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Should The FBI And CIA Files On The Assassination Of President Kennedy Be Opened To The Public?
*Daily Mail:* *Could Trump open the Kennedy files? President must decide within weeks on releasing the last secret CIA and FBI assassination files* * The 1992 JFK Assassination Records Collection Act set at 25-year timetable for declassification of assassination records dealing with President Kennedy * The law grants sole power to the president to stop declassification * A White House official said it was working with the National Archives on a smooth release of documents * Trump has touted multiple conspiracy theories – and during the campaign brought up a National Enquirer Story th... more »
Free Download: Aldous Huxley, “The Doors of Perception”
“We live together, we act on, and react to, one another; but always and in all circumstances we are by ourselves. The martyrs go hand in hand into the arena; they are crucified alone. Embraced, the lovers desperately try to fuse their insulated ecstasies into a single self-transcendence; in vain. By its very nature every embodied spirit is doomed to suffer and enjoy in solitude. Sensations, feelings, insights, fancies- all these are private and, except through symbols and at second hand, incommunicable. We can pool information about experiences, but never the experiences themselves.... more »
Picture Of The Day
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* A military drill marking the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the Korean People's Army (KPA) is seen in this handout photo by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published on April 26. © REUTERS/ KCNA
Russian Nuclear Weapons Policy
A Yars missile system en route to a field region at the final stage of the Strategic All-Around Competition, a field training contest in the Novosibirsk region. © Alexandr Kryazhev / Sputnik *Mark B. Schneider, RCD:* *Russian Nuclear Weapons Policy* *Implications for U.S. Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense* Unlike the U.S., nuclear forces are Russia’s highest military priority. In December 2016, President Putin declared Russia is “stronger than any potential aggressor,” has modernized almost 60% of its strategic forces and directed that Russia further strengthen its nuclear Tri... more »
Putin-Gate... Drip, Drip, Drip
Julian Borger reported in yesterday's *Guardian* that way back in December, after Putin was already celebrating his victories in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio and Florida that the British government had already been given the details of how Trump's campaign had been colluding with the Kremlin on stealing the election. This became part of the explosive dossier by former MI6 agent Christopher Steele. The news in Britain wasn't that that the UK intelligence services had also received the dossier but that Steele confirmed in a court filing earlier this month that he handed a... more »
Brazier! ‘Left Turn at Midnight’
When Graham Brazier died nearly two years ago, he’d been working with producer Alan Jansson on his fourth solo album — recording with him every Thursday night across several months. Since his death, Alan Jansson has been continuing to produce the album. A labour of love in every sense, Alan has also *produced* it in virtually every sense: starting with just the raw acoustic tracks they’d originally laid down, he has summoned musicians; enlisted the help of friends and followers; and with the help of Kelly Addis initiated a ‘kickstarter’ (and more) to help complete the great wor... more »
Musical Interlude: Runrig, “Running to the Light”
Runrig, “Running to the Light” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BRZ-SFFnMg
"A Look to the Heavens"
“While hunting for comets in the skies above 18th century France, astronomer Charles Messier diligently kept a list of the things he encountered that were definitely not comets. This is number 27 on his now famous not-a-comet list. In fact, 21st century astronomers would identify it as a planetary nebula, but it's not a planet either, even though it may appear round and planet-like in a small telescope. Messier 27 (M27) is an excellent example of a gaseous emission nebula created as a sun-like star runs out of nuclear fuel in its core. The nebula forms as the star's outer layers are... more »
Chet Raymo, "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"
*"Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"* by Chet Raymo “On a Sunday afternoon years ago we tripped over the hill to the annual races on Beal Ban Strand, an afternoon of thundering excitement up and down the tide-washed sand, sleek and powerful horses ridden by young jockeys in gaily-colored silks. A good time was had by all, but I couldn't help but think of the events that occurred on those cliffs you see in the background of the photograph, just above the head of the jockey in white. In the year 1580, six-hundred Catholics- Spaniards, Italians and Irish, including women and children- were besie... more »
"Hopeless..."
"That the situation appears hopeless should not prevent us from doing our best." - Aldo Leopold
The Poet: Linda Pastan, "What We Want"
*"What We Want" * "What we want is never simple. We move among the things we thought we wanted: a face, a room, an open book and these things bear our names- now they want us. But what we want appears in dreams, wearing disguises. We fall past, holding out our arms and in the morning our arms ache. We don't remember the dream, but the dream remembers us. It is there all day as an animal is there under the table, as the stars are there even in full sun." ~ Linda Pastan, "Carnival Evening"
"You Are Not Crazy: Taking a Time Out"
*"You Are Not Crazy: Taking a Time Out"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Sometimes as adults, we just need a time out to refocus and gather ourselves before starting out again. Most of us feel a little crazy from time to time. Periods of high stress can make us feel like we’re losing it, as can being surrounded by people whose values are very different from our own. Losing a significant relationship and moving into a new life situation are other events that can cause us to feel off kilter. Circumstances like these recur in our lives, and they naturally affect our mental stability. ... more »
Russia Showcases Their Newest Remote-Controlled Robot Tanks
*Daily Mail:* *Russian army puts its enormous new remote-controlled robot tank boasting a 30mm automatic gun and six missiles through its paces* * The Russian army has been testing a remote-controlled tank at a military base * A video shows the unmanned robot scaling hills, dusty paths and flows of water * At the end of the footage the tank, named The Vikhr, fires from its 30 mm gun * A report from the SIPRI found that Russia is the third biggest military spender The Russian army has been putting one of the world's biggest military robots through its paces, acting as a further re... more »
The Growing Role And Importance Of Multi-Domain Combat
Iraqi Army soldiers training in January 2017. *Sydney J. Freedberg Jr., Breaking Defense*:* Iraq: Proving Ground For Multi-Domain Battle* ARMY WAR COLLEGE: The brutal ground war in Iraq holds vital lessons for sophisticated future operations in the Pacific, Australian Maj. Gen. Roger Noble said today. Military pundits often draw a sharp distinction between what they consider low-tech warfare against irregular forces, as in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, and high-tech war against states like China and Russia. But when Noble went from a tour in Iraq last year to the Hawaii headquarte... more »
The Ultimate Question: Could America Stop a Nuclear Attack from North Korea?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* New technology could help. *The trajectory of an enemy ICBM includes an initial “boost” phase where it launches from the surface up into space, a “midcourse” phase where it travels in space above the earth’s atmosphere and a “terminal” phase wherein it re-enters the earth’s atmosphere and descends to its target. MOKV is engineered to destroy threats in the “midcourse” phase while the missile is traveling through space.* *An ability to destroy decoys as well as actual ICBMs is increasingly vital in today’s fast-changing technological landscape beca... more »
Pacific Commander Says U.S. Needs More Submarines, Ships to Counter North Korean Threat
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* Harris went on to testify that as the only nation to have tested nuclear devices in this century, North Korea has vigorously pursued an aggressive weapons test schedule with more than 60 listed missile events in recent years The US Commander, US Pacific Command told lawmakers the fast-increasing threat of North Korean military action underscores the need for a larger number of submarines, precision-guided weapons and surface ships in the Pacific theater. "That's why the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group is back on patrol in Northeast Asia. That... more »
Why China May Play Tough in the Lead-Up to Its 19th Party Conference
*J. Michael Cole* *Politics, Asia* [image: President of China Xi Jinping. Kremlin.ru] The meeting will activate survival instincts of Communist officials in order to secure their power. Facing intense pressure on several fronts in the lead-up to the 19th Party Congress in the fall, Chinese President and CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping will likely be compelled to bolster his credentials with the more radical elements—and thereby placate his enemies—within his party. Expect, therefore, an eventful second half of 2017. At the heart of the coming drama are succession and elite poli... more »
Capitalism: The Systematic Poverty and Exploitation of Human Beings by Finian Cunningham
by Finian Cunningham Writer, Dandelion Salad East Africa Originally posted April 26, 2014 April 29, 2017 Workers in Western countries are now paid so badly that businesses are reportedly finding it profitable to return from China – having relocated to Asia in the first place to exploit cheap labor there. It is an astounding indictment […]
VIDEO: Hama frontier becomes killing ground for elite Syrian Army troops (+18 graphic)
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:20 A.M.) – A 30-minute long battle video was released on Saturday, showing the Tiger Forces living up to their reputation as the most fearsome assault troops on the Syrian battlefield. Other army factions are also stationed in northern Hama although all military decisions are taken by Suheil Al-Hassan and his advisors. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Air Force obliterates Al-Qaeda base in southern Idlib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Air Force (SYAAF) carried out a strategic airstrike in the southern countryside of Idlib this week, targeting another Al-Qaeda camp with Russian help. A Russian drone captured footage of the Syrian Air Force attacking this base in southern Idlib, showing the moment the Al-Qaeda camp was destroyed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
We Already Live in a Free Market - Here's Why It's No Utopia (Yet)
*April 30, 2017* (Tony Cartalucci - LD) - The fundamental problem with free market proponents is that many fail to realize we already have an absolutely, 100% free market. Within that free market, a clique of incredibly wealthy, well connected, and well organized individuals have decided to use their freedom to create "governments" they influence, media they control, police who impose by force their will upon populations, a military to either protect their racket or project it beyond their current areas of operation, and all else we associate with "statism." The fact is, should we... more »
Russia Wants To Cooperate With The U.S. On Syria
*RT:* *Russia ‘fully ready’ to cooperate with US on Syria – Lavrov* Moscow is eager to resume cooperation with Washington on solving the Syrian crisis, Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, said during his meeting with his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, in the Russian capital. During the meeting, Lavrov noted that Jordan’s King Abdullah II has repeatedly emphasized the importance of joint Russian-American efforts in Syria. “I can assure that we’re fully ready for this. We count on Washington to demonstrate the same approach,” he said. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* Th... more »
Tensions Rising On The Syrian Border Between Turkey And The U.S.
*The Independent: **US deploys troops to stop fighting in Syria - between two of its allies* Kurdish leaders appeal for no-fly zone over autonomous Rojava region as Turkish air strikes and artillery shells leave over 20 dead The US has reportedly sent troops to the border between Turkey and the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Syria, in an apparent response to a spate of Turkish assaults on Kurdish targets. The Turkish military launched air strikes against targets in the three self-governing cantons of Rojava this week, and have followed up with artillery and tank assaults. ... more »
What Has The DCCC Learned From A Decade Of Abject Failure? Absolutely Nothing
This week I've been getting to know/vetting a Democratic congressional candidate running against a GOP arch-villain. I really, really, really wanted to candidate to be good-- or at least as good as Jon Ossoff. Not everyone is going to be as stellar as Elizabeth Warren or Bernie or Grayson or Ted Lieu. It's an unfair standard. But at one point I asked the candidate if there are any current members of Congress he admires. H e didn't hesitate for a moment: Jim Costa, he said. My heart sunk. I had just completed a post that mentioned Costa-- as one of the 7 right-wing Democrats who vo... more »
Bill Maher tells Liberals that they are wasting their time trying to win over Trump supporters with facts.
Courtesy of Raw Story: *“Trump supporters aren’t changing their minds because the problem isn’t in the mind. It’s lower. It’s emotional,” Maher said. “He could have Ann Frank’s skeleton in his closet. They’d all vote for him again.” * *Asking why, Maher walked through the cultural crisis many of the undervalued white voters face that Trump managed to harness. “I think it’s a gut feeling that the world has changed and they don’t like it,” he said. “Trump is going to change it back to the way it was.” * *Speaking occasionally in a thick southern accent, Maher railed against “damn M... more »
Saddam Hussein at 80: Iraq Without its ‘Liberation’
[image: undefined] What would have happened had there been no Iraq War in 2003 and Saddam Hussein had stayed in power? Where would we be today? It’s the 28th of April 2017. Saddam Hussein, president of Iraq, now a member state of the newly reconstituted United Arab Republic (with Syria and Egypt), is celebrating his 80th birthday. There are big processions on a gloriously sunny and very hot day in Baghdad. Among visiting foreign heads of state was Zimbabwe’s 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe, who joked that if Saddam gave up smoking Cohibas and started drinking herbal teas he mig... more »
Gen Mattis' Syria Chemical Claim Smacks of Politicized Intelligence
[image: undefined] *AN OPEN MEMORANDUM FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE* *From*: Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) *Subject*: Mattis ‘No Doubt’ Stance on Alleged Syrian CW Smacks of Politicized Intelligence Donald Trump’s new Secretary of Defense, retired Marine General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, during a recent trip to Israel, commented on the issue of Syria’s retention and use of chemical weapons in violation of its obligations to dispose of the totality of its declared chemical weapons capability in accordance with the provisions of both the Chemical Weapons Convention (CW... more »
Navy Sonar Kills Sea Life
The latest edition of *This Issue* features artist Russell Wray from Hancock, Maine. Russell was twice arrested at Bath Iron Works during the most recent ‘christenings’ of destroyers at the shipyard. Russell leads an organization called COAST (Citizens Opposing Active Sonar Threats) and was largely motivated to do civil disobedience at BIW due to Navy sonar’s impact on sea life – particularly whales and dolphins. Bruce
Is the political speaking circuit a giant money laundering operation?
[image: clinton blair] Serious questions must be asked and serious investigations must be conducted. The post Is the political speaking circuit a giant money laundering operation? appeared first on The Duran.
U.S. Soldier Killed By Blast Outside Of Mosul
*The Independent:* *US soldier killed in explosion near Mosul as bloody battle to drive out Isis militants continues in Iraq* American forces have been supporting the advance and de-mining efforts around the city An American soldier has been killed in an explosion near Mosul as the battle continues to drive Isis militants out of their former stronghold. A spokesperson for US Central Command said: "A US service member died from wounds sustained in an explosive device blast outside of Mosul, Iraq, on Saturday." No further information was immediately released, but the blast came aft... more »
Russia And China Are Cooperating On North Korea
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (3rd L) meets with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov (2nd R) ahead of a ministerial meeting of the UN Security Council on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, in New York, the United States, April 27, 2017. (Xinhua/Li Muzi) *Newsweek*:* China Will Keep Russia Close In Communication Over North Korea* China is keeping close communication with Russia with the increased friction over neighbor North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and hopes to continue to do so, state news agency Xinhua reports. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian De... more »
A North Korean - U.S. War Would Cost Trillions
US/South Korea exercises in March: A cause for concern in Pyongyang. (US Navy) *Emma Reynolds, News.com.au*: *The $3 trillion ‘catastrophic’ cost of a North Korea-US war* IF A North Korea war does become a reality, one unmanageable $3 trillion consequence that hasn’t been widely acknowledged threatens to wreak havoc on the world. The defiant nation launched another missile test today, just hours after stern warnings from Donald Trump that a “major, major conflict” was possible. The conflict between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump could unfold in several ways, but it is the 30 milli... more »
North Korean Crisis -- News Updates April 29, 2017
*Daily Mail: **US warship approaches North Korea after Kim Jong Un carries out another failed missile test, just hours after Pyongyang warned it was 'on the brink of nuclear war' with the United States* * US confirmed that North Korea has carried out a non-nuclear missile launch * Launch comes just hours after the county announced it was 'on the brink of nuclear war' as the United States stages military drills with South Korea * The mid-range KN-17 ballistic missile was fired from a location in the South Pyeongan province in the early hours of Saturday local time * It failed to reach... more »
Greatest Carrier of Propaganda to the Unconscious: Hollywood # Keep the Promise
*As the father of modern propaganda, Edward Bernays wrote:* *Flashback* * “The American motion picture is the greatest unconscious carrier of propaganda in the world to-day. It is a great distributor for ideas and opinions. The motion picture can standardize the ideas and habits of a nation.” (Bernays 1928) * *This explains the "White Helmets" Oscar win very succinctly!* *Hollywood’s role in the control/manipulation/shaping of your reality is undeniable- * *Flashback*:* Hollywood's Military Spook Intelligence Apparatus & It's Insidious Influence* *Insidious: waiting to e... more »
During interview with Reuters Donald Trump laments the loss of his old life, claims he thought being president would be easy, and hands out copies of electoral map to impress reporters.
Courtesy of Reuters: *He misses driving, feels as if he is in a cocoon, and is surprised how hard his new job is. * *President Donald Trump on Thursday reflected on his first 100 days in office with a wistful look at his life before the White House. * *"I loved my previous life. I had so many things going," Trump told Reuters in an interview. "This is more work than in my previous life. I thought it would be easier."* Yes, who didn't assume that being president would be a piece of cake? You know, besides everybody. At one point during the interview Trump got so depressed he sud... more »
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“The Individual vs. The Illusion Of Consensus Reality”
*“The Individual vs. The Illusion Of Consensus Reality”* by Jon Rappoport “This is such a supercharged subject, I could start from a dozen places. But let’s begin here: the individual is unique, because he is he. He is unique because he has his own ideas, because he has his own desires, because he has his own power. That power belongs to no one else. In particular, it doesn’t belong to the State. The State will try, will always try to suggest that it is granting power to the individual, but this is a lie. It’s an illusion broadcast with ill-intent. While everyone else is trying to... more »
"Just Look At Us..."
"Just look at us. Everything is backwards; everything is upside down. Doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the major media destroy information and religions destroy spirituality." - Michael Ellner
Did North Korea 'Disrespect' China With Their Missile Test?
North Korea disrespected the wishes of China & its highly respected President when it launched, though unsuccessfully, a missile today. Bad! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 28, 2017 *Politico*: *Trump: North Korea 'disrespected the wishes of China' with missile test* President Donald Trump said North Korea "disrespected" the Chinese government by launching another ballistic missile test Friday. "North Korea disrespected the wishes of China & its highly respected President when it launched, though unsuccessfully, a missile today. Bad!" the president said in a tweet. No... more »
What Comes After the F-35 Could Revolutionize Warfare Forever
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Russia, China and North Korea need to pay attention. *It is also possible that the new 6th-generation fighter could use advanced, futuristic stealth technology able to enable newer, more capable air defenses. The air defenses of potential adversaries are increasingly using faster computing processing power and are better networked together, more digital, able to detect a wider range of frequencies and able to detect stealthy aircraft at farther distances.* *The new 6th-generation fighter will also likely fire lasers and have the ability to launch offe... more »
North Korea’s Latest Missile Never Even Made It Out of Korea
*Ryan Pickrell* *Security, Asia* While Friday’s launch may have failed, Kim Jong Un’s record is 58 successes, 17 failures. North Korea launched a ballistic missile Friday, but the weapon failed. The South Korean military reported that the missile was fired from a site in the vicinity of Bukchang in Pyeongannam-do, South Pyeongan Province. U.S. Pacific Command revealed the weapon was launched from Pukchang airfield, but it “did not leave Korean territory.” Some observers suspect that the missile may have been a KN-17, a new type of single-stage, liquid-fueled Scud with suspected ... more »
Trouble in jihadist paradise as Jaysh Al-Islam demands HTS surrender in east Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – Jaysh Al-Islam released a statement on Saturday that called on all Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham fighters in the East Ghouta to turn themselves and their weapons in. Jaysh Al-Islam promised to not harm any Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham fighters that surrender to their forces and further added that they will release them […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Syrian Army exploits rebel infighting to advance in east Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (0:50 A.M.) – With rebel forces heavily invested in defeating one another in rural Damascus, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is slowly but surely gaining ground in the embattled Al-Qaboun neighborhood on the eastern fringes of the Syrian capital. On Saturday, the 105th Brigade of the Republican Guard seized a batch of building […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Eş-Şebab, Mogadişu’da Somalili istihbarat şefini infaz etti
Eş-Şebab örgütünün medya kanalı, bu sabah Somali’nin başkenti Mogadişu’da bir istihbarat şefininin infaz edildiğini iddia etti. Eş-Şebab örgütünün uyuyan hücrelerinin istihbarat şefi Muhammed Hac Ali’yi bir süre takip altına aldıktan sonra öldürdüğü söyleniyor. IŞİD ile bağlantıları olduğu bilinen Eş-Şebab, Somali’nin kırsal bölgelerinde hakimiyet alanı oluşturabilse de başkent Mogadişu, Somali hükümetinin denetiminde. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
İdlib’de Özbek cihatçı örgütün lideri suikaste uğradı
Çoğunluğu Özbekistan uyruklu cihatçı militanlardan oluşan ”İmam Buhari Tugayı”nın liderlerinden Şeyh Salah, İdlib kent merkezinde Cuma namazı çıkışında kimliği belirlenemeyen saldırganlar tarafından 4 korumasıyla birlikte öldürüldü. İdlib kentinin haftada en az bir defa bombalı araç saldırıları ve faili meçhul cinayetlere sahne olduğu biliniyor. Her ne kadar Suriye parlamentosu, Muhaberat ajanlarını işaret etse de olayın iç çatışma […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Suriye ordusu, Deyrezzor’da IŞİD’e ait bir ikmal tünelini imha etti
Suriye ordusu, IŞİD’in kuşatması altındaki Deyrezzor’da operasyonlarına devam ediyor. Raşidiye’deki yoğun çatışmaların arından Suriye ordusu, dikkatini IŞİD’in ana ikmal hattını kesmek üzere Sina’a semtine yöneltti. Suriye ordusuna bağlı Cumhuriyet Muhafızlarının, Cumartesi öğleden sonra Deyrezzor kentinin güneydoğusunda yer alan Sina’a semtindeki IŞİD’e ait birincil ikmal tünelini tespit etmeyi başardığı bildirildi. 50 metre uzunluğundaki bu tünel vasıtasıyla […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
The Absurdity of Theresa May
British politics has long had an absurd streak, and in this regard we should commend the Prime Minister for preserving this fine tradition. Consider these exhibits from the last week of general election campaigning: Theresa May visits a factory. She refuses to take questions from the press and the employer forbids workers from talking to the hacks. Theresa May visits North Derbyshire and is interviewed by BBC Radio Derby. Asked about what Boris Johnson meant by calling Jeremy Corbyn a "mugwump", she replied "What I recognise is that what we need in this country is strong and stable... more »
Another Spanish Warship 'Invades' The Waters Around Gibraltar For The 3rd Time This Month
A map showing the area of Gibraltar territorial waters (The SUN) *The Telegraph*: *Third Spanish warship invades Gibraltan waters in the space of a month* A Spanish warship entered Gibraltar’s territorial waters early on Saturday morning, just hours before a meeting of European Union leaders approved their guidelines for negotiating a Brexit deal with the United Kingdom that allows Spain to veto its application to the Rock. At around 9am the Spanish corvette ‘Cazadora’ entered waters off Gibraltar, where Royal Navy and local police launches sailed out to meet it. According to ob... more »
Interactive Map Reveals EVERY Conflict Currently Active Around The World
The map is designed to raise awareness of the 'forgotten conflicts' around the world *Daily Mail:* *The world at war: Stunning interactive map reveals EVERY conflict currently active around the world* Created by non-profit organisation IRIN, it allows users to easily see key points of each conflict Map is part of a series of articles looking at the 'forgotten wars' around the world There are more than 40 active conflicts around the world at the moment. While Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq are well known, a new interactive maps reveals them all. Created by non-profit organisation IRI... more »
Five Minutes Five Issues: Lethal Tasers, Trump’s Wall, Berkeley Speech, School Friskings, War Power
Welcome to this week's episode of the RPI blog, "Five Minutes, Five Issues." You can listen to it, and read a transcript, below. You can also find previous episodes of the show at Stitcher, iTunes, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Listen to the new episode here: Read a transcript of the new episode, including links to further information regarding the topics discussed, here: *The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity welcomes you to Five Minutes Five Issues. Starting in five four three two one.* Hello, I am Adam Dick, a Ron Paul Institute senior fellow. Let’s start. *Issue o... more »
Five Minutes Five Issues: Lethal Tasers, Trump’s Wall, Berkeley Speech, School Friskings, War Power
Welcome to this week's episode of the RPI blog, "Five Minutes, Five Issues." You can listen to it, and read a transcript, below. You can also find previous episodes of the show at Stitcher, iTunes, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Listen to the new episode here: Read a transcript of the new episode, including links to further information regarding the topics discussed, here: *The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity welcomes you to Five Minutes Five Issues. Starting in five four three two one.* Hello, I am Adam Dick, a Ron Paul Institute senior fellow. Let’s start. *Issue o... more »
Five Minutes Five Issues: Lethal Tasers, Trump’s Wall, Berkeley Speech, School Friskings, War Power
Welcome to this week's episode of the RPI blog, "Five Minutes, Five Issues." You can listen to it, and read a transcript, below. You can also find previous episodes of the show at Stitcher, iTunes, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Listen to the new episode here: Read a transcript of the new episode, including links to further information regarding the topics discussed, here: *The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity welcomes you to Five Minutes Five Issues. Starting in five four three two one.* Hello, I am Adam Dick, a Ron Paul Institute senior fellow. Let’s start. *Issue o... more »
Five Minutes Five Issues: Lethal Tasers, Trump’s Wall, Berkeley Speech, School Friskings, War Power
Welcome to this week's episode of the RPI blog, "Five Minutes, Five Issues." You can listen to it, and read a transcript, below. You can also find previous episodes of the show at Stitcher, iTunes, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Listen to the new episode here: Read a transcript of the new episode, including links to further information regarding the topics discussed, here: *The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity welcomes you to Five Minutes Five Issues. Starting in five four three two one.* Hello, I am Adam Dick, a Ron Paul Institute senior fellow. Let’s start. *Issue o... more »
Governor John Kasich’s crazy solution to the North Korean crisis: ‘take out’ Kim Jong-un
[image: kasich] Ohio Governor John Kasich proposes US resort to terrorism in order to solve North Korean crisis. The post Governor John Kasich’s crazy solution to the North Korean crisis: ‘take out’ Kim Jong-un appeared first on The Duran.
How to Discuss Global Warming with a “Climate Alarmist.” Scientific Talking Points to Win the Debate.
co2islife at How to Discuss Global Warming with a “Climate Alarmist.” Scientific Talking Points to Win the Debate. – CO2 is Life - 8 hours ago
Smoking Gun #1: Al Gore’s Ice Core CO2 Temperature Chart Ironically, some of the most damning evidence again the AGW or Anthropogenic Global Warming Theory comes from Al Gore himself. For An Updated and Reformatted Version of this Article Click Here Talking Points: Climate change is the norm. Never in the 800,000-year ice core record […]
Tired Of Losing Yet?
As we pointed out this morning, the U.S. economy grew just 0.7 percent since Señor Trumpanzee's kleptocracy took over the Oval Office, the weakest showing in 3 years. And when he whined that the job-- of president-- was harder than he had ever imagined, former Mexican President Vicente Fox trolled him on twitter: "Being president ain’t easy... just go back to golfing." But Trump did accomplish one thing that is sure to tickle the heart and soul of his base-- or at least will on Monday. The clownish new Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue will promulgate a new rule to make sure... more »
Continúan las manifestaciones en Adén por la destitución del Gobernador al-Zubaidi
Tal y como informamos anteriormente, el Presidente Hadi destituyó al gobernador de Adén el General Mayor Aidarus al-Zubaidi que representaba a al-Hirak, un importante grupo que aboga por reinstaurar Yemen del Sur. Tras la decisión de Hadi de destituir a al-Zubaidi por su ideología secesionista se han desencadenado importantes revueltas populares mientras algunos grupos se […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jaish Al-Islam executes Al-Qaeda commander as rival jihadists slaughter each other in Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:45 P.M.) – Infighting in the East Ghouta peaked on Saturday as jihadist factions clashed with one another on an unprecident scale, leading to the death of a high-ranking commander of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS). With dozens more killed in the inter-rebel clashes, HTS chief Abu Ayyoub Tasni was shot dead by Jaish […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Doğu Guta’da cihatçılar arasındaki iç savaş kızışıyor: +100 ölü
Önceki sabah, Ceyşül İslam’ın konvoyunun Nusra Cephesi ve Rahman Kolordusu tarafından engellenmesi sonrası başlayan çatışmalar gittikçe şiddetleniyor. Bölgedeki aktivistler, bugün yaşanan çatışmalarda en az 30 kişinin öldüğünü, 50 kişinin de yararlandığını duyururken; Ceyşül İslam’ın karşı tarafta yer alan en az 2 saha komutanı da öldürdüğünü bildirdi. Bugün açıklama yapan Nusra Cephesi sözcüsü, yaşanan çatışmalarda […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Ghouta oriental: Civiles toman las calles para protestar contra las luchas internas yihadistas
Una multitud de civiles del este de Ghouta ha salido a las calles para protestar contra la lucha interna yihadista que actualmente se libra en esta región. Los manifestantes bloquearon las calles en Arbeen para instar a los grupos que participan en el conflicto a que entren en negociaciones y pongan fin al derramamiento de sangre en la región oriental […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkey, Russia reach agreement on purchase of S-400 defense system
(TASS) Turkey and Russia have reached an agreement in principle on the delivery of Russian-made S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems to the Turkish side and are negotiating the price and joint production issues, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday. “We are continuing the negotiations on all the issues related to the S-400, including […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army destroys ISIL’s supply tunnel in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:55 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their field operations in Deir Ezzor on Saturday, targeting the Islamic State’s (ISIL) positions in-and-around the provincial capital. Following an intense battle at Al-Rashidiyah, the Syrian Arab Army turned their attention to the Al-Sina’a District, where they carried out a special operation to obstruct […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VÍDEO | Ataques aéreos devastan las fuerzas yihadistas en el norte de Hama
Cientos de ataques aéreos se han llevado a cabo contra las fortalezas yihadistas en Hama septentrional esta semana, quitándole cualquier oportunidad a Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, la rama de al-Qaeda en Siria, a Jaish al-Izza, afiliada al Ejército Libre Sirio, y a otros 14 grupos insurgentes de reagruparse para iniciar una contraofensiva rebelde conjunta. De nuevo […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
It's all Greek to me
Clytemnestra (Mrs Agamemnon) It should go without saying that the BBC is, despite the bias we mainly focus on here, still capable of producing many a delight and a few fair wonders. My non-work/non-*ITBB *recreation time this week (of which there was quite a bit) included listening, despite myself, to last week's *Drama on 3 *on Radio 3: *Iphigenia in Crimea - *Tony Harrison's gripping take on Euripides's *Iphigenia in Tauris. *I stuck with it and, in the end, thoroughly enjoyed it. No dumbing-down there then from BBC Radio 3. And from there I used *YouTube* to explore Tony Harr... more »
Nationwide Protests And Strikes Brought Brazil To A Standstill On Friday
*VOA:* *Nationwide Strike Brings Brazil to a Standstill* Public transportation, schools and banks were closed across much of Brazil as unions led nationwide strikes to protest austerity measures. Millions of people stayed home Friday, either by choice or because they could not get to work. Thousands of others came out onto the streets to protest and block roads. In one of the largest demonstrations, thousands of people gathered in front of Rio de Janeiro’s state assembly and clashed with police who tried to remove them. Police fired tear gas while protesters threw stones. *Read m... more »
Venezuela's Poor Are Now Joining The Protests Against The Government
*VICE News:* *Venezuela's poor are turning on its president and clashing with pro-government militias* CARACAS, Venezuela — Late in the morning on Monday, April 24, protesters gathered on a patch of grass next to a pedestrian bridge in Altamira, in the eastern and wealthier half of Caracas. They were planning the latest march in a series of protests against the government of President Nicolás Maduro that have rocked the faltering country since March 20, when Venezuela’s highest court attempted to dissolve the national assembly in an effort to further weaken Maduro’s opponents. Pr... more »
Cosmic Whistleblowers - Simon Sharman
The other day I had the opportunity to watch a documentary by Simon Sharman called *Cosmic Whistleblowers*. You can see a preview, or rather a short trailer about the film, here. http://cosmicwhistleblowers.com/ This is sort of his pursuit of the “Roswell Slides” tale, his discussions with various individuals including some of those who were directly involved in the Roswell crash in some fashion, and with Don Schmitt and Tom Carey who have been investigating it for years. It ends just after the big fiasco in Mexico City and what Tom Carey. Photo copyright by Kevin Randlehe learned a... more »
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from any investigations concerning Michael Flynn.
Uh...I think I'm busy that day.Courtesy of Politico: *Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Friday that his recusal from Justice Department investigations into the 2016 campaign for president will extend into inquiries into the activities of former national security adviser Michael Flynn, under fire for his ties to foreign governments. * *“My recusal deals with the campaign issues,” Sessions told NBC’s “Today” show. “But I would expect not to be involved in this one.”* *"You would recuse yourself from any decision dealing with general Flynn?" asked Today anchor Matt Lauer. * *"Yeah,... more »
Denzel Washington Death Hoax
Reports that the Academy Award-winning actor was killed in a drive-by shooting in New York are fake news.
Have I Got Tigers For You
Just to promote a point made in the comment fields of an earlier thread.... This week's *Have I Got News For You *saw (Establishment lackey) anti-Establishment hero Ian Hislop making a suggestive remark about BBC bias. The first segment had focused its satirical mockery on Labour - which, to my mind, is quite unusual for the programme. Of course, *all* of that mockery focused *personally* on Jeremy Corbyn (which surprised me a good deal less). There then followed a short burst of mockery for Tim Farron over the gay sex thing. And then came the utterly charming mockery of an 8... more »
How to talk to a climate alarmist
Download your point by point guide on how to leave a climate alarmist stuttering with solid facts.
Islamic State Assassinates Key Taliban Leader In Pakistan
Islamic State fighters in Afghanistan *Reuters:* *Islamic State kills senior Afghan Taliban official in Pakistan: militants* Islamic State killed a senior Afghan Taliban official in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, the Afghan militants said on Saturday, in a rare clash between the rival Islamist groups inside Pakistan. Afghan Taliban sources told Reuters Maulvi Daud was killed on the outskirts of Peshawar with two other men on Thursday. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed Daud's death. The Islamic State on Friday claimed responsibility for "assassination of ... more »
The 'Butcher Of Kabul' Returns To Afghanistan Promoting Peace
*Deutsche Welle: **Afghan warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar urges Taliban to end war* Afghan warlord and ex-premier, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, has called on the Taliban to lay down their weapons and enter peace talks with the government. Kabul signed a peace agreement with the Hezb-i-Islami leader last year. In his first public appearance in nearly two decades, notorious Afghan warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar urged Taliban insurgents to join a "caravan of peace." "… stop the pointless, meaningless and unholy war," Hekmatyar told a gathering of his followers and Afghan politicians in Laghman ... more »
100 Days of Pandemonium and Hell is Enough: Impeach Trump Now!
Americans need to learn from the Russian people. We’re Sick of Him! Enough already! Impeach Putin’s evil twin Trump! 100 … Continue reading →
Protests today in Russia called by Khodorkovsky were a damp squib
[image: Opposition supporters attend a rally in the southern Russian city of Stavropol, March 26, 2017. The banner reads "Down with corruption in power." REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko - RTX32S8N] Attempt to follow up earlier protests by calling more protests today merely highlighted lack of support for Russia's 'liberal opposition'. The post Protests today in Russia called by Khodorkovsky were a damp squib appeared first on The Duran.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte blasts North Korea but cautions Donald Trump
[image: Duterte stop] Duterte implied that Kim Jong-Un is evil, but warned Donald Trump that war would be a disaster that could end the world. The post Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte blasts North Korea but cautions Donald Trump appeared first on The Duran.
4 Russian territorial disputes that have not resulted in hostility
[image: kuril] Russia is more than capable of handing a wide variety of territorial disputes in a calm and mature way. The same cannot be said for the fascist regime in Kiev. The post 4 Russian territorial disputes that have not resulted in hostility appeared first on The Duran.
The US should accept China’s proposal and talk to North Korea. Here’s why.
[image: korea missile] All the facts are consistent with North Korea's statements that its nuclear programme is purely defensive, in which case it may agree to suspend it if it is reassured it will not be attacked by the US. The post The US should accept China’s proposal and talk to North Korea. Here’s why. appeared first on The Duran.
Books: The good, the bad, and the very ugly...
*with the ugly starting to outweigh the good.* The older I get the less patience I have with books that rely on bad language, over-the-top depictions of sex, and are part of a series - all of which are now in plentiful supply. Reading is one of my greatest pleasures. It has been so since I started reading at about 4 years old. Every week during the summer my mom walked us the mile and a half to the library to restock our book supply. During the winter, weather permitting, we drove there where the very sight of all those books made me quiver with excitement. When I was about 9 y... more »
U.S. Marines Return To Afghanistan's Helmand Province
US Marines at Kandahar air base upon the end of combat operations in Helmand October 27, 2014. © Omar Sobhani / Reuters *CNN*: *US Marines return to volatile Afghan province* (CNN)The US Marines are back in Afghanistan's turbulent Helmand province for the first time since the NATO-led international coalition ended its combat operations three years ago. At least 300 Marines have been deployed to the southwestern province, the site of many battles during the Afghan war. They will train, advise and assist Afghan soldiers and police. "The Marines have landed," Task Force Southwest sai... more »
Trump’s New Sec of Labor Let “Lolita Express” Billionaire Off “With a Wrist Slap”
As US Attorney, he arranged a sweetheart deal for billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein so he wouldn't spend life behind bars — now, Alexander Acosta is Trump's Secretary of Labor.
Watch Roger Pielke On Extreme Weather
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood In 2013, Dr David Whitehouse interviewed Prof Roger Pielke Jnr on the topic of extreme weather, for GWPF TV. It’s about 20 minutes long, but still worth watching. ? Everything that Pielke said then still applies. What is interesting though is that…
NYT Opens Climate Can of Worms
Originally posted on Science Matters: ? Fishermen often discovered how easy it was to open a can of bait worms, and how difficult it was to close them. Once the worms discovered an opportunity to escape, it became nearly impossible to keep them contained. Some experts say the metaphor is a modern extension of Pandora’s…
"Injecting a bit of realism"
Another beauty? And, on a similar front, the following report from Damian Grammaticas on tonight's BBC One early evening news bulletin reported the remaining EU's position whilst framing it in terms of Angela Merkel's talk of British "illusions". Damian then added, without appearing to quote either directly or indirectly, and thus giving the impression that he was 'telling it how he sees it'...: What EU leaders are most worried about is what Angela Merkel has called "illusions" on the British side about what can be achieved in Brexit negotiations. *This process today is about injec... more »
People's Climate March: Leonardo DiCaprio joins Natives to defend indigenous rights
*Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted front and center supporting Indigenous Communities with a sign that read "Climate Change is Real." * People's Climate March: Best Signs, Including Leonardo DiCaprio, From The Washington D.C. Rally Early Saturday morning thousands of people met up in Washington, D.C. to rally for the planet at the People's Climate March. The first People's Climate March took place in 2014 in New York City on the eve of the United Nations Climate Summit. People came together Saturday, on President Donald Trump's 100th Day in office, to urge him and other lawmakers to tak... more »
The PM plays a risky game with young people by shafting them right before a general election
The Prime Minister is playing a risky game with young people by shafting them weeks before a general election. Theresa May’s government pushed through legislation allowing nearly all universities in England to raise tuition fees every year. The green light for increasing education costs was supposed to be coupled with a ‘Teaching Excellence Framework’. The […] The post The PM plays a risky game with young people by shafting them right before a general election appeared first on The Canary.
Leadership 2017 Links
The latest from the federal NDP's leadership campaign. - Sid Ryan's endorsement of Niki Ashton both answers one of the more persistent questions as to possible additional entries into the race, and offers some helpful institutional support for Ashton's campaign. - Mick Sweetman interviews each of the MPs in the race about their plans in general, and for Toronto in particular. And Charlie Angus discusses the need for Canadians to benefit more from the resources extracted from our country. - Karl Belanger asks whether Pat Stogran fits the bill for an outsider candidate in the race, ... more »
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Lance Moody
Lance Moody This week I tried something completely different and invited a dyed in the wool skeptic to join me. Lance Moody told about his conversion to skepticism from a younger man who was more open to the idea of alien visitation… as many of us were. Although we did talk about his sometimes rather nasty postings, and attempted postings to my blog, Moody, when engaged in private conversation (or in this case a rather public conversation) is quite rational and not at all snarky. You can listen to the interview here: http://differentperspective.rnn.libsynpro.com/a-different-perspec... more »
Question
Hm. Here's an exam question based on the opening of tonight's BBC One early evening news bulletin. (I'll let you decide it it's a good one). Which of the following (if any) do *you *think are more biased in their way of putting it than all the others? (There may be more than one answer). And, if so, in which direction(s)? Or are they all equally impartial? The second part of the questions is: And which one of them do you think the BBC actually used tonight? 1. Good evening. The President of the European Commission has* said *that many people in Britain are underestimating th... more »
The Growing Role Of U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis In President Trump's Administration
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump stands with retired Marine Gen. James Mattis following their meeting at the main clubhouse at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., November 19, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar *David Ignatius, Washington Post:* *Mattis and Trump: The odd couple that works* As President Trump nears the 100-day benchmark, it’s a good moment to examine the relationship that has evolved between the mercurial and inexperienced commander in chief and his unflappable defense secretary, Jim Mattis. It’s an unlikely partnership, but so far it mostly seems to ... more »
“We’re Sick Of Him”; “Enough!”: Dozens Detained In Nationwide Anti-Putin Protests In Russia
Americans need to learn from the Russian people. Enough already! Impeach Putin’s evil twin Trump! “Russians, in peaceful protest, call … Continue reading →
Not to Be Outdone By Putin, Trump Signs Order Opening Arctic for Oil Drilling
Protesting Russian State owned Gazprom; Albertina Museum in Vienna Deepwater Horizon, BP oil spill, Gulf of Mexico From the VOA: … Continue reading →
President Trump's 100 Days As Commander in Chief
The photograph released by the White House of President Trump meeting with his advisers at his estate in Mar-a-Lago on April 6, 2017, regarding his decision to launch missile strikes against Syria. *Military Times*: *100 days of commander in chief Trump* WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s strongest supporters and toughest critics each have acknowledged that 100 days is a brief window to assess the commander in chief. But that hasn’t stopped the White House from promoting several lists of accomplishments during the first few months of Trump’s term in office, including a host of... more »
Donald Trump panders to the Ammosexuals.
Courtesy of TPM: *President Donald Trump told the NRA’s annual conference Friday that “the eight-year assault on your Second Amendment freedoms has come to a crashing end,” part of a a speech that was light on policy but heavy on conservative shout-outs and campaign rhetoric.* "Limber up them trigger fingers y'all, bullets is gonna fly!" Trump also did a little campaigning for Georgia congressional candidate Karen Handel, who essentially believes that every fetus should be carried to term and then armed as soon as possible. *“She’s totally for the NRA and she’s totally for the S... more »
The latest "killing" in Arkansas!
*SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017And the three or four which produced it:* In yesterday's award-winning post, we discussed Rachel Maddow's heroic treatment of Arkansas' recent "killings." Later, we had occasion to read the New York Times' front-page report about the most recent "killing." We thought it was superb journalism, of a type you won't encounter on Maddow's corporate-funded TV show. For ourselves, we oppose capital punishment; in fact, we always have. We also oppose the kind of "journalism" practiced on the Maddow program. We thought the Times provided the kind of work you'll *n... more »
Bill Nye The Science Guy; Catastrophic Ice-Age Averted, Man-Made CO2 Saved Mankind
co2islife at How to Discuss Global Warming with a “Climate Alarmist.” Scientific Talking Points to Win the Debate. – CO2 is Life - 12 hours ago
Contrary to conventional wisdom/consensus, man-made/anthropogenic CO2 was driving the earth towards catastrophic warming. According to Bill Nye the Science Guy, the truth, however, is just the opposite. According to Bill Nye The Science Guy, man’s production of CO2 has prevented/delayed the next ice age. “In other words, humans have altered the climate so drastically we’ve almost certainly … Continue reading "Bill Nye The Science Guy; Catastrophic Ice-Age Averted, Man-Made CO2 Saved Mankind"
The Winning Climate Change Strategy isn’t Debating Science, It is Arguing National Priorities
co2islife at How to Discuss Global Warming with a “Climate Alarmist.” Scientific Talking Points to Win the Debate. – CO2 is Life - 12 hours ago
The National Review has an article (Starting on Page #23) that reflects the opinion expressed in many posts on this Blog. And then a funny thing happened: “Denial” gave way to those more reasoned arguments. Perhaps the accumulation of scientific evidence changed minds. Perhaps it was only the political reality that sank in. Regardless, opponents of … Continue reading "The Winning Climate Change Strategy isn’t Debating Science, It is Arguing National Priorities"
Fukushima Daiichi Unit 1 Looking Funky
I'm not sure what's going on with the unit 1 cam but the emissions have looked quite heavy over the last several days. There has been precipitation and that always increases the steam so perhaps that explains what looks like heavy emissions. That said, this morning looks particularly strange. Here is a screenshot from yesterday and one from today: Today 4/30/2017 at 2:00 Is that a smudge on the cam lens or is something ugly happening in unit 1? I'm not sure but I'll keep an eye on it.
Turkey Has Blocked The Popular Online Encyclopedia Wikipedia
A reporter's laptop shows the Wikipedia blacked out opening page in Brussels January 18, 2012. REUTERS/Yves Herman *BBC:* *Turkish authorities block Wikipedia without giving reason* Turkey has blocked all access inside the country to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia. Officials said "an administrative measure" had been taken, but gave no reason why. Turkish media said authorities had asked Wikipedia to remove content by writers "supporting terror". Turkey has temporarily blocked social media sites including Facebook and Twitter in the past, usually following protests or terror a... more »
Russia Wants To Arrest Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk *FOX News/AP*: *Russia seeks arrest of former Ukraine prime minister* MINSK, Belarus – Russia has sent a request to the international police agency Interpol for the arrest and extradition of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, claiming he killed Russian soldiers in Chechnya in the 1990s. Yatsenyuk was one of the prime figures of the massive protests that drove Ukraine's Russia-friendly president out of the country in 2014. He became prime minister and was in office until last April. Ukraine's Interior Ministry repor... more »
Not EVERYONE Is Afraid To Talk About Sanctuary Cities-- Guest Post From TX-07 Candidate Jason Westin
*-by Jason Westin* Congressman John Culberson is a career politician, first elected to office nearly 30 years ago. Prior to politics, like many politicians he went to law school, but apparently he has forgotten how the law works. In an interview with the *Houston Chronicle* in March, Culberson said "I'm the one who's going to make the final decisions, along with the president. No judge can compel me to release the money." In the same article, he called himself the "judge and jury" for these funds. U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick ruled on April 25th that Mr. Trump’s execut... more »
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