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Trump May "Love" The Poorly Educated, Most Republicans Want To Create Lots And Lots Of Them
The Koch network, wrote Annie Linskey for the *Boston Globe* a few months ago, "has pledged to devote around $400 million toward politics and policy in the midterms to hold the GOP majorities in both chambers. That’s 60 percent more than the network spent in 2014, when Republicans picked up nine seats in the Senate and 13 seats in the House of Representatives." A major focus for the Koch network-- known formally as the Seminar Network-- is state legislation, with an aim to remake the nation’s education system via referendums and new state laws. The Kochs are particularly enthusi... more »
Bad Apple? Multiple Cops Arrested in Massive Conspiracy, Stealing Tens of Thousands from Taxpayers
[image: troopers] A trio of state troopers has been arrested and charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in pay through fake tickets and false overtime logs. The post Bad Apple? Multiple Cops Arrested in Massive Conspiracy, Stealing Tens of Thousands from Taxpayers appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: DHS Agents Interrupt CBS Interview with ICE Whistleblower to “Intimidate” Him
[image: interview] "This video of government officials interrupting CBS as they interview an ICE whistleblower *in his home* should disturb every single person living in the United States, regardless of political affiliation." The post WATCH: DHS Agents Interrupt CBS Interview with ICE Whistleblower to “Intimidate” Him appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Days Before Shooting, Capital Gazette Reported Police Would Be Conducting Mass Shooting Drills
[image: shooting] The suspect in the Annapolis Shooting did not carry an ID and mutilated his own fingers so that he would not be identified by police. The post Days Before Shooting, Capital Gazette Reported Police Would Be Conducting Mass Shooting Drills appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Shangri-La Dialogue: Mattis Hawks Weapons and Hegemony
*June 29, 2018* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - The International Institute for Strategic Studies's (IISS) annual Shangri-La Dialogue brings together diplomats, ministers, and representatives from around the world to discuss Asian security. Researchers at Western think tanks including from the IISS itself have been promoting this year's forum as an opportunity to sell Washington's re-branded "Indo-Pacific" strategy and the continued primacy of the US and its *"rules-based international order"* across the region. IISS researcher Lynn Kuok in her piece, "Shangri-La Dialogue: Negotiating ... more »
Is This a Photograph of Women ‘Screaming Through Their Vaginas’ to Protest the President?
A long-circulating image from an art project became attached to an unrelated backstory about purportedly disgruntled anti-Trump protesters in June 2018.
Report on GN confab in Oxford, England - next 2019 meeting in Russia
Our 26th annual Global Network conference was held from June 22-24 at the Friends Meeting House (Quakers) in Oxford, England. See a photo display of the week-ends events *here* Will Griffin, Mary Beth Sullivan and I went a week early to Leeds (Yorkshire) and GN board convener Dave Webb organized a talk for us over four nights in different places including Edinburgh, Scotland. At each event we were asked for our reactions to Donald Trump. Trump will be visiting England in mid-July and protests are planned all over the United Kingdom. I told people that the one good thing about... more »
A Fascinating Question
Suppose the President nominates Senator Mike Lee of Utah to the Supreme Court. Would Senator Lee be able to vote for himself or must he abstain on that vote? This may matter because the Senate is closely divided and Senator McCain is absent due to illness. In the past, many senators were named to the Supreme Court. Back then, though, these nominations typically were confirmed by unanimous consent. (Indeed, I believe Senator Hugo Black was the first member of the Senate nominated for the Court when a vote was even held, though I'd have to check that.) I'm not sure after that whether ... more »
GAPS AND PLANS: How many kids would benefit?
*FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018Part 5—New York City is full of great kids:* How many kids would benefit? Let's be a bit more precise: How many kids in New York City would benefit from admission to high-powered academic programs of the type that are pursued in Gotham's eight "specialized high schools?" According to the New York Times, 5.3% of New York City's high school kids attend those eight high-powered schools. How many *additional* kids would benefit from such programs? What would the *ideal* enrollment number be? What percentage of Gotham's kids would benefit from taking that challe... more »
EU Leaders Agree To Extend Russian Sanctions Over Ukraine For Six More Months
European Union leaders at their summit in Brussels *DW:* *EU leaders extend Russian sanctions over Ukraine for six more months* EU leaders agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for six months over the Ukraine conflict. But there are concerns that the Trump-Putin summit in July may disrupt a common stance. After meeting in Brussels on Friday, the European Council (EC) announced: "EU leaders agreed to extend economic sanctions against Russia for six months." The decision will be formally confirmed in the coming days, an EU official said. The EU first imposed sanctions in July ... more »
Maths is screwed - zero and infinity - what base ten really looks like
Zero and Infinity, you find books written on these topics in all good book shops. Look at my hands, that's base ten that is, and I'm going to count. My thumb is one, then the four fingers of that hand. Then the thumb and four fingers of the other hand. Here's how base ten 'should look' without zero and infinity messing up the beautiful equation. I II III IV V VI VII XIII IX X ... this is a counting example from Roman times showing how 'ten' wasn't always represented as the start-number of the second zero-series row. It used to mean 'we've got to the end of our fingers on the first ... more »
I DON'T THINK IT WILL BE AMY BARRETT
Scott Lemieux thinks Ramesh Ponnuru has identified President Trump's Supreme Court pick: In picking a successor to Justice Anthony Kennedy, President Donald Trump has many fine potential nominees among whom to choose. The top contenders seem to be Amy Coney Barrett, Thomas Hardiman, Brett Kavanaugh, Raymond Kethledge and Amul Thapar, all of whom are well-respected conservative judges. In my view, Trump should pick Barrett. She is the youngest of the five top choices, which is a mark in her favor given that the nominee will have life tenure and Trump will want one who will leave a ... more »
Locke’s Philosophy of Revelations and Miracles
Portrait of John Locke John Locke, in his *An Essay Concerning Human Understanding* (Book 4), says that tedious labor is required to test the genuineness of a revelation. He attacks the enthusiasts who claim to have experienced divine revelations, referring to them as “men in whom melancholy has mixed with devotion, or whose conceit of themselves has raised them into an opinion of a greater familiarity with God, and a nearer admittance to his favour than is afforded to others, have often flattered themselves with a persuasion of an immediate intercourse with the Deity, and frequent... more »
In Iraq Elections, Communists and Iran-backed Militants Win Big
[image: in-iraq-elections-communists-and-iran-backed-militants-win-big] A coalition of the Communist Party and an anti-American Islamist group famous for terrorism and ruthless death squads recently won the largest number of votes in Iraqi parliamentary elections.
UN & Obama Fear Trump Trade Tariffs Jeopardizing New World Order
[image: un-obama-fear-trump-jeopardizing-nwo] Fears from Obama and the United Nations over a possible trade war, as a result of Trump's tariffs, reveals the real purpose of "trade" agreements.
Safely in Chattanooga
We arrived safely in Chattanooga shortly before lunchtime yesterday, after a relatively peaceful journey by road from Texas. The traffic was less bad than I'd expected after previous journeys on the same route. I think we only had three areas where traffic slowed to almost a standstill, and they cleared up within a few miles. Until yesterday, the weather had been good, too. A storm was setting in as we left Nashville behind us, and it struck with full force as we arrived in Chattanooga. There were many delayed and disrupted airline flights yesterday because of it; we had been ... more »
Putin says that Russian weapons systems are decades ahead of foreign counterparts
Meanwhile, how useful is NATO in the geopolitical environment of the 21st century? More The post Putin says that Russian weapons systems are decades ahead of foreign counterparts appeared first on The Duran.
Colossal victory for Trump: Breaking down Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision to uphold travel ban (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 35. More The post Colossal victory for Trump: Breaking down Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision to uphold travel ban (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
UK complicit in post 9/11 US torture programs
Freedom and democracy are words that stick in their mouths like glue More The post UK complicit in post 9/11 US torture programs appeared first on The Duran.
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - PressProgress highlights the Canada Revenue Agency's long-overdue estimate of the public costs of offshore tax evasion, as well as other new data on the money being withheld through corporate tax non-compliance: On Thursday, Canada’s tax collection agency published its first ever estimate of the international tax gap, revealing wealthy Canadians are evading up to $3 billion in tax every year through offshore tax havens. The CRA estimates the amount of money wealthy Canadians are stashing offshore could range between $75.9 billion and $240.5 billi... more »
Harlan Ellison, Science Fiction Master, Dies at Age 84
Harlan Ellison, the prolific, pugnacious author of "A Boy and His Dog," and countless other stories that blasted society with their nightmarish, sometimes darkly humorous scenarios, has died.
Trump’s Deportation Suggestion Will Fix America’s Dysfunctional Migration System
The demonstration effect of a law-and-order President visibly prioritizing his country’s border security policies will serve as a powerful deterrent against illegal immigration, with the Democrats’ fake news campaign about “concentration camps” inadvertently playing to Trump’s advantage in this sense. The post Trump’s Deportation Suggestion Will Fix America’s Dysfunctional Migration System appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
EU, China officials prepare to ramp up investment treaty talks
29-Jun-2018 Officials promised to hit a key milestone in their negotiations for an investment treaty, saying that they would exchange market access offers at next month's leaders' summit.
CPTPP law in the House as Mexico first to ratify
29-Jun-2018 A Bill bringing New Zealand's ratification of the CPTPP a step closer had its first reading in Parliament today as Mexico becomes the first country to notify it has ratified the 11 member trade deal.
Malaysia should review bilateral investment treaties for unfair bias towards investors
29-Jun-2018 Malaysia should review bilateral investment treaties to see if it is fair to remain in these trade agreements as some contain clauses that are seen to be biased to investors, said Third World Network adviser Martin Khor.
It's official: Romania's government backs move to delay Rosia Montana inclusion in UNESCO World Heritage network
29-Jun-2018 The minister of culture says that the government has proposed the delay of the inclusion of Rosia Montana in the UNESCO World Heritage list until there is a final ruling in the case opened by Gabriel Resources against Romania.
Author Raj Patel on the oligarchy of food
29-Jun-2018 The economist says we can shake the yoke of corpocracies, reclaim our food supply and bring collective solutions to the table
China to keep close tabs on US investment strategy
29-Jun-2018 China will keep a close watch on the strategy adopted by the United States vis-a-vis inbound investments and continue to oppose the use of national security to limit foreign investments, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
Japan set to ratify revised TPP before hosting RCEP meeting
29-Jun-2018 Japan is set to ratify the revised Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal today, two days before it hosts a meeting that seeks to make significant progress on another regional deal that is less ambitious but equally significant.
India, Singapore conclude second review of trade pact
29-Jun-2018 While the first review of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement between India and Singapore was concluded in 2007, the second review was launched in 2010.
Russia: ‘Slavic Brotherhood-2018’ joint drills conclude in Krasnodar Region (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – Russia, Belarus and Serbia completed the final stage of the ‘Slavic Brotherhood-2018’ joint military drills in Krasnodar Region, as shown in footage released on Friday. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, the troops practised blocking a simultaneous attack from three directions. Around 700 soldiers from Russia, 250 from Belarus and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army enters another town in east Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has reportedly entered another town in the eastern countryside of the Dara’a Governorate today. According to a field reporter in Daraa, the Syrian military has entered the town of Al-Karak after locals expressed their desire to reconcile with the government. Initially, reports from Al-Karak claimed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria: Syrian refugees return home from Lebanon (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – Hundreds of Syrian refugees returned to their homes in the Qalamoun region of the Damascus countryside through the al-Zamarni corridor on Thursday. Footage shows dozens of families waiting and being processed at the checkpoint. The displaced people were reported to have been staying in the Lebanese town of Arsal, and once […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Palestinian group pounds Israeli bases in southern Gaza Strip
A Palestinian resistant group fired several rockets targeting Israeli settlements and military bases in Ghilaf Gaza located south of the besieged Gaza Strip, as a retaliatory response to constant aggressions carried out by the Israeli Defense Forces. Al-Nasser Salah al-Deen Brigades, a Palestinian military faction, has published video footage shows a barrage of homegrown missiles […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army further advances through eastern Daraa (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reportedly gained control over the Sukar Hill in eastern Daraa on Thursday, one day after claiming two more towns in the strategic area that borders Jordan and the Golan Heights. Footage captures SAA soldiers advancing further south after having seized the towns of Busra al-Harir and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army captures strategic city from terrorists
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:15 P.M.) – Dozens took to the streets of Derna in celebration on thursday night after forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), reportedly established control over the east Libyan city. Haftar’s declaration of victory came after intense fighting, as the port city has been surrounded by Haftar’s forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel will provide aid to southwest Syria, will not take refugees – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – Israel will provide humanitarian aid to southwest Syria via their Good Neighbor initiative, but they will not take refugees, the Israeli Defense Forces (NDF) announced, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. “The IDF is monitoring the events in southern Syria and is preparing for a variety of scenarios, including continued […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army makes first advance west of Daraa city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) made their first major advance west of the provincial capital of Daraa this afternoon. According to a field report from the provincial capital, the Syrian Arab Army managed to capture the large hilltop of Tal Zamitiyah after a short battle with the Free Syrian Army’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Video footage of intense Syrian military strike on Daraa town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) heavily shelled the rebel-held town of Ghariyah Al-Sharqiyah in the Daraa countryside last night. In the video below that was released by a pro-opposition activist, a Syrian military shell can be seen hitting the town of Ghariyah Al-Shaqiyah: While the Russian Reconciliation Center and the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia doubts reports of US pulling out of Syria
Syria will be discussed comprehensively at the June 16 meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump in Helsinki, Russian Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the media on Friday. The CNN on Thursday said Trump hoped to clinch a deal with Putin in Helsinki that would allow for prompt pullout of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large Turkish military convoy enters northwest Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:15 P.M.) – A large Turkish military convoy entered the northwestern region of Syria this morning, pro-opposition activists reported. According to the pro-opposition activists, the Turkish military entered western Idlib, today, through the Khirbat Al-Joz Crossing. The pro-opposition activists added that the Turkish military convoy consisted of more than 20 vehicles and they […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Rebels to surrender 3 major towns in Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The rebel forces in the Daraa Governorate have agreed to surrender three major towns to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), field journalist Sohayb Masri reported this afternoon. According to Masri, the towns of ‘Ibtaa, Tafas, and Da’el will be handed over to the Syrian Arab Army; however, they have yet […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin, Trump to discuss Syria during July meeting – report
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will have a detailed discussion about Syria when they meet in July, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. If Trump raises the issue of Russia’s alleged meddling in the U.S. elections in 2016, Putin will reiterate his position that Moscow has nothing to do with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran's Hardliners Are Trying To Push President Hassan Rouhani Out Of Office
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani waves as he delivers a speech marking the 37th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Feb 11, 2016. Photo: Reuters *Rohollah Faghihi, Al-Monitor:* *Iranian hard-liners smell blood as Rouhani under fire over economy* Iranian hard-liners are euphoric as President Hassan Rouhani is under increasing pressure from public opinion and losing credibility among voters, given the dire condition of the economy. But this state did not emerge overnight; rather, it is the result of a combination of US President Donald Trump’s policies and the well-devised plans o... more »
Basic Physics For Climate Dummies
Temperature in the Venusian troposphere increases linearly with altitude. At an altitude of 50km in the Venusian atmosphere, the temperature is about the same as at Earth’s surface. At an altitude of 50km in the Venusian atmosphere, the pressure is also … Continue reading →
“Hidden Figures”
*“Hidden Figures”* by James Howard Kunstler "The fabulous Coen Brothers of Hollywood couldn’t come up with a wackier Deep State than the one depicted on Cable News this week. Thursday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing had Congressman Jim Jordan (R- Ohio) in the role of “The Dude” from The Big Lebowski doing battle with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein as “Osborne Cox” in “Burn After Reading.” Rosenstein was sure burning, or at least smoldering in his seat, as Jordan badgered him about threatening House staffers by subpoenaing their emails and phone calls! The gotcha moment... more »
Frustrated Mexicans Will Be Voting For Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador This Sunday
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, leader of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party, waves after giving a speech to supporters in Tlapanoloya, Mexico, January 25, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo *Roger Noriega, CapX:* *Frustrated Mexicans are set to elect their own populist strongman* * Like the US, Mexico is about to elect a populist firebrand with no time for established institutions * Mexicans should beware of 'AMLO' bringing in Chavez-style constitutional changes * Lopez Obrador's antiquated policies risk worsening Mexico's crime and corruption Today, the “problem o... more »
Your brain is highly reliant on this, even if it seems totally unrelated
While exercise is primarily valued for its influence on physical health, strength, and mobility, there’s ample evidence showing physical exercise, especially strength training, is just as important for healthy brain and nervous system function. A number of studies, which I’ll review below, have linked muscle strength, and leg strength in particular, to various cognitive benefits. […] The post Your brain is highly reliant on this, even if it seems totally unrelated appeared first on Health Nut News.
Altering human genetics through vaccination
World Mercury Project Note: WMP has internal documents in which the FDA acknowledges that technology that allows for the creation of these new vaccines has outpaced their ability to predict adverse events. Shouldn’t our federal agencies be calling for a moratorium until we have that knowledge—especially since it is heavily reported that the CDC/FDA post-marketing surveillance systems are […] The post Altering human genetics through vaccination appeared first on Health Nut News.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis: U.S. Military Will Stay in South Korea
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis (left) shakes hands with South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo before their meeting in Seoul, South Korea, on June 28. Mattis defended President Donald Trump’s decision to end “war games” but said the U.S. will maintain its presence in South Korea. Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS *Newsweek:* *U.S. Military Will Stay in South Korea, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Promises* The U.S. will maintain its “current” military presence in South Korea as part of an “ironclad” commitment to the country’s security, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said ... more »
We Owe This to LaRouche's Work over Long Decades
The fake-news media are virtually blacking out the coming Trump-Putin summit—they're finding anything and everything to fill up their front pages instead. Why? Because the summit is already such a massive defeat for them and such a huge victory for us. But if you want to know what they're really thinking, read the subscription-only "London Times" today, which headlines its story: "Fears Grow over Prospect of Trump 'Peace Deal' with Putin." "Britain fears that President Trump will undermine Nato by striking a 'peace deal' with President Putin when the pair meet next month. Cabinet ... more »
Chairman of Campaign Against Child Sex Abuse Charged with Attempted Rape of Multiple Children
[image: children] The chairman of a charitable organization whose mission is to prevent sexual abuse of children has been arrested for heinous criminal acts and sexual abuse of children. The post Chairman of Campaign Against Child Sex Abuse Charged with Attempted Rape of Multiple Children appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Citizens, Mayor Outraged as Video Shows Cop Taser Compliant, Unarmed Man in the Back
[image: taser] Disturbing video has citizens concerned after it showed a police officer taser a compliant and unarmed man in the back as he sat on the sidewalk. The post Citizens, Mayor Outraged as Video Shows Cop Taser Compliant, Unarmed Man in the Back appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Donald Trump's 2017 Financial Disclosure - The Debts
Donald Trump loves nothing more than to tout his wealth as shown here: That, along with his recent insistence that he is "one of the elites" just like the Democrats because he has a "much better apartment than they do" gave me a good reason to post another look at Donald Trump's 2017 Financial Disclosure. While most of the media focussed on Donald Trump's net worth, it is also interesting to look at Donald Trump's liabilities. As is typical of these declarations, one cannot figure out the exact amounts given that the liability amounts provided to the public are given as ranges. T... more »
Editor's Note
Because of a busy schedule today, Military and Intelligence News Briefs and World News Briefs will be posted later today.
US Military Bases In Syria Are Busy (Photo-Gallery)
US Air Force *Business Insider/The Aviationist:* *Here are the first pictures of C-17s and C-130Js operating at the US military's new base in Syria* CENTCOM has just published some interesting photographs of U.S. assets supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. In particular, the images depict U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III and U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J operating from an austere runway at what the official captions refer to as an "undisclosed location". However, the new images, taken between Jun. 20 and 23, 2018 and released by CENTCOM Public Affairs ...more »
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From Jenna Orkin Economic Advisor Warns British Defense Planners Growth Is Ending Meet PillPack, the pharmacy startup Amazon just acquired that's sent pharmacy stocks into a frenzy The Democratic rebellion may have finally arrived India Central Bank Intervenes As Rupee Crashes To Record Low EU Globalists And Chinese Communists Team Up To Protect New World Order Inequality Crisis: UN Warns 40 Million In Poverty, US Most 'Unequal' Developed Nation Inside The Foiled Coup Attempt That Nearly Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Head Of Charity Against Sexual Violence Charged For A... more »
U.S. To Send Marines To Taiwan To Protect America's De Facto Embassy There
Phase 2 of the project for new compound, AIT Taipei Office, with construction sign about on the front. Taken on 17 February 2017. *Wikipedia* *CNN*: *Exclusive: State Department risks China's ire with request for US Marines in Taiwan* Washington (CNN): The State Department has requested that US Marines be sent to Taiwan to help safeguard America's de facto embassy there, two US officials tell CNN, prompting China to urge the US to "exercise caution." One US official said that while the request for a Marine security guard was received several weeks ago, it has not yet been formally ... more »
Boris Johnson: So incompetent that his own party doesn’t want to deal with him
The Russians are 'absolutely and categorically' out to tarnish his distinguished devonaire More The post Boris Johnson: So incompetent that his own party doesn’t want to deal with him appeared first on The Duran.
‘Captured by the Kremlin,’ John Bolton labeled Russian operative by Fake News media
Decaying RussiaGate scandal may actually be destroyed more rapidly with such bizarre attempts to keep it going More The post ‘Captured by the Kremlin,’ John Bolton labeled Russian operative by Fake News media appeared first on The Duran.
In hopes of fostering social cohesion, Macron wants to implement compulsory military service
Perhaps he should crack open a history book More The post In hopes of fostering social cohesion, Macron wants to implement compulsory military service appeared first on The Duran.
Pigs, Hogs, and Suicide Nets
Donald Trump visited the site of the new Foxconn factory on Thursday, outlandishly praising the Taiwan-based electronics giant as "the eighth wonder of the world" and mouthing vague threats against Harley-Davidson, which has announced it will outsource more jobs to Europe as a result of the president's chaotic trade war tariffs. "Don't get cute with us," sneered Trump in his best Tony Soprano imitation. He was, after all, speaking in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. A Harley factory which manufactures the iconic Hog motorcycles is located right nearby, so perhaps he fancied that his elect... more »
Trade War Provides Perfect Cover For The Elitist Engineered Global Reset
Trade War Provides Perfect Cover For The Elitist Engineered Global Reset by Brandon Smith, http://www.alt-market.com/ Over the past several months, I have been examining the underlying or hidden motivations behind the currently expanding global trade war, including the impressive level of cognitive dissonance surrounding the issue. The political left doesn’t seem to have an intelligent grasp of […]
Ministerial Summit on Iran Nuclear Deal is Under Consideration — Russian Foreign Ministry
Ministerial Summit on Iran Nuclear Deal is Under Consideration — Russian Foreign Ministry by http://tass.com/ VIENNA, June 28. /TASS/. The issue of calling a ministerial summit of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action’s (JCPOA) member states on the Iran nuclear deal is currently on the agenda, Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov […]
EU Leaders Compromise to Share Refugees & Establish Migrant Centers on ‘Voluntary’ Basis
EU Leaders Compromise to Share Refugees & Establish Migrant Centers on ‘Voluntary’ Basis by https://www.rt.com/ Following nearly ten hours of tense deliberation in search of a face-saving compromise, the EU leaders have agreed to allow member states to “voluntarily” obey the most controversial clauses of the migrant agreement. – Pressed by Italy’s concerns, eventually the 28 […]
Angola becomes 'first country to ban Islam' but the spokesman from the Islamic Human Rights Commission in London seemingly doesn't understand hypocrisy
https://youtu.be/wO9m6OstwNo Apparently for Masoud Shajareh Angola's policy is against 'free access to religion' and an example of bigotry. It may well be. But if it is, then will Mr Shajareh also condemn Saudi Arabia's ban on public worship by Christians and other non-Muslims as bigotry?
Five ‘Festas Juninas’ Parties Happening this Weekend in Rio
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The month of June is almost over, but the ‘festas juninas’ keep coming, and this weekend there are perhaps more taking place than at any other time. So we’ve rounded up the five most exciting arraiás (parties) taking place this weekend – from family-friendly daytime […]
35,000 papers may need to be retracted for image doctoring, says new paper
Yes, you read that headline right. In a new preprint posted to bioRxiv, image sleuths scanned hundreds of papers published over a seven-year period in Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB), published by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). The researchers — Arturo Casadevall of Johns Hopkins University, Elisabeth Bik of uBiome, Ferric Fang of the … Continue reading 35,000 papers may need to be retracted for image doctoring, says new paper
SUPREME COURT BATTLE: MEMIFY THE DELAY
Charlie Pierce doesn't think we should talk about Mitch McConnell and Merrick Garland: Stop arguing that stupid sauce-for-the-goose line about what McConnell did. Only one argument -- the president* is under investigation and not altogether sane. — Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) June 27, 2018 Yastreblyansky agrees: I think Mr. P. is absolutely right on this one. There's nothing dumber or more self-defeating than "Well it was totally wrong and illegitimate when McConnell refused to allow a vote or even a hearing on Merrick Garland so now I want to do the same thing." There's ... more »
Is The Chinese Economy About To Slow Down?
*AFP*: *US trade war upends China's economic balancing act* China's government is facing a multi-front battle to defend its economy, fighting to reduce its debt mountain while the yuan and local stock markets tumble in the face of a US trade conflict. With the Trump administration preparing to roll out tariffs on some $34 billion of Chinese imports next week, the Shanghai Stock Exchange is taking a nosedive -- down some eight percent in the last two weeks before recovering on Friday. The yuan has also come under pressure, falling to its lowest rate against the dollar since Novembe... more »
Why are Democratic voters more approving of compromise than Republicans?
Jeffrey Berry, John Richard Skuse Professor, Department of Political Science, Tufts University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Compromise is necessary for government to function. But citizens see compromise differently. Democrats like it more than Republicans, who fear of their representatives being compromised.
Trump's choice to replace Justice Kennedy will likely be a white man, like his other court nominees
Eric N. Waltenburg, Professor of Political Science, Purdue University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Appointing judges to lifetime terms can be among a president’s longest lasting legacies. The overwhelming majority of Trump’s nominees are conservative, white and male.
Anthony Kennedy Just Did The Worst Damage Possible To America
In 2016 Trump did well in states with quite a few Democratic senators coming up for reelection in November. Anthony Kennedy didn't just fuck America; he really fucked these senators in red and swing states Trump won: *•* Joe Manchin (WV)- PVI- R+20 *•* Heidi Heitkamp (ND)- PVI- R+16 *•* Jon Tester (MT)- PVI- R+11 *•* Joe Donnelly (IN)- - PVI- R+9 *•* Claire McCaskill (MO)- PVI- R+9 *•* Sherrod Brown (OH)- PVI- R+3 *•* Bill Nelson (FL)- PVI- R+2 *•* Bob Casey (PA)- PVI- even *•* Tammy Baldwin (WI)- PVI- even My guess is that Tammy Baldwin, Bob Casey, Sherrod Brown, all in the swingy ... more »
European Leaders Have Reached A Deal On The Migration Crisis
EU leaders take part in a European Union summit in Brussels, Belgium June 28, 2018. Stephanie Lecocq/Pool via REUTERS *Reuters:* *EU cuts migration deal after marathon talks, differences remain* BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European leaders reached a deal on migration in the early hours of Friday, but the pledges made to strengthen borders were vague, and a bleary-eyed German Chancellor Angela Merkel conceded differences remained. After nine hours of often stormy talks, EU leaders agreed to share out refugees arriving in the bloc on a voluntary basis and create “controlled centers” insid... more »
CSU MAY BE THE LAST CHANCE FOR GERMANY BEFORE NEXT PANDEMIC WIPE OUT ATTEMPT BY ANGELA MERKEL, BILL GATES AND CO
Germany’s fate may now depend on whether the CSU can topple eugenicist Globalist Angela Merkel by closing its borders. Bavaria’s CSU should, in my view, reject the EU plan to put migrants into concentration camps as dangerous, especially from the epidemic disease point of view, ignore easily manipulated polls and aim for a big country wide, […]
Hansen’s 350 PPM Tipping Point
NASA’s James Hansen originally warned that 350 PPM CO2 was the tipping point, and that we would all burn up and drown unless CO2 was reduced to those levels. Hansen (et al) must read: Get back to 350 ppm or … Continue reading →
Heh
I must show this one to the writers gathered here at LibertyCon. I reckon half will grit their teeth and smile gamely, while the other half will fall over laughing! Click the image for a larger version at the comic's Web site. Peter
Kabul under siege while America’s longest war rages on
After 16 years there's still no end in sight. Trump has sent 3,000 more U.S. troops to 'train and assist' but make no mistake: America is losing Afghanistan
Are Americans Desperately Seeking To Escape The News?
*Bloomberg:* *Freaked Out Americans Desperately Seek to Escape the News* Last week, Jen Wrenn, a children’s literacy advocate in San Diego, attended her first political protest after reading about the Trump administration policy of separating small children from their immigrant parents at the border. She had heard ProPublica’s audio of a little girl crying in the border camp and decided to do something about it. She shouted. She marched. And afterwards, she decompressed by watching the Mr. Rogers documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” “As soon as I hear the theme song, my bloo... more »
Are Canadians 'Livid' About Trump?
'I've sent my regrets' Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says he won't be attending the U.S. Ambassador's Fourth of July party because he's not happy with the American administration https://t.co/L0QXrgMgkZ #ottnews #ottawa #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/vXzeYsW7We — Sherry Aske (@SherryAske) June 27, 2018 *NPR:* *'Canadians Are Livid' About Trump And Are Hitting Back By Boycotting U.S. Goods* In a large, brightly lit grocery store in Canada's capital Ottawa, Scott Chamberlain smoothly navigates his shopping cart through the produce section, looking for ingredients to make chili. He snaps up a bag... more »
"Deep State Goes to Silicon Valley"
*"Deep State Goes to Silicon Valley"* By Bill Bonner "Trade wars are good, and easy to win." Donald J Trump "‘War is the health of the [Deep] state,’ said 19th century writer Randolph Bourne. Of course, war is also very costly and harmful to individuals. As Ike Eisenhower - who led US troops in the last successful government program of the 20th century, World War II - pointed out: ‘Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, and from those who are cold and are not clothed.’ More t... more »
Think Pink!
Hello, friends. As we march into the dog days of summer, the news is full of angst and many of us face a summer of kids who have aged out or an ESY mishegoss. Depressing yes? Fear not - sometimes...
Avocados in power: millennial upsets Democrat establishment
And Israel is not happy about it More The post Avocados in power: millennial upsets Democrat establishment appeared first on The Duran.
In the California Bay area $117,000 now qualifies as ‘low income’
Is San Francisco finding out that it is becoming an economy of, for, and by the IT industry? More The post In the California Bay area $117,000 now qualifies as ‘low income’ appeared first on The Duran.
Edgist generation. Towards a transhumanist subculture? The manifesto.
I’m a fan of the movie Back to the future of the second part and when we talk about subcultures like Hipster, Neo-Hippies, Rave, Indie, etc. I noticed that something was missing to create a very different new subculture in the current generation, since we are in the year 2017. This manifesto I write is to create a more complete subculture in the youth according to our time. And frankly the movie Back to the future is almost prophetic and fits more in the present times. The name Edgist is similar to edge which refers to a new subculture that plays with the edge between reality, tec... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 29, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Full Moon Party @ Biergarten Rio (Centro) – This Friday it’s the Full Moon Party at Rio’s recently revamped Biergarten. This event is free entrance and the music starts […]
Clashes between Russian, US troops in Syria impossible – Russian minister
Confrontation between Russia and US servicemen in Syria is not possible, Moscow and Washington coordinate activities in Syria through a reliable de-conflicting communication channel, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin has said. “Clashes, direct confrontation are not possible, that is out of the question, on the contrary, we invite everyone to coordinate in the fight against terrorists,” Sergei Vershinin told […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army launches major push south towards Jordanian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a big assault in eastern Daraa this morning, targeting the last towns belonging to the jihadist rebels in the area. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Army attacked several areas south of the recently captured town of Al-Hirak in a bid to advance […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Exclusive: Details of Russian reconciliation offer to rebels in southwest Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:35 A.M.) – Al-Masdar has obtained the details of the Russian Reconciliation Center’s offer to the rebel forces in southwest Syria. According to a military source in the Daraa Governorate, the Russian Reconciliation Center offered the rebel forces a reconciliation deal in southwest Syria that would immediately end the fighting and restore several institutions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Updated map of southwest Syria battle
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) had a successful day on Thursday in the Daraa Governorate, as their troops seized a major town from the jihadist rebels. The day began with the Syrian Arab Army storming the strategic Brigade 52 base that is located at the eastern flank of Al-Hirak. Within minutes of launching the attack, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces claim 50 Gulf-backed fighters killed in Hodeideh
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Houthi forces claimed on Friday morning that their forces had killed more than 50 Gulf-backed fighters in the Hodeidah Governorate of west Yemen over the last 24 hours. According to the Houthi report, their forces killed the 50+ Gulf-backed fighters during the latter’s attack that began on Thursday afternoon. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New footage shows Syrian Army operation that led to the capture of northeast Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – A new video released by ANNA News Agency on Thursday showed the military operation that led to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seizing northeast Daraa. The 20 minute long video shows the Syrian Arab Army involved in heavy clashes with the jihadist rebels in the Al-Lajat region of northeast Daraa. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia accuses White Helmets of preparing provocation in Syria’s Idlib province
The White Helmets are preparing a provocation with the use of chemical substances in Syria’s Idlib Governorate, Major-General Alexey Tsygankov, Chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Sides, said on Wednesday. “The Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing sides in Syria has received a telephone call from residents of Idlib province, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS attempts to retake Iraqi border region from Syrian Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The so-called Islamic State (ISIS) launched a surprise offensive along the Iraqi border, yesterday, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions at Post 400. ISIS began the surprise offensive by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s positions at Post 400 from Iraq yesterday afternoon. However, the Islamic State attack would fail […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian ambassador says Iran’s presence in Syria is ‘legitimate’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia stated during a press conference on Thursday that Iran’s presence in Syria is ‘legitimate’ and ‘undeniable’. During the press conference on late Thursday, Nebenzia said both Iran and Syria are legal members of the United Nations and that the former is inside Syria at the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
First group of civilians leave east Daraa through humanitarian corridor (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The first group of civilians have left the eastern part of the Daraa Governorate through one of the humanitarian corridors established by the government and Russian Reconciliation Center. According to a government report, tens of families left the eastern countryside of Daraa through the humanitarian corridor near the town of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
High ranking jihadist commander assassinated in west Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 A.M.) – Another high ranking jihadist commander has been assassinated by unknown assailants in northern Syria, pro-opposition activists reported on Thursday. According to pro-opposition media, the military commander of Jabhat Tahrir Souriya’s Nour Al-Haqq Regiment was assassinated by a roadside bomb in the western countryside of the Idlib Governorate. The commander was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump eyes alleged deal with Putin on US pullout from Syria – reports
US President Donald Trump hopes to clinch a deal with Russian leader Vladimir Putin that will allow US military withdrawal from Syria, media reported. The two leaders plan to hold a summit in Finland’s Helsinki on July 16 to discuss US-Russia relationship and pressing international issues, including Syria and Ukraine. Sources told the CNN broadcaster Trump believed he could […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia announces 12 hour ceasefire with rebels in Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Russian Reconciliation Center announced a 12 hour ceasefire with the rebels in Daraa that was made effective at midnight last night. According to the Russian Reconciliation Center, this temporary ceasefire was put in place to discuss terms of surrender with the rebels in the Daraa Governorate. The ceasefire will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Swansea Bay–The Basic Facts
By Paul Homewood This letter appeared in the Telegraph the other day: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2018/06/26/lettersthe-uk-needs-hub-rival-schiphol-not-just-third-heathrow/ Leaving aside the question of HS2, the writer shows a total lack of understanding about Swansea Bay, which is probably due in turn to the wholly amateurish way it has been treated by most of the media. […]
Telegraph Letters On Smart Meters
By Paul Homewood Some more letters in the Telegraph about smart meters: SIR – The purpose of “smart meters” (Letters, June 26) is to allow the eventual introduction of charging of domestic users at different rates according to the time of day, the day of the week and the season of the year. […]
Heart attack while hang-gliding, my father just checked out while soaring the skies thousands of feet high
I’M GOING TO MISS MY DEAR DAD – BUT HE WENT OUT IN A WAY PEOPLE ONLY DREAM OF… August 29, 1937- Sunday, June 24, 2018 “Tell my wife I love her very much she knows Ground Control to Major Tom Your circuit’s dead, there’s something wrong Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you… […] The post Heart attack while hang-gliding, my father just checked out while soaring the skies thousands of feet high appeared first on Health Nut News.
Anthropogenic CO2 emissions do not control climate
“These 254 new papers affirm the position that there are significant limitations and uncertainties inherent in our understanding of climate and climate changes, emphasizing that climate science is not settled.” click here
Environmental activist groups repeat history; refusal to meet with EPA Administrator disingenuous
Meeting with advocacy groups of all political sides is a normal practice within the US regulatory system. Ex parte communications for information exchange are certainly allowed under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and can be productive for both parties if … Continue reading →
No Fifth Column in the Kremlin? Think Again!
The Saker looks at the emergence of a rabidly pro-western and vociferously anti-Putin radio station in Moscow
Chet Raymo, “To Sleep, Perchance to Dream”
*“To Sleep, Perchance to Dream”* by Chet Raymo "What is more gentle than a wind in summer? What is more soothing than a pretty hummer That stays one moment in an open flower, And buzzes cheerily from bower to bower? What is more tranquil than a musk-rose blowing In a green island, far from all men's knowing? More healthful than the leafiness of dales? More secret than a nest of nightingales? What indeed?" The poet Keats answers his own questions: Sleep. Soft closer of our eyes. I've reached an age when I find myself occasionally nodding off in the middle of the day, an open book floppe... more »
What Erdogan’s Big Victory In Turkish Elections Means
Erdogan will continue to pursue the ‘pivot to the East’ both for balancing his troubled relationship with the West as well as in intrinsic terms. To be sure, what began as an entente with Russia over the situation in northern Syria has already broadened into a full-bodied partnership between the two countries, especially in the economic sphere. The post What Erdogan’s Big Victory In Turkish Elections Means appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
"Hope..."
“While there is life there is hope- and while there is hope there is life.” - E. E. Holmes
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Velvet Morning” ("Void of the Stellar Winds")
Liquid Mind, “Velvet Morning” ("Void of the Stellar Winds") - http://www.youtube.com/
"A Look to the Heavens"
“What will become of these galaxies? Spiral galaxies NGC 5426 and NGC 5427 are passing dangerously close to each other, but each is likely to survive this collision. Typically when galaxies collide, a large galaxy eats a much smaller galaxy. In this case, however, the two galaxies are quite similar, each being a sprawling spiral with expansive arms and a compact core. As the galaxies advance over the next tens of millions of years, their component stars are unlikely to collide, although new stars will form in the bunching of gas caused by gravitational tides. *Click image for larger... more »
"We Must Ask Ourselves..."
''As Americans, we must ask ourselves: Are we really so different? Must we stereotype those who disagree with us? Do we truly believe that ALL red-state residents are ignorant racist fascist knuckle-dragging NASCAR-obsessed cousin-marrying roadkill-eating tobacco juice-dribbling gun-fondling religious fanatic rednecks; or that ALL blue-state residents are godless unpatriotic pierced-nose Volvo-driving France-loving left-wing communist latte-sucking tofu-chomping holistic-wacko neurotic vegan weenie perverts?'' - Dave Barry
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/29/18"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/29/18"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "President Trump will be picking another Supreme Court Judge because Anthony Kennedy is retiring soon. Trump will be picking from a list of about 20 people he compiled while running for President. Trump says he has added five names to the list. The Democrats say they will stop Trump’s pick for the highest court, but then again, they said Hillary Clinton would win by a landslide too. Anyone who thinks the recent Inspector General (IG) report is a so-called nothing burger is a partisan Democrat, a liar or both. Containe... more »
Qanon Last 3 Days - IRAN Plan
Yikes, it is getting hot and heavy for the past three days. For those who are trying to believe the counter narrative that Q is a phony, understand that all through this we are pointed to key evidence we would never see otherwise. None of that evidence proves false, misinterpreted perhaps but it is certainly real enough.Child pornography is suddenly jumped back in. That is not going away, no matter how MSM ignores it all. The spotlight is available and set upon every occurance now.The fight to release the DOJ/FBI traffic related to the obvious plot to stop Trump is a simple con... more »
How to supervise a robot with your mind and hand gestures
This is actually brilliant. The human mind easily detects when the robot is not getting it right and in real time. following that up with a simple corrective move is also natural. What follows of course is that it now becomes plausible to actually train a machine up to a high standard of performance. And none of this will demand additional programming once created. Thus we will acquire a fruit picking robot and teach that robot how to wotk aroung the treesc and how to properly pick fruit. It will take time, but that upgraded AI robot can then be copied to thousands of robot... more »
The transformative power of giving young women cash
It is called empowerment. that is when the outside world treats you like an independent adult. And yes this needs to become a simple human right for every citizen who has reached majority at least. The alternative is unnecessary constraint and the real risk of been entrapped by the greedy. The outcome is never superior in terms of social value. In the end this is still no more than my insistence that we replace the meme of minimum wage with the meme of a minimum four hour shift valued at the cost of our human basic needs such as a bed, a breakfast and a lunch and access to cl... more »
What to think about accusations against Cardinal McCarrick
This continues to be a difficult problem to deal with and to properly assign justice or even the lack thereof. The case itself discloses a single relationship and zero evidence of any other such relationship. The boy was a teenager and the priest must have just taken his vows and would have been naturally vulnerable as well to temptation. We do not discover if the priest is a homosexual in general though it appears that he then kept his vows as all priests must as well. My first point is that homosexual acts between teenagers and young men is very much part of the homose... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* As a young man, I never dove in bigly to the dating scene. I grew up in a lily white Republican town and heard enough sick racist and anti-Semitic remarks by age 16 to last a lifetime. So, by half way through high school, my dating options were limited. Nope. No Repugs for me! I just wasn't going to ask out "that kind of girl." Being a Republican was, even at an early age, number one on my list of "dating turnoffs." OK, admittedly, being 16, a girl that could have doubled for Bridget Bardo might have tempted me, but, of course, I would have been wracked with guilt foreve... more »
Syria war: Air strike on Deraa shelter kills 17 civilians
BBC claims Russian air strike kills 17 civilians but the source of this report is funded by Britain and the U.S., and serves as a propaganda mouthpiece for the West
German MPs to Bring Criminal Human Trafficking Charges Against Migrant Transport NGOs
Migrant rescue NGOs accused of colluding with human traffickers
US may offer air defence system to block S-400 missile deal with Russia
First, the U.S. tried to sabotage Russia's S-400 deal with Turkey. Now, despite New Delhi's long defence ties with Russia, it's trying to do the same with India's S-400 deal
Assad says talks with Trump a “Waste of time”
Talks will be futile, says Assad, because "US presidents ... are hostage to lobbyists"
Trade War Could Lead to Dollar Demise
If BRIC dislodges the dollar, it will precipitate a financial crisis or war
Survey: 72% Of Americans Say News Outlets Intentionally Run Fake News
Americans trust in traditional news outlets sinks to new low
Indirectness
Nada Tawfik Browsing the internet this morning, I spotted a comment somewhere else saying: On Radio 4 about 6:40am they were talking about the [Annapolis] shooting, “…*Trump has criticised the media in the past so should take responsibility for the killings*….”. BBC are a total joke these days. They are not even subtle in the bias anymore. Ah, if only it were that easy! Checking it out for myself, it turns out *not* to be an actual quote. Neither Justin Webb nor BBC North America reporter Nada Tawfik said anything quite so direct or unsubtle this morning. What they *did* do, h... more »
‘US withdraws from the world’ is Trump making it great or irrelevant again?
The US is becoming increasingly isolated from the world More The post ‘US withdraws from the world’ is Trump making it great or irrelevant again? appeared first on The Duran.
Tweets For Today
VIDEO: Chancellor Angela Merkel tells German parliament Europe's 'destiny' is at stake over the #migration issue, ahead of a challenging EU summit on the subject pic.twitter.com/Kj7unkSG8d — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 28, 2018 Mattis reassures Japan over North Korea talks, cites abductees https://t.co/8a94N2Ild9 pic.twitter.com/8DQw5BrcXV — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 29, 2018 Putin & Trump to meet on July 16, to discuss arms control, 'Russian meddling' & Moscow rejoining #G8 https://t.co/obakSfa5KS — RT (@RT_com) June 29, 2018 RFE/RL - Another American (US Embassy Employe... more »
David Baria Is Now The Democratic Candidate For US Senator From Mississippi
Sherman’s run against Baria in the primary will probably will help Baria in the end, because it forced Baria to … Continue reading →
In Light of Federal Election Commission Hearing, US Senators Klobuchar, Warner Urge Commissioners to Issue Strongest Possible Transparency Requirements for Online Ads
“In Light of Federal Election Commission Hearing, Klobuchar, Warner Urge Commissioners to Issue Strongest Possible Transparency Requirements for Online Ads … Continue reading →
BBC spin
Mid-afternoon yesterday news broke here that UK defence giant BAE Systems has won a £20bn contract to build frigates for the Australian navy and many people immediately began looking to the BBC to report this good news: But the BBC *didn't* report it for several hours. As Sisypus noted on the open thread, "6pm News: does the BBC lead with Guido's story that Australia is ordering nine anti-submarine warships from BAE Systems? Of course not - they bury it!" The BBC News website began reporting it at 7.20 pm last night, as per Newssniffer. Newsniffer also reveals, in fascinatin... more »
"Why Does the World Feel So Wrong?"
*"Why Does the World Feel So Wrong?"* by Will Groves "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - William Shakespeare, "Hamlet" "Overt criminality by leaders and passive, unclear thinking by the proles have become the norm. The two go together, creating a symbiotic ecosystem of tyranny. Fraud, theft, and murder have become widespread, just as the scale of lies told and believed have reached new heights. Irresponsibility has become socialized while people in the honest pursuit of good get thwarted. Those of us who want little more th... more »
The Great American Speculative-Fiction Writer Harlan Ellison Has Passed Away At 84
Impossibly, Harlan Ellison, who relished his status as science fiction & fantasy's chief curmudgeon and controversial, celebrated raconteur, has died. He was 84. This is a piece we published last year, reflecting on his storied career: https://t.co/mVcTPxsj9S pic.twitter.com/0UHN3aD45g — B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy (@BNSciFi) June 28, 2018 *WNU Editor:* I have always been a big fan of his work. Had the privilege of meeting him only once at a sci-fi convention in San Francisco years ago .... he did not disappoint. His last words are also not a surprise .... .... “For a brief time I was ... more »
Support ICE officers to ensure US security
“President Trump called out “extremist Democrat politicians” during a rally in Fargo, North Dakota on Wednesday, blasting the recent attacks by open borders activists on Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.” click here
James Hansen 1988 global warming predictions not based on reality
“To theorize that 15 ten-millionths of an overall system will control the temperature of that interrelated system, or of any large part of it, is prima facie nonsense. What should surprise us is not that the idea has turned out wrong, but … Continue reading →
Student newsletter editor, sociology professor suffer from Christianophobia?
Christianophobia = an irrational animosity towards or hatred of Christians, or Christianity in general. (McMillan Dictionary) “The article relies heavily on Iliff School of Theology sociology professor Antony Alumkal, whose book Paranoid Science Owens asserts “charts the long and complicated relationship between … Continue reading →
Hate speech, bias and intolerance is unacceptable, but nothing new for Christians
“Expanding on this, Owens falsely claims “far-right American evangelicals have been responsible for some of the most radical opposition to scientific positions regarding topics such as climate change and evolution, working in close tandem with secular free-market idealogues.” [sic] “ … Continue reading →
“Are Humans Getting Dumber?”
*“Are Humans Getting Dumber?”* by Tom Purcell “The report said people are getting dumber - at least I think that’s what it said, but the big words kept throwing me off.” “Ah, yes, you speak of a recent study by Stanford University researcher and geneticist Dr. Gerald Crabtree. He believes human beings are undergoing intellectual decline.”* “We are?” “Writing about the study in the Natural Society Newsletter, Mike Barrett says that, according to Crabtree, our cognitive abilities are the result of ‘the combined effort of thousands of genes.’ If a mutation were to happen to anyone,... more »
Picture Of The Day
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis reviews a Chinese honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Bayi Building in Beijing. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool via Reuters *WNU Editor:* The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Editors Choice Pictures* (Reuters).
U.S. Pressing Allies To End All Imports Of Iranian Oil By Nov. 4
Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Iran's petroleum minister, center, speaks to reporters ahead of the 174th Organization Of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting in Vienna, Austria, on Friday, June 22, 2018. OPEC and its allies reached a preliminary agreement in the face of strong opposition from Iran to boost production by a theoretical 1 million barrels a day - the actual increase will be smaller as several countries are unable to raise output. Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg *Chronicle/Bloomberg*: *U.S. pressing allies to end Iran oil imports by Nov. 4, official says* The U.... more »
The Poet: Wendell Berry, "A Spiritual Journey"
"A Spiritual Journey" "And the world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and joyful, by which we arrive at the ground at our feet, and learn to be at home." ~ Wendell Berry
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"Our Best Choice..."
"Good or bad, everything we do is our best choice at that moment." - William Glasser
Angela Merkel Warns Migrant Crisis Will ‘Make Or Break the EU’ If Talks Collapse at Crunch Summit Today
Angela Merkel Warns Migrant Crisis Will ‘Make Or Break the EU’ If Talks Collapse at Crunch Summit Today by Jon Lockett, https://www.thesun.co.uk/ The German Chancellor is under mounting pressure to come up with a solution as thousands of people arrive in Europe every day – ANGELA Merkel warned the migrant crisis will “make or break” the EU […]
Italy ‘Puts a Knife’ to EU Throat as New Government WREAKS HAVOC at First Major Summit
Italy ‘Puts a Knife’ to EU Throat as New Government WREAKS HAVOC at First Major Summit by JOE BARNES, BRUSSELS CORRESPONDENT, https://www.express.co.uk/ THE new Italian Government have arrived in Brussels and kicked up a storm at their first major meeting of European Union leaders potentially delaying the talks until the early hours by “blocking all the summit […]
Israel Holds Iran Missile Strike Simulations at its Nuclear Reactors – Reports
Israel Holds Iran Missile Strike Simulations at its Nuclear Reactors – Reports by https://sputniknews.com/ The Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC) has been working to boost security of the Dimona and Nahal Sorek nuclear reactors against possible missile strikes from Iran and Lebanon-based Hezbollah, Haaretz reported. – According to the Israeli media outlet, IAEC members consider such developments […]
EU Council Cancels Summit Press Conference After Italy Threat To Veto
EU Council Cancels Summit Press Conference After Italy Threat To Veto by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Well Day 1 did not go according to plan… The EU Council has cancelled the press conference at the end of Day 1 of the summit and in a very diplomatic statement, make it clear, it’s Italy’s fault…: – The European Council this afternoon had […]
Farage DELIGHTS in Promise that Italy and European Commission SHOWDOWN is ‘Just Beginning’
Italians to EUrocrats: “If you think you can screw us over like Greece, you have something coming your way. We have US$1Trillion of debts held by France and Germany.” – Farage DELIGHTS in Promise that Italy and European Commission SHOWDOWN is ‘Just Beginning’ by OLI SMITH, https://www.express.co.uk/ NIGEL FARAGE has warned the “unelected Germans” who tried to […]
‘EU Will COLLAPSE If Merkel Goes’ Malta Foreign Minister Gives STARK Warning on Newsnight
‘EU Will COLLAPSE If Merkel Goes’ Malta Foreign Minister Gives STARK Warning on Newsnight by MATT DRAKE, https://www.express.co.uk/ ANGELA Merkel is integral not just for the survival of the Eurozone but if she is removed from power then the instability created could bring down the whole European Union, Malta Foreign Minister Abela Carmelo suggested on BBC Newsnight. […]
France’s Emmanuel Macron to Bring Back Compulsory National Service for Young People
France’s Emmanuel Macron to Bring Back Compulsory National Service for Young People by Samuel Osborne, https://www.independent.co.uk/ Prime minister says restoring national service will inspire patriotism and social cohesion. – The French government has begun putting into action its promise to reintroduce national service for all 16-year-olds. During his election campaign Emmanuel Macron, France’s prime minister, said restoring national service would inspire patriotism and social cohesion. […]
What Won’t Deep State Weasel Rosenstein Turn Over?
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jun 28, 2018 The illegal surveillance revelation is the key to bringing the deep state down. Roger Stone and Alex Jones weigh in. end
CERN Scientists Won’t Tell You This!
Sarah Westall Published on Jan 22, 2018 Anthony Patch joins the program to discuss the unofficial stated goals of Cern executives and financiers. He has spent the last decade researching their motives and actions and has come to the conclusion that their actual agenda has been hidden from the world’s people. While the vast majority of […]
US, Russian Presidents to Meet on July 16
Is this the end of the Satanic WW3 plan in Eastern Europe? I think so. Even, if they attempt to ignite false flag attacks, it is highly unlikely to go to nuclear war. Because Trump will not authorize it. It also implies that NATO may be defunct. – PressTV Published on Jun 28, 2018 US President, […]
NSA Using AT&T to Spy on Americans: Report
Who is in charge of the Beast ‘666’ Network? No Such Agency! RT America Published on Jun 28, 2018 According to The Intercept the National Security Agency is using internet data processing centers run by AT&T to spy on Americans, many of the facilities are located in several major US cities. RT America’s Trinity Chavez reports. end
Down Goes The King Of Queens, But What Does It Really Mean?
*by Bob Lynch* Democratic campaign operative The large part of the analysis focused on the “shocking” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez victory in New York’s 14th Congressional District has focused on the fact that the ten term incumbent and number 4 member of the Democratic House Leadership team was taken out by a 28 year old Latina who identifies as a Democratic Socialist, calls for the disbanding of ICE, and has never held any elected office. But was the result really that shocking? And more importantly, how many Independent and casual Democrats even knew Joe Crowley’s name before Tuesd... more »
Newspaper Shooting Suspect Had History of Harassment
Comments made by a conspiracy blogger about vigilantes killing journalists also received scrutiny in the aftermath of the mass shooting.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel: Europe’s Migration Crisis Is ‘Make-Or-Break’ For The EU
*CNBC: **Europe’s migration crisis is ‘make-or-break’ for the EU, Germany’s Merkel says* * EU leaders are meeting in Brussels, Belgium on Thursday and Friday to try to wrangle a solution on migration, with the issue leaving Merkel’s own political fate hanging precariously in the balance. * “Europe faces many challenges, but that of migration could become the make-or-break one for the EU,” Merkel said during a passionate address to the German parliament. * Merkel’s coalition partner CSU has given her until the end of the EU summit to alleviate the perceived burden of immigration on ... more »
Nature Unbound IX – 21st Century Climate Change
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Javier A conservative outlook on 21st century climate change Summary: For the past decade anthropogenic emissions have slowed down, and continuation of current trends suggests a peak in emissions by 2050. Atmospheric CO2levels should reach 500 ppm but might stabilize soon afterwards, as sinks increase their CO2uptake. Solar activity…
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