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Defund The Police?
From Minneapolis, where police killed a black man in their custody, and across the country there are cries to defund and disband police forces. The Minneapolis city council already voted in a veto-proof majority to get rid of its police department. But are supporters of this new mass-movement just reacting to relentless media hype and propaganda? Do they really have a plan to protect life and liberty without government police officers? Watch today's Liberty Report:
Coronavirus Shows Why We Need Separation of Medicine and State!
[image: undefined] It seems like only yesterday. Americans were denied the right to go to their churches. They were denied the right to visit their loved ones in the hospital. They were denied the right to open their businesses and go to work to provide for themselves and their families. They were denied the right to go to restaurants, to bars, to hair salons. No laws were passed denying these rights. Even that would be illegal and immoral. But what happened was worse. They were denied these basic rights by governors, county judges, and even local mayors who used the coronavirus ou... more »
When a Hate Cult Took the Streets
The opportunistic justice warriors creating chaos in city streets are unfortunately themselves vulnerable people who’ve been sucked into a guilt trip. Ryan Bomberger saw through the activism and bluntly denounced it writing at Town Hall Top 10 Reasons I Won’t Support the #BlackLivesMatter Movement. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Every life unjustly killed deserves justice. […]
George Floyd protests: Chauvin's bail raised to $1.8m, Trump says there will be no disbandment of police
Just In - 11 hours ago
White police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second and third-degree murder and manslaughter over the death of George Floyd, faces a Minnesota court in an orange jumpsuit via videolink.
What Next As The Whip Of Reaction Fails To Cow The Masses?
Over the last two years, more Americans were killed by police than Americans were killed in combat in Afghanistan over the last 18 years. More Americans were killed by police in the last three years than people were killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Combine this with a devastating economic crisis and pandemic, and it is easy to understand why a tipping point has been reached, as the accumulated rage and humiliation of centuries spills over onto the streets. Earlier this year, in the 2020 draft Perspectives for the Coming American Revolution, we wrote the following: “200... more »
The System Was Built To Break Black People…
While we like to believe that the system is merely “broken,” now is the time we finally acknowledge that the system was purposely designed to break black people. But we refuse to break, and here we stand, unbroken and undeterred. Like many black people in this country, I live each day with anger and pain, but also joy and optimism. Our strength keeps us from breaking under the weight of racism and economic injustice. Instead, we build. The post The System Was Built To Break Black People… appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.
The Movement Gets Big – And Its Enemies Reveal Themselves
The scope and intensity of the convulsion that has shaken the United States since the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day, is breathtaking. Hundreds of thousands of people of all ethnicities have participated in actions ranging from silent vigils to pitched battles with police in at least 140 cities, by the New York Times’ estimate – or nearly 500 localities nationwide, according to a marvelously detailed Wikipedia page. The National Guard has been called out in 26 states and Washington, DC, and U.S. Army units, including a battalion of paratroopers from t... more »
Brazen Foray Into The Barents Creates Cold War-Type Friction
Instead of celebrating the meeting on the Elbe to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the epochal Allied victory over Nazi Germany, the Pentagon opted to overtly deploy a surface action group, in company with the British Royal Navy, into the Barents Sea in an unprecedented gesture of hostility. Against the background of these historical events, not to mention the pandemic, this highly symbolic move that aimed to threaten the very heart of Russian military power, could not have been calculated to be more humiliating or insulting. Indeed, the deployment of the warships was ... more »
2nd World Food Safety Day
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
ROME, Jun 08 (IPS) - Few things are as natural and as necessary as eating food. However, if food producers, food processors, food handlers and consumers do not follow good food safety practices, food can become contaminated and rather than nourishing us and bringing us pleasure it can make us sick or even kill us. Read the full story, “2nd World Food Safety Day”, on globalissues.org →
How a Global Ocean Treaty Could Protect Biodiversity in the High Seas
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
Jun 08 (IPS) - Oceans cover 70 per cent of the Earth's surface. But, because many of us spend most of our lives on land, the 362 million square kilometres of blue out there aren't always top of mind. Read the full story, “How a Global Ocean Treaty Could Protect Biodiversity in the High Seas”, on globalissues.org →
COVID 19 - Conspiracy or Apocalypse? - Part II
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
AMSTERDAM/ROME, Jun 08 (IPS) - As the COVID-19 virus spread rapidly around the globe, so did various theories about what caused the pandemic. According to the standard scientific theory, the virus originated in bats; crossed over to humans, probably via another intermediate host; and then spread rapidly across the globe. Read the full story, “COVID 19 - Conspiracy or Apocalypse? - Part II”, on globalissues.org →
Appeasement doesn't work...(video included, but not necessary)...
*in particular when you're trying to appease feral miscreant criminals.* All this kneeling, flopping around on the pavement, marching, and apologizing for being white by mostly grown men is repugnant. Remember when the Jews thought they'd "go along to get along?" Didn't work out too well, did it? Poster boy for soi, Mayor Jacob Frey in Minneapolis, found out how well that works when he dared to not accede to every demand of the mob and had to slink off while being jeered by the mob. *Garcetti looking like the fool he is*Not to be outdone, Mayor Garcetti of LA, another contender fo... more »
Do we ever mean what we say?
*MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020Abolition of the police:* Christy Lopez is a professor at Georgetown Law School and co-director of the school’s Innovative Policing Program. She graduated from Yale Law School in 1994. We're going to guess that she knows a million times more about policing than we do. Even better, we're pre-inclined to agree with the assessment shown below, based upon general observations. The passage comes from an op-ed column in today's Washington Post: LOPEZ (6/8/20): *To fix policing, we must first recognize how much we have come to over-rely on law enforcement.* We turn ... more »
Fox and hedgehog caught sharing midnight feast on garden spy cam
A fox and a hedgehog make unlikely dinner companions, but footage from webcams set up in a wildlife enthusiast’s garden captured an unexpected midnight feast being shared by an unusual pair. The animals were filmed sharing a dinner of dried mealworms and dog food in Stu McKenzie’s garden, in Malvern, Worcestershire. Mr McKenzie, 48, said it was a “surprising” discovery as hedgehogs are usually seen as prey. “I have seen them in the garden at the same time and the hedgehog normally rolls into a ball and the fox avoids it,” he said. “But I have never seen them so close together fe... more »
Democrats Unveil Police Overhaul Package, Kneel at Capitol
The Justice in Policing Act would limit legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force incidents and ban police choke holds, among other changes, according to an early draft.
Covid 13, Hard lockdown and hysteria caused the 17.7% unemployment rate
Philippines unemployment rate jumped high from 5.3% in January 2020 to 17.7% in April 2020. *Palakpakan, *clap the hard lockdown. People wanted to be employed, Government said they should be unemployed, anyway government has helicopter money and cash freebies *naman*. Bow. (All images here I got from the web) Some of the resorts, hotels, big restos in the provinces are already bankrupt, shut down. The rest are dying and bordering on bankruptcy too. They need many tourists and visitors, locals especially and government, IATF guys especially PNP and LGUs make this more difficult, more... more »
Could OLED HDTV Displays of the Future Be Made From Human Hair?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GM1EB1S156O01&share=true] Wait, what? Human hair has more potential users than you’d think. And one of them, in the future, could be the production of OLED displays for smart devices. That’s the result of an unlikely partnership between Australia’s Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a nearby barbershop, as laid out in a recent blog post. Using donated hair clippings from the Ben Scissorhands barbershop, the scientists, who include Associate Professo... more »
Roku Should Be Worried? TCL Is Bringing Android TVs to America
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* Will U.S. customers bite? TCL has had a great amount of success in recent years with its Roku TVs which, as of mid-2019, had lifted the Chinese company to the #1 spot in TV market share in the U.S. But now, for the first time TCL is debuting TVs in the U.S. that use Google’s Android TV operating system rather than Roku’s, although the company will continue to also sell Roku TVs. “As the landscape for streaming grows, customer demands call for multiple choices and TCL’s platform agnostic product offerings are poised to answer those needs,”... more »
What Happenned to the 5G Protests?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * There have not, as of yet, been reports of attacks on 5G towers in the United States. In recent months, due in part to a nonsensical conspiracy theory that 5G technology has something to do with the cause or spread of the coronavirus pandemic, there have been numerous reports of attacks on 5G towers and other infrastructure. The attacks have mostly been concentrated in the U.K. and parts of Europe, although there were some reports of them taking place in Canada more recently. There have not, as of yet, been reports of attacks on 5G towers in the ... more »
Why the Mach-3 Bell X-2 Starburster Was So Dangerous
*Caleb Larson* *History, Americas* [image: By NACA - Armstrong Photo Gallery: Home - info - picGreat Images in NASA: Home - info - pic, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39246352] Although this experimental plane was the first to fly in excess of Mach 3—you wouldn’t have wanted to be one of the test pilots. Here’s why. Like the record-setting Bell X-1, the X-2 was built to explore flight characteristics at supersonic speeds. Though the X-1 had given the Air Force insights into transonic and supersonic flight, additional flight data was needed for fli... more »
Is the Glock 17 the Best Combat Pistol?
*Richard Douglas* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC2GED9YLOUG&share=true] Let's break it down. Time and time again, Glock has proven it deserves to be the most popular and trusted manufacturer of handguns in the United States. It’s simple, yet tough, design is universally recognized and adored, so it’s no wonder that the Glock 17 is one of the top choices for law enforcement and home defense. How has the Glock 17 managed to stay on top all these years? Keep reading to find out. *Accuracy* The Glock 17 is a f... more »
Meet the World’s First Tiltwing Design Airplane
*Caleb Larson* *History, Americas* [image: By en-wiki, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1032075] Though ungainly looking, the X-18 was the first tiltwing design that could fly. The X-series of planes was a series of experimental research aircraft developed mostly by NASA and the U.S. Air Force to explore flight characteristics of new airframe designs. In the late 1940s and 1950s, the X-series planes played a crucial role in evaluating untested designs. Virtually all American aircraft benefit is some way from the data generated by the X-series. The ... more »
China Just Added Two New Nuclear Missile Submarines to Its Fleet
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC18C69C4570&share=true] Now Beijing has six total. The Chinese have just added two new nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines to their Navy, bringing the total number of so-called SSBNs in the force up to six. While the U.S. operates twice as many, the growing number of Chinese nuclear-deterrence submarines massively expands the ability of Beijing to hold the continental U.S. at substantial risk. Nuclear-armed submarines are intended to ensure a second-strike cat... more »
Is the Real Legacy of Protests in DC Spreading the Coronavirus?
*Jordan Henry* *Politics, Americas* With DC’s indoor restaurants, bars and clubs still closed and large social gatherings still prohibited, the protests have offered young people a convenient weekend diversion around social-distancing restrictions. But is it a safe one? On Saturday, June 6, thousands of people streamed into the nation’s capital in the largest demonstrations yet protesting the recent death of George Floyd. With signs and banners in hand, protestors led marches from the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol Building into downtown Washington, congregating around Lafayet... more »
Putting body cameras on cops won’t solve the problem of police violence
News 1. Police violence Stephen Kimber speaks to white people: Still, we — white people again — are at least in a more honest place today than where we were before May 25 when a Minneapolis cop named Derek Chauvin pressed his knee against George Floyd’s neck and squeezed the life out of him. The […]
Qui sait qu’il existe une recherche potentiellement fructueuse sur le rajeunissement ?
Ethical Technology - 11 hours ago
*Interview pointue, drôle et éclairante du couple Conboy, chercheurs à Berkeley, qui travaille sur la purification du sang pour rajeunir l’organisme âgé et prévenir de nombreuses maladies.*
Sunday June 7 Was A Day Of Protest In Iraq
Najaf guesthouse set on fire by protesters (Al Mirbad) Summer has started in Iraq. Temperatures are rising. The coronavirus is spreading and shutting down large sectors of the country’s non-oil economy. Electricity shortages are starting. Most importantly, the demands of the protesters have never been met. That led to five demonstrations in the south on Sunday. People took to the streets in Najaf, Dhi Qar, Diwaniya, and Muthanna on Sunday. In Nasiriya, Dhi Qar people gathered at the Appeals Courtdemanding that the people responsible for the deaths of activists be put on trial, whi... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 8
1920 Ex-Ottoman officers and soldiers attacked Mosul but were defeated by British 1924 UK run Baghdad Times said England would give Iraq independence in 4 yrs at most if Anglo-Iraq Treaty passed Took 8 more yrs 1941 British campaign started against Vichy French in Syria using troops in Iraq Germany used Syria to supply pro-German Gaylani govt (Musings On Iraq review *Blood, Oil and the Axis: The Allied Resistance Against A Fascist State In Iraq and the Levant, 1941*) (Musings On Iraq review *Iraq And Syria 1941, The Politics and Strategy of the Second World War*) (Musings On Iraq ... more »
School Children Brainwashed About Climate Change
By Paul Homewood I came across this GCSE revision guide a while ago, since when it has gathered dust! Having now had a chance to read it, I was taken aback by the section on climate change. The whole chapter reads as little more than a propaganda sheet, filled with inaccuracies, […]
Hong Kong’s Security Law: What China Is Planning, and Why Now
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kongs-security-law-what-china-is-planning-and-why-now-11590088410?mod=e2fb
We will live with Covid19 for months. Let’s not deny it or panic: Dr. Faheem Younus
https://theazb.com/we-will-live-with-covid19-for-months-lets-not-deny-it-or-panic-dr-faheem-younus/
5 Steps for Influencing Healthy Behaviors In Children
https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/professional/expert-articles/7569/5-steps-for-influencing-meaningful-health-behaviors-in-children/
The Questionable Record of WHO “Goodwill Ambassador” and Communist Chinese TV Propagandist James Chau
[image: the-questionable-record-of-who-goodwill-ambassador-and-communist-chinese-tv-propagandist-james-chau] Anyone evaluating President Trump’s decision to defund the WHO will find the background of WHO “Goodwill Ambassador” James Chau to be very questionable.
New York Times Opinion Editor Fired for Publishing Article by a Republican Senator
[image: new-york-times-opinion-editor-fired-for-publishing-article-by-a-republican-senator] *New York Times* opinion editor James Bennet was fired for publishing an opinion piece by Republican Senator Tom Cotton.
Prince Andrew 'offered to help US investigators three times'
The Duke of York's legal team suggest the US Department of Justice is "seeking publicity" and that the Royal has offered his assistance into US investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, a disgraced financier who was found dead in his New York jail cell in August 2019.
Israel tried to sink a US Navy ship, Media covered it up
On this day 53 years ago, Israeli forces attacked the USS Liberty, killing 34 American servicemen and injuring at least 174. This is one of the most decorated crews in US history, yet the media have buried and misrepresented the attack, and the crew is still awaiting justice. (Includes documentaries)
The Day Is Dawning On a Four-Day Work Week
The four-day work week could be another wild idea that makes it through the pandemic’s open policy window.
Monday Market
Linas Pauling said that if you are to have a ‘good idea’ you need to have LOTS of ideas. Because I’m just a big hearted lunk, I came up with the idea of a Monday Market that could be a regular feature on Virtual Mirage if you, dear readers, are interested in participating. If […] The post Monday Market appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Covid by Country — America Leads the Pack
*The US case curve (logarithmic scale) shows a steady 20,000 cases per day for more than 65 days straight, compared with the five worst-hit countries in Europe. France, for example, which peaked at 5,000 cases per day, now sees a tenth of that (source).* *by Thomas Neuburger* While most of the nations of the world are seeing a dramatic drop in new Covid-19 cases (see chart above), the U.S. has remained, stubbornly, at roughly 20,000 new cases per day for the last 65 days. Another way to see that is here (source): So, while much of the rest of the civilized world is returning to c... more »
Rule of Law 29, Looting and burning are unrelated to BLM, race issues
Burning cars, shops, malls, have nothing to do with the killing of the Minneapolis policeman of George Floyd two weeks ago. Looting were done for the purpose of stealing 100%, zero relation with Floyd. The police officer and his buddies were already arrested and charged, publicized, that is rule of law. So all the looting and burning have zero justification, nada, zilch. (All photos here I got from the web, various sources) Big problem of the US, Europe. Criminal acts of looting, burning are now implicitly or explicitly justified, even glorified as righteous acts by many in media, N... more »
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Stephen Long writes that one of the key economic symptoms of the coronavirus pandemic has been to push people into underemployment. And CBC Radio examines how people with disabilities have been left out of both conversations as to how to respond to COVID-19, and the resulting relief programs. - David Climenhaga examines the Kenney UCP's legislative attack on freedom of expression and assembly. Jonny Wakefield highlights how little would be accomplished by Kenney's plan to waste hundreds of thousands of dollars on a provincial parole boa... more »
Chicago’s Pastor Corey Brooks on Protests, Looting and Problems in Black Community
*21WIRE* | An alternative voice on BLM protests and what solutions are needed to overcome the current impasse.
As City Moves to Disband Dept., Cops Conduct Drive-by Pepper Sprays on Peaceful Protesters
[image: department]As the city council moves to get rid of the police department, Minneapolis cops prove why that needs to happen immediately.
"The Shallow Deep-State Goes Deeper as It Moves Toward Martial Law"
*"The Shallow Deep-State Goes Deeper * *as It Moves Toward Martial Law"* by Edward Curtin "I am not trying to be cute and play with words. That title is meant to convey what it says, so let me explain. The people who own the United States and their allies around the world have a plan. It is so simple that it is extremely devious. Their plan has been in operation for many years. It has most people bamboozled because it is Janus-faced by design, overt one day, covert the next, but both faces operate under one controlling head. Some call this head the Deep-State. Even the Deep-State ca... more »
Fifty Years Ago Today
On this date 50 years ago, I took these pictures at the Queen’s Birthday celebration. That was back when people were allowed out on the streets in London for reasons other than rioting. Prince Charles and the Queen Mother. I … Continue reading →
The demands are increasing
The city council (Democrats) of Minneapolis is announcing to the world not to come there to invest, to do business, to be a tourist, to send your child to college or to have your conventions or meetings. They can't protect you from the gangs that have plagued the city or the assaults and rapes. It's just not worth it. Stay home. After many years under Democrat control the city is just a mess of racist government, racist police and racist leisure venues. It's racism with a smile, even though they've elected Somalis and blacks and women to the highest offices. It was all just a farc... more »
Driving while black
There's talk about police stopping people "driving while black." Having raised some teens, let me tell you that happens to whites, Hispanics and Asians also. Usually there is a teen driver, male, a snappy, loud car (either modified or just a bad muffler) alcohol involved, other kids as passengers as a distraction and the police may have saved some lives. We've gotten those calls after midnight to come to the hospital. I've been stopped 3 times--got my license when I was 16 and am now 80. First when I was a teen, second when I was middle aged, and third when I was old and stupid. ... more »
"What Are We All?"
"What can we know? What are we all? Poor silly half-brained things peering out at the infinite, with the aspirations of angels and the instincts of beasts." - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ○ "We like to think that we are rational beings; humane, conscientious, civilized, thoughtful. But when things fall apart, even just a little, it becomes clear we are not better than animals. We have opposable thumbs, we think, we walk erect, we speak, we dream, but deep down we are still routing around in the primordial ooze; biting, clawing, scratching out an existence in the cold, dark world like the r... more »
US jobs report CRUSHES regime change operation (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 566 More The post US jobs report CRUSHES regime change operation (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Businesses who are supporting the Antifa and BLM riots [Video]
We want to give a hat tip to Ashley Rae Goldenberg, who posted the following piece on Medium. Ms Goldberg lists 279 companies who are on record as supporting Black Lives Matter / Antifa / protesters / riots. This is so that the public can make informed decisions about what businesses to patronize, especially if […] More The post Businesses who are supporting the Antifa and BLM riots [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
"A Long March Through The Night..."
"The life of Man is a long march through the night, surrounded by invisible foes, tortured by weariness and pain, towards a goal that few can hope to reach, and where none may tarry long. One by one, as they march, our comrades vanish from our sight, seized by the silent orders of omnipotent Death. Very brief is the time in which we can help them, in which their happiness or misery is decided. Be it ours to shed sunshine on their path, to lighten their sorrows by the balm of sympathy, to give them the pure joy of a never-tiring affection, to strengthen failing courage, to instill f... more »
Green New Deal dress rehearsal
The Covid-19 lockdown as a blueprint for a permanent economic shutdown to ‘save the Earth.’ The post Green New Deal dress rehearsal appeared first on CFACT.
Antifa is the Muslim brotherhood network rebranded
by Alexandra Bruce, US correspondent After 4 years of rolling coup and 11 weeks of partial lockdown here, in New York, one can get fatigued by the unrelenting irregular warfare and all of the Alice in Wonderland torture techniques, forcing us watch while the economy is intentionally collapsed and cohesion is purposefully destroyed. The best […]
Floods affect 800 000 in China's Hunan, Jiangxi and Guangxi provinces
The Watchers » Latest articles - 12 hours ago
At least 800 000 people have been affected by heavy rains and flooding in central and southern China over the past couple of days. At least 2 people have been killed and 4 are still missing. The worst affected provinces are Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guangxi. 1 person has...... Read more »
Health Canada Recalls Hand Sanitizer Containing Industrial Grade Ethanol- Hand Sanitizer Poisoning on the Rise
*That was NOT approved for use in hand sanitizers.. * *Ethanol is a dangerous chemical* *Even though ethanol is very commonly used, it is a dangerous chemical. As previously mentioned, it is highly flammable; as such, it has exact flash points which are important to know when using it. While ethanol is consumed when drinking alcoholic beverages, consuming ethanol alone can cause coma and death. Ethanol may also be a carcinogenic; studies are still being done to determine this. However, ethanol is a toxic chemical and should be treated and handled as such, whether at work or in the ho... more »
What's next? Rainbow-farting unicorns to replace police?
I have no problem accepting that this country's law enforcement functions have overstepped the mark on many occasions. I've written about some of them in these pages, as regular readers will know, and I support holding officers and agencies accountable when they cross the line. It's also undeniable that American policing has often been about a one-sided enforcement of laws that were designed to benefit some parts of society, but not others. As Matt Taibbi points out: Basically we have two systems of enforcement in America, a minimalist one for people with political clout, and an... more »
Nationalism and tech
Over recent decades, the technology sector has gained relative to other sectors of the economy. This partly reflects public policy decisions in areas such as intellectual property rights and antitrust laws, but mostly reflects fundamental innovations that move economic activity from “brick and mortar” firms to internet companies. The recent pandemic has accelerated this trend, […] The post Nationalism and tech appeared first on Econlib.
Analysis and Critique of The CDC’s Handling of The Thimerosal Exposure Assessment Based on Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) Information
The CDC's approach to analysis of the VSD database demonstrates a pervasive pattern of bias and conscious manipulation of samples, statistics and findings to produce a negative finding regarding the dangers of thimerosal exposure to children. The post Analysis and Critique of The CDC’s Handling of The Thimerosal Exposure Assessment Based on Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) Information appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Turkish presidency infuriated over raising of ‘Byzantine flag’ over mosque in Cyprus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Turkish presidency described raising the “Byzantine flag” over a mosque in the Cypriot city of Larnaca, as “showing hatred for Islam and Turkey,” noting that “stopping these attacks is a natural right.” The head of the communication department in the Turkish presidency, Fakhreddine Alton, said on Monday via Twitter […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists launch heavy attack on Syrian Army posts in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) squared off against a group of jihadist rebels that attempted to infiltrate their positions in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate on Monday. According to a field report from northwestern Hama, the jihadists of Hurras Al-Deen stormed the Syrian Arab Army’s positions along the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Huge’ Egyptian military convoy heads to border of Libya: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The official page for the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord’s operations room said that “a huge Egyptian military convoy deployed to the borders with Libya.” According to the “Volcano Anger” operations room, the Egyptian Army traveled to the Libyan border to support the Libyan National Army, but they did not […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 6/8/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 6/8/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ - https://www.zerohedge.com/ *JUN 8, 2020 3:01 PM:* "WHO Data Suggests Asymptomatic COVID-19 Carriers Actually Not Very Infectious: Live Updates" *JUN 8, 2020 9:00 AM: *"'Today Is A New Day' - NYC Begins Lifting Lockdown, New Zealand Declared "Coronavirus Free": Live Updates" ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/* ○ *Click image for larger size.* *6/8/20, 5:33:22 AM. **For updates click here:* *- https://coronavir... more »
Mom Arrested at Playground Amid COVID Speaks Out
[image: alex-newman-mom-arrested-at-playground-amid-covid-speaks-out] VIDEO - In this exclusive interview with The New American, Idaho mother Sara Brady talks about her arrest at a play date at a public park amid government lockdown orders that many critics view as unconstitutional. Brady, who is married to a police officer, is now being prosecuted by the state Attorney General's office on a "trespassing" charge. However, she is speaking out, and many members of her community are rallying around her. The incredible case has sparked nationwide outrage and debate about the limits of g... more »
Minneapolis “Abolish Police” Movement Gains Veto-proof Majority
[image: minneapolis-abolish-police-movement-gains-veto-proof-majority] Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council pledged to eliminate the police department — enough to overcome opposition from the mayor.
“Plague Of Corruption” – What Happened To Judy Mikovits Was Just Part of A Pattern…
But The World Is Waking Up To The Scam… Opinion By “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen It is awful what happened to Dr Judy Mikovits over her health care discoveries. That should never happen, and in a perfect world it would not. However, the world we live in is far from perfect. The “Health Care” … Continue reading “Plague Of Corruption” – What Happened To Judy Mikovits Was Just Part of A Pattern…
US, Brazil push for a mini deal
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
08-Jun-2020 US and Brazilian officials are working on a deal covering trade facilitation, digital trade and regulatory practices, with a target for the end of the year, a top Brazilian diplomat said.
British PM offers to accept EU tariffs on some goods to win trade deal: Daily Mail
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
08-Jun-2020 The UK would accept tariffs on a small number of goods in return for the European Union dropping its demand that Britain continue to follow EU rules.
L'élevage doit être « systématiquement retiré » des accords commerciaux
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
08-Jun-2020 L'Alliance des éleveurs de ruminants appelle la Commission européenne à « mettre fin à la course effrénée à la conclusion d'accords de libre-échange incluant le secteur agricole ».
Vietnam ratifies free trade, investment pacts with EU
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
08-Jun-2020 Vietnam's National Assembly passed resolutions ratifying the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement and investment protection agreement.
Vietnam: Les députés approuvent l'accord de libre-échange avec l'UE
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
08-Jun-2020 Le Vietnam a ratifié un accord de libre-échange avec l'Union européenne qui prévoit la réduction des droits de douane sur 99% des échanges.
Borders, Blinders, and Mental Maps: Assessing Scenario Analysis in Light of Covid-19
This post is part of the Bridging the Gap channel at the Duck. Danielle Gilbert is a PhD candidate in political science and a fellow with the Institute for Security and Conflict Studies at the George Washington University. She serves as a New Era Fellow with the Bridging the Gap Project. Rachel Whitlark is an […]
‘Misclassification Error’ Is Making Unemployment Rate Look Lower Than It Really Is
Buried at the bottom of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May jobs report—which President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers touted Friday as evidence that the U.S. economy is rebounding from the Covid-19 crisis at an extraordinary clip—is a note conceding that a "misclassification error" during the agency's data-collection process made the unemployment rate look significantly lower than it really is. BLS, a Labor Department agency staffed with more than 2,000 career officials, admitted at the end of its report that "a large number of workers... were classified as employed but ab... more »
Musical Interlude: Marvin Gaye, "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)"
Marvin Gaye, *"Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)"*
"Requiem for George Floyd"
*"Requiem for George Floyd"* by Jim Kunstler "The occasion of the state funeral for the late George Floyd - rivaling the solemn progress of Abraham Lincoln’s casket across this land at lilac time so long ago - may be a good time for Americans to take stock of what condition our condition is in. Going on a fortnight of protests, riots, and looting, what exactly does black America seek in its cry for an end to systemic racism? Forgive me for saying the petition is vague. I’ll have to tread into realms of discourse that are taboo these days, so gird your loins if you care to follow. ... more »
Free to Move: An Interview with Ilya Somin, Part One
I recently spoke with Ilya Somin (George Mason Law School) about his new book, Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom (Oxford University Press, 2020). This is part one of a two-part interview. Part Two will appear tomorrow. *JB:* Your book argues for the freedom of migration both within countries and across borders. You argue that foot voting can create many beneficial effects, and that it also promotes political freedom. Among the key moves in your book are the twin concepts of political freedom and decisive choice. First, you argue that foot voting is supe... more »
Minneapolis City Council Backs Dismantling Police Department (Decision Would Be Veto-Proof)
No local police or unarmed local police. Good luck with that, when there are more guns than people in the … Continue reading →
Strong Correlation Between Immigration, Wages, Employment Rates & Incarceration Rates For Black Americans
“Dr. Hanson‘s coauthored research suggested that a 10 percent immigrant-induced increase in the labor supply is associated with a 4 … Continue reading →
Signers of Support Statement for Lisa Savage U.S. Senate
Dear Friends, We, the undersigned, are writing to you in support of Lisa Savage’s US Senate campaign in Maine against Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). The November election in Maine for that seat will be a Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) race. There will be no ‘spoiler effect’ this time. Lisa is running as an Independent Green. In her long-time peace and climate change activism, she has specialized in linking the Pentagon’s carbon footprint and our climate crisis. She founded the Maine Natural Guard to do just that important work. As an educator, Lisa has experience as a public school t... more »
Man Drives Car at Seattle George Floyd Protesters
The man hit a barricade and then left the car brandishing a pistol.
With Recovery of Last Case, New Zealand Eradicates Virus
With the last known infected person now recovered, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was confident New Zealand had halted the spread of COVID-19 but it still must be prepared for more.
‘All Eyes’ on New York: Reopening Tests City Torn by Crises
After three bleak months ravaged by a pandemic, New York City enters the first phase of its reopening.
Eternal Fixation: The Madeleine McCann Disappearance Show
The “lost child” endures as motif and theme, the stalking shadow of much literature, the background to a society’s anxiety. The child, often deemed innocent, becomes the ink blot of loss in such disappearance. In Australia, it was captured by Peter Pierce’s The Country of Lost Children: An Australian Anxiety […]
Two urgent Federal petitions against compulsory flu vaccinations to be signed | Cairns News
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The Moral Authorty of the Lockdown Fetishists Is Gone. Thank the Protestors and Rioters
Daniel Horowitz 6 Jun 20 794 It was the biggest news story and most consequential policy decision of our lifetime. The lockdowns destroyed potentially 53% of our GDP, paralyzed our health care system, shut down our education system, and induced a physical and mental health crisis along with a social, economic, and labor catastrophe that we … Continue reading The Moral Authorty of the Lockdown Fetishists Is Gone. Thank the Protestors and Rioters →
Is the Coronavirus Scare a Psychological Operation?
Jun 6, 2020 Kevin Ryan Governments have used psychological warfare throughout history to manipulate public opinion, gain political advantage, and generate profits. Western governments have engaged in such tactics in the war on terrorism as well as in its predecessor, the war on communism. In both cases, state-sponsored terrorism and propaganda were used to distort the public’s … Continue reading Is the Coronavirus Scare a Psychological Operation? →
HUMAN ASSESSMENTS: Tearful editor frog-marched away!
*MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020Newspaper tells the untruth:* This morning, we were sorry to read that James Bennet has lost his job at the New York Times. In this morning's Washington Post, Andrews and Izadi offer a slightly fuller story. Tearfully, Bennet confessed to his guilt. Then he was frog-marched away. As a general matter, we're always sorry to hear that someone has lost his job. In Bennet's case, it's widely said that he did a great job at The Atlantic, and as far we know that's true. In the current instance, Bennet has lost his job at the New York Times, where, it now seems clear... more »
Very rare derecho hits central Rockies and northern Plains
The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago
Widespread, long-lived wind storm known to meteorologists as 'derecho' affected the central Rockies and northern Plains on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Derechos are very rare for parts of Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado, NWS Storm Prediction Center said. In fact,...... Read more »
Watch Nkrumah: The Forces Arrayed Against Us Are Formidable
The Conference which took place in Ghana – Accra, brought together freedom fighters from all over Africa including independent and colonized states, to address the way forward to the objective of Africa’s unity.
Statewatch News Online, 15 June 2020 (08/20)
8 June 2020 — Statewatch.org/ e-mail: office@statewatch.org Also available as a pdf file: http://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/jun/email-15-6-20.pdf STATEWATCH ANALYSIS EU: Reinforcement of Frontex runs into legal problems STATEWATCH NEWS 1. A statement of solidarity: Black lives matter 2. EU-UK: Commission not happy with UK’s ‘action plan’ to fix unlawful use of Schengen database 3. EU-TURKEY: 369 Syrians deported to Turkey through … Continue reading Statewatch News Online, 15 June 2020 (08/20)
The Moral Authority of the Lockdown Fetishists Is Gone. Thank the Protestors and Rioters
This past April, in the midst of the surging pandemic and collapsing US economy, I was interviewed by three sources in Europe for a US perspective on the events. The following is the first part of an interview with Polish social commentator, Konrad Stachnio, that will appear in a collection of interviews later this summer. Subsequent interview topics with Stachnio, and others in April, will be posted here in coming weeks as well.
Post-Pandemic Economic Scenarios (Interview #1)
This past April, in the midst of the surging pandemic and collapsing US economy, I was interviewed by three sources in Europe for a US perspective on the events. The following is the first part of an interview with Polish social commentator, Konrad Stachnio, that will appear in a collection of interviews later this summer. Subsequent interview topics with Stachnio, and others in April, will be posted here in coming weeks as well.
Regulatory chicanery – Biotech lobby quietly hijacks the UK’s Agriculture Bill to change the definition of ‘GMOs’
MPs, peers and the research establishment are urging the government to introduce genome editing into UK food and farming by sidestepping parliamentary and public scrutiny.
“Unprecedented” transfer of personal NHS information to shady tech Co’s
Hours before facing court proceedings from openDemocracy over its massive NHS COVID-19 data deal with private tech firms, the UK government has caved to pressure and released all the contracts governing its deals with Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and controversial AI firms Faculty and Palantir.
Loyal dog 'waits on a bridge for four days after witnessing its owner jumping into a river'
A loyal pet dog in China has waited on a bridge for four days after watching its owner jump into a river, Chinese media report. Heart-breaking images show the faithful animal sitting on the sidewalk of Yangtze Bridge in Wuhan of Hubei province where its owner reportedly took their life. A local resident who intended to adopt the dog tried to pick up the pet canine on Friday. But the animal ran away. Local volunteers said that they are looking for the pet dog in the hopes to find a new home for the loyal animal. Du Fan, director of Wuhan Small Animal Protection Association, told t... more »
"This Is Exactly What Is Going To Happen If Police Departments Are 'Disbanded' Or 'Defunded' All Across America"
*JUN 8, 2020 6:32 AM:* "'A Police-Free Future' - Minneapolis City Council Votes To Abolish Police Department" *"This Is Exactly What Is Going To Happen If Police Departments * *Are 'Disbanded' Or 'Defunded' All Across America"* by Michael Snyder "By now, you have probably heard that the Minneapolis City Council plans to completely disband the Minneapolis Police Department, and other major cities are considering significant cuts to the funding that their police departments receive. Needless to say, such moves will only make our streets even more unsafe, but a lot of people out there ... more »
North Korea Has Stopped Answering Calls From South Korea
*BBC:* *North Korea: Call from South to North goes unanswered for first time* South Korea's daily call to a jointly-run liaison office in North Korea has gone unanswered for the first time. The break came days after North Korea said it would pull out of the inter-Korean liaison office, located in the North Korean border city of Kaesong. The agency was set up to reduce tensions between the two nations - part of an agreement signed by leaders Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un in 2018. The agency was temporarily closed in January due to Covid-19 restrictions. But the two sides had been i... more »
Facial Recognition and a Life of Crime
As we are increasingly being surveilled by our governments through the use of both CCTV and the use of facial recognition technology, a recent announcement from Harrisburg University seems particularly pertinent. Here is the announcement (which was scrubbed from the Harrisburg University website) thanks to the Wayback Machine: While the braintrust at Harrisburg University may think that they got rid of the evidence, in fact, they seem to have forgotten that the internet never forgets anything. On the upside, the software has "no racial bias", a very reassuring thought. Even the ... more »
Black Lives Do Matter—So Stop the Holocaust in Africa, Create 1.5 Billion Jobs
[image: George Soros (Investor, Finanzier, Open Society Foundation), March 20, 2014 - Foto: www.stephan-roehl.de (flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0)] With the entire world now being inundated with the slogan “Black Lives Matter,” one must ask, what is the desired outcome? Creating a decent life for the poor in America, many of whom are Black and Latino? Most people recognize that the massive demonstrations across the U.S., and in much of the world today, are driven by more than racist police brutality, but are the result of the catastrophic collapse of the economy in the midst of a deadly pandemi... more »
Will You Join Us to Put Down the Continuing Coup Against the President and the U.S. Constitution?
Will You Join Us to Put Down the Continuing Coup Against the President and the U.S. Constitution? Video of Will You Join Us to Put Down the Continuing Coup Against the President and the U.S. Constitution? The usual suspects, such as George Soros, British intelligence, former Obama intel operatives, and the Fake News media, are using legitimate protests against racist police to launch a new phase of the regime change coup in the U.S. As we report today, there have been new provocative articles in the last few days calling for a Maidan-style (Ukraine) regime change coup, even an as... more »
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*AM 6/820* *○* Gregory Mannarino,* AM 6/8/20* *"**Scamdemic And The Fed: The Charade Continues**"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ ○ *MarketWatch Market Su**mmary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ○ *A comprehensive, essential daily read.* - http://www.shadowstats.com/ *"Daily Update (June 7th to 8th)* ○ *Daily Job Cuts* - htt... more »
Dept Accused of ‘Faking’ Thank You Cards to Themselves Amid Rash of Police Brutality
[image: thank you]The APD claimed they received dozens of thank you cards, but the internet pointed out that they all had the same handwriting.
WATCH: ‘Good Cop’ Does Nothing as Fellow Cop Beats Helpless Hospital Patient
[image: patient]Two officers were just arrested after beating a hospital patient and conspiring to cover it up by lying in their report statements.
Thunder-Snow and Winter-Like Temperatures Hit Nevada (VIDEO)
In fact, the entire western half of the North America chilled dramatically over the weekend, with that wave of anomalous Arctic cold now expected to intensify and shift eastwards through the first half of the week... The post Thunder-Snow and Winter-Like Temperatures Hit Nevada (VIDEO) appeared first on Electroverse.
Unicorn Riot’s protest coverage recalls long history of grassroots video production
Errol Salamon, Postdoctoral Teaching Associate in Journalism, University of Minnesota at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Livestreamed video coverage of protests across the country is the modern heir to decades of grassroots documentary filmmaking.
19 facts about the 19th Amendment on its 100th anniversary
Karen M. Kedrowski, Director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center, Iowa State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, women's historic struggles to vote continue to resonate as the country debates who should vote and how.
China Tells Hong Kong They Must Behave In Order To Keep Their Autonomy Beyond 2047
The Chinese and Hong Kong flags flutter at the office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ahead of a news conference held by Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, in Beijing, China June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins *Reuters:* *Chinese official suggests Hong Kong should behave to keep high autonomy beyond 2047* HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Chinese official suggested on Monday that the degree of autonomy that Hong Kong would have when the post-colonial agreement on its status runs out in 2047 could depend on how the protest-hit city behaves until t... more »
U.S. Air Force Prepares To Receive New Nuclear Weapons
Reuters *David Axe, National Interest:* *The Air Force Is Getting Ready To Receive New Nuclear Weapons* *The command’s forces are capable of extinguishing essentially all life on Earth within a matter of hours.* Here's What You Need To Remember: Now the command is in the beginning of a modernization effort costing tens of billions of dollars. New B-21 stealth bombers are slated to supplant the B-1s and B-2s starting in the mid-2020s. The Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent rocket, a replacement for the 1960s-vintage Minuteman, is in development. The U.S. Air Force’s nuclear command ... more »
Why Pakistan Wants To Build Nuclear Weapons
*Kyle Mizokami, National Interest*: *Why Pakistan Risked Everything To Build Nuclear Weapons* *Pakistan has a difficult security environment.* Here's What You Need To Remember: Pakistan is clearly developing a robust nuclear capability that can not only deter but fight a nuclear war. It is also dealing with internal security issues that could threaten the integrity of its nuclear arsenal. Sandwiched between Iran, China, India and Afghanistan, Pakistan lives in a complicated neighborhood with a variety of security issues. One of the nine known states known to have nuclear weapons,... more »
Democrat politicians are making it necessary to call in the Army
I'm Catholic and I believe in the Catholic teaching of subsidiarity. It's a social teaching not a dogmatic article of faith which says that problems should be handled as locally as possible. So if my neighbors kid accidentally breaks my window I go talk to his dad; I don't call the police. If someone vandalizes my car I call the police; I don't call the national guard. If my neighborhood floods the national guard will show up but the Army can keep training. If the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor the military, ie the Federal government, has to get involved. So if there is a riot it s... more »
All you need to know about Democrat politicians: They think riots are more important than God
In many Democrat run fiefdoms like Illinois and California the restrictions on going to church were more severe than the restrictions to go to a restaurant. In Minnesota a restaurant could have up to 50 people in outdoor seating but churches could only have 10. It didn't matter if the churches planned to enforce social distancing etc. When people said this showed how Democrat politicians valued their bellies over God leftists uttered harumphs of righteous indignation. But now we see Democrat politicians allowing riots and protests were social distancing, mask wearing, and the whole... more »
Black Lives Matter doesn't care about Black lives only about Democrat power
In a typical year cops kill about 100 Blacks a year. They also kill several hundred whites each year. The vast majority of cases are fully justified as self defense or protecting others; the Michael Brown shooting was such a case according to Eric Holder Obama's wingman. Black Lives Matter(BLM) is protesting, rioting, and killing cops because of those 100 deaths a year. It's a good thing to ensure that if anyone, including Blacks, is unlawfully killed by the police that the officers in question should be punished. But it's also true that cops are a minuscule cause of Black deaths.... more »
Brazil Confirms 1,382 Deaths on Sunday, Then Reduces Number to 525 Without Explanation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil yesterday recorded the highest number of confirmed deaths on a Sunday since the start of the pandemic: 1,382 new deaths were included in the official balance disclosed to the press, raising to 37,312 the number of people who have died in the country infected by Covid-19. The data is […] The post Brazil Confirms 1,382 Deaths on Sunday, Then Reduces Number to 525 Without Explanation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Restored to International Covid-19 Data Ranking
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The real time monitoring of Johns Hopkins University on the novel coronavirus cases in the world is now the benchmark. global reference. After the Brazilian Ministry of Health's decision to no longer disclose the history of data related to the country, the website, which includes information from the World Health […] The post Brazil Restored to International Covid-19 Data Ranking appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump Government Orders US-Based Marriott Hotel Chain to Leave Cuba
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Marriott International tourism company must leave Cuba before August 31st, after the US government under President Donald Trump refused to renew an operational license for the hotel chain's establishment on the socialist island state. The operators of the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Havana were notified that their Washington-issued […] The post Trump Government Orders US-Based Marriott Hotel Chain to Leave Cuba appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court Excludes Parliament from Electoral Council
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, the Venezuelan Supreme Court excluded the opposition majority in Congess from the National Electoral Council (CNE) renewal process. The Court's Constitutional Chamber delivered a ruling declaring the existence of a "legislative omission" by the National Assembly to appoint the new electoral authorities. Currently, the majority of the CNE's […] The post Venezuela’s Supreme Court Excludes Parliament from Electoral Council appeared first on The Rio Times.
Financial Times Says Bolsonaro Sparks Fears for Brazilian Democracy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The British newspaper Financial Times published an editorial on Sunday entitled "Jair Bolsonaro sparks fears for Brazilian democracy". In the text, the newspaper mentions the Brazilian President's close ties with the Army and his endorsement of demonstrations calling for the return of the military dictatorship, reports the recent clashes of […] The post Financial Times Says Bolsonaro Sparks Fears for Brazilian Democracy appeared first on The Rio Times.
Peaceful Protests Take Place Sunday in São Paulo and Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO - Protests took place across Brazil on Sunday, June 7th, with anti-racist agendas and demonstrators against and in favor of President Jair Bolsonaro. Protesters took to the streets of cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, and Belo Horizonte in the afternoon. Earlier in the morning, protests also took […] The post Peaceful Protests Take Place Sunday in São Paulo and Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Share of Foreign Investor Portfolios Drops
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has lost a significant share in foreign investor portfolios amid increased political risk, poor economic activity and historically low interest rates. Managers estimate that, in global funds, the country's share - which has already stood at 2.5 percent - fell to 0.3 percent in late May, its lowest since […] The post Brazil’s Share of Foreign Investor Portfolios Drops appeared first on The Rio Times.
What To Do With The Genie?
Linda McQuaig writes that radical measures are required to get us through this pandemic. And, she argues, they should be adopted when the pandemic is over. But powerful interests are lining up to ensure that doesn't happen: This is the sort of dangerous thinking that a phalanx of powerful interests -- from the Fraser Institute to the financial press -- are keen to crush, realizing it could spread more easily than coronavirus at a crowded, maskless beach party. Bay Street is determined to return to low government spending and to ensure that the recovery focuses, not on new aspirati... more »
'The land of the free? Maybe if you're white': George Floyd's death triggers painful memories for mourning families
George Floyd has become a household name, but for many African American families, the latest death in custody means reliving the loss of their loved ones in a national outpouring of shared grief and pain.
Bristol Mayor says statue of slave trader was a 'personal affront' to him as mixed-race man
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The removal of a statue commemorating a slave trader was an "iconic moment" for Bristol, according to the city's Mayor, who thanked protesters over the weekend.
2 Billion Doses of Oxford's Unproven Coronavirus Vaccine Will Soon Be Ready to Produce
*Yes, that's 2 BILLION UNPROVEN DOSES OF CORONAVIRUS VACCINE* The global supply of a potential coronavirus vaccine being developed at Oxford University has been *doubled to 2 billion after a deal including $US750 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.* The vaccine is being produced by AstraZeneca British drug maker, *drawing on work by researchers from Oxford University.* *Recall the previous report on the Oxford Vaccine : Covid-1984: Coronavirus Disappearing So Fast- Vaccine “has only 50 percent chance of working”* *There is only a 50% chance of the Oxford coronavirus ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin From environmental villain to pandemic hero — plastic is back, for now Air pollution in China back to pre-Covid levels and Europe may followJames Bennet Resigns as New York Times Opinion EditorThe Story Behind Bill Barr’s Unmarked Federal Agents White House claims violence incited at Floyd protests linked to Venezuela’s Maduro Dr. Anthony Fauci says there’s a chance coronavirus vaccine may not provide immunity for very long ‘It’s a war crime’: Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu annexation bid Bald Men At Greater Risk with Covid Study Finds Trump Tax Cuts Fai... more »
Mulberry Harbors: The Crazy D-Day Tech That Helped Crush Hitler for Good
*Peter Suciu* *History, Europe* Instead of capturing a harbor, the Allies opted to bring it with them. Long before the first soldiers set foot on the beaches of Normandy on the morning of June 6, 1944 military planners knew that getting those troops to Normandy and establishing a beachhead was quite literally just half the battle. In addition to securing and holding the beaches, it would take considerable effort to supply those soldiers especially as they moved inland. The British had learned valuable lessons a generation earlier during the First World War when it found supplyin... more »
How Do Chinese Citizen's View the Government's Response to Coronavirus?
*Cary Wu* *Politics, China* The polling results are surprising. Outside China, opinions about China’s performance during the COVID-19 pandemic is divided between praise and blame. But little is known about how Chinese citizens themselves view their government’s response. I recently received a rapid response grant on the COVID-19 pandemic from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to study public responses and social relations in times of crisis. I have brought together front-line researchers from China, including those at the centre of the outbreak — Wuhan City — as well... more »
A Historic Tragedy: France's Forgotten African Soldiers of World War II
*Peter Suciu* *History, * "Instead of being welcomed as heroes, De Gaulle downplayed their role and he ordered a "whitening" of troops – replacing some 20,000 Africans with white French soldiers. The Tirailleurs Senegalais troops were then segregated in French demobilizing centers waiting to go home." At the start of World War II, the French mobilized what was then the largest and reputed to be the strongest army in the world. However, the 5 million men proved unable to stop the German blitzkrieg 80 years ago. When the Battle of France ended on June 25, 1940, France was defeated,... more »
We Cannot Forget the Massacre At Tiananmen Square—China Is Going Back Down That Path
*Olivia Enos* *Politics, Asia* The oppression of the Chinese people is evident. Perhaps there has been no greater threat to freedom in China since Mao than Xi Jinping. The image from June 5, 1989, is etched in our minds. One man. Four tanks. This iconic image has become a symbol of the resilience of the Chinese people during the Tiananmen Square massacre. Hundreds to thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators were killed by communist troops from June 3 to June 5, 1989. It is a visual representation of the Chinese people’s fight for freedom, and the great lengths that the Chinese... more »
Why Does Anyone Still Celebrate the Confederacy? It Needs to Stop.
*Bradford Vivian* *Politics, * Nostalgic versions of Confederate history inhibit our ability to memorialize African-American historical experiences and achievements as centerpieces of U.S. history. As a nation, the U.S. is debating the meaning of Confederate symbolism and history. That debate is closely tied to how the U.S. commemorates, or fails to commemorate, the full spectrum of African-American history. In my research I explore why people choose to remember some parts of the past and not others. I have also studied how communities choose to forget portions of the past in o... more »
Fueling the D-Day Breakout: Pipe Lines Under The Ocean (PLUTO)
*Peter Suciu* *History, Europe* Some forgotten history that should be revisited. Securing a beachhead in Europe was just the critical first step in the liberation of Western Europe during World War II. On June 6, 1944 Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious landing to date – D-Day. There will likely never be another. It isn't that such landings are hard to pull off, but without adequate supplies a breakout from the beachhead simply isn't possible. While the Allies were able to successfully move inland, the battle could have gone another way. A generation earlier British an... more »
Here's How We Can Keep a Better Pace of Life Post-Coronavirus
*Giana M. Eckhardt, Katharina C. Husemann* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2EUF900M5P&share=true] Can it really be done? Before lockdown, our lives were defined by speed. Rushing around, living life at rocket pace was the norm. Keeping up with work responsibilities, social obligations and the latest tech or fashion trends was a neverending feat. Only a privileged few could afford to slow down. But in lockdown, the pace of life slowed dramatically overnight for everyone. People literally stopped running to wo... more »
Tehran: How One World War II Super Summit Changed History Forever
*Warfare History Network* *History, Middle East* [image: By United States Army 12th Air Force - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs divisionunder the digital ID cph.3b38287.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copy] They negotiated how to win and what would come next. World War II made a disparate trio of allies —British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Soviet Marshal Joseph Stalin, and American President Franklin D. Roosevelt—military as well as political leaders in turn. They wer... more »
Living On A Submarine Is Difficult, But Doing Surgery On One Is Even Harder
*Warfare History Network* *History, * In this unbelievable combat tale, you'll learn about how a pharmacist’s mate performed an emergency appendectomy in a combat zone. In cramped quarters aboard the submarine USS *Seadragon*, beneath the Pacific Ocean, with enemy warships circling above, 22-year-old pharmacist’s mate Wheeler Bryson (Johnny) Lipes was ordered to perform an emergency appendectomy on seaman Darrell Dean Rector. It was the first such operation performed on a submarine, and it was all the more miraculous because Lipes was a high school dropout, he had never attempte... more »
Some Really Big Companies Are Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement
*Bree Hurst* *Politics, America* Given the Black Lives Matter protests are in part about the failings of American capitalism, how the corporate world is responding is worth talking about. *If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.* This quote, or part of it, has been circulating on social media this week. It is attributed to South African Anglican bishop Desmond Tutu in the 1984 book Unexpected News: R... more »
Russia’s Mighty Fifth-Generation Submarine: Meet the Laika-Class
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Eurasia* Russia’s forthcoming Laika, or Husky-class will no doubt be a terror in the deep. Russia has officially started work on their newest submarine, the Project 545 Laika, or Husky-class. Laika is a catch-all name for various breeds of hunting or pack dogs in Russia, somewhat similar to the Husky breed. The class was “revealed” during a Russian television broadcast, and was seen in the background of a display showing several new military projects. The Husky-class seems to be somewhat similar to the Akula-class of submarines, especially the Husky-cla... more »
The Military Can Teach Us a Lot About These Protests—And It May Surprise You
*Christopher A. Preble* *Politics, Americas* [image: DC National Guard Military Police officers and law enforcement officers stand guard during a protests against the death in Minneapolis custody of George Floyd, near the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 1, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] Americans could learn how to emerge from the current crisis by listening to those who wear the uniform — without expecting them to save us by waging war here at home. I’ve taken a close interest in civil‐military relations for decades. I was taught the importance of civilian control ov... more »
No Minneapolis Mayor Madam Hypocrite — despite what you heard — There is NO Quid without a Pro Quo
… that isn’t how it should work — you don’t get to kick the police to the curb or say “F” the constitution then….. turn around with hat in hand to the table funded by the taxpayers to be bailed out when you get the results you encouraged and enabled. Not unless SOCIALIST DEMOCRATS STEP DOWN and ADULTS REPLACE YOU. Minneapolis Mayor Asks Trump For Aid After Riots Cause At Least $55 Million In Damage Daily Wire Tim Pearce June 5, 2020 The Minneapolis mayor is asking for federal help cleaning up and rebuilding his city after rioters caused at least … Continue reading →
Does COVID-19 Weaken Over Time?
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5 Simple Exercises That Will Transform Your Body in Just Four Weeks
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Air Pollution’s Links to COVID-19: A World Environment Day Q&A with Daniel Kass
https://www.vitalstrategies.org/air-pollutions-links-to-covid-19-a-world-environment-day-qa-with-dan-kass/
All Lives Matter
This story appeared today. There weren’t any riots or looting when Daniel Turner died, because the left didn’t have any way to use it for political gain. Farmington couple sue police over son’s death | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
Experts Say ….
Experts say the Maldives will be underwater by the year 2018. Experts also say that COVID-19 will kill millions of people. Thus no tourists, no beach furniture and no jobs. Live Cam Kuredu Island Resort 26 Sep 1988 – Threat … Continue reading →
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*UNC-Chapel Hill Creates Commission to Battle ‘Invisible Racism’* To say that the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has experienced racial tensions in the last few years would be an understatement. The most visible source of conflict has been the fate of the infamous—and illegally toppled —Confederate statue, Silent Sam. But even after the statue’s demise, activists at Chapel Hill insist that their work to root out racism from the university has just begun. Activists do not believe UNC’s relationship with racism is only in the past. It is just as present today, only now i... more »
Being Waterboarded By The Newspaper
Reading a newspaper is like being waterboarded. In the morning, when I sit down to read the newspaper, I warn myself that every story that I read will be of events that are dumb, vile, senseless, and disastrous for society. I don’t expect to find a single good news in the newspaper—a newspaper cannot contain any good news because the world is being run by despicable creatures who have no commonsense, no social sense, no economic sense, no moral sense, and no vision for the future. By lowering my expectations, I am able to keep my irritation in control during the five to seven minutes... more »
Spot the real blackfellas among the Greens
by Jim O’Toole, Townsville Bureau Real Aborigines boycotted the so-called ‘black lives matter’ gathering in Cairns and most other centres around the country at the weekend. Up to 1500 people, many of whom posing as blackfellas lined the streets of Cairns protesting black deaths in custody, a perpetual cause for mainly white agitators trying to […]
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*The Green New Deal dress rehearsal* The Covid-19 lockdown as a blueprint for a permanent economic shutdown to ‘save the Earth’ Paul Driessen More than 1.4 million cases of Wuhan Coronavirus and 106,000 deaths in the United States alone have accompanied stay-home lockdowns, businesses bankruptcies, over 40 million unemployed workers, plummeting tax revenues and unprecedented debt. Ongoing rioting, vandalism, arson and looting are compounding problems for many cities and minority communities. But where many see disaster, others see opportunity. Some want to use the crises to enact... more »
Cheap Labor Lobbyists: 40 Million in U.S. Out of Work Proof of “Worker Shortage”
From http://www.NumbersUSA.com: “Cheap Labor Lobbyists: 40 Million in U.S. Out of Work Proof of ‘Worker Shortage’ PUBLISHED: Fri, MAY 29th … Continue reading →
Why Do American Police Officers Kill So Many Compared to European Police?
From “The Conversation”: “Why do American cops kill so many compared to European cops? By Paul Hirschfield, Rutgers University Chicago … Continue reading →
Minneapolis Mayor Frey Begs for Bailout, Rejects Mob Pressure to Defund Police
Mayor Frey is asking for a bail out for damages estimated at $55-million after he allowed the police department to be burnt down and riots. The city council is considering disbanding its police department and replacing it with staff from the BLM and Antifa who would terrorize anyone who objected to the new regime.
Surgisphere: Company Accused of Bogus Data that Was Used to Change COVID Policy
It looks like the prestigious Lancet fell for a hoax, possibly because it was trendy to reject any treatment for COVID-19 other than a vaccine.
Project Veritas Infiltrates Antifa and Exposes How They Train for Violence
Question: Why do American leaders call for martial law to control normal, non-violent citizens but do absolutely nothing to put these enemy soldiers out of commission? Could it be that martial law is what they really want?
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