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The Carbon Sense Newsletter, January 2018 ー Coral Sea Battles
*Viv Forbes* *The Never-ending Battles of the Coral Sea* For at least 50 years Australian taxpayers and other innocents have supported a parasitic industry in academia, bureaucracy, law, media and the tax-exempt Green Alarm “Charities”, all studying, regulating, inspecting and writing about yet another “imminent threat to Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef.” It has become the never-ending battle of the Coral Sea. The threats change, but there is always a doomsday forecast – Crown-of-Thorns, oil drilling, fishing, cane farming, coastal shipping, global warming, ocean acidity, coral bl... more »
Who are the Ukrainians?
The Slavonic term Ukraine, for instance, in the Serbo-Croat case Krajina, means in the English language a Borderland – a provincial territory situated on the border between Russia and Rzeczpospolita. The post Who are the Ukrainians? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Plenitude Principle As Necessary For Fundamental Physics And Much More
The Plenitude Principle says “all possible exists”. According to hype, the Plenitude Principle is the result of quantum mechanics and particular Many Worlds Interpretations (MWI) of quantum physics. However, the Plenitude Principle is self-evident and likely many thousand years old. Pierre Fermat suggested considering ‘parallel worlds’ to Blaise Pascal in 1654 [Devlin 2008]. Such scientific Many Worlds/Minds (MW/M) descriptions facilitated the development of probability theory and were essential in the development of statistical mechanics in the nineteenth century, for example in t... more »
Report: Iran Has Fired 23 Ballistic Missiles Since The Start Of The 2015 Nuclear Deal
*Daily Mail*:* Revealed: Iran has fired 23 ballistic missiles since the start of the 2015 nuclear deal* * A report by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, obtained by Fox News, shows Iran has fired 23 ballistic missiles since the start of the nuclear deal * As many as 16 of these launches included nuclear-capable missiles * While testing missiles was not outlawed in the deal, critics say Iran is flouting the spirit of the compromise * So far, international investigators say Iran has been following the terms * The missile tests recently caused the U.S. to impose sanctions on th... more »
Report: Trump Wanted Mueller Fired, Backed Off
President Donald Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June, but he backed off the order after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign.
Climate Alarmists Push Global Warming Agenda Amid Six Feet of Snow in Switzerland
[image: climate-alarmists-push-global-warming-agenda-amid-6-feet-of-snow-in-switzerland] Hopefully, the well-known weather phenomenon known as the Gore Effect won’t disturb the World Economic Forum.
Picture Of The Day
A helicopter carrying U.S. President Donald Trump lands at Intercontinental Davos landing zone. REUTERS/Carlos Barria *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from the following photo-gallery .... *Inside Davos* (Reuters).
Undercover Israeli Soldiers Attack Three Schoolchildren Near Ramallah
Undercover Israeli Soldiers Attack Three Schoolchildren Near Ramallah by CONTACT@IFAMERICANSKNEW.ORG An everyday occurrence: Palestinian children often throw stones at Israeli army vehicles invading Palestinian land – but even if they don’t, they may be accused, arrested, or even abducted for “allegedly” doing so. – from IMEMC News A group of undercover Israeli soldiers attacked, Monday, three schoolchildren […]
Powerful Graphic Exposes Clinton Secret Society Inside DOJ / FBI
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jan 25, 2018 Alex Jones lays out how Andrew McCabe, James Comey, and Rod Rosenstein were strategically placed inside the intelligence community as a stay behind network to thwart President Trump. end
Humans Could be Next: China Unveils World’s 1st CLONED Monkeys
My understanding is that humans have already been cloned many decades back. PressTV News Videos Published on Jan 25, 2018 The first primates to be successfully cloned using somatic cell nuclear transfer, eight-week old Zhong Zhong and six-week old Hua Hua, were unveiled in Suzhou on Wednesday. The pair of long-tailed macaques can be seen frolicking […]
The Debate: Pakistan Condemns ‘Unilateral’ U.S. Drone Strike Inside Its Territory
PressTV News Videos Published on Jan 25, 2018 “Pakistan will not allow any breach of its airspace or sovereignty.” That was Pakistan’s response to a US drone strike that killed 2 Haqqani-network militants. Pakistan condemned the unilateral action, while in the past it has turned a blind eye to & even helped such attacks. This, though, […]
Lucifer God of The Elites Who Profess They Are The “Bene Ha Nephilim” The “Sons of The Fallen” ie. Seed of The Serpent
“They call themselves what I was told was the “Bene Ha Nephilim”, the “sons of the fallen”, disciples of Lucifer, and just so you understand, they believe that the God of the Bible is evil. And they believe that Lucifer is good. … that spear is the one that they believe when the temple is […]
Davos Elite Desperately Want A Cashless Society – But Crash May Come First!
World Alternative Media Published on Jan 25, 2018 Josh Sigurdson talks with author and economic analyst John Sneisen about the recent meeting in Davos for the World Economic Forum where globalist world leaders, bankers, economists and business leaders are meeting to discuss the economic transformation of the world and in their eyes, the necessity for people […]
Trump Officially Restores Cold War
Trump Officially Restores Cold War by ERIC ZUESSE, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ On January 20th, CBS News bannered “Terrorism no longer the military’s top priority, Mattis says” and opened: “There is a major change in US military strategy. On Friday, more than 16 years after the 9/11 attacks, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said terrorism is no longer the No. 1 priority.” […]
Gold Market Mulling Blockchain for $200 Billion of Supply
Gold Market Mulling Blockchain for $200 Billion of Supply by Eddie Van Der Walt and Ranjeetha Pakiam, https://www.bloomberg.com/technology * Tech may prevent spread of conflict minerals, money laundering * Bullion joins commodities from oil to tomatoes in ledger push – Gold is going digital. Blockchain technology may help keep track of the roughly $200 billion of […]
From ‘Secret Societies’ to Flawed FBI Probes, the RussiaGate Narrative is Imploding
From ‘Secret Societies’ to Flawed FBI Probes, the RussiaGate Narrative is Imploding by Robert Bridge, https://www.rt.com/ The anti-Russia narrative is collapsing under the growing weight of evidence pointing to a concerted internal effort on the part of the US establishment to sabotage the Trump presidency. – Russiagate – the ongoing American witch hunt that imagines the […]
Draft Law on CryptoRuble as Means of Payment Submitted to Russian Parliament
Crypto-currencies are a means of circumventing US sanctions ie. they bypass the Anglo-American western centric SWIFT system. See: – Putin considers ‘cryptorouble’ as Moscow seeks to evade sanctions Putin Adviser Says ‘CryptoRuble’ Will Circumvent Sanctions, Government Remains Divided Venezuela oil-backed cryptocurrency to launch in days, government says Venezuela launches OIL-BASED cryptocurrency – Petro, Angers US […]
F. William Engdahl: Breaking Away from the Dollar System
The Daily Coin.org Published on Jan 25, 2018 Please visit F. William Engdahl – http://www.williamengdahl.com – https://journal-neo.org end
Erdogan Vows to Advance Offensive in Syria to Manbij
RT Published on Jan 24, 2018 The Turkish president has announced a plan to extend his country’s military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria. Turkish troops are currently fighting the YPG in Afrin, and will now advance to Manbij, an area controlled by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters. end
Trump vs Globalists: US Leader’s ‘America First’ Rhetoric Expected to Surprise Davos
“Globalists”, “Globalism” are euphemisms for the Illuminist elites drive towards a Luciferian New World Order, World Government led by the Anti-Christ. Because Trump opposes “Globalism”, the Satanic elites want him gone. This is the main reason why the MSM constantly attack him. Trump wants a continuation of the US centric world order and opposes their […]
Free Downloads: Aldous Huxley, “Brave New World"; William Shakespeare, "The Tempest"
“Till at last the child's mind is these suggestions, and the sum of the suggestions is the child's mind. And not the child's mind only. The adult's mind too- all his life long. The mind that judges and desires and decides- made up of these suggestions. But all these suggestions are our suggestions...” - “Brave New World: Suggestions from the State” "How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, That has such people in't!" - John, the "Savage", “Brave New World” Freely download “Brave New World", by Aldous Huxley here: - http://www.idph.com.b... more »
North Korean Soldier Was Drunk When He Drove His Jeep When He Crossed The DMZ
*Newsweek*: *North Korean Soldier Was Drunk Before Driving Jeep Across Border in Unplanned Defection, Seoul’s Spies Say* The South Korean spy agency suspect that a North Korean soldier’s dramatic defection in November may not have been not the result of careful planning and deliberation, but instead an impulsive, and possibly drunken, decision. The National Intelligence Service briefed the South Korean National Assembly’s intelligence committee on Thursday, reporting on the investigation into defector Oh Chung Sung’s motives for crossing the border one cloudy November afternoon, a... more »
Is Paul Ryan Leaving Congress?
I'm looking at internal polling and results of focus groups and there just is no way Ryan can run in WI-01 in 2018. This district is about 30% Republican and 30% Democrat and 40% independent. In the last few elections the independents have come down-- slightly-- on the GOP side. That isn't how they feel now. They don't like Trump and they see Ryan as an enabler. Huge numbers of them are closed to even listening to his message. If Ryan wants to run for president some day-- and he does-- he can't be beaten in his home district by a union iron worker. Yesterday Brent Budowsky, writin... more »
North Korea Exported Coal Via Russia, Despite Sanctions; North Korea Imports Metallurgical “Coking” Coal From Russia For Steelmaking (Military) Purposes
“Exclusive: Despite sanctions, North Korea exported coal to South and Japan via Russia – intelligence sources Posted:Thu, 25 Jan 2018 … Continue reading →
Can A US President Be Charged With A Crime? Is The President Above The Law?
“The President of the United States would be liable to be impeached, tried, and, upon conviction of treason, bribery, or … Continue reading →
Can The U.S. Navy Fight North Korea By Itself?
U.S. Navy *James Holmes, War Is Boring*: *The U.S. Navy Can’t Fight North Korea Alone* *A war would be painful and take place on the ground.* How can the U.S. Navy destroy North Korea should Washington give the word? It can’t. Or at least it stands little chance of doing so by its lonesome barring improbable circumstances. What the Navy can do is contribute to a joint or multinational campaign that destroys the northern regime or its armed forces. But even that would involve perils, hardships and steep costs. It bears noting at the outset that destroy is a loaded term, connoting w... more »
A Small French Nuclear Attack Submarine
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with escorts. Navy.mil *Kyle Mizokami, National Interest:** A French Nuclear Attack Submarine 'Sunk' a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier* How did such a tiny submarine kill a ship almost fifty times larger than itself? First of all, we don’t know the rules of engagement of the exercise. Were the Roosevelt’s escorts using all of their anti-submarine warfare sensors? Was there any prohibition or curb on their use, or were any of them declared inoperative for the purposes of the exercise? Second, it’s important to remember that “sunk” is in quotation marks for... more »
Central Michigan University President Steps Down
After an eight-year tenure, Dr. George Ross will resign from the presidency at Central Michigan University in July.
AAC&U Annual Meeting Addresses Evolving Role of Higher Education
Education leaders gathered at the 104th annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) to discuss higher education’s role in helping students achieve the “American dream” despite emerging discourse that the two are disconnected.
U.S. Pacific Command Admiral: U.S. Has "No Desire" For New Military Bases In The Asia-Pacific Theater
(*Click on Image to Enlarge*) US assets and personnel deployed in Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, are also devoted to the safety and security of the region. Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative *Reuters:* *U.S. has "no desire" for new military bases in Asia: admiral* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is placing renewed priority on Asia as it winds down wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but has no desire for new bases in the region, the head of U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific said on Friday. Admiral Robert Willard, head of the U.S. Pacific Command, said the military’s goal is to hav... more »
No Oscar nomination for Gore’s ‘Inconvenient Sequel’
No Oscar for Al.
Climate scientists target sandwiches in battle against global warming
Sandwiches carry with them the same carbon emission output as a car driven 12 miles, according to a study from the University of Manchester.
Why Israel's New F-35 Stealth Fighters Are a Game-Changer
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* Can nine F-35s really make a difference to the Middle Eastern balance of power? Something changed in the region last December, when Israel declared its first squadron of F-35s operational. Numerically, the change seemed minor. The Israeli Air Force's (IAF) 140 ("Golden Eagle") Squadron has just nine F-35I Adir aircraft, scheduled to grow to fifty over the next three years. That's a small number compared to the roughly 300 F-15s, F-15Es and F-16s currently operated by the IAF. But the significance of Israel's F-35s is more than numbers. Firs... more »
The Marine Corps Wants a Piece of the Army’s Lethal New Sniper Rifle
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, North America* But if it will happen is another question. The Marine Corps may finally adopt a new sniper rifle through a stroke of luck: Army officials, continuing to develop their own brand-new sniper rifle, told Task & Purpose that both the Marines and Air Force “are committed” to purchasing the weapon once the Army signs off on the improved system. Despite the budget turmoil currently rankling lawmakers and Department of Defense planners, the Army is moving ahead with the Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS), PEO Soldier sp... more »
Russia Is Testing a "New" Tu-160 Blackjack Supersonic Bomber
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The Russians will likely build about 50 of the new Tu-160M—production versions of which will feature new avionics and upgraded versions of the Kuznetsov NK-32 afterburning turbofan Russia has started test flying the first “new” Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack supersonic strategic bomber. However, this first airframe will primarily be used as a flight sciences test aircraft—it is not a fully equipped mission capable strategic bomber. Moreover, this particular airframe was likely assembled from parts that were originally built during the Soviet-era. "The 804t... more »
Real Debate Rocks the Geological Society of London
The Geological Society of London helped to drive UK climate policy. However many members of the GSL have questioned their position papers, and a group of disgruntled geo’s resigned after the position papers were published. There is now a movement to have the GSL position papers amended, and comments and submissions are invited. Read all […]
Syrian Kurds claim they captured 16 Turkish soldiers in Afrin
The Turkish military and Kurdish representatives have been sharing conflicting reports concerning the situation in Afrin. The Syrian Kurdish militia told Sputnik that they captured 16 Turkish soldiers during fighting in Afrin, where Ankara and allied Free Syrian Army rebels have been conducting an operation since January 20. “The militiamen lost four people,” the spokesman […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army forms 4th Division unit under command of Zahreddine’s son
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has named the son of the late Major General Issam Zahreddine the new official of the 4th Mechanized Division in the Al-Sweida Governorate. Yarob Zahreddine, 29, will not only head the office, but also, will have an entire unit under his direct command in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS ups the ante in Deir Ezzor as their forces launch several attacks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS) launched several attacks inside the Deir Ezzor Governorate on Thursday, targeting a number of areas controlled by both the US-backed rebels and Syrian Arab Army (SAA). ISIS began their offensive on Thursday by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions inside the western countryside of Deir […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US strategy in Syria seeks to divide country – Moscow
The US plans to maintain a military presence in Syria do not contribute to the settlement of the situation in the country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. The strategy of the United States in Syria is aimed at dividing this country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursday. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Erdogan means business: Turkish leader shows up to meeting in military fatigues
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:15 A.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended a military meeting on Thursday in combat fatigues, as his forces continue their field operations in Syria’s Afrin Canton. Erdogan has been on the diplomatic offensive lately, attacking the U.S. and other countries condemning his army’s invasion of Afrin in northern Syria. However, it […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Highest ranking commander of HTS in Aleppo assassinated near Atareb
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – The highest ranking commander of the Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham terrorist group in the Aleppo Governorate was assassinated this evening, pro-opposition activists reported. Atyah Allah was reportedly traveling with his convoy along the Kafr Karmin-Atareb Road, when unknown assailants opened fire on his vehicle. The HTS commander and some of his […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Latest update from northern Aleppo front – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:55 A.M.) – The Turkish Army and their allies from the Euphrates Shield forces continued Operation Olive Branch, Thursday, targeting several areas under the control of the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) in the Afrin Canton. Backed by airstrikes from their air force, the Turkish military and their allies began the day by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
HTS leader makes rare appearance near battlefront in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:35 A.M.) – The leader of the Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham terrorist group, Abu Mohammad Al-Joulani, made a rare appearance near the battlefront in the Idlib Governorate this week, as his forces fight the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near the Abu Dhuhour Airport. Joulani previously made an appearance near the Abu Dhuhour Military Airport […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS kills scores of US-backed fighters in east Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 A.M.) – The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) suffered a major setback in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor, Thursday, as the Islamic State (ISIS) terror organization carried out several surprise attacks near the town of Gharanej. ISIS launched several raids around the towns of Bahra and Gharanej on Thursday, killing and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US Special Counsel Looking to Interview Trump in Russia Probe
Russian Foreign minister Lavrov seemed to be feigning surprise the day after FBI director Comey was fired by Trump. Remember … Continue reading →
China’s Defence Ministry Is Denying Reports That It Is Planning To Build A Military Base In Afghanistan
*Reuters:* *China denies plan to build military base in Afghanistan* BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Defence Ministry on Thursday denied that it was planning to build a military base in Afghanistan, branding such reports “groundless”. Russian news agency Ferghana News, which focuses on Central Asia, has reported that China will build the base in northern Afghanistan. The report was picked up last week by U.S. magazine The Diplomat and then in Chinese state media. Speaking at a regular news briefing, ministry spokesman Wu Qian said that the two countries had normal security cooperatio... more »
United Nations Fosters Culture of Sexual Harassment?
“The United Nations has allowed sexual harassment and assault to flourish in its offices around the world, with accusers ignored and perpetrators free to act with impunity, the Guardian has been told.” click here
Did Trump’s Doctor Say the President Was ‘Too Sick to Talk to Mueller’?
President Trump may not talk to special counsel Robert Mueller after all, but not because he was excused by a doctor's note.
I HATE TO SAY THIS, BUT I THINK THE TRUMPERS MADE A VERY SHREWD OPENING BID ON DACA
Donald Trump is not a good dealmaker, so someone else must have been the strategist behind this, which, I'm afraid, is politically shrewd: President Trump’s immigration proposal to Congress will include a path to citizenship for an estimated 1.8 million young undocumented immigrants, White House officials said Thursday, more than twice the number of “dreamers” who were enrolled in a deferred action program Trump terminated last fall. That's the headline everywhere. How do Mr. and Mrs. Heartland America read this and not think it's a generous offer, much more than the caricature of ... more »
X22 Report, “Judgement Day Is Coming”
X22 Report, “Judgement Day Is Coming” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXoW1m7KPKs Related followup report: X22 Report, “Yesterday A Move Was Made To Collapse The Economy, It Was Just Blocked” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubLGjANe00g
The White House Asked to Borrow a Van Gogh.......Offered a Original Solid Gold Cattelan Instead
*Artsy-Fartsy Guggenheimer* The *emailed response* from the Guggenheim’s chief curator to the White House was polite but firm: The museum could not accommodate a request to borrow a painting by Vincent van Gogh for President and Melania Trump’s private living quarters. Instead, wrote the curator *Nancy Spector*, another piece was available, one that was nothing like “Landscape With Snow,” the 1888 van Gogh rendering of a man in a black hat walking along a path in Arles France with his dog. “We are sorry not to be able to accommodate your original request, but remain hopeful that th... more »
Man who emerged victorious from a lawsuit filed against him by Donald Trump, explains why he is doomed when Robert Mueller gets a hold of him.
Courtesy of Bloomberg News: *Trump sued me for libel in 2006 for a biography I wrote, "TrumpNation," alleging that the book misrepresented his business record and understated his wealth. Trump lost the suit in 2011, but during the litigation my lawyers deposed him under oath for two days in 2007. We had the opportunity to ask Trump about his business and banking practices, his taxes, his personal finances and his professional relationships. * *Trump's attorney then was Marc Kasowitz, who also briefly represented the president when the Justice Department investigation first got rol... more »
Did NBC Fall For North Korean Propaganda?
An @NBCNews exclusive: “We have been treated with respect here.” @lesterholtnbc is just a few hours outside the capital of Pyongyang with a rare look inside North Korea pic.twitter.com/xTZM6QcLEy — TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 22, 2018 *FOX News:* *Embarrassment for NBC News after Lester Holt apparently falls for North Korean propaganda* NBC News is reeling after “Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt appears to have been badly fooled by North Korean propagandists -- giving a cheery report from a ski resort in the Hermit Kingdom that looked to be bustling when it was widely known to act... more »
The Best And The Worst Members Of The California Legislature
*Overall, Jim Frazier is the worst Democrat in the California Assembly* Yesterday, the Courage Campaign released their annual ratings of California legislators. I don't follow the state legislature as carefully as I follow Congress, so I find the Courage Campaign's work invaluable... even if I don't agree with everything. I'm guessing they base their ratings strictly on votes-- as ProgressivePunch does. That excuses bad behavior and poor leadership. Example Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon killed the Senate-passed single payer healthcare bill, but his votes are good so he got an "A."... more »
Is a New York Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Misconduct Negotiating Anti-Harassment Laws?
A former staffer said the senator forced himself on her outside a bar in April 2015.
North Korea Is Not Trump's Biggest Problem in Asia
*Richard Javad Heydarian* *Security, Asia* [image: Chinese servicemen gesture from the deck of a naval vessel, during the closing ceremony of the Pakistan Navy’s Multinational Exercise AMAN-17, in the North Arabian Sea, Pakistan] The South China Sea is increasingly reflecting new and dangerous power dynamics. Against the backdrop of strategic fatalism in the South China Sea, with some claimant states openly embracing graceful accommodation with China, the United States has sent an unmistakable message of resolve to preserve freedom of navigation and overflight in international wa... more »
America Needs Strategic Partners like Azerbaijan
*Luke Coffey* *Politics, Middle East* [image: (R-L) Russia's President Vladimir Putin, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev walk during a meeting in Tehran, Iran] Azerbaijan is the only country in the world that borders both Russia and Iran, and it is capable of playing the role of the honest broker. Azerbaijan, a small but important country located in the South Caucasus on the Caspian Sea, deserves more attention from U.S. policymakers. U.S.-Azerbaijani relations date back to the Paris Peace Conference after World War I, during the early and s... more »
Seeking Political Stability Abroad? Fight Corruption.
*Thomas Carothers, Christopher Carothers* *Security, Middle East* [image: A protester stands in front of a burning barricade during a demonstration in Cairo] Citizen anger over government malfeasance has erupted into massive protests and driven out presidents and politicians. Last month, a cascade of corruption cases shook national leaderships on multiple continents. Peruvian president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski narrowly escaped impeachment relating to his alleged involvement in the metastasizing South American corruption scandal involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht. Dogge... more »
A Reagan Doctrine for Iran?
*Dana Rohrabacher* *Politics, Middle East* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he arrives in Zurich] Just as the dissidents behind the Iron Curtain knew Ronald Reagan was a true ally, so in Iran today the Iranian people sense that President Trump is on their side. After nearly forty years of repression, corruption, and tyranny, tens of thousands of Iranians took to the streets in protest of the vicious mullah regime. As with its predecessor, the Green Movement—or Persian Spring—in 2009, frustration with economic stagnation, high unemployment and corruption have generate... more »
The Tell-Tale Signs That Trump Has Conformed to Washington's Ways
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, North America* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the annual March for Life rally, taking place on the National Mall, from the White House Rose Garden in Washington] As commander-in-chief, Trump hasn’t follow his own advice. Last Saturday marked Donald Trump’s first anniversary as president of the United States. As one might expect during such an occasion, various news outlets published a stream of news reports looking back on President Trump’s first twelve months, some tracking his accomplishments and failures during that time while oth... more »
First sign of end to Afrin crisis as Kurds call on Assad for help
As Turkish offensive bogs down in Afrin and with policy chaos in Washington route opens for Moscow to broker a compromise More The post First sign of end to Afrin crisis as Kurds call on Assad for help appeared first on The Duran.
Emerging Scholar Profile: Curry and the Relevance of Philosophy
Having grown up in a working-class family in Lake Charles, La., Dr. Tommy Curry is no stranger to intellectual adversity. When he joined his high school debate team at the age of 12, he began reading works by Frantz Fanon and Derrick Bell. He recalls how his fellow debaters resisted his employment of critical race theory at local competitions.
17 Universities Oppose Anti-Smoking Group with Tobacco Ties
Seventeen public health schools in the U.S. and Canada pledged Thursday to refuse research money from a new anti-smoking group funded by the tobacco industry. The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World was created in September with nearly $1 billion from the Philip Morris tobacco company, saying it aims to end smoking worldwide and support research […]
Grad Student Accused of Scamming Woman to Pay His Tuition
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Brown University graduate student was charged Thursday with scamming a Florida woman out of $30,000 by telling her he wanted to open a school for poor children in Dubai. Shishuai Li, a 25-year-old computer science student, instead used the money for tuition and living expenses, authorities said. Li did not enter […]
Michigan State President Resigns in Wake of Nassar Scandal
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon submitted her resignation Wednesday amid an outcry over the school’s handling of allegations against Larry Nassar. The announcement that Simon was stepping down came hours after the sentencing of Nassar , who worked at Michigan State as a doctor and received 40 to 175 years […]
Is Australia Using Chemtrails to Forcibly Vaccinate its Residents?
A disreputable web site recycled an already-spurious claim by an anti-vaccine publisher.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 25, 2018
*Gonul Tol, National Interest*: *How to Wage War in Syria and Win an Election in Turkey* *Turkey’s recent military incursion into Afrin will be a test case in many ways.* Amid much fanfare, Turkey launched a military incursion into the northwestern Kurdish enclave of Afrin over the weekend. Mosques across the country held special “conquest” prayers for the victory of the country’s military. The Ottoman military band, Mehter, performed in the border provinces as a show of support for soldiers taking part in the operation. After the country’s top cleric’s call, thousands across the... more »
Climate Change Enables Storms to “Push 600-Ton Boulders Around”… Reality Check
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest eye-rolling by David Middleton The featured image is a USGS picture of a boulder from a debris flow in Venezuela. I chose not to use the photos from the Earther article to avoid any copyright issues. From the alarmists who brought you, “Climate Change Is Causing the…
NY Museum Offered Used, Solid Gold Toilet to Trumps
The toilet , titled "America," is Maurizio Cattelan's jab at the nation's greedier instincts.
Is Trey Gowdy Replacing Mike Pence on the 2020 GOP Ticket?
Curious political rumor holds that Vice President Mike Pence will be stepping down from the Republican ticket in 2020 to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Indiana.
Roger Stone Calls Out Swamp Creatures in Trump Administration
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DOJ Has Begun Recovering Missing Texts Between "Secret Society" FBI Agents
[image: doj-has-begun-recovering-missing-texts-between-secret-society-fbi-agents] The Department of Justice (DOJ) is in the process of recovering the missing text messages between two FBI agents involved in both the Clinton e-mail “investigation” and the Trump/Russia collusion probe headed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Other text messages between the two show that they are part of a “secret society” made up of highly placed people in the FBI and DOJ that is working against President Trump.
Trump DOJ Demands Documents From “Sanctuary” Jurisdictions
[image: trump-doj-demands-documents-from-sanctuary-jurisdictions] The Justice Department recently told 23 “sanctuary” jurisdictions to document whether they are violating federal law by refusing to cooperate with immigration authorities.
EVs Hopelessly Uncompetitive In Australia Too
By Paul Homewood A new report highlights just how expensive electric cars are to run. The Australian carries the story, unfortunately behind a paywall, but I have got this snippet: Electric car drivers pay about $5000 to $10,000 more each year in all-up costs than drivers of equivalent petrol or diesel cars, […]
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Serenity”
Liquid Mind, “Serenity” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOq4qmtVVIM
Tyrannical Law Will Throw Waiters in Jail Who Offer Customers Unsolicited Plastic Straws
[image: straws] Instead of thinking outside the tyranny of the state to solve the problem of plastic in the ocean, lawmakers will use the barrel of a gun to enforce a tyrannical straws law. The post Tyrannical Law Will Throw Waiters in Jail Who Offer Customers Unsolicited Plastic Straws appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
World News Briefs -- January 25, 2018 (Eveniong Edition)
*Reuters*: *Trump threatens to pull aid to Palestinians if they don't pursue peace* DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to withhold aid to the Palestinians if they did not pursue peace with Israel, saying they had snubbed the United States by not meeting Vice President Mike Pence during a recent visit. Trump, speaking after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the World Economic Forum, said he wanted peace. However, his remarks could further frustrate the aim of reviving long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian talks. ... more »
Is this Teenager in Danger?
A Georgia teenager's claims in a two-year-old video have long since been debunked, but continue to spread and inconvenience local police.
Did a Vermont Woman Post a Joke About Trump ‘Bringing Back Slavery’?
Heather Wick faced an online backlash after a racially insensitive Facebook post in 2017, and again in 2018.
What’s Wrong with Modern Wheat?
*Anna Hunt* - Farmers, scientists and nutritionists weigh in on just how gluten intolerance came about. The post What’s Wrong with Modern Wheat? appeared first on Waking Times.
SPEAKING FREELY: Local Govt. Employment Surge Pushing Property Taxes Higher
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"A Look to the Heavens"
“Stars are forming in the Soul of the Queen of Aethopia. More specifically, a large star forming region called the Soul Nebula can be found in the direction of the constellation Cassiopeia, who Greek mythology credits as the vain wife of a King who long ago ruled lands surrounding the upper Nile river. *Click image for larger size.* The Soul Nebula houses several open clusters of stars, a large radio source known as W5, and huge evacuated bubbles formed by the winds of young massive stars. Located about 6,500 light years away, the Soul Nebula spans about 100 light years and is usual... more »
"Waiting..."
“If you are the kind of person who is waiting for the 'right' thing to happen, you might wait for a long time. It's like waiting for all the traffic lights to be green for five miles before starting the trip.” - Robert Kiyosaki
Chet Raymo, “Sodden Earth”
*“Sodden Earth”* by Chet Raymo “I grew up with the Civil War, or at least with evidences of the war on every side, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Lookout Mountain loomed over the town. My house was on the back slopes of Missionary Ridge. We swam in Chickamauga Creek. We played in the Chattanooga National Cemetery (close by my grandmother's house) where 12,000 Union dead are buried, including raiders of "The Great Locomotive Chase." The locomotive The General was on display downtown in Union Station. Orchard Knob not far away. Monuments and memorial cannons were everywhere. It was all... more »
The Poet: Shel Silverstein, “Where the Sidewalk Ends”
*“Where the Sidewalk Ends” * "There is a place where the sidewalk ends And before the street begins, And there the grass grows soft and white, And there the sun burns crimson bright, And there the moon-bird rests from his flight To cool in the peppermint wind. Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black And the dark street winds and bends. Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And watch where the chalk-white arrows go To the place where the sidewalk ends. Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And we'll g... more »
Bill Kristol, the man who "discovered" Sarah Palin, finally admits that she helped to usher in the Trump presidency.
Kristol: Palin a harbinger of GOP to come from CNBC. Courtesy of CNBC: *Harwood: There are people who trace a direct line from Sarah Palin to Donald Trump. It is characterized as "the dumbing down of Republican politics," an anti-intellectual movement, which is odd from you because you are an intellectual. * *Kristol: Yeah, she turned out to be a disappointment. I mean, when she was picked, she was a popular governor of Alaska who had taken on the oil companies and so forth. I thought Palin as [John] McCain's VP would be a way to almost channel a certain kind of populism into wha... more »
QotD: On results, not wishful thinking
*"The left is so invested in the idea that they are helping the disadvantaged that they seldom bother to check the actual consequences of what they are doing."* ~ Thomas Sowell . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
RIP Ursula K LeGuin, who wrote “The Lathe of Heaven” and more…
You’d have to read Lathe of Heaven to understand my admiration. It was the first time I ever saw the term Oneirophobia, the fear of dreams. She accidentally introduced me to “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” (Philip K Dick) because (the bane of library workers) somebody had put “sheep’ on the wrong shelf. It’s […]
“Learning from the Big Picture: Cycle of Life”
*“Learning from the Big Picture: Cycle of Life”* by Madisyn Taylor, "The DailyOM" “While we are on earth we are all human beings in different phases of our lives and soul development. As we walk through the world, the people we encounter appear so different from one another. We see babies, old men, pregnant women, and teenaged boys. We know couples on the verge of marriage and lonely widows. We interact with toddlers and the terminally ill. As different as each person seems, they are all living the human experience. They are just at different places in the cycle that begins with bir... more »
"Why?"
"Is there an answer to the question of why bad things happen to good people? The response would be… to forgive the world for not being perfect, to forgive God for not making a better world, to reach out to the people around us, and to go on living despite it all, no longer asking why something happened, but asking how we will respond, what we intend to do now that it has happened." - Harold S. Kushner
The Daily "Near You?"
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"No Bragging Point..."
“It shouldn’t be a bragging point that “Oh, I don’t get involved in politics,” as if that makes you somehow cleaner. No, that makes you derelict of duty in a republic. Liars and panderers in government would have a much harder time of it if so many people didn’t insist on their right to remain ignorant and blindly agreeable.” – Bill Maher
Climate “Science” on Trial; The Forensic Files: Exhibit J
Exhibit J: Record High Day Time Temperatures is NOT evidence of AGW Once again, when discussing AGW you always have to tie the observation back to CO2, and its lone mechanism to affect climate change through absorbing long-wave IR between 13 and 18 microns. CO2 traps outgoing radiation from an already warmed earth, CO2 and … Continue reading Climate “Science” on Trial; The Forensic Files: Exhibit J
This 'Super Blue Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse Is Just Light From Sunsets And Sunrises Shining On Distant Rock Of The Moon
I’m cointinuing to get scared PMs and posts to our Doomsday Debunked group about the lunar eclipse on 31st January. There is nothing at all to worry about. You’ve had lunar eclipses like this many times in your life and never noticed. Now it appears in Facebook Trending with comments - and many people, children and adults, get all scared of it. So first, Facebook Trending is not a reliable news source. It is just a rag bag of whatever is going viral at the moment. They have some automatic filtering that is supposed to get rid of the worst nonsense - but there is no human oversight... more »
Kurds invited so Syrian peace conference in Sochi
Political representatives of the Kurds have been invited to the Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Sochi, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursday. “We are totally focused on preparations for the Congress,” she said. “Invitations have been sent to representatives of the Kurds and now it is up to them […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
British Labour Party urges against outright ban of Hezbollah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:50 P.M.) – The British Labour Party called on its members, Thursday, to block the attempt by some parliament members to ban Hezbollah and label them an outright terrorist group. According to Israel’s Haaretz, a Labour member of the Friends of Israel organization, Joan Ryan, is attempting to completely ban both Hezbollah’s military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Islamist rebels prepare for large assault to capture strategic base in east Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 P.M.) – The Islamist rebels are preparing to launch another large scale offensive in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, a Syrian military source told Al-Masdar News on Thursday. According to the military source, the Islamist rebels are preparing to kickoff an offensive to capture the strategic vehicle management base in Harasta, which […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kurdish authorities call on Syrian gov’t to defend Afrin from Turkish aggression – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – The Kurdish authorities in the Afrin Canton of Aleppo called on the Syrian government of Bashar Al-Assad to defend the region from the attacking Turkish forces, the SBS News reported this evening. According to the SBS News report, a report posted on the website for the Afrin authorities underscored the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US does not provide weapons, training to Kurds in Afrin pocket – Pentagon
The United States does not provide any training or arms to the Kurds located in the Afrin area, Pentagon’s Joint Staff Director Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. told reporters on Thursday. “We haven’t trained or provided equipment for any of the Kurds that are in Afrin pocket. We are focused on the Euphrates River […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Trump Takes a Gamble on Davos
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Economics, Europe* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos] Trump is offering a new deal: American-led globalization with Trumpian characteristics. President Donald Trump’s visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos represents one of his most audacious gambles. Having, during his presidential campaign and first year in office, fulminated against the pro-globalization mindset that characterizes this gathering, and taken pleasure in taking aim at the verities professed by the leaders and financiers at... more »
Will 2018 Be The Year That China And America Clash in the South China Sea?
The U.S. Navy’s amphibious assault ships USS Bonhomme Richard (bottom) and USS Boxer (second from top) are pictured during Exercise Ssang Yong in the East Sea, March 8, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS/U.S. MARINE CORPS/CPL. DARIEN J. BJORNDAL/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS *Kris Osborn, National Interest:* *Why 2018 Could Be the Year China and America Clash in the South China Sea* The US military may again conduct Freedom of Navigation Operations in the South China Sea this year as part of an ongoing strategic effort to challenge what it describes as China’s “excessive maritime claims” in the region, P... more »
BREAKING: Punishment culture and Salem Village!
*THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018Maybe some of our leading journalists could possibly step down too:* Here at THE HOWLER, we're not gigantic fans of punishment culture. No doubt it's the influence of Cousin Elizabeth, who married the Reverend Hale in the wake of the Salem witch trials. According to academics and experts, they married in 1698, several years after Reverend Hale flipped on the wisdom of the trials. Inspired by Professor Gates, we decided to check out the numbers. Cousin Elizabeth was the niece of Anthony Somerby, our seventh great-grandfather. (We say he was "our seventh... more »
Are Momentum Crap at Selections?
Well, are they? News Momentum-backed candidates have only achieved success in seven out of 29 selections should give pause for thought to anyone who wants to see the Labour Party transformed. How then are we to make sense of stalled progress in a party dominated by Jeremy Corbyn supporters, and is everything as it immediately appears? Here are some things worth considering. 1. Incumbency. As Alex Nunns notes, a number of seats under selection have prospective candidates who stood in the previous general elections. As anyone who's active in mainstream politics will tell you, the exp...more »
"Why We're Underestimating American Collapse"
*"Why We're Underestimating American Collapse"* The Strange New Pathologies of the World’s First Rich Failed State by Umair Haque "You might say, having read some of my recent essays “Umair! Don’t worry! Everything will be fine! It’s not that bad!” I would look at you politely, and then say gently, “To tell you the truth, I don’t think we’re taking collapse nearly seriously enough.” Why? When we take a hard look at US collapse, we see a number of social pathologies on the rise. Not just any kind. Not even troubling, worrying, and dangerous ones. But strange and bizarre ones. Unique ... more »
The Trump Slump Is Costing The U.S. Thousands Of Jobs And Billions Of Dollars In The Tourism Industry
I started traveling out of the U.S. while I was still a kid. I was just a teenager when my girlfriend and I decided to hitchhike from Long Island to the North Pole. We only got as far as Montreal... but we loved it. The following summer my pal Bob and I hitchhiked to Mexico City. Fantastic. And when I graduated from college, it was only $100 to fly to Luxembourg if you stopped for at least a night in Iceland. My girlfriend and I met a couple of teachers on the plane who were planning a week-long excursion, driving around the island and we joined them. Then we went to Luxembourg, G... more »
Should China's Navy Be Invited To Participate In U.S.-Led Large-Scale Naval Exercises?
*The Hill:* *China in talks to participate with US in large-scale military drills: report* Chinese officials said Thursday that Beijing is in talks with the United States to participate in the world's largest international maritime warfare exercises this summer, The Associated Press reported. China had already been formally invited to take part in the exercises, which are known as Rim of the Pacific and hosted by the U.S. Navy, China’s Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian told reporters. “We are now discussing details with the U.S. side on arrangements for China’s participation,” W... more »
7yo Girl Sexually Groomed Online by AI Robot that Knew She Was a Child, Police Powerless to Stop It
[image: AI] A mother is speaking out this week after she found that an AI robot with pedophilia-like tendencies had been sending her 7-year-old daughter sexually explicit messages. The post 7yo Girl Sexually Groomed Online by AI Robot that Knew She Was a Child, Police Powerless to Stop It appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Insane Cop Fires Pistol at Innocent Unarmed 13yo Boy On Video—No Charges
[image: LAPD] An LAPD cop was caught on video assaulting a child and even firing off a round from his service weapon but he will face no charges. The post Insane Cop Fires Pistol at Innocent Unarmed 13yo Boy On Video—No Charges appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
United States Senate Candidate Favors a Woman’s Right to Cook Him Dinner?
Decrying a "non-stop feminization campaign against manhood," a GOP Senate candidate said he supports a woman’s right to "become traditional homemakers."
Checking the Facts About ‘Dreamers’
An Internet meme cites extremely dubious statistics to convince readers that the young undocumented immigrants known as "Dreamers" are a detriment to society.
3.5 Million Abortions Later, Cecile Richards to Leave Planned Parenthood
[image: 3-5-million-abortions-later-cecile-richards-to-leave-planned-parenthood] Cecile Richards plans to step down as the head of Planned Parenthood after 12 years at the helm of the nation's leading abortion provider.
Oxford University Lengthens Exam Times to Alleviate Gender Gap
[image: oxford-university-lengthens-exam-times-to-alleviate-gender-gap] It is becoming increasingly clear that social justice warriors (SJWs) don’t actually want to achieve “equality,” as in equal access and opportunity, but lower standards to create an illusion of equality. A prime example of this is on display at Oxford University, the once prestigious school in London, where students have now been offered extra testing time during math and science exams in the hopes that it would alleviate the gender gap in which the male students are outperforming the female students.
FBI Agents' Text Messages: They Knew Ahead of Time Clinton Would Not Be Indicted
[image: fbi-agents-text-messages-they-knew-ahead-of-time-clinton-would-not-be-indicted] The 50,000 text messages between two lead FBI investigators that worked on the Clinton e-mail case are filled with damning revelations. Among those is a thread that shows that the two agents — Peter Stzrok and his mistress, Lisa Page — knew ahead of time (and while the “investigation” was still ongoing) that then-FBI Director Comey was planning to give Clinton a pass.
California Burning: Global Warming or Federal Mismanagement?
[image: california-burning-global-warming-or-federal-mismanagement] California’s wildfire season can be blamed on many things — but not global warming.
High-end Gun Maker Quits California, Announces Move to Wyoming
[image: high-end-gun-maker-quits-california-announces-move-to-wyoming] A company move by Weatherby, a tiny but prestigious gun maker, sends a big message: People and businesses tend to move where they are treated best.
Dershowitz: Mueller May Go For “Obstruction” Because He Has Nothing Else
[image: dershowitz-mueller-may-go-for-obstruction-because-he-has-nothing-else] Alan Dershowitz warns that Mueller doesn't have anything against Trump, so he might try to create an obstruction of justice charge.
Remember Congo
I remember when we lived in England my dad came home talking about things were getting hot in the Congo. He seemed a bit scared - he was in photo reconnaissance loading the spy cameras on planes at the US air force base. The Congo story always stuck with me as I grew up and lately I've wanted to show greater solidarity with the people on the African continent as the Pentagon's Africa Command (AFRICOM) moves to expand US military operations there. Washington is going full bore to create chaos as the west tries to desperately hang on to control of Africa. China is finding many wel... more »
New York’s Temperature Record Massively Altered By NOAA
By Paul Homewood There is not the slightest doubt that the US winter of 2013/14 was exceptionally cold by any standards, as the BBC reported at the time: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25647963 The cold weather really began on Jan 2nd, when an Arctic front descended across much of the country, and extended well into […]
Electric Universe - HC Unit - rotating plasmoid found!
you all know I had this dream back in 1985 of water flowing down a constant slope past a spinning engine that (if overloaded) spat out excess water WITH the flow of water or AGAINST it. I always suspected I'd had a Kekule-like revelatory dream about an atomic model for hydrogen... And I could never really come up with a physical model for this 'machine'. The WITH excess water was proton-ic, the AGAINST excess water was electron-ic. I surmised therefore that space was an ether or medium that sped towards these positively or negatively excessing Hertzan Chimera Units, as I called th... more »
DWP refuses to name charities set to earn millions from new disability jobs scheme
The Department for Work and Pensions has refused to name the charities and other organisations being paid millions of pounds to help deliver its new disability employment programme across England and Wales. All six of the new Work and Health Programme contracts went “live” last week, and DWP announced the main contractors in October. But [...]
Local Mencap charity boss shared racist posts on social media
The boss of a local Mencap charity has admitted repeatedly sharing racist messages from far-right organisations including the BNP and Britain First on social media. Patricia Chadwick has been sharing far-right messages on her Facebook page since at least 2015, alongside animal welfare posts and messages of support for the charity she chairs, Bolton Mencap [...]
MPs launch inquiry into online abuse of disabled people, following Katie Price petition
Disability hate crime campaigners are to give evidence to MPs next month as part of a new inquiry into the online abuse of disabled people. The Commons petitions committee has launched the investigation following a petition set up by former model Katie Price which was signed by more than 220,000 people. Price’s petition called on [...]
Charities help cover up real reason government announced blue badge changes
Disability charities are facing questions over why they helped the government disguise the reason it had to change “discriminatory” guidance that was preventing thousands of disabled people with invisible impairments from securing blue parking badges. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced this week that it was proposing alterations to guidance that would “herald the most [...]
DWP U-turns on PIP mobility rules that were based on ‘unsupported opinions’
A government climbdown over new disability benefit rules that were found by the high court to be unlawful and “blatantly discriminatory” demonstrates its failure to base its policies on sound research and evidence, say disabled campaigners. Esther McVey, the new work and pensions secretary, announced last Friday that she would not be appealing against the [...]
Open letter from mental health activists probes charity’s links to DWP
Disabled activists have called on the charity Mind to explain how seconding a senior member of staff to work for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over the last year has affected mental health service-users. In an open letter to the charity’s chief executive, Paul Farmer, the Mental Health Resistance Network (MHRN) raises fresh [...]
Watchdog’s use of service-user inspection scheme has fallen sharply since 2015
The care watchdog is only managing to send service-users to assist on just over half of its inspections of residential homes, care agencies and day centres in England, new figures have revealed. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has repeatedly insisted that it views the Experts by Experience (ExE) programme as a vital part of its [...]
Benefits Street antidote ‘will not be a safe space for audiences’
An award-winning disabled poet, performer and stand-up is hoping that her new show – based on more than 80 interviews with disabled and working-class people and benefit claimants – will provide an antidote to reality TV “rubbish” like Benefits Street. Jackie Hagan’s This Is Not A Safe Space combines poetry, stand-up, story-telling and “just gabbing [...]
Is Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Undermining President Trump's Foreign Policy With The Palestinians?
Then-U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during a bilateral meeting at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan on September 19, 2016. . (photo credit: REUTERS/DARREN ORNITZ) *Jerusalem Post*:* Kerry to Abbas confidante: 'Stay strong and do not give in to Trump'* The former US Secretary of State also surprised his interlocutor by saying he was seriously considering running for president in 2020. While the White House has confirmed that since the Jerusalem Declaration there has been a complete disconnect between the Palestinian Auth... more »
Weekly podcast: Some Republicans vowed ‘Never Trump’. Some in Labour promised to defeat Corbyn. Where are they now?
Earlier this week on UnHerd we profiled the continuing resistance to Donald Trump and to Jeremy Corbyn. James Bloodworth profiled the Never Corbyns and Michael Brendan Dougherty examined the differing extents to which anti-Trumpers have remained anti-Trump. James and Douglas Murray came into the UnHerd studio to discuss the role of events, the media and […] The post Weekly podcast: Some Republicans vowed ‘Never Trump’. Some in Labour promised to defeat Corbyn. Where are they now? appeared first on UnHerd.
COURTLAND SYKES: MOST PIGGISH REPUBLICAN EVER OR BEST POLITICAL PERFORMANCE ARTIST EVER?
This story is getting a lot of attention: Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Missouri Courtland Sykes blasted “women’s rights” this week. In a statement posted to Facebook on Tuesday, Sykes said that he had been asked if he “supports women’s rights.” “I want to come home to a home cooked dinner every night at six,” Sykes said, referring to demands he makes of his girlfriend. “One that she fixes and one that I expect one day to have daughters learn to fix after they become traditional homemakers and family wives.” According to Sykes, feminists push an agenda that they “made up to ... more »
The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman announces that he will release transcripts of interviews with Donald Trump Jr. and others who attended that notorious Trump Tower meeting.
Courtesy of Politico: *The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon release the transcript of its interview with Donald Trump Jr. as well as other witness testimony related to a controversial 2016 meeting at Trump Tower with a Kremlin-linked lawyer, Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Thursday. * *Grassley's comments Thursday come the day after two Democrats on the committee publicly pressed for the release of the panel's closed-door interview transcripts to special counsel Robert Mueller. Even as partisan disputes roil the House's Russia investigation, Grassley's alignment with D... more »
Bill Binney: Elimination of Texts, Other NSA Intelligence, Was 'Deliberate'—It 'Smells to High Heaven'
Referring to "lost" Strzok/Page texts, former NSA analyst and security expert Bill Binney is speaking out in interviews this week. On a drive-time program on the Sean Hannity Radio Show, including fellow guest Philip Haney, a whistleblower (formerly at the Department of Homeland Security), Binney replied to the question of whether lost texts could be still retrieved. He said that, unless the National Security Agency destroyed them, they would be retrievable, in NSA records. If the NSA destroyed them, there would be a trace on that as well. Binney said that the whole operation "sme... more »
China Issues Challenge to World Community to Fix the Financial System
While Chinese President Xi Jinping was not present at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, much of the focus of the event was nevertheless very much on China. The Chinese delegation, which consisted both of Chinese officials and a large business delegation, was headed up by economist Liu He, who, while not so well known, has been the chief economic advisor to President Xi for a good number of years, but was only this year elected to the Political Bureau, the highest body of the Chinese Communist Party. It is generally understood that the major changes in China over the last ... more »
A French Nuclear Attack Submarine 'Sunk' a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * How did this happen? *How did such a tiny submarine kill a ship almost fifty times larger than itself? First of all, we don’t know the rules of engagement of the exercise. Were the Roosevelt’s escorts using all of their anti-submarine warfare sensors? Was there any prohibition or curb on their use, or were any of them declared inoperative for the purposes of the exercise? Second, it’s important to remember that “sunk” is in quotation marks for a reason. The French F17 torpedo has a 551 pound HBX-3 high explosive warhead. It can also only fire a salv... more »
City Shutting Down Life-Saving Charity Because They Don’t Have a Permit
By Matt Agorist Egg Harbor City, NJ — In the land of the free helping those in need can be considered a criminal act if... more »
FBI “Loses” Text Messages In Two Cases; MSM Silent About Massive Corruption
By Aaron Kesel It’s no coincidence that the FBI has conveniently lost text messages in two cases; one dealing with anti-Trumpers within the agency, and... more »
We Need Another Chilcot Inquiry – This Time Into Syria
By Judy Tanner Censorship of news is never a good thing. It might suit media corporations worried about their business model, falling circulation and losing... more »
Oklahoma’s Exemplary AMI Smart Meters Removal and Consumer Protection Bill: A Model For Other States To Follow
By Catherine J. Frompovich You know it just had to happen! Some scientifically-hip legislator in one of the 50 United States finally decided to introduce... more »
Another Article Dismisses ElectroHyperSensitivity (EHS) Without Mentioning that EHS is the Same Thing as “Microwave Sickness” Discovered in the 1950s
By B.N. Frank Writer Christopher McFadden is likely in his early 30s. He wrote this article: “Is It Possible for You to Be Allergic to... more »
CONFIRMED: Missing texts between FBI lovers Peter Strzok and Lisa Page located by DOJ
Missing FBI text messages have been found. More The post CONFIRMED: Missing texts between FBI lovers Peter Strzok and Lisa Page located by DOJ appeared first on The Duran.
Jan. 25: Wake Up, New Brunswick. Wake Up, World.
Forgive me. Something has to be said about the decline of our press in New Brunswick. It has always been in the toilet. But it's actually getting worse. And you might look for signs of this decay in your own press. The news for Canada and the whole World Today is one page. (count it. One.) That page has three stories, the biggest one about a Japanese company that cleans up apartments of people who died, and whose bodies were found in their apartments months later. Then there is a story that really isn't a story but an opinion column that Trump will tell the billionaires at the Davos... more »
What has been lost is now found. About those recovered text messages: I'll let Hannity speak for me...
*because I'm all tapped out.* Heading to Costco to decompress. I would suggest that you *visit my comment section on this post and watch the videos *that commenter TuNeCedeMalisPJS posted. Predictably, the first one, Why Women DESTROY NATIONS * / CIVILIZATIONS - and other UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS, has been flagged by YouTube as being "offensive" to some viewers, and therefore cannot be embedded and comments have been disabled. *And now we have:* *DOJ recovers missing text messages between anti-Trump FBI agents Strzok and Page* Hannity: Liberal media are engaged in a smear campaign... more »
Will Robert Mueller Be Forced to Resign Over an Affair with Nancy Pelosi?
The man heading an investigation that may implicate President Trump will not be stepping down over salacious revelations.
"Doomsday Clock" Moves Closer To Midnight
USA Today: *The Doomsday Clock just ticked closer to midnight* *Scientists moved the hands of the symbolic "Doomsday Clock" closer to midnight on Thursday amid increasing worries over nuclear weapons and climate change.* The clock is now two minutes to midnight. “Because of the extraordinary danger of the current moment, the Science and Security Board today moves the minute hand of the Doomsday Clock 30 seconds closer to catastrophe," said Rachel Bronson, president of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. "This is the closest the Clock has ever been to Doomsday, and as close as ... more »
Only halfway, and still going very strong!
The special one-week-long fundraiser for Wil Caligan, about which I wrote on Monday and Tuesday, is going great guns. The original goal of $7,500 was passed in less than 2½ hours, and the original final "stretch goal" of $35,000 is within a few hundred dollars of being reached as I write these words. I'm one of the authors who've offered books to be converted to graphic novel format as part of this campaign, and I'm also a contributor. As I mentioned on Monday, I think this is a cause we can all rally around. Since the fundraiser is going so well, a new "stretch goal" has been... more »
Social Impact Investors Eye Public Education Market in Philadelphia
from Wrench in the Gears January 25, 2018 I would like to share a comment I made yesterday in response to this op-ed published in the Philadelphia Public School Notebook: “The city needs a transformation to improve education, not jut a new school board.” The piece was written by Paul Perry, a director with San Francisco-based Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies. In the summer of 2016, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia published a white paper positioning the Philadelphia region as a “unique center for the impact economy.” That same year, an influential group of venture ... more »
Turkish-Kurdish War Or Daesh Civil War?
The Turks and Kurds are trying to rid themselves of the devilish long-term consequences of their Faustian deals with Daesh, essentially sending their one-time allies to their doom in the mountainous meat grinder of northwestern Syria. The post Turkish-Kurdish War Or Daesh Civil War? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Trump arrives in Davos...
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‘Homeland’ Sounds Too German and Other Takeaways from the First Tranche of Rumsfeld’s Snowflakes Release: FRINFORMSUM 1/25/2018
Rumsfeld Snowflakes Come in From the Cold On February 27, 2001, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld told Deputy Secretary Rudy de Leon that “The word ‘homeland’ is a strange word. ‘Homeland’ Defense sounds more German than American. Also it smacks of isolationism.” In July of that year he wrote to Doug Feith of his thoughts on […]
Don’t Answer His Questions, Mr. President
*By Ben Stein* "Donald R. Trump is a successful man. He has a jet plane. He’s President. He’s nobody’s idea of Abraham Lincoln or Thomas Jefferson, but he’s a smart guy. Yet he has just done something foolish. Let me tell you a few reasons why I say so: *One:* There is no such crime as Russia/U.S. “Collusion.” The man who is running for President can talk to anyone he pleases. So can anyone who works for him. They can talk about anything except to disclose secret defense material. No one is even hinting that such a thing happened. So, there is no “there there” as my great, gr... more »
Life advice from Jordan Peterson on Tucker Carlson Tonight: “Stop saying things that make you weak” (Video)
The Left, the truth and the 'right' not to be offended. More The post Life advice from Jordan Peterson on Tucker Carlson Tonight: “Stop saying things that make you weak” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
TAO Sea and Air Temperature Differences
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach The TAO buoy array is an array of moored buoys in the equatorial tropical Pacific ocean. Here’s a map showing their locations along with the average sea surface temperature. Figure 1. Locations of all active and historical TAO buoy sites. And here is…
2017 was warm. The next few years will be more important.
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: By Larry Kummer. From the Fabius Maximus website. Summary: The world’s temperature is in the news again, showing that 2017 was another warm year. Now that it is in the record books, let’s look at the more important question — about future warming, if a new pause has…
Swiss Mummy Identified as Ancestor of Boris Johnson
The body of an apparently wealthy woman was found decades ago during renovations on the Barfuesser Church in Basel. Her identity was a mystery.
Following rule of law shouldn't be too much to ask of EPA
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Video Proves Cop Robbed Innocent Man at Gunpoint—Blamed Robbery on Innocent Bystanders
[image: gunpoint] A police officer held an innocent man at gunpoint, stole his pants, money, and phone, and smacked him with his service weapon, and then filed a false report claiming he was the victim. The post Video Proves Cop Robbed Innocent Man at Gunpoint—Blamed Robbery on Innocent Bystanders appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
MAGA is Failing—The Police State is Getting Worse: Round Ups, Checkpoints, Biometric IDs
[image: police state] Constitutional attorney shows how all presidents are the same and the police state is marching on in spite of some supposed MAGA movement. The post MAGA is Failing—The Police State is Getting Worse: Round Ups, Checkpoints, Biometric IDs appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
City Shutting Down Life-Saving Charity Because They Don’t Have a Permit
[image: charity] A family charity that's been providing food, shelter, and even medical equipment to those in need is under attack by the state for not paying them first. The post City Shutting Down Life-Saving Charity Because They Don’t Have a Permit appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Is This an Airplane on Fire?
A Facebook page purporting to post live news appears to have stolen their footage from an Instagram account.
NASA Honors 7 Killed on Space Shuttle Columbia 15 Years Ago
NASA is honoring the seven astronauts killed aboard shuttle Columbia 15 years ago, with a special musical tribute by the son of Israel's first astronaut.
Oprah: ‘I Don’t Have the DNA’ for a Presidential Bid
Oprah Winfrey says she’s not interested in a presidential bid despite Democrats’ continuing buzz about the billionaire media icon.
Was Ivanka Trump Critically Injured After Being Shot by a Sniper?
A "satirical" web site run by a prolific purveyor of fake news publishes yet another distasteful and false story.
Storm clouds gather over Ukraine
As economy sinks Ukraine's belligerent law on Donbass, point to growing instability and a return to war More The post Storm clouds gather over Ukraine appeared first on The Duran.
U.S. Military Investigating Suspected ISIS Video On Twitter Of Dead American Soldiers in Niger Ambush
An honor guard carries the coffin of U.S. Army Sergeant La David Johnson, who was among four special forces soldiers killed in Niger, at a graveside service in Hollywood, Florida, Oct. 21, 2017. *VOA: **US Military Probes Twitter Post Claiming to Show US Troops Killed in Niger* PENTAGON — The U.S. military is reviewing images posted on the social media site Twitter that claim to show dead American soldiers killed during an ambush in Niger last year. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Wednesday it is "aware of the post on Twitter" and is reviewing it to determine "the veracity of ... more »
Syrian rebels beaten back harshly in south Damascus amid ongoing ISIS offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – An going offensive by Islamic State forces in the Syrian capital’s southern districts is beginning to take its toll on several rebel groups as they are slowly but surely being driven back from a number of key areas. On Thursday, ISIS militants launched another wave of attacks against rebel militias in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Kurdish government officially calls on Syrian Army to protect Afrin from Turkey
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:07 P.M.) – The official Kurdish administrative bureaucracy that runs Syria’s Afrin region has called on the government in Damascus to protect the region and its people from the ongoing assault against it by Turkey-led forces. Moments ago, the Afrin Self-Administration Office (a regional extension of the Kurdish Democratic Union Party) posted a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkey claims “no intention” of attacking Syrian Army
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (05:35 PM) – As “Operation Olive Branch”, the Turkish offensive operations in the northern Syrian district of Afrin, enters its sixth day, Ankara’s foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has stated that Turkey has no intention of targeting or attacking troops of the Syrian Arab Army. Cavusoglu said this during an interview with journalists on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army’s Tiger Forces, Palestinian fighters annihilate Islamist rebels during operation to seize key airbase in east Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 P.M.) – On Saturday last week, elite troops of the Syrian Arab Army and allied paramilitary groups seized the Abu Duhur military airport from Islamist militants after almost an entire month of non-stop operations in the eastern countryside of Idlib province. The key units involved in the battle for the airbase have […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US airstrike kills 15 civilians in Deir Ezzor
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (05:20 PM) – In what has become somewhat of a common affair in Syria, a US airstrike has once again struck a civilian area, indiscriminately killing innocent civilians in Deir Ezzor. An airstrike carried out by the US Airforce in the town of Al-Shafah, in the east of the Deir Ezzor Governorate of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEOS: Al-Qaeda’s doomed 30-minute offensive in north Latakia seen from two perspectives
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:50 P.M.) – Two videos have been released showing both the Syrian Arab Army and militant perspectives of a short-lived Al-Qaeda offensive that took place two days in northern Latakia province. On Tuesday, two Syrian Al-Qaeda affiliate groups – Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and Jabal al-Islam – launched an offensive against […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: ISIS ranks shot to shreds by elite Syrian Army troops in Deir Ezzor as terrorist offensive back-flips
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:07 P.M.) – A huge ISIS offensive that was launched against the Syrian Arab Army and allied forces in the western countryside of Deir Ezzor province has backfired hard for the terrorist group which has now suffered major losses among its ranks as a result. The Syrian Arab Army and allied paramilitary groups […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Fireside Chat with Mike Billington, January 25, 2018
New International Economic Order Stop WWIII Video of eIOqMcEv4DM Join us tonight at 9pm EST. We are now in a decisive phase of our double envelopment flanking operation against the ongoing coup in the United States. As participants in this weekly discussion know, we have led the fight against the coup, particularly the Robert Mueller phase of this operation. We are on the verge of major exposures which should shake the nation. The second flank involves the United States joining China's great Belt and Road Initiative and implementing LaRouche's four laws for economic recovery.
Crazed Neo-Cons Put War On The Agenda: Russiagate Coup Effort Must Be Defeated
World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Stop WWIII Video of lAVngHhkhQg Helga Zepp-LaRouche delivers her weekly international webcast as the evidence needed to shut down the London-Obama "Russiagate" regime change coup against President Trump is being pulled together and hopefully released to the public. Meanwhile, the so-called neo-conservatives within and outside the administration are escalating war provocations against Russia and China. Trump's stated intent continues to be to forge good, cooperative relations with Russia and China; those trying to remove him are dri... more »
Doomsday: Why a War with Russia Would Go Nuclear (And Kill Billions of People)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * It would be truly hell. *A NATO counter-offensive would be bloody and fraught with escalatory risk—but it’s one of the probable outcomes of a Russian invasion. In that eventuality, Russian conventional forces—of which only a portion are well trained and well equipped—would likely be severely damaged or even destroyed. Moreover, if NATO forces hit targets inside Russia or crossed over into Russian territory, Moscow might conclude that there is a danger to the existence of the state. After all, Moscow has expressed concerns in the past that regime cha... more »
BREAKING: How do voters get misled?
*THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018For one thing, they watch Tucker Carlson:* Our discourse has been in shambles for decades. For decades, voters have been fed all kinds of crap, depending on which news orgs they frequent. How do voters get misled? Consider the outrageous behavior which occurred at the start of Tuesday night's Tucker Carlson program. To watch the excitement, click here. Carlson's program airs at 8 PM Eastern on Fox. On Tuesday night, 3.3 million people were watching, almost twice as many as were watching Chris Hayes. Many more people watched the rebroadcast at midnight. ... more »
Donald Trump says he is looking forward to being interviewed by Robert Mueller. Actually I think we are ALL looking forward to that.
Trump says he's "looking forward" to meeting Mueller's team in Russia probe https://t.co/kVdcoybW8Y pic.twitter.com/4BWFUR86tC — POLITICO (@politico) January 25, 2018 Courtesy of the New York Times: *“I’m looking forward to it, actually,” Mr. Trump said of talking to Mr. Mueller, answering months of speculation over whether he was willing to submit to questions from the special counsel, who is also believed to be looking into whether the Trump campaign aided Moscow’s effort and whether the president sought to thwart the inquiry itself. * *“Here’s the story, just so you understand... more »
The U.S. War Against The Islamic State In Syria Continues
*Newsweek: **U.S. Military Kills 150 Isis Fighters with Airstrikes, Showing War Against Militants Is ‘Far From Over’* Around 150 fighters with the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) have been killed in U.S. airstrikes near Al-Shafah, Syria, U.S. military officials said Tuesday. The military said the strikes were a result of “extensive intelligence” that helped it confirm the location of an “ISIS headquarters and command-and-control center in an exclusively ISIS-occupied location in the contested Middle Euphrates River Valley.” The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) took part in the ... more »
Turkey Has Threatened The U.S. To End Its Support For Syrian Kurdish YPG Or Risk A Confrontation
*Reuters:* *Turkey to U.S.: end support for Syrian Kurdish YPG or risk confrontation* ANKARA/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Turkey urged the United States on Thursday to halt its support for Kurdish YPG fighters or risk confronting Turkish forces on the ground in Syria, some of Ankara’s strongest comments yet about a potential clash with its NATO ally. The comments, from the spokesman for President Tayyip Erdogan’s government, underscore the growing bilateral tensions, six days after Turkey launched its air and ground operation, “Olive Branch”, in Syria’s northwestern Afrin region. Turkey’... more »
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