Sunday, September 13, 2020

13 September - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 5

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U.S. Courts Can't Solve All The World's Problems

Ilya Shapiro at The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Ilya Shapiro* *Politics, Americas* Beyond the absence of an international norm, congressional action confirms that the Court should defer to Congress. Child slavery within the cocoa trade has earned global attention. Nestlé has condemned the practice and joined accords aimed at abolishing human trafficking in the region. Nonetheless, the chocolate company finds itself in a decade‐​long lawsuit over the enslavement of Malians on Ivorian plantations on the basis of the corporation’s alleged purchase of cocoa from farms that used slaves. The Alien Tort Statute gives federal court... more »

Biden-omics: Can Joe Biden Really Jump Start the U.S. Economy?

James Pethokoukis at The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*James Pethokoukis* *Politics, * “Once you start thinking about growth,” Robert Lucas, a Nobel prize-winning economist, once said, “it’s hard to think about anything else.” “Once you start thinking about growth,” Robert Lucas, a Nobel prize-winning economist, once said, “it’s hard to think about anything else.” I’m not sure how much that happens in the White House of any president. Politicians certainly prefer to talk more in public about job numbers than GDP numbers. Of course, economic growth can drive job creation, and the lack of economic growth can doom a president. JFK wa... more »

“Protesters” Shout They Hope Ambushed Deputies Die

Steve Byas at rss - 6 hours ago
[image: protesters-shout-they-hope-ambushed-deputies-die] Anti-police protesters block hosptial emergency entrance, shouting they hope two deputies die --- who had been shot while simply sitting in their patrol car in southern California.

Sunday Afternoon Links

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 6 hours ago
This and that for your Sunday reading. - Heather Scoffield writes that contrary to the spin from corporate mouthpieces, workers have been eager to find work when it's been available in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. And John Cartwright comments on the need for a recovery to be just and equitable for everybody. - Instead, Anand Giridharidas highlights how it's billionaires who have taken advantage of the coronavirus to line their pockets with unprecedented fortunes, while Oxfam examines how COVID-19 has exacerbated inequality and allowed employers to put even more extreme pres... more »

Another Day Of Massive Protests In Belarus

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 6 hours ago
*Reuters:* *At least 100,000 Belarus protesters flood streets to demand end of Lukashenko* MOSCOW (Reuters) - At least 100,000 Belarusian protesters took to the streets of Minsk on Sunday in one of the biggest demonstrations yet against President Alexander Lukashenko after he claimed a landslide victory in an election his opponents say was rigged. As public anger continued to build against Lukashenko, who has ruled the former Soviet nation for 26 years, Moscow offered him support by saying it would send paratroopers to Belarus for “Slavic Brotherhood” joint drills. A wave of ... more »

postcard from Putin

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 6 hours ago
Navalny in Tomsk on 8-19, 8-20 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/08/28/alexei-navalny-poisoning-video-timeline/?arc404=true https://news.sky.com/story/alexei-navalny-poisoning-putin-critic-can-talk-again-as-police-protection-stepped-up-12067856 ……………............................................. 9-12-20 “Navalny’s poisoning does not look like a Chechen attack; it has the handwriting of secret services,” she said. “Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is extremely dangerous, has the Kremlin’s license for persecutions, for murder both inside Russia and in other countries, including Africa and... more »

Sunday Talks: Peter Navarro Discusses Economic Restart, COVID-19 Mitigation and Long-Term Recovery…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
White House Senior Trade and Manufacturing Policy Advisor, Peter Navarro, appears with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the ongoing white house economic policy to continue recovering American jobs and manufacturing. Additionally, Navarro discusses the China conflict of interest carried by the … Continue reading →

Watch A Russian Su-57 Fire A Missile During A Near-Vertical Climb (Video)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 7 hours ago
*RT:* *Watch Russian Su-57 fire missile during NEAR-VERTICAL CLIMB as pilots master new jet’s capabilities (VIDEO) * Russian combat pilots have mastered the new capabilities of the fifth-gen Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets, the Defense Ministry reported. Footage of the test flights includes a rare firing of a missile while in a near-vertical climb. The Su-57 is an advanced warplane which can speed straight up into the sky immediately after take-off, thanks to powerful engines and state-of-art controls needed to maintain stability during such a maneuver. *Read more *.... *WNU Editor:* ... more »

Topsoil Degradation, Soil Erosion, and Soil Governance (Global or Otherwise)

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 7 hours ago
How long will it take for the world to run out of topsoil? What will it take to avoid it?

A question of 'A Question of Sport'

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 7 hours ago
(h/t Charlie) I don't watch *A Question of Sport*. I did when I was young, briefly. I recall sitting with my parents when I was in my early teens watching Emlyn Hughes and Bill Beaumont and David Coleman and, possibly, Frank Muir and Ian Wallace. Thereafter, things become less clear. I think Bill was good at the Picture Board, Frank (eternally sporting a Millwall FC pink bow tie) excelled at guessing the Mystery Guest, and Emlyn always ended the programme (if I remember rightly) by singing a Scottish ballad after pressing his buzzer first. I don't remember watching it agains... more »

Fighting The Russians, Nazi Ace Hans Rudel Became Germany's Most Decorated World War II Soldier

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Flying his Ju-87 Stuka, Nazi Ace Hans Rudel destroyed more than 500 Russian tanks on the Eastern Front. In the village of Seiferdau, Southern Prussia, an eight-year-old boy with an umbrella jumped out of a second-story window. The umbrella turned inside out, the boy landed in a flowerbed and broke his leg. That little boy who dreamed of becoming an airman was Stuka ace Hans Ulrich Rudel. Rudel’s journey to fulfill his dream would not be easy, ultimately earning him the highest decoration of any German serviceman in World War II. Adherin... more »

War Within NATO? Why Is Turkey Getting So Aggressive With Greece?

Stratfor Worldview at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2MDI9Y3154&share=true] Although they are supposed to be allies in NATO, both navies seems more likely to clash than in recent times. Turkey is putting its 50-year view on maritime rights into practice through its Blue Homeland Doctrine, growing its naval and commercial presence in Mediterranean waters that it claims are part of its exclusive economic zones (EEZs). Oil and gas exploration is becoming a crucial tool in implementing this strategy. But Ankara's a... more »

Bank of Russia Does Not Rule Out Another Covid-19 Pandemic Wave, Geopolitical Shocks, $25 Oil Price

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 7 hours ago
Bank of Russia © Alexander Shcherbak/TASS *TASS:** Bank of Russia does not rule out another pandemic wave, geopolitical shocks, $25 oil price* *The regulator presented base-case, deflation, pro-inflation and risk scenarios of Russia’s mid-term economic development* MOSCOW, September 10. /TASS/. Russia’s Central Bank does not rule out another wave of the coronavirus pandemic and other shocks for the global economy, including intensified trade frictions and geopolitical tensions, in its risk scenario of the outlook for 2021-2023, in which it expects oil prices at the level of $25 pe... more »

Israel To Reinstate Strict Three-Week Covid-19 Coronavirus Lock-down Starting This Friday

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 7 hours ago
FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu adjust his mask during a public speech. © Reuters / Alex Kolomoisky *Forbes*: *As Netanyahu Heads To U.S., Israel Goes Back Into Covid-19 Lockdown* Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests on Sunday after his cabinet reimposed a coronavirus lockdown shortly before he left for a trip to the United States, with protesters accusing him of “campaigning” in the U.S. as the nation struggles to contain the virus. *Key Facts* Cases in Israel have risen dramatically in recent months, with 4,158 new cases in the last da... more »

Sunday Talks: Senator Ted Cruz Discusses Supreme Court Stakes in 2020 Election…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
Texas Senator Ted Cruz appears for an interview with Maria Bartiromo to discuss his latest book and the supreme court stakes in the 2020 election. Additionally, Senator Cruz discusses his take on the current political dynamic.

The Historic Clash of Two Opposing Geopolitical Paradigms

Matthew Ehret at The Duran - 7 hours ago
From the Strategic Culture Foundation Compared the great initiatives taken on behalf of freedom and anti colonialism throughout the past 260 years, today’s America appears to be a strange and foolish creature running roughshod over the dignity of people and nations in a race for mass nuclear extermination. Such is the image projected by Mike […]

Tulsi BLASTS Netflix for pushing ‘Cuties’. GOP wants DOJ to investigate

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 7 hours ago
*****News Topic 21***** Tulsi Gabbard joins #CancelNetflix campaign, calls ‘Cuties’ child porn as GOP lawmakers ask DOJ to charge streaming service. https://www.rt.com/usa/500524-tulsi-gop-lawmakers-netflix-cuties/

The Netanyahu Pandemic-- Israel Becomes The World's First Country To Shut Down Again

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 8 hours ago
On Thursday, Israel reported 4,429 new cases of COVID-19 in their Netanyahu Pandemic. On Friday it was another 3,038 cases and yesterday 3,961 more, bring the country's total to a horrifying 152,525. Why "horrifying?" Israel only has 9.2 million people. That number is very high for a small country and can be better understood when you compare Israel to five of the other countries that had handled the first wave relatively well by shutting down and then reopened: *•* Israel- 16,583 cases per million residents *•* Spain- 12,334 cases per million residents *•* France- 5,726 cases p... more »

Peace Talks Between The Afghan Government And The Taliban Open In Qatar

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*VOA:* *Afghan Rivals Begin Historic Peace Talks; US Cautiously Optimistic* ISLAMABAD - The United States pressed Afghanistan’s warring factions Saturday to approach their first-ever direct peace talks with an intent to strike a power-sharing deal that would accommodate “competing views” and permanently end decades of bloodshed in the country. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the remarks at a special ceremony in Doha, Qatar, marking the start of the U.S.-brokered dialogue, known as intra-Afghan negotiations, between delegates of the Taliban insurgency and the government ... more »

O’Rourke on the Millennials and Socialism

David Henderson at Econlib - 8 hours ago
As soon as children discover that the world isn’t nice, they want to make it nicer. And wouldn’t a world where everybody shares everything be nice? Aw … kids are so tender-hearted. But kids are broke — so they want to make the world nicer with your money. And kids don’t have much control over […] The post O’Rourke on the Millennials and Socialism appeared first on Econlib .

WATCH: COVID-911 – From Homeland Security to Biosecurity

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 8 hours ago
9/11, as we were told repeatedly in the days, weeks, and months after the attack, was the day that changed everything. And now a new event has come along to once again throw the world into chaos. But whereas the post-9/11 era introduced America to the concept of homeland security, the COVID-19 era is introducing the world to an altogether more abstract concept: biosecurity. This is the story of the COVID-911 security state.

Oregon Fire Refugees Forming Army to “Depose Gov. Brown, Take Over Government”

SafeSpace at 'Nox & Friends - 8 hours ago
Would any of our readers care to comment on the veracity of the statements made in this video? According to the speaker, folks who’ve lost everything to the forest fires [claimed] set by AntiFa who are [claimed] sponsored and supported by Governor Brown in Oregon are [claimed] forming an army, not just a mere militia, to depose Brown and reclaim Oregon for its normal civilized taxpaying citizens. This threat – or promise – appears more believable than the famed June 2019 fears that angry and armed white men were going to shut down the state capitol building … and the … Continue read... more »

Texas State Government Grows a Pair by Threatening to Take Over Austin Police After Threats of Defunding

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Jose Nino Even states like Texas have not been exempt from the defund the police mania. BLP previously reported on Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s move to defund the Austin Police Department by $150 million and shift resources to other services such as providing abortion. However, the Texas state government…

Two Los Angeles Police Officers Ambushed And Shot In Compton As BLM Rioters Begin Protesting At Hospital Shouting ‘We Hope They Die!’

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
A small crowd, including some apparent demonstrators, gathered near the hospital in Lynwood where the deputies were transported. Witnesses say members in the group were chanting anti-law enforcement slogans and at one point tried to get inside the hospital. The department tweeted: “Moments ago, 2 of our Sheriff Deputies were shot in Compton and were … Continue reading Two Los Angeles Police Officers Ambushed And Shot In Compton As BLM Rioters Begin Protesting At Hospital Shouting ‘We Hope They Die!’ →

I Go HARD on BLM AND U.S. Law Enforcement | VIDEOS: Black Lives Matter Mob Swarms HOSPITAL Where Deputies Were Being Treated After Being Ambushed, Threaten Police at Scene Saying ‘You’re Next’

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Listen to everyone. Trust no one.: MP4 Version (only slightly longer) Just listen to how dumb these “protestors” are. ADMIT THAT YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO MAKE OF ME….😝🤪🖕 In past posts I’ve made no secret as to my disdain for American law enforcement. They do outrageous crap all the time(ALSO…

Author of Dystopian Classics Predicted Face Masks to Enforce Conformity 70 Years Ago

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Ernst Jünger said masks would become commonplace to eradicate individuality. 11 September, 2020 Paul Joseph Watson TOLGA AKMEN/Getty Images Respected German author Ernst Jünger predicted the ubiquitousness of face masks to enforce conformity and uniformity in a dystopian future society in a novel called The Worker that was published nearly 90 years ago. With face … Continue reading Author of Dystopian Classics Predicted Face Masks to Enforce Conformity 70 Years Ago →

Be Ready

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on John Barleycorn: https://youtu.be/GG3uyVPJ3hM

Transsexual Anarchist Satanist Touting ‘F*** The Police’ Wins GOP Nomination For New Hampshire County Sheriff

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Aria DiMezzo, the High Priestess of the Reformed Satanic Church, said she’s running for the law enforcement position to oppose the “reckless” partisan electoral system that allowed her to become the Republican nominee. He is a self-described ‘transsexual Satanist anarchist’ whose slogan is ‘f*** the police’. by Geoffrey Grider September 13, 2020 NOW THE END … Continue reading Transsexual Anarchist Satanist Touting ‘F*** The Police’ Wins GOP Nomination For New Hampshire County Sheriff →

Way Beyond Bias

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
A majority of what ails America is a direct result of the lies and manipulation of the unholy alliance between the Democrat Party and the propaganda media machine By Rick Hayes —— Bio and Archives—September 12, 2020 When we think of the last four years of political chaos and civil unrest, is there one particular … Continue reading Way Beyond Bias →

Breaking News: Covid19 Exposed As A Government Mainstream Media Manufactured Crisis

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Truth To Power: Covid19 Is A Total Manufactured Global Crisis! See For Yourself, Open Your Browser, Type In Any Three Random Numbers, Hit Enter Or Search And Watch Was Happens. (See video below) People Its Time To End This Farce, Massive Civil Disobedience Against This Monstrous Hoax. Millions Are Unemployed, Thousands Have…

BANNED By FAKEBOOK For Speaking Out For Human Rights

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
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Uncooperative Covid19 Canadian Citizens Taken To Secret Undisclosed Facility And Detained

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
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These 5 Sniper Rifles Can Kill Everything

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Sniper rifles are a relatively stagnant technology. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The modern sniper rifle rose to prominence in the 1980s as a critical tool for counterterrorist teams and continued to prove itself on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. Advancements in optics, bullet, and manufacturing technology have allowed sniper rifles to reach out to further than ever before, so fielding a modern sniper rifle is important for many militaries. Here are some that could be considered the best. *1. L115A4* Accuracy International (AI) is co... more »

Senate Republicans Are Tying Childcare To Economic Recovery

Angela Rachidi at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Angela Rachidi* *Economics, Americas* American parents need to go back to work. After weeks of failed negotiations between Senate Republicans, House Democrats, and the White House over relief legislation, Senate Republicans released another proposal for continued COVID-19 relief on Tuesday. Among other things, the Republican bill includes $10 billion in funding to help childcare providers reopen and offer essential services to millions of working parents. The key question: Will Democrats stand in the way of young families who need help getting back to work? Like most busine... more »

Shots Fired: The Border Conflict Between India and China is Heating Up

Stephen Peter Westcott at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Stephen Peter Westcott* *Security, Asia* China and India have accused each other of provoking this confrontation, which occurred in the Rezang-La heights area, just south of Pangong Lake. What makes this confrontation stand out is it involved the first known use of firearms on the border in almost half a century. In the midst of all the stories about China’s oppression in Hong Kong and Xinjiang and its expulsion of foreign journalists, a recent clash on its border with India may pose the greater threat to Asian security. For the first time in 45 years, shots were fired this week... more »

Gotham City Digest

jurassicpork at Welcome Back to Gotham City - 8 hours ago
(Good day, sir! I said, *Good Day*!) ------------------------------ That poor rat must be awfully sore and tired now after all the times Louis DeJoy has fucked it. ------------------------------ Everything the Trumps touch dies. ------------------------------ Jonathan Capeheart's show yesterday essentially consisted of crooks accusing other crooks of being crooks and liars. ------------------------------ Well, Noem's facing stiff competition from Kemp, DeSantis, Doug Douchey and that lunatic running Iowa, but, yeah, she's the worst. ------------------------------ ... more »

The jury is in on Hydroxychloroquine – ‘it saves lives – Video

Robert at Ice Age Now - 8 hours ago
“Hydroxychloroquine is a cheap, safe, anti-malarial drug,” says Andrew Bolt. “It has been used for decades.” Some studies show it can cut deaths by up to a third, in some cases it can cut the number of deaths in half, especially when taken early, and taken with zinc. It may even be universally effective when ... Read more The jury is in on Hydroxychloroquine – ‘it saves lives – Video The post The jury is in on Hydroxychloroquine – ‘it saves lives – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.

You cannot see what you do not believe in.

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 8 hours ago
You think that mankind squander their attention and their love upon the children newly born, but I tell you there is no comparison to the love of the angelic hosts. From the mighty archangels to tiniest cherubim they stand almost with bated breath awaiting the fullness of their appearing. My beloved Raphael who ministers unto the flame of life, who assists birth, also assisted me in holding the pattern of divine truth for the Christ even as Archangel Gabriel did appear unto me and does appear to this very hour to every mother with child. If they could but know him as I did, as... more »

My posts are now being censored. This is my latest update on the "Wild" fire Smoke Hazard in BC

greencrow at Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 8 hours ago
*Oregon Fire Update* *H/T FreakedOut* *The Oregon Official says that the fire system became a crisis after very unusual sustained 25 MPH winds WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH on September 7th. This is what caused the current crisis. The official says that the fires could continue into the Winter. HEY, GET SOME OUT-OF-STATE HELP ON THIS!!! UPDATE: Local Police believe arson is involved in some of the fires and have arrested at least four people in separate fire setting incidents.* *NOTICE TO READERS:* I have been informed by readers that some of the portions of my September 12, 2020... more »

Iran Says Its Air Force Intercepted US Plane And Two US Drones During LArge-Scale Hormuz Exercises

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
Iranian Fotros drone, via state media *Times of Israel/AFP:* *Iran says it drove off US aircraft that flew close to military exercise zone* *Tehran is carrying out major naval drills over waters stretching from northern Indian Ocean to the eastern end of Strait of Hormuz; new homegrown submarine seen for first time* TEHRAN, Iran — The Iranian navy on Friday said it drove off American aircraft that flew close to an area where military exercises were underway near the Strait of Hormuz. The military said three US aircraft — a P-8 airplane, a MQ-9 drone and a RQ-4 drone — were detect... more »

Trump Strong…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 9 hours ago
“Never forget, they’re coming after me because I’m fighting for you” – President Donald J Trump . Stay Postive – Right now those who wish to “fundamentally change” our nation are waging a full frontal assault against our constitutional republic. … Continue reading →

Can’t Sleep All the Way Through the Night? Try a Little Bit of This “Ideal Liver Fuel” Before Bed

Nick Meyer at AltHealthWorks.com - 9 hours ago
When we think of the best foods to eat at night, raw honey might not pop into our heads because of how sweet it is, and eating anything sweet before bed typically doesn’t end well. But raw honey is different because of its natural composition, to the point where some doctors are even recommending it be taken before bedtime. Among them is Dr. Ron Fessenden, MD, who authored the book ‘The Honey Revolution: Restoring the Health of Future Generations.’ Fessenen is among those recommending honey as an ideal food for many reasons and to be taken at many different times of day, but p... more »

Britain's Defense Miniser Denies Reports That The Army's Tanks Are Going To Be Scrapped

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 hours ago
The Challenger 2 tank has not been upgraded since 1998 *The Guardian:* *Defence secretary denies British army is scrapping tanks* Ben Wallace says older equipment will be shelved, but upgraded vehicles will remain part of armed forces The defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has denied reports that the British army is to scrap all its tanks. The Times had reported the modernisation of the army would lead to the end of tanks, saying the cost of maintaining the ageing fleet of vehicles was too high. But speaking to the BBC during a trip to Qatar, Wallace said: “The idea that tanks won’... more »

Russian Mercenaries From The Wagner Group Are Now Flying Combat Missions Over Libya

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 hours ago
Russian fighter jets were recently deployed to Libya in order to support Russian state-sponsored private military contractors (PMCs) operating on the ground there. (U.S. Africa Command photo) *Task & Purpose:* *Russian mercenaries are now flying combat missions over Libya* US Africa Command official provides dates of two MiG-29 losses and reiterates the jets’ connections to Wagner Group. Russian mercenaries with the infamous Wagner Group are now flying combat missions in Libya, said Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, director of intelligence for U.S. Africa Command. AFRICOM first confirm... more »

Is the BBC underreporting major peace deals in the Middle East and the Balkans simply out of their hatred for Donald Trump?

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 9 hours ago
On an earlier thread* rockylives* posted a comment which well and truly hit the target: The downplaying of the peace developments in the Middle East by the BBC is unconscionable. Obviously we know why. They have created an ill-informed groupthink that sees everything as "Israel bad, Palestinians good." Add to that the role played by Donald Trump (another who can do nothing right in the eyes of the BBC) and you can see why the Corporation wants to play it down. But they should be deeply ashamed of themselves. These are some of the most significant developments in internati... more »

What If America Also Reduced Its Forces in South Korea?

Stratfor Worldview at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC171BED6EC0&share=true] The President seems to be interested in reducing America's footprint abroad. With the drawdown of U.S. forces in Germany underway, a reduction of U.S. forces in South Korea is now more likely than ever, given evolving U.S. defense priorities and longstanding trends on the Korean Peninsula. Rumors of an imminent U.S. force drawdown in Korea have been circulating since at least 2019, and President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants to r... more »

NATO's Nightmare: A War Between Greece and Turkey

Ted Galen Carpenter at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Ted Galen Carpenter* *Security, Europe* What happens when two NATO countries fight it out? U.S. and other Western leaders have long worried about what to do if an armed conflict ever erupted between two NATO members. Rapidly rising tensions between Greece and Turkey, primarily involving a maritime dispute over oil, natural gas, and other resources under the eastern Mediterranean, have brought that nightmare to the surface once again. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas, warned both governments in late August against further military escalation. “Fire is being played with and ... more »

This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 13

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 10 hours ago
1961 Gen Qasim ordered airstrikes to put down Mustafa Barzani Kurdish revolt 1980 In 2 days Iraq seized 5 border posts from Iran Tehran didn’t retaliate making Saddam thought reports that Iran weak after revolution were true (Musings On Iraq review *Iran-Iraq War Volume 4: The Forgotten Fronts*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Longest War, The Iran-Iraq Military Conflict*) 1987 Iran said it would agree to UN ceasefire if Iraq named as aggressor in war (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Co... more »

EU STUNNED as UK & Japan reach LANDMARK, post-BREXIT trade deal

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 10 hours ago
Via CNBC (https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/11/uk-and-japan-agree-on-principle-to-free-trade-deal.html)… The U.K. and Japan on Friday agreed in principle to a trade deal, in a move that sees the U.K. strike its first major agreement post-Brexit. The announcement, which the U.K. hailed as a “historic moment,” comes as Britain struggles to secure an agreement with its closest trading partners in the European […]

EU STUNNED as UK & Japan reach LANDMARK, post-BREXIT trade deal

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 10 hours ago
EU STUNNED as UK & Japan reach LANDMARK, post-BREXIT trade deal by The Duran EU STUNNED as UK & Japan reach LANDMARK, post-BREXIT trade deal. The Duran: Episode 669. Via CNBC (https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/11/uk-and-japan-agree-on-principle-to-free-trade-deal.html)… The U.K. and Japan on Friday agreed in principle to a trade deal, in a move that sees the U.K. strike its first […]

Macron increases support for Greece in EAST MED. Pompeo arrives in Cyprus

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 10 hours ago
*****News Topic 20***** Macron, Mitsotakis in ‘complete agreement’ over Turkey, Athens says. https://www.ekathimerini.com/256818/article/ekathimerini/news/macron-mitsotakis-in-complete-agreement-over-turkey-athens-says

2011 Occupy, 2020 Antifa or 2020 Biden Supporters – Same Message: “All My Heroes Kill Cops”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 10 hours ago
Considering the ambush attack against Los Angeles law enforcement, just a short pictorial to remind everyone the continuum of Democrat messaging remains exactly the same. Less than a week ago, September 7, this picture was taken of a protest group … Continue reading →

How to Understand Naval Strategy in the Twenty-First Century

James Holmes at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Strategy, World* [image: Reuters] To avert or manage challenges from the likes of China, let’s constantly improve our ability to fight and win, even if the likelihood of combat appears remote. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Corbett says he agrees with Mahan that seeking a decisive fleet engagement soon after the outbreak of war is the right course to pursue 90 percent of the time. Nevertheless, he spends an inordinate amount of time delineating a strategy for that other 10 percent of the time—when we’re the weaker combatant and need time to build up strength... more »

Scandinavia is Socialist and Other Leftist Myths Debunked

Kay C. James at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Kay C. James* *Politics, World* What explains millennials' attraction to socialism? While we can blame some of the attraction on socialism’s false promises of fixing every social ill, the indoctrination present in our schools and universities, and members of the media who carry its water, some of the blame lies with us, the older generation. A frightening 70% of millennials say they would back a socialist candidate for office. Today, we are seeing many socialist ideas gaining traction, such as “free” college tuition, government-run health care, and a guaranteed income even for... more »

The Survival of U.S. Democracy Means Looking to the American (Not French) Revolution

Lee Edwards at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Lee Edwards* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2HJI9X9X3Z&share=true] The people in the streets need to ask themselves what a real revolution would mean and what path that might go down. There are revolutions and there are revolutions. The French Revolution swept away the culture and the politics of the old regime in the name of liberté and was cut short by the guillotine. The American Revolution created a new political order that declared “We the People” shall govern and guaranteed that they would under the U... more »

The Einsatzgruppen: Genocide's Foot Soldiers

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Working closely with the local police and the native non-Jewish populations, the German Order Police jointly served as the primary moving force of the Nazi Final Solution of the Jewish Question in Europe prior to the establishment of the more infamous death camp extermination combines. The wide-scale murder of Jews by Nazi Germany began in Poland in September 1939, protested only by German Army Generals Johannes Blaskowitz and Georg Kuchler. Indeed, in some cases the Army even aided the Death’s Head units of ... more »

The Next COVID-19 Crisis: U.S. States Are Facing a Massive Revenue Shortfall

Jeffrey Clemens, Stan Veuger at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Jeffrey Clemens, Stan Veuger* *Economics, Americas* The COVID-19 pandemic is causing acute fiscal stress for state and local governments. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing acute fiscal stress for state and local governments. The pandemic has both increased governments’ expenditure needs and reduced their tax collections, which is problematic given their balanced-budget requirements. In a new AEI Economic Perspectives paper, we update our previous estimates of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on state government sales and income tax revenues. We estimate that state governmen... more »

A Federal Jobs Guarantee Will Not Solve America's Economic Woes

James Pethokoukis at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*James Pethokoukis* *Politics, Americas* It’s the kind of a silver-bullet solution a left-of-center screenwriter might think is pretty cool. In the smart and whimsical 1993 political comedy *Dave*, the eponymous character is the owner of a temp agency who has a side gig impersonating the president. And when the real deal suffers a stroke, a cabal of White House advisers offer Dave his own temp job: playing the commander-in-chief until the genuine article recovers. Many twists and turns later, the pretend president announces his very own plan to have Washington find a job for eve... more »

The Political Rage in America Isn't An Accident, It's Been Stoked for Electoral Advantage

Steven Webster at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Steven Webster* *Politics, * The national ire relates to inequality, the government’s coronavirus response, economic concerns, race and policing. It’s also due, in large part, to deliberate and strategic choices made by American politicians to stoke voter anger for their own electoral advantage. As the 2020 presidential election draws near, one thing is clear: America is an angry nation. From protests over persistent racial injustice to white nationalist-linked counterprotests, anger is on display across the country. The national ire relates to inequality, the government’s coron... more »

15 Russian Warships And Submarines Have Been Deployed Off The Coast Of Syria

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 10 hours ago
Avia.pro *AMN:* *Large number of Russian warships deployed between Syria and Cyprus: photo* BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – A large number of Russian warships were recently tracked off the coasts of Syria and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean region, the Russian publication Avia.Pro reported. According to the online publication, “experts are seriously concerned about the presence of at least 15 Russian warships and submarines off the coast of Syria. This is the first time such a large military formation has been seen here, which raises suspicions about whether Russia plans to enga... more »

Assange Hearing Day Four

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 10 hours ago
Judge Vanessa Baraitser has adjourned the hearing of Julian Assange until next Monday while a Covid-19 test result is awaited for a lawyer who appeared in the courtroom on Wednesday. Edward Fitzgerald, a lawyer for the defense, told the court: “We shouldn’t be here. Covid could be here in this courtroom. The staff and you yourself [addressing Baraitser] may be at risk, and finally our client whose vulnerabilities you are aware of, would be at risk. “Until we have a result we could make this remote, but you are aware of the technical difficulties and you have said the hearing” sh... more »

Join The Black Peoples March On Trump’s White House

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 10 hours ago
The Black is Back Coalition for Social Justice, Peace and Reparations (BiBC) is calling on colonized and unrepresented people of the U.S. to join us November 6-8 for the Black Power Matters march on the white house opposing the reactionary U.S. agenda being imposed on Africans and others within the U.S. and around the world. Millions of people within the U.S. have been pushed out of legitimate political life by the rulers of this country. The two ruling parties have both put on their ritual shows called conventions, formally nominating their respective representatives for U.S. pre... more »

On Contact: Economic And Political Collapse Of USA

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 10 hours ago
On the show this week, Chris Hedges discusses the economic and political collapse of the American empire with economist Professor Rick D. Wolff. Wolff’s new book, ‘The Sickness is the System – When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself,’ is available on September 15. The post On Contact: Economic And Political Collapse Of USA appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.

Manufacturing Disgrace: Reuters Distorts Chevron V. Donziger

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 10 hours ago
Independent journalist Chris Hedges (ScheerPost, 8/25/20) wrote: The flagrant corruption and misuse of the legal system to abjectly serve corporate interests in the Donziger case illustrates the deep decay within our judiciary and democratic institutions. One of those deeply decayed institutions is the corporate media, as a review of several years of Reuters coverage of the case illustrates. Attorney Steven Donziger has been under house arrest since August 6 of last year. The post Manufacturing Disgrace: Reuters Distorts Chevron V. Donziger appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.

Anti-Racism Protests In UK As Police Officers Face Court In US

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 10 hours ago
Anti-racism demonstrations took place across the UK on 11 September as the four officers charged over the killing of George Floyd in the US went on trial. Protesters said they are determined to show that previous Black Lives Matter demonstrations were not “just a moment”. Mass protests were staged across the world after footage emerged of officers kneeling on the neck of Floyd, a Black man, killing him. The four men are charged over the death, but it’s understood they will push for separate trials in order to diminish their roles in the incident. The post Anti-Racism Protests In ... more »

Australia Goes Full Fascist: State Issues First Ankle Tracker for Quarantine Violator

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 10 hours ago
This week, Australia took its burgeoning fascist police state to a new level, with officials in Western Australia now issuing electronic ankle bracelets and forced isolation in specially designated hotels to anyone it believes has violated the new raft of controversial new ‘COVID laws.’

WILDFIRE: Watch California Governor Newsom’s unscientific climate rant

CFACT Ed at CFACT - 10 hours ago
How would California Governor Gavin Newsom combat devastating wildfires? Shutting down debate and "doubling down" (his words) on climate policy, Green energy and the UN Paris Accord. Who's really in denial? Watch for yourself. The post WILDFIRE: Watch California Governor Newsom’s unscientific climate rant appeared first on CFACT.

ENERGYCAST: What did the massive TXU buyout mean for American energy?

Jay Dauenhauer at CFACT - 10 hours ago
The 2007 TXU buyout coal buyout was the largest private equity buyout in the history of finance. Listen to how it happened and what it means. The post ENERGYCAST: What did the massive TXU buyout mean for American energy? appeared first on CFACT.

ENERGYCAST: The TXU energy deal called in an energy “crisis consultant”

Jay Dauenhauer at CFACT - 10 hours ago
Former Public Strategies managing director Tom Stewart takes us inside the TXU "War Room" to explore the role of the crisis consultant. Listen now. The post ENERGYCAST: The TXU energy deal called in an energy “crisis consultant” appeared first on CFACT.

ENERGYCAST: TXU energy and the climate campaigner

Jay Dauenhauer at CFACT - 10 hours ago
Jim Marston of Environmental Defense Fund gives his account of his fight against the TXU coal expansion and his secret negotiations with the buyers. The post ENERGYCAST: TXU energy and the climate campaigner appeared first on CFACT.

ENERGYCAST: The TXU buyout — a reporter’s scoop?

Jay Dauenhauer at CFACT - 10 hours ago
The scoop that almost uncovered the buyout's secret. The post ENERGYCAST: The TXU buyout — a reporter’s scoop? appeared first on CFACT.

Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 256 – 2020

Hifast at Climate Collections - 10 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North ? ?

Man-Made West Coast Wildfires

Hifast at Climate Collections - 10 hours ago
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Peter Murphy ~ The vast spread of wildfires in the nation’s three Pacific Coast states—California, Oregon and Washington—are the fault of politicians, bureaucrats and green interest groups. In other words, they are man-made. The tragic result is that men, women and children have died. “Climate change,” man-made…

On measuring school quality, ‘Education Week’ misses the mark

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 10 hours ago
BY IAN KINGSBURY Education Week released its A-F grades for states on school quality last week. New York earned a B-, appreciably better than the nationwide C average. A closer look at scoring methodology, however, shows grade inflation at work. Education Week raised New

What happens if teachers go on strike?

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 10 hours ago
BY KEN GIRARDIN New York’s largest teachers union this summer threatened to go on strike rather than allow schools to reopen for in-person classes—despite months of preparation by officials and a state law that prohibits union work stoppages. Public employee

The numbers debunk Cuomo’s SALT gripes

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 10 hours ago
BY E.J. McMAHON For the better part of three years now, Governor Andrew Cuomo has been pounding SALT — the federal income-tax deduction for state and local taxes. After President Donald Trump signed the GOP-sponsored tax-reform bill in December 2017,

State forces school districts to give raises—and layoffs

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 10 hours ago
BY KEN GIRARDIN Months of bad decisions and inaction by New York state officials have put school districts in the awkward position of having to give pay raises to most teachers while laying off others. The districts could have avoided

Even after aid cut, New York will spend most on education

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 10 hours ago
BY IAN KINGSBURY Governor Andrew Cuomo is withholding 20 percent of state school aid allocations pending federal bailout negotiations. The decision has been met with alarm and objection from district leaders and New York teachers unions. Yet notably absent from pleas to maintain funding

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