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Jeremy Toback Guest Post-- Bernie v Elizabeth Warren
As you probably know, I'm all-in on Bernie. This blog has had a contribution page for him since before he announced-- Bernie and only Bernie. So you can imagine that I know a lot of "Bernie Bros." Some of them acknowledge that with varying degrees of enthusiasm, Elizabeth Warren is their second choice. She's certainly mine-- and with a great amount of enthusiasm. Don't get me wrong, I'm voting for Bernie. And I hope he picks Warren as his running mate. But, if she wins the primary, I'll work hard to try to elect her as, I believe, will Bernie. Some of my Bernie Bro compadres don... more »
Friedrich Engels Answers the Question All Libertarians Have Been Asked
Who will build the roads? Every libertarian I know who has been one for 5 years or more has been asked this question. Our answer is typically that for-profit firms will build roads and that sometimes neighborhood associations will do so. What I hadn’t known is that Karl Marx’s buddy Friedrich Engels answered the question […] The post Friedrich Engels Answers the Question All Libertarians Have Been Asked appeared first on Econlib.
Mark Meadows Discusses Fraudulent Impeachment Process and Upcoming IG Report…
North Carolina republican Mark Meadows has been one of the key republican leaders who have remained in Washington DC during the recess break so that he can quickly attend the secret back-room hearings being held by Chairman Adam Schiff. In … Continue reading →
These 5 Lessons From Richard Nixon's Impeachment Are Relevant To Donald Trump's Political Problems
*Robert Doar* *Politics, United States* Will President Trump go the same way as Nixon? One of the tiresome aspects of today’s politics is the widespread tendency on both sides to rush to conclusions on difficult questions. Too often both Democrats and Republicans trumpet an answer before they have given much attention to the facts behind the topic in question. Now on some issues, preordained positions make sense — our parties do have identifiable differences in philosophy which lead to different conclusions. Democrats are more likely to support higher taxes and bigger government,... more »
Poll: Young Americans Are More Likely to Resent the Rich
*Emily Ekins* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Let's look at the details. *Key point:* Young people are fueling the rise of socialists such as Bernie Sanders. The Cato 2019 Welfare, Work, and Wealth National Survey finds that Americans under 30 stand out from their parents and grandparents’ in their attitudes toward socialism, capitalism, and resentment toward the rich. These results may help explain the striking success of self-described democratic socialist Bernie Sanders in capturing the support of the young. Young Americans Are Equally Favorable toward Capitalism and S... more »
Central Bank Issues Stunning Warning: “If The Entire System Collapses, Gold Will Be Needed To Start Over”
By Tyler Durden It’s not just “tinfoil blogs” who (for the past 11 years) have been warning that a monetary reset is inevitable and the... more »
Phonegate Alert: 9 Out of 10 Mobile Phones Fail When Safety Tested in Real Use Conditions; Manufacturers Knowingly Overexposed Us to RF Radiation
By B.N. Frank It’s not a big surprise that we can’t trust phone manufacturers. For many years they have been warning their shareholders – not... more »
College Newspaper Reports How AirPods and Other Popular Devices Significantly Contribute to E-Waste
By B.N. Frank Apple AirPods are worn inside the ears and they are very popular despite the fact that they can and do catch fire. ... more »
We would give to humanity the cup of immortality
*But* so long as men defile themselves with outer conditions, so long as they remain afraid of the Eternal, so long shall they elect to fulfill lesser purposes. Only by a fearless dedication, only by a recognition of fearlessness flame can they be endowed with the electronic essence that will enable them to walk the earth as God’s….Those who are afraid of religion are afraid of the reality of themselves, for without th true religion of the Spiirt they are but “wandering stars” to whom is reserved the mist of darkness forever. We would give to humanity the cup of immortality--but... more »
Riots Return To Streets Of Ecuador’s Capital
*Reuters*: *Ecuador clashes rage despite military-backed curfew* QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadorean police battled masked men who launched homemade projectiles at them in downtown Quito on Sunday, as protesters defied a curfew that was imposed by President Lenin Moreno in a bid to quell anti-austerity unrest. Parts of the highland city of nearly 3 million people resembled a war zone, with armored military vehicles patrolling some streets and sounds resembling explosions and shots ringing out. In the historic center, men took shelter behind makeshift barricades amid plumes of tear gas... more »
The Four Political Forces Of Modern World
The four political forces—capitalism, nationalism, socialism, and progressivism—have acquired a pole position in human affairs between 16th century and 19th century. The duel between these political forces dictates the politics of almost every nation today. The nations where capitalism and nationalism are dominant, and socialism and progressivism are subdued, are the successful nations. The nations where socialism and progressivism manage to subdue the forces of capitalism and nationalism are the failed nations. Capitalism is an antidote to socialism; nationalism is an antidote to p... more »
Ranking Member Doug Collins Discusses Pelosi-Schiff and Lawfare Impeachment Scheme Progress…
Representative Doug Collins appears on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the specific strategy behind the Pelosi-Shiff and Lawfare ongoing impeachment effort. Collins explains why Adam Schiff is holding hearings behind closed doors so they can selectively leak out … Continue reading →
Mitch Marsh Test spot in danger after punching WACA changing room wall, injuring hand
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Test all-rounder Mitch Marsh could miss the first Test of the season after punching a dressing-room wall during Western Australia's Sheffield Shield draw with Tasmania, potentially breaking his bowling hand.
Designer claims Port Adelaide Football Club ripped off his design as club releases new logo
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An Australian designer has accused Port Adelaide of ripping off a design he posted online four years ago following the football club's release of its new logo.
Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese company amid Trump attacks
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Amid fierce attacks from the US President, the son of former US vice-president Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, announces he will step down from the board of Chinese-backed private equity firm BHR (Shanghai) Equity Investment Fund Management Company.
Barnaby Joyce says Julian Assange should be protected from extradition to the US
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Nationals backbencher Barnaby Joyce says the government is not doing enough to protect Wikileaks founder Julian Assange from extradition to the United States.
There's no airport border 'crisis', only management failures at Home Affairs
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The "crisis" is not that visa-holding travellers are flying to Australia, then later lodging a claim for asylum — it's the Australian Government's failure to properly manage the refugee-processing system, writes Regina Jefferies and Daniel Ghezelbash.
Prime Minister's office accidentally leaks talking points for MPs to journalists
The Prime Minister's office accidentally sent journalists today's talking points for Coalition MPs. So we cross-referenced it with our interview with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg this morning.
Tiny outback Queensland town stars in Total Control
Winton shines in the new television series, Total Control, starring Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths.
Teen star Coco Gauff wins first WTA title at just 15
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A week after Coco Gauff misses out on qualifying for the Linz Open, the young American takes advantage of her "lucky loser" entry into the main draw to win her first WTA title at 15.
Black woman shot dead in Texas home by white police officer conducting welfare check
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A black woman has been fatally shot by a white police officer called to her home for a welfare check, authorities in Fort Worth, Texas say.
Man dies after being shot during 'targeted' home invasion
A 13-year-old girl was home during a violent break-in south of Brisbane today in which her father was shot and killed. Police are describing the incident as a "targeted attack".
Warning of 'dire consequences' if water trade restricted
As farming groups lobby the Federal Government to take action on soaring water prices, water brokers warn some irrigators will be worse off if the Government intervenes in the trade.
Computers Gone Wild—6 Movies to Help You Ponder Our Quantum Future
*James Jay Carafano* *Technology, * Hollywood does better when it takes computers less seriously. Here is a list of films that can help us think deeply about the dark side of the new machine age. How do you explain quantum computing? Think of that vintage telephone at the General Store on Petticoat Junction. Put it next to your iPhone. That’s the difference between computers and “quantum computers.” Every day, it seems like there is news of yet another breakthrough in computing. Technology experts debate exactly when we will all have quantum computers instead of Echo Dots, but ... more »
A Partial North Korean Nuclear Agreement Is Better Than None at All
*Rod Lyon* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORTHKOREA-MISSILES--RC1DAE93D220.html] Why risk a return to "fire and fury"? *Key point:* Pyongyang’s nukes are here to stay and it is better to find some solution now, rather than wait for a crisis later. Last Friday, after a long hiatus, US and North Korean officials resumed their negotiations on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula. Later that same day, the North Koreans walked out, citing the Americans’ ‘outdated viewpoint and attitude’. Not an ideal start. But don’t despair: the prospects for s... more »
Elder Abuse In Nursing Homes Is Rampant: Could Webcams Be The Answer?
*Clara Berridge, Karen Levy* *Health, Americas* But how will this affect staff morale? *Key point: *The point isn't to make staff feel untrusted, but to protect the vulnerable. Mary Ann Papp’s daughter Lisa was worried about her 75-year-old mother. A foot infection seemed to be going untreated, leading Lisa to fear that her mother’s nursing home wasn’t providing proper care. So Lisa did what any concerned child might: She bought a US$199 webcam from Target and put it in her mother’s room. But she found that nursing home staff kept pointing the camera away from Mary Ann’s bed or... more »
Are Regressive Tax Cuts What America Needs? Not Exactly
*AEIdeas* *economy, United States* How will history see President Trump's tax cut? *This blog post is part of a series dedicated to analyzing the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Click **here** to see all of the blogs in the #TCJANowWhat series.* The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 was a regressive, trillion-dollar tax cut. Tax economists will spend much of our time in the coming years studying the consequences of the legislation, but its policy merits depend far less on the precise results of these studies than on those basic conclusions, which future studies are highl... more »
Can The U.S. Army's Latest Air Defense System Handle 21st Century Warfare?
*Jared Keller* *Security, North America* A demonstration might give us hints. *Key point: *Drones and short-range rockets are a prevalent threat. After enjoying years of the Air Force dominating the skies in the fight against the Islamic militants in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, the Army is beefing up its short-range missile-defense capabilities to counter the rockets, missiles, and weaponized drones that are increasingly becoming staples of foreign arsenals. And while the return of active-duty maneuver SHORAD battalions for the first time since the end of the Cold War is part o... more »
Turkey Threatens War If Syrian Army Heads To Turkish Border
#Erdogan's adviser Yasin Aktay spoke to the Russian news agency Sputnik Arabic: "If the Syrian Army tries to enter the northeast of #Syria, #Turkey will resist. It may come to a conflict between the two armies." — Ali Özkök (@Ozkok_A) October 13, 2019 *Zero Hedge: **Turkey Warns Of War As Syrian Army Heads To Turkish Border* A top Turkish official warns of bigger escalation now that Syrian Army units appear to be heading to besieged Kurdish towns along the border with Turkey. Erdogan aide Yasin Aktay has said "conflict between the two armies" is likely if pro-Assad forces enter... more »
Ecuadorean Situation Report: The Battle for Middle Earth Against the Empire's Orcs
Much of the Ecuadorean government fled Quito more than a week ago with their tails between their legs. The government seat is evidently now in Guayaquil, in the south of the country. We'll see how long that lasts. I am reminded of how the British governor of colonial Virginia, Lord Dunmore, fled Williamsburg, Virginia in a panic in May of 1775 to Porto Bello on the York River, before sailing away on a British ship that was laying at anchor awaiting his arrival; all of this succedent to the approach of Patrick Henry and his well-armed, 150 man Hanover County Militia down the Lower P... more »
Tuning in to Microwave Sickness From Wireless Radiation
Children are particularly vulnerable to microwave sickness because of the industrial Wi-Fi networks used in schools and their smaller bodies. Symptoms include headaches, sensitivity to light, sleep and cognitive problems, and nosebleeds. Some may hear strange sounds that seem to come from inside their heads . The post Tuning in to Microwave Sickness From Wireless Radiation appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Wi-Fi in Schools: Experimenting With the Next Generation
Today, students are trading notebooks and textbooks for laptops, cellphones, iPads, and all manner of “smart” devices connected to a potent wireless infrastructure that lets them be used virtually anywhere on school grounds. But that wireless web comes with a devastating downside. Doctors and scientists say that the students and teachers who attend these schools are risking their health. The post Wi-Fi in Schools: Experimenting With the Next Generation appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Resistance to 5G: Roadblock to a High Tech Future or Warning of a Serious Health Risk?
The architects of 5G envision a world where pill bottles, refrigerators, hair brushes and just about anything else you can think of is supplied with a small antenna that can tap into the Internet of Things (IoT) network. But in order to accommodate so much data hurling through the air, the telecommunications industry needs a lot more bandwidth. The solution: higher frequencies and lots more equipment. The post Resistance to 5G: Roadblock to a High Tech Future or Warning of a Serious Health Risk? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Sunday Talks: Rand Paul Schools Chuck Todd on Pragmatic Foreign Policy – Toad Mutters, and Grumbles Throughout…
The background protestations, grumbles and sounds of the insufferable Chuck Todd while his ‘Share Blue’ talking points are being deconstructed is actually a little funny. In this interview Senator Rand Paul explains the pragmatic policy of withdrawing 50 U.S. troops … Continue reading →
New Therapy to Help Prevent Cancer
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Story at-a-glance – In “Cancer and the New Biology of Water,” Dr. Thomas Cowan explains why cancer is not a problem of oncogenes but rather a problem involving the cytoplasm — the structured water — of the cell Mitochondrial defects are an integral part of the breakdown of the […] The post New Therapy to Help Prevent Cancer appeared first on Health Nut News.
Trump Condemns Democrat Candidate Calls to Revoke Tax-exempt Status for Churches
[image: trump-condemns-democrat-candidate-calls-to-revoke-tax-exempt-status-for-churches] President Trump appeared before 3,000 people at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C., calling out Democratic presidential candidates who want to restrict Americans’ rights.
Kurds Strike A Deal With Damascus. Syrian Army To Deploy To Face Turkish Military Offensive
*The Guardian:* *Kurds reach deal with Damascus in face of Turkish offensive* *Agreement to hand over border towns comes after more than 700 Isis affiliates escape camp* More than 700 people with links to Islamic State have escaped from a detention camp in north-east Syria, as the Kurdish-led forces in control of the area reached a deal with the Assad regime to stave off a bloody five-day-old Turkish assault. Kurdish fighters controlling the region would surrender the border towns of Manbij and Kobane to Damascus in a deal brokered by Russia, officials said on Sunday night. *Re... more »
King Fouad I engraved in granite [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: King Fouad I engraved in granite] His majesty King Fouad I of Egypt and Sudan engraved in granite at Features of an era exhibit held at Aisha Fahmy Palace in Cairo in March
King Fouad I of Egypt and Sudan's Colored portrait [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: King Fouad I of Egypt and Sudan's Colored portrait] An official colored portrait of King Faoud I of Egypt and Sudan at "Features of an era exhibit" which was held at Aisha Fahmy Palace in March 2019
Mohamed Ali Pasha's Marble bust [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Mohamed Ali Pasha's Marble bust] Mohamed Ali's marble bust statue at Features of an era exhibit held at Aisha Fahmy Palace in Cairo in March
King Farouk I of Egypt and Sudan on aboard of Egyptian warship painting [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: King Farouk I of Egypt and Sudan on aboard of Egyptian warship painting] Probably one of the last paintings of King Farouk I of Egypt and Sudan at Features of an era exhibit held at Aisha Fahmy Palace in Cairo in March
41 Inconvenient Truths on the "New Energy Economy"
*Girl in a dream* *The production of energy allows human energy to by multiplied many hundreds or even thousands of time. Reliable energy makes modern human life possible. Yet activists demand this reliable energy be shut down to make way for "new" forms of energy production that will allegedly be "green" to produce and easy to store. Yet to make enough batteries to store just two day's worth of U.S. electricity demand would require 1,000 years of production by Tesla's Gigafactory (the world’s biggest battery factory). Not to mention the production and disposal problem associated wi... more »
Another Violent Sunday In Hong Kong
*SCMP: Hong Kong protesters go on yet another rampage, attacking police, meting out mob justice and trashing train stations and mainland China-linked businesses* * Mobs block roads, trash or firebomb Bank of China outlets, and attack administrative buildings as well as offices of pro-establishment politicians * In one of multiple attacks on frontline police, officer is slashed in the neck with a box cutter during a confrontation in Kwun Tong Anti-government protesters went on yet another violent rampage across Hong Kong on Sunday, attacking police officers – one of whom was slash... more »
The Return of Geoeconomics
*Michael Lind* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Debates about national security and the global economy are merging into a single debate about relative national power. FOR DECADES, the study of international security has been divorced from the study of international trade and investment, along with domestic economic development. In political science departments on university campuses, self-described realists debate defense and diplomacy with idealists of various kinds. In the economics department next door, there is no debate; the academic economists almost unanimously agree t... more »
Where Will Ukraine Go from Here?
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] Russia's longstanding effort to bypass Ukraine as its conduit to Western markets will soon be completed, while changes in both European and American political priorities and strategic assessments may diminish the importance of Ukraine. THE COUNTDOWN for settling Ukraine’s geopolitical position within Europe and greater Eurasia is entering its final stages. Barring his resignation or removal from office, the denouement will occur under the watch of Ukraine’s populist-comedian president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky and his ... more »
In 1986, a Russian Submarine with 27 Nuclear Missiles Sank (And Exploded)
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* "Seawater combined with missile fuel to produce heat and toxic gases. Despite a crewman venting the tube, an explosion erupted in the silo, ejecting the missile and its warheads into the sea." *Key point: *The truth behind the accident was kept secret so the Kremlin could save face. If you're a sailor on a Russian submarine that sinks in the middle of the ocean, don't expect much sympathy from the Kremlin. Judging by the reaction of Soviet leaders to the accidental sinking of a Soviet nuclear missile sub 30 years ago, you'll be lucky if you're n... more »
The 2019 Wall Street Bailout in All But Name
maneco64 “QE4 “Not A QE” Begins: Fed Starts Buying $60BN In Bills Per Month Beginning Next Week”: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/not… – Treasury Yield Curve Un-Inverts: “Seals Fate Of Imminent Recession”: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/tre… The Fed and the BIS Throw Deutsche Bank a Lifeline.: https://youtu.be/r2bedBvaXaw “Tory Brexit Poll Lead Could Melt Away”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtQtj… end
Intel Expert Tony Shaffer: Government Officials Trained in “Information Dark Arts” Are Using These Techniques Against President Trump
Intel Expert Tony Shaffer: Government Officials Trained in “Information Dark Arts” Are Using These Techniques Against President Trump by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Retired Lieutenant Colonel Anthony “Tony” Shaffer joined One America News Network to discuss the current and ongoing attacks against President Donald Trump from inside the US government. – The latest attack by the …
Even If Giuliani Is Really Working For Free, Trump Is Overpaying Him
*Rudy Giuliani by Nancy Ohanian* After minor TRUMP! characters, Lev and Igor, took center stage-- by being arrested by the FBI as they were trying to flee the country last week-- Trump lied to the media, saying he doesn't know them and telling the reporters to go ask Rudy. Trump knows them well and has taken immense sums in bribes from them. The 'go ask Rudy' directive was one of his typical tactics of throwing an underling under the bus to get the heat off himself. He could have as easily said 'go ask Mike' (either Pompeo or Pence) or-- in an emergency-- 'go ask Don, Jr.'. Since he... more »
Is it worth saving heritage sites being held 'together with sticky tape and glue'?
Tasmania is brimming with history but anyone who owns a heritage-listed property knows it takes "buckets of money" to keep it up and running. Is it worth it?
Bus driver who crashed into bridge apologises to passengers as he walks free from court
A bus driver jailed for seriously injuring six passengers when he crashed into South Melbourne's Montague Street Bridge in 2016 is released after an appeal.
Police arrest man accused of stealing car with son's owner inside
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Police say the 32-year-old man stole the Subaru WRX during a test drive and while the owner's five-year-old son was still inside the vehicle.
Sleeping out for 69 nights and counting to end 'Indefinite Detention'
They've battled gale-force winds, cold winter nights, and drunks serenading them with Billy Joel classics at three in the morning. But two young medicos are determined to keep sleeping out in their scrubs to draw attention to the detention of asylum seekers.
Rugby league authorities investigate after Melbourne Storm player involved in Bali brawl
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The NRL's integrity unit launches an investigation after a video posted on social media appears to show Melbourne Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona swinging punches during a brawl outside a nightclub.
Australians heading overseas for 'transplant tourism' could help organ traffickers, experts say
More people in Australia are looking overseas for donor organs than previously thought, and experts are warning "transplant tourism" could be perpetuating the global illegal trade of human body parts.
'Consequences could be deadly': WA residents urged to 'prepare early' for cyclone season
Authorities are warning WA residents to prepare emergency kits for up to five days and to avoid "last minute" preparations, despite below-average cyclone predictions for the 2019–20 season.
Aged care royal commissioner dies seven weeks after terminal cancer diagnosis
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Richard Tracey QC is remembered as wise, selfless and admired as the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is told of the "complete shock" of his sudden death.
Fresh off world record marathon run, Brigid Kosgei thinks women can run even faster
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Paula Radcliffe's 16-year-old women's world record for the marathon is obliterated by Kenya's Brigid Kosgei in Chicago — and she says that women can go even faster.
'Go out and see what's happening': Traditional owners call for action over climate change
There had been hopes of recovery at the site of Australia's worst recorded mangrove dieback in the Gulf of Carpentaria. But during a recent visit to the area, traditional owner Patsy Evans said she was devastated by the scene.
Disappearance of Adelaide woman in bushland 'quite concerning'
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South Australian authorities continue the search for Deborah Pilgrim, who was camping with friends near Sedan before she went missing on Sunday morning.
'I'm constantly on high alert': When every phone ping could mean her ex has found her again
Mobile phones are frequently being used by abusive men to track the movements and location of their estranged partners, something a researcher says is now all too easy with modern digital technology.
Ridiculous Shift – Adam Schiff No Longer Requires CIA Gossip for Impeachment Testimony…
Well, this was entirely predictable. First the impeachment strategy needed the anonymous CIA gossiper to testify. Then it leaked about how HPSCI Chairman Adam Shiff and his Lawfare staff actually created the “gossiper’s” silly third-hand complaint to an inspector general; … Continue reading →
Dems Seek Corporate Cash to Fund Their $70 Million Convention: Politico
*Every word a true one* *by Thomas Neuburger* Almost the very definition of corruption is taking money for granting favors while serving the public interest in public office. Almost, but not quite. There are other definitions — Zephyr Teachout's "self-serving use of public power for private ends" is the best. Still, money-for-gifts-and-services is the easiest to identify and despise. For those not permanently married to the Democratic or Republican parties as tribal identities, what's to choose between the legalized corruption of Joe Biden and his family and the international-mob–... more »
Aging Communist Activist Jane Fonda Arrested for Unlawfully Demonstrating at U.S. Capitol
[image: aging-communist-activist-jane-fonda-arrested-for-unlawfully-demonstrating-at-u-s-capitol] Aging actress and long-time communist activist Jane Fonda was arrested on Friday for unlawfully demonstrating in front of the U.S. Capitol.
Chinese President Xi Threatens Hong Kong Protesters That Their Bodies Will Be Crushed And Bones Shattered
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing, China May 15, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter *Reuters:* *China's Xi warns attempts to divide China will end in 'shattered bones'* BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Sunday that any attempt to divide China will be crushed, as Beijing faces political challenges in months-long protests in Hong Kong and U.S. criticism over its treatment of Muslim minority groups. “Anyone attempting to split China in any part of the country will end in crushed bodies and shattered bon... more »
Should Saudi Arabia Buy Russian Weapons?
Reuters *Richard Weitz, National Interest:* *Saudi Arabia Should Be Careful About Buying Russian Weapons* Should Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or any other country receive the S-400, the United States would deny them the best U.S. defense technologies and redeploy any U.S. military aircraft based there. The Pentagon had made the correct decision in sending four 360-degree AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radars to bolster the Saudi air and missile defenses, along with another Patriot air defense system and U.S. support personnel. Last month’s combined missile and drone strike inflicted serious damage on... more »
Treaty On Treaties On Brexit Treaty
What does the Treaty On Treaties have to say about the Benn Surrender Act? An interesting quesition... Continue reading →
"Coalition Jets Strike Syrian Regime Convoy" - No Deal With US Backed Kurdish Proxies
Basnews- Kurdish media *"The US-led international coalition warplanes targeted on Sunday night a convoy of the Syrian regime forces, after they attempted to enter Manbij as part of an agreement with the Kurdish forces in the region, a monitor has confirmed.* * The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said in a statement that the coalition aircrafts conducted an airstrike against a convoy of the regime forces near the city of Resafa.* *The Syrian government, meanwhile, said in a press release that the coalition does not let them enter Manbij.* *The human rights group did no... more »
HPV Vaccine Being Tested on 4-6 Year-Old Girls in Latin America
I have often feared that in the end babies and young children would be given the dangerous and increasingly unpopular HPV vaccines. I suspect that time is fast approaching. GlaxoSmithLine (GSK) the manufacturer of Cervarix has recently conducted a trial of its two valent HPV vaccine on healthy 4-6 year old female children in Latin America. The study involving girls from Colombia, Panama and Mexico was published in the current edition of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. These are little children and even if there was a valid reason to give this vaccine, the effect of the v... more »
Chinese President Xi Ends His Two Day Visit To India
*Al Jazeera*:* As Modi, Xi wrap summit in Indian temple town, differences remain* India and China discuss long-standing trade and border disputes, but Kashmir fails to figure in 2-day informal summit. New Delhi, India - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who met in a southern Indian temple town for a two-day informal summit, agreed to establish a new mechanism to balance bilateral trade and decided to "prudently" manage their differences. The world's two most populous countries, however, did not issue a joint statement in what appeared to be a l... more »
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Ancora”
Ludovico Einaudi, “Ancora”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“M83 is one of the closest and brightest spiral galaxies on the sky. Visible with binoculars in the constellation of Hydra, majestic spiral arms have prompted its nickname as the Southern Pinwheel. Although discovered 250 years ago, only much later was it appreciated that M83 was not a nearby gas cloud, but a barred spiral galaxy much like our own Milky Way Galaxy. *Click image for larger size.* M83, pictured above by the Hubble Space Telescope in a recently released image, is a prominent member of a group of galaxies that includes Centaurus A and NGC 5253, all of which lie about 15 ... more »
"This Is Your Life..."
“This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time. Every breath is a choice. Every minute is a choice. To be or not to be. Every time you don't throw yourself down the stairs, that's a choice. Every time you don't crash your car, you re-enlist. If death meant just leaving the stage long enough to change costume and come back as a new character... Would you slow down? Or speed up?" - Chuck Palahniuk
Extinction Rebellion Founder Blasted For ‘Blind Hypocrisy’ After 11,000-Mile Flight For Luxury Holiday
By Paul Homewood Oh dear! Gail Bradbrook clocked up 11,000 air miles as she flew to Costa Rica for a week’s £2,500 stay at the New Life Iboga retreat then a week touring the tropical paradise. Last year the 47-year-old helped set up the XR climate-protest campaignwhich is a week into two weeks […]
Trump Gives Little League Champs A Thrill
From BPR President Trump certainly got the vote of every member of the Louisiana Eastbank All-Stars, even though they are not even old enough to register. The suburban New Orleans youth team spent a memory-making day at the White House on Friday celebrating their win of the 2019 Little League World Series. Members of the championship Little League team got some amazing personal time with Trump during their White House visit, talking with him and getting photo opportunities in the Oval Office in what appeared to be a fun time for all, including the President. But rather than end the ... more »
"What Was It All For? Veterans Have Finally Turned On America's Endless Wars"
*"What Was It All For? * *Veterans Have FinallyTurned On America's Endless Wars"* by Danny Sjursen "It is undoubtedly my favorite part of every wedding. That awkward, but strangely forthright moment when the preacher asks the crowd for any objections to the couple’s marriage. No one ever objects, of course, but it’s still a raw, if tense, moment. I just love it. I suppose we had that ubiquitous ritual in mind back in 2007 when Keith – a close buddy and fellow officer – and I crafted our own plan of objection. The setting was Baghdad, Iraq, at the start of the “surge” and the climax ... more »
Censorship of climate sceptics
*Anthony Cox* Alarmists control the media and because they do it’s astounding that less than 50% of the punters support their ridiculous ideology. Every day we are bombarded by screaming loons, autistic teenagers and super rich billionaires telling us the world will end in 11 years, 7 months and 14 days if we don’t declare a climate emergency, give up meat, cars, planes and basically either die or live in a cave. We’ve had professors from Sweden advocate cannibalism and a young woman demanding we eat babies which, given the behaviour of alarmists, was regarded as normal for them. ... more »
With Hypersonic Missiles, Israel's F-35s Are Upping The Ante In Syria
*Zachary Keck* *Security, * Iran has taken notice. *Key point: *The Middle East's skies belong to Israel. Israel will soon have a new precision-guided supersonic stand-off missile for its F-35s and other fighter jets. The new missile was announced on June 11, 2018 in a press release by two leading Israeli defense firms, Israeli Military Industries Systems (IMI Systems) and Israel Aerospace Industries, which jointly developed the missile. The so-called Rampage missile is a precision-guided air-launched stand-off missile with a range of about 90 miles (145 kilometers). With a len... more »
Ross Rifle: Quite Possibly the Worst Rifle to Ever Fire a Shot
*Warfare History Network* *Technology, * We have the story. *Key point: *One bad gun. At the turn of the 20th century, Canada was dependent on Great Britain for rifles to equip her army. In 1901, however, a request by the Canadian government to purchase 15,000 Lee-Enfield Mark I rifles from Britain was denied. The British were in the process of upgrading and replacing rifles used in the Boer War, and with first priority given to arming their own troops, there were no rifles to spare at the moment for the North American commonwealth. This rankled Canadians. It was a time of growi... more »
RCEP group, India fail to reach a common ground
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13-Oct-2019 Trade ministers to meet again on 1 Nov as India's tough talk on market access continues and negotiators have been asked to resume talks to bridge differences by 19 October.
India, China decide to set up new mechanism to address trade and investment issues
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13-Oct-2019 In the talks, the Chinese president also agreed to take sincere steps in a concrete way to address India's concerns over ballooning trade deficit in China's favour.
RCEP nations make headway for deal by year-end
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13-Oct-2019 Ministers from 16 countries, including Japan, China, South Korea and the 10 members of the ASEAN made headway for their goal of concluding their negotiations on the proposed RCEP free trade deal by the end of this year.
India and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: key issues and implications
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13-Oct-2019 RCEP militates against several of India's critical interests. At least two countries from among the RPCs could seriously challenge India's rural economy since they are seeking to enter the markets for wheat, sugar and dairy products.
The Plot Of The Week - Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay At Reach
The most recent preprint in the ArXiv this evening is an APPEC report on the neutrinoless double beta decay. This is the thick result of a survey of the state of the art in the search for a very (very) rare subnuclear process, which can shed light on the nature of the mass hierarchy of neutrinos. Oh, and, APPEC stands for "AstroParticle Physics European Consortium", in case you wondered. read more
President Trump is 100% Correct on Syria Withdrawal – Here’s Why…
Eight years ago Zurich Mike penned an analogy of the ‘Islamist Spring’ that still rings true today, when he said: President Obama helped kill the zookeepers and unleashed the big cats…. The Turkish movement into Syria is all part of … Continue reading →
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