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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Sunday, June 21, 2020

21 June - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

10:04 pm MDT

Señor Trumpanzee: Your Law And Order President?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 minutes ago
Fascist movements and fascist states are obsessed with "law and order," more order than law, until they pass their own laws. Now that the American Republican Party has passed the Rubicon into fascism, we can look back to the 1930s Nazi Party to find precedents for how William Barr runs the "Justice Department." Loyalty to the Führer and blind obedience was the cornerstone of Nazi law and order, *Recht und Ordnung*. The Nazi seizure of power had a lot to do with a desire of the German people for everything to function normally. German-- and American-- compulsive respect for private... more »

Tucker Carlson Damns Republican Party, Calls for ‘New Leaders’

Eric Zuesse at The Duran - 7 minutes ago
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at The Saker Fox ‘News’ host Tucker Carlson effectively abandoned the Republican Party on June 19th as “too weak,” and urged “it’s time to find new leaders.” If he were attempting to start a third-party run for the White House, this rant would be ideal, especially because, as of noon two […] More The post Tucker Carlson Damns Republican Party, Calls for ‘New Leaders’ appeared first on The Duran.

VAXBUS tour to highlight thousands of vaccination injuries and deaths

Editor, cairnsnews at Cairns News - 10 minutes ago
Nearly 1,200 Australian Families Register for the Aussie Vaxxed Bus Tour Nearly 1,200 Australian Families Register for the Aussie Vaxxed Bus Tour Contact: https://avn.org.au/ For Immediate Release: June 2020 In under 2 weeks, nearly 1,200 Australian families have registered to tell their vaccine injury, vaccine death or unvaccinated story on the AVN’s Vaxxed Bus! The […]

1200 Year-Old Assyrian Church Cross Found in Pakistan

The Gilgit-Baltistan administrative region of northern Pakistan borders Afghanistan, Xinjiang in China and Jammu and Kashmir in India. In the heart of the Himalayas, where five of the highest peaks in the world culminate, this area crossed by the Indus River is home to 1.

Fact: Black Essential Workers Historically Have Emerged Worse Off from Crises

Calvin Schermerhorn at The National Interest - 36 minutes ago
*Calvin Schermerhorn* *Economic, America* Serving in crucial roles has not resulted in economic equality. On June 19, 1865 – 155 years ago – black Americans celebrating the day of Jubilee, later known as Juneteenth, may have expected a shot at real opportunity. Freedom from slavery should have been freedom to climb up the economic ladder, helped – or at least not hindered – by a nation newly rededicated to human equality. Black Americans had served in the war, too, making up more than 10% of the Union Army, a quarter of the Union Navy and untold numbers aiding the Union effort. ... more »

You Should Be Worried About NBC's Efforts to Censor This Media Outlet

Jarrett Stepman at The National Interest - 36 minutes ago
*Jarrett Stepman* *Politics, Americas* [image: A sign is pictured outside NBC headquarters at Rockefeller Center in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 16, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri] Activists on the far left want to control how and what people think. Dissent is problematic; debate ensures that not everyone will come to the “correct” conclusions. If you value a robust media offering a variety of voices, you should be troubled by a chilling incident that occurred this week. Citing the work of two foreign-based activist groups, NBC News reported Tues... more »

Israeli Army Prepares for ‘War Scenario’ in West Bank over Annexation

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Israeli Army Prepares for ‘War Scenario’ in West Bank over Annexation by https://english.aawsat.com/ Even though the Israeli military command has complained that details of the West Bank annexation plan have been kept from it, it has decided to stage “war scenario” drills aimed at tackling the expected Palestinian fallout from the controversial move. A wave …

Hezbollah Threatens to Pound Sites Throughout Israel With Guided Missiles in New Video

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Hezbollah Threatens to Pound Sites Throughout Israel With Guided Missiles in New Video by https://sputniknews.com/ The Iranian-backed militant group last clashed with Israeli forces in September 2019 following a retaliatory strike in northern Israel. Hezbollah has repeatedly warned that it is ready for a war with Israel but does not seek one. – Hezbollah has …

Mainstream Media: Warped Beyond Recognition?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
RT America The daily barrage of ‘doomsday’ reporting is leaving news consumers more fatigued and distrusting than ever. Talkers Magazine publisher Michael Harrison examines the evolution of mainstream media, which has transitioned from living rooms to cell phones. With social media blurring the lines between platform and publisher, how can we be certain we’re separating …

The Promise of Transhumanism Appeals to Lost People Who Want to Achieve Eternal Life Apart from An Almighty God Who Created Them

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
The Promise of Transhumanism Appeals to Lost People Who Want to Achieve Eternal Life Apart from An Almighty God Who Created Them by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ A transhuman future in which mortality is optional may sound like paradise, but if it arrives sooner for some of us than for others, it could prove to be a …

Twitter is ‘Canceling’ Joe Rogan Again After He Said MSM Ignores Joe Biden’s Mental Decline

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Twitter is ‘Canceling’ Joe Rogan Again After He Said MSM Ignores Joe Biden’s Mental Decline by https://www.rt.com/ Joe Rogan was trending on Twitter as people tried yet again to have the world’s most popular podcaster canceled. It comes after he revisited his skepticism about Joe Biden’s capacity to be the next president, among other remarks. …

Netanyahu Promised to Never Recognise Palestine State, Likud MK Says

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/ofuGMa4u/netanyahu-palestinian-state_1_dvd.mp4 Netanyahu Promised to Never Recognise Palestine State, Likud MK Says by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he would never recognise a Palestinian state – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he would never recognise a Palestinian state, senior Likud MK Miki Zohar revealed yesterday. According to the Times of Israel, …

State of Palestine: Hundreds Protest Against Israeli Annexation Plans in Ramallah

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Ruptly Hundreds of protesters rallied in Ramallah on Friday against Israeli plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank and US President Donald Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century.’ Some demonstrators set tires on fire and threw objects at Israeli security forces who responded with tear gas. “What we are witnessing now is just the …

US Stokes India-China Conflict, Blames Chinese “Aggression” for Border Clash

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
US Stokes India-China Conflict, Blames Chinese “Aggression” for Border Clash by Keith Jones, https://www.wsws.org/ In a provocative statement fraught with global geo-strategic implications, a senior US diplomat has framed the China-India border standoff—which erupted last Monday night in a violent clash that left dozens of Indian and Chinese soldiers dead—as a Chinese invasion and part …

Andy Schectman: Investors Selling Stocks, Buying Gold, Silver

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Arcadia Economics #AndySchectman: Investors Are Selling Stocks, Buying #Gold, #Silver In past gold and silver rallies, most of the buying was done by the gold and silver bugs. But what’s interesting about 2020, is that perhaps unlike ever before, now the mainstream is exiting the #stockmarket and buying gold and silver. On this week’s physical …

Pompeo Demands Europe Ditch Trade with China And Choose FREEDOM Over TYRANNY (in Favor of US)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Pompeo Demands Europe Ditch Trade with China And Choose FREEDOM Over TYRANNY (in Favor of US) by https://www.rt.com/ US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo scolded Europeans for not ditching China in favor of the US as a trading partner, claiming that any reliance on Beijing constitutes “abandoning who we are” and prizing “tyranny” over “freedom.” …

BLM Co-Founder Admits: “Our Goal Is To Get Trump Out”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
BLM Co-Founder Admits: “Our Goal Is To Get Trump Out” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ While massive protests continue to rage across the country (and beyond) in the name of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors admitted during a Friday night interview with CNN that “our goal is to get Trump out.” – Cullors, who described BLM organizers in …

Kevin Wadsworth: Bullish Signals All Set for Gold, Silver, Uranium, and Bitcoin

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Palisade Radio Tom welcomes a new guest Kevin Wadsworth. Kevin has an extensive career in weather forecasting, which he has leveraged into technical analysis of markets. Kevin discusses many of the indicators he likes to use, particularly over the long term and the patterns he wants to see. He discusses the sixteen- and eight-year cycles …

Facebook Removes Christian Ministry Opposed to Drag Queen Story Hour

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Facebook Removes Christian Ministry Opposed to Drag Queen Story Hour by Kim Coulter | National File,via https://www.infowars.com/ Group victim of targeted harassment campaigns called ‘raids’ Facebook has made it clear to Pastor Rich Penkoski and his team at Warriors for Christ that if there were to try to reestablish a presence on Facebook, they would be …

The UNSPOKEN TRUTH About CHAZ/CHOP: They Are BECOMING EVERYTHING THEY’RE AGAINST!!!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Press For Truth When society has good intentions that challenge the status quo, the powers that ought not to be know how to steer those intentions into areas that will benefit them. Case in point, the Chaz/Chop occupation of Seattle started out with good anti government sentiments but the protesting occupiers quickly became the very …

Google PANICS and BACKSDOWN over MASSIVE BACKLASH Against Their BANNING Conservative Sites!!!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 38 minutes ago
Dr. Steve Turley Google PANICS as it faces a MASSIVE BACKLASH Against Their Banning of Conservative Sites! In this video, we’re going to take a look at how Big Tech and the mainstream media got caught actively attempting to censor conservative opinion, and how the backlash even among their colleagues in the woke media is …

The hearts of 5 Mnth old live foetuses removed without anaesthestic for CV research: “where is the outrage?” An MD asks

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 40 minutes ago
This is truth, evidence provided of the communications and source of the info. The question being asked is, where is the outrage? Tiny live 5 MO foetuses born alive to harvest their beating hearts. For further info read the blog post and watch the videos provided. EWR From robinwestenra.blogspot.com This is a very important interview … Continue reading The hearts of 5 Mnth old live foetuses removed without anaesthestic for CV research: “where is the outrage?” An MD asks →

Is There Really Strong Evidence for Wearing Masks? By Joseph Mercola

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 40 minutes ago
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: Here is the best summary we’ve seen of the science and scientific literature pertaining to face masks. From Joseph Mercola at lewrockwell.com: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been conflicting advice about wearing face masks or face coverings, even within the same public health agencies. For example, some medical…

Watch “Did Bill Gates Disappear?” on YouTube

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 40 minutes ago
Originally posted on OCCUPY AMERICA: https://youtu.be/Zz2sVKuYBAE

Jerry Nadler Says: Impeaching Bill Barr Would Be a “Waste of Time”… “Instead Will Do What We Have to Do”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 41 minutes ago
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler appears with for an interview by furrowed brow to discuss his upcoming use of former DOJ lawyers John W. Elias and Aaron S.J. Zelinsky as designated “whistleblowers” to give testimony against AG Bill Barr this … Continue reading →

Videos Emerge On Social Media Showig Fragments Of R9X Hellfire 'Ninja' Missiles Used In Syria

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 56 minutes ago
*Warzone/The Drive*: *This Is Our Best Look Yet At The Shadowy Hellfire Missile With Pop-Out Sword Blades* These missiles keep taking out terrorist leaders overseas by ripping through their vehicles and mortally slicing them up. Video has emerged online that shows the remains of three AGM-114R9X missiles used in a recent strike on Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Syria, providing the best look yet at the innards of this mysterious version of the venerable Hellfire, which has six pop-out sword-like blades in lieu of a traditional explosive warhead. The War Zone was one of the first to... more »

“We are committed to upholding international labor standards globally,” said Nike spokeswoman

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 1 hour ago
8-14-17 The campaign began quietly. Students studying abroad were told to return home. Many did, and their classmates didn’t hear from them afterwards. For those who needed extra incentive to get moving, police detained their families back home. Finally the ones who refused to comply were rounded up by force. China is seeking out and recalling members of its ethnic Uighur minority population scattered across the globe. https://www.chinafile.com/reporting-opinion/viewpoint/china-forcing-uighurs-abroad-return-home-why-arent-more-countries …………………………………................……. 2-29-20 ... more »

The Questions of Philosophy are Unanswerable

Unknown at The Conservative Socrates - 1 hour ago
Philosophy has sustained itself for more than two thousand years by trying to find the answers to the fundamental questions raised by Socrates and Plato—on the nature of reality, man’s place in the universe, the relation between mind and matter, the ways of leading a moral life and creating a perfect society—but till now none of these questions have been convincingly answered and there is little likelihood of them ever being convincingly answered. This can mean two things—one, the questions raised by Socrates and Plato are invalid and must be rejected; two, philosophy is an endless ... more »

Victorian coronavirus spike a 'national concern' but no rethink on Queensland borders yet, Premier says

Stephanie Zillman at Just In - 1 hour ago
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk admits she has "concerns" about Victoria's coronavirus spike, but a review of the state's border closure will not be made before the end of this month.

Did TikTok users and K-pop fans troll Trump's Tulsa rally?

Emily Sakzewski at Just In - 1 hour ago
The Trump campaign boasted it received 1 million ticket requests to Donald Trump's first rally since the coronavirus pandemic. But after only 6,200 people showed up, TikTok users say they've trolled the US President.

Health officials to start doorknocking in Victorian coronavirus hotspots as state records 16 new cases

Just In - 1 hour ago
Coronavirus testing will be ramped up and health officials will start doorknocking in Victoria's coronavirus hotspots as the state records 16 new cases.

'It's really hurting us': Victoria's coronavirus-free regions desperate to open up

Sean Wales at Just In - 1 hour ago
The Victorian Government's decision not to ease restrictions as planned today has left some business owners "feeling sick" and sparked calls to open up areas that haven't recorded any cases of COVID-19.

Australian shares fall on second wave fears but miners rise

Stephanie Chalmers at Just In - 1 hour ago
The Australian share market falls in early trade as concerns about a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hits travel and consumer stocks, but mining stocks rally.

China, PNG keen to get free trade talks underway

bilaterals.org - 1 hour ago
22-Jun-2020 The Chinese and Papua New Guinea governments are keen to move forward to get the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations under way.

A Gaming Giant? South Korea Is Ready To Dominate Global 'Esports'

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Asia* Seoul has become the Hollywood of professional gaming. Within the past several decades, competitive video games have surged in global popularity to become one of the world's fastest-growing new sports mediums. In 2020, “esports” is a billion-dollar industry with a massive following—and South Korea is at the center of it all. According to the most recent estimates, ROK’s gaming industry is worth $6.4 billion. That’s 8.8 percent of the country’s 2018 total trade surplus, and as much as 67.2 percent of its cultural content industry. These numbers,... more »

The Daily Brief 2020-06-20

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 1 hour ago
This is a summary of 18 AMN articles on the following subjects: Daraa, Syria, China, India, Egypt, Libya, Sisi, Hasakah, Turkey, Iraq, PKK, Iran, IRGC, Aleppo, Socotra, Yemen, Venezuela, UAE, LNA, Sirte, US, Russia. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, North-Africa, Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Yemen, Gulf Let us know how you like this brief […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Episcopal Bishop on Trial for Defending Traditional Marriage

Bob Adelmann at rss - 1 hour ago
[image: episcopal-bishop-on-trial-for-defending-traditional-marriage] The Right Reverend William Love, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany, New York, is on trial for defending the faith.

Politics and that Bug

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 1 hour ago
Martin Armstrong was interviewed recently and the podcast is available here. Briefly, the present-day economic calamity is being implemented by the Davos Set, politically active billionaires and lightly educated leftover Marxists running the climate change religion. The calamity seems to … Continue reading →

Kenney’s Answer to Systemic Racism: The Tinkerbell Effect

susanonthesoapbox at Susan on the Soapbox - 1 hour ago
“This time it’s different.” – Masai Ujiri, president of the NBA champion Toronto Raptors The death of George Floyd ignited extraordinary protests around the world. Black, brown, and indigenous people and their supporters are saying this time it’s different. Albertans … Continue reading →

“Stay at home”: COVID-19 and rising domestic violence in Myanmar’s informal urban settlements

Khin Khin Mra at New Mandala - 1 hour ago
In the manufacturing hub of Hlaingthaya, migrant women often live in isolation. The post “Stay at home”: COVID-19 and rising domestic violence in Myanmar’s informal urban settlements appeared first on New Mandala.

Is Russia's Covid-19 Coronavirus Death Toll Statistics Fake?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*DW*:* Coronavirus: Russian death toll statistics provoke some disbelief* Russia has registered more than half a million coronavirus infections, making the country the third most-affected in the world. But the official death toll is under 8,000. Could some figure-fiddling be going on? In Anna Klochkova's living room there is a photo of her mother, Galina Oleinik. When the latter became ill with COVID-19, Klochkova said she had to plead with doctors to take her mother to hospital. Oleinik finally died in hospital in the Yaroslavl region on May 21. She had worked as a receptionist ... more »

Somali Soldiers End Their Protest Over Unpaid Salaries

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Local TV footage shows soldiers blocking African Union peace keeping forces *BBC:* *Somali soldiers end protest over unpaid salaries* Soldiers in the Somali capital Mogadishu have ended their protest over unpaid salaries. They had blocked roads in the city on Saturday, with some saying they had not received wages in over a year. Local television footage showed troops blocking vehicles from the African Union peacekeeping force from passing. The soldiers are fighting the militant Islamist group al-Shabab who said they carried out one of two attacks this weekend killing at least sev... more »

WHO Says The World Set A Daily Record For New Coronavirus Cases On Sunday

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Reuters: *WHO reports record daily increase in coronavirus cases* (Reuters) - The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 183,020 in a 24-hour period. The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to a daily report here Total global cases are over 8.7 million with more than 461,000 deaths, according to the WHO. The previous record for new cases was 181,232 on June 18. *Read more* .... *More News On Today's WHO Announcement That A Daily Record For New Coron... more »

WILL WE EVENTUALLY LEARN THAT THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE CONCEALED MANY INFECTIONS?

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 2 hours ago
NBC News reports: The president was fuming at his top political aides Saturday even before the rally began after his campaign revealed that six members of the advance team on the ground in Tulsa had tested positive for COVID-19, including Secret Service personnel, a person familiar with the discussions said. Trump asked those around him why the information was exposed.... Prior to that, CNN told us the same thing: ... the President was informed six campaign staffers in Tulsa had tested positive for coronavirus ahead of his scheduled arrival.... After initially dismissing the revela... more »

President Trump Fathers Day Interview With Donald Trump Jr…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
Last week Donald Trump Jr. sat down for an interview with his dad, President Donald Trump, in recognition of Father’s Day 2020. Here’s the interview:

These Were the Worst Race Riots in U.S. History

Gregory B. Fairchild at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Gregory B. Fairchild* *History, America* During the Tulsa race riots in 1921, black businesses and homes in the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, were destroyed at the hands of white residents. My family sat down to watch the first episode of HBO’s “Watchmen” last October. Stephen Williams, the director, included quick cuts of gunshots, explosions, citizens fleeing roaming mobs, and even a plane dropping bombs. We’ve come to anticipate these elements in superhero films. As the sepia-toned footage spooled across the screen, the words “Tulsa 1921” were superimposed over the ... more »

How Augmented Reality Can Help Americans Understand Arms Control

Jamie Withorne at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Jamie Withorne* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC17E0D7C1A0&share=true] A clever technology for a socially-distanced age. It is clear that as coronavirus continues to take center stage in global affairs, more and more people, organizations, and corporations have begun exploring new ways to reach their audiences. These new mediums for communication go beyond Zoom calls and televised advertisements encouraging people to stay at home. Corporations have been capitalizing on new realities to explore innovative me... more »

130,000 More Dreamers Can Get DACA: Supreme Court

David J. Bier at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*David J. Bier* *Politics, Americas* [image: DACA recipients and their supporters celebrate outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the court ruled in a 5-4 vote that U.S. President Donald Trump's 2017 move to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, created in 2012 by his Dem] The Supreme Court did more than just “save” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for immigrants brought to the United States as children. The Supreme Court did more than just “save” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for immigrants brought ... more »

Why Some Remote Workers Might Get Hit by Surprise Taxes

Adam Michel at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Adam Michel* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2P1H9QX8IJ&share=true] Governments should prevent this from happening. Following widespread office closures and stay-at-home orders, Americans are now working in new locations, sometimes in new states. Other front-line workers have traveled to pandemic hot spots to help care for the sick and support the health care response. Still others are providing services, such as telemedicine, remotely. These new work arrangements could ensnare unsuspecting individuals and ... more »

Anti-Americans Are Hypocrites: Don't They Know China, Russia, and Iran Have It Worse?

Cal Thomas at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Cal Thomas* *Politics, Americas* Perfect we have not yet become, but our journey is advancing, not retreating, or “sheltering in place. It is a gift, as Robert Burns wrote, to see ourselves as others see us.One of those “others” is Caroline Glick, who writes on her webpage from Israel: “Americans are now expected to kneel for the Star-Spangled Banner and disavow American history while swallowing whole a false, malicious new history that claims America has been a force for evil at home and worldwide since it was nothing more than a sparkle in a racist colonialist’s eye.” Regimes... more »

Frankenstein Warships? 5 Navy Vessels That Changed Warfare

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Here are the five most important experimental vessels of the modern seafaring age. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Not every experimental ship works out. Because of their experimental nature, almost all such ships are superseded in short order by vessels that incorporate lessons learned. *Napoleon* was hopelessly outclassed within a decade; *Dreadnought* left service in twelve years; *Nautilus* compared poorly with her immediate successors; *Furious* was small relative to the big carriers of the interwar period; and *Monitor* sank in a storm. ... more »

How to Prepare for the Coronavirus’s Impact on Terrorism

Nikita Malik at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Nikita Malik* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] In America, a task force of data-mining start-ups and technology companies is currently working with the White House to develop a range of tracking and surveillance technologies to fight the coronavirus. Following 9/11, President George W. Bush framed the challenge facing the United States as thus: “Our nation has been put on notice: We are not immune from attack.” Over a decade and a half later, in 2017, then-UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson described the global effort against radical Islam as “a fight not against a military... more »

Public Trust Problem: The Upcoming Presidential Election Creates New Challenges

Amitai Etzioni at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Amitai Etzioni* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] It is possible that Donald Trump will challenge the results of the 2020 election. Trump is good at creating alternative universes for his scores of millions of followers, challenging the validity of inconvenient facts, and the GOP tends to support him. A growing number of observers and Democratic activists are concerned that the president and the Republican party will engage in voter suppression, delay the fall elections, or refuse to abide by the results. These issues need to be addressed now because critics see voter suppre... more »

Domestic Threats in the Era of Nationalism

Robert G. Rabil at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Robert G. Rabil* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] How significant a problem has white nationalism become? As the Trump administration spotlights the anti-fascist group Antifa as the source of chaos and anarchy engulfing the countrywide protests for equal rights and justice, little, if any, has been said about White nationalists who have infiltrated the protests with the objective of creating a popular pandemonium. Surely, Antifa’s looters and anarchists, among others, should face justice; nevertheless, underestimating or turning a blind eye to the premeditated actions of Wh... more »

China’s Art of War in Sri Lanka

Patrick Mendis, Dominique Reichenbach at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Patrick Mendis, Dominique Reichenbach* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] China’s amplified efforts to bolster relations with Sri Lanka have shifted the global order and left the United States grasping for straws to maintain its global prestige and relationship with the island nation. Sri Lanka received another round of Chinese-made face masks and medical equipment to combat the coronavirus in mid-June, which is further evidence that Sri Lanka is a major target of Beijing’s foreign policy and “donation diplomacy.” China’s continued Indo-Pacific expansion and Belt and Road Initia... more »

How to Avoid the Second American Civil War

Jason Pack at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Jason Pack* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] This November, a second American civil war could erupt when one side loses the elections and the other takes to armed resistance or looting. In politics, as in sports, defeat can be snatched out of the jaws of victory. On the surface, the Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of the murder of George Floyd appear to many to have accomplished demonstrable things: galvanized a productive and long-overdue national conversation, achieved prominent legislative “successes,” eliminated racist shibboleths and meaningfully moved public ... more »

It’s Time to Stop Kneeling

Sumantra Maitra at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Sumantra Maitra* *Politics, * Standing up for principle means refusing to genuflect to the current protests that seek to impose a new religion in the form of political correctness. Dominic Raab, the current British foreign secretary, and the man who should have been the British Prime Minister is under incessant assault from liberal sophisticates. In a talk radio interview, Raab theorised that the current obsession with “taking the knee” (a phrase which is both syntactically erroneous and aesthetically jarring), is from the TV series the Game of Thrones, before adding that it is... more »

Look To Clement Attlee, And Not Churchill, For Britain's Post-Coronavirus Future

Henry Laurence at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Henry Laurence* *Politics, Europe* Boris Johnson, the current prime minister, is a huge fan of Churchill, but to tackle the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, it would be better for Britain to look to Attlee for guidance. One of the biggest electoral shocks in British history came in 1945, in the immediate aftermath of World War II. Winston Churchill, having led the country to victory, confidently expected his Conservative Party to win. His Labour Party opponents were led by the notoriously uncharismatic Clement Attlee, dismissed by Churchill as “a modest ... more »

2nd Wave of Virus Cases? Experts Say We’re Still in the 1st

AP News at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
Scientists generally agree the nation is still in its first wave of coronavirus infections, albeit one that’s dipping in some parts of the country while rising in others.

NT Speaker found responsible for corrupt conduct, Chief Minister says

Jacqueline Breen at Just In - 2 hours ago
NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner says the anti-corruption watchdog found the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly responsible for corrupt conduct and serious breaches of public trust.

World Health Organization reports record daily increase in COVID-19

Just In - 2 hours ago
Brazil and the United States lead the world to the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, with more than 183,000 new cases detected in the past 24 hours.

Teenager charged as police investigate two stabbings in SA

Just In - 2 hours ago
A 15-year-old boy is among three people charged after a man was stabbed during an Adelaide home invasion, while a woman is in hospital after an alleged domestic violence incident hours later.

Stay home, Chief Medical Officer tells residents of Victoria's coronavirus hotspots

Just In - 2 hours ago
Residents of six Melbourne local government areas are being told to avoid travelling after a surge in coronavirus cases in the past week.

Five Questions about Geoffrey Berman’s Removal

bwittes at Lawfare - 2 hours ago
Attorney General Barr speaks at the launch of Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, March 5, 2020. (Justice Department/https://www.justice.gov/entity-popup/file/1256336/Public Domain) The president’s removal of Geoffrey S. Berman as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York this week requires congressional investigation. Congress should ask questions quickly. It should ask them aggressively. Some of these questions, at least, are ones a congressional committee might address by having Berman—if he is willing—promptly up to Capitol Hi... more »

Police Violence And Racism Have Always Been Tools Of Capitalism

Kevin Zeese at PopularResistance.Org - 2 hours ago
The system-wide challenges the United States faces with policing are entrenched and deeply rooted. When the historical and current practices of police are examined, it is evident police have been designed to uphold the status quo including racial injustice and class inequality. Whenever political movements develop to respond to racial and class unfairness, the police have undermined their politically-protected constitutional rights. Police have used infiltration, surveillance, and violence against political movements seeking to end injustices throughout the history of the nation. ... more »

Great songs first lyrics

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 3 hours ago
Great songs do not have to open with intriguing first lyrics. Some great songs do not have lyrics at all – Booker T and the MGs (“Green Onions”), Eric Johnson (“Cliffs of Dover”)and The Ventures (“Walk don’t run”) all had … Continue reading →

Professor Joseph Mifsud Was Activated by Israeli Intelligence – Prove Me Wrong…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
The outline IS HERE, and in the interests of my own time I’m going to be selfish and not re-re-duplicate it all again. However, the bottom line is this: Maltese Professor Joseph Mifsud was activated by compartmented Israeli intelligence allies … Continue reading →

Carlton says AFL clash with Essendon 'should be going ahead' despite Conor McKenna's positive COVID-19 test

Just In - 3 hours ago
Carlton's head of football says the team's clash with Essendon "should be going ahead" on Saturday, despite not yet knowing the state of the Bombers after defender Conor McKenna tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend.

Family pictures released to mark Prince William's 38th birthday

Just In - 3 hours ago
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has taken new photos of her husband to mark his 38th birthday and Father's Day in the UK, showing Prince William playing with their three children.

Trump's disappointing rally exposes his vulnerabilities. But don't count him out just yet

Emily Olson at Just In - 3 hours ago
US President Donald Trump is trying to win 2020 like it's 2016. But the first half of 2020 has only brought to light how much can change for a country in four years, writes Emily Olson.

NSW considering border restrictions because 'there's a real threat from Victoria'

Emma Elsworthy at Just In - 3 hours ago
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro says the State Government will discuss "managing" the number of people coming in from Victoria, after a surge in coronavirus cases south of the border.

They're our first port of call, but amid fears of a second coronavirus wave, our GPs have hit a wall

Claire Moodie at Just In - 3 hours ago
General practitioners reveal the mental toll of spending weeks "on edge" during the coronavirus pandemic and say they need more support ahead of a possible resurgence of the virus.

Dimitrov tests positive for COVID-19 after playing in Djokovic's maligned tournament

Just In - 3 hours ago
Novak Djokovic shrugged off concerns around hosting a tennis tournament during the coronavirus pandemic, but now a positive test for one of the players has shut it down.

Coronavirus fight enters 'phase 5', but experts look ahead to what comes next

Catherine Taylor at Just In - 3 hours ago
With cases on the rise again in Victoria, COVID-19 has delivered a sharp lesson in vigilance. But thoughts are already turning to the future, as health experts turn their focus to what comes next.

Barr confirms civil lawsuit, possibly taking all of Bolton’s [ill-gotten] profits

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
M. Dowling June 21, 2020 Former National Security Adviser John Bolton sent copies of his memoir around to multiple news outlets without waiting for the process of security clearance to complete. There still is secret information in the book. AG Barr said Bolton faces losing all his profits. Also, the President did not ask the … Continue reading Barr confirms civil lawsuit, possibly taking all of Bolton’s [ill-gotten] profits →

K-Pop Stans Successfully Sabotaged Trump’s Tulsa Rally

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
12:34 A.M. By Charu Sinha Continuing in their wildly coordinated political organizing, K-pop fans (along with TikTok users) apparently sabotaged President Trump’s rally tonight at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale originally projected that the rally would fill the 19,000-seat stadium, with Trump scheduled to make an address to … Continue reading K-Pop Stans Successfully Sabotaged Trump’s Tulsa Rally →

Report: Teens on social media sabotage Trump rally by reserving tickets online without plans to attend

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the BOK Center, Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) Teens on social media are celebrating the success of an online prank to sabotage President Donald Trump’s rally, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where officials anticipated massive … Continue reading Report: Teens on social media sabotage Trump rally by reserving tickets online without plans to attend →

We The People Say NO To The Fake Covid 19 And The Experimental Covid Vaccine

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Originally posted on Truth To Power: Say No To The Destruction Of Our Children’s Futures! Say Hell No To The Medical Tyranny, To The Lies And Propaganda Of The Deep State , CIA Owned And Controlled Mainstream Media.

Defund the Police.

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Originally posted on Freedom Is Just Another Word...: How is that working out? https://bearingarms.com/cam-e/2020/06/21/more-than-90-people-shot-minneapolis-past-month/

Name of Wendy’s Arson Suspect Also Spoken By Rayshard Brooks To Police

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 3 hours ago
As explained in the short clip, below, Rayshard says that he was drinking with “Natalie White”. A Natalie White is … Continue reading →

Doctors Warn: Potential Long Term Side Effects of Mask Wearing Include Shortness of Breath, a Weakened Immune System and Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Nick Meyer at AltHealthWorks.com - 3 hours ago
The “new normal” following the coronavirus situation that has unfolded includes a host of changes to society as we know it, as governmental organizations and leaders seek to provide some measure of uniform guidance on how to respond. While there have been virtually no recommendations on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, or similar tried-and-true strategies, the refrain of hand-washing, mask wearing and the intimation that “society must wait for a vaccine in order to resume normal life” (one that Bill Gates stated could harm at least 700,000 people; watch the CNBC video at the ... more »

Supreme Court Chief Justice Says Armed Forces Can Not Act As Moderators

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Supreme Court Chief Justice Dias Toffoli said on Saturday, June 20th, that according to the 1988 Constitution, the Armed Forces are no longer allowed to act as a moderating power over the other Republican powers . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our […] The post Supreme Court Chief Justice Says Armed Forces Can Not Act As Moderators appeared first on The Rio Times.

Queiroz’s Detention Expedites Deterioration of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Status

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The arrest of retired state police officer Fabrício Queiroz renders an indictment against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro imminent. As a result, the son of President Jair Bolsonaro should soon cease to be under investigation, to become an indictee . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post Queiroz’s Detention Expedites Deterioration of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Status appeared first on The Rio Times.

Police Seize Fireworks and Safe in Extremist’s Group Farm

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Sunday morning, June 21st, the Civil Police of the Federal District served a search and seizure warrant in a farm used as a support base by Brazil's far-right '300 do Brasil' armed group . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership […] The post Police Seize Fireworks and Safe in Extremist’s Group Farm appeared first on The Rio Times.

Opinion: Bolsonaro Helps Weintraub Escape and Proves to Use Government to Protect Friends

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro helped Abraham Weintraub flee the country. There is no other way to explain what happened. The Ministry of Education confirmed to UOL that he landed in Miami on a commercial flight on Saturday, June 20th. The announcement was also posted on social media by his brother, Arthur, […] The post Opinion: Bolsonaro Helps Weintraub Escape and Proves to Use Government to Protect Friends appeared first on The Rio Times.

Former Health Minister Laments 50,000 Deaths, Calls for Unity and Attacks: “Governments Go By”

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former Health Minister Henrique Mandetta lamented the 50,000 lives lost in Brazil as a result of the novel coronavirus, reached on Saturday evening, June 20th, and asked Brazilians to unite in the fight against the disease. "Fifty thousand lives lost: my respect to the victims. My former patient called Brazil, […] The post Former Health Minister Laments 50,000 Deaths, Calls for Unity and Attacks: “Governments Go By” appeared first on The Rio Times.

Deceased Secretary-General’s Cell Phone Lands in Brazil; Content Would Be “Destructive” for Bolsonaro

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid the Queiroz scandal, the Planalto could be shaken by yet another bomb in the coming days. That's because, according to columnist Thaís Oyama of UOL, Bebbiano's cell phone has landed in Brazil . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. […] The post Deceased Secretary-General’s Cell Phone Lands in Brazil; Content Would Be “Destructive” for Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro Seeks Relationship With Center Bloc To Shield Himself In Queiroz Case

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro intends to intensify the preparation of the safety net he has been articulating in the legislature to shield himself from a potential impeachment process in the event that the unfolding of the arrest of retired state police officer Fabrício Queiroz exacerbates the current political crisis . . […] The post Bolsonaro Seeks Relationship With Center Bloc To Shield Himself In Queiroz Case appeared first on The Rio Times.

No Shock: Poll Reveals Half of Likely Voters Thinks Biden Is in Early Stages of Dementia

Bob Adelmann at rss - 3 hours ago
[image: no-shock-poll-reveals-half-of-likely-voters-thinks-biden-is-in-early-stages-of-dementia] A recent Zogby poll reveals that 55 percent of likely voters think Joe Biden is in the early stages of dementia.

The Tipping Point: Vandals Topple Statues of Washington, Jefferson, Grant

Luis Miguel at rss - 3 hours ago
[image: the-tipping-point-vandals-topple-statues-of-washington-jefferson-grant] The war against American history has accelerated as BLM-inspired vandals have targeted monuments to Founding Fathers and individuals who fought slavery.

Mass Protests Continue In Belarus As Opposition To The Reelection Campaign Of President Alexander Lukashenko Grows

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 4 hours ago
Police detain a protester at a rally in Minsk on June 19 *CNN*: *Belarus strongman faces mass protests after jailing of his main rivals* Mass protests are spreading across Belarus as opposition to the reelection campaign of President Alexander Lukashenko grows, local media and human-rights organizations have reported. Lukashenko has ruled the former Soviet republic of more than 9 million people since 1994 and is running for the sixth time in an election scheduled for August 9. He has long drawn international criticism for suppressing dissent, and the country's secret police -- sti... more »

Brazil reaches 50,000 Covid-19 deaths: Americas overview

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 4 hours ago
Brazil reaches 50,000 Covid-19 deaths: Americas overview Sawako Utsumi and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) death toll in Brazil is now 50,608 and with few signs of abating. Confirmed cases have also surpassed one million. Hence, the coronavirus crisis is extremely potent in this country. Yet despite the severity of the crisis […]

Beware The #NeverTrump Conservatives-- They Are, First And Foremost, Conservatives

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
David Frum's new book, *Trumpocalypse-- Restoring American Democracy*, came out a few weeks ago. Who knew? I guess people who watch *Morning Joe*... plus #NeverTrump Republicans. Speaking of whom... *The Bulwark*'s Brian Stewart reviewed it yesterday. Frum, of course, is eager to go back to the pre-Trump political normal, of two sick corporate parties-- which is how we wound up with Trump. Yes, getting rid of "the impostor president" is just the beginning... of not very much. The book, writes Stewart "predicts the imminent (though belated) end of the Trump era and sketches the con... more »

The Twists and Turns of Tobacco Politics

David Henderson at Econlib - 4 hours ago
Sarah Milov’s The Cigarette: A Political History is accurately subtitled. Milov, a history professor at the University of Virginia, has written a first-rate history of the interaction between tobacco companies, tobacco growers, and various levels of government over almost a century. She delves carefully into the details of those interactions and tells you more than […] The post The Twists and Turns of Tobacco Politics appeared first on Econlib.

ICYMI: Fathers Day Edition (6/21

Peter Greene at CURMUDGUCATION - 4 hours ago
I've had my hands full elsewhere, and have been spending refreshingly little time on line, but I still have a few goodies to pass along. Remember, sharing is caring, *What Teachers Want * American Education Research Journal has some research about what it takes to attract and retain teachers. A fun conversation starter. *Looking for the Missing * NBC News has the story of Detroit teachers who went looking for students who went missing when schools shut down. *Charter Schools Tap Coronarelief * Erica Green at the NYT with a story of how some charter schools are wearing their "bus... more »

'I've never been so happy': Transgender laws transform a life

Alexandra Humphries at Just In - 4 hours ago
Francene's wish to be buried as a woman will now come true for her, as a review of Tasmania's nation-leading transgender reforms in 2019 finds no unintended consequences.

'Darryl Kerrigan wouldn't stand for it': The Castle actor joins community fight against mega powerlines

Just In - 4 hours ago
In a case of life imitating art, Stephen Curry who played Dale Kerrigan in the classic Aussie film, joins his own David and Goliath battle against a mega powerline project at his property in rural Victoria.

Presumptive Premier League champs Liverpool disappoint in return clash with rivals Everton

Just In - 4 hours ago
Liverpool will likely have to wait a bit longer to claim the Premier League after a 0-0 draw in which it came within centimetres of losing to Merseyside rivals Everton in their first game back since the coronavirus shutdown.

If your local paper could save you money at tax time, would you buy it?

Matthew Doran at Just In - 4 hours ago
If buying the local paper or a digital news subscription were tax deductable like a charitable donation, would you be more likely to spend money to keep newspapers afloat? It's one proposal before the consumer watchdog to ensure hyperlocal journalism does not disappear.

Tom Petty's family says Trump 'was in no way authorised' to play I Won't Back Down

Just In - 4 hours ago
Saying they "firmly stand against racism and discrimination of any kind", the family of Tom Petty moves to stop US President Donald Trump using the late rock star's song I Won't Back Down at campaign events.

Statue of colonialist who 'endorsed slavery' found with 'blood' on its hands

Sofie Wainwright And Chloe Chomicki at Just In - 4 hours ago
A bronze statue of one of the founders of Townsville has been vandalised with red paint as anger over the city's past continues to boil.

Yoga with Adriene is a phenomenon. A century ago, it was 'The Omnipotent Oom'

Monique Ross And Keri Phillips at Just In - 4 hours ago
If you're into yoga, you likely know Adriene Mishler, the "patron saint of quarantine". This is how the ancient practice became popular in the West, thanks to names like Swami Vivekananda, "The Great Oom" and Indra Devi.

State cricket ignoring CA calls for staff cuts after Roberts departure

Tracey Holmes at Just In - 4 hours ago
The departure of Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts has not ended differences between CA and the states, with Cricket NSW refusing to cut staff numbers.

Live: NSW Now: Actor and director Eliza Scanlen 'ashamed' by deleted scene in 'racist' award-winning film

Just In - 4 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *The 21-year-old is accused of racism over her short film, Mukbang, after she admitted deleting a scene where a black character is violently attacked.

The power of storytelling helps Tania rewrite memories of childhood abuse

Inga Stünzner And Megan Hendry at Just In - 4 hours ago
Tania is one of the half million Forgotten Australians — children who grew up in institutions and experienced abuse — using the power of storytelling to rewrite her memories.

How to learn from Indigenous people about the Black Lives Matter movement here

Just In - 4 hours ago
Engaging with Indigenous content can create real change through a process of truth-telling. Here are some tips on where to start.

Jada Whyman and her family lived in a tent for two months to keep her Matildas dream alive

David Mark at Just In - 4 hours ago
Jada Whyman once lived in a tent to pursue her footballing dream. With Australia and New Zealand due to find out if they have been awarded the women's World Cup in 2023, she says her sacrifices have all been worth it.

Trolls mocked women with hair loss to undermine Black Lives Matter, but it backfired

Cameron Wilson at Just In - 4 hours ago
Members of the misogynistic 4chan community pretended to be women shaving their heads for racial equality, using photographs they stole from the internet.

'Nobody has experienced anything like this': Businesses feeling the pinch as we dive into recession

Alan Kohler at Just In - 4 hours ago
Former treasurer Peter Costello says Australian government debt could hit a trillion dollars because of the COVID-19 crisis — and it's money that would unlikely be paid back.

Possible sacred Indigenous site about to be cleared to build 200 homes and private tennis court

Jake Evans at Just In - 4 hours ago
Ngambri man Shane Mortimer says the foothills of Mount Ainslie in Canberra are an important men's business site, but developers are about to clear it to build a series of apartments.

Public warned not to remove any part of whale spine from NSW beach

Adriane Reardon at Just In - 4 hours ago
Beachgoers have been warned not to touch or remove any part of a large six-metre long whale backbone discovered washed ashore intact on the NSW far south coast.

Why Rising Tensions on the Korean Peninsula Are Unlikely to Recede

L Gordon Flake at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*L Gordon Flake* *Security, Asia* North Korea wants to be accepted and recognised as a nuclear power. After a period of relative quiet, North Korea again commandeered news headlines with the dramatic, if symbolic, demolition of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in the city of Kaesong, just north of the demilitarised zone. The office was refurbished at considerable cost to South Korea following the 2018 inter-Korean Summit, and was intended to function as a virtual embassy between the two Koreas. Its destruction was an unmistakable indication of North Korea’s displeasure with its ne... more »

Why the Russians Would Have Won a War in Europe in the Early Days of the Cold War

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_D1AETIJGKTAA&share=true] But the balance shifted over time to be more even. *Key Point: *Moscow's forces were more powerful and could concentrate higher numbers before the 1970s. But NATO was able to restore some sense of deterrence and balance--something that might once again be slipping. A 2017 RAND wargame on a potential Russian offensive into the Baltics brought talk of a “new Cold War” into sharp focus. The game made clear that NATO would struggle to prevent Rus... more »

when all previous Teachings have become distorted

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 5 hours ago
416. Each era chooses its new corresponding Teaching when all previous Teachings have become distorted. People tend to cling to these twisted distortions of the faith of their forefathers, yet no new Teaching ever excludes preceding ones. Little attention is paid to this fact, for the followers of every Teaching like to build their success on denial of the previous Teachings. But it is easy to prove the continuity of what people call religion. In this continuity is sensed a single stream of one energy. -M: *Agni Yoga 1929*

Why America's Aircraft Carriers Are Great But...

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000188443&share=true] Time for a change? *Key Point: *Carriers can still be sunk by sumbarines, planes, and missiles. Unless America's largest ships have good enough defeneses, Washington might want to rethink buying too many of them.The United States has decided to spend many billions of dollars on the CVN-78 (“Ford”) class of aircraft carriers to replace the venerable Nimitz class. The latter has served the U.S. Navy since 1975, with the last ship (USS Geo... more »

China and India’s Deadly Clash: Why You Should Be Worried

Ian Hall at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Ian Hall* *Security, Asia* Disengagement efforts have failed, and at a moment when relations between China and India - both nuclear armed states - are already tense. Sometime on Monday, an Indian army patrol skirmished with Chinese troops in the Galwan River Valley, high in the Himalayas. *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * According to reports, no guns were involved,... more »

Two Aircraft Carriers Are Central To The Royal Navy's New Maritime Strategy

David Axe at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the two new carriers, is scheduled to deploy for the first time in 2021. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *If the reorganization succeeds, the Royal Navy will evolve from a thinly but widely spread force to one that deploys to fewer places at a time, but does so in greater concentration. The Royal Navy would become what Tony Radakin, the new first sea lord, called “a proper, carrier task group navy.” *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Ai... more »

Why the Supreme Court's Recent Rulings Are Big Mistakes

Hans von Spakovsky at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Hans von Spakovsky* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2RBH96W4Q3&share=true] They violate the constituion. With the Supreme Court’s latest erroneous decision on immigration, Chief Justice John Roberts and other justices have done lasting damage to the Constitution, the rule of law, and accountable government. It is not just the legally wrong decision Thursday in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California, in which Roberts and the liberal justices refused 5-4 to allow the Trump ... more »

Memorial Service for Philip Vincent Bruce June 20

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 5 hours ago
https://youtu.be/o4CB_7_cqiY Dear Norma and Bob, Today’s service remembering Phil was extraordinary! Although I never met him, I feel as if Phil could have been one of my best friends. I’ve never heard so many people speak so lovingly at a funeral service. What a handsome, lovable, loving, and caring person he was! Phil did the Lord’s work here on Earth as he was called to do. It was also so good to be back inside a real church!!!! My heart was happy and sad at the same time. I hope your hearts are peaceful knowing how much Phil meant to so many! Being a parent is hard but you... more »

if men revere the divine image

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 5 hours ago
Man, made like unto the intricate yet soft delicacy of a flower, is the immaculate God-concept of all creation--especially they who are aware that they are made in His own likeness! Hence to be formed in fashion as a man could indeed be an honor if men revere the divine image! From either an almost wanton ignorance (to ignore or bypass the Law) or many inaccurate perceptions of human thinking stemming from acquired dullness of spirit in both the dim and the near past human error has had false dominion. Now the day of freedom is here! I AM here! Thank God We are cooperating w... more »

Antifa Doc Reveals Organized Warfare Tactics in Siege of Police Precinct

Luis Miguel at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: antifa-doc-reveals-organized-warfare-tactics-in-siege-of-police-precinct] An Antifa-authored analysis of the assault on a Minneapolis precinct reveals that some BLM groups use highly coordinated tactics for confronting police.

Swallowing the Green manifesto leaves a nasty taste in Ireland

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 5 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Pat Swords It is not only here that our politicians are heading lemming like towards oblivion with their obsession with climate change. But at least in Ireland some voices are making themselves heard against it: Only 8% of the Irish public believe that tackling climate change should be […]

Is The Most Futuristic Looking Warship In The World?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
The distinctive lines of the Visby Class reduce its radar signature. The water spray at the back masks the hot exhaust from infrared sensors. US Navy *Forbes:* *Unique Warship Is Still The Most Futuristic Looking Of Any Navy* The Swedish Navy’s Visby class warship has a distinctive look. Its sharp lines, minimalist superstructure and absence of almost everything you normally associate with what ships look like makes her arguably the most futuristic warship afloat. And it is all because of one thing, stealth. Other warships also incorporate stealthy features, but none take it as fa... more »

Sunday Afternoon Links

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 5 hours ago
This and that for your Sunday reading. - PressProgress examines the strong public support for the ability for all workers - including gig workers - to be able to engage in collective action to improve their pay and benefits. And Anthony Forsyth notes that the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of unions as a voice for workers. But Alec Stromdahl writes that far too many governments (including the federal Libs) are instead focused on using the power of the state to undermine workers' ability to stand up to employers - even as Kevin Carmichael writes about Galen Westo... more »

"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 6/21/20"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 6/21/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* *JUNE 21, 2020 5:56 PM: *"WHO Reports Record Single-Day Jump In Coronavirus Infections Led By Brazil, US: Live Update" ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/* ○ *Click image for larger size.* *6/21/20, 2:33:22 PM. **For updates click here:* *- https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html* ○ - COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ○ - https://ncov2019.live/data

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