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*by Noah* Oh, Oh! Looks like some people didn't get what they wanted for Christmas!
Good news; Chinese defaults are rising rapidly
No, this headline does not reflect any ill will toward the Chinese economy, rather I am celebrating a rare victory in the war on moral hazard. In the US, the problem of moral hazard seems to be growing worse over time. It began with FDIC insured bank deposits. Then the doctrine of “too-big-to-fail “was added. […] The post Good news; Chinese defaults are rising rapidly appeared first on Econlib.
"Pandemonium"
*"Pandemonium"* by Jason Wiskerchen "The only thing nearly as enlightening as reading David Collum’s epic 'Year In Review' is listening to him and Chris Martenson riff about its highlights. Strap in, grab some eggnog, and listen to this year’s recap: "We are so close to a financial crisis now that we may be way, way past the fail-safe. We’ve got all these unfunded liabilities that we have to pay or face the consequences of - and they are fantastically enormous. The pensions are all underfunded - at the top of a financial asset price bubble, mind you. Social Security is a disaster. ... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, "Starwalkers"
2002, "Starwalkers"
Chet Raymo, "On Saying 'I Don't Know'"
*"On Saying 'I Don't Know'"* by Chet Raymo “Johannes Kepler is best known for figuring out the laws of planetary motion. In 1610, he published a little book called “The Six-Cornered Snowflake” that asked an even more fundamental question: How do visible forms arise? He wrote: "There must be some definite reason why, whenever snow begins to fall, its initial formation is invariably in the shape of a six-pointed starlet. For if it happens by chance, why do they not fall just as well with five corners or with seven?" All around him Kepler saw beautiful shapes in nature: six-pointed s... more »
Here Are Ten Insanely Awesome Viral Aviation Videos
Boeing 777 PFD view landing at Kuwait International Airport 😍 Video by (a_marafi) on IG. pic.twitter.com/y0a4fN2NDa — Aviationdaily✈️الطيران يوميآ (@Aviationdailyy) December 13, 2019 *Warzone/The Drive*:* Unwrap These Ten Insanely Awesome Viral Aviation Videos This Christmas* We are going to stick a bunch of ridiculously sweet videos of aircraft doing amazing stuff in your stocking. Well, Santa's hypersonic sleigh is about to launch this Christmas eve on the big fella's annual long-endurance sortie. As such, it's time to sit back, relax, pour some eggnog, and enjoy a curated set ... more »
India's Arjun Tank Took Decades to Make. Why?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* What was the issue? *Key point:* Russian state media has reported that India is interested in the Armata as the basis of a new, localized tank. In the mid-1970s, India began development on a totally new, advanced main battle tank that would satisfy the needs of the country’s Armored Corps. An impressive combination of firepower, armor protection and mobility, the tank was to be India’s first indigenously produced tank—and one of the best in the world. The service date for the tank, known as Arjun, was confidently set for 1985. Instead, the Arju... more »
Home Alone: With Donald Trump
Home Alone is one of the typical Christmas films on TV – in Czechia but apparently also in Canada. Canada's leading TV channel CBC has censored a scene with Donald Trump in Home Alone 2. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Trump derangement syndrome is a real thing. Trump has personally blamed Justin Trudeau for the censorship. The censorship was apparently motivated by some fanatical leftists' desire to hide the fact that Trump was pretty much a popular figure already in the 1990s. But CBC claims that someone made the edit already in 2014 and for apolitical reaso... more »
Tweets For Today
Kazakhstan's Almaty International Airport says the Bek Air plane crashed with 100 passengers and crew abroad. The plane hit a concrete fence and a two-story building shortly after takeoff. https://t.co/UdVslHgaf6 https://t.co/N9kklIsYwz — The Associated Press (@AP) December 27, 2019 Turkey is set to send troops to Libya after a request from that country's internationally recognised government.https://t.co/9lsmkebpQx — Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) December 27, 2019 Congress pushes back on stunning Navy plan to cut destroyers, cruisers, subs, and more:https://t.co/pDlzC2ufDi... more »
Zionism and Israel
The term Zionism is derived from the word Zion that in the Hebrew language and cultural-historical tradition of the Jews refers to the citadel (acropolis) of the city of Jerusalem but as well as to the Kingdom of Heaven. From the matter of politics, Zionism refers to the political-national movement […]
"Life, In Short..."
"It is easy to overlook this thought that life just is. As humans we are inclined to feel that life must have a point. We have plans and aspirations and desires. We want to take constant advantage of the intoxicating existence we've been endowed with. But what's life to a lichen? Yet it's impulse to exist, to be, is every bit as strong as ours - arguably even stronger. If I were told that I had to spend decades being a furry growth on a rock in the woods, I believe I would lose the will to go on. Lichens don't. Like virtually all living things, they will suffer any hardship, endure... more »
A star roughly 10 times bigger than the Sun could be about to explode
Astronomy experts explain why giant red star Betelgeuse looks a little different at the moment — and why scientists around the world are talking about it.
South Australia records deadliest year on the roads since 2010
Just In - 22 hours ago
A horror end to the year on South Australia's roads has seen a sudden surge in fatal accidents, with two pedestrians, a motorcyclist and a driver killed in the past two days.
Cabin View Of Mid-Air Refuelling By MiG-31BM And Su-34 Russian Jets
*Sputnik:* *Cabin View of Mid-Air Refuelling by MiG-31BM and Su-34 Jets Caught on Video* The complex procedure took place at an altitude of two to six thousand metres at a speed of 600 km/hour. The two aircraft approached the fuel tank separately at prearranged times. Breathtaking footage of MiG-31BM and Su-34 jets, refuelling in the skies over Russia's Chelyabinsk Region, were published by the Zvezda broadcaster. In the video, shot from the cockpit, the pilots from the Shagol and Kansk airbases are seen flying the aircraft to an Il-78 tanker to refuel. *Read more* .... *WNU Edi... more »
December 27th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1072
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
A Year Of Ineffective Climate Madness Looms
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The year 2019 saw the rapid rise of climate hysteria, but as the saying goes: “You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet.” Now that the hysteria is firmly established and well organized, it is sure to get bigger and louder. But I see very little…
Wet Years, Dry Years
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Reblogged from WUWT Willis Eschenbach / 12 hours ago December 25, 2019 Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach I keep reading all kinds of claims that the slight warming we’ve been experiencing over the last century has already led to an increase in droughts. A few years ago there were…
How Amazon Gains Control & Domination
Amazon takes over the last mile and everything else.
The Air Force Chose The GAU-5A Rifle To Protect Its Downed Pilots For A Good Reason
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * You can now own one. *Key point: *The GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon is the most compact and effective survival rifles for a downed airman. While most pilots like to think of themselves as fairly detached from the brutality of warfare on the ground, they all face the very real possibility of being shot down and forced to defend themselves on the ground. For most of the twentieth century, shot down pilots could be expected to be captured and interned as POWs, so were generally armed with lightweight survival rifles or pistols. But more recently wh... more »
Picture Of The Day
Shoppers make their way as Christmas lights illuminate Regent Street in London, Britain, December 7, 2019. © REUTERS / Lisi Niesner *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Feel It in the Air: Holiday Spirit Endows Capitals Worldwide With Sparkling Looks * (Sputnik).
Virginia's Second Amendment Attack
[image: virginia-s-second-amendment-attack] Virginia Governor Ralph Northam apologized for his medical school blackface stunt, but he will have much more to apologize for if he signs into law a bill that attacks Virginia citizens' Second Amendment rights.
Today France, Tomorrow the USA?
[image: today-france-tomorrow-the-usa] France appears to be at a place where the rest of Europe and America are headed.
2019’s Top 10 multistate foodborne outbreaks by number of illnesses
A foodborne outbreak occurs whenever two or more people get sick from the same contaminated food or beverage. If the illnesses occur in two or more states, the situation becomes a multistate foodborne disease outbreak. The federal Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta is the lead coordinator for public health partners for all multistate foodborne... Continue Reading
Don’t Be Crushed By Your Own Belief System
We’ve all known people who’ve changed their belief systems. Whether it’s switching political ideologies or converting to a new religion, we’ve all witnessed with our own eyes that people have the ability to willfully change their beliefs. Unless you’ve been living an incredibly boring and […]
Donald Trump was cut from a Home Alone 2 screening by a Canadian TV station. Here's why
Just In - 23 hours ago
President Donald Trump's cameo in the popular film has been cut from a screening on Canada's public broadcaster, CBC, sparking tweets from the US leader and his supporters, but the network says it was not politically motivated.
Russian opposition figure posts selfie with police during federal raid
Just In - 23 hours ago
Footage posted to social media after the raid on Alexei Navalny's headquarters shows officers using power tools to force open a door and tape over security cameras.
Volunteer firefighters approaching 100 days away from jobs ask for more financial help
Volunteer firefighters in New South Wales are calling for greater financial support from government as many firies clock up 100 days.
Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan killing at least 14
Just In - 23 hours ago
Several people are killed after a plane with 95 passengers and five crewmembers on board crashes near the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan.
Is Liverpool on track for the best Premier League season ever?
Liverpool's crushing win over nearest rivals Leicester has many ready to hand the title to Jurgen Klopp's men. But are the Reds in with a shot of producing the best-ever Premier League season?
Adelaide Council rejects calls to cancel NYE fireworks
Just In - 23 hours ago
Calls to scrap New Year's Eve fireworks in Adelaide as a mark of respect to South Australian bushfire victims are rejected by Adelaide City Council and the Lord Mayor.
This Is Why The Glock 17 Won't Be 'Enlisting' With The Military
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * The countries that use Glock 17s as standard sidearms are in the minority. *Key point: *Sidearms are practically inconsequential on the battlefield. Despite the near-ubiquity of the Glock 17 in police forces around the world, surprisingly few nations have adopted the Glock 17 as a standard sidearm for their military forces. On the surface, this may seem surprising: the Glock was first adopted in the early 1980s, at a time when many militaries were replacing their 1940s or 1950s vintage sidearms with modern, high capacity double stack 9mm. But to those ... more »
Quote of the Day
“The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.” ― George Carlin
Russia's Economy Is Booming
Russian businesses are confident of the year ahead, so why aren't they investing more or taking bigger risks? Pixabay / MT *Moscow Times:* *Russia in 2020: Business Is Booming but the Future Is Unclear * While Russian businesses are feeling confident and growing their revenues, a lack of ambition and risk-taking could limit potential. 2019 was an impressive year in the Russian business world. The Russian stock market was one of the best performing anywhere in the world — up more than 40% in dollar terms and setting new record highs in the process. Corporate profits soared — risi... more »
Friday December 27th – 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 →
2020 Money
Over the weekend, *Axios* reported that the RNC outraised the DNC-- and by a lot. "The RNC goes into the presidential election year with *more than seven times*as much cash on hand as the DNC-- $63 million vs. $8.3 million. Mike Allen somehow forgot to mention that money that might have normally gone to the DNC went into the campaigns of the Democratic candidates instead. So, while Trump raised around $165,000,000, all the Democrats running for president combined raised $718,000,000. So... uh, yeah, Mike Allen. Sorry to pop your little red balloon. It's also worth mentioning that ... more »
Holistic Chiropractor Explains Three Main Types of Stress, How to Heal Naturally Through Deep Breathing, Physical Therapy and More
Stress is often overlooked as a disease-causing factor in the mainstream medical culture, but mitigating and relieving it at the roots is actually the core focus of Dr. Jared Young’s California-based practice, Triad Wellness. Dr. Young is a chiropractor who is also an active supporter of children’s physical, mental and financial health in El Salvador, through several different initiatives and services he hopes to expand across the world in the coming years. Recently, Dr. Young sat down for an interview with AltHealthWorks.com to discuss his unique approach to wellness, inc... more »
Tripoli-based Libyan gov’t officially requests Turkish military intervention
The head of the Russian Contact Group for the intra-Libyan settlement, Lev Dengov, confirmed that GNA officially requested military aid – “air, sea, ground” support – from Turkey. Earlier in the day, several media reported that Tripoli-based GNA had made a formal request. “Yes, it is true. The office of GNA confirmed that it had […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Armenia to buy advanced Russian military weapons
The Armenian Armed Forces are planning to replenish their arsenal with modern weapons in 2022-2023, particularly with long-range weapon systems, Chief of Armenia’s General Staff Lieutenant-General Artak Davtyan said at an end-of-the-year press conference on Thursday. “We have a decision to acquire modern armament but we have no specific contracts yet. We are planning to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria considers suing the US over stolen oil
Syria is considering filing an international suit against the American government over its actions in the eastern part of the country, Syrian presidential adviser Bouthaina Shaaban said in an interview with Al-Mayadeen TV. “Syria is looking into the possibility of filing an international lawsuit against the United States, due to the fact that they steal […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-12-25
This is a summary of 17 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Turkey, Libya, Tunisia, Qurdaha, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Russia, Benghazi, Haftar, Bassil, Hariri, Lebanon, Damascus. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, North-Africa, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, World-News, Lebanon, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"The Galactic Butterfly"
"This ancient Mayan symbol is called the Galactic Butterfly which is said to represent all of the consciousness that has ever existed in this galaxy. It is a symbol of unity which connects people regardless of distance, events, or time. The consciousness of living things, including animals, plants and humans. The consciousness that organized raw materials into a whirling disk of stars, planets and solar systems. God. The Greeks believed butterflies to be human souls flying to heaven. They also likened them to cognitive thoughts and spirits. This is actually where the term "Psyche" ... more »
China Is Building More Powerful Jet Engines, And Is Selling Tech
*Eugene K. Chow* *Technology, Asia* China's air force could be about to get a big boost. *Key point:* China is quickly becoming an elite player in the Jet Age. Chinese engineering has become so advanced that German jet engines could soon get a major boost from China. Officials in China have begun talks to sell sophisticated aerospace technology and manufacturing equipment to Germany for the production of high-performance jet engines. As China moves to rapidly build its commercial and military aviation industry, the nation has made significant engineering breakthroughs, most not... more »
Gohmert: Trump Presidency Exposed Scope of Deep State Corruption and Influence…
Tammy Bruce is filling in for Sean Hannity. Refreshing. Congressman Louie Gohmert discusses the status of the political impeachment effort and Speaker Pelosi’s refusal to send the articles to the Senate. Ms. Bruce notes the DC reaction to an outsider … Continue reading →
Can China Dethrone the US Dollar as Global Reserve
Can China Dethrone the US Dollar as Global Reserve by Steve Brown, December 23, 2019, https://theduran.com/ As a result of this ‘trade war’ China has let the yuan slide versus the USD which is a warning to Trump, specifically Mnuchin. – On the US dollar as reserve currency, that is a tough thing to break …
Their Own Documents Proved the Govt Blew $3 Trillion on Afghanistan and LIED. Congress Immediately Authorized Almost a TRILLION More for 2020
Their Own Documents Proved the Govt Blew $3 Trillion on Afghanistan and LIED. Congress Immediately Authorized Almost a TRILLION More for 2020 by Daisy Luther, https://www.theorganicprepper.com/ It’s rare that I read something on the Washington Post that I don’t find highly biased, even repugnant. But with their recent article on the Afghanistan Papers, they truly …
IDF Chief Warns Israelis: The Next War Will Hit Our Home Front Extremely Hard
Zionist war propaganda preparing the sheeple for Albert Pike’s Satanic WW3! IDF Chief Warns Israelis: The Next War Will Hit Our Home Front Extremely Hard by JUDAH ARI GROSS, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Top military commander vows Israel will block Iranian threats ‘even at risk of war,’ laments IDF is alone in fight against Tehran – IDF Chief …
Oil Discovery Raises Stakes Between Israel and Lebanon
Oil Discovery Raises Stakes Between Israel and Lebanon by https://www.aljazeera.com/ Prospect of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah heightens after the discovery of oil and gas reserves in waters disputed by the two sides. – People in south Lebanon fear another war between Israel and Hezbollah. In the last conflict in 2006, more than 1,000 Lebanese civilians had died compared …
US Uses ISIS as ‘Scarecrow’ to Intimidate Others, While Secretly Backing Them, Syrian FM Tells RT
US Uses ISIS as ‘Scarecrow’ to Intimidate Others, While Secretly Backing Them, Syrian FM Tells RT by https://www.rt.com/ Despite claiming to fight jihadists in Syria, the Americans are gladly using them to further anti-Damascus policies and occasionally giving them a helping hand, the Syrian foreign minister told RT. – “The Americans are using ISIS as …
‘Stop Playing Games’: Graham Warns Pelosi Senate May ‘Strike Back’ Over Impeachment Debacle
‘Stop Playing Games’: Graham Warns Pelosi Senate May ‘Strike Back’ Over Impeachment Debacle by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said on Monday that the “Constitutional outrage” by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) “needs to end,” and that if it continues into 2020, “the Senate needs to strike back.” – “The …
Trump Has Given Israel Immunity To International Law
Trump Has Given Israel Immunity To International Law by Paul Craig Roberts, https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/ In Israel’s treatment of Occupied Palestine, Israel has been violating international law for decades. Under international law, an occupying power is not permitted to incorporate the occupied land into its own domain. However, Israel has persistently done so, evicting Palestinians from their …
EPSTEIN ‘ADMITTED TO ME’ HE WAS A SPY: Ex-Business Partner Of Sex Criminal Claims Prince Andrew Is Protecting Ghislaine Maxwell, Stonewalling Prosecutors’ Investigation Over Blackmail Fears
EPSTEIN ‘ADMITTED TO ME’ HE WAS A SPY: Ex-Business Partner Of Sex Criminal Claims Prince Andrew Is Protecting Ghislaine Maxwell, Stonewalling Prosecutors’ Investigation Over Blackmail Fears by Dylan Howard, https://medium.com/@dylanhoward Steven Hoffenberg was arrested by FBI agents in Arkansas in 1996, after regulators accused him of defrauding investors. The former business partner of Jeffrey Epstein …
PBOC Official: China’s Digital Yuan Won’t Be a Speculative Currency Like Bitcoin
PBOC Official: China’s Digital Yuan Won’t Be a Speculative Currency Like Bitcoin by Graham Smith, https://news.bitcoin.com/ According to recent statements by People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official Mu Changchun, the country’s digital yuan is ready for trials. The central bank digital currency (CBDC) will decidedly not be a speculative asset like bitcoin or stablecoins, and …
Farewell to Paper Money?
Farewell to Paper Money? by Jeff Thomas, https://internationalman.com/ A decade or more ago, I began to discuss with associates the possibility of governments and banks colluding to eliminate physical cash. Back then, the idea struck most everyone as poppycock, that governments could never get away with it. – I didn’t write on the subject until …
Guardian FINALLY Corrects Fake Assange ‘Escape Plot’ to Russia Article
RT Britain’s ‘Guardian’ newspaper has been forced to amend an article it published last year about Russia’s role in an alleged plot to extract Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian embassy in London. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/a7vj end
Global Freight Collapse, Real Economic MELTDOWN Continues! What Really Going On?
The Money GPS There’s no possible way to deny the economic stagnation we are witnessing today. It’s simply ignorant to deny it. The stock markets have seen a massive melt-up taking place because of so many central banks pumping liquidity into the financial system. Meanwhile the global shipping industry has been falling since 2018. The …
Boeing Documents Show ‘Very Disturbing’ Concerns Over 737 MAX
RT America With the emergence of new documents showing Boeing employee concerns about the 737 MAX jet, the company’s new CEO is apparently intending to focus on FAA Cooperation. RT America’s Natasha Sweatte has the story. end
YouGov Survey: Germans Say Trump Is More Dangerous Than Kim Jong Un, Putin, Khamenei, And Xi Combined
U.S. President Donald Trump stands among other leaders as he attends a NATO plenary session, December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *DW:* *Germans think Trump is more dangerous than Kim Jong Un and Putin* When asked who posed the greatest threat to world peace, Germans in a recent poll overwhelmingly pointed to one person — Donald Trump. The US president beat out the leaders of North Korea, Russia, China and Iran. Although Washington is one of Germany's closest allies, public trust in the US has significantly eroded under President Donald Trump, a new YouGov survey showed. Germa... more »
FDA broadens warning about Listeria-tainted hard boiled eggs
As three more companies posted recalls because of a Listeria outbreak traced to peeled hard boiled eggs, federal officials today updated a public alert warning against certain packaged hard boiled eggs sold at retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Trader Joe’s and Costco. Eggland’s Best brand is also involved. Inspectors found the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes... Continue Reading
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