Monday, August 16, 2021

16 August - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10 pm MDT

Indigenous Peoples Need Recognition, Reciprocity & a New Social Contract
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 16 (IPS) - The coronavirus pandemic has invited the world to reflect on relationships – between people within and across countries and communities, and between people and nature around the planet. Read the full story, “Indigenous Peoples Need Recognition, Reciprocity & a New Social Contract”, on globalissues.org → read more
MASS PSYCHOSIS - How an Entire Population Becomes MENTALLY ILL
*Link* *Menticide:* *a systematic and intentional undermining of a person's conscious mind* *Link the destruction or undermining of a person's mental independence in order to alter his or her beliefs * read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
Taliban Justin.
Perhaps Blackie can repeat the famous statement he made to that Indian woman. I’m sure the Afghan embassy staff would appreciate a “thank you for your donation”. Its chaos for embassy staff, fires raging in B.C., drought in the Prairies, churches being burned down, country drowning in debt, etc. etc. And yet Dear Leader is… Continue reading → read more
Tropical Storm "Fred" to make landfall in the western Florida Panhandle, U.S.
Tropical Storm "Fred" is forecast to make landfall in the western Florida Panhandle in the afternoon on August 16, 2021, bringing heavy rainfall and dangerous storm. Heavy rainfall may lead to flash, urban, small stream, and isolated river flooding...... Read more » read more
"If You Look..."
"We have got some very big problems confronting us and let us not make any mistake about it, human history in the future is fraught with tragedy. It's only through people making a stand against that tragedy and being doggedly optimistic that we are going to win through. If you look at the plight of the human race it could well tip you into despair, so you have to be very strong." - Robert James Brown read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Lawyers for jailed Brazilian Labor Party head request house arrest; thank Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Roberto Jefferson's defense counsel on Saturday, August 14, said it will request the PTB national president's pretrial detention to be converted into house arrest. "Justice Alexandre de Moraes' ruling lacks solid grounds and fails to show any risk to public order and to the criminal investigation," said attorney Luiz Gustavo […] The post Lawyers for jailed Brazilian Labor Party head request house arrest; thank Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazil is 5th most expensive country to own a new car
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - First it was the pandemic, then the high dollar. More recently, electronic components began to be in short supply in the market. Together, these factors and an unstable economic scenario resulted in an increase of the price for new cars in Brazil since last year, whichin turn led to the […] The post Brazil is 5th most expensive country to own a new car appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
WHO COVID-19 library contains hundreds of papers from hijacked journals
A World Health Organization (WHO) database of papers about COVID-19 contains hundreds of articles published in hijacked journals whose publishers have stolen titles and legitimacy from the original publications. That’s what I found when I analyzed the WHO’s “COVID-19 Global literature on coronavirus disease,” which as of August 1 included more than 318,000 papers sourced … Continue reading WHO COVID-19 library contains hundreds of papers from hijacked journals read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Reader question: ‘Are all VPNs the same? Which one should I go with?’
Which VPN should you choose? Kim's pick is ExpressVPN. It's affordable, easy to set up and as fast as lightning. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Afghanistan News Links 15-16 August 2021
16 August 2021 • 17:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Afghanistan: To be Integrated into China’s “Belt and Road” https://www.globalresearch.ca/afghanistan-country-where-history-marked-tombstones/5753147 Was America Attacked by Afghanistan on September 11, 2001? https://www.globalresearch.ca/was-america-attacked-by-afghanistan-on-september-11-2001/5307151 Opening And Closing US Embassies-From Sierra … Continue reading Afghanistan News Links 15-16 August 2021 read more
"How It Really Is"
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Will the Military’s Mach 6 SR-72 Spy Plane Ever Take Off?
*Mark Episkopos* *SR-72, * The SR-72 is the planned successor to the SR-71, the iconic Cold War-era reconnaissance plane that shattered world records for the fastest manned airbreathing jet engine aircraft. *Here's What You Need To Know: *It remains to be seen whether or not Lockheed manages to secure the considerable funding required to mass-produce a product as complex and cutting-edge as the SR-72, especially when it’s unclear what specific, pressing operational purpose it is supposed to fill. Long a source of speculation throughout the defense commentary sphere, the SR-72 “... read more
Az oroszlánoknak etetve - M.N. Hopkins Verse
*Az oroszlánoknak etetve * *Nem félünk tőled* *Mi vagyunk az oroszlánok* *©** 2021 M.N. Hopkins* *Megjegyzés: Ezt a verset néhány napja írtam, azon gondolkodva, hogy milyen könnyű volt a világ lakosságát arra csábítani, hogy feladja szuverenitását és azt a kevés jogát, ami még megmaradt. Az egész egy nagy pszichológiai művelet az emberek becsalogatására. Azon a napon, amikor sokan közülünk felismerik ezt, lehull a függöny, ami eltereli a figyelmünket a valóságról, hogy néhány kis gyenge, pszihotikus férfi és nő játssza az ördög ügyvédjét és csábít minket, hogy behódoljunk eze... read more
Krma za leve - Pesem M.N. Hopkinsa
*Vkrmljen za leve * *Ne bojimo se vas* *Mi smo levi* *© **2021 M.N. Hopkins* *Opomba: To pesem sem napisal pred nekaj dnevi, ko sem razmišljal o tem, kako enostavno je bilo svetovno prebivalstvo zvabiti, da se je odpovedalo svoji suverenosti in še tistim nekaj pravicam, ki so jim ostale. Vse to je velika psihološka operacija, ki privablja ljudi. Na dan, ko se bodo mnogi od nas tega zavedli, bodo padle zavese, ki nas odvračajo od resničnosti nekaj majhnih šibkih, psihotičnih moških in žensk, ki igrajo hudičeve advokate in nas zvabijo v podreditev tem zlobnim načrtom. V pesniške... read more
What's In Your Wallet?
Most of us at AofA are well aware of the crushing expense for families who support a loved one with autism. The lack of government response and support for two or more decades has been disheartening and heart-hardening. No unemployment... Related Stories - Long Shifts No Sympathy - Friday Food For Thought - CT Mall Shooting: Facebook Can Shut Down News read more
Grace approaching Dominican Republic and Haiti, heavy rainfall expected
Tropical Depression "Grace" is approaching the southern coast of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, rising the threat of flash flooding and mudslides across Hispaniola today. Heavy rainfall is forecast across the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica,...... Read more » read more
Missiles or Stealth? Why the F-35 vs. F-15EX Is No Contest at All
*Mark Episkopos* *F-35 vs. F-15EX, * In spite of these salient updates, the F-15EX can never fully escape its fourth-generation roots. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A side-by-side comparison between these two aircraft leaves no room for ambiguity as to which is the better choice for countering the increasingly sophisticated threats posed by America’s great-power competitors. Though it is a capable fourth-generation fighter in its own right, the F-15EX simply cannot keep pace with the next-generation design, avionics, and offensive capabilities of the F-35. Boeing’s F-15EX ... read more
New F-35 Fighter Deliveries Will Build the U.S. Military’s ‘Stealth Spine’
*Mark Episkopos* *F-35, Americas* Combined with the Air Force’s planned purchase of 1,763 F-35A jets, the U.S. military is currently projected to acquire over 2,400 F-35 units through 2044. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The F-35 jet is on track to become one of the world’s most numerous jet fighter aircraft, spurring the retirement of many currently-serving aircraft along the way. And considering countless data points that prove it has no rival in the sky, the U.S. military is well-positioned for decades to come as the era of great power competition becomes even more inten... read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
India-Australia free trade talks to resume following Tony Abbott's visit to New Delhi
16-Aug-2021 Long dormant free trade negotiations between India and Australia have been brought back to life as the federal government again tries to bulk up economic ties between the two countries. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazil’s electricity regulator alerts to risk of lack of funds amid water crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A letter sent by ANEEL (Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency) to the Ministry of Economy indicates that the lack of funds for operating expenses in 2022, amid the water crisis, may adversely impact the electricity sector. "The amount presented - R$147.4 (US$28) million - is lower than what was planned by […] The post Brazil’s electricity regulator alerts to risk of lack of funds amid water crisis appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"You Must Think..."
"How should we be able to forget those ancient myths that are at the beginning of all peoples, the myths about dragons that at the last moment turn into princesses; perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that needs our help. So you must not be frightened if a sadness rises up before you larger than any you have ever seen; if a restiveness, like light and cloud shadows, passes over your hands and over all you do. You must think t... read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
Reflections on Events in Afghanistan
Social media reported that at the Kabul residence of the Afghan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib who post-haste fled to Tajikistan on Saturday with President Ashraf Ghani, three Toyota Landcruiser SUVs were found stacked with American dollar bills. read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
Wings
Take the High Ground! The Argument What was the best piston-engine aircraft of World War 2? The debate is literally endless. Success in aerial combat often had to do more with the skill of the pilot than the platform he flew IMHO. The Grumman F8F Bearcat made its appearance at the end […] The post Wings appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
CFACT19 hours ago
Efficiency paradox and fracking lies
Hoover Dam’s power plant uses smart grid technology to conserve energy when it can and make more when needed. People say, “Even if all we say about fossil fuels is true, shouldn’t we try to make things more efficient so we will use less?” (I will now refer to fossil fuels as TECHMAPS. See my [...] The post Efficiency paradox and fracking lies appeared first on CFACT. read more
Need To Know19 hours ago
Radio Host Says FBI Took $500K from his Bank Account Because he Attended Jan-6 DC Rally
He says he attended a “civil First Amendment protected demonstration,” and was nowhere near the US Capitol Building on January 6 as the protests escalated into civil unrest, yet the FBI and Department of Justice are investigating him regardless. read more
Need To Know19 hours ago
Shocker: Toddlers Born During Pandemic Have Lower IQ Levels
A new study of 672 mostly white children from Rhode Island revealed that they scored shockingly low, with a mean average of 78, down from 100, on tests designed to assess cognitive development. The study concluded that the key factor influencing these lower scores in infants has likely been stress on parents. read more
The UN IPCC buries two millennia of fluctuating temperatures
By Paul Homewood By Alan Moran Probably nobody in the world has read the 3,949 pages of the latest IPCC report. But many people have studied the 41 page politically determined, Summary for Policymakers. Aside from rhetorical conjecture about increased human-induced emissions of carbon dioxide bringing more storms, fires and pestilence, the following killer […] read more
Is the BBC biased?18 hours ago
Rod Liddle and Robin Aitken
Don't necessarily agree with every word in this conversation, and we've heard much of it before, but here it is anyway. read more
naked capitalism19 hours ago
Is Western U.S. Experiencing a ‘Megadrought’?
The U.S. West may be in a climate-fueled megadrought, but willingness to admit that, let alone address it, is awfully slow in coming. read more
Memes that made me laugh 71
Harvested around the Web over the past week. There are not as many as usual, but that's because fewer of the memes I found made me laugh! It seems comedy is sometimes sparse. At any rate, click any image for a larger view. More next week. Peter read more
naked capitalism19 hours ago
A Half Century Since The Beginning Of The End Of The Post WW II Economic Order
Marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Bretton Woods economic system. read more
Need To Know19 hours ago
US: Congressman Introduces Bill to ban the non-Vaxed from Domestic Airline Flights
HR 4980 states it would “direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that any individual traveling on a flight that departs from or arrives to an airport inside the United States or a territory of the United States is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and for other purposes.” read more
Need To Know19 hours ago
Australians Decry Extreme Lockdowns. Perth Man Imprisoned for Objecting
There are only 490 current cases of Covid-19, and only four deaths attributed to Covid have been recorded this year, yet people have been kept under what amounts to house arrest for months. Australians have been too compliant and they have lost their freedoms. read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
Canada: Mandatory Vaccines & Passports Planned for Govt Workers, Also air & Train Passengers.
Mandated jabs are being planned for commercial air travelers, passengers on interprovincial trains, and cruise ships. Although over 80% of eligible Canadians have received at least one jab, making vaccinations mandatory for the public sector will help to speed up the inoculation process. read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
Attorney who Says Vaccines Killed 45,000 People Sues over Vax Mandate
Attorney Michael Green filed a class action lawsuit and said that tests around the country show that almost 45,000 people that received Covid vaccinations were dead in 72 hours. He further stated that deaths caused by Covid injections are intentionally under-reported across the country. read more

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