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Nixon and Trump, Then and Now
[image: nixon-and-trump-then-and-now] In many ways, the two men could not have been more different. Yet the "mess" Trump inherited bears striking similarities to Nixon's world in 1969.
Picture Of The Day
*Expo Explosion* An AH-64D Apache attack helicopter flies in front of a wall of fire during the South Carolina National Guard Air and Ground Expo at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., May 6, 2017. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jorge Intriago
The U.S. Military Has Always Been Interested In Paranormal Science
*Simon Constable, Forbes:* *A Secret History Of Military Paranormal Science* Annie Jacobsen is back with a new tome that should entice anyone who doesn't mind thinking outside the box; or as referenced in her book, as if there is no box. It's the recently published Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis. Not only is it a well researched and fascinating tale, but there are some lessons for anyone wanting to truly break the mold in business. The story involves author Aldous Huxley, spoon-bender Uri Geller,... more »
Backyard Discovery's wooden swing set giveaway!
With summer right around the corner, it's time to get outdoors with the whole family! Need some motivation to get those kids off the couch and into the backyard? Look no further than Backyard Discovery's wooden swing sets. Amber at Viva Veltoro recently shared how their new swing set is bringing her family together and building her kids' relationship with each other. We've teamed up with some of our favorite bloggers to give away a Mount McKinley Wooden Swing Set from Backyard Discovery! g set from Backyard Discovery's website: A towering tribute constructed for the most daring of li... more »
Palestinian Girl Shot Dead in Jerusalem Al-Quds
Published on May 8, 2017 A Palestinian girl has been shot dead by Israeli forces at a main entrance to Jerusalem al-quds’ Old City. Eyewitness accounts indicate the young girl was shot while she was passing by Damascus gate. Israeli police provided no further details. Israeli authorities alleged that the slain girl had approached police […]
Jim Willie: Will China and Russia Take Down the US Petrodollar?
Jim Willie: Will China and Russia Take Down the US Petrodollar? by http://www.trunews.com/ Will China and Russia take-down the U.S. Petrodollar with a gold-backed digital currency? Today on TRUNEWS, Rick Wiles speaks with financial analyst Jim Willie regarding the seemingly inevitable transition from an American dominated financial order to a system controlled by the East. Jim […]
“Gender-Neutral” MTV Movie Awards 2017 – The Most Insane Liberal Propaganda Yet
Published on May 8, 2017 The 2017 MTV Move Awards went “Gender Neutral” this year, eliminating different categories for men and women, because that’s not being very inclusive. Emma Watson and gender non-binary actor Asia Kate Dillon will explain and media analyst Mark Dice has the story. end
The Satanic Cult That Rules the World
The Satanic Cult That Rules the World by https://www.henrymakow.com/ … Our “Culture War” describes resistance to society’s induction into a satanic cult, the Illuminati, (i.e. Cabalism, Freemasonry, Communism.) A satanic cult controls and exploits its members by corrupting and making them sick. I am revisiting a basic article that describes how mankind has been colonized. – from Oct 16, 2007 By Henry […]
Former DNI Clapper: No Evidence Of Trump Collusion With Russia
Published on May 8, 2017 Former DNI Clapper: No Evidence Of Trump Collusion With Russia (May 8, 2017) end
How Information Is Controlled by Washington, Israel, and Trolls, Leading to Our Destruction
How Information Is Controlled by Washington, Israel, and Trolls, Leading to Our Destruction by Paul Craig Roberts, http://www.paulcraigroberts.org/ Dear Readers: I very much appreciate the support you show for me in your emails. I seldom receive a rude email from you, and when I do it is usually something off subject, such as a reader angry […]
THIS is WHY Most Americans Are ASLEEP
Published on May 8, 2017 It’s no secret to folks who follow the work of John Taylor Gatto that public schools in the United States amount to little more than state funded indoctrination camps at this point. The fact of the matter is, PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUCK and it’s the reason why millions of Americans remain […]
Will The Passage Of TrumpCare Turn The Tide In Montana?
House Republicans had a tough choice Thursday when Ryan and Trump forced a vote on the phenomenally unpopular and destructive TrumpCare legislation. If members voted NO, they could be in trouble with the hardcore Republicans back home who have been brainwashed by Hate Talk Radio and Fox News and who insisted on a repeal no matter the consequences. That kind of trouble could lead to a primary from the right. If members voted YES-- as all but 20 Republicans did-- then the anger on the right might (temporarily) dissipate but that would leave them open to a devastating narrative for t... more »
Judges Question Religious ‘Neutrality’ of Trump’s Revised Travel Ban
President Trump's executive order banning travelers from certain countries from entering the U.S. met with stiff questioning in federal court.
Exclusive footage released from Syrian safe-zones
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 A.M.) – Last week, the Russian, Turkish, and Iranian delegations at the Syrian peace conference in Astana, Kazakhstan announced the signing of a memorandum that would implement four safe-zones around Syria. On May 6th, the safe-zone agreement was put in place, marking the first time in years that any aircraft was present […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Imágenes: Drones sirios descubren contigentes militares de EEUU y Jordania en la frontera
DAMASCO, SIRIA (0:00 A.M.) – Militares estadounidenses y jordanos podrían estar preparando una masiva invasión a Siria, sugieren los informes de inteligencia recopilados por drones de vigilancia. Según informes, Damasco está en alerta máxima después que unos 400 vehículos militares estadounidenses y jordanos fueran descubiertos emplazados ubicados en una base militar jordana cerca de la […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Eight Steps to Establish Support Systems for Undocumented Students
This current uncertainty of protections afforded under the DACA program underscores the need for university staff, administrators and faculty to create infrastructures to support their undocumented students.
Woo Ushering in New Era at Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar College prepares to begin a new chapter in its 116-year history with the arrival of its 12th president, Dr. Meredith Woo.
Congressional Black Caucus Not Buying Trump’s ‘Unwavering Support’ of HBCUs
Two leading Democratic Black lawmakers on Monday slammed President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to walk back his previous comments questioning the constitutionality of a program that helps support HBCUs.
Cedarville University Could be 1st in Ohio to Allow Concealed Weapons
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — A small Ohio school could become the first college in the state to allow concealed weapons on campus. The proposal at Cedarville University would allow faculty and staff with permits to carry concealed weapons. The Dayton Daily News reports university trustees will announce a decision this coming week. A new Ohio law […]
Noose Found Hanging at Kansas State University Campus
MANHATTAN, Kan. — State police are investigating the hanging of a noose at Kansas State University – another apparent racist attack on campus. The Manhattan Mercury reports the university’s Office of Institutional Equity was notified Friday that the noose was hanging from a tree near King Hall on the Manhattan campus. The department fosters inclusiveness […]
Christie Signs Bill Inspired by ‘Snooki’ to Cap Speaker Fees
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Monday signed legislation inspired by former “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi that limits how much state universities can pay speakers. The new law puts a $10,000 cap on the amount of state money that can be spent on speakers, but the Republican governor said it […]
University Law school Dean Settles with School, Drops Suit
CINCINNATI — The dean of the University of Cincinnati’s law school has resigned as dean in a settlement with the university worth $600,000 and agreed to drop her lawsuit that alleged UC violated her contract and her constitutional rights. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Jennifer Bard was granted two years of academic leave at her full […]
In College Test Prep Industry, Cheaper Options Available
WASHINGTON — Is there a price that a worried parent wouldn’t pay to help a child do well on college admissions tests? The good news is that test preparation doesn’t have to be expensive anymore. The multimillion-dollar coaching industry is facing competition from free or low-cost alternatives in what their founders hope will make the […]
Central American gangs like MS-13 were born out of failed anti-crime policies
Jose Miguel Cruz, Director of Research, Florida International University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 2 hours ago
A Salvadoran man believed to be a member of the MS-13 gang as he is arrested. AP Photo/Josh Reynolds The street gang Mara Salvatrucha 13, commonly known as MS-13, was born in the United States. Despite what President Donald Trump and Attorney General Sessions have claimed, lax immigration policies are not what allowed MS-13 and other Central American gangs to form in the U.S. Rather, these criminal groups spread largely in response to failed U.S. anti-crime policies in the 1980s that were later adopted in Central America. Now, the Trump administration’s push to demonize the immigr... more »
New Technology Is Making Landings On U.S. Aircraft Carriers More Precise
U.S. Navy via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). *Defense Tech*: *New Carrier Landing Tech Wows Pilots on First Deployment* ABOARD THE USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH, PERSIAN GULF — After eight hours in the cockpit executing airstrikes on ISIS targets, fighter pilots assigned to this carrier are getting a little extra help as they come in for a landing. The Norfolk, Virginia-based George H. W. Bush and the San Diego-bas... more »
People’s Climate March; Pure Left-wing Politics Masquerading as Watermelon Environmentalism
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A criminal investigation into the Conservative Party is about to blow up, right before the general election
A Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) investigation into the Conservative Party will announce its results “before Thursday’s deadline for candidates to declare whether they will stand in the upcoming election”, according to The Mirror. The investigation centres on allegations that a number of Conservative MPs committed electoral fraud to win the 2015 general election. Now, the […] The post A criminal investigation into the Conservative Party is about to blow up, right before the general election appeared first on The Canary.
You might think things couldn’t get worse for Jeremy Hunt after that car crash interview. But they did.
On Sunday 7 May, Jeremy Hunt was forced to defend his appalling record as Health Secretary. And it didn’t go well. But now, there is even worse news for Hunt. A new progressive alliance means that he may not even be an MP in the next parliament. The alliance While local alliances between anti-Tory parties […] The post You might think things couldn’t get worse for Jeremy Hunt after that car crash interview. But they did. appeared first on The Canary.
Will The U.S. Have A New National Security Adviser In The Near Future?
President Trump with Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, his new national security adviser, last month. General McMaster is shifting the National Security Council’s focus from military operations and tactics to strategic issues. Credit Al Drago/The New York Times *Eli Lake, Bloomberg*: *Washington Loves General McMaster, But Trump Doesn't* *The national security adviser has lost sway. The White House says everything's fine.* For the Washington establishment, President Donald Trump's decision to make General H.R. McMaster his national security adviser in February was a masterstroke. Here is ... more »
Has the Congressional Budget Office Scored the American Health Care Act?
The CBO scored previous versions of the health care bill, but has not yet scored the one the House of Representatives voted on in May 2017.
George Soros Sued for $10 Billion Over More Global Meddling
Published on May 8, 2017 Israeli company BSG Resources is suing George Soros for $10 billion in a new lawsuit filed in a New York federal court. They’re suing him over meddling in the politics and business of the country of Guinea. end
US Complicit in Saudi ‘Aerial Terrorism’ of Yemeni Civilians – Peace Activist
Published on May 8, 2017 A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has sent a letter to Defense Secretary James Mattis, urging him to reconsider US support for Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen. The letter refers to the conflict as a “senseless humanitarian tragedy” and emphasizes that Congress never authorized US involvement. Kathy Kelly, co-director of […]
‘They Try to Discredit People Like Me’: Monsanto Sued for Allegedly Hiring Internet Trolls
Published on May 8, 2017 Biotech giant Monsanto is being accused of hiring, through third parties, an army of internet trolls to counter negative comments, while citing positive “ghost-written” pseudo-scientific reports which downplay the potential risks of their products. America’s Lawyer Host Mike Papantonio, who says Monsanto trolls have targeted his own projects, joins RT […]
MTV Bans Gender In Plot To End Humanity
Published on May 8, 2017 MTV gives out gender neutral awards for the first time and invites Maxine Waters to join the festivities. end
The Real Prince Philip Exposed
Published on May 8, 2017 Prince Philip just announced his retirement at age 95. This after a rare emergency meeting of royal staff. Alex Jones breaks down the sordid details you should know about the Prince’s Nazi past. end
What Happened To Osama Bin Laden's Family?
*Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy, The Guardian: **Osama bin Laden’s family on the run: ‘I never stopped praying our lives might return to normal’* *In the days after 9/11, the world’s most wanted man retreated to Afghanistan. What happened to his wives and children?* On 10 September 2001, Osama bin Laden’s wives were ordered to pack one suitcase each. No one would say why, only that their husband wanted to move them and his youngest children away from Kandahar. His older sons were to join their father and other brothers at an undisclosed location. The only boy left behind was ni... more »
Heilbrunn Is Dead Wrong about Kim Jong-un
*Denny Roy* *Security, Asia* [image: DPRK Victory Day Parade. Wikimedia Commons/Creative Commons/Uri Tours] A meeting would boost Kim’s prestige while guaranteeing nothing for America in return. Superficially, *National Interest* editor Jacob Heilbrunn’s argument for President Donald Trump to personally negotiate a solution to the North Korean crisis with Kim Jong-un seems plausible. Heilbrunn is correct that the essence of this issue is regime security for the DPRK. By extension, this involves prestige for the Kim government, because being treated respectfully by the United Sta... more »
Trump's Populism Puts Top Ally Jordan in a Tough Spot
*David Wallsh* *Politics, Middle East* [image: President Donald J. Trump and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Flickr/The White House] The rise of the unconventional Trump administration is bound to shake up security calculations in Amman. Experts have long predicted the imminent fall of Jordan’s Hashemite monarchy. Yet the kingdom has outlasted its historically stronger rivals thanks to a finely tuned ability to flexibly balance competing, often hostile forces both in the region and within its borders. A strategic alliance with the United States of America is key to that balance, sug... more »
The Army Secretary America Needs
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Americas* America can’t afford to see the U.S. Army continue in strategic and organizational drift. Late last Friday, President Trump’s embattled second pick to become secretary of the Army, Mark Green, withdrew his nomination. With continuing and troubling readiness problems within the U.S. Army, it is crucial the president quickly nominates a qualified, confirmable candidate to become secretary of the Army. According to U.S. Code Title 10, the secretary of the Army is “responsible for, and has the authority necessary to conduct, all affairs of the ... more »
Deadly Duo: The U.S. Air Force is Trying to Link Together Stealth F-22s and F-15s
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The Talon HATE shows great promise. Boeing and the United States Air Force recently demonstrated the capabilities of the Talon HATE advanced datalink pod onboard the F-15C Eagle to connect the venerable air superiority fighter to newer fifth-generation fighters. The new pod—which can connect via Link 16, Common Data Link and Wideband Global SATCOM satellites—allows the fourth-generation jets to plug into the fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter and to ground stations using the fifth-generation jets’ own network. While ... more »
America's Stealth F-22 Raptor Will Soon Be Able to Kill Enemy Fighters from Twice the Range
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * China and Russia should worry. Developmental testers at Edwards Air Force Base in California have completed testing on the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor’s Increment 3.2B upgrade. The new configuration will significantly boost the stealthy fifth-generation air superiority fighter’s already fearsome air-to-air capabilities. As part of the final hurdle, F-22 Raptors assigned to the 411th Flight Test Squadron launched inert AIM-9X Sidewinder and AIM-120D AMRAAM air intercept missiles against multiple BQM-167A sub-scale aerial targets on April 18 over the... more »
Blue, Blue California... Has Plenty Of Grotesquely Corrupt Republican-Lite Dems In The State Legislature
*California needs more progressives like Senate President Kevin de León and fewer shady corporate shills like Gavin Newsom* Wonderful blue California, right? Well... yes, at least compared to the country as a whole. Hillary won the state's 55 electoral votes 8,753,788 (61.73%) to 4,483,810 (31.62%). She won the dozen most populous counties in the state; the only population center Trump won was the Bakersfield area. But California's legislature... well, that's another story. On paper, the legislature looks as blue as Texas' is red. The 80-member Assembly has 55 Democrats and 25 Repu... more »
X22 Report, “Something Is Brewing In Jordan And It Mimics Past Events”
X22 Report, “Something Is Brewing In Jordan And It Mimics Past Events” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM1BFWIfR8U
Musical Interlude: The Grateful Dead, “Touch of Grey”
The Grateful Dead, “Touch of Grey” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uby6jFCDjE
"A Look to the Heavens"
"A bright spiral galaxy of the northern sky, Messier 63 is about 25 million light-years distant in the loyal constellation Canes Venatici. Also cataloged as NGC 5055, the majestic island universe is nearly 100,000 light-years across, about the size of our own Milky Way. Known by the popular moniker, The Sunflower Galaxy, M63 sports a bright yellowish core and sweeping blue spiral arms, streaked with cosmic dust lanes and dotted with pink star forming regions. * Click image for larger size.* This deep exposure also reveals an enormous but dim arc extending far into the halo above the... more »
"As Fragile As A Thought..."
"The unreal is more powerful than the real. Because nothing is as perfect as you can imagine it. Because its only intangible ideas, concepts, beliefs, fantasies that last. Stone crumbles. Wood rots. People, well, they die. But things as fragile as a thought, a dream, a legend, they can go on and on. If you can change the way people think, the way they see themselves, the way they see the world, you can change the way people live their lives. That's the only lasting thing you can create." - Chuck Palahniuk
Chet Raymo, “Into The Pool”
*“Into The Pool”* by Chet Raymo “Let's start with a bit of late-Victorian soft porn, “Hylas and the Nymphs”, painted in 1896 by the Pre-Raphaelite John William Waterhouse. (Click to enlarge.) Hylas is one of the Argonauts, sailing with Jason in quest of the Golden Fleece. While the ship is stopped at an island, he goes in search of fresh water. As he stoops to fill his jug at a woodland spring he encounters a bevy of naiads, who fall madly in love with the heartbreakingly handsome youth. They invite him into the pool - and he is never heard from again. *Click image for larger size.... more »
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Ezra Levant meets free speech warriors in Australia
Source *The Rebel Media* is a right-wing Canadian online political and media platform founded in February 2015 by former Sun News Network host Ezra Levant. The Rebel Media broadcasts its content on the Rebel Media YouTube channel and website. We have commented on Ezra on a few occasions; including when Australian sceptic Bill Koutalianos and Professor Stewart Franks questioned Canadian alarmist David Suzuki (Ezra Levant on David Suzuki) and more recently when Ezra interviewed Alex Epstein (Pope's Encyclical is an Immense Pile of Filth ) Now Ezra Levant is introducing Rebel Media to... more »
HB 596: Legal Protection for Children In Long-Term Foster Care
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Sally Yates Testifies She Warned the White House That Michael Flynn Was ‘Vulnerable’ to Russian Blackmail
The former acting attorney general told senators she warned as early as 26 January 2017 that the former national security adviser was misleading them on Russian contacts.
Can You Have Your Ashes Mailed to Congress?
A Washington, D.C., college student created a web site for people planning a posthumous protest of the American Health Care Act.
Trump Administration Declines to Renew Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisor Appointments
The move, which is considered unusual, aims to bring more industry scientists into the EPA’s advisory committees.
President Trump Signs Executive Order Allowing the Hunting of Bald Eagles?
A hoax article reported that U.S. President Trump signed legislation allowing people to hunt the national bird.
Is Al Qaeda Stronger Now Than When Bin Laden Was Killed?
*Ali Soufan, Daily Beast:* *Al Qaeda is Stronger Now Than When Bin Laden Was Killed* *It’s been six years since the 9/11 mastermind’s death—and in the shadows, al Qaeda has been quietly amassing power.* This week marks six years since the death of Osama bin Laden, an event that, for me, sparks bittersweet memories. On the one hand, I felt that justice had finally caught up with a vicious terrorist who killed thousands of Americans, including my friend and mentor John O’Neill, who died in the act of rescuing dozens of people from the crumbling Twin Towers. On the other hand, I wor... more »
Just what the world needs, another Palin.
welcome to the world Atlee Bay emoji unicode: 1f380 emoji unicode: 1f495 A post shared by Bristol Meyer (@bsmp2) on May 8, 2017 at 3:12pm PDT "Atlee Bay Meyer?" Why don't they just send this kid to school with a "Kick Me" sign on her back?
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- May 8, 2017
*Thierry Chiarello and Sarah White, Reuters*: *Many French voters yet to be convinced by Macron* Emmanuel Macron may have won Sunday's presidential election by a comfortable margin, but even his supporters' enthusiasm is tempered by the scale of the challenge that the inexperienced politician faces in tackling France's deep-seated economic, social and security problems. Macron, a former economy minister who had never previously stood for elected office, beat far-right leader Marine Le Pen by 66 percent to 34 - a gap well above the 20 or so percentage points that surveys had predic... more »
Macron Triumphs? Record Votes for Nobody.
*CNN* Emmanuel Macron's triumph over Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election has been hailed as a landslide victory for the centrist candidate and a widespread rejection of his rival's far-right platform. *But Macron's mandate may not be as overwhelming as it seems.* A* record number of French voters were so dismayed by their options that they either skipped the election or cast their ballots for no one at all. * The so-called "ballot blanc," or white ballot, has a long history as a protest vote in France, going all the way back to the French Revolution. This time arou... more »
Rescued baby kangaroos have the cutest cuddling and scratching routine
Baby kangaroos scratching and cuddling each other will make you both happy and itchy Chris Barns, also known as Brolga or Kangaroo Dundee, rescued Sebastian and Madeline after they became orphaned. Sebastian and Madeleine were rescued after they became orphans and now reside at the The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and releases orphaned baby kangaroos back into the wild. Those who can’t be released into the wild are released into the wilds of our 188 acre Sanctuary. Just like children and the young of countless other sp... more »
Iran threatens to destroy Saudi Arabia if it attacks the Persian homeland
(RUSSIA TODAY) Responding to Saudi Arabia’s latest threats to take their conflict inside Iran, Tehran said it will leave nothing standing in the kingdom except for Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina if the Saudis do anything “ignorant,” Al-Manar reports. “We warn them against doing anything ignorant, but if they do something ignorant, we […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Массовое скопление военной техники США и Иордании замечено у границы с Сирией (ФОТО)
Военные США и Иордании, возможно, готовят массированное вторжение на территорию Сирии. На это указывают данные, собранные разведывательными беспилотными летательными аппаратами (БЛА). Официальный Дамаск, фигурально выражаясь, стоит на ушах – сегодня днём на иорданской военной базе близ границы с Сирией замечено около 400 единиц американской и иорданской военной техники. Фотографии, сделанные с БЛА, представлены ниже: Иностранные […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
+18 graphic video: ISIS beheads Russian spy who infiltrated Islamic State ranks
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:30 A.M.) – On Monday, ISIS released a propaganda video showing the decapitation of an alleged Russian spy, warning others not to infiltrate its inner circles. Petrenko Afghene was said to be a Russian intelligence captain within ISIS ranks, gathering information on the terror group and secretly leaking it back to the Kremlin. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS transforms rural Daraa to killing zone as rebel offensive fails miserably (video, photos)
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (0:45 A.M.) – A renewed rebel offensive in the western Daraa countryside did not go to plan on Monday as an entrenched ISIS franchise group inflicted heavy casualties upon the Free Syrian Army (FSA). After having two months to set up a defensive line due to capturing the area in February, the ISIS-linked […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Syrian drones spot hundreds of US, Jordanian armored vehicles at the border
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (0:00 A.M.) – The US and Jordanian militaries may be prepping a massive invasion of Syria, intelligence reports gathered from surveillance drones suggest. Damascus is reportedly on high alert after some 400 American and Jordanian military vehicles were located at a Jordanian military base near the Syrian desert border earlier today. More pictures […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
TSK destekli ÖSO militanları, YPG’ye ait iki aracı vurdu (Video)
Bugün, Halep kuzeyinde bulunan Türkiye destekli Fırat Kalkanı unsurları; YPG kontrolündeki bölgede mevzi kazan 2 aracı, güdümlü füzelerle imha etti. Azez yakınlarındaki Şeyh İssa köyü ekseninde bulunan çatışma hattında mevzi kazan YPG araçlarını hedef alan ÖSO militanları, en az 2 buldozeri vurmayı başardı. Bu sabah bir açıklama yapan YPG kaynakları; Afrin bölgesinde bulunan Şeyh İssa köyüne, Ahrar […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
The Russia (White) House
Despite all the testimony given today before a Senate subcommittee and all the unanswered questions, there remains one, albeit rhetorical: Why isn't Sally Yates once again heading up the Justice Department instead of the useless leprechaun currently occupying a seat she'd briefly held as Acting Attorney General? Of course, we already know the answer, two possible answers, actually and they're both horrifying to contemplate. The first answer as to why Sally Yates isn't the top cop is the official narrative: Acting AG Yates was fired on January 30th for not defending Tru... more »
Monday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Dean Baker notes that a reduction in required work time could go a long way toward ensuring that workers share in productivity gains. - Meanwhile, Max Ehrenfreund writes about new research on the state of the U.S.' middle class - showing that lifetime wage earnings peaked for people born in 1942, and have been in decline most of the time since then. - Adam Samson reports on Janet Yellen's observation that a lack of pay equity is a serious drag on the U.S.' economy. Denis Campbell highlights how the UK's health care system has been treate... more »
A Quick note on the ASCOT-LLA "Nocebo" statin side-effects study
Here's a comment I put on Malcolm Kendrick's post about the "statin side effects minimal" Lancet paper. For what it's worth, there's evidence that lipid lowering is effective in secondary prevention of CVD, but only in people with lipid markers associated with hyperinsulinaemia. This is an easy syndrome to correct without drugs. In people without hyperinsulinaemia (shown by high HDL level and low TG/HDL ratio) placebo is just as effective as any lipid lowering meds for secondary prevention of CVD. The comment: I tried to understand the ASCOT-LLA Nocebo study. It had an inherently hi... more »
Interview: Syrian political commentator Afraa Dagher on ‘de-escalation zones’
[image: ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN - MAY 04: Russian President Putin's special envoy to Syria Alexander Lavrentiev, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov, UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura and Iranian deputy foreign minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari attend a signing of a memorandum to establish de-escalation zones in Syria during the fourth round of Syria peace talks in Astana, Kazakhstan on May 04, 2017. (Photo by Aliia Raimbekova/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)] A Duran exclusive The post Interview: Syrian political commentator Afraa Dagher on ‘de-escalation zones’ appeared f... more »
The Digital Immortal Regiment
[image: immort 3] Our gallery of heroes submitted by our readers. The post The Digital Immortal Regiment appeared first on The Duran.
"What We Owe To Ourselves..."
"That we can never know," answered the wolf angrily. "That's for the future. But what we can know is the importance of what we owe to the present. Here and now, and nowhere else. For nothing else exists, except in our minds. What we owe to ourselves, and to those we're bound to. And we can at least hope to make a better future, for everything." - David Clement Davies
Chaffetz: Obama’s Speaking Fees Call Presidential Pension into Question
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman says he will re-introduce legislation to limit how much former presidents receive from the federal government.
Do not adjust your internet. These crowds for Corbyn are in a Tory-held town [VIDEO]
On Monday 8 May, Jeremy Corbyn was out and about on the campaign trail. And his appearance in one Tory-held town caused a bit of a storm. A typical marginal seat? Leamington Spa is in the constituency of Warwick and Leamington. The seat is held by Conservative Chris White, who got a 6,606 majority at the […] The post Do not adjust your internet. These crowds for Corbyn are in a Tory-held town [VIDEO] appeared first on The Canary.
Forget the local elections. Corbyn could still be prime minister with a simple change in tactics. [IMAGES]
On 5 May, Britain received an electoral wake-up call. In local elections, the Tories gained 11 councils while Labour lost 7. But hope remains for Jeremy Corbyn, as he could still become prime minister with one small (but important) change in tactics. A local election wake-up call One reason for Tory successes in the local elections seems […] The post Forget the local elections. Corbyn could still be prime minister with a simple change in tactics. [IMAGES] appeared first on The Canary.
The Early Christian Communists by Roman A. Montero
Dandelion Salad by Roman A. Montero Libcom, May 4, 2017 May 8, 2017 The early Christian Communities practiced communism, here’s how we know. When I wrote the book All Things in Common, The Economic Practices of the Early Christians some people suggested I drop my use of the term ”communism” from the text; their reasoning […]
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Jan Harzan
Jan Harzan Jan Harzan, the executive director at MUFON, was my guest. We did talk about the organizational structure of MUFON but we didn’t go into depth simply because such logistical details are of little real importance and not very interesting to listen to. That finished, we talked about some of the best UFO sightings, *Hangar One*, and the idea that MUFON had been infiltrated by members of the intelligence community as suggested by a former state director. You can listen to the program here: http://differentperspective.rnn.libsynpro.com/a-different-perspective-with-kevin-randle... more »
Emmanuel Macron and Neoliberalism
And breathe. Emmanuel Macron crushed Marine Le Pen in the second round of the French presidential elections by 66.1% to 33.9%. But that is no cause for celebration. Le Pen's rebranded fascism was found beguiling enough for a third of voters, which is double what daddy got when he broke through to the run off in 2002. Amid the schmaltzy celebrations and feting of Macron as a centrist hero up there with Blair and Obama, serious questions need posing and answers found if this is to be the peak of the French far right's advance. Unfortunately, the shiny new president is clueless and un... more »
World News Briefs -- May 8, 2017 (Evening Edition)
*Washington Post*: *After killing militant commander, Afghan forces push deeper into Islamic State territory* KABUL — Seeking to capitalize on the death of a top Islamic State commander, Afghan forces have surged through districts in eastern Afghanistan long held by the radical Islamist group as warplanes have pounded militant hideouts in the past week, officials said Monday. The offensive in Nangahar province is targeting Islamic State fighters at a time when their numbers are down and their leadership is in disarray after a U.S.-Afghan commando raid in late April killed the grou... more »
While accepting a Profile in Courage award, Barack Obama calls on the American people to "stand up to hate."
Courtesy of NBC News: *"For many Americans, I know that this feels like an uncertain and perilous time," Obama — accompanied by his wife, Michelle Obama, and former Vice President Joe Biden — said in accepting the annual Profile in Courage award at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.* *"Our politics remains filled with division and discord," Obama said just days after House Republicans won passage of a bill that would dismantle much of his signature health care law."At such moments, courage is necessary," he said. * *"At such moments, we need courage t... more »
Cultual Output per person
Cultural output per person is the measure of a great civilization] unless you believe the reason to be alive is to make hay Ever had to manage people honey well there is nothing golden or life blossoms impregnation about the rule of one person over another and in the end its going to be nasty and a death where everyone even your best friends are going to say good r*iddence*
Globalist Rothschild Banker Wins in France, but Fight Goes On
[image: globalist-rothschild-banker-wins-in-france-but-fight-goes-on] Establishment globalist Emmanuel Macron, a former Rothschild banker turned Socialist government minister, won the French presidency in a run-off election marred by controversy and allegations of impropriety. And now, with the election behind him, Macron is getting to work furthering the globalist agenda of his backers behind the scenes: building up the European Union, keeping the borders wide open, continuing to expand the power of the state, and finding a way to incorporate the religion of Islam and its growing n... more »
Uber Facing “Existential Threat” From AVs?
[image: uber-facing-existential-threat-from-avs] Unless Uber is able to overcome its present challenges and stay ahead of the curve, it could wind up as just another footnote in the history of the free market.
Tribal Leaders Call on the White House to Preserve the Bears Ears National Monument
“It is a coalition of five tribes that have come together to protect our homelands. We stand here together today, united, with one voice" Navajo Nation Speaker LoRenzo Bates and Council Delegate Davis Filfred were among several tribal leaders who took part in a press conference last Wednesday at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., which was organized by a coalition of five tribes in response to a recent Executive Order issued by President Trump that directs the U.S. Department of the Interior to review recent national monument designations and to recommend changes to the des... more »
Study Finds Cannabis Reverses Aging Processes in the Brain
*Alex Pietrowski* - The list of medical benefits of cannabis keeps on growing. The post Study Finds Cannabis Reverses Aging Processes in the Brain appeared first on Waking Times.
Arrival (2016) – The Film’s Secret Meaning Explained
*Jay Dyer* - What is the globalist message in this popular film? The post Arrival (2016) – The Film’s Secret Meaning Explained appeared first on Waking Times.
Pakistan And Afghanistan Agree To Settle Their Border Dispute Using Google Maps And GPS
*The Guardian:* *Google Maps to help settle Afghanistan-Pakistan border dispute* *Neighbouring countries to carry out geological survey using GPS and Google Maps after deadly clashes in disputed area* Pakistan and Afghanistan plan to use Google Maps to help settle a border dispute that led to deadly clashes last week, officials from both sides have said. At least eight civilians were killed on both sides in fighting that began when a Pakistani census team accompanied by soldiers visited disputed villages along the southern border on Friday. Pakistan inherited its 1,500-mile borde... more »
Hard To Imagine A GOP Leader Getting Caught In A Bribery Scandal And Responding That The Practice Must Stop? Watch The Video
John Boehner took immense sums of money from Big Tobacco over the course of his slimy career-- not just the $464,312 in direct bribes from the industry but far more from them to help him build power by writing checks at his direction to other House Republicans. In the video above *60 Minutes* explored the time Boehner got caught handing out tobacco bribes to other members. He never went to prison for his role; instead he was elected Speaker. If you think Big Tobacco ran off with its tail between its legs after it was proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the industry was deceivin... more »
Video Interview: Crisis in Korea and the next Secretary of the Army
*Daniel L. Davis, Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, Asia* What is next for North Korea and the U.S. Army? *Editor's Note**: In our latest Facebook Live interview (please like our **Facebook page** to see more of these events)* *Harry Kazianis**, Director of Defense studies at the Center for the National Interest, sat down with Lt. Col. **Daniel L. Davis** (Ret.), a senior fellow at Defense Priorities, t**o discuss the ongoing crisis in Korea and the future of the U.S. Army.* *Daniel Davis recently wrote an article on the lessons Donald Trump could gleam from Dwight D. Eisenhower, esp... more »
WikiLeaks Busts NPR Spreading Fake News, Destroys Them on Twitter
[image: wikileaks]Wikileaks called out NPR for publishing Fake News — on the taxpayer dime, no less — for saying the publishing outlet was responsible for posting leaked documents on the newly-elected French president.
Colossal Pedophile Ring Busted, 900 Arrests, 300 Kids Saved — Corporate Media Ignores It
[image: children]Hundreds of children have been rescued after a massive international pedophile ring was busted — Where is the mainstream media coverage?
Did Sarah Palin Say People with Lyme Disease Should Stop Eating Limes?
Proposed changes to health care laws revived an old meme attributing a phony quote about Lyme disease to Sarah Palin.
Rex Tillerson: a ‘realist’ in Washington?
[image: tillerson] In first address to State Department and before meeting Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Secretary of State Tillerson repudiates neocon ideas and supports a 'realist' foreign policy. The post Rex Tillerson: a ‘realist’ in Washington? appeared first on The Duran.
Macron Younger Than His Average Voter As Youth Flocked to Le Pen
Breitbart report http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/08/macron-younger-average-voter-youth-flocked-le-pen/ something that the BBC will not mention. 'Whilst 39-year-old Emmanuel Macron is the youngest president in French history, he is also younger than his average voter as an increasing number of young people voted for his anti-mass migration rival Marine Le Pen. Macron is the only leader in the Western world – and in the history of the fifth French republic – to be younger than his average constituent, whose average age is 41, French broadcaster BMW TV reports.'
The Economy: "Guaranty Bank Fails: 107 Branches Closing Nationwide"
*"Guaranty Bank Fails: 107 Branches Closing Nationwide"* by Thomasdishaw.com "Wisconsin based Guaranty Bank is DONE. According to this Patch report the small bank with just over 100 branches couldn’t recover from the housing crisis. Wisconsin-based Guaranty Bank was closed Friday by federal officials, after the bank could not recover from the housing and mortgage foreclosure crisis. Guaranty Bank is the fifth FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the first in Wisconsin. A sale agreement brokered by the FDIC means that First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Ral... more »
Musical Interlude: Justin Hayward, "I Heard It"
Justin Hayward, "I Heard It" - https://www.youtube.com/
Is Sexual Assault a Pre-Existing Condition Under ‘Trumpcare’?
Critics of the American Health Care Act have accused Republicans of putting rape victims at risk of losing their health insurance.
Long Walk 5 Visits Potawatomi Health Center Photos by Bad Bear
. Long Walk 5 visits Potawatomi Health Center of Prairie Band of Potawatomi in Kansas. Photos by Long Walker and Photojournalist Carl Bad Bear Sampson, Western Shoshone. Thank you for sharing with Censored News!
Did Police Make Disturbing Find of ‘Obama’s Muslim Refugees’ in a Minnesota Olive Garden?
A blog with a misleading headline falsely reported that Rochester, Minnesota police found Muslim refugees doing something "disturbing" after raiding an Olive Garden restaurant.
Pet Food Includes Rendered Euthanized Pets?
Rumors about the presence of the rendered remains of cats and dogs in pet food have circulated for two decades, but proof such a phenomenon occurs is sketchy to non-existent.
A blunder from Conservative HQ reveals the party is in a right state over Jeremy Corbyn
A blunder from Conservative HQ shows the party is panicking over a new deal announced by Labour. The Labour Party has ruled out tax rises for the 95% of UK earners who earn less than £80,000 per year. The 95% will also benefit from investment in public services and infrastructure. So Tory HQ Press Office […] The post A blunder from Conservative HQ reveals the party is in a right state over Jeremy Corbyn appeared first on The Canary.
Pakistan And Afghanistan Dispute Casualty Toll After Border Clashes
*The Diplomat:* *After Border Skirmish, Afghanistan and Pakistan Cite Vastly Divergent Casualty Counts* *Pakistan claims to have killed 50 Afghan security personnel — a claim strongly denied by Afghanistan.* Tensions along Afghanistan’s disputed border with Pakistan may have reached a new high over the weekend. On Sunday, the Pakistani Army claimed to have retaliated against an attack by Afghan security, killing up to 50 Afghan personnel and injuring another 100. The Pakistani claims, made by the Inspector General (IG) of the Balochistan Frontier Corps (FC), Major General Nadeem... more »
Information Sources For Our Hive Mind
The classic, arduous. time-consuming, and expensive way to access information! A photo of a part of my library A few days ago, I asked the question “How Can So Many See Such Different Realities?” in a post with the same title. A part of the answer comes from the observation that most of us think we […]
Texas Takes Big Step Toward Freedom From Fed's Money Monopoly
[image: texas-takes-big-step-toward-freedom-from-fed-s-money-monopoly] The Texas House of Represented unanimously passed a bill establishing a depository for precious metals in anticipation of restoring sound money.
New Hampshire Moves Toward Opting Out of Common Core
[image: new-hampshire-moves-toward-opting-out-of-common-core] A bill prohibiting state agencies from forcing schools to adopt Common Core passed a state House committee.
Bill Nye the Eugenicist, “Sex Junk,” Social Justice Warrior, Climate Nazi Guy
[image: bill-nye-the-eugenicist-sex-junk-social-justice-warrior-climate-nazi-guy] Bill Nye the Science Guy has transmuted into a screechy, preachy ubiquitous presence who wants to penalize you if you have more than two children, jail you if you disagree with his global-warming alarmism, and stigmatize you if you don’t adopt his transgender/pansexual views.
President Trump: Cancel Your Saudi Trip, Play More Golf
[image: president-trump-cancel-your-saudi-trip-play-more-golf] Many pundits complain that President Trump spends too much time golfing. I would rather he spend a lot more time golfing and less time trying to solve the rest of the world’s problems.
Iran Threatens To Launch Military Strikes Against Militant Safe Havens In Pakistan
The Iranian Army's chief of staff, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri (file photo) *Reuters*: *Iran warns will hit militant 'safe havens' inside Pakistan* The head of the Iranian armed forces warned Islamabad on Monday that Tehran would hit bases inside Pakistan if the government does not confront Sunni militants who carry out cross-border attacks. Ten Iranian border guards were killed by militants last month. Iran said Jaish al Adl, a Sunni militant group, had shot the guards with long-range guns, fired from inside Pakistan. The border area has long been plagued by unrest from both drug smu... more »
No international forces allowed in Syria’s safe-zones: Muallem
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid Muallem, speaking in Damascus, Monday, stated that international forces under the United Nations supervision will not be allowed to patrol de-escalation zones, which were agreed upon by Syria ceasefire guarantor states in Astana. Muallem noted that, “The Russian guarantor clarified that there will be a deployment […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraqi Army launches important operation near Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:05 P.M.) – The Iraqi Army, alongside their popular committees, launched an important operation in the southwestern countryside of the Al-Anbar Governorate, today, targeting the desert terrain west of the key town of Haditha. According to Iraqi activists, the army and popular committees killed more than 20 Islamic State (ISIL) terrorists today, while […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US, Jordanian military presence growing in southern Syria amid new government offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched an important offensive in the southeastern countryside of Damascus this past weekend that targeted the large rebel pocket in the Badiya region of the province. Led by their 5th Legion, the Syrian Arab Army has managed to capture several sites east of the Al-Seen […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Free Syrian Army blows up two Kurdish bulldozers with anti-tank missiles
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:00 P.M.) – On Monday, Turkish-backed rebels launched multiple Fagot missiles at a Kurdish trench in the northern countryside of Aleppo, blowing up two bulldozers in the process. The incident took place south of Azaz and represents an escalation of tensions between the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), both […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Ливийская национальная армия на пороге полного освобождения Бенгази
Силы Ливийской Национальной Армии (ЛНА), лояльной правительству в Тобруке, вошли в два квартала города Бенгази, где по-прежнему ведут бои. К настоящему моменту восточноливийские части потеряли в боестолкновениях и в результате подрыва на минах 12 солдат. Об этом агентству Рейтер сообщил источник в Тобрукском Минздраве. Начиная с самого утра, дороги в кварталы Сабри и Сук-аль-Хут были […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Benghazi on the verge of liberation amid renewed Libyan Army offensive
(REUTERS) East Libyan forces pushed on Monday into two districts of Benghazi where they still face resistance, losing at least 12 men in clashes and mine blasts, according to a medical official. From early morning, roads into the Sabri and Souq al-Hout districts were closed and the sound of heavy weapons and flights overhead by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Сирийские войска овладели ключевой высотой на юго-востоке провинции Дамаск
В воскресенье Сирийская Арабская Армия начала мощную атаку в юго-восточных районах провинции Дамаск, ударив по позициям так называемой “Свободной сирийской армии” (ССА) у стратегически важного международного шоссе Дамаск – Багдад. При активной поддержке авиации этим утром правительственные войска возобновили наступление, атаковав поддерживаемых Иорданией боевиков на востоке от авиабазы Ас-Син. Контролируя район Бияр-ас-Саба, подразделения 5-го армейского […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Aleppo residents celebrate Russia’s victory in WWII
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:55 P.M.) – Scores of Aleppo residents were seen wearing St. George’s ribbons and waving Russian flags in central Aleppo, on the eve of Victory Day on Monday. St. George’s ribbons were reportedly distributed among the city residents by the Russian-speaking community of Aleppo, which conducted the action “St. George’s ribbon.” Along with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army captures key mountaintop in southeast Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a powerful offensive in the southeastern countryside of Damascus on Sunday, targeting the Free Syrian Army’s (FSA) positions along the strategic Baghdad-Damascus International Highway. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army resumed their assault this morning, striking the Jordanian-backed rebels east of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
“Russia pushing Turkey into Rojava to force Kurds submit to Assad rule”: Kurdish official
(ARA News) Rıza Altun, member of the Executive Council of the PKK*-led KCK**, has heavily criticized the policy of Russia and suggested that Russia wants to use the Turkish enmity towards Kurds to condemn Syrian Kurds to Damascus’ domination and rule. “There is only one reason behind Russia’s tactic and them pushing Turkey into Rojava [Syrian Kurdistan]. They […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Suriye Dışişleri Bakanı: IŞİD ve Nusra Cephesi’ne karşı tek çözüm savaştır
Suriye Başbakan Yardımcısı Dışişleri ve Gurbetçiler Bakanı Velid Muallim, bugün düzenlediği basın toplantısında; Suriye hükümetinin, Suriyelileri koruma ve yaşam koşullarını iyileştirme özeni çerçevesinde Astana-4 görüşmelerinde Suriye’de gerilimi azaltma bölgelerine ilişkin anlaşmayı desteklediğini bir kez daha belirtti. IŞİD ve Nusra Cephesine Karşı Tek Çözüm Savaştır Muallim, IŞİD ya da Nusra Cephesi ve ya onlarla işbirliği […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army resumes east Palmyra offensive
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6: 50 P.M.) – Government forces resume a wide-scale military operation in east Palmyra aimed to oust the Islamic State from the Syrian desert and recapture the gas-rich area. The offensive was momentarily called off after several Army troops were gunned down by ISIS fighters near the Talilah crossroad. The resumed assault was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Глава МИД Сирии: “Мы ответим на любую интервенцию со стороны Иордании”
Министр иностранных дел Сирии Валид аль-Муаллем заявил, что сирийское правительство намерено придерживаться заключённого недавно соглашения о “зонах деэскалации”, в то же самое время предупредив, что на любые нарушения со стороны сил оппозиции будет дан суровый ответ. “Мы привержены выполнению соглашения, однако в случае какого-либо нарушения со стороны вооружённых группировок дадим решительный ответ”, – сказал он […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS cracks down on civilians as financial crisis worsens
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6: 25 P.M.) – The Islamic State is tightening the noose around the civilians in its Syrian de-facto capital as it suffers a crippling financial crisis. According to local activists, the group asked all stores and shops owner to pay their taxes (Zakat), almost two months earlier than the scheduled data as a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
CawRANT Events #46
*CawRANT Events #46* *Good Morning Everybody!* The sky's are overcast and grey in the Pacific Northwest this morning. It is cooler than usual. The good news is that yesterday was warm and sunny and no rain has been forecast for the next few days at least. Yesterday I planted spring flowers in my front yard planters and plan more gardening for today. Thus, this caw*RANT* is going to be a bit shorter than usual. But, if you click on the valuable links provided, particularly the latest interview with Paul Craig Roberts, you will find it a very "dense" *RANT *indeed...so let's get ... more »
May 8: More greed. More stupidity bred with greed.
Briefly, there is a stunning error in today's Brunswick news. The headline is "Historian says Russian spies may have stolen Mackenzie King's diary". Now, the newspaper's editors write the headlines on stories. They read the story - then write the headline that tells what it's about. But Brunswick News editors suffer reading deficiencies - and their headline is NOT what the story says. The story begins with hints that Russians stole a volume of King's diary. But there is not the slightest evidence they did. Toward the end, the story suggests it is more likely it was stolen by an employ... more »
Letter To The Telegraph
By Paul Homewood Heads up for the Telegraph, who have published my letter in response to the one below from Ben Goldsmith: SIR – Charles Moore couldn’t have got it more wrong in writing that climate change fears are elitist and limited to those in metropolitan areas. MPs up and down […]
A New Constitutional Convention?
[image: undefined] The Texas House of Representatives approved a resolution (SJR 2) on Thursday requesting that the United States Congress call a new constitutional convention — the first since the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that resulted in the drafting of the current US Constitution to replace the then-in-operation Articles of Confederation. The state Senate had already approved a constitutional convention resolution, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a Thursday statement, indicated his support. It is not just the Texas government that is requesting a new constitutional c... more »
A New Constitutional Convention?
[image: undefined] The Texas House of Representatives approved a resolution (SJR 2) on Thursday requesting that the United States Congress call a new constitutional convention — the first since the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that resulted in the drafting of the current US Constitution to replace the then-in-operation Articles of Confederation. The state Senate had already approved a constitutional convention resolution, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a Thursday statement, indicated his support. It is not just the Texas government that is requesting a new constitutional c... more »
A New Constitutional Convention?
[image: undefined] The Texas House of Representatives approved a resolution (SJR 2) on Thursday requesting that the United States Congress call a new constitutional convention — the first since the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that resulted in the drafting of the current US Constitution to replace the then-in-operation Articles of Confederation. The state Senate had already approved a constitutional convention resolution, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a Thursday statement, indicated his support. It is not just the Texas government that is requesting a new constitutional c... more »
A New Constitutional Convention?
[image: undefined] The Texas House of Representatives approved a resolution (SJR 2) on Thursday requesting that the United States Congress call a new constitutional convention — the first since the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that resulted in the drafting of the current US Constitution to replace the then-in-operation Articles of Confederation. The state Senate had already approved a constitutional convention resolution, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a Thursday statement, indicated his support. It is not just the Texas government that is requesting a new constitutional c... more »
Abundant fossil fuels give Trump upper hand on climate
President Trump could save the U.S. economy $3 trillion and 6.5 million industrial sector jobs by opting out of the Paris climate agreement -- a very bad deal for the United States. So says CFACT policy advisor Larry Bell,
BREAKING: Terrorist attack in Donbass targets Donetsk leader Zakharchenko
[image: 1464178268-9406] The fascist Ukrainian regime intends to disrupt Victory Day as much as possible. The post BREAKING: Terrorist attack in Donbass targets Donetsk leader Zakharchenko appeared first on The Duran.
French Presidency: can Le Pen ever win?
[image: vape] Le Pen's failure to break through against a weak and unpopular candidate like Macron calls into question her capacity ever to win a Presidential election in France. The post French Presidency: can Le Pen ever win? appeared first on The Duran .
4 reasons why Saudi Arabia may cease to exist
[image: saudi killing] Saudi Arabia's wealth and arrogance are build on a oil-black house of cards. The post 4 reasons why Saudi Arabia may cease to exist appeared first on The Duran.
Russia submits draft Security Council Resolution on Syrian ‘de-escalation areas’
[image: Security Council Meeting: The situation in the Central African Republic Letter dated 21 December 2015 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic extended pursuant to Security Council resolution 2196 (2015) addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2015/936) VOTING 15-0] As predicted Russia has proposed UN Security Council Resolution codifying plan for 'de escalation areas' and giving Russian peacekeepers tasked with enforcing them a UN mandate The post Russia submits draft Security Council Resolution on Syrian ‘de-escalation areas’ appeared first ... more »
Europe threatened with nuclear catastrophe as Ukraine’s reactors in dangerous condition (VIDEO)
[image: nuclear reactor] Corrupt oligarchs and neo-Nazis are playing games with Ukraine's nuclear reactors, posing a grave threat to western Europe The post Europe threatened with nuclear catastrophe as Ukraine’s reactors in dangerous condition (VIDEO) appeared first on The Duran.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘America Has Never Been So Great’
Singer-songwriter David Rovics has written songs and produced several albums in the past twenty years. He is an impressively prolific independent artist constantly churning out protest songs inspired by current events. On May 1, Rovics released Punk Baroque, which consists of songs from 2016. It is his first album to The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘America Has Never Been So Great’ appeared first on Shadowproof.
Military Space Plane Returns from Two-Year Secret Mission
CBS News reports: An unpiloted military space plane, launched by an Atlas 5 rocket in May 2015, glided to an unannounced landing on the long shuttle runway at the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, closing out a 718-day mission. It was the fourth clandestine flight of the X-37B, the longest in the program and the first to end in Florida, where Boeing has taken over two former shuttle processing hangars that have been modified to handle the secret spycraft. The first three missions ended with landings at Vandenberg Air Force Base northwest of Los Angeles. The program's fifth launch ... more »
Iran's Presidential Election 'Heats-Up'
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani speaks as he visits Azadshahr mine explosion site in Azadshahr, Golestan Province, Iran May 7, 2017. President.ir/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters: **Presidential hopefuls spar over economy as Trump turns screws on Iran* President Hassan Rouhani's trip to the coal mine in northern Iran was all going to plan, until the crowd massed in front of his car chanting "it's a day of mourning for workers". Seconds later, shaky footage of Sunday's protest showed a man jumping onto the bonnet and stamping hard on the metalwork, a rare direct confrontation against ... more »
China's State TV Shows Rare Footage Of A Live-Fire Drill Over South China Sea
*Daily Mail:* *Rare footage shows China's home-built fighter bombers in action as Beijing conducts live-fire drill over South China Sea* * China's state TV showed footage of a live-fire drill over disputed waters * 'Flying Leopard' fighter jets were sent to detect and expel 'foreign enemies' * Pilots also practised firing naval mines and missiles during the exercises Beijing has showcased its self-built fighter bombers, 'Flying Leopard', during a live-fire drill over the South China Sea. Footage of the mock battle was aired yesterday on the China Central Television Station (CCTV)... more »
South Sudan's Massive Child Refugee Crisis
*DW:* *Conflict forces millions of children in South Sudan to flee homes says UN* South Sudan's civil war has forced over 1 million children to flee the country while another million are internally displaced, UN agencies say. Officials have warned that the future of an entire generation is at risk. The latest figures on the conflict in South Sudan show that the civil war has hit children especially hard, two United Nations agencies said on Monday. Over 1 million children have fled the country and another million are currently displaced within South Sudan, the UNHCR and the UN chi... more »
Iran Test-Fires High Speed Torpedo
© AFP 2017/ EBRAHIM NOROOZI / Jamejamonline *Sputnik*: *Iran Test-Fires High Speed Torpedo Near Strait of Hormuz - Reports* *Iran test-fired a high speed torpedo near the Strait of Hormuz, US media reported on Monday.* WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The test took place near the strategic shipping route on Sunday, NBC News reported citing US defense officials. Last week, Fox News reported citing Pentagon officials that an Iranian Yono-class submarine had attempted a missile launch on March 2 but the test failed. Iran said in February that it had successfully test-fired a missile from a s... more »
Out Like Flynn
As readers of this forum over the last eight years can tell, I'd had little to no use for Barack Obama. He did everything the banks told him to do while posing as a progressive including letting Citigroup choose his Cabinet. He was a Nobel Peace Laureate who killed countless thousands of civilians through his endless drone strikes then lied about it. He prosecuted as many whistleblowers as his first 43 predecessors *combined*, deported over two and a half million undocumented workers (more than any other president), and had no problem with extra-judicial assassinations of US c... more »
NO, JOHN KASICH WILL NOT SUCCESSFULLY PRIMARY DONALD TRUMP IN 2020
Aaron Blake of *The Washington Post* thinks John Kasich might challenge Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2020. [Kasich] talked to Bill Maher on Friday night and sounded like a guy who may well be in the market for a new project after he's finished as governor in January 2019. Here's the exchange, which Maher began by urging Kasich to do it for the good of the republic: MAHER: I could see a challenge in the Republican Party for 2020. Would you be up for that? KASICH: It — it all … [AUDIENCE APPLAUDS] No, no, no, no, no. Look, I'm going to … MAHER: You wou... more »
CNBC Tags Kim Jong-Un Parody Facebook Page, Thinking It’s Really Him, EPIC Trolling Ensues
[image: cnbc]CNBC tagged a parody page of Kim Jong-Un and the "Supreme Leader" proceeded to troll the news outlet into the dirt.
Thousands of Bodies Found in Mississippi Mass Grave from Govt Run Mental Hospital
[image: hosptial]A real-life American Horror Story is being uncovered after construction workers discovered thousands of graves under Mississippi University's campus.
WATCH: Cops Strangle, Beat Innocent Disabled Man to Force Him to Lie For Them
[image: innocent]An innocent couple was raided by police, the disabled husband beaten and strangled as deputies forced them to falsify witness statements.
James O’Brien just posed the question every voter must ask themselves at the election [VIDEO]
On his Monday 8 May LBC show, presenter James O’Brien posed one very simple question. But in doing so, he summed up what voters need to be asking themselves on 8 June. Because seven years of Conservative rule have brought the UK to a tipping point. And we have a stark choice to make. A stark […] The post James O’Brien just posed the question every voter must ask themselves at the election [VIDEO] appeared first on The Canary.
Theresa May fell apart so badly on TV, Tory supporters had to swoop in and save her [VIDEO]
Theresa May has refused to appear on TV debates ahead of the election. At a campaign event in Harrow, London, the Prime Minister’s defence of that decision was so weak that party faithfuls had to drown her out with applause: I’m taking part in debates up and down the country, taking questions from people, meeting […] The post Theresa May fell apart so badly on TV, Tory supporters had to swoop in and save her [VIDEO] appeared first on The Canary.
The UK trial of this ‘anti-terrorist fighter’ could see even journalists criminalised
Bristolian Josh Walker faces terrorism charges, even though he has allegedly fought against terrorism. And his case could affect not only others like him, but also journalists and researchers. After his return from Syria, police told Walker that he faces charges under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act. But not for supporting Daesh (Isis/Isil), Al-Qaeda, or other jihadis. Instead, […] The post The UK trial of this ‘anti-terrorist fighter’ could see even journalists criminalised appeared first on The Canary.
Jeremy Hunt’s promise to end mental health injustice is laughable, for one important reason
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt appeared on the BBC Andrew Marr Show and talked about the Tories’ plans for improving mental health services. He promised there would be 10,000 extra mental health staff by 2020, in a bid to address discrimination against people with mental health issues. Hunt said the plan is in response to the 1983 Mental […] The post Jeremy Hunt’s promise to end mental health injustice is laughable, for one important reason appeared first on The Canary.
The hidden cost of beef: human rights abuses, murder and mutilation
Deadly conflict has been unfolding in Maranhão, one of Brazil’s poorest states. Recently, ranchers attacked an indigenous community over a territorial dispute. 13 members of the Gamela tribe – made up of 400 families – needed hospital treatment. Amongst those assaulted was community leader Kum ‘Tum Gamela, who has received numerous death threats in the past while […] The post The hidden cost of beef: human rights abuses, murder and mutilation appeared first on The Canary.
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “The Eskimos Have No Word for ‘War’”
* “The Eskimos Have No Word for ‘War’”* “Trying to explain it to them Leaves one feeling ridiculous and obscene. Their houses, like white bowls, Sit on a prairie of ancient snowfalls Caught beyond thaw or the swift changes Of night and day. They listen politely, and stride away, With spears and sleds and barking dogs To hunt for food. The women wait, Chewing on skins or singing songs, Knowing that they have hours to spend, That the luck of the hunter is often late. Later, by fires and boiling bones In streaming kettles, they welcome me, Far kin, pale brother, To share what they have in a... more »
"I Bet..."
"Are there many people without illness or disability who sit at home in the evening with clenched fists, continually changing the channel of a television set and wishing they had the courage to roll over the parapet of a high bridge? I bet there are millions of us." - Alasdair Gray ◆ *Related:* “Who Are The 22 Veterans?”
"Trump’s Conversion into a Warmongering Neo-con - The Horror! The Horror! (Part Three)"
*"Trump’s Conversion into a Warmongering Neo-con - * *The Horror! The Horror! (Part Three)"* by James Quinn “They were conquerors, and for that you want only brute force - nothing to boast of, when you have it, since your strength is just an accident arising from the weakness of others.” – Joseph Conrad, "Heart of Darkness" "In Part One and Part Two of this article I detailed the decades of propaganda, false flags, and misinformation campaigns used by the Deep State to gain power and control over the U.S. government. When war or a financial crisis is necessary to keep the profits ... more »
"How Your Brain is Turned Against You"
*"How Your Brain is Turned Against You"* By JC Collins "It was the early 1990’s and access to the World Wide Web was expanding at an exponential rate. During my graduating year in high school my parents brought home our first PC. It was setup in a spare room and the modem was plugged into the phone outlet. The dialup sounds bounced around the walls and the new world of the internet came to life at my fingertips. Those early days were limited on quality of information but I quickly found my way onto conspiracy sites where the most bizarre and unthinkable things could be learned. Out... more »
The Sally Yates Senate Testimony Open Thread. Update!
Trump has already started to do damage control ahead of this testimony, here is his tweet from this morning which he found so nice he posted it twice. Ask Sally Yates, under oath, if she knows how classified information got into the newspapers soon after she explained it to W.H. Counsel. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 8, 2017 A good place to remind people that if somebody had not leaked this information that Michael Flynn might very well still be Trump's National Security adviser. Whoever leaked that information is a national hero. And here is the White House strategy a... more »
Do Leaked Photographs Show ‘Muslim Symbols’ in Obama’s White House?
A series of images purportedly showing Islamic writing, a sink, and a prayer room in President Obama's White House actually come from different and unrelated locations.
Updated: Vaccine-autism study retracted — again
For the second time, a journal has quickly retracted a study that suggested vaccines raise the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The study first raised a furor last year, prompting a Frontiers journal to quickly retract it. After it was republished in the Journal of Translational Science this month, that journal has also retracted it. […] The post Updated: Vaccine-autism study retracted — again appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Trump State Department Fights to Keep Clinton Benghazi E-mails Secret
[image: trump-state-department-fights-to-keep-clinton-benghazi-e-mails-secret] In response to a FOIA request filed by Judicial Watch, the Trump administration State Department is fighting to keep Hillary Clinton's Benghazi e-mails from being released.
How Big Is The U.S. Defense Budget?
Wikipedia *Motley Fool:* *The U.S. Military Budget Is Actually $250 Billion Higher Than Advertised -- Here's Why* The "base" defense budget is only part of the picture. Much has been said, and much ink spilled, over President Donald Trump's proposed $54 billion increase in defense spending for 2018. But what would you say if I told you there's hidden spending in the defense budget already that's much bigger than the president's well-publicized increase? Like... five times bigger. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* That's abut right.
World News Briefs -- May 8, 2017
Outgoing French President Francois Hollande (R) and President-elect Emmanuel Macron attend a ceremony to mark the end of World War II at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, May 8, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier *Reuters:* *Macron wins French presidency, to European allies' relief* Emmanuel Macron was elected French president on Sunday with a business-friendly vision of European integration, defeating Marine Le Pen, a far-right nationalist who threatened to take France out of the European Union. The centrist's emphatic victory, which also smashed ... more »
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