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3rd Quarter U.S. GDP Growth Revised Upward, Durable Goods Orders Increase, New Home Sales Increase 31.6% Year-over-Year…
More signs the U.S. economy is very strong show up today as several key economic indicators defy prior economist predictions. Staring with a significant upward revision by the Bureau of Economic Analysis for the third quarter GDP growth from … Continue reading →
CNN: Chickenpox Vaccine Reactivates in Two Boys, Causing Rare Meningitis
Doctors believe they have discovered the first known case of the chickenpox vaccine reactivating in two 14-year-old boys and causing meningitis. According to the paper, published in the journal Pediatrics, both teens had received the recommended two doses of the varicella vaccine as children. The vaccine, which was developed in the 1970s and first distributed […] The post CNN: Chickenpox Vaccine Reactivates in Two Boys, Causing Rare Meningitis appeared first on Health Nut News.
Candace Owen Goes Public About Her “Terrible” HPV Vaccine Reaction
Popular American commentator and political analyst Candace Owens recently told her 1.8 million followers on Twitter of a ‘terrible’ reaction she experienced from her HPV shot. The post went on to receive nearly a thousand comments, the majority of which were sympathetic to her. Owens then continued by decrying government overreach warning that “mandating diseases […] The post Candace Owen Goes Public About Her “Terrible” HPV Vaccine Reaction appeared first on Health Nut News.
WATCH: Cop Shoots Tiny Woman 7 Times As She Walked Away Holding a Snow Shovel
[image: shovel]A mentally ill woman was shot seven times by a Las Vegas police officer as she held a shovel and attempted to walk away from him, now she's suing.
OPEC And Russia Will Probably Extend Oil Production Cuts At Upcoming Meeting
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin waves to the media prior to a meeting of leaders of the BRICS emerging economies at the Itamaraty palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, November 14, 2019. Pavel Golovkin, Pool via Reuters *CNBC:* *OPEC and Russia likely to extend oil production cuts at upcoming meeting* * OPEC and Russia, or OPEC Plus, meet in Vienna next week, and it is widely expected oil ministers will extend their production cut agreement to June or even the end of next year. * There are rumblings that Russia has not been happy with the structure of the deal, and may want to f... more »
President Obama Hoped He Would Be A Presidential Resource For President Trump
President Barack Obama shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss transition plans in the White House Oval Office in Washington. REUTERS *Washington Examiner:* *‘He knows absolutely nothing’: Obama hoped he would be a presidential resource for Trump* Barack Obama thought he would be a resource for President Trump when he took over the Oval Office. The former president hoped that he would be able to guide Trump after his first meeting with him following the 2016 election. According to a report on the encounter from Politico, Obama thought Trump knew very little about... more »
British Columbia becomes 1st Canadian province to pass UN Indigenous rights declaration
*Driving the Barnet Hwy* While driving the Barnet Highway a couple of days ago I glanced towards the waters of the Burrard Inlet to my right and saw the recent explosion of construction down the mountainside which is the property of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion [TMX]. A construction yard is being cleared from the treed mountainside and pipeline materials are being stacked up and stored. Everything is good to go for the TMX. *Barnet Hwy runs along the coast at the top of this map* The only fly in the ointment, as my mother would have said, are the pending legal decisions... more »
"5 More Signs That The Global Economy Is Careening Toward A Recession"
*"5 More Signs That The Global Economy * *Is Careening Toward A Recession"* by Michael Snyder "The global economy is already in the worst distress that we have seen since 2008, and it appears that the global slowdown is actually picking up pace as we head into 2020. And this is happening even though central banks around the world have been cutting interest rates and pumping massive amounts of money into their respective financial systems. The central bankers appear to be losing control, and it certainly wouldn’t take much of a push for this new crisis to evolve into a complete and u... more »
Stony Brook University Receives $957,000 to Support SUNY’s Diverse Faculty Initiative
Stony Brook University (SBU) will receive a $957,000 donation from the State University of New York (SUNY) to put toward increasing faculty diversity. Provided over a three-year period, the funding will support the salaries of six specific faculty members at the university. The donation is part of SUNY’s larger PRODIG (Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion […]
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THE PROBLEM: Wicker said Ukraine hacked the DNC emails!
*WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019Except that's not what he said:* Question! Did Ukraine meddle (or perhaps "interfere") in our 2016 election? As a general matter, we'd be inclined to say no. But rather plainly, it all depends on what the meaning of "meddle in" is! It even depends on what we mean by "Ukraine." (Are we talking about the Ukrainian government? Are we talking about a certain number of Ukrainian officials? For people who seek clarity, these are easy distinctions to make. For people who want to promulgate tribal narratives, such niceties will disappear.) At any rate, how ab... more »
Hashd Retaliate Against Iraq’s Defense Minister For Comments On Protests
Def Min Shammari has faced payback for trying to deny army and police were behind attacks upon demonstrators (Al Masalah) On November 16, Iraq’s Defense Minister Najah Shammari gave an interview to France 24 claiming that a “third Party” was behind the shooting of protesters and that the government never bought the tear gas being used against them. People immediately thought he was blaming the Hashd for the violence against the demonstrators, and deferring blame away from the police and army. The Hashd quickly retaliated against the Defense Ministry and Minister Shammari. The Hash... more »
Air Force Lieutenant General Loses A Star After 'Fat-Shaming' A Female Airman
Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Lee Levy is seen shortly before his retirement ceremony last August. While on terminal leave, an IG investigation began that found he berated subordinates and failed to establish and maintain a healthy command climate, which led to him losing a star before retirement. (Mark Hybers/Air Force) *Daily Mail:* *'Oink, oink! Are you really eating again?' Air Force Lieutenant General loses a star after he 'fat-shamed a female airman and made PIG NOISES at her in front of colleagues'* * Lt. Gen. Lee Levy was stripped of his third star followi... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 27
1980 Iranian Op Morvarid began to destroy Iraqi oil terminals in Gulf and attempted to destroy Iraqi navy Iranian commandos landed at 2 Iraqi oil terminals and destroyed them ending Iraq’s ability to export oil from Basra 2 Iranian ships then waited at mouth of Shatt al-Arab to bait Iraqi navy to come out of its bases Sank 3 Iraqi boats 1980 Iran retook Susangard in Khuzistan 1983 Truck bomb hit Baghdad killing around 100 Iraq blamed Iran and said it would retaliate (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author... more »
US House Committees Release Sandy, Reeker and Other Transcripts as Part of Impeachment Inquiry
“Committees Release Sandy, Reeker and Other Transcripts As Part of Impeachment Inquiry Washington, November 26, 2019 Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Adam … Continue reading →
Turkey Isn't Making You Sleepy, But It May Make You More Trusting
*Kevin Bennett* *Society, * Let's be thankful. ‘Tis the season for giblets, wattles and snoods – oh my. On Thanksgiving and Christmas, Americans consume about 68 million turkeys – one for about every five of us. In fact, 29 percent of all turkeys gobbled down in the U.S. are consumed during the holidays. And where turkey is being eaten, there is inevitably talk of tryptophan – a naturally occurring chemical found in turkey and other foods. This building block of protein often takes the blame for eaters feeling sleepy soon after the Thanksgiving meal. Science has cleared tryptop... more »
Forget World War II. What If Germany Won World War I?
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: General view of the Arc de Triomphe as French President Emmanuel Macron attends a commemoration ceremony for Armistice day, 101 years after the end of the First World War, in Paris, France November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Johanna Geron] It's not as far-fetched as it sounds. *Key point:* the British Empire's hubris led it into many disastrous encounters. For centuries, the sun never set on the British Empire. But eclipses there were, and more than a few that stained British arms. Like the Romans, the British fought a variety of enemies. They al... more »
In 1969, a Rocket Almost Sunk the Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Americas* [image: This article by Alex Nowrasteh originally appeared in the CATO at Liberty blog in 2019. Image: Reuters] A terrible accident. *Key point:* Navies are always learning how to improve their ships' safety. A series of collisions involving U.S. Navy destroyers in 2016 and 2017—including two incidents this summer that left sixteen sailors dead—have raised questions as to why the maritime fighting branch appears to be suffering the same accident again and again. However, it can take time for organizations to learn from mistakes and implemen... more »
The British Are Coming! Britain's 5 Worst Military Defeats in History
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: Guardsmen of the Grenadier Guards parade during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London June 14, 2014. Trooping the Colour is a ceremony to honour the Queen's official birthday. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor] The sun sets, sometimes. *Key point:* the British Empire's hubris led it into many disastrous encounters. For centuries, the sun never set on the British Empire. But eclipses there were, and more than a few that stained British arms. Like the Romans, the British fought a variety of enemies. They also had the dist... more »
SR-71 Blackbird: The Fastest Plane in the World (Sitting in a Museum)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* Despite being able to outfly missiles, the plane remains retired. *Key Point:* Despite its speed and futuristic design, the small fleet was too expensive to keep in operation. The sleek and sinister SR-71 Blackbird looks like it belongs in a science fiction movie, though in fact the jet black spy plane proved far more successful at outrunning enemy missiles than any of the spaceships depicted in Star Wars. Though retired in the 1990s in favor of spy satellites and recon drones, it doesn’t look like any modern designs are likely to challeng... more »
Why Russia's Powerful Mig-29 Fulcrum Has a Lot of Problems
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Europe* [image: Reuters] Let's list the downsides. *Key point:* The MiG-29 was advanced for its time but didn't have a long service life. The MiG-29 Fulcrum was the first Russian fourth-generation jet fighter, marked by its sleek and deadly appearance in contrast to earlier Soviet fighters. The fast and agile Fulcrum could outturn any NATO fighter, and it was armed with cutting-edge missiles. But, alas, it was held back by its old-fashioned electronics, short service life and limited range. In a sense, the MiG-29 combined fourth generation enginee... more »
Devin Nunes: Fusion GPS 'Actively Obstructed Justice'
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: Ranking Member Devin Nunes (R-CA) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) listen as U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland testifies before a House Intelligence Committee hearing as part of the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump] Nunes said that Fusion GPS 'retaliated against me for revealing that the Steele dossier was funded by the Democrats.' Rep. Devin Nunes says that a book from the co-founders of Fusion GPS shows that the opposition research firm investigated him in 2018 as retaliation for his work to reveal... more »
Trump To Designate Mexican Cartels Terrorist Organizations
*Jason Hopkins* *Politics, Americas* [image: A soldier stands guard after a blockade set by members of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel to repel security forces during an anti-fuel theft operation in Santa Rosa de Lima, in Guanajuato state, Mexico, March 6, 2019. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido] The statement comes after a U.S.-Mexican family was ambushed by cartel gunmen. President Donald Trump revealed that he plans to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, a move that will give the U.S. government a range of new authorities to crack down on their activity. In a newly ... more »
'Anonymous' Author: Trump ‘Will Hear From Me’ Before Election
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: The White House as viewed from the Washington Monument. 15 July 2006. Nilington.] Will they reveal their identity? A person claiming to be the anonymous author of a tell-all book about the Trump administration promised Reddit users Tuesday that the president would hear from the person “in my own name” before the 2020 election. The anonymous author, a “senior official in the Trump administration,” wrote in The New York Times in 2018 that there is a group of administration officials working against the president’s interests. The person ... more »
Why America Is Still Great
*Amitai Etzioni* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] On Thanksgiving, America offers much to be grateful for: There are no Yellow Vests in America like those that block traffic and burn tires in France. There are no blood riots like the kind that roil Spain, Chile, Bolivia, Pakistan, Iraq, and South Africa. As the holidays commence, let’s focus on what Americans have to be thankful for, as difficult as it is to take one’s mind off the news that emanates from Capitol Hill and the White House. One good reason to celebrate is that, unlike many other nations, quite a few democraci... more »
Here's The Wild Story Involving Ilhan Omar, The 'Imam of Peace' and the Krassenstein Brothers
*Luke Rosiak* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks during a campaign rally by Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders at Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota - Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. November 3, 2019.] Buckle up... *A Jerusalem Post story suggesting that Rep. Ilhan Omar could secretly be a foreign agent for the nation of Qatar is highly dubious.* - *The story is based on the claims of Alan Bender, a self-described fixer for the Saudis, who are Qatar’s sworn enemies. He cla... more »
Why NATO Is Stronger Than Ever
*Iain King* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] The twenty-nine countries of the Western military alliance are now responsible for 53 percent of the global GDP. Half of that total is American, but the other half comes from countries like the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. The year 1949 was a challenging one for the United States. On August 29, the Soviet Union tested its first nuclear weapon. And on October 1, communists took power in China. Seventy years ago, the first of these events seemed by far the greatest threat to the United States. Indeed, bringing Soviet, and t... more »
Is Bloomberg News Refusing to Report on Bloomberg A Campaign Finance Violation?
*Andrew Kerr* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg addresses a news conference after launching his presidential bid in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts] 'I think if a complaint were to be filed with the FEC, where I served for two years, there would be serious questions raised whether this policy violates this particular provision of the FEC,' a former FEC commissioner said. *Bloomberg News announced it won’t investigate its billionaire owner, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg, bu... more »
South Korea Fires Warning Shots Toward North Korean Merchant Vessel
*Reuters:* *South Korea fires warning shots toward North Korean merchant vessel* South Korea's military fired warning shots toward a North Korean merchant boat with engine trouble that violated their sea border on Wednesday, South Korean officials said. The vessel was detected crossing the inter-Korean maritime frontier at around 6:40 a.m. (2140 GMT Tuesday) near a South Korean border island off the west coast, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. The South Korean military issued a warning and fired shots into the water near the ship to drive it away. *Read more* .... *Update... more »
Progressive “House of Cards.” Their Entire Foundation is Based Upon Awful Divisive Lies
The unfortunate reality is that Democrats are 100% dependent upon minorities and women for having any chance what so ever of winning an election. Because of that absolute dependency, they have chosen the most despicable tactics to exploit the fears, vulnerabilities, and insecurities of Women and Minorities. Instead of promoting America as the Nation that … Continue reading "Progressive “House of Cards.” Their Entire Foundation is Based Upon Awful Divisive Lies"
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 11.27/19"
Updated frequently as available. — § — AM 11/27/19: Gregory Mannerino, "Here We Go AGAIN! More #FAKE Numbers And Propaganda" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ — § — *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ — § — *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We with Market Valuations?* "As of 2019-11-27(updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap over GDP (cu... more »
National Day of Mourning Plymouth, Mass. Nov. 28, 2019
http://www.uaine.org/?mc_cid=b20b578662&mc_eid=c46279b6ba 50th NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING TO BE OBSERVED IN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS AT 12 NOON ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 United American Indians of New England (UAINE) has called for the 50th National Day of Mourning in Plymouth, Massachusetts on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 12 o'clock noon. Participants will gather by the
North Korea Continues To Build Its Nuclear Arsenal
*Herald-Mail Media/Bloomberg:* *Kim Jong Un advances nuclear threat to US as Trump talks stall * It’s been about two years since Kim Jong Un launched a missile capable of hitting the entire U.S., declared his nuclear weapons program “complete” and halted all ICBM tests. In that time, the North Korean leader has also become an even bigger threat to America. Kim’s testing freeze ushered in unprecedented diplomacy with U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to historic meetings in Singapore, Vietnam and the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas. But at the same time, Kim has b... more »
The day before...
*Thanksgiving.* There will be many people darting about doing last minute food shopping, whipping up side dishes, and cleaning the bathroom. Since we keep holidays very, *very *simple, I'll spend the day watering, trimming, and washing my houseplants - a job I find very relaxing. I'll also look over the daily journal prompts for December at *Quo Vadis, *make a few side dishes, and do some reading. Oh - and I'll clean the bathroom. We're expecting some sort of horrific wind storm that hasn't materialized yet, but since I had the huge trees cut down on the east of the house and th... more »
IEDs: Tackling Terrorists’ Weapon of War
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (IPS) - Pavithra Rao, Africa Renewal* Some of the most memorable images of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, show her wearing a protective suit while touring a minefield in Angola in 1997 to raise awareness of the devastating effects of land mines. Read the full story, “IEDs: Tackling Terrorists’ Weapon of War”, on globalissues.org →
Four Ways to Prevent Deaths from Lassa Fever
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
ABUJA, Nov 27 (IPS) - Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor is a medical doctor, the CEO of EpiAFRIC, Director of Policy and Advocacy for Nigeria Health WatchDr. Wouter, a Dutch doctor who helped perform surgeries and train colleagues in surgical skills in underserved areas of Sierra Leone died of Lassa Fever. He was infected as a result of performing a Caesarean section on an infected pregnant woman. Read the full story, “Four Ways to Prevent Deaths from Lassa Fever”, on globalissues.org →
Catalysing Change for Gender Equality
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
BANGKOK, Thailand – UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (IPS) - Great strides have been taken to empower women and girls in the Asia-Pacific region since the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing adopted an ambitious global agenda to achieve gender equality twenty-five years ago. Gender parity has been achieved in primary education. Maternal mortality has been halved. Today, the region's governments are committed to overcoming the persistent challenges of discrimination, gender-based violence and women's unequal access to resources and decision-making. Read the full story, “Catalysing ... more »
Despite Halting Progress, UN Continues its Push for a Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zone in the Middle East
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (IPS) - A longstanding proposal for a regional nuclear-weapons-free zone (NWFZ) in the Middle East – one of the world's most conflict-ridden regions – has been kicked around the corridors of UN committee rooms since 1974. Read the full story, “Despite Halting Progress, UN Continues its Push for a Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zone in the Middle East”, on globalissues.org →
"The Sound Of Hope..."
"Laughter is the sound of hope. Hope is the seed of power. Power is the combined force of a multitude of voices joined together... that began as a mere whisper in the immense darkness and the ferocious cold and only kept alive by small, improbable notes of laughter." - Ricardo Levins Morales
'The True, Indigenous History of Thanksgiving' with Passamaquoddy Chris Newell
Article by Bioneers Censored News The pop culture story of the First Thanksgiving, often told to children in grade school, is a myth. For the true story of what happened at the First Thanksgiving, and how Indigenous lives have been affected ever since, Bioneers’ Indigeneity Program’s Alexis Bunten (Aleut/Yup’ik) hosted a conversation with Chris Newell (Passamaquoddy), the Akomawt
Trump Is Worse Than Bloomberg, Although Bloomberg Might Be More Dangerous
Yesterday, Ryan Lizza noted that all the vaguely viable Democratic presidential campaigns start with "what one close adviser to Barack Obama calls 'The Pilgrimage': the journey to the West End to meet the former president... Ostensibly the meetings are for the aspiring candidates to gain some wisdom from the last Democrat to win an open presidential primary and the presidency, but they also allow Obama to collect his own intelligence about what he and his closest advisers have made clear is all that matters to him: who can beat Donald Trump." Sometimes he offers candid advice abo... more »
BWorld 387, Agribusiness and corporate farming
* My article in BusinessWorld on November 19, 2019 The good news about Philippines agriculture is that the average yield per hectare of many crops keeps rising, thanks to technological modernization. The bad news is that there is continuing land conversion from forest to agriculture — and residential, industrial, commercial — uses. I checked data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) over the past five decades, I picked the Philippine crops with millions of tons of output in a year, meaning major crops. Sugarcane and pineapples have the highest productivity and cro... more »
Did A.C. Moore Announce It’s Closing All of Its Stores?
The New Jersey-based, arts-and-crafts retail chain has been in business for some 34 years.
House Judiciary Committee Sets Date of First Hearing, Invites Trump
[image: house-judiciary-committee-sets-date-of-first-hearing-invites-trump] House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler announced the date for his panel’s first hearing as the impeachment probe moves onto the next phase.
Another Schiff Staffer Found With Ties to Burisma-funded Think Tank
[image: another-schiff-staffer-found-with-ties-to-burisma-funded-think-tank] Sean Misko is the second staffer for Representative Adam Schiff who works for or has worked for the Atlantic Council, which receives funding from Ukraine’s Burisma.
Who Are the Racists?
[image: who-are-the-racists] Black people cannot afford to remain fodder for the liberal agenda. With that in mind, we should not be a one-party people in a two-party system.
DHS to Tell States How to Implement REAL ID Requirements
[image: dhs-to-tell-states-how-to-implement-real-id-requirements] The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is offering to tell states how to implement the REAL ID requirements.
Pol Ideology 77, On monopolies, M&A's and virtual government
These are some of the early notes and exchanges when we were starting the Minimal Government Movement in 2004-2005. Here are exchanges in April 2005 from three friends and me. The image below I got from the web, I didn't make it. ------------- (1) Yo M: *How is monopolization avoided in a free market society? or in a minimal government rather? As the usual lines from red-tainted dicussions go… company A grows, "eats up" smaller companies B, C, D..eventually becoming a super company, "crushing" any other small companies with similar product. Now, super company A controls the supply.... more »
Here All The Certified Organic Foods With Carcinogens You Need To Avoid This Thanksgiving
Let's say your Generation Z child is concerned about chemicals in your Thanksgiving meal and you want to avoid that awkward moment when they don't look up from their phones while saying "OK Boomer" as you try to explain to them that all food has chemicals. Maybe they just don't want *scientific* chemicals. Maybe they want the organic kind that are healthier, according to, well, organic industry trade groups and journalists at the *Mother Jones*. So you trudge off to Whole Foods or a store you read about on a Facebook page and buy the stuff on your menu. I hate to alarm you but it *a... more »
ISIS fighters in SDF prisons to face trial in Syria: Assad
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad sat down for an interview with the Paris Match newspaper this week to discuss a number of topics, including the future of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) fighters in Syria. While the interview itself will appear on Thursday at 7:00 P.M. (local time), a brief excerpt was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New report warns Chinese long-range anti-ship missiles outclass US radars
In naval warfare, awareness and range are key. Fleets are by their nature projections of power that contest a given area of the sea, and their commanders must be aware of everything that comes into and goes out of that zone. A new report by the conservative Hudson Institute think tank warns the US Navy […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran has quashed ‘extensive & very dangerous conspiracy’ perpetrated by foreign enemies: Khamenei
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has thanked his country’s people for creating a “magnificent movement” to counter protests against higher fuel costs, unrest which he blamed on a vast conspiracy. Khamenei said that a “grave, extensive and very dangerous conspiracy” was responsible for “destruction, villainy, and murder in Iran,” but that the chaos had been […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Column of US military vehicles enter Syria with air force escort
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – A column of U.S. military vehicles entered eastern Syria from western Iraq this week, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported. According to the SOHR report on Wednesday, three armored vehicles and three tanks carrying logistical and military supplies entered eastern Syria through the Al-Walid Crossing. The report added […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia creates killer drones to fight enemy UAVs
Russia has developed killer drones capable of tracking, intercepting and disabling the enemy’s unmanned aerial vehicles with the help of nets, Director for International Cooperation and Regional Policy at the state hi-tech corporation Rostec Viktor Kladov told TASS on Wednesday. “We have not only EW [electronic warfare] systems but also active killer drones that track […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian President sends letter to Lebanon’s Aoun
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad sent a letter to his Lebanese counterpart Michel ‘Aoun on Wednesday to congratulate him on the occasion of his country’s independence day. According to the Lebanese Broadcasting Corp., the Syrian President said, “It is my pleasure to commemorate our brothers in Lebanon on the occasion of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian, Syrian air forces unleash massive attack over northwestern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The Russian and Syrian air forces have been busy over the skies of northwestern Syria today, as their jets and helicopters have targeted several sites belonging to the jihadist rebels in the Latakia, Hama, and Idlib governorates. According to a military report from the Latakia Governorate, the Russian and Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey with no talk? Please pass the muzzles.....
While cooking rice pudding this morning (for the first time ever) I was listening to NPR (National Petroleum Radio) and they were doing a segment on Thanksgiving dinner - how to avoid family conflict over politics. They had on a couple 'experts' who suggested that families should avoid discussing controversial subjects like politics and religion. One wag made the suggestion that when someone brings up an 'uncomfortable' subject the host should redirect the conversation like this, "Well Uncle Joe, tell us about your recent trip to Greece." America, the world's supposed greatest d... more »
Corea del Sur, China y Japón trabajan en busca de TLC
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 Altos funcionarios de comercio de Corea del Sur, China y Japón mantendrán esta semana una nueva ronda de diálogos con el objetivo de forjar un tratado de libre comercio (TLC), informó el Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Energía surcoreano.
Spain is ordered to pay damages of EUR 290.6 million in NextEra renewable energy case
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 An ICSID tribunal ordered Spain to pay two Dutch investors EUR 290.6 million in compensation for its breach of the FET standard under ECT
El acuerdo comercial Unión Europea-Mercosur intensificará la crisis climática provocada por la agricultura
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 La realidad es que el TLC entre la Unión Europea y el Mercosur originará un importante aumento de las emisiones globales de gases con efecto de invernadero.
La Corée du Sud conclut un ALE avec l'Indonésie
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 La Corée du Sud a conclu un accord de libre-échange avec l'Indonésie dans le cadre de ses derniers efforts visant à élargir son portefeuille commercial sur le marché de l'Asie du Sud-Est.
How World Bank arbitrators mugged Pakistan
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 Thanks to the World Bank's flawed and corrupt investment arbitration process, the rich are making a fortune at the expense of poor countries.
Spain offers green energy investors incentives to drop lawsuits
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 The government will offer subsidies which will allow investors that abandon litigation to maintain their current profitability rate of 7.39% until 2031.
Une viande bovine américaine de « haute qualité » toute relative dans nos assiettes
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 Les éleveurs européens s'inquiètent d'un possible doublement des volumes de bœuf importé des Etats-Unis sans droits de douane.
Comments on the draft interim report / Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) in support of the association agreement negotiations between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
26-Nov-2019 The failure to take recent data or events into account risks creating incorrect and biased results.
Bartiromo: USMCA Could Come Up for Vote Next Week….
Well, well, well…. FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo announced this morning that her sources are saying a USMCA vote is possible next week. This DC source reporting would align with our CTH spidey senses from the visible DC trade twitches.
A Very Sardonicky Thanksgiving
The Internet is rife with advice about how to cope with your Trump-supporting relatives around the holiday dinner table. It is not so rife with advice for leftists about how to cope with your MSNBC and Rachel Maddow-loving relatives. If they're on the mailing list of the DCCC, family members even threaten to arrive with a complete cartoonified menu of Russiagate and Ukrainegate talking points along with the side dishes and the pies. For those not in the acronymic know, DCCC stands for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the aggressive fund-raising, email-bombing arm ... more »
Power of attorney laws should be changed to protect elderly Australians, commissioner says
With elder abuse a growing problem in Australia, the age discrimination commissioner is calling for a single, national power of attorney law to help stop the problem becoming even greater.
The New York Times’ Long History of Endorsing US-Backed Coups
The New York Times Editorial Board, it seems, rarely meets a coup backed by the US government that it doesn’t approve of. The post The New York Times’ Long History of Endorsing US-Backed Coups appeared first on MintPress News.
What’s Happening in Hong Kong: Not Weeping Until Seeing the Coffin
Hong Kong Protestors (Source/Flickr/Studio Incendo) Hong Kongers went to the polls on Nov. 24 in the city’s district council elections—the first vote available to the city’s residents since protests against encroachment by Beijing began six months ago. The mainland Chinese government and its supporters in Hong Kong expected the vote to be a referendum on the protest campaign, precipitated by a now-withdrawn bill that would have allowed extraditions from Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China. And they were right—though not in the way they expected. To the extent that Hong Kon... more »
The Trans-Atlantic Financial System Is Crashing; China and the U.S. Are the Key Battlegrounds
[image: President Donald J. Trump addresses his remarks prior to pardoning “Butter” the turkey Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)] “The key issue facing the world,” Helga Zepp-LaRouche stated today, “is that the crash of the trans-Atlantic financial system is about to happen. If you talk to informed people in the world of finance or people in the know, they all agree that a major crash is upon us, and that it will be worse than 2008.” Deutsche Bank is frequently mentioned as one of perhaps many banks that urgen... more »
FDA Designates Psilocybin as “Breakthrough Therapy” for Severe Depression
[image: psilocybin]The FDA is no longer able to ignore the benefits of psilocybin and has granted "breakthrough therapy" status to this medicine to treat depression.
Police Find Trooper Sexually Assaulted At Least 2 Women On-Duty Yet He Was NEVER Charged
[image: trooper]A trooper who was found to have sexually assaulted two women has successfully avoided any accountability despite his guilt.
Brazilian Economy Minister Concedes Freezing Reforms for Fear of Protests
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The wave of discontent and street protests sweeping through South America has not reached Brazil, but the fear and restlessness of a potential contagion are obvious. Economy Minister Paulo Guedes conceded on Monday night, when in the USA, that fear of an outbreak on the streets is the . . […] The post Brazilian Economy Minister Concedes Freezing Reforms for Fear of Protests appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trafficking and Militia Are Equivalents, Says Rio’s Civil Police Head
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Traffickers and militiamen are equally criminals, without distinction, acting both in drug trafficking, cargo theft and auto theft. The statement was made on . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Trafficking and Militia Are Equivalents, Says Rio’s Civil Police Head appeared first on The Rio Times.
“Get Used to a Higher Exchange Rate for a While,” Says Brazil’s Economy Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Economy Minister Paulo Guedes, said on Monday, November 25th, that he was not concerned about the dollar exceeding R$4.20 and that the level of the currency should remain unchanged: "It is good to get used to the higher exchange rate and lower interest rates for a while," he said, on […] The post “Get Used to a Higher Exchange Rate for a While,” Says Brazil’s Economy Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
President of the PhD Project Plans to Retire
Bernard J. Milano, president of the PhD project, a program to diversify business school faculty, will retire on January 15, 2020. He will also retire as president of KPMG U.S. Foundation, Inc. Milano has been with the PhD project since it was founded by KPMG and other organizations in 1994. Under Milano’s leadership, the PhD […]
New Jersey Low-Income Students Tour University of Pennsylvania and Villanova
New Jersey SEEDS, a nonprofit for low-income students, took 30 alumni on private tours of University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University recently. Students visited the campuses and attended information sessions coordinated by the schools’ admissions offices to help them navigate the college application process. Students on the tours were graduates of New Jersey SEEDS’ Scholars […]
‘The Tories Pose an Immense Risk to Us and to All Minorities’: The Jewish Groups Campaigning for Corbyn
On Tuesday, the country’s chief Rabbi criticised Jeremy Corbyn on antisemitism, saying he had allowed “a poison sanctioned from the top” to take root in the party. Earlier this month, the UK’s oldest and largest Jewish newspaper, the Jewish Chronicle, published a front page editorial that asked non-Jews to do the same. Before this, in October, Jonathan Romain – one of Britain’s best-known Rabbis – sent an email to his Shul urging members to vote against Labour.
Hikers Answer Plea to Find Wedding Ring Lost on Mountaintop
A man’s quest to find his wedding ring on a 4,000-foot snow-covered mountain in New Hampshire has been completed by a couple of hikers — and a metal detector.
Tulsi Gabbard vs Pete Buttigieg
A week old thing, but I thought readers of The Duran might like it. Tulsi Gabbard vs Pete Buttigieg in the latest Dem debate. Tulsi nailed Buttigieg for saying he’d send US troops over in Mexico to “fight” the cartels. Clean-face Pete argued a strawman, saying “You think anyone supports the US invading Mexico?” Then […] More The post Tulsi Gabbard vs Pete Buttigieg appeared first on The Duran.
Tulsi Gabbard Isn't Done With Hillary Clinton
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard greets supporters after filing her declaration of candidacy papers to appear on the 2020 New Hampshire primary election ballot at the State House in Concord, New Hampshire, U.S., November 5, 2019.] ...or the establishment media that enabled her. *Rep. Tulsi Gabbard ripped into Hillary Clinton during an interview with Joe Rogan on Tuesday, criticizing Clinton for insinuating that she’s a Russian asset.* - *Gabbard called out the establishment media for allowing the accusa... more »
Fusion GPS Founders: Mueller Didn't Debunk Steele Dossier Allegations Against Michael Cohen
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump's former lawyer, talks to reporters as he leaves his apartment building before reporting to federal prison from his home in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York, U.S., May 6, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri] What do they think is 'unresolved'? The founders of Fusion GPS said Tuesday they still consider the Steele dossier’s explosive allegations about former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to be “unresolved” and “credible,” even though special counsel Robert Mueller’s report all but debunked them. ... more »
What Happened When Melania Trump Got Booed in Baltimore?
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. first lady Melania Trump arrives to speak at a youth summit on opioid awareness at the UMBC Event Center in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., November 26, 2019. REUTERS/Erin Scott] The First Lady kept her cool. First lady Melania Trump took the high road in response to getting booed in Baltimore on Tuesday, saying that “everyone is entitled to their opinion.” The first lady was booed as she spoke Tuesday at the B’More Youth Summit at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, a summit intended to promote healthy attitudes and help c... more »
FACT: U.S. Health Care Costs a Lot, But Delivers Results
*Robert E. Moffit* *economy, * Does our health care system work well across the board? Of course not. But what is the alternative? “The U.S. spends more than other countries on health care and gets worse results.” You hear that argument a lot—especially from those pushing for Medicare for All or some other government-run health system. But is it true? Certainly Americans spend more on health than other nations. But the latest report on health care from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows that, in many ways, we’re getting a pretty good return o... more »
Trump vs. Iran in a War : What Would This Legendary Yale Professor Say?
*James Holmes* *Security, Middle East* Iran is a tough nut to crack for offshore balancers. *Key point:* Offshore balancers want to any new hegemon from emerging, but the Islamic Republic is no Persian Empire. When pondering some strategic quandary you can get oriented by postulating what the greats in the field would say about it. What they said or wrote about roughly similar circumstances furnishes clues to what they might say about today’s strategic conundrums. This is the beginning of wisdom. The classics seldom furnish ready-made solutions. They almost always furnish a plat... more »
Uprising Averted: Iran Completely Shut Down the Internet Within Its Own Borders.
*Ilan Berman* *Security, Middle East* The online capabilities exhibited by the Iranian regime in recent days aren’t, in fact, new. They represent the culmination of a decade of painstaking official investments in suppression technologies and Internet control mechanisms. It is said that in politics, as in warfare, the adversary always gets a vote. Today, there is perhaps no clearer example of this truism than the struggle taking place over Iran’s connection to the World-Wide Web. For, even as the Internet has emerged as a crucial medium for expression, politics and coordination a... more »
Without Globalization, There Would Be No Thanksgiving
*Farok J. Contractor* *Society, Americas* A holiday tale of globalization. As Americans sit down to their Thanksgiving Day feasts, some may recall the story of the “Pilgrim Fathers” who founded one of the first English settlements in North America in 1620, at what is today the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. The history we know is one of English settlers seeking religious freedom in a New World but instead finding “a hideous and desolate wilderness, full of wilde beasts and wilde men.” What many Americans don’t realize, however, is that the story of those early settlers’ strug... more »
Judicial Tyranny: Immigration edition
Donald Trump takes the common sense stand that legal immigrants to the US who aren't fleeing death should be a benefit to America not a burden. So back in October he issued a ruling that legal immigrants would have to show that they could pay for their own healthcare and not end up being subsidized by US taxpayers. But now a Federal Judge in Oregon has said that that's no good since it's Congress not the President that can define the criteria for legal immigrants. The only problem is that Congress has clearly given Trump that power in the Immigration and Nationality Act where it sa... more »
Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas 'Destruction, obstruction and distraction on border' podcast by Moccasin Tracks
. Ofelia Rivas at the Inter American Commission on Human Rights. in jamaica: Photo Brenda Norrell Ofelia Rivas on Moccasin Tracksby D. Reger's Podcast Ofelia Rivas speaks about the Tohono O'odham homelands and the ancestors, as the destruction, obstruction and distractions disturb the sacred way of life. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Listen: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/radiowithdeb8/
5 ways Trump and his supporters are using the same strategies as science deniers
Lee McIntyre, Research Fellow, Center for Philosophy and History of Science, Boston University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
President Donald Trump and his supporters exhibit the methods of science deniers. Like anti-evolutionists and flat-earthers, they reject what they don't want to believe and accept what they favor.
You can join the effort to expose Twitter bots
Christopher Torres-Lugo, Ph.D. Student in Computer Science, Indiana University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Members of the research team that wrote the software that unmasked thousands of Twitter bots explain the next phase of their work: getting the public involved in the fight against disinformation.
Why support for the death penalty is much higher among white Americans
Kevin O'Neal Cokley, Professor of Educational Psychology and African and African Diaspora Studies, University of Texas at Austin at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Should all-white juries be permitted in death penalty cases involving black defendants?
Transgender Tyranny:Female athletes can dope up if they say they want to be boys edition
In Texas a girl won the state high school wrestling championship in the 110lb division. That wouldn't normally be news but the winner is winning because she is doping up and it's perfectly legal. The winner is taking testosterone shots for three years. Given that there'a pretty strong societal consensus that that sort of thing is wrong and should disqualify athletes this girl is getting away with it. Why? Because she says she's transitioning to a boy. Of course she's not since she's not changing her DNA but under Texas law if the performance enhancing drugs are administered by ... more »
Census Bureau is planning to hire non-citizens to conduct 2020 Census
In early August, Census told U.S. News & World Report, it was ‘actively working through flexibilities’ to see if it could hire alien workers Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department
Who is the real enemy of mankind?
Letter to the Editor An excellent well detailed documentary with link below, exposes the perpetrators & who our real enemies are, right up to the snakes head. The SATANIC Rothschild. We are today living in the world of the victors of that war and without an objective, rational and balanced view of our history, we […]
All you need to know about Democrat Candidates: Tom Cotton edition
Democrats picked Josh Mahony to run against Republican Tom Cotton for Senate in Arkansas. Unfortunately the Democrats either didn't do their homework or didn't care that Mahony had lied on a Federal form and couldn't remember the last time he had a job. Two hours after that information was revealed Mahony dropped out of the race. Of course the #FakeNews media didn't dig up that dirt; Tom Cotton's team had do do what a honest press is supposed to do. How many Democrat candidates have similar problems which voters will never hear of because the #FakeNews media is protecting them? ... more »
How the left hates God: Joy to the World edition
A charter school in California originally said that a student couldn't play the song "Joy to the World" on the piano as an assignment presumably because it was too religious even though the 13 year old girl wasn't planning on singing the lyrics. If this doesn't get Democrats to love charter schools nothing will. While the school did back down when threatened with legal action it shows just how much the left hates God. While Christians are supposed to tolerate atheist speech in schools by teachers Christians are being told that atheists are such easily triggered people that it's unr... more »
Man Using Magnet Fishes WWI-Era Grenade from Michigan River
A magnet-wielding angler has fished a World War I-era grenade from a western Michigan river.
Freiman: Why Not Purge Them?
Thanksgiving is upon us, and the next election is less than a year away. Upshot: You are about to get another big chance to purge family members for political reasons. Should you take the plunge? Philosopher Chris Freiman humbly tries to dissuade you in his forthcoming Why It’s OK to Ignore Politics. Freiman speaks: Only about […] The post Freiman: Why Not Purge Them? appeared first on Econlib.
Who are the elites?
In my blog post on Helen Dale’s article on liberalism and technocracy, I asked who is an expert – how can we see somebody qualifies as such? The same question can, and should be, asked about “establishments” and “elites”. This is hardly irrelevant now that so many of our political champions/advocates are vehemently “anti-establishment”, but […] The post Who are the elites? appeared first on Econlib.
NOT GUILTY: The missing Gerald Regan Chapters, Part 2
It remains one of the most intriguing and enduring mysteries of the Gerald Regan era. Who stole the tape recording of the interview with the page girl — and why? That story began in the late winter of 1977 following a night sitting of the Nova Scotia legislature. Jennifer Oulton,[1] an 18-year-old legislative page who’d […]
NOT GUILTY: The missing Gerald Regan Chapters, Part 1
Before there was Jian Ghomeshi, or Bill Cosby, or Donald Trump, there was Gerald Regan. On March 15, 1995, the RCMP charged Nova Scotia’s 19th premier with what would eventually become more than 30 counts of sexual misconduct, including rape, involving nearly three dozen women over a 40-year period, dating from his days as a […]
“A victory for tenants everywhere”
Party this Sunday! The annual Halifax Examiner subscriber party takes place at Bearly’s (1269 Barrington Street) on Sunday, Dec 1, from 4 pm – 7 pm. Music! Giveaways! Merch! Writers meeting readers! Free entry for Examiner subscribers. You can subscribe here or you can buy a subscription at the event. I look forward to seeing […]
On Wittgenstein’s Tractatus
The *Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus*, the only book-length work that Wittgenstein published in his lifetime, is a short book of 145 pages but it covers a wide range of philosophical problems. While the book's main argument is on the structure of language and the world and the relationship between the language and the world, Wittgenstein also talks about subjects like the purpose of philosophy; solipsism; the nature and form of logic; probability theory; the theory of number; induction and causality; and the matters related to religion, ethics, and life. The perspectives that he offe... more »
Toronto Stock Exchange warns CannTrust about possible delisting
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) said it would delist CannTrust’s shares if the Ontario cannabis producer is unable to file relevant financial statements by March 25, 2020. A review will be conducted on the company’s eligibility for continued listing on the stock exchange, CannTrust disclosed this week. The review is a result of CannTrust being late […] Toronto Stock Exchange warns CannTrust about possible delisting is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Marijuana taxes
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Hopeful L.A. cannabis market entrants bleed money as they wait again – this time for licensing audit
The Los Angeles marijuana market is enduring more licensing delays. This time it’s for a government-ordered audit of the city’s cannabis regulators. It means more uncertainty for marijuana firms. And, perhaps most excruciating, it means more money down the drain. That’s the ongoing narrative surrounding the L.A. marijuana market, where hundreds of entrepreneurs have waited […] Hopeful L.A. cannabis market entrants bleed money as they wait again – this time for licensing audit is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Extinction Rebellion Plan For ’12 Days of Crisis’
Everyone’s favourite activists are planning for some festive action in whats being duped ’12 days of crisis’. The naive, over-privileged and misdirected cult initiates will start their shenanigans on November 30th with a “Paint the Streets” event where we will likely see lots of red paint thrown around and poured over cult members heads. You … The post Extinction Rebellion Plan For ’12 Days of Crisis’ appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Bristol’s New Diesel Council Vans
By Paul Homewood h/t Dave Ward Three weeks ago, Bristol City Council decided to ban all private diesel cars from the city centre during daytime, with effect from 2021: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-50292596 Today we learn that Bristol City Council is busily buying new diesel vans for its staff!! Bristol City Council has […]
Hospital: Kidney Went to Wrong Transplant Patient
A New Jersey hospital says a kidney meant for one patient was mistakenly transplanted into another with the same name who was farther down the priority list.
Is Europe Hostage To Iran On Nukes?
European politicians have stayed silent on the latest wave of protests to rock Iran | European Pressphoto Agency *Politico:* *Iran takes Europe hostage on nukes* EU leaders have at times sounded more critical of Trump than Tehran. For Europe, it’s like choosing a poison: U.S. President Donald Trump or Iran? As Tehran inches ever closer to developing nuclear weapons, pressure is building on the European Union to choose a side in a standoff where it has done its utmost to remain on the sidelines. Europe has taken pains to keep alive the West’s 2015 nuclear deal with Iran after Tru... more »
IDF Soldiers Walk 13yo Boy Through Hebron Streets Blindfolded
RT #IDF soldiers were filmed on November 3 detaining a 13-year-old boy in #Hebron and walking him through the streets blindfolded while throwing stun grenades into houses. The boy’s father attempted to reason with the soldiers who refused to give him back his son. They later released the boy at a military post in Kiryat …
Where Did the Missing Trillions Go? – Catherine Austin Fitts on The Corbett Report
Corbett Report Extras SHOW NOTES AND MP3: https://www.corbettreport.com/?p=34155 So we all know about the missing trillions by now, but where is that money going? And what can Americans do to reclaim that money that is rightfully theirs? Join Catherine Austin Fitts of Solari.com and James Corbett of The Corbett Report for this wide-ranging discussion on …
FaceBook Will Now BAN FACTS About Vaccine Ingredients! What You NEED To Know!!!
Press For Truth There’s an information war going on when it comes to our health and FaceBook is declaring itself to be the doctor, judge and jury without questions. Moving forward. “This week, Facebook announced it would block all content on Facebook that questions the official dogma on vaccines, which falsely insists that vaccines have never …
Mexico Under AMLO Is Entering A New And Troubling Era
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador *Paul Imison, Politico:* *It’s a New and Troubling Era in Mexico Under AMLO* MEXICO CITY—Some welcomed the return of the left to the height of political power in Mexico nearly a year ago as a promising new chapter in the country’s history. Yet 12 months into Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s presidency, drug violence and attacks on freedom of speech have spiralled and the economy has stagnated, adding to the sense that Mexico is floundering. While all these challenges existed before AMLO—as he is better known in Mexico—took office, the bigg... more »
In Less Than A Year, 3/4 Of The ‘Squad’ Is Under Financial Investigation
From AlphaNews: Excerpts: The three most prolific members of the so-called “squad” (Fantastic Four) of freshman Democratic congresswoman face allegations of violating campaign finance laws and House ethics rules for their personal or political benefit 10 months into their terms. Below are the Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaints and House ethics inquiries that have been filed against Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan since they took Washington, D.C., by storm in January with the promise of bringing about a more ... more »
Sweden: Municipalities cut basic services to offset large cost of taking in migrants
Sanctuary cities in Sweden are now slashing funds to citizens to make up for the difference to (welfare) funds going to illegal immigrants. From Voice of Europe: Excerpts: Eight out of ten municipalities in Sweden will be forced to slash funds used to finance basic public services to offset the high cost of taking in large numbers of welfare-dependent migrants. The survey found that 46 percent of municipalities reported having plans to slash disability services, while half said that they would be forced to make serious spending cuts in individual and family care to save money, SVT N... more »
Israel’s Next Move: The Real Danger in US Decision to Normalize Illegal Jewish Settlements
U.S. foreign policy regarding the Israeli occupation has become a mere rubber stamp, that allows Israel’s extreme right-wing government to single-handedly determine the fate of the Palestinian people. The post Israel’s Next Move: The Real Danger in US Decision to Normalize Illegal Jewish Settlements appeared first on MintPress News.
China's Chengdu J-20 - A Game-Changing Stealth Fighter
A recently released video by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) gives us a sense of the advancements that China has made in its stealth fighter aircraft program, a program that is clearly designed to counter Washington's recent moves in the region. The Chengdu J-20 fifth generation multirole fighter made its public debut in November 2016 as shown on this news item from CCTV: Let's look a what is known about the J-20's specifications. This multirole fifth generation fighter is equipped with the latest Chinese fly-by-wire technology as well as advanced fire control and e... more »
Hawaii Hearing for Man Accused of ‘Extreme Stalking’ in Utah
U.S. prosecutors say a Hawaii man tormented a Utah family for over a year by sending more than 500 people to their house for unwanted services, including plumbers and prostitutes.
A TEST OF WHETHER DEMOCRATS HAVE EVEN A PRIMITIVE SENSE OF THEATER
Politico Playbook reports: AS OF RIGHT NOW, people close to President DONALD TRUMP on the White House staff and on Capitol Hill do not believe he will send a lawyer to participate in next week’s Judiciary impeachment hearings, as is his right. THIS COMES AFTER WEEKS OF COMPLAINING that the process was rigged against him because he didn’t have representation. Here is a simple, easy-to-pass test of the Democratic Party's sense of theater -- but I fear Democrats won't pass it. It's a one-question test, and I'll tell you the correct answer: If the White House gripes for weeks about not... more »
Iran Admits That 700 Banks And 140 Government Sites Were Destroyed In The Latest Unrest
People walk near a burnt bank, after protests against increased fuel prices, in Tehran, Iran November 20, 2019. Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS *Reuters*: *Iran says hundreds of banks were torched in 'vast' unrest plot* GENEVA (Reuters) - Iran’s top leader on Wednesday denounced an outbreak of deadly unrest as a “very dangerous conspiracy” as authorities reported about 731 banks and 140 government sites had been torched in the disturbances. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the protests amounted to a plot that Iranians had defeated, referring... more »
Lebanon: A Colour Revolution Or A Regional Anti-Shi’ism Project?
For nearly a month now, Lebanon has been rocked by protests. While initial demands focussed on the resignation of those responsible for the country’s economic problems and were backed up by anti-corruption slogans, protesters are now calling for a constitutional reform, and the US and the West are not only […]
Missing The Alarm Bells
Yesterday, the United Nations issued yet another dire warning. Tom Walkom writes: The report makes for grim reading. Scientists reckon that if Earth is to avoid global catastrophe, the temperature increase from pre-industrial times to the end of this century must be held to between 1.5 and 2 C. That in turn requires a dramatic reduction in carbon emissions released by the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil. But as the UN report points out, global carbon emissions are not declining. They are rising. Over the last decade, they have risen by 1.5 per cent a year. If this rate keep... more »
Leonard Peltier's Thanksgiving Message 2019
Leonard Peltier's Thanksgiving Message 2019 By Leonard Peltier Censored News French translation by Christine Prat The year of 2019 is coming to a close and with it, comes the day most Americans set aside as a day for Thanksgiving. As I let my mind wander beyond the steel bars and concrete walls, I try to imagine what the people who live outside the prison gates are doing, and what
Mexico's Expresses Alarm After President Trump Said He Was Going To Designate Mexico's Drug Cartels As Terrorists Organizations
*SCMP/Washington Post*: *Outcry from Mexico at Trump plan to designate its drug cartels as terrorists* * US President Donald Trump claims Mexican drug cartels are to blame for 100,000 American deaths a year * The US Foreign Terror Organisation list includes Islamic State, al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram in Nigeria Mexico’s government expressed alarm after US President Donald Trump said he was planning to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organisations, a move that officials here fear could complicate security cooperation and trade between the neighbours. “Mexico will never... more »
Finn And Hess Accidentally Argue For Teacher Tenure
Chester Finn (honcho emeritus, Fordham Institute) and Rick Hess (AEI education guy) are concerned about the threat of rampant wokeness, particularly in the reformster universe. And they are not afraid to exercise some strenuous prose in service of the point: *School reformers have long seen themselves as plucky champions of change. Today, however, as funders and advocacy groups chant from a common hymnal of wokeness, the rules have changed and courage is hard to find. In its place we see cravenness and appeasement from reformers desperate to avoid the all-seeing eye of the progressi... more »
UK: Chief Rabbi Mirvis is helping stoke antisemitism
Chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has not only misrepresented the known facts about Labour and its supposed antisemitism crisis. He has not only interfered in an overtly, politically partisan manner in the December 12 election campaign by suggesting that Jeremy Corbyn – against all evidence – is an antisemite.
BBC under increasing criticism for biased reporting
The British state broadcaster is coming under more scrutiny for its lack of impartiality... More The post BBC under increasing criticism for biased reporting appeared first on The Duran.
After years of attack, Wall Street concedes Putin has made Russia “bulletproof” (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 386. More The post After years of attack, Wall Street concedes Putin has made Russia “bulletproof” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
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