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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Call her what you want; newest White House Press Secretary, walking blonde joke, Baghdad Barbie, blow-up sex doll impersonator, or now, Body Bag Barbie, Ms. Kayleigh McEnany is a real piece of work. Of course she is. That's all they let into the White house these days. Being a nutjob is high on the list of qualifications, right up there with lying, racist, NAZI asshole, not just at the White House but for anyone who wants to adopt the republican lifestyle. Being a White House Press Secretary under Trump also requires a special ability to lie almost as much as he does, ... more »
JOE BIDEN ADVANCE TEAM RECOMMENDS BRITISH APPROACH TO FIGHTING RUSSIA – START THE DISINFORMATION BEFORE THE FACT, THE FAKE BEFORE THE TRUTH — DOUBT IS RUSSIAN MIND CONTROL
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with A junior member of Joe Biden’s team in waiting to take over the Pentagon, the State Department, and the National Security Council has recommended the US employ the British method of fighting Russia with the technique of “getting ahead of adversary tactics to strike either just before or immediately after a […]
Missed History: Parts of the Nazi Empire Tried to Hold Out Even After Hitler Died
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The fighting didn't end on May 8, 1945. *Key Point*: Following the surrender of most major German units, some continued to fight the Allies in Europe for months. It was said on May 8, 1945, that some of the victors wandered around in a daze. They were puzzled by a strange silence. The guns were no longer firing the permanent barrage, their constant companion, during those last months since they had crossed the Rhine. Some could not quite believe it was all over. They had longed for an end to the war in Europe for years. “Then suddenly ... more »
How Worried Should We Be About China's Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles?
*Robert Farley* *Defense, Asia* It poses a very serious threat to U.S. Navy (USN) carriers, as well as to the other advanced warships of the USN, of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force, and others. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The ASBM is essentially a sea denial/anti-access weapon, not a sea-control weapon. It cannot prevent the USN from killing Chinese ships, only change the method by which the Americans do so. The DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) has generated a tremendous amount of interest over the past several years. If it works, it poses a very serio... more »
Yes, China and America Already Went to War Once
*Robert Farley* *History, * The experience of this war, now nearly forgotten, should serve as a grim lesson for policy makers in both Washington and Beijing. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The most important legacy of the first Sino-American War is the enduring division of the Korean Peninsula. In November 1950, China and the United States went to war. Thirty-six thousand Americans died, along with upwards of a quarter million Chinese, and half a million or more Koreans. If the United States was deeply surprised to find itself at war with the People’s Republic of China, a ... more »
Why World War I Soldiers Preferred A Club Over The Ross Mark III Rifle
*Warfare History Network* *Technology, * The only truly accurate verdict on any equipment taken into battle comes from those whose very lives depend on it. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *By the time World War I began in 1914, numerous modifications had made the Ross Mark III eight inches longer and more than a pound heavier than the Lee-Enfield. The Ross’s rating as a combat rifle was summed up by a soldier who after several attempts to keep the bayonet on said in disgust, “To hell with the gun, I’ll take a club.” At the turn of the 20th century, Canada was dependent on Grea... more »
America Wasn't the First World Power—Here Are History's Five Most Powerful Superpowers
*Akhilesh Pillalamarri* *History, * [image: Englishmen from Newcastle, dressed as ancient Romans of the II Augusta Roman Legion, are reflected in a puddle as they march during a parade in Rome April 18, 2004. REUTERS/Max Rossi MR/CRB] Hint: the Romans were one. While the world has known many great empires, the list of superpowers is shorter. It is much harder for a state to become and maintain superpower status because that requires an overwhelming dominance over all its rivals. As with lists, there is no way to include everything that deserves a mention, and I have admittedly l... more »
Joining China-backed RCEP not in New Delhi's interest – Indian Foreign Minster
bilaterals.org - 21 hours ago
22-Jul-2020 The top minister said that the trade deficit of countries part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has nearly doubled over the past 15 years, while their manufacturing levels also remain abysmally low.
Indonesia seeks to conclude trade negotiation with EU next year to bolster recovery
bilaterals.org - 21 hours ago
22-Jul-2020 Indonesia hopes to conclude negotiations for a trade agreement with the European Union next year to bolster the country's economic recovery after the pandemic, but policies on palm oil remain a major sticking point.
The RCEP talks and India's anxieties
bilaterals.org - 21 hours ago
22-Jul-2020 The biggest concern of India with RCEP at this juncture is not merely the economic reasons, but more geopolitical: the existence of China.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 21st July 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Google Blacklists NewsBusters, Conservative Sites From Search
By Corinne Weaver ~ Update: These sites are available again on Google’s organic search results. Google users wouldn’t know that conservative websites like NewsBusters, The Daily Wire, and Breitbart exist if they consulted an organic search result on the platform today. The company has seemingly blacklisted numerous conservative websites like NewsBusters, MRCTV, CNSNews, Free Beacon, Breitbart, […]
Climate Fork In The Road This November
By Peter Murphy ~ National elections are about many things, ranging from policy issues, candidates’ personalities and the conditions of the country. The upcoming presidential election between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in November will continue that reality. No single issue or event will decide who will be elected president for […]
Deal Of The Century?
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Deal of the Century: Trump’s vision of a democratic state of Palestine seems doomed. What does he or we do now? According to David Singer explains: https://www.jwire.com.au/trumps-vision-of-a-democratic-state-of-palestine-is-doomed/ Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
Bale Fire
Oh, whatever does it mean? Usually these protocols take place prior to situations where the United States would enter the foreign consulate (sovereign Chinese soil) following a declaration of war. I’m not saying that’s what is happening here, but there aren’t many situations where these protocols are ordered. (youtube) I’m sure that you saw […] The post Bale Fire appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Apology Demanded from GOP Lawmaker for Ocasio-Cortez Remark
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused a Republican colleague of angrily harassing her outside the Capitol and using a sexist slur as he walked away.
Trump’s Show of Federal Force Sparking Alarm in Cities
President Donald Trump is using the Department of Homeland Security in unprecedented ways as he tries to bolster his law and order credentials by making a heavy-handed show of force.
Non-existent climate crisis hitting our pocket
Three things stand out about the climate crisis. The climate crisis is: An illusion. Not our fault. Nauseatingly expensive to … Continue Reading →
Tweets For Today
Tracking the spread of COVID-19 https://t.co/S4sLTOWmRb pic.twitter.com/C0FOnrOHAS — Reuters (@Reuters) July 22, 2020 Trump predicts pandemic will 'get worse before it gets better' https://t.co/Ki5dtMFkrh — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 21, 2020 Ethiopia’s prime minister says his country, Egypt and Sudan have reached a 'major common understanding which paves the way for a breakthrough agreement' on a massive dam project that has raised regional tensions and led some to fear military conflict. https://t.co/1sBa4FyYx5 — AP Africa (@AP_Africa) July 21, 2020 The flooding is ... more »
Saudi toddler dies after swab stick breaks inside his nose during CV test
From khaleejtimes.com The doctor decided to perform a surgery to remove the stick after administering anaesthesia. A toddler in Saudi Arabia had a tragic death after doing a Covid-19 test as the swab stick broke inside his nose, Al Arabiya reported on Tuesday, July 14. The incident happened in Shaqra General Hospital when the parents … Continue reading Saudi toddler dies after swab stick breaks inside his nose during CV test →
Big Holes in the Covid ‘Spike’ Narrative
Originally posted on Counter Information: By Rep. Ron Paul Global Research, July 21, 2020 The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity 20 July 2020 Motorcycle accidents ruled Covid deaths? In the rush to paint Florida as the epicenter of the “second wave” of the coronavirus outbreak, government officials and their allies in the mainstream media have…
New Video : Climate Scam No Longer Needed
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: via Real Climate Science https://ift.tt/2CshPFr July 21, 2020 at 06:45PM
Belarus president ‘will not dance to anyone’s tune’ by accepting IMF’s additional terms of quarantine measures, isolation & curfew to get foreign loans
I believe this is called bribery isn’t it? It’s how the moneyed get what they want wherever they go. It works pretty much except for the occasional few who are not captivated by the glitter. EWR From eng.belta.by MINSK, 19 June (BelTA) – Additional conditions which do nto apply to the financial part are unacceptable … Continue reading Belarus president ‘will not dance to anyone’s tune’ by accepting IMF’s additional terms of quarantine measures, isolation & curfew to get foreign loans →
Another journalist (2014) who warned about Operation Lockstep, the blueprint for global control
On Operation Lockstep from the Rockefeller Foundation. Helen of Destroy 8.73K subscribers Harry Vox warned us this was coming in 2014, & we sat around twiddling our thumbs & believing there’s no way our warm fuzzy overlords could have such ill intentions. it’s 2020 now – are you listening? (get more at VoxNews.com, not to … Continue reading Another journalist (2014) who warned about Operation Lockstep, the blueprint for global control →
See where Bill Gates’ funding tentacles extend to
Gates who has no medical qualification whatsoever … funds all things medical giving him vast leverage into saying what goes. We all know how money ‘talks’ in this corporate world & Gates has made it very clear he wants us all vaccinated. Not for our health of course. We’ve seen well enough by now that … Continue reading See where Bill Gates’ funding tentacles extend to →
'A sense of adventure': Western Bulldogs undaunted by AFL's condensed fixture
Just In - 22 hours ago
The Bulldogs are far from intimidated by the AFL's compressed schedule for rounds nine to 12, despite facing three current top-four sides in the space of 11 days.
Controversial Indigenous painting depicting massacre displayed for the first time in 15 years
A painting that has long sparked controversy over the circumstances surrounding the Mistake Creek Massacre is on display at the National Museum of Australia, as part of the Talking Blak to History exhibition. *Warning: This story contains images of an Indigenous person who has died.*
'Grave concern' as PNG's coronavirus cases rise
Papua New Guinea has recorded its biggest daily spike of coronavirus cases, with another eight people diagnosed in Port Moresby, and there are fears the country's weak health system could become overwhelmed.
Eight-year-old boy dies after being struck by truck near primary school
An eight-year-old boy dies after being hit by a truck near a primary school despite the efforts of onlookers performing CPR until an ambulance arrived.
ECMO is being used to treat people with severe COVID-19. So what is it?
As evidence mounts that severe COVID-19 affects our blood vessels, doctors are using a technology called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to help severe COVID-19 patients. Here's how that works.
'Who the hell is making these decisions?' 5yo boy is stuck in Thailand, separated from parents
The parents of a five-year-old Australian boy, who has been stranded in Thailand with his grandmother for the last five months, are demanding urgent action to bring their son home.
Quiz: It's often considered Australia's favourite pastime, but do you know as much about drinking as you think?
Alcohol is an intrinsic part of Australian culture and over-indulging is considered acceptable in many social settings but are our behaviours changing? What do we spend on alcohol? Does it matter if kids see us drinking more during lockdown?
Psychotic man who cut woman's throat believed he heard voices from 'members of Metallica', court hears
A psychotic man was driven to slash the throat of a cleaner at an Adelaide shopping centre after hearing voices he believed to be the lead singer and drummer of heavy metal band Metallica, a court hears.
Student files climate change class action against Australian Government over 'risks' to her money
A 23-year-old Melbourne law student is suing the Australian Government for failing to disclose the risk climate change poses to Australians' super and other safe investments.
Father dies while daughter serving out 14 days in mandatory hotel quarantine
A Victorian woman who flew home to Perth to be with her dying father was allowed 30 minutes with him before he died last night, and now faces another 13 days in mandatory hotel quarantine before she can comfort her mum.
Woman shot to death by husband was refused family violence order before her murder
A coroner says murdered Tasmanian woman Olga Neubert, who was shot to death by her estranged husband on a busy Hobart street, was left "unprotected" by the system designed to protect people like her.
PM's chief bureaucrat defends speaking to just two people during sports rorts probe
Only former sports minister Bridget McKenzie and the head of Sport Australia were interviewed during an investigation by the head of the Prime Minister's Department into whether the then-minister breached ministerial standards, a parliamentary inquiry hears.
Senior SA minister refuses to identify taxpayer-funded travel claim expenses
In a tense radio interview, a senior South Australian minister repeatedly refuses to identify what expenses justified him claiming tens of thousands of dollars in a taxpayer-funded travel allowance.
Afghan girl grabs AK-47, kills Taliban attackers who murdered her parents
When Taliban militants killed her parents for refusing to pay protection money, Qamar Gul took her father's rifle and shot two of them dead. Now she's being praised as a hero by Afghans fearful of the Taliban's possible return to power.
'We're taking care of your kids:' Bundaberg rallies to support backpackers displaced by fire
Businesses, charities and community members swing into action to support 62 foreign workers displaced by a fire that destroyed a backpacker hostel in Bundaberg.
Northern Territory set to release 67,500 hectares for farming near WA-NT border
The NT is set to unleash its largest-ever land release for agricultural development which could finally see the Ord scheme expand beyond WA.
Timber workers blockade Bunnings for ditching Victorian native timber
Timber workers are protesting against hardware giant Bunnings' decision to ditch Victorian native timber by blockading one of its stores in eastern Victoria.
'Very unhappy': Andrews reveals isolation breaches as Victoria records 484 cases
Just In - 22 hours ago
Coronavirus cases in Victoria hit a record high in the last 24 hours, with Premier Daniel Andrews revealing 53 per cent of people who tested positive failed to self-isolate while waiting for their results.
A quarter of community sports clubs will go bust without help, according to survey
A national survey of community sport estimates clubs around Australia have already lost more than $1.5 billion during the COVID-19 crisis, and that a quarter are at risk of going bust.
Chinese developers submit plans to build twin 80-storey skyscrapers in centre of Sydney
Chinese-based developers hope to build twin 80-storey skyscrapers in Sydney's CBD after submitting new plans. The New York-inspired buildings would include 158 hotel rooms and 600 apartments.
Andrews says 9 in 10 people not adhering to self-isolation guidelines
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says of the 3,810 people who tested positive to coronavirus in the state between July 7 and yesterday, 3,400 of them did not isolate when they first felt sick and when they got a test.
Twitter QAnon Purge Gives Bigger Monopoly to Corporate Media
Twitter cites fears QAnon activity will lead to "offline harm" while further empowering corporate media whose "offline harm" includes selling wars that have destroyed entire nations abroad and bled the American people dry at home. *July 22, 2020* (Tony Cartalucci - LD) - News outlets like CNN reported on Twitter's move to purge the QAnon movement from its platform. Articles like, "Twitter cracks down on QAnon accounts," would claim Twitter fears QAnon's rhetoric online could eventually lead to "offline harm." There is no doubt that QAnon has been behind absurd conspiracy theories ... more »
6 million affected, 90 000 displaced and 470 dead as flood situation remains grim in India
The Watchers » Latest articles - 22 hours ago
The extensive flood situation due to seasonal monsoon rains remains severe in India as the death toll has crossed 470 this week, according to the National Emergency Response Center (NDMI). West Bengal is the worst-hit state, with 142 fatalities. More than 6 million...... Read more »
SMOKING GUN: China Bought Weaponized Wuhan Virus From U.S.
Originally posted on Decoded-Information: Dr. Francis Boyle joins The Alex Jones Show to expose the smoking gun linking the weaponized Wuhan virus to the U.S. Source: SMOKING GUN: China Bought Weaponized Wuhan Virus From U.S.
JOE BIDEN, “accidentally” waged JIHAD on America WHAT?!?!
Jennifer La Fontaine Premiered 69 minutes ago via JOE BIDEN, “accidentally” waged JIHAD on America WHAT?!?! – YouTube
THE WORLD IS OUT OF CONTROL!
James Munder Streamed live 2 hours ago via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e74KRiRLjMo
The Four Techniques NASA Uses To Fake Space Exposed By Penn Teller, The Music Industry, & Hollywood
Steve Torrence Jul 21, 2020 via The Four Techniques NASA Uses To Fake Space Exposed By Penn Teller, The Music Industry, & Hollywood – YouTube
Entire Chinese city submerged under water due to disastrous floods
ABP NEWS Jul 21, 2020 China: Rescue operation is underway and people are being extracted using motor boats. Four crore people have been affected by the disastrous floods. No just one city, but several villages and cities have turned into islands. Meteorological department forecast that rainstorms will hit the region again. via Entire Chinese city … Continue reading Entire Chinese city submerged under water due to disastrous floods →
4chan story – /x/ – Working for Epstein
The Chasseur Jul 9, 2020 via 4chan story – /x/ – Working for Epstein – YouTube
They call it THE GREAT RESET | “Planned to the smallest detail”
Video Advice Jul 20, 2020 “Planned to the smallest detail” via They call it THE GREAT RESET | “Planned to the smallest detail” – YouTube
Self-Proclaimed Witch And Fascist ANITFA Supporter Cathy Areu Accuses Fox News Tucker Carlson Of Vague And Unspecified ‘Sexual Misconduct’
“Based on the findings of a comprehensive independent investigation conducted by an outside law firm, including interviews with numerous eyewitnesses, we have determined that all of Cathy Areu’s claims against FOX News, including its management as well as its hosts Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity & Howard Kurtz and its contributor Gianno Caldwell, are false, patently … Continue reading Self-Proclaimed Witch And Fascist ANITFA Supporter Cathy Areu Accuses Fox News Tucker Carlson Of Vague And Unspecified ‘Sexual Misconduct’ →
Is the Media the “Whore of Babylon”? V2 Trump Admin. B2T July 20, 2020 (IS)
B2T Streamed live on Jul 20, 2020 via Is the Media the “Whore of Babylon”? V2 Trump Admin. B2T July 20, 2020 (IS) – YouTube
Marxist Revolution In Full-Swing In Portland As Thousands Of ANTIFA And Black Lives Matter Militants Face Federal Law Enforcement Agents
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany ripped far-left leaders in Oregon during her daily briefing Tuesday; saying the “violence, chaos, and anarchy in Portland is unacceptable” by any objective standard. “By any objective standard, the violence, chaos, and anarchy in Portland is unacceptable. Yet Democrats continue to put politics above peace while this president seeks … Continue reading Marxist Revolution In Full-Swing In Portland As Thousands Of ANTIFA And Black Lives Matter Militants Face Federal Law Enforcement Agents →
It Appears That Goolgle Has A Black List Of Conservative Sites (War News Updates Is On The List)
Google on Tuesday briefly stopped displaying conservative news outlets from its search *Daily Mail:* *Google's right-wing blacklist: Ex-engineer at tech giant says glitch which blocked some conservative websites from appearing in their search may have exposed a secret internal list which suppresses certain outlets* * Google on Tuesday morning for several hours did not display conservative news * The company says they're aware of the incident but did not give an explanation * A former Google engineer told Mediate he believes it exposes a 'secret blacklist' * CEO Sundar Pichai says ... more »
July 22nd – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1280
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Wednesday July 22nd – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
DOJ Spox Kerri Kupec Updates on Multiple High-Profile Investigations…
A double dose of DOJ Spokesperson Kerri Kupec today. Pay attention to the nuance of certainty and emphatic assurance in regard to the Durham probe and Flynn case vis-a-vis Judge Sullivan’s position. There is no doubt in the emphasis … Continue reading →
I Don’t Always Believe CIA Narratives. But When I Do, I Believe Them About China.
My social media notifications have been lighting up the last few days with virulent Chinagaters sharing a video which purports to show Uighur Muslims being loaded onto a train to be taken to concentration camps. It’s actually an old video that had already surfaced last […]
Picture Of The Day
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is greeted by Robert Wood Johnson, the United States' ambassador to Britain, as he arrives in London, Britain. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Pool *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters).
Greg Hunter, "Get Ready for Stagflation & Greater Depression"
*"Get Ready for Stagflation & Greater Depression"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Money manager and economist Michael Pento says if you think the worst is over in the stock market, think again. Pento explains, “Now, the valuation of stocks today are the most expensive in history, not around or tied or close. We are now 155% of GDP when you look at the market cap of equities. Stocks have never been more expensive.” Pento says stocks are going to probably go higher for now, but Pento predicts, “I am going to run contrary to Wall Street, and I am going to tell you that you should... more »
Here are Some of the Best Submarines of the Cold War
*Robert Farley* *Defense, * This list will focus on submarines optimized for killing surface ships or other submarines. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Many of the boats designed and built during the Cold War remain in service today, and concepts developed will continue to guide submarine construction for the foreseeable future. History’s three great submarine campaigns include the First Battle of the Atlantic, the Second Battle of the Atlantic, and the US Navy’s (USN) war against Japanese commerce in World War II. The contestants fought these campaigns through asymmetrical ... more »
President Trump At Coronavirus Briefing Says Covid Crisis 'Will Probably Unfortunately Get Worse Before It Gets Better'
*Daily Mail:* *Donald Trump admits coronavirus 'will get worse before it will get better' as he tells people to wear a mask and stay out of bars - but says he should NOT be judged on handling of crisis* * President Donald Trump held his first coronavirus briefing on Tuesday evening since he stopped showing up for the daily events in April * Admitted: '[COVID] will probably, unfortunately, get worse before it gets better' * Noticeably absent from the briefing was the nation's top immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci, who serves on the White House Coronavirus Task Force * The daily briefi... more »
At the start, Brashears finds Under Secretary for Food Safety job is all COVID-19 all the time
The day after she was finally confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Mindy Brashears was back home in Lubbock, TX, giving an Ag Appreciation Day speech to the local Chamber of Commerce. After that, she’s found her new job is pretty much about COVID-19. From her presidential appointment on May 4, 2018, to her confirmation by... Continue Reading
Researchers develop device to measure methanol in alcohol
Researchers have developed a device that detects low concentrations of methanol in alcoholic beverages. Swiss experts have created and tested a portable device paired with a smartphone app that can measure methanol levels. When placed over an open container, the device uses a sensor that absorbs a vapor or gas sample from the beverage, and... Continue Reading
Irish survey finds good compliance for dried herbs and spices
A survey in Ireland has found the majority of dried herbs and spices are safe but a small percentage may be contaminated with pathogens. Between August and the end of November 2017, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Environmental Health Service and Official Food Microbiology Laboratory Group of the Health Service Executive (HSE) investigated... Continue Reading
Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ plan hits reset button on Socialism
Splice the "Great Reset" with the "Green New Deal" and you get Joe Biden's plan for massive government control. Radically dangerous. The post Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ plan hits reset button on Socialism appeared first on CFACT.
CFACT submission on reform of regulations on migratory birds
The U.S. is ready to adopt consistent and more sensible standards on the incidental loss of migratory birds. Read CFACT's official submission in support of this reform. The post CFACT submission on reform of regulations on migratory birds appeared first on CFACT.
JONAH RASKIN : BOOKS | ‘A Life of Olson’ by Ed Sanders, cultural revolutionary
The book is a feast for the eyes, food for the mind, and balm for the soul. [Jonah Raskin will be Thorne Dreyer‘s guest on Rag Radio, Friday, July 24, 2020, 2-3 p.m. (CT) on KOOP 91.7-FM in Austin and … finish reading JONAH RASKIN : * BOOKS* | ‘A Life of Olson’ by Ed Sanders, cultural revolutionary
"The Evils of Government Statistics"
*"The Evils of Government Statistics"* by Brian Maher "The official unemployment rate is 11%. Yet we remind you: The unemployment rate is but a statistic. And statistics are the damndest of all damnable lies. Thus we wonder… What is the truthful unemployment rate? Today we peer within official numbers, behind official numbers, beneath official numbers… in pursuit of a square answer. But first to another extravagant fiction - the stock market. *Closing in on Dow 27,000 Again: *The Dow Jones advanced another 159 points today on its march towards 27,000. The S&P squeezed out a mere fi... more »
To Survive 2020 We Must Win the Election Protection Trifecta
*-by Harvey Wasserman* solartopia.org To stop Donald Trump from becoming President for Life, democracy activists must win this fall's election protection "trifecta"-- restore the voter registration rolls, make it possible for everyone to vote by mail and guarantee a fair and accurate ballot count. The odds are formidable. In 2000, 2004 and 2016, Republicans deregistered millions of potential voters in order to put George W. Bush and Donald Trump in the White House. In 2020, the nationwide total has been estimated in the range of 16 million. The disenfranchised would-be voters, of... more »
Is It Time To Put Kel-Tec's P3AT .380 ACP To Rest?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * The P3AT, along with the P11 and P32 can be seen as Kel-Tec’s first generation of guns, designed to be single-stack, ultra-compact concealable pistols. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The P3AT or any of their first-generation Kel-Tec designs don’t compare well to the latest generation of subcompacts. The better trigger in modern ultra-compact Glocks makes them far more pleasant to fire and easier to be accurate with than the Kel-Tecs. In 2019, Kel-Tec’s P3AT looks like a relic of Kel-Tec’s past. Featuring an older, pseudo-checkered grip texture ... more »
The End Of World War II Was Not Easy For General George Patton
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Following his campaign in Western Europe, George S. Patton had difficulty adjusting to peacetime and was fatally injured in an automobile accident. The commander of the U.S. Third Army, General George S. Patton, Jr., took no great pleasure in the end of the war in Europe; he already knew that despite his lobbying of many influential figures in Washington, D.C., he had no hope of being reassigned to the Pacific Theater to command combat troops there. As he put it to his III Corps commander, Maj. Gen. James Van Fleet, “There is already a star [... more »
This U.S. Submarine Could Literally Wipe Out an Entire Country
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)] Each boomer carries twenty-four Trident II missiles, each of which has eight warheads. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Even under the New START restrictions, the U.S. Navy has enough warheads deployed on submarines to destroy the world several times over. Nine years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshi... more »
Battle of the Bulge: How the U.S. Army Terminated the Nazi Onslaught
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The last great German offensive of World War II. *Key Point*: The German salient in the Ardennes was eliminated when two American armies reestablished contact near Houffalize during the Battle of the Bulge. Wednesday, December 27, 1944, found the military situation in the Ardennes Forest of Belgium stalemated. After 12 days of unrelenting struggle, the American and German forces on this part of the Western Front found themselves locked in brutal combat, unable to drive each other back. The Americans were situated west beyond the Meuse ... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-07-21
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-07-21] This is a summary of *17* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Armenia, Azerbaijan, Damascus, Israel, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Hamas, Palestine, A, Russia, US, Egypt, Libya, Sirte, Jordan, China, India*. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Middleeast, Palestine, Intervjui, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Azerbaijani forces fired 183 gunshots at Armenian troops: MoD - Israeli airstrikes cause several casualties in ranks of Syrian Army ... more »
Ohio House Speaker; Former Chair of Ohio Republican Party (who opposes Trump) & Others Charged Over Bribery Related to Nuclear Power Bailout
Link: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6999130/Ohio-House-complaint.pdf “According to the 80-page criminal complaint unsealed today, from March 2017 to March 2020, the enterprise received millions … Continue reading →
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