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"World War III, Anyone? Chinese Ships Surround Taiwan, Taiwan On Full Military Alert"
*"Chinese Ships Surround Taiwan, Taiwan On Full Military Alert"* by IWB "Chinese fleets have fully surrounded Taiwan. Taiwan has placed its military on full alert and defense minister say they are fully prepared to defend Taiwan from Chinese Invasion. Waiting for Taiwans ally the USA to make a statement. Trump may have to cancel 4th event to direct the war. USA deploys 2 carrier groups to support Tiawan." - https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/ Somebody will do something stupid, and then...
One of the largest hemp farms in the UK forced to destroy crop
The case of UK’s not-for-profit farming co-operative Hempen illustrates the extra hurdles British hemp farmers face, not being able to use the flowers, the most valuable part of their crop. In the UK, a license from the Home Office is required to grow hemp. Applications must be done online. The fee for new applications is £580 ($645) […] One of the largest hemp farms in the UK forced to destroy crop is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
GreenGro Technologies acquires California real estate for hemp CBD seed cultivation
Ancillary firm GreenGro Technologies announced on Thursday that it has acquired four acres of real estate in southern California for propagating low-THC, high-CBD hemp seeds. “We expect the sale of those seeds during to have a significant positive impact on both our revenue and bottom line since the costs associated with producing hemp seeds are […] GreenGro Technologies acquires California real estate for hemp CBD seed cultivation is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The End of Truth; The Triumph of Lying
The End of Truth; The Triumph of LyingBy ROBERTO DR. CINTLI RODRIGUEZ MARCH 1, 2020 The legacy of the impeachment saga will not be whether senators ignored or accepted the evidence, but rather something even much bigger; that truth indeed no longer appears to matter, inside or outside of the courtroom. This is bigger than whether a corrupt conman stays in office or whether he is elected to a second term or even an unconstitutional third term or if he illegally seizes power for life. No. What is even bigger, or what goes hand-in-hand with these developments, is that the erosion of th... more »
Musical Interlude: George Harrison, "What Is Life”
George Harrison, "What Is Life”
NDN Collective announces bailout fund following arrests at Mount Rushmore
Following arrests of Indigenous Treaty Defenders blocking the road to Mount Rushmore on Friday, July 3, NDN Collective announces a bail and legal defense fund.By NDN CollectiveJULY 4, 2020Rapid City, South Dakota — Friday’s acts of courage and civil disobedience by Indigenous people and our allies defending sacred lands in the Black Hills resulted in arrests and we imagine eventual criminal
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “When Time Slows (Born Star)”
Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “When Time Slows (Born Star)”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This pretty, open cluster of stars, M34, is about the size of the Full Moon on the sky. Easy to appreciate in small telescopes, it lies some 1,800 light-years away in the constellation Perseus. At that distance, M34 physically spans about 15 light-years. Formed at the same time from the same cloud of dust and gas, all the stars of M34 are about 200 million years young. * Click image for larger size.* But like any open star cluster orbiting in the plane of our galaxy, M34 will eventually disperse as it experiences gravitational tides and encounters with the Milky Way's interstellar ... more »
Carl Sagan, “The Pale Blue Dot: Where We Make Our Stand”
Carl Sagan, “The Pale Blue Dot: Where We Make Our Stand”
Chet Raymo, “The Broken Web”
*“The Broken Web”* by Chet Raymo “Every fall, when a mysterious seasonal alarm clock tells them to go, the monarch butterflies of our New England meadows set off on one of the most remarkable migrations in the animal kingdom. They wing their way to a tiny patch of forest in the mountains of central Mexico that they have never visited before, where they are joined by millions of their cousins from all over eastern North America. They rest and feed and wait out the winter. Then, in the spring, they set out for northern meadows, breeding and dying along the way. There will be no Mexic... more »
"Poof!"
"Some people center the universe around themselves while making other people nothing but decorations to their existence. "I will do this and then I will do that and then people will think this about me and then people will think that about me, and then I will add that person to my life when the convenient time arrives, and this person over here would make a very convenient addition as well..." They build their own thrones for themselves, and add decorations all around their thrones. The problem with that is: it does not bring happiness. A throne must be built for you; it must not b... more »
Iran and North Korea: The Real Axis of Evil (As in Missile Allies?)
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* Iran's close relationship with the DPRK extends to missile development. *Key Point*: The DPRK supplied missile components to Iran—for a rocket that Tehran claims is peaceful. *Birds of a Feather* Iran and North Korea enjoy surprisingly close relations when it come to arms and weapons. Iran imports a lot of DPRK tech—long range artillery, tanks, the list goes on. One of Iran’s more recent arms import is the Simorgh missile. The relatively new Iranian Space Agency has been testing various long-range missiles since the agency’s inception in ... more »
How Stag Arms Became America's Top AR-15 Manufacturer
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* They go the extra mile. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Stag Arms has cemented their reputation as one of the greatest and most innovative AR-15 manufacturers in the United States. Now that the controversy has passed and the smoke has cleared, Stag Arms’ line of top notch firearms are on fire. If you’re serious about your firearms then you’ve undoubtedly heard the name Stag Arms. This Connecticut-based company has risen to the top of the heap in terms of manufacturers offering quality AR-15s. At one point, they were even manufacturing th... more »
This Old Tank Helped Crush Saddam Hussein (It Was Meant to Crush Russia)
*Caleb Larson* *History, Middle East* [image: By Staff Sgt. M.D. Masters - This Image was released by the United States Department of Defense with the ID DM-SC-92-03658 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:L] An impressive record for an aging weapon. *Key Point: *These tanks were a stopgap before the introduction of the M1 Abrams. But when called for duty, they did their job and rushed Saddam's forces. Though originally designed in the 1950s, the M60 was used in the Gulf War by the Mar... more »
Everyone Wants an 'F-35' Stealth Fighter. Several Countries Have Plans to Go 'Stealth'
*Caleb Larson* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_RC1DFAB6E720&share=true] The proliferation of stealth technologies is the next frontier of weapon control regimes and may well rule the twenty-first-century. *Key Point: *The F-35 is a great plane. But militaries around the world are planning for sixth-generation fighters. The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lighting II have stolen the spotlight in the world of aviation. So here are three stealth fighters under development that you may have never heard of. *This first appeare... more »
BRET STEPHENS, DONALD TRUMP: ALREADY IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHICH WAS WHICH
Donald Trump gave a culture war speech at Mount Rushmore last night. Standing in a packed amphitheater in front of Mount Rushmore for an Independence Day celebration, President Trump delivered a dark and divisive speech on Friday that cast his struggling effort to win a second term as a battle against a “new far-left fascism” seeking to wipe out the nation’s values and history.... “Our nation is witnessing a merciless campaign to wipe out our history, defame our heroes, erase our values and indoctrinate our children,” Mr. Trump said, addressing a packed crowd of sign-waving supporte... more »
"Where Your Gaze Lingers..."
"Sometimes fate is like a small sandstorm that keeps changing directions. You change direction but the sandstorm chases you. You turn again, but the storm adjusts. Over and over you play this out, like some ominous dance with death just before dawn. Why? Because this storm isn't something that has nothing to do with you, this storm* is* you. Something inside you. So all you can do is give in to it, step right inside the storm, closing your eyes and plugging up your ears so the sand doesn't get in, and walk through it, step by step. There's no sun there, no moon, no direction, no sen... more »
Free Download: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich”
*“One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich”* by Alexander Solzhenitsyn “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” is, as the title suggests, a simple story of one day in the life of Ivan Shukov Denisovich, a prisoner in a Soviet concentration camp. Shukov, a simple Russian peasant fighting for Stalin in WWII, is imprisoned for treason – a crime he did not commit – and has spent the last 8 years in concentration camps. Shukov’s day begins at 5.00 a.m. with the clang of the reveille – he is, along with the other prisoners, marched out into the bitter cold, stripped and searched for forbi... more »
Study finds hydroxychloroquine treatment associated with lower mortality rate for COVID-19 patients
*LOS ANGELES - A surprising new study found that the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine was associated with a significant reduction in mortality among sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19.* *A team at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan studied 2,541 patients hospitalized with a COVID-related admission between March 10 to May 2.“Our analysis shows that using hydroxychloroquine helped saves lives,” said neurosurgeon Dr. Steven Kalkanis, CEO, Henry Ford Medical Group and Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of Henry Ford Health System.“As doctors ... more »
Danny Sjursen: Fourth Of July Musings
Once again, this Fourth of July, Americans will celebrate — to the unwitting militarist racist tune that is the “Star Spangled Banner” — more than just the nation’s Independence Day. Though most folks will, if at a reasonable social distance, focus more on the backyard beer and brats, U.S. jingoism and exceptionalism will invariably be on the menu. That last sentiment, particularly amidst the COVID- and mass protest-exposing era of forever war at home and abroad, deserves a closer and critical look. For exceptionalism is truly a national disease that ravages American bodies and de... more »
Protest And Power
The last thing the Black Misleadership Class wants is a Black power-seeking movement. Wedded as they are to a token “place” in the capitalist spoils system, these misleaders have shown remarkable loyalty to their bosses in the Democratic Party and, until recently, to the police that kills their constituents at will. Despite decades of Black grassroots warnings against the growing militarization of the U.S. police, in 2014 the Congressional Black Caucus voted 32 to 8 to continue the infamous Pentagon 1033 program that funneled billions of dollars in weapons and gear to local police ... more »
Seattle Activists Share Their Vision For Black Trans Pride
In recent years, trans issues have broken into the mainstream. It didn’t happen overnight; it’s been a long time coming. Trans activists have been at the center of the fight for LGBTQ rights since before Stonewall, decrying discrimination and violence against their peers for decades. Now, between Pride Month and protests centering on Black lives, these issues are in the spotlight again. Black trans activists have taken to social media and the streets, bringing attention in particular to the growing number of murdered Black trans women within their community. For many who’ve critic... more »
FCA Toledo Jeep Workers Support Call For Rank-And-File Safety Committees
Anger is reaching a boiling point as workers continue to fall ill and management and the United Auto Workers union refuse to release information about the extent of COVID-19 cases. “It is ridiculous,” Johnny, a worker at Fiat Chrysler’s Toledo North Assembly Plant, said. “Threats and intimidation. People popping up positive left and right. I’ve been hearing we’ve had about 11 positive this week alone. All the different parts of the plants. Plus, there are several other potential cases.” Another worker at the FCA Toledo plant said that workers needed a rank-and-file safety committe... more »
Release The Prisoners: Ohio Jail 100 Percent Positive For Covid
In a recent report, the Ohio Immigrant Alliance stated that the Morrow County Correctional Facility in Mt. Gilead is the first county jail in the state to be 100 percent COVID-positive. The jail, holding local prisoners as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees, is also the first 100 percent COVID-positive ICE detention center in the U.S. The Alliance accuses jail authorities of failing to follow their own protocols as well as ICE standards. According to the Alliance report, “None of the inmates and detainees at Morrow County have been seen by a doctor in the facil... more »
UK Decision On Venezuelan Gold Condemned: ‘It’s Daylight Robbery!’
The fact that the UK High Court cites the UK government’s recognition of Juan Guaidó as the reason for blocking access to the gold is farcical. The UK government has formally recognised Guaidó as “interim president”, but maintains full consular and diplomatic relations with Venezuela and its legitimate government. There is a Venezuelan ambassador in London and a British ambassador in Caracas. Furthermore, the Venezuelan government had pledged that proceeds from the repatriation of the gold reserves would only be used, under supervision of the UN Human Development Program, in the f... more »
Native American Protesters Blocked The Road Leading To Mount Rushmore
A group of mainly Native American protesters blocked the road leading up to Mount Rushmore for three hours before President Donald Trump gave a speech at the national monument Friday night. When they refused to disband, the protesters faced off with the South Dakota National Guard, which shot close-range shells at their feet and sprayed some protesters with pepper spray, according to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. By 7 p.m., 15 protesters who refused to leave the road had been arrested. Trump went on to give a divisive speech at Mount Rushmore, saying the country was under siege... more »
The University Community As A Microcosm Of The National Economy
In sum, MMT suggests that the printing of money can be calibrated to the fulfillment of short and long term needs. Money could and should be provided for health care for all, support for education (K through university), structural renovation, transitioning away from fossil fuels, the creation of jobs for all and universal basic income programs, and support for a Green New Deal. These programs were vitally needed before the pandemic and are even more essential since its onset. Of course, cutting military spending, pork-barrel legislation, and creating a progressive tax system hel... more »
Prisoners Mobilize For Black Lives And Against Brutality Behind Bars
Prisoners say that abuse reminiscent of the “modern-day lynching” of George Floyd is common practice behind bars. Swift Justice, who is also incarcerated at Kilby Correctional Facility and prefers a pseudonym, tells Truthout: “What happens in here is just like the rhetoric police on the street used to justify killings.” Outside of prison, the officers say, “‘He had a gun or appeared to have a gun,’” Swift explains. In prison, they often say, “‘he had a knife, or failed to comply with the direct order.’ And in here it’s hard to prove different and, we don’t have cell phones to capt... more »
July 4: The End of The News.
I'm preparing this in case I need to send something earlier than usual. My computer will be off for repairs sometime very soon. So this is being prepared now in case my computer has to go at a bad time. Meanwhile, most of the press seem to be floundering in a world that has profoundly and dangerously changed. Most of them, so far as I can tell, just don't tell the truth. Others just - flounder. American democracy, if it ever existed, has long since vanished. But most of the press prefer not to notice that. Britain has collapsed into a long, dark tunnel. And it ain't coming back. Ca... more »
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The Poet: Margaret Atwood, "The Moment"
"The Moment" "The moment when, after many years of hard work and a long voyage you stand in the center of your room, house, half-acre, square mile, island, country, knowing at last how you got there, and say, I own this, is the same moment when the trees unloose their soft arms from around you, the birds take back their language, the cliffs fissure and collapse, the air moves back from you like a wave and you can't breathe. No, they whisper. You own nothing. You were a visitor, time after time climbing the hill, planting the flag, proclaiming. We never belonged to you. You never found u... more »
"What A Privilege!"
“Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens, you say, “This is what I need.” It may look like a wreck, but go at it as though it were an opportunity, a challenge. If you bring love to that moment- not discouragement - you will find the strength there. Any disaster you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life. What a privilege! This is when the spontaneity of your own nature will have a chance to flow. Then, when looking back at your life, you will see that the moments which seemed to be great failures, followed by wreckage, were the inciden... more »
President Donald Trump: "Monument Man"...
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Car Wash Case: Brazil’s Authorities and FBI Colluded Illegally
The Workers' Party (PT) denounced in the Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office the illegal cooperation agreement signed between the Car Wash (CW) task force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Trump Comes After Public School Teachers
*Against every law of society and nature, our children are taught in school to hate their own country and to believe that the men and women who built it were not heroes but that were villains. * One of the big pull quotes from Donald Trump's historically shallow paean to the idea of American exceptionalism on July 3rd at Mount Rushmore, an attack on public education and the teachers who work there echoed at other points in his speech. There was never any doubt that we'd end up here, never any doubt that he would come at teachers. There can't be more than 11 undecided voters in the ... more »
Coronavirus update: WHO reports record daily high in global infection rates
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The World Health Organization reports a record daily increase in global coronavirus infections, as India, the Philippines, South Africa and some US states hit grim pandemic milestones.
Donald Trump expected to draw huge crowd of supporters and protesters at Washington July Fourth celebrations
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Supporters and opponents of the US President are predicted to converge for a fireworks display, military flyover and protest marches.
'Complex puzzle': Australian researchers find new clues to Genghis Khan's world
Much of Genghis Khan's life remains a mystery, but Australian researchers think they have narrowed down where the Mongol conqueror spent the winter months.
First it ripped through cities. Then it went rural. Now coronavirus is racing back to Rio
Brazil's huge wealth disparities, porous social safety net and tightly-packed, densely populated favelas all make the country the ideal host for disease disaster. And some are warning if things continue, it's death toll will likely surpass that of America.
Australia's female convict-turned-pirate the fascinating subject of cinematic work
The immersive video installation puts viewers inside the story of Charlotte Badger, who stole a ship and sailed from Tasmania to New Zealand in 1806.
The man in the ambulance doesn't want to go to hospital. But tonight it's not his choice
Social worker Anne-Marie Skegg and psychiatric nurse Chris Ward are part of the Alfred Hospital team deployed to deal with acute mental health emergencies. They gave the ABC unprecedented access as they travel across Melbourne to care for those most at risk of harm.
'People think Bali is independent': Here are some of Australia's misconceptions about Indonesia
While more than one million Australians travel to Indonesia annually, a recent poll shows this hasn't necessarily enhanced people's knowledge of one of Australia's closest neighbours.
Dave Grohl didn't want to be a lead singer. But his early recordings revealed a hidden talent
A quarter of a century ago, Dave Grohl's first stab at being a frontman was laid down hastily, after devastating tragedy. This is how it came together.
The world's two biggest powers are on a collision course
China and the United States are on a collision course. And history tells us that when a rising power meets a waning power, it leads to war, writes Stan Grant.
My son is famous now — but his home town is a hard place for a cheeky, smart kid
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Megan Hoosan was 15 when the first of her four children was born. Now she now teaches other Aboriginal women how to raise independent kids with strong links to their traditional culture.
Will Scott Morrison be as bold as Bob Hawke on China?
An "authoritarian renovation" has taken place under President Xi Jinping and Canberra has determined the best response is to be patient, steady and ready to talk. But what happens next is far from clear, writes David Speers.
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 7/4/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 7/4/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* *JULY 4, 2020 5:32 PM:* "Florida, California, Texas Suffer Record Number Of New COVID-19 Cases As Global Total Tops 11 Million: Live Updates" ○ *The Covid Tracking Project* "The public deserves the most complete data available about COVID-19 in the US. No official source is providing it, so we are. Every day, our volunteers compile the latest numbers on tests, confirmed cases, hospitali... more »
July 4 Continues
The holiday that we celebrate today only exists because the citizens were armed. Dr. Warren died at the Battle of Bunker Hill. This meme describes how I was raised to think. I realize that it (and I) are hopelessly out of date, but it speaks to American exceptionalism. To the notion that […] The post July 4 Continues appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
A torrential downpour in Kyushu leads to at least 15 deaths in Japan
A torrential downpour in Kyushu leads to at least 15 deaths in Japan Kanako Mita and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times A torrential downpour led to 200,000 people being evacuated in Kagoshima and Kumamoto prefectures in the region of Kyushu. It is known that at least 15 people have perished. However, this figure may increase […]
Environmentalists Demand Openings in the Wall for "Wildlife" to Pass Through
[image: environmentalists-demand-openings-in-the-wall-for-wildlife-to-pass-through] Activists say large mammals will be prevented from reaching their habitats unless the Trump administration leaves large enough openings in the border wall.
Healthy For America vs Dangerous For America
*"I Can't Breathe" by Nancy Ohanian* One of the themes here at *DWT* this cycle has been about the dangers of getting too chummy with conservative Republican #NeverTrumpers. They *are*, after all *conservatives* and oppose Trump because-- among other things-- he isn't. Many don't have to hold their noses to vote for Biden. He's just what they're looking for. In fact, from what I've seen, conservative #NeverTrump Republicans like Biden a *lot* more than progressives do. About 80% of progressives are going to hold their noses and vote for Biden, under no delusions about his utter unfi... more »
BLM Protestors Get Mowed Down
Ouch! I bet that left a mark. Here’s a pic of the guy who drove the car and the BLM fools who got mowed down standing on an Interstate Freeway: Both are in critical condition. More info: http://www.informationliberation.com/?id=61576 I’m reminded of the old of the age old saying: “do stupid things, win stupid prizes”. ~ Hardnox
Far Left Dems target Dem elders in power struggle
FAR LEFT WING OF DEMOCRATS BEGIN TAKE DOWN OF THEIR ELDERS For years and years, the core group of power hungry Democrats in Congress have had their way – often sneering and kicking aside any younger challengers to their thrones. They are about to regret their actions. Those elders are now the focus of a potentially vicious internal power struggle between far left and centrist Democrats. The elder centrists are losing slowly but surely. The result is going to be ugly for the Democrat Party and more importantly for the country itself. Some state primary elections have prominent incumbe... more »
Flesh & Soul, Economics & Liberal Arts
On our sister website Law & Liberty, Jennifer Frey (U. of South Carolina) has a remarkable review of what seems to be a remarkable book by Zena Hitz. With Hitz, Frey defends the “monkish virtues”—and liberal arts—that David Hume attacked in the name of utility and economics. Monks, however, should also learn some economics. The […] The post Flesh & Soul, Economics & Liberal Arts appeared first on Econlib.
Two countries, going in opposite directions
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article on the Covid-19 situation in the US and China: In recent days, many U.S. states have been forced to reverse course and shut down restaurants and bars and require face coverings in public settings as new daily infections surpassed 50,000 on Wednesday for the first time. The new wave […] The post Two countries, going in opposite directions appeared first on Econlib.
Dr. Fauci Sat in Silence as the Biggest Mistake He Made Blew Up in His Face | American Patriots Email Report
July 4, 2020 Dr. Anthony Fauci had to face the music in front of the Senate. It was a sight no one could believe. And Dr. Fauci sat in stunned silence as the biggest mistake he made blew up in his face. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul clearly lost all patience with Dr. Fauci and his … Continue reading Dr. Fauci Sat in Silence as the Biggest Mistake He Made Blew Up in His Face | American Patriots Email Report →
The Definition of Success Is Autonomy
PASSAGE OF THE WEEK: “It took me a while to realize that it was quite possible that the success I thought I wanted would prevent me from doing the thing I actually wanted to do. What kind of sense does that make? Today, I don’t define success the way that I did when I was … Continue reading The Definition of Success Is Autonomy →
The Ongoing American Revolution
Originally posted on The American Citadel: The American Revolution was not an event that began and ended at two fixed points in time. We mark the beginning of the War for Independence on July 4, 1776, and traditionally say the Revolution ended in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris, but the reality is that Independence…
The hunger pandemic reminds of the movie the Hunger Games, as it is premised on similar circumstances of a dominant few commanding who can eat and who will die
Originally posted on SURVIVAL BLOG: By the end of 2020 more people will have died from hunger, despair and suicide than from the corona disease. We, the world, is facing a famine-pandemic of biblical proportions. This real pandemic will overtake the “COVID-19 pandemic” by a long shot. The hunger pandemic reminds of the movie the Hunger…
The World Health Organization (WHO) a “criminal medical organization” for creating worldwide fear and chaos without providing objectively verifiable proof of a pandemic.
Originally posted on SURVIVAL BLOG: A high-profile European pathologist is reporting that he and his colleagues across Europe have not found any evidence of any deaths from the novel coronavirus on that continent. Dr. Stoian Alexov?called the World Health Organization (WHO) a “criminal medical organization” for creating worldwide fear and chaos without providing objectively verifiable…
Exclusive from General Michael Flynn – Oath Keepers
Exclusive from General Michael Flynn July 2, 2020 Nancy Oakley If We Don’t Act, 2% of the People Are About To Control the Other 98% By Michael Flynn June 29, 2020 I was once told if we’re not careful, 2 percent of the passionate will control 98 percent of the indifferent 100 percent … Continue reading Exclusive from General Michael Flynn – Oath Keepers →
Year Zero in America
Pulling down statues is only the beginning. I’ll bet most Americans don’t know who Pol Pot was. Pol Pot was a Marxist-Leninist, a student of Mao, and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea from 1963 to 1981. He turned Cambodia into a one-party dictatorship. He dreamed of converting his country into an … Continue reading Year Zero in America →
Pregnant White Woman Falsely Accused of Racism Defends Herself with Firearm After Being Assaulted, Threatened by Black Woman (VIDEO)
Cristina Laila Published July 2, 2020 at 2:15pm Lake Orion, Michigan – A white couple leaving a Chipotle restaurant this week were falsely accused of racism by a black woman and her 15-year-old daughter. The black woman accused a pregnant white woman of bumping into her daughter near the entrance of the restaurant and demanded … Continue reading Pregnant White Woman Falsely Accused of Racism Defends Herself with Firearm After Being Assaulted, Threatened by Black Woman (VIDEO) →
FBI: Background Checks for Gun Sales Skyrocketing as Protests Continue
Originally posted on Nwo Report: ‘Large shipments are arriving in the morning and are selling out the same day…’ IMAGE: CBS Evening News via Youtube (Claire Russel, Liberty Headlines) Background checks for gun sales last month increased by 70% what they were this time last year, according to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check…
Secret To Success: Trudeau’s Handlers HIDE AWAY How Much Canadians HATE HIM
July 4, 2020 BRAD SALZBERG, CAP Founder After five years of pseudo-dictatorial rule from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, CAP believe we may have stumbled on to a fundamental truth about Canada’s most atypical national leader in history. “Speaking to reporters on Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said news of an armed incident “attempted murder?” … Continue reading Secret To Success: Trudeau’s Handlers HIDE AWAY How Much Canadians HATE HIM →
Transcript of President Trump Speech During Mount Rushmore July 4th Celebration…
The remarks by President Donald Trump at Mount Rushmore last evening was a speech for the history books. Transcript below: [Transcript] THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. And Governor Noem, Secretary Bernhardt — very much appreciate it — members … Continue reading →
MSN: Why Covid Herd Immunity Could Be ‘Twice as High as First Thought’
Two new scientific studies suggesting that immunity to COVID-19 may be much higher than previously thought offer some much-needed hope in the battle against the disease. Although coronavirus antibody testing has found that levels are low even in the cities worst hit by the pandemic, other types of immune response appear to be more widespread. […] The post MSN: Why Covid Herd Immunity Could Be ‘Twice as High as First Thought’ appeared first on Health Nut News.
Gun Battle: Glock 19 vs. Glock 48 (Which is Better?)
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1F7F290C00&share=true] Let's help you break them down. *Key point: *They are both good weapons, with different merits. But the Glock 19 is king. The Glock 48 is an interesting combination of earlier Glocks. Built off the basis of the Glock 43X, the Glock 48 is a Glock 19 sized pistol with single-stack width. This gives it an odd combination of capacity and size, akin to single-stack compact pistols of old like Colt Commander variants. A lot of the gun community... more »
Supercavitating Torpedoes: Biggest Threat to the U.S. Navy (America Doesn't Have Them)?
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Middle East* Supercavitating torpedoes are the future. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Supercavitating torpedo technology is complex, especially mastering turns. Defending against supercavitating torpedos would be incredibly difficult. But, if this technology could be mastered, it may revolutionize naval warfare. Both Iran and Russia claim to have supercavitating torpedoes—but what are they? *Supercavitation* Supercavitating torpedos are rocket-propelled and ride inside an air bubble through the waves. The bubble they fly though is produced by i... more »
The International Dimensions of 1776 and How an Age of Reason Was Subverted
From the Strategic Culture Foundation This July 4th, a larger-than-usual shadow is cast upon America which has come face-to-face with some serious historic reckonings. While the existence of an oligarchy and international “deep state” should not be ignored as a political force of history- arranging wars, assassinations and promoting economic enslavement of people and nations […] More The post The International Dimensions of 1776 and How an Age of Reason Was Subverted appeared first on The Duran.
Discourse Over National Anthem Looms for NBA, Other Leagues
The death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police sparked fresh questions across sports about kneeling during the anthem.
Opponents of 5G Networks Set Fire to Cyprus’ Mobile Antennas
A small group of people who oppose 5G mobile telephone technology is likely responsible for arson attacks against four mobile telephone antenna installations in Cyprus’ coastal town of Limassol.
‘People Aren’t Stupid’: Pence’s Virus Spin Tests Credibility
As coronavirus cases spike across large parts of the country despite months of lockdown, Pence has been trying to convince the American public that things are going very well, even though they’re not.
Kumeyaay halt dynamiting of sacred land for border wall
By AFSC San Diego Censored News At the US-Mexico border south of Boulevard, California, Border Patrol agents plan to use explosives to prepare the ground for 18-ft bollard-style border wall. This is a border wall replacement project, meant to replace 12-ft corrugated steel landing mats. The Border Patrol has not properly notified local communities about the project, especially the
New York Times Deploys Heavy Gun to Back ‘Intel’ on Russian Bounties
Intelligence analysts must pay close attention, of course, to provenance. What is this or that source’s record for accuracy, for reliability? What kind of trough might this or that source be feeding from; and what agenda might she or he have? Discriminating readers of the corporate media — and especially the Times — should do the same with respect to journalists. When they see the byline of David Sanger they need to examine his record. Those who look back to before the U.S./UK attack on Iraq will discover that Sanger was heavily promoting the existence of WMD in Iraq as a certainty... more »
Cuban Spies Disguised As Doctors
The European Union now excludes travelers from the COVID-ridden U.S. but welcomes those from the virtually COVID-free Cuba. Cuba, the country that sends doctors and infectious disease specialists around the world to fight the pandemic, the country the U.S. has held in contempt for 60 years, villified with every epithet and sanctioned and embargoed and blockaded to within an inch of its life. In a catharsis of propaganda, the U.S. tries to convince the world that Cuban doctors are victims of human trafficking, or else they are all spies, or perhaps both. Rosa Miriam Elizalde likene... more »
As Monuments Fall, Confederate Carving Has Size on Its Side
Stone Mountain’s supersized sculpture depicting Gen. Robert E. Lee, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson mounted on horseback has special protection enshrined in Georgia law.
Netherlands ‘Justice’ Is Totally Corrupt: MH17 Case as Example
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at The Saker On Friday, July 3rd, the judge in the Netherlands court case against Russia as having fired a Buk missile that brought down the Malaysian Airlines plane that Ukrainian Air Traffic Control had instructed to fly over Ukraine’s civil-war zone on 17 July 2014 ruled out any consideration of […] More The post Netherlands ‘Justice’ Is Totally Corrupt: MH17 Case as Example appeared first on The Duran.
Trump’s ‘Strong Wall’ to Block COVID-19 from China Had Holes
Nearly 8,000 Chinese nationals and foreign residents of Hong Kong and Macao entered the U.S. on more than 600 commercial and private flights in the first three months after the travel "ban" was imposed.
LaRouchePAC National Meeting — The Universal History and Significance of the American Revolution
American Credit System July 4 Meeting — The Pursuit of Happiness Video of July 4 Meeting — The Pursuit of Happiness A dialogue with the Founders by Graham Lowry and Lyndon LaRouche
The One Reason Donald Trump Needs to Fear Joe Biden (And Could Lose)
*Karlyn Bowman* *Politics, Americas* Likeability matters. It’s not everything, of course, and Joe Biden has weaknesses. But the 2020 contest is not a race between two people with similar high negative ratings, and that may matter to the public in November — it certainly could help explain Biden’s lead in the polls. Several recent polls confirm a hidden asset for Joe Biden. But first, a snapshot of the race at this time. In the Real Clear Polling average, Biden leads Donald Trump by 10 points, and in many new swing state polls, the former vice president is ahead of the president,... more »
This Plane Waged War for America in Vietnam. Now It Serves Iran.
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETPOKTTAA&share=true] Though the F-4 was eventually replaced by more capable F-15s and F-16s, these frames drew on lessons learned from the F-4s service history. Phantoms held their own up until Operation Desert Storm, where specially modified “Wild Weasel” F-4s were used in suppressing Iraqi air defenses. Not bad for a jet designed in the 1950s. *Key Point: *These planes performed well and were used by several militaries. Here is its legendary story. The F-4 Ph... more »
Trump Faces a GOP Mutiny on the Russian Bounties
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, Americas* The battle over intelligence and the Russian bounties amounts to a war by other means. Here we go again. The Trump administration is mired in a fresh battle over intelligence reports and Russia. The latest controversy is centered on the reports that a GRU unit authorized bounties to the Taliban to target American soldiers. The reaction in America to the revelation was instantaneous and swift. Rep. Liz Cheney, who appears to be trying to distance herself from Trump, demanded that the White House explain why nothing was done. The Lincoln Proj... more »
These World War II Veterans Reveal What It Was Like on a Submarine
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By U.S.Navy - http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h91000/h91833c.htmhttp://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h91000/h91833.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7623524] Life and war inside the USS Seal. *Key Point: *It was hard-going as a submariner. Here's how these brave men did a vital and dangerous job. BACKSTORY: *In World War II, the American submarine force was inordinately small—just 252 total boats, compared to the more than 1,100 deployed by Germany and over 600 built by Japan. ... more »
Hitler Hoped This 'Rocket' Could Stop Allied Bombers. He Was Wrong.
*Caleb Larson* *, Europe* But it didn't make the cut. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Once the correct altitude was reached, around 20,000 to 30,000 feet, the pilot would take over and bring the Natter as close to enemy bomber formations as possible. The Natter had a rocket pod in the nose that held a number of unguided rockets. These were to be fired simultaneously at Allied bombers and hopefully bring some of them down. This rocket-powered interceptor would have shot rockets at Allied bomber formations—had it been successful. *Jägernotprogramm* By 1943, Germany was stea... more »
The XP-55 Ascender: This Crazy Looking Plane Had Problems
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Though never a spectacular plane, XP-55 Ascender was interesting to look at—but not to fly. That it never entered production is probably for the best. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Though never a spectacular plane, XP-55 Ascender was interesting to look at—but not to fly. That it never entered production is probably for the best. In 1939, the Army put out a call for tenders, asking aircraft manufacturers to design an airframe that was superior to existing planes with a focus on speed and the pilot’s line of sight. It also specified that radical ... more »
Iran: A Budding Drone Superpower? You Decide.
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Middle East* The Iranian Defense Ministry announced that it has acquired three new drones that are capable of flying almost 1,000 miles and from an altitude of up to 45,000 feet *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Until these new drones are actually used, it is unclear whether these are an actual threat or just 21st-century saber-rattling. The Iranian Defense Ministry announced that it has acquired three new bomb-capable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – more commonly known as "drones" – that are capable of flying almost 1,000 miles and from an altitude... more »
British Columbia Provincial Government Legislating Immunity for Itself from Civil Liability for Covid-19-related Damages?
*B.C. Attorney General David Eby, Premier John Horgan, * *Finance Minister Carole James, at the B.C. legislature, * *announce a public inquiry into money laundering.* *May 15, 2019 Photograph By CHAD HIPOLITO, * *THE CANADIAN PRESS* As I said at the beginning of my last post about the Federal Government of Justin Trudeau...it's difficult to know who's in charge in *ANY *government anymore. In the case of the BC Provincial Legislature which will be the subject of this post, it's difficult to know *whether the British Columbian Government will accept any responsibility *for Fallout or... more »
Epstein Victim: “Evil” Maxwell Raped Me More Than 20, 30 Times
[image: epstein-victim-evil-maxwell-raped-me-more-than-20-30-times] If “Jane Doe” is telling the truth, Ghislaine Maxwell is guilty of far more than the six felonies with which federal prosecutors charged her.
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Josh Eidelson writes about the fleecing of American labour in general over the past five decades, while E. Tammy Kim discusses the systematic exploitation of workers in the U.S.' nursing homes in particular. And Robyn Urback writes that the Ford government is only repeating its failed response to long-term care homes in addressing the recent spread of COVID-19 among farm workers. - Carolyn Kormann writes about the unprecedented ecological disasters surfacing throughout the Arctic region. And Sandra Laville and Niamh McIntyre report on t... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 4
1917 Al-Arab paper established Said it was for Arabs but was actually run by British eventually under Gertrude Bell (Musings On Iraq review of *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) (Musings On Iraq movie review *Letters from Baghdad*) 1937 Iraq-Iran Frontier Treaty signed Meant to resolve border dispute Accepted demarcation process that was done by Ottomans and Persians pre-WWI Set up commission to finish border and created a body to work out navigation of Shatt al-Arab most of which was given to Iraq Political instability i... more »
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