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[Graphic 18+] Turkish-backed rebels drag bodies of dead Syrian soldiers with vehicle in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:35 P.M.) – The militants in northern Hama tied the bodies of two dead Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers to the back of a vehicle and dragged them along a road in an undisclosed part of the governorate. [18+]Hama: two #SAA soldiers killed by HTS/FSA militants, are being dragged vehicle in a barbaric […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army attempts first advance in northwest Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 P.M.) – Fierce clashes broke out this evening in northwestern Hama after the Syrian Arab Army attempted to advance at the Qal’at Al-Madiq axis. According to a military source in the town of Mhardeh, the Syrian Arab Army attempted to bypass the militant positions and score an advance at this front near […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel Airstrikes Gaza and Shoots Protesters- 3 Dead, 60+ Injured
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:15 P.M)- Two Palestinians have been killed by Israeli drone strikes and another by sniper fire, as Palestinian resistance returns fire in Gaza. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, at least 50 protesters were injured and one killed today during Gaza’s ‘Great Return March’ protests. Ashraf al-Qedra, the spokesman for the Gaza Health […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria, Iran, Iraq to form joint bank as construction of international railway begins
During a press conference on the sidelines of 24th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition dubbed “Iran Oil Show 2019”, Iranian official Saeed Mohammad said, “Planning is underway for setting up a joint bank between Iran, Iraq, and Syria for restoration of banking and financial relationship in central banks of the three countries.” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Several Syrian soldiers killed by jihadist rebels along Idlib-Hama axis
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – Several Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers were killed on Friday when the jihadist rebels carried out two powerful missile strikes on their positions along the Hama-Idlib axis. According to a report from northwest Syria, the jihadist rebels scored two direct hits on two Syrian Arab Army vehicles that were traveling […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel had nukes during 1967 War, was ready to use them: report
Israel neither confirms nor denies that it has a nuclear arsenal, although experts estimate that the country has between 80 and 400 nuclear warheads. What has not been previously confirmed, until now, is that the country had access to such weapons during the Arab-Israeli War of 1967, and was ready to deploy them if threatened […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
NEC Director Larry Kudlow Discusses Exceptional Jobs Report…
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow appears on Fox Business to discuss the most excellent April jobs report and the continued forecast for U.S. economic growth. Director Kudlow points out the greatest current economic benefits are being felt in the … Continue reading →
MAGAnomics – April Jobs Report: +263,000, Unemployment Rate 3.6%, Wage Growth +3.2%…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the April 2019 jobs report and the results are excellent. It’s a home run for MAGAnomics as the trifecta continues: Job gains +263,000, Wage growth +3.2%, Inflation low at 1.4%. With a gain … Continue reading →
Russian Media: President Trump Says China Wants To Join Into A Nuclear Pact With US, Russia
© Reuters / Carlos Barria *RT:* *Trump says China wants to join nuclear pact with US, Russia * China is interested in joining a nuclear “pact” with US and Russia to reduce the number of nuclear warheads, US President Donald Trump said. “We’re talking about a nuclear agreement, where we make less and they make less, and maybe even get rid of the tremendous firepower we have right now,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, discussing his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said he and Putin discussed a possibility of making it a “three-way deal” wi... more »
Presidents Putin And Trump Talked Over An Hour In An Early Morning Phone Call
Had a long and very good conversation with President Putin of Russia. As I have always said, long before the Witch Hunt started, getting along with Russia, China, and everyone is a good thing, not a bad thing.... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 3, 2019 ....We discussed Trade, Venezuela, Ukraine, North Korea, Nuclear Arms Control and even the “Russian Hoax.” Very productive talk! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 3, 2019 *Daily Mail:* *BREAKING NEWS: Trump and Putin discussed end of the Mueller investigation and election meddling in first phone call since probe en... more »
US Hypocrisy on Venezuela
[image: undefined] Like other US regime-change operations, the current one against the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is rife with hypocrisy. After all, what is the main complaint that President Trump and other US officials have against Maduro? It is that he is a socialist whose socialist programs and policies have brought misery and suffering to the Venezuelan people. Thus, by initiating a regime-change operation against Maduro, US officials are portraying themselves as good-hearted, compassionate conservatives who are just trying to help the Venezuelan people. One ... more »
WINNING ELECTIONS ISN'T A MAGIC BULLET
Erik Loomis is right: Liberals often have a very shallow understanding of how political change works. They think it is only about voting. We see this all the time on the liberal internet and in conversations with other liberals. All that matters is registering people to vote, running for office, and paying attention to electoral politics. For them, that’s how change is made. Protest is a waste of time, a distraction of hippies getting in the way of real change. Now, there’s no question that electoral politics are in fact critical to the creation of social and political change. But t... more »
President Trump Says He Will Declassify Everything Related To The Obama Administration's 'Spying' Of His Campaign
Finally, Mainstream Media is getting involved - too “hot” to avoid. Pulitzer Prize anyone? The New York Times, on front page (finally), “Details effort to spy on Trump Campaign.” @foxandfriends This is bigger than WATERGATE, but the reverse! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 3, 2019 *Daily Mail: **Trump says he will declassify 'everything' about warrants Obama used to spy on his campaign as he suggests James Comey was 'leading the effort' and the scandal will be 'bigger than WATERGATE'* * President Donald Trump said Thursday that he plans to declassify 'everything' relat... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/3/2019
Today's Water Cooler: Open thread.
A Modest Proposal For US Slavery Reparations
Since most of the Democratic Presidential aspirants have come out in favor of at least studying reparations for slavery, I wanted to offer a common sense proposal. I propose that slavery reparation be paid for by the single organization that had the most to do with the existence and protection of slavery in this country: […]
Maine grants conditional award to BioTrackTHC for cannabis seed-to-sale tracking
After scrapping its $150,000 contract with Florida-based Franwell’s Metrc in March, Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy announced it plans to deploy BioTrackTHC’s cloud-based software for the state’s recreational seed-to-sale tracking system. The Bangor Daily News reported the state issued a conditional award to Florida-based Bio-Tech Medical Software, which offers the BioTrackTHC software. BioTrackTHC is a wholly-owned […] Maine grants conditional award to BioTrackTHC for cannabis seed-to-sale tracking is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... more »
WHAT “Measles Virus?”
For some years now there has been a reward of 100,000 Deutsche Marks (about $112,000) for hard proof that viruses exist… From Germany By Karma Singh One would think that there must be hundreds of people in the pharmaceutical industry, the CDC, the FDA etc., et.al. who could easily pocket this reward by laying the … Continue reading WHAT “Measles Virus?”
The War on Cash Is A War on Liberty
By Ron Paul Authoritarians are forever trying to surveil and manipulate humanity to their desired ends. Advances in technology have surely made it easier in... more »
CNBC Complains Facebook Playing Whack-a-Mole with Infowars, Advancing Tech Could Re-define Fake News
By Daniel Taylor While anti-establishment voices are silenced, technological advancements are being made that will bring “fake news” to a whole new level. Who will... more »
Senate Fails to Override Trump’s Veto on Yemen War Resolution
By Jason Ditz (ANTIWAR.COM) — Calls to reassert Congressional authority over US war-making failed to muster enough votes to override President Trump’s veto of the Yemen War... more »
Massive Asset Bubbles And Cheap Gold And Silver
By Dave Kranzler Notwithstanding today’s absurdly phony and propagandistic employment report, it’s becoming more apparent by the week that the Fed and the U.S. Government... more »
Julian Assange Refuses Extradition To The United States
By Joe Martino In Brief The Facts: Julian Assange was sentenced to 50 weeks in jail earlier this week. Now, he has stated he refuses... more »
U.S. Economy Is Booming
*Reuters:* *U.S. job growth surges; unemployment rate drops to 3.6 percent* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. job growth surged in April and the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest in nearly half a century, pointing to sustained strength in economic activity even as last year’s massive stimulus from Republican tax cuts and spending increases fades. The Labor Department’s closely watched monthly employment report on Friday showed the greater-than-expected 263,000 new jobs created last month were spread across most industry sectors, and the unemployment rate was just 3.6 percent, the... more »
Facts and Misconceptions in a Near-Hysterical Media Environment
By Sharyl Attkisson, Guest Contributor You probably know that the U.S. has broken the record for number of measles cases in recent years. You also likely know that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says “high coverage” with measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most effective way to limit the spread of measles. Here […] The post Facts and Misconceptions in a Near-Hysterical Media Environment appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Orchestrating the Focus on Measles With The World Health Organization’s “Playbook”
Every single day there is a new story about a measles outbreak somewhere around the world. The focus on measles just now is clearly top-down orchestrated and global. An excerpt from page 23 of the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2012 to 2020 playbook pretty much describes what we are living. The post Orchestrating the Focus on Measles With The World Health Organization’s “Playbook” appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Are Public Health Authorities the Authors of Fake Measles News?
Dozens and now hundreds of times a day, media outlets are reporting with great drama that after measles was ‘eliminated’ in the United States in 2000 it is making a comeback. Recently, I heard that measles was not actually eliminated in 2000. I was intrigued and wondered if yet again the American public was being duped by government officials. So, I decided to investigate it myself. The post Are Public Health Authorities the Authors of Fake Measles News? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Did Actor Sean Penn Say He Was Moving to Venezuela Because Pres. Maduro Was ‘Way Better Than Trump’?
It's probably safe to say the actor would be displeased if U.S. President Donald Trump wins re-election in 2020, but would Penn leave the country?
U.S. Congress Wants Access To The Grand Jury Testimony That Is Redacted From The Mueller Report
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler (D-NY) chairs a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "the Justice Department's investigation of Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election", that U.S. Attorney General Barr had been scheduled to appear at, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 2, 2019. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo *Reuters*: *House Judiciary chief sets Monday deadline for full Mueller report* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler gave Attorney General William Barr until Monday morning to give lawmakers acce... more »
NO EXCUSES: Charter Schools Should Never Be Allowed to Discriminate Against Any Group of Students
I’ve done two tours of duty for children in Texas. The first was in the Houston Independent School District’s Research and Accountability Department from 1999-2001. The second was as a faculty member in the University of Texas at Austin Educational Policy and Planning program from 2006-2014. As a result, I have roots in Texas and pay close attention to the
White House Counsel Officially Responds To The Mueller Report
*CNBC:* *White House lawyer slams Mueller report for making ‘political statements’* * White House lawyer Emmet Flood sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr accusing special counsel Robert Mueller of making political statement in his report on Russia and President Donald Trump. * Flood, who joined the White House legal team in May 2018, worked as an impeachment attorney for President Bill Clinton. * Flood’s five-page letter to Barr claimed that the report on Mueller’s far-reaching probe should not be legitimized or taken as precedent, and argued that Trump has retained his e... more »
Some Problems with Treating Democracies as “Information Systems,” Starting with Voting and Ending with Money
Limitations of looking at democracy as in information system.
The Hail Mary for Peace in Afghanistan
*Charles Ray* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Despite the dark cloud of pessimism hovering over the Afghan peace talks, negotiation is the only way out. There are many difficult jobs in the U.S. government today, but Zalmay Khalilzad holds perhaps one of the most excruciatingly painful slots that are available. The former ambassador to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the United Nations has been tasked by the Trump administration to find a way out of the bloody conundrum that is Afghanistan, a country whose people have known nothing but war and turmoil for the last four decades. ... more »
Do Women Meet With Doctors to Determine Whether to ‘Execute’ Newborn Babies?
Medical professionals are reacting to an incendiary remark made by U.S. President Donald Trump in spring 2019.
Probiotics and Heart Health (Video)
Watch time: 24 minutes 31 seconds Most people either take a probiotic supplement or have heard of them. In this video cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson discusses the connection between gut health and heart health. By watching this video, you will learn: # 1 – How gut health impacts heart health # 2 – The connection […] The post Probiotics and Heart Health (Video) appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Would a Unified Korea Keep North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons?
*Robert E. Kelly* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] For a small state surrounded by larger ones that could possible stumble their way into a major confrontation, holding onto nukes is not a bad idea. One of the many hopes raised by the recent détente efforts of South Korean president Moon Jae-in and President Donald Trump is the political confederation if not eventual unification of the two Koreas. While full-blown unification is a pro forma goal of both Korean polities, many lesser steps and stages have been considered over the years. Frequently a confederation of some kind is ... more »
Your President Needs You Now—Not Three Weeks from Now
[image: President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wait for the arrival of the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and his wife Mrs. Akie Abe Friday, April 26, 2019, at the South Portico of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)] They mock it mercilessly, as they mock everything that is potentially good—but Tuesday's White House infrastructure meeting between President Trump and a dozen Congressional Democrats strikes close to the root of the question of why Donald Trump is in the White House today, and also the question of the late Lyndon H. LaRouc... more »
When The Main Stream Media Ignores The News
*Zero Hedge:* *WaPo, CNN Virtually Silent After NYT Reveals 2nd FBI Spy Sent To Infiltrate Trump Campaign* After the New York Times revealed that the FBI sent a second spy to infiltrate the Trump campaign during the 2016 US election - a 'honeypot' who went by the name of Azra Turk who posed as a research assistant to the first spy they sent in, Stefan Halper - the rest of the MSM has been virtually silent. Both the Washington Post and CNN - which breathlessly reported on their peers' anonymously-sourced anti-Trump propaganda for two years - have somehow failed to write a single a... more »
CNN Poll: Overwhelming Majority Of Americans Want Congress To Investigate The Origins On Obama DOJ Spying On Trump
*CNN:* *CNN Poll: With Mueller investigation over, Trump approval at 43%* WASHINGTON (CNN)With Robert Mueller's investigation finished, Donald Trump's approval rating stands at its highest level since April 2017 in a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, as the share who say Democrats in Congress are doing too much to investigate the President rises 6 points. Trump's approval rating remains largely negative in the new poll -- 52% disapprove and 43% approve -- but that approval figure is the highest -- by one point -- since a CNN poll completed around the 100-day mark of his time in offic... more »
Cruise Ship Quarantined for Measles Case Heads to Curacao
Authorities said the ship's doctor requested 100 vaccines after a female crew member was diagnosed with measles.
Chanel steps out for first time since Karl Lagerfeld's death
Just In - 11 hours ago
Chanel's new creative chief delivers her first solo collection for the storied French luxury label, following in the footsteps of the late Karl Lagerfeld with a show that drew inspiration from old-fashioned rail travel.
ABC: Colorado bill aiming to strengthen school immunization requirements dies near end of session
HB19-1312, a school immunization requirements bill that passed a Colorado Senate committee after hours of public testimony, basically died yesterday when the Senate Majority Leader laid the measure’s second reading over until Friday. Because it was “laid over” it won’t be able to face a third reading or final Senate vote before the end of […] The post ABC: Colorado bill aiming to strengthen school immunization requirements dies near end of session appeared first on Health Nut News.
WaPo says anti-vaxxers are dangerous should be arrested
by Jeffrey Dach MD You may have noticed a recent article in the Washington Post by Juliette N. Kayyem entitled, “Anti-vaxxers are dangerous. Make them face isolation, fines, arrests.“ My initial reaction was the article must have been written by a moron. However, my opinion changed when I discovered the author, Ms. Kayyem, graduated Harvard law […] The post WaPo says anti-vaxxers are dangerous should be arrested appeared first on Health Nut News.
Florida parents fighting to get sick son back after removing him from hospital
After 3-year-old Noah was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a blood and bone marrow cancer, his parents Joshua McAdams and Taylor Bland-Ball wanted to avoid chemotherapy and try natural remedies. However, “because they were told the courts could force them to comply, along with very specific dietary intervention, vitamin, and herbal supplementation, and alternative therapies”3 Noah went […] The post Florida parents fighting to get sick son back after removing him from hospital appeared first on Health Nut News.
Kentucky Derby Winner Poop on Sale for $200
They're called "Derby Turds."
Labor Department: Job Growth in April Blew Away Expectations at 263,000
[image: labor-department-job-growth-in-april-blew-away-expectations-at-263-000] The BLS confirmed what the ADP reported on Wednesday: The U.S. economy continues its remarkable rebound, setting records along the way.
Alabama Lawmaker Facing Heat for “Kill Them Now, or You Kill Them Later” Comments on Abortion
[image: alabama-lawmaker-facing-heat-for-kill-them-now-or-you-kill-them-later-comments-on-abortion] An pro-abortion Alabama lawmaker is facing backlash for saying that if babies are not killed in the womb, society will just dispatch them later.
USrael "Snookered" - by Venezuelan Motorcycle Gangs?
*Motorcycles in Venezuela* The complicit and treasonous Western MainZtream Media is having sober second thoughts this morning, reflecting on the Venezuelan coup that might have been...but failed on Tuesday last. Penny for your thoughts has posted an op-ed from the* Toronto Star*, written by someone named Walkom, who opines that *three top level Venezuelan government officials *had pledged* to abandon President Maduro and switch their loyalties to Random Guyaido at a signal early Tuesday Morning*. But, these heartless turncoats/traitors "snookered" Guyaido--and his USraeli mentors... more »
I Dare You To Tell Me The Economy Is “Booming” After Reading This List Of 19 Facts About Our Current Economic Performance
By Michael Snyder After taking an honest look at the facts, I don’t know how anyone can possibly claim that the U.S. economy is “booming”. ... more »
Misinformation about child vaccinations worries parents
BY NORBERT RUG Though vaccinations can prevent a number of childhood illnesses, some believe mandatory vaccination violates individual rights and can actually do more harm than good. Many people do not believe that they should be forced by law into
In praise of the front porch
BY NORBERT RUG It’s almost summer and it’s nice to sit on my porch again. The house that my wife and I purchased over 40 years ago has a full-width porch on the front that is about 10 feet deep.
A few good people
BY NORBERT RUG I am a septuagenarian (look it up), as such I am not quite as active as I once was. No more roofing, no more biking and no more volleyball. I now have to pay people to do
Rep John Rogers (D-AL) proves (once again) that I can still be shocked...
*sort of.* After Alabama passed a very restrictive abortion law, Rogers had this to say: *“Some kids are unwanted, so you kill them now or kill them later. You bring them into the world unwanted, unloved, then you send them to the electric chair. So you kill them now or you kill them later. But the bottom line is that I think we shouldn’t be making this decision.”* That's a well worn argument from the pro-death people so it's not completely shocking. What *is* shocking is watching the commie left actually unmasking their real feelings. *When Donald Trump, Jr expressed dismay Roge... more »
Pipeline Bans Make Transporting Natural Gas by Rail an Economic Necessity
Natural gas pipelines are having a hard time getting built in the United States despite the advantages that natural gas… The post Pipeline Bans Make Transporting Natural Gas by Rail an Economic Necessity appeared first on IER.
United Nations -- Dine' Jean Whitehorse Documents Forced Sterilization of Native American Women by U.S. Government
Photo at UN courtesy of Yvonne Swan The United States Government Carried out Forced Sterilization of Native Women from 1960 to 1978 By Brenda Norrell Censored News NEW YORK -- During the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Jean Whitehorse, Dine', spoke of the forced sterilization of Native American women. Sharing her own story, Jean exposed how the United States
One Million Species in Jeopardy, But It's Not Too Late to Act
From *The Guardian*: The world’s leading scientists will warn the planet’s life-support systems are approaching a danger zone for humanity when they release the results of the most comprehensive study of life on Earth ever undertaken. Up to 1m species are at risk of annihilation, many within decades, according to a leaked draft of the global assessment report, which has been compiled over three years by the UN’s leading research body on nature. The 1,800-page study will show people living today, as well as wildlife and future generations, are at risk unless urgent action is taken to... more »
ALECA et agriculture: Au-delà des barrières tarifaires
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
03-May-2019 L'objectif de l'étude est d'analyser la proposition de l'UE, dans le cadre de l'ALECA, de démantèlement tarifaire réciproque dans le secteur de l'agriculture de l'UE et de la Tunisie.
Turkey, Bosnia sign revised free trade agreement
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
03-May-2019 Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday signed a revised free trade agreement and a memorandum of understanding on the Sarajevo-Belgrade Highway Project.
Facebook to Ban Users Who Share Infowars Content Unless It Is “Explicitly Condemning” It
By Matt Agorist In one of the most disturbing moves by Facebook we’ve ever seen, the platform banned Alex Jones and other controversial U.S. political... more »
Report: U.S. Military Would Suffer A 'Decisive' Defeat In A War With Russia Or China
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/32799673087/sizes/h/] How do we fix it? *"Put bluntly, the U.S. military could lose the next state-versus-state war it fights."* If the United States went to war with Russia or China tomorrow, the military would almost certainly suffer a " decisive military defeat," so far that the "security and wellbeing" of the U.S. "are at greater risk than at any time in decades," according to an alarming new assessment of the Trump administration's 2018 National Defense Strategy. - The report,... more »
Why I Quit Democracy
I have given a lot of people whip lash over the past week. This singular question has greeted me often over the past seven days: after spending two years writing at Ghion Journal about the need to disavow cult of personalities and empower our communities instead, how in God’s name can I abruptly pivot on a dime and advocate the return of a monarchy in Ethiopia? These seemingly incongruent principles have a lot of people… The post Why I Quit Democracy appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Is California holding hands with Putin under the table as Russia’s works to control energy?
Is Russia playing California for the energy fool? The post Is California holding hands with Putin under the table as Russia’s works to control energy? appeared first on CFACT.
Here's Why Establishment Conservatives HATE Primaries-- Poor Ben Ray Luján
*When Ben Ray was chair of the DCCC last year...* When Tom Udall announced he wouldn't run for another 6 year Senate term in 2020, DC swamp monster, Ben Ray Luján, immediately announced his availability. Like his old pal, Joe Crowley, Luján is quite popular in DC and if it was only lobbyists and consultants and the Washingtonian elite voting, he would win. But it isn't-- and he may well not get through the primary, where the state's progressive Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, is battling to be the state's first woman senator. (Luján could say he's battling to be the stat... more »
LGBTQI Rights in the Balkans: A Perpetual Struggle
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
BUCHAREST, Romania, May 03 (IPS) - Mawethu Nkhosana is an LGBTI activist and the crisis response fund administrator at CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organisations.Romanian Adrian Coman and his American-born partner Clai Hamilton had two major reasons to celebrate when they tied the knot last June. Read the full story, “LGBTQI Rights in the Balkans: A Perpetual Struggle”, on globalissues.org →
Women, Peace and Security: Let’s Turn Words into Action
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
BUKAVU, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 03 (IPS) - Dr. Denis Mukwege is founder of Panzi Hospital and Foundation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He jointly received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 with Nadia Murad.To be able to tackle a problem we must first recognize that it exists. When I first spoke at the United Nations Security Council in 2009, I was asked why the issue of sexual violence was even relevant to peace and security. At that time, it was not generally accepted that rape is in fact a weapon of war. Today, that statement is both widely accepted and central to t... more »
Dept Names Cops Who Shot Three Kids in Face, Head While Trying to Kill Fleeing Driver
[image: kids]"How am I supposed to tell my kids that the people who are supposed to protect them are the ones that shot them?"
Facebook to Ban Users Who Share Infowars Content Unless It Is ‘Explicitly Condemning’ It
[image: facebook]It's world press freedom day and Facebook is celebrating it by promising to ban users who share content from Infowars unless they are condemning it.
Cops Kill Naked, Unarmed 17yo Who Was Set To Graduate High School in Two Weeks
[image: naked]A young man with his entire life ahead of him was gunned down by police while he was unarmed and naked.
Independent News Sites SMEARED By ‘Fake News’ List WIN Battle, List is DELETED
By Tim Pool The latest “fake news” list turned out to be fake news. The censorship organization, Poynter, posted a list of “unreliable news” sources... more »
Who Or What Produced The Anti-Vaccine Movement?
By Catherine J. Frompovich Without a doubt, and unequivocally, the answer has to be Big Pharma with the unwavering help of the U.S. CDC and... more »
The F-4 Phantom Fighter Is Over 60 Years Old (And It Refuses to Go Away)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * [image: By USAF - U.S. DefenseImagery photo VIRIN: DF-SC-85-02808, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25699086] And these are all of the reasons why. *But in the end, love is not rational, or it would not be love. My theory is that the Phantom is beloved not just because it was successful, but because it wasn’t supposed to be. Of all mankind’s works of destruction, jet fighters tend to be the most aesthetically elegant, whether the compact grace of an F-16 or the slender symmetry of a French Mirage 5. The Phantom was as aes... more »
On Nietzsche’s Last Man
There is a resistance to transforming into an Nietzschean overman. Most men will not accept the challenge. They will prefer to live as the as an antithesis to the overman, the Nietzschean Last Man. Eric Voegelin offers a perspective on the “Last Man” in his 1944 essay, "Nietzsche, the Crisis, and the War," published in the *Journal of Politics*. Here's an excerpt: The refusal of the challenge can assume various forms which, in part, are determined by the time position of the evading person. A first form has been characterized by Nietzsche himself in the symbol of the “Last Man.” Z... more »
Best Climate Plan So Far is by Jay Inslee
Beto's inadequate energy plan released earlier this week is blown out of the water by Inslee's most serious outline yet for dealing with the climate emergency. From HuffPo: Jay Inslee unveiled a sweeping plan Friday to all but eliminate planet-warming emissions from power plants, automobiles and new buildings, becoming the second contender for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination to release a climate policy this week. The Washington governor, who is making climate change the primary focus of his inaugural White House run, said his nearly 2,900-word “100% Clean Energy for A... more »
LEADERSHIP DOWN: Outstanding youngsters who starred at Yale!
*FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019Seem clueless about recent past:* Where did the leadership deficit start—the leadership deficit which helped send Donald J. Trump to the White House? We expect to explore that question next week. We expect to do so in a series of award-winning reports, The Rise of Leadership Down. That said, the deficit was in full flower by the time James B. Comey—widely known as Comey the God—launched his first attack on Candidate Clinton on the morning of July 5, 2016. The god got way out over his skis as he batted the hopeful around. But so what? At the Rachel Maddow "cabl... more »
Islamic State Announces New Offensive But Amounts To Little So Far
At the start of April 2019 the Islamic State announced a new campaign to avenge its loss of territory in Syria. That resulted in a huge jump in attacks during the second week of the month. After that however, incidents went back down to their previous level. Is more to come or has the offensive been derailed by the Iraqi forces that captured an insurgent headquarters and documents detailing its plans? There were a total of 99 incidents reported in the press. Two of those were old bodies being found leaving 97 actual attacks during the month. That was up from the 61 recorded in Mar... more »
Why the U.S. Navy Should Fear China's Railgun
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Asia* [image: By US Navy - http://www.kanabona.com/kanabona/?q=industry_us_navy_electromagnetic_rail_gun_test_firing (direct link), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3753379] Could this be a game changer? *There is the possibility, of course, that the Chinese railgun is a paper tiger of sorts, a hoax designed to make the already-overstretched DoD antsy about its future in the Pacific amid growing tensions over artificial islands in the South China Sea. But even if the railgun ends up relegated to the function of shipboa... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - May 3
1921 Gertrude Bell wrote Mid-Euphrates tribes perplexed why UK picked Faisal to be King of Iraq when he led revolt against them in Syria (Musings On Iraq book review of *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) 1941 2ndday UK bombing Expanded to Iraqi air bases and supply lines in Baghdad and Diyala 1941 Iraqi air force bombed Iraqi army in Ramadi by accident in night raid 1941 Churchill ordered British troops to march from Palestine to Iraq 1941 UK Cmdr for Mid East Gen Wavell given command of Iraq Complained no forces to s... more »
How data centers will breathe life into #5G
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Gravitational waves hunt now in overdrive
BBC News – Gravitational waves hunt now in overdrive https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48137011
What the Science Says About Intermittent #Fasting
http://www.anupamghose.com/what-the-science-says-about-intermittent-fasting/
One Bowl of #Rice is Equivalent to Two Cans of #Soda
https://www.stethnews.com/1624/warning-one-bowl-of-rice-is-equivalent-to-two-cans-of-soda/
Preventing 2020 Campaign Cyberattacks Won’t Be Easy or Cheap
The relative ease with which Russian agents penetrated computers underscores the perilous situation facing campaigns.
Opinion: Brazil’s Order of Rio Branco: Beknighted or Benighted?
Opinion, by Michael Royster Ribeirão Preto, SP – On the eve of the May Day holiday, when no one was paying attention, President Bolsonaro officially honored numerous public figures by making them members of the Order of Rio Branco. This honorific has as its official objective “distinguishing the meritorious service and civic virtues, stimulating the […] The post Opinion: Brazil’s Order of Rio Branco: Beknighted or Benighted? appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 3, 2019
[image: São Paulo dance scene, contemporary dance in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Lauryn Hill (Barra Funda) – One of the biggest names from the American black music these days, Ms. Lauryn Hill will be starring this evening in São Paulo. Taking […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 3, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Report: Former President Obama Viewed The Election Win Of President Trump As A Personal Insult
President Barack Obama shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss transition plans in the White House Oval Office in Washington. REUTERS *Daily Mail:* *EXCLUSIVE: 'This stings!' How Obama saw Trump's victory as a 'personal insult,' watched the movie Dr. Strange to distract himself from election results and blamed Hillary for the loss because of her 'scripted, soulless campaign'* * The new edition of 'Obama: The Call Of History' by New York Times chief White House correspondent Peter Baker lays bare Obama's fury over the election results * The book was originally rel... more »
Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama
As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
The Navy Can Now 3D-Print Submarines On The Fly For SEALs
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeffrey Wells/Released)] Worry, Russia and China. Worry. It usually takes the Navy around five months to build even the smallest submarines to ferry Navy SEALs into and out of combat zones — but thanks to new technology, the Navy's most elite warfighters could slap together a submersible hull in just a few weeks. That’s the promise behind the Optionally Manned Technology Demonstrator (OMTD), the U.S. military’s first 3D-printed submarine hull, unveiled by the Navy on July 24. Fabricat... more »
In ‘Lawless’ World of Service Dogs, Many Families Suffer
A near complete absence of regulation and oversight in the exploding service dog industry has left needy, desperate families vulnerable to incompetence and fraud.
Barr testimony exposes collusion between Mueller, Media, and Democrats (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 158. The post Barr testimony exposes collusion between Mueller, Media, and Democrats (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
The Comedy of Errors Over Libya
Mixed messages confuse Libyans. The post The Comedy of Errors Over Libya appeared first on The Duran.
Cohen’s Prison Reality: A Bunk Bed in Barrack-Style Hall
He'll be serving his three-year sentence with the likes of "Jersey Shore" star Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino and Fyre Festival's Billy McFarland.
Blink, and you'll hit something
I've posted rallying videos in these pages several times before. I participated in rallying as an amateur enthusiast in my younger days, but never at the level the professionals attain. They're the true master drivers of the motorsport world, able to handle almost any terrain and road conditions. Here's Dani Sordo and Carlos del Barrio, from the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team, in action during the recent Tour de Corse (Corsican) rally, held at the end of March this year. RallySport reports: Hyundai driver Thierry Neuville finally won a nerve racking Tour de Corse in w... more »
Make me smile
Humorous things pop up when you least expect them. In this spirit, here are a few surprising and funny things that make me smile. I hope you will as well. We called my grandmother Big Mama which was not an … Continue reading →
Barr Besieged by Allegations He’s Being Trump’s Protector
He has emerged as arguably the most divisive figure in Donald Trump's administration.
Jihadist rebels launch new attack in northeastern Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a new attack on Friday that targeted the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions inside the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels attempted to infiltrate the Syrian Army’s positions near the town of Nibh Almur; this attack was partially […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US, Venezuelan military had secret deal to arrest Maduro: reports
One of the negotiators on the Venezuelan side was allegedly Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez, who is thought to have had a last-minute change of heart. The Trump administration had an agreement in place with Venezuela’s military that President Nicolas Maduro would be arrested during this week’s attempted coup, the Spanish newspaper ABC reports, citing a source in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Size Of The U.S. Strategic Nuclear Arsenal Has Been Posted
One of two Trident II D5 missiles tested June 2 by the U.S. Navy. Photo: U.S. Navy *Hans M. Kristensen and Matt Korda, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists:* *United States nuclear forces, 2019* The Nuclear Notebook is researched and written by Hans M. Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project with the Federation of American Scientists, and Matt Korda, a research associate with the project. The Nuclear Notebook column has been published in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists since 1987. This issue’s column examines the US nuclear arsenal, which remained roughly unchan... more »
A Look Inside The CIA's Social Media Team
*The Hill:* *Inside the secret world of the CIA's social media team* A government agency known for its secrecy is making a splash in a very public forum: Twitter. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been raising eyebrows with its increasingly conversational and pop culture-filled social media presence, in recent months giving shout-outs to hit Hollywood films, game show hosts and other buzzy bits. And just last week, the agency added an Instagram account to its growing social shop. “We’re trying to be as transparent as possible with the constraints that the CIA currently h... more »
Executive Privilege and Compelled Testimony of Presidential Advisers: Don McGahn's Dilemma
Former White House counsel Don McGahn at CPAC, 2018 (Source: Flickr/Greg Skidmore) The release of the redacted Mueller report focused the spotlight squarely on former White House Counsel Don McGahn, whose testimony to the special counsel featured prominently in the report’s discussion of obstruction of justice. Indeed, the first questions to Attorney General William Barr from Sen. Dianne Feinstein during Barr’s May 1 testimony exclusively addressed the events described in McGahn’s testimony. Soon after the release of the special counsel’s report, House judiciary committee Chairma... more »
Season Three, Episode 97: "Bill the Barr-barian"
Attorney General Bill Barr appeared before Congress, got lashed with a wet noodle by Democrats, and then shockingly refused to return for another lashing. It is so utterly contemptible, they're taking firm action by calling him a criminal liar and threatening to hold him in contempt of Congress, for which there is no penalty whatsoever. Stop the presses - and turn up the volume to high in the media echo chamber, because Barr called Bob Mueller "snippy" for criticizing Barr's misleading spin of the Mueller report. Barr must resign, immediately! And that is so crazy, because Billybob ... more »
Iran Oil Minister: OPEC is ‘Likely To Collapse’
Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh. Patti Domm, CNBC *CNBC: **OPEC is ‘likely to collapse,’ warns Iran’s oil minister* * Iran’s oil minister warns that OPEC is on the verge of collapse because some members are targeting their fellow producers. * The remarks come after the Trump administration tightened sanctions on Iran’s oil exports on Thursday. * The White House says Saudi Arabia and UAE have agreed to offset the drop in supplies, even though OPEC has agreed to cap output through June. Iran’s oil minister is warning that OPEC is “likely to collapse” because some members of the 14... more »
U.S. Crackdown On Iranian Oil Begins
A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf. Raheb Homavandi, Reuters *CNN:* *US braced for Iranian response as oil crackdown starts* Washington (CNN)The US is sanctioning friends and foes that import Iranian oil starting Thursday, but analysts say the White House might find it harder to eliminate Tehran's energy exports than it expects and Trump administration officials are bracing for Iran's response. As the administration ends waivers that allowed eight countries to continue purchasing Iranian crude and conden... more »
Persecution Of Christians 'Coming Close To Genocide' In The Middle East
Residents walk near a damaged church June 8 in Qusair, Syria, on their way to inspect their houses and collect their belongings. (CNS/Reuters/Rami Bleibel) *The Guardian:* *Persecution of Christians 'coming close to genocide' in Middle East – report* Millions uprooted from homes, says UK-commissioned report, with many jailed and killed Pervasive persecution of Christians, sometimes amounting to genocide, is ongoing in parts of the Middle East, and has prompted an exodus in the past two decades, according to a report commissioned by the British foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt. Mil... more »
Some Pilots Prefer The F-22 Over The F-35
F22 Raptor and F35 JSF in flight formation *Express:* *USA’s new TRILLION pound F-35 fighter jet fail to impress pilots who prefer OLD F-22 model* THE predecessor to the US’s new top of the line fighter jet is far superior, according to pilots who would choose the F-22 Raptor over the newer F-35 “hands down”. Lockheed Martin’s new fighter jet, the F-35, is part of a US programme which cost the country a whopping £1.3trillion ($1.5trillion). However, although the country has broken the bank to get state-of-the-art fighter jets, pilots would still choose its predecessor the F-22 Rap... more »
Mueller Time
After William Barr's performance before the Senate Judiciary Committee and his refusal to show up before the House Judiciary Committee, it's time to hear from Robert Mueller. Eugene Robinson writes: We need public, no-holds-barred testimony before Congress by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, and we need it now. As we saw Wednesday, trying to get the truth out of Attorney General William P. Barr is like squeezing blood from a stone. You don’t have to take my word that Barr was dishonest about the Mueller report. Take Mueller’s word, in the letter of complaint he sent to Barr ... more »
Friday Sketch by Joe Infurnari: Venezuela and the Break US Club
It’s the 80’s again and America is brewing up trouble in South America killing scores of innocents. Meanwhile, Democrats such as Dick Durbin, Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and many more have offered either silence or vocal support for Trump’s coup in Venezuela. Already sanctions imposed in 2017 have wreaked havoc on the population and economy of that country with many more to come after January’s new US sanctions. The American regime changes from… The post Friday Sketch by Joe Infurnari: Venezuela and the Break US Club appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
May 1934 Heatwave In Germany
On this date in 1934, much of Germany was over 80F, about thirty degrees warmer than this week. There was a world-wide drought, the weather had gone “berserk,” ice was “dissolving” at the poles, and experts were predicting 40-50 feet … Continue reading →
Here Is the Army's New Plan to Win the Wars of the Future
*Dan Goure* *Security, Americas* [image: (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Daniel Parker)] It is a ground-breaking moment. Last December, the U.S. Army published the latest version of its concept for competing with Russia and China. The U.S. Army in Multi-Domain Operations 2028 (MDO 2028) is intended to guide the Service’s thinking on organizational change, future combat operations and modernization priorities. The goal is to create a force that can prevail in a future conflict involving great power militaries equipped with advanced capabilities across all conflict domains. While acknow... more »
Why they U.S. Marines Want a Very Special Bullet (A 'Taser' Bullet, to Be Exact)
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* [image: (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)] Will it happen? *Taser bullets aren’t exactly a new concept. * A bullet that zaps you with an electric jolt like a Taser. That’s what the U.S. Marine Corps wants as a non-lethal munition that can be fired from a regular small arm. The U.S. military has been trying to develop a Taser-like bullet for twelve years but has yet to succeed. This time, the Marines hope to get it right. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* The U.S. military already uses regular X-26 Tasers, pistol-like devices... more »
The Story of How the P-51 Mustang Almost Made the Ultimate Comeback
*Michael Peck* *History, * [image: (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton)] Why it never occurred. *Incredibly, through the 1970s, Lindsay and Piper pitched the Enforcer not just as a COIN aircraft, but also as America’s primary ground-attack plane. That role happened to be fulfilled by the A-10. It’s one thing to offer a prop job for a niche role like bush wars, but quite another to suggest it should replace a jet as a primary ground-attack aircraft.* The North American P-51 Mustang was one of the greatest fighters of World War II. Had life worked out diffe... more »
KNOCK TRUMP OFF THE BALLOT IN CALIFORNIA? REALLY?
This is a terrible, undemocratic idea and I don't really GAF if I get ratio'ed for saying that. https://t.co/hjg2FneAYG — Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) May 3, 2019 I'll be slammed for saying this, but I agree with Nate Silver. I know that Republicans are horrible and Trump is worse than horrible and desperate times call for desperate measures, but ultimately I'm in favor of democracy, and knocking a candidate off the ballot who was legally eligible to run three years ago and is presumed by most Americans (as well as by federal law and the laws of other states) to be legally eligib... more »
What A Great Deal ( for AOC )
Rep. Alexandria Occasionally- Coherent held a 5k in Queens Saturday that she billed as “a Family Fun Run supporting U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal on the Saturday following Earth Day.” This was one of the rare “occasions” where she was quite “coherent”, boosting the spirits of her planet-saving eco-warriors with this rallying cry before they set off : “We’re getting together for our own health, for our planet’s health … and to fight for the Green New Deal together,” AOC even graciously loaned her musical talent to the event, which raised over $11K Envir... more »
Big Lie Day
Media outlets under the control of the US State Department continue to report on the US Army’s successes in its war on terror. Fabricating lies and demonising America’s geopolitical opponents, as well as anyone who disagrees with the country’s global agenda, is all in a day’s work for the media lackeys of the US establishment.
The Social Gospel Music Of Tracy Howe’s ‘Things That Grow’
Bearing witness to violence in communities while acknowledging human resilience, Tracy Howe creates social gospel music inspired by struggles for liberation The post The Social Gospel Music Of Tracy Howe’s ‘Things That Grow’ appeared first on Shadowproof.
"Maduro Still in Charge In Venezuela Despite Canadian Efforts"
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*Oped from the Star* *It's not as if the attempts to overthrow the Venezuelan government are being hidden. Obfuscated behind the usual weasel wording. But not hidden. * *"As I write this, embattled President Nicolas Maduro remains in charge. He still commands the loyalty of those among the country’s poor who support the so-called Chavista revolution begun under his predecessor, Hugo Chavez.* *More to the point, the bulk of Venezuela’s armed forces continue to back him.* *For Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, it wasn’t supposed to be this wa... more »
No one cares that you want to bicycle across Canada
News 1. Extinction Rebellion High school students across Nova Scotia are demanding action on climate change, and will be walking out of classes today for mass demonstrations. In Halifax, students will march on MP Andy Filmore’s office, City Hall, and Province House. They are meeting at the gazebo in the Public Gardens at 12:30pm Details […]
Magpies outclass Power to maintain winning AFL form
Just In - 15 hours ago
Last year's beaten grand finalist Collingwood consolidates its position inside the AFL's top four with a comfortable 39-point win over Port Adelaide at Docklands.
Trivia : April 3rd
These things happened on this date in history….. Presidential Astrologer May 3, 1988 Excerpts from U.S. President Ronald Reagan‘s former chief of staff, describing astrologer Joan Quigley‘s role in White House decisions, are printed in Timemagazine. Donald Regan wrote, “Virtually every major move and decision the Reagans made during my time as White House Chief of Staff was cleared in advance with a woman in San Francisco [Quigley] who drew up horoscopes to make certain that the planets were in a favorable alignment for the enterprise.”Mrs. Reagan began using Quigley after Quigley c... more »
America's Nightmare: If China Built State of the Art Aircraft Carriers for Russia
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* [image: FILE PHOTO - China's first domestically built aircraft carrier is seen during its launch ceremony in Dalian, Liaoning province, China, April 26, 2017. To match Special Report CHINA-ARMY/NAVY REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS P] That would be news. *The only downside for China would be that a Russian carrier would take up space and industrial capacity in Chinese yards, but this is a small price to pay. The downsides for Russia are more palpable; an aircraft carrier purchased from China still costs money, and sti... more »
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate
Just In - 15 hours ago
The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
Sharks edge out Storm, Cowboys celebrate win over Titans
Just In - 15 hours ago
The Sharks hand the Storm just their second defeat of the season with a tight 20-18 win in the Shire, after the Cowboys post a 28-14 victory against the Titans in Townsville in their Queensland derby.
Facebook purges and digital gulag
Lots of people wait for Donald Trump to save the Western civilization or... The progressive totalitarianism is getting tougher at an accelerating rate. Last night, Instagram (which is about 1/1,000 of a kilogram) and its parent company, Facebook, banned Paul Joseph Watson and 6 other mostly conservative people. Louis Farrakhan, a far left Islamic fan of Adolf Hitler, was probably included in order to make the purge look more balanced. Well, it's not balanced at all. What Facebook is doing is a full-blown war against conservatives, classical liberals, and outspoken people with common... more »
The Kentucky Derby has a secret Latino history
E. Gabrielle Kuenzli, Associate Professor, History Department, University of South Carolina at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Many immigrants come to the United States chasing the 'American dream.' So do immigrant racehorses, who literally carry the hopes of their trainers and riders on their backs.
Dutch Memorial Day: Maintaining colonial innocence by excluding people of color
Annemarie Toebosch, Director of Dutch and Flemish Studies, University of Michigan at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
The Dutch holiday on May 4 that commemorates the country's dead from World War II and after reveals how Dutch policy divides people along racial lines and ignores the Indonesian dead in that war.
The Democrats Finally Have The Candidate To Beat Fred Upton-- Meet Jon Hoadley
MI-06, the southwest corner of the state, flush up against Lake Michigan in the west and Indiana in the south, has been an elusive target for Democrats. Obama beat McCain by 8 points; Romney edged Obama by a little over a point; and then along came Hillary... and Trump won 51.3% to 42.9%. She was the wrong candidate for the district, even with Trump as the opponent. There are 6 counties in this R+4 swing district-- and in the 2016 it was Bernie country. The well known narrative about primary day is that Bernie beat Hillary in every county. Kalamazoo is the bluest (and most populou... more »
The U.S. Navy Has an Aircraft Carrier Problem
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Asia* [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adelola Tinubu/Released)] Is the era of big-deck carriers over? *Over the past 70 years, the carrier has become today’s battleship — a shore bombardment weapon. It’s powerful, but no longer decisive. Carriers only hold a place in our consciousness because they haven’t faced the crucible of naval combat against a worthy adversary since the end of World War II.* A few years back, for the first time in decades, no U.S. Navy aircraft carriers were deployed anywhere in the world. T... more »
Naval Showdown: Is China's Navy Catching Up to America?
*David Axe* *Security, * In short, the Chinese fleet is growing and modernizing, but America still deploys a heftier and more heavily-armed naval force with much greater aerial firepower. The Chinese fleet in recent years has grown and improved faster than any rival navy has done. And the U.S. Navy is struggling to respond. That’s the startling conclusion of *a special report* that Reuters published on April 30, 2019. While not inaccurate, the report lacks some important context. “In just over two decades, the People’s Liberation Army, the Chinese military, has mustered one of ... more »
No Secret: You Can Make Your Own Glock Gun or AR-15 Assault Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gregory D. Boyd)] Really? *The Ruger 10/22 semiautomatic rifle is typically one of the first firearms a gun owner purchases. Although relatively cheap and inexpensive, the lure of do-it-yourself has created eighty percent lowers for the 10/22 as well. Unfinished 10/22 lowers are typically sold with the need for the barrel V block attaching point to be milled out, as well as a number of holes for pins and screws. Like the Glock 80 percent, 10/22 receivers often have more features and a more aggressive ... more »
Friday Update
*The Corrupt, Lying, Elite Media* The news industry has changed within the past twenty years in ways that have become undeniable to most observers. We'll call it 'the Deep State', but to put a finer point on it, wealthy, influential, American globalists who sit at the top of the media empires that are the News Media these days, have changed how "news" works. We've all seen it. These different empires have cooperated in a concerted way to shape and censor news—the movements to establish narratives rather than follow facts. They play on emotions by distorting what we see and hear, wh... more »
Funny Friday
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From J.P.: Food for thought. When one tries to “reason” with a lefty democrat, remember you are dealing with a person that believes that a man can be a woman and a woman can be a man and that such a delusion should be encouraged, not discouraged. Discouragement of the delusion is considered immoral and bigoted. Thus our society has unnecessary dilemmas concerning bathrooms, athletic competition at all levels, and “pronoun” controversies subjecting ourselves to all manner of laws, rules, regulations and more needless government control. Here is a s... more »
Creasey and Whelan quit as social media posts engulf Liberal and Labor campaigns
The major party body count hits five as candidates with anti-Muslim and rape joke pasts lose their Liberal and Labor endorsement for the federal election.
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