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White House To Announce Withdrawal Of About 4,000 Troops From Afghanistan
U.S. troops patrol at an Afghan National Army (ANA) base in Logar province, Afghanistan on Aug. 7, 2018.Omar Sobhani / Reuters file *NBC:* *Trump admin intends to announce withdrawal of about 4,000 troops from Afghanistan* *Trump had made clear to his advisers earlier this year that he wanted to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by the November 2020 election.* WASHINGTON — The Trump administration intends to announce the drawdown of about 4,000 troops from Afghanistan as early next week, according to three current and former U.S. officials. The withdrawal will leave between 8,00... more »
How Many More Legislatures Will The Democrats Wrest From GOP Control Because Of Trump's Toxicity?
On Friday, the *Washington Post* reported that the DLCC will spend $50 million to flip 7 legislatures: Arizona, Texas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa. DLCC president, Jessica Post: "We have a generational opportunity to flip state legislatures from red to blue. We’ve seen this gridlock in Washington, that hopefully will not continue, but if it does... we want progress. We’ve got to see it happen in the states." Since Trump wormed his way into the White House, the Democrats have picked up over 400 seats in state legislatures, winning control of chambers ... more »
Natalina Angok's partner pleads not guilty to her murder
Christopher Allen Bell pleads not guilty as he is committed to stand trial for the murder of his partner and aspiring dental nurse Natalina Angok, whose body was found in Melbourne's Chinatown in April.
Updated bushfire outlook makes for more grim reading for summer ahead
We're already dealing with a fire season for the record books, and the latest update of what lies ahead is not letting us off the hook.
Extreme heatwave prompts 'code red' alert for homeless across Adelaide and South Australia
A statewide "code red" alert is issued for the homeless and most vulnerable ahead of a four-day heatwave which is expected to bring extreme temperatures of above 40 degrees Celsius.
Simon Overland says he wasn't told Nicola Gobbo was snitching on clients
Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Simon Overland tells a royal commission he did not know Nicola Gobbo was informing on her clients, in breach of her legal obligations to them, as his investigators never told him.
Woman arrested in $22m public sector corruption scandal tells court she will fight charges
A woman accused of involvement in one of Western Australia's biggest corruption scandals pleads not guilty to the nine corruption charges relating to the theft of $22 million from the WA Department of Communities.
German train company calls out teen climate activist Greta Thunberg over social media post
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Greta Thunberg draws fire for sharing a photo of herself sitting on the floor of an "overcrowded" German train heading home to Sweden — and a response from Deutsche Bahn, which points out that she had a first-class seat.
Travellers to Indonesia warned not to bring back thongs or pork products
Indonesia has become the latest country to confirm an outbreak of the deadly pig disease, African swine fever, that has wiped out more than a quarter of the world's pig population.
Can Boris Johnson say no to a referendum on Scotland?
As the January 31 Brexit deadline draws closer, calls have ramped up for a referendum on whether Scotland should leave the UK. But who decides whether Scotland will get a vote?
Finger pointed at Australia as climate talks bring 'lost opportunity'
Disappointment is the word many are using at the close of the latest United Nations climate talks in Madrid — and many are pointing the finger squarely at Australia.
'Concerned about their expensive gardens': Bore water demand surges in affluent city suburbs
Having groundwater on tap will keep your garden green during the drought, but it can also add to the value of a property, according to drillers who say business is booming.
Jacinda Ardern says volcano victims 'forever' part of NZ as country observes minute's silence
New Zealand Police identify another four Australians who died in the White Island volcano eruption, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says all victims are "forever linked" to the country.
Cascading royal-nationalism: Bangkok’s “Volunteer Spirit 904” bootcamps
Around 3,000 public servants have volunteered to attend intensive “boot camps” at a military base in Bangkok. The post Cascading royal-nationalism: Bangkok’s “Volunteer Spirit 904” bootcamps appeared first on New Mandala.
Police And Protesters Clash In Hong Kong
*Reuters*: *Hong Kong mall protests flare with leader Lam in Beijing* HONG KONG (Reuters) - Small groups of protesters gathered in shopping malls across Hong Kong on Sunday amid brief scuffles with riot police as attention turned to an upcoming meeting between Hong Kong’s leader and China’s president. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday and some observers say the visit could yield fresh directives including a possible cabinet reshuffle. Lam, however, appeared to play that down before she left, saying the first task was... more »
Rare Interview – U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer Explains “Phase One” of U.S-China Trade Deal…
USTR Robert Lighthizer made a rare appearance in the media to discuss the “big picture”, and some specifics, around the U.S-China phase-one agreement. Ambassador Lighthizer notes the principle challenge is generating an enforceable set of standards -within a written agreement- … Continue reading →
NEC Chairman Larry Kudlow Discusses USMCA and U.S-China “Phase One” Trade Deal…
Interesting: Tuesday budget vote. Wednesday Impeachment vote. Thursday USMCA vote. National Economic Council Chairman Larry Kudlow appears with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the ratification of the USMCA and the U.S-China “phase one” trade deal. . USTR Lighthizer appeared on CBS … Continue reading →
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 348 – 2019
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UN Climate Talks End With Little Progress
*The Guardian:* *UN climate talks end with limited progress on emissions targets* Partial agreement at COP25 that countries must be more ambitious to fulfil Paris goals Climate talks in Madrid have ended with a partial agreement to ask countries to come up with more ambitious targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the terms of the 2015 Paris accord. Few countries came to this year’s talks with updated plans to reach the Paris goals, though the EU finally agreed its long-term target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Experts say more ambitious emissions cu... more »
Why Can't The Federal Government Make Our Kids Smarter?
*Lindsey Burke* *Politics, Americas* [image: Walter H. Dyett High School principal Charles Campbell tours the school in Chicago, Illinois, in this photo taken on October 5, 2012.] If at first you don't succeed... Federal “Highly Qualified Teacher” mandates. Adequate Yearly Progress requirements. Smaller learning communities. Improving Teacher Quality State Grants. Reading First. Early Reading First. The dozens of other federal programs authorized via No Child Left Behind. School Improvement Grants. Race to the Top. Common Core. All of that has been just since 2000. Over those p... more »
Popular Asthma Drug Linked to Suicide & Psychotic Events
Did your doctor tell you that Singulair, a widely prescribed drug for seasonal allergies and asthma, is linked to suicide, suicidal thoughts, nightmares and other psychotic events in children? And many experts say the drug is not as effective as the company that sells it claims. Huge risk of serious side effects without much benefit? […] The post Popular Asthma Drug Linked to Suicide & Psychotic Events appeared first on Learn The Risk.
Take every chance to educate! One amazing warrior has been using this awesome idea!
Our children are counting on us. Volunteer, host a local booth, start a billboard campaign, donate monthly, wear a t-shirt, post flyers around town, follow us, share our posts, sponsor an event, comment on our page…so many ways to get involved! Lots of ideas can be found here: www.LearnTheRisk.org/take-action/ Materials like these can be found here: www.LearnTheRisk.org/materials […] The post Take every chance to educate! One amazing warrior has been using this awesome idea! appeared first on Learn The Risk.
SCIENCE LINKS VACCINES TO LUPUS, MS AND RA
The statistics are frightening. Now an estimated 1.5 MILLION Americans suffer from the autoimmune disorder named Lupus. As more scientists study this once-rare health issue, the link to vaccinations has become apparent. But how can vaccines cause Lupus and other autoimmune issues? Vaccines overstimulate the immune system and can cause a cascade of immune reactions […] The post SCIENCE LINKS VACCINES TO LUPUS, MS AND RA appeared first on Learn The Risk.
WITHOUT VACCINES WE WOULD ALL BE…HEALTHIER
People pushing vaccines love to say we would all be dead without vaccines. Total BS! Without vaccines, we would all be HEALTHIER! Yes, healthier…because the pharmaceutical industry only makes money when you’re sick. Get it yet? Do you really think Big Pharma cares about you and wants you healthy?! If you do, I have a […] The post WITHOUT VACCINES WE WOULD ALL BE…HEALTHIER appeared first on Learn The Risk.
Turkey Renews Military Support To The Libyan Government In Tripoli
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, 3rd right, and Fayez Al-Serraj, 3rd left, the head of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) and their delegations posing during their meeting in Istanbul. (AFP) *The Guardian*: *Turkey renews military pledge to Libya as threat of Mediterranean war grows* Ankara ready to defend government in Tripoli in latest policy to inflame tensions with US, EU, Greece and Middle East countries The threat of a military clash in the Mediterranean has drawn nearer following talks in which Turkey has underlined its willingness to send troops t... more »
Americans Are Coming Together Over Paid Family Leave
*Erin Melly* *Politics, Americas* A good sign for the holidays. Amidst many controversial issues roiling the news these days — impeachment, trade wars, an impending presidential election — one policy matter has become increasingly less contentious: paid family leave. In the past week, two major developments have occurred. First, Senators Cassidy and Sinema, along with Representatives Stefanik and Allred officially released their bipartisan paid parental leave bill. Second, a bipartisan agreement that is set to be signed by the White House included a provision added to an annual d... more »
My Experience with Social Media Restrictions on Free Speech
*Amitai Etzioni* *Security, Americas* Speech is too important for technocrats to control. Elected officials and the courts should be the main controllers—and they should control only when there is a clear and present danger to our security and to our democratic process. Strong voices from both ends of the political spectrum have called on tech companies to be more responsible, to remove from their platforms any material that offends community mores and that manipulates elections. Actually, as I see it, over the last few years the tech corporations have blocked or deleted stagger... more »
Trump and the Discrediting of American Conservatism
*Peter Harris* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] It is ironic that that liberal Democrats have joined in with the criticism of Trump for not being conservative enough—at least implicitly. The presidency of Donald Trump has been an abject failure. Aside from a deficit-busting tax cut, Trump has enjoyed no major triumphs in domestic policy. His signature foreign policy initiatives—the trade war with China, denuclearization talks with North Korea, promises of a military withdrawal from the Middle East—have so far failed to bear fruit. Advisers speak badly of the administration’... more »
Why China Wants Its Navy to Patrol the Atlantic Ocean
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Is this a problem for Washington? In yet another sign that a New Cold War is in the offing, more evidence is emerging that Beijing will indeed seek a global military footprint and will not be content to be a mere regional leader. With regular naval sorties going back more than a decade into the Indian Ocean, a new base in East Africa, and ever more common hints about possible future submarine deployments to the Arctic, this trend is not abrupt or unexpected. But what of the Atlantic? Will the Chinese Navy dare to dip its toe ... more »
How Syria Became The Centerpiece Of Russia's Middle East Strategy
*Nikolay Pakhomov* *Security, Middle East* Whether one thinks that Russia is rescuing Assad, which tends to be the Western perception, or fighting ISIS, several things are very difficult to argue with. *Key point: *It's about more than military bases. International analysis of Russia’s military action in Syria has been mostly focused on the main goals of the campaign. Reporters, politicians, experts and pundits have argued whether Russia is trying to rescue Assad or whether it is fighting ISIS and other terror groups in the area. These debates are often politically significant, ... more »
On The Pitfalls Of Innovation
Our faith in innovation is misplaced. An examination of the history of last 2500 years shows that the advanced nations are often destroyed by their own innovations because they cannot prevent their innovations from falling into the hands of their enemies. The ancient Greeks made significant advances in philosophy, politics, military strategy, and technology, but the Romans created a powerful republic by learning from the Greeks, and eventually the Romans obliterated the Greek civilization. The Romans in turn were destroyed by the barbarians who became powerful by mastering all the Ro... more »
Violent Protests Rock Lebanon For a Second Night
*DW*: *Lebanon rocked by second night of violent unrest* The violence comes ahead of political consultations that are expected to rename Saad Hariri as prime minister. His reappointment would likely further inflame protests against political elites. Lebanese security forces used tear gas, rubber bullets and water canon to disperse anti-government protesters in central Beirut on Sunday night in the second day of violent protests that have wounded dozens of people. The unrest comes ahead of consultations between the president and parliamentary blocs on Monday in which resigned Pr... more »
It’s D-Day For The Repo Market: On Monday $100 Billion In Liquidity Will Be Drained – What Happens Next?
It’s D-Day For The Repo Market: On Monday $100 Billion In Liquidity Will Be Drained – What Happens Next? by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Last week’s apocalyptic report by repo market guru Zoltan Pozsar, which for those who missed it predicted that an imminent market crash and loss of control of overnight rates by the Fed would …
Morgan Report: Banks Going For The Gold
The Morgan Report Banks Going For The Gold | https://www.themorganreport.com/join Over the last 12 months, the price of gold is up 21.1%, handily outperforming everything from the S&P 500 index in the US to stock markets in China, Europe, and Canada, plus bonds, real estate, and even major commodities like oil. Gold has even outpaced …
6 Mega Banks Which May “Bail You In” | G20 Bank Bail-In Laws
SD Bullion SHOW NOTEs here – https://sdbullion.com/blog/bank-bail-… – Given this week’s newsworthy precious metals related events, we think a friendly public service reminder is merited about current Bank Bail-In Laws of the USA and other G20 nations/unions now on the books for 5 years running. Most people are too busy with their day to day …
Shocking Indictment: Guess Who Tried to Steal US Election?
RT America George Nader, an apparent agent of the UAE and convicted pedophile, has been indicted for conspiring to make and conceal large campaign contributions to the Clinton presidential campaign in 2016, and then to Donald Trump once he had won. He and his accomplices illegally donated more than $3.5 million. RT America’s Michele Greenstein …
Recently Retired USAF General Makes Eyebrow-Raising Claims About Advanced Space Technology
Recently Retired USAF General Makes Eyebrow-Raising Claims About Advanced Space Technology by BRETT TINGLEY, https://www.thedrive.com/ Retired Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast says fantastic technology exists that could transport a human anywhere on earth within an hour. – Recently retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Steven L. Kwast gave a lecture last month that seems to …
Report: Trump Weighs Publishing Peace Deal Now Vs. Pushing It Off to 2nd Term
Report: Trump Weighs Publishing Peace Deal Now Vs. Pushing It Off to 2nd Term by David Israel, https://www.jewishpress.com/ President Donald Trump’s peace team is expected to decide in the coming days whether to publish the Deal of the Century—the peace proposal for Israel and the Palestinian Authority—now, despite the fact that Israel still does not …
The Inspector General’s Report on 2016 FBI Spying Reveals a Scandal of Historic Magnitude: Not Only for the FBI but Also the U.S. Media
The Inspector General’s Report on 2016 FBI Spying Reveals a Scandal of Historic Magnitude: Not Only for the FBI but Also the U.S. Media by Glenn Greenwald, https://theintercept.com/ JUST AS WAS TRUE when the Mueller investigation closed without a single American being charged with criminally conspiring with Russia over the 2016 election, Wednesday’s issuance of the long-waited report from the Department of …
Central Banking Is On The Ropes: Gold Will Survive & The Fed Will End
RonPaulLibertyReport Give anyone the capability to print money out-of-thin-air, and they will ultimately reach the point where they can’t stop themselves from printing. In a world where supply & demand reigns supreme, it’s easy to see why counterfeiting always ends ruin. One of the main reasons that Gold has been money for thousands of years …
Repo-Market Turmoil: Staring into the Financial Abyss?
Repo-Market Turmoil: Staring into the Financial Abyss? by https://gnseconomics.com/en_US/ One thing has been bothering us for six years. How can so many economists and economic commentators dismiss the ever-increasing market meddling of central banks so lightly? The first time we warned about this possible threat to financial markets was in December 2013. In the report, …
Kevin Shipp: Eric Holder Reveals Deep State Running Scared
Kevin Shipp: Eric Holder Reveals Deep State Running Scared by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Former CIA officer and counter-intelligence expert Kevin Shipp says that former Obama Administration Attorney General (AG) Eric Holder gave a big Deep State panic signal when he wrote in an Op-Ed last week in the Washington Post trashing current AG …
Hedge Fund Greed, Leverage & Stupidity Helped Break The Repo Market?
WallStForMainSt Jason talks about how Repo Madness becoming public on September 16th and 17th just days after over a 26% spike in yields on the 10 Year US Treasury is probably a lot more than just a coincidence. Jim Bianco also thinks so too in the ~5 minute audio interview clip Jason plays of an …
Swedish Church Tries to be LGBT Progressive, Ends Up Being Transphobic
RT After unveiling an LGBT altarpiece of the Garden of Eden – a church in the Swedish city of Malmo has been forced to take it down – as it appears all’s not okay in the picture of ‘Paradise’… DETAILS: https://on.rt.com/a71t end
New WikiLeaks Bombshell: 20 Inspectors Dissent From Syria Chemical Attack Narrative
New WikiLeaks Bombshell: 20 Inspectors Dissent From Syria Chemical Attack Narrative by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Late Saturday WikiLeaks released more documents which contradict the US narrative on Assad’s use of chemical weapons, specifically related to the April 7, 2018 Douma incident, which resulted in a major US and allied tomahawk missile and air strike campaign on dozens of targets …
New Leaks Provide Further Evidence that OPCW Suppressed & Altered Findings on Douma ‘Chemical Attack’
New Leaks Provide Further Evidence that OPCW Suppressed & Altered Findings on Douma ‘Chemical Attack’ by https://www.rt.com/ A new cache of internal documents reveal that members of the OPCW team tasked with probing the Douma “chemical attack” protested the organization’s final report on the incident, which they said misrepresented their conclusions. – In a memo …
Hundreds Of Billions In Gold And Cash Are Quietly Disappearing
Hundreds Of Billions In Gold And Cash Are Quietly Disappearing by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Something strange is going on: at the same time that central banks are injecting $100 billion each month in electronic money to crush volatility and ramp markets, a similar amount in hard physical currency and precious metals is literally disappearing. – …
Republican Congressman Tells Top Democrat On Intelligence Committee That He Needs Rehabitation
*Zero Hedge*: *'You Need Rehabilitation': Nunes Letter Dismantles Schiff Over FISA Lies, Stroking Steele, And Participating In Coverup* *"As part of your rehabilitation, it's crucial that you admit you have a problem - you are hijacking the Intelligence Committee for political purposes while excusing and covering up intelligence agency abuses."* -Devin Nunes to Adam Schiff Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) has written perhaps the most brutal 'I told ya so' letter in recent memory to Adam Schiff, his Democratic rival and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. After last week's Inspe... more »
Frydenberg's long-promised Christmas gift that no-one wants
After a decade of disappointments, missteps and broken promises, Josh Frydenberg is determined to deliver a budget surplus this financial year — whether you like it or not, writes Ian Verrender.
Judge upholds magistrate's decision not to jail man who attacked paramedics
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A judge upholds a decision not to jail a Melbourne man who attacked two Victorian paramedics while in a "psychotic state" after taking a cocktail of drugs at a festival.
Shayna Jack to use 'kiss cocaine' defence in doping case
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Australian swimmer Shayna Jack says she will use a case involving a Canadian pole vaulter to help prove her innocence in the ASADA doping case against her.
'Lethal risks': Police issue warning after seizure of more than 2,200 opium poppy capsules
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Police seize more than 2,200 opium poppy capsules from a Hobart property and charge a 36-year-old Adelaide man with trafficking.
Uncovering a surprise love story in the making of a documentary about 80 years of ABC International broadcasting
Former foreign correspondent Michael Vincent tells of digging through the archives to uncover the untold stories of the ABC's long commitment to covering and broadcasting around the world.
Who is in the firing line as heat moves across Australia this week?
A hot end to a hot year: When and where the heat is expected to hit, and what records could fall.
Jetstar cuts back January flights as wage dispute intensifies
Jetstar announces it will drop 10 per cent of its domestic flights during January, saying union demands for a 15 per cent wage for pilots "who earn more than $300,000 a year" are unsustainable.
Thought it was OK to have two alcoholic drinks a day? Think again
In the first update in 10 years, health authorities revise down what they say is a "safe" level of alcohol intake — and it is not good news if you enjoy a tipple.
Australian commando who raised Afghanistan war crime allegations found dead
Sergeant Kevin Frost, a "fearless" Australian commando who went public three years ago about his involvement in an alleged war crime in Afghanistan, has died — becoming one of the hundreds of former and serving defence personnel who have taken their own lives in the past two decades
Is Darwin Australia's hidden underground hip hop gem?
Hip hop's emergence from social and economic disadvantage in the United States bears some similarities to the struggle many youths are facing in Darwin, where an underground rap scene is thriving.
Fire emergency remains as heatwave breaks, but fire crews hope end in sight
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Firefighters hope a drop in temperature will help them get on top of a bushfire emergency north of Perth after a blistering three-day heatwave breaks December records.
Jacinda Ardern says volcano victims 'forever' part of New Zealand as two bodies remain missing
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New Zealand Police identify another four Australians who died in the White Island volcano eruption, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says all victims are "forever linked" to the country.
Lebanon caretaker PM expected to be reappointed despite ongoing protests
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More than 130 protesters are injured after thousands of people in Lebanon defiantly return to the streets to rally against the Government, amid news the country's Prime Minister, who resigned two months ago, will take up the job again.
Emergency warning for NSW 'mega-fire' as property losses still being counted
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The NSW Rural Fire Service says it is too late to leave for those in the Wolgan Valley area near Lithgow where the "mega-fire" has flared up and is threatening more properties after about 20 structures were lost yesterday.
As billions of dollars in budget surpluses start flowing, Mark McGowan starts talking 'rewards'
WA's May budget already showed a monumental turnaround from the era of multi-billion-dollar deficits just three years ago, but those predictions could end up being awfully modest, writes Jacob Kagi.
Top Democrats: 'President Trump Is ‘A Clear And Present Danger To Democracy’. 'Poses A Continuing Threat To Our National Security'
.@GStephanopoulos "Republican voters overwhelmingly oppose impeachment...Haven't you failed your own test?" "I don't think so," Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler says, adding that Pres. Trump "poses a continuing threat to our national security." https://t.co/P6iz1j1VA4 pic.twitter.com/LpQbzTBR23 — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 15, 2019 *SBS News:* *Top Democrat says Donald Trump a 'clear and present danger' to democracy* Democrats in the US have urged Republicans to vote to impeach President Donald Trump, saying he poses a "clear and present danger" to democracy. Top De... more »
Texas Medical Kidnapping Case Reaches Supreme Court Before Case is Dismissed
Earlier this month (December, 2019), Kaufman County Family Court Judge Tracy Gray signed a "dismissal agreement" between CPS and the Pardo family, after their case had reached the Texas Supreme Court. This was the culmination of a 5-month high-profile battle between the Pardo family and CPS, who removed four-year-old Drake Pardo due to allegations of "medical child abuse" because the parents sought a second opinion from a different doctor for the medical needs of their young son. The Pardo case received national attention, as the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) and their attorne... more »
Somber but necessary day
Last Friday was a somber, but necessary day in America. The House Judiciary Committee voted for two articles of impeachment of the US president. Whether it hurts or helps Democrats is irrelevant. This independent and former GOP voter feels it … Continue reading →
Two Huge Suppressed News-Reports in a 3-Day Period Display Corrupt U.S.-&-Allied Mainstream Press
Eric Zuesse On Friday, December 12th, Glenn Greenwald at The Intercept reported and documented that the mainstream U.S. press has lied through its teeth about “Russiagate,” and Zero Hedge reported and documented that not only had the U.S., UK, and France, committed an international war-crime when they invaded Syria on 14 April 2018 firing 105 […] More The post Two Huge Suppressed News-Reports in a 3-Day Period Display Corrupt U.S.-&-Allied Mainstream Press appeared first on The Duran.
Saturn-Pluto Conjunction Sets The Table In 2020
Fear not! -- you will never forget the events of 2020 if you live to be 1,000 years old. The following is well worth a listen. The narrator is the astrologer, Osher, who resides in Spain. Osher's native language is Hebrew, but if you pay attention you will understand what he says. The long and short of it is that the astrology for January 2020 (next month) is downright vicious, and it doesn't let up for the entire year. Listening to Osher, and other professional astrologers, my feeling is that the two weeks of running battles in the streets here in Ecuador in October of this year... more »
John Ratcliffe Explains Why Corrupt Senators on SSCI Would Never Allow His Nomination – And Why a Senate Impeachment Trial is A Risk…
Representative John Ratcliffe is one of only three republican members of congress [the only one remaining (Gowdy, Goodlate gone)] who has seen all of the classified material evidence behind the FISA application and the intelligence abuses in 2016. In this … Continue reading →
Some Democrats Attend President Trump's Christmas Party During Impeachment Hearing
United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet guests at the Congressional Ball at White House. Shutterstock *Rolling Stone: **Six Dems Attended Trump’s Holiday Party During Impeachment Hearing* “It’s kind of odd to be voting to say the guy is a clear and present danger… but I’m going to hangout at the White House,” a senior administration official said. While Judiciary Committee Democrats worked to impeach President Donald Trump, six House Democrats accepted invitations and attended the White House’s Congressional Ball on Thursday night, according to Axio... more »
"Why Late Stage Bubbles Are Brutal"
*"Why Late Stage Bubbles Are Brutal"* by Chris Martenson "Asset bubbles are brutal. The most difficult time to remain centered and focused is during their last stages as everyone around you is going nuts. Logic has been tossed out the window, sentiment is manic, and every narrative - the stories we hear and use to make sense of our world - is thoroughly ungrounded. After a decade of price deformation such as UBER being valued by the “markets” at $45 to $50 billion despite having no viable path for ever making a profit - it seems that practically everyone has lost the ability to pe... more »
Hong Kong's Elections Was A Big Loss For Pro-Chinese Forces
*Gordon G. Chang* *Security, Asia* What happens next? *Key point:* Xi has no good options. 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 18 District Council boards. They have so far t... more »
The Campus Crisis Is a Fictional Tale
*Graham Wright, Leonard Saxe* *Education, Americas* [image: Reuters] The headlines blare stories about political battles on college campuses in the U.S., but the reality is different. As the House Intelligence Committee impeachment hearings were livestreamed from Capitol Hill, a group of students at the University of Florida launched an attempt to impeach their student body president for his role in bringing President Donald Trump’s eldest son to speak on their campus. Earlier this semester, Harvard students protesting President Trump’s immigration policy criticized reporters fr... more »
Celebrating Mexico's Mennonites During the Christmas Season
*Rebecca Janzen* *Culture, Americas* [image: Reuters] The countryside around Ciudad Cuauhtemoc, in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, is home to the country’s largest Mennonite population. Mennonites in Mexico are promoting a bright new Christmas tradition – one born of somber origins. The “Parade of Lights,” a nighttime procession of decorated vehicles and holiday party held this year on Dec. 7, was created by the Mennonite Museum in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua to give local people – both Mennonite and Mexican alike – a safe, family-friendly way to celebrate ... more »
Congress Could Have Ended Trump's Questionable Nuclear and Missile Defense Policies
*Eric Gomez* *Security, Americas* [image: The Titan Missile, shown from above during a tour of the 103-foot Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) site which was decommissioned in 1982, at the Titan Missile Museum in Sahuarita, Arizona, U.S., February 2, 2019. REUTERS/Nicole Neri] Why didn't they? The conference version of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a boon for the Trump administration’s questionable nuclear and missile defense initiatives. Once the bill is signed into law the Department of Defense will have the green light to continue its... more »
Texas Medical Kidnapping Case Reaches Supreme Court Before Case is Dismissed
Earlier this month (December, 2019), Kaufman County Family Court Judge Tracy Gray signed a "dismissal agreement" between CPS and the Pardo family, after their case had reached the Texas Supreme Court. This was the culmination of a 5-month high-profile battle between the Pardo family and CPS, who removed four-year-old Drake Pardo due to allegations of "medical child abuse" because the parents sought a second opinion from a different doctor for the medical needs of their young son. The Pardo case received national attention, as the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) and their attorne... more »
Foreign Correspondent: An Open Letter To A Working Class Friend
Pencil drawing of John Lennon by Robbie Robertson *-by Reese Erlich* @ReeseErlich *Robby reflects the views of many older white workers who are critical of the system and blame Democrats and liberals for its breakdown. * I first met Robby Robertson during the 1969 General Electric strike. He was a young, militant worker fighting for a decent contract and social justice. He considered himself a “radical humanitarian.” We later worked together on the assembly lines at National Can Corporation in San Leandro, near Oakland, fighting management and conservative union leaders. He turned ... more »
Update: Global Warming is a matter of opinion in Canada
Originally posted on Science Matters: 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…
Pielke Jr.: Just the facts on hurricanes
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Hurricane Katrina [image credit: NASA] In his own style the author tries to point out some of the excesses of climate hotheads who often prefer cries of alarm to observations based on reality. [Below are a few extracts from the full Forbes article]. Summary: Hurricanes have come to occupy…
Wrap Up 2019 Hurricane Season
Originally posted on Science Matters: Figure: Global Hurricane Frequency (all & major) — 12-month running sums. The top time series is the number of global tropical cyclones that reached at least hurricane-force (maximum lifetime wind speed exceeds 64-knots). The bottom time series is the number of global tropical cyclones that reached major hurricane strength (96-knots+).…
No Plan B for Planet A
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Paul Driessen ~ Environmentalists and Green New Deal proponents like to say we must take care of the Earth, because “There is no Planet B.” Above all, they insist, we must eliminate fossil fuels, which they say are causing climate change worse than the all-natural ice ages,…
Big Developments Are Happening In Iraq. Is Iran Invading?
Very big developments may be afoot in Iraq. The indispensable Abu Ali reports on a series of 9 unusual and worrying events that have taken place in the last 24 hours -- which, when the dots are connected, paint a worrisome picture. They are: — Mike (@Doranimated) December 14, 2019 *WNU Editor: *Check out the thread for the above tweet. What caught my eye are reports that Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Qods Force of the IRGC, is in Baghdad right now. Wherever he goes, trouble always follows.
Devin Nunes: The FISA Court and FBI “Dirty Cops” are Working Together to Harm Americans…
As you listen to this please keep in mind that Devin Nunes is the Ranking Member, former Chairman, of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Devin Nunes is increasing his warning tone and signals to Americans. All nuance, pretense … Continue reading →
Gotham City Digest
(Where we never forget. Except the car keys.) ------------------------------ "I MADE FUN OF GRETA, TOO! DADDY, PLEASE LOVE ME!!!!!" ------------------------------ Ah, those Republican Christian values. ------------------------------ Warlord with ties to huge defense contractor warns against a stop to illegal invasions, installing puppet governments & bombing third world countries especially their ragtag armed resistance groups to US occupation. ------------------------------ Pat Cipollone, the guy who less than a week ago sent a glorified right wing blog post i... more »
U.S. Congress Wants To Sell Anti-Ship Missiles To Ukraine
Ukrainian SOF conduct visit, board, search and seizure training in the Black Sea with U.S. SOF, July 19, 2017 during exercise Sea Breeze. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region. *Defense News:* *Ukraine could get new, deadlier missiles, thanks to Congress* WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress is poised to allow the sale of coastal defense and anti-ship weapons as part of future security assistance packages to Uk... more »
Gregory Mannerino, “Markets: A Look Ahead”
Gregory Mannerino, “Markets: A Look Ahead” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ Link to propaganda article: - https://www.cnbc.com/
Greta Threatens to Hold Her Breath Until Evil World Leaders Capitulate To Her Demands
*MIDDLE FINGER NEWS SERVICE * Climate activist Greta Thunberg apologized after saying that world leaders who don't act on climate change should be put "against the wall." The sixteen year old provocative pig tailed propaganda purveyor who has been striking against climate change by skipping school claimed on Saturday that the Swedish to English translation incorrectly implied she thought politicians should be killed. It was reported she said we must hold our leaders accountable and unfortunately said 'put them against the wall'. That’s Swenglish: “att ställa någon mot väggen” (to... more »
The Inspector General’s Report On 2016 FBI Spying Reveals A Scandal Of Historic Magnitude
*Glenn Greenwald, The Intercept:* *The Inspector General’s Report on 2016 FBI Spying Reveals a Scandal of Historic Magnitude: Not Only for the FBI but Also the U.S. Media* Just as was true when the Mueller investigation closed without a single American being charged with criminally conspiring with Russia over the 2016 election, Wednesday’s issuance of the long-waited report from the Department of Justice’s Inspector General reveals that years of major claims and narratives from the U.S. media were utter frauds. Before evaluating the media component of this scandal, the FBI’s gross ... more »
Why Social Media Is Harming The Exchange Of Free Ideas
*Samuel J. Abrams* *Technology, * It is abundantly clear that social media is not having a transformative effect in promoting a real diversity of ideas as so many internet evangelists like Zuckerberg are claiming. Despite statements by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg that he was changing the mission of his company to “bring the world closer together,” data from the recent AEI survey on Community and Society make it abundantly clear that social media is not having a transformative effect in promoting a real diversity of ideas as so many internet evangelists like Zuckerber... more »
Power Grid Problems: This Is How People Are Wasting Energy
*Sarah Marie Jordaan, Kavita Surana* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] In some countries, as much as half of the generated electricity is lost in transmission. When it comes to strategies for slowing the effects of climate change, the idea of reducing wasted energy rarely gets a mention. But our recent Nature Climate Change article makes the case that reducing wastage in the power sector, focusing specifically on the grid, can be a critical lever in lowering national emissions. Inefficient global power transmission and distribution infrastructure requires additional electric... more »
Welcome to the Era of 'Robotic Blacksmithing'
*Glenn S. Daehn* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Robots already assemble and weld products in factories. Can they make the components parts themselves, too? Although it may not be obvious, there’s a close link between manufacturing technology and innovation. Elon Musk often talks of the “machines that build the machines” as being the real enabler in both his space and automotive businesses. Using less-expensive, more scalable processes allows Space X to launch missions on budgets and with speed that would be unthinkable using NASA’s old-school manufacturing methods. And th... more »
"Sink the Bismarck!" The Battleship Hunt That Shook The 7 Seas
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bismarck-class_battleship#/media/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_193-03-5-18,_Schlachtschiff_Bismarck.jpg] The story of how the British Royal Navy sunk Hitler's balttleship with guns as big as steers and shells as big as trees. *Key Point:* The sinking of the Bismarck was an excellent example of combined arms at sea working together to sink a stronger opponent. On May 23, 1941, the Battleship *Bismarck* was on a roll. The largest and most powerful ship in the German Navy, the mighty *Bismarck* had broken out into the Atla... more »
Black Americans Are Still Struggling to Survive Nineteenth Century Segregation Issues
*Christine Leibbrand* *Culture, Americas* [image: Reuters] More than half of black people in the U.S. live in highly segregated areas. Where someone grows up is profoundly important for their life chances. It influences things like the schools they attend, the jobs, parks and community resources they have access to and the peers they interact with. Because of this comprehensive influence, one might conclude that where you grow up affects your ability to move up the residential ladder and into a better neighborhood than the one you grew up in. In a new study, my co-authors and I ... more »
The Threat of EMP Attack is Very Real
*David T. Pyne* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] This can't be minimized--this is a threat to the American people that must be taken seriously. As we commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Japanese surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, which heralded America’s formal entry into the Second World War, we must remember that the threat of a far more devastating surprise attack upon the U.S. homeland remains very real. The Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from EMP Attack, also known as the Congressional EMP Commission, comprising the fore... more »
When Brisbane got too hot, Desmond and Linda moved to Australia's 'last climate refuge'
As former Queenslanders Desmond and Linda Cornford watch summer temperatures around the country soar, they have no regrets about moving to Tasmania to escape the heat.
Budget surplus trimmed as revenue slump forecast to hit Government
The Federal Government blames "the effects of drought and bushfires" and "weak momentum in the global economy" for a revision that has knocked about $2 billion off the forecast surplus this financial year.
'I thought it was fake news': How cruise ship passengers reacted to volcano news
The cruise ship at the centre of the New Zealand volcano disaster arrives back in Sydney as passengers tell of the moment they heard about the tragedy.
Brumby numbers boom in Kosciuszko under controversial new legal protections
The number of wild horses running through Australia's alpine country has nearly tripled in five years, under new legal protections handed to them by the New South Wales Government.
Naked man critically injured in police shooting in Melbourne
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A man is shot by police in the south-eastern suburb of Mulgrave after allegedly assaulting a woman and producing a knife when confronted by officers.
Controversial English cricket star Alex Hales walks road to redemption in BBL
After being kicked off England's Cricket World Cup squad, Alex Hales is looking for redemption in the Big Bash with Sydney Thunder.
Iconic French New Wave actress Anna Karina dies aged 79
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Anna Karina, the Danish-born actress and frequent muse of director Jean-Luc Godard, is remembered as one of the "legends" of French cinema after dying of cancer in Paris.
Back in the black — WA Government finances bounce back, just in time for the election
WA's May budget already showed a monumental turnaround from the era of multi-billion-dollar deficits, just three years ago... but those predictions could end up being awfully modest, thanks to an unexpected iron ore price surge.
Nathan Lyon the quiet key to Australia's undermanned Test win
Modesty has long defined Nathan Lyon's career, but by the end of the Perth Test he was showing a bit of his own kind of swagger. He deserved every bit of it, writes Geoff Lemon.
Picasso and Matisse exhibition showcases one of history's most productive rivalries
The two artists changed the course of art irrevocably — not alone, but by competing against each other across more than four decades.
Brisbane CBD has the hottest December day on record as south east swelters
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The temperature in Brisbane's CBD equals the hottest December day on record, reaching 41.2 degrees Celsius with other parts of the state's south-east heading for temperatures of 43C, causing extreme fire danger conditions.
Presidents Cup drama could bring Aussie punters back to the golf course
It is tempting to suggest the Presidents Cup could represent a turning point for a sport that has gradually relinquished its once-prominent place on the summer sports calendar, writes Richard Hinds.
Man charged with murder of Melbourne woman found in bathtub
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A 52-year-old Thomastown man is charged with murdering Sarah Gatt, whose body was found in her unit in Melbourne's inner west almost two years ago.
'Heaps better than a calculator': Why kids are using an abacus again
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The abacus is gaining traction in Australia as parents seek to boost their children's maths performance with after-school classes.
Former AG Michael Mukasey Outlines FBI Conspiracy, Explains Why Lisa Page is Suing DOJ and Why FBI Refuses to Unreadact Text Messages…
Former AG Michael Mukasey appears on Fox News for an interview with Maria Bartiromo. As Mukasey walks through the purpose and intents behind the Lisa Page and Peter Strzok text messages what he outlines is really the motive for Ms. … Continue reading →
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