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Lobbyists Have Convinced Trump To Allow Industry To Poison Our Water-- Just Like In The Bad Old Days
Yesterday and today, 13 more members of Congress signed onto the #GreenNewDeal proposal, bringing the total in the House to 35. The latest backers: *•* Barbara Lee (D-CA) *•* Judy Chu (D-CA) *•* Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) *•* Mike Quigley (D-IL) *•* Jim McGovern (D-MA) *•* Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) *•* Chris Pappas (D-NH) *•* Ann Kuster (D-NH) *•* David Cicilline (D-RI) *•* Steve Cohen (D-TN) *•* Peter Welch (D-VT) *•* Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) *•* Mark Pocan (D-WI) Pocan and Jayapal are the co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and there are hopes that the proposal-- which...more »
Why The Arctic Is Not Going To Become Ice Free
Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts – Richard Feynman There is no trend in Arctic sea ice volume over the past eleven years. ocean.dmi.dk/arctic/icethickness/txt/IceVol.txt The animation below shows daily sea ice volume since 2007, animated by … Continue reading →
Acceptable Racism
[image: acceptable-racism] How appropriate would it be for a major publicly held American company to hire a person with a history of having publicly made the following statements and many others like them?
UN Exploits Autistic Child to Promote Climate Scam
[image: un-exploits-autistic-child-to-promote-climate-scam] KATOWICE, POLAND — After being brainwashed in a government school to believe that human activities were causing dangerous global warming, Greta Thunberg, an autistic Swedish teenager, is being exploited and paraded around by the United Nations as the poster child of the “youth climate movement.”
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “The Remembering”
Neil H, “The Remembering” - https://www.youtube.com/
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Blown by the wind from a massive star, this interstellar apparition has a surprisingly familiar shape. Cataloged as NGC 7635, it is also known simply as The Bubble Nebula. Although it looks delicate, the 7 light-year diameter bubble offers evidence of violent processes at work. Above and left of the Bubble's center is a hot, O-type star, several hundred thousand times more luminous and around 45 times more massive than the Sun. A fierce stellar wind and intense radiation from that star has blasted out the structure of glowing gas against denser material in a surrounding molecular cl... more »
"Sign Over The Gates Of Hell..."
"Sign over the gates of Hell: 'Doesn't mean you're a bad person.'" ~ Robert Brault
"The Beginning Of A New Day..."
"This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind...let it be something good." - Author Unknown
“Foundation: The Fall Of The American Galactic Empire”
*“Foundation: The Fall Of The American Galactic Empire”* by James Quinn “The fall of Empire, gentlemen, is a massive thing, however, and not easily fought. It is dictated by a rising bureaucracy, a receding initiative, a freezing of caste, a damming of curiosity - a hundred other factors. It has been going on, as I have said, for centuries, and it is too majestic and massive a movement to stop.” – Isaac Asimov, "Foundation" “Any fool can tell a crisis when it arrives. The real service to the state is to detect it in embryo.” – Isaac Asimov, "Foundation" I read Isaac Asimov’s renown... more »
Chet Raymo, “Stretching The Imagination”
*“Stretching The Imagination”* by Chet Raymo *“Professor, that stuff you spoke of in class this morning- about the beginning of the universe..."* Yes? *"Well, you know how you said that the universe began 14 billion years ago as an infinitely small point...?"* Yes, that appears to be the case. An explosion from a point of infinite energy. Space and time expanding from nothing. Matter coalescing from cooling radiation. Stars, galaxies... *"To tell the truth, I'm having a hard time believing it. I mean, the idea that everything that exists today, the billions and billions of galaxies, ... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “October”
*“October”* "There’s this shape, black as the entrance to a cave. A longing wells up in its throat like a blossom as it breathes slowly. What does the world mean to you if you can’t trust it to go on shining when you’re not there? and there’s a tree, long-fallen; once the bees flew to it, like a procession of messengers, and filled it with honey. I said to the chickadee, singing his heart out in the green pine tree: little dazzler little song, little mouthful. The shape climbs up out of the curled grass. It grunts into view. There is no measure for the confidence at the bottom of its e... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Kazan, Tatarstan, Russian Federation. Thanks for stopping by!
"A Stick-In-The-Mud..."
“At this point I reveal myself in my true colors, as a stick-in-the-mud. I hold a number of beliefs that have been repudiated by the liveliest intellects of our time. I believe order is better than chaos, creation better than destruction. I prefer gentleness to violence, forgiveness to vendetta. On the whole I think that knowledge is preferable to ignorance, and I am sure that human sympathy is more valuable than ideology. I believe that in spite of the recent triumphs of science, men haven’t changed much in the last two thousand years; and in consequence we must try to learn from ... more »
Up to 2 ft of snow for Washington North Cascades
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA Wed Dec 12 2018 Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom. Skagit, Lewis, and Pierce Counties – including Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman, Maple Falls, Deming, Newhalem, Morton, Ashford, Packwood, Randle, Paradise, and Longmire WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL NOON THURSDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET… Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Additional ... Read moreUp to 2 ft of snow for Washington North Cascades The post Up to 2 ft of snow for Washington North Cascades appeared first on Ice Age Now.
First Lady Melania Trump Visits U.S. Military and Families…
Earlier today First Lady Melania Trump visited Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Joint Base Langley-Eustis and the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. Continuing to blaze her own trail, our First Lady actually flew on a v-22 Osprey. We are off … Continue reading →
Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap-Up 12/12/18”
Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap-Up 12/12/18”
Why What Works Doesn't Work
One of the dreams of reformerdom has been to identify classroom practices that are solid, successful, even foolproof, and to send them out into the world so that every teacher can use them in her own classroom. Students learn, angels sing, and education is one step closer to being neat, scientific and efficient, and one step further away from being a big higgledy piggledy mess. This may strike you as a pretty picture, or it may not-- it doesn't really matter, because it is never going to happen. Mike Petrilli (Fordham Institute) has been working on a series of essays about shifting... more »
Latest Interview
Catherine April Watters and Jason Liosatos join me in a lively discussion of pedophilia, life, the power structure and the movement toward truth and justice as the answer and challenge. Unfortunately due to some connection problems, fast forwarding may be recommended in places. The final hour Catherine talks to Catholic whistleblower Siobhan O'Connor exposing pedophilia in the Buffalo Archdiocese, providing the larger church scandal update. Lots of ground covered in the link below... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCy1MQ9TOQ ... more »
Google CEO’s Testimony ‘Deflated & Destroyed Russian Interference Narrative’ – Lionel
RT America Published on Dec 12, 2018 Google is back in the headlines after its CEO Sundar Pichai testified about political bias and data collection before a Congressional committee. Legal and media analyst Lionel of Lionel Media joins News.Hughes.Hughes to share his insights. end
Proof Israel is Violating UN Resolutions in Lebanon
RT America Published on Dec 12, 2018 Israel intends to demolish tunnels built by Hezbollah. Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof joins Rick Sanchez to explain that the tunnels are defensive in nature and that Israel’s move is calculated to provoke Lebanon. end
100 Christians Snatched in Overnight Raids on Underground Chinese Church
100 Christians Snatched in Overnight Raids on Underground Chinese Church by Mimi Lau, https://www.scmp.com/frontpage/international * Worshippers were taken from their homes and off the streets in coordinated crackdown across Chengdu in Sichuan province * A pastor was among those arrested – About 100 worshippers at an unofficial church in southwestern China were snatched from their homes or […]
5yo Gazan Kid Dies of Israeli Gunfire Wounds Sustained in Anti-Occupation Protests
5yo Gazan Kid Dies of Israeli Gunfire Wounds Sustained in Anti-Occupation Protests by https://www.presstv.com/ A Palestinian child has died four days after being shot by Israeli military forces during clashes between Israeli troopers and a group of Palestinian protesters participating in an anti-occupation rally along the border between the besieged Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied territories. – […]
“Stronghold Of Evil” – Russia Slams America’s Illegal Syrian Occupation
“Stronghold Of Evil” – Russia Slams America’s Illegal Syrian Occupation by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ On Tuesday a top Russian military official slammed the United States for “illegally occupying” a massive zone in southwest Syria surrounding the American garrison of al-Tanf, effectively protecting some 6,000 armed militants that Russia has designated terrorists. – The Head of Russia’s National Defense […]
Trump’s Deal of Century Faces Set Back Till Next February, March or Even April!
Trump’s Deal of Century Faces Set Back Till Next February, March or Even April! by http://www.albawaba.com/ The Trump administration plans to unveil its long-awaited peace plan in February, but its release may be delayed until March or April as it trains new staff on a team dedicated to the coming diplomatic effort, according to US officials […]
Israel’s War on Palestinian Schoolchildren
Israel’s War on Palestinian Schoolchildren by Stephen Lendman(Jew), http://www.pravdareport.com/ Israel is a flagrant human rights abuser, Palestinians treated like enemies of the state, children as viciously mistreated as adults. They’re terrorized by Israel ruthlessly. Though some are too young to know why, they learn soon enough what they’re up against – what oppressive apartheid rule is all […]
Egon von Greyerz: Most Massive Wealth Destruction Ever Coming
Egon von Greyerz: Most Massive Wealth Destruction Ever Coming by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Financial and precious metals expert Egon von Greyerz (EvG) says don’t expect the global financial situation to get better anytime soon. EvG says, “You know what the politicians are doing now? Theresa May is my best example. These politicians are just running around posing […]
USAF Confirms: Chinese Stealth Jet In Georgia Is A Mock-Up For War Preparations
USAF Confirms: Chinese Stealth Jet In Georgia Is A Mock-Up For War Preparations by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Last Thursday, the Aviationist tweeted a photo of a mysterious combat aircraft which resembled a fifth-generation Chinese fighter jet, claiming the photo was taken at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, a commercial and military-use airport in Savannah, Georgia, on Wednesday, December 05. … For several days, wild theories […]
Red, White & Blue Dawn? US Aerial Drill Simulates Full-Scale ‘Forcible Entry’ Invasion
Red, White & Blue Dawn? US Aerial Drill Simulates Full-Scale ‘Forcible Entry’ Invasion by https://www.rt.com/ A “conga line” of over 10 transport aircraft startled aviation fans during the US military’s annual “Joint Forcible Entry Exercise” in the skies of Nevada. – Noticing the large line of C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft carriers prepared for […]
China Retaliates Against Apple for Huawei Arrest
RT America Published on Dec 11, 2018 History Professor Gerald Horne joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada and the retaliatory measures taken in China. end
Silver Supply Crisis Ahead? | Silver Fortune
SilverDoctors Published on Dec 12, 2018 Matt from Silver Fortune tells Silver Doctors why there may be a supply crisis in the future. A large silver deposit was discovered in China recently. How does this impact the silver market? Matt says this shows the world is not running out of silver. However, he explains why he […]
THE BEAR IS HERE: Is Your Exit Blocked?
ITM Trading Streamed live 2 hours ago Link to the Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/bear-… I believe that enough risk has now been transferred, to usher in the next financial crisis. Which will most likely be caused by derivative leverage explosions along with evaporating market liquidity. Weekly equity outflow reports and market trading volumes might be telling […]
Macron Offers Crumbs to Protesters, in Bid to Save His Globalist Agenda
The Duran Published on Dec 12, 2018 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 36. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris take a quick look at French President Macron’s pathetic display of leadership as he offers protestors little in the way of concessions while at the same time promising to crack down hard on any and […]
‘Hate Speech’ Manipulation? Breitbart Claims Google Targeted Ad Revenue to Bring Down Site
RT Published on Dec 12, 2018 The right-wing American website Breitbart says it’s got hold of emails which, it says, shows Google staff plotted the site’s downfall by targeting its advertising revenue for ‘hate speech’ and ‘fake news’. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9k82 end
List of U.S. Broadcast News Segments on Cell Phone and WiFi Radiation Health Risks and Concerns. Are Your Local Stations On It?
By B.N. Frank Unfortunately, decades of research has already proven that exposure to all sources of cell phone and wireless WiFi radiation is NOT HARMLESS... more »
Paul Ryan’s One Parliamentary Trick To Block Congress From Challenging Saudi Arabia’s War In Yemen
As the United States Senate was about to advance a war powers resolution against the Saudi Arabia-led war in Yemen, the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives sabotaged any further votes against the war in the House. Representative Paul Ryan and other GOP leaders in the House took the The post Paul Ryan’s One Parliamentary Trick To Block Congress From Challenging Saudi Arabia’s War In Yemen appeared first on Shadowproof.
Outranged: New Army Artillery Doubles Ranges - Outguns Russian Equivalent
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The Army has successfully fired a 155mm artillery round 62 kilometers - marking a technical breakthrough in the realm of land-based weapons and progressing toward its stated goal of being able to outrange and outgun Russian and Chinese weapons. *IMPORTANT: A 70-kilometer target range is, by any estimation, a substantial leap forward for artillery; when GPS guided precision 155mm artillery rounds, such as Excalibur, burst into land combat about ten years ago - its strike range was reported at roughly 30 kilometers. * The Army has successfully fired a 15... more »
Meet the Heckler and Koch 416 Assault Rifle: An M16 on Steroids?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * In many ways, the HK416 is the most modern version of the M16/M4 series. The Heckler and Koch 416 assault rifle bears a strong resemblance to the M4 carbine, at least on the outside. Inside it’s a different ball game, as the weapon uses an operating system designed to avoid the pitfalls of the M4-series. The result is perhaps the ultimate M16-type rifle, a gun with all the advantages of a proven, half-century old design and none of the disadvantages. The original AR-15 rifle was invented in the late 1950s by Eugene Stoner. The AR stood for ArmaLite R... more »
Tensions Grow Between Malaysia And Singapore
*Nile Bowie, Asia Times:* *Malaysia opens old and new wounds with Singapore* Air and sea disputes have stoked new tensions between the causeway neighbors, revisiting an earlier era of testy bilateral relations. Air and sea disputes have stoked new tensions between Malaysia and Singapore, driving ties between the neighbors to their lowest point since Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad notched a shock election victory in May this year. Earlier this month, Singapore lodged a “strong protest” over Malaysia’s plans to extend the limits of a port in its southernmost state, Johor, claimi... more »
The Truth About PrivatizationPrivatization. Privatization....
Robert Reich - 2 hours ago
*The Truth About Privatization* Privatization. Privatization. Privatization. It’s all you hear from Republicans. But what does it actually mean? Generations ago, America built an entire national highway system, along with the largest and best public colleges and universities in the world. Also public schools and national parks, majestic bridges, dams that generated electricity for entire regions, public libraries and public research. But around 1980, the moneyed interests began pushing to privatize much of this, giving it over to for-profit corporations. Privatization, the argu... more »
President Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Opportunity and Revitalization Council (Video and Transcript)…
Earlier today President Trump signed President Trump signed an executive order establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. The Council will be chaired by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Ben Carson, and comprised of 13 Federal agencies. … Continue reading →
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo U.N. Press Conference (Video and Transcript)…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers remarks to the media following his presentation to the U.N. surrounding ongoing issues with Iran, the failed JCPOA and the updated U.S. sanction policy. . [Transcript] SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. We had a … Continue reading →
Massachusetts Seeks to Disbar and Silence Attorney Fighting to Expose Corruption in Senior Medical Kidnappings
Attorneys and guardians have plundered the estate of Marvin Siegel, a retired attorney from Boxford, Massachusetts. At the same time they have gone through the courts to isolate him from his children and essentially imprison him in his own home. His youngest daughter Lisa Belanger followed in his footsteps in becoming an attorney, inspired by her father's principles of fighting for what is right. She says: "He taught me to not be silent when wrongs are being done to others." She and her sister Devora Kaiser were shocked to see the strong arm of the state in keeping them away from t... more »
President Trump Says He Is Not Concerned About Being Impeached
U.S. President Donald Trump sits for an exclusive interview with Reuters journalists in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S. December 11, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Reuters*: *Exclusive: Trump says he is not concerned about being impeached, defends payments to women* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was not concerned that he could be impeached and that hush payments made ahead of the 2016 election by his former personal attorney Michael Cohen to two women did not violate campaign finance laws. “It’s hard to impeach somebody who... more »
Teen Pleads Guilty to Murder in Death of Father, Boy
A 16-year-old pleaded guilty to two charges of murder for fatally shooting his father in their home and a 6-year-old boy at the South Carolina elementary school he once attended.
Crews Rescue Man Stuck in Grease Vent of Empty Restaurant
Officials say he had been trapped there for two days.
There’s A Safer Option for Animals Crossing the Road
Washington state is finishing work on its largest wildlife bridge. At least one animal has already used it.
The Other GOP Election Scandal That May Lead To A Special Election-- FL-15
Florida's 15th congressional district-- the heart of Florida-- connects the Tampa Metro to the Orlando Metro, hitting the suburbs of both while being primarily agricultural. The two biggest population centers are Lakeland and Brandon... and neither is all that big. The district is marginally red-- with an R+6 PVI. Obama lost both times he ran and Trump beat Hillary by 10 points-- 53.1% to 43.1%. It used to be Adm Putnam's district but Dennis Ross won it when Putnam went on to be state Agriculture Commissioner. Ross decided to retire this year and, with help from Marco Rubio, stat... more »
Mueller's Latest: Our Torquemada and His Star Chamber Goons Destroy the U.S. Constitution to the Cheers of Mad Dem Donors
PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20181212-mueller-torquemada.pdf Once again, the media’s funeral dirge for the Trump presidency is at high and piercing volume. The “walls” which have been ready to completely “close in” for months, are in motion once again, according to the overused metaphor employed by the media. This time the legal firing squad is directed at the President’s family and the Trump organization’s financial dealings. The charge of prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, deputized by Robert Mueller, that the President committed two felonies and could face jail, is the... more »
Superhero Science: Ant-Man And The Wasp Shouldn't Be Able To Breathe At Insect Size, Here's Why They Can
At insect size, miniature superheroes Ant-Man and The Wasp should be dead in minutes. Since they did not train on the top of Mt. Everest, they would be unable to overcome the atmospheric density they would have to face at tiny size, and that's without getting into the metabolism issues. Ant-Man clearly didn't have a lot of scientific thought that went into him when he was created by a combination of Stan Lee and his brother Larry Lieber, plus artist Jack Kirby. But superheroes are big science business now. Billions and billions of dollars in box office will do that. They even have t... more »
Chicago Organizers Have Message For Next Mayor: Support People’s Agenda Or Face Resistance
As the 2019 race for mayor in Chicago heats up, community groups and activists have an opportunity to reshape the city in a more equitable fashion. The post Chicago Organizers Have Message For Next Mayor: Support People’s Agenda Or Face Resistance appeared first on Shadowproof.
Butina Handler Torshin Reportedly Linked To FSB, Russian Mafia, the NRA & the Trumps
Maria Butina’s apparent handler-mentor is Torshin. Torshin has been reportedly connected to the Taganskaya Russian mafia, who have been accused … Continue reading →
US Senators Wyden & Tester Led Charge To Overturn Trump Admin’s Dark Money Rule & Won 50-49
“December 12, 2018 Wyden, Tester Lead Charge to Overturn Administration’s Controversial Dark Money Rule Bipartisan Senate Vote Sheds More Light … Continue reading →
Hold the Phone on Flynn Sentencing – Judge Emmet Sullivan Has Questions…
Interesting, very interesting. As noted in the Flynn sentencing memo last night there were some curiously framed explanations of events surrounding his FBI inquisition. Now Judge Emmet Sullivan wants expanded information, and wishes to see the actual notes (FD-302) that … Continue reading →
The Economy “Rigging” That Impacts Americans…
I apologize in advance for my shortcomings in trying to de-wonk multinational economics and the financial constructs that impact, at the core, the U.S. worker and consumer. It’s a big issue to tackle in digestible portions. However, that said some … Continue reading →
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 12, 2018
More Than Half of Britons Still Disapprove of European Union LeadershipU.S. Global Investors *Frank Holmes, Forbes: **No One Ever Said Brexit Was Going to Be Easy* If you followed some of my posts from two years ago, you might recall that I was in favor of Brexit. I still am. One of British voters’ main grievances was the heavy burden of European Union (EU) regulations, many of which are decided by unelected bureaucrats in Brussels. Altogether, these regulations cost U.K. businesses an estimated 33.3 billion pounds every year. Voters should have the right to decide whether to abide... more »
CFACT billboard: Energy independence for Poland!
CFACT put up a hard-hitting billboard near the entrance to COP 24, the UN conference on climate change. It says, “Congratulations Poland, 100 years! Exit the UN Paris Accord. Energy Independence for Poland!” We met with coal miners and average Poles. They are fed up. The post CFACT billboard: Energy independence for Poland! appeared first on CFACT.
Bennett College Set to Appeal SACSCOC Accreditation Revocation
An announcement by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to remove Bennett College from membership this week has not stopped the all-women’s historically Black college (HBCU) from fighting for its survival.
Experts Tie Student Success to Bridging Education and Workforce
Better integration of education at all levels, eliminating the distinction between higher education and career preparation and more cooperation among local, state and federal policymakers can remove barriers and better prepare a workforce that increasingly includes individuals who don’t fit the traditional profile of college students.
Loyola University New Orleans Placed on Year-Long Probation
Loyola University New Orleans has been put on a year-long probation by the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) after a review of the university’s latest financial performance history. In a statement released on Dec. 11, university president Tania Tetlow said the probation is to ensure that the university balances its […]
World News Briefs -- December 12, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *PM May survives party confidence vote but 117 dissent* LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May survived a confidence vote from her Conservative party on Wednesday, but more than a third of her lawmakers said she was no longer the right leader to implement Britain’s exit from the European Union. Britain’s March 29 exit has been plunged into crisis by parliamentary opposition to the divorce deal she struck with the EU last month, which has opened up possibilities including a delay to Brexit or even another referendum on membership. May on Monday cancelled a parli... more »
THE TRUMPS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BUSHES' GOOD GRACES
I'm reasonably certain that the Trump family would have steered clear of anything with the Bush name on it prior to George H.W. Bush's funeral. But the Bushes graciously invited President Trump and his wife to Poppy's funeral -- and now the Trumps are returning the favor by using a naval vessel named after Bush as a backdrop for some self-serving propaganda on Fox: *WEDNESDAY: FLOTUS Sits Down With Hannity for Exclusive Interview Aboard USS George HW Bush* First lady Melania Trump will sit down with Sean Hannity Wednesday for an exclusive interview aboard the USS George H.W. Bush a... more »
Pecker Leaks, Cohen Gets Three Years
OK, let's try to put this in perspective. Michael Cohen is a dried out hors d'oeuvre, a shrunken road apple on the highway to justice. He got three years today after prosecutors originally had asked for about five. I expect Trump will be crowing about that while never mentioning that his old pal David Pecker cut a sweetheart deal with those same prosecutors after turning on the scum spigot. Pecker even admitted to prosecutors that, yeah, the National Enquirer should have mentioned the $150,000 in hush money disguised as "catch and kill" to Karen McDougal to federal authori... more »
Theresa May Survives No-confidence Vote in the House of Commons
[image: theresa-may-survives-no-confidence-vote-in-the-house-of-commons] Prime Minister Theresa May today survived a vote of no-confidence brought by elements within her own party. May has announced that she will seek EU concessions on the Irish Backstop issue.
Dems Are Damned if They Impeach, Damned if They Don’t
[image: dems-are-damned-if-they-impeach-damned-if-they-don-t] Democrat Party leadership know that impeachment proceedings against President Trump wouldn’t play well in Peoria. Yet to not impeach would enrage much of the Democrat base.
Teacher Fired for Refusing to Call Female Student “He”
[image: teacher-fired-for-refusing-to-call-female-student-he] A transgender female high-school student in Virginia has succeeded in getting a teacher fired for refusing to refer to her as “he.”
At UN COP24 Climate Summit, Frantic Globalists Work to Restrict Liberty
[image: alex-newman-bill-hahn-cop24-fantic-globalists-work-restrict-liberty] VIDEO - KATOWICE--United Nations globalists and UN member regimes are working frantically to salvage their agenda in the final days of the COP24 "climate" conference, reports The New American's foreign correspondent Alex Newman. With growing public sentiment against sacrificing freedom and prosperity under the guise of stopping alleged man-made global warming, there is a sense of gloom and doom among participants. Trump's refusal to play along has alarmists fuming. Just two elected American officials were i... more »
Dominic Raab publishes data showing wages were higher under Labour
Dominic Raab tweeted earlier a graph that proved real wages are lower today than 10 years ago when Labour were in power. The icing on the cake? He has absolutely no idea that’s what he did, check it out: The post Dominic Raab publishes data showing wages were higher under Labour appeared first on The Left Bible.
May offered peerages and knighthoods for MPs to vote for her deal
According to a Robert Peston, the Political Editor of ITV News, a ‘senior Tory MP said: “With the vote postponed, are the promises to my colleagues of peerages and knighthoods still good?” Before postponing the vote on her Chequers deal, Theresa May was facing a huge defeat in Parliament as the majority of MPs from all […] The post May offered peerages and knighthoods for MPs to vote for her deal appeared first on The Left Bible.
Pink Penguin Poop Can Be Seen From Space
Adélies penguin species may disagree that we're the apex species on earth; they don't spend a lot of time analyzing our poop after all. But using Landsat satellite images, a team of scholars hope to use poop to sound another warning about clmate change. Unlike "Mission Impossible" movies, not every satellite can see individual creatures, but it can gauge changes by their traces; in this case, pink poo. read more
Warming Arctic Causes Arctic Ice Growth- Seriously NASA?
*Go back to the post: Propaganda is the Art of Overwhelming Logic * *And yes, it's relative.* (outlink at above post) Contradictions (A and not-A) In classical logic,* the law of non-contradiction* (LNC) (also known as the law of contradiction, principle of non-contradiction (PNC), or the principle of contradiction) states *that contradictory statements cannot both be true in the same sense at the same time,* e.g. the two propositions "A is B" and "A is not B" are mutually exclusive. It is the second of the three classic laws of thought. *Contradictory Statement: Warming Arctic Ca... more »
Russian military moved S-300 system near US forces in east Syria – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:50 P.M.) – The Russian military allegedly moved their S-300 air defense system near the front-lines of the U.S. Coalition forces in eastern Syria, Saudi-based Asharq Al-Aswat claimed, citing diplomatic sources. “In the past days, Russia began moving some parts of the S-300 sophisticated system to Deir Ezzor, a step that would make […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pompeo claims Iran has largest missile arsenal in region (video)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the United Nations to reimpose missile restrictions on Iran, while speaking at a Security Council meeting in New York on Wednesday. In his address, Pompeo claimed that Iran is “the largest ballistic missile force in the Middle East” and has “more than 10 ballistic missile systems in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed commander says Turkey is unable to attack northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The spokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Kino Gabriel told Kurdistan 24 in a recent interview that Turkey will not be able to attack northeast Syria because the situation greatly differs than that of Afrin. The SDF spokesperson told the publication that the U.S. observation posts in northern Syria […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US not leaving Syria until Iranian forces completely withdraw: envoy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – During a briefing for the U.S. envoy to Syria James Jeffrey this week, the diplomat was asked how and when will America withdraw from Syria. “Well, the United States forces are in Syria for one mission, which is the enduring defeat of ISIS/Daesh. That is a military mission that flows […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military sends military convoy to Syrian border as Euphrates operation approaches (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Turkish military has already begun amassing along the Syrian border for their upcoming operation east of the Euphrates. Turkish military vehicles and soldiers were seen moving towards the cities of Kobane (var. ‘Ayn Al-‘Arab), Tal Al-Abyad, and Manbij after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his army’s next […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
British Royal Air Force tests new Meteor missile
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:15 P.M.) – The Royal Air Force tested its new air-to-air Meteor missile using their Typhoon fighter jets, the CSIS Missile Defense Project reported. According to the publication, the Royal Air Force conducted the test in a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) alert mission. The U.K. Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said that the Meteor […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Coalition suffers heavy losses in failed Yemeni border offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Saudi Coalition suffered heavy losses along the Yemeni border, today, after launching a new offensive in the southern part of the Najran province (southern Saudi Arabia). According to the Saba News Agency of Yemen, the Houthi-backed Yemeni Army managed to foil the Saudi Coalition’s offensive at the Al-Khadhra Crossing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
French President Buckles to Revolts Against Globalist Climate Deal
French President Buckles to Revolts Against Globalist Climate Deal Video of French President Buckles to Revolts Against Globalist Climate Deal We just saw French President Emmanuel Macron capitulate to the Yellow Vests revolt in France—what's really going on? The uprising in France is not a series of "protests"—this is the type of phenomenon that Lyndon LaRouche has previously identified as a "mass strike" (referring to the insights Rosa Luxemburg). As the Schiller Institute has warned for decades, the so-called "climate change" scare is a cover story for a Malthusian policy of ra... more »
Is a Butterfly Sanctuary in Danger of Being Bulldozed to Build President Trump’s Border Wall?
President Trump's proposed border wall is expected to have a significant impact on the surrounding environment.
Destroying The Laws
In 1936, the Nazi lawyer Hans Frank published a manifesto which read: [The judge’s] role is to safeguard the concrete order of the racial community, to eliminate dangerous elements, to prosecute all acts harmful to the community, and to arbitrate in disagreements between members of the community. The National Socialist ideology, especially as expressed in the Party programme and in the speeches of our Leader, is the basis for interpreting legal sources. This is the… The post Destroying The Laws appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
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Meet the Halibut: The Navy Submarine That Pulled Off the Ultimate Russia Spy Operation
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * And other subs followed. *In 1972, the Captain James Bradley of the Office of Naval Intelligence thought of a new use for the Halibut. * Since 2015, there have been reports of Russian submarines and spy ships trawling the waters near the ocean-spanning underwater fiber-optic cables vital to trans-oceanic Internet access. In fact, reported activity by spy ship Yartar off the U.S. nuclear-armed submarine base in King’s Bay, Georgia is likely in search of secret military cables used exclusively by the Pentagon. The Russians might be interested in h... more »
The Real F-22 Raptor Question No One Dares Ask
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Would anyone miss it if it was never built? *The Air Force could have continued to pursue improvements to its legacy fleet. Boeing has demonstrated that the F-15 design still has some life in it, having proposed both a stealthy version and a “missile truck” version.* The F-22 has been the world’s most formidable air superiority fighter since it first entered service in 2005. Although the Raptor has yet to kill a target in anger, aviation specialists almost unanimously agree that it can outclass any opponent, foreign or domestic. The only hard limitat... more »
This Is How Sig Sauer Will Transform Old M4 Rifles into Deadly Killing Machines
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * We explain it all. *Time will tell how the MCX Rattler actually holds up during tests.* U.S. Special Operations Command intends to transform some of its standard-issue M4 carbines into Sig Sauer MCX Rattler personal defense weapons, apparently satisfying the command’s year-long hunt for the daintiest little assault rifle on the market. The contract with Sig Sauer, managed by U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) and released on Feb. 1, detailed SOCOM’s plan to purchase 10 MCX Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) conversion kits that, built on the lower r... more »
Unprecedented New Map Unveils Illegal Mining Destroying Amazon
*Lorraine Chow* - The problem is worse than any other time in history.
A Crisis in the Making: Know Your Rights or You Will Lose Them
*John W. Whitehead* - People get the government they deserve.
Did Jon Voight Urge Americans to ‘Fight for Donald Trump’?
The Academy Award-winning actor is a prominent Hollywood conservative and vocal supporter of the 45th president.
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Survives No Confidence Vote
*Daily Mail:* *Nothing sticks on Theresa as she wins no confidence vote: PM defeats coup attempt by 200 to 117 - keeping her safe from her own MPs for a year - after vowing she will QUIT before next election* * Eurosceptic Tory MPs have succeeded in forcing a no-confidence vote in the PM amid fury at her Brexit deal * Chair of the Tory 1922 committee Sir Graham Brady confirmed the 48 letters needed have been received * That has automatically triggered a formal vote of no confidence in her leadership among Conservative MPs * The dramatic secret ballot is being held between 6pm and ... more »
May Survives - What Now?
She won her no confidence vote, but 200 votes in favour with 117 against is pretty bad. While Theresa May didn't want the contest, it provided an opportunity for her to crush the demented europhobic wing of her party. "Drive a stake through the heart of the ERG" was some of the visceral language bandied about by the Prime Minister's bullish allies. Far from doing so, 117 no confidence votes are much higher than either the core group hostile of Moggite malcontents, or the numbers who are added to their famous WhatsApp group. As Mogg himself pointed out in the result's immediate afte... more »
New York AG Announces Plans to Weaponize Office to Target Political Opposition….
Did you get your yellow vest yet? The recently elected New York Attorney General, Letitia James, makes a public declaration that she intends to fully weaponize her office to target the Trump family. On the bright side, democrats can no … Continue reading →
Former Trump Lawyer Gets 3 Years in Prison
From VOA News: “Former Trump Lawyer Gets 3 Years in Prison Last Updated: December 12, 2018 3:11 PM, by Ken … Continue reading →
Cohen Sentencing – US Attorney’s Office Announces Agreement With American Media Inc., Related To Its Payment Of $150,000 To A Woman To Influence 2016 Presidential Election
“U.S. Attorneys » Southern District of New York » News » Press Releases Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern … Continue reading →
Sentsov Awarded EU Freedom Of Thought Prize For Peaceful Protest Against Russia’s Illegal Occupation Of Crimea
“Sentsov was not in the Parliament to collect the award in person, because he remains in prison in Siberia… .” … Continue reading →
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As educational spaces, colleges and universities carry the burden of creating a welcoming and inclusive home for all students. Establishing an empowering and nurturing campus climate is the first step in changing student attitudes towards underrepresented students.
‘Full Extent’ of Russian Meddling on Google in 2016? $4,700 Spent on Ads
The post ‘Full Extent’ of Russian Meddling on Google in 2016? $4,700 Spent on Ads appeared first on The Duran.
Turkey may soon launch military operation east of Euphrates River, Erdogan says
The post Turkey may soon launch military operation east of Euphrates River, Erdogan says appeared first on The Duran.
Iran, Russia-led bloc move toward free trade
The post Iran, Russia-led bloc move toward free trade appeared first on The Duran.
US not leaving Syria until Iranian forces completely withdraw: envoy
The post US not leaving Syria until Iranian forces completely withdraw: envoy appeared first on The Duran.
Washington Is Changing The World Order Against Its Own Interests
The post Washington Is Changing The World Order Against Its Own Interests appeared first on The Duran.
Peak Oil Update
The hard truth, as the Carter Administration sees it, is that … the world’s oil would disappear in the first decade of the 21st century. Carter’s Oil Problem – The New York Times Oil production now is higher than it … Continue reading →
Japan To Purchase 150 F-35s
The Air Self-Defense Force’s F-35A fighter jet is shown at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Prefecture in February. Pool photo/The Yomiuri Shimbun *Business Insider*:* Japan is loading up on F-35s for an aircraft carrier meant to check China* * Japan plans to purchase 147 F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, Keitaro Ohno, parliamentary vice minister of defense for Japan's ruling party, revealed Wednesday. * 107 F-35As will replace an aging fleet of F-4 and F-15 fighters, and 40 B variants are expected to serve aboard refitted Izumo-class destroyers. * The focus, according to Ohno, is r... more »
Firefox 64 offers better tab management and personalized extension recommendations
Firefox introduced its latest variant – Firefox 64 – last night with features like improved tab management and smart suggestions. The update should make tab junkies happy: Firefox now lets you select multiple tabs and move, bookmark, mute, or pin … Continue reading →
Is Screen Time Bad for Kids’ Brains?
A study featured on “60 Minutes” is sure to alarm parents. Here’s what scientists know, and don’t know, about the link between screens, behavior, and development. A $300 million research project is studying 11,800 children through adolescence to see how … Continue reading →
How to redesign cities to fight loneliness
Simple and smart ideas to create more connections in city life. Do you feel lonely? If you do, you are not alone. While you may think it’s a personal mental health issue, the collective social impact is an epidemic. You … Continue reading →
Vaping and Lung Cancer: What You Should Know
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, put nicotine into your lungs and bloodstream. And they do it without the smoke and tar of a regular cigarette. But other harmful things can get into your body when you vape. That’s especially true if … Continue reading →
Emotionally drained: 8 clear signs and 7 useful remedies
Life is the furthest thing from being easy. Filled with ups and downs, highs and lows, you never know what to expect. But sometimes life can be a little too tough for us to bear. For whatever reason, life has … Continue reading →
When Healing Is Hard: How to See Inconsistency as an Invitation
When we finally discover the radical power of nutrition to heal ourselves from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, life changes. Nutrition can literally and metaphorically give us a strong taste of healing. But sometimes, we still don’t eat well. … Continue reading →
What’s to Eat?
As we have been disconnected from the natural world, we have been disconnected from our own intuitive sense. This sense has helped us cultivate health and resist illness for the better part of several million years. Working from “science” and … Continue reading →
No GHG Warming Fingerprints in the Sky
For several years I have pored over comments from Kristian (okulaer) and gained understanding from the effort. Here is his recent article on the absence of “AGW warming” fingerprints in the CERES satellite data. How the CERES EBAF Ed4 data disconfirms “AGW” in 3 different ways by okulaer November 11, 2018. Excerpts below with my bolds. […]
"I’m increasingly suspicious of claims that we are in a deregulatory environment...Look for the US to continue taking regulatory steps to close itself off from the rest of the world." Bonus #QotD
*"One often hears about the Trump administration’s deregulation push. But how real is it? Is the number of regulations rising or falling? One Mercatus Center study found that growth in federal regulations slowed during 2017 ...* * "Slower growth is a good thing, but it doesn’t represent 'deregulation.'* * "There are many areas where regulation is still increasing [especially] ... foreign investment, immigration paperwork and mail delivery. Three very different types of regulation, with one thing in common. The US government seems increasingly suspicious of the rest of th... more »
Vegan NBA star John Salley invests in plant-based pesticide to rival Monsanto/Bayer
John Salley, the four-time NBA champion, vegan, and wellness entrepreneur has decided to buy a stake in the plant-based pesticide company, PureCrop1. Besides his financial support, he will also act as a spokesperson. Speaking about the partnership, Salley said, “I have successfully invested in several early-stage companies and feel PureCrop1 is a game changer, valuable […] The post Vegan NBA star John Salley invests in plant-based pesticide to rival Monsanto/Bayer appeared first on Health Nut News.
Forget cholesterol, this is what will stop your heart
(Click here to listen to the Nourish Balance Thrive podcast. On you arrive to the page, simply click the play bottom at the top of the article.) Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in nearly every cell of your body and is essential to good health. It plays a role in hormone production, digestion and […] The post Forget cholesterol, this is what will stop your heart appeared first on Health Nut News.
Erdogan: Turkey To Start Offensive Against US-Backed Kurds In Syria In The Next Few Days
*Al Jazeera*:* Turkey expanding military operation in northern Syria: Erdogan* *Turkey said an operation east of the Euphrates river in northern Syria will commence in the coming days.* Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he will start a military operation east of the Euphrates river in northern Syria in a "few days". The operation, announced on Wednesday, could further complicate already strained relations with the United States, which has troops stationed in the area currently controlled by Kurdish forces. "We will start the operation to clear the east of the Euphra... more »
Tom Emmer: The Republican Party's New Super-Villain?
How do you replace Michele Bachmann-- in Minnesota's reddest district? Bachmann's old district (MN-06)-- in St. Cloud and the exurbs north and west of Minneapolis-- has a PVI of R+12. Democrats win the state but Obama lost MN-06 twice and Hillary was crushed there-- with just 33.2% of the vote. When Bachmann was forced into retirement after serious ethics charges, the GOP was determined tp find someone even further right than her. They dug up a guy named Tom Emmer, a crackpot from the state House who had earlier lost a gubernatorial election. Emmer is best known in Minnesota for d... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, "The Space Between"
2002, "The Space Between"
Indiana University paper about lung transplantation retracted after misconduct finding
After a finding of data manipulation, the corresponding author of a 2014 paper by a team of researchers at Indiana University has retracted the work. Here’s the notice in Science Translational Medicine: Science Translational Medicine is retracting the Research Article “The HMGB1-RAGE axis mediates traumatic brain injury-induced pulmonary dysfunction in lung transplantation” by Weber et … Continue reading Indiana University paper about lung transplantation retracted after misconduct finding
How Native American tribes are bringing back the bison from brink of extinction
On 5,000 hectares of unploughed prairie in north-eastern Montana, hundreds of wild bison roam once again. But this herd is not in a national park or a protected sanctuary – they are on tribal lands. Belonging to the Assiniboine and Sioux tribes of Fort Peck Reservation, the 340 bison is the largest conservation herd in the ongoing bison restoration efforts by North America’s Indigenous people. The bison – or as Native Americans call them, buffalo – are not just “sustenance,” according to Leroy Little Bear, a professor at the University of Lethbridge and a leader in the bison resto... more »
The Detention of Huawei’s CFO is Legally Justified. Why Doesn’t the U.S. Say So?
Huawei at the 2011 GSMA Mobile World Congress (Flickr/Christine und Hagen Graf) The detention of a top executive from Chinese technology giant Huawei shocked financial markets around the world last week as investors worried that the arrest would derail U.S.-China trade talks. But the detention of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou in Canada, pending her extradition to the U.S., has grown from a trade irritant to a full-blown diplomatic crisis. Over the weekend, the Chinese government threatened both Canada and the U.S. with “grave consequences” if Meng was not immediately... more »
Five Things NOT To Gift To A Loved One This Holiday Season If You Have A Heart Or A Brain (Or A Soul)
By Patricia Burke If you or you loved one have a heart and a brain, including your dog, cat, gerbil, mouse, gecko, or parrot, there... more »
Theresa May Faces No-confidence Vote Over Handling of Brexit
[image: theresa-may-faces-no-confidence-vote-over-handling-of-brexit] The debate over Brexit in the U.K. has morphed into a no-confidence vote in the Theresa May government itself. May has announced she won't seek reelection in 2022.
IRS Enforcement Arm Continues to Shrink
[image: irs-enforcement-arm-continues-to-shrink] The IRS is complaining that it can't do its job, and make sure American taxpayers are paying their fair share, because of budget cuts over the past eight years.
Texas Bill Would Prevent Prohibition of Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms
[image: texas-bill-would-prevent-prohibition-of-ten-commandments-displays-in-classrooms] Texas State Representative Dan Flynn has filed a bill stating that school districts may not prohibit the posting of a copy of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Social Media Overtakes Print Newspapers as Americans’ Source of News
[image: social-media-overtakes-print-newspapers-as-americans-source-of-news] The results of a Pew Research Center study show that “social media sites have surpassed print newspapers as a news source for Americans.”
L' accord UE-Japon, nouveau symbole de la mondialisation sauvage
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
12-Dec-2018 En privilégiant la concurrence féroce entre grands groupes industriels et financiers au détriment des préoccupations sociales et environnementales, l'accord de libre échange entre l'Union européenne et le Japon s'inscrit dans la droite ligne de l'accord UE-Canada.
EU-Japan trade deal approved for 2019 start
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
12-Dec-2018 The European Parliament voted 474 in favor to 156 against the agreement that binds two economies accounting for about a third of global gross domestic product.
The Physics of Karma You Never Learned in School
*Rosanne Lindsay* - Karma is created in every choice we make.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Searching Travelers’ Devices At An Alarming Rate According To Gov’t Watchdog
By Aaron Kesel U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are searching the electronic devices of travelers at an alarmingly increasing rate a new watchdog report has... more »
China's New Challenge: Maintaining the Trade Truce
*Dean Cheng* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] A full-blown trade war between the world’s two largest economies would likely produce an unpredictable and disruptive an outcome. One of the storied elements of World War I is the Christmas truce of 1914. Along the Western Front from Switzerland to the English Channel, forces from the two sides called informal truces, bringing a temporary halt to the fighting. In many places, the two sides exchanged mementoes and rations. In a few cases, there were even football (soccer) matches. In the ongoing trade clashes between the United States... more »
Sanctions Will Harm Only the Iranian Regime, Not the Iranian People
*Patrick Kennedy* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] That is why Washington must maintain them. The United States re-imposed the last of the economic sanctions on Iran suspended under the Iran nuclear deal in November. President Donald Trump pulled out of that agreement in May, citing its failure to generate moderation in the behavior of the Iranian regime. Tehran has continued to stockpile and test ballistic missiles and expand violent interventions in other countries, principally Syria and Yemen. In explaining his contempt for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCP... more »
The U.S. Should Use Beijing’s Social Credit System against China
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Beijing's social credit scheme can be an intelligence trove for Washington. China’s new “social credit” system is about as Orwellian as you can get. While some pundits have praised the China model—*New York Times* columnist Tom Friedman has dedicated several essays to his admiration of the one-party police state—in recent years, Beijing has grown increasingly authoritarian, aggressive, and assertive in its hostility to the post–World War II liberal order. It has ethnically cleansed Tibet, imprisoned more than one million Uighurs... more »
Russian Mapping Service Reveals Secretive Military Bases Across the Middle East
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Yikes. A Russian satellite-based mapping company may have accidentally revealed the locations of at least two sensitive NATO facilities in the Middle East in what can only be described as the OPSEC version of the Streisand effect. According to a new report from the Federation of American Scientists published Monday, Russia’s Yandex Map “agreed to selectively blur out specific sites beyond recognition” in Israel and Turkey. But instead of simply downgrading the imagery, Yandex completely removed specific installations from its map, a move that “ha... more »
Huawei Is the Doorway to China's Police State
*Dan Blumenthal* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The free world should be worried about the creation of a police state under the technology umbrella of Huawei. The arrest of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was apparently a long time coming. U.S. investigators began looking into Huawei’s dealings when Iran’s once Chinese-backed ZTE was identified as a sanctions-breaker. U.S. prosecutors now appear to have substantial evidence of the Chinese Communist Party’s state-backed mobile and technology company’s violations of the sanctions regime against Iran. The arrest and ... more »
The Sources of Iranian Conduct
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Iranian policy remains the same despite the Trump administration's "maximum pressure." The Trump administration’s policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran so far shows no sign of inducing any desirable change in Iranian policy. Several reasons underlie this failure. The administration has given the Iranian regime no realistic proposition to which it could say “yes” even if it were so inclined, instead issuing a list of broad and unrealistic demands that would amount to Iran rolling over and playing dead. The sanctions the adm... more »
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