Saturday, February 08, 2020

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Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* There he was, Thursday afternoon, surrounded by his sycophantic court jesters in the White House East Room. Trump, a man who has already out-Nixoned Nixon. The difference in the reaction is, at least the most important difference is, that enough Republicans back in Nixon's day had red American patriotic blood flowing through their veins and hearts. Yes. back in 1974, there existed Republicans who had hearts. There were Republicans who thought swearing an oath to the Constitution held meaning. It seems like so many eons ago now. Trumpenstein, American Psycho, with those ... more »

Nearly 200 ill in UK after eating oysters

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 21 hours ago
Almost 200 people have fallen ill after eating oysters in the United Kingdom in recent months. Since November 2019 there have been at least 180 reported cases of gastroenteritis associated with oyster consumption linked to multiple food outlets and oyster producers. A Public Health England spokeswoman told Food Safety News that norovirus had been identified... Continue Reading

This Philadelphia Refinery Is the Country’s Worst Benzene Polluter. Trump Wants To Keep It Open

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 21 hours ago
Trump-aided behind-the-scenes shenanigans may keep a horrifically toxic refinery in business.

Failed Prosecutions: Donald Trump Survives The Senate

Binoy KAMPMARK at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
Never undertake a prosecution unless you have good grounds, and prospects, for a solid conviction. In the case against President Donald Trump, there was never a serious prospect that the Senate would cool sufficiently to give the Democrats the votes necessary to affirm vote of impeachment in the House. The […]

You’re fired!

Hardnox at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago
Alexander Vindman and his twin brother Yevgeny got fired from their NSC jobs at the White House. They were escorted out of the White House. Gordon Sondland, Ambassador to the EU was fired. Let the purge begin! ~ Hardnox

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago

Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Friday 7th February 2020

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
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 […]

NY Times’ Stark Romney Reversal: From Racist Oddball To Defiant Hero

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Clay Waters ~ Sen. Mitt Romney was the sole Republican to vote to impeach Donald Trump, and the New York Times front page on Thursday demonstrated its strange new respect for the Utah Republican — the same candidate it spent 2012 vilifying for standing between Barack Obama and a second term — in Mark […]

CoronaVirus Hope: First Sign Of A Slow Down

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
From the team at CFACT ~ By Joanne Nova ~ Infected 31,526 Deaths 638 Recovered 1,764 John Hopkins CSSE Assuming that these official statistics from China bear a faint connection to reality (in trend, if not number) this may be a sign that the draconian quarantine is starting to […]

How The Shale Revolution Became The MVP Of US Energy Production

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Nicolas Loris and Coleman Raush ~ America’s oil and gas production is like Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes. Defies expectations. Continually amazes. Sets new records. Makes a lot of people very happy. Within the past decade, the United States has seen remarkable benefits as a result of the shale revolution. Fueled by innovation and American entrepreneurial grit, the U.S. […]

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
#UPDATE The death toll from China's #coronavirus outbreak soars to 722, including the first foreign victim, a 60-year-old US citizen diagnosed with the virus who died in Wuhan, the city at the epicentre of the health emergency https://t.co/zwkLpGwCyn pic.twitter.com/43BWVmt0ZK — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 8, 2020 China orders Wuhan to round up all suspected coronavirus patients and put them in quarantine camps https://t.co/j5ckjggrwk — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) February 8, 2020 The deadly #coronavirus epidemic has brought much of China to a standstill, but perhaps no... more »

Why Data Tampering Matters

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 22 hours ago
I frequently post this animation showing how 1934 was erased as America’s hottest year. NASA 1999 NASA 2019 Here is a good example of how the tampered data is used for propaganda. Warmest Winter in U.S. History So Far | … Continue reading →

Victoria's first South Sudan-born Queen's Scout hopes to create 'positive light' for community

Yvette Gray at Just In - 22 hours ago
The first South Sudan-born Victorian to receive a Queen's Scout Award hopes that by providing a positive example, he can help change negative perceptions of his community.

Australia loses to India despite Ash Gardner heroics

Just In - 22 hours ago
A career-best score from Ashleigh Gardner was not enough for Australia as it fell to a seven-wicket defeat to India at Junction Oval, putting its participation in the tri-series final in doubt.

The Tale Of the U.S. Navy Sinking Japan's Super Secret Aircraft Carrier

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_aircraft_carrier_Shinano#/media/File:ArcherfishJune1945.jpg] It's a story you won't soon forget. *Key Point:* This was one of the celebrated victories of World War II. The first torpedo struck farthest aft. Over the next 30 seconds three more warheads detonated against the massive aircraft carrier’s hull, working their way forward. The explosions and instant flooding immediately killed scores of men, many asleep in their bunks. As tons of seawater cascaded into the wounded colossus, men bel... more »

Lost Opportunity: Why the Mach 3 SR-71 Spy Plane Was Never Made Into a Bomber

David Axe, Joe Coles at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*David Axe, Joe Coles* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/737931/taxi-arrival-second-sr-71-dryden] And 10 other warplane ideas that never made it *Key point:* These are the designs that attempted to make an SR-71-like bomber. However, such plans ended up failing for a variety of reasons. For every military aircraft that makes it into service, a thousand projects survive only in tattered blueprints in filing cabinets or as lonely prototypes in museums. Here, courtesy of War Is Boring’s David Axe and Hush-Kit’s Joe Coles, are 10 warplanes that might have b... more »

Why the Democrats Failed to Impeach Donald Trump

David Harsanyi at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*David Harsanyi* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC21VE9L4WOH&share=true] Bad move. It’s comforting, no doubt, to believe that Donald Trump has survived the impeachment trial because he possesses a tighter hold on his party than did Barack Obama or George W. Bush or any other contemporary president. In truth, Trump, often because of his own actions, has engendered less loyalty than the average president. It’s difficult to recall, after all, a single Democratic senator throwing anything but hosannas Obama’s way... more »

Does India's F-21 Look A Little Familiar? It Should.

David Axe at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC17A8EFFE90&share=true] Their F-21 looks very familiar--like an F-16. *Key Point:* New Delhi getting this jet might not be a done deal. Lockheed Martin is developing a new variant of its iconic F-16 single-engine fighter in order to compete in India’s 2019 tender for 110 new warplanes. But don’t count on the American firm’s *“F-21”* to win the contract. According to journalist Angad Singh, the likely winner is French company Dassault’s Rafale twin-engine fighter. Sin... more »

Can NATO and The EU Really Defend the Baltic States Against Russia?

Kevin Blachford at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kevin Blachford* *Security, Europe* In a crisis what would happen? Is the NATO alliance and Europe ready for a challenge by Moscow? The Defender Exercise 2020 will be one of the biggest military exercises since the end of the Cold War. The exercise will take place in May and June of this year and will occur across the regions of Germany, Poland, and the Baltic States. Despite President Trump’s outspoken criticism of European allies, it will also be one of the largest deployments of U.S. troops to Europe in twenty-five years. The intention of the exercise is to demonstrate U.S.... more »

Buttigieg's Healthcare Plan Is Secretly As Radical As Bernie Sanders's

Michael F. Cannon at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Michael F. Cannon* *Politics, Americas* [image: Pete Buttigieg, Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend, Indiana mayor attends a campaign event in Merrimack, New Hampshire, U.S., February 6, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Thayer] Choice? Advocates of government‐​run health care have an ignoble tradition of cloaking their ideas in the rhetoric of choice: -In 2009 and thereafter, President Barack Obama repeatedly promised, “If you like your health care plan, you’ll be able to keep your health care plan, period. No one will take it away, no matter what.” He promptly thew milli... more »

This Cheap Fighter Jet From Sweden Battled China's Air Force (And Won)

David Axe at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://external-preview.redd.it/qjVWkWpwkT9eWn7HpKZRiIiIYQ6oy7O4T9jayILPi0o.jpg?auto=webp&s=02f9d1b6288667422a693f56f4311f84ee4fa85b] The fighter you never heard of—until now. *Key Point:* Beijing had superior planes to the Swedish-built Gripens the Thai were using. However, the Thai pilots were much, much better trained. A 2015 war game in Thailand underscored the enduring flaws in Chinese aerial-warfare tactics. Despite flying a modern fighter type, Chinese fighter pilots in Thailand were vulnerable to long-range attacks and slow to reac... more »

Why Iran's Missile Attacks (And Threats) Matter to Americans

Rebeccah Heinrichs at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Rebeccah Heinrichs* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1640450E00&share=true] A problem. President Trump boasted in military in his State of the Union address Wednesday night. Trump is right that the military has received significant investments during his tenure. But recent events also reveal where there are vulnerabilities. Iran's missile attack against bases in Iraq last month wreaked havoc, although mercifully not resulting in the deaths of Americans. But the attacks showcased the formidability of the Ir... more »

What Trump’s Picks for the Presidential Medal of Freedom Say about Him

E. Fletcher McClellan, Christopher Devine, Kyle C. Kopko at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*E. Fletcher McClellan, Christopher Devine, Kyle C. Kopko* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Rush Limbaugh reacts as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address. President Donald Trump awarded his 15th Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh on Feb. 4. This award was notable for two reasons. First, it was controversial because Limbaugh is a polarizing political figure. And second, this marked the first time that any president awarded a Medal of Freedom during a State of the Union address. Typically, Presidential Medal ... more »

If Russia's Alfa-Class Submarine Could Outrun Torpedoes, Was It Invincible?

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Not quite--it had some issues (like being way too noisy.) *Key point: *The speed and diving depth of the Alfa allowed it to evade most contemporary NATO torpedoes, although in combat this would also have made it difficult for the Alfa to move into attack position. The Soviet Union began the Cold War well behind the United States in submarine technology. Although the Soviets acquired several of the most advanced German submarine types towards the end of the war, the United States had amassed a wealth of experience in submarine and antisubmarine pract... more »

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
A Tor anti-aircraft missile system during the tactical exercises of the Southern Military District in the Rostov region. © Sputnik / Sergey Pivovarov *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 1-7 February *(Sputnik).

Russian Media Is Hinting That The U.S. Is Responsble For The Coronavirus Outbreak

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Channel One's Kirill Kleymyonov suggested that the theory of a US role in the outbreak could not be dismissed out of hand *BBC:* *Coronavirus: Russian media hint at US conspiracy* The coronavirus outbreak in China has provided fertile ground for conspiracy theories and misinformation on the web everywhere, but in Russia they are being spread on primetime news programmes. Russian TV is also unique in having a consistent overall thrust: that shadowy Western elites and especially the US are somehow ultimately to blame. One of main national TV networks, Channel One, has even launched... more »

Islamic State Militants Are Escalating Attacks In Mozambique

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
The UN says armed groups have stepped up attacks in the Cabo Delgado district of Mozambique [Al Jazeera] *DW:* *Mozambicans flee in fear of beheadings in extremist north* A militia affiliated with the "Islamic State" militant group has reportedly targeted homes, schools and health clinics, the UN said. The region is home to billion-dollar liquified natural gas projects. A surge of extremism has torn through northern Mozambique, forcing residents to flee, the UN said on Friday. Officials confirmed that attacks by an Islamic insurgency have increased, with eyewitnesses saying that ma... more »

Azerbaijan Is The Poster Child On How A Nation Can Squander Its Oil Wealth

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*Vanand Meliksetian, OilPrice.com:* *The Oil Nation That Squandered Its Wealth* Some of the world’s first ever commercial oil wells were operational near Baku in 19th century Imperial Russia in today’s Azerbaijan. The oil abundance produced some of the wealth that Alfred Nobel later put towards the creation of the famous Nobel Prizes for the sciences. Also, the enigmatic Calouste “Mr. Five Percent” Gulbenkian began his career in Baku. After more than 150 years of extensive oil production activities, the new-found country’s energy-wealth hasn’t been depleted yet. Shortly after the ... more »

Has Venezuelan President Maduro Embraced Capitalism?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*Patricia Laya and Alex Vasquez, Bloomberg*:* Maduro Embraces Capitalism and Venezuelan Emigres Are Returning* *Carlos Viloria came home to Venezuela last month.* A 35-year-old lawyer, he’d had enough of 15-hour days and abusive bosses as a restaurant worker in Argentina for a year and a half, one of more than 5 million Venezuelans who’ve left over the past five years hoping to escape one of the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophes. His return is also emblematic. “I’m going to find a job that pays in dollars,” he said. After leading his country’s economy over a cliff, Presiden... more »

February 8th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1115

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 February 8th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

Secret Internet For Philosophers

Unknown at The Verma Report - 23 hours ago

Panic Buying of Groceries in Singapore

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Enough supply of essentials, Govt assures S’poreans after panic buying at supermarkets by https://www.todayonline.com/singapore SINGAPORE — The Government has come out to assure Singaporeans that there is an ample supply of essentials, after the raising of the risk assessment level of the novel coronavirus situation here sparked panic buying at supermarkets. – Photos of long …

Virologist Dr. James Lyons-Weiler: WuHan Coronavirus is Lab Created, Not a Naturally Occurring Organic Permutation of a Prior Virus

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Virologist Dr. James Lyons-Weiler: WuHan Coronavirus is Lab Created, Not a Naturally Occurring Organic Permutation of a Prior Virus by The HighWire with Del Bigtree, 4 Feb 2020, https://www.prnewswire.com/ LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Last Thursday’s episode of “The HighWire With Del Bigtree” featured the expert analysis of virologist Dr. James Lyons-Weiler, who used science and facts to …

JP Morgan’s Role in Gold & Silver Manipulation Is Under U.S. Criminal Probe

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
WallStForMainSt Is the US government actually serious? Because RICO charges are basically guaranteed convictions. JPMorgan’s Role in Metals Spoofing Is Under U.S. Criminal Probe https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/ar… – US Launches Criminal Probe Into JPMorgan For Gold Price Manipulation https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities… U.S. Authorities’ Campaign Against Spoofing and Related Market Manipulation Enters a Potentially New Phase with Recent Criminal and …

Why is China Suddenly Cutting US Tariffs in Half?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
RT America China has now announced the halving of US tariffs. Is this the first detail of the “phase one” US-China trade deal? Or does it stem from China’s growing isolation amid coronavirus fears? Investigative journalist Ben Swann joins In Question to discuss with RT America’s Manila Chan. end

Alert! Urgent Silver Information! (Bix Weir & Andy Schectman)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
RoadtoRoota I sat down with Andy Schectman of PM Dealer Miles Franklin to talk about the State of Silver and Gold Markets and Andy makes Roota followers an offer they CAN’T REFUSE!! He’ll BEAT any retail gold/silver prices! end

Lawrence Lepard: Federal Reserve Signals Their Next Move

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
SilverDoctors Thanks for watching this Silver Doctors Interview. Share your thoughts below and make sure to click the subscribe button to join the Silver Doctors Community. Today’s guest, Lawrence Lepard, shares his thoughts on the direction of the economy since the start of “Not QE”. During our chat he elaborates on why the Federal Reserve …

The Coronavirus Is A Nightmare For The Global Economy

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Peak Prosperity For Chris’ latest guidance on how to prepare your family against the Wuhan coronavirus READ PEAK PROSPERITY’s LATEST REPORT at https://www.peakprosperity.com/corona… – Then WATCH UPDATE #15 HERE: https://youtu.be/jbvibANxARg As China now has placed over 400 million of its citizens under quarantine, China’s economy is grinding to a halt. Workers can’t leave their homes. …

Israel’s Use of Airline as Human Shield is ‘a War Crime’ – George Galloway

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
RT America A passenger plane carrying 172 people from Tehran has been forced to make an emergency landing after almost being hit by Syrian air defenses in response to an Israeli airstrike over Damascus. Former UK MP George Galloway joins In Question to discuss. end

Trump Has A Plan To Steal The 2020 Election-- And It's Strong

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
Today began with one of the longest essays I ever posted on this blog-- and the parts about Beto O'Rourke fighting Nazis and Lindsey Graham roasting on a spit in Hell, were afterthoughts. What I *had* intended to include was another video from cult-fighter Steven Hassan, the one up top and a few thoughts about McKay Coppins' *Atlantic* piece yesterday, The Billion-Dollar Disinformation Campaign To Reelect Señor Trumpanzee. We have come a long way from Jospeh Goebbel's day. And yet... Coppins set out to explore how new technologies and techniques pioneered by dictators will shape... more »

Breaking: Syrian Army crosses Aleppo-Damascus Highway after capturing new areas

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is still advancing inside the southern region of the Aleppo Governorate after a successful day northeast of Saraqib. READ ALSO: Russian Air Force launches largest attack of the year over Aleppo According to the latest report from the Aleppo front, the Syrian Arab Army has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iranian commander claims US is hiding ‘serious damage’ from IRGC attack

A spokesman for the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said Friday that the United States was hiding heavy losses from last month’s strike on Iraqi bases. “We did them serious damage. They will have to admit it in the coming days. They cannot hide their heavy losses”, Abolfazl Shekarchi was quoted as saying […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The Daily Brief 2020-02-06

This is a summary of 5 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Turkey, Hasakah, Damascus, Israel, Saraqib. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian Army makes first push towards strategic airbase in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

3 standout quotes from the New Hampshire Democratic debate, explained

Marie A. Eisenstein, Associate Professor of Political Science, Indiana University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 day ago
Seven candidates met on the debate stage in New Hampshire on Feb. 7. We asked three scholars to pick out some of the night's biggest moments.

The Best is Yet To Come…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Enjoy…

Red code for Blizzard – România

Robert at Ice Age Now - 1 day ago
Video – Roads and railways closed, trains canceled and hundreds of schools closed across the country after the recent snowfall and blizzard. The A2 highway, linking Bucharest to Constanța, a city on the Romanian Black Sea coast, closed on the evening of February 5 because of the blizzard, G4media.ro reported. In Buzău, Brăila, Ialomița and Tulcea counties, ... Read more Red code for Blizzard – România The post Red code for Blizzard – România appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Oprah Winfrey criticises 'misogynist vitriol' against Gayle King over Kobe Bryant interview

Just In - 1 day ago
Oprah Winfrey says her friend Gayle King is facing death threats following a social media backlash caused by an interview with retired WNBA star Lisa Leslie concerning the late Kobe Bryant.

Record crowd for Federer-Nadal Cape Town exhibition

Just In - 1 day ago
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal play out an exhibition in front of 51,954 fans, a new record for a tennis match, at Cape Town stadium.

The regional towns fighting for their blue trees to stay

Laura Collins And Emma Pedler at Just In - 1 day ago
The Blue Tree Project is about bringing people together, but two South Australian councils are at odds with their communities after trees were painted without approval.

Royal Caribbean bans Chinese passport holders as coronavirus infections increase

Just In - 1 day ago
The major cruise line bans Chinese, Hong Kong and Macau passport holders from its ships and says the restriction are regardless of when potential passengers were last in those countries.

Wuhan evacuation flight now set for Sunday morning departure

Just In - 1 day ago
As Australian citizens prepare to be evacuated from the coronavirus epicentre in Wuhan, authorities are investigating whether there is a coronavirus case on Christmas Island.

Family at a loss for motive after father shot in leg in 'premeditated' attack

Mary McDonald at Just In - 1 day ago
Police say the family of a man shot in what appears to be a premeditated attack in Melbourne's north-west overnight are at a loss to explain why he was targeted.

Could Australia's locusts swarm in their billions?

Jacqueline Howard at Just In - 1 day ago
What makes locusts swarm in the billions, and could Australia's native species do the same?

Farmer dons tap shoes to teach kids about life in the bush

Courtney Wilson at Just In - 1 day ago
Farmers wear many hats, but not too many list singing and dancing in the skills section of their resume. Cilla Pershouse is an exception.

A-League Sydney derby postponed as wet weather hits

Just In - 1 day ago
The Sydney Derby between Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers is postponed as high rain fall has left the pitch unplayable.

Storms and flood warnings for parts of Queensland in another wet weekend

Just In - 1 day ago
Showers and storms will continue across much of Queensland today, amid minor flood warnings current for the Noosa and Maroochy river catchments, as well as parts of the Western Downs and Coalfields.

These Party in the Paddock mates send festival out on top

Just In - 1 day ago
From a hay bale stage to a crowd of more than 10,0000, the organisers of Party in the Paddock say goodbye to the mates' festival they've built.

Only incompetent central bankers control interest rates

Scott Sumner at Econlib - 1 day ago
I was very pleasantly surprised to see this news headline: The Fed Doesn’t Have the Control Over Interest Rates Everyone Thinks It Does Here’s the subhead: Data suggests the Fed is more of a follower and less of a leader when it comes to interest rates. Can this lack of control actually be shown by […] The post Only incompetent central bankers control interest rates appeared first on Econlib.

Why the U.S. Military Loves 'James Bond' Cars

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * Not just for the big screen. The U.S. military has an interesting history of “James Bond” cars. From the Cold War to the War on Terror, various custom civilian-looking cars have been used by the military in different roles. But in 2018, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) announced that it was looking for a purpose-built non-standard commercial vehicle, called the PB-NSCV, to replace the current fleet of souped-up pickup trucks used by special operation forces across the Middle East. The final selection of a design is set to occur in 2020. But w... more »

Did Israel Give the Chinese Air Force A Helping Hand?

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF20000071717&share=true] Just check out the J-10. *Key Point:* While both sides deny it, Israeli fingerprints are all over this technology transfer. The J-10 “Vigorous Dragon” is a mainstay of China’s effort to modernize its large fleet of single-engine jet fighters, with 350 already in service. An agile tactical fighter similar to the ubiquitous F-16 Fighting Falcon, the Vigorous Dragon was the first domestic Chinese design roughly on par with Western and Russia... more »

Will Unions Drive the Job Market Into the Ground With a New Bill?

Rachel Greszler at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Rachel Greszler* *Politics, Americas* Maybe. Despite its congenial acronym, a bill the House of Representatives is about to pass would upend the U.S. labor market as we know it. The Protecting the Right to Organize Act—dubbed the PRO Act—comes at a time when the labor market is stronger than it has been in decades. Unemployment is at a 50-year low. Wage growth is incredibly strong, with the lowest-wage earners experiencing twice the average gains. The number of discouraged workers plummeted more than 25% over the past year as favorable work opportunities opened up for them. Th... more »

What you need to remember about Vindman

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 1 day ago
Lt. Col., don't call me Sir, Vindman was just fired from the White House, but not the military, and Democrats are furious. There are many reasons why Vindman should have been fired but here's the biggest one that Democrats can't argue about; Vindman admitted to falsifying the transcript of a Trump conversation to make it look like the talking points Vindman wanted Trump to talk about were talked about when they weren't. HUGE#Vindman admits he falsified a call transcript btwn @realDonaldTrump & Zelensky He added a reference fm talking points he made before the call to the final rec... more »

Elizabeth Warren says foreigners are helping her campaign

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 1 day ago
In Iowa Elizabeth Warren said: *“Tonight is for every undocumented, unafraid organizer and volunteer who proudly knocked on doors to let the world know that the path to progress runs through courage, not fear,” * She's admitting that her campaign is being helped by foreigners who are illegally in this country. This is why Democrats are all for open borders. Even if not every illegal alien votes despite all Democrats are doing to get them to vote illegal aliens can provide massive in kind contributions to Democrats. According to Mueller the Russians spent a few hundred thousand doll... more »

Payback: Trump Ousts Officials Who Testified on Impeachment

AP News at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
Exacting swift punishment against those who crossed him, an emboldened President Donald Trump ousted two government officials who had delivered damaging testimony against him during his impeachment hearings.

George Soros’s Hypocrisy About Facebook and Much Else

Eric Zuesse at The Duran - 1 day ago
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at Strategic Culture The investor George Soros objects that Facebook is doing what the U.S. Government allows it to do, but he doesn’t object to the U.S. Government’s allowing it. Yet, he claims to be opposing the Republican Government of Donald Trump, while he demands that the leadership of Facebook be […] More The post George Soros’s Hypocrisy About Facebook and Much Else appeared first on The Duran.

President Trump Remarks At North Carolina “Opportunity Now” Summit – Video and Transcript…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Earlier today President Trump traveled to Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina, to deliver remarks emphasizing opportunity zones and economic empowerment. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Good music. But we have to get down … Continue reading →

Musical interlude

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 1 day ago
Metric - Dressed to Suppress

An offer I couldn’t refuse: Chapter Two

Norbert Rug at The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
BY NORBERT RUG Tony kept asking me to spend a weekend working down there and I kept refusing. Finally I told him it would be a while because I wanted to bring Donna, my wife, with me to see New

An offer I couldn’t refuse: Chapter One

Norbert Rug at The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
BY NORBERT RUG I am sure most of us have taken on a few “side hustles” to make a bit of extra money beyond their regular job. I have had several of them from running my own handyman business for

Elizabeth Warren calls for racist laws

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 1 day ago
America has worked for a long time to try and achieve the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of a society where we judge people by the content of the character and not the color of their skin. But Elizabeth Warren wants to create overtly racist laws which discriminate against men and women simply because of the color of their skin. She thinks that racism is ok so long as it's directed against white people but that's not a belief that MLK shared. If racism against whites is ok then racism against Blacks is ok. Good people condemn both. In light of this the fact that Warren just had... more »

OK, the coronavirus has a name!

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 1 day ago
It's provided by commenter "elysianfields" over at Aesop's place, in a comment to his latest article on the subject. Is it possible that the virus (to be referred to as "the sniffles" or maybe "kung flu", might remain active in the body? "Kung Flu". *Brilliant!* Peter

The Coronavirus Shows Why the U.S. Must Make Pandemic Disease a National Security Priority

lmonaco at Lawfare - 1 day ago
Airmen engage in transportation isolation system training at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller) In 2018, I published an article with public health expert Vin Gupta sounding the alarm about the failure to prepare adequately for emerging infectious diseases. We were hardly the only ones; our article, titled “The Next Pandemic Will Be Arriving Shortly,” joined many national security and public health experts in using the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, which killed 50 million people, to focus attention on ... more »

Wisconsin Doctors Afraid to Bring Their Children to Their own Hospital Due to Fear of Medical Kidnapping

AdminM at Health Impact News - 1 day ago
In the days after an NBC News investigation revealed problems with a major hospital’s handling of a suspected child abuse case, members of the hospital’s medical staff criticized senior administrators and demanded changes, according to several people who attended a series of internal staff meetings. The article, published last week, detailed the case of Dr. John Cox, a former emergency room physician at Children’s Wisconsin, who was charged with abusing his 1-month-old daughter, based largely on medical reports from child abuse specialists at his own hospital. More than 15 other me... more »

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