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71% Of Voters Want The Senate To Call Witnesses-- But Trump Has Ordered Moscow Mitch Not To-- Do You Wonder Why?
Friday morning, SeƱor Trumpanzee went bonkers when he was told that the night before, top evangelical magazine, *Christianity Today*, had called for his removal from office in a powerful editorial. Hours later, right-wing polemicist Ramesh Ponnuru, a senior editor of *National Review* did much the same in a lengthy OpEd, calling on the Senate to remove Trump from office. He wrote that "Advocates of a president’s removal from office by Congress should have to climb over four walls to reach their objective. First, they should have to show that the facts they allege are true. Second,... more »
18 Phrases You Should Never Say To A Veteran
*Tom Ricks* *Security, Americas* Just don't. *Key point*: Civilians aren't veterans, and shouldn't try to be. Here are Task & Purposes’ nominations in the category of “Military Phrases That Should Never Pass Civilian Lips”: “Did you kill anybody?” “Thank you for your service.” “Collateral damage” “Boot camp” “Long pole in the tent” “Frickin’ ” “Klicks” for kilometers “In the trenches” “Roger”—especially when they mean “Wilco” “Kill chain” “Check your six” “Saddle up” “Boots on the ground” “Took him off the battlefield” for kill. Just as bad is “neutralize.” ... more »
Hitler vs. Stalin: The War Between Nazi Germany and Russia Took Millions of Lives
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The eastern front of World War II was total hell on Earth. *Key Point:* The war within a war where millions lost their lives. The war between Germany and the Soviet Union officially began in late June 1941, although the threat of conflict had loomed since the early 1930s. Germany and the USSR launched a joint war against Poland in September of 1939, which the Soviets followed up with invasions of Finland, Romania, and the Baltic states across the following year. After Germany crushed France, and determined that it co... more »
See This Battleship? It Changed the Way We Think About Naval Warfare Forever.
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: USS Wyoming] Meet the Dreadnought. *Key Point:* This was the very first battleships that inspired fear. State-of-the-art battleship armament in the late nineteenth century involved a mix of large- and small-caliber weapons. Naval architects believed that most engagements would take place within the range of the smaller guns, and that a variety of guns would combine penetrating power with volume. Indeed, some argued that large armored ships with small weapons (armored cruisers, which were roughly the same size as battleships) could de... more »
In 2015, A French Submarine Sunk America's Mightiest Warship (An Aircraft Carrier)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Well, in a simulation. *Key point: *The U.S. Navy’s anti-submarine warfare skills have deteriorated greatly since the end of the Cold War, and particularly since 9/11. In March 2015, one of the largest nuclear-powered warships in the world was “sunk” by one of the smallest. The *Saphir*, a French nuclear attack submarine, reportedly penetrated the defenses of the aircraft carrier USS *Theodore Roosevelt* and scored simulated torpedo hits on her. The *incident*, originally reported by the French Navy, was later suppressed. On March 4th, 2015 the Fre... more »
"Real High Crimes and Misdemeanors"
*"Real High Crimes and Misdemeanors"* by MN Gordon "Christmas is no time to be given the old heave-ho. This is a time of celebration, redemption, and excess libation. A time to shop ‘til you drop; the economy depends on it. Don’t get us wrong.There really is no best time to receive the dreaded pink slip. But Christmas is the absolute worst. Has this ever happened to you? The verdict: Orange man bad! Well, believe it or not, this is precisely what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her Democrat degenerates in the House did this week with their partisan impeachment of President Trump. No... more »
Make sure your remote has a mute button!
From THE HILL: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said on Sunday that GOP Reps. Doug Collins (Ga.), John Ratcliffe (Texas) and Jim Jordan (Ohio) should represent President Trump in the upcoming Senate impeachment trial. Wait, what? Now shitheads paid by taxpayers are supposed to defend Twitler? There are no attorneys in the White House Counsel Office? What about Twitler’s private attorneys…oops! I forgot that they are […]
"You Have A Right To Be Here..."
"You are a child of the Universe, no less than the moon and the stars. You have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should." - Max Ehrmann
"An Admirable Result..."
"The only thing that one really knows about human nature is that it changes. Change is the one quality we can predicate of it. The systems that fail are those that rely on the permanency of human nature, and not on its growth and development. The error of Louis XIV was that he thought human nature would always be the same. The result of his error was the French Revolution. It was an admirable result." - Oscar Wilde
Senator Kennedy on Impeachment: “Congress Doesn’t Suffer from Mental Illness, Most Seem to Enjoy It”…
Senator John Kennedy has many good quotes, his responses about constituent questions around impeachment are quite funny. The impeachment issues are serious, but the way Kennedy encapsulates the nuttery of it all is actually representative of how/why President Trump’s polling … Continue reading →
Weaponization of Space, Trump’s Holiday Gift for Humanity
Our planet has been under space quarantine since the US detonated the first nuclear bombs in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The first budget allocation for the US Space Command is in violation of the Outer Space Treaty signed between Russia, US, UK and 106 other countries including China, as of June 2019. The Treaty entered into … Continue reading Weaponization of Space, Trump’s Holiday Gift for Humanity →
How Trump Has Betrayed the Working Class
Robert Reich - 1 hour ago
For a century the GOP has been bankrolled by big business and Wall Street. Trump wants to keep the... more »
Boxing Day shoppers expected to spend record amount in 2019
One of Australia's leading retail groups is predicting Boxing Day sales will hit a record this year, following weaker-than-expected Christmas buying.
Australian Open prize money spikes to $71 million
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The prize money for the Australian Open increases to $71 million, up $31 million in five years, with every player except the singles finalists set to pocket a double-digit percentage increase.
Police call off search for two missing New Zealand volcano victims
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New Zealand police suspend the recovery mission for the remains of two people still missing after White Island eruption, including Sydney teenager Winona Langford.
Racist monkey gestures at English Premier League match spark call for government inquiry
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The Professional Footballers' Association says "blatant racism" is "rife" in the UK and calls for a government inquiry into racism in the English game after the latest in a series of bigoted attacks at games.
Stand-off with 'armed' man in Maryborough continues
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Parts of Maryborough, on the Fraser Coast north of Brisbane, remain in lockdown amid a siege involving a man who says he is armed and has threatened to use weapons on others.
Murder charge after 76-year-old man found injured at home in riverside Perth suburb dies in hospital
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A 29-year-old man is charged with murdering a 76-year-old stranger, who was found seriously injured at a house in one of Perth's most exclusive suburbs on the weekend.
Can You Guess The 5 Bloodiest Wars In History?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * These 5 have no equal. All wars are awful. Some wars are much, much more awful than others. This is by no means a comprehensive list, nor does it comprise anything but a fraction of the overall deaths in wars in human history. Still, the five wars on this list may have collectively killed up to a quarter of a billion people. These wars were big and upset the status quo. The Chinese Civil War turned more than half a billion people Red. World War II destroyed a totalitarian menace. Even the Mongol invasions echo in the present as an estimated 16 milli... more »
The U.S. Marines Cannot Get Enough Of The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Why? *Key point:* The M27 has become so well-liked in August 2017 the Marine Corps issued an intent notice to procure another 50,000 rifles Marksmanship, the ability to shoot accurately and service targets with the minimum expenditure of ammunition, has always been part of the U.S. Marine Corps ethos. The adoption of the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle over the older M249 Squad Automatic Weapon marks a return to that ethos across the service at the small unit level. More accurate and capable of accomplishing its mission with fewer expended rounds, the M... more »
In A Second Korean War, The DMZ Would Become A Sea Of Fire And Death
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Both sides want a quick victory. *Key point: *The Korean DMZ is almost certainly the most heavily armed place on Earth. The current demarcation line between North and South Korea was settled by the Korean Armistice Agreement of July 1953. The two sides agreed on a demilitarized zone approximately 2.5 miles wide approximately 160 miles long, bisecting the peninsula. Technically there is no “border,” as neither Korea really considers the other Korea separate country, and so the DMZ has become the de facto border. Although the DMZ is commonly referr... more »
20 Deadliest Pieces of Military Hardware on the Planet (Think Aircraft Carriers and Stealth)
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: The F-22 Raptor] No military can stop them--or at least they will pay a heavy price for trying. In today's world, where everyday it seems a new piece of military technology is poised to take over the battlefield and make everything else obsolete, there are several weapons of war that seem to have some staying power. Aircraft carriers, while some may consider them obsolete, remain one of the ultimate ways to display national power and prestige, with the unique capability to attack targets from the world's seas with deadly accuracy. S... more »
The Littoral Combat Ship: The Worst U.S. Navy 'Warship' Ever?
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* What a disaster. *Key point:* It took the Navy nearly two decades to realize the LCS program had failed. After spending $30 billion over a period of around two decades, the U.S. Navy has managed to acquire just 35 of the 3,000-ton-displacement vessels. Sixteen were in service as of late 2018. Of those 16, four are test ships. Six are training ships. In 2019 just six LCSs, in theory, are deployable. While that number should increase as the remaining ships in the class finally commission into service, the LCS’s low readiness rate calls into ques... more »
Current State of U.S.-Centralized Empire Confounds Easy Answers: Reading Andre Vltchek & Dmitry Orlov
Okay, we’re going to fit one quick post in before the holidays hit. As we near year’s end and are pushed into the now typical “how was the year/what happened/what does it all mean?” territory, we’re exploring the slippery nature of the truth on the Words of Others podcast this week. It’s been a crazy year for the American empire—and a much crazier and deadly one for the countries and people that find themselves in… The post Current State of U.S.-Centralized Empire Confounds Easy Answers: Reading Andre Vltchek & Dmitry Orlov appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Former NSA Tech Chief Says Mueller Report Was Based on CIA-Fabricated ‘Evidence’
Former NSA Tech Chief Says Mueller Report Was Based on CIA-Fabricated ‘Evidence’ by Eric Zuesse, https://theduran.com/ NSA whistleblower, former NSA technical chief, Bill Binney, says CIA created the ‘evidence’ for the Mueller Report’s allegation that Russia had hacked DNC. – On December 12th, the retired NSA whistleblower and former Technical Director of the NSA, Bill …
Jim Willie on Costa Rica Corruption, Paul Volker, Trump Politics: Fact vs Fiction, Gold Disappearing
CB News Network [Crypto Blood] PART 1: Jim Willie Talks Costa Rica Corruption, Paul Volker’s Legacy, Trump Politics – Fact vs Fiction, Gold Disappearing Donate and/or Subscribe to The Hat Trick Letter: https://www.golden-jackass.com/donate – This is the fourth appearance of Dr. Jim Willie on for a Kickin’ It Session and we discuss the pure corruption …
Times of Israel Cites “Jew Coup” Conspiracy Theories About Trump Impeachment
Times of Israel Cites “Jew Coup” Conspiracy Theories About Trump Impeachment by https://www.trunews.com/ Today on TruNews we detail the hollow hypocrisy of Israeli media outlets detailing the Jewish prominence in the coup d’etat impeachment against President Trump. We also address the shocking assault in Moscow against the headquarters of Russia’s FSB hours after President Vladimir …
“Deal of the Century” Draft Revealed?
“Deal of the Century” Draft Revealed Translated by Staff, Al-Mayadeen,https://www.english.alahednews.com.lb/ Beirut-based satellite television channel al-Mayadeen obtained a detailed draft outlining the terms of the “Deal of the Century”. According to the document, the deal involves the signing of a tripartite agreement between “Israel”, the Palestine Liberation Organization [PLO] and Hamas. It also refers to the …
Clinton Impeachment Judge: Trump Impeachment Is ‘Phony’
Clinton Impeachment Judge: Trump Impeachment Is ‘Phony’ by Steve Watson, https://summit.news/ Starr slams Pelosi; “There is an abuse of House power”; It is wrong constitutionally.” – The judge who investigated Bill Clinton, leading to his impeachment after the Monica Lewinsky scandal, declared this past weekend that the Democrats’ impeachment of President Trump is ‘phony’. – …
Proof that America’s “Deep State” Exists and Controls the Government
Proof that America’s “Deep State” Exists and Controls the Government by Eric Zuesse for The Saker Blog, http://thesaker.is/ The readers at the international-news site South Front tend to be technologically far more knowledgeable about the internet than most people (including myself) are, and so their responses to a news-report that I did on December 17th, …
Donald Trump Launches ‘Space Force’ a $738Bn Defence Bill to Boost US Military Superiority in Space
Preparations to attack the Lord Jesus Christ on His 2nd Coming. The ‘Evil Aliens’ Invasion HOAX! – Trump’s Space Force Is Now Officially The Sixth Military Branch by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With President Trump’s signing of the National Defense Authorization Act on Friday, he created the newest and sixth branch of the military — the first since …
Durham Wants Deep State Ringleader, John Brennan’s CIA Call Logs, Emails & Documents
The Duran The Duran Quick Take: Episode 411. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss a New York Times report claiming that U.S. Attorney John Durham is examining the role former CIA director John Brennan played in the early stages of the Russian investigation. Durham has requested Mr. Brennan’s call logs, emails and …
CNN Is Not a News Network
CNN Is Not a News Network by CHARLES C. W. COOKE, https://www.nationalreview.com/ And Jim Acosta is no reporter When ThinkProgress announced that it was going out of business, a few observers wondered aloud, “Why didn’t anybody buy it?” But why would they have, when we have CNN? – As a child, I was aware of CNN …
Repo Crisis Fades Away With Second “Undersubscribed” Turn Repo Even As Pozsar Doubles Down On Doomsday
Repo Crisis Fades Away With Second “Undersubscribed” Turn Repo Even As Pozsar Doubles Down On Doomsday by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ It looks like the year-end repocalypse that was predicted by Credit Suisse strategist Zoltan Pozsar is not going to happen this year after all. Today’s Term Repo which matures on January 7 saw $28.8BN in …
De-dollarization Scares American Authorities: Analyst
De-dollarization Scares American Authorities: Analyst by https://www.presstv.com/ Author and political commentator John Steppling believes de-dollarization on the part of Islamic countries is terrifying American authorities. end
‘New World Disorder’: Top Trends for 2020 With Gerald Celente
RonPaulLibertyReport The legend returns! World famous trends analyst Gerald Celente once again joins the Ron Paul Liberty Report to let us know what he is seeing in store for us in 2020. War? Famine? Who will win the election? You won’t want to miss this one! end
Malaysian Prime MInister, Dr M Urges Muslim Nations to Consider Gold, Barter Trade to Beat Sanctions
The Star Online In a press conference after closing the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Muslim nations should consider trading among themselves in gold and through a barter system as a safeguard against any future economic sanctions on them. Dr Mahathir also said Malaysia is against any form of …
Philip Schneider, Cliff Stone and a History UFO Program
While I was waiting for *Gold Rush* to start, I was flipping around, looking for something else to watch. I came across a “documentary” on *History* and I put documentary in quotes because it struck me as more fiction than fact. All the interviews, all the alleged information, was presented without critical comment and I wondered if anyone would actually swallow any of the nonsense. We started off, or I should say, I started off, watching the tale of Philip Schneider, a geological engineer who was working at the top secret military installation built under Dulce, New Mexico. He sai... more »
Ya Can’t Even Honor A Car Thief These Days
Thirteen people were injured, four critically, when a shooter opened fire at a large memorial party in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. The memorial was given last weekend, in a vacant apartment in Chicago, for a martyr killed while trying to steal a car. Violence occurred !! So…… some bangers memorializing some other bangers got into a fight with some other bangers and settled it like bangers. Sounds ’bout right. Not too much good is going to come from the company of people who throw their parties in vacant apartments for thugs that steal cars for a living. Just saying…… This is … ... more »
Does This Photo Show a Real Zebra with Menorah Stripes?
Zebra stripes are cool ... question is whether they're THIS cool.
More MAGAnomic Super-Winning: Saturday Sales $34.4 BILLION, Biggest Shopping Day in U.S. Retail History…
Jumping Ju-Ju Bones, Santa cancelled the recession!! According to the latest data stats from last weekend, Saturday holiday shopping in the U.S. was more than $34.4 billion in sales. That’s the largest single day in the history of U.S. retail … Continue reading →
Syrian Army nearly at the gates of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their advance in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this evening, as their troops seized more ground from the jihadist rebels. Led by the 25th Special Mission Forces Division (formerly Tiger Forces), the Syrian Arab Army has announced the capture of Al-Ghadfah after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | Ų§ŁŁ
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Militants attempt to bomb main Russian base in Syria
Militants attempted to attack Hmeimim, a Russian airbase in Syria, with drones, two such devices were destroyed, nobody was injured, Maj. Gen. Yury Borenkov, head of the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation, said at a briefing. “On December 22, 2019, when it became dark, militants belonging to illegal groupings attempted to attack Russia’s airbase Hmeimim […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | Ų§ŁŁ
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Turkish-backed militants issue general mobilization call after major setback in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed “Syrian National Army” (SNA) issued a general mobilization call to all available forces to help drive back the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Idlib Governorate. In a new statement released on their Twitter account, the SNA calls on available forces to help drive back the “Russian, Iranians, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | Ų§ŁŁ
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The Daily Brief 2019-12-22
This is a summary of 13 AMN articles on the following subjects: Russia, Syria, Hama, Idlib, Israel, Netanyahu, UAE, Turkey, Libya, Mediterranean, Saudi. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Gulf, Middleeast, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Russia sends another […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | Ų§ŁŁ
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Syrian FM accuses US of bombs Homs oil fields: video
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Muallem met for talks in Moscow on Monday. During the meeting between the two foreign ministers, Muallem accused the United States of carrying out the attack on three oil and gas sites in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. According to him, the attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | Ų§ŁŁ
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Syrian Army completes encirclement of Turkish military post in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – For the second time in the Syrian conflict, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has encircled the Turkish military’s observation post. According to a military source near the front-lines in southeast Idlib, the Syrian Arab Army has surrounded the Turkish observation post after seizing several towns from the jihadist rebels. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | Ų§ŁŁ
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Synthetic Menopausal Hormone Therapy Continues to Increase Breast Cancer and Death Rates
The headline on medscape.com (12.20.19) states, “Remarkable New Data on Menopausal Hormone Therapy.” Folks, there is NOTHING remarkable or (much) new about the data reported. What is remarkable is that the FDA, who should be working for us, has not pulled synthetic progesterone from the market even though over three decades of data have proven that it significantly increases breast cancer risk. One reason women have to suffer with the increased breast cancer risk is because the FDA was not doing its job and removing synthetic progesterone from the marketplace. Another reason is on ... more »
Dec. 22 Arctic Ice Nearly Normal
Originally posted on Science Matters: The image above, supported by the table later on shows that in December ice has recovered in the central Arctic with open water found only on the margins, as is typical this time of year. The animation shows progression of ice extent from Dec. 1 to Dec. 22, 2019. Most…
Bribes Don't Always Work-- Congress Just Slapped Down Big Tobacco
There's an infamous still photo at the 40 second mark in the video above. The photo is of the 7 CEOs of the 7 big tobacco companies-- collectively known as the "7 dwarves"-- swearing in front of Congress that tobacco was neither addictive nor harmful to anyone's health. Although the 7 absolutely knew otherwise and although the 7 were absolutely responsible for millions of deaths, none were ever charged with a crime, let alone incarcerated for a single day in prison. Zero accountability. The tobacco companies have kept bribing members of Congress. This cycle the tobacco companies... more »
To kill a polar bear
“Once, the bears were our food. Now we’ve become the food.” – Naujaat elder Donat Milortok _______________ To kill a polar bear The fate and ferocity of the North’s greatest predator has pitted the Inuit against southern scientists, leading to an extraordinary moment in a Nunavut court Excerpts from a fascinating article by Aaron Hutchins ... Read moreTo kill a polar bear The post To kill a polar bear appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The Hidden Military Uses of 5G Technology
*Manlio Dinucci* - At the London Summit, the 29 member countries of NATO agreed to “guarantee the security of our communications, including 5G”.
Divers Found A Massive Fishing Net Filled With Hundreds Of Decomposing Dead Sharks
*John Vibes* - A massive floating net filled with hundreds of decomposing sharks and other sea creatures was discovered by a group of divers who were swimming near the Cayman Islands.
Churches Are Breaking the Law on Purpose to Shelter the Homeless in Dallas This Winter
*Emma Fiala* - It is against the law for churches to provide shelter for the homeless in Dallas, but some are doing it anyway.
Green Cancer-Causing Slime Oozes Onto Michigan Highway
*Jordan Davidson* - Motorists traveling on Interstate 696 in Michigan caught a peculiar sight on Friday when a mysterious green slime oozed onto the highway from a retaining wall, according to The New York Times.
Lentol announces the signing of the Safe Way Home Act
A5775/S3966 Provides No-Cost Transportation for Victims of Sexual Assault Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol (D-North Brooklyn) announced today that a bill he introduced and passed as lead sponsor that will assist victims of sexual assault was signed into law by
Chairman Langworthy names NYC councilman Joe Borelli as 2020 spokesman
Chairman Langworthy taps popular New York City Councilman Joe Borelli to help spread the NYGOP’s messaging in the critical 2020 election cycle NEW YORK, NY — New York Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy has appointed New York City Council Minority
The brief fleeting flower of the Japanese artist Shigeru Aoki
The brief fleeting flower of the Japanese artist Shigeru Aoki Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese artist Shigeru Aoki (1882-1911) blossomed quickly but family problems and then tuberculosis would soon take him from this world. Hence, the promising artistic flower of Aoki parted before even reaching 29. This sad reality means that nobody […]
New York Times Turns Eye of Sauron onto U.S. Attorney John “Bull” Durham…
The New York Times has a curious article posited today surrounding U.S. Attorney John Durham who is doing the deep investigation into DOJ, FBI, CIA and intelligence community political espionage in the 2016 election and early Trump presidency. CTH readers … Continue reading →
Star Wars: The Battle Over the Fate of the Galaxy Concludes in the Cinema
*Alastair Marsh* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] How does it all end? It may all have happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but there’s a secret weapon in every Star Wars film that’s found almost everywhere humans live on Earth. It explains how the scrappy Rebel Alliance were able to defeat the mighty Galactic Empire, with all its high-tech weaponry, vast space armada and the Death Star. Even with the help of Jedis, The Force, ewoks and a wookiee, Luke Skywalker and the rebels skirted annihilation on many occasions. We believe that their ultimate victory owed ... more »
Is America Headed Towards a Debt Crisis?
*David Ditch* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Congress is ending the decade on a note of fiscal irresponsibility, but next year lawmakers have a fresh chance to do right by America. Amid the drama surrounding impeachment, both parties came together on one area of shared support: spending enormous amounts of taxpayer dollars and adding to the $23.1 trillion national debt. Congress had little time to properly review fiscal 2020 spending bills, which weighed in at more than 2,000 pages of clunky text. The legislation contained a multitude of flaws, including lobbyist-driven h... more »
The Navy Is Getting 'Robot Wolfpacks,' And America's Enemies Should Be Worried
*Jared Keller* *Security, * Versatile, low-cost platforms are changing warfare. *Key point:* The service is eyeing potential unmanned systems for "robot wolfpacks" of remotely-operated surface vessels to function as scouts, decoys, and forward electronic warfare platforms. On Feb. 13, the Navy awarded Boeing a $43 million contract to produce four of the 51-foot Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (XLUUVs) that are capable of traveling some 6,500 nautical miles unaided, the *U.S. Naval Institute* reported. According to *USNI*, the Navy could potentially deploy the Orcas f... more »
North Korea Is The One Country No Military Ever Wants To Fight
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Millions could die. *Key point: *A ground war with North Korea would be an extremely complex operation with considerable military and civilian casualties on both sides. North Korea is just slightly larger than Ohio. To the south it borders South Korea, to the west it borders the Yellow Sea, and to the east it borders the Sea of Japan. To the North it shares an 880 mile border with China and a much smaller one with Russia. The southern border is heavily fortified, with a 2.5 mile demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas. About a tenth of the p... more »
China About To Replace US As The World's Strongest Naval power
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with representatives of the aircraft carrier unit and the manufacturer at a naval port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province on December 17, 2019. © Global Look Press / Li Gang *RT:* *Sleeping dragon no more: China about to replace US as strongest naval power and Washington is too late to stop it* China might soon shift the world naval balance and unseat the US as the modern master of the seas. The process appears to already be under way, and there is little that Washington can do about stopping it. Visibly shaken by what it has seen on a photo ... more »
To Support Trump an “Evangelical” on Fox Quotes Anti-Christian Deist Who Opposed Organized Religion; Called the Judeo-Christian Bible the “Word of a Demon” and Who Focused on Moral Virtues Instead
“I do not believe in the creed professed by the Jewish church, by the Roman church, by the Greek church, … Continue reading →
DNA Edition
*DNA Danger? * CIA doesn't allow its personnel to give DNA swabs when they travel. (Kuwait, for example requires a DNA swab for entry and other countries are considering doing the same) The sample would positively identify the person and the sample could tend to identify relatives, who could come under scrutiny or be influenced. Now the Defense Department is piggy backing that policy. *From* *The Pentagon* (link) A growing number of companies like 23andMe and Ancestry sell testing kits that allow buyers to get a DNA profile by sending in a cheek swab or saliva sample. The DNA res... more »
Did Russian State TV Refer to President Trump as an ‘Agent’?
We should note here that the term was in quotation marks.
Does Billionaire George Soros Fund Christianity Today Publication?
In response to Christianity Today's blistering criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump, some readers used every weapon they could find to attack the evangelical publication.
Cold-Hearted Pet Owner Who Left Lizards in Street Is Sought
Police are searching for the owner of several lizards that were found in cages on a street in Massachusetts.
House Committee Raises Prospect of More Impeachment Articles
The committee wants a federal appeals court to order former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify.
Turtles fleeing lagoon used by firefighters find sanctuary in backyard buckets and pools
North Queensland wildlife volunteer Tracey Bazzo looks set to have a few more Christmas guests than usual, after more than 100 turtles fleeing a lagoon used to fight bushfires are brought to her by concerned locals.
Prince Philip 'not too bad' for 98, Prince Charles says, despite Duke's hospitalisation
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Prince Charles says his father is being looked after very well in hospital, but it is not clear whether the Duke of Edinburgh will be released in time to join the Royal family for Christmas.
Grave fears held for Victorian man missing in Far North Queensland's croc country
State Emergency Service crews are scouring the Daintree River near where Milan Lemic was last seen with his bogged ute, as police say they can't rule out the possibility of an "an animal interaction".
Rail emergency north-east of Perth as freight train crashes into grain train
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A rail emergency has been triggered north-east of Perth after a freight train was driven into the back of stationary grain train in the early hours of this morning.
Christmas shoppers crushed in balloon drop giveaway at Westfield Parramatta
Five people are taken to hospital after a Westfield Parramatta event billed as the "ultimate mega balloon drop" results in a stampede as the crowd races for free gifts.
Eleven dead, 300 treated in hospital after drinking coconut wine in Philippines
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At least 11 people die and more than 300 are treated in hospital after drinking coconut wine in the Philippines, including some who were celebrating at a Christmas party, officials said.
Scammers target bushfire victims amid outburst of generosity
As the Adelaide Hills fire continues to burn close to homes, residents are being contacted by scammers asking for their bank details, with police warning vulnerable victims to stay watchful.
Let's have some tucker. On the menu? Mystery bags, dog's eyes and snake's bum on a biscuit
Australians love our tucker, but if someone told you they could 'eat a baby's bottom through a cane chair' and only 'mystery bags' could fix it, would you know what they meant? A linguistics expert decodes the history behind some of our quirkiest food slang.
No family, roast lunch and a bag of lollies — this is Christmas behind bars
For many, Christmas is the loneliest time of year. Nowhere is that felt harder than behind bars, where no visitors are allowed on Christmas Day.
ASX flat as US-China trade optimism lifts Wall Street to record highs
Australian shares have begun the Christmas Eve trading session with very little momentum, while anticipation for a US-China "phase one" trade deal pushes Wall Street to fresh records.
Stolen BMW bursts into flames as police chase ends in Melbourne's east
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Two youths are in custody after a police chase from Geelong to Melbourne's eastern suburbs ends when their stolen car crashes and bursts into flames.
Dozens of cases of patient harm linked to new medical record system, health documents reveal
Almost 100 cases of patient harm have been linked to Queensland's new electronic medical record system within a year, including instances of patients being administered incorrect doses of drugs.
'What hope have I got now?': Woman sues employer after contracting virus while working in PNG
New research reveals more Australians are ignoring potential health risks when heading overseas as one business traveller, who contracted a debilitating virus while working in Papua New Guinea, sues her employer for failing to provide critical information on the dangers.
When Nina’s house burned down, she hoped for a caravan to live in. Now she has a new tiny house
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Nina Jongen's family home was one of 85 properties destroyed in a bushfire in the New South Wales town of Nymboida in November. Unbeknownst to her, her friend entered her into a competition to win a tiny house.
The sinister reason this tree is so much bigger than its neighbours
The *Nuytsia floribunda,* or 'Aussie Christmas tree' as it is commonly known, bursts into bright orange life each December, but how it survives and thrives is truly fascinating.
France Announces Its First-Ever Armed Drone Strike During A Military Operation In Mali
A French soldier of the Serval operation in Mali stands in front of a Harfang drone at the French army base in Niamey. Photograph: Martin Bureau/AFP *France 24:* *French army carries out first-ever drone strike during Mali op* France's armed forces said Monday it had carried out a drone strike for the first time, during operations in Mali at the weekend in which it said 40 "terrorists" were killed. On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron had announced that French forces had "neutralised" 33 jihadists in the central Malian region of Mopti, in an operation that had started th... more »
Two Years Ago — Havana Syndrome & Microwave Weapons: Q&A with Professor James Lin
Originally posted on Intel Today: “Whether or not a microwave weapon was the culprit, this stealth technique may be a weapon of the future. I would not be surprised if some military establishment around the world invests or has already been engaged in such a program.” Professor James Lin — UIC Professor James Lin December 22…
Virginia is taking a stand. This is real and it will effect every state.
Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: The last time the National Guard was used to seize weapons, 72 were killed and more than 200 injured. This article is on the Law Enforcement Today blog. Are you ready for this? https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/last-time-the-national-guard-was-used-to-seize-weapons-72-were-killed-and-more-than-200-injured/ Well you better get ready because it’s getting very close to home. https://www.bitterrootbugle.com/bitterroot-posse/…
History Says America Won the First Gulf War. One Historian Has a Different Take.
*Robert Farley* *Security, Middle East* It led to overconfidence in U.S. military might. *Key point:* America’s success in the Gulf War meant that future international problems would not resemble the Gulf War—and on balance, that’s a positive. The United States and its coalition partners evicted Iraq from Kuwait over twenty-three years ago. Temporally, the Gulf War is closer to the fall of Saigon than it is to us today. Given the struggles of the past fourteen years, it’s difficult to remember how important the Gulf War seemed in 1991, as the Soviet Union neared its collapse. T... more »
These 5 Bombers Blew Away The Competition
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* The best of the best. *Key point:* Current air forces have, with some exceptions, effectively done away with the distinctions between fighters and bombers, instead relying on multi-role fighter-bombers for both missions. Bombers are the essence of strategic airpower. While fighters have often been important to air forces, it was the promise of the heavy bomber than won and kept independence for the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force. At different points in time, air forces in the United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, and I... more »
Christmas in the Trenches 2019
As is my annual custom, this song is both thanks to all those who serve our country and a reminder of why they serve—to "secure the blessings of liberty." This year, with so much strife in the world, it seems worth remembering those who sacrifice for our nation. My best wishes to all *Lawfare* readers for a warm and wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. [image: Paul Rosenzweig] Paul Rosenzweig is the founder of Red Branch Consulting PLLC, a homeland security consulting company and a Senior Fellow at the R Street Institute. He is also a Senior Advisor to The Chertoff Group... more »
Further Thoughts on the Crossfire Hurricane Report
The Department of Justice Building (Source/Flickr/Scott) With a few more days to read the inspector general’s Crossfire Hurricane report and watch the C-SPAN video of his congressional testimony (and listen to the no-bull version on Lawfare), I have five additional observations beyond those set out in a series of tweets on the day the report was released, discussions on the *Lawfare* podcast the following day, and conversations with NPR, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. The first question, for me, remains the one about possible political bias in the FBI. In partic... more »
A letter to a conservative editorialist who says we just don’t like Trump
As an independent and former Republican (in fairness, I was a Democrat for a few years after college), I am bemused at how Trump supporters are dismissive of people’s criticisms because they just don’t like him. That does not give … Continue reading →
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