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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* While character has apparently never mattered in Washington, DC, I've always felt that, given enough time in the spotlight, bad character is often revealed. That doesn't mean that everyone changes their mind about that someone who steps into the spotlight, but it does change the minds of a very significant number of people who decided to stick around for the show. During the impeachment of President Clinton, Newt Gingrich was revealed to have stretched the bounds of hypocrisy and broken the bounds of human decency so much that it was he who was forced from his position o... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Friday 24th January 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Adam Schiff’s Avalanche Of Accolades
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ Our media elites arrogantly lecture about our democracy being undermined by robotic propaganda, but do they ever listen to themselves talk about the Democrats? Somehow, they think their robotic propaganda is just telling the “truth.” The press came to witness the Senate impeachment trial, and Adam Schiff had […]
The Double Voting Problem
By Hans von Spakovsky and Kaitlynn Samalis-Aldrich ~ It’s 2020, which means election year is upon us. And although Washington is currently preoccupied with the impeachment melodrama going on in the Senate, we should not lose sight of problems in our voter registration and election process that imperil the integrity of upcoming local, state, and federal elections. […]
Expectations And Outcome Of Alice Wells’ Visit To Pakistan
Right! It is interesting which makes friends and foes in International Relations. What were the expectations from the recent visit of Acting US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Alice Wells during 19-22 January 2020? And what was her mission? Pakistan welcomed her warmly and keeping the reciprocate protocol […]
Iran’s Fars News blocked after US gov’t order
The Iranian Fars news agency wrote on its Telegram channel on Friday that its website was blocked after the US Treasury Department introduced sanctions against the country. According to Fars, an international provider sent it an email saying that the reason for blocking the website was the order by the OFAC and the agency’s inclusion […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ansarallah forces capture strategic district in devastating defeat for Saudi-backed troops
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 A.M.) – For the first time during the Yemeni War, the Ansarallah forces (var. Houthis) captured an imperative district in the eastern part of the Sana’a Governorate. Backed by heavy artillery, the Ansarallah forces began their long-awaited Nihm District offensive this week, targeting several sites belonging to the Saudi-backed Yemeni forces. Beginning […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army scores big advance in Idlib as they push towards key city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 A.M.) – On Friday, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a big advance inside the Idlib Governorate after launching a powerful attack along the southeastern front-lines. Led by the 25th Special Mission Forces Division (formerly Tiger Forces) and 5th Corps, the Syrian Arab Army attacked two separate axes in southeastern Idlib, as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-01-23
This is a summary of 16 AMN articles on the following subjects: Pakistan, Iran, US, Caspian, Russia, Iraq, Syria, Soleimani, Assad, Lebanon, Aleppo, Idlib, France, Israel, Macron, Beirut, Libya, Tripoli. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Iran, Middleeast, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Dutch meat firm fined for lack of cooperation in pork recall
A meat processing company in the Netherlands has been fined for not fully cooperating during a recall of pork possibly contaminated with Salmonella in 2018. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) imposed the fine of more than €500,000 ($552,000) as the firm took “insufficient measures” to withdraw pork that could have been... Continue Reading
"The Risk Of A True Pandemic Is Higher Than We’re Being Told"
*"The Risk Of A True Pandemic Is Higher Than We’re Being Told"* by Adam Taggart "OK, there’s a LOT of uncertainty and confusing/conflicting information currently circulating right now about the new coronavirus outbreak that has suddenly erupted out of Wuhan, China. What’s really going on? What exactly is the ‘coronavirus’? And most important: How worried do we need to be? Given the poor communication so far by government health organizations and the media, the severity of the situation and the risk to public health, Chris Martenson filmed this important explanatory video hours ago. ... more »
Tweets For Today
#BREAKING China imposes travel ban on more cities, restricting 56 million people pic.twitter.com/Jq8G3ijUXU — AFP news agency (@AFP) January 25, 2020 BREAKING: China's National Health Commission reports that the number of people infected with a new virus has risen to 1,287 with 41 deaths across 29 provinces. Some 237 patients remain in serious condition. https://t.co/5T1VVeR5Lb — The Associated Press (@AP) January 25, 2020 Coronavirus: How can China build a hospital so quickly? https://t.co/mVdomI00dd — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 25, 2020 China has been working ver... more »
Iran Cannot Defeat American Stealth Planes, but They Could Cause Real Damage
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Middle East* [image: Official U.S. Navy Page from United States of AmericaSmedegard, Alex, MC2/USS George Washington (CVN 73)/U.S. Navy [Public domain]] Not so lopsided? *Key Point:* Tehran cannot hope to eliminate Washington's stealth fighters. However, Iran's anti-air defenses are nothing to joke about either. Iran’s military planners face an unenviable military challenge: preparing defenses against air attacks from the most formidable air forces on the planet. The once-formidable Iranian Air Force, starved of spare parts for its 1970s-era Amer... more »
What If the New B-21 Stealth Bomber Could Also Fight Other Aircraft?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2795920/assuring-deterence] A battle plane could be born. *Key point:* Washington wants a high-tech strategic bomber to penetrate enemy airspace. But part of that mission arguably should include the ability to shoot down enemy fighters. Recent reports about the B-21 Raider suggest that the plane might have a mission that U.S. bombers have not had for a very long time: air-to-air combat. If the Air Force continues to pursue this line of thought, it will revive a concept that dominated airpower theory in t... more »
This Is How Iran Has Threatened Israel With Destruction
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Would or could they do? *Key point:* Tehran likes to talk big. Iran could attack Israel, but they couldn't destroy it. How might Iran retaliate for a U.S. drone strike that killed its most important general? By attacking Israel. A senior Iranian official has already threatened to strike Israel if America were to respond militarily to any Iranian retaliation for the death of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, the chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, and the driving force behind Iran’s netw... more »
This Is Why Israel's Merkava Tanks Can't Be Stopped
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Middle East* Israel is the Middle East's premier fighting force. *Key Point:* It’s clear why most nations have stuck to more traditional designs instead of embracing the Merkava’s frontal engine tank design. The Merkava tank is sometimes called the most survivable tank in the world. The reasons given usually include its active protection system, forward engine design, urban warfare specific modifications, and thick armor. But do these claims hold up to scrutiny? The Merkava was designed in the 1970s following the failure to purchase Chieftain tanks from ... more »
A Hurricane Damaged This Air Force Base, but Now It's Getting a 5g-Powered Upgrade
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Technology, Americas* [image: DOD] A smart base? TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – As Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida’s panhandle continues to rebuild after taking a direct hit from Hurricane Michael in 2018, it’s getting not only a makeover, but a 5G modernization, too. Defense Systems reports. Continue reading original article The Military & Aerospace Electronics take: 23 Jan. 2020 -- The Air Force is working with AT&T to create a “smart base of the future,” including reconstructing and transforming the Tyndall ’s communications infrastruct... more »
Picture Of The Day
An anti-government protester climbs police barricades during clashes with security forces in the central downtown district of the Lebanese capital Beirut near the parliament headquarters on 18 January 2020. © AFP 2019 / Anwar Amro *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 18-24 January* (Sputnik)
Should The U.S. Intensify Its Military Invovlement In The Sahel?
Image: U.S. Air Force (Photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer) *Olivier-Rémy Bel, War On The Rocks:* *America Shouldn’t Abandon Its Allies in the Sahel* Emmanuel Macron follows the United States National Security Council’s Twitter account. At least, that is one of the takeaways from the Pau Sahel Summit, where he read a tweet posted moments earlier as a possible sign of continued American support to counterterrorist efforts in the Sahel. On Jan. 13, leaders from the G5 Sahel (i.e., Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mauritania) as well as France, the European Union, and the United Nati... more »
President Trump Unveils New Space Force Logo
After consultation with our Great Military Leaders, designers, and others, I am pleased to present the new logo for the United States Space Force, the Sixth Branch of our Magnificent Military! pic.twitter.com/TC8pT4yHFT — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 24, 2020 *USA Today: **Trump unveils new Space Force logo, draws comparisons to 'Star Trek' Starfleet Command* WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump revealed the official logo for the new U.S. Space Force, a branch of the military that the administration created last year. But to many, the logo seemed more than a little fa... more »
41% Of Americans Approved Of President Trump's Order To Kill Iranian General Soleimani. 30% Disapproved
Iranian General Qassem Soleimani *ABC News:* *Poll: Many in US support Trump decision to kill Iran general* *A new poll shows Americans are more likely than not to support President Donald Trump’s decision to order a drone strike that killed an Iranian general, even amid widespread skepticism about his foreign policy overall* WASHINGTON -- A new poll shows Americans are more likely than not to support President Donald Trump’s decision to order a drone strike that killed an Iranian general, even amid widespread skepticism about his foreign policy overall. The poll by The Associated... more »
YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: #CORONAVIRUS, #GUNS: JANUARY 25, 2020
[image: stilton’s place, stilton, political, humor, conservative, cartoons, jokes, hope n’ change, china, coronavirus, schiff, snakes, bats, trump, impeachment, trial] Stilton says: We've got to be honest and give Democrats credit where credit is due. In the face of the ongoing impeachment trial and the bizarre threats...err, campaign promises...being offered up by the leading Democrat presidential contenders, a world-cleansing plague doesn't seem like an entirely bad idea. In this case, the possible culprit is a fast-mutating coronavirus from China which, hopefully, President Tru... more »
Tourism operators hit by bushfire get creative during tourist lull
Without some creative thinking, Victorian cheese producer Melissa Jacka feared her business may have been in serious trouble.
Wary of the 'Death Valley' of TV, Trump's legal team shifts impeachment defence
Democrats closed another marathon session of Donald Trump's impeachment trial with a plea for America. Here are the key takeaways from day four.
Investigators begin 'painstakingly meticulous' task of mapping crash which killed US aerial firefighters
Police release images showing the wreckage of the firefighting aircraft which crashed in southern NSW on Thursday, killing all three of its American crew members.
New ecotourism venture for north-west WA's traditional owners
Palm Pool, part of the Millstream Chichester National Park, will be home to luxury camping, swimming, kayaking, cultural tours and a restaurant and the setting showcases the typical, rugged beauty of north-western Western Australia.
The seeds keep falling at the Aus Open as world number two Karolina Pliskova departs
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Yesterday it was Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams who made shock exits from the women's draw, now the second seed is also out of the first major of the season.
Some Queensland towns have recorded their biggest downpours in almost 12 months and there's more to come
Queensland's outback communities are celebrating much-needed rainfall, with Upper Retreat in the Central Highlands west of Emerald recording 176 millimetres since 9:00am Friday.
Runaway rapist who fled WA unlikely to face punishment for supervision order breach
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A man who violently raped two backpackers in Broome appears likely to go unpunished for breaching an order meant to govern his behaviour after his release from prison.
Worker trapped in Tasmanian gold mine named
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The worker presumed killed by a collapse at the Henty gold mine on Tasmania's west coast is named as 44-year-old Cameron John Goss.
January 25th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1101
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Saturday January 25th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
The U.S. Senate Impeachment Trial Of President Trump Is Happening With A Spectator Gallery That Is At Least HAlf-Empty
*NYPost*: *Trump impeachment: Half-empty spectator gallery puzzles senators * The Senate spectator gallery was at least half-empty throughout the first week of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and senators serving as the jury in the marathon sessions are taking notice — some stunned that there aren’t more people watching history unfold, while others understand the public avoiding the repetitive proceedings. “I’m really surprised at that because this is kind of historic and I would think this would be an opportunity for people to get in there regardless of whose side you ... more »
Which Are The Republicans Most Likely To Lose Their Seats Because Of Their Lockstep Support Of Trump?
This week, Reuters released a new Ipsos poll showing that 72% of registered voters want to see witnesses-- such as John Bolton and Mike Pompeo-- testify in Trump's impeachment trial-- and that includes 69% of *Republican* voters. Even more Republican voters-- 73% of them-- also said senators should "act as impartial jurors" during the trial. Last week *Washington Post* reporter Griff Witte brought up Cory Gardner and, yes, he's absolutely one of the senators whose head has been buried up Trump's ass to the detriment of his own reelection efforts. Others are Susan Collins (ME), Mar... more »
CNN Journalist Who Pushed Original Dossier Story Now Covers Invalid FISA Application That Relied on Dossier…
Did the original scope memo from Rod Rosenstein in May 2017 authorize Team Mueller to investigate allegations in the Steele Dossier?… Allegations that were already debunked by the FBI four months earlier in mid-January 2017? There’s more than a little … Continue reading →
Gotham City Digest
(Your prophylactic against the pecker snot of right wing disinformation) ------------------------------ Oh, NOW he doesn't want a wall when it could actually save lives. Maybe someone should tell him Mexican boat people are riding in on the wave. I bet he'd build that sea wall himself. ------------------------------ What Donnie Dumbo doesn't seem to understand is that those two journalists wouldn't've had a book if people didn't talk to them. People who work(ed) with Trump. People who KNOW Trump. ------------------------------ It's so sad and tragic they found her ... more »
A tribute to Jim Lehrer
One of my main sources for televised news is the PBS Newshour. It is an even-handed news report, that offers expert commentary in a civilized way. This approach traces itself to initial and long-time host, Jim Lehrer, who died on … Continue reading →
Belmarsh Prison Inmates Prove More Ethical Than Entire Western Empire
In some refreshingly good news about Julian Assange, WikiLeaks is reporting that its founder has finally been moved out of solitary confinement to a different wing in Belmarsh Prison where he can have normal social interactions with 40 other inmates. This fantastic news lifts a […]
Meet the Sukhoi S-70: Russia's New and Deadly Stealth Drone
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Europe* [image: Image: Russian Ministry of Defense.] A big deal? *Key point:* Russia's S-70 Okhotnik looks promising and is similar to America's stealth planes. However, major adjustments are needed to ensure the S-70 is actually as stealthy as it is supposed to be. 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 »
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wants To Make Us All Poorer
*Joel Griffith* *Politics, Americas* [image: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) arrives for a briefing on developments with Iran after attacks by Iran on U.S. forces in Iraq, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Al Drago] It's a war on wealth—everyone's wealth. “No one ever makes a billion dollars. You take a billion dollars,” chided U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., earlier this week. “You didn’t make those widgets,” she added. “You sat on a couch while thousands of people were paid modern-day slave wages … [and] are literally ... more »
Eastern China Is a Source of Rogue Ozone-Depleting Emissions
Paul Krummel, Bronwyn Dunse, Nada Derek, Paul Fraser, Paul Steele at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Paul Krummel, Bronwyn Dunse, Nada Derek, Paul Fraser, Paul Steele* *Environment, Asia* [image: Reuters] Research published by an international team today in Nature used a global network of monitoring stations to pinpoint the source of the rogue emissions. A mysterious rebound in the emissions of ozone-depleting chemicals – despite a global ban stretching back almost a decade – has been traced to eastern China. Research published by an international team today in Nature used a global network of monitoring stations to pinpoint the source of the rogue emissions. According to these... more »
Tesla’s Brilliant Business Strategy Could Be a Total Game Changer
*Nathan Furr* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] If Tesla can dramatically lower the prices of batteries by manufacturing at scale, they lower the barriers to adoption for electric vehicles. But more importantly, the battery bottleneck isn’t going away any time soon, which means, if they succeed, Tesla controls the biggest profit pool in the future of auto manufacturing. Few companies have attracted as much praise, derision, scepticism and enthusiasm as Telsa Motors and its founder Elon Musk. Having interviewed Elon Musk and the Tesla leadership as part of my research, one of t... more »
Luke Gromen: Discover Why Fed Money Printing Is Set To EXPLODE! (Must See)
George Gammon Luke Gromen, macro expert, reveals shocking insights 👉YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR DOLLAR COLLAPSE! 👈Luke Gromen is one of the experts that think the dollar will go straight down from here. I explain his theory in three simple fast steps! Luke Gromen sees the Fed printing as much money as it takes to …
‘Brazen Disinformation’: Syria Narrative Managers Defend Douma Chemical Weapon Hoax as OPCW Comes Under Attack
‘Brazen Disinformation’: Syria Narrative Managers Defend Douma Chemical Weapon Hoax as OPCW Comes Under Attack by Vanessa Beeley, https://www.rt.com/ In the light of the increasing exposure of the OPCW as a deeply compromised instrument of power for the US-led global alliance, the role of aligned media in protecting discredited constructs must be examined. – On …
Former UN Official Slams Israel ‘Humiliation’ of Palestinians
Former UN Official Slams Israel ‘Humiliation’ of Palestinians by James Bays, https://www.aljazeera.com/ Former UN Assistant Secretary-General Andrew Gilmour has described the situation for Palestinians as ‘appalling’ and ‘indescribable’. – Israel‘s treatment of the Palestinians is a deliberate act of humiliation, according to a former top United Nations human rights official, who stepped down from his post …
Trump to Announce Details of ‘Deal of the Century’ Before Israeli Leaders’ Visit
Trump to Announce Details of ‘Deal of the Century’ Before Israeli Leaders’ Visit by MEE and agencies, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ No Palestinian leaders invited to White House for consultations as Abbas warns administration of crossing ‘red lines’. – Donald Trump said on Thursday he will publish details of his controversial Middle East peace plan, dubbed the “deal …
Trump to Release Mideast Peace Plan Before Tues. Meeting with Netanyahu, Gantz
Trump to Release Mideast Peace Plan Before Tues. Meeting with Netanyahu, Gantz by https://www.i24news.tv/en ‘Deal of the Century’ touted by US administration as best offer ever presented to Israel – US President Donald Trump is “looking forward” to welcoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and chairman of Blue and White alliance Benny Gantz next week …
How US Breaks Its Own Rules, Even w/ Assassinations (Full Show)
RT America US combat relies heavily on drone warfare, with companies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, and General Dynamics cashing in. Does the assassination of Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani cross a dangerous new line? Rick Sanchez provides historical context. (0:12) RT America’s Michele Greenstein examines the legal basis for the disturbing rise of assassination …
UK Researcher Predicts Over 250,000 Chinese Will Have Coronavirus In Ten Days
UK Researcher Predicts Over 250,000 Chinese Will Have Coronavirus In Ten Days by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ When it comes to estimating the human capital and potential fallout from a highly contagious epidemic, arguably the most important variable is the R0 (“R-naught”) value of the disease, which represents the average number of secondary cases arising from an …
US Torture Policy: Part Of ‘American Exceptionalism’?
RonPaulLibertyReport One of the architects of the CIA’s post-9/11 torture program was in court this week to testify in the pre-trial proceedings of several Guantanamo detainees. His justification for designing and practicing some of the most inhuman practices on earth should give pause to Americans with a conscience. Do we really reject torture? end
Wuhan Virus Outbreak To Trigger Global Economic Collapse?
SilverDoctors The cartel is staring down its worst-case scenario: Pandemic cripples the economy, leading to a sea of red in the financial markets and damaging spillover onto Main Street, followed by a global wave of Gold Fever. Will the “markets” as we know them today even survive? end
Repo Market Greatest Hits Timeline: Discover How It’s Getting Worse!
George Gammon See how the repo market crisis has progressed 👉SO YOU’RE PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE! 👈I’ve done 10+ repo market videos so we pulled the best clips from all of them to show you how the repo market has gone from a temporary glitch to proof the entire dollar funding system is broken. The …
China Suddenly Increases Death Toll By Over 60% As Virus Jumps To Europe
Latest real time update from Global Times (China): – 08:00 am Jan 25 1,287 cases of Wuhan Coronavirus confirmed nationwide with 41 deaths as of Saturday: national health authority – China Suddenly Increases Death Toll By Over 60% As Virus Jumps To Europe by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Summary Here’s a glimpse of new virus-related developments …
34 US Troops Suffered Brain Injury in Iran’s Revenge Strike for Soleimani’s Killing – Pentagon
Looks like the US-Pentagram was lying: “No one injured!” 34 US Troops Suffered Brain Injury in Iran’s Revenge Strike for Soleimani’s Killing – Pentagon by https://www.rt.com/ Some 34 US troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following the Iranian strikes on two US bases earlier this month, the Pentagon has said, despite the administration’s prior …
A Gold Standard Return? Here’s How Conrad Black Sees It
Kitco NEWS The world needs another hard currency to anchor its financial system on, but a full gold standard today would put too much power in the hands of a small group of miners and engineers, this according to financier and media mogul Conrad Black. “My idea is somewhat similar to Keynes, who in most …
The Fed’s Swan Song: The Mother of All Financial Disasters
RonPaulLibertyReport If the dot-com and housing bubbles were The Fed’s prelude and opening acts, they’ve surely created the biggest bubble of them all since the 2008 bust. The coming financial crisis may very well be The Fed’s swan song. Sound money and free markets must replace this central planning nightmare! end
Are US Troops ‘Occupying’ Iraq? Massive Iraqi March (Full show)
RT America A massive demonstration has flooded the streets of Baghdad, with thousands voicing their anger at the US military presence in Iraq. The anti-America rally, dubbed the “Million-man March,” was called by Moqtada al-Sadr, Iraq’s top Shiite cleric. Rick Sanchez explains what led up to Iraq’s latest call for US forces to leave their …
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