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Trump-- A Failure At Everything... And We Pay
A day after Trump autographed a tiny section of border wall near San Luis in Yuma County, Arizona-- a county and state being devastated because of his incompetence in confronting the pandemic-- a federal appeals court in California ruled that his use of $2.5 billion that Congress had appropriated to the Pentagon for specified purposes, to build his wall is illegal. "It stopped COVID, it stopped everything," he lied. In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found that Señor Trumpanzee’s diversion of defense, military and other funding-- billions of dollars that were ... more »
Is Israel On The Brink Of War With Iran & Hezbollah?
Former Israeli Defense Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, via Reuters. *Zero Hedge:* *Israel Is On Brink Of War With Iran & Hezbollah: Top Israeli Officials* The former Israeli Defense Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, said that Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah are pushing Israel to the brink. In an interview with Israel's national Hebrew-language daily newspaper Maariv on Friday, the former Israeli Defense Minister had expressed his concern about Iran possessing enriched uranium, which he said is eight times the permitted amount according to the nuclear agreement, and that a month ago Iran succe... more »
President Trump Highlights Mail-In Ballot Fraud Using Recent New Jersey Example…
Earlier this evening President Trump noted the ease of mail-in voting fraud by highlighting the recent New Jersey election where election fraud charges have been brought against against four people including: Paterson City Councilman Michael Jackson (D), Councilman-elect Alex Mendez … Continue reading →
Great Britain Could Have Beat America To The World's First Mach 3 Spyplane
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Had history turned out differently, the first Mach 3 spy plane of the Cold War might have been British rather than American. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * The U.S. Air Force first deployed the legendary SR-71 Blackbird in January 1966. Yet Britain had plans for a high-altitude, supersonic reconnaissance aircraft that could have f... more »
Killers in the SkyL Why Russia's Su-27SM and Su-30SM Still Matter
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2009%3Anewsml_GM1E58V07VE01&share=true] Two of Moscow's best warbirds. *Key Point: *These planes are rugged and will serve for a long time to come. They are also cheaper to produce and keep compared to Moscow's flashy new Su-35. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * ... more »
The Army Is Phasing Out the Classic Beretta M9
*Gun News Daily* *History, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Apprentice Marc Rockwell-Pate - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 050326-N-7526R-009 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is] The end of an era. *Key Point: *This pistol served for a long time. It was well regarded and is used by many civilians today. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * ... more »
Satellite Images Reveal Friday Night's Massive Explosion In Iran Was Near A Suspected Missile Site
This Friday, June 26, 2020, photo from the European Commission's Sentinel-2 satellite shows the site of an explosion that rattled Iran’s capital. Analysts say the blast came from an area in Tehran’s eastern mountains they hides a underground tunnel system and missile production sites. The explosion appears to have charred hundreds of meters of scrubland. (European Commission via AP) This June 21, 2020 photo from the European Commission's Sentinel-2 satellite shows a site before an explosion June 26, 2020, that rattled Iran’s capital. Analysts say the blast came from an area in Teh... more »
Opal Tower unit owners launch Supreme Court case after 500 new defects discovered
Owners of units in the beleaguered Opal Tower are suing the NSW Government after discovering more than 500 new defects in the high-rise building.
NSW Labor MP whose home and office were raided by AFP 'not a suspect' in espionage probe
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NSW Labor MP Shaoquett Moselmane says he is not a suspect in the espionage investigation that saw his Sydney home and office raided last week.
Funding certainty needed for fight against acid-spraying yellow crazy ant
The fight against invasive yellow crazy ants needs funding certainty to wipe the dangerous pests out, with advocates pressing for a commitment from governments.
Storm leaves more than 3,000 WA homes and businesses without power
Heavy rain and gusty winds lash Western Australia's South West and the Perth metropolitan region, damaging powerlines and leaving thousands of properties without electricity.
'We were itching to come back': Darwin's Mindil Markets return amid coronavirus
Usually a highlight of Darwin's dry season calendar, the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets were put on hiatus as the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc across Australia. Now they have returned, bringing with them hopes of a slow return to normal.
Victoria records 75 new coronavirus cases as 'concerning' second peak of infections grows
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Victoria sees a "concerning" uptick in new coronavirus cases with another 75 positive test results identified overnight, the state's Health Minister Jenny Mikakos says.
Victoria's coronavirus outbreak throws AFL's fixture plans into disarray
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The AFL is forced to postpone Thursday night's West Coast-Richmond game on the Gold Coast and reshuffle the weekend's fixtures as the Queensland Government tightens restrictions on Melbourne-based teams.
Calls for NSW teacher to be suspended over racist rant in classroom
A high school in the NSW Hunter Valley is under fire for not suspending a teacher who allegedly told a class that Indigenous Australians were "dole-bludgers and criminals" during a lesson last week.
Police investigating 44yo disappearance of Melbourne mother dig up former backyard
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Detectives probing the cold case disappearance of Veronica Green are searching for clues in the yard of her former home, saying they cannot rule out the possibility of finding human remains.
Australian share market in the red, travel stocks lead falls
The Australian share market is lower, dragged down by banks, energy and travel stocks. Shares in regional airline Rex rise as it plans to compete on the profitable Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne routes.
WP Says Trump ‘Leads the Way’ to ‘Coronavirus Failures’,
Eric Zuesse On Saturday night, and in their Sunday newspapers, the Washington Post and New York Times presented America’s central problem as being its current President, Donald Trump, and America’s central solution as being the next President, Joe Biden. The Post headlined, “With Trump leading the way, America’s coronavirus failures exposed by record surge in […] More The post WP Says Trump ‘Leads the Way’ to ‘Coronavirus Failures’, appeared first on The Duran.
Canada Day Greetings???
Question: When is a birthday greeting not a birthday greeting? Answer: When it comes from a hypocrite. Canadians will be receiving Happy Canada Day greetings from politicians at all levels of government this Wednesday, but there’s one politician, Jason Kenney, … Continue reading →
Washington Post: Russian Bounties To Taliban-Linked Militants Resulted In Deaths Of U.S. Troops
*Washington Post:* *Russian bounties to Taliban-linked militants resulted in deaths of U.S. troops, according to intelligence assessments* Russian bounties offered to Taliban-linked militants to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan are believed to have resulted in the deaths of several U.S. service members, according to intelligence gleaned from U.S. military interrogations of captured militants in recent months. Several people familiar with the matter said it was unclear exactly how many Americans or coalition troops from other countries may have been killed or targeted under the... more »
Ricky From Boston says: "And the Lockdown Begins Again"
*Ricky From Boston* *America is Lost - San Antonio Willingly Goes* *under Lockdown Again...with no Pandemic* *numbers to support it!* *H/T to FreakedOut for the Video* Looks like America is lost. Terminal stupidity killed it.
Who is the Greatest Philosopher?
If I stand in front of the magic mirror and say, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the greatest philosopher of them all?” The magic mirror will certainly reply: “Plato, but not Plato, alas! Aristotle, but not Aristotle, alas! Immanuel Kant, but not Immanuel Kant, alas!” Every great philosopher is a universe by himself, and it is impossible to decide which universe is the best.
New Zealand’s newest political party to oppose PM Adern’s emerging police state
THE New Zealand Public Party leader is under threat from possible shadowy state actors behind International Socialist Jacinda Ardern’s medical dictatorship legislation. NZPP is New Zealand’s newest political party and is being led by businessman and musician Billy Te Kahika, son of famous Kiwi rock-blues guitarist Billy TK. The party, which is only a few […]
Reported Russian Bounties on US, UK and Perhaps Other NATO Troops in Afghanistan
Link (1 min): https://youtu.be/kiDkTOKI7Ro The Lincoln project video, above, and the article, below, are referring to the following NYT article. … Continue reading →
Charlie Wilson’s War (Afghanistan)
“Charlie Wilson’s War trailer“: Link: https://youtu.be/G1mnSjjeC2o “Charlie Wilson’s War…Who is Charlie Wilson?” Link: https://youtu.be/9GHdGMgT5gs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Wilson%27s_War_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Cyclone As this war contributed … Continue reading →
First US Female Green Beret Candidate Set For July Graduation
The unnamed woman passed a 53-week course to qualify as a Green Beret. Pictured are participants in a Special Forces Assessment and Selection course at Camp Mackall, NC *Daily Mail:* *First female Green Beret candidate set for July graduation after completing intense 53-week training course* * The unnamed woman will graduate on July 9 at the end of a 53-week course * The ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee praised her * 'Important milestone and the first of many,' tweeted Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York * Women have been allowed in all combat and Special Op... more »
Italy: Sold to Big Pharma
A letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. by Dr. Antonietta M. Gatti Dear Robert, I don’t know if you are completely aware of the Italian situation. Summarizing everything in a few words, Italy was sold to Big Pharma and has become a huge laboratory where experiments are carried out on the population: adults, children, old, […] The post Italy: Sold to Big Pharma appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
"Food Bank Lines Reemerge As COVID Paralyzes Households"
*"Food Bank Lines Reemerge As COVID Paralyzes Households"* by Tyler Durden "Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, food bank lines stretching for miles were seen across the US have come to symbolize the financial destruction of households triggered by an abrupt closing of businesses and unprecedented job losses. Tens of millions of people lost their jobs, and millions more turned to food banks. The demand for food pantries was at record levels as the federal government deployed the National Guard to manage food supply chains to thwart disruptions. In March, April, and May, food bank s... more »
Vladimir Putin Is Set To Win Constitutional Referendum Vote
Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are at an all-time low - but he is expected to win a referendum to keep him in power until 2036 *Daily Mail:* *Vladimir Putin is set to win referendum vote that will allow him to rule Russia until 2036 when he will be 83* * The vote closes on July 1 and, if successful, Vladimir Putin could rule until 2036 * His approval ratings are at an all-time low but there is little chance of him losing * Reports say that people have been able to vote twice - online and using a ballot Concern is rising over election fraud in Vladimir Putin's controversial co... more »
ALERT! JPM 1Q Derivatives Up $13T…as Silver Short Derivatives FALL!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota JP Morgan dumped $7B in Silver short derivatives in the 1st quarter while at the same time INCREASING their Derivative Book by $13 TRILLION!!! What do they know about the price of SILVER? EVERYTHING!! end
With Region in Turmoil, Israel is Closing The Circle
With Region in Turmoil, Israel is Closing The Circle by Salah Nasrawi, http://english.ahram.org.eg/ By annexing much of the West Bank, Israel will kill all hope for Middle East peace and set a ticking time bomb on – When Israel launched its war of aggression and conquest against the Palestinians, Egypt, Jordan and Syria in the …
Be Prepared to Be Booted from Facebook As Company Agrees to Begin Blocking Conservative And Christian Articles And Videos in Massive Purge
Be Prepared to Be Booted from Facebook As Company Agrees to Begin Blocking Conservative And Christian Articles And Videos in Massive Purge by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The GOP appears to be one of the first to face the clampdown on ‘harmful’ and ‘hateful’ content, after Facebook put a warning label on a video posted by the …
Bill Gates Says ‘Final Hurdle’ to Distributing a Covid-19 Vaccine Will Be Convincing People to TAKE IT
Bill Gates Says ‘Final Hurdle’ to Distributing a Covid-19 Vaccine Will Be Convincing People to TAKE IT by https://www.rt.com/ Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates lamented the US is ‘not even close’ to doing enough to fight the pandemic, before warning that the vaccine he wants to inject into every human on the planet does require …
Entertainment Industry Insider: Globalist Authoritarians Serve the Father of Lies
The Alex Jones Show by www.infowars.com Jasen Edwards, Informal Warfare on YouTube, to break down what is behind the globalists push to lockdown humanity. end
How We Arrived at the Globalist Calls for a ‘Great Reset’
How We Arrived at the Globalist Calls for a ‘Great Reset’ by Steven Guinness, https://stevenguinness2.wordpress.com/ The unveiling on June 3rd by the World Economic Forum of ‘The Great Reset‘ agenda appears on the surface to be a newly devised concept created directly in response to Covid-19. As it turns out the first soundings of a ‘reset‘ …
Caitlin Johnstone: It is the US Intelligence’s Job to Lie to You. NYTimes’ Afghan Bounty Story is CIA Press Release Disguised as News
Caitlin Johnstone: It is the US Intelligence’s Job to Lie to You. NYTimes’ Afghan Bounty Story is CIA Press Release Disguised as News by Caitlin Johnstone, https://www.rt.com/ Whenever one sees a news headline ending in “US Intelligence Says”, one should always mentally replace everything that comes before it with “Blah blah blah we’re probably lying.” …
EU Should ‘Reflect’ on Possible US Withdrawal From ‘Role of World Leader’, Angela Merkel Says
EU Should ‘Reflect’ on Possible US Withdrawal From ‘Role of World Leader’, Angela Merkel Says by Oleg Burunov, https://sputniknews.com/ Last week, US President Donald Trump confirmed media reports that he wants to pull 9,500 soldiers from Germany to bring down the count to 25,000, after accusing Berlin of being “delinquent” in its defence spending. German …
Mark Skidmore: $90 Trillion in Treasury Debt – It’s Not Just Bad Accounting
Mark Skidmore: $90 Trillion in Treasury Debt – It’s Not Just Bad Accounting by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Three years ago, Michigan State Economics Professor Mark Skidmore revealed there was $21 trillion in what he calls “Missing Money” from the Department of Defense (DOD) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This was a stunning revelation …
Coronavirus: Worse Than Ever…Or More Fake News?
RonPaulLibertyReport Suddenly politicians are talking about locking the US back down. They are screaming about a “second wave” and warning that the hospitals are full. We know they cooked the books to pad the coronavirus death count…are they cooking the books again to bring back the panic? end
Who Is Funding Black Lives Matter And Why? The Answer May Shock You!
Spiro Skouras Black Lives Matter has been dominating the headlines for weeks and there has been a lot of speculation regarding the funding of this organization with many fingers quick to point at George Soros. So the million dollar question is… Did George Soros fund Black Lives Matter? Yes, he absolutely did and we share …
Trump Says He’s Heard ‘Very Interesting’ Things About Alleged UFO Event in Roswell And Will ‘Think About’ Declassifying It
Here is what President Trump said when his son asked him about aliens. Yes, we know it's campaign material, but it's still the president of the United States talking about something most government officials never talk publicly about.#mysterywire #aliens #roswell pic.twitter.com/0FISuxj3jD — Mystery Wire (@MysteryWire) June 19, 2020 Trump Says He’s Heard ‘Very Interesting’ Things …
Google Demonetizes “Right Leaning” Websites Over “Comments Section”
Ben Swann Websites the Federalist and ZeroHedge have come under fire from Google Ads which has in one case de-monetized one site and threatened to do so to another if they do not remove comments posted to stories that Google considers “racist”. This all came about after NBC News worked to have the sites de-monetized. …
Mark Valek: Revaluation of Gold Higher an Option Central Banks Increasingly Cannot Ignore
Silver Bullion TV Returning SBTV guest Mark Valek, co-author of the In Gold We Trust report, shares with us why we will witness the dawn of a golden decade and how the unsustainable debt levels makes revaluing gold higher an option central banks cannot ignore. Otherwise, the market will make this decision for them. Download …
The Most Volatile Year in History Isn’t Over Yet | Andy Schectman
Liberty and Finance What a year 2020 has been – and we’re only at the half-way point! We are at the midpoint of the most volatile year in history: – fastest recession-scale drop in the Major Stock Markets ever, – fastest expansion of the US currency supply and debt in history, – highest level of …
COVID Increasingly Being Used to Medically Kidnap and Traffick Children
This past Friday (June 26, 2020) US District Judge Dolly Gee ordered the release of migrant children who are currently being held in ICE family residential centers, due to fears of COVID-19 spreading. While this may sound like a good thing on the surface, it is not. Judge Gee only ordered that the children be released, but not their parents or adult family members. She left the decision to release adult family members of the children up to ICE. This is a peculiar ruling, given that children have almost a ZERO chance of dying from COVID, while older adults with pre-existing conditio... more »
Only Idiots Believe The CIA, And Other Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
An assertion made by spooks is as far from evidence as you can possibly get. Really dumb that this needs to be said. ~ Mainstream media outlets which publish anonymous intelligence claims with no proof are just publishing CIA press releases disguised as news. ~ […]
U.S. Civil War Showdown: Who Won the Battle for Devil's Dan?
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Losses were heavy on both sides. The afternoon of July 2, 1863 was hot and cloudless. Tens of thousands of soldiers in blue and gray had spent the morning in the humid, uncomfortable heat, maneuvering for position and occasionally exchanging shots as they eyed one another with resolution. For more than a day, portions of the two armies had ferociously grappled with one another in and around the small but strategically situated Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting... more »
What do Republicans and Democrats Find Common Ground On These Days? Promoting Democracy In Iran
*Majid Rafizadeh* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Democracy for Iran is one cause that effortlessly unites the left and the right in unprecedented ways. Bipartisan agreement in U.S. politics is extremely rare these days. But democracy for Iran is one cause that effortlessly unites the left and the right in unprecedented ways. On Wednesday, senior lawmakers from both parties joined leaders of Iranian-American communities in a Congressional briefing to introduce House Resolution 374. The bipartisan resolution, endorsed by a strong majority in the House, condemns Iranian s... more »
Heckler & Koch's Most Powerful Guns of All-Time (RANKED)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: Pfc. Simeon Taylor, with Bravo Company, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, fires the German made Heckler & Koch G36 assault rifle during the qualification for the schützenschnur badge, at the German marksmanship range, on Nov. 17 in Mazare-e Sharif, Afghani] One of the most prolific gun sellers in the United States is Germany’s Heckler & Koch. *Key Point:* H&K has made everything from pistols to grenade launchers for NATO armies in the wake of World War II. One of the most prolific gun sellers in the United States is Germany’s Heckler & Koch. T... more »
By Formalizing Control Over Resources, Annexation Would Eliminate Palestinian Economic Empowerment
*David Harary* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Annexation could constrain the viability of an economically independent Palestinian state and thereby potentially damage Israel’s own long-term security. Beginning this summer, the Israeli government will be able to upend a decades-long status quo with the Palestinian Authority by voting for the annexation of the West Bank. Divided into Areas A, B, and C, the West Bank consists of a meandering, complex system of interwoven communities of Israelis and Palestinians. Area C, which constitutes 61 percent of the West Bank, has b... more »
The Anti-Aircraft Gun That Might Have Been Effective Against the German in the North Africa Desert
*Warfare History Network* *History, * The role of the 3.7-inch AA gun as an AT weapon largely falls into the “what if” category. The often see-saw action across the North African littoral from 1940-1942 was fostered in part by both the British and Axis forces racing to innovate and implement novel tactics and upgraded weaponry. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened *... more »
Was the Soviet Evacuation from Tallinn a Success or a Disaster?
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Eurasia* On June 22, 1941, mutual expansionist policies inevitably brought Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union into armed conflict. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *To this day, virtually no declassified information exists on the evacuation of Tallinn. Early in World War II, a bitter joke circulated within the Soviet military. It ran, “What is the first thing Russia does when war is declared? It scuttles the fleet!” The joke referred to sad events in Russian naval history. In 1855, after the Crimean War, Russia lost the right to maintain a ... more »
This Is How Pakistan Can Fulfill Its Promises to Afghanistan
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The ball is now in Islamabad’s court. Earlier this month, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, Pakistan’s army chief-of-staff, visited Kabul to meet both with President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, the chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, and the Afghan government’s point man on intra-Afghanistan negotiations with the Taliban. Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director-General Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed and Pakistan’s special envoy on Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq accompanied Bajwa. According to a statement released by the ... more »
Retired Military Endorsements Erode Public Trust in the Military
*Thomas Burke, Eric Reid* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] This is the little-known danger to America's national security. As the events of the past few weeks bring into sharp relief, even the mere hint of a partisan military risks eroding the public’s trust in that institution, and may ultimately undermine U.S. national security. The relationship between these concerns and retired military endorsements of presidential candidates is that the electorate often struggles to distinguish between the personal views of retirees and those on active duty. That confusion is arguabl... more »
How America’s Immigration Restrictions Succumbed to the Coronavirus
*Anatol Lieven* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump’s limits on immigration should be retained and strengthened, although urgent action should also be taken to make procedures at the border more humane. There are many actions of the Trump administration that a Biden administration (assuming he wins in November) should reverse. President Donald Trump’s limits on immigration should, however, be retained and even strengthened, although urgent action should also be taken to make procedures at the border more humane. This suggestion may seem a completely pointless one ... more »
New Challenges are Emerging in China
*Sina Azodi* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Washington has sought to increase its relative power and simultaneously contain its closest competitor, Beijing, which after two centuries of absence from the world stage, is bent on upending the current ordering of the international system. Long before prominent European realist thinkers such as Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli emerged, Kautiliya in his famous work Arashastra, argued that a conqueror shall always seek to add to his own power and increase his own happiness. For modern realist scholars, too, power is a means to su... more »
Political Chess Pawn: Iran Has a New Parliament Speaker
*Jason Brodsky, Omer Carmi* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The table has been set for Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to have an expansive and explosive role as a speaker or parliament. Iran’s new speaker of parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has endeavored for years to ascend to the top ranks of the regime. As a former senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as well as a longtime mayor of Tehran, Ghalibaf has repeatedly attempted to leverage this revolutionary and technocratic pedigree to achieve political success in Iran’s elected state. His ascen... more »
As America And China Build New Heavy Bombers, Russia Orders More 1980s Tu-160
*David Axe* *Security, * The cost could be a problem. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Tu-160 is a high-profile aircraft. Its deployments are as much statements of national purpose as they are practical preparations for war. In 2005 Russian president Vladimir Putin posed for photos in the cockpit of a Tu-160. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * The Russi... more »
Buying a Gun for Self Defense or Your Home? 5 Things You Need to Know.
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: A Hungarian vendor shows an Ekol Firat Magnum gas pistol at a gun shop where people queued up to buy weapons for protection during the coronavirus pandemic, in Budapest, March 20, 2020. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo] A hands-on shooting experience is the best way to make the right decision about a gun. Buying your first gun is an exciting endeavor, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. There are several things you should consider before investing in a firearm. Followed by additional things you should do in the days and weeks after you’ve... more »
Will Democracy in Latin America Become Another Casualty of the Coronavirus?
*Bo Carlson* *Security, Americas* Democratic backsliding, a term describing the gradual rollback of institutions such as elections and legislatures, is not inevitable in Latin America. In the most optimistic scenario, coronavirus may even bolster democracies, as people vote out incompetent populists. As the coronavirus continues to spread, America’s attention has been focused domestically. While policymakers must tend to the health, economic, and social impacts of coronavirus at home, they should not forget about the dangers that the pandemic poses abroad, including in our own ne... more »
Last Resort Looming: Will Egypt Intervene in Libya?
*Marco Túlio Lara* *Security, Middle East* The fight for Sirte and al-Jufra is at the center of the latest escalation of the conflict. Following the recapture of Tarhuna, the alliance composed of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and Turkey launched a new offensive to retake the cities of Sirte, along the Libyan coastline, and al-Jufra, in the centre of the country, in addition to four other towns. Both cities rank high in terms of perceived importance. The former stands out because it is the main port in central Libya and recapturing it would go a long way towards securin... more »
These Are the Special Iranian Units That Crackdown on Domestic Unrest
*Saeid Golkar* *Security, Middle East* Imagine a riot police that also incubates conservative religious values, shapes educational curricula, and even runs sports clubs and recreational centers. "The Collapse of Empire" is the cover headline for this week’s edition of the *Sobeh-e Sadeq*, published yesterday by the IRGC Political Bureau. The main publication of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, this week's magazine focuses on the unrest in the United States, criticizes the U.S. government’s violation of human rights, and predicts the country is in a state of collapse. Sinc... more »
Russia Just Opened A Massive Cathedral In Honor Of Its Armed Forces
*Business Insider:* *Russia just opened a massive cathedral in honour of its armed forces, with steps rumoured to be made from melted Nazi tanks* * Russia has just opened a massive cathedral in honour of its military, a major project favoured by President Vladimir Putin. * The cathedral serves the Russian Orthodox faith. Its military connection is no coincidence. * Putin has made the glorification of the military a major part of his appeal to Russian voters throughout his 20-year leadership. * The opening of the cathedral overlaps with a referendum that could see Putin remain as ... more »
More snow as in Winter!
28 Jun 2020 – WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MONDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET… National Weather Service Missoula MT Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-Butte/Blackfoot Region- Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Locally higher amounts possible with 6 inches of snow possible above 7500 feet. * ... Read more More snow as in Winter! The post More snow as in Winter! appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Joe Biden would compel Americans to wear masks in public
I’m not sure Americans like the idea of someone ordering them around this way. ______________ Joel B. Pollak, 26 Jun 2020 – “Former Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that he would compel Americans to wear masks in public if elected president.” “In an interview with Pittsburgh CBS affiliate KDKA, Joe Biden said that he ... Read more Joe Biden would compel Americans to wear masks in public The post Joe Biden would compel Americans to wear masks in public appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Victoria is 'right at the edge' of being able to contain its second peak of coronavirus cases
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Victoria is "right at the edge" of being able to control its second peak of coronavirus cases, as the Chief Health Officer waits to see the outcome of a targeted testing blitz before deciding whether or not to impose local restrictions on communities in Melbourne's hotspot suburbs.
PM threatens to cut funding, publicly shame institutions which don't join national redress scheme
The Prime Minister is warning the Government will name and shame institutions which do not sign up to the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sex Abuse.
Taiwan holds LGBT parade 'for the world' as pandemic shuts down overseas events
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Almost 500 pride events have been cancelled in 2020 due to coronavirus, but in Taiwan's capital, more than 1,000 people have gathered to celebrate the LGBT community.
'Our game's in a dreadful space': Alastair Clarkson urges AFL to rethink tackling rules
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Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson pleads with the AFL to rethink how the holding the ball rule in an attempt to ease congestion, labelling Sunday's win over North Melbourne a "terrible spectacle".
New clothes and furniture bound for landfill unless charities get more funding
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Coronavirus shutdowns leave retailers with excess stock that will be dumped if charities cannot find more funding to divert it from landfill.
"If You Want To Keep A Secret..."
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A Look At The US Navy's Newest Frigate
An artist rendering of the guided-missile frigate FFG(X). Marinette Marine Corp. *Business Insider: **Trump jokes that he helped design US Navy's newest 'yacht with missiles'* * President Donald Trump jokingly accepted responsibility for the aesthetic design of the US Navy's latest series of guided-missile ships. * "The ships that they were building, they look terrible," Trump said. "I would change designs, I looked at it. I said, 'That's a terrible-looking ship, let's make it beautiful. It'll cost you the same, and maybe less.'" * "It's like a yacht with missiles on it," he added.... more »
Went Woke, Going Broke – Starbucks Announces Advertising Pause…
After positioning their brand in 2015 as the leading indicator of woke credentialing; then reversing course in 2016 on the plan to force racial discussion with every purchase; Starbucks is now announcing a pause in all social media advertising because… … Continue reading →
Trump's Opposition To Social Distancing Will Cause Deaths Wherever He Goes
*Killer by Nancy Ohanian* It's too soon to know how much damage Trump's pointless rally in Tulsa brought the city, the county, the state and the region. In their report for the *Washington Post* yesterday, Josh Dawson and Joshua Partlow noted that "Since the rally, coronavirus cases in Tulsa County hit a new high of 259 new confirmed cases on June 23. I would called that not just meaningless, but gratuitous. They know-- everyone with two brain cells to rub together knows-- that Tulsa is going to have an upsurge in cases, as will Oklahoma and Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas, all of whi... more »
National security needs eclectic view
Your nation’s security faces a wide range of threats: tanks, planes, storms, climate change and pandemics. But cast your net … Continue Reading →
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates PM 6/28/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates PM 6/28/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ June 28, 2020 "The number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. is surging to levels not ever seen in the course of the pandemic. Infections nationwide have risen 65 percent over the past two weeks, including in several states that were among the first to reopen. By Saturday evening, more than 41,000 cases of the coronavirus had been announced across the U.S., including single-day records in Nevada, South Caroli... more »
“All we need is the right major crisis & the nations will accept the New World Order” (David Rockefeller, ’94)
Operation Lockstep, right in plain sight. Check out the NWO and Agenda 21/30 pages (& sub pages) for further info… EWR RELATED: “Under the guise of a pandemic, we will create a prison state” the Rockefeller Foundation’s DOCUMENTED plan for martial law… OPERATION LOCKSTEP Other ‘achievements’ of the Rockefellers) : How Modern Medicine Became a … Continue reading “All we need is the right major crisis & the nations will accept the New World Order” (David Rockefeller, ’94) →
NZ Freedom Watch: Explained: NZ COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020
Originally posted on ecoliberty: https://youtu.be/McEm_2PfCmU Now is the time to act!! We only need to sway 4 MPs to have the COVID-19 Health Response Act repealed.
Bill Gates Outspends U.S. Government and Provides $18 BILLION to WHO for COVID Vaccines
Originally posted on AGR Daily News: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced today their plan to vaccinate every person on the planet with a COVID-19 vaccine. In order to do this, they have received $18 BILLION from two organizations funded by Bill Gates: GAVI and the Vaccine Alliance and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations…
Children Have 0.00% Chance of Dying from COVID but are Harmed for Life by Social Distancing, Which has its Roots in CIA Torture Techniques
Originally posted on AGR Daily News: To lead with the conclusion:? social isolation is a human rights violation – which is on par with torture and other war crimes. Indeed, social isolation is the?primary?protocol deployed against enemies in times of war, regardless of time period or country in question. This is due in large part…
This U.S. Navy Ship That Was Made In The Soviet Union
#DYK, the @MSCSealift USNS Lance Cpl. Roy M. Wheat is a Maritime Prepositioning Force Ship named to honor @USMC Marine and Medal of Honor recipient LCPL Roy Wheat who smothered a mine with his body to save fellow Marines during the Vietnam War. #MeettheFleet #Togetherwedeliver pic.twitter.com/9cgekGX1zi — USTRANSCOM (@US_TRANSCOM) June 26, 2020 *Forbes:* *Meet The U.S. Navy Ship That Was Made In The Soviet Union* As a rule, the Navy’s ships are built in American shipyards, but there’s one notable exception. U.S. Transport Command recently showcased a Soviet ship now serving in th... more »
COVID Increasingly Being Used to Medically Kidnap and Traffick Children
This past Friday (June 26, 2020) US District Judge Dolly Gee ordered the release of migrant children who are currently being held in ICE family residential centers, due to fears of COVID-19 spreading. While this may sound like a good thing on the surface, it is not. Judge Gee only ordered that the children be released, but not their parents or adult family members. She left the decision to release adult family members of the children up to ICE. This is a peculiar ruling, given that children have almost a ZERO chance of dying from COVID, while older adults with pre-existing conditio... more »
Egypt Wants A Lot Of Tanks? 500 Russian T-90MS To Be Exact
*Defence-Blog:* *Egypt reportedly signed contract for 500 T-90MS main battle tanks* The Egyptian Ministry of Defence and Military Production concluded an agreement with Russia’s Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) corporation and arms export agency Rosoboronexport to license-build 500 T-90MS main battle tanks, local media reported on Saturday, citing sources in the defense industry. According to the sources in the Russian defense industry, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) corporation will build a facility to assemble T-90MS tanks under license in Egypt. Complete localization of T-90MS tanks in Egypt is not ... more »
PREACHER GIVING AWAY AR-15 AT HIS CHURCH IS AWFUL IN NEARLY EVERY POSSIBLE WAY
A preacher in Troy, New York, is giving away an AR-15 -- again. Grace Baptist, which is [led] by alt-right wing pastor Rev. John Koletas, has given away assault rifles at least twice before, once in 2014 and again in 2017. Six years ago, the giveaway was in response to New York's SAFE Act and stricter gun laws. The church says it is doing another gun giveaway Monday night. This is not a joke. Fun fact: Touching a ham was required to enter. Yes, really: As always, there will be a slice of ham (the Bible word is swine) outside the front church doors. Everyone entering the build... more »
As Fremantle clings to hope, their West Coast rivals face a daunting task
While Fremantle have lost seven games in a row, it's not all doom and gloom for the WA side — but it's a somewhat different picture over at West Coast.
Live: 'It will get worse before it gets better,' Victoria's Chief Health Officer says
Professor Brett Sutton says health authorities are concerned by the rising number of coronavirus cases in Victoria, but a testing blitz will allow them to find and isolate all of the community transmission. Follow live.
Top British civil servant steps down after reported clashes with Cummings
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior political adviser has long been critical of the civil service, saying it is not nimble enough to deliver change. Now the nation's most senior public servant has stepped down.
St Kilda's sparkling style enlivens low-scoring AFL season
St Kilda is brightening up a low-scoring AFL season by playing with an instinct and flair that is missing from its more-vaunted opponents like Richmond or West Coast, writes Al Nicholson.
Mining giant sorry for 'that guy' jobs videos, depicting only men
A smelter operator in South Australia apologises for biased apprentice recruitment videos that excluded women.
Live: NSW Now: Police offer $1m reward over fatal fire and man arrested over attempted car-jacking
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *NSW Police announce a $1 million reward for information about a 1998 house fire which killed a 13-year-old boy, and there are calls for a new monument to honour Indigenous woman Patyegarang.
Why Narelle and Nathan moved interstate during a global pandemic
Most people are daunted by packing up and moving house but these families have added an extra layer of stress by crossing the ditch to Tasmania during a global pandemic.
'People will die': Heart surgery program quietly axed by NT Government
A decision by the NT Government to scrap plans for a cardiothoracic surgery program that would have allowed 150 patients a year to receive lifesaving treatment in Darwin instead of interstate will see people "die" before they get treatment, a doctor warns.
No timeline for when $25k HomeBuilder scheme will be up and running
Three weeks since it launched, the Federal Government's HomeBuilder scheme is missing in action and it won't be online until all states and territories sign on.
When posting on Linkedin might cost you a visa: Documents reveal how officials monitor social media
Documents from Home Affairs reveal how social media posts are routinely used by immigration officials to challenge an applicant's identity and claim for protection.
Why the Aboriginal Tent Embassy is 'ground zero for First Nations people'
As the Black Lives Matter movement sweeps the globe, what role does the Aboriginal Tent Embassy play within the Australian conversation? *Warning: This story may contain images of an Indigenous person who has died.*
Melburnians have been blacklisted by other states, so where are they allowed to go?
Victorian hotspots are not in lockdown but there are some rules in place if you're planning to travel. Here's everything you need to know about interstate and local travel.
The Daily Brief 2020-06-27
This is a summary of 3 AMN articles on the following subjects: Gaza, Israel, Palestine, Gulf, Iran, Saudi, Russia, US. Categories covered in this brief: Middleeast, Palestine, Gulf, Iran, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Israeli forces launch massive attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sudanese forces arrest dozens of mercenaries en route to Libya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – On Sunday, the Sudanese security forces arrested dozens of individuals who were on their way to Libya to work as mercenaries. The spokesman for the Rapid Support Forces, Brigadier Jamal Jumaa, announced that a joint security force managed to arrest 122 spoilers, including 8 children who were going to work […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Local Government and ATO statutes apply only to employees of these entities
Letter to the Editor As I see it – Karl Marx Communist Manifesto 1. Abolition of property in land and application of all rents (land taxes, council rates) of land to public purposes. . The “rent” on your property in Australia is in the form of an illegal tax which if not paid over a […]
Worldwide Covid-19 Coronavirus Milestones: 10 Million Cases, 500,000 Deaths
*Daily Mail*: *Coronavirus has now infected 10MILLION people worldwide with a quarter of those in the US, official figures show as global death toll nears 500,000* * The US has recorded the most Covid-19 cases of any country in the world (2.5m) * Brazil (1.3m), Russia (633,000), India (528,000) and UK (311,000) also hard hit * In Brazil and India the number of confirmed cases has tripled in a month * A leading British scientist said even these figures are 'underestimates' Coronavirus has now infected more than 10million people around the world in the most devastating pandemic in ... more »
Nancy Pelosi Says Every American Should Be Forced to “Wear The Mask”…
If only House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the highest ranking leader in congress who could immediately create; immediately schedule; and immediately pass a House law that required every member of the United States to wear a face mask… No, wait, … Continue reading →
Government Attacks Media As People’s Media Reveals The Truth
Government attacks on the media are escalating as the battle for the narrative grows in importance. For the last decade, stories produced and amplified by the democratized media have put the power structure at risk. People saw government documents showing war crimes and violations of international law. We all saw police killing unarmed people and extreme militarized violence in response to nonviolent protests. These stories have been magnified by people realizing they are the media and sharing stories in their networks on a variety of platforms. To maintain control, the power str... more »
The UN has a Lebanon Problem . . .
*Toufic Baaklini* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] . . . and it doesn't have a plan to get out of it. Over the course of four decades, a United Nations peacekeeping force has established permanent residency on Lebanese soil. Despite more than 300 fatalities and millions of dollars of international funds, their exit strategy is as ambiguous as is their record of success. In August 2020, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon’s (UNIFIL) mandate and budget will be up for renewal, and statements from the U.S. Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft and United Nations Secretary... more »
These Upgrades Will Keep the B-52 Flying Into the 2040s
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2003%3Anewsml_RP4DRHYTVBAA&share=true] Could it eventually be a 100-year-old plane? Two Air Force B-52 bombers and Japanese F-2 and F-15 fighters recently flew operations near the Chinese border over the Sea of Japan in a show of solidarity and resolve to function as a deterrent to Chinese provocations in the region. The aircraft conducted “intercept training” and long-range escort missions intended to replicate and prepare for warfare scenarios. The operation also included coo... more »
Hitler's Secret Plan to Win World War II: Kill These Three Men
*Warfare History Network* *History, Middle East* [image: Marshal Stalin, President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill (wearing his air commodore's uniform) on the portico of the Russian Embassy, Tehran, Iran, 1943. U.S. Army Air Force.] The assassination was scheduled to take place in Tehran, the capital of Iran, after the three Allied leaders announced plans to meet there to hammer out the final strategy for the war against Nazi Germany and its Axis allies. *Key Point:* The Tehran Conference was one of the most important moments of World War II. Hitler wanted to end it in blood... more »
At Least 110 People Needed to Start Life on Mars, Space Expert Says
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Space, Space* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_TM3EB8J17BD01&share=true] They would also need the right resources to become self-sustaining. A new study claims that humanity would need to send a minimum of 110 people to Mars to build a self-sustaining civilization there. The paper, written by Jean-Marc Salotti from France’s Bordeaux Institut National Polytechnique and published in Scientific Reports, took a big swing in trying to solve this seemingly simple question via mathematical modeling. “For survival on... more »
The Test Set: Another Brick in the COVID-19 Disinformation Game Plan
o you want the true answer, or do you want the answer given by propaganda, official government versions and the mainstream media?
Domination As a Vocation: Leadership and Covid-19 in India
This is a guest post by Manali Kumar, incoming Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland). Her research focuses on prudence in statecraft, and India’s national identities and interests as a rising power. She can be found on Twitter @manalikumar. Despite one of the strictest nationwide lockdowns in the world, which lasted for […]
America’s Own Color Revolution
Color Revolution is the term used to describe a series of remarkably effective CIA-led regime change operations using techniques developed by the RAND Corporation, “democracy” NGOs and other groups since the 1980’s. They were used in crude form to bring down the Polish communist regime in the late 1980s. From there the techniques were refined … Continue reading America’s Own Color Revolution →
Minneapolis Council Members Who Voted to Abolish Police Hire Private Security
[image: minneapolis-council-members-who-voted-to-abolish-police-hire-private-security] Members of the Minneapolis City Council who voted on an amendment to dismantle the police department have spent $63,000 on private security.
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