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CFACT16 hours ago
CFACT talks sense as Greens foment Exxon shareholder fiascoExxonMobil took it on the chin as it suffered stinging defeats at the hands of radical climate activists during its annual shareholders meeting yesterday. The post CFACT talks sense as Greens foment Exxon shareholder fiasco appeared first on CFACT. read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Another Round of Stimulus Checks Heading Your Way in June?*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check, * “A one-time payment of $2,000 is simply not enough,” Rep. Ilhan Omar said in a statement. “The American people are counting on us to deliver transformative change, and we need to meet the moment by delivering monthly payments of $2,000.” As the Internal Revenue Service mails off its final remaining $1,400 coronavirus stimulus check batches under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, there still appears to be hope among cash-strapped Americans that Congress will eventually green-light a fourth or even a fifth round of direct stimulus pa... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Run to the ATM: $3,500,000,000 in Stimulus Checks Just Went Out*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Checks Out, * [image: Stimulus on Auto] Now, the IRS has sent out 167 million payments, at a total dollar value of $391 billion, through May 26. Politifact reported recently that the total amount allocated in the Rescue Plan for the stimulus checks was $410 billion, meaning there’s not much money left to go out. The IRS spent several weeks distributing weekly reports of how many stimulus checks it had been sending out to Americans under the American Rescue Plan. However, the agency skipped last week, indicating that perhaps it was nearing the end of i... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
The Navy SEALs are Embracing Diversity to Beat Russia and China*Stavros Atlamazoglou* *Navy SEALs, * Some of the major traits the new command will be looking for are cognitive ability, character, and leadership attributes. Last month, Rear Admiral H. Wyman Howard, the commanding officer of Naval Special Warfare Command and a former commander of Naval Special Warfare Development Group, also known as SEAL Team 6, testified before Congress about the state of the Navy SEALs and how they are preparing for future threats like those posed by China. Besides the usual information that such standard presentations contain, Howard’s testimony included ... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Chamorro denounces “paramilitary” harassment of her former collaborators in NicaraguaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Nicaraguan presidential hopeful Cristiana Chamorro Barrios denounced on Wednesday that two of her former collaborators are being harassed by “paramilitaries” in the framework of an investigation opened by the Public Prosecutor’s Office against her for alleged money laundering. “I denounce the harassment by paramilitaries of the dictatorship (Daniel Ortega’s government) […] The post Chamorro denounces “paramilitary” harassment of her former collaborators in Nicaragua appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Organizing Notes16 hours ago
Why the EU takes sides against China
*The Art of War* By Manlio Dinucci (il manifesto, Italy) On May 20 the European Parliament froze the ratification of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment. The agreement was signed by the European Commission after seven years of negotiations last December. The resolution was approved by an overwhelming majority: 599 votes in favor, 30 against, and 58 abstentions. It is formally motivated as a response to Chinese sanctions against members of the European Parliament. Beijing decided the sanctions after its officials were subjected to sanctions on the accusation... read more
21st Century Wire16 hours ago
REVEALED: Facebook Whistleblowers Expose Global Effort to Secretly Censor Vaccine Concerns
*Project Veritas* | Two Facebook insiders leak internal documents detailing a plan to suppress any vaccine criticism across all countries. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Venezuela denies having troubled Guyana’s independence due to territorial interestRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The government of Nicolás Maduro rejected on Wednesday the accusations of the president of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Alí, who said that Venezuela tried to “suffocate” the independence of his country, which today celebrates its 55th anniversary, in the framework of the bilateral dispute over the Essequibo region. “Venezuela strongly rejects […] The post Venezuela denies having troubled Guyana’s independence due to territorial interest appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Cannabis extractors share valuable lessons they learned during COVID-19A little over a year ago, marijuana and hemp extractors and manufacturers found themselves challenged like never before. The global COVID-19 pandemic shuttered operations and threw supply chains into disarray. Even manufacturers and processors who managed to stay open had to find new ways to sell ingredients and finished products to retailers unwilling to host […] Cannabis extractors share valuable lessons they learned during COVID-19 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Next Grand Minimum Profit18 hours ago
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The Watchers » Latest articles16 hours ago
Severe flooding affects more than 450 000 people in northern BrazilWeeks of severe flooding have affected more than 450 000 people across 52 municipalities in northern Brazil, the Civil Defense reported on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. More than 7 700 people have been displaced as rivers continue to rise. Heavy rain has been affecting...... Read more » read more
CENSORED NEWS16 hours ago
Treaty People Gathering June 5 -- 8: Stop Enbridge Line 3 in Northern MinnesotaWater Protectors Call to Actionhttps://welcomewaterprotectors.com/events/treatypeoplegathering-june"We rise together for treaties. We rise together for climate. We rise together for our water. We rise together for one another. As Enbridge builds Line 3 through Anishinaabe treaty land and the Mississippi Headwaters, we continue to stand strong in our resistance."We will not stand by and watch a read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Why China Is Afraid—America's MQ-9 Reaper Drone Is Coming to Taiwan*Kris Osborn* *military, East Asia* With Beijing escalating its rhetoric about forcefully reunifying the island *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Taiwan may be acquiring U.S.-built MQ-9 Reaper drones according to a U.S. State Department Congressional notification, a move which could massively improve Taiwan’s electronic eyes on vital areas of the Chinese coastline and waters between them and the mainland. Given China’s consistent insistence upon preparing for an amphibious assault on Taiwan with drills and combat preparation operations in waters nearby, and the Chinese governm... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Explained: How Risky “Margin Trading” Caused the Bitcoin Crash*Trevor Filseth* *Bitcoin Crash, * What happened? It is easy to identify proximate causes. Because cryptocurrency is not based on any tangible asset, it is inherently volatile and responds quickly to news announcements. In mid-April, Bitcoin, the world’s largest and most widely accepted cryptocurrency, hit a peak value of $64,829 per coin. Then, over the span of two weeks, it collapsed. The price is now under $40,000, and although it appears to be slowly trending upwards again, there is no guarantee that another collapse is not underway. What happened? It is easy to identify pro... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
The Waiting Game: What You Can Do to Get that Stimulus Payment Faster*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Payment Help, * By now, it is estimated that 165 million payments have been sent out, roughly ninety percent of the total, and checks will continue to be mailed in smaller numbers for the rest of the year. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If you never received a stimulus check from the earlier rounds of payments – one in March 2020, and a second in December 2020 – and you have determined that you are eligible, it’s certainly time to request a payment trace. It has now been more than two months since the March 2021 American Rescue Plan Act sent out t... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
In 1972, The U.S. Air Force Snatched South Vietnam From the Jaws of Defeat*Michael Peck* *Vietnam War, Asia* At least for a little while. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The South Vietnamese were simply outmatched. The key northern border town of Quang Tri fell, and the NVA advanced to the gates to the vital city of Hue. Hampered as always by timid, incompetent or corrupt commanders, the ARVN and South Vietnam were in trouble. Had it not been for the U.S. Air Force and Navy, the Vietnam War might have ended in the spring of 1972 with North Vietnamese tanks in the streets of Saigon. It was forty-five years ago, on March 30, 1972, that fourteen No... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Russia’s New State-of-the-Art Ballistic Missile Submarine Will Soon Head to Sea*Peter Suciu* *Russian Navy, Eurasia* The submarine was developed by the Rubin Design Bureau and was laid down in July 2014, but the construction of it was delayed due to supply problems. Delays are increasingly common with military hardware today, and when it comes to Russia it is almost expected that deadlines won’t be met. This has certainly been the case with *Knyaz Oleg*, the latest improved *Borei-*class (Project 955A) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. The submarine was developed by the Rubin Design Bureau and was laid down in July 2014, but the construction of i... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
The F-35 Was Able to Overcome a 60 to 1 Disadvantage in a Wargame*Kris Osborn* *United States Military, United States* Here's how. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Modern weapons such as long-range air-to-air missiles, and the lack of near-peer warfare in recent years, means dogfighting itself is less likely these days. As 60 enemy fighters closed in on a US Air Force 4th Generation fighter aircraft, blinding the jet with electronic warfare attacks, an experienced pilot faced unseen life-threatening attackers closing in -- during an air-combat Red Flag exercise closely replicating actual warfare scenarios. Yet, in a life-saving flash, the ... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
In Alaska, New F-15EX Dogfights in Massive Aerial War Game*Alex Hollings* *F-15EX, United States* The war game, dubbed Northern Edge ’21, saw the new F-15EX integrating with the older air superiority workhorse F-15Cs they’re slated to replace, as well as the fighter’s fifth-generation counterparts in the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The U.S. Air Force just started taking delivery on the new F-15EX Eagle II in March of this year, but the jets already found their way into a massive force-on-force war game held in Alaska this month. Thus far, only two F-15EXs have been delivered, and both saw action during the exercises. The... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
The Army Can Rain Hell Upon Its Enemies: These Five Weapons Sure Help*Michael Peck* *Weaponry, The Americas* These weapons send the signal that the U.S. Army is not to be trifled with. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The U.S. Army's hard-hitting, self-propelled howitzers have taken a backseat in America's recent small wars. Nonetheless, they remain highly potent weapons. When it comes to lethal weapons, the U.S. Army has no shortage. Some may be too expensive, some too complex and others may be desired by politicians and defense contractors, but not the troops on the field. (*Recommended*: Russia's Deadly Su-35 Fighter) Nonetheless, today's... read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Nova Scotia has 50 doses of a potentially life-saving treatment for COVID-19, so why hasn’t it been used?The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. In November 2020, Health Canada authorized the sale and use of bamlanivimab, a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older (at least 40 kg) with mild or moderate COVID-19 […] read more
Bayou Renaissance Man16 hours ago
The joys of small town life...
In the small hours of this morning, my wife and I were awakened by a sound guaranteed to jerk us out of a sound sleep. Incredulous, we looked at each other, only to hear again a low, melodious, inquiring "Moo?" She, more awake than I, jumped out of bed to investigate, and came back giggling to inform me that we had a cow on our front lawn, sniffing curiously at the bushes in front of her study window. It seems our neighbor's herd had broken down the fence (again), and decided to go walkabout through the neighborhood. Our cats, staring through the window, were Not. Impressed.... read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
New riots in Bogotá leave dozens of people hurt and injuredRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – New riots in Bogotá (Colombia) on Wednesday left at least 82 people hurt by various injuries and tear gas fired by the police, in clashes after a new day of a “national strike” that was mostly peaceful. The most delicate situation occurred in the neighborhood of Usme, in the south […] The post New riots in Bogotá leave dozens of people hurt and injured appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
CENSORED NEWS17 hours ago
Watch Film: U.S. used Marshall Islanders in human radiation experimentsInternational Uranium Film Festival 2021Watch Now -- The Marshall Islands: The United States secret radiation testing on islanders, and missile and atomic bomb testing, is revealed in this film from the South Pacific, at the International Uranium Fim Festival 2021.Islanders were used by the U.S. in secret nuclear fallout experiments, resulting in cancers and birth defects for victims of the U. S. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Analysis: Political risk haunts Latin America investors as Peru election nearsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTERS) Peru’s closely watched presidential election race between two polarized candidates is the latest in a string of political risk events haunting investors in Latin America, a region struggling to keep up with its global peers despite a commodities boom. Latin America was engulfed in social unrest before the COVID-19 […] The post Analysis: Political risk haunts Latin America investors as Peru election nears appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Covid-19: What we know about the Indian variantRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTERS) India has recorded the world's sharpest spike in coronavirus infections this month, with political and financial capitals New Delhi and Mumbai running out of hospital beds, oxygen and medicines. Scientists are studying what led to the unexpected surge, and particularly whether a coronavirus variant first detected in India is […] The post Covid-19: What we know about the Indian variant appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Cairns News17 hours ago
Trump will be back after election fraud case in Supreme Court, says LindellBy TONY MOBILIFONITISBUSINESSMAN Mike Lindell says a case based on evidence of massive fraud in the 2020 US election will be presented to the US Supreme Court within the next two months and Donald Trump will be reinstalled in the White House by the end of August. The case will be presented as a Writ […] read more
No More Mister Nice Blog17 hours ago
SEE YOU TOMORROWI'm moving today -- just a few blocks uptown, but it's a major undertaking, so I won't be posting today. Tomorrow I should be able to crawl out from under the boxes and crates to resume posting. read more
Sustainable Pulse18 hours ago
Bayer Set to Rethink Selling of Glyphosate to US Gardeners after Loss of $2 Billion Future Cancer Claims DealBayer’s share price crashed over 4% on Thursday after Judge Vince Chhabria of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California threw out their attempted $ 2 Bilion deal to settle future cancer claims against their top selling glyphosate-based herbicide, Roundup. Bayer reacted by stating Thursday: “While the Company will remain in the […] The post Bayer Set to Rethink Selling of Glyphosate to US Gardeners after Loss of $2 Billion Future Cancer Claims Deal appeared on Sustainable Pulse. read more
Cairns News18 hours ago
Ivermectin clinical trialsLetter to the Editor The Ivermectin clinical trials, denied by our Government.The US medical research group Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, cites 27 controlled trials involving a total of 6612 patients that “have been completed using well-matched control groups”; 16 trials involving over 2500 patients, “that are prospective, randomized, controlled studies”. Eleven of the […] read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 5/27/2021naked capitalism17 hours ago
Federal Judge Nixes Proposed Monsanto Glysophate Settlement, Deepening Black Hole for BayerMore on the well-deserved Monsanto litigation world of hurt. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Larry Summers Doubles Down On His Inflation PredictionUnfortunately, Larry Summers still gets attention, most recently for inflation hawkery. Fortunately, it's not hard to see through him. read more
AGE OF AUTISM17 hours ago
Live: Transmission, Protection and TreatmentTONIGHT! Register at DrTenpenny.com read more
AGE OF AUTISM17 hours ago
TACA Presents Spelling 2 CommunicateYou may have heard about Spelling 2 Communicate, a letterboard system. JB Handley's book Underestimated An Autism Miracle shares his son's amazing journey from a classroom for the intellectually disabled to the stars. TACA has an online tutorial running through... read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Reporter prompts corrections in Nature, New York Times after researcher fails to disclose ties to CargillA journalist in Washington, D.C. prompted a correction in both Nature and the New York Times after finding that the lead author of a paper on fish farming failed to disclose financial ties to one of the world’s largest aquaculture companies. The article, “A 20-year retrospective review of global aquaculture,” found that the practice of … Continue reading Reporter prompts corrections in Nature, New York Times after researcher fails to disclose ties to Cargill read more
The Watchers » Latest articles18 hours ago
Possible Earth-grazer fireball over Scotland and Northern Ireland, UKA long-lasting fireball, possibly an Earth-grazer, was recorded over Scotland and Northern Ireland, UK at around 21:54 UTC on May 26, 2021. The event lasted for about 7 seconds. The American Meteor Society (AMS) received 89 reports from users in the counties of...... Read more » read more
Diogenes' Middle Finger18 hours ago
Throwback Thursday - 'Oh Yeah, NOW I'm Convinced'*From the Dank Archives of DMF **'Great Moments in History'* : Everyone's favorite caricature of their slightly mentally disturbed Middle School General Science Teacher, Bill Nye the Science Guy. Caution: Strong Language *Bill Nye drops F-bombs & lights globe on fire with blow torch* Oh yeah, NOW I'm convinced the solution to climate change is socialism! NOT. EYEROLL. 🙄🙄🙄pic.twitter.com/TMBbeJX1Zz — Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) May 13, 2019 The rhetoric on environmental issues from the Left is as astounding as it is dishonest. When you hear the statements about how close we are to... read more
Cairns News18 hours ago
Lockdowns stemming from highly inaccurate PCR tests are unlawfulLetter to the Editor The (Covid) cycle testing should not exceed 20 or else tests are worthless-You can find the video on this made by the PCR inventor before his death. It is a staged-managed affair. Governments were paid to enforce the initial lockdowns as evidenced by Belarus refusing the 940 million offered at the […] read more
Land Destroyer18 hours ago
US Maritime Bullying Targets "Ally" India
*May 27, 2021* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Tensions temporarily spiked between Washington and New Delhi when US warships conducted a "freedom of navigation operation" (FONOP) inside India's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in early April. The US' own 7th Fleet website in an announcement would claim: *On April 7, 2021 (local time) USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) asserted navigational rights and freedoms approximately 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands, inside India’s exclusive economic zone, without requesting India’s prior consent, consistent with international law. India ... read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT19 hours ago
Drax Biomass Is A Green ConBy Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness It’s taken them a few years, but maybe the Dead Tree Press is beginning to catch up! A £31billion scheme to subsidise a wood-burning power station with taxpayers’ money is a green con, claim environmentalists. The power plant, to be built by Drax […] read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
A Man at Arms (book review)A Man at Arms, by Steven Pressfield First let me put out there that to me, a reader, and occasional author, that this is a book that I fancy (ego running wild) that I may have written had I approached the subject. I am not the author that Steven Pressfield is. I know that. His […] The post A Man at Arms (book review) appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles19 hours ago
Seismicity and soil deformation indicate the presence of magma under Goma and Lake Kivu - Nyiragongo, DR CongoAuthorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have ordered a precautionary evacuation of part of the city of Goma on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in response to frequent earthquakes in the region after the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo on May 22. Local military governor...... Read more » read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
U.S. Air Force: Here's Why We Need More B-21 Raiders*Kris Osborn* *military, United States* China plays a large role in the calculation. *Here's What You Need To Know:* The development of possible threats and a need to patrol and cover space in the Pacific region may be key reasons why the Air Force is seriously preparing to acquire a larger number of B-21 Raiders. The commander who oversees airpower in the Pacific region says the service needs long-range aircraft, tankers, stealth, and hypersonics in the region to stay in front of what he describes as the “pacing threat,” also known as China. “China is out in front of the Russi... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Here Is Why the U.S. Navy Is Doubling Down on Arming Its Ships with Laser Weapons*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Navy, United States* The U.S. Navy is moving one step closer to Star Wars. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Ship-fired laser weapons incinerate, destroy and surveil enemy targets at sea at quickly increasing ranges, inspiring Navy weapons developers to fast-track a growing sphere of directed energy weapons for surface ships. Ship fired laser weapons incinerate, destroy, and surveil enemy targets at sea at quickly increasing ranges, inspiring U.S. Navy weapons developers to fast-track a growing sphere of directed energy weapons for surface ships. Lasers wer... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Coral Sea: Where Imperial Japan's Pacific Blitzkrieg Was Stopped In Its Tracks*Michael Peck* *World War II History, Asia Pacific* Rather than a mere prequel to Midway, Coral Sea was a milestone: it put the first brakes on the Japanese Navy’s blitzkrieg across the Pacific. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* World War II carrier warfare was sink or be sunk: whoever could first spot the enemy’s carriers could sink those ships before the enemy launched its own strike. Many history books say the turning point of the Pacific War was the Battle of Midway in June 1942. But a month before Midway, in a patch of ocean 3,500 miles away near the coast of Australia, t... read more
Healing Oracle19 hours ago
Mind Over Body: The Power Of Controlled BreathingThe power of controlled breathing and meditation is something that has been used for centuries to help with a variety of ailments. It can be challenging to understand how it works, but the science behind... The post Mind Over Body: The Power Of Controlled Breathing appeared first on Healing Oracle. read more
Healing Oracle19 hours ago
DON’T LET THEM TAKE YOUR RIGHTS AWAY!Protests are a key part of every democracy. They’re essential for expressing disagreement with decisions made by the government and can also serve as an indicator to improve the decision-making process in the future. For... The post DON’T LET THEM TAKE YOUR RIGHTS AWAY! appeared first on Healing Oracle. read more
Small Dead Animals20 hours ago
Are You Feeling Healed Yet?Boston Public Schools saw fit to endorse this programme of “Re-Evaluation Counselling” for fifteen years. And the counsellors declare that they are “dedicated to eliminating racism in the world,” thereby enabling “deep relationships across racial lines.” Hence, one assumes, all the chasing and screaming. read more
Electroverse20 hours ago
New Zealand Suffers All-Time Record Cold, as Greenland Snow & Ice GAINS head Off the Charts [literally]Every key data point now indicates a cooling planet. How long will it be before the likes of the IPCC and their MSM lapdogs report on the facts? The post New Zealand Suffers All-Time Record Cold, as Greenland Snow & Ice GAINS head Off the Charts [literally] appeared first on Electroverse. read more
naked capitalism19 hours ago
Musical Interlude (“On the Path of Decent Groove”): OutbackRoad music from the Australian group Outback. You are in for a surprise! read more
Modern Tokyo Times19 hours ago
Far-Left Shining Path kills 16 in PeruFar-Left Shining Path kills 16 in Peru Chika Mori and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Shining Path in Peru kills in the name of Marxist-Leninism, Maoism, and other ideals. However, it is difficult to know where ideology and criminality end based on past actions. This equally applies to far-right-wing death squads and past […] The post Far-Left Shining Path kills 16 in Peru first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago
To Beat Covid, Beat HIV, & Beat Inequality, Find the MoneyGENEVA, May 27 (IPS) - The writer is Executive Director of UNAIDS and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.In this time of intersecting crises – the Covid crisis, the HIV crisis, the inequality crisis, and more – progress on all these crises is being blocked by another crisis: finance. Read the full story, “To Beat Covid, Beat HIV, & Beat Inequality, Find the Money”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago
World now likely to hit watershed 1.5 °C rise in next five years, warns UN weather agencyOdds are increasing that the annual average global temperature will rise beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in at least one of the next five years, the UN weather agency warns in a new report issued on Thursday. Read the full story, “World now likely to hit watershed 1.5 °C rise in next five years, warns UN weather agency”, on globalissues.org → read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Student Loan Debt? Minimum Wage? What Stimulus Will Biden Pass Next?*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Packages, * President Joe Biden’s stimulus packages have not yet passed Congress – and, in their current forms, they are expected to meet significant Republican opposition. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *One significant area of opportunity is in canceling student debt. Canceling debt, long a cause celebre on the American left, would do much to gain Biden goodwill with progressives and shore up his support within his own party. President Joe Biden’s stimulus packages have not yet passed Congress – and, in their current forms, they are expected to m... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Has China's Military Reached Superpower Status? What's Holding It Back?*Michael Peck* *military, Asia* It’s no secret that China has been moving away from a huge, low-tech peasant military to a smaller, more agile, and high-tech force. Still, there is plenty in the paper to disturb the West as well as China’s Asian neighbors. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The U.S. military has no shortage of faults. Careerism, inflated prices for military equipment, weapons that don’t work as advertised, the revolving door between the Pentagon and the defense industry. Nonetheless, it is hard to imagine the Pentagon having to cite corruption as a major impedi... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Congress Is Pushing: Will Biden Budge on a New Stimulus Payment?*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Payment, * Biden has hosted Democratic and Republican lawmakers at the White House, trying to garner consensus for further relief measures. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Put simply, an automatic stabilizer is a fourth stimulus check that does not need further Congressional approval to pass. Instead of being tied to Congress’s immediate approval, they would be scheduled to kick in automatically following negative economic indicators, such as a spike in unemployment rates or a decrease in household income. One of President Joe Biden’s promises duri... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Italy Should Have Known Better Than to Attack Russia in Winter*Michael Peck* *World War II History, Europe* Nearly half of the Italians who fought in Russia never made it home. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Is it any wonder that Hitler and his generals felt the Italians in Russia would be more trouble than they were worth? Better that Mussolini keep his forces in the Mediterranean, tying down the British while Germany fought the real war in the east. Alas. *Mamma mia! *Why in God's name were Italian peasants freezing to death outside Stalingrad? They should have been home eating pasta in Palermo, or veal in Venice, during that bitte... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Under Biden, the IRS Became a Stimulus Payment Money Machine*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus, * In the aftermath of the stimulus, the IRS was widely praised for doing as much as possible to send out as many checks as possible – arranging schemes for depositing them with people without fixed addresses, such as the homeless. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Moreover, the successful effort to push checks out quickly in March laid a useful precedent for the second and third repetitions of the practice, in December 2020 and March 2021 under the Trump and Biden administrations. By the time the CARES Act was passed in March 2021, the IRS was able ... read more
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