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Have All The Voters Made Up Their Minds Already? How About In Florida And Wisconsin?
*Tsunami by Nancy Ohanian* Right now Blue America is trying to figure out which voters to target in several congressional races around the country where we plan to advertise. Normally, we try to reach persuadable voters and leave turning out the base to others. This year I've never seen so few persuadable voters. Because of Trump, almost everyone seems to have made up their minds. I laughed when I heard that the presidential debate in Miami-- a town-hall-style event-- would only allow questions from undecided voters. Where will they find them? Recent Quinnipiac and Monmouth polls sh... more »
How Charles Koch Is Buying Credibility With Academic Investments
Koch influence in the academic sphere is far ranging. Koch money funds individual courses, professorships, fellowships, and even energy research and policy programs. These are significant investments in the “intellectual raw materials” of free-market advocacy.
Peace again
The piece deal between Israel and Bahrain is another historic breakthrough, following Israel's recent peace deal with the United Arab Emirates. The BBC hasn't paid it much attention, but their Jerusalem reporter Tom Bateman has covered it. He ended his report on the story with the following, downbeat pay-off line: The Gulf countries believe their move could nudge forward an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but critics see more self-interest than peacemaking for the parties involved. Tom Bateman, BBC News, Jerusalem. Earlier in his report, which stressed how the deal "l... more »
Mail In Ballots are UN-Constitutional . . .
Article II Section 1 paragraph 4; The Congress may determine the Time of chusing the Electors, and the day on which they shall give their Votes; which day shall be the same throughout the United States. This says Congress picks the day of the election which WE the People decide which Elector is going to participate in the Electoral college. WE “chuse” the Electors, at the time prescribed by Congress. This isn’t who is going to be a Elector for one party or the other. That has already been decided in earlier elections, or by the legislature depending on your … Continue reading →
A Truly Poisonous Foreign Policy: A Ridiculous Proposal from The New York Times
If one had been reading America’s leading newspapers and magazines over the past several weeks the series of featured stories suggesting that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is some kind of latter day Lucrezia Borgia would have been impossible to avoid. Putin, who was simultaneously being branded as some kind of totalitarian monster, apparently does not just go around chopping off heads. Instead, he prefers to slip military grade poison into people’s tea or wipes it onto their doorknobs. The case of the former Russian spskripaly Sergei Skripal in England is being cited as evidence ... more »
Sunday morning music
Lamoral, count of Egmont, was a leading Dutch nobleman and politician in the sixteenth century. His resistance to Spanish encroachment led to his arrest and execution in 1568, and was one of the factors that led to the Eighty Years' War, during which Holland became independent of Spain. Egmont's life and example were widely publicized throughout Europe. This led Goethe to write a play named for him, which he completed in 1788. It portrays "the downfall of a man who trusts in the goodness of those around him". In due course, Beethoven was asked to write incidental music for the ... more »
Rio Social Welfare Corruption Scheme Allegedly Had Cristiane Brasil as ‘Fairy Godmother’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - To determine the opening of the second phase of Operation Catarata and have five people arrested, among them the ex-deputy and candidate for mayor Cristiane Brasil, and the State Secretary of Education Pedro Fernandes, Judge Ana Helena Mota Lima Valle, of the 26th Criminal Court took into consideration the details […] The post Rio Social Welfare Corruption Scheme Allegedly Had Cristiane Brasil as ‘Fairy Godmother’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil Totals 4.31 Million Cases and 131,200 Deaths (September 12th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The balance released yesterday, September 12th, by the Ministry of Health reports 814 Covid-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, totaling 131,210 since the start of the pandemic. Between Friday and Saturday, 33,523 new . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Totals 4.31 Million Cases and 131,200 Deaths (September 12th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
How Churchill Betrayed the Cossacks
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Reuters] Two million Russians, among them 50,000 Cossacks, were forcibly repatriated to the Soviet Union in what one observer termed, “An outright appeasement of the Stalin regime on the part of the U.S. and the U.K., a denial of political asylum on a mass scale.” An estimated four million Red Army soldiers were captured by the Germans during the six months after the launching of Operation Barbarossa, the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union, on June 22, 1941. Indeed, the chief of the German General Staff, Colonel General Franz Hal... more »
We Now Have Body Armor That Can Stop .50 Caliber Sniper Bullets In Their Tracks
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Technology has come so far. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *While .50 caliber resistant body armor exists, it’s impractical for your average infantryman with current technology. For an infantryman, rapid movement under fire can often mean the difference between life and death, and a pair of .50 caliber resistant plates would weigh 22 pounds alone, weighing down a soldier an unacceptable amount. Heavy machine guns and sniper rifles in .50 caliber are some of the most feared weapons for the infantryman on the battlefield. As the .50 caliber round wa... more »
Israel Uses High-Tech War Games To Train Its Army for War
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* The IDF is prepared to put into practice the latest technology it has available. *Key Point*: Israel wants its brigades to be as ready as possible for future conflicts. Israel is facing multiple challenges in preparing for potential upcoming conflicts on its northern border with Hezbollah and as it faces off against Hamas in Gaza and an Iranian missile and terror threat. The combination of all these adversaries, which Israel has faced in numerous past wars, has led Jerusalem to put in place a multi-year plan called Momentum. Part of ... more »
Here's Why The Glock 34 Generation 5 Is The Company's Superior Pistol
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * This reduction in size allows it to balance better, makes it more proportional in size, and makes it more practical to make a holster for. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Glock 34 Generation 5 is probably the nicest shooting Glock one can buy in 2019. Due to the fifth generation trigger and barrel improvements, the Glock 34 Generation 5 shoots nicer than the Glock 34 Generation 4. The extended barrel and slide make it easier to shoot well and more accurate than other Generation 5 Glocks. The Glock 34 Generation 5 in 9x19mm is the latest releas... more »
Yugoslavia May Be Gone, But The T-72MJ Tank Survives
*Charlie Gao* *History, Europe* During the Cold War, the SFRY flirted with both the West and the East, procuring and developing indigenous weapons based on technology from both sides. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * One of the strongest industries of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) was its defense industry. During the Cold War, the SFRY flirted with both the West and the East, procuring and developing indigenous weapons based on technology from both sides. Perhaps one of the more interesting success stories was the success of the SFRY’s armor industry a... more »
Column: Indigenous ‘Guardians’ Launch Operation to Expel Loggers in Pará State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Tired of waiting for a federal government action to reverse the invasion of their lands, the tembé tribe of the Upper Guamá River Indigenous Territory in Pará created a group of "Forest Guardians" and started to surround the invaders and demand their departure. On September 9th, with their faces painted, […] The post Column: Indigenous ‘Guardians’ Launch Operation to Expel Loggers in Pará State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysts: Court Denial of LATAM Relief Loan Hinders Situation, But Alternatives Exist
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The New York bankruptcy court's ruling to reject LATAM's US$2.4 billion (R$12.7 billion) financing proposal under the DIP (debtor in possession) model complicates the company's situation and increases its short-term cash-flow constraint, but the company still . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our […] The post Analysts: Court Denial of LATAM Relief Loan Hinders Situation, But Alternatives Exist appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: Bolsonaro’s New Supporters Accumulate Court Cases Alleging Corruption
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The main leaders of the Centrão, the newest support group for Jair Bolsonaro in Congress, share a common denominator, aside from their recent interest in backing the government. They feature on a list of investigations and accusations of embezzlement, part of the Lava Jato and JBS scandals. As well as […] The post Analysis: Bolsonaro’s New Supporters Accumulate Court Cases Alleging Corruption appeared first on The Rio Times.
Books I am reading – JFK vs. Allen Dulles: Battleground Indonesia.
I’ve started reading this book, published 2020, and after 40 years working in the mining industry as an exploration and mining geologist, I continue to be surprised by the greed and venality of some people in the industry hiding the … Continue reading →
Prosecutor’s Office Claims to Have Found Evidence That Universal Church Was Used to Launder Rio City Hall Corruption Money
[image: Brazil,Bishop Edir Macedo is not only the founder of the Universal Church but also owns a TV station and a bank.] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Rio de Janeiro State Prosecutor's Office (MP-RJ) says it found evidence of "atypical billionaire transactions" from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD) and said it was "plausible to infer" that the religious organization is being "used as an instrument to launder money resulting from the endemic […] The post Prosecutor’s Office Claims to Have Found Evidence That Universal Church Was Used to Launder Rio City Hall Corrupti... more »
The affliction to the south..
I also don’t get some Americans..... “Why would ANYONE have voted for Donald Trump? It was like standing on a train track seeing the light coming towards you at full speed, hearing the whistle warning, and yet staying on the track because you believed it would pass you by and hit someone else. Come on, folks: it splattered body parts all over the nation. He’s spent almost four years proving he’s a racist, intolerant, lying, narcissist, fake-Christian, barely literate, uneducated, vindictive, nasty clown doing his best to destroy the United States economically, environmentally,... more »
“Whiteouts, Heavy Snowfalls, Strong Headwinds, and Very Cold Temps” Hinder Multiple Greenland Expeditions
Greenland has been gaining record amounts of snow and ice over the past few months, with reports on the ground suggesting the poor conditions have persisted into September. The post “Whiteouts, Heavy Snowfalls, Strong Headwinds, and Very Cold Temps” Hinder Multiple Greenland Expeditions appeared first on Electroverse.
A Quiz and a Polemic
Welcome to the Sunday Sermonette! Country Life – One point for each thing you’ve done. Check on all except for forgetting an egg in my pocket. I never did that. (23 points) And if you want to add bonus points (2 points for each): Had sex in a stock tank (full of water) […] The post A Quiz and a Polemic appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
The Daily Brief 2020-09-12
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-09-12] This is a summary of *5* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Belarus, Lithuania, US, Turkey, Russia, Syria, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Palestine, PFLP, Maduro, Venezuela*. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Belarus says US tank battalion deploys near border - US eyeing Greece as ‘alternative’ if Turkey closes Incirlik Airbase: senator - Large number of Russian warships deployed between Syria a... more »
Andrews Gestapo storm historic Victoria Markets – 74 arrested
VICTORIA’S rogue state regime sent it’s Gestapo out after protesters who gathered at Melbourne’s Victoria Markets to protest the actions of the out-of-control premier Andrews.As mounted police lined up outside the stalls, protesters started up a “Freedom! Freedom! chant before the cops pushed their way in and grabbed a protester out of the crowd. They […]
Pantanal Suffers Historic Fire Devastation; Volunteers Fight to Save Animals
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The fires that have ravaged the Pantanal wetlands for two months are the largest in history. Data from the National Center for the Prevention and Combat of Forest Fires (PREVFOGO) show that 15 percent of the Pantanal was consumed, an area equivalent to 2.2 million hectares, or the territory of […] The post Pantanal Suffers Historic Fire Devastation; Volunteers Fight to Save Animals appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tropical Storm "Sally" strengthening, hurricane and storm surge warnings issued for portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Sally" formed at 18:00 UTC on September 12, 2020, as the earliest 18th named Atlantic storm, beating the previous record set by Stan on September 22, 2005. At the time it formed, Sally's center was located about 60 km (35 miles) SSE of...... Read more »
Europe Has an Ace Up Its Sleeve that Can Help Save the Amazon: Trade
*Laura Kehoe* *Trade, EU, South America* The EU-Mercosur Trade Deal would guarantee cheaper beef and ongoing tariff-free soy – the two top drivers of deforestation in the region. Moreover, the deal fails to provide mechanisms to ensure that deforestation and human rights violations are not linked to the commodities imported into the EU, clearly in contradiction to the goals of the EU Green Deal. The EU is thinking about agreeing to a €4 billion trade deal with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay (known as the Mercosur bloc). In our new academic research, myself and 21 interna... more »
Could The Coronavirus Jump Start U.S. Defense Acquisition Reform?
*Jerry McGinn* *Security, * Let’s build on the coronavirus response to further defense acquisition reform. The outcome will be a more resilient defense industrial base to face the challenges of tomorrow. As the Trump administration and Congress continue to battle over the next coronavirus stimulus bill, it is useful to look back at the surprising effectiveness of the initial pandemic response in one particular area—government contracting—with an eye to the future. Congress played a critical role by passing The CARES Act earlier this year, appropriating over $2 trillion in resour... more »
Meet the Ural: The Soviet Spy Ship That Was Horribly Wrong
*David Axe* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA2S0AZA01&share=true] It was nuclear powered too and only went on one mission. *Key point: *Each side make spy ships to keep tabs on each other and gather intelligence. However, not all ships were made equal. In June 1981, the Soviet Union began building a huge, nuclear-powered reconnaissance ship specifically designed to sail thousands of miles to the U.S. missile test site at the remote Kwajalein Atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. There, the vessel would sit... more »
Biblical Rebellion?
Recently the Public Orthodoxy blog published a post by Rodoljub Kubat, entitled, Rebellion at the Heart of the Bible. Usually I would not respond to a piece referencing a revolt spreading throughout a land as far away from our own as Serbia. But given the revolts and rioting happening here […]
Mortgage Delinquencies Soar 450% as Homeowners Pull Cash Like an ATM, Magnifying Debt Crisis!
source There is no economic recovery and the mainstream has been trying to avoid the obvious but occasionally the information comes out. It’s so prevalent today that it’s impossible not to see it. If you’re looking at a secluded area, or a certain set of statistics generally known, you would conclude that as expected, a […]
QAnon is probably correct in its basic assumptions [Video]
When I was young, I was taught that the difference between a myth and a legend is that a myth is probably not real and a legend probably is based on reality. However, it is also understood that myths do not themselves appear out of thin air (unless somebody is very creative). Most of the […]
NOW FOR OUR VISITORS TO SEE HERE: #UNFIT FULL MOVIE 83 min: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DONALD TRUMP
For the first time, mental health professionals are getting on the map in a dazzling, science-based assessment of Donald J. Trump’s behavior and stability In a new film unpacking Donald Trump’s psychology, author and psychologist John Gartner says the president is showing numerous signs of cognitive decline and is linked to serious concerns about Trump’s […]
Hurricane "Paulette" intensifying on its way toward Bermuda
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Paulette" formed at 15:00 UTC on September 7 as the earliest 16th named Atlantic storm, breaking the previous record set by Philippe on September 17, 2005. The storm intensified into a hurricane at 03:00 UTC on September 13 -- the 6th of...... Read more »
Kamala Harris Has An India Agenda For Her People But Not A Black Agenda
Note that Indian, in this context, refers those with roots in India and not American Indians. This matters because US … Continue reading →
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* *Sunday Thoughts:* *Jesus said, Suffer the little children, forbid them not to come unto to me: for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.* - Matthew, 16:14 Unfortunately, the psychopathic goons in the Trump White House took the above words and joyfully and deliberately perverted them. They saw the phrase 'Suffer the little children' and they ran with it. 'Suffer the little children is a motto' for the Trumpers. It's a goal. That was all too predictable. After all, all you had to do was know that only a person with a certain kind of sick character would go work for a creature... more »
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