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ICE Retaliates Against Immigrant Rights Activists By Suspending Visitation Program In Alabama
Immigration and detention officials canceled visits at the Etowah County Detention Center following a protest calling for the facility’s closure and the abolition of immigration detention. Freedom For Immigrants (FFI), a nonprofit immigrant rights group, has organized visitation projects with over 4,500 volunteers from local groups like the Etowah Visitation The post ICE Retaliates Against Immigrant Rights Activists By Suspending Visitation Program In Alabama appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Poet: Czeslaw Milosz, "Hope"
*"Hope"* "Hope is with you when you believe The earth is not a dream but living flesh, That sight, touch, and hearing do not lie, That all things you have ever seen here Are like a garden looked at from a gate. You cannot enter. But you're sure it's there. Could we but look more clearly and wisely We might discover somewhere in the garden A strange new flower and an unnamed star. Some people say we should not trust our eyes, That there is nothing, just a seeming, These are the ones who have no hope. They think that the moment we turn away, The world, behind our backs, ceases to exist, As... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Follow the handle of the Big Dipper away from the dipper's bowl, until you get to the handle's last bright star. Then, just slide your telescope a little south and west and you might find this stunning pair of interacting galaxies, the 51st entry in Charles Messier's famous catalog. *Click image for larger size.* Perhaps the original spiral nebula, the large galaxy with well defined spiral structure is also cataloged as NGC 5194. Its spiral arms and dust lanes clearly sweep in front of its companion galaxy (left), NGC 5195. The pair are about 31 million light-years distant and offic... more »
Chet Raymo, "Pigeons"
*"Pigeons"* by Chet Raymo "That old curmudgeon H. L. Mencken wrote: "The most common of all follies is to believe passionately in the palpably not true. It is the chief occupation of mankind." Admitting that no one- including this writer- is immune to self-delusion, still it is hard for anyone who respects empirical evidence to argue with Mencken. Half of Americans believe in ghosts. Almost seventy percent believe in angels. More people believe in astrology than express interest in astronomy. Almost anything paranormal- ESP, UFOs, channeling, etc.- is deemed more interesting than ... more »
"Two Powerful, Little Words..."
"Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts - *so what?*" - Richelle E. Goodrich
“If You Don’t Warn The People, Their Blood Could Be On Your Hands”
*“If You Don’t Warn The People, Their Blood Could Be On Your Hands”* By Michael Snyder "Why are so few voices warning the people about what is coming? We stand at the door of a period of distress that will be unlike anything that any of us have ever known before. And even though the signs are all around us, very few individuals appear to be willing to stand up and sound the alarm. Instead, there seems to be a large number of people that are quite eager to criticize the watchmen. Earlier today, I was having a conversation with a very prominent voice in the alternative media, and we w... more »
"In That Moment..."
"Our children will be born of our actions. Our accidents will become their destinies. Oh, the actions will remain. It is a simple matter of what you will do when the chips are down, my friend. When the fat lady is singing. When the walls are falling in, and the sky is dark, and the ground is rumbling. In that moment our actions will define us. And it makes no difference whether you are being watched by Allah, Jesus, Buddha, or whether you are not. On cold days a man can see his breath, on a hot day he can't. On both occasions, the man breathes." - Zadie Smith
FISC Presiding Judge Rosemary Collyer Blasts FBI in Response to Evidence of FISA Fraud – Likely More Unreliable Applications…
To fully understand today’s response order (pdf here) from FISA Presiding Judge Rosemary Collyer to the DOJ/FBI, a little background context is needed. As we noted, last weekend HPSCI ranking member Devin Nunes dropped the gloves and essentially stated the … Continue reading →
There is no shortage of fuel and there never will be
“Using corn for fuel is just to buy farm votes in the midwest.” – E.M. Smith ________________ There is no shortage of fuel and there never will be E.M. Smith It is very easy to turn one carbon source into another. Much of this runs through Synthesis Gas, but there are other pathways too. Making ... Read moreThere is no shortage of fuel and there never will be The post There is no shortage of fuel and there never will be appeared first on Ice Age Now.
"None of This Is Real"; "Everyone Gets Their Armistice"
*"None of This Is Real"* by David Stockman "For the canons of good society are, or should be, the same as the canons of art. Form is absolutely essential to it. It should have the dignity of a ceremony, as well as its unreality, and should combine the insincere character of a romantic play with the wit and beauty that make such plays delightful to us. – Oscar Wilde, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1890) "Things are starting to shift to holiday gear, which should lend an even greater sense of unreality to what’s happening in this country right now. Let’s just call it the Era of Fake E... more »
Local Council By-Elections December 2019
This month saw 167,280 votes cast over 36 local authority (tier one and tier two) contests. All percentages are rounded to the nearest single decimal place. Four council seats changed hands. For comparison with November's results, see here. Party Number of Candidates Total Vote % +/- Nov +/- Dec 18 Avge/ Contest +/- Seats Conservative 33 69,524 41.6% +10.7% +18.0% 2,106 +3 Labour 33 61,642 36.8% +23.7% +6.6% 1,868 -1 LibDem 32 18,575 11.1% -7.6% -7.4% 580 0 UKIP 0 ... more »
Judge William Webster's New York Times Op-Ed
When I was a young lawyer, I had the great privilege to serve as special assistant to Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) William Webster from 1988-1991. Judge Webster served as DCI for four years, after he was asked by President Reagan to head the CIA in the wake of the Iran-Contra scandal. Webster had previously served for nine years as the director of the FBI, having been appointed by Jimmy Carter. Before that, he had been a district judge and a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (nominated by President Nixon to both positions), a U.S. attorney (under ... more »
EXCLUSIVE! Phone Call w/ VA Nat’l Guardsman on Martial Law/Gun Control (12-17-19)
Posted on December 17, 2019 by Wes Rhinier ~Enjoy and take note…HEA
Tuesday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - David Ritter writes that a gross failure to act against a climate breakdown causing out-of-control wildfires and unprecedented temperatures is creating a crisis of legitimacy for Australia's government. Chris Hatch and Barry Saxifrage discuss the failure of the world's governments to turn dozens of climate meetings into meaningful progress. And Samantha Beattie examines Imperial Oil's deliberate climate denial after its own research confirmed the damage carbon pollution is doing to our planet. - Meanwhile, Hiroko Tabuchi reports on a singl... more »
Destroying the Republic 101: Illegals in NY Queue for Driver’s Licenses With NO FEAR of Deportation
[image: destroying-the-republic-101-illegals-in-ny-queue-for-driver-s-licenses-with-no-fear-of-deportation] Illegal aliens in New York are now waiting in long lines for driver’s licenses without any fear of deportation.
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 12/17/19"
*Updated frequently as available.* ◆ PM 12/17/19: Gregory Mannerino, "So It Begins... Because Without It, Expect A Total Meltdown" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ — § — *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We with Market Valuations?* "As of 12/17/19 (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap over GDP (c... more »
Pictou Landing First Nation: “We are sticking to the January 31, 2020 date”
It didn’t take Northern Pulp long to start issuing thinly veiled threats. Just before noon Monday, Nova Scotia Environment Minister Gordon Wilson announced that the company that owns the Pictou County pulp mill would have to submit a full environmental assessment report for its new effluent treatment facility. That process that could take two years, […]
Environment Minister Gordon Wilson orders two-year environmental assessment of Northern Pulp Mill’s proposed effluent treatment system
Nova Scotia’s Environment Minister is ordering Northern Pulp to produce more information and complete a full environmental assessment before he will approve the mill’s proposed wastewater treatment plant and a pipeline bringing the effluent from the plant to the Northumberland Strait. The project will replace a 50-year-old polluting system that dumps into Boat Harbour that […]
Michael Sabia on Carbon Budgets and China
Shawn McCarthy of Corporate Knights magazine reports that Canada’s second-largest pension fund has made big changes to its investment portfolio and the result is new investments in coal or oil companies are very unlikely: As world leaders converge at this week’s climate summit in Madrid to debate how best to shift to a net zero-economy, Michael Sabia is leaving the helm of Canada’s second-largest pension plan having firmly placed Quebec’s retirement savings at the forefront of the global movement for low-carbon investing. Sabia, who recently announced he’s stepping down from the C... more »
Secrets of the Cold War: When American And Russian Jets Battled Over Siberia
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F9F_Panther#/media/File:F9F-3_Panther_with_Emerson_turret_in_flight_in_early_1950s.jpg] All because of North Korea. *Key Point:* This would be the last battle where a U.S. plane would shoot down a nominally-Russian fighter. In the afternoon of November 18, 1952 four sleek jets painted an inky navy blue soared off the deck of the carrier USS Oriskany into a swirling Siberian snow storm gusting over the Sea of Japan. The carrier was part of Task Force 77, a fleet of twenty-five ships which included th... more »
Alternative History: North Korea Wins the Korean War
*Michael Peck* *History, Asia* [image: A mass rally celebrating the re-election of Kim Jong Un as North Korea's leader is held at Kim Il Sung square in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo released on April 14, 2019 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS] The result? World War III... *Key Point:* We don't know exactly what would have happened, but it would have deepened American fears about a Communist takeover. Would the Cold War have been hotter? Would fifty thousand American soldiers have lost their lives? Would today’s Americans worry that North... more »
These 5 Guns Are Horrendous And Should Never Have Been Made
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* Can you guess which ones? Guns are tools meant to address life or death situations, so a poorly designed or manufactured gun often earns particular scorn. The gun world has long memories of particularly bad firearms, many of which sealed the fate of brave soldiers. The rapid pace of firearms development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries meant that few if any mistakes were repeated, but the memories of these weapons—some with lethal consequences for the owner—linger go on. Here are five of the worst guns ever made. *Chauchat Light... more »
President Trump Letter to Speaker Pelosi: “You are declaring open war on American democracy”…
President Donald Trump sends a seven-page letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi outlining the executive concerns with the bastardization of a legislative impeachment process that will forever change the landscape of our constitutional republic. …”You are turning a … Continue reading →
Russian, Syrian air forces launch more airstrikes in past 48 hours than all of December
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Russian and Syrian air forces have launched a massive aerial attack over the northwestern region of Syria these past 48 hours, targeting several areas across the Idlib, Hama, Aleppo, and Latakia governorates. According to a report from the Hama Governorate, the Russian and Syrian air forces have launched more […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military showcases advanced missile systems: video
The Russian Ministry of Defense released a video of the ballistic missile launches marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Strategic Missile Forces. The Ministry published footage of the launch of various Russian missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads, on the occasion of the founding of the Russian nuclear shield on December 17, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military convoy enters oil fields in northeastern Syria
A large US military convoy entered oil fields in northeastern Syria despite widespread condemnation of the deployment as being tantamount to robbery. The United States sent new deployments to the Syrian provinces of Hasakah and Deir Ezzor from neighboring Iraq on Sunday, according to the state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV. The US vehicles were carrying logistical equipment […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army destroyed 3 enemy tanks during jihadist attack on southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to inflict heavy damage on the attacking jihadist rebels last night after the latter launched a surprise assault on their positions near the town of Sinjar in southeast Idlib. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Syrian Army was able to destroy […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli military simulates war with Hezbollah along Lebanese border: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – A news site revealed on Tuesday that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) were conducting a massive military maneuver in preparation for the war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The Hebrew-language Channel 7 reported on Tuesday that the Israeli Defense Forces conducted extensive military training in the northern Israeli region to simulate war […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China unveils first domestically-made aircraft carrier: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – China on Tuesday launched its first domestically-made aircraft carrier named “Shandong” at a ceremony attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The new aircraft carrier underwent testing operations last year from its base in Shandong Province, in the northern port of Dalian, where it was manufactured. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Short story: The Rewilding
Ethical Technology - 7 hours ago
Restoring ecosystems doesn’t always mean going back.
Mexico’s President AMLO Is Delivering the Change He Promised
Mexico is in a period of profound change and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his Morena Party are charting a dramatically new path for the country. The post Mexico’s President AMLO Is Delivering the Change He Promised appeared first on MintPress News.
The Nation: Dem Insiders try to block party from supporting Palestinian rights
“As high-profile endorsements rolled in for Bernie Sanders, one group of Democrats bristled. Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI), a lobby group filled with Washington insiders, struck back at the outsider who’s been rattling the Democratic establishment... The post The Nation: Dem Insiders try to block party from supporting Palestinian rights appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
1 in 5 Adolescents Is Prediabetic
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Story at-a-glance – In the U.S., about 1 in 5 adolescents and 1 in 4 young adults has prediabetes, according to a study by U.S. CDC scientists Prediabetes is a condition characterized by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, which increases your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease […] The post 1 in 5 Adolescents Is Prediabetic appeared first on Health Nut News .
THE VERDICT OF HISTORY (RED AMERICA VERSION)
It must bother @realDonaldTrump that when his grandchildren and great-grandchildren read about him in history textbooks, the first thing that they will see is that he was impeached for abusing his power. — Julian Zelizer (@julianzelizer) December 17, 2019 I don't know what will be said about this moment in the history books provided to Donald Trump's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (I'm not sure those kids will ever *see* what's written about him in those textbooks because, being Trumps, they probably won't make a habit of doing much required reading, even the smart grandc... more »
Did Santiago Flight 513 Disappear in 1954 Only to Land in 1989?
The discovery of wormholes probably won't be made by tabloid journalists.
Impeachment Managers
On Sunday, Rachel Bade reported that many Democrats, particularly freshmen, want Pelosi to name Justin Amash (I-MI) to the impeachment manager team that will present the House's case to the Senate. Amash is very conservative, far more so, in fact, than Trump, and he's an articulate and principled pro-impeachment former Republican. (Presumably, once Trump is out of office, Amash will rejoin the GOP.) It would be hard to imagine Pelosi giving him such a key slot. And speaking of impeachment managers... when the House Republicans impeached Bill Clinton in December of 1998 the GOP ... more »
Children’s Health Defense Appoints Dafna Tachover to Spearhead 5G and Wireless Radiation Efforts
Press Release Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: “CHD welcomes Dafna Tachover Esq., a leading 5G expert, to the CHD team! As CHD Senior Attorney and Director of our 5G program, Dafna will lead our national battle to derail Big Telecom’s craven scheme to irradiate our children.” Robert Kennedy and Children’s Health Defense (CHD) are delighted to […] The post Children’s Health Defense Appoints Dafna Tachover to Spearhead 5G and Wireless Radiation Efforts appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
The Resource Costs of Fiat Money Exceed Those of a Gold Standard
One of the articles I read in graduate school that persuaded me that a gold standard would be inefficient was Milton Friedman’s “Commodity-Reserve Currency,” published in the Journal of Political Economy in 1951 and later reprinted in his Essays in Positive Economics. Back in 1999, Lawrence H. White had an excellent critique of Friedman’s point. […] The post The Resource Costs of Fiat Money Exceed Those of a Gold Standard appeared first on Econlib.
Alice Embree : BOOKS | ‘Odd Birds’
The book is a fictional coming of age story set in San Antonio. By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | December 17, 2019 Judge this book by its cover. It is stunning. And Severo Perez’ Odd Birds is a … finish reading Alice Embree : *BOOKS* | ‘Odd Birds’
Why this mum chooses her words carefully when talking about climate change
Climate change is scary, and it can be really distressing for children. This is how one mum found a way to talk to her kids honestly, without making them panic.
New look, new era for the Perth Scorchers, but returning to the Big Bash penthouse is easier said than done
The Perth Scorchers have been one of the most successful domestic Twenty20 teams in world cricket, but after finishing bottom in the BBL last season, the pressure is on for the three-time champions to return to the finals.
Temperature records set to tumble as heatwave sweeps through Northern Territory
The temperature in Central Australia could soar to new heights in the lead up to Christmas, as temperature records are broken across the Northern Territory.
Former Donald Trump associate Rick Gates sentenced to jail
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A federal judge sentences US President Donald Trump's former deputy campaign chairman to 45 days in jail after Rick Gates extensively cooperated with authorities in the cases of several other high-profile former Trump advisors.
'It will take five months to fill': Waterski park 'irresponsible' say locals caught in eight-year drought
The Mayor of Barcaldine in Queensland's outback says he wants to put the town on the map by building a lake for water sports, but after eight years of drought some locals say the plan is concerning and irresponsible.
'It's the least we can do': Muslim mates make two 10-hour round trips to cook for bushfire victims
A group of Muslim mates, all builders by trade, make a 10-hour return trip — twice — to feed bushfire victims.
How hot birds cope in extreme heat in outback Australia
As the mercury soars well into the 40s, birds at the Alice Springs Desert Park are getting their breakfast two hours earlier.
Why are we seeing Baby Yoda everywhere? It's more than nostalgia
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Baby Yoda is shrouded in the mystery of uncharted territory. And he's designed to make us forgive Star Wars' past mistakes, writes Nathalie Collins and Jeff Volkheimer.
North Australian cotton industry continues to expand
As the drought drags Australian cotton production to a decade low, northern producers are ramping up production.
Can you smell that? Durian parties taking off in Australia
Durian parties have starting popping up in parts of Melbourne and Sydney. Can you smell it?
Country newspapers under the Australian Community Media banner to lose editors
The four editors of country newspapers owned by Australian Community Media in South Australia will have their roles cut as part of a re-structure.
Should you exercise when the air is smoky? We asked the experts
With fire activity in different parts of the country expected to continue for months, how can we maintain our fitness and stay active, while managing the risks of smoke to our health?
These wealthy suburbs are among the healthiest — except for one measure
About one in six Australians are drinking at risky levels, with data showing some of the wealthiest and traditionally healthiest areas in the country are hitting the booze the hardest.
Live: NSW Now: $100m blowout for Sydney Football Stadium rebuild
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *The Berejiklian government awards a $735 million contract to John Holland to finish the Sydney Football Stadium in time for 2022 NRL Grand Final.
A laptop that could 'bury a lot of people' could drop a bomb on WA's Parliament
A bombshell report about the alleged misuse of electoral allowances in the WA Parliament, including taxpayer funds going to strippers and sex trips, may have some current and former MPs quaking in their boots, writes Joanna Menagh.
US and China clash over Uyghur harassment in Australia and 'fake police cars'
The US ambassador to Australia says people in fake Chinese police cars are harassing Uyghurs in Australia — but China says the claim is "laughable".
Emma's timeline was 12 weeks, her budget was $100k. Here's how she built a home for her family
When a relationship breakdown left Emma unable to pay her mortgage, instead of selling she decided to rent her house out and build a new home in her backyard — it only cost her $100,000.
The anonymous Australians who hacked into Islamic State and attacked its propaganda
Sarah's life at work is so secret, not even her family knows what it involves. But now the ABC can reveal her role in infiltrating — and then tearing down — Islamic State's propaganda unit.
The spies and Liberal Party doyens embroiled in a bitter corporate takeover battle
Liberal Party doyens and the nation's top spies have been caught up in a brutal takeover battle between Australian engineering giant Worley and its Middle Eastern suitor, Dar.
Private hospital operator donated $75K to Liberal Party
Healthscope's donation of $75,000 to the Tasmanian Liberal Party over seven years sparks renewed calls to change the weakest state political donation laws in Australia.
Fears Melbourne's Docklands will 'die a quiet death' as pier debacle claims hundreds of jobs
Central Pier at Docklands is normally a hive of activity over the pre-Christmas period but more than 100 staff at local businesses have lost their jobs, as the entertainment precinct remains closed until at least January over safety concerns.
Don't give kids even a 'sip' of booze this Christmas, researchers warn
Thinking about giving a child a drink during Christmas dinner as a safe way to introduce them to booze? A longitudinal study shows even a small amount leads to binge drinking and other alcohol-related risks as they grow older.
Coaticook brand Cheddar cheese recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes
Quebec-based Laiterie Coaticook Ltée is recalling certain Coaticook brand cheddar cheese because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. The CFIA is making sure that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace, according to... Continue Reading
How Will the Senate Proceed on Impeachment?
With Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declaringthat there is no daylight between his and the White House’s plans for an impeachment trial, many Democrats have begun raising the specter of a sham trial that leaves the President’s conduct all but unexamined. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer drew headlines with a letterto Senator McConnell setting out his caucus’s desires for how a trial should proceed. Sen. McConnell’s negative responsebrought Democratic charges of a cover-up. Strikingly missing from this coverage is a realization that Sens. McConnell and Sch... more »
Chernobyl At Sea: When A Soviet Submarine Created An Atomic Disaster
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo-class_submarine#/media/File:Submarine_Echo_II_class.jpg] The incident remained a secret until the end of the Cold War. *Key Point:* Soviet nuclear reactors, particularly on their submarines, were reguarly faulty. In 1985, a Soviet submarine undergoing a delicate refueling procedure experienced a freak accident that killed ten naval personnel. The fuel involved was not diesel, but nuclear, and the resulting environmental disaster contaminated the area with dangerous, lasting radiation. The incident, which re... more »
Trump Unloads on Pelosi: What If He’s Just Getting Warmed Up?
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] As Donald Trump embraces Rudy Giuliani, the impeachment wars are increasing in ferocity. Like Bill Clinton, Donald Trump is about to be impeached on the eve of Christmas. The grinches were Republicans in December 1998. Now they are Democrats. Even as former Trump campaign officials Rick Gates was being sentenced to forty-five days in prison and Paul Manafort was rushed to a hospital for a cardiac event, the Democrats moved forward with impeachment proceedings in the House. A formal vote to impeach Trump and set the stage fo... more »
How Syria Broke Germany's Leopold 2 Tank (For Good?)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/GERMANY-NATO-MERKEL-RC194EE1EE40.html] Once known as a good machine, it was unprepared for asymmetrical warfare. *Key Point:* Employed by Turkey, the German tanks weren't built for rocket launchers and IEDs. Germany’s Leopard 2 main battle tank has a reputation as one of the finest in the world, competing for that distinction with proven designs such as the American M1 Abrams and the British Challenger 2. However, that reputation for nigh-invincibility has faced setbacks on Syrian battlefie... more »
ICBMs or Negotiations: What Path Will North Korea Take?
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, * Here are three paths Kim Jong-un may decide to take if negotiations don’t magically resume before New Years Day. One can always hope and pray that the United States and North Korea both see the light of day and discover a way to break the diplomatic logjam before the New Year hits the calendar. But hope is not a policy—and by the looks of U.S. envoy Stephen Biegun’s unproductive, three-day trip to South Korea this week, Washington is staring at a diplomatic initiative struggling to sustain itself like a fish out of water. Biegun’s only public re... more »
B-52: This 67 Year Old Bomber Still Terrifies North Korea, Russia, and China
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- A B-52 Stratofortress is prepared for take off on the runway April 6. Four B-52s arrived here from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to escape Typhoon Sudal which missed the island April 7.] Can it still start a war? *Key Point: *Worth keep it around? We’ve already examined the colorful analysis offered by Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte regarding his country’s new jet fighter, so let’s today look at the aviation insights offered by a politician on our home shores. In the September 26 presidential deba... more »
Will Trump Risk National Security and a Deal with North Korea?
*Sarah Bidgood* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] While prospects for unsigning the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty appeared dim at the end of Obama’s term, they are poised to become far more dismal soon if some in Washington get their way. Rumors have swirled over the last several months that the Trump administration may be planning to “unsign” the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). Washington’s withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty and refusal to commit to extending New START make it all too easy to believe that these rumors may be t... more »
The Real Reason Syria Clings to Long-Time Partner Russia
*Carlo J. V. Caro* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] The war in Syria is nothing more than a little relationship maintenance. It has been four years since Russia got involved in Syria’s civil war. Since then, Moscow has been able to help Syria’s dictator turn the tide of war. But the historical relationship between Moscow and Damascus has often been overlooked and understated in explaining why Russian president Vladimir Putin aided Syrian president Bashar al Assad. Cooperation between Syria and Russia predates the Cold War rivalry between Russia and the United States and the ... more »
Blurred Lines: Does Pompeo Have the Authority to Fight Iran for Iraq?
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The Trump administration is fuming about an Iranian-backed attack on Iraqi forces, but its legal authority to retaliate is questionable. The Trump administration is pointing the finger at Iranian-backed militias—and laying down a new red line—after a volley of rockets slammed into Baghdad International Airport, injuring five Iraqi soldiers. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Friday that the United States must “remind Iran’s leaders that any attacks by them, or their proxies of any identity” that harm Americans, Ameri... more »
Raise a ‘cuppa to the irony of SF and LA loss of tourism and convention revenue …
…California thought they had the answer — invite socialism into the state. Develop a utopia. Free drugs and free love, that was the answer. Gather all the money in one bucket and take care of everyone who subscribed to the doctrine. Their best university minds would figure out the most successful method to bring that about. Well the cost of Socialism changes in California are finally taking a major toll on at least one source of revenue — tourism and conventions. Of course, that is besides all of the damages and lives lost from wildfires, the lack of water, or … Continue reading →
Lawsuit: Paternity Test Falsely ID’d Baltimore Man as Father
Nnanaka Nwofor wants the Ohio company that conducted the DNA test to pay $75,000 for the cost of supporting the child and her mother and the pain of learning he wasn’t the father.
Guatemalan Illegal Who Killed Four Kids Collared Again
[image: guatemalan-illegal-who-killed-four-kids-collared-again] Three years ago, immigration authorities deported a border-jumping Guatemalan woman who killed four children and injured more than a dozen. Last month, cops collared her again — back in Minnesota.
Chinese Embassy Officials Expelled After Entering Virginia Military Base
[image: chinese-embassy-officials-expelled-after-entering-virginia-military-base] After the United States expelled two Chinese Embassy officials who drove onto a U.S. Navy base in Virginia Beach, the Chinese asked the United States to “correct its mistake.”
The Role of Fungus in Cancer
*Dr. Mercola* - The fungi trapped in the pancreas appears to activate a liver protein that triggers an immune mechanism involved in fighting infections.
A Colorado Lab is Sending Cannabis and Coffee to Space to See How They Mutate
*Elias Marat* - The goal of the experiment is to see if the zero-gravity conditions will lead to mutations or genetic alterations.
Graves Disease, an ‘Incurable’ Thyroid Disorder, Cured Through Lifestyle Changes
*GreenMedInfo Research Group* - From incurable to curable for an autoimmune disease known as Graves' disease. Why not make lifestyle changes today?
Since Feeding the Homeless Is Illegal, Activists Carry AR-15s to Give Out Food, Supplies
*Matt Agorist* - Feeding and clothing the homeless in the land of the free has now become a revolutionary act.
Musical Interlude: Simon & Garfunkel, "The Boxer"
Simon & Garfunkel, "The Boxer"
The Daily "Near You?"
San Isidro, San Jose, Costa Rica. Thanks for stopping by!
"Life Is Never Easy..."
"Life is never easy for those who dream." - Robert James Waller
Coercive Environmentalism
Gus Van Horn writes at Real Clear Markets The Recycling Crowd Embraces Grade-School Juvenility. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The third-grade boy shamefully completed his apology, in front of first grade. I was luckier than I felt. Just that morning, I had been convinced that the way to win friends was to do what […]
"Questions..."
"You have been given questions to which you cannot be given answers. You will have to live them out - perhaps a little at a time." *"And how long is that going to take?" * "I don't know. As long as you live, perhaps." *"That could be a long time."* "I will tell you a further mystery," he said. "It may take longer." - Wendell Berry, "Jayber Crow" ○ *"3 Questions To Ask Before You Die"* by Yurianddinna *"The unexamined life is not worth living: *Socrates once said that the unexamined life is not worth living. I grieve at the grim reality that most of us live such “unexamined” lives and t... more »
"The Paradox of Revenge"
*"The Paradox of Revenge"* by Emotionalcompetency “The passion for revenge is strong and sometimes almost overwhelming. But our intuitive logic about revenge is often twisted, conflicted, parochial, and dangerous. Revenge is a primitive, destructive, and violent response to anger, injury, or humiliation. It is a misguided attempt to transform shame into pride. Many governments, religions, traditions, and cultures provide guidance on when revenge may and may not be sought. Unfortunately this guidance is often unsatisfactory because it excludes groups of people, often mistreats women... more »
“Persistence: Why It's Sometimes Better To Walk Away”
*“Persistence: * *Why It's Sometimes Better To Walk Away”* By Art Markman “When Pope Benedict XVI announced he was resigning his decision shocked the world, because popes don't usually step down. And that got me thinking about the decision to walk away from things you have committed to in the past. We live in a culture that promotes persistence. Phrases like “Winners never quit, and quitters never win” dominate our public discussion. So, is that true? Should you really continue to pour effort into situations, even when they seem hopeless? Should you stay in a relationship, just be... more »
"Luck..."
“Luck is a very thin wire between survival and disaster, and not many people can keep their balance on it.” - Hunter S. Thompson
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “The Leaf and the Cloud: A Poem”
* "Flare, Part 12"* "When loneliness comes stalking, go into the fields, consider the orderliness of the world. Notice something you have never noticed before, like the tambourine sound of the snow-cricket whose pale green body is no longer than your thumb. Stare hard at the hummingbird, in the summer rain, shaking the water-sparks from its wings. Let grief be your sister, she will whether or no. Rise up from the stump of sorrow, and be green also, like the diligent leaves. A lifetime isn't long enough for the beauty of this world and the responsibilities of your life. Scatter your f... more »
"'A Modest Person With Much to Be Modest About', A List of Great Insults from History"
*"'A Modest Person with Much to Be Modest About', * *a List of Great Insults from History"* by Mike Walsh "Today, most memes, jibes and satire are aimed at unprincipled politicians. As bent as a dog’s back leg, mainstream media news-quacks are constantly in the crosshairs of meme enthusiasts. Migrant and ethnic-related issues offer rich picking for meme makers. Such is the power of memes that their influence has been described as the new mainstream media. Not so long ago there was a richness of language sadly missing from today’s vocabulary. Back when journalism was an occupation on... more »
The Curious Case of Emily Mailtis, Emma Dent Coat and the question, "And that comes down to immigration, I suppose?"
I was flabbergasted watching *Newsnight* last night. In fact, my flabber has never been so gasted while watching *Newsnight*. Emily was discussing post-election Labour matter with a trio of Labour types, including Emma Dent Coad - a Labour MP until she was rejected by the voters of Kensington in the general election. Emma chipped in a parting comment, and Emily replied: *Emma Dent Coad*: Something about the construction industry. We cannot deliver the infrastructure we need because the construction industry is almost on its knees. We don't have the skills, we don't have the power a... more »
USTR Robert Lightizer Discusses USMCA and U.S-China Trade Agreements…
Great interview with United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer as he described the goals, objectives and outcomes of the USMCA and U.S-China Phase One agreements. While answering a question about Wall St. journal criticism of the USMCA, Lighthizer discussed the … Continue reading →
House Rules Committee Constructs Rules for Wed Impeachment Vote – 2:00pm ET Livestream
The House Rules Committee is constructing the rules that will govern the House of Representatives’ vote on the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump tomorrow. The House Rules Committee is led by Democrat Rep. Jim McGovern. The rules and … Continue reading →
Is This a Photo of a Zunzuncito, the World’s Smallest Bird?
The world's smallest bird weighs less than a dime.
Like Board Games? This Is The Surprising Best U.S. City For You
Board games, where you play on an actual board, were once common in every household. Games have a long history, thousands of years, but board games took off in diversity in the 20th century, thanks to "Monopoly" and then others. It's impossible to predict the future so they may never again reach the peak popularity they once had, or they may stage a resurgence as young people want to take a break from an increasingly digital society. They may even become bigger than ever. I never once played Texas Hold 'em as a young guy in Pennsylvania but in the 2000s it took off nationwide and ha... more »
The Last Stand of Assyrians At Tell Tamer, Syria
Assyrian International News Agency - 10 hours ago
Assyrian Catholicos-Patriarch Mar Gewargis III, speaking at the Budapest Conference.Recently, the government of Hungary organized its second International Conference on Christian Persecution.
The Moment China Saved North Korea From Extinction
*Daniel L. Davis* *History, Asia* The Korean War, and history, turned. *Key Point:* Without China's intervention, Douglas MacArthur would have conquered the Korean peninsula and saved the United States from two years of war. On June 25, 1950, the North Korean People’s Army (NKPA) under Marshal Kim Il-sung launched a no-notice invasion of South Korea. Many are familiar with the failings of “Task Force Smith” in the first week of the war and MacArthur’s brilliant landings at Inchon that September. Few, however, realize the decisive moment of the war came three months after Inchon,... more »
Want To Make China Mad? Sell Taiwan U.S. M1 Abrams Tanks
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* Would they really help Taiwan deter China? *Key point: *Taiwan has long been interested in purchasing M1A2 tanks from the United States. Taiwan is once again interested in purchasing Abrams tanks from the United States. This week the Hong Kong–based *South China Morning Post* reported that Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Yen Teh-fa, told a legislative panel that Taipei is still interested in purchasing U.S.-made M1A2 Abrams tanks. Citing Taiwan’s *United Daily News, South China Morning Post *said that Taiwan’s Defense Ministry is initially... more »
India Has Aircraft Carriers, But Are They Worth Anything?
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/INDIA-MILITARY--GF20000083531.html] Pakistan is ready to sink whatever India throws at it. *Key Point:* When compared with Pakistani costal defenses, it's easy to conclude that India's aircraft carriers don't bring much to a fight. The Indian Navy has put out a proposal for its third aircraft carrier, tentatively titled the Vishal due to enter service in the latter 2020s. The 65,000-ton Vishal will be significantly larger than India’s sole current carrier, the Vikramaditya known formerly as the ex-Sovie... more »
Could the F-35 Smash Through Chinese and Russian Air Defenses?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * [image: F-35A Lightning II aircraft receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., July 13, 2015, during a flight from England to the U.S.] Theirs are state-of-the-art. *Key Point:* Stealth is the fifth-generation fighter's most powerful defense. The Air Force F-35 is using “open air” ranges and computer simulation to practice combat missions against the best Chinese and Russian-made air-defense technologies – as a way to prepare to enemy threats anticipated in the mid-2020s and beyond. The testing is aimed at addressing the mo... more »
A Rocket Explosion Almost Destroyed a U.S. Navy Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: View of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) underway in the Pacific Ocean showing the crew fighting a fire on the flight deck that occurred as the carrier was conducting air operations near Hawaii.] The disaster injured 314 crewmen and killed twenty eight. *Key point:* Carrier operations are dangerous by nature, but the terrible carnage of the 1960s is over. A series of collisions involving U.S. Navy destroyers in 2016 and 2017—including two incidents that left sixteen sailors dead—have raised questions as to why the ma... more »
How Good Is Russia's New Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B "Hunter" Stealth Drone?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* We take a look at this secretive Russian platform. *Key point:* Russia may want to signal to both domestic and foreign observers that it can develop the capability to launch the same sort of stealthy, penetrating attacks it fears coming from the United States. On August 7, 2019 the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing the first flight, five days earlier, of a prototype stealth drone called Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B. The flying-wing drone circled for twenty minutes around two thousand feet above the Chkalov State Flight Test Cente... more »
Human Rights Watch 92 page report: Israeli suspension of Palestinian rights is unlawful & unjustifiable
Human Rights Watch issues 92-page report on Israeli violations of Palestinian human rights. '52 years into Israel's occupation of Palestine, Israel's human rights suspension is unlawful and unjustifiable...' The post Human Rights Watch 92 page report: Israeli suspension of Palestinian rights is unlawful & unjustifiable appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Anti-Semitism Envoy Elan Carr puts Israel (not Jews) front and center
Trump's anti-Semitism envoy boldly equates anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism, & considers Israel "a central tenet" of Judaism - despite the many voices within the global Jewish community, including within Israel itself, critical of Israel. Carr demands: Every law enforcement office and every prosecutorial agency must force everybody who has even a hint of antisemitism to undergo a tolerance program. The post Anti-Semitism Envoy Elan Carr puts Israel (not Jews) front and center appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/17/2019
Today's Water Cooler:
According to NZ’s National Poisons Centre there is no readily available test for 1080 poison in the human body
By Carol Sawyer TODAY I HAD A CONVERSATION WITH THE ‘NATIONAL POISONS CENTRE …. The signs at 1080 poison aerial drops tell you to contact the National Poisons Centre if you suspect poisoning, and they give you an 0800 number to ring. Just so you are clear about this… however, contacting the National Poisons Centre … Continue reading According to NZ’s National Poisons Centre there is no readily available test for 1080 poison in the human body →
Something is rotten in the state of Samoa
A father speaks out on certain issues that are not being told us about the recent measles outbreak in Samoa. Just Dad 1.01K subscribers There’s something happening in Samoa that should have every Kiwi’s attention. The implications could change New Zealand forever. Are you going to let this happen to you? RELATED: Hilary Butler’s … Continue reading Something is rotten in the state of Samoa →
Research shows burning sage kills 94% of airborne bacteria
Believe it or not when I posted this article on Facebook the fact checkers showed up with one of their little warnings (Soros, Gates & their buddies). Fake information burning sage so they say. Mainstream (that has only been mainstream since the 1920s when the Rockefellers heisted the then mainstream which was natural healing methods, … Continue reading Research shows burning sage kills 94% of airborne bacteria →
Syria grants 2 oil and gas exploration contracts to Russian companies.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 P.M.) – On Monday, the Syrian People’s Assembly approved the contracts of three bills, including the ratification of contracts for oil exploration with two Russian companies. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the bills related to oil exploration include contracts signed on 2-9-2019 between the Ministry of Oil and Mineral […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants claim they killed and wounded Russian soldiers in Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – 6:50 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants in the Aleppo Governorate alleged on Tuesday that they killed and wounded a number of Russian military personnel in the Aleppo Governorate the night before. According to the statement released by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA), their troops killed the Russian military personnel […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin calls on Erdogan to increase efforts to fight terrorism in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, stressed the importance of further joint efforts to fight terrorist groups in Syria, the Kremlin press service said. “The leaders exchanged views on the situation in Syria, including in the context of the Russian-Turkish agreements on the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Haftar-led Libyan Army attempts to advance into Tripoli
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) -A commander from the Libyan National Army (LNA) said his forces are involved in a fierce battle near the capital, Tripoli, noting new advances for his forces in several areas. Al-Senussi Qadirbu, whose forces operate at the Ain Zara axis, told Sputnik Arabic on Tuesday: “All the axes of Tripoli witness, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria plans to switch from gasoline to natural gas
The Syrian authorities plan to switch public transport and taxis from gasoline to natural gas amid an oil deficit in the country, the Al-Watan newspaper said. According to sources in the state-run fuel distribution company that spoke to the Al-Watan newspaper, the project was proposed even before the Syrian war broke out. A plan to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Def. Sec. says American forces reserve right to self-defense if targeted in Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he spoke to Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and urged Baghdad to take steps to control the situation after a series of attacks on bases hosting the U.S. forces. A senior U.S. military official had previously warned last week that “attacks by Iranian-backed factions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia will help Syria regain control over its oil fields: Deputy PM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – On Tuesday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov discussed with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad the issue of regaining control of their oil fields that are currently occupied by the U.S. military. “Yes, we discussed oil,” Borisov told reporters. “The situation in the Euphrates is improving. I think that all Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Russian, Syrian navies carry out drills in eastern Mediterranean
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Russian and Syrian navies carried out large-scale drills in the eastern Mediterranean on Tuesday as part of their military cooperation agreement. The two navies were filmed by RT Arabic on Tuesday carrying out their joint drills and hitting targets with their warships and coastal forces. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanon vows to defend territorial waters after Greek ship violation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Lebanese President Michel ‘Aoun received on Tuesday, the commander of the international forces in the south, General Stefano Del Cole, at the Ba’abda Palace. During the meeting, ‘Aoun asked Del Cole to investigate the reasons for the breach of a Greek oil exploration ship working for the Israeli Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Assyrian troops at the contact-lines in northern Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – The Assyrian-led Syriac Military Council was recently filmed by RT Arabic at the contact lines in the northern countryside of Al-Hasakah. In the short video, the Assyrian troops can be seen moving back-and-forth from the contact lines with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), while also maintaining their military positions in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia, Syria carry out large-scale naval drills in eastern Mediterranean
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The navies of the Russian Federation and Syrian Arab Republic have started joint exercises in the eastern region of the Mediterranean. A spokesperson at the Russian naval base in Tartous told reporters on Tuesday that the drills were not by chance, but rather, an important training exercise between the two […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist infiltration attempt ends in failure as Syrian Army stands its ground
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels attempted to infiltrate the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in southeastern Idlib last night, prompting a fierce confrontation between the two parties. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels attempted to catch the Syrian Army troops near the Abu Dhuhour Airport off guard like they did […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Attack At Pensacola: Why Did Pentagon Vetting Fail?
Three died and eight were injured when a Saudi military officer went on a shooting spree at a Pensacola, Florida airbase. The Pentagon insists Saudi military officers are properly vetted, but they are revisiting their vetting process anyway. Maybe vetting is not the real issue? Watch today's Liberty Report:
Erdogan Threatens to Close US Incirlik Air Base if US Continue to Sanction Turkey
*21WIRE* | The loss of these Cold War era facilities would be a major blow to US, and likely lead to Turkey crashing out of NATO.
Coal consumption likely to rise as growing demand for electricity generation in developing countries
By Paul Homewood While Matt McGrath deludes himself in Madrid, the IEA reveal the stark reality: Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialised nations. While use of the most polluting fossil […]
Congratulations to Drum and Jones!
*TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019But also, Death by Woke:* Congratulations are due to Mother Jones for (what we assume to be) Kevin Drum's cover report. In hard copy, Drum's essay will appear in the January/February issue. On line, Drum has now posted it under this headline: *We Need a Massive Climate War Effort—Now* Congratulations to Drum and to Jones for this lengthy essay. We'll also state what's merely obvious: There's a very good chance that no such massive effort will ever take place. Speaking for several future experts, we congratulate Drum for the anthropological approach he t... more »
Echoes and bubbles
The 2019 general election proved beyond reasonable doubt that the aggressive left-wing echo chambers inhabiting 'political Twitter' don't remotely speak for the country. They only speak for the Metropolitan Borough of Corbyn and deepest Remainshire. They are, in other words, a minority - and a pretty small minority at that. Yet such people have been the very ones on social media that BBC types have pandered to most, especially when they complain about BBC bias. It's an interesting question as to why this is so. And my suggested answer is that BBC folk, tending heavily to be e... more »
The warming wind turbines of climate change
Sure, the wind blows intermittently, but what if wind power actually contributes to global warming? The post The warming wind turbines of climate change appeared first on CFACT .
South Carolina Prisoners Call For UN Intervention As Abusive Conditions Worsen
Prisoners and their supporters in the US, UK, and the Caribbean requested the UN intervene in the humanitarian crisis inside South Carolina prisons. The post South Carolina Prisoners Call For UN Intervention As Abusive Conditions Worsen appeared first on Shadowproof.
PressTV hits another one out of the ballpark - US "Wonders" Why Turkey Angry...can we all say Gulen?
*"Dumb and Dumber?"* *US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper delivers a speech during a ceremony as part of the commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, on December 16, 2019, at the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne. (Photo by AFP)* It's a laff a minute over at PressTV these days. That's if you enjoy Black Humo*U*r...as I do. This morning we have another Seinfeldian episode starring that quick-rising comic, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. In this episode, he's "wondering" why Turkey is so annoyed with USrael that... more »
Hallmark’s Flip-Flop on Same-Sex Ads Backfires
The Hallmark Channel’s decision to pull, then reinstate a commercial that featured a same-sex couple kissing shows how controversy can generate more publicity than simply ignoring it.
Fed Doubled Bailouts Again Dec. 13 in Out-of-Control Crisis — Trump Being Set Up for Crash
Monday morning a series of bank economists, beginning at Bank of America, proclaimed that the Federal Reserve has finally, after three months, brought the interbank lending liquidity crisis under control, and there will be “no crisis” and “no stress” on banks or interest rates at year-end. This is very much to be doubted, since simply to get these polyanna statements from the big banks, the New York Fed on Friday the 13th had to roughly double, again, the emergency liquidity loans it is making daily to its primary dealer banks. This money-printing liquidity-pumping has constantly ... more »
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