Tuesday, September 28, 2021

28 September - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

 10 pm MDT

CFACT11 hours ago
Get to know Cameron Energy Company
On the podcast today, Gabriella publishes her extended conversations with Cameron Energy Company's Arthur Stewart and Tyler Martin. The post Get to know Cameron Energy Company appeared first on CFACT. read more
Lawfare11 hours ago
Lawfare Live: Meng Wanzhou’s Deal with the Department of Justice
This Friday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. ET, Julian Ku, the Maurice A. Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law, will join Benjamin Wittes, Lawfare editor-in-chief, to discuss Meng Wanzhou’s recent deal with the Department of Justice. Wanzhou, the former chief financial officer of Huawei, was accused of fraud in order to evade U.S. sanctions on Iran. After three years of house arrest in Canada, Wanzhou returned to China this week after the U.S. dropped its extradition request. You can register here and below. powered by Crow... read more
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Danny Westneat discusses Steven Taylor's work on the psychology of pandemics which has proven prescient as we've responded to COVID-19. And Umair Haque writes that people are understandably burned out on collapse - even as there's little prospect of some of the slow-motion catastrophes being resolved in the foreseeable future. - Murray Mandryk calls out Scott Moe for engaging in photo ops rather than pandemic management, while Adam Hunter reports on the Saskatchewan Party's failure to ask for available help from the federal government. An... read more
The Daily "Near You?"
Wasilla, Alaska, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
What is Really Happening With Manufacturing Business Next
[image: business idea Next]So everytime you decide on an motion to be implemented on your enterprise, think about asking buddies, enterprise companions and professionals for advice. It is going to save you the stress of cleaning up the mess ensuing from wrong enterprise decision taken. You already know that the best way you run your corporation works, yet could possibly be extra environment friendly. You realize that while you have a steady flow of purchasers and are skillful in servicing them, you spend an excessive amount of time enjoying ‘catch-up’. You also know that while you... read more
the daily howler9 hours ago
McConnell's position on government shutdown!
*TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021* *Unmentioned by Rachel last night: *There's no better way for a liberal to become underinformed than by watching Rachel Maddow. Last evening's hapless, then embarrassing outing provides a case in point. The embarrassment started at 10 P.M., when Rachel and Lawrence staged the latest of their embarrassing "handover" conversations—conversations in which Lawrence kisses Rachel's keister as her program ends and his program begins. We'll review a few of those spectacles later in the week. For now, let's forget the embarrassment, turning instead to the la... read more
The Duran9 hours ago
Spurned by US Erdogan Turns to Putin, ‘Vast Agenda’ To Be Discussed, More Russian S400s for Turkey
Spurned by US Erdogan Turns to Putin, ‘Vast Agenda’ To Be Discussed, More Russian S400s for Turkey News Topic 295 Erdogan says relations with Biden off to poor start, future ‘does not bode well’ Erdogan says relations with Biden off to poor start, future ‘does not bode well’ ISTANBUL, Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip […] read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Artificial Intelligence for meltwater management in Chile
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile is closing one of the driest winters in its history with a precipitation deficit ranging between 60 and 80% depending on the country's different regions. One more year to add to the persistent drought that has plagued the Andean country for more than a decade. The arrival of spring […] The post Artificial Intelligence for meltwater management in Chile appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner9 hours ago
Lisa Banfield wants part of mass murderer’s estate
The common-law spouse of the man who murdered 22 people across Nova Scotia on April 18 and 19, 2020 wants a part of the killer’s estate. The Examiner refers to the killer as GW, his initials. On Friday, Lisa Banfield filed a claim in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, asking the court to declare […] read more
Renewable Power for North Korea
*Troy Stangarone, Sean Blanco* *North Korea, Asia* Experts forecast hundreds of tons of old wind turbines, batteries, and solar modules will need to be disposed of or recycled in this decade—and millions of tons by 2050. This could be a potential economic opportunity for North Korea. Earlier this year, controversy broke out in South Korea over reports that the government of Moon Jae-in had considered options for building a nuclear power plant in North Korea. Although the plans had been developed with an eye towards prospective inter-Korean economic cooperation, providing North... read more
Will There Be a European Counterpart to the THAAD?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Missile Defense, Europe* Eurosam is trying to beat out the THAAD system. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Currently, Canada and Switzerland are weighing purchasing the Aster versus the Patriot. Azerbaijan is also rumored to have purchased land-based Asters, and Turkey has reached a preliminary deal to study license-building the Aster missile. Ballistic missiles are making a comeback in the twenty-first century because they give countries like China, Iran, North Korea and Russia the ability to strike targets hundreds or thousands of miles away without havin... read more
naked capitalism10 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/28/2021
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War News Updates10 hours ago
Top Pentagon Officials Contradict President Biden's Remarks On Afghanistan During U.S. Senate Hearings
*Daily Mail: **Milley tells Congress US credibility has been damaged by Biden's Afghan withdrawal: Gen. Frank McKenzie warned administration to keep troops in Kabul to avoid a Taliban takeover and Austin blames local soldiers for 'melting away'* * Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday * The appearance marks the first time the Pentagon leaders have publicly testified since the U.S. completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan * The two leaders will then testify before the House A... read more
China’s ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ Wins
Big crowds greeted Huawei senior executive Meng Wanzhou’s arrival back in China, which believes its show of strength against America forced Washington to back down in this three-year standoff. The biggest story of the weekend saw Meng released from house detention in Canada and returned to China, while Beijing subsequently released two Canadian prisoners it had accused of spying. The development brought an end to a horrific three-year saga for all involved. On arrival in Shenzhen, Meng, the company’s chief financial officer, was greeted with a hero's welcome, including thousands w... read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
Secretary Austin, Joint Chiefs Milley and Cent Com Commander McKenzie Testify to Senate Armed Services Committee – Livestreams
I will have more to say on the preceding testimony later. In the interim… Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley and head of U.S. Central Command General Kenneth McKenzie testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Livestream Links Below: PBS Livestream Link – Fox News Livestream – […] The post Secretary Austin, Joint Chiefs Milley and Cent Com Commander McKenzie Testify to Senate Armed Services Committee – Livestreams appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
HBO’s Anti-Maduro Propaganda Is Cruder Than Venezuelan Oil
HBO Max began streaming a documentary on September 15: A La Calle (“To the Street”). It portrays US-backed opposition leaders in Venezuela as pro-democracy heroes battling a brutal dictatorship—a total reversal of the truth. A Daily Beast article (9/13/21) promoting the film is headlined “Capturing Venezuela’s Descent Into Socialist Hell,” which succinctly conveys the film’s slant, and suggests why it found a big corporate platform like HBO Max, a subsidiary of AT&T‘s WarnerMedia. The post HBO’s Anti-Maduro Propaganda Is Cruder Than Venezuelan Oil appeared first on PopularResistan... read more
Russian hacker found a database that shows vaccinated people’s info
Truth 11 Russian hacker found a database that shows vaccinated people’s info, vital signs, exact GPS coordinates, whether they are sleeping or awake, being uploaded... The post Russian hacker found a database that shows vaccinated people’s info appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Tensions Rise At Third Round Of Stalled Government-Opposition Negotiations
Mérida – The Venezuelan government and US-backed opposition held a third round of talks in Mexico City over the weekend amid increasing friction. The weekend negotiations followed “fruitful” encounters in August and early September. Following previous sessions, the two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding, opposition politician Freddy Guevara was released from prison, a number of hardliners signed up to participate in the upcoming November 21 elections and US $5.1 billion was transferred to the country’s international reserves by the International Monetary Fund. The talks ... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Colombia and Bolivia at the forefront of luxury hotels
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Recent hotel openings place Bogotá and Colombia's main inland tourist cities at the forefront of luxury and wellness, marking a trend in the country that not even the pandemic could stop. Bolivia's Santa Cruz de la Sierra has joined this trend, incorporating hotels that are clear indicators of travelers' interest […] The post Colombia and Bolivia at the forefront of luxury hotels appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Australia Will NEVER Go Back To Normal
Dinesh D’Souza Published September 27, 2021 This is terrifying. The post Australia Will NEVER Go Back To Normal appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
This Tiny ‘Vaccine Patch’ Could Prompt Stronger Immune Response Than a Needle
Science Alert – by David Nield Scientists have developed a microneedle ‘vaccine patch’ that promises a much greater immune response than traditional vaccine shots –... The post This Tiny ‘Vaccine Patch’ Could Prompt Stronger Immune Response Than a Needle appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
India Farmer Protests Shut Down Main Roads As ‘National Strike’ Called
Thousands of Indian farmers blocked traffic on major roads and railway lines in the national capital Delhi on Monday as they marked one year since the passage of the federal government’s contentious agricultural laws. The farmers called for a nationwide strike to renew their protests against the “black laws” that they believe will bring an end to their livelihood, demonstrations that first began 10 months ago. The government says the changes will benefit farmers, but unions fear they could take away the protections provided by state-run markets. “The strike was observed in several... read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Did Simone Biles Say She Should Have ‘Quit Way Before Tokyo’?
The Olympic gymnast also spoke about the toll of the sexual abuse she experienced at the hands of Larry Nassar. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Italian truckers blocking highways in protest against Covid passports – bikers and farmers to join in
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Italian truckers kept their promise. They say they are blocking highways in protest against green passports and Covid vaccine mandates that are not democratically legitimized. Farmers are told to join the protest by blocking local roads. It began yesterday with truckers, and today bikers, and farmers. So on every day, […] The post Italian truckers blocking highways in protest against Covid passports – bikers and farmers to join in appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com12 hours ago
This life-changing app gives a voice to those who can’t speak
How to send text messages or make phone calls when you aren't able to use your hands. read more
Johnson & Johnson: ‘Kids Shouldn’t Get A F*cking [COVID] Vaccine;’ There are “Unknown Repercussions”
Project Veritas Sep 27, 2021 The post Johnson & Johnson: ‘Kids Shouldn’t Get A F*cking [COVID] Vaccine;’ There are “Unknown Repercussions” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Duran10 hours ago
Heroes to replaceable. NY Governor finds God in push to enforce mandate
Heroes to replaceable. NY Governor finds God in push to enforce mandate ****News Topic 572***** NY governor refusing to budge on shot mandate for nurses: You’re replaceable NY governor refusing to budge on vaccine mandate for nurses: You’re replaceable Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul remained adamant that health care workers get vaccinated by Sept. 27 in […] read more
Are you interested in a "collected works" Bayou Renaissance Man book?
Several readers, over the years, have suggested that I should put together a "greatest hits" sort of book based on this blog: a collection of the articles that have attracted the greatest interest (based on the number of times each has been directly accessed), or which I think are the most important, or that are particularly requested by readers. Such queries seem to have increased lately. I can do this, of course; it's not complicated to put together - but I'm honestly not sure whether the demand for it would be sufficient to justify it. I mean, the archives of the blog ar... read more
Israel May Have Stopped Syria's Assad From Securing Nukes
*Robert Farley* *Syrian Civil War, Middle East* A cyber-attack reportedly pre-empted a defensive Syrian military mobilization, and even the diplomatic outcry was muted. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *This suggests that the bureaucratic politics of the nuclear program were complicated, and that Syria might not have gone through with its development even in absence of the strike. Nevertheless, Israel felt that even the remote possibility of a nuclear Syria was worth curtailing, and that the strikes would have the added benefit of reinforcing the Begin Doctrine. On September 6... read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
“Dumb” Jocks
When people who make a living moving a rubber ball around sound more intelligent than public health officials. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
German Election -- News Updates September 28, 2021
*BBC: **Germany election: Merkel heir loses support as parties meet* German conservative leader Armin Laschet is facing mounting unrest within his party, after their historic defeat in federal elections. As he and the other party leaders met colleagues to decide their next steps, support for his bid to form a coalition drained away. Bavarian Premier Markus Söder offered little hope when he said the centre left had the best chance. Election winner Olaf Scholz will need the support of two other parties. The Social Democrat leader called for urgent talks with the Greens and libe... read more
MJBizDaily11 hours ago
Marijuana Company of America borrowing $10 million to expand
Los Angeles-based cannabis holding company Marijuana Company of America (MCOA) raised $10 million via an equity line of credit agreement with White Lion Capital. The proceeds will be used “to drive growth,” MCOA said in a Tuesday news release. Specifically, the released noted, the funding will “facilitate MCOA’s strategic plan to expand its business by […] Marijuana Company of America borrowing $10 million to expand is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Pfizer CEO sees return to ‘normal’ within next year
CNBC Television Sep 27, 2021 CNBC’s “Squawk Box” discusses when Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla expects a return to “normal.” For access to live and exclusive... The post Pfizer CEO sees return to ‘normal’ within next year appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Blue States Ask American Taxpayers to Subsidize Housing for Poor Afghans
Breitbart – by John Binder Some blue states are mulling plans to ask American taxpayers to subsidize housing for newly arrived Afghans brought to the... The post Blue States Ask American Taxpayers to Subsidize Housing for Poor Afghans appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Biden Gets Booster Shot, Says 97% Of Americans Need To Be Vaxx’d To Return To Normal
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Just like he did when he received his first jab last year (before he was president), President Joe Biden,... The post Biden Gets Booster Shot, Says 97% Of Americans Need To Be Vaxx’d To Return To Normal appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Biden Administration Asks the U.S. Supreme Court to Judicially Nullify the Right to Bear Arms
NRA-ILA On September 21, the Biden Administration filed an amicus brief in the pending U.S. Supreme Court case of New York Rifle & Pistol Association... The post Biden Administration Asks the U.S. Supreme Court to Judicially Nullify the Right to Bear Arms appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Marine officer who blasted leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal now in the brig
Task & Purpose – by Jeff Schogol Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, the Marine officer whose meteoric rise to internet fandom began with a video criticizing... The post Marine officer who blasted leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal now in the brig appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
F-35 Production Is Now Set At 156 Per Year Until Completion
More than 300,000 parts from the aerospace industry go into the F-35’s assembly. Here, the jet comes together at the Fort Worth, Texas, Lockheed Martin production facility. Lockheed Martin photo by Alexander H. Groves via Flickr. *Air Force Magazine:* *F-35 Production Set at 156 Per Year Until Completion* Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have agreed that F-35 production will peak at 156 planes per year in 2023 and remain at that level “for the foreseeable future.” The JPO and Lockheed Martin have agreed to a “rebaselining” of the program that “ensures predic... read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Party on Wayne
Party on Garth. ‘Relax, we are double vaxxed’: Hundreds of Dalhousie students attend street party Social Sharing Meanwhile in other heavily vaxxed Universities down south the adults aren’t nearly as confident in the jabs. Back into the caves everyone. Harvard MBA Students Move Online as Breakthrough Cases Climb and Hundreds of vaccinated students test positive… Continue reading → read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
HBO’s Anti-Maduro Propaganda Is Cruder Than Venezuelan Oil
According to Daily Beast‘s Nick Schager (9/13/21), A La Calle “addresses the sad state of affairs plaguing Venezuela, a country ruled by a so-called ‘socialist’ dictator who refuses to acknowledge his anti-democratic nature.” read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Israel's Prime Minister Says Iran Has Crossed Nuclear 'Red Lines'
*Reuters:* *Israeli PM says Iran has crossed nuclear 'red lines'; Tehran calls it 'full of lies'* NEW YORK (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday that Iran had crossed "all red lines" in its nuclear program and vowed that Israel would not allow Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon. In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Bennett said Iran sought to dominate the Middle East under a "nuclear umbrella" and urged a more concerted international effort to halt Iran's nuclear activities. But he also hinted at the potential for Israel to ... read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
Afghanistan News Links 27-28 September 2021
28 September 2021 • 16:00 — 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: Where’s the Cash? https://www.globalresearch.ca/afghanistan-where-cash/5756988 Afghanistan and China, NATO, Russia https://countercurrents.org/2021/09/afghanistan-and-china-nato-russia/ Afghanistan: Where’s The Cash? Tensions On Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Reach Boiling Point https://southfront.org/tensions-on-afghanistan-tajikistan-border-reach-boiling-point/ Canadian military saw … Continue reading Afghanistan N... read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Power to the People
Power cuts hit homes in north-east China One power company said it expected the power cuts to last until spring next year, and that unexpected outages would become “the new normal”. Its post, however, was later deleted. The energy shortage at first affected manufacturers across the country, many of whom have had to curb or… Continue reading → read more
THEY KNOW TRUMP MIGHT DESTROY AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. THEY JUST DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE A BIG DEAL.
Jamelle Bouie recalls that many Very Smart People assumed Donald Trump wouldn't try to subvert democracy in 2020. “What is the downside for humoring him for this little bit of time? No one seriously thinks the results will change,” an anonymous senior Republican official told The Washington Post a few days after Joe Biden claimed victory: He went golfing this weekend. It’s not like he’s plotting how to prevent Joe Biden from taking power on Jan. 20. He’s tweeting about filing some lawsuits, those lawsuits will fail, then he’ll tweet some more about how the election was stolen, an... read more
WALB-TV Wrongly Blames Climate Change for South Georgia’s Water Woes
Near the top of the stories of Google news search today of the term “climate change” is a report from WALB 10 in Albany, Georgia, claiming climate change is causing drought in South Georgia resulting in water shortages. South Georgia may be experiencing water shortages, however, climate change can’t be the cause. Data show droughts […] The post WALB-TV Wrongly Blames Climate Change for South Georgia’s Water Woes appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
Russia's Readiness In the Arctic Is Formidable, But Not Enough
*Robert Farley* *Russian Military, Arctic Ocean* It’s not surprising that Russia has prepared its military for arctic operations better than any other country. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The legacy systems of the Cold War have left Russia well prepared for competition over the Arctic. Russia’s challenge will be to maintain these systems in service (the Bear and the Foxhound have grown long in the tooth, as have many of the icebreakers) and develop effective replacements. Over the past decade, nations bordering on the Arctic have found themselves with a big new security ... read more
The USS Ronald Reagan Is Back in the South China Sea, and China Isn't Happy
*Peter Suciu* *South China Sea, * Beijing has condemned the U.S. actions and called the deployment of the warship to be an act of aggression, while the U.S. Navy has said the destroyer was conducting routine underway operations and maintaining freedom of navigation. In April 1985, then-President Ronald Reagan traveled to China for a diplomatic meeting with Chinese president Li Xiannian. The trip marked the third time a U.S. president had traveled to China since President Richard Nixon's historic trip in 1972. Reagan's trip was meant to highlight his administration's desire to im... read more
Human-Rights and Immigrant Advocates Confront Renewed Attack on Asylum
SEATTLE, US, Sep 28 (IPS) - A widely condemned Trump administration program designed to slash legal immigration to the United States, initially terminated by the Joe Biden administration, has been reinstated by court rulings on a Republican lawsuit. Human-rights and immigrant justice advocates have gone on the legal and political offensive against the decision, and are pressing the Biden administration to bypass the court’s roadblock. Read the full story, “Human-Rights and Immigrant Advocates Confront Renewed Attack on Asylum”, on globalissues.org → read more
Guterres calls for accelerated action on jobs, poverty eradication
Almost two years into the COVID-19 crisis, a huge divergence in the recovery is undermining global trust and solidarity, according to a new policy brief on jobs and poverty eradication, outlined by UN chief, António Guterres on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Guterres calls for accelerated action on jobs, poverty eradication”, on globalissues.org → read more
New global meningitis strategy aims to save 200,000 lives a year
More than 200,000 lives could be saved annually if the goals of a new global strategy to defeat meningitis are achieved, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Read the full story, “New global meningitis strategy aims to save 200,000 lives a year”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Japanese Occupation of Alaska that You’ve Never Heard Of
*Warfare History Network* *World War II, Asia Pacific* Americans became aware that Attu and Kiska had fallen when weather reports were not received. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The occupation of the Aleutians wounded American pride and aroused indignation. Attu and Kiska posed such slight danger to the United States that they probably could have been ignored without affecting the outcome of the war. They were an example of press and public opinion influencing how the war was to be fought. For decades Americans have been spoiled by the instant coverage of war in the media... read more
Germany’s Political Center Continues to Dominate the Field
*Daniel Kochis* *German Elections, Europe* The next government will face some significant policy decisions: 5G, dual-capable aircraft, armed drones, a potential new Afghan refugee crisis, and certification of Nord Stream II among them. Just a few years ago, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) was all but left for dead. Its political demise was attributed to a loss of identity after years as a junior partner in a Grand Coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) and the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU). SPD’s miraculous t... read more
China's J-16 Stealth Fighter Just Got Deadlier
*Mark Episkopos* *Chinese Air Force, * The J-16D is an addition to the growing constellation of Chinese anti-access, area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities in the Pacific, aimed at deterring, containing, and delaying nearby U.S. forces in the event of a Taiwan conflict scenario. China is set to debut its new electronic attack jet this week at the upcoming Zhuhai Airshow. Chinese state media outlet CCTV reported that a single model of the fighter, the J-16D, landed in Zhuhai on Tuesday in anticipation of the event, which will be held from September 28 to October 3. The Shenyang J-16D... read more
The Legendary Soviet Machine Gun in Action Across the Globe
*Sebastien Roblin* *DShK Machine Gun, * This Red Army machine gun is used in conflicts throughout the world. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Dushka and KPV machine guns mounted on trucks continue to play a major role on all sides of the civil wars in Syria and Libya, and insurgency in Iraq, and even crop up in the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Few American weapons are quite so legendary as the powerful M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun, or “Ma Deuce,” still widely employed a century after its initial development in 1918. However, the Soviet Union built its own .50 caliber wea... read more
Taiwan Applies to Join Trade Bloc, Over China’s Objections
*Trevor Filseth* *Taiwan, * [image: Reuters] Accession to the pact requires unanimous agreement among its existing members, which Beijing is far less likely to receive than Taipei. Taiwan formally applied on Thursday to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade pact among a number of Asian countries. The pact is a successor agreement to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a proposed free trade agreement between the United States and many of its international partners in Asia and the Pacific, including Australia, Japan, an... read more
Trump’s Willingness to Work With Dictators Made Him a Good President
*David A. Keene, Dan Negrea* *Donald Trump, Americas* If the security of the United States is threatened, then the United States should be prepared to partner with imperfect democracies if needed. “He praised dictators” is an oft-repeated criticism of President Donald Trump. He sure did. In the service of America’s national interest, so did all other American presidents. One should rather worry when presidents overemphasize global democracy promotion. Or if they praise the wrong dictators. To win America’s independence, George Washington formed an alliance with the absolute mona... read more
To Many Refugees, America Is Still the Land of Hope
*Joseph Loconte* *Refugees, World* Yet even at its ugliest, the United States has looked like a haven of sanity in a world gone mad. The human catastrophe engulfing Afghanistan following the withdrawal of U.S. troops has made a mockery of America’s image as a safe harbor for the persecuted peoples of the world. Cynicism about the United States and its role on the world stage is the mood of the hour. But a remedy for cynicism is the discipline of memory: My trip to this tiny, ragged island in the Tyrrhenian Sea has reminded me of why so many people still look to America when thei... read more
The Aviationist11 hours ago
Here Are All The Latest U.S. Air Force Bomber Fleet Updates You Need To Know
[image: U.S. Bomber Fleet update] B-52’s New Engines, B-1’s Early Retirement Updates, B-2 off runway, B-21 progress And All The Recent News Regarding The U.S. Bomber Fleet. The Pentagon announced through their contract notices on Sept. 24, 2021, that Rolls [...] The post Here Are All The Latest U.S. Air Force Bomber Fleet Updates You Need To Know appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
New York Replacing Health Care Workers With National Guard
New York is firing their health care workers who refuse to get vaccinated, and replacing them with members of the National Guard. They are doing this to protect their healthcare system. read more
CFACT11 hours ago
Shooting daisy debunking busters at weather weaponizers
Climate claims don't stand up to weather reality. The post Shooting daisy debunking busters at weather weaponizers appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Clashes between police and coca growers leave 24 injured and 15 detained in Bolivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In what is now the 6th day of protests to reclaim control of the Departmental Association of Coca Producers (ADEPCOCA) market, the department's deputy police commander Hernan Romero reported that the agents have been "under siege" for over 5 hours. He said that a building was set on fire and that […] The post Clashes between police and coca growers leave 24 injured and 15 detained in Bolivia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
21st Century Wire11 hours ago
The War on COVID-19: Man’s Final Conquest of Nature
*Nozomi Hayase* | As global elites lay out their masterplan for the the planet, humanity is now awakening to the true peril of the epoch. read more
J&J Officials: Kids Shouldn’t Get COVID Vaccines, But Adults Who Don’t Comply With Mandates Should Be ‘Inconvenienced’
Project Veritas released the third video of its COVID vaccine investigative series exposing two Johnson & Johnson officials who argue children don’t need the COVID vaccine, in part because of potential long-term side effects. The post J&J Officials: Kids Shouldn’t Get COVID Vaccines, But Adults Who Don’t Comply With Mandates Should Be ‘Inconvenienced’ appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Lawfare13 hours ago
CFIUS, Team Telecom and China
The U.S. Treasury Department building in Washington, D.C. (Robert Lyle Bolton, https://flic.kr/p/o8X28A; CC BY 2.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) In the past few years, two federal government interagency committees—the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and Team Telecom—have begun to play an important role in the government’s effort to counter potential threats from Chinese companies’ involvement in the United States. Both committees review certain foreign companies’ American investments. CFIUS has jurisdiction over a broad swathe of forei... read more
CFACT13 hours ago
Taxing family farms and their conservation contributions to death
American family farmers and ranchers steward our nation’s resources by willingly and actively investing in new conservation practices and technologies. The post Taxing family farms and their conservation contributions to death appeared first on CFACT. read more
CENSORED NEWS8 hours ago
Bacum Yaqui Opposed Megaprojects Before Kidnappings and Murders
.On September 19, on a property in Cajeme, Sonora, personnel from the public prosecutor's office located skeletal remains and yesterday confirmed that they correspond to five members of the Yaqui ethnic group. Photo Cristina Gómez Lima Cajeme, Sonora. The media coverage by AP and many news outlets has been mediocre, and failed to point out that Bacum Yaqui, south of the Arizona border, have read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Did People Receive Unsolicited Masks from China?
These unsolicited packages were likely part of a "brushing scam." read more
Shadowproof12 hours ago
Former CIA Director Mike Pompeo Was Reportedly Obsessed With Killing Assange
The latest revelations around Assange are exactly why so many advocates did not think it was acceptable for the Obama administration to move forward and not look backward. The post Former CIA Director Mike Pompeo Was Reportedly Obsessed With Killing Assange appeared first on Shadowproof. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
US Military Leaders Favored Keeping Troops in Afghanistan
Top U.S. military officers acknowledged misjudging the fragility of Afghanistan's army and said they believed the U.S. should have kept at least several thousand troops in the country to prevent a rapid takeover by the Taliban. read more
Adrienne's Corner12 hours ago
Kathy Hochul sits on the right hand of God and Michael Matt will lift you up...
* really, Kathy?* Honestly, Jim Jones is jealous of your heretical rant. Allow me to remind you of something, Kathy. You claim to be Catholic and support "reproductive rights?" "Abortion access is safe in New York - the rights of those who are seeking abortion services will always be protected here," Governor Hochul said. "This plan will affirm that in our state, and leaders like Senator Gillibrand will fight on a national level. To the women of Texas, I want to say I am with you. Lady Liberty is here to welcome you with open arms." Kathy Hochul It doesn't work like you think i... read more
"A Closer Look..."
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford read more
"30 Facts You NEED to Know: Your Covid Cribsheet"
*"30 Facts You NEED to Know: Your Covid Cribsheet"* by Kit Knightly "We get a lot of e-mails and private messages along these lines “do you have a source for X?” or “can you point me to mask studies?” or “I know I saw a graph for mortality, but I can’t find it anymore”. And we understand, it’s been a long 18 months, and there are so many statistics and numbers to try and keep straight in your head. So, to deal with all these requests, we decided to make a bullet-pointed and sourced list for all the key points. A one-stop-shop. Here are key facts and sources about the alleged “pande... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Paraguay expecting 1.5 million Pfizer doses to vaccinate under 18 years-olds
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Of the first 1 million batch, 500,000 have been delivered in weekly shipments since July 16. The remaining 500,000 and the other 1 million purchased by the Government are expected to be delivered weekly throughout the remainder of the year, reported the Expanded Immunization Plan (EPI) Director Héctor Castro. With […] The post Paraguay expecting 1.5 million Pfizer doses to vaccinate under 18 years-olds appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily12 hours ago
Average retail space in cannabis stores climbs sharply
The average size of retail space in cannabis stores jumped in 2020 amid increased consumer demand and the COVID-19 pandemic, rising 50% for medical dispensaries and 35% for recreational shops. Medical dispensaries averaged 3,357 square feet of retail space in 2020, while recreational shops averaged 4,308 square feet, according to owner surveys compiled for the […] Average retail space in cannabis stores climbs sharply is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Syria Says It Will Drive-Out U.S. Soldiers From The Country If They Do Not Leave Voluntarily
Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad. Reuters *Newsweek: **Syria Says It Will Drive U.S. From Country If Troops Do Not Leave Voluntarily * Syria's foreign minister on Monday vowed to drive U.S. troops out of his country if they do not leave voluntarily. Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad called the presence of Turkish and U.S. troops in northern Syria illegal and a flagrant violation of international law. Hundreds of U.S. troops are stationed in eastern Syria and working with Kurdish-led fighters to combat the Islamic... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Into Sea
*FOX News*:* North Korea launches ballistic missile into sea, US State Dept. condemns* North Korea is barred from conducting ballistic missile tests by the UN Security Council North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan early Tuesday, a U.S. official told Fox News, just as the country's permanent representative to the United Nations spoke at the U.N. General Assembly. Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said "an unidentified projectile" was fired from an inland location. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga added that its government stepped up surveil... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
Virus update: • Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps. • Federal judges: NYC can impose vaccine mandate on teachers. • Low vaccination rates in Eastern Europe overwhelm ICUs. • World Bank cuts Asia growth outlook. More @AP coverage: https://t.co/5dqBMHstNd — The Associated Press (@AP) September 28, 2021 https://t.co/rnWshTTyjP — Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) September 27, 2021 BREAKING: The top U.S. military officer told Congress that he knew former President Trump wasn't planning to attack China. Army Gen. Mark Milley defended two calls he made to his Chinese counterpa... read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul At NY Church: “Be My Apostles” To The Unvaccinated, “Who Aren’t Listening To God”
Woke Preacher Clips Sep 27, 2021 Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul attended service at Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. A rush transcript of the Governor’s... The post Gov. Kathy Hochul At NY Church: “Be My Apostles” To The Unvaccinated, “Who Aren’t Listening To God” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Illinois Man Wins Marathon After 2 Leaders Take Wrong Route
An Illinois man unexpectedly won the Quad Cities Marathon this weekend when the two Kenyan runners who had far outpaced him were disqualified after being diverted off the course by a race volunteer bicyclist. read more
If the federal government ignores the constitution, can states enforce it?
The catastrophe on the Texas border with Mexico is becoming worse by the day, and the Biden administration is turning a blind eye to it. Take all of the imagery you have seen of the over 14,000 Haitian migrants camped under an international bridge in the small Texas border town of Del Rio and add the complications of disease, public excrement, unbearable heat, and heightened frustrations. It has led to violence that has injured Border Patrol officers. Now close your eyes and imagine it is 100 times worse. Because that's what it is, said Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, the freshman ... read more
Federal judges: NYC can impose vaccine mandate on teachers
CNBC The nation’s largest school district can immediately impose a vaccine mandate on its teachers and other workers, after all, a federal appeals panel decided... The post Federal judges: NYC can impose vaccine mandate on teachers appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
After throwing them in covid quarantine camps, German government also STRIPS prisoners of compensation payments to bankrupt them
Fascism News – by Ethan Huff Starting in November, Germans who are not considered to be “fully vaccinated” will be deprived of compensation payments from... The post After throwing them in covid quarantine camps, German government also STRIPS prisoners of compensation payments to bankrupt them appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Gregory Mannarino, AM 9/28/21: "Important Updates"
Gregory Mannarino, AM 9/28/21: *"Important Updates"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Science Matters14 hours ago
Updated Sept. 28 Europe Energy Stress Test Under Way
Update Sept. 28 Additional commentary in Footnote at end Europeans are going to get a strong dose of energy cuts Greta has long called for since starting her Fridays for the Future. Shortages of fossil fuels are in the outlook and already reflected in skyrocketing prices. Tyler Durden explains at zerohedge All Hell Is Breaking […] read more
Econlib15 hours ago
Rational Irrationality in High Places
In the early 2000s, I coined the phrase “rational irrationality,” and later made it the foundation of my The Myth of the Rational Voter (and well as my case for betting). It’s very gratifying, then, to see that Steven Pinker is on board. From his recent interview with Richard Hanania, entitled “Rationality Requires Incentives.” Richard: Yeah, […] The post Rational Irrationality in High Places appeared first on Econlib. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ3 hours ago
More On Cheating Before Iraq’s Oct Election
As Iraq’s October election nears there are more and more reports of candidates and political parties trying to cheat to ensure their victory. Al Mada had three articles in just four days on the subject. Al Mada has recently reported on intimidation and attempts to buy votes. First, 20 parliamentarians requested an investigationinto four tribal Hashd leaders in Anbar and Ninewa for allegedly telling their men to vote for certain candidates. One commander in Qayara, Ninewa threatened to fire fighters who didn’t get five of their relatives to vote for him. A second article dealt ... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ4 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 28
1915 British attacked Ottomans at Es Sinn with frontal attack Ottomans retreated at night 1917 2nd Battle of Ramadi started between Ottomans and British 1963 Damascus announced it would work to merge Syria and Iraq 1964 Barzani called conference of Kurdish notables to decry Ibrahim Ahmad-Jalal Talabani and make him undisputed leader of Kurdish movement (Musings On Iraq review *Kurds of Iraq, Tragedy and Hope*) 1970 Ammash removed as VP Saikhli removed as Foreign Minister Saddam trying to eliminate possible rivals 1980 UN Resolution 479 called for cease-fire in Iran-... read more
Organizing Notes8 hours ago
Jeremy Corbyn: AUKUS is a 'disastrous mistake'
The announcement of AUKUS, the military partnership between the UK, the US and Australia, is a dangerous escalation in the West’s ongoing confrontation with China. Watch back this CND and Stop the War emergency rally with a panel of experts and activists discussing the dangers ahead and how best to campaign against the risk of conflict. *If you don't wish to watch the entire webinar then I suggest to move forward to CND's Kate Hudson introducing former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn MP at 59:12* Speakers include Jeremy Corbyn MP; Marian Hobbs, former New Zealand Minister of ... read more
The Carnage of the Conquistadors
“And when they have given them the gift, they appeared to smile, to rejoice exceedingly, and to take great pleasure. Like monkeys they seized upon the gold. It was as if then they were satisfied, sated, and gladdened. For in truth they thirsted mightily for gold; they stuffed themselves with it, and starved and lusted for it like pigs.” ~ An Aztec’s description of the reaction of the conquistadors to gold. (Recorded by Friar Bernardino Sahagun, who was missionary for 50 years in Mexico in the sixteenth century) Similar words could be used to describe the Western lust for liquid gol... read more
High School Girl Threatened With Jail for Making Legal Post About COVID-19—Taxpayers Held Liable
[image: covid post]A sheriff and his attack dog sergeant visited an innocent high school girl in her home and threatened to arrest her over an Instagram post on COVID-19. read more
the daily howler13 hours ago
STOPPED MAKING SENSE: Our own tribe's discourse has stopped making sense!
*TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021* *Crazy, daft all the way down:* An un-funny thing happened in Saturday's Washington Post. We're referring to the famous newspaper's print editions. On page A2, a news report described the situation involving Haitian migrants near Del Rio, Texas. In paragraphs 5-7, this account was offered: SONMEZ AND MIROFF (9/25/21): The deportations of Black Haitians seeking asylum—and the viral images and videos of White Border Patrol agents grabbing and shouting at them—drew sharp rebukes from Black Democrats, including members of the Congressional Black Caucus. ... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to nominate another evangelical to Supreme Court, if Senate rejects Mendonça
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL -President Jair Bolsonaro said last night (September 27) he would nominate an evangelical to the Federal Supreme Court (STF), should the Senate reject André Mendonça's name for the Court. Former Federal Solicitor General, Mendonça was chosen in July by the President to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court. However, the […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro to nominate another evangelical to Supreme Court, if Senate rejects Mendonça appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil-Mexico’s Merama raises US$225 million in Series B funding
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Merama, a startup with headquarters in Brazil and Mexico that invests in small and medium-sized companies selling on marketplaces, has received US$225 million in a Series B funding round. The money comes from Softbank Latin America and Advent International funds, as well as Globo Ventures, the media conglomerate's investment arm, […] The post Brazil-Mexico’s Merama raises US$225 million in Series B funding appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Pfizer Launches Final Study For COVID Drug That’s Suspiciously Similar To ‘Horse Paste’
[image: pfizer]"In other news, Pfizer is testing Ivermectin, now renamed PF-07321332, to help with Covid..." read more
What the Iron Dome Means to Us Palestinians
A writer from Gaza reflects on Israel's "defensive weapon," Iron Dome: it reminds Palestinians of their own defenselessness and how the world apparently places greater inherent worth on the protection of Israeli lives. read more
Organizing Notes14 hours ago
Military toxics poisoning us all
*The Environmental Working Group has compiled a map of military bases and installations impacted by toxic PFAS contamination. This of course is happening at Pentagon war bases all over the world as well.* *Thousands of farms warned about toxic PFAS from military bases; no fix in sight* CLOVIS, New Mexico (SBG) — A Spotlight on America investigation is providing new insight into the scope of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination that's impacting farmland across the country. Public information requests reveal contact information for more than 50,000 farmer... read more
Viable Opposition14 hours ago
Rewriting History the Wikipedia Way - The Cancel Culture Strikes Again
It's become increasingly clear over the past two years that social networking platforms are rewriting history. One such platform, Wikipedia which claims that it has the goal of making all knowledge accessible to everyone, everywhere, is guilty as charged as you will see in this posting. While many of you may not have heard of Dr. Robert W. Malone, he has become quite vocal during the vaccination stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let's start this posting by looking at his credentials starting with his work experience, noting in particular his three years at the Salk Institute wh... read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
Spectacular defeat for Israel lobby at Labour Party conference
In a spectacular defeat for the Israel lobby, delegates to Britain’s Labour Party conference overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Monday condemning the “ongoing Nakba in Palestine.” read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
US War Plans with China Taking Shape
The US and its allies continue beating the drums of war in regards to China, but how serious is this? Will it really lead to war, or is it merely posturing meant to give the US the most favorable position on the other side of a fully ascendant China? read more
null14 hours ago
The Revelation of Kamala: America’s First Black Vice President Emerges from Biden’s Shadows
Without public knowledge, Vice President Kamala Harris added two high-profile advisers to “focus on strategic communications, long-term planning and organizational development” according to a White The post The Revelation of Kamala: America’s First Black Vice President Emerges from Biden’s Shadows appeared first on . read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
Shaping future support: The health and disability Green Paper
Every clinical lead in the UK demanded that the WCA should be abolished, including the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the Royal College of General Practitioners, the British Medical Association, and the British Psychological Society, who all identified the WCA as being unfit for purpose. read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
CIA & White House Sketched Plans to Kidnap or Kill Julian Assange!
Julian Assange is trending again, and this time it’s because a major media outlet has exposed the CIA’s shocking ideas for how to silence him. read more
OrientalReview.org14 hours ago
Rise Of Centre-left In Germany
The big take-away of Germany’s first election of the post-Merkel era is that none of the parties has ‘won’ and each of the parties has reason to look miserable and feel disappointed with their performance. A new political landscape is struggling to be born. For the ruling Christian Democrats [CDU], […] read more
Lawfare15 hours ago
Modern Day General Warrants and the Challenge of Protecting Third-Party Privacy Rights in Mass, Suspicionless Searches of Consumer Databases
Today, more than ever, law enforcement has access to massive amounts of consumer data that allow police to, essentially, pluck a suspect out of thin air. Internet service providers and third parties collect and aggregate precise location data generated by our devices and their apps, making it possible for law enforcement to easily determine everyone who was in a given area during a given time period. Similarly, search engines compile and store our internet searches in a way that allows law enforcement to learn everyone who searched for specific keywords like an address or the word... read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
Things you should not do, but do anyway
I was thinking yesterday about a good friend who tried to make a comeback as a baseball pitcher from a shoulder injury. I volunteered to catch for him sans a catcher mask – at dusk. As the baseballs were whistling … Continue reading → read more
Food & Water Watch13 hours ago
Groups Urge Congress to Reject Carbon Tax in Reconciliation Bill
Ending wasteful oil and gas subsidies would be a better way to pay for infrastructure read more
Massive dust storm hits Sao Paulo, Brazil
A massive dust storm hit the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 26, 2021, reducing the visibility to a minimum. The worst affected cities in Sao Paulo were Aracatuba, Franca, Jales, Presidente Prudente, and Ribeirao Preto. Parts of the neighboring state of...... Read more » read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
People push as a car, which has run out of petrol, as vehicles queue to refill at a Texaco fuel station in south London, September 26. British drivers hunted for hours or sat snarled in queues to fill their tanks after panic buying left pumps dry across major cities and prompted the government to put the army on standby. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Pumps run dry at gas stations in Britain* (Reuters). read more
America's Classified Seawolf Spy Submarine is Shocking
*TNI Staff* *Seawolf-Class Submarines, * This was a super top-secret submarine project. *Success at Okhotsk paved the way for missions in the far more crowded — and therefore dangerous — Barents Sea. To hide from Moscow’s sub-hunters, Parche hid under the cover of the Arctic ice as she sneaked into congested shipping lanes. * On Jan. 20, 2013, the Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter left her home port in Bangor, Washington. Less than two months later, the submarine appeared at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii for repairs. It was all quite mysterious. During her time at sea, w... read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
The Supply Chains are Fine
Breitbart- PHOTOS: Massive Cargo Ship Buildup Outside L.A., Long Beach Ports as Imports Resume read more
MintPress News13 hours ago
War Is a Racket: Ex-State Department Official Matthew Hoh Speaks Out
The U.S. was and is effectively taking part in the established drug trade by backing drug lords in Afghanistan. The post War Is a Racket: Ex-State Department Official Matthew Hoh Speaks Out appeared first on MintPress News. read more
Chad Interim Parliament Announced: Opposition Leaders Excluded
*Trevor Filseth* *Chad, Africa* These steps were a clear violation of the country’s constitution, which decrees that the head of the country’s parliament should become interim president until elections are held, leading to accusations that Deby had taken power in a coup. Five months after seizing power, Mahamat Idriss Deby, the leader of the military government of Chad, has appointed ninety-three members of the country’s interim parliament, called the National Transitional Council (NTC). According to a statement put out by Deby’s office, the NTC will “act as a national assembl... read more
New Antique Giant Steam Tractor
A giant Case 150 Tractor pulling 44 ploughs through the dirt. Built from old plans from scratch. Continue reading → read more
Science 2.0 blogs14 hours ago
Gallop: Both Republicans And Democrats Are Wildly Overstating Risks From COVID-19
There is no question that COVID-19 is the worst pandemic of my lifetime. It has led to greater absolute US deaths than the Asian Flu of 1957 and the Spanish Flu of 1918, though obviously we are 2X and 3X the population, respectively, of those pandemics so in relative terms they remain way ahead. Where we also lead over the two other large US pandemics of the last 100 years is fear and misinformation. That is due to corporate media. Thanks to corporate media, an anti-vaccination movement that was overwhelmingly Democrats two years ago has now lurched to being Republicans. Thanks to m... read more
Balkinization14 hours ago
The Importance of Abusive Constitutional Borrowing: A Reply to Commentators
For the Balkinization symposium on Rosalind Dixon and David Landau, Abusive Constitutional Borrowing: Legal globalization and the subversion of liberal democracy (Oxford University Press, 2021). Rosalind Dixon and David Landau We are deeply grateful to Kim Lane Scheppele, Oren Tamir, Sam Issacharoff, and Alvin Cheung for so generously and carefully engaging with our work, both at an earlier event at ICON-S and in Balkinization. We are humbled that our work is being read by such a distinguished group of commentators, as well as by the wide-ranging discussion our work has sparked. ... read more
Why They Hate Us: We do impossible “Bleeping Shit” for fun!:
What is it about the Red Neck World? Perhaps a bit of a meritocracy, and perhaps a bit of adrenaline junky... Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Nestlé to supply Asian market with roasted coffee made in Uruguay
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Peru, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, China, United Kingdom, South Africa, Malaysia, and Singapore. This is the list of countries that will receive roasted coffee made 100% in Uruguay, in the modern plant that Nestlé inaugurated in 2018 after an investment of about US$23 million. […] The post Nestlé to supply Asian market with roasted coffee made in Uruguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Covid not Covid
Why are so many suffering dreadful Covid symptoms but still testing NEGATIVE? ‘As far as I’m concerned, I’ve had Covid. The tests must be wrong.’ Gee, I don’t know? What would be the effect of a non stop propaganda campaign combined with 24/7 fear porn on someone already predisposed to “illness anxiety disorder”? read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Chile’s Piñera arrived in Paraguay, last country of his regional tour
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Sebastián Piñera arrived Monday night in the Paraguayan capital. On Tuesday, he will carry out a one-day official agenda that includes an extensive meeting with his Paraguayan counterpart, Mario Abdo Benítez. Piñera landed at Asunción’s international airport from Uruguay as part of a regional tour that previously took him […] The post Chile’s Piñera arrived in Paraguay, last country of his regional tour appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Uruguay now registers one of world’s lowest coronavirus case fatality rates
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - More than a year and a half since the first cases of coronavirus were detected in Uruguay, and also far from the times when it was positioned in the first positions of deaths in relation to the number of inhabitants, Uruguay is currently one of the countries with the lowest […] The post Uruguay now registers one of world’s lowest coronavirus case fatality rates appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Turcopolier15 hours ago
A prisoner of conscience – Lt Col Stuart Scheller USMC
“The US Marine Corps officer who was relieved of his command for chastising his bosses over the botched Afghan withdrawal has landed in military lockup, his father said. In a video that went viral on Facebook last month, Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller ripped into … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
And Now Your “Greta” News For Today
I know everyone is getting ready for Genocide Day on Thursday, but we must not forget that Saint Greta is currently reminding us that everyone is going to die unless Western economies are shut down. She sorta looks like a Chinese communist. read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
We Are All In This Together (except for certain people)
Today Rex reviews the confusing messages of our health care experts, and how some people seem to be exempt from any rules or hardships. But don’t worry, Dear Leader has our backs. read more
Komando.com17 hours ago
Watch Out: Other people can see the embarrassing things you ‘like’ on social media
Are you worried about others seeing your online activity? Here are some simple ways to increase privacy on social media. read more
Murray Dobbin
There are some commentators who believe with Tennyson's Ulysses that it's "not too late to seek a newer world." Murray Dobbin was one of them. Seth Klein and Shannon Daub write: On Sept. 8, our good friend and comrade Murray died at age 76. Murray was not ready to leave, but after two-and-a-half years the inexorable brutality of cancer led him to choose medical assistance in dying to end his life on his own terms. Murray’s fighting spirit, sharp intellect and unwavering values guided him through decades of work in service of a better world. We read him and heard him before we kne... read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
The Violence of the 24-Hour Workday: Fighting Exploitation
The 24-hour-working immigrant underclass drags down the conditions of workers of all races, genders, and class positions across industries read more
Eddie Griffin on The War On The Unvaccinated
Eddie Griffin Funny Money Sep 20, 2021 Eddie Griffin touches base on current issues with the vaccinated vs the unvaccinated! The post Eddie Griffin on The War On The Unvaccinated appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Gabby Petito was in 2013 ‘Irreplaceable’ music video for Sandy Hook
New York Post – by Yaron Steinbuch When she was 14 years old, Gabby Petito starred in a music video titled “Irreplaceable” to help spread... The post Gabby Petito was in 2013 ‘Irreplaceable’ music video for Sandy Hook appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
FBI & OSP Work with Local Partners to Build Threat Assessment and Threat Management Teams in Oregon
FBI Portland The FBI’s Portland Field Office and Oregon State Police – working with the FBI’s Behavioral Threat Assessment Center (BTAC) – are joining with... The post FBI & OSP Work with Local Partners to Build Threat Assessment and Threat Management Teams in Oregon appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Panic buying leaves up to 90 percent of fuel pumps dry in major British cities Alabama lawmakers weigh using virus funds to build prisons In shock ruling, Italy court overturns mafia verdicts New York Hospitals Face Possible Mass Firings as Workers Spurn Vaccines With a Monday deadline looming, thousands of health care workers in the state are risking their jobs by not getting a coronavirus vaccine. A Danish man found buried treasure from the Iron Age using a metal detector, just hours after turning it on for the first time A metal detectorist has uncovered one of the ... read more
Frank Zappa – Plastic People
The post Frank Zappa – Plastic People appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
"An Industry Insider Just Revealed The Truth About What Is Really Behind The Shortages At Our Local Supermarkets"
*"An Industry Insider Just Revealed The Truth About* * What Is Really Behind The Shortages At Our Local Supermarkets"* by Michael Snyder "The supply chain crisis that our supermarkets are facing is far worse than the mainstream media has been telling us. The mainstream media keeps trying to put a happy face on the “temporary” shortages, but an industry insider has let me know what is really going on behind the scenes. This particular insider runs a grocery store in Maine, and he says that things are as bad as he has ever seen. In fact, he says that he has “never seen anything close ... read more
Modern Tokyo Times14 hours ago
Japan to finally end the Covid-19 State of Emergency after many months
Japan to finally end the Covid-19 State of Emergency after many months Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the ending of the State of Emergency. Henceforth, from September 30, it will be the first time since April that Japan will be free from all measures concerning the Covid-19 […] The post Japan to finally end the Covid-19 State of Emergency after many months first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
CURMUDGUCATION14 hours ago
PA: Cyber School 101
As is often the case in education, some people are just now noticing something that's been going on for a while. In this case, it's the financially destructive and educationally suspect nature of cyber schooling. So I'm going to try to collect the basics here in one post, suitable for sharing with anyone who's just arrived at the party. Before we start, let me add the usual caveat--cyber schools (or "virtual schools" as they're sometimes called) are a great option for a non-zero number of students. Anecdotally, you can always find a kid for whom cyber education worked. But we're g... read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Australia's real leverage in China's CPTTP bid
28-Sep-2021 When China applied earlier this month to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, the renamed 11-nation trade pact spanning Asia and the Pacific, Beijing seemed to hand Australia the rare diplomatic gift of leverage. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
AfCFTA Secretariat signs landmark agreement with UK Government
28-Sep-2021 The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom Government to formalise shared commitment to the success of the agreement. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
EAC Secretary General urges AfCFTA Secretariat to adapt a private sector-led and people-centered approach to boost intra-African trade
28-Sep-2021 The East African Community Secretary General urged the AfCFTA Secretariat to adapt an integration approach that is people-centred, market-driven and private sector-led, to ensure African citizens benefit from the continental agreement. read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
The Dal parties probably aren’t a big COVID risk; I’m more worried about elementary schools
News 1. Dal parties, COVID, and Phase 5 In a previous life, I was a dumb ass kid doing dumb ass shit, trying to find my place in the world. After a few years of aimlessness, I decided to pull my life together and landed on the idea of moving to California, establishing residency and […] read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Ford to Add 10,800 Jobs Making Electric Vehicles, Batteries
Ford and a partner company say they plan to build three major electric-vehicle battery factories and an auto assembly plant by 2025. read more
Waking Times16 hours ago
The Art of the Undeceived
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - To a certain extent, we are always deceived. For we are only human, all too human. read more
Modern Tokyo Times16 hours ago
The Taliban’s Persistent War on Salafists in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s Persistent War on Salafists in Afghanistan Publication: Terrorism Monitor By: Abdul Sayed The Jamestown Foundation Salafists in Afghanistan face severe challenges and insecurities after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on August 15. The Taliban are suspicious of Afghan Salafists for supporting the Taliban’s arch-enemy, Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP). The […] The post The Taliban’s Persistent War on Salafists in Afghanistan first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The Duran16 hours ago
Yahoo News report details CIA war plans against Assange, Wikileaks and Assange associates
Yahoo News report details CIA war plans against Assange, Wikileaks and Assange associates The Duran: Episode 1100 Kidnapping, assassination and a London shoot-out: Inside the CIA’s secret war plans against WikiLeaks Kidnapping, assassination and a London shoot-out: Inside the CIA’s secret war plans against WikiLeaks In 2017, as Julian Assange began his fifth year holed […] read more
As Cops Tell Residents to Shoot Suspect in Manhunt, Police Mistake Man for Suspect, Put Him in Hospital
[image: suspect]While urging resident to shoot a suspect on sight, police mistook an innocent man for the suspect and beat the hell out of him. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Africa: China's trade with the continent grows to record highs
28-Sep-2021 Trade between China and Africa almost doubled between 2020 and 2021, and over the last 20 years trade between China and the region has increased twenty-fold. read more
Powerful blizzard hits Northern Iceland
A deep cyclone with estimated pressure below 970 hPa is bringing intense snowstorms and blizzard conditions to northwest Iceland on September 28, 2021. Bad weather is expected to continue through Wednesday, September 29. Blizzard conditions are expected in the...... Read more » read more
When Castro Helped the Soviets Search for American Submarines
*Sebastien Roblin* *Cuba, Americas* Soviet planes based out of Cuba spied on U.S. submarines. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Soviet Navy dispatched 756 Bear patrols from the Cuban base before it was finally shut down in 1989 as the Soviet empire began dissolving. The Tu-95 flights had gathered useful intelligence and generated military pressure on the U.S.’ Atlantic coastline. Both Russia and the United States already routinely deploy bombers and spy planes on patrols skirting each other’s airspace for both political and military reasons. For example, Blackjack bombers ... read more
Russia’s Yars ICBM Takes Center Stage in Rocket Force Drills
*Mark Episkopos* *ICBMs, Europe* These systems are difficult to identify, track, and target, making them potentially more survivable than their silo-launched counterparts. Russia’s Strategic Rocket Forces (abbreviated as RVSN in Russian) have kicked off large-scale exercises in the country’s central Sverdlovsk region. "In total, more than 3,000 military personnel and about 300 items of equipment are involved in the exercise," reported Russia’s defense ministry, adding that the drills were principally aimed at honing the skills and general combat readiness of the RVSN’s command an... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Socially vulnerable youth in Brazil to receive cell phone chips with free internet
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The philanthropic institution Espro (Professionalizing Social Teaching) will distribute, in partnership with Vivo, cellular chips entitled to 20 GB of free internet to 15 thousand young people served by the institution. Most of these young people are today in a situation of social vulnerability, and with the program, they will […] The post Socially vulnerable youth in Brazil to receive cell phone chips with free internet appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Waking Times15 hours ago
All Out War On the Life Force
*Julian Rose* - It’s a battle royal, make no mistake. The road to peace is not secured via passivity and wishful thinking. Not at all. Not even prayer. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazil’s Central Bank pondered raising interest rates by more than 1%, Copom minutes show
[image: Banco Central in Brasilia,Brazil's Central Bank decreases benchmark interest rate to single digit on Wednesday,] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank pondered raising interest rates beyond the 1-point adjustment it eventually adopted, but came to the conclusion that the rise was adequate to ensure the convergence of inflation to the target in 2022 while more cautiously assessing the state of the economy after the impact caused by the […] The post Brazil’s Central Bank pondered raising interest rates by more than 1%, Copom minutes show appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Caitlin Johnstone15 hours ago
There Is No ‘Good’ Form Of Capitalism: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ Don’t side with the powerful against the less powerful. Just don’t. Don’t side with police against protesters. Don’t side with the US against the targets of western imperialism. Don’t side with Israel against Palestinians. Siding with the […] read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Biden, McConnell Get COVID-19 Boosters, Encourage Vaccines
Both leaders said that even though the booster doses provide more enduring protection against the virus, they weren't the silver bullet to ending the pandemic. read more
The F-4 Phantom: The Sixty-Year-Old Fighter Still Used by Iran
*Sebastien Roblin* *F-4 Phantom, * It has some serious flaws but is still in use. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Phantom still sees service. But it’s somewhat of an anomaly. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a legendary aircraft — an icon of the Vietnam War and the archetype of the third-generation jet fighter designs that entered service in the 1960s. More than 5,000 of these heavy supersonic fighters were built, and hundreds continue to serve and even see combat in several air forces today. But the Phantom’s record in air-to-air combat over Vietnam — especially ... read more
Need a Cheap Gun for Self Defense? These Options Could Work.
*Gun News Daily* *Guns, World* There are numerous options under the four hundred dollar mark. *Here's What You Need to Know*: These self-defense guns are budget-friendly. If you were to ask yourself what the most popular or best known service pistols on the market are, which specific makes and models of handguns come to mind? The 1911. The Browning Hi-Power. Practically any Glock. The Smith & Wesson M&P. The Beretta 92FS or Px4 Storm. The SIG Sauer P226 or P320. The HK USP or VP9 or P30. The Walther P99 or PPQ. The Springfield XD. The CZ 75. Each of those are excellent handguns ... read more
Deal Between Devils: How Hitler and Stalin Brokered Poland’s Tragic Fate
*Warfare History Network* *World War II, Eurasia* The previous discord between Fascist and Communist was conveniently forgotten. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The tragedy of Poland goes beyond the Hitler-Stalin Pact and the insidious agenda of aggression it has come to represent. It assured that by 1945, in the throes of Allied victory, Poland would merely exchange one overseer for another. On August 23, 1939, Soviet Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, V.P. Potemkin, waited at the Moscow Airport for Joachim von Ribbentrop, Foreign Minister of Nazi Germany. He warmly greete... read more
If You Can't Buy and F-35, Pick Up a Swedish JAS-39 Gripen
*TNI Staff* *JAS-39 Gripen, * This Swedish plane is skyrocketing in popularity. *The aircraft that emerged was a single-engine, single-seat, canard design powered by a Volvo-Flygmotor RM12—a derivative of the F/A-18’s General Electric F404-GE-400. It’s a myth that Sweden developed the Gripen entirely on its own, a lot of the technologies like the engine, were outsourced to keep costs down. (Indeed, the use of British components scuttled a potential deal with Argentina)​.* While complex high-end jet fighters like the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Dassault Rafale and... read more
How Depleted Uranium Rounds Make the M1 Abrams Even Deadlier
*Kyle Mizokami* *Abrams Tank, United States* Depleted uranium played a significant role in Desert Storm and appears likely to remain the Army's arsenal for years to come. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Depleted uranium is harder and denser than tungsten-tipped penetrators. When accelerated to extremely high speeds, this allowed a depleted-uranium (DU) round to smash through an unprecedented amount of armor. A tank is a fast-moving, well-protected, heavily armed behemoth designed to dominate the land battlefield. As the primary offensive weapon in any army, nations compete t... read more

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