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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* In Monday's Midnight Meme, I wrote about how accused Kenosha Killer Kyle Rittenhouse had been inspired by the words of overt white nationalists like President Trump and those at FOX "News" like Tucker Tiki Torch Carlson. I mentioned that, not only Mr. Tiki Torch but other Republicans were offering defense and even praise for the murders in the streets of Kenosha. Now, encouraged by the likes of Mr. Tiki Torch and others, that feverish idiocy has all too predictably grown. Anyone who can look into the Republican mind and see the racism that drives the Republican Party wou... more »
A California Food Bank Distributes 1 Million Pounds of Food Per Week to Meet Historic Demand
Mike Altfest, the food bank's Director of Community Engagement, said: “Since the start of this pandemic, our food distribution has increased between 50 and 70 percent,” he says. “So, while we were distributing 600 pounds of food a week before this, we’re now well over a million pounds a week.”
Did India Ever Really Want the F-21 Fighter?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* Lockheed Martin described the fighter as being "specifically configured for the Indian Air Force." *Key Point*: Six other fighters vied for the contract. Lockheed Martin describes the F-21 as being "specifically configured for the Indian Air Force," and that it provides unmatched "Made in India" opportunities that could strengthen the nation's path to an advanced airpower future. The fighter program is a joint partnership with Lockheed Martin and Tata, and is aimed at addressing the IAF's unique requirements – while still supporting thousands of U.... more »
Free Ports are the Key to Keeping Channels Open Between the UK and EU
*Alejandro Riaño* *economy, * Free ports have been portrayed by some as a way for the UK to rediscover its maritime vocation and increase trade with the world beyond the EU after Brexit. Given that it’s effectively impossible to have a free port as a member of the EU, these free trade zones are seen as something the UK could capitalise on outside of EU law. Britain is considering opening free ports to shore up its economy when the Brexit transition ends. The idea is that ten free ports across the country will increase trade, attract inward investment, encourage high-tech manufac... more »
Inside Look: These Are The Weapons That Make B-2 Stealth Bombers So Deadly
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * B-2 stealth bombers are often used in the opening salvo of high-intensity combat. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *“The B-2 is one of the most game-changing aircraft ever built…and one of the most cost-effective. One B-2 can deliver the punch of an entire aircraft carrier air wing at several orders of magnitude less in operating cost and personnel.” When B-2 stealth bombers attacked Serbia on the opening night of Operation Allied Force in 1999, destroyed Iraqi air defenses during 2003’s “Shock and Awe” and eliminated the Libyan fighter force in 2011... more »
Is The Air Force Overworked? The Pentagon Halts Guam Bomber Rotations
*David Axe* *Security, * At least one expert believes this could signal that the Air Force's power projection is waning. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Bombers aren’t necessarily going to deploy less often or in fewer numbers, the Air Force implied. Rather, they’re simply going to deploy less predictably under a new scheme the service calls “dynamic force employment.” In mid-April 2020 the Air Force abruptly ended its 16-year-old rotation of B-1, B-2, and B-52 bombers at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. At least one expert believes the abrupt end to the Continuous Bomber R... more »
First polar bear alert report for Churchill an astonishing seven weeks later than last year
Originally posted on polarbearscience: The first report of the Polar Bear Alert Program in Churchill, Manitoba was released today (1 September), a full seven weeks later than last year due to many bears remaining on the Western Hudson Bay ice much later than they have done in the past. As I mentioned previously, as long…
Who Wants To Overthrow President Lukashenko?
The Western press highlights Svetlana Tikhanovskaya as the winner of the Belarusian presidential election and accuses outgoing President Alexander Lukashenko of violence, nepotism and election rigging. However, an analysis of this country shows that the policies of its president correspond to the wishes of its citizens. Behind this fabricated quarrel lies the spectre of Ukrainian Euromaidan and a provoked rupture with Russia.
Facebook’s New Terms Of Service Update Sounds A Lot Like Censorship
September 1, 2020 Joe Martino Many Facebook users have been receiving notifications from Facebook stating that on Oct. 1, 2020, they will be updating their Terms of Service. The new changes will allow Facebook to remove content or restrict access if the company feels it is necessary to avoid legal or regulatory impact. Desktop and … Continue reading Facebook’s New Terms Of Service Update Sounds A Lot Like Censorship →
COVID-19 fatality rate ‘worst miscalculation’ in human history – PhD student in epidemiology
In Brief The Facts: Ronald B. Brown, Ph.D., from the the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada says, based on his research, that the coronavirus fatality rates we were/are given represents “Worst Miscalculation in Human History.” Reflect On: Why do perspectives and evidence that are presented in this article never see the light of day … Continue reading COVID-19 fatality rate ‘worst miscalculation’ in human history – PhD student in epidemiology →
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*The problem in California is poverty, not climate change* The heatwaves and the fires are natural – the electricity blackouts are not. California is once again at the frontline of Gaia’s revenge. Climate change has been cited as the cause of a heatwave afflicting the state, causing the governor, Gavin Newsom, to declare a state of emergency and announce rolling blackouts. Worse, the heatwave has created the conditions for wildfires to break out, destroying thousands of properties. But are these very serious problems really caused by environmental degradation, as many greens claim?... more »
Florida Governor Says ‘No More Lockdowns’ at Press Conference with Trump’s New Coronavirus Adviser
*21WIRE* | Lockdowns are over, for good, in Florida.
Biden Tries To Play Both Sides Of Green Energy Politics
* Do you think that Joe Biden has signed on to the Green New Deal? * Do you have the idea that Biden is fully committed if he becomes President to doing away with fossil fuel energy and replacing it with the wind and sun as quickly as possible? * Where could you possibly have gotten those ideas? More on that later in the post. * Certainly in the past couple of weeks you might have gotten exactly the opposite impression.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 1st September 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Harry Potter And The Illiberal Liberals: Rowling Returns Kennedy Award Over Trans Tweets
By Matt Philbin ~ At the first sign of left-wing infighting, normal people instinctively reach for the popcorn. But in this case, it’s hard not to sympathize with J.K. Rowling. One day, you’re a liberal celebrity in good standing, and the next you’re returning a humanitarian award you got from the frickin’ Kennedys. That’s right. […]
Green Pork
By Mark Hendrickson, Ph.D. ~ We all know what happens when government decides to interfere with free markets by subsidizing the production of something that is uneconomical with the subsidies: Taxpayers shoulder the costs and cronyism is the name of the game because subsidies go to the politically connected. [An important economic: Please don’t call […]
Trump Pledges Millions To Rebuild Kenosha After Rioting, Arson
By Fred Lucas ~ Two of Riki Tagliapietra’s downtown businesses in Kenosha, Wisconsin, were vandalized, but the vice president of the Grease & Honey Restaurant Group in Kenosha is helping other business owners rebuild after rioting there. Tagliapietra was part of a roundtable discussion Tuesday in Kenosha that included President Donald Trump and other federal […]
September 2nd – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1322
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Wednesday September 2nd – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Franklin Graham Warns Socialist Left Will ‘Close The Church Down’: ‘The Storm is Coming’
.@JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris are labeled as the most pro-abortion presidential ticket in the history of our nation. This should be a great concern to all Christians. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I am pro-life & believe every life is precious to God. https://t.co/SkKccmuZlH — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) August 13, 2020 Franklin Graham Warns Socialist …
Evangelicals For Hire: Israel Paid U.S. Christian Zionists to Push Propaganda
Evangelicals For Hire: Israel Paid U.S. Christian Zionists to Push Propaganda Evangelicals For Hire: Israel Paid U.S. Christian Zionists to Push PropagandaToday on TruNews we discuss the evidence released by the Israeli government that John Hagee’s Christians United For Israel (CUFI) and Laurie Cardoza-Moore’s Proclaim Justice to the Nations (PJTN) operated as foreign agents of …
CDC Now Admits That 94% of All COVID Death Had Underlying Medical Conditions Meaning Only 9,683 People Actually Died from Coronavirus Alone
CDC Now Admits That 94% of All COVID Death Had Underlying Medical Conditions Meaning Only 9,683 People Actually Died from Coronavirus Alone by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ According to the CDC, comorbidity is defined as: ” more than one disease or condition is present in the same person at the same time. Conditions described as comorbidities are …
Silver is Now Trading Like a Currency; Look for Higher Prices – Kootenay Silver CEO
Kitco NEWS Silver has seen significant momentum in the last two months as it is now outperforming gold. One mining executive said that all-time highs are not out of reach for the precious metal with this strong tailwind. In an interview with Kitco News on the sideline of the Mines and Money Online Connect global …
Silver Price Spikes Up To $29, Then Gets Clobbered
Arcadia Economics It’s been a volatile 2 days in the silver market this week. Where the price spiked up to over $29, before getting clobbered back lower. To find out what happened, as well as the most recent news in the silver market, click to watch the video now! end
Keiser Report | Central Bank Vomit Fraud | E1587
RT In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy look at the Fed admitting what Keiser Report has warned of for the past ten years: it is Zero Interest Rate Policy forever. As the US central bank promises no interest rate hikes for years to come, they compare it to the vomit fraud …
Merkel Tried to Stop Berlin Protest, She Failed. It Was a Massive Turnout
The Duran Merkel tried to stop Berlin protest, she failed. It was a massive turnout. The Duran Quick Take: Episode 650. Via The BBC (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe…)… Some 38,000 people took to the streets in the city for mostly peaceful demonstrations. Later hundreds of protesters, many from the far right, tried to storm the Reichstag, the home …
David Morgan: Silver Up $1,000,000 Dollars in One Year?
As Good As Gold Australia In this intriguing interview, Darryl and Brian Panes from As Good As Gold Australia experience David Morgan at his best. The publisher of The Morgan Report holds nothing back, and covers everything from Warren Buffet’s radical move into gold, to the COMEX vulnerability, to silver scarcity and what that means …
Doug Casey: Think It’s Bad Now? The Real Chaos Is Dead Ahead — Dollar is Going to be Destroyed
SGT Report *2* If you think it’s bad now, Doug Casey explains that we’re in the midst of the “greater depression” and the real chaos, both societal and economic, is dead ahead. end
Why Pakistan Really Loves the F-16
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Recent aerial skirmishes highlight the important capabilities F-16s continue to provide Pakistan’s military. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* While an F-16 is superior in many respects, particularly situational awareness, an R-73-armed MiG-21 that managed to close within visual range (as ostensibly occurred) would still pose a formidable threat. During an aerial skirmish on February 27, 2019, an Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison was shot down by a radar-guided missile. The Pakistani Air Force (PAF) claims the kill was scored by... more »
Mobile Phones are a Detained Migrant's Lifeline, Australia Wants to Take Them Away
*Michelle Peterie* *Immigration, Australia* A proposed bill in Australia will impose draconian surveillance measures and near-complete isolation on detained migrants. A proposed bill would allow the minister to deem mobile phones and other internet-capable devices “prohibited items”. It would also grant staff new powers to search detainees without a warrant and allow strip searches and detector dogs within the centres. Detainees’ friends and family members would also be targeted via expanded powers to screen and search visitors. The bill is expected to be voted on in parliament... more »
GOP Playbook: Trump's 'Law and Order' Campaign Is Not New
*Timothy J. Lynch* *Politics, * Republicans have used a ‘law and order’ message to win elections before. This is why it may work again. In 1991, Donald Trump’s mother, Mary, was mugged on a New York street. As Trump’s niece recounts in her new book, the young assailant slammed Mary’s head into her Rolls Royce so hard, her brain haemorrhaged. This firsthand experience with violent crime informed Trump’s hardline views on criminal justice and could serve him well now as he crafts a law-and-order election strategy to try to defeat Democratic challenger Joe Biden in the upcoming pre... more »
Judge leaves USDA to decide on ‘Product of USA,’ but FTC might lend a hand on the labels
The latest attempt to force the USDA to reinstate country of origin labeling (COOL) rules fell short. A federal judge in New Mexico granted motions on Aug. 27 by defendants Tyson Foods Inc., Cargill Meat Solutions, JBS USA, and National Beef Packing Co., to dismiss the two consolidated cases involving the long-fought COOL issue. USDA... Continue Reading
Review analyzes measures to ensure safety of beef used in rare burgers
A review has looked at a number of ways to try and ensure burgers served rare are as safe as those that are thoroughly cooked. The sale and consumption of burgers served less than thoroughly cooked (LTTC) and pink in the middle is a growing trend, prompting concerns of an increased risk of E. coli... Continue Reading
Botulism cases linked to pate in Vietnam
At least nine cases of foodborne botulism have been reported in Vietnam with a link to a brand of pate. All patients have required hospitalization. People reported eating Minh Chay pate products, which have been recalled nationally, according to the Vietnam Food Administration. All patients have been hospitalized – five at Cho Ray Hospital and... Continue Reading
Moral Vocabulary is Not Morally Neutral
The moral vocabulary that most modern philosophers, since the eighteenth century, have been promoting is not morally neutral—they use the words like “reason,” “individualism,” “progress,” “atheism,” “liberty,” “liberalism,” “objective,” “subjective,” and even “good,” “evil,” “truth,” and “certainty” to project a certain kind of worldview. But when the normative premises are being assumed in the concepts, the moral philosophy must become the driver of nihilism and political corruption in society.
President Trump Tours Violence-Ravaged Kenosha
*Daily Mail:* *Donald Trump tours violence-ravaged Kenosha and calls rioters 'domestic terrorists' then praises cops and says they shouldn't be demonized for 'choking' despite anger over Jacob Blake's shooting* * President Donald Trump arrived in Kenosha, Wisconsin as the city remains a tinderhouse of racial tensions * Both supporters and Black Lives Matter activists greeted Trump's motorcade, and a group of protesters gave him the middle finger as he arrived * His first stop was to survey damage from the riots that broke out after the police shooting of Jacob Blake * Earlier Tu... more »
Massachusetts Primary Results-- Progressive Movement Won The Big Prize, But...
Markey won his race handily tonight. Kennedy conceded. I bet Pelosi didn't call AOC and concede to her though. Every progressive group that endorsed Markey (other than Blue America) is trying to claim the credit but it really was a team effort that centered totally around Markey. Proof of that pudding. The other progressives picks (albeit not Blue America's)-- Alex Morse in the first congressional district and Ihssane Leckey in the 4th (the seat Kennedy gave up)-- lost. A quick word about them. Both were *perfect* on policy and would have voted right *all the time*. That isn't all... more »
Brown, Pridgen are considering a $100m privatization of the Urban Development Corp
Sources tell The Chronicle that Mayor Byron Brown and Common Council President Darius Pridgen are considering a sweeping privatization of the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC) and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) that could raise upwards of $100 million
Maximum Antagonism – Judge Sullivan Files Order Dragging Out Flynn Case Past Election…
The minute order filed by Judge Emmet Sullivan outlines a protracted time-frame for the next sequence of events in the case against Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn: As noted in the order, Sullivan is now telling the DOJ and Flynn defense … Continue reading →
Trump Is Very, Very Unwell: Troubling Video From Monday, 31 August 2020
Dear Readers, look at this video of Donald Trump from yesterday: https://twitter.com/CNNNewsource/status/1288007359751757824 Trump is in obvious, bad shape. He has an evident neurological issue with consequent muscular/motor impairment. Stroke? He slings his right leg when he walks; his right arm hangs limply. He has had recent trouble holding a water glass in public, descending a ramp with difficulty, and from time to time has had trouble pronouncing ordinary words clearly and correctly. His deteriorating condition is clearly being covered up. Anyone who has had experience with a... more »
Taiwan Can Land an F-16 on a Highway. Nice! (But Does It Matter?)
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Whether this will save Taiwan’s air force from a Chinese attack is a different matter. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *“The highway drill is necessary, as highway strips would be our priority choice if the runways are damaged during a war.” An F-16 landing on a public highway, engine roaring as its wheels touch the concrete, is a memorable addition to any driver’s morning commute. But whether this will save Taiwan’s air force from a Chinese attack is a different matter. Earlier this week, Taiwanese jets landed on a highway as... more »
Russia's New Stealth Drone Is Almost Ready To Penetrate NATO Airspace
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* But the Russian drone is still facing some hurdles. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *To be effective in service, Hunter also will need small precision-guided munitions, Cooper pointed out. The Kremlin long has lagged behind the rest of the word in PGM development. It appears the Russian warplane-make Sukhoi has a plan to fix the most obvious flaw in the design of its new Hunter drone. Photos from The War Zone editor Tylor Rogoway obtained from the Sukhoi pavilion at Russia's MAKS air show last year in Moscow oblast reveal what is apparently th... more »
Battle of the Bombers: America's B-1 vs. Russia's Tu-160 (Who Wins?)
*TNI Staff* *Security, * The Tu-160 is much larger and much faster than the B-1B. *Key Point*: In the end, it’s not a question if the B-1B or Tu-160 is better. The Rockwell International B-1B Lancer strategic bomber and the Russian Tu-160 Blackjack look visually similar and even share some overlap in their mission sets, however, the two aircraft are quite different. The B-1A was originally designed as a high-altitude supersonic penetrator before the Carter administration cancelled the program in 1977 after it became apparent that the new bomber would not be able to survive again... more »
Pentagon War Gamers Predict A Destabilizing Time When China Achieves Conventional Military Parity With The U.S.
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. *Breaking Defense:* *DoD War Games Predict ‘Extremely Destabilizing’ Chinese Military Parity* *"If we do come to blows with China, it's gonna be very confused for the first 30 or 45 days, and then we must fight in a distributed fashion," said Maj. Gen. Tracy King, Marine Corps’ director of Expeditionary Warfare.* WASHINGTON: Worried about America’s eroding dominance at sea, the Pentagon has been running through a series of war games to shake out a plan to stay ahead of the rapid-fire Chinese military modernization effort. “The most destabiliz... more »
US-Funded Thai Protests: "Student Leaders" on Defensive, Lie About "No Masterminds"
*September 2, 2020* (Tony Cartalucci - ATN) - Thai-based English-language newspaper The Nation published a particularly poor example of journalism titled, "No mastermind behind students’ high-risk fight for democracy, says Rung." The article simply repeats the baseless, unqualified denials of Panusaya "Rung" Sithijirawattanakul, attempting to claim once again that the ongoing protests in Thailand are "organic," "self-organized," and that "there is no leader or mastermind behind political protests launched by the Student Union of Thailand." Of course, this is false. Thailand's bill... more »
Beware then that you become not puffed up with the wisdom of the world
-Archeia Mary: message XIV of https://www.google.com/books/edition/Mary_s_Message_for_a_New_Day/58cN1K2Jv5oC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=clare+prophet+fourteen+messages+mary&printsec=frontcover
NYT: It Has Come to This: Ignore the C.D.C.
Harold Varmus, former director of the National Institutes of Health and former co-chair of President Barack Obama’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology, and Rajiv Shah, the president of the Rockefeller Foundation, have spoken. We were shocked upon reading the piece in The New York Times published by none other than this powerful pair. […] The post NYT: It Has Come to This: Ignore the C.D.C. appeared first on Health Nut News.
Pentagon Expects China To Double The Number Of Nuclear Warheads In Its Arsenal Within A Decade
*CNN:* *China is aiming to double the size of its nuclear arsenal, Pentagon report says* Washington (CNN)China is attempting to at least double the number of nuclear warheads in its arsenal in the next decade and its military has already equaled or surpassed the United States in a series of key areas, according to a new Pentagon report released Tuesday. It suggests that Beijing has made major strides in areas such as ship building, the development of ballistic and cruise missiles as well as integrated air defense systems. The report detailing China's military capabilities comes a... more »
Pentagon Report Says China Now Has More Ships And Missiles Than The U.S., And Protected By Advanced Air-Defense Systems
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning is accompanied by other warships and warplanes as it participates in the country's largest naval parade, April 13, 2018. The display of might symbolized how far the once-ragtag guerrilla forced had come on its path to becoming a "world-class" military by 2049. Chinese People's Liberation Army *Newsweek:* *Pentagon Report Finds China Tops U.S. in Ships, Missiles and Air Defense* A new Pentagon report on Chinese military power has shown the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has surpassed the U.S. military in terms of navy size, land-based missiles and... more »
Kerri Kupec Discusses Ongoing DOJ/FBI Investigative Efforts of Coordinated Domestic Political Violence..
DOJ Spokesperson Kerri Kupek appears with Martha MacCallum to discuss the ongoing DOJ and FBI efforts to track, trace and identify the groups and individuals carrying out domestic political violence. Ms. Kupek focuses discussion on FBI investigative efforts to follow … Continue reading →
September 1: After today's horrible news, yesterday's bad news became cheerful.
It has been disappointing to see how little we are informed by any of our news media - and that includes the social media like this one - about the remarkable shift in world power that we are living through. At the end of World War Two, the U.S. set out to rule the world. That was the real purpose of founding the United Nations. Europe, in particular, was to be united under American leadership. That was what the Korean War was all about. The bulk of the United Nations would join up behind the U.S. to establish a base in North Korea, and from that conquer China to make it an Ame... more »
Influential CalPERS Retiree Group Demands Resignation of Board President Henry Jones; Calendars Confirm Secret “Board Within Board” Abuse
CalPERS governance has become so visibly defective that a normally loyal retiree organization has gone into revolt.
The ten demands that shook Thailand
Behind the student protests for reforms to the monarchy that are shaking the century-old foundations of Thailand's political system. The post The ten demands that shook Thailand appeared first on New Mandala.
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