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Guest Post By Tim Russo: How To Fght Anti-Semitism Smears Against Bernie-- Scorched Earth
I’m probably the only American on earth, quite literally, who’s followed every single deployment of the antisemitism smears against Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party, and the radical left since the day Corbyn decided to run for Labour leader in 2015. All of them-- click around my site. Fight me. As such, I’ve been waiting for the now building tsunami of these same smears against Bernie Sanders like a kitty kat tapping my wee wittle feeties for a few years. Now that this tsunami has begun to arrive, and will never stop, here’s my advice for whenever you hear someone claim, or insinuat... more »
Why Giving Israel Spare American B-52 Bombers Is A Terrible Idea
*Robert Farley* *Security, Middle East* A great way to drag America into conflict. *Key Point:* In April 2014, retired Air Force lieutenant general David Deptula and Michael Makovsky of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs penned an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal arguing that the United States should turn over a dozen surplus B-52 heavy bombers to Israel. Deptula and Makovsky said that the eight-engine B-52s should come with a consignment of America’s special Massive Ordnance Penetrators—gigantic bombs tailored for smashing buried facilities. Specifically, nucl... more »
Forced by Reality – The Washington Post Cancels the Recession…
In July and August the U.S. was heading into a recession according to the media. The Washington Post was at the forefront of the recession narrative with multiple articles predicting certain doom for the U.S. economy…. except there was a … Continue reading →
Donald Trump, Jr. is considering a run for Congress against Jerry Nadler
It’s being widely rumored that Donald Trump, Jr, the President’s oldest son, is considering a run for Congress — against his father’s arch-nemesis, the impeachment ringleader Jerry Nadler, who was first elected to public office in 1976. Nadler is the
Think The F-35 Is Impressive? Then 6th Generation Fighters Will Blow Your Mind
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * A revolution. *Key Point:* Unmanned aerial craft will change air combat as you know it. (Washington, D.C.) Drone fighter jets, hypersonic attack planes, artificial intelligence, lasers, electronic warfare and sensors woven into the fuselage of an aircraft - are all areas of current technological exploration for the Air Force as it begins early prototyping for a new, 6th-Generation fighter jet to emerge in the 2030s and 2040s. While the initiative, called Next Generation Air Dominance(NGAD), has been largely conceptual for years, Air Force officials say... more »
Russia's AK-203 Rifle Just Got A Foothold Into India's Huge Arms Industry
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * And some badly-needed cash. *Key point: *The joint venture nonetheless marks an early milestone for Russia’s AK200 series From air defense systems to nuclear submarines, the Soviet Union has enjoyed a longstanding, profitable *defense export relationship* with India. However, both the USSR and its Russian successor state have historically struggled to break into the Indian small arms market. After decades of impasse, it appears that the Kremlin has found a solution in the form of Kalashnikov’s new AK-203 rifle. Last week, Russian President Vladimir... more »
How America Deters (And Could Defeat) North Korea
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] A war that should be avoided at all costs. *Key point:* America has many powerful platforms stop Pyongyang, but they all come at a high price. In any conflict in the skies over North Korea, the U.S. Air Force will likely follow a familiar pattern. First, it will need to sweep the skies of enemy fighters—not a difficult prospect considering the decrepit state of the North Korean air force. Concurrent with that will be a campaign to shut down the country’s command and control and air defense systems, and finally a close air support... more »
How the Navy Prepared the USS America for F-35s
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5942079/navsup-flc-pearl-harbor-provides-fueling-support-uss-america] A big deal. *Key point:* The military wants more of its ships to be able to handle the F-35B. US Navy and industry engineers will soon begin additional work on the USS America amphibious assault ship to finalize the ship’s integration with the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, marking a substantial milestone for the Navy as it prepares for the future of amphibious warfare. The USS America, the first-in-class of a series of new amphibs for the... more »
Former NSA Tech Chief Says Mueller Report Was Based on CIA-Fabricated ‘Evidence’
Eric Zuesse On December 12th, the retired NSA whistleblower and former Technical Director of the NSA, Bill Binney asserted, at 39:00-44:00 in this audio interview of him: — BILL BINNEY: I basically have always been saying that all of this Russian hack never happened, but we have some more evidence coming out recently. We haven’t […] More The post Former NSA Tech Chief Says Mueller Report Was Based on CIA-Fabricated ‘Evidence’ appeared first on The Duran.
Discrepancy grows between climate models and observations
Important update from Spencer & Christy A few days ago Drs Roy Spencer and John Christy published updated graphs they … Continue Reading →
Cost and time blowouts leave Defence projects running 57 years late
The cost of Australia's largest defence projects has soared by billions of dollars, and they are now facing a cumulative delay of 57 years, an audit reveals.
Man bashed to death by housemate over internet access at share house, court told
An Adelaide court hears a man who was fatally bashed at a share house in North Plympton in August was allegedly attacked with a baseball bat, bicycle and wheelie bin.
Fines issued after petrol bowser audit reveals under-pouring around the country
One in 20 petrol bowsers audited nationally have been found to be under-pouring petrol, the National Measurement Institute says, with thousands of motorists potentially getting less fuel than they paid for.
NZ man pleads not guilty to shooting dead Australian tourist in campervan
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The 23-year-old man charged with killing holidaying Victorian surfer Sean McKinnon pleads not guilty to murder in New Zealand's High Court in Hamilton.
Khayat brothers sentenced to 40 years, 36 years in prison over meat grinder bomb plot
Two Sydney brothers behind a failed terror plot to blow up an Etihad flight by using a bomb hidden in a meat grinder are handed lengthy prison terms.
Barbarianism Versus Civilization
The rich nations act on the assumption that barbarianism has no real power over human beings. They fail to recognize the appeal of barbarianism—they don’t give enough attention to the cultural pride, sense of historical injustice, lust for unearned riches, and the total rejection of modernity that motivates such cultures. Barbarianism has had a deadly impact on the history of civilization. In the conflicts between civilization and barbarianism, the barbarians may lose in the short term, but, if they are passionate about their way of life and have a sizable territory under their cont... more »
CIA Spying, Lying & Spreading Evil | Behind the Deep State
[image: alex-newman-cia-spying-lying-spreading-evil-behind-the-deep-state] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind The Deep State, host Alex Newman exposes the Deep State's intelligence community (CIA, NSA) and its many crimes, including spying on Americans, spying on Congress, and more. They have also been exposed in official documents doing mind-control experiments as part of Project MKUltra. They use their illicit funds to support things like globalism, even playing a crucial role in imposing the European Union (EU) on the once-sovereign peoples of Europe. As part of Operation Mockingbi... more »
Justice requires an open mind
At least three US Senators (Messers. Graham, Cruz and Tillis) have openly declared they will vote in favor of the US president in an impeachment trial. Senate Leader McConnell is coordinating a Senate trial wirh the White House. These statements … Continue reading →
Erdogan strikes back against US: Threatens to recognize genocide of Native Americans
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 A.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is firing back against the U.S. congress for their recent bill that recognized the 1915 Genocide of Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman authorities. According to The Independent, Erdogan threatened to recognize the mass killing of Native Americans by European settlers as genocide in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Heavy clashes breakout in downtown Beirut: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 A.M.) – Heavy clashes broke out in downtown Beirut this evening, prompting the Lebanese security forces to deploy tear gas to disperse the crowd. These clashes are still ongoing as the Lebanese security forces have yet to clear downtown area. Below is the livestream courtesy of Al-Jadeed: The clashes broke out after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: British F-35 takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth
The Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, the 65,000-ton HMS Queen Elizabeth, has launched its first British F-35B stealth aircraft while at its home port of Portsmouth, in southwestern England. The $106 million jet blasted off the bow ramp for the first time Monday afternoon, wowing spectators and inaugurating a new era in British naval aviation. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Germany Frets – China Threatening German Auto Industry if Huawei 5G is Blocked…
At the same time Beijing is reportedly promising internal reforms to retain access to a vital and necessary U.S. market for Chinese goods, Beijing is threatening Germany if they block Huawei technology from their 5G network China will announce German … Continue reading →
Devastating Defeat For Corbyn Isn’t A Bad Omen For The US Left
*A version of this newsletter written by Shadowproof’s Kevin Gosztola was sent out on December 14. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn’s drubbing in the United Kingdom election has many neoliberal politicians and media pundits claiming the outcome is a warning to Democrats, like Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Certainly, The post Devastating Defeat For Corbyn Isn’t A Bad Omen For The US Left appeared first on Shadowproof.
Spy Story: How the CIA Seized Russian Weapons Systems
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: Reuters] A thrilling tale. *Key point:* Washington went to great lengths to steal Soviet technology. Sometimes the Cold War seemed like one big treasure hunt. When one side came out with a new weapon, the other side made every effort to get their hands on a copy to analyze, reverse-engineer or give it to guerrillas fighting the opposition. The United States termed this Foreign Military Exploitation (FME). A collection of documents compiled by the nonprofit National Security Archive shows just how extensive America's campaign was to obtain... more »
Is America Ready for the Next China Challenge?
*Penelope B. Prime* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The game is far from over. The U.S. and China have reportedly reached a so-called phase one deal in their ongoing trade war. While few details have been disclosed, the agreement principally seems to involve the U.S. calling off a new round of tariffs that were slated to take effect on Dec. 15 and removing others already in place in exchange for more Chinese purchases of U.S. farm products. Good news, right? The end of the trade war is nigh? Don’t get your hopes up. While business leaders in both countries will be temporar... more »
If You Love The AR-15, These Pistol Caliber Rifles Might Be A Big Surprise
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Check them out. *Key point: *The AR-15s popularity is leading industry to innovate. The explosion of interest in the modern sporting rifle, as well as the natural pace of industry innovation, has driven the firearms industry to field semi-automatic rifles in an increasingly broad number of configurations. One of the latest innovations is a new generation of pistol-caliber rifles, which combines smaller pistol calibers with a rifle or carbine-length weapon. Pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) are not new: some of the more famous from recent history includ... more »
"World on Knife Edge of Debt Crisis"
*"World on Knife Edge of Debt Crisis"* by Jim Rickards "Herbert Stein, a prominent economist and adviser to presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, once remarked, “If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.” The fact that his remark is obvious makes it no less profound. Simple denial or wishful thinking tends to dominate economic debate. Stein’s remark is like a bucket of ice water in the face of those denying the reality of non-sustainability. Stein was testifying about international trade deficits when he made his statement, but it applies broadly. Current global debt le... more »
2019 Ocean pH Spin
The ocean “acidification” scare is again rearing its head in efforts to sway public opinion on the Paris accord. The latest study is from NOAA Research News Tiny shells reveal waters off California are acidifying twice as fast as the global ocean. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The Claim: In first-of-its-kind research, NOAA scientists […]
How more housing will boost economic growth: A long-read Q&A with Daniel Shoag
BY JAMES PETHOKOUKIS Why have housing costs skyrocketed in the past few decades? To what extent do these costs keep people from moving to prospering cities in search of opportunity? And how can we combat this issue through both local
WALLISON: Roberts Court is likely to restore nondelegation doctrine
BY PETER J. WALLISON Ramesh Ponnuru, in his December 11 Bloomberg article, “Conservative Justices Aren’t About to Abolish the Government,” correctly identifies the political and intellectual difficulties associated with restoring the nondelegation doctrine. What he does not recognize is why
SCISSORS: Parsing the ‘China Deal’ facts sheet
BY DEREK SCISSORS “Fact sheets” are public relations efforts. So it’s telling that the fact sheet for the US-China trade deal announced last week is not convincing — phase 1 is in fact a small deal. The twist: small is beautiful in
Jacobs plans downstate fundraiser at a NYC women’s club
State Senator Chris Jacobs (R – Erie County) — who is preparing for what is widely expected to be a no-holds-barred Republican primary nominating contest in the 27th congressional district — is making no effort to hide the fact that
Madrid Summit Ends In Failure
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood COP25 has now finished, and, like most the other climate summits, it has effectively achieved diddly squat: A marathon UN summit wrapped up Sunday with little to show, squeezing hard-earned compromises from countries over a global warming battle plan…
2019 Ocean pH Spin
Originally posted on Science Matters: The ocean “acidification” scare is again rearing its head in efforts to sway public opinion on the Paris accord. The latest study is from NOAA Research News Tiny shells reveal waters off California are acidifying twice as fast as the global ocean. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The Claim: …
Comment by Cowtan & Jacobs on Lewis & Curry 2018 and Reply: Part 1
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: By Nic Lewis A comment on LC18 (recent paper by Lewis and Curry on climate sensitivity) by Cowtan and Jacobs has been published, along with our response. Introduction In an earlier article here I discussed the Lewis and Curry (2018) paper “The impact of recent forcing and ocean heat uptake…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 349 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
2019 – A Devastating Year in Review
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
ROME, Dec 16 (IPS) - Farhana Haque Rahman is Senior Vice President of IPS Inter Press Service; a journalist and communications expert, she is a former senior official of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.By any measure this has been a devastating year: fires across the Amazon, the Arctic and beyond; floods and drought in Africa; rising temperatures, carbon emissions and sea levels; accelerating loss of species, and mass forced migrations of people. Read the full story, “2019 – A Devastating Year in Review”,... more »
When a chief justice reminded senators in an impeachment trial that they were not jurors
Steven Lubet, Williams Memorial Professor of Law, Northwestern University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 3 hours ago
Democrats blasted Senate leader Mitch McConnell for saying the GOP would run an impeachment trial as President Trump wished. But senators are not held to a juror's neutrality standard during a trial.
The Cracks Are Beginning to Show; The Greta Thornberg Fraud is Becoming Obvious
The railway company stated that Greta traveled in first class. Stop pretending to be a poor, humble laborer, you are just a bored (very smart tbh) MILLIONAIRE. https://t.co/r2KeXAgwFT — Emilio Porcel López (@PorcelEmilio) December 15, 2019 Ouch… German Rail responding to Greta tweet: "Thank you for travelling with Deutsche Bahn… It would have been nice … Continue reading "The Cracks Are Beginning to Show; The Greta Thornberg Fraud is Becoming Obvious"
President Trump Leads White House Roundtable on Governors’ Regulatory Reform Initiative – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump held a round-table meeting with several governors to discuss the ongoing regulatory reform initiative. [Video and Transcript Below] [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. We’ve had a very big day in the stock … Continue reading →
Was a Blind Girl in the UK Banned from Using Her Cane at School?
The story went viral and resulted in internet outrage when it was posted.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 16, 2019
A US soldier sits atop an armoured vehicle during a demonstration by Syrian Kurds against Turkish threats next to a base for the US-led international coalition on the outskirts of Ras al-Ain town in Syria's Hasakeh province near the Turkish border on October 6, 2019. - US forces in Syria started pulling back today from Turkish border areas, opening the way for Ankara's threatened military invasion and heightening fears of a jihadist resurgence. DELIL SOULEIMAN *Lt. Gen. (ret.) David A. Deptula and Ari Cicurel, Defense News:* *Restoring US credibility in the Middle East* After 28 ... more »
Pelosi’s Disastrous Impeachment-Lite Has Given Trump an Election Boost-- A Guest Post By Peter Daou
*Sometimes we published guest posts to show a different point of view. This isn't one of them. The point of view in this guest post is a point of view we embrace entirely. In fact, if you'd like to contribute to Pelosi's primary rival, Shahid Buttar, you can do it here at the DownWithTyranny ActBlue endorsement page.* *-DWT * *-by Peter Daou* As the most powerful Democrat in America, Nancy Pelosi has a singular responsibility to lead *effective* opposition to an increasingly lawless and extremist Republican Party. She has failed spectacularly and should be replaced as Speaker. ... more »
“Admit You Have a Problem”: Nunes Tells Schiff He Needs Rehab
[image: admit-you-have-a-problem-nunes-tells-schiff-he-needs-rehab] Representative Devin Nunes told House Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff he is "in need of rehabilitation" after the IG report contradicted his past claims.
8 Things That Make Women Beautiful That Makeup Can’t Do
Many women seem to get confused as to what true beauty is. Beauty is not about makeup, clothes, or dress size. I‘m sure you can relate to why women would believe that makeup is the key to beauty, as we all know, the media judges women by appearance. Beauty contests, pop culture, media, advertising support these judgments, as big businesses make their money off promoting women with their before and after effects of their fantastic miracle products they are advertising. Let’s be honest, beauty doesn’t come from makeup. Below I have listed seven factors that create a long-lasting imp... more »
California Government Pensions and Opportunity Costs
Steven Greenhut over at the Reason blog had an excellent article last week on the really scary state of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). It’s titled “What, Us Worry? California Lawmakers Still Ignoring Dark Pension Clouds,” Reason, December 13. First, some facts that many Californians are familiar with but most non-Californians are […] The post California Government Pensions and Opportunity Costs appeared first on Econlib.
Stepfather who killed Mason Jet Lee has prison sentence increased on appeal
The stepfather of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee has his sentence for manslaughter increased to 12 years in prison by Queensland's highest court.
Sydney teen still missing after White Island volcano eruption
New Zealand Police confirm Sydney teenager Winona Langford is among two people whose bodies have not been found after the White Island eruption last week, that killed 16 people.
'The last thing we need': Mega-fire could hit power station, coal mine
A large blaze is threatening a power station and coal mines near Lithgow, in the Blue Mountains, and, with temperatures set to soar in NSW later this week, the Rural Fire Service is worried.
Donald Trump 'betrayed the nation', impeachment report alleges
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US President Donald Trump has demonstrated he will "remain a threat to national security", according to a report outlining the Democrats' impeachment case ahead of this week's landmark vote.
APRA to investigate Westpac for possible Banking Act breaches
The banking regulator launches an investigation into whether Westpac's alleged failures to conduct adequate money laundering checks also breached the Banking Act and accountability rules.
Boeing halts 737 MAX production following fatal crashes
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Boeing will halt the commercial production of its 737 MAX in January — following two fatal crashes and a stockpiling of undelivered new planes — in a move that could hit its global supply chain and the United States economy.
Winning design for Parramatta's Powerhouse Museum branded a 'monstrosity on stilts'
The design for the Powerhouse Museum's new home at Parramatta is revealed, and criticised, particularly as two heritage buildings will need to be demolished to make way for the $645 million "monstrosity on stilts".
Trade deals will boost US growth 0.5pc says Kudlow, shares climb
Shares are rising after a top White House official said the first phase of a trade deal between the US and China has been completed.
This mum spent years trying to make her baby. She wants others to know about the test she never had
After enduring years of emotional and physical pain, couples speak out about the "wasted" time they'll never get back as they struggled to conceive.
If we each spent $200 to help prevent climate change, here's how we could transform Australia
On average, Australians are willing to chip in an extra $200 a year to prevent climate change. It turns out that money could go a long way.
Dear Spartacus, Why Are You Still Here??
When Democrats can’t succeed within an established rule set, they do one of two things: Ignore them or move the goal post. We’ve seen this time and again. Can’t beat Bernie fair and square? Collude with the party to push him out of the race. Can’t trust yourself to win a debate? Get the questions in advance. Can’ win an election? Scapegoat the ‘red menace,’ impeach, and demand the elimination of the electoral college! Likewise, if you can’t qualify for your party’s next debate because you spew crazy ideas and no one cares anymore what you have to say, you lead the charge to lower ... more »
What Rifle Could Possibly Replace the Army's M4 Carbine?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/PHILIPINES-US-MILITARY-TRAINING-RP3DRIBCVMAA.html] We look at some options. *Key point:* There are several contenders the Pentagon is considering. The U.S. Army is looking for a new weapon for infantry troops. After a half century of using the M16/M4 carbine series of weapons, the Army is looking for a weapon with increased range and lethality to deal with future threats. Although the search is still in its early stages, looking at the threats and the current state of small arms technology we can g... more »
British Columbia exempts dry cannabis vaporizers from increased tax
British Columbia updated a notice clarifying how its planned increased sales tax on vaporizer products will apply to cannabis devices. The new notice removes “dry herb vaporizers” from the list of products subject to the increased tax rate. The higher 20% provincial sales tax will still apply to liquid cannabis vaping products when it takes […] British Columbia exempts dry cannabis vaporizers from increased tax is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
French Scientist Creates Machine that Turns Plastic into Diesel and Gasoline Fuel
A self-taught French scientist, funded by a French actor, has created a machine that might be a possible solution to the problem of plastic waste. The machine, called Chrysalis, converts non-recyclable plastic trash into 65% diesel, 18% gasoline, 10% gas, and 7% carbon. The inventor, Christofer Costes, 35, says that the diesel can be used […] The post French Scientist Creates Machine that Turns Plastic into Diesel and Gasoline Fuel appeared first on Health Nut News.
44 Years after Invasion: East Timor’s 1975 Generation
The role of youth and students has been sidelined in the history of the resistance movement. The post 44 Years after Invasion: East Timor’s 1975 Generation appeared first on New Mandala.
What Harrabin’s Analysis Does Not Tell You
By Paul Homewood I mentioned Matt McGrath’s contribution to factual broadcasting earlier: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-50799905 It contained within it this so called “Analysis” by Roger Harrabin: Both Harrabin and McGrath frequently include this sort of “Analysis” within the BBC’s news reporting. The title suggests that it is some sort of objective examination […]
Santa Accused of Quid Pro Quo
Babylon Bee U.S.—Legislators have begun to hold hearings on impeaching Santa Claus after an overheard conversation seemed to imply he was offering a quid pro quo: gifts in exchange for good behavior. FBI agents spied on Claus at various malls as he repeatedly said things like, “Sure, I’ll get you a pony. But first, I need you to do something for me… be a good little boy!” The FBI was able to obtain a FISA warrant to spy on Claus, because it’s easier to get a FISA warrant than to get a Costco membership. “Ho ho noooooo!” Santa Claus cried … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- December 16, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail:* *Top US diplomat rejects North Korea's 'hostile' deadline over nuclear talks and says Washington will not bow to Pyongyang's ominous threat of a 'Christmas Gift' provocation* * US special representative Stephen Biegun said the US did not have a deadline * Pyongyang has demanded concessions by 2020 and threatened 'Christmas Gift' * Experts believe this could be a nuclear missile test or spacecraft launch * Biegun was meeting South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Seoul on Monday A senior US diplomat has today slammed North Korea for making 'hostile demands' over nucle... more »
The Demonology of Jeremy Corbyn
"What happened to Jeremy Corbyn wasn’t a character assassination, it was a character exposure. The press didn’t destroy Corbyn, he destroyed himself years before he took the leader’s job. The Tory press couldn’t have handpicked a more ideal rival candidate if they tried." So writes Oz Katerji, *Mail* hack for all of five minutes. Yet what he writes is true, up to a point. As far as the establishment goes, Corbyn was and is not acceptable. They buried him under a mountain of shit, and a load of it stuck. But how do we understand that demonology, a monstering so total that it cut thr... more »
Climate Changing Prophesies
Apparently today, New South Wales, a heat wave will occur in southern NSW. So, I will record the temperature of the thermometer located in the breezeway of Dirty Tree Farm every hour. Time Temperature Celsius 0746 19.5 0800 19.5 0900 21.5 1000 23.0
Wealth, income and living standards—not the same
"The humblest working-class American today enjoys a standard of living and an array of amenities and comforts — from air travel to contact lenses to overnight package delivery — far superior to most of what even a billionaire like John D. Rockefeller could have commanded a century ago." Don Boudreaux, George Mason University, via Jeff Jacoby. Ask anyone my age about this. After WWII my parents moved from their comfortable 2 bedroom 1 bath home in Mt. Morris to Forreston for dad's job with Standard Oil. It was a farmhouse on the west end of town, 4 bedrooms, no bathroom (had an ou... more »
College Enrollment is On the Decline
Compared to last fall, postsecondary enrollment has decreased this year by more than 231,000 students, according to new research from the non-profit organization National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center.
The Daily Brief 2019-12-15
This is a summary of 17 AMN articles on the following subjects: Russia, Turkey, Syria, Libya, Idlib, Deir_Ezzor, Hasakah, US, Israel, Qatar, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Netanyahu, Kabani, Latakia, Beirut, Iskander, YPG, Iran, Assad, Qurdaha, Aleppo, Douma, OPCW. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey, North-Africa, Gulf, Lebanon, Middleeast, World-News, Iran Let us know how you like […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China prepares for unexpected confrontation in South China Sea
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has conducted one of its longest airborne early warning exercises yet, with crews training last month in identifying more than 10 kinds of hostile signals and coordinating with other crews over the hotly contested South China Sea. According to a Sunday report by the PLA Daily, the PLA South Theater […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
South African photojournalist is freed after being kidnapped in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – A South African photojournalist was released this week after being kidnapped in northern Syria nearly three-years-ago. According to reports, the photojournalist, Shiraaz Mohamed, was released in northern Syria after being kidnapped by unknown militant group in northern Idlib in 2017. “Shiraaz Mohamed is FREE. The details are sketchy but we […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi forces engage ISIS terrorists in fierce confrontation near Mosul – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – Iraq’s Hashd Al-Sha’abi (Popular Mobilization Units) forces are currently engaged in a fierce battle with the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) near the city of Mosul in the Ninawa (Nineveh) Governorate. According to the official media wing of Hashd Al-Sha’abi, their forces engaged an Islamic State terrorist contingent after the latter was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian President’s interview with Phoenix TV: Full Transcript (English)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sat down for an interview with China’s Phoenix TV this week to discuss a number of topics, including the “the Belt and Road Initiative” launched by China. The Syrian President pointed out that China, as a superpower, is trying to enhance its influence in the world […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraq warns against escalation after attacks on US military bases
In the wake of a series of attacks on US military bases in Iraq that prompted Washington to blame Iran, Baghdad has warned against “an escalation.” On Friday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed in a statement that Iran was providing “lethal aid and support to third parties in Iraq and throughout the region.” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey not backing down: Armed drones land in Northern Cyprus amid increased tensions in Mediterreanean
A Turkish military drone has arrived at a base in northern Cyprus. The drone has been brought in to aid controversial gas exploration near the island. Ismail Demir, the head of Turkey’s Defence Industry Directorate, said the first unarmed Turkish drone took off from an airport in Turkey’s western province of Mugla and landed at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army, jihadist rebels trade attacks in Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Aleppo Governorate erupted in violence this evening when the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) began shelling the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) areas in and around Aleppo city. According to a local source, the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham have heavily targeted the predominately Shi’i towns of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Navy stalks US warship in Black Sea waters
A Russian Black Sea Fleet ship has begun escorting the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross, which has entered the Black Sea’s southwestern part, a spokesman for the National Defense Management Center, a Russian defense ministry division, said on Sunday. “The Vyshny Volochek fast attack guided missile craft is controlling the US ship’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army’s elite forces in action around southern Idlib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The official page of the 25th Special Mission Forces (formerly Tiger Forces) released a new video on Monday that shows their troops in action around the southern Idlib front. This video was released by the Facebook page on the same day that reports surfaced of the 25th Special Mission Forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Boeing to Halt Production of 737 Max Airliner in January 2020
Boeing Co. said that it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it struggles to get approval from regulators to put the plane back in the air.
Did Some ‘Penis Fish’ Wash Ashore on a California Beach?
Sometimes reality is way, way hard to believe.
F-35 Takes Off From HMS Queen Elizabeth In Portsmouth (Video)
*Daily Mail:* *Big Lizzie showboats for Britain! Brand new £120m F-35B Lightning fighter jet takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time in UK after flight trials in US* * An F35B Lightning supersonic stealth jet took off from aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth * It is the first time any of Britain's newest fleet of jets has launched from the carrier while in British waters A state-of-the-art jet fighter has taken off from the Royal Navy's aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first time while in the UK. The roar of the F-35B Lightning's engines could... more »
Musical Interlude: Medwyn Goodall, “Cloudburst”
Medwyn Goodall, “Cloudburst”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"If not perfect, then this spiral galaxy is at least one of the most photogenic. An island universe of about 100 billion stars, 32 million light-years away toward the constellation Pisces, M74 presents a gorgeous face-on view. Classified as an Sc galaxy, the grand design of M74's graceful spiral arms are traced by bright blue star clusters and dark cosmic dust lanes. *Click image for larger size.* The above image covers half the width of the full Moon and was obtained using 19 hours of exposure on the 1.23-meter telescope at Calar Alto Observatory in the Sierra de Los Filabres moun... more »
“Albert Einstein's Thoughts on the Meaning of Life”
*“Albert Einstein's Thoughts on the Meaning of Life”* by Paul Ratner “Albert Einstein was one of the world’s most brilliant thinkers, influencing scientific thought immeasurably. He was also not shy about sharing his wisdom about other topics, writing essays, articles, letters, giving interviews and speeches. His opinions on social and intellectual issues that do not come from the world of physics give an insight into the spiritual and moral vision of the scientist, offering much to take to heart. The collection of essays and ideas “The World As I See It”* gathers Einstein’s thou... more »
The Poet: John Clare, “I Am”
*“I Am”* "I am - yet what I am none cares or knows; My friends forsake me like a memory lost: I am the self-consumer of my woes - They rise and vanish in oblivious host, Like shadows in love’s frenzied stifled throes; And yet I am, and live - like vapors tossed Into the nothingness of scorn and noise, Into the living sea of waking dreams, Where there is neither sense of life or joys, But the vast shipwreck of my life’s esteems; Even the dearest that I loved the best Are strange - nay, rather, stranger than the rest. I long for scenes where man hath never trod, A place where woman never sm... more »
"Ironic, Isn't It?"
"In a universe devoid of life, any life at all would be immensely meaningful. We ARE that meaning. "And what we see, "says the poet Mary Oliver, "is the world that cannot cherish us, but which we cherish." As though life itself is the great, universal, unrequited love of all time. But there is even more to this. Deep mystery. We are the universe aware of itself. We let the miracle get lost in distractions. On a planet so rich with living companions, much of humanity sentences itself to solitary confinement. Late at night, I used to lie in my boat listening to radio calls from ships... more »
1+1=2
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari) "*(Kolomoisky’s) been floating that out for quite a while, to keep himself relevant to the whole discussion, and he would also like to ingratiate himself to Trump.*" -Ken McCallion *Y*ou'd think, by now, that Donald Trump putting the arm on Ukraine to admit to nonexistent wrongdoing (Their supposed meddling in the 2016 election) and announcing an investigation into the Bidens in return for military aid would be knowledge as public as 1+1 equaling 2. But this is the latter-day United States, people, in which water is dry, the gra... more »
AG Bill Barr Chooses to Protect Rosenstein Over Full Disclosure in Flynn Case…
Regardless of whether you would support or not support the vigorous defense of Michael Flynn, I would hope we would all agree a fulsome discovery of all relevant background material is a cornerstone of justice appropriately applied. With that in … Continue reading →
The Complete Insanity of the PC Identify Politics Caught on Tape; These Orwellian Professors are Truly Sick
Identity Politics is a snake that eats its own tail. Here’s the full recording of Wilfrid Laurier reprimanding Lindsay Shepherd for showing a Jordan Peterson video (Source) This guy can destroy your life because he disagrees with your opinion. Most people wouldn’t hire him to pick up their garbage, yet he holds a very powerful … Continue reading "The Complete Insanity of the PC Identify Politics Caught on Tape; These Orwellian Professors are Truly Sick"
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