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Thomas Paine

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

13 December - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 3

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Trump n’ Pelosi Palooza: a Circus of Platitudes and Buffoons

Teodrose Fikre at The Ghion Journal - 26 minutes ago
A couple of days ago, Donald Trump and Mike Pence sat down with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer to discuss their respective agendas. Within short order, the meeting devolved into a most infantile temper tantrum as Trump jostled with Pelosi and Schumer while Pence sat almost motionless as though he was guarding Buckingham Palace. This embarrassing show of finger pointing and taunts put on by the supposed leaders of our nation is proof positive that… The post Trump n’ Pelosi Palooza: a Circus of Platitudes and Buffoons appeared first on The Ghion Journal.

Israel about to Attack Lebanon Says Source — Entire Middle East Will Erupt in War!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
RT America Published on Dec 13, 2018 In what could set the entire Middle East ablaze, and involve both the United States and Russia, former pentagon official Michael Maloof shares exclusive details about Israel’s plan of attack against Hezbollah. Rick Sanchez maps out what the geopolitical consequences of such an action would be for the region […]

Sanhedrin “Third Temple” Ritual in Jerusalem

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
RISE Published on Dec 11, 2018 Third Temple Altar Dedication in Jerusalem by Activists end

The End of France as We Know It?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
The End of France as We Know It? by TOM LUONGO, https://tomluongo.wordpress.com/ When an event grabs headlines like the protests in France have I temper my reactions to it. I didn’t give the Yellow Vest protests much thought at first wanting to see where they would lead. – Protests like this and even bigger ones like Catalonian […]

Israel: We’re Prepared for War with Hezbollah – TV7 Israel News 12.12.18

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
More war propaganda from Zionist ‘666’ Israel, the Satanic counterfeit. TV7 Israel News Published on Dec 12, 2018 Today’s top stories 12.12.18 ; 1) A third cross-border attack tunnel, which was dug by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah, was located on the northern Israeli-border with Lebanon – extending from Lebanese territory to an area in the Upper Galilee, […]

Emergency Briefing of the Head of Donetsk People’s Republic Militia Basurin on the Situation on 10.12.2018

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
Emergency Briefing of the Head of Donetsk People’s Republic Militia Basurin on the Situation on 10.12.2018 by http://thesaker.is/ I would like to make the following statement. Our intelligence obtained irrefutable evidence about the Armed Forces of Ukraine AFU preparation to attack us at the direction of Mariupol. The information obtained from reliable sources fully reveals the […]

Confirmed, US Has Gold, Gold Will Bring Down The FedRes

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
X22Report Published on Dec 13, 2018 The entire BREXIT deal is not going well for May, she is in trouble and she already said that she will not run in the next election. The EU will not renegotiate the terms of the BREXIT. US households hold more treasuries foreigners, this will not end well. This was […]

Israeli Border Police Seize 6-year-old in Hebron, Drag Him to a Checkpoint And Hold Him for an Hour

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
Israeli Border Police Seize 6-year-old in Hebron, Drag Him to a Checkpoint And Hold Him for an Hour by https://www.btselem.org/ The policemen took me into Abu a-Rish Checkpoint (the Pharmacy Checkpoint) and kept me shut in a room there for about an hour. I cried and the soldiers cursed me. Then they put me into a […]

Geminids 2018: Why Geminid Meteor Shower Will Be DIFFERENT And More SPECTACULAR Than Ever

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
Geminids 2018: Why Geminid Meteor Shower Will Be DIFFERENT And More SPECTACULAR Than Ever by AMALIE HENDEN, https://www.express.co.uk/ THE Geminids is one of the most dependable meteor showers in the world and is due to peak tonight, giving eager stargazers a chance to watch a spectacular show unfold in the night sky. But why is the Geminid […]

Comet 46P/Wirtanen and Geminid Meteor Shower Join Forces for Super Sky Show

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
nemesis maturity Published on Dec 13, 2018 Comet’s historic flyby and one of the best displays of “shooting stars” could make for some epic nights of skywatching. Head for dark, clear skies tonight — overnight Dec. 13-14 — to see the shooting stars of the Geminid meteor shower overhead. The shower is likely to be the […]

$4,700 Worth of ‘Meddling’: Google Questioned Over ‘Russian Interference’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
RT Published on Dec 13, 2018 The CEO of Google has given some specific numbers on alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US election. Sundar Pichai was questioned by the US House Judiciary Committee. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kaw end

US Representative: If You Google ‘Idiot’, You Get Trump… Google: Not Us!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
RT Published on Dec 13, 2018 Angry at Google’s perceived liberal bias & furious that the search engine would ever link to negative information about them, US Representatives vented to Google CEO Sundar Pichai about their embarrassing tech problems. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kaw end

In Gaza Protests, Israeli Troops Aim for the Legs

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
In Gaza Protests, Israeli Troops Aim for the Legs by https://www.apnews.com/ GAZA CITY, Gaza (AP) — Israeli forces deployed along the volatile border with the Gaza Strip have fired live rounds at rock-throwing Palestinian protesters ever since demonstrations against Israel’s long-running blockade of Gaza began in March. – And for eight months, Israeli snipers have targeted […]

Expanding Limits? Trump Reportedly Commits to Record $750Bn Defense Budget

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
RT Published on Dec 13, 2018 US President Donald Trump has reportedly agreed to a Pentagon request to increase next year’s military budget, to $750bn. Just last week, though, he slammed this year’s defence budget as ‘crazy’. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9k5q end

The EU’s Federal Empire is on Verge of a Total Collapse, Says LEO MCKINSTRY

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
The EU’s Federal Empire is on Verge of a Total Collapse, Says LEO MCKINSTRY by LEO MCKINSTRY, https://www.express.co.uk/ THE turmoil at Westminster has fuelled a mood of smugness among pro-EU fanatics. In their narrative, Brexit is portrayed as an inherently foolish project that was always certain to create a political mess. According to them, the only solution […]

Italy Offers 2.04% Budget Deficit Target in EU Peace Gesture

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 37 minutes ago
Italy Offers 2.04% Budget Deficit Target in EU Peace Gesture by John Follain, https://www.bloomberg.com/ * European Commission had rejected budget with 2.4% deficit * Premier Conte met EU commission chief Juncker in Brussels – Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte proposed to cut the deficit target to 2.04 percent of output for next year in a significant concession […]

Washington state regulators approve new rules for marijuana edibles

Joey Pena at Marijuana Business Daily - 1 hour ago
After months of back and forth with cannabis-infused products makers and MJ trade associations, the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board approved new packaging, labeling and product design regulations for edibles. The rules: Designate approved colors and shapes for edible products. Specify approved font, background and accent colors for edible packaging and labeling. Provide guidelines […] Washington state regulators approve new rules for marijuana edibles is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

What a Mess – The Congressional Hearing With Clinton Foundation Investigators…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
Today there was a much hyped congressional hearing, spearheaded by sub-committee chairman Mark Meadows, into issues surrounding the Clinton Foundation and the possibility of IRS tax avoidance schemes. The backstory is of particular importance because the hearing is being framed … Continue reading →

The Reality of Consumerism – Starbuck’s Certified Coffee Plantation Busted Using Slave Labor

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 2 hours ago
*Daniela Penha* - A natural consequence of consumerism is a modern form of slavery.

Canadian Study Links Fluoride to Increasing Rate of ADHD in Children

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 2 hours ago
*Phillip Schneider* - The studies keep coming in.

Gender Ideology and Science

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 2 hours ago
A fresh report from the front lines comes from (who else) Jordan Peterson: The gender scandal – in Scandinavia and Canada Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Men and women are similar. But importantly different. No matter what Sweden’s feminist foreign minister says. Part One (Scandinavia) Over the past few weeks, I have been in […]

Scuba Santa Brings Holiday Cheer to Museumgoers

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
Volunteer diver George Bell donned his Santa suit for a recent feed and fielded visitors' questions from inside the tank.

Court: Trump Can’t Let Companies Deny Birth Control Coverage

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
The ruling, however, may be short lived because the administration has adopted new rules on contraceptive coverage that will likely prompt renewed legal challenges.

Trump Invokes ‘Advice-of-Counsel’ Defense in Campaign Probe

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
The advice-of-counsel defense is a real thing. But it can be risky.

Did a Brain-Eating Amoeba Kill a Woman Who Rinsed Her Sinuses with Tap Water?

Alex Kasprak at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
Balamuthia mandrillaris infections are extremely rare and largely preventable, but the few cases that do occur are usually fatal.

A New Intifada? 4 Palestinians and 2 Israeli Soldiers Killed

Robert Inlakesh at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 2 hours ago
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:00 A.M)- Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed, this Wednesday and Thursday, leading to Israeli settler violence and large scale Palestinian protests. A climax of violence erupted this Thursday across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, resulting in the deaths of two Israeli Occupation soldiers and the execution of three Palestinians. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Breaking: Intense clashes breakout between Syrian Army, US-backed forces near Tanf region

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 2 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 A.M.) – Minutes ago, an intense firefight broke-out between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and U.S.-backed rebels in southeastern Homs. According to a military source in Damascus, the clashes erupted between the Syrian Arab Army and the U.S.-backed Jaysh Maghawer Al-Thoura group just north of the Al-Tanf region, which is controlled by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Maria Butina Guilty Plea Document; “Wealthy & Well-Connected US Person” Is Apparently A Rockefeller Heir

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 3 hours ago
Notice that the facts listed on the guilty plea “do not constitute all facts known to the parties concerning the … Continue reading →

Accused Russian Agent Pleads Guilty to Conspiring Against US

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 3 hours ago
From VOA News: “Accused Russian Agent Pleads Guilty to Conspiring Against US Last Updated: December 13, 2018 1:08 PM VOA … Continue reading →

Fox News Covers “60 Minutes” Segment On Kids And Screens: “Kids’ Brains Are Being Damaged”

Activist Post at Activist Post - 3 hours ago
By B.N. Frank Tucker Carson and psychotherapist and author Tom Kersting had an intense 3-minute discussion about the recent CBS 60 Minutes segment on research... more »

President Trump Calls Out Democrat Border Hypocrisy in Video Message…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
President Donald Trump goes on offense with a video message on border security. President Trump highlights the past statements by democrat leaders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for a border security wall. President Trump knows his position on the border … Continue reading →

CDC’s Own Data Support Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism

AdminM at Health Impact News - 3 hours ago
After four long years, Dr. Brian Hooker’s reanalysis of the CDC’s MMR-autism data from the original Destefano et al. 2004 Pediatrics paper has been republished in the Winter 2018 Edition of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. The data, when properly analyzed, using the CDC’s own study protocol, show a strong, statistically significant relationship between the timing of the first MMR vaccine and autism, specifically in African American males. In addition, a relationship also exists in the timing of the MMR vaccine and those individuals who were diagnosed with autism wit... more »

Facebook Fails: Sought Patents To Predict Where You Are Going, Fact Checkers Losing Trust, Alternative Media Targeted

Aaron at Activist Post - 3 hours ago
By Aaron Kesel Three creepy Facebook patent applications describe using your historical location data — and others’ — to determine where users will go next... more »

Get This: California to Consider Taxing Text Messages in 2019

Joe Simonson at Test Feed Using Fields - 3 hours ago
*Joe Simonson* *Economics, * Could it happen? California regulators are currently contemplating whether residents would have to pay a fee on text messages from their cellphones. The proposed tax would help fund programs in the state that provides low-income Californians with phone service and will be discussed further during the January 2019 meeting by the California Public Utilities Commission. The rational from California regulators is this: Text messaging uses the same cell towers as phone calls, yet do not face similar fees—particularly in the era where voice calls have dr... more »

Introducing China's QBZ-95-1 Assault Rifle: One of the Best on the Planet?

Kyle Mizokami at Test Feed Using Fields - 3 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The QBZ-95-1 is a powerful and reliable, although slightly dated, weapon that was emblematic of the military revolution that began in China in the early 1990s and continues to this day. One of the most widely issued—but least known—infantry small arms is the QBZ-95-1 assault rifle. The QBZ-95-1 is the official rifle of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and its various sub-branches, including the People’s Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps. Unorthodox in appearance, the bullpup QBZ-95-1 also fires an unusual 5.8-millimeter cartridge. The result is a u... more »

Bill Gibeaut—a good friend, member of our church

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 3 hours ago
We attended many church events in their homes, and were at their wedding. Bill was active in the same Haiti ministry as Bob, and one of his daughters was in school with ours. He will be missed. ----------------------- William "Bill" Gibeaut, 83, Dublin, previously of Hilliard and Upper Arlington. Born, March 13, 1935, Sandusky. Survived by his wife, Judy (Woods) Gibeaut; brothers, Donald and Charles; sons, Tom, Jim, and James (Rebecca) Murphy; daughters, Julie (Amar) Inalsingh and Sarah Murphy Henneberry; grandsons, Nikhil, Shiva, and Taj Inalsingh, Jacob and Jalen Arms; granddaught... more »

The father of global warming propaganda is wrong – again

Robert at Ice Age Now - 3 hours ago
Ten years ago today, December 13, 2008, Al Gore issued his famous warning that The ENTIRE polar ice cap could be COMPLETELY ice free in the next 5 to 7 years, during some of the summer months, Are we allowed to call this guy a quack yet? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/12/10-years-ago-today-al-gore-predicted-north-pole-would-be-completely-ice-free-in-five-years/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=MsioIw4bvzI Thanks to John Topal for these links ... Read moreThe father of global warming propaganda is wrong – again The post The father of global warming propaganda ... more »

Make no mistake, we are in an ice age RIGHT NOW

Robert at Ice Age Now - 3 hours ago
An ice age is defined as any period in which at least one pole is glaciated. The south pole has been glaciated for 13 million years. ______________ Make no mistake, we are in an ice age RIGHT NOW Glacial periods (NOT “ice ages,” but I know what is meant by those words) in the present ... Read moreMake no mistake, we are in an ice age RIGHT NOW The post Make no mistake, we are in an ice age RIGHT NOW appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Without 5 Conservative Dems, The GOP Would Have Failed To Keep The Murder In Yemen Going

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 3 hours ago
*Courtesy of Jim Costa (Blue Dog-CA)* You know how important everyone agreed passage of the Farm Bill was for the lame duck, right? A must pass bi-partisan bill. The murderous GOP took advantage of that and slipped a little clause into the rule for the bill that denies a vote on the Yemen resolution. Pete Sessions (R-TX) is the chairman of the Rules Committee, but he was beaten in the election and his miserable career in politics is over, so he's leaving at least knowing that thousands of Yemeni civilians will die horrible deaths because of him-- Pete Sessions big accomplishment. An... more »

President Trump Meets With New 2018 Governors-Elect and Introduces Them to Key Cabinet Officials…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
Earlier today President Trump met with the newly elected governors of various states and introduces them to key cabinet officials who they will be working with during their tenure. At the conclusion of the introductions the President also took a … Continue reading →

France’s Yellow Vests and Arab Social Media Vol.2 : Let the misinformation begin

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia) at Egyptian Chronicles - 4 hours ago
The reactions in our dear part of the world over what has been happening in France whether from protests or official reactions. In the past 48 hours, Egypt made headlines internationally once again in an awkward way as it turned out that the Egyptian authorities did restrict quietly the sale of yellow vests for fear of copycat protests especially January 25 anniversary is a couple of weeks away. On Tuesday, Alexandria prosecution ordered the detention of a leftist human rights lawyer for 15 days pending investigations for posting a photo online wearing a yellow vest !! Local Alexandri... more »

BBC Reporter Insults Rees-Mogg, watch how he responds

Not a sheep at Not a sheep - 5 hours ago
https://youtu.be/5Sym4bp10vo

The Democratic Party’s New Face: Congressional Muslims Who Ridicule Christians and More

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: the-democratic-party-s-new-face-congressional-muslims-who-ridicule-christians-and-more] Now that the Democratic Party is putting Muslim immigrants and their children in Congress, they’re feeling a bit bold. Or at least bold enough to feel secure in ridiculing Christians.

French Police “Neutralised” Strasbourg Christmas Market Shooter

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 5 hours ago
Christmas Market shop in Strasbourg, 2012 From VOA News: “French Police Kill Suspect in Deadly Shooting at Strasbourg Christmas Market … Continue reading →

Musical Interlude: Deuter, "Blessing"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
Deuter, "Blessing"

LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - China's Shot to the Moon: Engineering Feat or Something Much, Much Better?

adam at LaRouchePAC Feed - 5 hours ago
Classical Renaissance Space Fusion Economy LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - China's Shot to the Moon Video of LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - China's Shot to the Moon On December 7th, China launched its Chang’e 4 mission to the unexplored, far side of the Moon, opening, potentially a new era of scientific discovery. As Lyndon LaRouche wrote repeatedly, space exploration is the next frontier of human discovery, of creation of whole new human platforms for higher orders of existence, as we postulate and discover the laws of the universe. From a practical perspective, the Moon could provid... more »

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
“Big, beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 1055 is a dominant member of a small galaxy group a mere 60 million light-years away toward the intimidating constellation Cetus. Seen edge-on, the island universe spans about 100,000 light-years, similar in size to our own Milky Way. * Click image for larger size.* Colorful, spiky stars in this cosmic portrait of NGC 1055 are in the foreground, well within the Milky Way. But along with a smattering of more distant background galaxies, the deep image also reveals a curious box-shaped inner halo extending far above and below this galaxy's dusty plane... more »

Paulo Coelho, “The Black Man (A True Story)”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*“The Black Man (A True Story)”* by Paulo Coelho "We are at the restaurant of a German University. A red haired student, and undeniably German, takes her tray and sits down at her table. She then realizes she has forgotten her cutlery and gets up again to pick it up. Coming back, she sees with astonishment that a black man, possibly sub-Saharan by his appearance, is sitting there and is eating from her tray. Straight away, the young woman feels lost and stressed, but immediately changes her thought and presumes that the African is not familiar with European customs concerning priva... more »

Harris Faulkner Interviews President Trump…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
Fox News host and correspondent Harris Faulkner sits down with President Trump for an extensive issue on current events:

"A Delicate Balance..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
“Capitalism tries for a delicate balance: It attempts to work things out so that everyone gets just enough stuff to keep them from getting violent and trying to take other people’s stuff." - George Carlin

Nebraska state senators launch effort to put medical cannabis on 2020 ballot

Jeff Smith at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
Two lawmakers in conservative Nebraska revealed plans to place a medical marijuana legalization measure on the 2020 ballot. Sens. Anna Wishart and Adam Morfeld, both Democrats from Lincoln, announced the formation of Nebraskans for Sensible Marijuana Laws. The campaign, which has received backing from the Marijuana Policy Project, will seek a constitutional amendment to give […] Nebraska state senators launch effort to put medical cannabis on 2020 ballot is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Maine’s first medical marijuana convenience store opens for business

Joey Pena at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
What is believed to be Maine’s first medical cannabis convenience store is scheduled to open in Portland this week. Atlantic Farms Gas N’ Grass says it will sell cannabis-infused gummies, tinctures and smokable marijuana on Thursday, the first day Maine’s new sweeping medical marijuana law takes effect. Gas N’ Grass isn’t the first or only […] Maine’s first medical marijuana convenience store opens for business is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

First medical cannabis dispensary gets OK to open in Ohio

Bart Schaneman at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
Ohio has given the first medical marijuana dispensary the approval to open, but it’s still uncertain when sales will begin. State regulators gave the go-ahead to Cresco Labs’ CY+ dispensary near Steubenville, on the eastern side of the state, making it the first of the dozens of provisionally licensed retailers to receive a certificate of operation. […] First medical cannabis dispensary gets OK to open in Ohio is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Did a Banned Federal Study Show That Refugees Bring in More in Government Revenues Than They Cost?

David Emery at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services study compared the tax revenues generated by refugees to the overall cost of resettlement.

Did Sweden Rename ‘Christmas’ to ‘Winter Celebration’ in Order to Avoid Offending Muslims?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
The so-called "war on Christmas" seemingly hasn't ended; it just changes location from time to time.

Gregory Mannarino, "ALERT: The Middle Class Is Going To Lose Bigger Than You Can Possibly Imagine"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, "ALERT: The Middle Class Is Going To Lose Bigger Than You Can Possibly Imagine"

"What We Said to a Group of D.C. Elite"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"What We Said to a Group of D.C. Elite"* By Bill Bonner DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA – "First, Bloomberg reports that: 'U.S. government debt is on track this year to rise at the fastest pace since 2012, as a stronger economy fails to keep pace with the wave of red ink that’s rising under the Trump administration. Total public debt outstanding has jumped by $1.36 trillion, or 6.6 percent, since the start of 2018, and by $1.9 trillion since President Donald Trump took office, according to the latest Treasury Department figures. The latter figure is roughly the size of Brazil’s gross domest... more »

Dec. 13:: Not sure this will work.....

Graeme Decarie at The Decarie Report - 5 hours ago
Not sure how or if this blog will work. My computer is behaving oddly. I can't even proofread because the print on my end in terribly small. In 1939, Britain was the biggest and most powerful empire in world history. And Canadians, most of them, were fiercely loyal to Britain as 'the Mother Country'. That's why Canada gladly fought in the Boer War, And then world wars 1 and 2. And that's why so many thousands of Canadians died. That's why, in my school days, the flag at the front of the class was the Union Jack, the flag to which we pledged allegiance every day. That's why, every mo... more »

Colorado energy company Xcel goes crazy green

Robert at Ice Age Now - 5 hours ago
Hundreds of millions, or even billions, of dollars in additional costs for Colorado businesses and families._______________ “Colorado’s giant utility company Xcel recently announced that it plans to become 100% “emissions free” by 2050,” says Paul Driessen. “As energy analyst David Wojick suggests in this informative and provocative article, “Xcel serves eight states from Colorado to ... Read moreColorado energy company Xcel goes crazy green The post Colorado energy company Xcel goes crazy green appeared first on Ice Age Now.

The Deadliest Naval Anti-Ship Weapon Of The Last 75 Years (And Other Fascinating Maritime Facts)

Tom Ricks, Task and Purpose at Test Feed Using Fields - 5 hours ago
*Tom Ricks, Task and Purpose* *Security, * Tom Ricks explains. What has been the most effective naval anti-ship weapon over the last 75 years? Air to ship missiles? Bombs? Torpedoes? No no and no! It has been the good old anti-ship mine, reports *Proceedings*. - The U.S. Navy supply ships that tote oil, fuel, and water carry hoses that can stretch 8 miles inland. - The Navy has a SERE school in Maine, out in the hills near Rangeley. And a moron working there pulled a pistol on four instructors. (Tough place: They got 5 inches of snow in the third week of October this year.) - ... more »

Most of EU nations oppose new anti-Russian sanctions over Kerch Strait incident

TASS at The Duran - 6 hours ago
The post Most of EU nations oppose new anti-Russian sanctions over Kerch Strait incident appeared first on The Duran.

Special Counsel Team Erased Lisa Page and Peter Strzok Phones After Being Notified of Biased Messages by Inspector General…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
Another Inspector General Michael Horowitz report; ..another exercise in futility. The DOJ Office of Inspector General has filed a 35-page report (full pdf below) outlining the issues with recovery of text messages from devices belonging to FBI attorney Lisa Page … Continue reading →

Suggestions for praying for leaders

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 6 hours ago
Encouragement and counsel from Darlene, a member of my church, on praying for our leaders. She maintains a prayer group by e-mail. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I Timothy 2:1-2 - I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. What happens when you pray? We do not really know but above all, it changes me. The other day a friend asked,”Would you pray for my cousin, Donna? She is going through a total mastectom... more »

Clinton Pay to Play Scandal

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 6 hours ago
- Overall, the Clinton Foundation has received staggering sums from Saudi benefactors — between $18 million and $50 million. (The foundation’s donations are reported in ranges, not specific numbers.) - Groups with interests in China also donated between $750,000 and $1.75 million, at a minimum, to the Clinton Foundation. - Emails uncovered by Judicial Watch demonstrate that Clinton Foundation donors and supporters received special favors and consideration from the Clinton State Department. Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton delivered highly revealing ... more »

10 ways you'll die if SHTF

PTAblues at Roscoe Reports - 6 hours ago

What To Expect After An EMP

PTAblues at Roscoe Reports - 6 hours ago

HERE COME THE CHRISTINE BLASEY FORD EMOTION TRUTHERS

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 6 hours ago
You may have seen this yesterday: Christine Blasey Ford made her first public statement since testifying against Brett Kavanaugh in September to present Sports Illustrated's Inspiration of the Year Award to Rachael Denhollander, the first woman to publicly accuse former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. "Rachael Denhollander, I am in awe of you and I will always be inspired by you," Ford said in the video. "In stepping forward you took a huge risk and you galvanized future generations to come forward even when the odds are seemingly s... more »

Why People Hate Energy Taxes (and why Politicians prefer Trading Schemes)

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 6 hours ago
The French uproar happened because direct taxation of fuels was announced, and the wallet impact was obvious. USC professor Matthew Kahn is a leading microeconomist, meaning he studies behavior of buyers and sellers in market economies. His recent post on the French uprising is The Substitution and Income Effects Induced by Introducing Carbon Taxes. Excerpts […]

Banned for Use in War, But OK for Our Crops

AdminM at Health Impact News - 6 hours ago
Researchers who recently examined studies sponsored by Dow Chemical and used by the EPA to approve chlorpyrifos, a type of insecticide, found inaccuracies in what the company reported to the agency. A memo sent to EPA management said that “The study was graded unacceptable due to an inadequate presentation of the statistical data analysis.” Some research has linked the pesticides to autism and other brain disorders. There’s also evidence to suggest that some children are more vulnerable to the chemicals than others due to their genetic makeup. These health effects should come as no... more »

University of Delaware School of Public Policy Renamed After Joe Biden

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 6 hours ago
The University of Delaware (UD) has renamed its public policy school after former U.S. Vice President, Delaware senator and alumni Joe Biden. The school, now called the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, will further initiatives in public policy areas like health policy and management, social and urban policy, energy and […]

Dr. Kelli Armstrong Appointed Next President of Salve Regina University

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 6 hours ago
Dr. Kelli Armstrong, currently vice president for planning and assessment at Boston College (BC), has been named president of Salve Regina University, effective June 2019. Armstrong will be the first female president of the university. Salve Regina University is a Catholic liberal arts institution that’s sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and has a total […]

University of Cincinnati to Evaluate College of Arts and Sciences Namesake

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 6 hours ago
The University of Cincinnati’s college of arts and sciences will review whether it should keep Charles McMicken’s name for the college after its student government voted to remove the name of the slave owning businessman who donated property and funding to the city of Cincinnati to establish an institution where “White boys and girls might be […]

How We Look at Each Other

Frank Wu at Diverse - 6 hours ago
The random encounters of strangers are among the best means to assess attitudes about race.

Report Highlights Freedom of Speech Restrictions

Sarah Wood at Diverse - 6 hours ago
According to a new report from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), 81 percent of top colleges in Virginia restrict free speech in some form.

UT Dallas Bans Student Accused of Rape from Campus

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 6 hours ago
Jacob Anderson, a former fraternity president at Baylor University who was accused of rape, has been banned from the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas). where he is currently a student. On Wednesday, university president Dr. Richard Benson published a statement on Twitter stating that Anderson is not allowed on campus as a student or […]

The Chinese “Leadership” in Renewables Is Crumbling

Alan Carlin at Carlin Economics and Science - 6 hours ago
Much ink has been spilled painting China as the leader of the UN climate alarmist nations. They are painted as abandoning fossil fuels and building “renewable” energy sources such as wind and solar. They have built some, but Patricia Adams argues in a new report that the primary emphasis in recent years has shifted to […]

‘Kicked, punched, knocked unconscious, tipped out of wheelchairs’: Campaigners describe repeated police targeting of disabled anti-fracking protesters

John Pring at Disability News Service - 6 hours ago
Police forces are repeatedly targeting and assaulting disabled people involved in peaceful anti-fracking protests, campaigners have told Disability News Service (DNS). DNS has seen video footage of a string of incidents in which disabled campaigners taking part in peaceful protests have been injured, manhandled or put at risk of injury by police officers. It has [...]

Police targeting of disabled protesters is ‘an outrage and a scandal… and it’s set to spread’

John Pring at Disability News Service - 6 hours ago
The targeting by police of disabled people involved in peaceful anti-fracking protests is an “absolute outrage” and “a scandal”, but such tactics will soon be rolled out to other protests and other parts of the country, a leading activist has warned. Andy Greene, a member of the national steering group of Disabled People Against Cuts [...]

Mixed response to government’s plans to improve access to air travel

John Pring at Disability News Service - 6 hours ago
A trio of disabled peers who have all been fierce critics of the discrimination faced by disabled air passengers have delivered a mixed response to the government’s proposed new “passenger charter”. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced on Friday (7 December) that a planned consultation on a new aviation strategy, expected by the end of [...]

Ideas to replace WCA with new assessment framework win some support

John Pring at Disability News Service - 6 hours ago
Disabled activists have delivered a generally positive response to fresh ideas on how to replace the hated fitness for work test with a new assessment framework that would restore “dignity and respect” to those unable to work full-time. The ideas were presented by disabled researcher and campaigner Catherine Hale at a meeting attended by Labour’s [...]

Roscoe's Rascals

PTAblues at Roscoe Reports - 6 hours ago
*Sex is nature, and I believe in going along with nature.*

Jewish Human Rights

dlustig at Lawfare - 7 hours ago
PDF Version. A review of James Loeffler, “Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the Twentieth Century” (New Haven, 2018) *** *With whom have we not spent heart-warming hours there, looking out from the terrace over the beautiful and peaceful landscape, without suspecting that exactly opposite, on the mountain of Berchtesgaden, a man sat who would one day destroy it all?* (Stefan Zweig, “The World of Yesterday,”* 1942*) On February 23, 1942, Stefan Zweig and his second wife Charlotte Elisabeth Altman committed suicide in Brazil. In his suicide letter, Zweig wrote: I wo... more »

Breaking: SDF captures Daesh’s de facto capital in Syria

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State’s de facto capital, Hajin, has been captured by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) this evening. According to local reports, the Syrian Democratic Forces broke through Daesh’s last defenses in the southern districts of Hajin, forcing them to abandon the town after suffering heavy losses. The Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish soldier allegedly killed in Syrian Army/YPG retaliatory attack

BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – A Turkish soldier was allegedly killed on Thursday in the northern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate, the Turkish Ministry of Defense announced, as reported by the Daily Sabah. The Turkish Ministry of Defense said that one of their soldiers was killed by the People’s Protection Units (YPG) in the Afrin […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Greek Coast Guard seizes large cache of drugs from Syrian ship (video)

BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Greek Coast Guard stopped a Syrian ship last week that was sailing through their territorial waters. The ship was then redirected to the island of Crete, where the Greek Coast Guard questioned the crew. The Greek Coast Guard proceeded to arrest the twelve men on the ship, 11 Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Jason Momoa to Lead an Epic Haka Dance at the Aquaman Premiere

White Wolf at White Wolf - 7 hours ago
During the premiere for his new movie, Aquaman, Momoa performed the haka (an ancient ceremonial dance of the Māori) alongside his children and local New Zealanders he met while filming the movie. He's one of Hollywood's fastest rising stars and stands tall at 6ft 5" inches tall. And Jason Momoa, 39, was the star attraction at the Aquaman premiere where he broke into a performance of the haka with his children on the red carpet at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Wednesday. The Game Of Thrones star commanded attention at the premiere when he arrived carrying a golden trident ... more »

Dem Rep: I’d “Love” to “Regulate” Speech, but First Amendment Stops Me

Selwyn Duke at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: dem-rep-i-d-love-to-regulate-speech-but-1st-amendment-stops-me] It’s what you get when electing a leftist in lieu of a real patriot: Ted Lieu. The California Democratic congressman created quite a stir Wednesday by expressing love — for regulating Americans’ speech.

ICE Thwarts MS-13 Murder Plot; Gangbangers Collared

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: ice-thwarts-ms-13-murder-plot-gangbangers-collared] President Trump’s has been proven right about border security once again. ICE reported that a grand jury in New York has indicted a dozen members of MS-13. Many MS-13 members, routinely caught at the border, are illegal aliens.

What Does Growing U.S.-China Rivalry Mean for America’s Allies in Asia?

John S. Van Oudenaren at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*John S. Van Oudenaren* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Could they end up having to choose sides? At the recent G-20 summit in Argentina, President Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping reached a temporary truce, tapping the brakes on an escalating trade war, and opening a negotiating window to deal with major structural issues in the U.S.-China economic relationship. Despite this pause in tensions, an expert panel at the Center for the National Interest, which was comprised of Michael Green (Center for Strategic and International Studies), Scott Snyder (Council on Fore... more »

VIDEO: Watch This Reporter Almost Get Run Over By A Russian Tu-160 Bomber

Task and Purpose, Jeff Schogol at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Task and Purpose, Jeff Schogol* *Security, * PROTIP: it is not a smart idea to walk on an active runway as planes are taking off or landing. A Russian reporter nearly got her head taken off during a live shot of a Russian TU-160 bomber landing in Venezuela. Maria Finoshina of Russia’s RT cable news network was standing on the runway as one of the two bombers sent to Venezuela was about to touch down. As she walked toward the landing aircraft, one of the bomber’s wings narrowly passed above her head. “Wow! Spectacular,” Finoshina yelled ecstatically as she made a tactical with... more »

Book Excerpt—On the Brink: Trump, Kim, and the Threat of Nuclear War

Van Jackson at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Van Jackson* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] With a look into North Korean strategic thought. *Editor’s Note*: The following is an excerpt from the new book *On the Brink: Trump, Kim, and the Threat of Nuclear War* by Van Jackson. You can purchase the full version here. *North Korean Strategic Thought:* Before turning to the evolution of Obama-era strategy toward North Korea, this chapter offers an essential primer on how North Korea thinks about coercion and its nuclear weapons—to the extent that we know—and the kinds of dangers that arise therefrom. Some of what we know abo... more »

How North Korea Would Wage War Against America (Think Underground Air Bases)

Kyle Mizokami at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* And much more. *Pyongyang’s eventual defeat in any wartime scenario is a given, but its underground headquarters, fortifications and troop depots have the potential to not only enhance the Korean People’s Army’s ability to mount a surprise attack, but also to prolong the war, confounding the high-tech armed forces of its adversaries.* North Korea, one of the most secretive countries in the world, is no stranger to building underground military facilities. Whether a tunnel dug under the demilitarized zone designed to pass thousands of troops an h... more »

Meet North Korea's 200,000 'Commandos' (And Their Quite Dangerous)

Kyle Mizokami at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* We explain their evolution. *Of North Korea’s two hundred thousand “commandos,” approximately 150,000 belong to light infantry units. Foot mobile, their frontline mission is to infiltrate or flank enemy lines to envelop or mount rear attacks on enemy forces. North Korea’s hilly terrain lends itself to such tactics, as does the network of tunnels that the country has dug that cross the DMZ in a number of places.* One of the most vital parts of North Korea’s war machine is one that relies the most on so-called “soldier power” skills. North Korea h... more »

Tallahassee City Commissioner Arrested for Racketeering, Bribery, Bank Fraud and Conspiracy…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
According to DOJ filings: “Tallahassee, Florida City Commissioner Scott Charles Maddox, 50, and Tallahassee political consultant Janice Paige Carter-Smith, 53, both of Tallahassee, have been indicted in a 44-count indictment for conspiring to operate a racketeering enterprise that engaged in … Continue reading →

Cardinal Pell going home

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 7 hours ago
Here's a song for Cardinal George Pell, jailed yesterday in Australia -- even though Australians may not have heard ... . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.

QANON - UNMASKED

PTAblues at Roscoe Reports - 7 hours ago

Man Puts Up Sculpture of Middle Finger as a Message to Town

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
Ted Pelkey says he's been trying for about 10 years to move his truck repair and recycling business but has been unable to get a permit.

Renewed Battle Over Using Fetal Tissue in Medical Research

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
Republicans said alternatives to fetal tissue are available and should be used instead. Democrats said that view is at odds with science.

Motorists Nab Cash Spilled By Armored Truck, Causing Crashes

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
"People went a little bit crazy when they saw the money."

MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski Apologizes for Homophobic Comment

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
She apologized via Twitter, saying it was a "SUPER BAD choice of words."

Probiotics For Bipolar Disorder? The FDA Really, Really, Really Has Not Evaluated That Claim

Hank Campbell at Science 2.0 blogs - 7 hours ago
As many as three million Americans, an alarming one percent of the U.S. population, get a diagnosis of bipolar disorder each year. That is a fantastic amount, bordering on unbelievable, 12,000X as many gun murders that will occur. If being "bipolar" is over-diagnosed then it may well be that something as simple as yogurt will fix it. And that is the claim of a pilot study unveiled today at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology meeting - people who suffer damaging shifts in moods, from mania to depression, may not need expensive, antipsychotics, depressants or even therapy... more »

Virginia Approves an Offshore Wind Project

IER at IER - 7 hours ago
Virginia recently set a statewide goal of building 5 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2028 and it plans to develop… The post Virginia Approves an Offshore Wind Project appeared first on IER.

Arranca tribunal de millonario pleito internacional para Colombia

bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
13-Dec-2018 Se establecieron los parámetros para que el país responda por una demanda por 40 millones de dólares que presentó una heredera de los dueños del Banco Granahorrar.

Wanted: Candidates To Take On Top 2020 Congressional Targets

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 7 hours ago
Before we even get to 2020, there are likely to be some special elections-- maybe very quickly. Mark Meadows could take the White House chief of staff job, although his blood red North Carolina district, the 11th, is not competitive and would be an utter waste of resources for the Democrats. Go a bit to the east, to NC-09, and there's a very different kind of district, one that is trending purple and where a Democrat *can*. Now that Mark Harris has been exposed as a vote thief, it's unlikely he'll ever be seated in Congress and even he's talking about a new election. It's a shame t... more »

President Trump Cancels White House Media Christmas Party…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
After two years of fake news, narrative engineering and coordinated resistance efforts from an adversarial media, President Trump cancelled the indulgent White House Christmas Party for media. Good. WASHINGTON DC – President Trump has canceled the White House holiday party … Continue reading →

US Senate passes resolution blaming Saudi Prince MBS for Jamal Khashoggi murder

RT at The Duran - 8 hours ago
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Brexit Fiasco Shows It’s Right to be ‘Saki’ About UK Democracy

Sputnik News Service at The Duran - 8 hours ago
The post Brexit Fiasco Shows It’s Right to be ‘Saki’ About UK Democracy appeared first on The Duran.

US Federal deficit up 50 percent in new fiscal year

Washington Times at The Duran - 8 hours ago
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Anti-Trump dossier author was hired to help Hillary challenge 2016 election results

Washington Times at The Duran - 8 hours ago
The post Anti-Trump dossier author was hired to help Hillary challenge 2016 election results appeared first on The Duran.

The cold is dipping lower and lower across the planet

Robert at Ice Age Now - 8 hours ago
“Coldest December on Record in China,” according to Armstrong Economics. 10 Dec 2018 – At 6 below zero C, “China is also experiencing the coldest day on record during December, and snow is falling in Beijing to Shanghai. Temperatures in China have been held under 4 below zero C on only seven December days since 2000. ... Read moreThe cold is dipping lower and lower across the planet The post The cold is dipping lower and lower across the planet appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Vaccine vs. Disease Trade-offs: Cheating children’s immune systems

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 8 hours ago
By the Children’s Health Defense Team These days, one policy-maker after another seems to be promoting no-exceptions vaccination policies—hawking an incessant and growing barrage of childhood vaccines that begins prenatally and continues throughout childhood. Despite these efforts, the narrative that vaccines are keeping children healthy is rapidly crumbling. Rates of chronic and autoimmune illness in […] The post Vaccine vs. Disease Trade-offs: Cheating children’s immune systems appeared first on Health Nut News.

Turkish Airstrikes Hit Sinjar, Iraq- Pentagon Warns Turkey. Again.

Penny at Penny for your thoughts - 8 hours ago
*The move is not a shocker. The location is not a shocker either.* *Turkey has been clear that they will clear the PKK/YPG away from their border...* *The location has long been problematic. For Syria and Turkey.* *A route for the PKK to pass through from Iraq into Syria. Created by the US under the guise of "fighting ISIS" More then three years have passed since it was explained here what was really occurring in Sinjar, to the best of my understanding. * *Flashback November 13 2015:Sinjar: Creating a Crucial Supply Route for KurdIShIS & Annexing Iraqi Territory* *"This is about redr... more »

Why Christians Should Embrace Free Markets, With Guest Fr. Robert Sirico

Daniel McAdams at - 8 hours ago
Why are there so many anti-free market attitudes among Christians? What about the role of the state, as it takes for itself more and more the traditional roles of religious charities? Are we doing better with health care, poverty, homeless now with the state in charge than we did with religious charities being involved? Acton Institute founder Fr. Robert Sirico joins today's Liberty Report to discuss why free markets and Christianity are a very good match:

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