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Researcher discovers paper published by co-author in another journal
In February 2016, Albert Jambon received some puzzling news. Several colleagues had alerted him to a paper, published online in late December 2015 in the Journal of African Earth Sciences (JAES), reporting the discovery of a rare mineral, which Jambon had been analyzing. When Jambon read the paper, he realized it was a modified version […] The post Researcher discovers paper published by co-author in another journal appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Jared Kushner and others in the White House still often use a private email account to correspond. Update!
Courtesy of Politico: *Presidential son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner has corresponded with other administration officials about White House matters through a private email account set up during the transition last December, part of a larger pattern of Trump administration aides using personal email accounts for government business. * *Kushner uses his private account alongside his official White House email account, sometimes trading emails with senior White House officials, outside advisers and others about media coverage, event planning and other subjects, according t... more »
"#Take the Knee”
*"#Take the Knee”* by James Howard Kunstler There’s a lot to complain about in this deranged republic - if it even still is one - but the burdens of being a multimillionaire football player would not be at the top of my list. Personally, I find it a little peculiar that we have to play the national anthem before any sporting event. All it really shows is how insecure we are as a nation that we have to display our love of country in this obsessive manner. Same with congressmen and their stupid flag lapel pins, or the flag in front of Denny’s chain restaurants. Are eaters of the “lum...more »
It Is Getting Tense In Eastern Syria Between U.S. Backed-Forces And Russian- Backed Forces
A Russian military helicopter flies over Deir el-Zour province, Syria, Sept. 15, 2017. A U.S.-backed force in Syria said a Russian airstrike killed one of its fighters and injured two others in the province. *RT:* *Death of Russian general in Syria is result of US hypocrisy – Moscow* The death of Russian Lieutenant-General Valery Asapov in Syria is the price Russia was forced to pay for hypocritical US policy, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. “The death of the Russian commander is the price paid with blood for the hypocrisy of American policy in Syria,"... more »
SolarCity to pay nearly $30 million fine for allegedly lying to gov’t agents
SolarCity, a subdivision of electric vehicle maker Tesla, agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve allegations the company submitted inflated claims to cash in on a solar stimulus program.
North Korea's Ultimate Weapon Isn't Nuclear Weapons (Think 'Big Guns')
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* And attacking Seoul would be the goal. But could Kim actually pull it off? *A 2011 study by the Nautilus Institute throws a considerable amount of cold water on this scenario. While the sheer number of artillery tubes could theoretically kill a large number of civilians, operational issues complicate matters and push the number of civilian casualties greatly downward. Despite the thousands of artillery pieces, only 700 heavier guns and rocket launchers, plus the newer 300-millimeter MRLs, have the range to strike Seoul. Only a third would normall... more »
Kurdistan Independence: An Island of Stability or Source of New Conflict?
*Daniel L. Davis* *Politics, Middle East* [image: Newly unveiled statue in Kirkuk pays tribute to the Peshmerga, Iraqi Kurdistan's main fighting forces in Kirkuk] And why America could be in a lose-lose position. Next Tuesday, millions of people living in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) area of Iraq will go to the polls to vote on an independence referendum. Will the vote help usher in stability for the region or fuel yet more disruption and violence, possibly even a new war? Either is possible, yet neither is set in stone. To support Kurdish independence would potential... more »
Building a 355-Ship Navy: It’s Not Just the Number, It’s the Mix
*Jerry Hendrix* *Secuirty, * Why do we need a Navy and what do we expect it to do? There is a debate ongoing within national security circles regarding the size of the United States Navy. How many ships does the nation require to uphold its interests on the high seas? Simultaneously collisions, groundings, the deaths of Sailors and firings of admirals as well as GAO reports revealing 100-hour shipboard work weeks have all raised questions as to the internal makeup of the fleet and its external role in the world. Conversations regarding the path to a 355-ship Navy have been subsu... more »
Tennessee church shooting halted by 'extraordinarily brave' usher per BBC News
I thought that the BBC were not placing as much attention as usual on the latest Tennessee shooting. Why, I wondered? Then one line in this BBC report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41382492 gave the game away: 'Nashville Police said the suspected attacker at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ was Emanuel Kidega Samson, 25, who was originally from Sudan.' The attacker was a Sudanese, it all starts to make sense.
The Unified Field Theory as Explained by Nassim Haramein
*Nathaniel Mauka* His view is seen as rogue and outlandish due to its simplicity. The post The Unified Field Theory as Explained by Nassim Haramein appeared first on Waking Times.
Commentaries, Reactions, And Analysis On Germany's Election Results
*Stefan Kuzmany, Spiegel Online*: *A New Germany* The Alternative for Germany's entry into the German parliament is not normal -- it's an attack on our liberal democracy, one that all the other parties must fight. That's just one reason that going into opposition is the right decision by the Social Democrats. Don't worry! Why all the handwringing? Angela Merkel will stay on as chancellor -- that much we know -- and she'll continue to govern with her wonted calm and reason. And -- chill out! -- that 13-plus percent for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) isn't so bad either -- for un... more »
5 Major Revelations Americans Missed While Media Focused on Trump and NFL
[image: trump]While the media focused on the latest “divide and conquer” propaganda, there were a number of hard-hitting revelations that were ignored…
Food Truck Giving Free Food to Hurricane Workers, Kicked Out of Town for Not Having a Permit
[image: food]A food truck, who was offering free food to utility workers, was kicked out of town for not having a permit. But he couldn't get a permit, because city hall was closed.
Germany's Election -- The Aftermath (News Roundup)
*DW*: *German election results: Disappointing victory for Angela Merkel as CDU sinks, nationalist AfD surges* Angela Merkel has won a fourth term, but official results have shown she'll have a "tough road" for coalition talks. While the CDU remains the largest party, the far-right AfD will be the third biggest political force. With all 299 constituencies reporting, Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party the CSU came out ahead in Germany's national election on Sunday, with 33 percent of the vote. Rival Social Democrats (SPD) led by... more »
Yet more clergy sex scandals hit the Catholic Church
I've hoped against hope, ever since my own crisis of conscience back in 2005, to learn that the Catholic Church has taken meaningful action to clean up its Augean stables of clergy sex problems. Tragically, that hope has been in vain. Many new scandals have rocked the Church over the past few months. CNS News recently reported: "Vatican Cardinal’s Secretary Arrested for Hosting 'Cocaine Fueled' Homosexual Orgy Near St. Peter’s". This is a particularly disturbing report, as the senior priest concerned is said to have been recently recommended for promotion to Bishop. He also all... more »
Trump’s Call for Firing NFL Players Is Not a Violation of Their Rights
[image: trump-s-call-for-firing-nfl-players-is-not-a-violation-of-their-rights] When President Trump said he would like to see NFL players who disrespect the flag fired, some mistakenly thought this was a call for a violation of their constitutionally protected right of free speech — wrong.
Gun Violence Stats Altered by Washington Post: 23 “Children” Shot Daily
[image: gun-violence-stats-altered-by-washington-post-23-children-shot-daily] In its eagerness to promote its anti-gun agenda, WaPo massaged the data to fit.
Libya Report: Gaddafi for President?
[image: undefined] In a one-on-one interview on Saturday with *France 24*, Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Ghassan Salame said Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi can of course be part of the forthcoming political process under the auspices of the United Nations along with other qualified candidates. Saif Gaddafi, the son of the late Colonel, could become Libya's President, said UN envoy Salame, which suggests the United States and the bulk of the UN have officially or unofficially approved that statement. This is an extraordinary development. What does this say abou... more »
Libya Report: Gaddafi for President?
[image: undefined] In a one-on-one interview on Saturday with *France 24*, Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Ghassan Salame said Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi can of course be part of the forthcoming political process under the auspices of the United Nations along with other qualified candidates. Saif Gaddafi, the son of the late Colonel, could become Libya's President, said UN envoy Salame, which suggests the United States and the bulk of the UN have officially or unofficially approved that statement. This is an extraordinary development. What does this say abou... more »
Libya Report: Gaddafi for President?
[image: undefined] In a one-on-one interview on Saturday with *France 24*, Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Ghassan Salame said Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi can of course be part of the forthcoming political process under the auspices of the United Nations along with other qualified candidates. Saif Gaddafi, the son of the late Colonel, could become Libya's President, said UN envoy Salame, which suggests the United States and the bulk of the UN have officially or unofficially approved that statement. This is an extraordinary development. What does this say abou... more »
Libya Report: Gaddafi for President?
[image: undefined] In a one-on-one interview on Saturday with *France 24*, Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Ghassan Salame said Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi can of course be part of the forthcoming political process under the auspices of the United Nations along with other qualified candidates. Saif Gaddafi, the son of the late Colonel, could become Libya's President, said UN envoy Salame, which suggests the United States and the bulk of the UN have officially or unofficially approved that statement. This is an extraordinary development. What does this say abou... more »
Russia Accuses US Of Sabotaging Liberation of Deir ez-Zor
By Brandon Turbeville As tensions rise between Russia and the United States over the latter’s consistent support for terrorists inside Syria and increased support for... more »
The CDC’s Strange Case of Poul Thorsen, MD, PhD, Vaccine Data Manipulator “Extraordinaire”
By Catherine J. Frompovich A few months ago after reading the book Master Manipulator, I wrote an article about Poul Thorsen, MD, PhD, the Danish... more »
Obama figured out how to make NFL players stand, pay them $5.1 million dollars
Under Obama, teams that showed "Veteran's Salutes" were paid upwards of $5.1 million dollars. More The post Obama figured out how to make NFL players stand, pay them $5.1 million dollars appeared first on The Duran.
BREAKING: Russia denies Kurdish reports of strike on SDF
Russia had earlier said it would not hesitate to target SDF forces putting the lives of Russians and Syrians at risk. More The post BREAKING: Russia denies Kurdish reports of strike on SDF appeared first on The Duran.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan compares US President Donald Trump to ISIS
Sadiq Khan blasts POTUS Trump: "You sound like ISIS" More The post London Mayor Sadiq Khan compares US President Donald Trump to ISIS appeared first on The Duran.
The German election is a disaster for France’s Macron: Here’s why
Germany now certain to reject Macron plan for EU reform More The post The German election is a disaster for France’s Macron: Here’s why appeared first on The Duran.
World News Briefs -- September 25, 2017
*Reuters*: *Iraqi Kurds shrug off threats to hold independence vote* ERBIL/SULAIMANIYA, Iraq (Reuters) - Kurds voted in an independence referendum in northern Iraq on Monday, ignoring pressure from Baghdad, threats from Turkey and Iran, and international warnings that the vote may ignite yet more regional conflict. The vote organized by Kurdish authorities is expected to deliver a comfortable “yes” for independence, but is not binding. However, it is designed to give Masoud Barzani, who heads the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), a mandate to negotiate the secession of the oil-... more »
Musings On Iraq In The News
I was quoted by Paul Iddon in “New conflict over Kirkuk could follow ISIS removal from Hawija” for Rudaw.I was also cited in "'Islamic country' Sinjar situation after the war, Iraq's challenges over governance" by Akiko Yoshioka for the Institute of Energy Economics.
Another Pause In Anbar Campaign While Iraqi Forces Push On Hawija
The west Anbar campaign was on pause once again. The routine has been for the Iraqi forces to take a town, and then spend time to clear it and the surrounding roads and highways of explosives. That is going on now. The Islamic State also executedits governor for Ana and 27 of his followers accusing them of fleeing the battle. Next up for the joint forces are Rawa and Qaim in northwest Anbar, and then to sweep down the border region. After most of the left coast of the Shirqat district was freed the Iraqi forces moved onto the perimeter of Hawija. Federal Police commander General ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Sep 25
1921 Gertrude Bell wrote King Faisal was unpopular and resented for being Installed by the British 1931 Iraqi newspaper called for one party rule under an autocrat King Faisal 1980 Iraq began attacking Dezful Ahvaz Khorramshahr in Khuzistan province 1980 Iraq shelled Abadan refinery largest in world Iran retaliated Air raids on Iraqi oil facilities in Basra Zubayr Mosul Kirkuk 1997 Op Dawn Turkey invaded Kurdistan to attack PUK and PKK 1997 UN inspectors caught Iraqis trying to flee food factory with suitcases of docs on making WMD 1997 UN inspecto... more »
The Three Layers of Your Reality Construct
*Jeff Street* - Your reality is your story, and you are the lead character as well as the director. The post The Three Layers of Your Reality Construct appeared first on Waking Times.
Lawyer Says Jared Kushner Used Personal Email for Some White House Messages
Kushner used his personal account on dozens of occasions to communicate with Trump administration colleagues.
Trump Replaces Travel Ban With New Restrictions
North Korea has been added to the list of countries whose citizens will be affected by the new rules.
Angela Merkel's Bitter Victory
*E. Wayne Merry* *Politics, Europe* [image: CDU news conference with Christian Democratic Union CDU party leader and German Chancellor Angela Merkel] A historic mission of the CDU has been to prevent the emergence of a viable political party on the far right at the national level. In Sunday’s national elections in Germany, Angela Merkel presided over a major political failure for her party and her country. Yes, Merkel will remain chancellor for a fourth term, probably in a fragile three-party coalition. However, a historic mission of her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has been... more »
The Shocking Story of How Sweden 'Sunk' a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Yes, this happenned. *By comparison, AIP powered submarines have generally cost between $200 and $600 million, meaning a country could easily buy three or four medium-sized AIP submarines instead of one nuclear attack submarine. Bear in mind, however, that the AIP submarines are mostly small or medium sized vessels with crews of around 30 and 60 respectively, while nuclear submarines are often larger with crews of 100 or more. They may also have heavier armament, such as Vertical Launch Systems, when compared to most AIP powered vessels.* Nucle... more »
5 Experimental Warships That Changed Naval Warfare Forever
*Robert Farley* *Security, * But not every experimental ship works out. *Dreadnought reset the global battleship race. Pre-dreadnoughts (Dreadnought gave her name to both the old and the new generations of battleship) immediately became second-class ships. Traditional naval powers quickly invested huge resources in the construction of dreadnought fleets, and smaller powers soon followed suit. Dreadnought herself served until 1918, drawing blood only once, when she rammed and sank a German U-boat.* Just a few months back, the U.S. Navy began a great experiment: The USS *Zumwalt*.... more »
Under The Rubble: US Coalition Killed 84 Civilians in Raqqa
RT Published on Sep 25, 2017 Human Rights Watch has issued a report accusing the US-led coalition of killing at least 84 civilians near the Syrian city of Raqqa in March. That number includes 30 children with the rights group saying the total death toll is likely to be much higher. It says it was only […]
Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel ‘Hatch Plot to Keep UK Chained to Two-Tier EU’
Emphasis mine: BREXIT WRECKERS: Macron and Merkel to unleash plot to tie UK to Brussels for decades by MACER HALL, EXCLUSIVE, http://www.express.co.uk/ FEARS of a new Franco-German plot to sabotage Brexit and keep Britain tied to Brussels for ever have emerged. – EU sources say a fresh plan for the bloc’s future being put forward tomorrow by […]
FBI undercover rats on sovereign pals, says they planned to seize small county jails, except he was their lone soldier.
DENVER, COLORADO- Very interesting testimony Friday at the trial of sovereigns Stephen Nalty and Steve Blyfield. The prosecution’s umteenth witness was FBI INFORMER Marshall Ringer. Not a sovereign citizen type turned by government agents, Ringer is a disgraced police officer hired by the FBI and inserted into the so-called “enterprise” to report its activities and […]
Monday Observations
*Doctrinal Differences* The corrupt, evil, nasty, smug, elite, wicked, lying mainstream media are still trying to cope with the Trump Administration, and the fact that Present Trump was elected by the nation...in the same way that Barack was. *North Korea* The Norks sent out two letters, which I'm not going to reprint here. In one they called on all of the repressed workers in the world to rally to their standard, presumably so that they could oppress them. Sort of the way a beaten spouse leaves home and finds another beater? Even so, I don't expect that there are many people who a... more »
“Is Climate ‘Lukewarmism’ Legitimate?”
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest post by David Middleton A very thoughtful column by Ross Pomeroy at Real Clear Science… Is Climate ‘Lukewarmism’ Legitimate? By Ross Pomeroy September 25, 2017 To many, prominent writers Matt Ridley, Ross Douthat, and Oren Cass are a baffling bunch. They are the visible proponents of the position that…
Climate change predictions — what went wrong?
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? A good analysis in the Times, following up last week’s story about how climate models had grossly overestimated global warming: ? ? As egg-on-face moments go, it was a double-yolker. Last week a group of climate scientists published a paper…
"Honor..."
"Honor never grows old, and honor rejoices the heart of age. It does so because honor is, finally, about defending those noble and worthy things that deserve defending, even if it comes at a high cost. In our time, that may mean social disapproval, public scorn, hardship, persecution, or as always, even death itself. The question remains: What is worth defending? What is worth dying for? What is worth living for?" - William J. Bennett
"Disrespecting The National Anthem And The American Flag Are Not Legitimate Forms Of Political Protest"
*"Disrespecting The National Anthem And The American Flag * *Are Not Legitimate Forms Of Political Protest"* by Michael Snyder "This is going to backfire on the left in a major way. On Sunday, more than a hundred NFL players knelt during the playing of the national anthem. It was obviously an attempt to make some sort of public statement about President Trump, but it was an exceedingly poor way to go about doing that. Because our young people are not even taught about the importance of our national anthem and our national flag in school, most of these players didn’t even understand ... more »
“Tire Tyranny”
*“Tire Tyranny”* by Eric Peters "If you’ve gone to get new tires recently, you may have already dealt with the latest outcropping of technocratic busybodyism: The scanning of your car’s electronic ear tag, its Vehicle Identification Number or VIN. The VIN is a bar code – literally – just like the one on the packages of stuff you buy at the supermarket or anywhere else that’s corporate. The VIN specifically identifies your car – including every last detail about it, such as the engine/transmission it came with, the color it was painted and the tires it came equipped with from the fa... more »
Russian Air Force unleashes hell over Jisr Al-Shughour in retaliation for jihadist attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force launched several airstrikes over the western countryside of the Idlib Governorate, Monday, destroying several jihadist trenches and vehicles in the process. According to a military source in Damascus, the Russian Air Force launched over 20 airstrikes over the jihadist stronghold of Jisr Al-Shughour, targeting the positions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia denies bombing US-backed forces in east Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:35 P.M.) – The Russian warplanes did not conduct ant airstrikes against the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in the Syrian eastern city of Deir Ezzor, Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement. MoD spokesman Igor Konashenkov said that ” Russia’s Aerospace Forces deliver surgical strikes against the terrorist facilities, which are identified […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kurdish Peshmerga are ‘combat ready’ for independence referendum
The commander of Peshmerga, the military forces of the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, has expressed his view on the referendum on independence from Iraq that is held in the autonomous region on Monday, saying that Kurdish troops are ready to protect the outcomes of the vote. The Kurdish Peshmerga forces are ready to repel […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Senior rebel commander killed in East Ghouta battles
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:00 P.M.) – The Saudi-backed Jaish al-Islam rebel group mourned the death of one of its commanders during clashes with the Syrian Army. The group’s media wing stated that Anas al-Najjar – aka Abu Mahmud – was killed today while attempting to curb the Syrian Army’s advance on Hawsh al-Dawahrah in the eastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army liberates 35km2 of territory in central Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has scored another important advance in central Syria, liberating a large portion of territory occupied by the so-called Islamic State (ISIL) inside the Homs Governorate. Led by the 5th Legion, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the Islamic State’s pocket in the eastern part of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US special forces seen in ISIS held territory north of Deir ez-Zor – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:50 P.M.) – Russia’s Ministry of Defence on Sunday released aerial images they say show “a large number of American Hummer vehicles” advancing through IS (the self-proclaimed Islamic State, formerly ISIS, ISIL) locations along the left shore of the Euphrates river in Syria, September 8-12. A statement accompanying the images and posted on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army achieves huge breakthrough in east Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – Since beginning a new large-scale offensive operation against militant forces in eastern Damascus this morning, the Syrian Arab Army has already achieved a major breakthrough. In the last several hours, reports from military sources have come in suggesting that the Syrian Army – spearheaded by Republican Guard units and the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army repels jihadi offensive in north Aleppo
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:25 P.M.) – Jihadi rebels in the north countryside of Aleppo assaulted the Syrian Army in latest violation of the de-escalation zone agreement. Ultraconservative militants of the Syrian al-Qaeda offshoot stationed in Haritan and Hayyan towns launched a surprise attack on government forces positions in Bashkuyi. However, the attack was foiled, leaving 5 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jihadists attack Assad’s hometown for second straight day
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:05 P.M.) – For the second day in a row, the jihadist rebels in Jisr Al-Shughour have fired several missiles at Al-Qurdaha in the Latakia countryside, a local journalist claimed from the city. According to the journalist, the jihadist rebels in Jisr Al-Shughour (border-city in Idlib) fired a number of grad missiles towards […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Coalition double-tap airstrike obliterates residential building in Raqqa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – Footage has been released on social media showing the complete flattening of a residential building in Raqqa city at the hands of Coalition airpower. The entire event was captured from the perspective of a nearby drone camera. According to pro-Kurdish sources, the airstrikes were targeting ISIS positions. At the present […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Another senseless shooting. This time at a church in Tennessee.
"He was just shooting." Witness recounts church shooting outside Nashville that left one dead and six injured. https://t.co/gRKfVGoHj3 pic.twitter.com/R975iWM1Xs — ABC News (@ABC) September 24, 2017 Courtesy of Tennessean: *One person was killed and eight others wounded Sunday after a man in a ski mask opened fire following a church service in Antioch. * *The shooter, identified as Emanuel Kidega Samson, a 25-year-old Rutherford County man, accidentally shot himself after he was confronted by an armed member of the congregation and is being treated at the hospital, according to ... more »
Commentariat Central: Red Scare, Healthscare
Facebook and its billionaire leaders are the latest casualties of the Russia Fake News scare campaign. CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg now admits that a relatively small portion of the millions of political ads on his social media platform have been financed and placed by Russian operatives. Congress is investigating, and the corporate media is pearl-clutching. It's great distracting publicity to help hide the all-American stuff, like the enhanced military aggression and the domestic kleptomania (as in the epic Equifax breach) going on right under our noses. The ever-reliable* Washi... more »
TRUMP WOULDN'T BE THE MONSTER HE IS WITHOUT THE RIGHT-WING MEDIA AND BACKLASH-COURTING POLS
*The Washington Post*'s James Hohmann wants you to believe that the president's war on sports protesters is uniquely Trumpian: The most fitting slogan for Donald Trump’s populist campaign, which continues nearly a year after the 2016 election ended, might be “us against them.” ... He is the divider in chief. Trump, who was a developer before he became a reality TV star and then a politician, has long been a builder of straw men. Everyone knows that he trades on controversy, but his chaotic approach to governing also depends on constantly presenting the American people with false bin... more »
UCSF-VA letters to journals offer insight into misconduct investigations
Earlier this month, we reported the retraction of several papers published by researchers with appointments at both the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the San Francisco Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, led by a prominent urologist. Recently, we obtained the letters sent to the journals that retracted the papers, shedding some additional light […] The post UCSF-VA letters to journals offer insight into misconduct investigations appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 25, 2017
*CBC:* *Anaysis: 'Now you can feel Russia's power:' Russian military in Syria eager to show its victories* At home, Russians fear getting bogged down in another war, but military looks set to stay Standing on a runway less than 10 metres from a Russian Su-34 fighter jet reaching takeoff velocity leaves one rattled to the core. The intensity of the engines' roar makes it impossible to not cover your ears and look away. "Now you can feel Russia's power," said a Russian officer. He smiled as he watched the effect on the international media just arrived in Syria as part of a public... more »
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Steve Roth points out how extreme concentrations of wealth lead to poor economic and social outcomes: If wealth is consistently more widely dispersed — like it was after WW II — the extra spending that results causes more production. (Why, exactly, do you think producers produce things?) And production produces a surplus — value in, more value out. It’s the ultimate engine of wealth creation. In this little example, we’re talking a trillion dollars a year in additional spending and production. GDP would be 5.5% higher. If you want to cl... more »
Don’t Talk About Mom: NFL Players Angry over Trump’s Insult
President Trump struck a nerve in the NFL, where the majority of players are black and many of them grew up in tough neighborhoods, raised by strong women.
"German Expert: 'Belt and Road' Initiative Is a Recipe for Peace"
*The German-language service of Xinhua, China's official news agency, published the following interview with Schiller Institute founder Helga Zepp-LaRouche on September 17 provided here in a draft English translation.* China's "Belt and Road" initiative can promote world peace and reduce geopolitical rivalries along its route, said Helga Zepp-LaRouche, the founder of the German Schiller Institute think-tank Sunday. "Many of today's world crises have their roots in the lack of economic development. Economic development is today a new synonym for peace, and the Chinese 'Belt and Ro... more »
Gou positioning himself for 2020?
*The magnificent northern cross. Miss that ride.* My man Donovan published at the News Lens on Taiwan's political future... observing of the KMT: On the national level, the party currently has no candidates that are popular enough to run a serious challenge to the presidency. *There is talk of running an outsider, such as the maverick owner of Hon Hai Precision Industry (known overseas as Foxconn) Terry Gou (郭台銘), a la Donald Trump. His strong ties to China are a big drawback.* The other is his overt authoritarian thinking, which while potentially appealing overseas won’t work in ... more »
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin North Korea: Trump is 'a mentally deranged person' whose insults make the possibility of a nuclear strike on the US 'inevitable' Pentagon Paid Millions to NFL 'Watermelon snow' is making glaciers in Alaska melt fasterU.S. B-1B Bombers Fly Just Off Coast Of North Korea: 4 Reasons Why This Time It's Different Congress Passed A Bill To Deport Suspected 'Gang' Members - There's Just One ProblemPoliovirus destroys cancer cells and stops tumor regrowth Stunning, award-winning photos from the world's largest photo competition Essential Science: World Wide Web reveals pr... more »
It's not the NFL versus President Trump - it's what it means to be American
I've become very annoyed at much of the commentary this weekend concerning President Trump's call to the National Football League to fire players who protest during the playing of the national anthem. One would think, to judge by the voluminous verbiage being spouted by so many, that this was a case of Big Brother oppressing its citizens yet again. In one of the more balanced comments, the Wall Street Journal opined: With the politicization of the National Football League and the national anthem, the Divided States of America are exhibiting a very unhealthy level of polarization ... more »
TSIPRAS TO MEET TRUMP IN DC IN MID OCTOBER. WILL TRUMP WATERBOARD HIM AS A WARNING TO THE NWO AND KREMLIN OLIGARCHS?
Alexis Tsipras is set to meet Donald Trump in the White House in the middle of October in what could be an epic shown down between the Pentagon and a NWO eugenicist Globalist, caught red handed trying to kill me for my reports on the Ebola false flag and the NWO depopulation plans, also of […]
Jared Kushner used private email to conduct official business. In contact with Russian assets Flynn, Manafort and Pence?
Jared Kushner used a private email account to conduct official business as a senior White House advisor. http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/24/jared-kushner-private-email-white-house-243071 He set up the private email account in December 2016 to conduct off the radar communications with other White House officials. Particularly interesting would be any emails Kushner sent off the radar to other Russian assets such […]
Merkel wins election, but her illegal, unilateral decision to open the borders to millions of radical Muslims on the orders of George Soros costs the Union votes
Frauke Petry, a Globalist asset inside the populist AfD party in Germany, has repeated the Brexit referendum tactic of Nigel Farage and resigned in the public spotlight as soon as her party gained an electoral success, coming third in the federal elections. Good riddance, Frauke. http://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2017-09/frauke-petry-will-nicht-der-afd-fraktion-angehoeren The populist radical-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party not only enters […]
Mexico: More on the Acayucan "Lights"
*Mexico: More on the Acayucan "Lights"* *By Scott Corrales* The following is a brief transcription of a presentation by *Roberto Montalvo *of the *Diario Vanguardia* newspaper on the *Expediente Punto Cero* radio show hosted by *Yohanan Díaz Vargas*. *Roberto Montalvo* says the following: "Between 8;30 and 9:30 pm the 911 line received phone calls requesting help from the manager of Rancho "El Sinaí" - a ranch occupied by at least three or four families. To be more specific, the ranch is located on the Acayucan Highway and is halfway along, so to speak. In this regard there is a v... more »
27 mental health professionals write book assessing Donald Trump's mental health. Spoiler alert: It's not good.
Courtesy of Mother Jones: *There will not be a book published this fall more urgent, important, or controversial than The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, the work of 27 psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health experts to assess President Trump’s mental health. They had come together last March at a conference at Yale University to wrestle with two questions. One was on countless minds across the country: “What’s wrong with him?” The second was directed to their own code of ethics: “Does Professional Responsibility Include a Duty to Warn” if they conclude the president to be d... more »
Imagine If The Democratic Party Had More Candidates Like Randy Bryce And Fewer Blue Dogs!
*Randy Bryce-- busy raising campaign funds without taking special interest money* A new poll released by CNN yesterday spells some bad news for the Republican Party. The Party's favorability rating among American voters has crated to it's lowest in history. And the congressional party leaders, Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan, are widely disliked. Party favorability is now at 29%-- down 13 points from the March poll. The party popularity has never dropped below 30 before. Overall, 20% of Americans approve of the way Republican leaders in Congress are handling their jobs, while 72% di... more »
Iraqi Kurdistan Are Now Voting In An Independence Referendum
*New York Times*: *Iraqi Kurds Vote on Independence, Angering Neighbors and U.S.* ERBIL, Iraq — Kurds across northern Iraq lined up Monday morning to vote in a referendum on whether to seek independence for an autonomous Kurdish region that has yearned for nationhood for more than a century. Despite withering criticism from the Iraqi government and the United States, voters marked simple paper ballots with boxes offering a “yes” or “no” choice on whether to embark on a path toward an independent Kurdistan. Some Iraqi Kurds were in a defiant mood, reflecting the region’s determina... more »
John McDonnell 'would bring existing PFI contracts in-house' per BBC News
This BBC report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41379849 manages to avoid laying the blame for PFI on the Labour Party. 'The PFI model of funding public services such as new schools and hospitals was pioneered by the Conservatives in the 1990s and has continued under successive governments.' The BBC proud to whitewash history in order to protect their friends in the Labour Party. I'd be disgusted were it not so predictable.
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*Why British students are heading to America for an elite education* At this time of year my Instagram feed fills up with pictures of tearful parents dropping their kids off at university. This would seem normal – if the location didn’t say USA. When my youngest headed to Yale four years ago, he was considered an adventurer. Since then, there has been a 31 per cent increase in British students applying to US colleges: 11,600 British students are now there, according to the Fulbright Commission, which fosters educational exchange between the UK and US. Up to half of students at Wes... more »
Threat to wipe out North Korea: Trump is not an isolationist but a confused megalomaniac
The US president’s reckless emphasis on nation-state reiterates the ugly power politics which negates liberal internationalism. More The post Threat to wipe out North Korea: Trump is not an isolationist but a confused megalomaniac appeared first on The Duran.
Turkey and Iran conduct massive military drills near Kurdish regions of Iraq
Turkey looks set for a full scale military intervention. More The post Turkey and Iran conduct massive military drills near Kurdish regions of Iraq appeared first on The Duran.
Very dangerous escalation in Syria
Reckless US sponsored attacks on Russian forces in Syria risk a dangerous clash More The post Very dangerous escalation in Syria appeared first on The Duran.
Dire Straits: What is behind Donald Trump’s UN General Assembly Speech
A menacing mixture of bluff and bluster conceals a strategy to gain control of the choke points of world trade More The post Dire Straits: What is behind Donald Trump’s UN General Assembly Speech appeared first on The Duran.
Climate change predictions — what went wrong?
By Paul Homewood A good analysis in the Times, following up last week’s story about how climate models had grossly overestimated global warming: As egg-on-face moments go, it was a double-yolker. Last week a group of climate scientists published a paper that admitted the estimates of global warming used for years […]
A Single Digit IQ
Donald Trump's real talent -- his only talent -- is knowing how to pick a fight. On Friday night he targeted players in the NBA and the NFL. At a rally in Alabama, he told his rabid followers: “Wouldn’t you love to see one of the NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now, out, he’s fired. If NFL fans refuse to go to games, until players stop disrespecting our Flag&Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!” And, everywhere you looked yesterday, you saw athletes showing the Moron-in-Chief their fi... more »
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*The coffee bean belt: climate change map* *Climate varies naturally all the time. Saying that the variations noted below are due to anthropogenic global warming is nothing but an unproven assertion.* Climate change poses a serious threat to the world’s coffee “bean belt” and the 60-plus countries that produce the commodity. With 21.5m people involved in coffee farming, says the International Coffee Organization, 85 per cent of output is produced by smallholders. “We know just how vulnerable farmers are to losing their crops as a result of climate change,” says Anna Pierides, co... more »
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Has Called A Snap Election
*ABC News Online:* *Japan to go to the polls next month after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls snap election* Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced he plans to dissolve parliament this Thursday and take the country to the polls next month. He is striking while the iron is hot — a weekend survey by the Nikkei newspaper showed 44 per cent of voters planned to vote for Prime Minister Abe's Liberal Democratic Party versus 8 per cent for the main opposition Democratic Party Mr Abe has been in power for almost five years. He was elected in late 2012, promising to turn around J... more »
Because Police Broke the Law, a 77yo Man Will Likely Die in Prison for Growing Pot Plants
[image: plants]A 77-year-old farmer is being sent to prison for 10 years for cultivating cannabis after police illegally trespassed on his property in a clear effort to persecute him.
The U.S. Navy Is Upgrading Its Aircraft Carriers to Fight from 1,000 Miles Away
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * A big deal. *A draft request for proposal will solicit input from industry developers regarding range, shape, speed, performance, avionics and sub-components - as part of a broader to find a synthesis between requirements envisioned for the aircraft and what is technically achievable within the desired time frame. The input will then be analyzed by the Navy in preparation for a formal Request For Proposal to advance industry competition.* What would it mean to aircraft carrier power projection and attack capability if its fighters could double the ran...more »
The U.S. Navy Wants to Bring Back Some Old Frigates (That Can't Fight)
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* A fatal flaw. The U.S. Navy is seriously considering reactivating as many as seven recently-decommissioned Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigates in order to quickly boost the size of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet. But the Navy would not significantly modernize the recommissioned frigates, nor add heavy weaponry, Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer said. Rather than sending them into harm’s way in the Middle East or into the crowded, dangerous waters of the Western Pacific, the Navy would assign the 4,100-ton Perrys to the Caribbean ... more »
The Renuclearization of America
While the world focusses on North Korea's growing nuclear weapons capability and the threats from Washington regarding the JCPOA reached with Iran, a deal that seeks to reduce Iran's nuclear capabilities, little attention is paid to the ongoing developments in the American nuclear weapons sector, the world's second-largest nuclear power when measured in terms of weapons in service as shown here: Thanks to the Arms Control Association, we have a glimpse at what is projected for the U.S. nuclear arsenal, particularly how much these developments will cost American taxpayers. While th... more »
Dinesh D’Souza's new book Big Lies is unlikely to be the Book of the Week on the left-wing BBC
https://youtu.be/vamfWeGMm7w Dinesh D'Souza is also unlikely to be given a soft interview on any BBC programmes.
Mexico: An Alleged UFO Landing and a Night of Lights
*Source: PLANETA UFO and Diario Eyipantla http://www.diarioeyipantla.com/presuntamente-desciende-objeto-no-identificado/Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017* *Mexico: UFO Supposedly Lands in Acayucan* ****The alleged UFO landed near Congregación Hidalgo in the Municipality of Acayucan**** Newsroom/ San Andres Tuxtla, Veracruz - The sighting of an alleged unidentified flying object (UFO) gained traction on social media last night. The information was published on several groups and social networks within a matter of hours. Some news sites also shared the information. Residents of... more »
"Deep State Spied on both Trump and Sen Sessions..."
https://youtu.be/kdNfLAl39Q8 This story should be headline news but the Hillary Clinton supporting MSM won't touch this story with a bargepole.
American Schools Faltering Under the Weight of Mental Health Issues in Kids
By Anne Dachel While so many parents have been diligently trying to get the message across to the world that injecting known toxins into babies and pregnant women is destroying children everywhere, the perpetrators of this crime against humanity have...
Paul Offits Defends Flu Vaccine After Miscarriage Study
Note: Dr. Paul Offit, vax injury apologist and champion of tamping down American medical rights, has been ushered in to defend the flu vaccine in pregnant women following the news that the vaccine may be causal in miscarriages. Paul Offit...
BREAKING: Kurds claim Russia and Syria have bombed SDF positions in Deir ez-Zor
The reports have not yet been confirmed by Russia or Syria. More The post BREAKING: Kurds claim Russia and Syria have bombed SDF positions in Deir ez-Zor appeared first on The Duran.
George Clooney turns on Hillary Clinton, says “I never saw her elevate her game”
Clooney slams Trump as well: "He lives in a gold tower." More The post George Clooney turns on Hillary Clinton, says “I never saw her elevate her game” appeared first on The Duran.
James Woods destroys NFL Player Protest
The hollywood actor lays into the disrespecting, millionaire athletes. More The post James Woods destroys NFL Player Protest appeared first on The Duran .
NFL players refuse to stand up for US national anthem, but stand up for UK national anthem
American NFL players have no problem standing for the UK anthem, "God Save the Queen" More The post NFL players refuse to stand up for US national anthem, but stand up for UK national anthem appeared first on The Duran.
Surviving crisis: UN campaign to fight corruption in Guatemala has global implications
John Ciorciari, Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Michigan at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 18 hours ago
Massive protests recently broke out in Guatemala as the nation teetered on the edge of a major political crisis. Guatemalans took to the streets to decry President Jimmy Morales, who in August attempted to expel the head of a U.N.-backed commission probing possible corruption in his campaign finances. The U.N. commission investigating him, created in 2007, helps Guatemalan authorities prosecute crimes. This is an example of “sovereignty sharing,” in which national governments allow international actors to wield powers usually reserved for the state. This collaboration aims to impr... more »
Will North Korea sell its nuclear technology?
Daniel Salisbury, Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the Belfer Center, Harvard University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 18 hours ago
Earlier this month CIA Director Mike Pompeo suggested “the North Koreans have a long history of being proliferators and sharing their knowledge, their technology, their capacities around the world.” My research has shown that North Korea is more than willing to breach sanctions to earn cash. A checkered history Over the years North Korea has earned millions of dollars from the export of arms and missiles, and its involvement in other illicit activities such as smuggling drugs, endangered wildlife products and counterfeit goods. Still, there are only a handful of cases that sug... more »
President Trump Adds Travel Restrictions On North Korea, Venezuela In A Sweeping New Ban
Making America Safe is my number one priority. We will not admit those into our country we cannot safely vet.https://t.co/KJ886okyfC — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017 *FOX News*: *Trump approves updated travel restrictions on 8 countries, adding North Korea and Venezuela to list* President Trump on Sunday signed off on updated travel restrictions that would limit entry for people coming to the U.S. from eight countries, as the existing travel ban is set to expire. The new travel restrictions, set to take effect Oct. 18, would slow or limit entry from citiz... more »
Syrian Army, Russian artillery shells Kurdish forces in east Deir Ezzor: reports [Update]
NOTE: Due to the vague nature of original Kurdish reports, it was first reported in this article that Russian artillery units were attacking US-backed troops in eastern Deir Ezzor Governorate, however now official Kurdish sources are clarifying their reports, claiming the artillery bombardment is both the doing of Russian and Syrian forces. BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:15 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
BREAKING: Russian warplanes bomb Kurdish forces in east Deir Ezzor: reports
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 P.M.) – The Russian Aerospace Forces have bombed US-backed, Kurdish-led forces in eastern Deir Ezzor Governorate according to official Kurdish social media sources. As stated by some reports, Russian airstrikes targeted Kurdish-led forces positions in the area of the Conoco Gas Field to the southeast of Deir Ezzor city, however other reports […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: 600 Turkey-backed militants with tanks, armed trucks graduate in north Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:05 P.M.) – Turkish-backed militant forces in northern Aleppo continue to expand their ranks and military capabilities. The latest development in this regard is the graduation of hundreds of new fighters with heavy weapons. Yesterday, the SMAART news agency released video footage of a military parade held in the rural Aleppo town of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army assaults east Damascus pocket from all angles
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 A.M.) -The Syrian Arab Army is once again going all-out against militant groups in eastern Damascus, this time simultaneously attacking the entire rebel pocket in the Syrian capital from multiple axes. Just hours after reports came out that the Syrian Arab Army had recommenced large-scale offensive operations against the rebel-held districts of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
The Germans are really doing their best to warn us.
German press WARN: "Trump has transformed the United States into a laughing stock and he is a danger to the world."https://t.co/IylLtoze5x — Duty To Warn (@duty2warn) September 23, 2017 Somebody on Twitter also added this. Just in case this article is too subtle. The Germans, above all others, can see the pattern and danger in Trumpism. During his trial, Hermann Göring explained how fascism works. pic.twitter.com/AmpuNHKZ1f — Matt Simon (@emT3i) September 23, 2017 Every high school government teacher in the country, currently teaching about the rise of the Third Reich, should be ... more »
Seven Stories On Why Many In The U.S. Military Love The A-10
Deadly force: A line up of A-10s at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Planes of this type will arrive in Kuwait for combat operations next week *Task & Purpose:* *7 Stories That Remind Us Why Troops Love The A-10 Warthog* Every generation of American warriors gets the iconic aircraft it deserves, from the legendary B-52 Stratofortress to the F-14A Tomcat, and the service members and veterans who answered the call of duty after 9/11 are no exception. But the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, the workhorse of U.S. close air support in the skies for decades, and lovingly nic... more »
"A Bitter Winter for US Stocks"
*"A Bitter Winter for US Stocks"* by Bill Bonner "It’s autumn already. A heavy fog covers the farm this morning, the first this year. September can be beautiful here. Not yet cold. But no longer hot. The grass is green, and the sky is clear. Then, in the evening, the horizontal sun filters through the golden leaves and the whole place lights up. *Giving up the fight: *Friday, Toys ‘R’ Us went broke. The story is being widely discussed this morning, with the usual mainstream analysts telling us that the bankruptcy was ‘expected’ and that the brick-and-mortar toy retailer was just ‘... more »
"When This All Blows Up..."
*"When This All Blows Up..."* by Chris Martenson "This report marks the end of a series of three big trains of thought. The first explained how we’re living through the Mother Of All Financial Bubbles. The next detailed the Great Wealth Transfer that is now underway, siphoning our wealth into the pockets of an elite few. This concluding report predicts how these deleterious and unsustainable trends will inevitably ‘resolve’ (which is a pleasant way of saying ‘blow up’.) *The Ka-POOM Theory: *In terms how this will all end, we favor the scenario put forth by Eric Janszen in 1998 ca... more »
How "ghost soldiers" could frustrate Trump's plans for Afghanistan
The rise and fall of one district in Aghanistan's embattled Helmand province
The Awakening - You Find It In You
*Source:Philosophical Awakenings*
Conrad Black: Trump the best defence against world becoming playpen of nuclear powers
I do want to say that what i am seeing from the Trump administration is extraordinary good news. Bad trends are been interrupted. Not defeated yet, but no longer been ignored. These are all issues easily identified by the discerning and are best dealt with early or in rare cases best dealt with late. Trump's great fortune is that the whole nuclear weapon system happens to be totally obsolete and no one understands that yet. It is obvious to me that they will soon particularly if the USA uses Korea to unleash the Space Fleet which commands Kinetic Bombardment weapons, Supe... more »
Secret Military 'Cloaking' Aircraft?
Obviously a test protocol with a test plane and available secured eyeballs and hardware to observe the test itself. The plane was large but otherwise not unusual.. Yet the cloaking demonstrated is excellent. You effectively see the background. That is as good as it gets and it has been fitted onto a conventional craft as well. Thus the technology is plausibly ready for deployment. *Secret Military 'Cloaking' Aircraft?* *Jeannie in Mansfield, Ohio called in to tell of a weird sighting she had:* *http://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2017/09/secret-military-c... more »
Why did Britain go to war in 1914?
This is something i had never properly understood. The public reasons were always bunkum. The actual consequences for the British Empire were unforgivable. The road to war itself was mostly driven by Russian mischief making taking full advantage of French enthusiasm to redress 1871, in order to extend Russian interests in Europe and the Balkans. The German posture was purely defensive even though this ultimately meant preemptive action. In the end, the British handled their hand badly and did not forestall the rush to war at the least as was surely possible through strong dip... more »
The Irish diaspora
From the beginning, the Irish provided the manpower to occupy the colonies produced by Great Britain. Irish agriculture was unsustainable in the face of increasing populations and the industrial revolution happened elsewhere to suck up populations there. The extent is surprising and several times larger than the Scots or the English. What truly drove it was Irish serfdom and landowners, Irish or English selling their surplus populations to the colony ships who resold them on as indentured servants. I have noticed in my own ancestral lore that ancestors all made the fare... more »
Bach, not the Foo Fighters. Roger Scruton, not Jeremy Corbyn. My 24 hours at ToryFest
The post Bach, not the Foo Fighters. Roger Scruton, not Jeremy Corbyn. My 24 hours at ToryFest appeared first on UnHerd.
Remembering The Time When North Korea Tried To Kill The South Korean President
Images from an April 15 military parade in Pyongyang show what appear to be North Korean 'commandos' carrying AK-47 assault rifles with attached grenade-launchers. But they are really 'helical' magazines designed to store bullets in a spiral shape *Sebastien Roblin, Scout Warrior:* *How North Korean Commandos Tried to Kill South Korean President* Recently the South Korean defense minister caused a stir when he announced the military was forming a “decapitation unit” of airborne special Recently the South Korean defense minister caused a stir when he announced the military was for... more »
Digitalisierung der Gefühle?
An der in Sachen Informationstechnologie weltweit führenden Stanford-Universität wurde Januar 2017 die Digitalisierung der Gefühle diskutiert. Forscher stellten ihren baldigen Zusammenschluss mit Technik – wenn auch nicht notwendigerweise als wünschenswert –, doch als unvermeidlich dar.
900 Azerbaijanis have joined terrorist groups in Syria, Iraq, most are now dead
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 A.M.) – Almost one thousand Azerbaijani nationals have joined terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq according to deputy chief of the Azerbaijani State Security Service, Major General Ilgar Musayev. The state security official confessed to the Russian Interfax media agency on Friday that some 900 Azerbaijani citizens had left the country at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Graphic photos: ISIS kills, captures many Kurdish fighters after intercepting US convoy
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:45 A.M.) – A convoy consisting of US armored vehicles and Kurdish technicals was ambushed by ISIS in an attack on the Al-Khirafi Highway in rural Hasakah following a major jihadist assault on Sunday. Although US Humvees seemingly managed to escape the attack at the last minute, many members of the Syrian Democratic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
BREAKING: Syrian Army restarts east Damascus offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 A.M.) – After several weeks of sporadic and non-committed attacks against rebel forces in eastern Damascus, the Syrian Arab Army has reportedly renewed its offensive in the Syrian capital. According to reports, the Syrian Army – led by elite Republic Guard units and the veteran 4th Mechanized Division – recommenced large-scale offensive […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Delusional opposition leaders support another offensive against “regime” in north Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – Leaders of the so-called Syrian opposition from southern Idlib Governorate say that they will support a new offensive by rebel militias against forces the “regime” in the region. Today, the Khan Sheikhoun Local Council has released a document, signed by relevant leaders, formally rejecting the Astana peace talks and saying […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
As Environment Minister Merkel Knew That Nuclear Dumps in Salt Mines were Leaking, Dangerous, and Ignored It; Now Radioactive Waste Must Be Dug Up; Undaunted in Stupidity the US Continues Dumping Nuclear Waste in Salt Despite Accident
Angela Merkel was German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, Bau und … Continue reading →
These Are The Weapons That The U.S. Military Will Use Against North Korea?
US intelligence assessments say Pyongyang still faces hurdles in creating a nuclear capable missile [Reuters] *Kyle Mizokami, National Interest:* *Every Part of the U.S. Military That Could Get Dragged Into a War with North Korea* The United States has substantial air, land, and sea forces stationed in South Korea, as well as several units based in Japan and the western Pacific earmarked for a Korean contingency. Together, these forces far exceed the firepower of North Korea’s armed forces and represent a powerful deterrent not just against Pyongyang but any potential adversary in ... more »
Relativization of gender inflection is an assault on Czech character of my country
In the German Parliamentary elections, CDU won with 32.8% (246 seats), close to the worst results since 1949, followed by SPD with 20.4% (worst result ever in FRG, 153 seats), and the moral winners, AfD with 13% (94 seats) that have beaten the expectations (as we expected) but not enough to make it to the #1 or #2 place. Would-be pro-business FDP (10.7%, 80 seats) trumped the leftists in Die Linke (9.1%, 69 seats) and the Greens (9.0%, 67 seats). Czechia has won the global contest seeking the most unhealthy country in the world. Congratulations to ourselves! The interpretation by th... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*-by Noah* It's almost October! That means it's not to early to start buying some holiday gifts (eat it, Repugs, I said 'holiday' not Christmas) for your friends and relatives, even that proverbial crazy Republican uncle who hasn't been committed to an asylum, yet. These fine book suggestions may be just the thing! Expect a bound set soon! Don't delay! "Wait What!" is sure to sell out instantly. With a little luck it will become the new "Tickle Me, Elmo" of this holiday season (eat it again, Repugs).
U.S. Boosts Surveillance In Syria After Russian Threats
© Photo: Facebook / Russian Defense Ministry *CNN: **US boosts surveillance amid Russian threats in Syria* (CNN)US forces in Syria have increased surveillance of Russian troop locations following Moscow's suggestion that US troops could get caught in Russian military operations, according to a US official directly familiar with US military planning. While the US has kept a close eye on Russian troop locations for the past several months, the need for increased surveillance has become critical given the proximity of US and Russian units in eastern Syria. The goal is to ensure that ... more »
Russia’s Kurdish-Turkish Pipeline To The EU Makes Moscow The Mideast Mediator
Moscow steadily works to replace the leadership void that the US is leaving in the “Greater Middle East”. The post Russia’s Kurdish-Turkish Pipeline To The EU Makes Moscow The Mideast Mediator appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Tweets For Today
After the vote https://t.co/y2UKfdkC2n — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 24, 2017 #UPDATE North Korea, Venezuela, Chad among 8 countries on new US travel ban https://t.co/gTzgvfCnnE pic.twitter.com/caCDdVkcFj — AFP news agency (@AFP) September 25, 2017 Take a closer look at all nuclear explosions since 1945 via @ReutersGraphics https://t.co/dVsUo9Owcj Live updates: https://t.co/moxPNdmtGZ pic.twitter.com/a7wtrbg4Wg — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 25, 2017 NHL Stanley Cup holders Pittsburgh Penguins plan to visit Trump at White House despite wave of NFL protests ht... more »
X22 Report, “The Cabal's Plan Is Becoming Clearer, They Are All In”
X22 Report, “The Cabal's Plan Is Becoming Clearer, They Are All In” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A3lhTLK1Tg
Picture Of The Day
Electoral officials sort ballot papers after the conclusion of voting in the general election (Bundestagswahl) in Cologne, Germany. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Merkel wins German election* (Reuters)
NFL Fines Pittsburgh Steelers $1M Each for Skipping National Anthem?
Reports that the NFL was fining Pittsburgh Steelers players $1 million each for staying in their locker room during the national anthem are fake news.
Russian Lieutenant General Killed By Islamic State Shelling Near Deir ez-Zor, Syria
Lieutenant-General Valery Asapov (pictured) has been killed by an ISIS mortar strike in Syria (Daily Mail) *RT*: *Russian lieutenant-general killed in ISIS shelling near Deir ez-Zor, Syria - MoD * Lieutenant-General Valery Asapov, of the Russian armed forces, has been killed after coming under shelling from Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) militants near Deir ez-Zor, the Russian Defense Ministry has announced. In its statement, the ministry said that Asapov was at a command outpost manned by Syrian troops, assisting commanders in the liberation of the city of Deir ez-Zor. ... more »
The Cabal’s Plan Is Becoming Clearer, They Are All In
X22Report Published on Sep 24, 2017 BIS warns that the world is headed into a debt trap that will paralyze the world. Obamacare repeal is now out of the question, Obamacare will implode on its own. Catalonia pushes for independence as the referendum date approaches. US flies bombers very close to NK, the closest since the […]
Gregory Mannarino: Fed Going to Kill Dollar – Will Be Forced To Print Money
Gregory Mannarino: Fed Going to Kill Dollar – Will Be Forced To Print Money by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Trader/analyst Gregory Mannarino says Fed Head Janet Yellen “lied” when she spoke last week about the “mystery” of not hitting the Fed’s inflation targets. Mannarino explains, “It’s no mystery. You have to choke or laugh or barf […]
Over 31,000 Scientists Say Global Warming is a Total Hoax; Now They’re Speaking Out Against Junk Science
Over 31,000 Scientists Say Global Warming is a Total Hoax; Now They’re Speaking Out Against Junk Science by Lance D Johnson, https://www.naturalnews.com/ (Natural News) Over 31,000 scientists have united against the political agenda of global warming. The scientific consensus, which includes over 9,000 scientists with Ph.D.s, supports the necessity of carbon dioxide and sheds light on the agenda of […]
Trump’s Tweet Threatens That Kim “Won’t Be Around Much Longer”
DAHBOO77 Published on Sep 24, 2017 The war of words between Trump and Kim escalated once again in the late hours on Saturday night, when President Trump sent another belligerent tweet directed at North Korea saying that if the country’s foreign minister was speaking for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in his threatening speech at […]
Former CIA Officer Philip Giraldi: ‘American Jews Drive America’s Wars’
Former CIA Officer Philip Giraldi: ‘American Jews Drive America’s Wars’ by Philip Giraldi, The Unz Review via https://www.sott.net/ Shouldn’t they recuse themselves when dealing with the Middle East? I spoke recently at a conference on America’s war party where afterwards an elderly gentleman came up to me and asked, “Why doesn’t anyone ever speak honestly about the six-hundred-pound gorilla […]
Flashback 2011: Christian NFL Player Tim Tebow Takes Heat for His Faith
Christian NFL Player Tim Tebow Takes Heat for His Faith by Raven Clabough, https://www.thenewamerican.com/ Christian quarterback for the Denver Broncos Tim Tebow has taken a lot of flak for his faith. Players from other teams, as well as fans, have openly mocked and ridiculed Tebow’s Christian beliefs, and even media outlets have taken jabs at his faith, albeit in […]
Germany Had A Placid Election With No Surprises-- But Now There Will Be Nazis In The Bundestag
Angela Merkel didn't start fighting with any German sports stars or call any foreign leaders tacky names when she made her victory speech earlier today. Do you think Germans felt rooked? I doubt it. Things went pretty much as expected. It was her fourth consecutive national win. The German government prevented Kremlin interference and her party won a tepid victory and will now begin putting together a coalition government. The new German Nazi Party, which calls itself "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) has no deputies in the Bundestag. But everyone knew that that was about to change... more »
VIDEO: Syrian forces overrun ISIS in east Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 A.M.) – Footage has been released on social media by the media wing of the pro-government Qalamoun Shield Forces paramilitary group showing its troops advancing against besieged ISIS militants in the eastern countryside of Hama Governorate Following the official rejection of any deal to see their forces transferred from central Syria to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Brutal ISIS rocket attack on city in Hama kills civilians
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 A.M.) – Forces of the ISIS terrorist group in central Syria has carried out a revenge rocket attack on a key government-held city, killing and wounding civilians as a result. Yesterday, ISIS terrorists shelled the city of Salamiyah in the eastern countryside of Hama Governorate. The attack was indiscriminate, with rocket fire […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “My Silent Knowing”
Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “My Silent Knowing” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f__Ml77XTQ
Iran Now Using Drones To Destroy Islamic State Bases In Syria
*Press TV (Iran)*: *Iranian drones destroy Daesh bases in Syria’s Dayr al-Zawr* Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) drones have destroyed several Daesh bases on the Syrian border with Iraq. According to an IRINN TV report on Sunday, during the IRGC operations carried out in Syria’s eastern Dayr al-Zawr province, many terrorists were killed in the attacks, which also destroyed large amounts of terrorists' equipment and weapons. The report noted that the attacks were part of operations aimed at clearing the Syria-Iraq border of the Daesh terrorists group. *Read more* ...... more »
The U.S. Military's 5 Biggest Military Defeats Ever
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The worst of the worst. *The real disaster of the campaign became apparent at Detroit in August, when a combined British and Native American army forced Hull to surrender, despite superior numbers. The British followed up their victory by seizing and burning several American frontier outposts, although they lacked the numbers and logistical tail to probe very deeply into American territory. The other two prongs of the invasion failed to march much beyond their jumping off points. American forces won several notable successes later in the war, restor... more »
These are the Weapons China Needs to Crush America in a War
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* Will Beijing build them? *The PLA has developed a dizzying array of cruise missiles designed for land, air, surface, and sub-surface launch. And to be sure, the PLAN has already begun to equip its nuclear attack submarines with cruise missile capabilities. The Type 093B may carry a 24 cell Vertical Launch System (VLS), and the Type 095 is also expected to sport VLS cells. China should continue production of these vessels, but may also consider the construction of larger submarines in the future.* What weapons should China be developing and buil... more »
Things that matter to a Warmist
Sir Henry Fraser has an impressive CV. Barbados' newest knight, retired university professor, Dr. Henry Fraser, received the Accolade of Knight of St. Andrew, in the 2014 Independence Day Hours. Sir Henry Fraser was named as a result of The Knighthood of St. Andrew being bestowed on him for his outstanding contribution to the medical profession and representation of Barbadian culture, especially in the area of its architectural history. [image: sir-henry-knighted]Sir Henry, a medical practitioner by profession, has worked for many years as a lecturer in medicine at the University o... more »
Wisconsin Legislator Calls for Investigation of Police Beheading Video
[image: wisconsin-legislator-calls-for-investigation-of-police-beheading-video] A Republican State Senator in Wisconsin is calling for an investigation after a University of Wisconsin-Madison student released a video depicting the beheading of police officers wearing pig masks. Senator Steve Nass says the video “is not free speech” since it incites violence against police officers.
Is the NFL a Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Organization?
Claims that the National Football League pays no taxes on billions of dollars in profits because they are a nonprofit organization are exaggerated and outdated.
Are NFL Players Required to Stand on the Field During the National Anthem?
Despite social media claims, the NFL's rulebook contains no regulations about what players must do during the pre-game playing of the U.S. national anthem.
Is China Growing Frustrated With North Korea
*Washington Post:* *China watches in frustration as North Korea crisis enters dangerous spiral* BEIJING — The view from China could hardly be much worse: the leaders of North Korea and the United States threatening to rain down total destruction on each other, while U.S. bombers and fighters stage a show of military might close to China’s shores. In public, China’s foreign ministry has calmly advocated for restraint and warned Pyongyang and Washington not add to fuel to the fire. But behind closed doors, experts said Sunday, Beijing is as frustrated with North Korea, and with the... more »
The Pentagon Has Gone All Out To Eliminate The Threat Of Drones From Groups Like The Islamic State
American Special Operations forces inspect a drone used by Islamic State militants to drop explosives on Iraqi forces in Mosul in January. Credit Muhammad Hamed/Reuters *New York Times*:* Pentagon Tests Lasers and Nets to Combat a Vexing Foe: ISIS Drones* WASHINGTON — At the vast, windswept White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico earlier this year, nearly a dozen military contractors armed with laser guns, high-tech nets and other experimental systems met to tackle one of the Pentagon’s most vexing counterterrorism conundrums: how to destroy the Islamic State’s increasingly letha... more »
What Ben Jealous Understands
As you know, Blue America's priority is taking back the House and helping to fill it with genuine progressives. This is our main ActBlue page and it's filled with stalwart progressives running for the House, like Randy Bryce (WI), Doug Applegate (CA), Jenny Marshall (NC), Dan Canon (IN), David Gill (IL), etc. But we also help raise funds for Senate candidates, for incumbents, for candidates in districts Trump won, for state legislative candidates... and for candidates for governor. So far we've only endorsed 3 gubernatorial candidates; Tom Wakely in Texas, Daniel Biss in Illinois a... more »
Will President Trump's Decision On Iran Impact Future Talks With North Korea?
*The Hill:* *Trump's Iran decision could shake up North Korea stand-off* President Trump’s upcoming decision on whether to toss out the landmark nuclear deal with Iran could have ripple effects half-a-world away. Experts on both sides of the political spectrum say that whatever happens with Iran will have effects on North Korea and vice versa. Opponents of the Iranian nuclear deal argue that Iran is watching North Korea’s belligerence to see what they might be able to get away with. Supporters of the deal, meanwhile, say scrapping it would send a signal to Pyongyang that the Unite... more »
Does a Two-State Solution Still Exist?
*Ziad J. Asali* *Security, Middle East* [image: An Israeli soldier fires a weapon during clashes with Palestinian protesters following a protest against the near-by Jewish settlement of Qadomem, in the West Bank village of Kofr Qadom near Nablus August 25, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman] The Arab Spring caused dramatic changes and created new regional realities. There is no two-state solution or one-state solution nor any kind of solution at the present time. What we do have is Palestinian-Israeli status quo that has been sloping downward for decades. Instead of peace, we have a ... more »
China Is Using the Russia-America Standoff to Win Big in Europe
*Mark Pfeifle* *Security, Asia* [image: Cooling towers of the Laziska Power Station, a thermal plant, are seen in Laziska Gorne, in Silesia southern Poland November 6, 2013. The 19th conference of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change will begin in Warsaw from Monday, November 11. Picture taken November 6, 2013. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel] Beijing is gaining energy-leverage in the region that is comparable only to that which Moscow enjoyed during the Cold War. While the nation has been laser focused on the president’s tweets and the first lady’s footwear, a geopoli... more »
Iran's Post-Sanctions Financial Windfall Was Overstated. What Does That Mean for Policy?
*Neil Bhatiya, Edoardo Saravalle* *Security, Middle East* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to impose tighter vetting of travelers entering the United States, at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2017. The executive order signed by Trump imposes a four-month travel ban on refugees entering the United States and a 90-day hold on travelers from Syria, Iran and five other Muslim-majority countries. Picture taken January 27, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria] The muted impact of relief should make clear that any back-treading would also result in limit... more »
Donald Trump Is Intent on Global Domination—of the Energy Sector
*James Grant* *Global Governance, Americas* [image: Windmills turn in the breeze. Reuters/Bob Strong/File Photo] America's energy transformation over the past decade has prompted the Trump administration to call for an age of American energy dominance. As the U.S.–China trade relationship continues to fray, an unlikely sector is bringing the two superpowers closer together: U.S. oil exports. In the wake of North Korea’s recent missile and nuclear tests, trade concerns between China and the United States—most notably those surrounding America’s hefty $309.6 billion trade deficit, ... more »
Let U.S. Deterrence Fail on the Korean Peninsula
*Stefan Soesanto* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (3rd R) waves during the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on October 12, 2015. Isolated North Korea marked the 70th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party on Saturday with a massive military parade overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, who said his country was ready to fight any war waged by the United States. Also pictured is se] The only way forward to avert ... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Seen as a seagull and a duck, these nebulae are not the only cosmic clouds to evoke images of flight. But both are winging their way across this broad celestial landscape, spanning almost 7 degrees across planet Earth's night sky toward the constellation Canis Major. *Click image for larger size.* The expansive Seagull (upper left) is itself composed of two major cataloged emission nebulae. Brighter NGC 2327 forms the head with the more diffuse IC 2177 as the wings and body. Impressively, the Seagull's wingspan would correspond to about 250 light-years at an estimated distance of 3... more »
Chet Raymo, "Why Not?"
*"Why Not?"* by Chet Raymo "A reader asked: "If we are all one and made out of the same material- then the things that we make are made out of the same material. But they are not animate. Why not?" At first glance, this might seem like a naive question, one that we all know the answer to. On reflection, it turns out to be terribly profound. Or should I have said, "wonderfully profound"? Yes, everything, animate and inanimate, is made of the same stuff - the 92 naturally-occurring elements - but all of the animate things we know about are made mainly of carbon compounds - carbon in ... more »
The Poet: Clarice Lispector, "Change"
*"Change"* "Change. But start slowly, because direction is more important than speed. Sit in another chair, on the other side of the table. Later on, change tables. When you go out, try to walk on the other side of the street. Then change your route, walk calmly down other streets, observing closely the places you pass by. Take other buses. Change your wardrobe for a while; give away your old shoes and try to walk barefoot for a few days– even if only at home. Take off a whole afternoon to stroll about freely, listening to the birds or the noise of the cars. Open and shut the drawers... more »
Paulo Coelho, "Life Explained"
*"Life Explained"* by Paulo Coelho "On the first day God created the dog. God said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. I will give you a life span of twenty years.” The dog said, “That’s too long to be barking. Give me ten years and I’ll give you back the other ten.” So God agreed. On the second day God created the monkey. God said, “Entertain people, do monkey tricks and make them laugh. I’ll give you a twenty-year life span.” The monkey said, “Monkey tricks for twenty years? I don’t think so. Dog gave you back ten, so that’s wh... more »
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"Betrayal by the Brass: Dereliction of Duty, Part Two"
*"Betrayal by the Brass: Dereliction of Duty, Part Two"* by Robert Gore Part One "Moral abdication and atrocity start at the top. "I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." - United States Army Oath of Enlistment "As ... more »
"Only In Such Moments..."
"The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." - M. Scott Peck
The Iran “Nuclear Deal” Leads to War, Not Peace
By Tony Cartalucci The so-called Iran “nuclear deal,” officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was hailed as “historic” when the United States... more »
ZapArte Rebellion: Art for Independence
By Josef Dobraszczyk (words) & Camille Calderon (images) The state of Chiapas hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in perhaps all of Mexico, from... more »
A smattering of conservatives show up in Nebraska for the Mom's March for America. Featuring guest speaker Sarah Palin.
Courtesy of CBN News: *Scores of moms and women from across the country gathered in Omaha, Nebraska with a mission to reclaim their children’s “heritage through faith, family, freedom and the Constitution.” * *The Mom’s March for America, organized by Homemakers for America, was dubbed as a voice for moms concerned about a moral decline across the country and an answer to the Women’s March that took place in DC earlier this year. * *"We had just seen a couple months prior in D.C., this women's march that frankly didn't represent myself or any women I knew," said Dawn Wildman of ... more »
The Fall Of A Media Darling Who Achieved Recognition When She Was Unmasked As A Former CIA Employee
*Alan Dershowitz, FOX News*:* Alan Dershowitz: Valerie Plame knew exactly what she was tweeting* Valerie Plame had to know what she was doing. The unmasked former CIA officer retweeted a virulently anti-Semitic article by a well-known bigot on the Jewish High Holy Day of Rosh Hashanah, which she characterized as “thoughtful.” Now she's trying to make excuses, but they don't wash. The retweeted article by Phillip Giraldi itself contains the usual anti-Semitic tropes: Jews are guilty of dual loyalty; they control politicians, the media and entertainment; they want the U.S. to figh... more »
#BlackSunday
It was a thrilling day for Patriots Nation (if, by thrilling, you mean coronaries every time the Texans were on the move with the defense unable to stop them). Down 33-28 with a few seconds over two minutes to go, Tom Brady engineered one of his patented two minute drills and led the Patriots to a 36-33 win over the Houston Texans. But that wasn't THE story of the day, was it? No. No, it was not. The real story was Donald Trump having yet another epileptic seizure on Twitter this morning and pre-emptively warning NFL players not to take a knee during the National Anthem an... more »
Now it’s a war on pipelines
CFACT Senior Policy Analyst Paul Driessen calls out those who are protesting the shipment of oil and gas via pipeline as hypocritically favoring railcar transport even though railcar spills are much more commonplace and more dangerous -- and costly. Driessen notes that these same people have protested fracking and for that matter all use of fossil fuels -- even though they continue to rely on fossil fuel products for their own lifestyles.
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