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Rollercoaster: The Rise and Fall of Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Anonymous (imprimerie Draeger à Montrouge en région parisienne) - https://www.reseau-canope.fr/cnrd/selection/nojs/6869, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69912095] From hero to traitor. “I’ve been old in all my ranks,” said Henri Philippe Pétain, created Marshal of France on December 8, 1918, at age 62. Indeed, in 1914, at the outbreak of World War I, he, like German General Paul von Hindenburg that same year, thought that his long military career was finished and was more concerned with buying ... more »
Nukes Away: The British Had Only 1 Way To Stop A Russian Invasion
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Destroying the English Channel tunnel. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Yet it would have been more surprising if Britain *hadn’t* planned to blow up the Channel Tunnel. The British—geographically a part of Europe, except in their own minds—have always been sensitive about invasion across the Straits of Dover (here’s a wishful French *drawing* of Napoleon’s armies crossing the channel by balloon and tunnel). If Soviet tanks ever blitzed across western Europe to the shores of the English Channel, the English had a secret plan to keep them from... more »
GOP Wants to Take Federal Funding Away from Schools That Stay Locked Down
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: Compton Early College High School graduating students wait after picking up their diplomas in a parking lot during a drive-thru graduating ceremony, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Compton, California U.S. June 10, 2020. REUTE] “These open-ended school shutdowns have set students back, made it harder for teachers to teach, and pushed parents to the breaking point.” Republican lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday meant to incentivize schools to reopen from coronavirus closures by September 5. Republi... more »
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Sister Threatens Military Action Against South Korea
*DW: **Kim Jong Un's sister threatens military action against South Korea* North Korea's army will "surely" take action against South Korea amid failing ties, said Kim Yo Jong, the sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. She has been taking on an increasingly prominent role in Pyongyang. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, on Saturday slammed South Korea as "the enemy" and said Seoul would soon witness the collapse of a "useless" liaison office in the border town of Kaesong. "By exercising my power authorized by the supreme leader, our party and the... more »
June 13: The worst ever - and with worse to come - soon.
https://www.thenation.com/article/environment/florida-flooding-miami/ Yes, despite the braying by our capitalists and their political hacks, climate change is happening - and fast. And so is a whole range of destructive changes. Soon. It means fatal flooding, vast destruction of agricultural lands right across our nations, destruction of animal life, of insects vital to our survival. Following World War Two, we have used our resources to kill the human life that we need in order to survive. Capitalists have become enormously wealthy and powerful with their destruction and impoveris... more »
Short story: Dream Job
Ethical Technology - 6 hours ago
“I can’t sleep,” I complained to my therapist. The inhumanly empathetic rendering nodded.
Black Lives Matter And Far-Right Protesters Clash With Each Other And Police Over Statues In London
*Daily Mail*: *Far-right thugs attack police and fight running battles with violent BLM supporters in London as Boris Johnson condemns 'racist thuggery' in clashes driven by 1,000 troublemakers - while other huge anti-racism protests pass peacefully* * Hooligan groups and Black Lives Matter protesters descended on London today, leading to scenes of violence * Far right fans and thugs clashed with police and BLM in Trafalgar & Parliament Squares and Charing Cross * People were seen punching and kicking officers, and cops doled out their own punishment with batons * Violence broke o... more »
President Trump In Address To West Point Grads Says 'We Are Ending The Era Of Endless Wars'. Highlights ‘Evils Of Slavery’
*Daily Mail*: *Trump calls for West Point cadets to be 'part of one team and one family, proudly serving one American nation' as he condemns the 'evil of slavery' during his commencement address - in veiled reference to George Floyd unrest* * Donald Trump arrived at West Point to address the graduating class at the U.S. Military Academy Saturday * He said the class of 2020 come 'from every race, religion, color, and creed' but must be 'one team' * He said the US is not 'the policeman of the world' but if 'threatened, we will never hesitate to act' * Direct mention of Floyd or th... more »
Doctor Sells His Practice in New York, Buys Organic Farm & Begins Treating Patients Himself
Deaths from correctly taken prescription drugs number above 100,000 every year, which is just one of the main reasons why the popularity of natural medicine has surged lately. But even as Americans’ attitudes about medicine have begun to change and realign with the classic Hippocrates mantra of “First, Do No Harm…” our doctors haven’t quite gotten the message. The classic “pills, surgery and vaccines” method that most doctors utilize first and foremost hasn’t changed a whole lot, but some individual doctors have adjusted and begun putting more stock in natural methods again. On... more »
Doctor Sells His Practice in New York, Buys Organic Farm & Begins Treating Patients Himself
Deaths from correctly taken prescription drugs number above 100,000 every year, which is just one of the main reasons why the popularity of natural medicine has surged lately. But even as Americans’ attitudes about medicine have begun to change and realign with the classic Hippocrates mantra of “First, Do No Harm…” our doctors haven’t quite gotten the message. The classic “pills, surgery and vaccines” method that most doctors utilize first and foremost hasn’t changed a whole lot, but some individual doctors have adjusted and begun putting more stock in natural methods again. On... more »
The Plight of Christians in Iran
Assyrian International News Agency - 6 hours ago
Archbishop Ramzi Garmou of Tehran. ( Jacques Berset/Aid to the Church in Need)Archbishop Ramzi Garmou of Tehran, the president of the Iranian bishops' conference, spoke with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) about the situation of Christians in Iran.
Antifa Faction Of Occupy Seattle Group Turns Violent – CHAZ Community Attacks and Chokes Christian Speaker…
Things are slowly devolving into violent confrontation in the nation of CHAZ Seattle. However, the violence is not with law enforcement; the violence is internal as Antifa factions within the occupy movement begin doing what they are famous for, being … Continue reading →
Diana West Discusses Ideological Pentagon -VS- A Pragmatic Commander in Chief…
This is a little lengthy of a discussion, but it touches upon something very relevant to this election cycle. Author Diana West discusses a network and pattern of ideology within the modern pentagon leadership, and how a worldview is threatened … Continue reading →
Two decades of child abuse scandals, inquiries, reforms and failures: What does Queensland's child safety record tell us?
Two confidential reports released this week relating to the death of abused toddler Mason Jet Lee, reveal the depth of Queensland's child safety crisis and the long road to reform that lies ahead.
Coronavirus ended their AFLW season, but these players still juggle their day jobs and a heavy training schedule
While all eyes this weekend are on the return of the AFL men's competition, the country's top female players remain in their day jobs, juggling a heavy training schedule and high-pressure professions.
As Robyn Lawrence scrambled WA's quarantine plan, the coronavirus fight took a personal twist
Dr Robyn Lawrence has faced a range of challenges as WA's health incident coordinator — from coercing hotels into accepting quarantined travellers to sourcing nappies for unprepared families forced into isolation.
Eateries are asking for personal details, so what does that mean for your privacy?
Notebooks, spreadsheets and paper forms used to collect personal information at cafes and restaurants create fears about privacy breaches as well as safety concerns.
Why 'drama' and 'mystery' are drawing young people to orthodoxy — online and in church
Gregorian chants, burning incense and cat memes about Mary Magdalene. The 'weird Christian' movement is both ancient and modern, and it's attracting young people in unexpected ways.
Two-dollar movie tickets? How cinemas may entice you back to the big screen
Cinema has been "killed off" many times in the past and now it faces another test — how to bring back the audiences that vanished with COVID-19.
The bizarre 'love story' of World War II soldier Frank Loyal Weaver and Sachiko Kitagawa
Deported from Japan no fewer than 10 times and jailed in five Australian states, Australian serviceman Frank Loyal Weaver cast himself as a man simply trying to unite with his cherished Japanese wife. But to many, he was a serial pest.
Building huts the old way to get Aboriginal culture 'strong' for future generations
Brenton Brown wants to ensure his children and future generations know about their Aboriginal ancestors, so he and others are helping to build traditional huts along the Tasmanian coastline.
How portmanteaus are helping us through the coronavirus pandemic
Sick of the coronapocalypse, but have time for one more quarantini? We've always used language to cheer us up in times of hardship, and this global pandemic is no different.
'What do we do now?': How NSW courts handled the coronavirus lockdown
Just In - 7 hours ago
Courts across NSW turned to video technology to keep the wheels of justice turning during the COVID-19 pandemic, but with some trials set to start again tomorrow, the state's chief justice says it could continue to be used for some time.
How a family tragedy shaped Brett Sutton's journey to become Victoria's top doctor
Victoria's chief health officer Brett Sutton reflects on the death of his father and why he shrugs off criticism from politicians who disagree with the state's pandemic response.
Coronavirus has stopped choirs, when can we sing together again?
For many, singing in a choir is one of life's great joys. But early in the coronavirus outbreak it emerged that singing in a choir could be a high risk activity. Now as restrictions ease we ask the experts whether it's too soon to get back to choir and how practice will have to change.
Man rescues counter-protester as rival groups clash with police in UK
Just In - 7 hours ago
Police in London are attacked during confrontations with demonstrators, as hundreds of protesters from far-right groups and the Black Lives Matter movement gather for separate demonstrations.
Atlanta police chief resigns as protesters decry killing of black man
Just In - 7 hours ago
Atlanta's police chief resigns hours after a black man was fatally shot by officers after they found him asleep in his car at a drive-through restaurant.
It's going to be a big week for economic data releases. Here's what to pay attention to
One year can be hard to distinguish from the next in a typical business cycle, but it's different in a crisis. That’s why each piece of new economic data released this week will be important, writes Gareth Hutchens.
Paul McGregor is in an unusual position. Six years in the job and still going backwards
It takes only a glance at the chart of the records of every rugby league coach in history to see who's best.
What if There Is No More Economic Stimulus?
*James Pethokoukis* *Economics, Americas* The COVID-19 recession is over and economic recovery has begun. Well, maybe. The COVID-19 recession is over and economic recovery has begun. Well, maybe. And certainly not “officially.” At some point, the National Bureau of Economic Research will have to weigh in with its declaration. Here’s the NBER’s loose definition of recession and recovery: “During a recession, a significant decline in economic activity spreads across the economy and can last from a few months to more than a year. Similarly, during an expansion, economic activity r... more »
Nurse at COVID Epicenter Hospital: “It’s murder”
*Jon Rappoport* - Where is Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose District includes the hospital? Is this the shining example of social justice she wants—death by medicine?
What It Was Like to Serve on in the German Army on the Eastern Front
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Unknown author - http://www.tincrossmilitaria.com/Finnish%20Tank.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=855184] A terrifying ordeal. *Following service as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery during the early 1970s, Ward Carr decided to remain in Germany, residing in Frankfurt. He has worked as a language trainer, freelance journalist, and translator. In 2001, Carr and a German colleague began writing a book featuring the crew of the famous battleship *Bismarck.* While searching for... more »
Did the Battle of Nashville Seal the Confederacy's Doomed Fate?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: Battle of Nashville. Chromolithograph by Kurz & Allison. Library of Congress.] “The Rebs broke and fled in confusion, leaving everything they had.” “Oh, the Lord, Henry but didn’t the Rebs get the devil sure enough,” Private Charles Grundy of the 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment wrote to a friend three days after the conclusion of the Battle of Nashville fought December 15-16, 1864. Grundy, an eyewitness to the battle, recorded his observations as he watched Union soldiers shatter the Confederate defenses. “The Rebs broke and ... more »
Meet the Gloster Meteor: The Only Allied Jet Aircraft of World War II
*Peter Suciu* *Technology, Europe* [image: By Adrian Pingstone - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7677688] Was it a game-changer or too late to make a difference? During the Second World War, the German Luftwaffe developed several jet-powered aircraft, beginning with the Me-262, Me-163 Komet, and the He-162. These were unable to turn the tide simply because Germany wasn't able to produce enough of the aircraft to make a difference. However, Germany wasn't alone in utilizing a jet fighter during the war. *Meet the Gloster Meteor I* It act... more »
China Has Way Too Much Power Over Zoom. These Activists Learned the Hard Way.
*Chris White* *Politics, Asia* [image: A man wearing a protective mask holds a placard at Liberty Square in Taipei to mark the 31st anniversary of the crackdown of pro-democracy protests at Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989, Taiwan, June 4, 2020. REUTERS/Ann Wang] Zoom confirmed Wednesday evening that the video conferencing company removed a U.S.-based account after it commemorated the Tiananmen Square Massacre. - *Zoom reinstated the account of a Chinese activist who was blocked after he created an event commemorating the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Zoom has not exp... more »
The Only Way to Reform the Police
*John G. Malcolm, Charles “Cully” Stimson* *Politics, Americas* [image: The NYPD watches as demonstrators protest against the racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in New York City, New York, U.S. June 11, 2020. Picture taken June 11, 2020. REUTERS/Idris Solomon] Here's what makes sense—and what doesn't. The videotaped killing of George Floyd has sparked widespread protests, many of them peaceful, but interspersed with acts of rioting, arson, vandalism, looting, and other violence, some of it directed at the police. It ha... more »
Better than beautiful
NBC’s Vaughn Hillyard reports about the emerging area in Seattle, dubbed the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, or CHAZ. The area, spanning several city blocks, is being held by protesters after police vacated the area earlier this week.
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Una Mattina”, Full Album
Ludovico Einaudi, “Una Mattina”, Full Album - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bvm9yG4cvs *Tracklist:* 1 - Una mattina 00:00 2 - Ora 06:48 3 - Resta con me 14:59 4 - Leo 25:32 5 - A fuoco 30:13 6 - Dolce droga 34:00 7 - Dietro casa 37:59 8 - Come un fiore 42:33 9 - DNA 46:30 10 - Nuvole nere 51:39 11 - Questa volta 56:18 12 - Nuvole bianche 1:02:21 13 - Ancora 1:11:44
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Why is there a bridge between these two spiral galaxies? Made of gas and stars, the bridge provides strong evidence that these two immense star systems have passed close to each other and experienced violent tides induced by mutual gravity. Known together as Arp 240 but individually as NGC 5257 and NGC 5258, computer modelling and the ages of star clusters indicate that the two galaxies completed a first passage near each other only about 250 million years ago. *Click image for larger size.* Gravitational tides not only pulled away matter, they compress gas and so caused star forma... more »
“How Dogs Love Us”
Dr. Gregory Berns, “How Dogs Love Us”, TEDxAtlanta "Dogs don't hesitate. They stand by our side, no matter the odds, the reason, the depth of cold. If we step into the blackest of nights, they step with us, and sometimes- most of the time- they take the first step. And no matter their size, from the smallest to the largest, they'll do what needs to be done to safeguard their human companion, their friend, even if it means giving their life. They don't weight odds, or ask any questions. Dogs are selfless." - David Weiskircher "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to... more »
"Compassion In the Presence of Difficulty"
*"Compassion In the Presence of Difficulty"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "True compassion recognizes that all the boundaries we perceive between ourselves and others are an illusion. Compassion is the ability to see the deep connectedness between ourselves and others. Moreover, true compassion recognizes that all the boundaries we perceive between ourselves and others are an illusion. When we first begin to practice compassion, this very deep level of understanding may elude us, but we can have faith that if we start where we are, we will eventually feel our way toward it. We mov... more »
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
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Deep M6.2 earthquake hits Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
The Watchers » Latest articles - 7 hours ago
A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands at 21:08 UTC on June 13, 2020 (07:08 LT, June 14). The agency is reporting a depth of 614 km (381 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 590 km (366 miles). This...... Read more »
Political Polarization Peaking In America?
*Study Finds:* *Political Polarization Peaking In America? Voters Embrace ‘All Or Nothing’ Mentality Along Party Lines* *Authors say middle ground has vanished in politics: If two people can’t agree on one issue, they’ve never been more likely to disagree on all issues.* UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — You don’t need a study or headline to know that America feels incredibly divided right now. That being said, a new study from Penn State suggests that U.S. political polarization isn’t just getting stronger or more intense; it’s also spreading and encompassing more seemingly unconnected iss... more »
Fascism as the Politics of Decay
It is a truth universally acknowledged that social movements provoke into being their countermovements. The labour movement and fascism. The third and fourth waves of feminism, and the so-called alt-right. Black Lives Matter and a disturbing, gibbering menagerie of violent cop stans, the KKK, and every two-bit racist from society's effluent pipe. Here, last weekend's welcome action against Edward Colston's likeness has provided the far right a new cause to latch onto. Casting themselves protectors of our precious heritage, a few hardy souls camped out overnight to guard Robert Bade... more »
U.S. Embassy Seoul, Ambassador Harry Harris, Posts Banner In Support of Black Lives Matter….
The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK) is Harry Harris. The U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, has posted a banner on the building in support of Black Lives Matter. [Source] At first blush it might seem a … Continue reading →
US military sends large convoy to northeast Syria amid continued buildup
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – The U.S. military sent a large convoy to northeastern Syria on Saturday amid reports of their increased buildup in the Al-Hasakah Governorate. According to a field report on Saturday, the U.S. Coalition forces entered northeastern Syria from the illegal Al-Waleed Crossing that links neighboring Iraq to the Al-Hasakah Governorate. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran was prepared to attack US ships if oil tankers were intercepted en route to Venezuela: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – On Saturday, a news agency close to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards said that Iran had prepared to target American merchant ships in the Gulf in the event that the U.S. Navy intercepted Iranian tankers that were en route to Venezuela. On its website, the Noor News reported that Iran sent […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
High-ranking Ansarallah commander killed in western Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The government-affiliated Yemeni Army announced on Friday, the killing of a field commander from the Ansarallah (Houthis) forces in clashes in the Taiz Governorate, southwest of Yemen. The Yemeni Ministry of Defense stated that “clashes erupted between the army and the Houthis this morning atthe Al-Arish Front, east of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US developing powerful drone to combat fighter jets
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The U.S. Air Force is developing a drone to fight against combat warplanes and senior officials say this is just one example of how to change the character of war. Gen. Jack Shanahan, head of the Pentagon’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, revealed last week that the Air Force Research Laboratory […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Massive fire breaks out at market near Iranian capital: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – A massive fire broke out in the rose market east of the Iranian capital, Tehran, today, Saturday, causing great material damage. A spokesman from the Iranian fire department said that the fire in the Al-Worood market east of the capital, Tehran, destroyed 32 rooms in the market. The cause of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ready for war: Turkey sends powerful message to Egypt, Greece in massive military exercise
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Turkish Air Force and Navy conducted maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea this week, as they began their drills called “The Open Sea”. The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced in a statement issued on Friday that the maneuvers were held in international waters in the Mediterranean, with the participation of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey-based Libyan Grand Mufti issues fatwa banning purchase of goods from Egypt, UAE
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Turkey-based Grand Mufti of Libya, Al-Sadiq Al-Gharyani, stated that it is not permissible to buy goods from the UAE, Jordan and Egypt, considering that every dollar paid to these countries is a “bullet in the chest of our children.” Al-Gharyani said in a fatwa published by the Libyan Dar […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Making Sense of Things
Constitution 101 THIS is the “summer of love” The Dixie Duo Norway is Cool (sometimes its cold) The Dragon’s Eye on Uttakleiv Beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway Biker’s View things Differently I’m getting Older Um, yeah Arizona Retro The post Making Sense of Things appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
The Daily "Near You?"
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"A Song for My People"
*"A Song for My People"* By Tim “xrugger” Stebbins "In his essay "Self-Reliance," Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men, – that is genius. Speak your latent conviction, and it shall be the universal sense; for the inmost in due time becomes the outmost, and our first thought is rendered back to us by the trumpets of the Last Judgment… A man should learn to detect and watch that gleam of light which flashes across his mind from within, more than the lustre of the firmament of bards and ... more »
Simplify The Mind – 10 Things To Get Rid Of
Habits that many people struggle with repeatedly. The fundamental cause of unhappiness is not the situation you’re in, but your thoughts about it. It’s a good idea to change your life to a happy state, but the first thing you would have to do is to change some habits, especially ones that are not good for you. Here are 10 habits that many of you struggle with repeatedly. Should you recognize yourself in any of these habits, it would be an excellent time to get rid of them so that you are free of the consequences they could cause. 1. Regrets It would be best if you didn’t regret a... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day"
*"The Summer Day"* "Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean– the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down, who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes. Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face. Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away. I don’t know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass, ... more »
"It Becomes Sad..."
"Why does truth carry such a dreadful face? Why does subjugation carry such a happy mask? It becomes sad when people understand that they can lead a better life as long as they bow their heads, ignoring the truth." - Lionel Suggs
Dr. Soňa Peková on Sars-Cov-2
6-13 Argentina new cases/active cases 14/178= 8% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/argentina/ India 113/1353= 8% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/India Iran 239/2644= 9% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/Iran Singapore 36/1232= 3% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/singapore Russia 9/226= 4% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/russia/ Mexico 48/1517= 32% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/mexico Brazil 24... more »
AL: Why The State Pulled The Plug On A Charter For The First Time
Last week, the Alabama Public [sic] Charter School Commission took an unprecedented action and revoked a charter school's charter before it even managed to open. It's a tangly story, with connections to several charter school issues. Woodland Prep was supposed to be a hot new charter school, but it came with so much baggage that there is an entire blog following the entire mess. Believe me-- I'm going to give you the broad strokes, but if you want to go down this rabbit hole, it runs deep. At the center of all of this is Soner Tarim. Tarim has a degree from Texas A&M, is a trained ... more »
There's a lot more than symbolism. But okay, let's talk symbolism.
Having marched in the 60s (and my Bernie-clone journalist-father sided early with MLK) and having mourned both King & Bobby, I know tense times can push radicalization that ranges from overdue ferocity (#MeToo and BLM and toppling confed statues) all the way to over-wrought and unhelpful shrieks, or even enemy agitprop. Time tells the difference, of course, and often I've needed to change where I drew those lines, for example when I revised my opinion of Malcolm X. (Let's have some fun and put him on Lee's pedestal!) Alas, I will get dissed for even raising the fact that this spect... more »
How the VA Treats a Veteran Who Has Had a Stroke
I am a retired Petty Officer 1st Class and VA rated 60% disabled veteran. Last Thursday (04 June) I went to the Emergency Room at the VA Medical Center Dallas with vision issues consistent with a mild stroke or a brain tumor. The PA who initially saw me (S.Stewart) immediately ordered a CT scan and an MRI. Two hours later she asked about the results, and I had to tell her no testing had been done. The CT was done half an hour later. With negative results, I was admitted to the 5C-400 floor, where the rooms have no air … Continue reading →
Riots (oops, I meant to say Largely Peaceful Protests) Bring Out the Best in Many Impacted People
The following stories are all from this week’s edition of Breitbart’s “B Inspired News”. Ohio Teenager Cooks, Serves Hundreds of Meals to Officers Working Protests A young man in Columbus, Ohio, is making sure law enforcement officers feel appreciated while keeping people safe during the George Floyd protests. Even though 17-year-old Markel Davis could spend his summer break doing whatever he wanted, he chose to make and serve hot meals to police officers and the Ohio National Guard monitoring demonstrations in the area. So far, Markel has prepped, cooked, wrapped, and delivered hun... more »
Consumers urged to check homes for beef implicated in illness
Illinois officials have issued a public alert regarding certain ground beef because product testing following a reported illnesses showed E. coli contamination. Testing showed the non-O157 E. coli was present in beef prepared by a “custom exempt” establishment, David B’s Custom Meats in Carlinville, IL, in Macoupin County, according to a notice from the Illinois... Continue Reading
The 1793 Project Unmasked
[image: undefined] Anyone who still doubts that woke progressives can pose a material threat to the pursuit of truth should consider the case of David Shor. A week ago, as protests over the unjust police killing of George Floyd took place in major cities across the country, Shor—a 28-year-old political scientist at the Democratic consulting firm Civic Analytics—tweeted some observations about the successes and failures of various movements. He shared research by Princeton University's Omar Wasow, who has found that violent protests often backfire whereas nonviolent protests are far ... more »
More than 95% of UK “Covid19” deaths had “pre-existing condition”
On the chart, the little yellow bars are the people who died with Covid19 and nothing else. This aligns completely with Italian figures which said more than 80% of fatalities had at least two comorbitities, reports off-guardian.org. More than 95% of “COVID Deaths” recorded in England and Wales had potentially serious comorbidities, according to statistics ... Read more More than 95% of UK “Covid19” deaths had “pre-existing condition” The post More than 95% of UK “Covid19” deaths had “pre-existing condition” appeared first on Ice Age Now.
President Trump Delivers Remarks to 2020 West Point Graduates – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump delivered remarks at the 2020 United States Military Academy at West Point Graduation Ceremony. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, General, and hello cadets. On behalf of our entire nation, let … Continue reading →
IOG SABBATH DAY – 06132020 – “Sound Doctrine Replaced With Fables By False Prophets” – YouTube
IOGNEWS •Started streaming 58 minutes ago 2,139 watching now IOG SABBATH DAY – 06132020 – “Sound Doctrine Replaced With Fables By False Prophets” This is a SABBATH DAY ONLY live stream event. Thanks for watching!Once the lesson has ended, this video will no longer be available at this link. We are now streaming LIVE on … Continue reading IOG SABBATH DAY – 06132020 – “Sound Doctrine Replaced With Fables By False Prophets” – YouTube →
Hilarious cartoon video parody: Black cop shoots himself in the groin. CNN rushes in, accusing the cop of shooting an innocent black man. It gets funnier!
by Thomas Madison June 12, 2020 THIS is funny and made funnier (and sadder) by accurately reflecting the real world we live in today. The set up is a cop, who happens to be black, on patrol at night. He is called to check out suspicious activity at the local Bulletproof Glass Company. With gun … Continue reading Hilarious cartoon video parody: Black cop shoots himself in the groin. CNN rushes in, accusing the cop of shooting an innocent black man. It gets funnier! →
HAH! Tucker Carlson Runs Tourism Ad for the CHAZ Antifa-Anarchist Autonomous Zone in Seattle (VIDEO) #IStandWithTucker
Jim Hoft June 12, 2020 Tucker Carlson continued his extensive reporting on CHAZ, the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone and nation state inside Seattle, Washington. CHAZ was a creation of Antifa-Anarchists and Black Lives Matter protesters following the mass protests of last week. On Friday night Tucker Carlson ran a tourism ad for the nation state … Continue reading HAH! Tucker Carlson Runs Tourism Ad for the CHAZ Antifa-Anarchist Autonomous Zone in Seattle (VIDEO) #IStandWithTucker →
JUST IN: Minneapolis City Council Unanimously Votes to Replace Police with ‘Community-Led Public Safety System’
What a farse that one is going to be. Cristina Laila June 12, 2020 Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously voted a resolution to replace the police with a ‘community-led public safety system.’ Get out while you can! The radical left is pushing to “defund the police” following … Continue reading JUST IN: Minneapolis City Council Unanimously Votes to Replace Police with ‘Community-Led Public Safety System’ →
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Aaron Wherry discusses the dramatically different effects of the COVID-19 pandemic based on inequalities in income and privilege. And Katherine Scott draws on Canada's most recent monthly jobs report to highlight the need for a recovery centered on women. - Meanwhile, Heather Scoffield points out the tone-deaf whining about deficits from Cons who are happy to see people suffer in order to clear government balance sheets for corporate tax cuts. - Jonathon Gatehouse reports on Doug Ford's refusal to identify the experts who are supposed t... more »
Trump Promises Executive Order on Police Use of Force but Won't Defund
[image: trump-promises-executive-order-on-police-use-of-force-but-won-t-defund] The president signaled that he's willing to make some concessions to the BLM movement, proposing an executive order to stop alleged police abuse.
Republicans Oppose The Green New Deal-- But So Does My Blue Dog Opponent
*by Tom GuildDemocratic candidate, OK-05* A report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says that humans can still prevent the worst effects of climate change, but that we have less time than previously thought to undertake a dramatic and speedy transformation of the global economy. Every day, there is more concerning news about rising sea levels and climate-fueled disasters. The task ahead of us is urgent. We must fight for the ecological well-being of the planet we call home. The climate change crisis is an existential threat to humans and to the animals an... more »
Jayant Bhandari on the recent US riots
I am reposting some recent fb postings by an Indian-Canadian friend, Jayant Bhandari. I don't agree with everything he says but he's frank and clear, I like it. So here goes... June 13 It is much easier to clean a swamp of crooks who know they are crooks but cleaning an ideological swamp of indoctrinated, politically correct, virtue-signaling people is not easy. Trump has certainly exposed how deep and wide the swamp is, but he cannot drain it. I think as long as there is a democracy it is impossible to drain the swamp. The institutions must reflect the character of those who vot... more »
'I reached a breaking point': Beijing's warning could deal blow to struggling Chinese-Australian businesses
Asian-Australians are concerned the latest warning from China could disproportionately affect their businesses and exacerbate the economic hit they have already taken due to the pandemic.
This is what it's like inside Seattle's 'autonomous zone'
Street debates, art, first-aid classes and a festival atmosphere is all part of a permanent inner-city gathering that seeks to drive police permanently from the heart of Seattle.
I was at both the Hong Kong and US protests. Here's how they compare
As America mourned the loss of another black man at the hands of police, Donald Trump did little to bring his wounded, divided country together. His response has given Beijing plenty of ammunition, writes Kathryn Diss.
Morrison has a keen nose for politics — and he can smell trouble ahead
The Government must step through a minefield of difficult decisions in the coming weeks and months. Little wonder the Prime Minister is warning his party room to brace themselves, writes David Speers.
So, a test has shown you're unconsciously biased. Does that mean you're racist?
"Your data suggests an automatic preference for Light Skinned People." It's a jarring sentence to read, but it's a result many Australians have seen when they've taken an online test. So what does your score say about you as a person?
How a bomb with a good soundtrack became a cult classic in Australia
The film, now 25 years old, resonated with those of us who listened to "alternative music" and wanted to telegraph our displeasure at The Man.
Italy Should Have Known Why Invading Russia In World War II Was a Historic Mistake
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Italian soldiers froze to death. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The problem was that the Italian military was not well prepared for the Eastern Front, or any front for that matter. The soldiers were peasants, barely literate, with poor training, poor tactics and an officer corps more concerned with its own creature comforts than the welfare of its men. A large chunk of the Italian contingent was elite *Alpini* mountain troops, a formidable force in the mountains, but ill-suited for facing tanks on the open steppe. *Mamma mia! *Why in God's ... more »
Why Russia Said 'No' To A Supersonic Seaplane Bomber
*Michael Peck* *Security, * It was ballistics that really killed the M-70, and most of the other exotic bomber concepts of the 1950s and early 1960s. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The M-70 would have been a graceful, streamlined, needle-nosed aircraft with two engines on top of the wings—generally a good idea for jets floating in the water—and two more high up on the tail. Particularly distinctive is the undercarriage, which would have consisted of a retractable nose ski and wingtip skis, as well as a retractable hydrofoil under the fuselage. The three-man aircraft would h... more »
The controversial Geeta Guru-Murthy
Unusually for me, I've suddenly started intervening on Twitter. I thought I'd share this conversation with you as I think it's very telling. I found the 'offending words' via TV Eyes. *Alastair Stewart OBE*: "The controversial statue of Winston Churchill". As described in a BBC headline... *Adrian Hilton*: I'm not disbelieving of Alastair Stewart, but does anyone have a screengrab of this? *Alastair Stewart OBE*: It was BBC Breaking so I am not sure you can get that on 'catch-up'. It would take an odd soul to sit there with an iPhone...you'll just have to take my word for it, I gue... more »
Would ‘Defund the Police’ Work in the UK?
‘Defund the police’ has emerged as a central demand amid a spectacular eruption of collective action against lethal police violence in the United States. As UK Black Lives Matter activists take inspiration, questions are being asked about how this demand – forged in the long history of the US prison abolition movement – can gain purchase in Britain.
Stop asking the Fed about inequality (and start asking about inflation)
At a recent press conference, I was dismayed to see a number of reporters asking Jay Powell about inequality—an issue far beyond the scope of monetary policy—while asking few questions about the highly questionable current stance of monetary policy. A recent Yahoo Finance article illustrates the confusion: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday acknowledged […] The post Stop asking the Fed about inequality (and start asking about inflation) appeared first on Econlib.
Power Over The Police
The clashes between police and protesters in response to the recent police killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and others throughout the country expose the violence inherent to the U.S. system of policing. Social media has been inundated with hundreds of videos chronicling police aggression and brutality. Cities nationwide, particularly in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., have faced unprecedented militarization of their streets. Police have wielded weapons typically used only by special forces in overseas military campaigns, even going as far as to use ... more »
Seattle: The Demands Of Collective Black Voices At The CHAZ
In credit to the people who freed Capitol Hill, this list of demands is neither brief nor simplistic. This is no simple request to end police brutality. We demand that the City Council and the Mayor, whoever that may be, implement these policy changes for the cultural and historic advancement of the City of Seattle, and to ease the struggles of its people. This document is to represent the black voices who spoke in victory at the top of 12th & Pine after 9 days of peaceful protest while under constant nightly attack from the Seattle Police Department. These are words from that nig... more »
New Study: US Empire Is Falling But Will Not Fall Quietly
Where will the next war occur? Who will fight in it? Why will it occur? How will it be fought? This brief summarizes a series of reports that sought to answer these questions—looking out from now until 2030. The reports took the approach of examining these questions through the lenses of several trends—geopolitical, economic, environmental, legal, informational, and military—that will shape the contours of conflict. Military history is littered with mistaken predictions about the future of warfare that have left forecasters militarily unprepared—sometimes disastrously so—for the c... more »
International Lawyers Oppose Philippines Anti-Terrorism Bill
Over 100 international lawyers and lawyers’ associations issued an open letter to President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, and members of the Congress of the Philippines. The urgent open letter was issued to express high levels of concern about the proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill in the Philippines, which has been harshly criticized for its violations of human rights norms. As the letter notes, “The international community is alarmed by the apparent abuses of power and civil unrest that the law will bring about. It will suppress and criminaliz... more »
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