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Impeach the Motherfucker?
We just did.
Rashida Tlaib made good on her promise.
OK, some thumbtack observations before I turn the reins over to Mikey
Flannigan tomorrow for a more thorough, detailed analysis.
Yet, while the Congressional janitorial staff begins scraping the
Republican fecal matter off the walls, allow me to make some thumbtack
observations.
First off, July 4th 1776 is the day we'd declared our independence
from the British. December 18th 2019 is the day we declared our
independence from Russia, a fact that gave Louis Gomer the sads when
reminded of this by Jerry Nadler... more »
“Clean-Up On Aisle 3″….
…..and many others. Ahh, San Francisco, (aka Pelosiville). Seems the crazy
socialist Democrats aren’t just pooping in the streets anymore. Now, they
are pooping in the aisles of grocery stores like this Safeway in San
Francisco, even though the unlocked customer restrooms are nearby. This
dude even helps himself to a roll of TP from the store’s shelf (Xtra-soft 2
ply AND quilted, I’m sure). Nancy Pelosi and all the Democrats who run San
Francisco should be so proud. This is what liberalism
and “progressivism” does to cities. Throughout the city, the 311 “Poop
Patrol” number has rec... more »
Hubris – Nancy Pelosi Declares: “the senate rules are unfair” – “when rules become fair we will send articles”…
The entire House effort to impeach President Donald Trump has been a
one-sided partisan effort; built upon a foundation of manipulation of
process and dismissal of the minority rights throughout. After the House
voted along party lines, and in an … Continue reading →
The USSA Is Going To Go Down Very Hard
For years I have been trying to describe for my readers the dire events
that lie in store for the USSA and the people who live there, and the
unpleasant concatenation of events that will follow on the collapse of the
USSA's globally dominant (for only a little bit longer) system.
Many writers have remarked on the baffling, projected, year 2025 economic
and population data that the alphabet-soup-connected, Deagel.com website
has published to the web, which can be viewed here:
http://www.deagel.com/country/forecast.aspx
Deagel.com has projected that a whole slew of countries will suff... more »
CDC reveals deadly outbreak traced to hard-boiled egg production plant
Eleven months after the FDA found Listeria contamination at an Almark Foods
hard-boiled egg production plant, the CDC is announcing an ongoing outbreak
linked to the eggs. Illnesses began in 2017. As of today, seven people in
five states have been confirmed infected with the outbreak strain of
Listeria monocytogenes, according to the announcement from... Continue
Reading
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker review - the final chapter has a whole lot of explaining to do
The ninth instalment of the central Star Wars saga — started by George
Lucas a long time ago, in a Disney-free galaxy far, far away — has arrived.
Pineapple production slashed as dry weather hits farmers
Pineapple prices have soared and packing sheds are struggling to keep up
with Christmas supply as dry weather impacts the summer crop.
No 'lesbian mafia' in Matildas, independent review says
An independent review recommends giving more power to players by
establishing an athlete-centric, rather than coach-centric, approach to
managing the national teams.
Equinor defends Great Australian Bight drilling plans as oil spill fears continue
A Norwegian oil company granted environmental approval to drill in some of
Australia's roughest seas tries to ease fears about any oil leaks as it
continues to clean up a spill about 17,000 kilometres away in the Bahamas.
Both a throwback and ahead of his time, Alex Rance fittingly ends a unique career
Alex Rance was a generational defender who embodied the best of a bygone
era and ushered in a new one, but even in his shock retirement, he was
always uniquely himself.
Attorney-General says Witness J secret trial was unprecedented, but not everyone is convinced
A new statement from the Government reveals more details about the trial
made secret due to national security concerns.
Sprinklers on the roof, kangaroos in the pub — How outback Queenslanders survive the heat
Queensland towns are sweating through the hottest days ever recorded and
finding innovative ways to stay cool with forecasts showing more hot
weather is on the way.
Westpac hit with $9m fine over employee's inappropriate advice
Westpac is fined $9 million after corporate watchdog ASIC took it to court
accusing a former bank employee of not acting in his clients' best
interests.
Widow of cyclist killed in hit-and-run 'devastated' by 10-month sentence for driver
A driver who fell asleep at the wheel moments before he struck and killed a
cyclist in Melbourne's north-west in July is ordered to serve 10 months'
jail in a youth facility.
Chinese Ambassador calls Uyghurs mass detention 'fake news', plays propaganda video
In a rare public appearance, China's ambassador to Australia fields
questions for an hour and plays a propaganda video as he dismisses the mass
detention of Muslims as "fake news" and promises to do more to ease
tensions with Australia.
Chinese students protest as Beijing moves to 'weaponise the minds of teachers and students'
Just In - 1 hour ago
Students at one of China's most prestigious universities hold a rare
protest after authorities drop the phrase "freedom of thought" from the
school's official rules, replacing it with a pledge to follow the Communist
Party's leadership.
Monsanto Roundup class action underway in Federal Court
The first proceedings are underway in a class action against Monsanto, over
claims commonly used herbicide Roundup causes cancer.
Air-conditioning isn't a fortress — even office workers are being smoked out
Just In - 1 hour ago
The brutal realities of the climate crisis have arrived — you can see it,
smell it and feel it in your lungs. And as Sydney faces record-breaking
hazardous air pollution levels, there's one group most at risk, writes
Elizabeth Humphrys, Freya Newman, and Natasha Heenan.
'I'm having a good time, it's crazy': Donald Trump condemns impeachment vote by US House
Just In - 1 hour ago
President Donald Trump lashes out at Democrats following a historic vote by
the House of Representatives that saw him become the third US president to
be impeached.
Trio jailed for running SA's biggest-ever meth lab worth $20 million
One of the men jailed over what was described as the largest
methamphetamine lab in SA history was intending to use the money he made to
pay for IVF for his partner, an Adelaide judge says.
Medevac refugees and asylum seekers detained in Melbourne hotel for months
Just In - 1 hour ago
Refugees and asylum seekers brought to Melbourne from offshore detention
for medical treatment say they have been denied proper medical treatment,
cannot go outside, and are under constant guard by Serco officers.
'Not in the interests of justice' to move Yuendumu murder-accused case to Darwin
An application to have Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder case moved from
Alice Springs to Darwin is refused by a local court.
Live: Donald Trump impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress
The US House of Representatives casts a historic vote to impeach a
president for just the third time in history. Follow developments and
reaction in our live blog.
Euthanasia becomes law in Western Australia
Western Australia has become the 19th jurisdiction in the world to legalise
euthanasia, with the government's voluntary assisted dying law clearing its
final parliamentary hurdle. Health Minister Roger Cook “held back tears” as
he delivered his final address to the house.
Cunning Lawfare Maneuver – House Will Withhold Submission of Articles from Senate…
Seemingly overlooked by most, when the House voted on the ‘rules of
impeachment’ they removed the traditional appointment of House Managers to
a later date. Normally the House Managers would be appointed at the same
time as the impeachment vote; … Continue reading →
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 351 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours:
South / North
Withholding the Articles of Impeachment
The question on the table now that President Trump is impeached is when the
trial might occur. I say "might" because some members of the House are
arguing that managers should not be appointed to prosecute the case until
the Senate gives some assurances about the trial process. Taking that point
one step further, others are claiming that the House can refuse to appoint
managers and that (if none are selected) no trial can occur and no
acquittal can be rendered.
I don't think that this latter claim this is correct. The Constitution
grants the Senate the sole power to try impeachments... more »
On The Limitations Of Philosophy
The man who looks at philosophy for solutions is either a charlatan or an
imbecile or an idealist. A solution is precisely the thing that philosophy
is not equipped to provide. To find solutions, you need some kind of
practical experience. The solutions for life’s fundamental problems are
found by the men of action—the politicians, scientists, professionals,
businessmen, artists, and the laboring classes—and never by the
philosophers.
The task of philosophy is to elucidate and generalize the solutions which
the men of action have discovered. Those who yearn for philosophical
soluti... more »
Palestinian Archbishop Atallah Hanna rushed to hospital after being poisoned
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 A.M.) – The Antiochian Orthodox Archbishop of
Sebastia, Atallah Hanna, was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after
being poisoned with an undisclosed chemical substance, Quds TV reported.
Archbishop Hanna is said to be in an undisclosed hospital in Jerusalem,
where he is currently being treated. No further details were released about
[…]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-12-17
This is a summary of 24 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib,
Russia, Syria, Israel, Aleppo, Hama, Hasakah, Hezbollah, IDF, Lebanon,
China, Erdogan, Putin, Turkey, Libya, Tripoli, Iran, Iraq, US,
Mediterranean, Greece, Assyria, Armenia, Beirut, UK. Categories covered in
this brief: Syria, Middleeast, World-News, Lebanon, North-Africa, Iraq,
Turkey Let us know how you like […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian, Syrian jets launch nonstop strikes over northwest Syria as army offensive approaches
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – The Russian and Syrian air forces launched
their largest attack of the month over the northwestern region of Syria
this week. Led by the Russian air squadron at the Hmeimim Airport in
Latakia, the two air forces launched over 140 airstrikes in the past 72
hours, with the primary target […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia denies reports about their strategic bombers using Iranian airspace
The Russian Defense Ministry has denied reports published by the Israeli
online media outlet DEBKAfile about Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 (NATO reporting
name “Backfire”) long-range strategic bombers soaring through Iran’s
airspace recently on their way from their bases in Russia to Syria.
“Information from one of the Israeli Internet resources about the alleged
flights of Russian […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian naval ship enters Mediterranean waters
The Northern Fleet’s missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov accompanied by the
rescue tug SB-406 and the medium sea tanker Vyazma has entered the
Mediterranean Sea, the Fleet’s press office reported on Wednesday. “The
Russian missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov accompanied by the rescue tug
SB-406 and the medium sea tanker Vyazma has passed through the Strait of […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Haftar-led Libyan Army allegedly cordons off Tripoli after new advance
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) announced on
Wednesday that their forces had managed to cordon off Tripoli after a
series of advances against the Government of National Accord (GNA) troops.
The Commander of Moral Guidance in the Libyan National Army, Brigadier
General Khaled Al-Mahjoub, said that the LNA cordoned off […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist forces launched large attack against Syrian Army troops: Russian military
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The commander of the Russian Reconciliation
Center in Syria, Major-General Yuri Borenkov, announced that about 100
armed men on board tanks and armored vehicles attacked the positions of the
Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Zeitoun area of Idlib. “During the past 24
hours, militants of the Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The New 'Missile Gap': America Is Losing To Russian And Chinese Hypersonic Weapons
*Dan Goure*
*Security, *
Bad news.
*Key point: *DARPA is at the forefront of the Pentagon’s efforts to get
back in the hypersonic delivery vehicle race.
In a speech on the Senate floor on August 14, 1958, then-Senator and
aspiring presidential candidate John F. Kennedy proclaimed the existence of
a “missile gap” between the United States and Russia. Kennedy went on to
warn that unless this gap was immediately addressed, the result would be
the erosion of the U.S. strategic forces’ ability to deter the Soviet
Union. It later became apparent that the balance in nuclear-capable
ba... more »
Trump's Fate Now Rests With The Senate
*Hunter DeRensis*
*Politics, Americas*
In approving the impeachment of Donald Trump, the House of Representatives
has taken a momentous step.
On Wednesday night, in a vote almost exclusively on party lines, Donald
Trump became the first Republican president to become impeached—and the
only one to suffer this fate during his first term in office. In voting for
two articles of impeachment for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress,
House Democrats gifted their base with the present they’ve had on their
wish list for years. But will it pay off politically for the Democrats—or
c... more »
Final Vote on House Impeachment of President Trump
FINAL VOTE . . . What happened to “Bi-Partisan” …. glad the Democrats felt
this was a sad day…..makes me want to puke. –Uriel–
Virginia and the Second Amendment
I have been reading, on this site and others, about the fight concerning
the “Right to keep and bear arms” guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the
United States Constitution. I feel that several things need to be
clarified, at least so far as I see them. First, the Constitution’s Second
Amendment reserves to the “People” the “Right to keep and bear arms”. The
States have NO say whatsoever in this. None. Nada. Zilch. It isn’t in their
realm of possibilities, the ability to do anything about this. Keeping and
bearing arms is OUR Right, not a States Right. Nor … Continue reading →
Barky Obama’s Legacy Takes Another Torpedo
below the waterline. EXCERPT: “Obamacare took a beating in the courts
today, with the individual mandate being ruled unconstitutional by two out
of three federal judges on the fifth circuit. The 2-1 ruling against the
law’s mandate that people buy insurance, rendered by the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, represents the latest action in a string of
legal challenges that have imperiled former President Barack Obama’s
signature domestic policy achievement since its enactment in 2010. The new
challenge stems from the $1.5 trillion tax cut passed by Congress in 2017,
which ... more »
No Surprise: America's F-35 Stealth Fighter Is Second To None
*Kris Osborn*
*Technology, Americas*
America's competitors are being left behind.
*Key point:* Russia and China cannot compete.
An F-35 Joint Strike Fighter would be able to use its sensors, weapons and
computer technology to destroy Russian and Chinese 5th-Generation Stealth
fighters in a high-end combat fight, service officials said.
“There is nothing that I have seen from maneuvering an F-35 in a tactical
environment that leads me to assume that there is any other airplane I
would rather be in. I feel completely comfortable and confident in taking
that airplane into any comba... more »
A tough day. Possible daylight. And what we share below the surface.
The Hannah Arendt Center ran a short piece of mine - Below the Surface -
about underlying currents that (especially) most Americans share and how
they might help resolve our conflicts.
Alas, these very traits -- like a reflexive *suspicion of authority* -- are
being used against us, riling us -- right and left -- to see threat *only * from
directions that our faction dreads, unable to conceive that our opponents
share the same instinctive fear... just aimed at different, oppressive
elites.
We could use this commonality to unite against the manipulators! If that
Arendt piece inte... more »
Carbon Markets Can Provide a Crucial Part of the Solution to the Climate Crisis
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec 18 (IPS) - Fenella Aouane, Principal Green Finance
Specialist, Investment and Policy Solutions Division, Global Green Growth
Institute (GGGI)One of the main discussions at the COP25 climate change
talks was Article 6, which is designed to provide financial support to
emerging economies and developing countries to help them reduce emissions
by using global carbon markets. Carbon pricing is an essential piece of the
puzzle to curb emissions. Without a value on carbon, there is less
incentive to make positive changes, especially in the private sector. The
most... more »
Trump’s Proposed Wealth Tax and Incentives
In the last couple of days, I’ve been going through old exams and problem
sets for my economics courses that I taught from the mid-1980s until a
couple of years ago. I found a problem I put on a problem set that readers
might find interesting. Here’s the background, and it’s background I gave
the […]
The post Trump’s Proposed Wealth Tax and Incentives appeared first on
Econlib.
Why so little home building?
Home prices have recovered, but construction remains severely depressed.
Why is that? Let’s take Phoenix, which was the poster child for the 2006
housing bubble. Prices are not back at the peak, but they are well above
2003 levels, even in real terms: Given the high prices, you might expect
housing construction in Phoenix to […]
The post Why so little home building? appeared first on Econlib.
Meet India's Fighter Jet Armed With Supersonic Nuclear Missiles
*Zachary Keck*
*Security, Asia*
[image: Su-30MKI SB-043 from 30Sq] Watch out, Pakistan and China!
*Key Point:* Pairing a supersonic missile with a jet fighter strengthens
one leg of India's nuclear triad.
India’s nuclear command has begun receiving fighter jets armed with the
country’s most advanced, supersonic cruise missile.
According to media reports, India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) has
begun receiving 42 Su-30MKI air dominance fighters modified to carry
air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. This will significantly
enhance the striking power of the air leg of... more »
What Your Heart Rate Number Really Means
*Anne R. Crecelius*
*Health, Americas*
[image: Reuters] It’s one of your body’s most basic vital signs.
The rise of wearable fitness trackers has increased the number of people
monitoring their heart rate, both throughout the day and during exercise.
Whether you’re an athlete trying to gain the competitive edge, a weekend
warrior tracking progress or someone who is just trying to improve your
health, consider heart rate a valuable tool in understanding the work of
your amazing body as it achieves those first steps, that next 5K or even
Olympic gold.
Heart rate is one of your bod... more »
America's Springfield Rifle Helped It Rise as a Global Power
*Warfare History Network*
*History, Americas*
[image: By Curiosandrelics - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9489424] One war at a time.
*Key point:* Washington's decision to use the Sprinfield helped make the
United States into a modern fighting power.
In the late 19th century, an arms race was in effect among the nations of
Europe. Advances in technology were quickly rendering obsolete the weapons
that had served relatively unchanged for decades. The muzzle loader gave
way to the breech-loading cartridge rifle, which in turn was outclassed ... more »
Game Over: The F-35 Will Be Ready to Attack From Aircraft Carriers
*Kris Osborn*
*Security, *
[image: An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter prepares
to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the
Atlantic Ocean in this U.S. Navy picture taken October 4, 2015. Picture
taken October 4, 2015.] North Korea better watch its back.
*Key Point:* A carrier-launched stealth fighter would be a game-changer.
The Navy's stealthy carrier-launched F-35C is now moving much closer to
combat readiness after conducting "carrier qualification" exercises from
the USS Carl Vinson off the coast of Southern Calif., service of... more »
Football coach portrayed by Denzel Washington in Remember the Titans dies
Just In - 3 hours ago
Herman Boone is remembered for taking a consolidated high school in
Virginia to an unbeaten season and state championship in the early days of
desegregation of African-American and white-Americans in the US.
Unemployment rate falls ahead of Christmas as 40,000 jobs added
The Treasurer and Reserve Bank will rest easier over the Christmas
holidays, after the latest official data show a fall in both unemployment
and underemployment.
Free hot lunches, trips to the pool sees remote school win attendance battle
This school has battled some of the lowest attendance rates in WA but has
turned the corner, with attendance up 11.2 per cent in just one year.
'Multiple ignition points': Authorities confirm Peregian fires being treated as suspicious
Police say it's too early to know whether they're dealing with a serial
arsonist following another bushfire in the Peregian region yesterday but
have confirmed the last two fires are being treated as suspicious.
'Learn some history': Salem mayor tells Trump witch trials were worse than impeachment
Just In - 3 hours ago
President Donald Trump has regularly called the impeachment process a
"witch hunt", but his latest comparison to the infamous Salem witch trials
pushes the town's mayor to hit back, telling him to "learn some history."
Regenerative agriculture advocate faces toughest test as drought bites
New South Wales sheep farmer Charles Massy became an advocate for
regenerative farming during the 1980s drought, which he said forced him to
radically change his approach to life on the land.
This is what accused Adelaide wife-killer Peter Rex Dansie told police on the day his wife died
Peter Rex Dansie spoke for almost three hours about breeding goats, family
legal stoushes, steamy online chats and his struggle to save his wife
during an interview with police, which was tendered during his trial in
October.
'The most appalling death': Family of 5yo boy who drowned in latrine pit receives compensation
Just In - 3 hours ago
The family of a South African boy who fell and drowned in a latrine pit at
his school is granted compensation for emotional shock and grief by the
country's appeals court.
Moreton Bay Mayor Allan Sutherland charged by corruption watchdog
Just In - 3 hours ago
Moreton Bay Mayor Allan Sutherland is granted bail ahead of a court
appearance over two charges of misconduct in public office. The charges are
the result of an investigation by Queensland's Crime and Corruption
Commission.
Sex workers pressure for changes to Queensland laws
Sex workers and their allies rally in Brisbane to protest over laws they
say put their safety at risk, and to pressure the Queensland Government
decriminalise the sex industry.
Alex Rance retires from AFL to focus on family and faith
Just In - 3 hours ago
Richmond star Alex Rance announces his retirement from the AFL — with
immediate effect — to focus on family and faith.
This repeatedly debunked climate claim won Fact Check's Golden Zombie for 2019
In a year of crippling drought, bushfires, and a bitterly fought federal
election campaign, one repeatedly debunked claim stood out among the rest.
RMIT ABC Fact Check wraps up the year that was in fact checking.
Live: 'Whole flippin' goat rodeo': Trump impeachment debate gets colourful as vote looms
The US House of Representatives is preparing a historic vote on the
impeachment of President Donald Trump. Follow developments throughout the
day live.
How hot does it have to be to make you sick?
Just In - 3 hours ago
Australia is set to swelter again today, with health warnings being issued
about prolonged exposure to high temperatures. So why is it heat can cause
so much damage to our bodies? And what are the signs we're in trouble?
US Government’s Censorship System Claims Victory Against NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden
A federal judge ruled the United States government may confiscate proceeds
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden earned from the publication of his book,
Permanent Record, as well as his speeches.
The post US Government’s Censorship System Claims Victory Against NSA
Whistleblower Edward Snowden appeared first on Shadowproof.
Guest Post By Rep. Alan Grayson, Author Of High Crimes... On A Very Special Day
Alan Grayson's new book, *High Crimes*, just came out this week. Grayson is
a brilliant researcher and a witty, insightful writer. Alan wrote that he
doesn't believe that Trump should be impeached for throwing paper towels at
the devastated victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and telling them
to "have a good time" nor should he be impeached because the bereaved widow
of a dead U.S. soldier says that Trump told her that her husband "knew what
he signed up for." Nor, wrote Grayson, should Trump be impeached because he
has confessed that he’d like to date his daughter. "In sum,... more »
Trump’s Executive Order on Campus Anti-Semitism Met Mixed Reactions Among Jewish Faculty
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order last week intended to
combat campus anti-Semitism. But it was divisive in the American Jewish
community and met with mixed reactions among Jewish studies and Israel
studies faculty.
Why the Army Just Couldn't Get Rid of the M-16 Rifle
*Joseph Trevithick*
*History, Americas*
[image: Reuters] It did try.
*Key point:* History shows how it can be difficult to replace a major
weapons system.
In the early 1970s, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency worked on
a “Low Maintenance Rifle” concept—or LMR. DARPA thought the new weapon
could be a replacement for the troubled M-16 rifle.
The Pentagon hired TRW Systems to design the new gun. The U.S. Army’s Small
Arms Systems Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground monitored the project’s
progress.
The disappointing performance of the M-16 in Vietnam spurred the effort. ... more »
The HK416 Rifle Is Made in Germany—But France Loves It
The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Technology, Europe*
[image: Reuters] Here's the story.
*Key point:* France saw that the HK416 was a good weapon and so adopted it.
In 2017, the French military should begin taking delivery of a new
individual weapon to replace the aging FAMAS rifle. The Direction Générale
de l’Armement — the French defense procurement agency — announced in
September 2016 that it would adopt the German Heckler & Koch HK416.
When France introduced the FAMAS in 1979, it became only the second country
to possess a bullpup rifle. Austria was the first with the Steyr AUG, which
debuted in 1978. The FA... more »
Book recommendations for the holidays
If you are looking for a last minute gift for the holidays, here are six
suggestions for consideration. A Man called Ove by Fredrik Backman Ove is a
great read, but tough start as you get full on curmudgeon in … Continue
reading →
2020 Sponsored Diet for Palestine
Participate in this project organized by "14 Friends of Palestine" to
support the Palestinian cause by raising money for three recipients: If
Americans Knew, Khitam, and the 2020 Freedom Flotilla. (The current record
raised from a single dieter in past years is $3,000.)
The post 2020 Sponsored Diet for Palestine appeared first on If Americans
Knew Blog.
Black Agenda Report 18 December 2019
18 December 2019 — Black Agenda Report The Impending Ruling Class Mental
Breakdown and Riot Glen Ford, BAR executive editor The outcome of the early
primaries may erase Joe Biden’s “electability” luster and plunge the Lords
of Capital into a panic in which all bets are off on what’s left of
democratic liberties. Freedom Rider: … Continue reading Black Agenda Report
18 December 2019
Christmas Rally – President Trump MAGA-KAG Rally, Battle Creek Michigan – 7:00pm ET Livestream…
While the swamp is voting on false and malicious impeachment articles, our
President travels to Battle Creek, MI to hold a MERRY CHRISTMAS Rally at
the Kellogg Arena. President Trump is expected to speak at 7:00pm EST RSBN
Livestream Link … Continue reading →
Important Questioning – Senator James Lankford Questions IG Horowitz…
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) had an important round of questions for
inspector general Michael Horowitz today. Lankford notes the consequences
to the FISA process writ large, and the FISA court specifically, as an
outcome of the intentional abuses by FBI … Continue reading →
Lifelong Labour Voter Explains Conservatives’ Victory: Libs Are Killing Our Culture
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lifelong-labour-voter-explains-conservatives-victory-libs-are-killing-our-culture]
“No one asked the people of the UK if we wanted our culture and way of life
destroyed,” remarked British politician Janice Atkinson last year. Now her
nation’s left-wing Labour Party has just been destroyed in the December 12th
election because, as researcher Sumantra Maitra put it, the “woke” Left
would not and will not “move right on culture and nationalism.”
More slow glass
Jeremy Corbyn in the *Guardian*, "We won the argument, but I regret we
didn't convert that into a majority for change: We are living in highly
volatile times. Two-and-a-half years ago, in the first general election I
contested as Labour leader, our party increased its share of the popular
vote by 10 percentage points. On Thursday, on a desperately disappointing
night, we fell back eight points. I have called for a period of reflection
in the party, and there is no shortage of things to consider. I don't
believe these two contrasting election results can be understood in
isolation.... more »
More From Horowitz—The Press is Lying About What He Said
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This morning, as the mad hatters of the House engaged in trashing the
Constitution in order to trash the President, the Speaker of the House
calling him a threat to the Republic, the Senate held a hearing with
Inspector General Horowitz clarifying aspects of his reports, what he could
and could not investigate, what he did and did not find. These exchanges
more than demonstrate the population is being deliberately lied to about
what Horowitz found. Watch S... more »
Court: Part of ‘Obamacare’ Invalid, More Review Needed
The “individual mandate” of former President Barack Obama’s health care law
is invalid, but other parts of the law need further review, a federal
appeals court has ruled.
Editor's Note
Off to a Christmas event this evening. Same thing tomorrow. Blogging will
return later tonight when I get back.
Watch: Up close footage of Syrian, Russian naval drills
The Russian and Syrian navies held joint naval exercises for the first time
in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, near the Syrian port city of Tartus, on
Tuesday. Over 2,000 Russian and Syrian soldiers took part in the drills
along with fighter jets and ships from Russia’s Hmeymim military base, as
well as Syrian missile boats […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saad Hariri announces he wont accept candidacy to form new government
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The head of the Lebanese caretaker
government, Saad Hariri, announced that he will not be a candidate to form
the next government, stressing his refusal to postpone the parliamentary
consultations again. Hariri tweeted on Wednesday, “when it became clear to
me that despite my categorical commitment to forming a government […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military withdraws from key Idlib post amid reports of Syrian Army offensive: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Turkish Armed Forces unexpectedly
withdrew from one of their key observation pots in the Idlib Governorate
today amid reports of a new Syrian Arab Army (SAA) offensive in the area.
According to reports, the Turkish Armed Forces withdrew from the Ma’arat
Al-Nu’man observation post, which is strategically located near […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military rebuilds presence in northeast Syria by returning to 6 abandoned bases
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The U.S. military has returned to six bases
they previously abandoned in northern Syria, Turkey’s Anatolia News Agency
reported on Wednesday. The agency announced that the U.S. military is
strengthening its presence in northeastern Syria, near the borders with
Turkey and Iraq, and in areas of oil fields. They reported […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US allegedly ‘catches S-400 operating frequencies’ in Syria
US P-8 Poseidon spy planes flying near Syria’s territory have managed to
intercept the operating frequencies used by Russian S-400 systems deployed
at the Hmeymim air base in the Arab Republic, Russian Free News reported,
citing Yuri Sytnik, a member of a Russian officers’ NGO and experienced
pilot. According to him, the American military still […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"A Recent History of Our Dumb Empire: How Did We Get Here?"
*"A Recent History of Our Dumb Empire: *
*How Did We Get Here?"*
by David Stockman
"Assyria soon discovered a painful truth: empires are like Ponzi schemes:
financial frauds in which previous investors are paid returns out of new
investors’ deposits. The costs of holding imperial territory can only be
underwritten by loot and tribute extracted by constant new conquests;
empires must continue to expand if they are not to collapse."
– Paul Kriwaczek,
"Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization" (2010)
"On Monday I wrote, “Imperial Washington is now a monolithic menace to the ... more »
Lindsey Graham on Senate Trial: “I’m going to tell the president, ‘no,’ to his witness request”…
On the cusp of an impeachment vote in the House, Senate Judiciary Chairman
states today: “I’m going to tell the president, ‘no,’ to his witnesses
request” when the articles of impeachment reach the Senate. Senator Graham
wants a quick presentation … Continue reading →
Lawsuit against The Accelerated Schools corporate charter chain
This action against The Accelerated Schools (TAS) corporation, on behalf of
Michael Kohlhaas dot org, is my second lawsuit against a charter school. My
first was against the Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) corporation
as third chair at the amazing education law firm that I clerk part-time at.
We won that one on behalf of a student of color that was wrongfully
expelled back in October—look for a blogpost on the Law Offices of Hirji &
Chau, LLP regarding that major victory soon. I'm so fortunate to have the
esteemed Rosa K. Hirji and others at her firm as my mentors.
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