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Ahmaud Arbery Murdered in Racist Attack, Now Slandered by Racist Media
The New York Post, a paper infamous for its close relationship with the police and a long history of defaming black victims of white violence, now has Arbery is in its sights. The post Ahmaud Arbery Murdered in Racist Attack, Now Slandered by Racist Media appeared first on MintPress News.
"The Destruction of Demand"
*"The Destruction of Demand"* by Charles Hugh Smith "The first-order effect of the lockdown was demand destruction as shelter-in-place orders and business closures restricted consumers' ability to spend. The second-order effect will be the permanent destruction of demand because people will realize they're better off reducing their consumption of high-cost, questionable-value goods and services. Let's start with the resurgence of savings, the most basic form of security you actually control and the most basic form of hedging against promises of a return to wonderfulness failing to ... more »
President Trump demanding WHO accountability
From the White House fact sheets comes a flexing of muscle against the WHO. On April 7, Forbes and other media posted information presented at a White House press conference that President Trump was taking swift and action against the World Health Organization (WHO) over what was seen as bias in favor of China from the beginning when the COVID-19 was first introduced as an epidemic. At the time, the president simply withheld funds until an investigation against the agency could be made and its findings presented. I will never hesitate to take any necessary steps to protect the lives,... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- May 20, 2020
U.S. Navy sailors man M2A1 .50-caliber machine guns aboard a Mark VI patrol boat attached to Commander, Task Force 56, during an interoperability exercise in the Arabian Gulf. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Carlisle. U.S. Navy *CNBC:** U.S. Navy warns mariners to stay clear of its warships in the Persian Gulf* * The notice to mariners was issued to “enhance safety, minimize ambiguity and reduce opportunities for miscalculation,” according to a statement by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. * Tuesday’s warning comes a little over a month after the Pentagon claimed... more »
Another Bank Bailout Under Cover Of A Virus
When the Dodd Frank Act was passed in 2010, President Obama triumphantly declared, “No more bailouts!” But what the Act actually said was that the next time the banks failed, they would be subject to “bail ins” – the funds of their creditors, including their large depositors, would be tapped to cover their bad loans. Then bail-ins were tried in Europe. The results were disastrous. Many economists in the US and Europe argued that the next time the banks failed, they should be nationalized – taken over by the government as public utilities. But that opportunity was lost when, in Sep... more »
Shell AGM Targeted Throughout Europe
The Hague– After a night of autonomous decentralised actions, the group ‘Shell Must Fall!’ protests in front of the Shell Headquarters in the Hague during their annual shareholders meeting. Decentralised actions have taken place in several Dutch cities, as well as in Belgium, Czechia and Germany. The disastrous impacts of Shells business as usual have been spray painted on tankstations, banners have been dropped, slogans have been chalked. Right now, three petrol stations are occupied in Prague. Amongst other places, more protest will take place in Denmark and Portugal later in the... more »
Could The Pandemic Start A Biking Revolution In Latin America?
The demand of social distancing is forcing cities across Latin America and the world to rethink public life. That includes a reconsideration of mass transit, with a number of public sector initiatives encouraging biking as a safer alternative. Already, city leaders in Bogotá, Lima, Buenos Aires and elsewhere have taken steps to promote biking as a reliable form of transportation for essential workers without the risks of spreading the coronavirus in a crowded train or bus. The pivot to bikes presents an opportunity that biking activists and enthusiasts hope could lead to lasting c... more »
Faith Groups In 14 Countries Divest From Fossil Fuels
More than 40 faith institutions committed to divest their finances from fossil fuels while at the same time calling for the post-pandemic economic recovery to shift the world toward a low-carbon future. The announcement was made from Rome on May 18, at the beginning of Laudato Si' Week, the Vatican-sponsored celebration of the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical on ecology, "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home." A total of 42 faith organizations from 14 countries pledged to divest from fossil fuel companies or avoid such investments in the future. Organizers said ... more »
Pushing Back Against Habits Of White Supremacy During A Crisis
It should be no surprise that White Supremacy habits are hard to break. In fact, as I’ve stared at this blog post over the last few days, the habit of perfectionism has deterred me from feeling good enough with just about anything I’ve typed up. The perfectly made cocktail of imposter syndrome and an existential crisis prompted by the world around us hasn’t helped either. During a crisis, it can be easy to fall back on habits of white supremacy and forget the hard work we’ve done to cultivate different ways of being. So what are some antidotes, alternative mindsets, and practices... more »
AmpliFi Alien Is Worst Wi-Fi 6 Router (So Far)
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Overall, the AmpliFi Alien does what it is expected to do, but it really stumbles on the value front. No one needs to spend $700 in order to upgrade to a mesh router that supports Wi-Fi 6. If you’re still aching for one, just wait a year or two and there will surely be cheaper prices to take advantage of. Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, was unveiled last year rather quietly compared to the hoopla surrounding 5G. This particular next-gen Wi-Fi is the appointed successor to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and it provides more speed and lower latency to all W... more »
Linksys EA6900: Worst Wi-Fi 5 Router On the Planet?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * The Linksys EA6900 indeed sports pretty powerful hardware that offers rapid Wi-Fi speeds at close range, but it seems to go all downhill from there. By now, many of us have heard about the uber-powerful Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, which is able to provide more speed, lower latency, and increased device density. This next-gen standard includes the keen ability to send information to multiple devices with a single transmission and better energy management for battery-powered devices like laptops and smartphones. Now, who wouldn’t want all of ... more »
Torpedo Squadron 8 Risked It All To Stop Japan At Midway
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Decimated during their attacks against Japanese aircraft carriers, the sacrifice of the brave air crewmen was not in vain. The pilots of Bombing Squadron 6 could not believe what they were seeing on the morning of June 4, 1942. The squadron was about 150 miles northwest of Midway atoll when good visibility allowed the dive-bombers from the aircraft carrier USS *Enterprise* to make out three Japanese carriers almost 20,000 feet below. The light tan flight decks clearly stood out against the backdrop of the deep blue sea. A fourth carrier stood... more »
U.S. Navy Fears Them: Sweden AIP Submarines Are Even Stealthier Than Ever
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * "Despite staying on the sidelines during both World Wars and continuing to remain non-aligned in the Cold War, since the 1960s, Sweden has been seen as a mini-super power at least in terms of submarine warfare when the notoriously neutral Scandinavian nation modernized its fleet" Despite staying on the sidelines during both World Wars and continuing to remain non-aligned in the Cold War, since the 1960s, Sweden has been seen as a mini-super power at least in terms of submarine warfare when the notoriously neutral Scandinavian nation modernized its flee... more »
ESA's SWARM investigates weakening of Earth's magnetic field, possible split up of South Atlantic Anomaly
The Watchers » Latest articles - 11 hours ago
Over the past 200 years, Earth's magnetic field has lost around 9% of its strength. Meanwhile, a large region of reduced magnetic intensity has developed between Africa and South America -- known as South Atlantic Anomaly. Over the past 5 years, however, a...... Read more »
COVID-19 Testing: What are We Doing? What Does it Mean?
In this midst of this pandemic, authorities claim that testing is important more many reasons. Are the reasons sufficient to give up our health freedom and our personal rights? Who should be tested? What types of tests are in use? What about false results? Dr. Sherri Tenpenny takes a look at these questions and more. The post COVID-19 Testing: What are We Doing? What Does it Mean? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Black in the Age of Autism: A Tale of Two Boys
A beautiful African American baby comes for a 15 month well checkup, receives his MMR vaccine and changes from being a happy baby to being irritable and hard to settle. Thus started Dr. Mumper’s 22 years (and counting) diversion from teaching to try to figure what was happening to a generation of children who seemed to have much more chronic illness and neurodevelopmental problems than she had been trained to expect. The post Black in the Age of Autism: A Tale of Two Boys appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Fears of Mass Transit Fuel Increases in Oil Demand
As lockdowns ease and parts of the world reopen for business, driving has emerged as the social- distancing transportation mode… The post Fears of Mass Transit Fuel Increases in Oil Demand appeared first on IER.
Mashpee Wampanoag ask judge today to halt Trump's removal of land from trust
Mashpee Wampanoag ask a federal judge today to halt Trump's removal of land from trust By Brenda Norrell Censored News Watch video: https://www.facebook.com/mwtribe/videos/579806562722142/?t=3 Cedric Cromwell, Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Nation, said Washpee Wampanoag are asking a federal judge today to halt the Trump administration from removing its status as a Native
COVID Coercion UK: SAGE Documents Reveal Psychological Operations Against Public
*Mike Robinson* | Internal government documents reveal direct psychological operations being waged against the UK population.
Cannabis stores coming to Canada’s remote Nunavut territory
The government of Nunavut will soon accept applications for cannabis stores, bringing bricks-and-mortar recreational marijuana storefronts to the only Canadian jurisdiction that still doesn’t have any. License applications will be accepted starting June 1 through the territory’s department of finance. “Nunavut’s cannabis legislation and regulations have a broad range of requirements that licensed cannabis retailers […] Cannabis stores coming to Canada’s remote Nunavut territory is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Biden: Criticism of Israel Is Not Anti-Semitism, Unless It Comes From the Left
The presidential nominee affirmed his "unshakable" commitment to Israel during an online fundraiser by former US ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro. The post Biden: Criticism of Israel Is Not Anti-Semitism, Unless It Comes From the Left appeared first on MintPress News.
NYGOP: “State must step it up on nursing homes”
ALBANY, NY — The New York State Senate Republican Conference today demanded that Governor Cuomo and the state Department of Health step up their focus on protecting nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult daycare centers from COVID-19, instead of
Nancy Pelosi Exposed As Fraud, Recites Her Favorite Bible Quote- One Problem… It Doesn’t Exist
Dino Porrazzo May 20, 2020 From Mark Sidney at Illicit Info Opinion Blog– Opinion| Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave a speech in front of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. During the speech, Pelosi shared her favorite Bible quote… the only issue is that the quote the House Speaker shared is not actually … Continue reading Nancy Pelosi Exposed As Fraud, Recites Her Favorite Bible Quote- One Problem… It Doesn’t Exist →
Dear President Obama: “You Seem To Think That You Are Still Relevant And Can Try To Manipulate The American People. You Aren’t And You Can’t”
Dino Porrazzo May 19, 2020 By 100 Percent FED Up– Last week, the world was stunned, as documents were released to the public revealing the biggest presidential scandal in American history— the weaponizing of our intelligence agency by outgoing President Barack Obama to target and sabotage President-elect Trump’s incoming administration. Instead of keeping a low-profile, the arrogant … Continue reading Dear President Obama: “You Seem To Think That You Are Still Relevant And Can Try To Manipulate The American People. You Aren’t And You Can’t” →
Disgusting New Millennial Trend Is Cheering The Death Of Their Grandparents, Calling Coronavirus Virus The ‘Boomer Remover’
Dino Porrazzo March 15, 2020 From Mark Sidney at Illicit Info OPINION Blog Opinion| Where exactly did our society go so wrong? Kids in their 20’s and younger seem to have become so detached from reality, lacking basic compassion, understanding of personal responsibility, never mind economics, and work ethic, that I truly fear for the world my children will … Continue reading Disgusting New Millennial Trend Is Cheering The Death Of Their Grandparents, Calling Coronavirus Virus The ‘Boomer Remover’ →
“Thousands Are Starving” – Protesters Demanding Food Clash With Police In Chile
Originally posted on Decoded-Information: Global hunger riots have begun Source: “Thousands Are Starving” – Protesters Demanding Food Clash With Police In Chile
USAID Official Warns of ‘Caravan’ Style Rush of Illegal Immigration After Coronavirus
The economic consequences could spur illegal immigration. May 18, 2020 Richard Moorhead The acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development is warning of a possible rush of illegal immigration from Mexico and Central America to the United States, citing the economic damages inflicted upon the region by the coronavirus recession. John Barsa … Continue reading USAID Official Warns of ‘Caravan’ Style Rush of Illegal Immigration After Coronavirus →
40% of Americans Are Refusing to Buy Made-in-China Products After Coronavirus
Americans are sick of the outsourcing economy. May 18, 2020 Richard Moorhead A new survey of American consumers reveals that 41% of the nation won’t buy products made in China in the wake of the global Chinese coronavirus pandemic. The survey was conducted by WTI Consulting, and reveals a wide dissatisfaction with trade with … Continue reading 40% of Americans Are Refusing to Buy Made-in-China Products After Coronavirus →
Democrats Shut Down GOP Amendment to Block Stimulus Payments to Illegal Immigrants
Republicans wanted to require a social security number. May 17, 2020 Richard Moorhead House Democrats shut down a Republican amendment to require a valid social security number for a second round of stimulus payments to individuals on Friday. The amendment would’ve prevented the payment of stimulus payments to illegal immigrants in a similar fashion … Continue reading Democrats Shut Down GOP Amendment to Block Stimulus Payments to Illegal Immigrants →
Felon Given Coronavirus Jailbreak Arrested, Charged With First Degree Murder
The authorities let him out. May 16, 2020 Richard Moorhead A Colorado convict who was freed from prison while serving a seven-year sentence for armed robbery has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Denver woman named Heather Perry. Perry’s body was found in an alleyway. Police used surveillance … Continue reading Felon Given Coronavirus Jailbreak Arrested, Charged With First Degree Murder →
Elected Officials Step Up to Defend American Workers from Mass Migration
May 20, 2020 Jose Nino Several elected officials are stepping up to the plate to push President Donald Trump to expand his immigration executive order to stop issuing H-1B visas to foreign workers as unemployment rises up to 36.5 million. In the previous month, President Trump signed off on an executive order stopping the … Continue reading Elected Officials Step Up to Defend American Workers from Mass Migration →
One Third Of Jail Inmates Nationwide Set Free in Unprecedented Coronavirus Jailbreak
An unprecedented jailbreak. May 17, 2020 Richard Moorhead A new study reveals that almost a third of county jail inmates have been set free from the facilities during the coronavirus pandemic. The Prison Policy Initiative study has determined that 32% of inmates at county jails have been set free. “In the last two months, … Continue reading One Third Of Jail Inmates Nationwide Set Free in Unprecedented Coronavirus Jailbreak →
More on potential chaos
The Washington Post has just put up an op-ed of mine, “If Trump and Pence both get very sick, it’s not clear who would be president." It elaborates my earlier argument that the most likely short-run potential for sheer chaos is the simultaneous illness of both Trump and Pence and, thus, having to face both the policy and constitutional problems surrounding the Succession in Office Act. But I suspect that some readers of my screeds against our sociopathic president will be amused by the responses of some of the Washington Post readers, who read my column, given the fact that I'm ... more »
Win-Win Denial: The Empirical Psychology
Contrary to what you’ve often heard, psychology is a great discipline that bristles with insight. Case-in-point: Johnson, Zhang, and Keil’s new working paper, “Win-Win Denial: The Psychological Underpinnings of Zero-Sum Thinking.” Quick version: A core proposition in economics is that voluntary exchanges benefit both parties. We show that people often deny the mutually beneficial nature […] The post Win-Win Denial: The Empirical Psychology appeared first on Econlib.
How The Engines of Global Criminal Conspiracy/Tyranny Operate through the WHO and WHA
*Robert F. Kennedy Jr.* *Truthteller Extraordinaire* There's an old saying "*Time Heals All Wounds" *which is often switched around so that it makes an even more important point: "*Time Wounds All Heels*". Yes, it is only with the passage of time that the cream of society rises to the surface and the "whey" settles at the bottom of the bucket. So that's what this post is about today. It is about the fundamental truths that have emerged about the Covid-19 Plandemic/Scamdemic only by way of the passage of time. Humanity was blindsided by the scam. That was intentional. We were ... more »
Green Capital and Environmental “Leaders” Won’t Save Us
Despite its serious flaws, Jeff Gibbs’s documentary Planet of the Humans powerfully exposes how optimism for “renewable energy” transitions is misplaced, and how mainstream environmentalism is becoming a force for green capitalism.
Anti-Lockdown Protests Originated With Tight-Knit Group Who Share Bigger Goal: Trump 2020
The driving force behind Michigan's anti-lockdown protests — and their connections to the family of Betsy DeVos — is even more complex than we initially thought.
"Toto, We Ain't In 'Flatten The Curve'-Land Anymore..."
*"Toto, We Ain't In 'Flatten The Curve'-Land Anymore..."* On Viral Attacks by Benevolent Benefactors by Doug “Uncola” Lynn "What catches us by surprise hurts us double." – Seneca "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscienc... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 5/20/20"
*AM 5/20/20* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ ○ Gregory Mannarino, *AM 5/20/20* *"And Here Comes A Wall St. Free For All!"* - https://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/ ○ *A comprehensive, essential daily read.* - http://www.shadowstats.com/ *"Daily Update (May 19th to May 22nd)* ○ *Daily Job Cuts* - https:/... more »
Michigan expands parameters of marijuana social equity program
Michigan is again revamping its marijuana social equity program in an attempt to draw more entrepreneurs impacted by the war on drugs into the industry. To date, the program has awarded only two recreational marijuana business licenses – for an event organizer and a retailer – though 172 applicants have been deemed eligible for permits, […] Michigan expands parameters of marijuana social equity program is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Pennsylvania Has More Deaths Over 95 Years Old Than Under 60
Pennsylvania has almost no deaths under 30 years old, and more deaths over 95 years old than under 60 years old. Yet children are not allowed in school and most low risk people are not allowed to work. Weekly Report … Continue reading →
Another Democratic Governor Sending COVID Patients To Nursing Homes
Blue state governors have been running up COVID death counts by sending sick people to nursing homes. Michigan Governor Whitmer has low risk groups locked down, while endangering the lives of people in high risk groups. Editorial: Whitmer order endangers … Continue reading →
All UK Deaths Now Due To COVID 19
Like in the US, almost everybody in the UK now dies from COVID-19. Dr. Birx: ‘There is nothing from the CDC that I can trust’ – Raw Story
The Case of General Michael Flynn: The Use of Law as a Political Weapon
[image: undefined] The audacious corruption of the FBI and the US Department of Justice (sic) is demonstrated by their frame-up of the three-star general, former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and National Security Adviser to President Donald Trump. US Department of Justice (DOJ) documents that the department was forced to turn over to General Michael Flynn’s attorney reveal that the FBI found no wrongdoing by Flynn in its investigation of him and recommended the investigation be closed. Corrupt FBI official Peter Strzok, a leader of the anti-Trumb cabal in the FBI, ... more »
The Shutdown May Soon Collapse in Pennsylvania Thanks to Local Resistance
[image: undefined] As in the rest of the country, life in Pennsylvania has been greatly disturbed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the chaos that has resulted from the state government’s attempts to handle the situation. On March 16, Governor Wolf ordered that all “nonessential” businesses be closed for at least two weeks. They are still closed today, and as a result, 1.8 million Pennsylvanians have filed for unemployment. At the end of December of last year, the state estimated that there were roughly 6 million employed persons in Pennsylvania. If we set aside all the workers whose inc... more »
Turn Out the Lights, Russiagate is Over
[image: undefined] Seldom mentioned among the motives behind the persistent drumming on alleged Russian interference was an over-arching need to help the Security State hide their tracks. The need for a scapegoat to blame for Hillary Clinton’s snatching defeat out of the jaws victory also played a role; as did the need for the Military-Industrial-Congressional-Intelligence-Media-Academia-Think-Tank complex (MICIMATT) to keep front and center in the minds of Americans the alleged multifaceted threat coming from an “aggressive” Russia. (Recall that John McCain called the, now disprov... more »
In Coronavirus Coverage, Journalists End Up Sensationalizing the Trivial and Untrue
The rush for novelty can prioritize sensationalism over depth and elevate the newest tidbit of information over more important reporting.
Body Found on LA Beach Identified as WWE Pro Shad Gaspard
Patrol officers were flagged down around 1:25 a.m. by a person reporting that a body had washed ashore, a Police Department statement said.
There Really Is A Reason We Have Primaries-- Too Bad So Few People Use Them
Do you watch the *Humanist Report *much? If not, maybe you should. In the video above, host Mike Figueredo successfully explains *why* progressives need to show some spine when it comes to dealing with foot draggingly corporate careerist Democrats, especially in leadership. As you know, Marianne Williamson has endorsed Shahid Buttar, who's running against Nancy Pelosi, Mckayla Wilks, who is running against Pelosi's top lieutenant, Steney Hoyer, and Jen Perelman, who is taking on faded party leadership figure Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Look at Marianne's list of candidates; 14 of... more »
WATCH: Fearful Cops Handcuff a 10yo Girl During Traffic Stop, For Officer ‘Safety’
[image: daughter]A mother was outraged after police handcuffed her 10-year-old daughter during a traffic stop, claiming it was for the "safety" of all those involved.
Clinton to McKibben to Steyer to Podesta: Comments on Planet of the Humans by Michael Swifte
Wrong Kind of Green at Clinton to McKibben to Steyer to Podesta: Comments on Planet of the Humans by Michael Swifte - Wrong Kind of Green - 13 hours ago
"To understand the "damage" Bill McKibben claims the Planet of the Humans documentary has done to the climate justice movement you have to look at where 350 dot org began." The post Clinton to McKibben to Steyer to Podesta: Comments on Planet of the Humans by Michael Swifte appeared first on Wrong Kind of Green.
Green Capital and Environmental “Leaders” Won’t Save Us
Wrong Kind of Green at Clinton to McKibben to Steyer to Podesta: Comments on Planet of the Humans by Michael Swifte - Wrong Kind of Green - 13 hours ago
"Those shocked by Planet of the Humans’ revelations concerning “renewable energy” and environmental movement “leaders” are either unfamiliar with the boundless treachery of capitalist society or have yet to commit themselves to fighting the capture, domestication and exploitation of human and nonhuman resources near and far." The post Green Capital and Environmental “Leaders” Won’t Save Us appeared first on Wrong Kind of Green.
Dr. David Starkey: Britain’s Disastrous COVID Lockdown Policy Will Have Devastating Consequences
*NCF* | British historian explains why the government's 'flatten the curve' strategy has been an unmitigated disaster.
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Linda McQuaig warns us not to tolerate yet another around of austerian demagoguery when investment in people's well-being is a positive step toward every end other than the goal of pushing people into additional precarity. And Marilyn Watkins examines how Washington state was left far less resilient by needless austerity following the last corporate crash. - Jeanne Morefield reviews Jessica Whyte's *The Morals of the Market*, including by noting that neoliberalism has hijacked the language of human rights to serve the purposes of ... more »
Anti-China McCarthyism Reaching Pre-War Levels
[image: President Donald J. Trump addresses the 73rd session of the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)] As the World Health Organization closed its two-day online World Health Assembly (WHA) on Tuesday, with many of the world’s leading medical and political leaders, this effort to address the greatest crisis facing mankind in modern times was partially hijacked by the British and American mobilization for pre-war confrontation with China. President Donald Trump allowed his... more »
The Race To Replace A Dying Neoliberalism
In response to the cataclysm occasioned by the coronavirus, three lines of thinking are emerging. One is that the emergency necessitates extraordinary measures, but the basic structure of production and consumption is sound, and the problem lies only in determining the moment when things can return to “normal.” A second line of thinking is that we are now in the “new normal,” and while the global economic system is not significantly out of kilter, important changes must be made to some of its elements. A third response is that the pandemic provides an opportunity for transforming a... more »
No Justice, No Peace! Time To Confront The US Rogue State
For the people of the world, it is quite clear the United States is the primary threat to global peace. It is also clear to us it doesn’t matter who physically sits in the white people’s house because the commitment to protecting and advancing the objective interests of the capitalist ruling class will continue unless the organized masses meet them with an effective countervailing power. The predatory relationship between the U.S. and the rest of humanity is best captured in Trump’s “America First” policy. This is not in any way a departure from post-World War II U.S. policies, ju... more »
Fighting Local Surveillance: A Toolkit
In 2019, San Francisco passed a landmark law banning government facial recognition and requiring public oversight for local decisions related to the acquisition and use of other surveillance technologies such as cameras, drones, and more. That effort, led by the ACLU in deep partnership with civil rights partners, is part of a bigger movement afoot in the U.S. In more than a dozen cities and counties, communities have passed laws ensuring that decisions about high-tech surveillance are made by the community through the democratic process, not in secret by police and surveillance c... more »
The Growing Outbreak Of Discontent In The US Military
It is a well-known feature of revolutionary history that the individual soldiers and sailors who make up the armed forces can be affected by the overarching mood in society and play a key role in the class struggle. The cramped quarters of Navy warships have been likened to “floating factories,” and given the proletarian background of most of their crews, these conditions can breed a fierce class hatred. Add a deadly virus to the already volatile mix, and the stage is set for a social explosion. In late March, after a port stop in Hanoi, an outbreak of COVID-19 began to ravage th... more »
The ‘See-No-Evil’ Phase Of Russiagate
The long, destructive conspiracy theory known as Russiagate, the mother of them all, at last evaporates into thin air. No shred of it remains as of back-to-back disclosures over the past couple of weeks. Where does this leave us? What is to come of this momentous turn of events? Among those not inclined toward hysteria or copious quaffs of Democratic Party Kool–Aid, it has long been a question how those who concocted and sustained the tales of Russian “meddling,” “collusion,” and mail hackery would manage their embarrassment — not to mention their potential legal liabilities — onc... more »
'We're not hiding anything': Russia denies allegations about death toll
Just In - 13 hours ago
Russia is facing questions about its low number of coronavirus deaths in relation to total cases but those in power say the numbers are accurate as are the attributions of deaths to other diseases, and they are "not hiding anything".
Despite Sex-assault Allegation, Biden to Give Commencement Speech Today at Columbia Law
[image: despite-sex-assault-allegation-biden-to-give-commencement-speech-today-at-columbia-law] When Columbia Law School students graduate in cyberspace today at 1 p.m., they’ll hear Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden deliver the commencement address.
Flynn Wants Appeals Court to Force Judge to Dismiss Case Against Him
[image: flynn-wants-appeals-court-to-force-judge-to-dismiss-case-against-him] Former Trump administration National Security Advisor General Michael Flynn is asking a federal appeals court to order U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan to dismiss the case against him.
Restaurant Blames CARES Act For Labor Shortage Due to High Unemployment Pay
An Arizona restaurant owner says that many of her furloughed employees are staying home and have told her their pay from the government is better than working at her restaurant. She says there are about 30 job openings, but rehiring is challenging because people are comfortable with unemployment benefits.
Washington State: Sheriff May Be Recalled For Not Enforcing Lockdown Order
Sheriff Adam Fortney is facing a recall after saying he would not enforce lockdown orders. Ironically, Governor Inslee's lockdown order cannot be enforced without violating the WA state constitution. Lori Shavlik filed a recall petition, but must gather 42,000 signatures and will hire professionals run the recall.
This is why the Halifax Examiner keeps going to court
News 1. New info on mass shooting Yesterday, I wrote two articles about the April 18/19 mass murders. One is “Court document provides new info on mass murder,” which provides new information about what happened in Portapique that terrible Saturday night and a chilling eyewitness account to the murders of Cst. Heidi Stevenson and Joey […]
Canadians are opposed to farmers wasting food
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. As Canadians grapple with the many challenges wrought by the current pandemic, they are also concerned by the amount of food being wasted on farms. Up to 50 million litres of milk were thrown away in Canada in recent weeks. More than two million eggs […]
Covid-1984: Fighting the Fear Virus, With Reality.
*Following up on the fallacy of wearing gloves as a way to not spread the virus.* *Notice no recommendation to wear a mask, still? Wash your hands, use hand sanitizer only if necessary- It's really not rocket science. It's just common sense.* *The toughest virus that needs fighting is FEAR* - * Wearing Gloves In Public-False Security & Spreading Filth: Just Wash Your Hands* - "Masks for All" The Covid Catalyst to Convert/Subvert/Bastardize Humanity - “Fighting” Covid-1984 Could Herald A Rise in Superbugs- The End Will Not Justify The Means *Link-CDC* The CDC is s... more »
A Closer Look At The U.S. Air Force's 70-Percent Overall Mission Capable Rate
Two F-22s fly over Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on Dec. 5, 2019. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Baxter *Air Force Magazine:** Breaking Down USAF’s 70-Percent Overall Mission Capable Rate* The Air Force’s fleet in fiscal 2019 maintained an overall mission capable rate of 70.27 percent, a slight increase from the previous year. Although some key combat aircraft, such as the fifth-generation F-22 Raptor, sustained low capability rates, service officials say the numbers don’t tell the whole story. Air Force officials say the mission capable rate—a snapshot of... more »
Italy Has 'Two Aircraft Carriers' But No Stealth Fighters To fly From Them
'Trieste.' Ivan Guida via Wikipedia *Forbes:* *Italy’s Getting Two Aircraft Carriers. Too Bad It Won’t Have Enough Stealth Fighters To Fly From Them* She squeezed through the narrow channel at the Maritime Military Arsenal in Taranto, Italy, all 27,000 tons of her. It was May 6, and the Italian aircraft carrier Cavour was leaving the semi-enclosed basin at the arsenal following 10 months of work costing $76 million. That work involved, among other efforts, adding a layer of heat-resisting material to Cavour’s 801-foot-long flight deck so the vessel, the flagship of the Italian fl... more »
The coronavirus may damage nature for years to come
Having worked in the Third World (specifically sub-Saharan Africa) for many years, I've been expecting an uptick in human predation on the environment, due to many people being thrown out of work by the coronavirus pandemic and becoming desperate to survive. It looks like that's already happening worldwide. The BBC reports: You might be forgiven for thinking that the global lockdown measures keeping us all at home can only have been good for the environment ... But in the world’s tropical forest regions, it’s another story. Environmental agencies have reported an uptick in defore... more »
Tensions rise between Egypt, Turkey as Sisi warns Erdogan over Libya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – Egyptian Minister of Parliament, Atef Nasser, head of the Parliamentary Committee of the Future Party, attacked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stressing that he was interfering in Libya. The Egyptian parliamentarian affirmed the decisive position on the situation in Libya after the fall of the Al-Watiya Airbase in the hands […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
All 5 Iranian tankers enter Atlantic en route to Venezuela
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – All five Iranian fuel tankers have entered the Atlantic waters after sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar this week. According to the latest reports, the last Iranian fuel tanker in the Mediterranean Sea entered the Atlantic’s waters after sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar over the last 24 hours. These […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian ministry denies arresting Rami Makhlouf
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – Syria’s Ministry of Justice denied the reports that surfaced on social media and opposition channels about the arrest of Rami Makhlou, the billionaire tycoon and first cousin of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. “Some pages on Facebook, based on biased foreign sources, published a fake decree of the Ministry of Justice […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Indian Army blocking Chinese military along border: report
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has told the Hindustan Times newspaper, in comments regarding the recent escalation along the disputed Sino-Indian border and reported fortification on both sides, that New Delhi is preventing Chinese troops from conducting patrols along the border area. On Tuesday, Indian media reported that New Delhi and Beijing had deployed additional troops […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian Navy clashes with heavily armed ship in Persian Gulf
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – On Wednesday, a number of Iranian naval police were wounded while confronting a ship that was smuggling fuel in the Gulf waters. According to a report, the operation resulted in the death of two smugglers, the arrest of 11, the seizure of the ship, the confiscation of 200,000 liters of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military makes last attempt to negotiate in Daraa as Syrian military prepares for operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – The Russian military is making one last attempt to negotiate with the militants holed up in the town of Tafas, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) prepares to launch a big operation. According to a source in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Army has brought a large number of 4th Division […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Israel is still number one enemy’: Yemen’s Ansarallah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:10 P.M.) – The spokesperson for the Ansarallah Movement (var. Houthis) said in a speech this week, “Palestine is not for the bidder and the one who stands with it pays blood and offers martyrs,” stressing that part of “the reasons for the aggression against Yemen is its independent stance on the nation’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian military copies Russian tanks, won’t need to purchase: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – The China-based Sohu News Agency reported this week that Iran will likely not focus on buying weapons from Russia, as they already copy many of their weapons already. According to Sohu, Iran has copied several Russian weapons, including tanks and their air defense systems. The Sohu article specifically mentioned the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump’s New Secret Watchlist Allows Gov’t to Track Political and Information Activists With NO Warrant
[image: watchlist]Continuing in Obama's footsteps, the Trump admin has created a new watchlist, that for the first time since 9/11, includes American citizens with no connections to terrorism.
Operation Vengeance
May 2020 is being marked by America’s growing Sinophobia and the development of special measures against China. This was actually clear at the end of April, when there was a marked escalation in the rhetoric and muscle flexing of high-ranking US officials. On 27 April, US President Donald Trump stated: […]
The “Anti-Vaxxer” Movement is Responsible for The “Covid-19” Attack On America…
It’s Not Donald Trump They Are After – It’s Us… Opinion by “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen Of course the whole “Covid-19” thing is a massive hoax. People all over the country are figuring that out. It is a massive, well organized attack on America and Western Civilization. All of the evidence of this collusion … Continue reading The “Anti-Vaxxer” Movement is Responsible for The “Covid-19” Attack On America…
INTELLECTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE: Tapper and Williams and Maddow oh my!
*WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020Not in their right mind, Drum says:* For today, let's stick to a *very* basic bit of (statistical) blocking and tackling. In most contexts. how should our nation's coronavirus death rate be reported? What manner of presentation makes basic statistical sense? Yesterday, Kevin Drum weighed in on this (extremely basic) question. He did so using some catchy graphics, which you can peruse for yourselves. He started with a novel twist. It led him to this (extremely basic) conclusion: DRUM (5/20/20): *Nobody in their right mind would present the top chart as evi... more »
On Wisdom
Knowledge can be taught, but not wisdom. A wise man teaching wisdom to someone will sound foolish because wisdom cannot be expressed in words. Wisdom is something that you discover through your life’s experiences and learnings. Every man discovers his wisdom in his own way.
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From Jenna Orkin FBI Gets Into Pensacola Shooter’s iPhone, Finds an Al-Qaeda Tie BRAZIL CORONAVIRUS CASES SURGE BY 50 PERCENT IN ONE WEEK AS SÃO PAULO MAYOR SAYS HEALTH SYSTEM CLOSE TO COLLAPSE At height of pandemic, 1.4 million US health workers lose jobs Pier 1 Imports to close all 540 stores after 58 years Biggest Storm in Two Decades Spurs South Asia to Move Thousands The Arctic Is Unraveling as a Massive Heat Wave Grips the Region Up to 20% of hospital patients with Covid-19 caught it at hospital Exemptions For Required Vaccines 2019Trump fires four inspectors general in two months... more »
Plans for post Covid NHS hatched behind the lockdown
Debates over relaxing the lockdown and whether or not the peak of the Covid-19 crisis may now be behind us have run alongside fleeting glimpses of the surreptitious plans being laid to exploit the continued lockdown on NHS public meetings and spring a succession of unpleasant surprises on the NHS as soon as any recovery period begins.
Washington’s New Anti-China Strategy
Regardless of the anti-Chinese hysteria of the group that imposed Western health policy responses to the Covid-19 epidemic, it demonstrated Western dependence on Chinese manufactured products. This led the Trump administration to move from a desire to rebalance trade to a military confrontation, without however resorting to war. The sabotage of the Silk Roads has officially begun.
The ‘Clean Break’ Doctrine A Modern-Day Sykes-Picot Waging War and Havoc in the Middle East
In 1996 a task force, led by Richard Perle, produced a policy document titled A Clean Break: A New Strategy for Securing the Realm for Benjamin Netanyahu, who was then in his first term as Prime Minister of Israel, as a how-to manual on approaching regime change in the Middle East and for the destruction of the Oslo Accords.
What Did U.S. Intel Really Know About the ‘Chinese’ Virus?
Hybrid War 2.0 on China, a bipartisan U.S. operation, is already reaching fever pitch. Its 24/7 full spectrum infowar arm blames China for everything coronavirus-related – doubling as a diversionist tactic against any informed criticism of woeful American unpreparedness.
Steve Stockman: Crooked Congressman or Political Prisoner?
[image: steve-stockman-crooked-congressman-or-political-prisoner] After Steve Stockman repeatedly investigated Obama administration malfeasance, the FBI was sicced on him, despite a lack of evidence against him.
Rotten Education Isn’t Preordained
[image: rotten-education-isn-t-preordained] Black people cannot afford to buy into any attack on education alternatives. Charter schools across the nation offer a way out of the educational abyss.
Trump Threatens to Leave UN WHO After Investigation
[image: trump-threatens-to-leave-un-who-after-investigation] Following a White House investigation of the disgraced UN World Health Organization, President Trump threatened to keep American funding frozen or even withdraw from the global outfit altogether.
Developing Coronavirus Vaccines and Treatments Cooperatively and Not Competitively
President Trump joins Xi Jinping at the start of a bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in 2019. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) On May 13, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a public service announcement to raise awareness of the threat of foreign actor “theft” of COVID-19-related research. The pertinent part of this announcement said: [C]yber actors and non-traditional collectors [affiliated with the People’s Republic of China] ... have been observed attempting to identify and illicitl... more »
Body Found on Beach Where WWE Pro Shad Gaspard Went Missing
A body was found on Venice Beach early Wednesday, days after former World Wrestling Entertainment pro Shad Gaspard was caught in a rip tide while swimming with his son.
California – Winter weather in May
“We had snow in the Sierra Nevada last night along with flash flood warnings,” says reader E.M. Smith. “In California. In mid-May. A rare event / timing. Normally it is more summer like by now.” One of several Winter Storm Warnings: Event: Winter Storm Warning Alert: …Snow Showers and Strong Wind for Higher Mountain Elevations ... Read more California – Winter weather in May The post California – Winter weather in May appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Locks and Chains, Hobbles and Handcuffs
“This Lockdown Depression is giving us a taste of ‘Zero Emissions’. It is a bitter taste. It leads to unemployment and poverty with no proven benefits for nature or the climate.” – Viv Forbes _______________ Locks and Chains, Hobbles and Handcuffs Net Zero – Like Lockdown but Permanent Viv Forbes The Lockdown Depression is rushing ... Read more Locks and Chains, Hobbles and Handcuffs The post Locks and Chains, Hobbles and Handcuffs appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Chicago breaks May rainfall record for third year in a row
With nearly two weeks remaining in the month, Chicago is poised to smash the record for wettest May of all-time. Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport has already reported 8.19 inches of rain this month, making this the third-wettest May since record keeping began in the 1950s. According to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Paul Deanno, the ... Read more Chicago breaks May rainfall record for third year in a row The post Chicago breaks May rainfall record for third year in a row appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The truth about hydroxychloroquine(HCQ) and COVID19
While the media is desperate for Americans to keep dying so Democrat governors can continue to keep the country locked down and create a new Depression, about the only thing that might let Joe Biden win in November the reality is that we're making big strides at dealing with the China virus. When Trump announced he was taking HCQ under a doctors supervision the #FakeNews media erupted with anger and condemnation. But the simple fact is that HCQ is already being taken by many patients to treat malaria. Further the efficacy of HCQ and chloroquine(CQ) as anti viral agents has been und... more »
Is there a vaccine for China virus in sight?
Initial testing on 8 healthy volunteers found that Moderna's China virus vaccine was both safe and invoked the sort of immune system response that is essential for a viable vaccine. Moderna is using a new approach to vaccine production which has not previously been used in a vaccine that has been approved. Subsequent tests on hundreds and thousands of people will be necessary but the fact that the vaccine produced no side effects and did what it's supposed to do is very promising. Undoubtedly Democrat's like Pelosi will condemn this and demand testing go on until Trump loses in Nov... more »
Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane Has Resigned After Being Named As A Suspect In His Wife's Murder
Reuters:* Lesotho PM, named as suspect in murder case, bows to pressure to quit* MASERU (Reuters) - Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane bowed to pressure to resign on Tuesday, three months after police named him and his current wife as suspects in the murder of his former wife in a case that has transfixed the southern African nation. Thabane’s departure marks the end of one of Lesotho’s longest political careers, one marked by exile, intrigue, tensions with the military and a political crisis that deepened when police named him as a murder suspect in February. “The time ... more »
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm "Amphan" hits India and Bangladesh, leaving a trail of destruction
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Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm "Amphan" has left a trail of destruction in the state of Odisha before making landfall between Digha in West Bengal and Hatiya island in Bangladesh around 09:00 UTC (14:30 LT) on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Around three million...... Read more »
Department of Justice, State AGs to Target Google for Antitrust Violations, WSJ Reports
WSJ reports the DOJ and various state attorneys general will soon file antitrust lawsuits against Google, but is short on legal details.
Is Iran Backing Away From Its Conflict With The U.S.?
*Ahmed Aboudouh, The Independent:* *This is the real reason Iran is backing away from its conflict with the US* *Iranian authorities were surprised by the unrest that followed the shooting down of a Ukrainian airline in ‘human error’. They can’t risk the political fallout of another crisis at a time of huge economic uncertainty.* Iran is moving from a policy of brinkmanship to the art of appeasing the US. This new Iranian strategy is now expected to continue through what remains of Donald Trump's period of presidential office. Reports this week revealed secret talks between the two... more »
Korean sovereign fund buys into cannabis as Canadian fund slashes Canopy stake
South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund bought up three Canadian cannabis stocks as they dipped to 52-week lows in the first quarter of 2020. Though the value of the cannabis holdings is a modest $8 million, it is the latest sign the stigma associated with the legal industry is slowly eroding in international finance circles. Seoul-based […] Korean sovereign fund buys into cannabis as Canadian fund slashes Canopy stake is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Quest for ‘Super-Duper’ Missiles Pits US Against Key Rivals
The Trump administration is pouring billions of dollars a year into hypersonic offense and defense.
Iraq's New Prime Minister Says The Country Is Almost Out Of Money
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Baghdad, Iraq on 12 May 2020 [Iraqi Prime Ministry/Anadolu Agency] *Middle East Monitor:* *Iraq PM says country’s treasury ‘almost empty’, sovereignty ‘violated’* Iraq’s new Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, said yesterday that when he assumed his duties the country’s treasury had been almost “empty”. In an article published in the Baghdad Today newspaper, Al-Kadhimi said: “When I assumed my duties, I found nothing but an almost empty treasury and an unenviable situation after 17 years of change.” “Our sovereignty continued to be defici... more »
Cop Claims Girlfriend Shot Herself, But Gunshot Residue was on HIS Hand, NOT HER’S—Dept Rules it Suicide
[image: murder]Multiple officers are accused of covering up the murder of a young woman to protect their fellow cop, despite overwhelming evidence showing he is the killer.
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*Back to School?* As the 2019-20 school year finishes the home stretch, it’s now obvious that kids will have to wait till fall before they see the inside of a classroom again. Or will it be longer? Comments made by pandemic guru Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate hearing last week were reported to suggest that he recommended not opening schools this fall. During the hearing, Fauci noted that we shouldn’t count on a vaccine before then, though he is confident that a vaccine will be developed at some point. The media spun his words to indicate that Fauci recommended keeping schools ... more »
How Biden Continues to Protect His Billionaire Donors
Eric Zuesse, originally posed at The Saker On 2 March 2020, Forbes headlined “BILLIONAIRE BACKERS” and listed the number of them who had financed each of the Democratic Presidential campaigns: Biden 66 Buttigieg 61 Klobucar 33 Steyer 13 Warren 6 Gabbard 3 Blioomberg 1 Sanders 0 Joe Biden’s entire career in public life has been […] More The post How Biden Continues to Protect His Billionaire Donors appeared first on The Duran.
Why It Is Impossible to Prove That Viruses or Bacteria Cause Disease
Dr. Tom Cowan says that scientists have never proved that either viruses or bacteria cause disease, because they never have been isolated and purified sufficiently to eliminate the possibility that something else was the cause. Without proof, the entire germ theory of infectious disease is based on belief, not science.
Illinois Governor Says Small Business Owners Can Be Jailed for a Year If They Reopen
Governor Pritzker amended rules so business owners can be charged with a Class-A misdemeanor for violating his closure order and face a fine of $2,500 and one year in prison. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules is facing pressure to strike down Pritzker’s new rule and will meet Wednesday morning.
Bill Gates and the Population Control Grid
Bill Gate has had a life-long compulsion to reduce the human population and the vaccine technologies he has funded for that purpose now are being deployed to identify and track every human on the planet.This is not for health purposes but for economic, social, and political control.
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*Trump issues executive order to protect power grid from attack* President Trump on Friday issued an executive order declaring a national emergency over threats to the U.S. power system, taking steps to defend the grid against cyberattacks and foreign interference. The executive order bans the use of equipment for the power grid that was manufactured by a company under the control of a foreign adversary, or the buying of any equipment that poses a national security threat. “Additional steps are required to protect the security, integrity, and reliability of bulk-power system elect... more »
Iran Denying Reports That It Is Withdrawing From Syria
*Newsweek: **Iran Refutes Reports of Syria Withdrawal, Wants to Partner with Iraq to Expel U.S. from Middle East* Iran is refuting reports that it's reducing its presence in Syria and said it is seeking to bolster its ties with neighboring Iraq as the Islamic Republic pushes forward with a plan to expel the United States from the Middle East. Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency cited who they said was a well-informed official Tuesday who denied outgoing Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennet's claim a day earlier that Iran "has begun the withdrawal process from Syria." His rema... more »
Punishing The Children
Two thirds of Spanish COVID deaths were at nursing homes. EU Report Shows Care Home Covid Deaths Lower in UK – Guido Fawkes The Spanish government boldly responded by not allowing children to play outside for two months. It was … Continue reading →
Small Business Death Sentence In New Mexico
Large retailers like Walmart are making windfall profits off lockdowns, but Democratic governors forcing small business owners into bankruptcy with “reopening” plans that require completely unworkable business models. “We’re going to demand the science guide every decision we make” She … Continue reading →
Associate VP for research at Georgia State is up to 10 retractions
The associate vice president for research at Georgia State University and founding director of the university’s Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine has had his tenth paper retracted. Like the nine previous retractions for Ming-Hui Zou, the work underlying the newly retracted paper in PLOS ONE was performed while Zou was at Oklahoma State University. … Continue reading Associate VP for research at Georgia State is up to 10 retractions
From Pearl Harbor To Glory: The USS Vestal Proved Itself In The Pacific War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* The repair ship USS Vestal survived Pearl Harbor Attack and became the most decorated non-combat ship of World War II. On Saturday, December 6, 1941, the repair ship USS *Vestal* eased alongside the USS *Arizona* at her berth at Pearl Harbor. *Vestal* moored herself outboard of the battleship, port side to port side. The *Arizona* had just returned from maneuvers and had scheduled some long overdue maintenance. She was due to move into dry dock the next week. The *Vestal* would begin the routine of rewinding the armatures of the battleshi... more »
Coronavirus Threatens Australia With Unprecedented Recession
*Ross Garnaut* *Economics, Oceania* Having gained perhaps more than any other developed nation from open borders and trade, Australia now has more to lose. “Pestilence is so common,” writes Albert Camus in The Plague: *"There have been as many plagues in the world as there have been wars, yet plagues and wars always find people equally unprepared. When war breaks out, people say: ‘It won’t last. It’s too stupid.’ And war is certainly too stupid, but that doesn’t prevent it from lasting."* So, too, with recessions. Too stupid, and so common. Yet they always take people by surpris... more »
Schools Need More Space to Reopen
*Samantha Keppler, Karen Smilowitz* *Health, Americas* As states make plans to reopen, get ready for schools to “de-densify.” When COVID-19 first arose, the battle cry was “flatten the curve.” As states make plans to reopen, get ready for another important strategy: “ de-densify.” Simply put, to make it safer to go to schools, restaurants and other places where people have to go in big groups, these places will have to become less crowded than they used to be. It may help to think of the density of a building as a fraction. You’ll find the right fraction by calculating the number... more »
The Sarah Palin Trap
*W. James Antle III* *Politics, * " Biden can’t afford to ignore the fact that he is the oldest viable presidential candidate in history or the coalition politics that dominate the Democratic Party, especially after these factors contributed to Democrats coming up short against Trump in 2016. Yet he must also avoid the Sarah Palin trap: imposing so many requirements and litmus tests on his prospective running mate that he really has no choices at all." Joe Biden’s choice of a running mate may be the most important decision he makes during the 2020 presidential campaign. While ev... more »
How FDR Tried To Bait Japan Into Attacking The United States
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Did President Franklin D. Roosevelt send three small vessels into harm’s way to pave the way for America’s entry into World War II? As he read the decrypt of the radiogram from Admiral Harold Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, several things bothered Admiral Thomas C. Hart, the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet based at Manila, Philippines, besides the tortured syntax and curious terminology. The message read: “PRESIDENT DIRECTS THAT THE FOLLOWING BE DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND WITHIN TWO DAYS IF POSSIBLE AFTER RECEIPT THIS DES... more »
Could Blood Thinners Be a Lifesaving Treatment for COVID-19?
*Karlheinz Peter, Hannah Stevens, James McFadyen* *Coronavirus, * A growing body of research evidence suggests COVID-19 causes abnormalities in blood clotting, which means blood thinning drugs may have a role to play in treatment. A spate of recent media headlines have described blood thinning medications – which include aspirin and warfarin – as a “breakthrough treatment” for COVID-19 that could “save lives”. It’s early days yet but a growing body of research evidence suggests COVID-19 causes abnormalities in blood clotting, which means blood thinning drugs may have a role to p... more »
Why Winston Churchill Thought FDR Was Going To War Before Pearl Harbor
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Was Franklin Roosevelt planning to intervene on Great Britain’s behalf before Pearl Harbor? Winston Churchill, for one, thought so. This is a story of what might have been. If Japan had chosen to attack far-off British Malaya on December 7, 1941, instead of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, President Franklin Roosevelt was prepared to go before Congress and ask—for the first time in American history—for a declaration of war against a nation that had not fired the first shot against us. With the country solidly divided on the issue of getting involved in ... more »
Cash, Long a Refuge in Uncertain Times, Now Under Suspicion
No longer a thing to be shoved mindlessly into a pocket, tucked into a worn wallet or thrown casually on a kitchen counter, money's status has changed during the virus era — perhaps irrevocably
Moderna, Moncef Slaoui and its Funding Partnerships - America's Tangled Vaccine Web
The hunt for the world's first coronavirus vaccine is taking place with numerous companies and countries seeking to solve the COVID-19 pandemic. At the forefront, we find one American company that has been given a clear advantage in the process. On May 15, 2020, Donald Trump announced this: "*Today I want to update you on the next stage of this momentous medical initiative. It’s called Operation Warp Speed. That means big and it means fast. A massive scientific, industrial, and logistical endeavor unlike anything our country has seen since the Manhattan Project. You really cou... more »
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