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The Angela Fritz Epic Heatwave
On June 28, Denver was just as hot as August 8, 1878. Angela Fritz at the Capital Weather Gang described it as an “epic heatwave.” Denver just tied its all-time temperature record. This heat wave is just getting started. – … Continue reading →
Picture Of The Day
Airborne Troops landing during the 'Slavic Brotherhood-2016' drills in Serbia involving Russian, Belarusian and Serbian servicemen. © Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Men and Women of Russia's Airborne Troops* (Sputnik)
OMG! Rough Language BUT a Very Good Point!
IF they believed that Global Warming were real, and sea level would rise 100 feet, could anyone located below 100 ft elevation get a mortgage? Um, no. So since mortgages are widely available, what does that say?... Continue reading →
New Sanctions Kick In: Trump Declares (Trade) War On Iran…And EU!
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RonPaulLibertyReport Published on Aug 6, 2018 As promised, a new and sweeping round of US sanctions against Iran will kick in today. Though the EU has sworn to do its best to protect European companies from US sanctions, there is little doubt the Europeans can resist US demands. What’s next? end
Europe Vows to Fight for Iran Deal as US Renews Sanctions
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Europe Vows to Fight for Iran Deal as US Renews Sanctions by DAVID M. HERSZENHORN, https://www.politico.eu/ EU seeks to protect European companies doing business with Tehran. European leaders said Monday that they were working to preserve the nuclear deal with Iran despite renewed U.S. sanctions against Tehran. Sanctions by the U.S. were set to come back into … Continue reading "Europe Vows to Fight for Iran Deal as US Renews Sanctions"
Arpaio Speaks to Toy Doughnut in New Baron Cohen’s Show
U.S. Senate candidate Joe Arpaio argued the benefits of gun ownership to a tiny toy doughnut in the latest episode of comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's new prank show.
China Has Successfully Test-Fired A Hypersonic Aircraft
CAAA successfully test flew waverider hypersonic flight vehicle 星空/Sky star-2 in the northwest test range on Friday morning, the rocket completed active phase turning, stage/fairing separation, flight vehicle autonomous flight and high maneuvering turning in 10 minutes' flight. pic.twitter.com/LhR3OrJuRy — dafeng cao (@dafengcao) August 3, 2018 *SCMP:* *China’s hypersonic aircraft, Starry Sky-2, could be used to carry nuclear missiles at six times the speed of sound* First test flight of experimental design, which rides its own shock waves, deemed a ‘huge success’ China has succ... more »
The Turtle Is Starting Two Years Early To Win His Race In Kentucky
In 2014 Mitch McConnell looked like he might have a tough time being reelected. In fact, he spent a colossal $30,435,557 in the effort, not counting $22,250,563 that SuperPACs spent supporting him and sliming his Democratic opponent, Alison Grimes. And before McConnell could get to Grimes he had to fight off a primary from the more extreme right-- Matt Bevin, now governor, then just a random insane rich person, spent $4,485,900 against McConnell, $1,239,648 was self-funded. McConnell beat Bevin handily in the primary 213,753 (60.2%) to 125,787 (35.4%). There was a warning in that ... more »
China's Navy Continues To Grow
China's aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. REUTERS *Business Insider/SCMP:* *China's new missile destroyers will guard its aircraft carriers — here's how they stack up to the US Navy* * China is building advanced warships to defend its expanding fleet of aircraft carriers, specifically an unnamed next-generation carrier reportedly still in the works * The Type 055 guided-missile destroyers are said to be the world's second most powerful destroyers * These powerful warships still trail behind the Zumwalt-class dest... more »
RICO Suave
From THINK PROGRESS: During an interview on Sunday’s edition of This Week, Jay Sekulow — one of President Trump’s lawyers — admitted he was wrong last year when he claimed Trump “wasn’t involved” in dictating a misleading statement for his son … Continue reading →
In A Corporatist System Of Government, Corporate Censorship Is State Censorship
Last year, representatives of Facebook, Twitter, and Google were instructed on the US Senate floor that it is their responsibility to “quell information rebellions” and adopt a “mission statement” expressing their commitment to “prevent the fomenting of discord.” “Civil wars don’t start with gunshots, they […]
Philippines beyond clichés: ‘tough on crime’
Nicole Curato talks to Clarke Jones about what the 'tough on crime' mentality looks like from inside the Philippine prison system. The post Philippines beyond clichés: ‘tough on crime’ appeared first on New Mandala.
Neocons Demand 'Crushing' Sanctions on Russia
[image: neocons-demand-crushing-sanctions-on-russia] You can always count on the neocons in Congress to ignore reality, ignore evidence, and ignore common sense in their endless drive to get us involved in another war.
4 Signs We Live in a Profoundly Sick Society
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - What makes our society so sick?
Silicon Valley Tech Giants Team Up to Destroy Infowars and Silence Alex Jones
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The Duran Published on Aug 6, 2018 Facebook has announced that it has removed four pages belonging to Infowars’ Alex Jones for “repeatedly posting content over the past several days” that breaks its community standards. The social media monopoly said it removed the pages “for glorifying violence, which violates our graphic violence policy, and using dehumanizing … Continue reading "Silicon Valley Tech Giants Team Up to Destroy Infowars and Silence Alex Jones"
What Hiroshima Can Teach Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* "Hiroshima should teach Trump and Kim that even if history does not always reach a verdict, it always conducts a trial." It has been 73 years since an atomic bomb destroyed Hiroshima, and have Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un learned anything? When a U.S. president threatens to rain "fire and fury" on North Korea, the unspoken menace is of atomic hellfire. When the Dear Leader of North Korea says the nuclear launch button is "always on my table," he signals that the next Korean War will be announced by mushroom clouds. There have been statesmen, such ... more »
Russia’s Only Aircraft Carrier Will Get New MiG-29s
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Europe* Kuznetsov is an old design that dates back to the late Soviet-era and at some point she will have to be replaced. However, a new Russian carrier is mostly a theoretical discussion at this point because Moscow currently lacks the resources to build such vessels until at least 2025. Russia’s sole remaining aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will have to be modified to handle its new complement of Mikoyan MiG-29KR Fulcrum-K multirole fighters when it returns to service. The massive dilapidated Soviet-era vessel entered into dry-dock for repairs an... more »
Why Russia Won't Go Bankrupt Paying for Its Military Buildup
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Despite Putin's constant boasts of advanced weapons, such as nuclear super-torpedoes and hypersonic missiles, the GPV 2027 plan will achieve much more modest goals. One reason the Soviet Union collapsed was that Moscow went broke trying to keep up with the United States in the Cold War arms race. So, with today's Russia embarking on an ambitious military modernization program, perhaps Moscow will go broke again? Not likely. "On a most basic level, by 2027 the Russian armed forces should be considerably better equipped than they are today," accor... more »
EU Blocking US Sanctions Against Iran to Protect European Companies
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EU Blocking US Sanctions Against Iran to Protect European Companies by https://www.rt.com/ The European Union is enforcing the so-called Blocking Statute to protect its firms operating in Iran from looming US sanctions against the country. – The first round of renewed US sanctions will take effect on Tuesday after midnight US Eastern time with the harshest … Continue reading "EU Blocking US Sanctions Against Iran to Protect European Companies"
Survey: The Majority of Israelis Support Military Campaign in Gaza
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Survey: The majority of Israelis support military campaign in Gaza by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The monthly academic survey, Peace Index, published by the Israeli Institute for Democracy and Tel Aviv University, showed that the majority of Israelis support the inclusion of the principle of equality into the recent “nation-state law.” The survey has also referred to the security … Continue reading "Survey: The Majority of Israelis Support Military Campaign in Gaza"
Iran Sanctions To Be Restored, Following US JCPOA Pullout
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RT America Published on Aug 6, 2018 At the stroke of midnight, the first round of new sanctions against Iran will go into effect. This is all part of the United States’ withdrawal from the JCPOA better known as the Iran nuclear deal. RT America’s Manila Chan reports. end
Palestinian Officials: Israel, Egypt Advancing Gaza Deal Behind Abbas’ Back
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The plan of the Synagogue of Satan is to initiate war against Gaza and forcefully expel Palestinians (REAL JEWS) into the North Sinai desert. Thereafter, they will announce a ceasefire-“peace treaty”. – “Two main proposals are under discussion – one presented by Egypt and the other by United Nations special Mideast envoy Nickolay Mladenov. …. with Israel; […]
Israeli Security Cabinet Meets as Gaza at Crux Between ‘An Agreement Or War’
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Israeli Security Cabinet Meets as Gaza at Crux Between ‘An Agreement Or War’ by HERB KEINON, https://www.jpost.com/, 5 August 2018 No operative decisions were made public, and a statement afterward said only that the IDF is ready for anything. – Amid reports of intensive Egyptian and UN efforts to cobble together a long-term Gaza-Israel truce that […]
Palestinians Slam Demolition of West Bank Village
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PressTV Published on Aug 2, 2018 People have demonstrated against Israel’s plans to demolish a Palestinian Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank. Protesters took to the streets in Khan al-Ahmar village east of Jerusalem al-Quds. They expressed determination to defend Palestinians’ existence and survival. Meanwhile Israel’s Supreme Court decided to postpone its ruling to demolish […]
Italian Scientist Suggests Life on Mars Exists Even Now
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Italian Scientist Suggests Life on Mars Exists Even Now by https://sputniknews.com/ A team of Italian researchers has discovered a salt lake on Mars using the Marsis radar on board the European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter. Sputnik spoke with Roberto Orosei, a researcher at the Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica and the Marsis’ scientific director, to find […]
Depopulating Palestine, Dehumanizing the Palestinians by Zionists
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Depopulating Palestine, Dehumanizing the Palestinians by Sheldon Richman, https://original.antiwar.com/ One might have thought that, in the wake of the Nazi regime’s systematic crimes against humanity last century, dehumanization would have become unthinkable once and for all. Unfortunately, this has not been the case. It has shamefully continued unabated, the assorted perpetrators including, with tragic irony, those who […]
Just Business: EU Blocking US Sanctions Against Iran to Protect European Companies
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RT Published on Aug 6, 2018 The European Union is enforcing the so-called Blocking Statute to protect its firms operating in Iran from looming US sanctions against the country. end
Going Solo: Trump Reiterates Plans to Create New Military Space Force
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RT Published on Aug 6, 2018 US president Donald Trump has reiterated his plan to create a military force in space stressing that this new wing of the American military would have both defensive and offensive capabilities. end
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From Jenna Orkin Activist Published 11,000 Wikileaks Twitter Posts How Australia's Meat Industry Plans to Flood Post-Brexit Britain With Products Banned in EU The first week of Paul Manafort's high-stakes criminal trial took off with a bang: Here's everything you need to know Bin Laden's Son Marries Lead 9/11 Hijacker's Daughter, Says FamilyPro-ISIS Media Outlet Signals Imminent Biological Attack On The West98 confirmed dead, hundreds injured after powerful earthquake hits popular Indonesian tourist island Yosemite Valley Closed "Indefinitely" Due To Raging Wildfires Two Drones Each... more »
U.S. Air Strikes Against The Islamic State In Syria-Iraq Continue
*Long War Journal:* *U.S. Has Launched Over 500 Strikes Against Islamic States Since May* On May 1, the United States launched Operation Roundup to accelerate the defeat of the Islamic State in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and the Iraq-Syria border region. Over the past three months, the US-led Coalition has launched 529 strikes in Iraq and Syria, the majority of which hit the critical border crossing of Abu Kamal, Syria. The Coalition conducted 225 strikes in May and a similar number in June, over three times as many as the 74 strikes launched in March, shortly before Opera... more »
Fighting Plasticphobia
Despite the welcome presence of plastic items in our lives, there is mounting plasticphobia driven by the usual suspects: Multi Million Dollar enterprises like Greenpeace, Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council, etc. The media and websites stoke fears and concerns about traces of chemicals used in making plastic products. The basic facts need reminding in […]
Did France Pass a Law Saying That ‘Children Can Consent to Sex with Adults’?
A disreputable web site distorted and misled readers on the subject of a new French law on sexual violence.
Top U.S. Nuclear General: North Korean Denuclearization Moving In ‘Positive Direction’
Gen. John Hyten *Breaking Defense:* *North Korean Denuclearization Potentially Moving In ‘Positive Direction’: Gen. Hyten* "Things are moving (in) a positive direction," Gen. Hyten said of North Korean, while Russia's new 2-megaton underwater drone "does not change" the strategic balance. OMAHA: Gen. John Hyten, the man who might wage nuclear war should North Korea strike, says the prospects for “the potential denuclearization” of North Korea are moving “in a positive direction” since the Singapore summit. “From my perspective, the belief in a potential denuclearization of North ... more »
The Top Five Things To Always Look For When Buying Butter
Butter is one of the staple foods in millions of households, and for good reason as it also happens to be one of the healthiest foods out there — as long as you buy the right kind, of course. In 2005, butter finally broke loose from its nutritional banishment and reclaimed its top spot from longtime rival margarine, which was originally developed by a French chemist way back in 1869. Lately butter sales have been spurred even more by health trends like the Paleo Diet and Bulletproof Coffee, which centers around mixing grass-fed butter with coffee for a nourishing and stimulati... more »
Rollo May, "Courage"
*"Courage"* by Rollo May "We are living at a time when one age is dying and the new age is not yet born. We cannot doubt this as we look about us to see the radical changes in sexual mores, in marriage styles, in family structures, in education, in religion, technology, and almost every other aspect of modern life. And behind it all is the threat of the atom bomb, which recedes into the distance but never disappears. To live with sensitivity in this age of limbo indeed requires courage. A choice confronts us. Shall we, as we feel our foundations shaking, withdraw in anxiety and... more »
Bonus QotD: "Nothing is more obstinate than a fashionable consensus."
*"Nothing is more obstinate than a fashionable consensus."*~ Margaret Thatcher . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
X22 Report, “The Fed Is Now Cornered By This One Move, Trust The Plan”
X22 Report, “The Fed Is Now Cornered By This One Move, Trust The Plan” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7V5fR1PLT4 Related: X22 Report, “Don't Just Trust The Plan, Watch The Plan Unfold, [DeClas], Ring, Ring” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Vv4tRemqk
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Oltremare”
Ludovico Einaudi, “Oltremare” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8MzHqkNBwo
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Will our Sun look like this one day? The Helix Nebula is one of brightest and closest examples of a planetary nebula, a gas cloud created at the end of the life of a Sun-like star. The outer gasses of the star expelled into space appear from our vantage point as if we are looking down a helix. The remnant central stellar core, destined to become a white dwarf star, glows in light so energetic it causes the previously expelled gas to fluoresce. *Click image for larger size.* The Helix Nebula, given a technical designation of NGC 7293, lies about 700 light-years away towards the const... more »
Chet Raymo, "Starlight"
*"Starlight"* by Chet Raymo "Poor Calvin is overwhelmed with the vastness of the cosmos and no small dose of existential angst. He is not the first, of course. Most famously the 17th-century French philosopher Blaise Pascal wailed his own despair: "I feel engulfed in the infinite immensity of spaces whereof I know nothing and which know nothing of me. I am terrified...The eternal silence of these infinite spaces alarms me." And he didn't know the half of it. Not so long ago we imagined ourselves to be the be-all and end-all of creation, at the center of a cosmos made expressly for... more »
"Wanderers..."
“Not all those who wander are lost.” - J. R. R. Tolkien
Sailing SitRep 2018 - The Angel of Chemainus
*Angel of Chemainus* Hi Everybody: Just a short SitRep from the SS Limerence. We're moored in the small, coastal town of Chemainus on the East coast of Vancouver Island. It's been hotter than hades for the last two days. This morning there was smoke in the air due to forest fires but a breeze has mostly cleared the air quality. The above cloud formation appeared in the sky yesterday as we were pulling into Chemainus. It is geographically over the military base at Comox, BC where US and Canadian military jets fly out of. I'm thinking that some pilot was having fun with chemtra... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Evidence"
*"Evidence"* "Where do I live? If I had no address, as many people do not, I could nevertheless say that I lived in the same town as the lilies of the field, and the still waters. Spring, and all through the neighborhood now there are strong men tending flowers. Beauty without purpose is beauty without virtue. But all beautiful things, inherently, have this function - to excite the viewers toward sublime thought. Glory to the world, that good teacher. Among the swans there is none called the least, or the greatest. I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especi... more »
The U.S. - China Trade War Is Escalating
*VOA: **China Lashes Out as Retaliatory Moves Fail to Stop Trump Trade Actions * BEIJING — Chinese state media are reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade actions against China in diverse ways. While denouncing the U.S. leader’s actions, Beijing is also using its media to calm markets and express concern about the impact on the Chinese economy. An editorial in the Communist Party's People's Daily said that by raising tariffs and then offering negotiations, the Trump administration is trying to use "carrot-and-stick diplomacy to bully China into unilateral trade concession... more »
Pay for Play in the Nuclear Indusry Privatizes Profits, Socializes Costs, and Individualizes Hazards
Pay for play in the nuclear industry socializes costs, privatizes profits, and individualizes the hazards from radioactive emissions and waste. But the Trump administration is ready to play: Michael Rothfeld,Rebecca Ballhaus and Joe Palazzolo (2018, August 2). Top Trump Donor Agreed to Pay Michael Cohen $10 Million for Nuclear Project Push. The Wall Street Journal, https://www.wsj.com/articles/top-trump-donor-agreed-to-pay-michael-cohen-10-million-for-nuclear-project-push-sources-say-1533245330 A major donor to President Trump agreed to pay $10 million to the president’s then-per... more »
Paul Manafort-- The Embodiment Of Globalized American Kleptocracy
As you've probably read by now, the fake "president" is freaking out that Idiot, Jr. and Kushner-in-law are going to be indicted in Putin-Gate. There's plenty more than that they should both be indicted for. Last week's Franklin Foer essay for *The Atlantic*, This Is So Much Bigger Than Paul Manafort, gets to the heart of it far better than any simpleminded Trump tweet for his moron base ever will. Topic, as you may have guessed from the title: kleptocracy. In case you're unaware of the term, like kakistocracy, it comes from the Greek. Kleptocracy references *kléptēs*, "thief," *kl... more »
Is The UK Behind “Russiagate”?
Is the UK, perhaps in coordination with the EU (and the Democrats) behind the "Russia Did It!" Russiagate issue and investigation? Continue reading →
Did a Michigan School District Ban Students from Wearing the American Flag?
A year-old Facebook post about a school dress code became a source of reanimated outrage in 2018.
Intellectuals And Professors Loved Hitler, Mussolini and Roosevelt
So much of left-wing thought is a kind of playing with fire by people who don’t even know that fire is hot. George Orwell 28 Aug 1933, 3 – The Baltimore Sun at Newspapers.com
Catching Mars from Cairo
Last week, Planet Mars was in its closest position to our planet earth for the first time since 2003. If you had looked to the sky at night then, you may have seen a shining red dot appearing amazingly. That’s our neighbor Mars and I could not resist the opportunity to capture it in a photo. I do not have a telescope right now “ I am thinking of getting one” and I do not have a telephoto zoom lens “Lenses’ prices reaches Planet Pluto since the Egyptian pound flotation ” so I tried to do it using my zoom lens “55-210” despite I know in advance. The results are not great but let’s reme... more »
Red Mars or El Qahar in Cairo sky [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Red Mars or El Qahar in Cairo sky] According to some historians , Cairo was named in Arabic "El-Qahira" in reference to Mars's name in Arabic "El-Qahar" , "the conquerer". This is how Mars appeared on my camera using a 55-210mm zoom only
Mars close to earth [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Mars close to earth] Mars is currently in its closest position to Planet earth since 2003
Hiroshima Child
Nazim Hikmet, Global Research – The Lies and Crimes of Hiroshima according to President Harry Truman, Hiroshima was a military base. “The world will note that the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, a military base. That was because we wished in this first attack to avoid, insofar as possible, the killing of civilians”. The lies... (read more)
Coffee and the “Shock Doctrine” in Puerto Rico
John Vandermeer and Ivette Perfecto, Food First - In Naomi Klein’s framework, The Shock Doctrine is the well-worn strategy of capitalist development in the “shock” mode. Part of this framework contends that in the aftermath of disasters, capitalists will descend, purchasing land and other capital goods at basement bottom prices, using their deep pockets to undercut anything or... (read more)
Judge Certifies Class Action Lawsuit Against GEO Group’s Forced Immigrant Labor In Washington
In a lawsuit alleging systematic wage theft, thousands of detained immigrants at GEO Group's Northwest Detention Center were certified as a class by a federal judge. The post Judge Certifies Class Action Lawsuit Against GEO Group’s Forced Immigrant Labor In Washington appeared first on Shadowproof.
Brazil Judge Suspends Use of Agrochemical Glyphosate
A Brazilian judge has suspended the use of products containing the agrochemical glyphosate, a widely employed herbicide for soy and other crops in the country, according to legal filings. Source: www.reuters.com A federal judge in Brasilia ruled that new products containing the chemical could not be registered in the country and existing registrations would be suspended […] The post Brazil Judge Suspends Use of Agrochemical Glyphosate appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
An Official Saudi Twitter Account Threatens Canada With A 9/11-Style Of Attack
Now deleted, here a screenshot of the threatening Saudi "infographic" featuring an airliner headed for the Toronto skyline. pic.twitter.com/LrkCLxxjFk — Tobias Schneider (@tobiaschneider) August 6, 2018 *Business Insider:* *Saudi Arabia appeared to threaten Canada with a 9/11-style attack in a feud over human rights* * Saudi Arabian state media tweeted an infographic appearing to show an Air Canada airliner heading towards the Toronto skyline in a way that recalled the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. * Saudi Arabia expelled Canada's ambassador after an official account called ... more »
AMI Smart Meter DEFEAT At New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
By Catherine J. Frompovich Whoever would even have guessed a state public utility commission would reject the New World Order’s and the UN’s Agendas 21... more »
Power is Theme at Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s ‘Scholars Weekend’
For Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF) scholars, this year’s Scholars Weekend from August 2-5 was a place to reaffirm the power of community for the high-achieving, low-income students.
The Tory Uses of Islamophobia
I expect not many readers have time for Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, especially as she was happy to front up the most appalling policies of Dave's *ancien regime*. But her repeated criticisms of Islamophobia deserve attention because, well, the attention *is lacking*. The press are uninterested, and no Tory has broken cover to attack their party in the vociferous terms we find across the chamber. Quite the opposite - we see Boris Johnson going overboard with his ever-so-funny characterisation of burqa-wearing Muslim women as letter boxes. There is nothing from the party, *nothing*. Not e... more »
“Carpe Diem”
*“Carpe Diem”* by poets.org "We are food for worms, lads," announces John Keating, the unorthodox English teacher played by Robin Williams in the 1989 film "Dead Poets Society." "Believe it or not," he tells his students, "each and every one of us in this room is one day going to stop breathing, turn cold, and die." The rallying cry of their classroom is "carpe diem," popularized as "seize the day," although more literally translated as "pluck the day," referring to the gathering of moments like flowers, suggesting the ephemeral quality of life, as in Robert Herrick's "To the Virgi... more »
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Science studies say heatwaves were more common in USA during the 1930’s
From WUWT: Anthony Watts / August 6, 2018 Original story from No Tricks Zone During the 1930s, when the atmospheric CO2 concentration was about 100 ppm lower than today (310 ppm vs. 410 ppm), United States heat waves were just as if not more common than recent decades. Recently there has been much ado about […]
The Power of Consensus; Not Much
The NAZI consensus was that Einstein was wrong. WWII was ultimately settled by proving Einstein correct. The facts have no need for a “consensus.” “One Hundred Authors Against Einstein was published in 1931 [that said the Theory of Relativity is wrong]. When asked to comment on this denunciation of relativity by so many scientists, Einstein … Continue reading "The Power of Consensus; Not Much"
"Time..."
"Someone once told me that time is a predator that stalked us all our lives. But I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey, that reminds us to cherish every moment because they'll never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we live it. After all, Number One, we're only mortal." - "Jean-Luc Picard" "Time is the fire in which we burn..." - "Dr. Soren"
"Signs Point to a Global Slowdown"
*"Welcome to 'New Age' Fiscal Policy"* by Brian Maher "The United States government, alas, is embarrassed for funds. More money is going out the back door than is coming in the front. So today Uncle Samuel holds his hat before the bond market... requesting to borrow $329 billion through September… and $440 billion by December. Sixty-three percent higher, these numbers are, than the Treasury’s borrowings for the same period last year. And this year’s debt spree promises to be the greatest since the depths of the financial crisis. Thus we pause today to acknowledge the nation’s deli... more »
The State of African Security
*Namarig Kram, Michael O'Hanlon* *Security, Africa* [image: Soldiers open fire to disperse crowds of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change supporters outside the party's headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings] Africa is no longer all about bad news on the security front. What is the overall state of African security at this moment in 2018? Clearly, on a continent with fifty-four countries and more than a billion people, there is no way to handle that question with a simple answer. But it’s still useful to examine broad trends and dynami... more »
Russia’s Patriotic Cinema—and Why It Matters
*Alexander Rojavin* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen on a video camera screen as he attends a live nationwide broadcast call-in in Moscow, Russia June 7, 2018. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS] Films by regime-friendly directors reveal the more subliminal level of what government representatives proclaim explicitly in interviews. It would be “cultural masochism” to support art critical of Russia. So says none other than Vladimir Medinsky, the Russian minister of culture. A trusted Putin loyalist and the author of a book series rem... more »
China Dreams of America Alone
*Daniel Kliman, Abigail C. Grace* *Security, Asia* [image: Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) gestures towards South Korean President Moon Jae-In (L) during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Nicolas Asfouri/Pool] Washington's poor treatment of its allies isn't helping either. As the prospect of a U.S.-China economic confrontation grows more likely by the day, Beijing takes comfort in the ongoing tensions between the United States and its allies that flared anew during President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Europe. Amer... more »
With Iran and America, Confrontation Is Not the Answer
*Gawdat Bahgat* *Security, Middle East* [image: Members of Iran's Basij militia parade to commemorate the anniversary of army day in Tehran April 18, 2009. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN POLITICS MILITARY)] Washington and Tehran must find a way forward that is beneficial for both of them—and war isn't it. Since the establishment of the Islamic Republic in 1979, relations between Tehran and Washington have been characterized by mutual suspicion and extreme hostility. In recent weeks that rhetoric has intensified. President Trump warned the Iranians not to threaten the United Stat... more »
After Iran and North Korea; Now Hold Pakistan’s Feet to the Fire
*Francesca Silvestri* *Security, Middle East* [image: A man walks past a wall of a shipping container's yard painted with a national flag ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day, in Karachi, Pakistan August 6, 2018. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro] Trump’s declarations regarding Pakistan have diminished U.S. influence in South Asia. Over the past year, nuclear non-proliferation diplomacy has succumbed to divergent pressures, including: - global moves via the United Nations and led by the United States to halt North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons (and missile systems to deliver them) ... more »
Saudi Arabia Expels Canadian Ambassador And Freezes All Trade With Canada
*CBC:** Saudi Arabia freezes new trade, investment after Canada demands activists be freed* Ottawa is 'seeking greater clarity' on statements from Riyadh, Chrystia Freeland's spokesperson says Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that it is ordering Canada's ambassador to leave the country and freezing all new trade and investment transactions with Canada in a spat over human rights. "We consider the Canadian ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia persona non grata and order him to leave within the next 24 hours," Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry said on Twitter. *Read more* .... *W... more »
Editor's Note
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Facing a groundswell of support for legal abortion, Argentina's Catholic Church moderates its tone
Verónica Giménez Béliveau, Religion and Society Professor, Universidad de Buenos Aires at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 7 hours ago
Abortion support is high in Argentina, even among Catholics. That puts the church, which opposes an abortion bill up for vote on August 8, in the awkward position of fighting a law its members demand.
Netanyahu welcomes new Trump sanctions on Iran (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the decision of US President Donald Trump to re-impose economic sanctions on Iran, speaking from Jerusalem on Monday. “This is an important moment for Israel, the United States, the region and the entire world,” said Netanyahu. “It symbolises the determination to block Iran’s regional aggression […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish forces ready to assist Syrian Army in Sweida offensive – YPG commander
Kurdish forces are willing and ready to assist government forces in their Sweida anti-Daesh campaign, the Firat news agency reported on Sunday, citing a YPG commander. In an interview, Commander General Sipan Hemo said the YPG has repeatedly demonstrated its competence in battling and defeating Daesh terrorists in many parts of Syria. “[The] YPG has proved its success in the fight against ISIS [Daesh in Arabic] […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Does This Photograph Show Clouds Over the California Wildfires?
A spectacular image of red-tinted clouds at sunset was repurposed to falsely connect it with 2018 wildfires in California.
8th Graders Can See R-rated ‘Eighth Grade’ Free This Week
The Motion Picture Association of America gave the film an R-rating for some language and sexual material.
The 1931 Consensus Of the German National Socialist Workers Party
A 100% consensus of socialists. Albert von Brunn: Review of ‘100 Authors against Einstein’ [March 13, 1931] | SpringerLink
Reddit Censors Bangladesh Protest As Govt Shuts Down Mobile Internet; Protesters Being Injured and Killed
By Aaron Kesel Bangladesh authorities have shut down mobile Internet across the country, officials and local media said on Sunday, ABS CBN News reported. Meanwhile,... more »
EU-New Zealand FTA: EU proposals (July 2018)
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
06-Aug-2018 As released by the European Commission
EU-Australia FTA: EU proposals (July 2018)
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
06-Aug-2018 As released by the European Commission
Censorship: Alex Jones Removed from Apple, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify
[image: censorship-alex-jones-removed-from-apple-facebook-youtube-spotify] All of these tech companies banning so-called conspiracy theorist Jones on the same day? It seems almost coordinated — a conspiracy, if you will.
Report: Saudi-UAE Coalition Is 'Cutting Deals' With al-Qaeda In Yemen
*Daily Mail/AP:* *US-backed military coalition in war-torn Yemen is 'secretly PAYING al-Qaeda to leave cities and letting fighters retreat with weapons and looted cash without firing a shot at them - despite claiming key victories'* * US backed coalition claims to have made key victories over al-Qaeda in Yemen * But investigation claims fighters are sometimes paid to leave city strongholds * Others are 'allowed to leave with weapons and looted cash without shots fired' A US-backed military coalition in Yemen has secretly paid al-Qaeda to leave cities and allowed others to retreat... more »
How to Make Our Institutions More Accessible
While higher education is abuzz with goals of cultivating greater access and success for historically underrepresented groups, many institutions still engage in practices that work against these goals. If we are truly going to open our doors wider, we can’t do so without transforming our own policies and practices.
Doubts About Diversity
I am skeptical that any of us embraces “diversity” as much as we might believe.
Borough of Manhattan Community College Appoints New Interim President
Dr. Karrin Wilks has been appointed interim president for Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). She will replace Antonio Pérez, who served as president of BMCC for 23 years. Wilks is currently the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at BMCC. Previously, Wilks worked as senior vice president and interim provost for Medgar […]
Textbook Costs Drop as Nearly Half of Colleges Use OpenStax
OpenStax, an online digital-resource service created by Rice University in 2012, has surpassed its goal of saving students $500 million in textbook costs by 2020 as usage rises and average textbook costs drop for the first time in 50 years.
U.S. Reimposes Iran Sanctions At Midnight
*New York Times*: *U.S. to Restore Sanctions on Iran Following Withdrawal From Nuclear Deal* WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said it would restore sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear accord at midnight on Monday, ratcheting up pressure on Tehran while worsening a divide with Europe. The new sanctions are a consequence of President Trump’s decision in May to withdraw from the nuclear deal with world powers. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that the goal was to get Iran to change its ways — including ending all nuclear enrichment and cur... more »
Silicon Valley tech giants team up to destroy Infowars and silence Alex Jones (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 71. The post Silicon Valley tech giants team up to destroy Infowars and silence Alex Jones (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Tucker Carlson: hysteria on the left hits new heights (VIDEO)
The attacks and slander against Donald Trump are hitting the wall and falling to the floor, and the left is getting more and more crazed. The post Tucker Carlson: hysteria on the left hits new heights (VIDEO) appeared first on The Duran.
The ‘Magnitsky Trio’ Pushes for War with Russia with New Sanctions
If half of what I have come to understand about the Curious Case of Bill Browder is true, then the “Magnitsky Trio” of Senators John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Ben Cardin are guilty of espionage, at a minimum. The post The ‘Magnitsky Trio’ Pushes for War with Russia with New Sanctions appeared first on The Duran.
Cedella Marley: Blessings in Disguise
This level of adversity can ultimately lead to transformation.
39 Self-Care Ideas for Those Who Struggle with Self-Love
No matter who you are, what you’ve done or what stage of life you’re at, there’s ONE thing you absolutely must incorporate into your life. And that is self-care.
Fake Intelligence & Plagiarized Quotes Found Inside Official US Intel Report About WMD’s
Fake intelligence, as well as plagiarized quotations, were found in an official intelligence report pertaining to Iraq's WMD presented to the UN Security Council by Secretary of State Colin Powell on February 5, 2003
Hack Your Unconscious To Boost Your Memory and Learning
It seems like hard conscious work, but much of the learning process goes on deep in the mind. Here are the top tips to improve how you recall facts.
Do Any Supplements Work For A Cold?
Last week I had a shocking cold. Blocked nose, sore throat, and feeling poorly. This made me think about the countless vitamins and supplements on the market that promise to ease symptoms of a cold, help you recover faster, and reduce your chance of getting another cold. When it comes to the common cold (also called upper respiratory tract infections) there is no magic cure (I wish) but some supplements may deliver very minor improvements. Here is what the latest research evidence says. Vitamin C For the average person, taking vitamin C does not reduce the number of colds you ge... more »
How the Latest Trump Tower Tweet Damages the President’s Legal Defense
In a previous post, I discussed how a competent lawyer would have responded to a campaign’s proposal that it accept a foreign government’s offer to help with the campaign. The lawyer, I wrote, would have quickly spotted a whole host of issues under the federal campaign finance laws and would certainly have advised against any such engagement. The president has since weighed in on the legal question, responding to a Washington Post story that he was worried about his son’s potential exposure in the Mueller investigation. Fake News reporting, a complete fabrication, that I am concer... more »
Who Will Be Left In The Republican Pup Tent After November?
The other day, we warned about not getting sucked into the political perspectives of conservatives on MSNBC, like "non-practicing Republican" Nicolle Wallace, "ex"-Republican Steve Schmidt, #NeverTrumper Rick Wilson and right-of-center Democrat Adam Schiff, just because they are anti-Trump. Anti-Trumpism is important... but that isn't what it means to be progressive-- and none of them are. That said... their anti-Trumpism can be pretty delicious-- and inciteful. Friday night Schmidt was on *Real Time with Bill Maher* reprising a point on *Overtime* that he has often made on MSNBC... more »
New Sanctions Kick In: Trump Declares (Trade) War On Iran...And EU!
Starting tonight, US sanctions on Iran and anyone who does business will kick in. Did Iran attack someone? Threaten someone? No. President Trump has unilaterally pulled the US out of the nuclear agreement and now demands that all US allies follow suit and, *de facto*, abrogate the treaty. The Europeans are making a lot of noise, claiming that they will back up any EU businesses that remain in Iran. That won't hold. Brussels will cave. But no one seems to be thinking about unintended consequences. Who stands to benefit the most from Washington's obsession with regime change in Iran? ... more »
Will Current U.S. - Taliban Peace Talks Succeed?
Taliban walk as they celebrate ceasefire in Ghanikhel district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan June 16, 2018. REUTERS/Parwiz/File Photo *NBC:* *Taliban 2.0: Militants talk peace with U.S., but past can't be erased* *When NBC News pressed a senior Taliban member on women's rights, he replied: “I just read your message here among the members, and they laughed.” * KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. is talking to the Afghan Taliban, the militant group that sheltered Osama bin Laden as he plotted the 9/11 attacks, about ending America's longest war. More than 2,400 American troops have ... more »
SynBio in Supplements: A New Technology Brings New Questions
Once the stuff of science fiction, modern scientists are now using the techniques of synthetic biology to generate a vast range of useful compounds – including a growing number of ingredients and raw materials that end up in dietary supplements.
Facebook is Being Pressured to Censor Climate Realists; NewsFlash, They Already Are
Facebook, well-known as a breeding ground for misinformation, has a particular problem with disseminating false and misleading messages about climate change science. The platform spreads climate-denying videos and other posts, hosts climate-denying ads, and officially partners with climate-denying media outlets and organizations. Climate-denier videos get millions of views on Facebook A recent video promoting false … Continue reading "Facebook is Being Pressured to Censor Climate Realists; NewsFlash, They Already Are"
1933 : Progressives Described Roosevelt, Hitler And Mussolini As “Great Men”
In 1933, the progressive Lincoln Journal enthusiastically endorsed Roosevelt, Hitler and Mussolini. 31 Dec 1933, 35 – The Lincoln Star at Newspapers.com In 2016 they enthusiastically endorsed Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton is best qualified by experience and temperament to be … Continue reading →
1975 Consensus : Ominous Global Cooling – Causing Droughts, Floods, Hot And Cold
In 1975 scientists knew that Earth was cooling ominously, and it was causing drought, floods, heat and cold. In 2018, scientists know that anything before 1979 never happened, and that drought, floods, heat and cold are caused by global warming. 12 … Continue reading →
US Forest Fires Continue Well Below Average
So far this year, US forest fire burn acreage has been 42% of the 1926-2018 average, and is down more than 90% from the 1930 peak. Spreadsheet The summer of 1930 was extremely hot and dry, so no surprise they … Continue reading →
BREAKING: Facebook, YouTube, Apple and Spotify ban Alex Jones and Infowars
(Note from Erin: This is scary. Regardless of how you feel about Alex Jones this is breaking news happening. Social media giants Facebook and YouTube have put an end to Alex Jones right to free speech and removed all his content.) Facebook and YouTube, as well as Apple (Sunday) and Spotify (Saturday), have all removed […] The post BREAKING: Facebook, YouTube, Apple and Spotify ban Alex Jones and Infowars appeared first on Health Nut News.
FOX: ‘Coast to Coast AM’ host Art Bell’s cause of death revealed
Art Bell, the radio host most well known for his show “Coast to Coast AM” and its “X-Files”-flavored focus on the paranormal,” died at his Pahrump, Nevada home on April 13th. He was 72. On Friday it was revealed that he died of an accidental drug overdose. “According to the Nye County Sheriff’s office, Bell’s death ‘was the […] The post FOX: ‘Coast to Coast AM’ host Art Bell’s cause of death revealed appeared first on Health Nut News.
Is This a 1950s Women’s Magazine Ad for a Handgun to Shoot ‘Depraved Creeps’?
A vintage women's magazine advertisement for a Colt Cobra revolver for use against 'that strange, depraved creep who won't leave you alone' is a recent fabrication.
"Desperate Courage..."
“Desperate courage makes One a majority.” - Andrew Jackson
"We'll Pay All Those Future Obligations by Impoverishing Everyone (How to Destroy Our Currency In One Easy Lesson)"
*"We'll Pay All Those Future Obligations by Impoverishing Everyone * *(How to Destroy Our Currency In One Easy Lesson)"* by Charles Hugh Smith "I've been focusing on inflation, which is more properly understood as the loss of purchasing power of a currency, which when taken to extremes destroys the currency and the wealth/income of everyone forced to use that currency. The funny thing about the loss of a currency's purchasing power is that it wipes out every holder of that currency, rich and not-so-rich alike. There are a few basics we need to cover first to understand how soaring f... more »
Mississippi oyster producers question Pearl River dam plan: report
Oyster producers along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are wary of a proposed flood-control proposal on the Pearl River near Jackson, Miss., a coast newspaper reported. The Sun Herald reported that oyster producers were among those who attended a meeting in Hancock County last... more »
Suffering polar bear used for “climate change” scam
“What kind of people sit around for days knowing an animal is suffering an agonizingly slow death and do nothing but plan how to use that suffering animal to make money? Callous and self-absorbed people.” click here
Suicide Bomber Kills Three Czech NATO Soldiers In Afghanistan
*BBC: **Afghan suicide bomber kills Czech Nato soldiers* A suicide bomber has killed three Czech Nato soldiers in an attack in eastern Afghanistan. The victims were targeted while on a routine foot patrol alongside Afghan forces, Nato officials said in a statement. A US soldier and two Afghan soldiers were wounded in the attack in Charikar, the capital of Parwan province, at 6:00 local time (01:30 GMT). Taliban militants have claimed they carried out the bombing. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* These 3 NATO soldiers were not the only soldiers killed this weekend .... *Three troop... more »
A Boy, A Bottle, A Pipe & Tape: Mice!
A couple of very interesting rat / mice traps, and one a very simple and easy design. Continue reading →
Federal Judge: DACA Must Stay
[image: federal-judge-daca-must-stay] A federal judge denied the Trump administration’s request to reconsider an earlier ruling against the government’s decision to rescind the Obama DACA program.
Media Wrong; Trump Did Not Admit Anything New In Tweet
[image: media-wrong-trump-did-not-admit-anything-new-in-tweet] The meeting between Donald Trump, Jr. and some Russians in 2016, ostensibly to get negative information about Hillary Clinton, is again the subject of blaring headlines.
BREAKING: The very rare Howler sports report!
*MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018Back when the Red Sox could hit:* We rarely do sports reports around here. Recent reports about the Red Sox have led to today's rare exception. We were triggered in part by Dave Sheinin's recent report in the Washington Post. Sheinin described the Sox as "this summer's top contender to join the list of the greatest teams in history." Sheinin, please! Sure, the Red Sox are winning some games. But we prefer to recall the days when the Red Sox could actually hit! Those days were before our time. But if you want to learn the basic history, let's start with the ... more »
QotD: "It’s much better to know what people think than to have their views massaged by public relations or communications staff into nothingness. People censoring themselves is far more dangerous than saying what they really think."
*"The last and important point is that it’s quite healthy for people to shoot their mouths off now and again. It’s much better to know what people think than to have their views massaged by public relations or communications staff into nothingness. People censoring themselves is far more dangerous than saying what they really think."* ~ Martin Van Beynen writing about "a silly vet sexism fracas," quoted by Homepaddock, Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
IT'S ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL SOMEONE DUPED BY YOUR PRANK GRABS AN AR-15
BuzzFeed floats the theory that QAnon is actually a left-wing prank: While it's almost impossible to prove who started QAnon, there is some evidence that it was meant to be a prank all along. And more importantly, it's looking more and more likely that QAnon is actually a prank by leftists or anarchists to make the far-right look deranged. Last month, an Italian leftist activist collective called the Wu Ming Foundation pointed to a book they published in the ’90s that is shockingly similar to QAnon. In 1999, Roberto Bui, Giovanni Cattabriga, Federico Guglielmi, and Luca Di Meo, wr... more »
FedEx and Launch Tennessee to Bring Underrepresented Moguls to Festival
FedEx and Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) have established a scholarship program in efforts to bring 100 underrepresented entrepreneurs to 36|86, the largest startup festival in the Southeast. The festival is scheduled to occur from August 29-30 at four venues in Nashville, and is LaunchTN’s signature event. The goal of 36|86 is to create a space for […]
Howard Communications School and Partners to Donate Books to Uganda College
The Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University is collaborating with The Aspen Institute and The International Communication Association (ICA) to offer a collection of academic-focused books and professional works to Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) in Kampala, Uganda. The books focus on topics such as communication studies and social sciences and will help UMU […]
More Pizzagate Fallout: Purdue Takes Name Off Building, Offers to Return $8M Gift
The John H. Schnatter Center for Economic Research will soon revert to its old name as the Purdue University Research Center in Economics, and the school is offering to return $8 million Schnatter once donated following revelations that the Papa John’s founder used the n-word during a conference call in May, ABC News has reported. […]
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 217 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Laughable weather station maintenance causes highest ever temperature record in Spain
From WUWT: Anthony Watts / August 6, 2018 h/t to Dr. Ryan Maue In Spain, Paco Eslava García has been following my lead on the poor quality of weather stations that produce record-high temperatures. I recently pointed out how the tentative all time high temperature in Africa could very well be due being at an airport. I […]
NASCAR Chairman Arrested for DWI, Oxycodone Possession
NASCAR chairman Brian France has been arrested in New York's Hamptons for driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.
Did Nancy Pelosi Say the ‘Plastic Straw Ban Is Important for Gun Control?’
The House Minority Leader did not argue that the plastic straw ban would prevent "gateway guns" such as pea shooters and spitballers.
West Hollywood Politburo Wants Star of Fame Terminated
When there were calls for the removal of Bill Cosby's star from the Hollywood walk of fame amid multiple sexual assault claims leveled against the comedian, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said it did not remove stars over backlash and cited historical landmark status. But The West Hollywood City Council will vote Monday night on a resolution urging the Los Angeles City Council and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to permanently remove Donald Trump’s walk of fame star. Why? "The City Council will consider adopting a resolution urging the Los Angeles City Council and Hollywood Chamber... more »
China is Waging a Maritime Insurgency in the South China Sea. It's Time for the United States to Counter It.
*Patrick M. Cronin, Hunter Stires* *Security, Asia* [image: The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) steams through the South China Sea July 8, 2012. George Washington was under way conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibil] The rule of international law will stand or fall on the confidence of civilian mariners to operate where and how they please within the boundaries of their international legal rights. The United States’ present approach to countering China’s continued creeping aggress... more »
Sanctions Reimposed: Trump Administration Continues Ferocious Tack On Iran
*Curt Mills* *Security, Americas* [image: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani looks on during a meeting with Swiss President Alain Berset (not pictured) during an official visit in Bern, Switzerland, July 2, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse] The White House defended recent actions on Iran Monday morning, and insisted that President Trump’s desire to meet Hassan Rouhani is consonant with a hardline strategy. Despite President Donald Trump’s stated desire to meet with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani, with little or no preconditions, administration officials didn’t mince words in critici... more »
MSM Journalist Exposes Western, Gulf Arming Terrorists In Syria
By Brandon Turbeville In August of 2017, Bulgarian reporter Dilyana Gaytandzhieva published a report in mainstream outlet Trud in her home country exposing the paper... more »
Corbyn's office 'ignored advice' not to publish antisemitism article on Friday, claim Board and JLC per The Jewish Chronicle
'The Board and JLC suggest the Labour leader 'deliberately' picked time 'mainstream Jewish organisations were closed for our holy day' to release message Jeremy Corbyn's office ignored advice from the two leading Jewish communal organisations not to release his article on antisemitism last Friday afternoon, it has been claimed. In an article written jointly by Jewish Leadership Council chair Jonathan Goldstein and Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl on Sunday it was claimed the Labour leader's office "asked us whether it would be insensitive to release a statement on Fri... more »
Do you realize how much the commie/marxist/libtards hate you?...
*because they do.* It's has been a long journey to *really* understanding how crazy and hateful the commie/marxist/libtards really are. Even though I claimed to know - I really had not internalized what lengths these people would go to spread their agenda. Once again Kurt Schlichter points it out to us in Get It Through Your Head That Progressives Hate You. ...We need to accept the harsh reality that a substantial number of our fellow citizens hate our guts. All the simpering blabber about civility, all the clichés about unity, are all just comforting lies. A bunch of them hate u... more »
China Had A Spy On U.S. Senator Feinstein's Staff For Almost 20 Years
(1/2) The FBI told me 5 years ago it had concerns that China was seeking to recruit an administrative member of my Calif staff (despite no access to sensitive information). I took those concerns seriously, learned the facts and made sure the employee left my office immediately. pic.twitter.com/qpVyPanpJk — Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) August 4, 2018 *Politico*: *How Silicon Valley Became a Den of Spies* *The West Coast is a growing target of foreign espionage. And it’s not ready to fight back.* SAN FRANCISCO—In the fall of 1989, during the Cold War’s wan and washed-out f... more »
Assassination Attempt On Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro -- News Updates August 6, 2018
*Daily Mail:* *Footage 'shows moment drone bomb exploded over Presidential rally in Venezuela' as six 'terrorists and assassins' are arrested amid claims the incident was faked* * President Nicolas Maduro claims he was the subject of an assassination plot using explosives-rigged drones * Video, widely shared on Venezuelan social media accounts, appears to show a single drone hovering up high * Socialist premier claimed those responsible were 'far-right' Venezuelan exiles living in Florida and Colombia * Pointed finger at Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos who's criticized him f... more »
Israel's Proposed ‘Facebook Bill’
From 2015 to 2016, Israel experienced a wave of terror, dubbed the “knife intifada,” in which 47 Israelis were murdered. According to Israeli security sources, a majority of the attacks were carried out by individual terrorists without organizational guidance or affiliation. These individuals were exposed to incitement to terrorism on social network. In light of this reality, in late 2016 the Ministry of Justice submitted the “Bill for the Removal From the Internet of Content Whose Publication Constitutes an Offense,” known as the “Facebook Bill.” The bill sought to provide author... more »
Inflation and your money
I've written several times about inflation in these pages. The *true* inflation rate in the United States at present appears to be 8% to 10% annually, far higher than the derisory "official" figures. I've also lived in a relatively high-inflation society, in South Africa during the 1980's and 1990's, and seen what happens in other African nations when inflation gets out of hand (Zimbabwe being the most famous recent example). It's very unfunny to have to live under such conditions. Venezuela provides an object lesson in the impact of hyperinflation on ordinary citizens and busin... more »
Compare and contrast
For fans of 'compare and contrast' pieces, here's a breakdown of how the UK's three main broadcasters' news websites are reporting one particular story this evening: *Headlines* *ITV*: Banning face veils 'is not the answer' says Boris Johnson *SKY*: Boris Johnson mocks women in burkas who 'look like bank robbers' *BBC*: Boris Johnson faces criticism over burka 'letter box' jibe *First three paragraphs* *ITV*: *Boris Johnson has hit out against calls to ban face-covering garments like the burka in public places.* *The former foreign secretary said Denmark was wrong to impose ... more »
A simple economic question
As the US President seeks to close our borders and retrench from global markets, there is a simple question to ask. Let’s set aside what’s right or wrong from a humanity and safety standpoint. Let’s focus on a simple economic … Continue reading →
"How It Insanely Really Is"
"When you're born on this planet you're given a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America you get a ringside seat." - George Carlin
"Sometimes..."
"Sometimes even to live is an act of courage." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
"Why the Boomers Are Going Broke"
*"Why the Boomers Are Going Broke"* by Bill Bonner POITOU, FRANCE – "We were taken aback on Friday by the ferocity of our dear readers’ comments. What were they so sore about? we wondered. *Son of Satan: *Of course, we are frequently wrong about a great number of things. When connecting the dots, we are bound to draw a few stray lines. And we will no doubt be proven wrong in many of our opinions and predictions. Will The Donald’s trade war pay off for Americans? We don’t think so. Will the tax cut really boost the U.S. economy and reduce the deficit? There is no sign of it. Will Mr... more »
Will Unapproved Opinions Be Censored Off the Internet?
By Stefan Gleason “False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by guilty men and thereafter circulated by honest people who perpetuate the... more »
Lefties Celebrate Alex Jones Ban
By Kurt Nimmo Apple has pulled the plug on Alex Jones. It scrubbed most of his content from its iTunes service. The trillion dollar tech... more »
Cop Forgets Oath to Constitution, Tells Reporter He Needs His “Permission” to Take Pictures
By Matt Agorist Anaheim, CA — An Anaheim police officer is receiving media coverage this week for his utter failure at the oath he took... more »
Europe Fears Instability as Iran Scrambles to Ready Economy for US Sanctions
By Jason Ditz (ANTIWAR.COM) — European nations expressed concern on Sunday after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the US is set to start reimposing sanctions...more »
Erased History: How Rockefeller Bankrolled Soviet Russia
By Jon Rappoport Forgotten history: US bankers financing US enemies—and why it is important now In 1971, Gary Allen published his book, None Dare Call... more »
History of Impeachment
[image: history-of-impeachment] It seems that a political constant these days involves one party calling for the impeachment of the president of the other party, but what can presidents really be impeached for doing?
Open Thread
This cat is also shocked and disappointed at something s/he's xe's just seen or heard on the BBC.
EU-Tunisia FTA: EU proposals (July 2018)
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
06-Aug-2018 As released by the European Commission
UE-Tunisie: Textes proposés par l'UE (juillet 2018)
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
06-Aug-2018 Publié par la Commission européenne
Five red flags for food, farming and fair trade under the UK's new Brexit plan
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
06-Aug-2018 “Brexit” presents a number of significant risks to the future of sustainable food and agriculture in both the UK and the EU.
Mexico touts progress in NAFTA talks with US, but toughest issues remain
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
06-Aug-2018 Negotiators for Mexico and the United States have reached agreement on about 20 topics during talks to revamp NAFTA, Mexico's economy minister said, although he conceded that some of the thorniest issues remained unresolved.
“Trade For All” consultation lacks credibility
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
06-Aug-2018 “Trade For All” consultation lacks credibility while negotiations on old model continue.
Samoa cautioned in critical trade decisions
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
06-Aug-2018 PACER-Plus is a highly problematic FTA containing far too many concessions by Forum Island Countries to Australia and New Zealand, reshaping Pacific Island economies.
L'œuvre négative du néocolonialisme français et européen en Afrique. Les Accords de Partenariat Economique Franc (APE) : De la Françafrique à l'Eurafrique
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06-Aug-2018 On ne parle plus que des APE et de moins en moins du dispositif de Cotonou, signifiant que les objectifs de libéralisation du commerce ont pris explicitement le pas sur ceux concernant le « développement » ou l'amélioration des conditions d'existence des populations.
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