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Civil War Breaking Out Among Both Congressional Parties
Pelosi made a very big mistake a couple weeks ago. She endorsed Joe Kennedy III in his bid to unseat and replace Massachusetts progressive Ed Markey. Pelosi's endorsement immediately turned the race around. Kennedy had been substantially ahead and Pelosi's kiss of death, brought a tidal wave of momentum into the race-- for Markey. Since Pelosi's endorsement there have been two public polls. Suffolk University's Massachusetts Senate poll shows Markey beating Kennedy by an astounding 10 points and the Data for Progress poll a few days ago has Markey up 7 points. This is quite the tur... more »
The Moral Turpitude of Cllr Ally Simcock
Stoke-on-Trent Conservatives have got much to be cheery about. A full roster of three MPs (well, two if you discount the always-absent Jo Gideon), the City Council's leadership, *and* four new councillors. That's right, Stoke's Tories announced yesterday that four have crossed the floor - three (former) City Independents and one from the Labour Party. Eh, what? Let's look at these councillors more closely. The first two from the CIndies were no surprise. In fact, it was more a case of why it took them so long. Shaun Bennett is a former Tory who was deselected by his party as a cou... more »
Belarus News Links 24-29 August 2020
29 August 2020 — The New Dark Age The Emergence of the Technetronic Society of Humankind https://journal-neo.org/2020/08/28/the-emergence-of-the-technetronic-society-of-humankind/ Belarus: NATO Lobby Acknowledges That Its Color Revolution Failed https://popularresistance.org/belarus-nato-lobby-acknowledges-that-its-color-revolution-failed/ The Opposition in Belarus Is Not All on the Same Side http://www.europe-solidaire.org/spip.php?article54484 UK ‘providing training for repressive regimes’, claims campaign group https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53947698 Poland Coordinates Protests in... more »
“By the grace of God…”
” Alice Johnson, who was sentenced to life in prison for a first-time nonviolent drug offense and was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2018, said at the Republican National Committee’s 2020 convention that “by the grace of God and … Continue reading →
Britain Braces for Coldest August Bank Holiday on Record as Arctic Air Engulfs Western Europe
BBC meteorologist Phil Avery admits that this weekend could see a "new record for the coldest Bank Holiday in August" as a powerful Arctic blast engulfs practically ALL of western Europe. The post Britain Braces for Coldest August Bank Holiday on Record as Arctic Air Engulfs Western Europe appeared first on Electroverse.
New equatorial wind patterns observed in Antarctica, revealing new connections in global circulation
The Watchers » Latest articles - 17 hours ago
A team of researchers found evidence of a new equatorial wind pattern at Antarctica, unveiling a crucial connection between winds at the Earth's equator and atmospheric waves about 10 000 km (6 000 miles) away at the South Pole. The findings highlight how winds...... Read more »
Reuse, recycle, or just reduce solar panel waste?
Is solar power truly Green? The post Reuse, recycle, or just reduce solar panel waste? appeared first on CFACT.
It’s Time We Reassess Our Misguided Relationship With Saudi Arabia
*Fiona Harrigan* *Security, Middle East* No matter the result of 2020’s election, the United States desperately needs to take a long-overdue look at its relationship with Saudi Arabia The 2020 presidential election features two candidates relying on nostalgia: Joe Biden, who draws on his experience with the Obama administration, and Donald Trump, for whom the days-of-yore “Make America Great Again” slogan has become a calling card. The jury’s still out on which strategic sentimentalist will triumph come November, but one thing is certain. The victor would be wise to leave a key p... more »
How Nazi Germany Pioneered the Helicopter
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* While all modern military helicopters can be traced back to the Sikorsky R-4 and its prototypes, the honor of the first true helicopter goes to the German FlettnerFl 265. *Key Point*: The experimental aircraft were intended to provide an "eye-in-the-sky" for the German navy. Even before the outbreak of the Second World War, aviation pioneers had been devising new types of aircraft and this included long-range heavy bombers and led to the night fighters, while both the Axis and Allies sought to develop the first jets. That led to the development o... more »
SP-Arte Significantly Expands Its Reach by Going Virtual
[image: Brazil, In all, 326 galleries participated in this year's virtual event.] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – After cancelling the April event due to the Covid-19 pandemic, São Paulo’s SP-Arte followed the footsteps of similar art fairs around the world and decided to put on its first-ever virtual exhibition. The reception has been exceptional, with tens of thousands of visitors checking out the online event every day, say […] The post SP-Arte Significantly Expands Its Reach by Going Virtual appeared first on The Rio Times.
Saturday Snippet: Self-defense and the law, part 1
The outcome of the Kenosha riots has illustrated, yet again, our need to understand the law as it relates to self-defense, and the necessity to stay within legal boundaries whenever possible. Failure to do so can (and usually will) lead to us being portrayed as the "bad guy" and prosecuted as the perpetrator, rather than treated as the victim of crime. Sadly, this becomes much more difficult when the prosecuting authorities may have ulterior motives and private agendas. They may try to twist even legitimate self-defense into a crime, for ideological and political reasons. I've w... more »
Weekend 74, CNN as the US' "Baghdad Bob"
This report few days ago from CNN (aka in 2016 as the Clinton News Network) is funny. The next two photos from different sources and posted in the American Thinker blog. August 28, 2020 CNN has turned itself into America's Baghdad Bob By Andrea Widburg https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/08/cnn_has_turned_itself_into_americas_baghdad_bob.html *Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhafk, AKA Baghdad Bob, was Saddam Hussein's minister of information. As troops neared and then entered Baghdad, al-Sahhaf gave daily press briefings during which he announced the most outrageous lies about th... more »
Covid-19: Brazil Counts 855 Deaths and 43,412 New Cases in 24 Hours (August 28th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health's update released on Friday evening, August 28th, reported 855 deaths in the past 24 hours. As a result, the total of deaths by Covid-19 reached 119,504. On Thursday, the Ministry of Health's panel recorded 118,649 deaths. There are currently 2,708 deaths under investigation. According to the […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Counts 855 Deaths and 43,412 New Cases in 24 Hours (August 28th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dollar Down 3.5 Percent in Two Days; Real Appreciation May Continue
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The dollar has been dropping sharply since Thursday as a result of the U.S. Federal Reserve president Jerome Powell's announcement that the US central bank's monetary policy will change. Now the inflation target is no longer fixed, and the goal will be to reach an index that will remain at […] The post Dollar Down 3.5 Percent in Two Days; Real Appreciation May Continue appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Governor Witzel’s Removal Could Benefit Flávio Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After being removed by a Superior Court of Justice (STJ) injunction, Rio de Janeiro governor Wilson Witzel voiced attacks against President Jair Bolsonaro. The Office of the Prosecutor General (PGR) had requested the governor's arrest, but it was denied. Witzel . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Rio Governor Witzel’s Removal Could Benefit Flávio Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bradesco Bank Records Latin America’s Highest Profit in First Half 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the first half of 2020, marked by the pandemic, Bradesco (BBDC3; BBDC4) outperformed Itaú Unibanco (ITUB4), its main rival, and topped the list of publicly traded companies with the highest profits in Latin America. According to a survey conducted by . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Bradesco Bank Records Latin America’s Highest Profit in First Half 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Central Government Posts R$87.8 Billion Deficit in July, Worst Ever for Month
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Central government accounts posted a primary deficit of R$87.835 billion (US$17.567 billion) in July, the worst performance for the month since official records began in 1997. The result includes the National Treasury, Social Security, and The post Central Government Posts R$87.8 Billion Deficit in July, Worst Ever for Month appeared first on The Rio Times.
Environmental Ministry: Budget Cuts Force Suspension of Operations Against Deforestation, Burnings
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, August 28th, the Ministry of the Environment announced that as of Monday, August 31st, all operations to fight illegal deforestation in the Amazon and patch burning in the Pantanal will be suspended. According to the note . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Environmental Ministry: Budget Cuts Force Suspension of Operations Against Deforestation, Burnings appeared first on The Rio Times.
SEBRAE Poll: Seven Percent of Brazil’s Bars and Restaurants Closed Due to Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A survey conducted by the Brazilian Service of Support to Micro and Small Companies (SEBRAE) shows that 6.7 percent of bar and restaurant owners decided to close their businesses permanently as a result of the crisis triggered . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post SEBRAE Poll: Seven Percent of Brazil’s Bars and Restaurants Closed Due to Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Governor Defends Himself, Claims His Suspension Is “Circus”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Investigated for alleged irregularities in health contracts and removed from office on Friday, August 28th, by a ruling of the Federal Superior Court (STJ), Governor Wilson Witzel made a statement at the Laranjeiras Palace after the outbreak of Operation "Tris In Idem" by the The post Rio Governor Defends Himself, Claims His Suspension Is “Circus” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Butantan Institute Projects 45 Million Vaccine Doses for SUS by December
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The director of the Butantan Institute, Dimas Covas, said yesterday that the institution expects to provide 45 million CoronaVac vaccine doses to the SUS (Unified Health System) by December this year. The Butantan, a body of the state government of São Paulo, is developing and testing the The post Butantan Institute Projects 45 Million Vaccine Doses for SUS by December appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Has Had Five Ex-Governors Arrested: Cabral, Garotinho, Rosinha, Pezão, and Moreira
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - All governors directly elected in Rio since the end of the dictatorship still alive have faced or are facing lawsuits in the courts - most of them have already spent time in jail, and one of them, Sérgio Cabral Filho, is serving sentences that, added together, exceed . . . […] The post Rio Has Had Five Ex-Governors Arrested: Cabral, Garotinho, Rosinha, Pezão, and Moreira appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump & Pompeo Craft No-Win Solutions for the World
You have to hand it to the sociopaths running U.S. foreign policy, they are very adept at creating no-win scenarios for their opponents. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was just handed a major defeat at the United Nations Security Council, who voted down a resolution to extend the arms embargo against Iran. by Tom Luongo … Continue reading Trump & Pompeo Craft No-Win Solutions for the World →
Technology Monopolies Keep Growing and Winning
Of course. Global companies are delivering the technological future. That twenty percent growth merely conforms seven billion folks want what they provide. THe next one up will be TESLA. Ignore the naysayers. Power will cone from somewhere but all need access to an EV. After that we will have agricultural robots. This takes the drudgery out of it all. Everyone will live to participate in a natural AG community with private robots. Those communities will go on to cover the entire globe making urban sprawl obsolete. It is also coming very quickly and it is important to pos... more »
Germany Starts Universal Basic Income Trial
This is promising, not least from its experimental approach. Maybe we will get actionable results. No theory of economics is valid until it addresses successfully the issue of poverty. Povertty applies to the smallest percentage of out population. Fixing it actually ensures that the rest is doing just dandy. In fact doing anything else is counter productive. Gold plated hammers for the military are an accounting entry. A secure lifeway for the default position in hte population ensures all are successful *Germany Starts Universal Basic Income Trial Giving Some Citizens $1400... more »
Popular American Actress Shares That She Was Molested At Disney From Ages 6 to 14
I throw this out so that creditable witnesses are heard. The scale of the problem has becoming part of the public discourse although the majority are still in denial as can be expected. None of us want to believe that folks out there are directly preying on vulnerable children literally on an industrial scale. Disney has always been a question mark because of their application of known symbolism. It is actually a stupid ploy driven by the desire to recuit allies. It also could only have been sanctioned from the top. Today i understand much of the known symbolism, yet it is all... more »
Zombie BEKs & Unknown Pale Humanoid Encountered on Rural Wisconsin Road
Once again this is a version of the Little Red Riding Hood tale. I now essentially understand that we are dealing with a preditor, more explicitely the Giant Sloth that is able to project the appearance of a clothed child at least. As it is a projection, no communication is really possible, or at least we have not seen any evidence of such. We have now seen a handful of conforming reports and in this case we actually run into the creature it self or at least another one. Then it disappeared which means it was able to block the witness from actually seeing. This is all scary b... more »
Eyes In The Sky: The Pentagon Wants The F-35 To Be A Long-Range Drone
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The F-35's networking capabilities should not be underestimated. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In recent years the Pentagon has increasingly been developing the F-35 for a wide swath of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The idea would be to leverage its advanced suite of long-range sensors and targeting technologies Tracking ballistic missiles in space, finding incoming anti-ship missiles and offering forward video-datalink images of enemies from safe stand-off distances are all missions perhaps not typically t... more »
Mongolia Has Conquered Coronavirus, But It's Economy Is Paying The Price
*East Asia Forum* *Economics, Asia* Border closures and the global economic showdown have wreaked havoc on Mongolia's economy. Mongolia has achieved notable success in protecting the health of its citizens and preventing the community spread of COVID-19. As of mid-August 2020, Mongolia had experienced no deaths from COVID-19 and 300 cases, all imported. Mongolia’s containment strategies allowed the country to re-open businesses internally and hold a successful national election. But its success has come at a price, as the country is now struggling to restart its export-driven ec... more »
Eruptive origins of pyroclastic deposits on the Moon
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
A new study by researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) suggests that the early Moon may have been more volatile-rich than previously believed. Previous studies concluded that lunar volcanoes had exploded primarily cold bedrock, but the ASU team said there...... Read more »
Video: Lies, Damned Lies and Coronavirus Statistics
From mendacious models and puffed-up projections to dodgy death data and tainted tests, today on The Corbett Report, James highlights what the accredited scientists and award-winning researchers are saying about the pandemic pandemonium of 2020.
Waiting for the Old Bailey: Julian Assange and Britain’s Judicial Establishment
On September 7, Julian Assange will be facing another round of gruelling extradition proceedings, in the Old Bailey, part of a process that has become a form of gradual state-sanctioned torture. The US Department of Justice hungers for their man. The UK prison authorities are doing little to protect his health. The end result, should it result in his death, will be justifiably described as state-sanctioned murder. This picture was not improved upon by a prison visit from his partner, Stella Morris, accompanied by their two children. Almost six months had passed since the last m... more »
The meaning of true internationalism now and in the future
29 August 2020 — the planning motivedotcom Before the pandemic, that is during the last three months of 2019, there were significant protests or strikes in at least 500 cities around the world each week. It was a sign of the growing political instability being generated by a world economy whose decline was becoming more … Continue reading The meaning of true internationalism now and in the future
Definitive Eurasian Alliance Is Closer than You Think
We have seen how China is meticulously planning all its crucial geopolitical and geoeconomic moves all the way to 2030 and beyond. What you are about to read next comes from a series of private, multilateral discussions among intel analysts, and may helpfully design the contours of the Big Picture.
Elon Musk unveils brain-hacking device, netizens confused if its futuristic or dystopian
Elon Musk unveils brain-hacking device, netizens confused if its futuristic or dystopian – Republic World https://m.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/whats-viral/elon-musk-unveils-brain-hacking-device-netizens-confused-if-its-futur.html
Initial Invasive versus Conservative Management of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease Patients with a History of Heart Failure or Left Ventricular Dysfunction: Insights from the ISCHEMIA Trial
Initial Invasive versus Conservative Management of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease Patients with a History of Heart Failure or Left Ventricular Dysfunction: Insights from the ISCHEMIA Trial | Circulation https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.050304
New Study Links #Obesity to Increassd Risks of #Covid-19
New Study Links Obesity to Increassd Risks of Covid-19 https://www.menshealth.com/health/a33821397/obesity-covid-19-deaths-coronavirus/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowFBMH
Neuralink demonstrates its next-generation brain-machine interface.
Neuralink demonstrates its next-generation brain-machine interface | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/2020/08/28/neuralink-demonstrates-its-next-generation-brain-machine-interface/
Can Antihistamines Slow Huntington’s Disease Progression?
Can Antihistamines Slow Huntington’s Disease Progression? – Patient Worthy https://patientworthy.com/2020/08/27/can-antihistamines-slow-huntingtons-disease-progression/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Patient%20Worthy&utm_content=Can%20Antihistamines%20Slow%20Huntington%27s%20Disease%20Progression%3F
Actor Chadwick Boseman Dies At 43 After 4-Year Fight With Colon Cancer
Actor Chadwick Boseman Dies At 43 After 4-Year Fight With Colon Cancer | HuffPost https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5f49b8fdc5b64f17e13dcd09?utm_source=bv_fb&ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000047&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=hp_fb_pages
More of the Same
Moose Density Moose lives matter. A friend of mine (city friend from San Diego, CA) was visiting Payson, AZ recently. He said, “there were three moose blocking the road.” I said, kindly, “there aren’t any moose in Arizona.” He showed me a picture on his phone. They were elk. There are LOTS of […] The post More of the Same appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
The Rotten Alliance of Liberals and Neocons Will Likely Shape U.S. Foreign Policy for Years to Come
How the Democrats have become Republicans in all but name, now with their love affair for neocons.
A Much Bigger Threat Than the COVID Lockdowns Will Be Soon Coming Our Way
A Much Bigger Threat Than the COVID Lockdowns Will Be Soon Coming Our Way by Dave Hodges, https://thecommonsenseshow.com/home There is a lot going that dwarfs the COVID lockdowns, This article is going to capture this existential threat that almost nobody is dealing with. As ludicrous as this sounds, every resident on the planet is under …
Playing Stupid Games: US Rams Russian Military Trucks In Syria
RonPaulLibertyReport The US continues to illegally occupy Syrian territory and to illegally confiscate Syrian oil, but it is also playing very dangerous military games with the Russians, who are in Syria legally at the request of their ally. This week a US military vehicle attempting to block Russian passage along a Syrian road rammed the …
How Has The Digital Yuan Fared So Far?
CGTN China is expanding testing for its #digital currency payment system, known as the Digital Currency Electronic Payment, or #DECP, to include the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta region, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the pilot regions in the central and western regions where conditions permit. How has the digital yuan, first …
لا تدع الخوف دليلك - اقتباس بقلم م. ن.هوبكنز
لا تدع الخوف يكون مرشدك ، لأنه طريق قاد البشرية ومجتمعاتها إلى الدمار والخراب *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below.* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/08/mankind-will-be-awakened-quotation-by.html*
كن ريشة في مهب الريح - اقتباس بقلم م. ن. هوبكنز
كن مثل الريشة في مهب الريح وانزلق برفق إلى الأرض من عالمنا السماوي الذي أتينا منه. نلتقي حيث تلتقي السماء والأرض لنرى الاحتمالات. *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below.* https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/08/be-as-feather-in-wind-quotation-by-mn.html
Demand for Hydroxychloroquine Has Revealed Some Clear Quality Issues
*Roger Bate* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC27XG9M9BN0&share=true] Not all hydroxychloroquine on the market has been produced at the same quality. When President Trump promoted the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a possible treatment for COVID-19 in the spring, demand for the product jumped. Most of the subsequent debate has been about the efficacy of the drug as a treatment for prophylaxis for COVID-19. But arguably as important is what happens to the market when a new cure or treatment is developed. The ma... more »
How to Rehabilitate the Relationship Between the Police and the Population
*Colin Rogers* *Criminal Justice System, The Americas* This legitimacy – a sense that the public and the police are “on the same side” underpins support and faith in policing, and cannot be taken for granted. But how can it be regained once lost? There is a well-known phrase that describes a certain view of police officers. Often abbreviated in graffiti and on placards to “ACAB”, the words “all cops are bastards” have been widely adopted as a response to the way police forces operate. Whatever you think of the sentiment behind it, the phrase highlights an important aspect of the... more »
Coronavirus Lockdowns Are Creating a Mental Health and Spiritual Crisis
*Melissa Moschella* *Politics, Americas* [image: Orion EMS employees wheel a stretcher into the Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center at Kirby while wearing protective equipment to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Houston, Texas, U.S., August 19, 2020. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Ha] Was it necessary to forbid allin-person public religious gatherings—no matter how small or socially distanced—during the lockdown? The coronavirus pandemic has caused a dramatic rise in mental health problems. My own experience attests to this, as the prolonged COVID-19 lockdown... more »
How Usury Creates War
In July, the Stop The War Coalition held a Zoom meeting in which its invited speakers blamed war on “Imperialism”. Topically but not surprisingly the British role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade had more than a little to do with it, and listeners were treated to a clown from the African Diaspora explaining how if […]
Lithuania accuses Belarus of non-observance of human rights
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius, reflected on the political crisis in Belarus, branded any possible Russian military support for Belarus as an “invasion”. “Since it’s publicly discussed I cannot say it’s not possible. So we should take that into account at least, and also send a very clear message, that it’s not tolerable to do […]
A harbinger of coups d’état and Belarusian protests
For almost three weeks now,mass protests have been taking place in Belarus. On August 9, opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya announced the falsification of the results by Alexander Lukashenko. After that, the people began to massively express dissatisfaction and call for a resignation of the current president. During the protests, Tikhanovskaya, who is in Lithuania now, held a series […]
As the Financial Systems Falls, Inflation Uncontrollable and Wipes Out the Middle Class!
source The markets are skyrocketing higher. Just like the Fed and their desire to create more inflation. There is no surprise there since their mandate has been to erode the value of the US dollar since their creation. That’s not hidden. They admittedly create inflation constantly and do so with intent to erode the debt. […]
Iran and father only gets 9 years for beheading his daughter
Iran and father gets only 9 years for beheading his daughter Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The oppressive Islamic Republic of Iran arrests women for not covering-up and speaking freely, persecutes Muslim apostates, the Baha’is reside in fear, and females are betrayed by bias within the Sharia legal system. Therefore, the […]
More Giveaways to Capitalist Finance? It’s High Time To Change the Objective
Jan Kregel explains the fundamental problem with the economic system is its focus on providing finance to investors.
Lost Track of Time
Christchurch Freemantle As time goes by? Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
US Color Revolution in Thailand: Compromising Academics
Why is a supposed "professor" lying and basic facts, accusing others of "fake news" while engaged in it himself? A look at how the US co-opts academia in a targeted country. *August 28, 2020 *(Tony Cartalucci - ATN) - Thai-based English-language newspaper the Bangkok Post is never short on pro-Western anti-government voices eager to write columns. Associate Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak's most recent op-ed is a perfect example of this. *When Thitinan calls something that is a fact, "fake new," he is the one making fake news. * Clearly aimed at confronting and denying growing ... more »
These Secret Reports How Show Close World War III Was in 1983
*Richard Purcell* *History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC16E28A7270&share=true] The Cold War almost went full nuclear and 1983 was a year of incredibly high tensions. *Key point: *America engaged in a series of high profile war gamse designed to deter Moscow. The problem, is that the Soviets actually thought it was all cover for a sneak attack. In 1983, the United States and the Soviet Union came dangerously close to nuclear war. That was the conclusion of a highly classified *report* issued in 1990 by the President’s ... more »
China Retaliates Against Australian Wine Industry in Tit-For-Tat Anti-Dumping Dispute
*Markus Wagner, Weihan Zhou* *Society, * A Chinese investigation has sent shock waves through the wine industry and beyond. It’s on again. This time it’s Australia’s wine industry that’s under investigation in China for allegedly violating anti-dumping rules. The investigation has sent shock waves through the wine industry and beyond. Broadly speaking, anti-dumping rules prohibit producers from selling anything for less than its market value. The Chinese industry body claims that the market share of Chinese wine has fallen from about 75% to just under 50% over the past four year... more »
Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Defense: Blaming His Wife
*Leslie Dorrough Smith* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] What we are watching play out before us with the Falwells is a study of conservative gender norms. Jerry Falwell Jr. may well be wishing that a photo with his underwear showing and his arm around the waist of a woman not his wife was the worst of his problems. That snapshot kick-started a round of speculation into the prominent evangelical leader’s personal life that has cost him his job. On Aug. 25, Falwell confirmed that he has resigned his presidency at Liberty University. His resignation comes after allegations in... more »
Don't Listen to Trump: Here's What You Really Need to Know About Mail-In Voting
*Ilya Shapiro* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1BEUCVOCQAB&share=true] Although there have been a few problems, mail-in voting is largely secure. My latest legal policy bulletin, with just‐departed Cato legal associate James Knight, is up. We tackle the difference between all‐mail and absentee‐option voting, concerns about ballot integrity and ballot harvesting, and other issues that have arisen as we head into an election in uncertain times. Here’s the opening paragraph: The ongoing pandemic has necessitat... more »
Yes, America's Military Budget Process Is Terrible
*William C. Greenwalt* *Security, Amercias* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2J8F95YQDP&share=true] The process is too bureaucratic and outdated. Last week, the Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University conducted a panel: “The DOD Budget Process: The Next Frontier of Acquisition Reform.” Anyone interested in the future of defense innovation should read Eric Lofgren’s provocative white paper presented at the panel, and they should also read the referenced historical documents and reports from the 1950s and 1960s ... more »
Why Body Cameras Can't Take the Place of Police Reform
*Krystle Shore, Kathryn Henne* *Society, World* Political leaders are acknowledging racism and police violence as serious problems, with some promising to take action. But rather than defunding or reforming the police, politicians are increasing funding for body-worn cameras. The deaths of D’Andre Campbell, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, Chantel Moore, Rodney Levi and Ejaz Ahmed Choudry have raised awareness of police violence in Canada. In response, calls to defund the police have gained traction across the country. Political leaders are acknowledging racism and police violence as se... more »
America Is Asking Too Much Of Its Navy (And Reform Is Not Enough)
*Brendan Thomas-Noone* *Security, * The Navy wants a 355-ship fleet by 2034, but doesn't have the funds. Several months ago, US Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite said he believed the service was ‘at a turning point’ in its history. The navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan—projecting what it will look like and what vessels it needs—had just been rejected by the Pentagon. The plan was reportedly considered too conservative and based on outdated assumptions, including optimistic funding projections. A new plan is being developed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chie... more »
A Brief History of U.S. Presidential Racism
*Stephen A. Jones, Eric Freedman* *History, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] An honest assessment of American presidential leadership on race reveals a handful of courageous actions but an abundance of racist behavior. The fury over racial injustice that erupted in the wake of George Floyd’s killing has forced Americans to confront their history. That’s unfamiliar territory for most Americans, whose historical knowledge amounts to a vague blend of fact and myth that was only half-learned in high school and is only half-remembered now. If their historical knowledge is lacking... more »
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