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The Word "Moderate" Has Been Perverted" To Cover Up The True Meaning In Democratic Party Politics: "Conservative"
Do you ever read Historic.ly? You should. A couple of days ago they asked Paul Rockwell to write about the history of moderates. He began by reminding readers that "In 2016 Democrats nominated Hillary Clinton, not because she was a visionary, certainly not because her agenda generated enthusiasm among young voters, but because Democrats-- influenced by media-- simply assumed that centrists are automatically more electable than progressives. That assumption has no basis in reality. Even worse, the centrist viewpoint could well lead to another Clinton-like fiasco. Many voters may ... more »
China Accuses The U.S. For Starting The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
2/2 CDC was caught on the spot. When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation! pic.twitter.com/vYNZRFPWo3 — Lijian Zhao 赵立坚 (@zlj517) March 12, 2020 *FOX News: **Chinese official accuses US Army of starting coronavirus outbreak, demands 'explanation'* *The official questioned whether the U.S. Army 'brought the epidemic to Wuhan'* A Chinese official questioned whether the U.S. Army "brought the epidemic to W... more »
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Italy -- News Updates March 12, 2020
*Daily Mail*: *Italian Medical Chief Roberto Stella, 67, dies of coronavirus as toll of fatalities leaps 23% in one day to 1,016 and total number of cases in the country passes 15,000* * Italian medical chief Roberto Stella died from coronanvirus at the age of 67 after suffering respiratory failure * Death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in Italy jumped by 189 to 1,016 in the last 24 hours - a 23 per cent rise * Total cases in Italy rose to 15,113 from a previous 12,462, marking the biggest daily rise in absolute terms * Rome's Catholic churches were ordered to close in a move ... more »
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Wife Tests Positive for Wuhan Virus…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, began exhibiting flu-like symptoms after returning from a speaking engagement in the U.K. Mrs. Trudeau has now been confirmed to be infected with the Chinese Coronavirus. Surprisingly, sources tell CTV News … Continue reading →
Chelsea Manning Is Free From Jail, Faces Exorbitant Fines
Alexandria - Today, March 12, prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia ended the grand jury of Julian Assange and Wikileaks in which Chelsea Manning refused to testify. As a result, US District Court Judge Anthony Trenga ordered the immediate release of Chelsea Manning. Manning has been incarcerated since May 2019. Judge Trenga had tried to coerce Manning into testifying by imposing a fine for every day she resisted even though she said repeatedly that she would not violate her principles, which include opposition to the secret grand jury system, and would never testify. A he... more »
Global Financial Asset Deflation Underway: Prelude To Next ‘Great Recession’?
March 10, 2020 "Information Clearing House" - Monday, March 9, financial asset markets continue to implode: US stocks are further collapsing -6% (Dow down 1650, Nasdaq >500 mid-day). Ditto Asian and Europe stock markets -6%. They were already declining sharply last week due to coronavirus induced supply chain shocks ... more »
Fed Injects $1.5 Trillion To Prevent Treasury Disruption
Arcadia Economics Fed Injects $1.5 Trillion To Prevent #Treasury Disruption Despite months of #repo operations and promises that everything is fine with the #financialmarkets, today the #FederalReserve injected $1.5 trillion into the system to prevent disruptions in the #treasurymarket. It was the latest stunning move by #theFed, although hardly surprising given the recent stock market …
‘US Army Behind Covid-19 In Wuhan’: China’s Foreign Ministry Levels Bombastic Charge
Not so bombastic IMO. The US Deep State, western Illuminati behind this. ‘US Army Behind Covid-19 In Wuhan’: China’s Foreign Ministry Levels Bombastic Charge by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A truly bombshell and unprecedented accusation, underscoring that if Sino-US relations amid the broader crisis weren’t already bad enough, they’re about to crash much, much lower: China’s …
Coronavirus Fears Are Clobbering the Stock Market — And Your Retirement – Al Caicedo #4695
FSN GoldandSilver Coronavirus fears are clobbering the stock market — is it doing the same to your retirement? Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have pushed stocks lower. The coronavirus has reached a handful of countries across the globe, including the U.S. — and now, it’s touched retirement plans too. Concerns about the spread of …
BofA’s Shocking Warning: The Treasury Market Is No Longer Functioning Normally
BofA’s Shocking Warning: The Treasury Market Is No Longer Functioning Normally by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ In a stunning report published this morning by BofA’s Marc Cabana, the rates strategist warns that the US Treasury market is no longer functioning properly, and will “likely requires a rapid & large near-term policy response from the US Treasury …
Keiser Report | Thinking Exponentially | E1513
RT In this final episode of Keiser Report from Los Angeles, Max and Stacy discuss the exponential growth in debt and dollars that preceded the pandemic sweeping through some of the world’s major economies. They discuss the oil and stock market collapses that started off the week and where this volatility might take us. In …
CHAOS Hits ALL Markets as Bank Bailouts Go “MoonShot!” (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota Yes, this is what a “Smooth Transition” feels like!! There will be NO RELIEF from the chaos in an attempt at a smooth transition. What we NEED is a market shut down, arrests, redistribution of the money of the New System and a restructure of ALL fake derivative markets. It will come anyways so …
Chamath Palihapitiya on Stock Selloff: I Suspect We Are Nowhere Near the Lows
CNBC Television CNBC’s “Halftime Report” breaks down the market sell-off as coronavirus fears accelerate with Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO of Social Capital. end
Fed Launches QE, Gold and Silver Pummeled
Arcadia Economics #Fed Launches QE, #Gold and #Silver Pummeled The #FederalReserve finally responded on Thursday to the #stockmarket meltdown and injected $1.5 trillion into the financial markets. Which would seemingly be a positive for gold and silver. Although once again the prices of the #preciousmetals were down sharply. Is this panic selling? Or is there …
Bailout Bazooka Has Been Fired: Mike Maloney’s Gold/Silver Market Update
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) “Buying silver now is like buying redemption before the sentence.” – Mike Maloney Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook The Federal Reserve has fired the Bailout Bazooka, find out what they are trying to hit and discover the almost certain collateral damage to follow. Mike Maloney covers a lot …
‘Ability to Help May Reach Limit’ | Italian Doctors Battle Coronavirus
RT In Europe, Italy remains the biggest concern with more than 10,000 known cases of coronavirus. RT met an emergency room doctor to learn more about the difficulties facing medics. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/acla end
Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts Unprecedented Measures (Special Coverage)
RT America John Grace of Investor’s Advantage Corp, legal and media analyst Lionel of Lionel Media and RT America’s Michele Greenstein join Rick Sanchez to react to President Trump’s special Wednesday address where he spoke about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the measures his administration is taking to combat it, including a historic travel ban …
Sanchez: Wall Street in Crash & Panic Mode — Why? (Full Show)
RT America Wall Street is reeling from the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia, coupled with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, which the WHO has officially declared a pandemic. Rick Sanchez explains how the worldwide drop in oil prices has been a disaster for the fracking industry and banks in the US. Then John …
Bazooka Backfires: Stocks Tumble, FRA/OIS Soars After Fed’s Massive Repo Operation Fails To Fix Liquidity Crisis
Bazooka Backfires: Stocks Tumble, FRA/OIS Soars After Fed’s Massive Repo Operation Fails To Fix Liquidity Crisis by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Maybe the Fed’s repo bazooka was just a water pistol? Less than an hour after the Fed announced a massive expansion to its repo facilities, adding one $500 billion 3-month repo today, following by an identical …
Bazooka Fired: Fed Unleashes $1.5 Trillion Repo Bailout, Expands “Not QE” To QE5
Bazooka Fired: Fed Unleashes $1.5 Trillion Repo Bailout, Expands “Not QE” To QE5 by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ After increases in its repo facility twice already this week, from $100billion to $150billion to $175billion per day, and adding added a new 1-month term repo facility, the New York Fed just stunned the market and fired its …
"R.I.P.: Requiem for a Bull"
*"R.I.P.: Requiem for a Bull"* by Brian Maher "For the longest bull market in history… it is a time to die. For the Dow Jones, aged 11 years and two days, the soul quit the body yesterday afternoon. Immediate cause of death: coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Underlying cause of death: irrational exuberance. The sickness was brief, acutely brief - a mere 19 days. Only in November 1931… in the teeth of the Great Depression… did the index plunge from record heights to bear market depths in so short a space. Such was the violence of the death spasm. Both S&P and Nasdaq joined it in the ... more »
The Advantages Of Appeal To Authority
Appeal to authority (*argumentum ad verecundiam*) is a logical fallacy, but one that is quite useful in philosophical discussions. Citing something written in a book or paper by a popular scholar tends to shore up your own arguments, and that is why “appeal to authority” ranks among the commonly used logical fallacies—most people, who love to discuss philosophy, will be guilty of it.
Public Schools’ Overlooked Role in Transmitting Diseases
[image: public-schools-overlooked-role-in-transmitting-diseases] Do schools make flu season possible? In light of the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it may be time at long last to reconsider the wisdom of herding the nation’s children into close proximity in public schools as doing so seems almost certain to engender the spread of disease.
The Coronavirus Psyop
March 13, 2020 by zeev1776 “The Fake News Media and their partner, the Democrat Party, is doing everything within its semi-considerable power (it used to be greater!) to inflame the CoronaVirus situation, far beyond what the facts would warrant. Surgeon General, “The risk is low to the average American.”” – President Donald Trump The world … Continue reading The Coronavirus Psyop →
Saskatchewan confirms first presumptive case of novel coronavirus | Globalnews.ca
By David Giles Global News Posted March 12, 2020 10:01 am Updated March 12, 2020 6:07 pm WATCH ABOVE: Saskatchewan health officials have confirmed the 1st presumptive case of COVID-19 in the province. Saskatchewan’s chief medical officer has confirmed the province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. … Continue reading Saskatchewan confirms first presumptive case of novel coronavirus | Globalnews.ca →
Trump authorizes military to respond after deadly attack blamed on Iran-backed militia
Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has authorized the U.S. military to respond to Wednesday’s rocket attack in Iraq that killed two American troops and a British service member, the Pentagon said on Thursday, blaming Iran-backed militia. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump listens to questions from the news media … Continue reading Trump authorizes military to respond after deadly attack blamed on Iran-backed militia →
Cat Report – American Intelligence Media
Anonymous Patriots March 12, 20207:16 pm Cat Report . DISCLAIMER: Get a big glass for water and take a few redpills before enjoying today’s Cat Report somewhere below these delicious miner finds. Meet professor helping to build the mass surveillance, bio-weaponry Mark of the Beast for the Pilgrims Society Dr. Donald T. Gantz, Professor Emeritus, … Continue reading Cat Report – American Intelligence Media →
In Unprecedented Move, All Catholic Churches In Rome Will Be Closed Until April Due To COVID-19 Coronavirus Hysteria Now Sweeping The Planet
St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, which is on Vatican territory, has already been closed and the pope has canceled his two weekly appearances in public. He held his most recent Sunday blessing and general audience from inside the Vatican and both have been streamed on the internet. by Geoffrey Grider March 12, 2020 NOW THE … Continue reading In Unprecedented Move, All Catholic Churches In Rome Will Be Closed Until April Due To COVID-19 Coronavirus Hysteria Now Sweeping The Planet →
U.S. Stock Markets Suffer Worst Crash Since 1987
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. All stock trades were halted at 9.35am due to a 'circuit breaker' pause, and trading resumed at 9.50am *Daily Mail:* *Dow plunges 10% in Wall Street's worst trading day since 1987 despite Fed pumping $1.5 TRILLION into bond markets amid panic over Trump's European travel ban* * Wall Street on Thursday suffered worst trading day since 1987's Black Monday * Federal Reserve announced a massive injection into short-term lending markets * Fed will buy $1.5 trillion in U.S. Treasury securities on Thursday and Frid... more »
Why are markets so pessimistic?
At the moment, the primary problem is obviously the coronavirus epidemic, and its expected impact on business. Another problem is monetary policy, more particularly falling NGDP expectations for the medium to longer-term, when the immediate crisis is over. The lack of leadership in Washington has not been the major problem, but there are signs that […] The post Why are markets so pessimistic? appeared first on Econlib.
'There is no crying in baseball': Tom Hanks thanks Queensland Health staff during coronavirus isolation
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson say they are taking coronavirus isolation "one day at a time", thanking Queensland Health staff in a social media post.
Dark Mofo no go forces urgent plan for faux show
The shock news of David Walsh pulling the plug on Hobart's Dark Mofo 2020 festival has thrown Tasmania into disarray — but the ABC can reveal plans are already afoot to mimic the iconic event — on a much, much smaller scale, writes James Dunlevie.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's Wife Has Been Diagnosed With The Covid-19 Coronavirus
*CBC: **Sophie Grégoire Trudeau tests positive for coronavirus* 'She is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions,' PMO says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Prime Minister's Office said late Thursday, saying she will remain in isolation. "She is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild," the PMO said, adding that the prime minister "is in good health with no symptoms." Trudeau will also stay in isolation for 14 days, but on the advice of his doctors,... more »
Trump doesn’t understand free markets
Friedrich Hayek famously argued that socialist central planning must fail. The basic problem is the immense amount of information that undergirds the complex division of labor. “As decentralisation has become necessary because nobody can consciously balance all the considerations bearing on the decisions of so many individuals, the co-ordination can clearly not be effected by ‘conscious control,’ but only by arrangements which convey to each agent the information he must possess in order effectively to adjust his decisions to those of others.” The irreplaceable virtue of free ma... more »
U.N. Has Recorded The First Suspected Covid-19 Cases In An Overcrowded Iraqi Refugee Camp
Refugee camp in northern Iraq, file image via The Telegraph *Zero Hedge*:* Nightmare Scenario: Iraq Detects Suspected Covid-19 Cases In Overcrowded Refugee Camp* War-torn regions of the Middle East remain hugely vulnerable for the spread of Covid-19 due to hundreds of thousands of families packed into often filthy temporary settlements already running low on basic staples for survival. And now a nightmare scenario is unfolding in Iraq as the United Nations has recorded the first suspected coronavirus cases inside an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. *Read more* .... *WNU... more »
Covid-19 Update: “Coronavirus: How To Inform Your Friends & Family Without Creating Pushback”
Chris Martenson, *“Coronavirus: How To Inform Your Friends &* * Family Without Creating Pushback”* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
Judge Releases Manning After Suicide Attempt, Effectively Fines Her Supporters $256,000
A federal judge has released whistleblower Chelsea Manning from jail following a suicide attempt and a year behind bars, while ordering her to pay more than a quarter-million dollars in contempt of court fines. After spending seven years in prison under draconian conditions for exposing US […]
BREAKING NEWS: Trudeau's Wife Tests Positive for Covid19
*From CTV and From RT* "Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophia Gregoire Trudeau, has tested positive for Covid-19 after she showed flu-like symptoms upon return from the UK. The PM, who has been in self-quarantine, is said to be “in good health." *************** *Greencrow comments: * Well, if Trudeau has to "self isolate/quarantine" for an extended period...just by an incredible coinkydynk...Canadians have a very willing "Deputy Prime Minister" to quickly step into the Prime Ministerial role--Chrystia Freeland...aka "The Nazi".
Amid Ongoing Fight FISA Will Lapse – McConnell Hopes to Assemble Vote Next Week, But Trump May Veto…
The House Rules Committee previously released the text of proposed changes to FISA (full pdf). The “deal” is intended to reauthorize the FISA “business records provision”, the “roving wiretap” provision, the “lone wolf” provision, and the more controversial bulk metadata … Continue reading →
UK RESEARCHERS ARE CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO BE INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) FOR THE VACCINE
Human guinea pigs will be offered £3,500 ($4338 US Dollars) in exchange for two weeks in a secure London facility, where they’ll be banned from outside contact and constantly monitored for symptoms, The Times reports. According to... The post UK RESEARCHERS ARE CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO BE INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) FOR THE VACCINE appeared first on Healing Oracle.
President Trump utters that the Tokyo Olympic Games would be better to be canceled
President Trump utters that the Tokyo Olympic Games would be better to be canceled Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Donald Trump of America pointedly suggested that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics should be canceled for one year. The leader of America is suggesting this based on the continuing international coronavirus (Covid-19) […]
Qantas pays back more than $7m to staff in unpaid wages and entitlements
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Qantas agrees to pay back more than $7 million in wages and entitlements to head office, corporate and administrative staff who were underpaid for eight years.
Five new cases of coronavirus confirmed in WA amid Bali travel concerns
WA's chief health officer Andrew Robertson confirms five new cases of coronavirus overnight, bringing the state's total to 14, as Premier Mark McGowan expresses concern about West Australians travelling to and from Bali.
Flight Centre closes 100 stores across Australia due to business impact from coronavirus fears
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In a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange, travel company Flight Centre is closing 100 stores across Australia in response to the coronavirus.
Italian man pleads with authorities to collect sister's body during coronavirus lockdown
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The brother of a woman who died at home after contracting coronavirus issues a desperate appeal on social media to persuade Italian authorities to come and collect her body.
Submarine builder shuts down operations after worker tests positive to coronavirus
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South Australian submarine maintenance facility ASC closes part of its operations after one of its workers tests positive to coronavirus, while the education department discloses its plans to shut schools if a positive test is confirmed.
Australia v New Zealand ODIs to go ahead without crowds over coronavirus
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Cricket Australia announces the Australia-New Zealand ODI series will go ahead without fans over coronavirus concerns, while Victorian premier Daniel Andrews says he can't tell us if AFL will go ahead next week.
'I bleed green, but my family won't be going to tonight's Raiders game'
The head of the ACT's peak body for doctors says staying home from tonight's Canberra Raiders season opener amid the coronavirus outbreak is "bloody sensible" — but the government disagrees.
US launches strikes against Iran-backed militia blamed for deadly Baghdad base rocket attack
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The US launches air strikes in Iraq targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.
Cyclone Gretel may form off Queensland coast
A deepening low moving into the Coral Sea is expected to continue to move away from Queensland as it strengthens into a category one cyclone on the weekend.
#Coronavirus on the Nile : Egypt’s second Coronavirus death , patients numbers jump in to 80 and international school closed down over Coronavirus fear.
Coronavirus does not give damn to any storm or medicane or dragon. Egypt’s health ministry announced Thursday evening Egypt’s second Coronavirus death and that 13 new Coronavirus cases were confirmed on the same day. According to the statement issued MOH on the cases, the Coronavirus second fatality was for an a-60-years-old woman from a village from Dakahlia Governorate in Nile Delta The lady was admitted to Mansoura Chest hospital after suffering from Acute pneumonia Wednesday morning. A tourist wearing a mask during his visit to pyramids earlier this week Reuters She underwent a... more »
Trump Nominates First Chaldean Assyrian for Federal Bench
Assyrian International News Agency - 2 hours ago
Oakland County Circuit Judge Hala Jarbou. ( Oakland County Circuit Court)Washington -- President Donald Trump has nominated an Oakland County judge and the first Chaldean American to fill a vacancy on the federal bench in Western Michigan.
Nonprofit Seeks to Provide Computers to Iraqi Assyrian Schools
Assyrian International News Agency - 2 hours ago
While Christian schools in Iraq continue to suffer, a non-profit that promotes positive engagement in the Middle East is aiming to provide computers to Assyrian Christian schools.
Tom Cotton’s Balls
From BUSINESS INSIDER: Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas said he was looking into holding China “accountable” for the coronavirus pandemic that has caused the US to enact strict travel measures. “I have every confidence America will once again marshal … Continue reading →
Not Sure Obama's Court Jester Is One To Be Giving Guidance on Such Matters
"In the past, Joe Biden has shown terrible judgment and incompetence in the face of public health issues. The Obama White House had to publicly apologize for and clean up after Biden when his irresponsible remarks caused panic during the swine flu outbreak in 2009. Just weeks ago, he was openly critical of President Trump’s early move to restrict travel from China to the United States in response to the coronavirus – a decision which medical experts agree helped impede the spread of the virus to this country. Yesterday his campaign actually raised the vile conspiracy theory that ... more »
Meet the 1 Secret Super Power of the F-22 Raptor
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1C3531A940&share=true] That's pretty amazing. *Key Point:* The F-22 can see things that other planes cannot. This gives its pilots a distinct advantage.Thirteen years after entering service with the U.S. Air Force, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor stealth fighter finally could gain the capability wordlessly to communicate with ships, ground forces and other planes. The Air Force and Lockheed plan to begin installing on the roughly 180 F-22s the Link-16 datalink, w... more »
650 Warships and Counting: Here's How Large China's Navy Is
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC162F105510&share=true] That's a whole lot of boats. *Key Point:* It looks like America needs to build more ships and get its allies to step up their games. Otherwise, Beijing may well dominate the Western Pacific.The Chinese fleet is much bigger than most people think. And that should compel the United States to reconsider its Pacific maritime strategy, one expert argued. The People's Liberation Army Navy possesses between 313 and 342 warships, the U.S. Office of Naval... more »
Big Guns: The British Army Wants New Artillery to Counter Russia's Rise
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: Reuters] Will they be enough? *Key point: *London is wary of Moscow's increasing power. But will the United Kingdom come up with new artillery that are good enough? The British Army doesn’t have enough artillery to win in battle with Russian forces, a U.K. think tank claimed. And the artillery the army *does *have lacks range and mobility. “The U.K.’s ground forces are comprehensively outgunned and outranged, leaving enemy artillery free to prosecute fire missions with impunity,” the Royal United Services Institute argued in a November 20... more »
Can Japan Really Pull of Getting an Advanced F-15J Fighter Plane?
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2005%3Anewsml_RP6DRNAUGKAC&share=true] Only time will tell... *Key point:* Japan has many good planes, but it is always looking to upgrade. Could Tokyo's vaunted F-15s be next in line? The U.S. State Department in late October 2019 cleared the Japanese government to spend up to $4.5 billion upgrading 98 Boeing F-15J fighters to a new and greatly-improved standard it calls the “Japanese Super Interceptor.” *This first appeared in October 2019 and is being reposted due to reader inte... more »
Wrong: Why Iran Won't Get High-Tech New Destroyer Anytime Soon
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM1E8AV1IYU01&share=true] It ain't happening. *Key point:* Tehran keeps building new ships but they are just variations on the same old design. Sanctions and a lack of domestic capacity means no stunning warships for Iran. The Iranian navy announced it would build a new kind of warship -- a destroyer displacing as much as 7,000 tons of water, potentially placing it roughly in the same class as major American and European surface combatants. *This first appeared in... more »
Welp: It Looks Like America's F-18 Pilots Aren't Trained Enough for War
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1997%3Anewsml_RP1DRIDIIIAC&share=true] Big trouble. *Key point:* If America wants to maintain its deterrence, it needs good war games and training. That means revamping how it readies its F-18 pilots. The U.S. Navy’s fighter pilots lack the skills to defeat Chinese and Russian pilots in combat, one officer warned. To better prepare for high-tech combat, the sailing branch’s F/A-18 crews should fire more live missiles in exercises and better focus their training, Navy officer Graha... more »
An Utter Waste: The Navy Loathes Its Weak Littoral Combat Ships
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2008%3Anewsml_GM1E47T1PVV01&share=true] Why were they ever built? *Key point:* These useless boondoggles cost a ton and can't take a punch. In fact, the Navy doesn't know what to do with them. 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. *This first appeared in August 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* Sixteen were in service as of late 2018. Of those 16, four ar... more »
Bernie Sanders Just Introduced His Own Plan to Fight the Coronavirus
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * “If there ever was a time in the modern history of our country when we are all in this together, this is that moment. Now is the time for solidarity,” Sanders said. This afternoon Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a press conference to lay out what he believes is the best course of action for the country in the face of the coronavirus epidemic. His address comes hours after fellow candidate and prohibitive frontrunner Joe Biden laid out his own plan. “The crisis we face from the coronavirus is on the scale of a major war, and w... more »
Iran and America Square Off in Iraq Amid Coronavirus Concerns
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] A similar incident had brought the two countries to the brink of war in January, but both are preoccupied with coronavirus outbreaks this time. U.S. forces struck Iranian-backed militia targets in Iraq on Thursday, a day after a rocket attack killed U.S. troops and a British serviceman at Camp Taji. The last time such a clash occurred, it set off a chain of escalation that ended with the assassination of an Iranian general and a massive ballistic missile strike that wounded fifty U.S. troops. But this time, the two countr... more »
Large Scale US Airstrikes Underway Against Multiple Iran-Backed Militia Sites In Iraq
*Reuters:* *U.S. wages retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq after deadly attack* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States waged a series of precision air strikes on Thursday against an Iran-backed militia in Iraq that it blamed for a major rocket attack a day earlier that killed two American troops and a 26-year-old British soldier. The U.S. strikes appeared limited in scope and narrowly tailored, targeting five weapons storage facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah militants - including facilities used to store weaponry for past attacks on U.S.-led coalition troo... more »
Dr. Anthony Fauci Delivers Update to Media…
The White House Coronavirus Task Force includes: Vice President Mike Pence; Ambassador Debbie Brix, White House Corona Virus Response Coordinator; Secretary Alex Azar, Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Robert Redfield, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. … Continue reading →
"Do You Dare to Feel the Pain of the World?"
*"Do You Dare to Feel the Pain of the World?"* by Sofo Archon "When I experience beauty, I tend to also experience grief. That’s because encounters with beauty usually remind me of all the beauty that has been lost. When I hike through a forest, I’m reminded of the billions of trees that are being cut down each year. When I swim in the sea, I’m reminded of the 150 million metric tons of plastic that have been dumped into the ocean. When I come across a turtle during my morning walks in nature, I am reminded of the 200 species that go extinct every single day. I often feel that the ... more »
BigPharma’s Role: U.S. Sanctions Lead To Global Rise In Coronavirus
March 10 – As COVID-19 (coronavirus) spreads, it is a clear reminder that germs and viruses don’t respect national boundaries in an interconnected world. But the mainstream press has certainly not publicized how corporate capitalism and imperialism cross national boundaries to destroy people’s health.
Native Activists Are Forging A Just Transition To Renewable Energy
Native activists and youth are shaping a clear vision for the transition necessary to guide us toward an environmentally just future — and there are more of them coming. Nationally, the Sunrise Movement and Indigenous environmental justice groups are overtaking entrenched political power with a breath of fresh air. Democrats are even talking about it.
Six Quick—But Very Important—Points About Coronavirus And Poverty In The US
In the United States, tens of millions of people are at a much greater risk of getting sick from the coronavirus than others. The most vulnerable among us do not have the option to comply with suggestions to stay home from work or work remotely. Most low wage workers do not have any paid sick days and cannot do their work from home.
Teens Convince Their Minnesota Town To Go Solar
In 2018, the city of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, made the commitment to become carbon neutral. The decision was the result of pressure from local high school students. “They felt passionate, like a lot of youth around the country do, that there is an urgency,” says Jessi Wyatt of the Great Plains Institute. “And so they brought the urgency to their city council in the form of letters... more »
Global Warming Is Not Waiting For The SIgnatories Of The Paris Accord, It’s On A Rampage
Global warming is not waiting around for the signatories to the Paris climate accord ‘15 to go to net zero emissions 2030/50. Sorry, those bold plans are way too little way too late. Already, across the board, the planet is on a hot streak that defies all projections. It’s starting to look downright scary!
California Seniors Protest Eviction With ‘Walker Brigade’
Just two days before Thanksgiving, the nearly 100 elderly residents of Brookdale San Pablo received an unfortunate holiday notice – they were going to be evicted. Brookdale, which operates around 800 senior living facilities across the United States, had decided not to renew the lease of their San Pablo location... more »
Coronavirus: New York Won’t Close Schools Because Homeless Kids Have Nowhere Else To Go
As the number of cases of COVID-19 in the tri-state area rises to over 150, Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency across New York State. Local universities like Hofstra, Columbia and Yeshiva have shut their doors on students today. But the city has no plans to close public k-12 schools – because tens of thousands of homeless children have nowhere else to go.
Migrant Workers In Thailand Organize Against Exploitation By The Country’s Fishing Industry
Off the shores of Thailand, a seafood industry flourishes and feeds the multi-billion-dollar global appetite for tuna, prawns, and squid. But in the ground zero of the global supply chain for seafood, exploitation and debt-bondage are standard workplace practices. The men who work the boats are in the main Burmese and Cambodian nationals driven from their homelands... more »
The Settler Playbook: Understanding Responses To #ShutDownCanada In Historical Context
On February 7, militarized RCMP arrested and removed Wet’suwet’en land defenders from their unceded territories, triggering demonstrations and blockades across the country. With large parts of the country’s rail traffic at a standstill, and shipping vessels unable to move goods, people are seeing that peaceful civil disobedience can #ShutDownCanada.
Women Protesting India’s Anti-Muslim Citizenship Law Are Undeterred By Violence
Starting in the early morning of Feb. 24, sectarian violence between Hindus and Muslims broke out in several neighborhoods in northeast New Delhi — all while Donald Trump was on a visit to India. Videos emerged on social media of Hindus chanting “Jai Shri Ram,” or “Hail Lord Ram,” pelting Muslims with stones... more »
Nick Cheesman in conversation with Sumit K. Mandal on “Becoming Arab”
A discussion on the power and limits of colonial racial categories; Hadramis, Sayyids and Sharifas in maritime Southeast Asia; modernity and cultural hybridity; the descendants of Arabs in the Malay world today; The post Nick Cheesman in conversation with Sumit K. Mandal on “Becoming Arab” appeared first on New Mandala.
"One Wanders Through Life...", "Fate..."
"One wanders through life as if wandering through a field in the dark of night, wearing a blindfold and very heavy shoes, with a poisonous toad waiting patiently beneath a clump of weeds, knowing full well that eventually you will step on him." - Lemony Snicket "Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant filled with odd little waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don't always like. " - Lemony Snicket
Why Bill Gates Is Accelerating a Toxic Food System
The Bill Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest charitable foundation in the world, with a trust endowment valued at $48 billion and yearly grant payments in excess of $5 billion annually. In addition to being one of the largest contributors to the World Health Organization (WHO), with heavy involvement in global public health, the Gates Foundation is deeply involved in agricultural development. It's a noble cause but one that's being carried out using an agenda that supports agrochemicals, patented seeds and corporate control — interests that undermine regenerative, sustainable, ... more »
Plasma Cosmology
This is an excellent summary of the physics of the plasma universe. What must be understood is that the astronomical standard model of the Universe, the Big Bang model, is a technically sophisticated theological construct and not a scientific fact. … Continue reading →
The greatest coronavirus risk is in the White House
Per Reuters “Breakingviews – Donald Trump is rising risk factor in virus battle” this morning before the additional precipitous stock market decline “Donald Trump is becoming a growing risk factor in the virus battle. The U.S. president’s address to the … Continue reading →
Who Are The Winners And Losers In The Oil Price War?
Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud and his Russian counterpart Alexander Novak are seen at an OPEC and NON-OPEC meeting in Austria Dec 6, 2019 [Leonhard Foeger/Reuters] *CNBC: **The losers — and even bigger losers — of an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia* * Most energy analysts have dismissed the idea that Saudi Arabia and Russia’s price war has been specifically designed to target U.S. shale, but the industry is expected to bear the brunt of the pain. * Some believe the worst hit from a sharp drop in oil prices will be long-time allies of de ... more »
New DNC Debate Format
From The Babylon Bee U.S.—The DNC has announced a controversial new debate format after pressure from both the Sanders and Biden campaigns in which the candidates will stand at podiums that are equipped with Life Alert buttons in case the debaters fall down and can’t get up. Life Alert, which is sponsoring the debate, is supplying the podiums free of charge. The candidates, who are old and may collapse to the ground at any moment, will be able to press the button should they suddenly have a heart attack or just have no idea where they are. Aides will then … Continue reading →
The Con of Certainty
So, the guy who thinks windmills (or wind turbines, as they're correctly known) cause cancer delivered a speech last night entirely written by Jared Kushner and Stephen Miller, the two top Jewish trustees in the 4th Reich, to have a friendly fireside chat about coronavirus. In it, Don "Quixote" Trump mentioned the "foreign virus", which was pure Stephen Miller, a travel ban on all European countries except for Great Britain (which, strictly coincidentally, hosts several of his golf properties) and essentially nothing else. If Fox "News" carried the speech, as they surely d... more »
Court Sees 400% Spike in Vaccine Injuries, Flu Shot Wins Top Honors for Biggest Payout
“No surprise, given that most people in America don’t even know that vaccines were ruled to be unavoidably unsafe by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2011. “ From vaccineimpact.com by The Mom Street Journal The Business of Being a Natural Mom in the Modern World Vaccine injury cases are on the rise people, so if you’ve got […]
Saudi Arabia Raises Oil Production To 13m Barrels A Day
*The Guardian:* *Saudi Arabia steps up oil price war with big production increase* State-owned Saudi Aramco told to pump 13m barrels a day in effort to corner global market Saudi Arabia has intensified the oil price war by ordering its state-owned producer, Saudi Aramco, to raise the maximum production rate to record highs of 13m barrels a day. The world’s most profitable company told the Saudi stock exchange on Wednesday that it would increase how much oil it can comfortably pump per day by 1m barrels to its highest rate ever. The state order to raise Aramco’s “maximum sustaina... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-03-11
This is a summary of 11 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Aleppo, Turkey, US, Hama, Latakia, Russia, Greece, Erdogan, Pakistan. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian Army spy films […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey will keep military presence in Syria: DM
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar asserted that the nation’s troops will stay in the Syrian Idlib province, and rejected any withdrawal. He noted that the armed forces will hold their positions inside Syrian territory just across the Turkish-Syrian border. He added that Turkish forces will monitor the ceasefire regime in the province and vowed to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists clash with Turkish-backed militants in northern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – A group of Turkish-backed militants clashed with jihadists from Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) in the Idlib Governorate city of Sarmada near the Turkish border. According to local reports, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham militants clashed with members of a Turkish-backed rebel faction, resulting in light arms exchange in Sarmada. The reason for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
CDPQ Acquires Plenary Americas
The Australian Financial Review reports that Plenary gets out of North American infrastructure as CDPQ swoops in: Infrastructure investment group Plenary will bid for more projects in Australia and Asia after reaching a deal to sell its North American operations to Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépot et placement du Québec (CDPQ), *CDPQ has had 20 per cent stake in Plenary's Asian Pacific operations since 2016 but has not had any direct exposure to its North American projects, which include bridge, tollroads and hospitals.* *It is understood that CDPQ approached Plenary to buy t... more »
March 12: Which side are you on?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/12/coronavirus-symptoms-what-are-they-and-should-i-see-a-doctor ________________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/12/trump-coronavirus-ban-travel-backfired And he's doing all this through an American health care system that works at high, high cost, essentially to produce profits for the super wealthy who own it. So who cares whether most people cannot afford it? _______________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/1... more »
Fourth coronavirus case confirmed for Tasmania
Just In - 3 hours ago
A woman in her 40s is confirmed as the fourth person with coronavirus in Tasmania and the second in the north of the state.
Trump made some big blunders in his coronavirus address. And it sent people into a spin
Donald Trump's address to the nation began with a misstep and before the night was through, he had made enough blunders that required much more than Liquid Paper to fix, writes David Lipson.
Australia's share market tumbles after more turbulence on Wall Street
Just In - 3 hours ago
The local share market plunges nearly 7 per cent in early trade as coronavirus fears spark Wall Street's worst day since the 1987 Black Monday crash.
We have $17.6 billion on the table and too many questions to count, but here are some the Government needs to answer fast
If the Coalition prevents a recession Scott Morrison will receive some bouquets, but whether their pleasant scent lingers would depend on a whole lot more, writes Michelle Grattan.
Coronavirus causes multiple sports to postpone seasons, cancel events
Just In - 3 hours ago
The sweep of sporting cancellations continues in response to the coronavirus crisis, with international tennis, baseball, ice hockey and college basketball in the United States among the events to be delayed or called off.
Virgin Australia staffer with COVID-19 had contact with public, airline confirms as Queensland cases reach 35
Airline Virgin Australia reveals a female cabin crew member has COVID-19 and had contact with the public, but won't reveal what flights she was on, saying it is a matter of privacy.
GP clinic refusing to see patients with cold symptoms during business hours
A Launceston GP clinic is refusing to see any patients displaying cold symptoms during business hours, as concerns about the coronavirus pandemic grow.
Coronavirus update: Infection control expert says Australia must cancel events with 'fierce urgency'
Just In - 3 hours ago
The ASX 200 plunges after a horror day on Wall Street, the Australian Grand Prix is cancelled, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau self-isolates after his wife gets sick.
Fans told of Australian Grand Prix cancellation by megaphone at track gates
Just In - 3 hours ago
Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix organisers apologise for the last-minute cancellation of the event due to coronavirus concerns, with ticket holders offered a full refund.
Pelosi Plays Politics Puts “Forced Permanent Paid Sick Leave” Into Coronavirus Bill…
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is attempting to exploit the coronavirus issue to pass a litany of permanent laws inside what was supposed to be a temporary legislative bill to assist those economically impacted by the coronavirus mitigation efforts. Two issues are … Continue reading →
Norway’s New F-35 Are Scrambled For The First Time To Meet Two Russian Tu-142s With A MiG-31 Fighter Escort
*Business Insider:* *Norwegian F-35 stealth fighters sent out for the first time to intercept Russian sub hunter aircraft* * Two Norwegian F-35A stealth fighters intercepted a pair of Russian anti-submarine warfare aircraft off the coast of Norway over the weekend. * The stealth fighters relieved a pair of F-16s that initially intercepted the two Russian Tu-142 maritime patrol aircraft. * The intercept marked the F-35s first time participating in a NATO quick alert reaction mission. Two Norwegian F-35A stealth fighters intercepted a pair of Russian anti-submarine warfare aircraft o... more »
The 2020 NPT Review Conference: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
VIENNA, Mar 12 (IPS) - This year marks the 50th anniversary of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and coincidentally the tenth quinquennial (five yearly) review conference is scheduled to be held at the United Nations in New York from 27 April to 22 May. Read the full story, “The 2020 NPT Review Conference: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous”, on globalissues.org →
DeVos Actually Sparks Bipartisan Action In Senate
You may recall that Betsy DeVos really, really, really hates the idea of forgiving the loans that students took out to attend what turned out to be fraudulent predatory not-so-good for-profit universities, to the point that when she had to sign off on loan forgiveness paperwork left over from the previous administration, she felt compelled to add "with extreme displeasure" to her signature. Either the department had some real problems executing the requirements of the rules requiring loan forgiveness, or they implemented an impressive federal-level program of institutional foot-drag... more »
North Carolina Republican Party-- A Festering Boil Of Corruption
A month shy of a year ago, we noted a gigantic corruption scandal that shook the North Carolina Republican Party and ended the political careers of crackpot multimillionaire and former Congressman-- more recently state party chair-- Robin Hayes, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and, in all likelihood far right Congressman Mark Walker, who took a $150,000 bribe and is not running for reelection. Presumably he plans to go back to being a crooked pastor. It was actually wealthy entrepreneur and Republican Party mega-donor Greg Lindberg who was being investigated when... more »
Global Warming Cancelled Due To COVID Concerns
2020 Trenberth Symposium
Joe Biden blames Trump for the WuHu flu even as he objects to policies designed to protect us
Joe Biden is eager to attack Trump for daring to point out that COVID 19 started in China because of the Communist regimes bungling which let it spread for weeks despite warnings. Biden's also eager to blame Trump for not handling the crisis better. Apparently Joe's forgotten that when he was VP Obama didn't react to swine flu until 1000 people had died. What's really interesting is that while Joe admits that Trump's Europe travel ban will slow the virus it's a bad thing. How in the world could we trust what Biden would do as President given that he's saying that it's bad to take ... more »
"Fate. Luck. Chance..."
"That is life, isn't it? Fate. Luck. Chance. A long series of what-if's that lead from one moment to the next, time never pausing for you to catch your breath, to make sense of the cards that have been handed to you. And all you can do is play your cards and hope for the best, because in the end, it all comes back to those three basics. Fate. Luck. Chance." - Kelseyleigh Reber "Unless, of course, there's no such thing as chance... in which case, we should either- optimistically- get up and cheer, because if everything is planned in advance, then we all have a meaning and are spared ... more »
‘Arm’s-length’ military institution promotes belligerent worldview
March 12, 2020 · 14:07 Not satisfied with Canada’s largest public relations machine, the Canadian Forces also employ various “arm’s-length” institutions to push their influence over the discussion of military and international affairs. For example, the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute recently published a half-page ad in the Globe and Mail to … Continue reading ‘Arm’s-length’ military institution promotes belligerent worldview →
Trump: Obama/Biden Admin Most CORRUPT in Our Country’s History
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Sean Adl-Tabatabai President Trump slammed the previous administration, led by Barack Obama and Joe Biden, for being the “most corrupt” in America’s history. In a series of tweets on Monday, POTUS took aim at “The Fake News Media and their partner, the Democrat Party” for spreading coronavirus misinformation to…
Kratom, which the government has been desperately trying to ban, contains powerful anti-coronavirus compounds
Thought this was very interresting, known Kratom use for pain and for detox from opiates. ~ j 03/11/2020 / By Ethan Huff Dr. Thamrin Usman, a professor of chemistry at Tanjungpura University in Indonesia, recently gave an interview about “the diversity of tropical plants in West Kalimantan (that) have a lot of compounds that can … Continue reading Kratom, which the government has been desperately trying to ban, contains powerful anti-coronavirus compounds →
Flashback: Obama Admin Forced to Apologize For Biden’s Reckless Comments on Swine Flu (VIDEO)
Originally posted on John Barleycorn: Flashback: Obama Admin Forced to Apologize For Biden’s Reckless Comments on Swine Flu (VIDEO) — Read on http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/03/flashback-obama-admin-had-to-apologize-for-bidens-reckless-comments-on-swine-flu-video/ Hypocrisy by Dementia Joe
Can We Expect Peace Between Nations When Our Most Basic Relationships Fail? – Collective Evolution
By your example, you’ll inspire others to take the harder path and to love civilly themselves. And when enough people do that… I won’t ever have to hear another political pundit for as long as I shall live. And I’ll thank you. ~Daniel Dowling March 10, 2020 ByDaniel Dowling To say that I’m sick … Continue reading Can We Expect Peace Between Nations When Our Most Basic Relationships Fail? – Collective Evolution →
Headlines and Updates for March 12, 2020: March Madness Like We’ve Never Seen Before—Not Disappointed! [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture
Starship Earth: The Big Picture March 12, 2020 Got your popcorn? It’s a wild and crazy ride this month, folks and this is some movie we’re watching. Either I’m crazy, or “IT” is happening. I’m on the edge of my seat! I can hardly sleep I’m so excited. It’s too delicious and I love Quarantines. … Continue reading Headlines and Updates for March 12, 2020: March Madness Like We’ve Never Seen Before—Not Disappointed! [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture →
Musical Interlude: Suzanne Ciani, “'Till Time And Times Are Done”
Suzanne Ciani, “'Till Time And Times Are Done”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Near the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy some 200 thousand light-years distant, lies 5 million year young star cluster NGC 602. Surrounded by natal gas and dust, NGC 602 is featured in this stunning Hubble image of the region. * Click image for larger size.* Fantastic ridges and swept back shapes strongly suggest that energetic radiation and shock waves from NGC 602's massive young stars have eroded the dusty material and triggered a progression of star formation moving away from the cluster's center. At the estimated distance of the Small Magellanic Clo... more »
Officials: US Strikes Iran-Backed Group That Hit Iraq Base
The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.
Erdogan has complete MELTDOWN, lashes out at Greece for protecting borders (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 496. More The post Erdogan has complete MELTDOWN, lashes out at Greece for protecting borders (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Beijing: US military might have brought coronavirus to China’s Wuhan
*Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian* *From PressTV and now from RT this bombshell news* *"US military might have brought coronavirus to China’s Wuhan: Beijing * Thursday, 12 March 2020 6:04 PM *[ Last Update: Thursday, 12 March 2020 8:29 PM ]* The Chinese government has suggested that the US military might have brought the new coronavirus to the Chinese city of Wuhan, the birthplace of the current global pandemic. The COVID-19 disease, caused by the new coronavirus, emerged in the provincial capital of Hubei late last year and is currently affecting 125 countries and ... more »
After Condemning President Trump's European Travel Ban, U.S. Democrats Are Now Supporting It
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) arrives for a briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 12, 2020. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts *FOX News:* *House pulls bill that would rescind prior Trump travel ban amid coronavirus outbreak* House leadership has pulled legislation from the floor that would have repealed President Trump’s prior travel bans, amid efforts to focus attention on a coronavirus response bill, Fox News has learned. Democrats made the decision late Wednesday to delay a vote on the No Ban Act to make way for new legislation to help families affected by the viru... more »
Breaking: US "Retaliatory" Airstrikes Underway in Iraq- Birth Pangs
*Just a quick news grab as this latest attack on Iraq is occurring.* - Retaliatory U.S. airstrikes underway after 2 American troops killed in Iraq *The U.S. is conducting retaliatory airstrikes in Iraq after two U.S. and one British service member died in a rocket attack Wednesday, a U.S. official confirmed to POLITICO.* Esper *The strikes come just hours after Pentagon leaders warned that the United States would respond to the deadly attack, which they said was launched by Iranian-backed Shia militia groups in Iraq.* *“Let me be clear: The U.S. will not tolerate attacks a... more »
Gannett, Fox News Take Steps to Empty Offices
The head of Gannett, the nation's largest newspaper chain, urged employees able to telecommute to "refrain from coming into the office unless absolutely necessary" because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The coronavirus outbreak has officially been labeled a pandemic...
Robert Reich - 5 hours ago
The coronavirus outbreak has officially been labeled a pandemic by the World Health Organization, potentially grinding the global economy to a halt. Yet every step of the way, the Trump administration’s response has been to deny, blame, obfuscate, and generally cover up. Trump and his enablers are focused only on mitigating the economic consequences of the outbreak, especially before the election – mulling proposals like corporate tax cuts and bailouts for airlines and the hotel industry, but resisting the needs of average Americans and our broken healthcare system. The outbr... more »
Fast and Furious Film, ‘Mulan’ Postponed Due to Virus
The Walt Disney Co. officially postponed the theatrical release of "Mulan," while Universal Pictures moved back the release of the ninth Fast and Furious film by a year amid the coronavirus outbreak.
CNN Wonders Why Distrust in Media is High – Same CNN: Saying “The Coronavirus Originated in China” is Racist…
Elania Plott is a CNN analyst who notes in her conversations with supporters of President Trump the disdain and distrust in media is worse than any time she can remember: Perhaps this short recap video will help explain. CNN is … Continue reading →
Editor's Note
It has been one of those days where I just did not have have enough time to do what I wanted to do today. Military and Intelligence News Briefs and World News Briefs will be posted tomorrow afternoon.
The Death of Señor Dinero = The End Of Money
Last night I had a vivid dream that revolved around the sudden death of *Señor Dinero. *I live in a Spanish-speaking country, and of course *dinero* is the Spanish word for money. In the dream I saw *Señor Dinero *in the hospital being feverishly worked on by a team of doctors. And then he abruptly passed away. Improbably, I was then able to talk to him after his death, and he explained to me that he ran out of oxygen, that there was too much helium and that he just could not hold out any longer. In the dream I was thinking: "*Dinero*, that is an odd name! Too much helium?" I beli... more »
Due To An ‘Outbreak Of Stupidity’ People Will Die Of Starvation Surrounded By Toilet Paper
From the AllNewsPipeline: Headline says it all….. I was at Costco last night and saw the picture in the article, 2-3 big packs of TP and/or paper towels, and big packs of water. All the paper and water was gone….TP packs at Costco have 36 rolls, WTF you going to do with 72 rolls or more of TP? Come on people, wake the h3ll up….stock up reasonably….that’s my humble opinion….. ~Ragnar (RFXtFR)
‘The squad’ opposed to law barring sexual predators and terrorists from being hired at TSA
From the DailySheeple: Excerpts: It’s still not entirely clear why 174 House Democrats voted against an amendment to the Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act, that would ensure people who’ve been convicted of sex crimes, terrorism, and other violent offenses can’t be hired by the Transportation Safety Administration. The opposition was led by the “squad” of four radical Democratic freshman lawmakers, to include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., according to Townhall.com. Seriously folks, they ... more »
Norb’s Corner: National Vietnam War Veterans Day
I think it is time for the U.S. government to honor the promise they made to our veterans. As a veteran, I fulfilled my side of the contract and I think it is their turn to keep theirs… or give me back my four years.
WHY TRY HARDER?
David Wallace-Wells writes: Barely more than two decades ago, the United States saw itself as a kind of eternal and all-powerful empire — the indispensable nation. It would have seemed laughable, then, to be told that China would have produced a far better and more comprehensive pandemic response — a shamefully superior response. But today, distressingly, we take that relative failure for granted, and don’t expect to outperform the Chinese on matters like these, let alone South Korea or Singapore. What feels new is that we are doing worse even than Italy.... We are well behind Italy... more »
Zenabis to sell cannabis facility, lays off quarter of workforce
Zenabis Global laid off almost a quarter of its workforce and plans to sell one of its cultivation and processing facilities in an effort to become cash flow positive this year, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said this week. Zenabis cut its head office personnel by 33% and its overall workforce by 22%. It also announced […] Zenabis to sell cannabis facility, lays off quarter of workforce is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis group’s CEO stepping down
Marijuana industry veteran Neal Levine announced on Thursday that he is resigning as the CEO of the Cannabis Trade Federation, a national coalition of MJ-related businesses. Before being tapped as CEO of Washington DC-based CTF in June 2018, Levine had been co-founder of the New Federalism Fund. CTF was created in April 2018, when Levine’s […] Cannabis group’s CEO stepping down is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
A statement from Pastor Steve Turnbull, UALC, Columbus, Ohio
Coronavirus is in the news, and the global spread of this new virus is a reality. I’d like to address this situation pastorally and share with you how we can respond as a church. We can be a church following Jesus with soft hearts, engaged minds, open (clean!) hands, and whole spirits. In our responses, *we will be guided by wisdom and love, not fear or panic.* My social media feeds are populated by two extremes: those who dismiss and minimize the threat and those who are whipping others into a frenzy. These extremes are neither wise nor loving, nor helpful. Here are some facts f... more »
"Why Are You Waiting?"
"If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting?" ~ Stephen Levine
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