research has repeatedly shown that diverse teams generate the best outcomes and that the presence of women in policy discussions adds value and sustainability to policies and impact. It has been one year since more than thirty leaders in nuclear policy stood up to advance gender equality through public pledges in support of institutional change. Since then, Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy, a leadership network in nuclear policy committed to breaking down gender barriers and making gender equality a working reality, ... more »
America Must Learn to Deal with Moral Outrage
*Amitai Etzioni* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] Reforms are good, but those who make minor mistakes must be given a path to redemption. Much has been made out of the fact that the recent elections turned Virginia, once a solidly red state, into a fully blue one. Much more should be made out of the fact that Governor Ralph Northam, the leading Democrat in the state, did not hurt the ticket, despite his refusal to resign after a blackface scandal. Nine months ago, not only Republicans but also Democrats, at all levels of representation, called for his removal. The recent ele... more »
On The Importance of Theological Philosophy
Theological philosophy is a man’s fundamental need because he has no possibility for achieving enlightenment or the knowledge of the universe as a whole. Enlightenment is a corrupt and anti-man enterprise; it exhorts man to make sacrifices for achieving an impossible ideal. Those who quest for enlightenment get mired in metaphysical and moral contradictions. We can become better people if we are willing to labor for it, but it is not possible for us to become enlightened. If enlightenment was possible, then there would be no need for theological philosophy because then man would be ... more »
Pentagon Reports A US Military Drone Has Disappeared Over The Libyan Capital Of Tripoli
An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft soars over Southern California skies on a training flight on Sept. 15, 2016. (Neil Ballecer / Air National Guard) *DW*: *Drone 'lost' over Libya, says US military* A US drone aircraft has been "lost" over Libya's capital, Tripoli, says AFRICOM, the US military's headquarters for Africa, based in Germany. For months, rival Libyan groups have fought for control of Libya's main city. US Africa Command (AFRICOM), which from Germany oversees Africa — an area three times larger than the US — did not state a reason for the loss of its drone, said ... more »
Dr. Valentina Zharkova – GSM 2020-2025
We're just at the start of a Grand Solar Minimum. Dr. Valentina Zharkova has a pretty darned good math based predictor of solar cycles that hind-cast very well and fits the present data. It says the GSM doesn't start until next year or a couple after that. So worse cold to come. Continue reading →
Keiser Report: Repo Markets & UBI (E1466)
RT Check Keiser Report website for more: http://www.maxkeiser.com/ In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the Fed censoring information related to which bank or banks have been receiving bailouts via repo markets. For at least two more years we are told, the Fed will keep the information confidential for the ordinary …
150 Years of Bank Credit Expansion is Near Its End
150 Years of Bank Credit Expansion is Near Its End by Alasdair Macleod, https://www.goldmoney.com/ The legal formalisation of the creation of bank credit commenced with England’s 1844 Bank Charter Act. It has led to a regular cycle of expansion and collapse of outstanding bank credit. – Erroneously attributed to business, the origin of the boom …
‘Saying that Palestinian Victims of Bombings Are Committing Self-Genocide is Sick’ – Abby Martin
RT Going Underground speaks to journalist and creator of the ‘Empire Files’ series Abby Martin on her new documentary ‘Gaza Fights For Freedom’. She discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent indictment and why this will change nothing for Palestinians since Netanyahu is not being indicted for war crimes. She then discusses her new documentary …
Trump’s Decision on Settlements Opens the Way to Annexation
Trump’s Decision on Settlements Opens the Way to Annexation by https://thearabweekly.com/ A US policy based upon a recognition of “facts on the ground” signifies a ringing endorsement of an Israeli strategy pursued since the first settlement was established in areas conquered in June 1967. – The Trump administration removed another major obstacle to Israel’s annexation …
Negative Interest Rates Bite: Bundesbank Warns of Risks to Financial Stability, Moody’s Downgrades Outlook for German Banks
Negative Interest Rates Bite: Bundesbank Warns of Risks to Financial Stability, Moody’s Downgrades Outlook for German Banks by Nick Corbishley, for WOLF STREET Yield-starved banks expanded lending to “relatively high-risk businesses” and to the property sector, as the Bundesbank considers house prices in many cities overvalued by 15% to 30%. – The “risks to financial stability …
Gold Prospects and Insolvent Banks | Rick Rule
Reluctant Preppers Rick Rule, CEO of physical precious metals fund leader Sprott Asset Management, returns to Reluctant Preppers to answer YOUR questions on the Fed Bind Repos, what might happen to metals and mining shares during a major stock market selloff, tried & true principles for strategically protecting your family’s financial future, investing, and more! …
Recession Ahead: Hedge Fund Billionaires Sound Alarm (Full Show)
RT America Consumer and corporate debt are both at an all-time high and owners of the largest hedge funds are sounding the alarm about markets the world over. “Boom Bust” host Christy Ai joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the volatility in the economy and why we should be very worried. Thousands of teachers are striking …
CrossTalk: Unending Wars
RT What explains the bipartisan commitment to unending wars and foreign military interventions? Recent polls show the majority of veterans who have fought in this century’s foreign wars say it was not worth it. In 2016, Trump gained traction for doubting foreign wars. Today, Tulsi Gabbard is doing the same. Why are the elites so …
Aaron Maté: How RussiaGate Propaganda Promotes War — From Russiagate to Ukrainegate, Liberals Enlist in Self-Defeating Cold War
The Grayzone Aaron Maté speaks about how corporate media propaganda, from Russiagate to Ukrainegate, promotes war and hawkish foreign policy, and how liberals have embraced this belligerence in the era of President Donald Trump. (On the panel “PROPAGANDA: How Propaganda Manufactures Consent,” organized by the Big Apple Coffee Party in New York City on November …
Trish Regan: Dems Are Deliberately Misleading the American Public
Fox Business FOX Business’ Trish Regan shares her thoughts on the impeachment inquiry hearings, adding Democrats are going through with it because they resent President Trump’s economic wins. end
Farmaggedon Getting Worse? Disturbing Trends Happening to Food Companies, Farmers & Global Protein
WallStForMainSt In just the last few weeks 2 large food companies declared bankruptcy, there’s a rapidly growing global pork shortage (in large part to the African swine flu starting in China) and farmers and consumers are dealing with a lot of problems as well. Also, lots of anecdotal evidence that #shrinkflation is getting worse at …
CHECKMATE! Putin Completely Dismantles American NATO “Protection” Over Europe In Under 2 Minutes!
Russia Insight Russian President Vladimir Putin: The United States will also have to take some steps to change the quality of its relations with its European allies even in NATO. It is no longer enough to say: “We are protecting you, so pay us.” Putin attended the plenary session of the 11th VTB Capital Russia …
Deutsche Bank Says 18,000 Job Cuts Already Underway Will Replace With Robots, & Phase One Delayed
Deutsche Bank deploys an army of robots to replace 18,000 workers by https://www.rt.com/ As part of a radical $8.3 billion restructuring plan, the multinational Deutsche bank has so far axed over 4,000 jobs, with some 18,000 more staff cuts to come by 2022. The use of artificial intelligence has “massively increased productivity” in certain sectors …
Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Has Officially Entered The 2020 Presidential Race
Daily Mail: *Billionaire Mike Bloomberg launches 2020 presidential bid becoming 19th Democrat in race as he kicks off $31M ad buy promising to make wealthy 'pay more in tax' and 'restore faith' in country* * Michael Bloomberg released an ad campaign Sunday that revealed he has officially entered the 2020 Democratic primary race * He vowed to make wealthy pay more in taxes to help boost the middle class * The billionaire served as New York City mayor for three terms * He previously ruled out a presidential run in 2020 * This brings the Democratic primary field back up to 19 candidate... more »
This Thanksgiving Don't Forget to Use Proper Gender Pronouns
As a public service of DMF, we'd like to help clear up any confusion you slugs have as to proper use of gender pronouns.
Trump Picks A Fight With The Navy, While Putin Can't Believe The Dividends This Whole Caper Has Paid Off
The *New York Times*, NBC News, Reuters and CNN all reported that Trump's Secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer, and Collin Green, the admiral who heads the Navy SEALs had threatened to resign over Cadet Donald J. Bonespur's interference in the Edward Gallagher case. On Thursday Trump overrode Navy brass' decision to initiate a review that could result in Gallagher being stripped of his status as a SEAL. Trump's tweet challenged the decision. Defense officials have previously told CNN that the Pentagon does not necessarily view tweets as orders and it is unclear if an official o... more »
Black-Listed Documentary Banned in Europe on History of Child Trafficking in Switzerland Premieres Online
5 years in the making and black-listed in Europe, filmmaker Omar Agustoni along with co-producer Neal Sutz has just released the documentary, Trees of Shame, which premiered online November 24, 2019. The film documents the history of child trafficking in Switzerland through Child Protective Services and the Juvenile Court system, with riveting interviews of former and current victims. According to the history of the International Social Service (ISS), today's "Child Protection" child welfare system which exists in most Western countries, originated in Switzerland just after WWI in 1... more »
Sunday Talks: Representative Elise Stefanik -vs- Maria Bartiromo…
Representative Elise Stefanik appears on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss her perspective on the impeachment inquiry. As with all other republican members, including ranking member Devin Nunes and interim member Jim Jordan, Mrs. Stefanik has no idea where … Continue reading →
Black-Listed Documentary Banned in Europe on History of Child Trafficking in Switzerland Premieres Online
5 years in the making and black-listed in Europe, filmmaker Omar Agustoni along with co-producer Neal Sutz has just released the documentary, Trees of Shame, which premiered online November 24, 2019. The film documents the history of child trafficking in Switzerland through Child Protective Services and the Juvenile Court system, with riveting interviews of former and current victims. According to the history of the International Social Service (ISS), today's "Child Protection" child welfare system which exists in most Western countries, originated in Switzerland just after WWI in 1... more »
Global Clothing Brands Should Respond to the #MeToo Mandate
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Nov 24 (IPS) - It has been two years since #MeToo went viral, and it's about time the garment industry's sexual harassment problem got the attention it deserves. Clothing and footwear brands can do much more to prevent and address gender-based violence in their supply chains, but first they need to confront how badly their inspection or "social auditing" programs fail women. Read the full story, “Global Clothing Brands Should Respond to the #MeToo Mandate”, on globalissues.org →
A Staggering One-in-Three Women Experience Physical, Sexual Abuse
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UNITED NATIONS, Nov 24 (IPS) - Violence against women and girls is among the most widespread, and devastating human rights violations in the world, but much it is often unreported due to impunity, shame and gender inequality, the UN highlighted ahead of Monday's World Day to stamp out abuse of women and girls. Read the full story, “A Staggering One-in-Three Women Experience Physical, Sexual Abuse”, on globalissues.org →
France and the brutal murders of women by former or current partners
France and the brutal murders of women by former or current partners Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The international image of Paris conjures up stunning architecture, exquisite art, high culture, trendy fashion, and so much more. However, on Saturday, tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Paris against the brutal reality […]
Report: Nuclear Submarines May Be The U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier's Worst Enemy
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* What should America do? *Key Point:* France has found a vulnerability that America's adversaries want to exploit. Early in 2015, a curious and disturbing report surfaced briefly and then disappeared—almost without a trace. The report, apparently published and then quickly retracted, had been posted by the French Ministry of Defense and concerned the successful operations of the French nuclear submarine *Safir* in an exercise pitting it against the U.S. Navy’s *Theodore Roosevelt* aircraft carrier *battle group.* The somewhat shocking content ... more »
Pro-China Forces ‘Annihilated’ in Hong Kong Election
*Gordon G. Chang* *Security, Asia* Where does Hong Kong, a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, go from here? Initial results from Sunday’s election in Hong Kong indicate that pro-democracy forces have handed Chinese ruler Xi Jinping a stunning setback. Pro-Beijing candidates are going down to defeat in District Council elections, the first real test of sentiment in the territory since protests began in April over the introduction of a bill authorizing extraditions to mainland China. So far, pro-Dems have won 88.6 percent of the vote for 452 seats on ... more »
Are Government Efforts To Lower Drug Prices Violating The First Amendment?
*Ilya Shapiro, Dennis Garcia* *Society, * How does the First Amendment cover corporate advertisements? Pharmaceutical companies rely on direct-to-consumer advertisements to reach potential customers and extol the benefits of their medications. This type of “commercial speech” enjoys protection under the First Amendment, though not to the same degree as other forms of expression. *Merck v. HHS* tests the limits of the federal government’s ability to control and compel commercial speech. Several drug manufacturers and a professional organization of advertisers, whose businesses ar... more »
This 1 Way China Is Getting Even Stronger (Not What You Think)
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *History, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/CHINA-MILITARY--GM1EACB15NH01.html] Back to your history textbooks. *Key point: *China is learning how to fight its future wars by studying its failures. *Even as Western strategists spill gobs of ink recalling the Great War that convulsed Europe a century ago*, Chinese military thinkers are actually fixated on another anniversary. 120 years ago, *Japan shocked the world with a lightning campaign that not only reduced the faltering Qing dynasty to its knees in a matter of months*, but more to the p... more »
For the World War II Allies, Crossing Germany's Rhine River Was Hell
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Getting there was even harder. January 1945—with World War II in its sixth year—found the Allied armies going on the offensive after the Battle of the Bulge, but they were still west of the Rhine and six weeks behind schedule in their advance toward Germany. Closing to the Rhine was not easy. Although U.S. and French units of Lt. Gen. Jacob L. Devers’ Sixth Army Group had reached the western bank around Strasbourg in late 1944, the river proved too difficult to cross. Even if an assault could have been mounted, the Allied forces would ... more »
Without Antitank Rifles, Russia May Lost World War II To Nazi Germany
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Powerful weapons in their time. The German panzers approached the Russian artillery column as it moved to a new position. As the troops trudged toward their new firing point, six panzers appeared, rampaging into the Russian rear area, no doubt searching for vulnerable targets to destroy. The long line of Red Army trucks, which had cannons hitched behind them, were helpless. By the time they could be unlimbered and brought into action it would be too late. As the tanks closed in for the kill, a Russian private jumped down from an ammun... more »
The JF-17 Fighter: How China Is Already Helping Pakistan Fight India
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * The world's most dangerous region. *Key point:* Many countries are interested in selling India and Pakistan arms. The 2019 India-Pakistan border skirmish resulted in major shake-ups within the Indian Air Force (IAF). The most accepted narrative, that of a loss of an IAF MiG-21 Bison to no losses of the Pakistan Air Force bodes poorly for the IAF. But interestingly, according to a July interview, the skirmish marked one of the first “hot” use of Pakistan’s new Chinese JF-17 “Thunder” fighters. The JF-17 is a relatively new single-engine fighter, meant ... more »
Pentagon Chief Fires U.S. Navy Secretary Over Handling Of SEAL War Crimes Case
*Daily Mail:* *Navy Secretary Richard Spencer accuses Donald Trump of jeopardizing 'order and discipline' after he is FIRED for defying the president by trying to kick SEAL Eddie Gallagher out of the elite unit* * Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer has been fired after alleged private proposal * Spencer was asked to step down after promising White House officials that Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher would retire with SEAL trident if they did not interfere * His resignation comes after he threatened to resign if Trump was to halt the SEAL's removal from the elite unit Navy Secretary Ric... more »
Democrats Propose Keeping Kids at School Until 6 P.M.
[image: democrats-propose-keeping-kids-at-school-until-6-p-m] Parents should be able to hand the government even more responsibility for raising their children, Democrat U.S. Senator Kamala Harris of California believes. To help make that a reality, she introduced an unconstitutional bill that would keep school doors open until 6 PM or later, as well as during the summer months.
Book Review: “Liberty in Peril: Democracy and Power in American History”
[image: book-review-liberty-in-peril-democracy-and-power-in-american-history] Contrary to what we are so often told, America's Founding Fathers did not create a democracy. Yet our founding principles are being replaced with democracy, resulting in the loss of liberty, Dr. Randall G. Holcombe warns in Liberty in Peril.
Leftists hate you and love illegal immigrants: protecting men who rape children from deportation edition
There are several "sanctuary" counties in Maryland. They're planning on releasing men who have been accused of raping children and other violent crimes back into the general public rather than turn them over to ICE where deportation proceedings can begin. One illegal immigrant who is charge with rape of a child is among those who will be released along with another who is charged with attempted 1st and 2nd degree murder. While leftists can pretend that they care about those illegal immigrants who supposedly are contributing to America it's clear that their real feelings are far d... more »
classified documents lay out Chinese regime’s deliberate strategy to lock up ethnic minorities
11-24-19 [image: A sample of classified Chinese government documents leaked to a consortium of news organizations, is displayed for a picture in New York, on Nov. 22, 2019. Beijing has detained more than a million Uighurs, ethnic Kazakhs and other Muslim minorities for what it calls voluntary job training. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)] A sample of classified Chinese government documents leaked to a consortium of news organizations, is displayed for a picture in New York on Nov. 22, 2019. *Classified* documents lay out the Chinese regime’s deliberate strategy to lock up ethnic minorit... more »
Biggest Lesson of the impeachment witch-hunt; the #FakeNews media will shamelessly lie to us
If you bothered to actually listen to the testimony of the open hearings or read the transcripts from Schiff's secret star chamber inquisition you'd know that not a single witness provided first hand testimony about anything that even they said was illegal. But if you listen to the #FakeNews media you'd "know" that witnesses said that Trump was a monster. For example the #FakeNews media breathlessly reported on Ambassador Sondland's claim there was quid pro quo but not so much on the fact that when asked he admitted that not only had Trump told him directly there wasn't a quid pro ... more »
Update: Global Warming is a matter of opinion in Canada
The map above shows the results of a survey in 2015 to measure the distribution of public opinion regarding global warming. A previous post is reprinted below explaining the methods. An additional post below discusses the media ruckus due to Elections Canada reminding environmental activists that climate advocacy during the recent Parlimentary campaign could be […]
Fires burning in Victoria's east are behaving as if we're in summer conditions already
Emergency services urge East Gippsland residents to pay attention to fire warnings, and make sure they're prepared, with a number of out-of-control bushfires burning across the region.
Second K-pop death this year as Goo Hara is found dead at her Seoul home
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Police say K-pop star and TV celebrity Goo Hara was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday. Her death comes a month after K-pop singer and actress, Sulli, was also found dead at her home.
Hong Kong voters dramatically swing to pro-democracy candidates
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Early results show Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates winning more than 200 seats compared to about 18 for the pro-establishment camp in hotly contested district council elections, as counting continues.
'Music in the Kimberley can save lives': Remote music teacher's ARIA nomination
A music teacher from the remote Kimberley will walk the red carpet alongside some of Australia's best-known music artists at this year's ARIA awards.
Dead toddlers were known to child services, Queensland Premier vows 'thorough investigation'
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Kerri-Ann Conley is remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of her two daughters as Child Safety Minister Di Farmer says she wants answers after the two children were found unresponsive in a car on Saturday.
Spain beats Canada to claim new-look Davis Cup win
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Rafael Nadal and Roberto Bautista Agut win their singles rubbers to secure a 2-0 victory for Spain in the Davis Cup final over Canada.
Joe Biden : A Bad Lip Reading
Actually, I’m not positive this is a bad lip reading ! ~Terry
Regarding Mada Masr's ordeal
Egyptian independent news website Mada Masr and its team had a very bad experience on Sunday. Lina Attallah after the release "Mada Masr" It started at 1:30 PM when Mada Masr HQ in Giza’s Dokki was stormed by plain-clothed security personnel who detained the website’s journalists for several hours before releasing them and detaining for a couple of hours the website’s editor in chief Lina Attaallah and two of the website’s journalists. Attallah along with journalist Mohamed Hamma and Rana Mamdouh were detained and transferred to Dokki police station where they stayed for a couple o... more »
Some companies focus just on women
What if there were a company that focuses on pushing men ahead in business? Is that legal? Women have been ahead of men over a decade in college enrollment rate and graduation. And in many cities with similar education and jobs, women are earning more than men, not because they are better, but because the companies get perks for hiring women. If women still need a boost, how about letting them have their own athletic events and locker rooms; they are smaller with different body builds and that won't change with some regulatory bureaucrat demanding women and men are the same with i... more »
Responses to Comments on My Review of Open Borders
There were a number of interesting comments on my post in which I highlighted my review of co-blogger Bryan Caplan’s book Open Borders. Because few people read comments but I thought some of the comments worth responding to, I’m doing so here. I’ll state each comment and then respond. mike writes: if you call charging […] The post Responses to Comments on My Review of Open Borders appeared first on Econlib.
The return of “might makes right”
The recent rise of nationalism in many parts of the world has been associated with a return of the doctrine “might makes right”, a view that dominated international affairs throughout most of human history. After the two world wars, however, this doctrine began to go out of favor. The Kellogg-Briand Pact, the League of Nations, […] The post The return of “might makes right” appeared first on Econlib.
Helen Dale on liberalism and technocracy
CapX is running a series of pieces on “Illiberalism in Europe”, with the support of the Atlas Network. The first one is by writer Helen Dale and makes a number of interesting points. Dale is clearly more sympathetic to the populist upsurge than others. Yet she identifies persuasively one of its characters: that is, antipathy […] The post Helen Dale on liberalism and technocracy appeared first on Econlib.
Canada: Lawyers Launch $500 Million Class-Action Lawsuit Against Monsanto/ Bayer, the Manufacturer of RoundUp Weed Killer
A Canadian law firm, representing 60 plaintiffs who allege that RoundUp weed killer caused their illnesses that include cancer, has filed a $500 million class-action lawsuit against pharmaceutical company Bayer, the owner of Roundup manufacturer, Monsanto.
Blackmail Confirmed, Navy Secretary Richard Spencer Removed by Defense Secretary Mark T Esper…
If you’ve followed our CTH review, research and analysis of the issues at hand, you will understand our position was that this situation, if true, had a very clear command expectation from U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper. It has just … Continue reading →
Boris Johnson's Empty Manifesto
Missing. The Conservative Party's 2019 General Election Manifesto. Entirely typical of Boris Johnson's performance so far, there was a muzzing of the hair and oh so funny quips, but a great void where policy is concerned, beyond the tedious "oven ready Brexit" and "get Brexit done" sound bites. Snore. Nevertheless, a lazy manifesto is something the Tories have consciously contrived. The received wisdom in party circles is that Theresa May's document was a disaster and, to be fair, it was. And so the lesson drawn is not to promise anything at all. An exercise in how a 64 page manife... more »
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