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Mayor of Utah City Deployed In Afghanistan Killed In 'Insider Attack'
*FOX News:* *Utah mayor, a father of 7, ID’d as US service member killed in ‘insider attack’ in Afghanistan* A former mayor from Utah who has served in the state’s National Guard since 2013 was identified Saturday as the U.S. service member who was killed in an “insider attack” in Afghanistan earlier in the day, according to reports. Brent Taylor, a married father of seven children who was deployed to Afghanistan in January, was a former mayor of North Ogden, a city of about 17,000 people located about 46 miles north of Salt Lake City. Taylor resigned from the mayor's office befor... more »
Let’s Have a War with Russia!: I’d Rather Be Ruled by Autistic Hamsters
The current state of the American Army. Troops learn the hardships of pregnancy. The United States seems to be contemplating war with Russia, Iran, China, or all three Washington pushes NATO ever closer to Russia, leaves the nuclear-missile treaty and … Continue reading →
Between Minya and Sharm El-Sheikh , There is big distance for real !!
There is a big distance for real between the city of Sharm El-Sheikh in Sinai and the city of Minya in Upper Egypt. According to google maps, it is 557.1 km by car but earlier Saturday it seemed that there are 557.1 light years between there. In one city, hundreds attending a mass-funeral in a Coptic Orthodox church to mourn the victims of the latest terrorist attack in Egypt while in another city thousands attend a glitzy forum on the same day. On Saturday, Hundreds of Egyptian Christians attended in a Minya-City-Church the mass-funeral of seven Egyptians who were killed on Friday... more »
President Trump MAGA Rally, Macon Georgia – 4:00pm EDT Livestream
The first of two midterm campaign rallies today will be held in Macon Georgia. President Donald Trump holds a MAGA rally at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon, GA. Anticipated start time is 4:00pm ET. RSBN Livestream Link – … Continue reading →
Mann Self-Identifies As A Rocket Scientist
https://twitter.com/MichaelEMann/status/1059120054007222272 This is not surprising, because he also self-identifies as a Nobel Prize winner and funniest of all – as a scientist.
Ski resorts in the Alps open a month early
More than 10 feet (3 m) of snow fell in parts of the southern Swiss Alps and northern Italian Alps this week. Thanks to two giant snowstorms, some ski resorts have opened more than a month ahead of schedule. After receiving more than 2 feet (60 cm) of snow, Verbier in Switzerland was able to ... Read moreSki resorts in the Alps open a month early The post Ski resorts in the Alps open a month early appeared first on Ice Age Now.
99-Year-Old Atomic Scientist Says: “Lower Health Care Costs – Give Everyone a Free Supply of Vitamin C”
A Brilliant Suggestion From A Former Member of the Manhattan Project… “… a free supply of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) to every person would lower the cost of health care in a major way…” – Ted Jorgenson By Owen R. Fonorow – Vitamin C Foundation The Vitamin C Foundation received this letter below from … Continue reading 99-Year-Old Atomic Scientist Says: “Lower Health Care Costs – Give Everyone a Free Supply of Vitamin C” The post 99-Year-Old Atomic Scientist Says: “Lower Health Care Costs – Give Everyone a Free Supply of Vitamin C” appeared first on BolenReport.
"What Americans Really Need Right Now"
*"What Americans Really Need Right Now"* by Bill Bonner POITOU, FRANCE – "What America most lacks is cynicism. People listen to a news conference without laughing. They read the headlines without even guffawing. They believe their “warriors” are protecting them abroad. At home, they think their elected officials have their backs. And they think their president should be treated with the respect normally reserved for traffic cops and drill sergeants. As for their money… they are ready to believe almost anything. *Tortured Numbers: *Thursday, for example, the press reported that une... more »
U.S. And Japan Are Now Staging The Biggest Combat Readiness War Game Ever Staged Around Japan
U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan conducts military drills during Keen Sword, a joint field-training exercise involving U.S. military, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel and Royal Canadian Navy, at sea November 3, 2018. REUTERS/Tim Kelly *Reuters:* *U.S. carrier leads warships in biggest ever Japan defense war game* ABOARD USS RONALD REAGAN (Reuters) - U.S. fighter jets darted over the Western Pacific on Saturday as the nuclear powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier joined Japanese destroyers and a Canadian warship for the biggest combat readiness war game ... more »
Police commissioner confirms no investigation into The Labour Party
Whilst you may have seen in the mainstream media that an investigation into The Labour Party due to anti-Semitic hate crimes is underway, the Metropolitan Police Service commissioner Cressida Dick confirmed that no investigation into the party was actually taking place whilst talking to Radio 4’s Today on the 2nd of November. The Commissioner was […] The post Police commissioner confirms no investigation into The Labour Party appeared first on The Left Bible.
VIDEO: Syrian legendary commander oversees military drills in Idlib
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:00 P.M.) The Syrian Army troops deployed to Idlib frontlines are on high alert as jihadi rebels launch sporadic attacks; violating the de-militarization zone agreement. Fresh footage posted on social media shows the legendary Tiger Forces’ commander Gen. Suheil al-Hassan supervising a training session for his soldiers somewhere on the eastern countryside of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Don't Curb Rob's Enthusiasm
My favourite BBC editor Rob Burley - nice chap, not a fan of Queen's fabulous *Fat Bottomed Girls *though (or Tommy Robinson) - has been having quite a weekend. As I've been following his travails (including some truly repulsive abuse from far-leftist Twitterers) and his stout defences of the BBC - especially of *The Andrew Marr Show *for giving airtime to Arron Banks (and quite right too) - I've kept imagining the theme tune to Larry David's *Curb Your Enthusiasm *creeping in. Part of the reason for that is that I've been bingeing on YouTube *Curb Your Enthusiasm *clips. It's o... more »
QotD: "My general view is that our planet is a vast treasure house of resources that, properly used, will take us to the stars."
*"My general view is that our planet is a vast treasure house of resources that, properly used, will take us to the stars. We shall colonise the inner planets, and mine the Asteroid Belt. We shall find cures for every illness and extend our lives. We shall uncover every remaining mystery of the natural world. During the past three centuries, much encouraging progress has been made. The curve is now turning almost vertical. It may be that, now and again, our scientific and technical progress throws up problems. If so, the solution is more scientific and technical progress. The only ... more »
Moving on from the AMH
After 12 years of living in this wonderful house in Bath, Maine (built in the 1790's) we are putting the house up for sale and moving on. We bought it in a three-way partnership of Karen Wainberg, Mary Beth Sullivan and myself. Over the years we've been a house of transition (we called it an 'Intentional Community') where friends whose lives were in flux could live with us at a cheap rent until things settled down for them and they could afford to move on. One mom and her two young girls lived with us for about six years - they are like family now. But its a big house (15 rooms ... more »
H. L. Mencken, "I Propose..."
“I propose that it shall be no longer *malum in se* for a citizen to pummel, cowhide, kick, gouge, cut, wound, bruise, maim, burn, club, bastinado, flay, or even lynch a [government] jobholder, and that it shall be *malum prohibitum* only to the extent that the punishment exceeds the jobholder’s deserts. The amount of this excess, if any, may be determined very conveniently by a petit jury, as other questions of guilt are now determined. The flogged judge, or Congressman, or other jobholder, on being discharged from hospital- or his chief heir, in case he has perished- goes before ... more »
"Shining a Light on the Sociopaths in Politics"
*"Shining a Light on the Sociopaths in Politics"* by Doug Casey "There are at least seven characteristics that define a sociopath, although I’m sure the list could be extended: *1.* Sociopaths completely lack a conscience or any capacity for real regret about hurting people. Although they pretend the opposite. *2.* Sociopaths put their own desires and wants on a totally different level from those of other people. Their wants are incommensurate. They truly believe their ends justify their means. Although they pretend the opposite. *3. *Sociopaths consider themselves superior to every... more »
Are All The U.S. Polls And Pundit Predictions For This Year's U.S. Midterm Elections Wrong?
*NBC:* *Record turnout upends midterm predictions* *On Meet the Press, Tom Brokaw, Savannah Guthrie, Kasie Hunt, Cornell Belcher and Hugh Hewitt explore why polling can't keep up with record turnout* With Election Day just two days away, both the candidates and major party committees are gearing up for a historic midterm that will provide the first major referendum on President Donald Trump's first two years in office. Democrats appear to poised to make big gains in the House, challenging in many GOP-held seats. But it's unclear whether they will be able to win the 23 seats they... more »
November 6th: MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER ELECTION. THIS IS A FIGHT FOR THE SOUL OF AMERICA!...
*a battle between good and evil.* I know that many of you have already voted. On November 6th I will head to our local polling place and cast my ballot for the Republican party. Hanging with my red state peeps, marking my ballot (paper), sliding it into a locked box, and having the elderly poll worker call out, "Adrienne Streeter has voted", is very important to me. Never mind this crap about voting for the "person." Other than the few RINO's, the candidates must follow the dictates of the party. If you care about this country then you will make a check mark for Republicans. ... more »
CIA Secretly Intercepted Congressional Communications about Whistleblowers
By Sharyl Attkisson Newly-declassified documents show the CIA intercepted sensitive Congressional communications about intelligence community whistleblowers. The intercepts occurred under CIA... more »
Anarchy For The UK: Residents Win Court Case Against 5G Street Lamps That Made Them Sick
By B.N. Frank Insurance companies know better than to do business wireless companies anymore – it’s too risky. You can say that again. Activist Post... more »
What Consumers Really Should Know About Microwave & Smart Technologies Before It’s Too Late
By Catherine J. Frompovich For those who are ambivalent about microwave and “smart” technologies, or truly are addicted and can’t live without them, I’d like... more »
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday he will meet this week in New York with North Korea's number two to discuss denuclearization and a possible second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un https://t.co/78mdPlTQmb — AFP news agency (@AFP) November 4, 2018 Coptic Christian attack: Egypt police 'kill 19 attackers' https://t.co/uxreMWFOgD — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) November 4, 2018 Great view of AIR FORCE ONE landing in Montana earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Fvr4HjRhyP — The TRUMP PAGE (@MichaelDelauzon) November 3, 2018 ... more »
Why We Must Vote Every Republican Out of Office
Robert Reich - 11 hours ago
My friends, this may well be the most important election in our lifetimes. Two years ago many of us... more »
Former President Obama Needs His Former Speechwriters
This short clip of Obama has it all: - Mocks Ebola outbreak that killed thousands - Mocks press for caring about Hillary's e-mails. - Mocks Trump for cell phone use - Says "a bunch of poor refugees" not a threat - Says Trump moving troops to border is "a political stunt" Wow pic.twitter.com/rn9qqxUUeP — Benny (@bennyjohnson) November 2, 2018 *WNU Editor*: No comment necessary.
How to Live to Be 100
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Top Tips to Decrease Your Breast Cancer Risk
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Should Male Circumcision Be Considered Child Abuse?
http://expand-your-consciousness.com/male-circumcision-considered-child-abuse/?t=HHL
What would happen if the world suddenly went vegetarian?
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160926-what-would-happen-if-the-world-suddenly-went-vegetarian
Drinking tequila is good for your bones, science says.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/tequila-good-for-your-bones-study-center-for-research-and-advanced-studies-in-mexico-osteoporosis-a7721161.html?cmpid=facebook-post&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1541248203
People with more educational qualifications are less likely to pass driving test, finds new research.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/smart-people-driving-test-fail-clever-more-likely-research-car-gcse-results-academic-a7852296.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1541242855
Danish Group’s Doubts That LIGO Discovered Gravitational Waves Resurface
https://thewire.in/the-sciences/danish-groups-doubts-that-ligo-discovered-gravitational-waves-resurface
Exclusive: Grave doubts over LIGO’s discovery of gravitational waves.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24032022-600-exclusive-grave-doubts-over-ligos-discovery-of-gravitational-waves/?utm_medium=EMP&utm_source=NSNS&utm_campaign=2018-1102-NovWK1-GLOBAL-Ligo-Q4&utm_content=mainbutton&cmpid
Why the number 137 is one of the greatest mysteries in physics.
https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/why-the-number-137-is-one-of-the-greatest-mysteries-in-physics?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1
"If The Disunited States Of America Is To Survive..."
*"If The Disunited States Of America Is To Survive..."* by Ilana Mercer “We are one American nation. We must unite. We have to unify. We have to come together.” Every faction in our irreparably fractious and fragmented country calls for unity, following events that demonstrate just how disunited the United States of America is. They all do it. Calls for unity come loudest from the party of submissives - the GOP. The domineering party is less guilt-ridden about this elusive thing called “unity.” Democrats just blame Republicans for its absence in our polity and throughout our increa... more »
Mexico Says That 3,000 Migrants Have Already Abandoned The Caravan
Honduran migrants storm a border checkpoint to cross into Mexico, in Tecun Uman, Guatemala, October 19, 2018. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino *Washington Examiner:* *Mexico: Nearly 3,000 migrants have abandoned caravan, won't go on to US* Nearly 3,000 migrants who had been a part of caravans moving from Central America to the United States' southern border have abandoned the group to either stay in Mexico or return to their home countries in Central America, according to Mexican government officials. Mexico's Interior and Foreign Ministries reported, as of Thursday, 2,934 people original... more »
The Kids Are Alright
That video came out on Thursday. Nice, huh? After you watch it, be sure to take a look at the one at the bottom of the post. Over the weekend a Remington Research poll of likely Missouri voters showed an exact 47-47% tie between Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill and Republican Josh Hawley. Two polls of likely voters in Tennessee, one from Targoz Market Research and one from East Tennessee State University show the Senate race exactly tied in that state as well, 44-44% and 48-48%. Note the 18-34 age bracket that breaks decisively for Bredesen. It isn't really breaking *for* the... more »
DEMOCRATS WOULD REALLY BE IN TROUBLE IF TRUMP WERE A TOTALLY DIFFERENT PERSON!
The Democratic Party seem to be on the verge of a pretty good set of midterms, so -- of course -- it's time for the commentariat to talk about all of the party's flaws. Today Ross Douthat does his bit by arguing that Democrats just got lucky this year. To understand this good fortune, consider two counterfactuals. In the first, the last 21 months proceeded in exactly the same fashion — with the strongest economy since the 1990s, full employment almost nigh, ISIS defeated, no new overseas wars or major terrorist attacks — except that Donald Trump let his staffers dictate his Twitter ... more »
OhMyGod the dude actually used the phrase “Final Solution”
guess from context who ‘the dude’is… He doesn’t seem to have a sense or any curiosity about and of History. And this was said just before he invited himself to a mass funeral in Pittsburgh for another massacre committed by one of his Henchmen. Tact and good manners don’t hinder his usual style, and this... more »
Watch: Geologist Gregory Wrightstone: Recent temperature history puts the lie to CO2 driven warming
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Whistling dogs
Today's *The World This Weekend *appeared to have grounded its globetrotter-in-chief Mark Mardell. Thankfully, BBC Radio 4 as-a-whole's globetrotter-in-chief-for-life James Naughtie was on hand, touring the mountains of West Virginia in advance of the US elections, and attending a Trump rally. He poured out his usual rich, creamy prose, and turned on his ever-so-impartial irony/sarcasm: It was very interesting being in that crowd. He was talking about coalmines reopening in West Virginia - which is true *to an extent*, although a big one has just closed - but what they were wait... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 4
1913 Constantinople Protocol set new border between Ottomans and Persia Ottomans kept Shatt al-Arab waterway 1958 When rumors spread of a coup against Qasim Col Arif returned to Iraq from Germany 1991 Iraqi army blocked all roads into Kurdistan starting economic blockade 1992 Saddam told top Baath officials that election of Pres Clinton might usher in better Iraq-US relations 1998 NY indictment claimed Al Qaeda-Iraq had agreement not to work vs Saddamand to cooperate on weapons Indictment based on intel that Al Qaeda and Iraq were working on weapons together in Sudan Charges of ... more »
Episode #255 – ‘Midterm Madness & Trump’s Empire of Sanctions’ with host Patrick Henningsen
*SUNDAY WIRE SHOW* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. - Gary Younge discusses how regardless of the outcome of the U.S.' midterm elections, democracy is on the defensive against a Republican attack on voting rights. Janet Reitman goes into detail about the consequences of the U.S.' law enforcement system failing to do anything about the dangerous buildup of violent white nationalism. And Tabatha Southey rightly points out the lack of any reason to hand a platform to a demagogue, while also offering some suggestions as to how any debate including Steve Bannon should have gone. - Meanwhile, Paul K... more »
Artificial Intelligence and the Security Dilemma
Photo Credit: U.S. Marines/Sgt. Lucas Hopkins via War on the Rocks *Editor’s Note: We know artificial intelligence will change the very nature of war—but we don't know how. The United States, China, and other powers recognize this transformative potential and, even as they seek to exploit it, fear that others will gain the upper hand in an artificial intelligence arms race. My Brookings colleague Chris Meserole describes how artificial intelligence might produce a new security dilemma and proposes several ways to mitigate the risk.* *Daniel Byman* *** Recent breakthroughs in mac... more »
Remembering St. Clair’s Defeat
Painting accompanying Theodore Roosevelt's article on St. Clair's Defeat, featured in the February 1896 issue of "Harper's New Monthly Magazine." (Source: Wikimedia) Today is the anniversary of, by some measures, the U.S. military’s worst battlefield defeat ever. On Nov. 4, 1791, U.S. military forces, under the command of Northwest Territory Governor and U.S. General Arthur St. Clair, were routed by a confederacy of Native American tribes near the Wabash River in present-day Ohio. Although Indian Wars rarely feature much in discussions of constitutional war powers, they were among... more »
A purple-haired NPC demands affirmative action favoring fellow NPCs who live inside PCs
*The human players, a privileged group of oppressors, has to be stripped of their superior role* I was somewhat randomly recommended a video by the Timcast channel, The NPC's Are Now Demanding Rights For NPC's, and for a while, I thought that Timcast had to be extremely exaggerating because the quoted claims were so funny by being so stupid. But he was right. Two weeks ago, I mentioned the NPC meme – that the social justice warriors are basically non-player characters from computer games. If you remember some details, you know that the meme was greatly resuscitated in the recent... more »
In brief
I will say no more about this morning's *Sunday* programme on Radio 4 ("the most undiluted liberal bias to be found anywhere on the BBC") other than to note that it had a section specifically included to mark Intersex Solidarity Day. I kid ye not.
With Tensions Rising Between The U.S. And Iran, The U.S. Military Is Shrinking Its Presence
A sailor stands guard as an oil tanker makes its way toward Bahrain during a joint U.S.-U.K. anti-mine exercise in the Arabian Sea in September. (Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters) *Washington Post:* *Citing Iran, military officials are alarmed by shrinking U.S. footprint in Middle East* Military officials are expressing alarm that a shrinking U.S. military presence in the Middle East has undermined their ability to respond to Iranian threats just as the Trump administration’s imposition of oil sanctions increases the potential for confrontation. Concern about the Pentagon’s decision to mo... more »
More Neo-Nazis Valdalizing NYC
BREAKING: NYPD are looking for the individuals pictured below, they drew multiple swastikas on the steps and garage doors of multiple residential homes on Garden Place, between Joralemon Street and State Street. pic.twitter.com/tUhUmnKQVY — New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) November 4, 2018 False Flags are all the Democrats seem to have to run on. If … Continue reading "More Neo-Nazis Valdalizing NYC"
2 Years of Trump vs. 8 Years of Obama; No Contest
Imagine being Obama, he must feel like Jimmy Carter during the Reagan Era. For 8 years he got away selling a lie and myth to the American People because they had no reference point. The Mortgage Crisis, largely manufactured by insane Liberal Finacial Regulations, gave him cover and a very very low benchmark against which … Continue reading "2 Years of Trump vs. 8 Years of Obama; No Contest"
Who Keeps You Safe and Free? The US Seals or an SNL Comedian? Remember that when you Vote
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Real Climate Science is Finally Figuring Things Out; Its the Sun Stupid
We here at CO2isLife don’t have Ph.D. in Climate Science, we have Ph.D.s in Common Sense and Masters in Honesty and Fairness. The whole purpose of this Blog is to expose what we view as nothing short of Scientific Fraud perpetrated by the “Consensus” of Climate Science Departments. We believed that if a group of … Continue reading "Real Climate Science is Finally Figuring Things Out; Its the Sun Stupid"
UK Foreign Secretary Hunts Meets the Head of the Syrian White Helmets
Last Thursday UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt met with Raed al-Saleh, the head of an organisation that has been linked with the Syrian branch of al Qaeda
And there's more
Robert von Peston Briefly, a few final thoughts on this morning *The Andrew Marr Show* (which I enjoyed): *1.* If the German Ambassador to the UK, Peter Wittig, ruffled his hair a bit and made his clothes look as if they've just been chucked on, he'd be a dead ringer for Robert Peston. *2.* Andrew declared his belief that Gershwin's *Porgy and Bess *is "possibly the greatest musical ever written" in anticipation of a gorgeous performance of *Summertime *by Nadine Benjamin. Is it nit-picking to remind him that it's actually an opera? (Probably). The gentle close was drowned out b... more »
The Navy's Stealthy Zumwalt Class Destroyer: A 'Pocket' Battleship?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Or just a really bad idea? *Creating what would amount to an American pocket battleship, operating alone on the high seas in the face of the enemy, is a risky proposition. Still, the concentration of firepower such a ship could bring to bear also makes it an attractive one, and the ship’s stealthy nature, extensive defensive-weapons capability, and America’s lead in military communications and networking all give it an edge in survivability. * The three new Zumwalt-class destroyers are in trouble. Originally envisioned as a fleet of more nearly three ... more »
Back in 2015, a Russian-Made Attack Sub 'Sunk' a U.S. Nuclear Submarine. The Navy Should Take Notice.
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The Indian submarine INS Sindhudhvaj (S56) allegedly “killed” USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) during an exercise called Malabar that is held annually between India, Japan and the United States. *Running on electrical power while submerged, diesel-electric boats have been described as “a hole in the water” or a "black hole" and are a vexing problem for the U.S. Navy. Developing ways to counter such vessels is a high-priority for Washington as many potential adversaries like China and Iran operate such submarines.* Is it possible that one of New D... more »
This Old Soviet Wreck Is China's First Aircraft Carrier. What if Beijing Never Purchased It?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* What if China had never acquired Varyag? What would China’s blue water navy look like today? *China’s aircraft carrier program was not dependent upon the acquisition of Varyag. There was sufficient organizational will within the PLAN and the Chinese government to pursue an aircraft carrier program. However, Varyag (now Liaoning) undoubtedly accelerated the Chinese program, and clearly structured how that program has developed over time. China has more carriers, better carriers and better aviators today because the wild gamble with Varyag succeede... more »
Explained: The Strange Story of the AK-12 Rifle
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * If anything, the entire AK-12 saga is a sign of how the Russian military’s arms procurement is highly resistant to change. *If anything, the entire AK-12 saga is a sign of how the Russian military’s arms procurement is highly resistant to change. The heart of the new AK-12 is practically unchanged from the first AKs that rolled off the production line in the 1940s: it features largely the same fire control group, long-stroke gas operation and rotating two-lugged bolt.* In early 2018, the AK-12 made by Kalashnikov Concern was officially recommended by t...more »
Time for the U.S. Navy to think Beyond 'Ships': The Case for a Hybrid Fleet
*James Holmes* *Security, * Ship types have displaced one another other from the cores of fleets across the decades and centuries. Maybe it’s time to unseat the ship itself. Is the “ship” still the arbiter—and the proper unit of measurement—of naval power? Perhaps not. Maybe fleet designers need to shatter their fealty to tradition and do something altogether new to win future high-seas wars. They may need to fashion a new U.S. Navy “fleet” that incorporates ships alongside such not-strictly-naval implements as unmanned vehicles prowling sea and sky, U.S. Air Force bombers unleas... more »
Snowflakes: Vote for the War Party
Young as they are, Clinton Snowflakes have the most to lose from a nuclear holocaust. Basically, everything. The life that they’ve been planning. Everything! Like sheep to the slaughter, millions will vote for the Obama-Clinton War Party. Even Bernie Sanders is in the November 2018 mix, seeking a third Senate term on the same good […] The post Snowflakes: Vote for the War Party appeared first on The Duran.
Reports: Trump Is Making Democrats Fat — Literally
[image: reports-trump-is-making-democrats-fat-and-nuts-literally] The train from Loontown has arrived. And there are some interesting passengers onboard who, some observers may argue, just might need a checkup from the neck up.
Thomas Aquinas: The Philosopher and The Politician
Randall Collins, in his book *The Sociology of Philosophies: A Global Theory of Intellectual Change*, notes that Thomas Aquinas was not only a great philosopher but also an astute politician. Here’s an excerpt from Chapter 9, “Academic Expansion as a Two-Edged Sword: Medieval Christendom,” of Collins’s book (Page 479): The greatness of Thomas Aquinas is as an intellectual politician. He was a man of moderation, going as far as possible with the new intellectual capital of the time, but sharply distinguishing himself from the radicals. It is not surprising that the church in centurie... more »
Fake Data – The Basis Of Climate Science
Whenever you hear the consensus of scientists agrees on something or other, reach for your wallet, because you’re being had. – Michael Crichton NASA has a scientific consensus web page showing how closely different agencies’ temperature graphs line up. If all … Continue reading →
The Case For Socialist Reeducation Camps
This couple in the Maldives seems to be unaware that experts predicted the islands would be underwater by now, that they are emitting CO2, and that their long haul flight probably caused a hurricane somewhere. Live Cam Maldives – Meeru … Continue reading →
Unimpeachable
Here's another factoid about this morning's The Andrew Marr Show: The Arron Banks interview in the middle of the programme lasted *15m 37s *while the interview with government minister James Brokenshire at the end of the programme lasted* 7m 01s *- i.e. less than half the time. Poor Mr Brokenshire! And to add insult to injury, Andrew did that thing BBC interviewers keep doing - making sure they get the last word: *AM*: A bit of a row at the moment between the BBC and the government over Budget coverage. Can I ask you directly: In terms of the poorest people in the country, the b... more »
Europe Contemplating New Sanctions Against Iran After Terror Plots Uncovered In Denmark And Paris
I appreciate the support from my colleague @Theresa_May today. In close collaboration with UK and other countries we will stand up to Iran #dkpol pic.twitter.com/qfqFLf5tWP — Lars Løkke Rasmussen (@larsloekke) October 30, 2018 *FOX News:* *Europe opens door to sanctions on Iran after terror plots in Denmark, Paris* European leaders are opening the door to possible sanctions on Iran in the wake of terror plots across the continent -- even as they criticize the Trump administration for reimposing sanctions on the Islamic Republic’s oil exports and financial dealings. Denmark’s int... more »
Strength Training humor
Sometimes I use a strength training book for humor. Like the IT band stretch. After you cross one leg behind the other ankle. . . "Lean forward until you are as close to the floor with your fingertips as you can go Or if you are able, grasp your toes, or, as a more difficult modification, place your hands flat on the floor." In what world?*.* *“Hollis Lance Liebman* has been a fitness magazine editor and national bodybuilding champion. Currently a Los Angeles resident, Hollis has worked with some of Hollywood’s elite, earning rave reviews. He is the author of several fitness boo... more »
ICYMI: The Campaign Home Stretch Edition (11/4)
I could have called this the Moved My Son And His Family Into Their New Place Edition, which is the long way around to saying that I wasn't quite up to my usual level of collecting this week. And I'm not going to tell you to vote; I'm going to tell you to vote Democrat, even if your local Democrat sucks, because the GOP controlled government needs some sand in its gears. So vote Democrat. Stop Pretending and Make School Relevant I may or may not entirely agree with some of what Michael Soskil says here (I have my own ideas about the R word), but this piece is definitely worth a r... more »
Vital statistics
Here's something more about today's *The Andrew Marr Show*.... There were *3* paper reviewers this morning, all women. The BBC doesn't count, of course (yeah, right!), but I do (as you may have noticed). So for stats fans everywhere, here are some figures: Since the show returned from its summer break there have been *22* ladies reviewing the papers (some twice) and just *6* gentlemen. Tracy Brabin MP, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Michelle Dewberry, Helen Lewis, Amanda Platell, Shakira Martin, Sarah Vine, Sian Berry, Sarah Smith, Polly Toynbee, Kate McCann, Laura P... more »
Below the belt
Well, if you missed Andrew Marr v Arron Banks this morning, let's just say it got rather heated. Here it is at its hottest, with Mr Banks taking a very personal pop at the BBC presenter: *AM*: This is all getting too complicated. Eight... *AB*: Yeah, it will be now because you just want to smear me. *AM*: No, I don't want to smear you... *AB*: Yeah, you do. *AM*: I want to know, £8 million, biggest donation in British political history, came from companies involved with you into Leave.EU. Where did the money originally come from? *AB*: Andrew. Andrew. It's not like I'm using a sup... more »
On the Anniversary Of The Takeover Of The U.S. Embassy And On The Eve Of U.S. Sanctions Iranians Chant 'Death To America'
*Reuters:* *Iranian marchers chant 'Death to America' on eve of U.S. oil sanctions* DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranians chanting “Death to America” rallied on Sunday to mark both the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy during the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the imminent reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Iran’s key oil sector. Thousands of students in the government-organized rally in the capital Tehran, broadcast live by state television, burned the Stars and Stripes, an effigy of Uncle Sam and pictures of President Donald Trump outside the leafy downtown compound that once ho... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Private Equity Controls Gatekeepers of American Democracy - Bloomberg(!) NSA Has Top Secret Documents on Seth RichDepartment of Homeland Security Ran Safety Drills at Tree of Life SynagogueBritain Knew of Khashoggi Kidnapping Plot and Begged Saudi Arabia to Abort Plans Saudi Arabia Answers Pompeo's Call For Yemen Ceasefire By Ramping Up Airstrikes9 Senate races that are shaping up to be nail biters and will determine which party controls the Senate "Your Pet Will Be Confiscated!": A Shocking Glimpse Inside China's New Social Credit SystemMoscow Initiates De-dollari... more »
The U.S. Is Now The World's Biggest Oil Producer
*Houston Chronicle:* *U.S. passes Russia to become world's biggest oil producer* U.S. oil production broke 11 million barrels a day for the first time ever and surpassed Russia, making the United States the world's largest oil producer, according to the Department of Energy. The milestone was announced Thursday as the Energy Department said oil production hit 11.3 million barrels a day in August, pushing past the Russian Ministry of Energy's August estimate that Russia's production was 11.2 million barrels a day. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* This is an amazing story. New techn... more »
Entrenching Minority Rule
If you want to know how Republicans captured the government of the United States, take a good look at what they've done over the last two decades. Ian Samuel writes that they have entrenched minority rule: Minority rule is the result of interlocking and mutually reinforcing strategies which must be understood together to understand the full picture of what the American right wants to achieve. Examples are everywhere. Take North Dakota. In 2012, Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat, won a surprise victory in a Senate race by just 2,994 votes. Her two largest county wins were in the Standing ... more »
Is This The America We Want? Unelected Activists Staging UnDemocrat Coups to Force their Misguided Will on the Public
NEW: Chairman @ChuckGrassley releases 414-page report on the allegations made against Justice Kavanaugh during the confirmation ptocess. Conclusion: no evidence to support the allegations. https://t.co/xJKAoiWJlW — Senate Judiciary (@senjudiciary) November 4, 2018 Is This The America We Want? Unelected Activists Staging UnDemocrat Coups to Force their Misguided Will on the Public. Democrats seem to think … Continue reading "Is This The America We Want? Unelected Activists Staging UnDemocrat Coups to Force their Misguided Will on the Public"
How a British Special Operations Raid Intended to Kill or Capture Erwin Rommel Went Wrong
*Warfare History Network, Michael D. Hull* *Security, Africa* [image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_101I-786-0327-19,_Nordafrika,_Erwin_Rommel_mit_Offizieren.jpg] The Plot to Capture Rommel at Beda Littoria. One night in mid-October 1941, a British Army intelligence officer disguised as a Senussi Arab was dropped by parachute behind the German lines in the Italian colony of Libya. He was Captain John E. “Jock” Haselden of the famed Long-Range Desert Group (LRDG), a specialized British force led by Lt. Col. David Stirling that conducted reconnaissance ... more »
Air Force Deploys ‘Bird Cannon’ In Opening Salvo Of Global War On Geese
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, Americas* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)] Bird strikes are a real problem. The security forces at U.S. Air Force installations face some truly scary challenges, from vehicular intruders on the flight line to misplaced grenade and machine gun rounds. But there’s one threat that’s both difficult to anticipate and near-impossible to thwart: birds. We’re deadly serious. Bird strikes on U.S. military aircraft destroyed 27 U.S. Air Force airframes and left 36 airmen dead between 1985 and 2016, according to data co... more »
Why Does Far Far Far Far Right Democrat Ed Rendell Talk Exactly Like A Republican When It Comes To Policy?
Trump is spending $200 million in a phony military deployment to defend the southern border from a make-believe "invasion" of Honduran refugees but Democratic corporate warns Democrats that they are leaning too far left. Who remembers former Pennsylvania Ed Rendell, an any time he's needed spokesperson for the Republican wing of the Democratic Party? From his earliest days, Rendell ran as a right-of-center Democrat who was tough on "crime," a death penalty booster and, oh, so proud of the death sentence he won against Mumia Abu-Jamal, president of the Philadelphia Association of ... more »
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*UK: The National Union of Students is teetering on the verge of bankruptcy* *Hard left union that condemned austerity as a “political choice” runs up huge debts and is forced to introduce austerity measures to avoid bankruptcy. It’s almost poetic.* The National Union of Students is in crisis and teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, an explosive letter obtained by Guido has revealed. In recent years SU disaffiliation, along with other services that provide student discounts without the NUS’ baggage of dubious geopolitical stances, anti-Semitism scandals, and hatred of clapping... more »
Global Warming To Melt The Planet By Tomorrow
According to leftists, the more insane your beliefs, the more accurate they are. Study: Worst global warming predictions likely the most accurate
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*Is the Arctic set to become a main shipping route?* *The BBC is pushing this old fantasy again. And in good BBC style they start out with a deception -- when they claim: ‘But in 2014 the Nunavik became the first cargo ship to traverse the [Northwest] passage unescorted when it delivered nickel from the Canadian province of Quebec to China.’ It fails to mention the obviously important fact that Nunavik is an icebreaking bulk carrier with quite a high ice-rating* In 2014 the Nunavik became the first cargo ship to go through the Northwest Passage without an icebreaking escort shi... more »
UK Aid Money Going To Green Blob
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness The Telegraph is up in arms about the latest fat cat to benefit from taxpayer largesse: The head of a taxpayer-funded environmental charity has become one of the highest paid bosses in the voluntary sector after his pay package rose by 50 per cent to […]
Sunday morning music
Here's a blast from my family's musical past. Conductor, arranger and orchestra leader Annunzio Mantovani was born in Italy in 1905, but spent most of his life in Britain. During World War II his light orchestra was a favorite in that country, and both of my parents (who were born and raised there) enjoyed his music. (His Italian origin doesn't seem to have affected his popularity, even though his adopted country was then at war with the land of his birth.) He didn't rest on his laurels, but released many post-war albums, in the USA as well as England (in 1959 he had six albums ... more »
The Dangerous and Irrational attack on Brett Kavanaugh
One cannot discover the truth if one already unquestioningly “knows” what it is. The post The Dangerous and Irrational attack on Brett Kavanaugh appeared first on The Duran.
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