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Voters In Mauritania Go To The Polls Today To Elect A New President
*DW:** West African nation Islamic Republic of Mauritania heads to the polls* It's the first time voters are electing a successor to a democratically elected president in the West African state, whose history has been strewn with military coups. A former general is heavily tipped to win the vote. Voters in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania went to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president as Mohammed Ould Abdel Aziz prepares to step aside after serving two five-year elected terms. Some 1.5 million people in the West African state are entitled to vote in the presidential ele... more »
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------------------------------ *As We Face Armageddon the Western World Is Leaderless* June 22, 2019 | Categories: Articles & Columns | As We Face Armageddon the Western World Is Leaderless Paul Craig Roberts *Please contribute to the success of the June quarterly appeal by donating to this website.* According to news reports, the validity of which cannot be ascertained by the general public, a crazed US government came within ten minutes of igniting a general conflagation in the Middle East, the consequences of which could have been catastrophic for all. The moronic warmon... more »
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
*~ No Tuxedos Required ~ * Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY*: Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
Hong Kong Protesters Are Fearful Of Leaving A Digital Footprint
A demonstrator outside the Legislative Council building on June 21.Tyrone Siu / Reuters *NBC:* *Hong Kong protesters are in 'deep fear' about leaving a digital footprint* *"Everyone is in deep fear of having their own identity exposed," one demonstrator said.* HONG KONG — College student Naida Lam didn't think much about her digital privacy until June 11. It was the night before massive protests in Hong Kong against a law that would allow suspects to be extradited to mainland China. Like many students, Lam, 20, had been using the encrypted messaging app Telegram, participating i...more »
June 22: A Quiet Day - as they go.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/what-on-earth-newsletter-climate-change-1.5183329 https://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/inourbackyard/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/the-national-climate-change-courts-1.5182876 CBC news has been promising much fuller coverage of climate change - and so far it's delivering it. That's very different from our privately owned news media. _______________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/texas-el-paso-migrant-children-neglect-1.5185329 God bless America. ______________________________________________________________... more »
Making the Grade: 10 Guns That Can Defend Your Home and Save Your Life
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * What would you have picked? *It’s not easy to hit your target in a high-pressure situation, and that’s why a higher capacity is nice to have.* If you’re looking for an *effective home-defense weapon*, handguns are one of the most popular choices. *Why do so many people go with the handgun, especially when there are far more powerful guns available?* Their compact size makes it easy to store a handgun right next to your bed in a handgun safe specifically designed for getting your gun quickly in life or death situations. That size also helps if you’... more »
U.S. Navy Expert: 'Steam' Aircraft Carriers Would Be a Big Mistake
*James Holmes* *Security, * Trump is wrong on this. *One hopes The Donald will tap some hidden inner reserve of humility—and realize he’s no Lincoln, Churchill, or Clemenceau. Enough with goddamned steam, already.* *(This article was originally published earlier this year.)* You have to hand it to President Trump; he bites certain topics in the nether regions and develops lockjaw. Certain naval technologies count among those topics. To wit: steam catapults in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Early in his presidency Trump made headlines railing against the newfangled electroma... more »
Will Even One Evangelical Woman Read E. Jean Carroll’s Account Of Being Raped By Trump And Decide To Not Vote For Him? Maybe
*Trump raped Miss Indiana-- decades later* Trump campaigned heavily for Roy Moore when the child molester ran for Senate in Alabama last year, even while many national Republicans distanced themselves from the former state Chief Justice. Moore won the primary and lost the general election and Alabama second Senate seat is held by Democrat Doug Jones. This time around Trump adamantly opposes Moore and has made it clear both on his own twitter account and by having Trump Junior attack Moore as well. It would be hilarious if Trump campaigns against Moore based on Moore’s predatory natu... more »
Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration and halts tumor progression
Ancient health practices have been around for a long time, and studies are constantly proving how effective they are. Recent research shows that prolonged cycles of the practice of fasting protect against damage to the immune systems, and ultimately help regenerate it. Evidence through clinical trials shows that fasting shifts stems cells from a dormant […] The post Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration and halts tumor progression appeared first on Health Nut News.
Olive Leaf Extract for Health
The benefits of olives and olive oil have been recognized for millennia. What is known as the Mediterranean Diet has the best science attesting to health and longevity. (We are Paleo nutrition supporters, eliminating the grain consumption from the Med Diet). Many components of olives appear to be important to its medicinal value, but one … Continue reading "Olive Leaf Extract for Health" The post Olive Leaf Extract for Health appeared first on TDW.
Robert Peston is bemused by the BBC
Ex-BBC now-ITV political editor Robert Peston has been getting up quite a few people's nostrils (including mine) this past week or so with his opinionated tweets. He's taken strong stances on quite a few things - for example taking firmly against Mark Field MP in the culture war over the Tory MP's forceful ejection of a female Greenpeace protestor from an event where Chancellor Hammond was spouting forth, and, above all, for seeming to be absolutely besotted with Rory Stewart MP. But a couple of his tweets today made me smile - especially after having just re-watched *Toy Story... more »
Documents reveal what Melbourne council was told about building's risks before fire
A Melbourne high-rise damaged by a fast-moving fire in February was deemed a "medium" risk by the fire brigade several years ago — but the local council overruled that assessment and determined the risk was "low", documents obtained under Freedom of Information show.
Dodging tear gas and pepper spray to report on Hong Kong protests against China's extradition bill
"Being a China correspondent, I don't cover many protests which made the incredible scenes on the streets of Hong Kong all the more extraordinary," writes Bill Birtles.
This boat is a garden bed now, but in February's flood it was a lifesaver
Australia watched with sadness earlier this year as cattle country in north-west Queensland and hundreds of thousands of cattle died. Four months later, in drought-and-flood ravaged Julia Creek, families are desperately trying to adapt to their new normal.
Nineteen, pack raped and made to give up her baby: A shocking story of forced adoption
Margaret Hamilton was just 19 years old when she fell pregnant out of wedlock. After being coerced by the church into giving her son up for adoption, she and thousands of other Australian women are calling for a national redress scheme to right the wrongs of the past.
Is the United States still the world's only superpower? The answer isn't so simple anymore
The United States has the world's leading military capabilities and the largest share of global wealth, but experts are increasingly divided as to whether it still satisfies the criteria as a superpower.
Is the iron ore boom really different this time?
Unlike previous iron ore booms, its backers are not talking about "super-cycles". How long will it run when Chinese steel mills are heading back to losses and demand for steel is falling, asks Stephen Letts.
Knocked unconscious in her own home by a violent thief, 91-year-old Beryl's story is not unique
Police are urging older Tasmanians to lock their doors after a series of violent home invasions targeting the elderly.
recent timeline Iran-US; organs
5-20-19 President Trump vowed, in a wide-ranging interview with Fox News, not to let Iran get nuclear weapons - but reiterated his reluctance to go to war. "I will not let Iran have nuclear weapons," he told Steve Hilton, host of "The Next Revolution." "I don’t want to fight. But you do have situations like Iran, you can’t let them have nuclear weapons -- you just can’t let that happen." https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-vows-to-not-let-iran-get-nukes-buttigieg-makes-his-2020-case-at-fox-news-town-hall ........................................................... ......................... more »
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Friend has Died
I have wondered, for a long time, about the high number of African-Americans who rushed to join the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Growing up in the 1920s and the 1930s must have been very difficult with the overt racism throughout the country. Yet, even with that, they joined in large numbers. Robert Friend, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, had an answer for that when he was asked about it. He said, “Because I’m an American and it was the right thing to do.” Robert Friend, centered. Photo copyright by Auturo Interian Such an attitude about the United States is so... more »
Israeli soldiers invade orphanage school to stop ‘Yes to Peace’ poetry
Israeli police said "No" to a "Yes to Peace, No to War" poetry festival designed to encourage creativity in students at a Palestinian orphanage school in occupied Jerusalem. The post Israeli soldiers invade orphanage school to stop ‘Yes to Peace’ poetry appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing White House…
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. Earlier today President Trump was departing the south lawn for a trip to Camp David. The President stopped to deliver remarks to the White House press pool on current issues. Topics include: Immigration enforcement, … Continue reading →
How to create an Australia with no heart?
Anti-development policies, land-use sterilisation, climate alarmism and green law-fare are destroying the future. The post How to create an Australia with no heart? appeared first on CFACT.
Today's Free Ebook Is 'On the Edge Of The War Zone'
*WNU Editor:* Today's free ebook is On the Edge of the War Zone: From the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes by Mildred Aldrich. Published in 1917, it is a personal diary detailing the experiences of Mildred Aldrich, an American author, living behind the front lines in northern France during World War One. She was awarded the Legion d’Honneur in 1922 for influencing popular opinion in the United States in favour of joining the Allied war effort against Germany. The link to download this ebook *is here*.
Colorado – Heavy snowfall close forces closure of Trail Ridge RoadWinter
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park was temporarily closed because of winter weather yesterday. Winter weather — on the first day of summer. Snow was falling at higher elevations in the park, with up to 10 inches of snow forecast through Sunday. The Alpine Visitor Center was also closed for the day because ... Read moreColorado – Heavy snowfall close forces closure of Trail Ridge RoadWinter The post Colorado – Heavy snowfall close forces closure of Trail Ridge RoadWinter appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Proud Co-sponsor of Heartland’s 13th International Conference on Climate Change
Don’t miss it! The most-important climate conference of the year in the nation’s capital – Heartland’s 13th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC13) – will be held on July 25 at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC. Heartland aims to present the actual science and the latest climate data … and then talk about how ... Read moreProud Co-sponsor of Heartland’s 13th International Conference on Climate Change The post Proud Co-sponsor of Heartland’s 13th International Conference on Climate Change appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Federal Court Sides With Trump on Denying Abortion Providers Federal Funding
[image: federal-court-sides-with-trump-on-denying-abortion-providers-federal-funding] A three-judge-panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Trump Administration and its new rules that deny Title X federal funding to clinics that either perform or provide referrals for abortions.
Macro theory for all times and all places
In 1936, John Maynard Keynes came up with a macro model that was a product of its time. That’s the wrong way to do macro. Models should be based on the empirical facts of all countries and all time periods. If your macro model cannot explain why the US experienced a major deflation (with NGDP […] The post Macro theory for all times and all places appeared first on Econlib .
First Full Day Of Summer
Nothing says “man-made overheated atmosphere” like this sign on June 22. Global warming always hits the little ones hardest. Particularly in summer. This was just a warmup. The big snowstorm comes tonight and tomorrow.
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 22
1922 Standard Oil told State Dept that it and other US companies were interested in exploring in Iraq 1922 Gertrude Bell wrote that Shiites were all under the pay of leading cleric Sheikh Mahdi al-Khalisi who she said wasn’t an Arab but a Persian (Musings On Iraq book review of *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) 1963 Govt forces captured Saqsaq and Tobzawa from KDP Peshmerga (Musings On Iraq book review of *The Kurds, A Modern History*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Kurds of Iraq, Tragedy and Hope*) 1982 Commander i... more »
BIMSTEC leaders pledge to make a ‘peaceful, prosperous' Bay region
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
22-Jun-2019 Leaders of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation or BIMSTEC have promised to make a “peaceful and prosperous” Bay of Bengal region on the 22 years of inception of this grouping of seven countries.
ASEAN masses behind China as it pushes world's biggest free trade pact
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
22-Jun-2019 Southeast Asian leaders look determined to make progress on the world's largest commercial pact, the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership during the two-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit which gets underway in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday.
Govt seeks to reduce dependency on Sacu
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
22-Jun-2019 Cabinet has directed the finance ministry to develop policies that would reduce the country's heavy reliance on the Southern Africa Customs Union revenue. This directive was issued during last week's Cabinet meeting in Windhoek.
Here's Everything We Know About The U.S. Strikes On Iran That Did Not Happen
The aircraft carrier USS and elements of her strike group underway earlier in 2019. US Navy *Warzone/The Drive:* *Here's Everything We Know About The U.S. Strikes On Iran That Never Came* *U.S. ships and other assets in the region are still reportedly on alert for possible strikes on Iranian targets.* U.S. President Donald Trump says American forces were "cocked and loaded" to strike targets in Iran overnight, but that he called off the operation because he felt estimates that there would be approximately 150 Iranian casualties was not a proportional response to the loss of an unm... more »
Which UK political party's membership is over 95% white?
For our many collectors of examples of the BBC repeatedly pushing the 'maleness, paleness and staleness' of those 160,000 Conservative Party members who are eligible to choose Our Next Prime Minister, tonight's* PM *on Radio 4 gave us another gem: *Jeremy Hunt is still taking questions from the audience while we're on air and they are some of the 160,000 or so Conservative Party members who will decide which of the two men becomes the next Prime Minister. According to research by Queen Mary University London last year that membership is three-quarters men, while 9 out of 10 are mid... more »
Flat tire in Alaska
Found on Gab: I'd like to see someone try to fit an inner tube to *that* flat tire - not to mention re-treading it! (I suppose both concepts are foreign to those who've only known modern tires, that seldom [if ever] need either procedure. Us old farts remember, though . . . **sigh**) Peter
Britain Is Sending Its Special Forces to Fight Russian “Little Green Men”
*Michael Peck* *Security, * How will this end? Britain is giving its vaunted special forces a special job: fighting little green men, gray wars and black ops. All these colors belong to Russia’s “hybrid warfare” strategy, which eschews massive military force in favor of more subtle means such as political manipulation, cyberwarfare and special forces operating incognito (the “little green men” in unmarked uniforms that spearheaded the seizure of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014). So, Britain plans to fight fire with fire by using its own special operators. “The plan is called 'Speci... more »
Top Secret No Longer: The New Mach 5 SR-72 Spy Plane Could Beat Everything
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Here is all we know about it. *The proposed hypersonic aircraft could fill a space left by the SR-71, which was retired in 1999 due to the proliferation of spy satellites, enemy air defenses, and ultimately, its exorbitant costs — roughly $200,000 per hour of operation, reports the National Interest. Unlike its predecessor, the SR-72 is being designed with strike capability in mind — which means it’s not just a super speedy spy plane: It can reach out and touchobliterate a target, then zip back the way it came.* The successor to Lockheed Martin’s ... more »
Buy This Gun If You Can't Get a Sig Sauer or Glock
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * If you just simply don't have the cash for the more popular guns. In conclusion, the Canik TP9SF is one of the best examples of a budget duty service pistol on the market. If you want a Glock 17 or a Smith & Wesson M&P or something like that but don’t want to put the $500 or more down for one, the TP9SF will save you a couple hundred bucks, plus you’ll get a complete kit with the gun when you buy it. *(This article is being republished due to reader interest.)* Did you know that it’s possible to buy a high quality, striker fired and polymer framed p... more »
Tom Homan Identifies Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan as Deep State Leaker, Trying to Undermine President Trump…
Oh boy, this is interesting. BACKSTORY: A little more than a week ago President Trump identified former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Tom Homan, as a likely candidate for the position of border czar. “He’ll be … Continue reading →
America is Falling to Communism
No, Cuba is not invading us. North Korea is not going to send nuclear missiles to destroy our cities. Viet Nam and Laos are not going to attack us. And China is unlikely to start a war with us. The Communist threat is from within! Naïve young voters, indoctrinated by Marxist teachers, think that Socialism is a great idea. Hey—free candy! Free medical care, free college, why work when you can get minimum wage handed to you via Welfare? Free housing? Just ask. Hungry? Free food stamps. Want to chat with your friends? Free cellphones. Anyone can see how this … Continue read... more »
A View From the Frontline of the Drug War
Former NY Police Department narcotics detective John Baeza at the Ron Paul Institute's May conference on "Winning the War on the War on Drugs," speaking of his conversion from drug warrior to anti drug war warrior. Don't miss Baeza's harrowing tales of undercover drug buys and his emotional explanation when he finally realized the futility of it all. And...if you like this speech and the work of the Ron Paul Institute, consider picking up a ticket to our Washington DC conference on August 24th! Save now on our early bird rate. You won't regret it!
Be Thankful for Trump’s Iran Indecision… For Now
[image: undefined] We can for now be thankful Trump didn’t kill people and blow things up in Iran Thursday. Even so, the fact he went full-throttle, and then backed off is worrisome. It’s been obvious for some time now the president is in the middle of a tug of war between those who want to annihilate Iran and those who advise caution and diplomacy. Trump, unfortunately, believes a raft of lies put out by the neocons. He demonstrated that Friday morning with a series of tweets. ....Death to America. I terminated deal, which was not even ratified by Congress, and imposed strong ... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 22, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Arraiá do Monobloco @ Circo Voador (Lapa) – If you have another arraiá in you, then head on down to Lapa’s cultural cathedral of Circo Voador. You’ll be able […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 22, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Video Footage During Chinese President Xi's Visit To North Korea Shows The Growing Role Of Kim Jong-un's Sister Kim Yo-jong
*From Arirang News:* When Kim Jong-un's closest aides greeted the Chinese leader at Pyeongyang Sunan International Airport on Thursday, Kim Yo-jong was at the front of the pack. The North Korean leader's sister, who also serves as a senior Worker's Party official, was the 7th person in line composed of key figures to shake hands with President Xi. Standing next to her was high-ranking general Kim Yong-chol. This is different from Kim Yo-jong's previous role when she was in charge of protocol...usually appearing before the official schedule. For instance, prior to the North Kor... more »
Letting Johnson Be Johnson
Mark Field must think he's the luckiest man in British politics at the moment. His forcible ejection of/assault on Greenpeace activist Janet Baker made it look like it was curtains for his ministerial career and, by association, embarrass the Jeremy Hunt campaign with which he's closely involved. Then the fates threw a 500-pound dead lion onto the table. The press are wall-to-wall with the news that police were called to Boris Johnson's residence in the early hours of Friday morning following a row, of which the *Graun* claims to have a recording. Ouch. This will no doubt work its ... more »
Chinese President Xi Ends His State Visit To North Korea
*Reuters: **Kim, Xi agree to grow ties whatever the external situation: North Korean media* SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China’s President Xi Jinping reached a consensus on “important issues,” and agreed to build on their countries’ friendly relations “whatever the international situation,” North Korean state media reported. Xi left the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Friday after a two-day visit, the first by a Chinese leader in 14 years. State-run news agency KCNA issued a report on Saturday of the results of the visit. China is North Korea’s only maj... more »
A Half-Hour Away: How Trump Opted Against Iran Strike
Trump’s decision point came at the culmination of a tense 24 hours inside the West Wing after a drone went down.
7 Dead in Collision with Several Motorcycles, Pickup Truck
New Hampshire State Police said a 2016 Dodge 2500 pickup truck collided with the riders on U.S. 2 in Randolph.
Strategic Advice and Marking-to-Market in Law (and Political Analysis)
The Guardian has a long-form article on the strategist Edward Luttwak. He apparently gives a lot of strategic advice to a lot of people, on a lot of diverse topics. To the extent the article describes his general approach, it is this: "doing the least efficient thing possible in order to gain the upper hand over your enemy by confusing them." (I'm pretty sure that this can't be a Nash-equilibrium strategy, but put that aside.) What's striking about the article is that it says almost nothing about whether his advice is *good* advice -- that is, whether people who follow it are better ... more »
Iran And US Officials Attend A Russian Security Forum
*Federico Pieraccini, Zero Hedge/The Strategic Culture Foundation: **Iran And US Officials Attend A Russian Security Forum But Nobody Is Talking About It* The tenth international meeting on security has just concluded in the Russian the city of Ufa. The forum has been under-reported, but it represents one of the few global examples of multilateral meetings between high-level representatives of countries that are in conflict. Hundreds of representatives from as many as 120 countries attended the meeting over three days to discuss humanitarian crises, hybrid warfare, terrorist threa... more »
We are Ignored, then Dissed, then Debated, then We Win.
The post title is a reference to a quote from Mahatma Gandhi who said, when facing overwhelming adds opposed by an entrenched establishment in India: Watch: Skeptical scientist wins rare New York City climate debate against warmist scientist – Audience flips from warmist views to skeptical after debate (H/T John Ray at his blog Greenie […]
AOC is Right...
...but she was just following a path I'd already long ago set a year ago almost to the day. Again, I was virtually the first one in the 5th estate, let alone the almost completely useless 4th, to use the phrase "concentration camps" in connection with these "detention centers" and I was calling them out as such over a year ago. And, unlike AOC, I didn't need the blessing of a conce ntration camp expert to give me permission to do so. I can see the writing on the wall for myself, thank you, and I'm just as capable as anyone of calling a spade a spade. In Eastern Europe... more »
Summer of ’69 – a few things to remember
While 1968 was a year of significant occurrences, we are now reflecting on the events of fifity years ago in 1969. Bryan Adams sang of this year from a personal standpoint in “Summer of ’69,” so it is a great … Continue reading →
Lewis and Clyburn don't have the first clue!
*SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019Rich and McCammond do:* Everybody hates what Joe Biden (can be said to have) said. Everyone is deeply offended by his vile statement, whatever his statement was. With this latest outburst of tribal inanity, an old villain has returned to the discourse—"paraphrase abuse." This procedural villain ruled Campaign 2000, eventually sending George Bush to the White House. At present, the villain threatens to dominate Campaign 2020, though in an amended form. With these basic markers laid down, let's turn to what Kevin Drum said. His judgment may be a tiny tad har... more »
Help Stop The Koch Brothers From Buying The Democratic Party, The Way They Bought The GOP-- Support Working Class Warrior Eva Putzova
You may recall that a few weeks ago, a Koch brothers’ spokeswoman announced that their network is now willing to finance political campaigns for Democrats who are "in step with Koch policies." Koch policies? Koch policies are first and foremost their business bottom line. Any study of their pattern of political giving shows what being in step with the Koch policies means: slashing government regulations that protect workers and the environment. And that is perfect for the Democrats who make up the Republican wing of the Democratic Party, the New Dems and Blue Dogs— like, for exam... more »
Is The Next Global Conflict A Currency War
Mario Draghi just announced more stimulus could come, which immediately dropped the Euro against the Dollar, making it unfairly easier for them to compete against the USA. They have been getting away with this for years, along with China and others. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2019 *Financial Review*: *Trump may be gearing up for a currency war* *President Donald Trump has already given the global economy trade wars. Now there are signs he may be gearing up for a currency war, too.* With a series of tweets on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) aimed at the European Centra... more »
E. JEAN CARROLL'S REVELATION WAS AN EXERCISE IN FUTILITY, BUT NOT FOR THE REASON SHE EXPECTED
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll claims she was raped by Donald Trump in the dressing room of a Manhattan department story in the 1990s, when she was in her early fifties and he was approximately fifty. She's now revealing the rape in a *New York* magazine excerpt from her new book, but she says she never previously reported it for several reasons: fear of Trump's lawyers at the time, and, more recently, her recognition that many other women had accused Trump of attacks, only to be met with his denials. Also: I run the risk of making him more popular by revealing what he did. His a... more »
In the ’90s, Bill Clinton Considered Bombing Iran
*War Is Boring* *History, Middle East* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/14218692287/sizes/h/] Why did he say no? During the late 1980s, American and Iranian naval forces repeatedly skirmished in the Persian Gulf. Media coverage speculated that the fighting could escalate into a full-fledged conflict between the U.S. and Iran. “No, we’re not going to have a war with Iran,” Pres. Ronald Reagan bellowed to reporters. “They’re not that stupid!” The U.S. destroyed an Iranian frigate and crippled another one during the largest of such clashes in 1988, but it didn’t e... more »
Spice' Bombs: Israel's New Weapon of War for an F-15 or F-35
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, * [image: https://media.defense.gov/2003/Feb/10/2000030360/-1/-1/0/000825-F-6184M-037.JPG] Friendship never ends? Scary, Sport, Baby, and Ginger are back and ready to bomb unsuspecting targets back to the Stone Age. Well, sort of. Israeli defense firm Rafael just unveiled the latest version of its precision 'SPICE' (Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective) bomb that incorporates new artificial intelligence into its guidance package and packs a punch comparable to one's first listen to 'Wannabe.' First developed in 2003 as a smart bomb conversion ki... more »
Everything You Need To Know About the Chinese Military
Three reports from the Pentagon very accurately describe the rapid growth and modernization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. U.S. Department of Defense *David M. Finkelstein, US Naval Institute*: *Everything You Need To Know About the Chinese Military If You Don't Read Chinese* The Pentagon has released three very detailed reports this year on the Chinese People's Liberation Army. They are exceptional sources at a critical time in the modernization of China's military. Last month, the Department of Defense (DoD) released its annual report Military and Security Developments... more »
Poetry in motion - frozen variety
Here's a time-lapse video of two Russian nuclear-powered icebreakers of the *Arktika* class, maneuvering in the Arctic Ocean. The main "actor" is *Yamal*, with her distinctive shark's mouth painted on her bow. She meets up with *50 Let Pobedy* (literally, "50 Years of Victory) along the way, and escorts an unnamed merchant vessel through the ice. The video blurb is in Russian, but I fed it through Google Translate and got this: This video was shot in the Arctic Ocean in March 2018. For 7 days the film crew passed through the Barents Sea to Karsky around the Novaya Zemlya archipe...more »
Iran and Trump on the edge of the abyss
Iran is not inclined to help Trump come down from the tree he has climbed and would rather keep him confused and cornered. The post Iran and Trump on the edge of the abyss appeared first on The Duran .
China Removes Its Ambassador From Canada, Decides Canucks Are Too Nuts Under Technocrat Trudeau Regime
China has decided that Ambassador Lu can be more productive if re-deployed to France where greater opportunities for BRI-cooperation can be found. The post China Removes Its Ambassador From Canada, Decides Canucks Are Too Nuts Under Technocrat Trudeau Regime appeared first on The Duran.
US Brinkmanship on Iran Was Planned and Gamed
Trump knows that the true basis upon which he was elected in 2016 fully relates to his promise to draw down on US foreign wars. The post US Brinkmanship on Iran Was Planned and Gamed appeared first on The Duran.
India is drying up. A return of the water wars
The rain and drought situation in India is grim. The post India is drying up. A return of the water wars appeared first on The Duran.
Trump makes a completely different US policy move – NOT to attack [Video]
The significance of President Trump's decision not to strike back is major news, perhaps one of the biggest stories in recent times. The post Trump makes a completely different US policy move – NOT to attack [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
What Are The U.S. And Iranian Strategies?
*Richard Fernandez, PJ Media:* *Out Tricky Peace* The Trump administration's willingness to take on Iran, China and Russia -- in the economic and diplomatic sphere at least -- raises the question of whether even low-intensity conflict can eventually lead to a crisis. The apparent abolition of war in our globalized world has been replaced by what Austin Bay called in his book Cocktails from Hell "a hazardous form of peace". The danger is that such conflicts may boil over. The first flashpoint may be Iran. *Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. drone Thursday amid heightened... more »
'We can only wait': At least 13 dead and dozens trapped in Cambodia building collapse
Just In - 12 hours ago
A partially completed building in Cambodia collapses, killing at least 13 and trapping dozens of missing workers who remain underneath a mountain of twisted steel and rubble.
Charges Dropped for 119 People After Cop Caught on Video Planting Meth on Innocent Grandma
[image: planting]A single cop framed dozens of innocent people and once a state attorney found the body camera footage from the arrests, the victims were vindicated.
LaRouche's Exoneration Crucial for Stopping British Empire's Drive Towards WWIII
Stop WWIII Webcast: The Exoneration of LaRouche is Crucial to Stop the British Empire's Drive for WWIII Video of Webcast: The Exoneration of LaRouche is Crucial to Stop the British Empire's Drive for WWIII The central theme of Helga Zepp LaRouche's webcast this week is that the release of the two documentaries on the life and works of Lyndon LaRouche provides essential weapons to defeat the apparatus that brought us within ten minutes of the launch of World War III Thursday. The international mobilization to exonerate LaRouche, she said, is the only way to stop World War III.... more »
Brazil’s Startups Catch The Attention of Foreign Investors Like SoftBank
[image: Brazil,Japan's SoftBank said to be investing heavily in Brazilian startups, including unicorns.] By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – In the beginning of 2018, Brazil announced its very first ‘unicorn’ company, transportation-based app 99. By the end of the year, the country already had six companies with a market value of US$1 billion or higher and with it international investors taking a hard look […] The post Brazil’s Startups Catch The Attention of Foreign Investors Like SoftBank appeared first on The Rio Times.
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