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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Because it's Shark Week and Trump has shark phobia... Of course, Trump Airlines went out of business years ago, like everything else Trump touches. But, I imagine that the colossal vanity of the man has led him to stashing one of his planes in a hanger somewhere, probably on the property of some Repug Party magadonor. No doubt, it's all gassed up and ready to fly The Orange Menace To Society, his family, and staff to Russia, Saudi Arabia, The UAE, or some other non-extradition country in the highly remote possibility that they'll ever be forced to self-deport. God, can ... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-08-11
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-08-11] This is a summary of *17* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Iraq, Turkey, Qatar, Syria, Baghdad, Russia, Deir_Ezzor, US, Greece, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, IRGC, Soleimani, Libya, Mediterranean, Egypt, Hmeimim*. Categories covered in this brief: Iraq, Turkey, Gulf, Syria, World-News, Iran, Lebanon, Middleeast, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Turkish drone bombs Iraqi border guards - In rare move, Syria and Qatar coordinate to help stranded citizens return... more »
“Savings Glut” Fables and International Trade Theory: An Autopsy
Debunking Bernanke's pet excuse for the global financial crisis, the savings glut hypothesis, which of course exculpates the Fed.
Damaging floods and landslides hit Trinidad and Tobago after two weeks' worth of rain in just 9 hours
The Watchers » Latest articles - 21 hours ago
Damaging flash flooding and landslides hit Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday, August 8, 2020, after 121 mm (5 inches) of rain in just 9 hours-- half the country's average August rainfall of 250 mm (10 inches). According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological...... Read more »
Craig Hemke: Fed Not Fighting Inflation Equals $18,000 Gold
Craig Hemke: Fed Not Fighting Inflation Equals $18,000 Gold by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Financial writer and precious metals expert Craig Hemke predicted in July that silver was about to start a dramatic move higher. He was right. After Tuesday’s smash-down of the metal, Hemke says precious metals investors have nothing to worry about. Hemke explains, “The …
President Trump Asked About Susan Rice and Obamagate – Says Obama and Others Probably Guilty of Treason
President Trump accuses the Obama Administration of spying on his 2016 campaign: "It's probably treason." pic.twitter.com/pSosTQOrca — The Hill (@thehill) August 10, 2020 President Trump Asked About Susan Rice and Obamagate – Says Obama and Others Probably Guilty of Treason by Cassandra Fairbanks, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Following a scare at the White House where the Secret Service …
Cure Worse Than Disease: We Filmed REAL BLM Protesters Burning a Bible. NY Times Tried to ‘Debunk’ It With Actual FAKE NEWS
Cure Worse Than Disease: We Filmed REAL BLM Protesters Burning a Bible. NY Times Tried to ‘Debunk’ It With Actual FAKE NEWS by https://www.rt.com/ Mainstream media have denounced Ruptly video of Portland protesters burning Bibles as ‘Russian disinfo’, countering the unaltered viral footage with fake news of their own in bad-faith ‘shoot the messenger’ gaslighting. …
ET, PHONE HOME: Scientists Will Find Intelligent Aliens ‘Within Our Lifetimes’ in Discovery That Will ‘Shake Humanity’, Expert Says
ET, PHONE HOME: Scientists Will Find Intelligent Aliens ‘Within Our Lifetimes’ in Discovery That Will ‘Shake Humanity’, Expert Says by Harry Pettit, Senior Digital Technology and Science Reporter, https://www.thesun.co.uk/ HUMANITY will discover evidence of intelligent alien life in the universe in the next few decades, according to one top scientist. Speaking to The Sun, Armenian astrophysicist …
The Turkish Lira Is in Big Trouble
*Gulcin Ozkan* *economy, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Turkey has long survived by attracting strong capital inflows, prompting strong credit expansion which in turn encourages economic growth. But this virtuous cycle turns vicious in bad times, dragging the lira to the brink. The Turkish lira hit its weakest ever level against the US dollar on August 7, trading at 7.36 at one point, having lost nearly 20% of its value since the beginning of the year. It comes almost two years to the day since Turkey was last hit by a massive currency crisis, following the economic sanctions imposed... more »
Here's How America Can Beat Huawei and Win At 5G
*Claude Barfield* *Security, Americas* [image: A smartphone with the Huawei and 5G network logo is seen on a PC motherboard in this illustration picture taken January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic] A national 5G plan would have to include public-private partnerships, possible interim US funding to counter Beijing’s subsidies for Huawei, and a credible plan for a transition to virtual or software-based alternatives to Huawei technology. Last Friday, Michael Auslin, a former AEI colleague, wrote a timely opinion piece in Financial Times in which he urgently called for a latter-day ... more »
Step Aside, Javelin: Meet the U.S Army's Newest Anti-Tank Weapon
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The new GPS-guided “shaped charge” Excalibur round brings extremely significant tactical and strategic advantages for attacking ground forces, by engineering a special armor-destroying warhead. *Key Point*: Russia and China have been put on notice. What if a Russian armored vehicle column were approaching for attack, maneuvering between mountains about 15km away as they came forward? At the same time, the U.S. Army sees the approaching force with surveillance drones but has no armed air support. Large rockets like the Army’s Guided Multiple La... more »
Federal Judge Sets Out to Bring Down Law Shielding Police From Legal Liability
As the Massachusetts legislature debates whether to water down its qualified immunity defense, a federal judge in Mississippi filed a stunning 72-page opinion blasting the doctrine. Qualified immunity has entered the national discourse with the massive uprisings in the wake of the public lynching of George Floyd. It allows police and other government officials to escape liability for... Read more »
Coronavirus meat shortages were avoided as production slips but didn’t fall all that much
Livestock and poultry production in the United States held up after the Defense Production Act put USDA in charge of making sure meat processors kept operating but in compliance with CDC and OSHA guidelines. Livestock production for the April to June quarter reached 85.5 percent in comparison with the previous three month period. And poultry... Continue Reading
Auditors find overdue inspections and poor recordkeeping
An audit report in an Australian state has found many inspections of food businesses were overdue, recordkeeping was poor, and follow-up and enforcement were not always completed or consistent. The Western Australian Auditor General’s report focused on food safety regulation by two local government entities, one a metropolitan and the other a regional one, with... Continue Reading
Parasite striking Texas with both in-state and national outbreaks
Texas has two. Texas is one of 28 states and New York City that is part of the “domestically-acquired” Cyclosporiasis outbreak being experienced nationally. And, according to Austin Public Health, the Lone Star State has another outbreak of Cyclosporiasis going in the Austin-Travis County area. “While we may be in COVID-19 season, we cannot forget... Continue Reading
Apricot kernels recalled in New Zealand due to poisoning risk
Raw apricot kernels are being recalled in New Zealand after three people needed hospital treatment. They were sold by Christchurch business Ethnic Market in Linwood. Sale of raw apricot kernels is prohibited under New Zealand food law. Those admitted to the hospital as a precaution have since been discharged after eating the raw kernels. Ethnic General... Continue Reading
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 11th August 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
‘Crying With Joy’: Pro-‘Defund Police’ Hollywood Loves ‘Top Cop’ Harris For VP
By Gabriel Hays ~ Hollywood exemplifies desperation and utter ideological servitude when they worship the ground that failed 2020 presidential candidate-turned 2020 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris walks. Yeah, so what if her record as San Fran DA contradicts BLM demands? She’s the woman of color VP nom we were all promised. After the […]
The Democrats’ Enviro-Platform Will Drag You Back To The 19th Century
By Dr. Jay Lehr ~ “Combating The Climate Crisis and Pursuing Environmental Justice” is the title of the segment of the 2020 democratic platform that if ever implemented could send America back to the days before the industrial revolution. It’s nearly 3000 words opens with the following paragraph. “Climate change is a global emergency. We […]
‘Philadelphia Statement’ Defends Free Speech From Cancel Culture
By Fred Lucas ~ Asserting that cancel culture has put freedom of expression in crisis, a statement initially signed by 45 prominent individuals from universities, think tanks, and other organizations asserts that expressing “ideas we find offensive is not an act of ‘violence.’” Called the Philadelphia Statement, the 845-word document says in part: If we […]
Floods claim 35 lives, destroy or damage 7 000 homes and leave widespread crop loss - Sudan
The Watchers » Latest articles - 22 hours ago
20 more people lost their lives as severe flooding persists in Sudan, bringing the death toll to 35. Since late July, more than 7 000 houses have been damaged or destroyed due to heavy rains. Torrential rains struck across the nation on Sunday, killing at least 20...... Read more »
Robodebt: changes to Criminal Code pave way for action against lawyers who vigorously defend clients
[image: Robodebt: extremely cruel system] The Commonwealth has been extremely cruel to Centrelink recipients but there’s no suggestion that those who designed and implemented Robodebt will face any punishment. Yet lawyers who unwittingly cause distress to public officials when defending clients could face criminal charges.
August 12th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1301
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Wednesday August 12th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Chaos, Looting and Vandalism in Chicago
Thirteen police officers were injured, and a security guard and a civilian also were struck by gunfire. The Mayor and Chief of Police responded with stern words against the rioters. [Now we shall see what their actions are.]
Heatstroke fears in Japan with the added pressure of Covid-19
Heatstroke fears in Japan with the added pressure of Covid-19 Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The season of August always brings fear about heatstroke fatalities and hospitalization during this part of the year in Japan. Of course, certain areas are normally hit more than others. However, vast swathes of Japan suffer from […]
America's Navy Is Changing In Response To China's Growing Naval Prowess
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* The People's Liberation Army - Navy, the report says, will likely have 400 ships and at three-to-four aircraft carriers by 2025. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Fast-expanding Chinese Naval power may be a key reason why the U.S.Navy is now working on engineering greater numbers of unmanned vessels to conduct dispersed, or dis-aggregated missions less vulnerable to a massive frontal Naval attack from China. The Navy calls it a Distributed Maritime Operations concept intended to leverage long-range sensors and weapons, multi-domain networking, for... more »
These Ships Didn't Fight In World War II, But They Left Their Mark On It
*Brad Reynolds* *History, Europe* Despite her lack of action in World War I, the Argus would become the prototype for the modern day aircraft carrier and a platform for continual naval testing. In 1898, Samuel P. Langley’s first flying prototype sparked interest from the U.S. Navy, which immediately began looking for military applications. Prior to World War I, various navies were experimenting with different forms of vessels to facilitate airpower, but it would be the British fleet who pushed carrier technology to new heights before the interwar period. Like many weapons that e... more »
Chicago, Circling The Drain
* My first blog post on the subject of Chicago was way back in 2012. In that post, I placed Chicago in the special category of American cities that I called the “basket cases” — places with declining populations, astoundingly high rates of violent crime, in every case mostly black on black, and, of course, uninterrupted rule by leftist Democrats for generations. * The violent crime rate also clearly qualifies Chicago for the label of basket case. Murders hit a peak of 756 in 2016 (about 28 per hundred thousand people, compared to a rate for the U.S. as a whole of about 5 per 100,000... more »
Federal-state friction amid Malaysia’s dual political and pandemic plight
The COVID-19 crisis tested the boundaries of federal-state relations when decisions from the centre were not received well by state governments. The post Federal-state friction amid Malaysia’s dual political and pandemic plight appeared first on New Mandala.
A Timely Re-Post: "Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent"
*"Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song * *Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent"* By Melanie Curtin "Everyone knows they need to manage their stress. When things get difficult at work, school, or in your personal life, you can use as many tips, tricks, and techniques as you can get to calm your nerves. So here's a science-backed one: make a playlist of the 10 songs found to be the most relaxing on earth. Sound therapies have long been popular as a way of relaxing and restoring one's health. For centuries, indigenous cultures have used music to enhance well-being and improve health... more »
Quote of the Day
There are good days and there are bad days. And this is one of them. Lawrence Welk (1903-1992)
Critics Versus Devotees
A wise philosopher will treat his critics with respect because he knows that good philosophy owes more to the critics than to the blind devotees.
Not Even McConnell's Right-Wing Senate Majority Has The Stomach For Another Nominee From Trump's Overt Anti-Semitic Menagerie-- At Least Not This Close To November
Yesterday the *(Jewish Daily) Forward* asked, rhetorically if at a time when statues of racists in the U.S. Capitol are being unceremoniously removed, should an anti-Semite like Billy Graham have one of him put up?. "Last week," wrote PJ Grisar, "a North Carolina legislative committee approved a scale model of the 10-foot, 10-inch Graham statue, which would be placed at the Capitol sometime next year pending the approval of a congressional committee. If that approval comes through, Graham’s effigy will replace a statue of Charles Brantley Aycock, a North Carolina governor and whit... more »
"Sometimes..."
"Sometimes you have to look reality in the eye, and deny it." - Garrison Keillor
No Fuel = No Fire
*Media Release* *Australian Climate Sceptics Blog* *12 August 2020* *No Fuel = No Fire * *Viv Forbes* A NSW Bushfire Enquiry concluded: “Hazard-reduction burns should be greatly increased”. What a breath of good sense. If there is no fuel, there can be no fire. They also urge a return to indigenous fire management. Aboriginals burnt anything and everything, at any time, for any reason. They had no water-bombers and seldom tried to put fires out, but they did understand back-burning. Their vegetation management created the vast and productive open forests and grasslands... more »
Igor Danchenko and a 34 Month Long DOJ/FBI Cover-Up Operation….
CTH friend, researcher and producer John Spiropoulos helps connect the dots within the operation to cover-up corrupt activity by James Comey, Andrew McCabe, James Baker, Christopher Wray, Dana Boente and the entire special counsel group. In this video John walks … Continue reading →
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 12, 2020
A Chinese marine corps armored vehicle fires during a drill in Taonan, Jilin province, China, January 25, 2015. REUTERS/China Daily *SCMP*:* South China Sea: Chinese military told not to fire first shot in stand-off with US forces* * Sources say that troops have been given orders not to escalate situation as both sides step up their activities in the disputed waters * Beijing said to be keen to cool the ‘tense and dangerous situation’ and agreed to a conversation between defence ministers after initially snubbing the request China has told its service personnel “not to fire the fi... more »
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