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Hillary Clinton is planning to run for Speaker of the House
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is planning to run for Congress in New York’s 17th district, sources familar with her thinking tell The Chronicle. Longtime Westchester County Rep. Nita Lowey, currently the Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, is retiring
Saturday December 14th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Are Afghan Forces Beating The Taliban In 2019?
Afghan Commandos from the 4th and 9th Special Operations Kandaks conducted a combined helicopter and ground assault raid in Bala Boluk district, Farah province, Afghanistan, May 24-25, 2018. (Sgt. Joe Conroy/Army) *Shawn Snow, Military Times:* *Are Afghan forces beating the Taliban in 2019? The Pentagon won’t say.* Another bloody year of fighting in Afghanistan is almost in the books as peace negotiations between the U.S. and Taliban seek an end to America’s longest war. But Pentagon officials won’t provide any metrics to highlight whether Afghan forces made any battlefield progre... more »
Is There Anything To Learn From The U.K. Elections? Part I
*"Massive" 43.6% win* Before people kill themselves over the terrible results in Britain yesterday, remember, more people voted against Boris Johnson and the Conservatives than voted for them. His party only took 43% of the votes. The British version of gerrymandering gives him a commanding control of Parliament, not the will of the people, despite all the crowing from the corporate media and rightist politicians from Trump to Biden. This is what actually happened: *•* Conservative Party- 13,966,565 (43.6%)-- 365 seats (+48) *•* Labour Party- 10,295,607 (32.2%)-- 203 seats (-59) *•... more »
A beautiful day in the neighborhood – a must see
My wife and I watched the wonderful movie about Mister Rogers called “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” on Friday. The film stars Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers, the ideal candidate for the role due to the kindness of both. … Continue reading →
Hot Operation Testing Of Russian Built Nuclear Reactor System Started in Astravets Belarus (BelNPP)
Location exported from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarusian_nuclear_power_plant From Charter’97 Press Center: “Hot Operation Testing Of Reactor System Started At BelNPP First Power … Continue reading →
Live: Aussies nearly into New Zealand's tail to start day three in Perth
After a stellar finish to day two, Australia is right on top of New Zealand, one wicket away from the Black Caps' strong tail. Follow all the action in our live blog.
SA sticks to plastic straw ban despite opposition from disability sector
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People with disabilities will still be able to access plastic straws amid a broader SA ban on single-use plastics, but an advocacy group says the exemption does not go far enough.
Sydney Light Rail 'fail' as trams come to a halt just hours after official opening
Hours after the $2.96-billion Sydney Light Rail service officially opened, a technical fault halts services at Circular Quay.
Two people killed in Far North Queensland light plane crash
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Two people are killed after a light plane came down heavily in a cornfield at the end of the Mareeba Aerodrome, west of Cairns.
Farmland prices remain firm despite dry times
Tim Fookes, Cara Jeffery, Joshua Becker, Lara Webster, Mike Pritchard, Olivia Ralph And Michael Cavanagh at Just In - 50 minutes ago
Property values across drought-ravaged NSW are managing to remain strong as farmers search the state to buy land with guaranteed water supply and the promise of elusive rainfall.
Pakistani police hunt Prime Minister Imran Khan's nephew over role in hospital riot
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Police in Pakistan say they are hunting for Prime Minister Imran Khan's nephew for taking part in a violent protest at a hospital in which three patients died.
How do massive hailstones form?
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The Bureau of Meteorology says the massive hailstones that fell on Queensland's Sunshine Coast are some of the biggest ever recorded in Australia. How exactly does ice fall from our skies when it's so hot on the ground?
Police release images of three people wanted over fatal stabbing of Gold Coast teenager
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Police release images of three people they want to speak to in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast on Friday night.
Confidence in Fed is Fragile; Are We Doomed for a Crisis? Jim Rickards Weighs In
Kitco NEWS The direction the Federal Reserve is taking today with their monetary policy does not inspire confidence and erodes the value of money, said best-selling author James Rickards. “You can have a fiat money standard if people have confidence. There are a couple of ways to destroy confidence. One, too much debt, and the …
Trump Mum on Trade Deal Details as Impeachment Advances – Ben Swann
RT America The United States and China have finally struck a deal, signaling a step toward ending their almost 18-month trade war. Investigative journalist Ben Swann breaks down the details. end
Why Investors Don’t Believe Trump/China Deal. (Full Show)
RT America RT America’s Boom Bust team, Christy Ai and Ben Swann, join Rick Sanchez to discuss why markets haven’t responded to news that a trade deal has been reached between the US and China. What do investors know that the general public doesn’t? Also, Rick talks to RT Correspondent Michele Greenstein about why 90% …
CrossTalk: BoJo’s Big Win
RT The UK general election: With a predicted large majority, this would be the biggest majority for the Tories since the days of Margaret Thatcher and Labour’s worst showing in about 80 years. It would seem “getting Brexit done” did the trick. This is a big win for BoJo, but is it for the UK? …
Dr. Tim Ball Sets The Record Straight On The Deliberate Deception To Demonize CO2
Dr. Tim Ball Sets The Record Straight On The Deliberate Deception To Demonize CO2 by DR. TIM BALL JANUARY 16, 2018, https://www.technocracy.news/ Many years ago, I compared the claim that human CO2 was causing global warming was analogous to determining what was causing your car to falter. To simplify the analysis, you decided to not look …
Experts: Israeli System Constitutes Apartheid, Crime against Humanity
Experts: Israeli System Constitutes Apartheid, Crime against Humanity by https://israelpalestinenews.org/ Analyses by Professors Richard Falk and Virginia Tilley confirm that Israel is perpetrating ‘apartheid,’ a system of racism and discrimination that under international law constitutes a ‘crime against humanity.’ The authors conclude that Israel’s practice of racial-ethnic domination is the fundamental obstacle to peace. – They …
The Fed Has ‘Absorbed’ 90% Of Treasury Issuance Since September
The Fed Has ‘Absorbed’ 90% Of Treasury Issuance Since September by Lee Adler via WallStreetExaminer.com, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ Let’s look at a few of Chairman Powel’s words at yesterday’s press conference. Please read them and tell me whether this sounds to you like a man who doesn’t understand what he’s doing. Or if you think he’s …
Horowitz Report Finally Unmasks Adam Schiff. Who’s Going to Call Him Out on His Lies?
Horowitz Report Finally Unmasks Adam Schiff. Who’s Going to Call Him Out on His Lies? by JOHN KASS, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, https://www.chicagotribune.com/ Now that the Horowitz report is out, revealing all those lies told by the FBI as it worked to hamstring a presidency with a debunked Russia collusion theory, here’s a question: – Where do …
McCarthy Accuses Adam Schiff of Lying to the American People
Fox Business House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) discusses the partisan divide in Congress and the reported bias displayed in the Horowitz report. end
Horowitz Delivers Devastating Report. Sets the Table for Barr & Durham
The Duran The Duran Quick Take: Episode 400. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the Horowitz report and the immediate reactions from US Attorney General Barr and U.S. Attorney John Durham who found, “clear abuse” in the IG probe into the FBI’s handling of the FISA process. end
Graham Sends Warning to FBI Officials Responsible for FISA Abuse
Fox News Sen. Lindsey Graham joins ‘Hannity’ after a long day grilling DOJ Inspector General Horowitz on the report that rocked DC earlier this week. #Hannity #FoxNews end
FACT: Only This Warship Has Been Sunk by a Nuclear Submarine
*Robert Farley* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARA_General_Belgrano#/media/File:ARA_General_Belgrano_underway.jpg] Learn its story. *Key Point:* The sinking caused lasting political controversy. Only one ship has ever been sunk in anger by a nuclear submarine. Designed to fight the Japanese, USS *Phoenix* survived Pearl Harbor and fought in battles across the Pacific. Forty-one years after the Japanese attack, she would fall victim to HMS *Conqueror* off the Falklands Islands. The USS *Phoenix* was the fifth of the Brooklyn class—a group of light cruisers de... more »
Picture This: F-22s and F-35s Armed with Crazy Lazy Weapons
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/MIDEAST-IRAN-TANKER-USA-RC1CB6680000.html] This isn't science fiction. *Key Point:* Lasers are the weapons of the future. On April 23, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) tested a fiber-optic laser at the White Sands Test Range in New Mexico that successfully shot down “multiple air-launched missiles in flight.” The Self-protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHIELD), pictured here, currently exists as a bulky, ground-based demonstrator. However, the Air Force is optimistic that SHIELD can be sh... more »
World War II Started Two Years Earlier Than You Think
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Japanese planes fought the U.S. Navy four years before Pearl Harbor. *Key point:* America was officially neutral in the Sino-Japanese War, but that didn't stop Japan. In December 1937, four years before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor propelled the United States into the war, Japanese planes attacked an American gunboat, the USS Panay, on China’s Yangtze River, strafing and bombing the boat, sinking it, killing three American crew members, and the wounding 45 others. Those same Japanese planes also attacked three Standard Oil tankers... more »
Nuclear Powers Go To War? Could India and Pakistan Really Fight?
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Hopefully never. The Kashmir question will make the already-dim prospects for a de-escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan even more remote in 2020, raising the chances of conflict between the two South Asian powers. Tensions spiked in February, when, for the first time in nearly five decades, the longtime rivals hit each other with airstrikes. The exchange began after India blamed a Pakistan-based group for a suicide bombing in Indian-controlled Kashmir that month. Ratcheting tensions up even further, Indian Prime... more »
Antifa Leftists Riot in London Following Massive Election Loss…
Following a major election victory for conservatives in the U.K. the Antifa-left start rioting in the streets again. Proving once more that socialists do not accept election outcomes. The vitriolic response from the British socialists resembles an almost identical response … Continue reading →
U.S. Afghan Envoy Announces 'Pause' In Taliban Peace Talks After Attack On Bagram Air Base
Taliban suicide bombers targeted a key US military base killing two civilians and wounded more than 70 others [Anadolu/Haroon Sabawoon] *Al Jazeera:* *US-Taliban talks 'pause' after suicide attack on American airbase* The assault on Bagram base came despite the resumption of US-Taliban talks days before in Qatar. US officials have announced a "brief pause" in talks with the Taliban after the armed group launched a suicide attack on a US base in Afghanistan, killing two civilians. Special Envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on Friday expressed "outrage about attack in Bagram" ... more »
America’s Two-Headed One Party System
There’s a scene from John Steinbeck’s The Pearl that’s been coming back to me over and over again ever since I started writing about US politics. I find it amazing that this scene hasn’t become a political meme yet, given Steinbeck’s fame and given its […]
Algeria: Protesters Take To The Streets Tebboune Presidential Election Victory
*Reuters: **Ex-premier elected Algerian president; thousands march in protest* ALGIERS (Reuters) - A former prime minister was elected Algeria’s new president in a vote the authorities hope will end months of turmoil, but protesters who toppled his predecessor marched again on Friday, vowing their movement would not stop. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, 74, campaigned as a technocrat who had proven his integrity by being sacked for falling out with powerful business tycoons after just three months serving as prime minister in 2017 under veteran ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Tebboune call... more »
Short story: The Shape That Fell From The Cloud
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Sunk Costs in Foreign Policy
And then there was the manner in which Trump conducted himself personally. In an astonishing display of insensitivity, during a 2017 meeting about how to best prosecute the Afghan war, Trump said in Kelly’s presence that the young American soldiers who had died in Afghanistan had died for a worthless cause. Trump said, “We […] The post Sunk Costs in Foreign Policy appeared first on Econlib.
Mark Twain, "The War Prayer"
"The War Prayer" takes place in present day, during Sunday services at a church in Any Town, USA. On the eve of war, our Reverend leads the congregation in a prayer for the protection of our soldiers. In closing, he makes one last, seemingly innocuous request "...and grant us the victory, O Lord. Amen", and the service proceeds as usual until the arrival of a mysterious stranger, "a messenger from on high", who silently ascends to the pulpit and proceeds to explain "the full import" of the congregation's request, the "unspoken" part of their prayer. What follows is Twain's masterfu... more »
Did President Trump Redefine Judaism as a Nationality?
An executive order signed by Trump could have big consequences for institutions of higher learning.
Stability Versus Liberty
It’s naive to conceive a political theory that is not based on human nature. The primary political requirement of human beings is not liberty—it’s stability. Hobbes understood that people want their government to protect their life, property, and way of life. The passion for liberty is the hallmark of the type of intellectuals who are idealistic and have a utopian view of the world. Most people are convinced that the responsibility for maintaining the stability of the political, social, and economic system belongs to the government. In case there is a conflict between liberty and st... more »
Ukrainian neo-Nazis fly to HK to Join Protests
Neo-Nazis from Ukraine have flown to Hong Kong to participate in the protests, an independent news website The Grayzone reported Wednesday. They are now busy training HK protestors how to properly launch riots and pin down the police department, as they did during the highly successful “Maidan Revolution.” They call themselves Gonor and have tattoos … Continue reading Ukrainian neo-Nazis fly to HK to Join Protests →
"'Half War' and 'Infinity War': The Way We Talk Today"
*"'Half War' and 'Infinity War': The Way We Talk Today"* by David Stockman "War is the health of the state." – Randolph Bourne, “War Is the Health of the State” (1918) "Fascinating week, this was… We learned on Monday that Paul Volcker – the Last Central Banker – had died. Fitting, really, that he should pass only days before his latest successor – yet another Monetary Central Planner – affirmed the path to “QE4.” Indeed, we’re well on our way toward monetizing the federal government’s debt, as Michael Coolbaugh noted in his Thursday market commentary. We also learned on Monday tha... more »
China, U.S. Agree To A Phase-One Trade Deal
*SCMP: **Trade war breakthrough: US and China reach phase-one deal* * The agreement covers a wide range of issues, including intellectual property protection, technology transfers and agricultural purchases * As an immediate result, a new 15 per cent tariff on around US$160 billion of Chinese goods, scheduled to come into effect on Sunday, will be cancelled Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen announced on Friday that China and the US have made a breakthrough in trade negotiations, with a consensus agreement reached for a phase-one deal that will halt further tariff increases and lo... more »
Russia's Tank Forces Got A Really Rude Awakening In Syria
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* Maybe the T-90 should have stayed out of the desert. *Key point:* TOW missiles used by Syrian rebels blew holes through Russia's armored tanks. The interconnected conflicts raging across the Middle East today have amounted to a dreadful human catastrophe with spiraling global consequence. One of their lesser effects has been to deflate the reputations of Western main battle tanks mistakenly thought to be night-invulnerable in the popular imagination. Iraqi M1 Abrams tanks not only failed to prevent he capture of Mosul in 2014, but they... more »
Greta Thunberg, Person of the Year, Reveals West as Power of Yesteryear
[image: greta-thunberg-person-of-the-year-reveals-west-as-power-of-yesteryear] A civilization’s heroes are a window to its soul. Then again, when old statues and virtues come down and frivolous figures and vices are held up, some may suspect their land has lost its soul. A good example is teen Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and her “sainting” by the Left, as theologian Fay Voshell puts it.
Canadian firm recalls H-E-B soup; U.S. officials issue alert
Federal officials have issued a public health alert about certain imported chicken soup packaged under the H-E-B brand because consumer complaints led to the discovery that it is misbranded and contains undeclared allergens. Canyon Creek Soup Co. Ltd. of Edmonton, Alberts, Canada, made the soup and shipped it exclusively to H-E-B grocery stores in Texas,... Continue Reading
Eddie Obeid walks free after three years behind bars
Disgraced former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid is seen leaving Silverwater jail wearing a cap and sunglasses and hugging his son before getting into a tinted van after spending three years in jail for misconduct in public office.
Perth bushfire emergency enters fourth day as firefighters try to protect lives, homes
Firefighters manage to slow the spread of flames north of Two Rocks but are facing another day of 40-degree heat and unpredictable winds.
Christmas, Black Friday online sales boom sparks parcel delivery spike
Strong pre-Christmas online sales mean Australia Post has hired an extra 3,500 staff to cope with a massive increase in parcel deliveries compared to this time last year.
Australian woman first victim of White Island volcanic eruption formally named by NZ Police
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Police divers search the waters near White Island to retrieve the bodies of the two remaining victims of the New Zealand volcanic eruption.
Man found guilty of murder after punching 'friend' he accused of attempted rape
A Victorian man who repeatedly punched his mother's ex-partner in the face after accusing him of attempted rape is found guilty of murder.
Roar's Robbie Fowler opts against shaking hands after loss, then accuses opposition of 'cheating'
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Robbie Fowler did not feel like waiting around after yet another Brisbane Roar loss but says Western United coach Mark Rudan is the one in the wrong.
UK Labour's 'red wall' turned blue as voters fear more Brexit delays
The British seat of Bolsover had been held by Labour for 49 years until Thursday's election, but voted for the Conservatives. It is a situation that repeated across much of Labour's traditional working-class power base as voters push against Brexit delays.
Get Ready for Cold Weather Chaos
*Jennifer Weeks* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] ‘Tis the season for snow and ice. As cold weather settles in across North America, some communities have already started up their snowplows, while others keep watchful eyes on the forecast. Snow and ice can wreck travel plans, but they also play important ecological roles. And frozen water can take amazing forms. For days when all talk turns to winter weather, we spotlight these five stories from our archives. *1. The strange forms water can take* Beyond snowflakes and icicles, frozen water can behave in surprising ways. ... more »
Would China Try to Claim Most of the Pacific Ocean?
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, Asia* [image: Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Naval Frigate Hengshui (L) is moored next to the PLAN ship Xi'an after arriving at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam to participate in the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 29, 2016.] Nine-dash line? How about two hundred and fifty? Some fake news freaked an academic conference out several years ago. *Key point:* China's use of "mapfare" can lead to truly absurd claims. The neverending ups and downs of *what is quickly becoming the hottest geostrategic flashpoint* on th... more »
No, China Is Not as Strong as It Seems
*Milton Ezrati* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Despite commentary to the contrary, Beijing's success isn't perfect or unstoppable. American opinion has moved away from its once-benign view of China. That older view, still favored by many business people, held that a prosperous China would threaten its neighbors less than a poor China, and anyway would offer the United States great economic advantages. Accordingly, this view recommended that the West engage China in a friendly way and accommodate Beijing as much as possible. The newer view has responded to overwhelming evidenc... more »
How the Cost of War Impacts American Families
*Mike Barretta* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] A tough story. It seemed as if we were always waiting. My mother, sister, and I would wait on crowded piers or on endless acres of tarmac waiting for the assault ships to shift colors or the auxiliary power units on the C-17s to wind down. Off the brow or down the ramp, they would come and the crowd would cheer. Flags would wave. They all looked the same, weary and whip-cord thin, weighted down with monstrous packs and mixed emotions. They were just as frightened as we were. At home, my mother kept him safe, giving him time t... more »
The Su-35 Is The Righter Plane You Need to Know About (And Fear)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/RUSSIA-MILITARY--GF10000084499.html] Is it Russia's greatest tactical military asset? *Key Point:* While not a stealth fighter, Russia's Su-35 is the best jet-age dogfighter yet made. The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is the top Russian air-superiority fighter in service today, and represents the pinnacle of fourth-generation jet fighter design. It will remain so until Russia succeeds in bringing its fifth-generation PAK-FA stealth fighter into production. Distinguished by its unrivaled maneuverability, most... more »
America’s new animal cruelty law that ignores 99% of animal cruelty is not unlike NZ’s that sanctions a long cruel death by 1080
This post on changed laws in the US reminds me of NZ’s situation with 1080 that allows the long slow cruel death a vet has described as 2+ days of slow electrocution. The NZ authorities tweaked the Animal Welfare act to exempt the spreaders of aerially dropped 1080 poison from prosecution for cruelty. Same thing … Continue reading America’s new animal cruelty law that ignores 99% of animal cruelty is not unlike NZ’s that sanctions a long cruel death by 1080 →
How much does Medical School teach about Vaccines?
My Incredible Opinion with Forrest Maready 10.4K subscribers How much do Medical students learn about vaccines in medical school? You might be surprised! Buy some stickers: http://www.myincredibleopinion.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyIncredible… On Twitter: twitter.com/forrestmaready Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay
‘Everything is the light’ … a read interview with Nikola Tesla
“It bothers me not that they steal my ideas; it bothers me that they have none of their own.”–N Tesla Gary Lite 323K subscribers Everything is the Light – An Interview with Nikola Tesla. Narrated By: Gary Lite Read the full article here: http://www.369universe.com/2017/02/09… My understanding is that this story is from a play, but … Continue reading ‘Everything is the light’ … a read interview with Nikola Tesla →
Former Salesman for vaccine maker Merck & Co. tells why he would not vaccinate his own son
LarryCook333 48.7K subscribers http://www.StopMandatoryVaccination.com – “If you believe what you are told by the AMA and the CDC and your doctor, you’re not doing enough research.” In 1991 Scott Cooper and his wife researched vaccine safety and efficacy, determined vaccines are NOT safe or effective, and refused to vaccinate their son. Interestingly, their son was … Continue reading Former Salesman for vaccine maker Merck & Co. tells why he would not vaccinate his own son →
ROCKET LABS 10 FINGERS CAUGHT IN THE COOKIE JAR OF WAR.
Originally posted on BEN'S WORLD: https://youtu.be/zikbIWhhad4 Full Rocket Lab Briefing 30 minutes. By Ben Vidgen Rocket Lab launches July 24th 2020 Olympic games opening ceremony Tokyo high tech “shooting star” show launched from a satellite that Rocket Lab, Hawkes Bay Mahia Pensinular. This comes after the November 29th stand down. https://www.geekwire.com/2019/rocket-lab-launches-japanese-satellite-thats-designed-spit-shooting-stars-olympics/ Japanese company ALE…
Musical Interlude: Medwyn Goodall, "Invocation, Part 3"
Medwyn Goodall, "Invocation, Part 3"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“You may have heard of the Seven Sisters in the sky, but have you heard about the Seven Strong Men on the ground? Located just west of the Ural Mountains, the unusual Manpupuner rock formations are one of the Seven Wonders of Russia. How these ancient 40-meter high pillars formed is yet unknown. *Click image for larger size.* The persistent photographer of this featured image battled rough terrain and uncooperative weather to capture these rugged stone towers in winter at night, being finally successful in February of last year. Utilizing the camera's time delay feature, the photogr... more »
Tonight's Movie Is 'The Lost Battalion'
From *Wikipedia*: The Lost Battalion is a true 2001 made-for-television war drama film about the Lost Battalion of World War I, which was cut off and surrounded by German forces in the Argonne Forest during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive the of 1918. *Read more* .... more »
QE4 Ever, Economy on Life Support, Banks Rescued, Mnuchin ‘Explains’ Financial Meltdown
BULL BOOM – BEAR BUST Rate cuts are the focus but regardless of the rate decision, markets will continue to be propped-up at all cost, even as debt is already exploding! Also, we analyze the lies, Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin attempts to answer questions before House Financial Committee as the fed continues the rescue of …
Keiser Report: All That Was Hidden is Being Revealed (E1474)
RT In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss all that was hidden being revealed in the age of Trump. With geopolitics, for example, most in U.S. corporate media used to claim that they advocated for bombing places like Iraq or Libya solely for the women and children. Trump, however, has revealed …
Michael Pento: “Interest Rates Will Probably Never Be Raised Again In Our Lifetime”
Arcadia Economics #MichaelPento: #InterestRates Will Probably Never Be Raised Again In Our Lifetimes On Wednesday the #FederalReserve paused its interest rate reduction campaign while again going with the “nothing to see here” routine. Although fortunately Michael Pento of Pento Portfolio Strategies was kind enough to join me on the show to reveal what the Fed …
Senator Kennedy asks President Trump to Declassify FISA Application…
The original requests to declassify the Carter Page FISA application came in January 2018 as a result of the Nunes memo. A classified and heavily redacted version of the application was released July 21st, 2018. A month later, in August … Continue reading →
The Poet: David Whyte, “The Sea”
*“The Sea”* “The pull is so strong we will not believe the drawing tide is meant for us, I mean the gift, the sea, the place where all the rivers meet. Easy to forget, how the great receiving depth untamed by what we need needs only what will flow its way. Easy to feel so far away and the body so old it might not even stand the touch. But what would that be like feeling the tide rise out of the numbness inside toward the place to which we go washing over our worries of money, the illusion of being ahead, the grief of being behind, our limbs young rising from such a depth? What would th... more »
“Some Things You Need To Know”
*“Some Things You Need To Know”* by Marc Chernoff “I know you’re reading this. And I want you to know I’m writing this for you. Others will be confused. They will think I’m writing this for them. But I’m not. This one’s for you. I want you to know that life is not easy. Every day is an unpredictable challenge. Some days it can be difficult to simply get out of bed in the morning. To face reality and put on that smile. But I want you to know, your smile has kept me going on more days than I can count. Never forget that, even through the toughest times, you are incredible. You really... more »
Walt Whitman, "Animals"
*"Animals"* "I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self contain’d; I stand and look at them long and long, They do not sweat and whine about their condition; They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins; They do not make me sick discussing their duty to God; Not one is dissatisfied — not one is demented with the mania of owning things; Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago; Not one is respectable or industrious over the whole earth." - Walt Whitman
Is Republican-Lite Better Than Republican?
Two ass-sucking Blue Dogs, Collin Peterson (MN) and Jeff Van Drew (NJ)-- who is expected to quit the Democratic Party and join the GOP-- have already announced they're voting against impeaching Trump. Next week we'll find how many fellow Blue Dogs they're dragging along with them. The *Washington Post*'s Rachel Bade and Mike DeBonis reported that the Democrats are expecting to lose as many as 6 of their members. "Predictions about some defections comes as a core group of centrists from districts Trump won in 2016 are having second thoughts. While many knew impeachment would never... more »
Hezbollah leader says one-party gov’t could escalate tensions: video
Secretary-General of Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, said that a one-party government could lead to the escalation of tensions in Lebanon, during a televised speech from Beirut on Friday. “If a one-colour [one-party] government is formed under the existing tensions, that [tension] will escalate, roads blocked, demonstrations, protests,” said the Hezbollah leader, before asking […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
First mass held at Syrian church after being retaken by Syrian Army in 2018
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – The first mass was held at the St. Antiochian Orthodox Church in the town of Arbeen, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on Friday. According to the SANA report, the mass, which was held in a hall belonging to the church, was presided by the Patriarchal Assistant of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military foils militant attack in northern Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The Syrian military managed to foil a militant attack on one of their checkpoints in northern Daraa on Friday. According to reports from northern Daraa, the Syrian military was able to foil an attack by armed militants after spotting the latter moving towards one of their checkpoints inside Al-Sinamayn. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants launch attack against SDF troops near Kobane
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants launched a new attack against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Kobane countryside. According to reports, the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) launched several artillery shells towards the SDF’s positions near the Qiz ‘Ali Silos, prompting an exchange of hostilities between the two parties. While neither […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US sanctions two Lebanese businessmen over alleged financing of Hezbollah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions against two Lebanese men that were accused of financing Hezbollah. According to the U.S. Treasury statement, they sanctioned the Lebanon-based businessman Nazim Sa’id Ahmad and the Democratic Republic of Congo-based businessman Saleh Assi. The U.S. Treasury accused Ahmad of being one of Hezbollah’s top donors, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia and Turkey to sign agreement to produce more missiles together
Ankara and Moscow plan to sign an agreement to jointly produce missiles, head of Turkey’s Defense Industry Directorate Ismail Demir said on Friday, Bloomberg reported. “We will sign a deal after agreeing over final details regarding joint production or production of some parts in Turkey, and technology sharing,” Demir stated, as cited by the media […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
How a War with China over Taiwan Might Unfold
*Griffin Cannon* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] It should be avoided. Moderator: Admiral Gaumon, I can’t thank you enough for speaking with us on this anniversary of the second Battle of the Philippine Sea. It goes without saying this is an emotional day for all Americans and I can only imagine how difficult today is for you. RADM Gaumon (ret.): Thank you, Steve. I know all Americans have heard some version of this story or another but there is a lot to tell. Many brave men and women fought and died on this day and I just hope their stories are not soon forgotten. This is abo... more »
What the New (Small) Deal Means for the Trade War with China
*Stratfor Worldview* *Economics, Asia* [image: Reuters] A ceasefire? The United States and China moved Dec. 12 to soothe the sting of their trade war, agreeing in principle to a so-called "phase one" trade deal that would ease the reciprocal tariffs that have reverberated through the world economy for almost two years. One crucial aspect of the deal is an agreement by the United States to suspend additional tariffs set to take effect Dec. 15 and, crucially, reduce some of the tariffs already in place on some $360 billion in Chinese goods. And thanks to the deal, Washington and B... more »
everyone who seeks to the best of his ability to purify himself
* From* the heart of the Sun I AM come into your midst this day with a specific purpose at hand. I come to break the tyranny of the human consciousness of self-love and dual vision. I come to quicken the all-seeing Eye of God in the foreheads of all mankind that they might return to the Edenic consciousness that comes forth from the Tree of Life.... What is selfishness, beloved hearts? It is attachment to the person, to the ego, to its history, to its likes and dislikes. And therefore the answer lies in nonattachment, in desirelessness. Take your cloaks, your consciousness ... more »
Justices to Take Up Dispute over Subpoenas for Trump Records
The Supreme Court said it will hear President Donald Trump's pleas to keep his tax, bank and financial records private, a major confrontation between the president and Congress that also could affect the 2020 presidential campaign.
Silent Voices Gala – Sponsorship
Health Freedom Florida cordially invites you to a fundraiser for Children’s Health Defense. Saturday, January 11, 2020 Hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and silent action throughout the evening with our Keynote speaker, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaking to us about the ongoing harm being done to our children as the epidemic of chronic conditions destroys an entire […] The post Silent Voices Gala – Sponsorship appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 13, 2019
*DW:* *What happens with Brexit after Boris Johnson's victory?* Boris Johnson will command an absolute majority in the House of Commons, giving him the votes to push through his Brexit divorce deal. But this is just a first step, and the UK might still crash out of the EU. Prime Minister Boris Johnson recorded a resounding victory in the UK snap election and cleared the way for his version of the Brexit divorce deal. Backed by an absolute majority, Johnson is likely to once again present the exit bill to the House of Commons in the coming weeks. The assembly is virtually guarantee... more »
Eastwood’s Richard Jewell Movie Powerful Case Against Big Government and Big Media
[image: eastwood-s-richard-jewell-movie-powerful-case-against-big-government-and-big-media] Clint Eastwood's powerful movie illustrates the dangers of Big Government agencies not only unchecked by Big Media, but also when they are in league with each other.
AOC-Linked Group Wants to Primary Incumbent Democrats with Climate Radicals
[image: aoc-linked-group-wants-to-primary-incumbent-democrats-with-climate-radicals] Sunrise Movement, which has worked with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, announced endorsements of progressive candidates who will support the Green New Deal.
Syria & Regional Remake SITREP: Turkey, Qatar and Russia Threaten US? Baghdad Bedlam
*This has been a long time coming so let’s peruse some interesting news.* *1st : **Turkish-Qatari alliance threatens Washington: US defense think tank* *The rise and consolidation of the Turkish-Qatari alliance poses “a growing threat” to the interests of the United States and the Middle East, a US think tank said in a report on Thursday.* * FDD claims that the report “assesses their shared Islamist outlooks and joint support for regional extremist groups, as well as military-to-military cooperation, economic aid, and trade and investment deals.”* * In the reported titled “Brother... more »
WKOG Response to the Slander & Empty Accusations Made by the Scientists Warning Group
"The publication of anonymous, poorly referenced and gross mischaracterizations presented as "debunking" is well beneath the standards of journalism expected of any group of "scientists" or academics." The post WKOG Response to the Slander & Empty Accusations Made by the Scientists Warning Group appeared first on Wrong Kind of Green.
Chet Raymo, “Stretching The Imagination”
*“Stretching The Imagination”* by Chet Raymo *“Professor, that stuff you spoke of in class this morning- about the beginning of the universe..."* Yes? *"Well, you know how you said that the universe began 14 billion years ago as an infinitely small point...?"* Yes, that appears to be the case. An explosion from a point of infinite energy. Space and time expanding from nothing. Matter coalescing from cooling radiation. Stars, galaxies... *"To tell the truth, I'm having a hard time believing it. I mean, the idea that everything that exists today, the billions and billions of galaxies, ... more »
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Free Download: Viktor Frankl, "Man's Search For Meaning"
*Excerpt: "Man's Search For Meaning"* by Viktor Frankl "An active life serves the purpose of giving man the opportunity to realize values in creative work, while a passive life of enjoyment affords him the opportunity to obtain fulfillment in experiencing beauty, art, or nature. But there is also purpose in that life which is almost barren of both creation and enjoyment and which admits of but one possibility of high moral behavior: namely, in man's attitude to his existence, an existence restricted by external forces. A creative life and a life of enjoyment are banned to him. But ... more »
"You Better Decide..."
“A wise man once said you can have anything in life, if you sacrifice everything else for it. What he meant is, nothing comes without a price. So before you go into battle you better decide how much you're willing to lose." - "Grey's Anatomy"
Why Congress would keep working during a government shutdown
Zachary Price, Associate Professor of Law, University of California, Hastings at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 5 hours ago
Even if other parts of the federal government shut down, Congress could – and would have to – keep working. A legal scholar explains why and how that is possible.
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