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Is an Asteroid Expected to Hit Earth Around Christmas?
The Earth is constantly surrounded by "near-earth objects."
Is This Photo of a Couple Wearing ‘Blacks for Trump’ Shirts Real?
Political causes sometimes bring seemingly unlikely constituencies together.
After Push from Perry, Backers Got Huge Gas Deal in Ukraine
The sequence of events suggests the Trump administration’s political maneuvering in Ukraine was entwined with the big business of the energy trade.
The Impeachment Inquiry Goes Public
Americans will have their first public view of the impeachment inquiry, as the proceedings emerge from the secure closed-door facility in the Capitol basement to live hearings.
Hong Kong Police Shoot Protester, Man Set on Fire
Hong Kong’s leader pledged to “spare no effort” to halt anti-government protests that have wracked the city for more than five months.
Remembrance Day is a time to Forget...or use very Selective Memory
*Pigeon Makes Nest out of Poppies* *on Australian WWII Memorial* Every year I ask myself the same question on this day. * Why are the Western governments still promoting WWI and WWII on Remembrance day?* There are almost no veterans from those wars still alive. There are, however many veterans of all the Ziofascist Globalist Resource Wars of the last couple of decades still alive. They aren't doing so well. Many of them suffer from PTSD and illnesses caused by the vaccinations they were forced to take before embarking on missions to pollute [with depleted uranium weaponry] and... more »
Cuba calls for world mobilization in defense of the life and freedom of Evo Morales
Evo Morales accepted asylum in Mexico, the New York Times reports. Cuba calls for world mobilization in defense of the life and freedom of Evo Morales By Radio Havana Cuba Reposted at Censored News Havana, November 10 (RHC)— Cuba expressed a forceful condemnation of the coup d'état in Bolivia materialized Sunday with the resignation of Evo Morales after the brass of the Armed Forces asked
The Houthis Are Preparing for a Planned Israeli Attack on Yemen
There are strong indications that Israel is planning to launch airstrikes against Yemen under the pretext of preventing an Iranian military presence from taking hold, much as it did in Syria and Iraq. The post The Houthis Are Preparing for a Planned Israeli Attack on Yemen appeared first on MintPress News.
Macron’s ‘Brain-Dead’ NATO?.. Thou Protest Too Much
[image: undefined] French President Emmanuel Macron certainly ruffled a lot of feathers this week when he lamented the US-led NATO military alliance as being “brain dead”. But his comments were less about a principled or objective assessment of NATO, and more about self-aggrandizement by the French leader. Macron, whose political ambition is suffused with reviving France as a global power, appears to be exploiting tensions in the transatlantic alliance in order to push his pet plan for creating a European Army. With Britain leaving the European Union, the French president sees an o... more »
Is The ‘Mother of all Bubbles’ About to Pop?
[image: undefined] When the New York Federal Reserve began pumping billions of dollars a day into the repurchasing (repo) markets (the market banks use to make short-term loans to each other) in September, they said this would only be necessary for a few weeks. Yet, last Wednesday, almost two months after the Fed’s initial intervention, the New York Federal Reserve pumped 62.5 billion dollars into the repo market. The New York Fed continues these emergency interventions to ensure “cash shortages” among banks don’t ever again cause interest rates for overnight loans to rise to over ... more »
Is the Littoral Combat Ship One of the Worst Warships Ever?
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5740688/uss-sioux-city-arrives-submarine-base-new-london] A terrible investment. *Key point:* They are expensive and weak. In fact, the Navy doesn't even want them. After spending $30 billion over a period of around two decades, the U.S. Navy has managed to acquire just 35 of the 3,000-ton-displacement vessels. Sixteen were in service as of late 2018. Of those 16, four are test ships. Six are training ships. In 2019 just six LCSs, in theory, are deployable. While that number should increase as the remaini... more »
Brazil Could Become South Korea’s Major Ally, Says Former Ambassador
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A significant producer of grain, energy, and meat for the international market, Brazil could become South Korea's strategic ally, thus reducing the Korean nation's dependence on Japan, Russia, the United States, and China. This is the argument being advocated by diplomat Jeong Gwan Lee, who was South Korea's ambassador to […] The post Brazil Could Become South Korea’s Major Ally, Says Former Ambassador appeared first on The Rio Times.
Linda huddled in the shed as the fire closed in — the noises she heard scared her most
As a firestorm swept through the northern NSW town of Torrington, causing ammunition and gas bottles to explode around them, Linda Birch huddled with her neighbours, accepting she was probably going to die.
Divers searching for Russian historian's murdered lover find a body, but not the right one
Just In - 11 hours ago
A Russian court has charged a distinguished historian known for re-enacting Napoleonic battle scenes with the murder of his partner after he was found in a river with a rucksack containing her severed arms.
'Mythical' mouse-deer thought to be extinct caught on camera trap
A tiny species of ungulate that resembles a miniature deer has been caught on camera for the first time, more than 30 years after the last dead specimen was recorded.
Sydney's fringe communities told to 'leave now', 11 emergency bushfire warnings issued
Predictions of "catastrophic" bushfire conditions in NSW have materialised, with properties destroyed, lives under threat and communities on Sydney's fringes told it's "too late to leave".
Dairy farmers say regulations meant to protect them appear set to do the opposite
Family-run dairy farms are fuming after regulations they were told would protect them from unscrupulous milk processors appear set to do the opposite.
How the hand of Israeli spy tech reaches deep into our lives
Digital age weapons developed by Israel to oppress Palestinians are rapidly being repurposed for much wider applications – against Western populations who have long taken their freedoms for granted.
Why tyranny could be the inevitable outcome of democracy
Lawrence Torcello, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 11 hours ago
From the earliest days of democracy, thinkers have warned that letting the people rule could work out badly.
The Many Ways Sanders and Warren Are Different & Why It Matters
*Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren (Mary Schwalm / Reuters)* *by Thomas Neuburger* One of the more likely outcomes of this season's primary race is that either Warren or Sanders will be the nominee. Not because either will get a majority of first-ballot votes at the convention, though that's possible, but because it's entirely likely that one of the two of them will enter the convention with the greatest plurality. If that occurs, all signs point to the "loser" of the two in the plurality contest adding his or her votes to the winner's total, creating a classic "unity candidate"... more »
Protests Continue In Iraq After Basra Demos Put Down
Were clashes between protesters and security forces in Nasiriya (Al Mirbad) The Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) successfully shut down the protests in Basra city and Um Qasr port using force. November 10 the authorities closed off the central square in Basra city and arrested those that showed up to demonstrate. Studentshowever came out at their university in Zubayr in support of the larger movement. In Baghdad six people were killed in clashes trying to enter Khalani Square, which the government cleared yesterday. An office of the Justice Ministry was burned in the center of the city a... more »
Infuriating Video Shows Cops Swarm Woman, Kidnap Her for Selling Churros
[image: churros]A woman was surrounded by multiple NYPD cops, handcuffed, and hauled off to jail because she was selling churros without a license.
WATCH: What Eating a Sandwich While Black Looks Like in a Police State
[image: eating]An innocent man was placed under arrest because he was eating a sandwich while waiting for his train. Seriously.
Iraq’s Oil Exports Dipped In September Leading To Drop In Revenue
(AFP) In August 2019, Iraq produced a record level of oil, which violated its quota set by OPEC. Due to complains from that organization, Iraq reduced its output in September, leading to a drop in exports, which also cut into revenues, despite an increase in prices. In September, Iraq exported an average of 3.576 million barrels a day. That was down from 3.603 million barrels in August. The cause was Oil Minister Ghadban ordered state owned fields in Basra to reduce production due to complaints from OPEC that Iraq was once again violating its quota. Several times the Organization ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 11
1914 Battle of Basra began when Ottomans attacked and were turned back by British troops 1920 League of Nations announced British mandate over Iraq (Musings On Iraq book review *Inventing Iraq: The Failure of Nation Building and a History Denied*) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Creation of Iraq 1914-1921*) (Musings On Iraq book review *An Analysis of Hanna Batatu’s The Old Social Classes and the Revolutionary Movements of Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Dictatorship, Imperialism & Chaos, Iraq since 1989*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Supremacy And Oil, Iraq, Turkey, and the... more »
President and First Family being patriotic and enjoying life
… Big Difference … November 10, 2019 . . To Honor Veterans Day November 11, 2019 . . One thing is very important in this video — THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL STUNT by President Trump….it is very evident that this is a real point that President Trump has done for a quarter of a century. Tell Democrats to STFU when they try to malign Trump and his message. –Uriel–
San Francisco elects DA, Chesa Boudin, who says he'll free criminals and incarcerate cops
Boudin's priorities are eliminating mass incarceration, ending racism, and ending police violence. All of these are going to make a bad situation in SF where the streets are covered with feces and used needles and where thefts of items costing less than $950 have been effectively legalized worse. The leftists on the internet were aghast that a cop was hassling a black guy eating a sandwich even though the law says that no one could be eating in that location. Clearly what Boudin is going to bring is a Soviet style legal system where those favored by the state can do no wrong but th... more »
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Proclamation Barring Uninsured Immigrants
Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse in Portland, Ore. (Source: Wikimedia/Steve Morgan) On Nov. 2, Judge Michael H. Simon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) in *Doe v. Trump* against implementation of President Trump’s October proclamation barring otherwise qualified visa applicants from entry into the United States unless they are likely to obtain “approved health insurance” within 30 days of entry or can pay for their health care. (See my earlier analysis here*.*) The nationwide TRO will expire 28 days after its ... more »
Russia Is Trying to Jam the Air Force's F-35 Radar in Syria
*David Axe* *Technology, Middle East* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5877097/luke-f-35-surpasses-35k-sortie-milestone] Well that's annoying. *Key point:* Russia wants to see how much it can disrupt and confuse America's stealth fighters. Russian forces have been jamming GPS systems in the Middle East. The electronic-warfare campaign could affect U.S. forces gathering in the region in advance of potential strikes on Iran. “Since last spring, pilots flying through the Middle East, specifically around Syria, have noted that their GPS systems have displayed the wrong locat... more »
Russia's F-35 Killer: Report Claims S-500 Air Defense System Was 'Tested' in Syria
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * A defense industry source told Russian news outlet Izvestia last month that the S-500 recently underwent field testing in Syria, where the Russian Aerospace Forces continue to maintain a significant presence. Moscow denied it--but won't dey what they think this air defense platform could do in battle. Russia’s next-generation air and missile defense system is on the verge of entering serial production, according to the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov. “On time, they are putting a new system into operation-- the S-500,” Borisov told Russi... more »
World War III Questions: Would Nuclear Weapons Be Used in a China-India War?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/INDIA-MISSILE--GM1E84J140001.html] Billions would perish. *Key point:* Any large-scale nuclear war would threaten all of humanity. A hypothetical war between India and China would be one of the largest and most destructive conflicts in Asia. A war between the two powers would rock the Indo-Pacific region, cause thousands of casualties on both sides and take a significant toll on the global economy. Geography and demographics would play a unique role, limiting the war’s scope and ultimately the conditi... more »
23 Ayurvedic Herbs That Help Your Body Go From Healthy To Healthier
https://learn.1balance.com/post/23-ayurvedic-herbs-that-help-your-body-go-from-healthy-to-healthier/
Scientists further refine how quickly the universe is expanding
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-11-scientists-refine-quickly-universe.html
The Slippery Slope to Autonomous Killing Machines
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov 11 (IPS) - Maaike Beenes is Senior Programme Officer Humanitarian DisarmamentWould you trust an algorithm with your life? If that thought makes you uncomfortable, then you should be concerned about the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race that is secretly taking off, fueled by the arms industry. Read the full story, “The Slippery Slope to Autonomous Killing Machines”, on globalissues.org →
Call to Action as Thousands Breathe New Life to the Cairo Promise at ICPD 25 Summit in Nairobi This Week
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 (IPS) - Every day 830 women die while giving life. At least 33,000 girls are forced into child marriage with 11,000 girls undergoing female genital mutilation. These are some of the cruel realities young women face every day. However, there is renewed hope that delegates expected to attend the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Nairobi this week will re-energise and breathe new life to the *Cairo Promise*. Read the full story, “Call to Action as Thousands Breathe New Life to the Cairo Promise at ICPD 25 Summit in Nairobi This We... more »
SSTs NH Cooling in October
Originally posted on Science Matters: The best context for understanding decadal temperature changes comes from the world’s sea surface temperatures (SST), for several reasons: The ocean covers 71% of the globe and drives average temperatures; SSTs have a constant water content, (unlike air temperatures), so give a better reading of heat content variations; A major…
I'd like to try cooking them
I was amused to read that clay tablets, many thousands of years old, containing ancient Babylonian recipes have been decoded, and researchers are trying to prepare the dishes they describe. The instructions for lamb stew read more like a list of ingredients than a bona fide recipe: “Meat is used. You prepare water. You add fine-grained salt, dried barley cakes, onion, Persian shallot, and milk. You crush and add leek and garlic.” But it’s impossible to ask the chef to reveal the missing pieces: This recipe’s writer has been dead for some 4,000 years. Instead, a team of internationa... more »
Nunes Demands Schiff’s Committee Hear From Hunter Biden, Others
[image: nunes-demands-schiff-s-committee-hear-from-hunter-biden-others] Representative Devin Nunes sent a fiery letter to Adam Schiff on Saturday, demanding that the roster of witnesses in the “impeachment inquiry” to be called before the House Intelligence Committee be expanded.
Grouping Staff And Company Floor Plans: Elite Co-Workers Up Everyone's Game, But Toxic Ones Kill Productivity
Scholars analyzing the performance at a large technology firm examined the productivity in a 25-foot radius around their best performers and found that these workers did inspire better performance in coworkers - by 15 percent. Poor workers impacted their neighbors also, and even more. While “positive spillover” translated into an estimated $1 million in additional annual profits, "negative spillover" from so-called toxic workers was even more pronounced—sometimes having twice the magnitude of impact on profits as positive spillover. And toxic spillover happens fast. The good news... more »
Was Lt. Col. Vindman ‘Fired’ from the National Security Council?
An interview response by National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien left people confused about Vindman's status at the NSC.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 11, 2019
Trump, Mike Pence (second left), Mark Esper (third right) and members of the national security team watch as Baghdadi is killed ( The White House ) *Paul R. Pillar, National Interest:* *Why America's National Security Bureaucracy Exists (And Why Trump Clashes with Them)* "Trump’s clashes with that bureaucracy will continue as long as he promotes untruths about election interference, the nature of corruption in Ukraine, or any other topic that professionals in the bureaucracy are duty-bound to address in an objective and truthful manner. There will be clashes not because those prof... more »
SSTs NH Cooling in October
The best context for understanding decadal temperature changes comes from the world’s sea surface temperatures (SST), for several reasons: The ocean covers 71% of the globe and drives average temperatures; SSTs have a constant water content, (unlike air temperatures), so give a better reading of heat content variations; A major El Nino was the dominant […]
Don't Let the Democrats Bring It Here! Oligarchs Push to Make EU’s European Investment Bank, Major World Lender, into ‘Climate Bank’
[image: Exstinksion Rebellion and "Green New Deal" protest in the most deindustrialized section of the USA: Detroit, Michigan. July 31, 2019. Photo (Becker1999/Flickr/Creative Commons)] A fight has broken out in Europe over a move driven by London-centered environmentalist foundations, to make the world’s largest multilateral financial institution—the European Investment Bank (EIB)—into something called a “climate bank” which would be used to stop all investments into fossil fuels and “carbon-based” technologies by next year. If pushed through, it would put European Union’s EIB, in ... more »
You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference
“You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference.” Gerald Durrell Who is Gerald Durrell? If you watched the BBC show “The Durrells in Corfu,” you would know Jerry was the young boy who loved all animals, birds, … Continue reading →
Candidate's mouth washed out with soap!
*MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019Paraphrase conquers again:* We're treating today as a holiday, in part because it is. Tomorrow, we'll consider this New York Times campaign report. One of our takeaways goes like this: Paraphrase conquers again!
Anomalously severe cold in Siberia
I wonder how much ice will melt at −44°C (-47F). On November 11 in Yakutia, the daily temperature never rose above −30°C (-22F). Some parts of Siberia were even colder:In Evenkia and the northern regions of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the temperature dropped to −41 … −44°C. This temperature is considered very low for this time of ... Read moreAnomalously severe cold in Siberia The post Anomalously severe cold in Siberia appeared first on Ice Age Now.
"To Sell Your Soul..."
"To sell your soul is the easiest thing in the world. That's what everybody does every hour of his life. If I asked you to keep your soul - would you understand why that's much harder?" - Ayn Rand, “The Fountainhead”
STARTING TOMORROW: Flint and fictition!
*MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019All the world's a novel:* "All the world's a stage," William Shakespeare famously said, "And all the men and women merely players." At the 2003 Oscars, Michael Moore went the bard one better. "We live in fictitious times," the documentary filmmaker said. Moore was accepting the "best documentary" prize for his 2002 film, Bowling for Columbine. It was generally believed that he was referring to the presidency of George W. Bush. This interpretation was based on his fuller remarks: MOORE (3/23/03): I’ve invited my fellow documentary nominees on the stage w... more »
A heartfelt thanks to all the soldiers and veterans who risked their lives to protect our freedom
Even though only a small fraction of people in the military have been in actual combat, though with the all volunteer army that fraction has increase significantly, every member of our armed services signs up with the knowledge that they may have to put their life on the line for our freedoms. Those who don't get shot at make other sacrifices like moving constantly and having to uproot their families not to mention being stationed overseas far from family and friends. Just because the military is now full of volunteers doesn't mean that we can ignore or minimize their sacrifices fo... more »
BRICS Fostering Cooperation Among Emerging Economies for Thirteen Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - What was conceived as a label for the financial market has gained momentum and has become a cooperation engine that includes 3.1 billion people and is equivalent to 41 percent of the world's population. Joining the initials of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the BRICS is made up […] The post BRICS Fostering Cooperation Among Emerging Economies for Thirteen Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Freddy Mamani: Symbol of New Andean Architecture in Bolivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An engineer, builder and self-taught architect from El Alto, the world's uppermost city in the metropolitan region of La Paz, Bolivia, is a veritable phenomenon in his country: Freddy Mamani, whom the Bolivian press calls "the architect of the people" and appeared on the ArchDaily list of leaders, projects and […] The post Freddy Mamani: Symbol of New Andean Architecture in Bolivia appeared first on The Rio Times.
"Death Throes of a Party"
*"Death Throes of a Party"* by James Howard Kunstler "Is it possible that Rep. Adam Schiff was hung out to dry by the devious Ms. Pelosi, feeding his vanity to be a one-man impeachment wrecking crew, knowing that the congressman from Hollywood would utterly blow it? Hmmmmm. Begins to look that way as Mr. Schiff’s House Intel Committee goes public this Wednesday with its soviet-style format on full display. Well, first, why? Why allow this nitwit to stage an ersatz impeachment only to see it fail? Perhaps to cancel the Jacobin menace metastasizing in the Democratic Party and get on ... more »
Former Soviet Leader Gorbachev Blames Those Who Tried To Organized A Coup In August 1991 For The Break-Up Of The Soviet Union
© Sputnik / Юрий Абрамочкин *Sputnik: **Former Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev Reveals Who Was Responsible for Country's Collapse* Gorbachev became General Secretary of the Soviet Union in 1985, and served as the first and only president of the USSR between 1990 and 1991, after which the country ceased to exist. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has revealed to German news magazine Der Spiegel who he believed was responsible for the collapse of the USSR, explaining that the members of the government who attempted to organise a coup against him and then-Russian republic leader... more »
Why Billionaires Don’t Really Like Capitalism
Robert Reich - 13 hours ago
Billionaires are wailing that Elizabeth Warren’s and Bernie Sanders’s wealth tax proposals are... more »
Waiting for Fitch: the much-delayed consultant’s report you may never get to see in full
“Last week the government issued a tender for a system-design review of Emergency Health Services. The minister said after 25 years in its current form he thought it was time for a review to ensure the system continues to follow best practices…” CBC News Aug 8, 2018 “Helping improve emergency services for over three decades. […]
Record Low Temperatures-Wintry Weather for much of the Eastern 2/3rds of the U.S.
“Early Wintry Conditions for much of the Eastern 2/3rds of the U.S.; Warm and Stagnant Air in the West Arctic … Continue reading →
“Leave Now”: Australians Urged to Evacuate as Catastrophic Fires Loom
“‘Leave Now’: Australians Urged to Evacuate as ‘Catastrophic’ Fires Loom By Reuters November 11, 2019 01:55 AM SYDNEY – Authorities … Continue reading →
The 5G Roll Out of 20,000 Telecom Satellites. Cosmic Junk
Only two days after his release from a federal prison in Curitiba, southern Brazil, following a narrow 6×5 decision by the Supreme Court, former President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a fiery, 45-minute long speech in front of the Metal Workers Union in Sao Bernardo, outside of Sao Paulo, and drawing on his unparalleled political capital, called all Brazilians to stage nothing short of a social revolution.
Released Lula in for greatest fight of his life
Only two days after his release from a federal prison in Curitiba, southern Brazil, following a narrow 6×5 decision by the Supreme Court, former President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a fiery, 45-minute long speech in front of the Metal Workers Union in Sao Bernardo, outside of Sao Paulo, and drawing on his unparalleled political capital, called all Brazilians to stage nothing short of a social revolution.
Russia Is Developing Its Own Next-Generation Strategic Bomber
Image: Airway1. *National Interest:* *Russia's Mystery Bomber: Why so Little Is Known About PAK-DA Stealth Bomber* Moscow's new secret, super weapon. As the United States proceeds with research and development on the B-21 “Raider” project, Russia is also developing its own next-generation strategic bomber. Called PAK-DA, which stands for Перспективный авиационный комплекс дальней авиации, or Prospective Aviation Complex for Long Range Aviation, the PAK-DA is expected to replace all current strategic bombers in the Russian Air Force by the next decade. With regards to strategic bom... more »
The U.S. Navy in 2005 Tried to Sink Its Own Aircraft Carrier (And Failed)
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2888878/160929-n-oi810-093] And this 2005 Navy test proves it. *Key point: *Beijing may boast over its array of anti-ship weaponry, but carriers are tough ships to kill. A Chinese admiral and pundit told a trade-show audience that Beijing could resolve China's territorial disputes by sinking two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and killing thousands of American sailors. Rear Adm. Lou Yuan's threat isn't an empty one. The Chinese military has deployed an array of weaponry that it acquired specifically to target A... more »
Take the Oil? Pull the Troops? What Is Donald Trump Doing in Syria?
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, * You have to empathize with the American servicemember decked out in protective gear in the middle of the Syrian desert, sitting in his humvee, waiting for a clear set of orders and procedures from the policymakers back home. What exactly is the United States doing in Syria? The answer depends on who you ask. To Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley and the rest of the military brass, the U.S. objective is the same as it ever was: “the enduring defeat of ISIS.” Speaking on ABC’s *This Week*, Milley placed the number of U.S. troops in Syria s... more »
The China-Russia Relationship Is More About Survival Than Friendship
*James Jay Carafano* *Security, * Fears are overblown. Mistrust remains. *Key point: *A true alliance is not in the future. So, now everybody wants to be Bismarck. They see themselves shaping history by artfully moving big pieces on the geostrategic chessboard. And one gambit they just can’t resist is moving to snip the growing bonds of Sino-Russian cooperation. My advice to them: Just stop. Fears of an allied China and Russia running amok around the world are overblown. Indeed, there is so much friction between these “friends,” any attempt to team up would likely give both cou... more »
What's Behind Facebook and Twitter's Different Stances On Political Advertising?
*Mark Jamison* *Technology, * Each company's decision could be profitable in its own ways. I take Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at their word when they say their different stands on political advertising are based on principles, not economics. But each company’s approach to political advertising can be profitable. It depends on how users and political actors respond. Zuckerberg recently announced that his company will accept political ads even when the company believes the ads make false statements, holding that it would be inappropriate to censure pol... more »
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Daniel Tencer reports on Ray Dalio's recognition that the economic system which made him a multi-billionaire is broken. And Harvey Cashore, Chelsea Gomez and Gillian Findlay report on the Liberal-connected tycoons who lobbied against any steps to stop the offshoring of wealth. - Tom Conway discusses how employers are spying on their workers in order to increase their level of control while shutting down any attempts to unionize. Matthew Van Dongen notes that Hamilton's bus drivers face the need to strike just to secure real bathroom brea... more »
WATCH: ‘I’m Going to F**king Kill You’—Cop Quits After Threatening to Kill Man, Siccing K9 On Him
[image: K9]A Spokane, WA police officer deployed a police K9 on a surrendering suspect while threatening to put a bullet in his head, all on video.
Preparing An F-117 For The Reagan Library (Video)
*Warzone/The Drive:* *Stunning Video And Photos Of Skunk Works Preparing An F-117 For The Reagan Library* The stealth Nighthawk named Unexpected Guest flew more combat sorties than any other and will now sit alongside an F-14 Tomcat at the Reagan Library. Lockheed Martin has released a video offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work it has been doing to demilitarize and restore a retired U.S. Air Force F-117 Nighthawk, tail number 803 and nicknamed "Unexpected Guest," which will eventually be headed for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in California. The War Z... more »
The Veterans Memorial in Anthen, Arizona: A Fine and Fitting Tribute
The small town of Anthem, Arizona is home to a remarkably elegant, simple monument that gives tribute to members of the five branches of America’s armed services. Dedicated in 2011, this monument resembles Stonehenge in its use of pillars that are positioned to direct the sun’s rays to perfectly illuminate the Great Seal of the United States. At exactly 11:11 AM every Veterans Day (11/11), the sun aligns perfectly with the Anthem Veterans Memorial in Arizona to shine through the ellipses of the five marbled pillars representing each branch of the Armed Forces, illuminating the Grea... more »
"The Most Prosperous Economy The World Has Ever Seen"
"‘This is the most prosperous economy the world has ever seen’" says Jamie Dimon. “The consumer, which is 70% of the U.S. economy, is quite strong,” he said. “Confidence is very high. Their balance sheets are in great shape. And you see that the strength of the American consumer is driving the American economy and the global economy. And while business slowed down, my current view is that, no, it just was a slowdown, not a petering out.” - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ What planet does this psychopathic criminally demented bankster monster live on? Do YOU feel "quite strong," G... more »
Gregory Mannarino, "Pre-Market Report 11/11/19"
Gregory Mannarino, "Pre-Market Report: I'm BACK! Important Updates" - https://www.traderschoice.net/
Remembrance Day, 2019
We live in a culture which exalts in self promotion. Self sacrifice is not a popular meme. It's never been popular. But sometimes it's necessary. It's that necessity which we remember today. Image: (John Woods/Canadian Press)
Video Shows São Paulo State Police Officer Dumping Body in Ditch
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following a clash in the community of Dique de Caixeta, in São Vicente, on the São Paulo coast, a state police officer dumped the body of a 16-year-old in a ditch. A video that is circulating on social media shows the moment of the action. Four boys died in the […] The post Video Shows São Paulo State Police Officer Dumping Body in Ditch appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolivia’s Evo Morales Claims Police Have “Illegal Warrant” to Arrest Him
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former Bolivian President Evo Morales said last night on Twitter that a police officer announced he had a warrant for his arrest. Morales, who resigned yesterday after 13 years in power, classified the action as illegal. Mexico offered him asylum. "I denounce to the world and to the Bolivian people […] The post Bolivia’s Evo Morales Claims Police Have “Illegal Warrant” to Arrest Him appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Voice of Superman and Buzz Lightyear Unveils Dubbing Trivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Guilherme Briggs is an artist who may go unnoticed in a crowd, but if he speaks, many will recognize him. After all, his voice is the same as that of Superman, Buzz Lightyear, King Julien and dozens of characters who have influenced generations since 1991, when he began to work […] The post Brazilian Voice of Superman and Buzz Lightyear Unveils Dubbing Trivia appeared first on The Rio Times.
Marshaling McCulloch
For the symposium on David S. Schwartz, The Spirit of the Constitution: John Marshall and the 200-Year Odyssey of McCulloch v. Maryland (Oxford University Press, 2019). David Schwartz’s terrific new book is subtitled *John Marshall and the 200-Year Odyssey of McCulloch v. Maryland*. But the book is about much more than Marshall and *McCulloch*. It’s about the long struggle over the scope of national power. Marshall and *McCulloch *are characters in the story, but the story isn’t centrally about them. Indeed, an important part of Schwartz’s narrative is that *McCulloch* has matte... more »
Free Download: Charles Dickens, "A Tale of Two Cities"
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative ... more »
NIKKI HALEY'S BET ISN'T AUDACIOUS
David Frum doesn't really get it. Frum notes that Haley has been critical of Trump in the past. After Donald Trump gloated over a burglary at the home of the late Representative Elijah Cummings in Baltimore, Haley tweeted, “This is so unnecessary.” The dissents, however, were always circumspect, and never touched on the central scandals of the administration. Haley left her possibilities open for future decision. *That's* the audacious part. Putting any daylight between yourself and Trump is risky in the modern -- and, yes, future -- GOP. Now she seems to have made up her mind: A... more »
Freiman: How Is Voting Like the SAT?
I recently had the privilege of reading an advance copy of philosopher Chris Freiman‘s Why It’s OK to Ignore Politics. (You may know Chris from such nerdtastic venues as Unreasonable Anti-Rawls Memes). Here’s one highlight on the cost of voting. Yes, Freiman concedes, merely going to the polls and filling in your ballot takes an hour […] The post Freiman: How Is Voting Like the SAT? appeared first on Econlib.
"53 Million Americans Drowning In Cycle Of Low-Wage Work"
*"53 Million Americans Drowning In Cycle Of Low-Wage Work" * by Tyler Durden "It's the "Greatest Economy Ever," right? Well, it depends on who you ask. For instance, a new report sheds light on 53 million Americans, or about 44% of all US workers, aged 18 to 64, are considered low-wage and low-skilled. Many of these folks are stuck in the gig economy, making approximately $10.22 per hour, and they bring home less than $20,000 per year, according to a Brookings Institution report. An overwhelmingly large percentage of these folks have insurmountable debts if that are student loans,... more »
Villagers in Guinea say Australian joint-owned mine is polluting their community
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto jointly owns a company which has been accused of human rights breaches over the treatment of people living near a mine in the African nation of Guinea.
$1.5 billion in just over one minute: Singles Day sales give China economic boost amid trade war
Just In - 14 hours ago
Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com reported a total of more than US$55 billion in sales midway through Singles Day, an annual marketing event that is the world's busiest online shopping day.
Star witness Taylor told of quid pro quo from advisor, told by envoy, told by Zelensky aide (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 365. More The post Star witness Taylor told of quid pro quo from advisor, told by envoy, told by Zelensky aide (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
House Releases Transcript of Schiff Star Witness Bill Taylor
Exchange Between Rep. Ratcliffe and Bill Taylor DESTROYS Quid Pro Quo Narrative More The post House Releases Transcript of Schiff Star Witness Bill Taylor appeared first on The Duran.
Symposium on David Schwartz, The Spirit of the Constitution
This week and next at Balkinization we are hosting a symposium on David Schwartz’s new book, The Spirit of the Constitution: John Marshall and the 200-Year Odyssey of McCulloch v. Maryland (Oxford University Press, 2019). We have assembled a terrific group of commentators, including Mark Graber (Maryland), Mark Killenbeck (Arkansas), Kurt Lash (Richmond), Sanford Levinson (Texas), Christina Mulligan (Brooklyn), Victoria Nourse (Georgetown), Richard Primus (Michigan), Franita Tolson (USC), and myself. At the conclusion, David will respond to the commentators.
White Helmets Founder/ British Army Intelligence/OBE Recipient James Le Mesurier Found Dead- Timing?
*Let me get this straight? * * Just as President Erdogan is set to visit the US, the British Intelligence Officer and founder the White Helmets is found dead in Istanbul. What curious timing? It will fit perfectly with that "blame Erdogan" meme. I can already read the spin that will emerge. It's so easy to envision. Erdogan killed this great charitable (uhum) individual. Blah, blah, blah. * *Not likely. If one was to frame and blame Erdogan and Turkey this is a perfect false flag.* *Keeping in mind the Jerusalem Post editorial:* - "REIGN IN ERDOGAN" Shrieks Jerusalem Post *... more »
Mohawk Nation News 'War Photos Oka 1990'
WAR PHOTOS OKA 1990 Posted on November 10, 2019 Mohawk Nation News Please post and distribute. MNN. Nov. 10, 2019. Our men and women are the true warriors. We defend the onkwehonweh and the homeland according to the great peace. The attack of unarmed men, women and children kanionkehaka [Mohawks} was in the early hours of July 11, 1990 in the pines of kanehsatake. It was one of
Miracle In Berlin
Where did all the time go? Thirty years ago this week the Berlin Wall fell. Then Soviet chairman Mikhail Gorbachev freed the Baltic states and allowed divided Germany to reunite. It was a geopolitical earthquake of historic proportions – and a major miracle of our times. The once mighty Soviet […]
Alabama medical cannabis
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More medical cannabis companies bolster operations in lucrative Florida market following smokable flower ban repeal
A new Florida law repealing a ban on smokable medical marijuana products has given the state’s MMJ market a shot in the arm, prompting large multistate companies to aggressively expand their production, operations and retail footprints. That has injected fresh competition into one of the nation’s fastest-growing medical cannabis markets and loosened the grip of the state’s […] More medical cannabis companies bolster operations in lucrative Florida market following smokable flower ban repeal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabi... more »
The Roger Stone Trial: What’s Left of the Mueller Investigation
Roger Stone on his way to E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse, Feb. 21, 2019 [Source: Flickr/Victoria Pickering (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)] Roger Stone’s trial was always going to be a show. The longtime political consultant and self-described “agent provocateur” has been known for years for his flamboyant tactics. What’s more, the Stone case was as close to a “collusion” trial as the Mueller investigation was going to get. Stone is charged with lying to Congress about the nature of his connections to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange regarding hacked DNC emails, lying about his contacts and co... more »
My email to Channel 4's Dispatches proposing an investigation into my scandalous case.
*I have just sent an email to Channel 4 s Dispatches sugge**sting they examine my case Delta 15 218 at Larisa court.* *With the Epstein cover up failing spectacularly and a Channel 4 documentary on Epstein's links with Prince Andrew, the time may be ripe to publicize the shocking scandal surrounding my case, the epidemic jabs and private central banks.* *https://pjmedia.com/trending/epstein-didnt-kill-himself-meme-reaches-peak-hilarity/* *The prime suspects behind the murder of Jeff Epstein are, of course, now Prince Andrew, the Queen and Donald Trump for his role in the cover up.*... more »
The Light Grows - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*The light grows dimmer everywhere in your world, but will increase as faith and love of each other increases individual by individual. The humans must join the Angels now as messengers and collectors and transporters of the light of Heaven. Man and Angel will unite more and more in the years ahead.* *© M.N. Hopkins*
California's Medieval Crisis
While Washington spends hundreds of billions of dollars annually subsidizing America's defense industry, social issues that receive relatively little media coverage continue to plague the "homeland". Here is a prime example: Here is a discussion between Adam Corolla and Dr. Drew Pinsky (aka Dr. Drew), an American internist and addiction medicine specialist about the current situation in Los Angeles and the greater Southern California region: Here is Dr. Pinsky once again weighing in on the same problems with homelessness, rats and epidemic outbreaks: According to the United ... more »
Violent Hong Kong Rioters Set Man on Fire
CGTN A man with a bleeding face was set on fire during a dispute with a group of protesters in Sha Tin, Hong Kong on 12:50 pm Monday.#hk#hongkong#violence end
That's a trick they didn't teach us at seminary . . .
Being a retired chaplain, I couldn't help but laugh out loud at yesterday's Pearls Before Swine comic strip. (Click the image to see a larger version at the comic's Web page.) The comic amused me on many levels, but it also highlights a sad truth. I don't believe in the so-called "rapture" (it's not biblically valid at all, and was never part of the teaching of the early church), but an awful lot of people seem to spend an awful lot of time arguing about it. In fact, so many alleged Christians spend so much time arguing about when and where we've come from, and when and where... more »
Caroline Lucas–Just Another Green Hypocrite
By Paul Homewood Just another climate hypocrite! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7669845/Green-Partys-Caroline-Lucas-admits-takes-long-haul-flights-America.html She’s had a change of tune since 2016, when sea wanted to reduce demand for flying: https://www.greenparty.org.uk/news/2016/10/24/let%E2%80%99s-reduce-demand-for-flying,-not-build-climate-busting-runways/
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