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Thomas Paine

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

15 November - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 4

 11pm MST

The Last Refuge7 hours ago
Governor Ron DeSantis Responds to Questions About Donald Trump by Focusing on His State Level Accomplishments
During a press conference earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked about the potential for conflict between him and President Donald Trump as cast against the 2024 election. I’m not going to inject too much opinion into the answers as presented, because the Florida Governor is remaining coy with his 2024 intention. While all […] The post Governor Ron DeSantis Responds to Questions About Donald Trump by Focusing on His State Level Accomplishments appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Michael West7 hours ago
Cyber attack to cost Medibank up to $35m
A cyber attack on health insurer Medibank is likely to cost the company up to $35 million in the first half of the financial year, its chief executive will tell shareholders. “Based on our current actions in response to the cybercrime event, we currently estimate $25 million to $35 million of pre-tax non-recurring costs will […] read more
Virtual Mirage7 hours ago
Nato Article 4
Russian Missiles I don’t think that anyone is surprised that Russian missiles went off guidance and struck inside Poland unintentionally. That they killed two Poles and that the Russians admit nothing, deny everything, etc. does not play well. Apparently, they were intended to strike a target in Ukraine 60 miles distant. According to […] The post Nato Article 4 appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The New Dark Age7 hours ago
Ukraine News Links 14-15 November 2022
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 — The New Dark Age Russia denies striking Poland with missiles Poland calls emergency security meeting after claim about missiles Ukraine blames Russia for alleged ‘missile strike’ on Poland Ukraine halts Russian oil deliveries to Hungary Massive missile strikes reported across Ukraine A No-Brainer, Really. https://smoothiex12.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-no-brainer-really.html West’s militaristic agenda has hijacked … Continue reading Ukraine News Links 14-15 November 2022 read more
The Duran8 hours ago
Dark Ages of European Modernity
With its inherent cyclicity, history returns Europe to the dark ages. In the literal sense, in the coming winter, Europeans are likely to face rolling blackouts to ration their consumption, and have to watch their cities plunge into darkness. In a figurative sense, the whole world will be able to observe the terrible consequences for […] read more
The New Dark Age8 hours ago
We stand with Haitian journalists!
This year alone, eight journalists have been killed by police and paramilitaries in Haiti, according to data from the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA). This increase in violence against press professionals at a time of mass uprising has been widely condemned by civil society and human rights organizations in the country and internationally. read more
War News Updates8 hours ago
Turkey Accuses US For Being Complicit In The Istanbul Bombing. Rejects US Embssy's House Condolence Message
The U.S. Mission in Türkiye is deeply saddened by the explosion in Istanbul this afternoon. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish a speedy recovery for the injured. — U.S. Embassy Türkiye (@USEmbassyTurkey) November 13, 2022 *The Hill: **Turkey alleges US complicity in deadly Istanbul bombing, rejects condolence statement* Turkey’s interior minister accused the U.S. of being complicit in a recent bombing in the city of Istanbul on Sunday that left at least six people dead and dozens of others injured. Interior Minister Süleyman... read more
bilaterals.org6 hours ago
Declaración sobre ISDS y el clima
15-Nov-2022 Las organizaciones de la sociedad civil piden a los gobiernos que eliminen la amenaza que supone para el clima el mecanismo de solución de diferencias entre inversores y Estados (ISDS por sus siglas en inglés). La siguiente declaración expone nuestras principales inquietudes y reivindicaciones. Buscamos presionar a nuestros gobiernos de cara a la COP 27 que se celebrará en noviembre de 2022. read more
balance106 hours ago
to defy forces of rote and mechanism
Anything is possible with God and nothing is impossible. What remains is for you to get this profound truth through your own head and simply to act upon it—to8 defy22 forces30 of12 rote22 and10 mechanism40 and10 desire33 of12 the15 mental20 body19 to8 not13 think26=308 (=11 x 28). The carnal22 mind22 is10 an6 idolater39 and10 a1 slave14 and10 tyrant26=160=10 x 16, and therefore by these traits it snuffs out creativity. -Lanello, Pearl 29:11 …………………….......................... Beloved hearts, the inner33 mechanism40 of12 the15 computer39 mind22 of12 the15 serpent34 consciousness49 is1... read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
Another Perspective on Early Voting Laws, 2022 Ballot Collection Electioneering and the 2024 Election Geography
A Twitter user Eurysthenes has put together a well written encapsulation of the modern electioneering challenge contrast against the midterm outcome. [LINK HERE] Strong, well-written insight is always good to review and consider. This is no exception. [Kari] Lake fought a strong campaign but was unable to overcome the unprecedented ballot harvesting operation (83% of […] The post Another Perspective on Early Voting Laws, 2022 Ballot Collection Electioneering and the 2024 Election Geography appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Michael West8 hours ago
Stocks rally amid cooling inflation data
Wall Street’s main indexes have gained, shaking off an unconfirmed report of Russian missiles crossing into Poland that sparked volatility, as investors seized on softer-than-expected inflation data that raised hopes of a pullback in rate hikes by the United States Federal Reserve. Equities were boosted by Tuesday’s inflation report that showed producer prices rising 8.0 […] read more
MJBizDaily8 hours ago
Cannabis MSO Jushi secures $68 million in debt-financing commitments
Jushi Holdings, a Florida-based cannabis multistate operator, said it secured $68 million in private placement commitments for debt financing. Cannabis MSO Jushi secures $68 million in debt-financing commitments is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
INTERVIEW: Steve Falconer on Debunking Modern Virology
*ACR Radio* | A refreshing and realistic take on the otherwise confusing field of modern virology, and the hard reality about bio weapons research. read more
Turcopolier8 hours ago
Reports of Russian missile strikes on Poland – TTG
Russia launched around 100 missiles and drones against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure today—the largest since the war began—with the clear aim to spread terror, and to also knock out Ukraine’s energy grid. (Ukraine claims that 73 of the missiles were shot down, which … Continue reading → read more
The lights…
I was wondering if anyone else was seeing these UV street lights pop up in their town. A couple people I talked to said it... The post The lights… appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
null8 hours ago
Which Party Won The Elections? The War Party, Of Course!
Writing in Responsible Statecraft today, Connor Echols effectively makes the depressing case that no matter which party controls Congress, it's always the war party in the driver's seat. Also today: So...the FBI had infiltrated the "Jan. 6th insurrectionist" groups months before Jan. 6th? What did they know and when did they know it? Also...what happened to the antiwar left? Today on the Liberty Report: read more
REPORT: Tens of Billions Transferred to Ukraine, FTX Crypto Currency Funds Laundered Back to Democrat Midterm Elections
*Joe Hoft* | Scandal for the ages: where Democrats' Ukraine 'aid' converges with a multibillion dollar crypto ponzi scheme. read more
Komando.com9 hours ago
This site shows how long it’s been since every kind of natural disaster
Who would have thought a site dedicated to natural disaster data could be so fun and interesting to explore? Here's how to use it. read more
Loudon’s School Board Special Election
by James C. Sherlock The people of Loudoun County have spoken — just barely. They elected Tiffany L. Polifko to the School Board. Ms. Polifko is a conservative with 20 years experience as a public and private school special education … Continue reading → read more
The Duran10 hours ago
The Sense in which the Nazis Won WW II
Eric Zuesse Hitler wasn’t the Nazi Party — it existed even before he became a member. This isn’t to deny his importance to the Party; but, as I found when I read through all of his writings and reliably transcribed statements in his speeches, private notes, etc., during the research for my 2000 WHY the […] read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Diversity Is Our Strength
Epoch Times; Yuesheng Wang, 35, of Candiac, Quebec, allegedly obtained trade secrets “to benefit the People’s Republic of China, to the detriment of Canada’s economic interests,” an RCMP spokesperson said in a press conference on Nov. 14. “Mr. Wang was charged with espionage for obtaining trade secrets in the course of his duties with Hydro-Québec,”… Continue reading → read more
STEPHANIE OBERHAUSEN
Stephanie Oberhausen has been named associate vice chancellor and chief development officer for Vanderbilt University. read more
Indigenous Peoples in Higher Education: Inherited Histories and Pernicious Status Quos
Matters related to Shawnee histories and their ongoing presence as a Native nation have been described as pernicious. read more
AGB Launches Digital Toolkit for Higher Ed Boards to Improve Equitable Student Success
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has launched a digital toolkit to help higher education governing... read more
Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Awarded 2022 Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award
Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, dean of the University of Kentucky’s College of Education, has been named the winner of the UCEA's... read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Is this what will become of our Milky Way Galaxy? Perhaps if we collide with the Andromeda Galaxy in a few billion years, it might. Pictured below is NGC 7252, a jumble of stars created by a huge collision between two large galaxies. The collision will take hundreds of millions of years and so is effectively caught frozen in time in the above image. The resulting pandemonium has been dubbed the Atoms-for-Peace galaxy because of its similarity to a cartoon of a large atom. The above image was taken by the MPG/ESO 2.2 meter telescope in Chile. NGC 7252 spans about 600,000 light years... read more
West’s Militaristic Agenda Has Hijacked G20
Independent journalist Siddharthya Roy, who is reporting from Bali, talks to NewsClick’s Prabir Purkayastha about the upcoming two-day summit of the G20. They discuss the communications breakdown that characterizes the meeting and how the Ukraine war has become the sole agenda item. They point out that these developments cast doubts on the very relevance of the G20 and mark a return of the G7 calling the shots. They also discuss how vital issues such as the African Union’s claim to a seat at the table have been cast aside in the mission to isolate Russia. The post West’s Militaris... read more
Making The Painful History Of Maryland Lynchings More Visible
Maryland - No matter how gigantic or modest, memorials and monuments retain a certain power that we can feel when we encounter them. There are remnants of demolished workhouses in Western Ireland, worn down to lumps of stone foundations, that would go unrecognized if not for a good tour guide pointing them out. And there are specially designed architectural and immersive experiences like Berlin’s holocaust memorial, whose concrete blocks rise and tower over you the deeper you descend into the stark grid. The Equal Justice Initiative’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Mon... read more
On Iran – Fakenews From Newsweek
How fake news is made. "The Iranian parliament has voted overwhelmingly to execute 15,000 protesters - and all because they dared to protest for the rights and freedoms of women not to wear a headscarf." The above was retweeted more than 3,300 times. It is fake news. But you only learn that when you go back to the sources. The Newsweek report linked in the tweet, though full of lies, does not say that the Iranian parliament "voted overwhelmingly to execute 15,000 protesters". The post On Iran – Fakenews From Newsweek appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Israel Won’t Cooperate With US Probe Into Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing
The U.S. Justice Department has informed the Israeli government that the FBI will investigate the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, the Palestinian American journalist who was shot during an Israeli raid in May. The announcement comes shortly after elections were held in the United States and Israel. “Such an investigation is highly unusual and could lead to a U.S. request to investigate the soldiers who were involved in the operation — a request Israel would almost certainly reject,” wrote Barak Ravid, who first reported the story for Axios. “The investigation could also lead to ten... read more
Largest Strike In The Country Unfolds Across All Ten UC Campuses
Berkeley, California – 48,000 UAW-represented employees of the University of California will walk off the job and onto the picket line as a multi-unit, statewide Unfair Labor Practices strike begins this morning. UAW represents Academic Workers across ten campuses and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, including Teaching Assistants, Postdocs, Academic Student Employees, Graduate Student Researchers, Academic Researchers, Readers, Tutors and more. Together they perform the majority of teaching and research at UC. “We have been bargaining throughout the weekend and while important pro... read more
Undaunted By Fines, Massachusetts Teachers Defy Strike Ban
Two more illegal strikes have hit Massachusetts! On October 14, members of the Haverhill Educators Association voted to strike. Malden educators voted to strike just a few hours later. After four days out, Haverhill educators won their demands for school safety and commitment for diverse hiring; those in Malden settled their contract with a one-day strike. The school committee in Haverhill had dragged its feet and walked away from the table again and again. On the last night of the strike, hundreds of striking teachers, along with students, parents, and educators from nearby dist... read more
US Labor Agency Fights Corporate Spying
The top lawyer for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the United States has come out strongly against workplace surveillance and management technology that may be used to disrupt union organizing and discourage whistleblower complaints. Jennifer Abruzzo, who is general counsel for the NLRB, wrote a memo in October that was sent to officials at the agency’s regional offices. Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, which was passed in 1935, protects the “right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through represe... read more
After 1,100 Miles, Leonard Peltier’s Walk To Justice Arrives In Washington
Washington D.C. - Yesterday, supporters asking for the release of American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier arrived in Washington and hosted a march and rally at the Lincoln Memorial. The American Indian Movement’s Grand Governing Council (AIMGGC) began the 1,100-mile Leonard Peltier’s Walk to Justice on Sept. 1. The group completed their final mile on Sunday from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial with nearly 2,000 supporters. “We just walked for 1,103 miles for our elder Leonard Peltier,” walk organizer Rachel Thunder said at Sunday’s rally. “We just marched... read more
How Workers And Socialists Are Responding To A Workplace Death
Earlier this month, workers in South Korea launched a campaign for workplace safety against one of the country’s largest food manufacturers, SPC Group. Following the workplace death of a 23-year-old woman at one of SPC’s factories, a consumer-led boycott of the company’s products quickly developed within the country. Revolutionary socialists are playing an important role intervening with an emphasis on organizing the working class. On October 15, during a graveyard shift at an SPC factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi province, a 23-year-old woman working at the factory was caught in a ... read more
Lawfare12 hours ago
How the 2002 Iraq AUMF Got to Be So Dangerous, Part 1: History and Practice
U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to board planes as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (Tech. Sgt. Stephen Faulisi, U.S. Air Force, bit.ly/3O6moFI; United States Government Work, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) This is the first in a two-part series on the history and interpretation of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, or 2002 Iraq AUMF. This article examines how the 2002 Iraq AUMF has been used throughout its 20 year history. Part two will analyze how the executive branch interprets the 2002 Iraq AUMF and the implications t... read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Evacuate The Room, Lock The Doors, Turn Off The Security Cameras
Then beat them to within an inch of their lives. It will stop. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
I Want A New Country
From the Fraser Institute; Economic Freedom of North America 2022 is the eighteenth edition of the Fraser Institute’s annual report. This year it measures the extent to which—in 2020, the year with the most recent available comprehensive data—the policies of individual provinces and states were supportive of economic freedom, the ability of individuals to act… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
He Admires Their Basic Dictatorship
Joe Biden and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, North America’s one-two punch of Marxism, were filmed happily flouncing around the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in matching Mao starter kit jackets. read more
Small Dead Animals20 hours ago
It’s Tuesday On Turtle Island
Today In Islam: Eventually coming to Canada. Enforcement of Islamic law. Its just part of their culture. And Muslim outreach in New Zealand. Biden’s America: The Democrats and women. This wasn’t an election. The not so soft bigotry. Schumer wants to meet with McConnell to ditch MAGA Republicans. Trudeau’s Canada: Justin admires their basic… Continue reading → read more
Something Is Very, Very Wrong with Canadian Technocrats
yooooooooooooo cure for poverty just dropped!!!!! pic.twitter.com/W98v0dtaDX — shoe (@shoe0nhead) November 14, 2022 read more
November 15, 2022: Reader Tips
Tonight we present a rather cool drone video, flying through Giga Berlin. Your coolest tips of recent days are much appreciated! read more
Honey, I Finished The Internet
1,200 Years of British Royalty in 5 Charts read more
"What We Owe To Ourselves..."
“That we can never know,” answered the wolf angrily. “That’s for the future. But what we can know is the importance of what we owe to the present. Here and now, and nowhere else. For nothing else exists, except in our minds. What we owe to ourselves, and to those we’re bound to. And we can at least hope to make a better future, for everything.” - David Clement Davies read more
"I Am An Enemy..."
“Our laws make law impossible; our liberties destroy all freedom; our property is organized robbery; our morality an impudent hypocrisy; our wisdom is administered by inexperienced or mal-experienced dupes; our power wielded by cowards and weaklings; and our honor false in all its points. I am an enemy of the existing order for good reasons.” - George Bernard Shaw read more
Vox - All9 hours ago
Sam Bankman-Fried’s support for Democrats is massively overstated
Sam Bankman-Fried testifies before the Senate Agriculture Committee on crypto. | Getty Images The one-time crypto darling didn’t have much to do with Democrats’ midterms performance. Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has another claim to fame: He was Democrats’ second-largest individual donor in 2022 after George Soros, according to data from OpenSecrets. Despite that, Democrats may not miss his philanthropy much now that his fortune is gone. Back in May, Bankman-Fried committed to donating up to $1 billion to Democrats thr... read more
“The Individual vs. The Illusion Of Consensus Reality”
*“The Individual vs. The Illusion Of Consensus Reality”* by Jon Rappoport “This is such a supercharged subject, I could start from a dozen places. But let’s begin here: the individual is unique, because he is he. He is unique because he has his own ideas, because he has his own desires, because he has his own power. That power belongs to no one else. In particular, it doesn’t belong to the State. The State will try, will always try to suggest that it is granting power to the individual, but this is a lie. It’s an illusion broadcast with ill-intent. While everyone else is trying to ... read more
How We Keep Fighting After the Midterm Results
Midterm results show Democratic Senate majority stemming the flow of reactionaries in the House. Meanwhile, we carry on fighting for a livable future for all. The post How We Keep Fighting After the Midterm Results appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
"Never Be A Spectator..."
"Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the 'transcendent' and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish. Picture all experts as if they were mammals. Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence. Suspect your own motives, and all excuses. Do not live for others any more than you would expect others to live for you." - Christopher Hitchens read more
Pottersville Digest
------------------------------ Wow. That's like Hitler losing Eva Braun. ------------------------------ I wonder if this meat bag knows what a shameless tool he really is. ------------------------------ Luntz was infamous for telling us time and again the GOP would have a 20 seat majority after the midterms. So, why we're listening to this idiot is anyone's guess. ------------------------------ Bullshit. It's in Trump's nature to monetize everything he can, especially when he's so compromised financially. ------------------------------ In a right wing poll t... read more
A strange old lady
A strange old lady has moved into my house I have no idea who she is, where she came from, or how she got in. I certainly did not invite her. All I know is She is a clever old lady and manages to keep out of sight for the most part, but whenever I pass a mirror, I catch a glimpse of her. And, whenever I look in the mirror to check my appearance, there she is hogging the whole thing, completely obliterating my gorgeous face and body. This is very rude! I have tried screaming at her, but she just screams back. The least she could do is offer to pay part of the bills, but no. Every onc... read more
Vox - All9 hours ago
“I think he’s battling with his own self”: Inside Elon Musk’s brain
[image: Elon Musk sitting in a chair onstage, holding his chin in one hand and a microphone in the other.] Elon Musk at SXSW, March 2018. | FilmMagic for HBO Musk biographer Ashlee Vance explains why Twitter isn’t Tesla or SpaceX. It was easy to predict that Elon Musk’s first few weeks as Twitter’s owner would be a mess. But even if you thought the world’s richest man and Twitter’s most high-profile user would stumble once he owned his favorite messaging service, the scale of the chaos seems staggering. The chaos is also, quite frankly, confusing: No matter what you want to say ... read more
Vox - All9 hours ago
Space is deadly. NASA’s Artemis mission will help us learn how to survive it.
[image: A rocket stands attached to a gantry. The full moon is right above the nose of the rocket.] NASAs Artemis I rocket sits at Launch Pad Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on June 15, 2022. After many delays, the mission is scheduled to launch on November 16. | Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP via Getty Images The rocket is finally launching tomorrow, equipped with scientific experiments to test how deep space affects our bodies. Tomorrow, if everything goes as planned, NASA will finally launch its much-delayed Artemis I mission around the moon, markin... read more
Palestine Action’s First Crown Court Trial Begun Today In London
Five activists are appearing in Southwark Crown Court from today onwards for a trial set to last between 5 and 7 days, charged with ‘conspiracy to commit criminal damage’ after taking action against Elbit’s headquarters at 77 Kingsway, Holborn, London. The five activists arrived by car, and sprayed the premises in red paint from buckets and repurposed fire exinguishers. The activists were joined by dozens of protestors, who brought banners bearing ‘Shut Elbit Down’ and ‘Stop Arming Israel’. The five were arrested alongside a journalist, and have waited over two years on bail befor... read more
The Word From the Trenches – November 15, 2022
Join in on the conversation. Call (667)770-1530 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. VoIP Dialer: https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer You can listen on our player.... The post The Word From the Trenches – November 15, 2022 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Indonesian Health Minister calls for a digital health certificate
https://twitter.com/USA_Anne711/status/1592564908214071297 The post Indonesian Health Minister calls for a digital health certificate appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Klaus Schwab is now part of the G20 and here he is giving his instructions directly to our “elected” leaders…
https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1592519737677959172 The post Klaus Schwab is now part of the G20 and here he is giving his instructions directly to our “elected” leaders… appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Completely Normal: TV Presenters in Brazil and Argentina Collapse During Live Broadcasts
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft Reporters and hosts on television have collapsed suddenly during the past few years, often in the middle of live broadcasts.... The post Completely Normal: TV Presenters in Brazil and Argentina Collapse During Live Broadcasts appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
How World Economic Forum, others are hiding their past ties with FTX
New York Post – by Ariel Zilber, Thomas Barrabi, Lydia Moynihan The shocking implosion of the FTX crypto exchange has become an embarrassment for a who’s who... The post How World Economic Forum, others are hiding their past ties with FTX appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Econlib11 hours ago
Monetary reforms, demand shocks, and modern macroeconomics
Commenter Jeff asked an interesting question: Thought experiment: What if the trajectory of policy were such that everyone—all market participants: buyers and sellers, creditors and debtors, producers and consumers—woke up one day and realized that money is worth exactly half what they thought it was worth the day before?How would this inflation be categorized by […] The post Monetary reforms, demand shocks, and modern macroeconomics appeared first on Econlib. read more
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried – once dubbed ‘the next Warren Buffet’ before his downfall
Daily Mail FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried made his billions with a near-psychic sense for predicting the future. But as he gleefully shook hands with Tony Blair, Bill... The post FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried – once dubbed ‘the next Warren Buffet’ before his downfall appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Michael West13 hours ago
Vic Greens list key minority govt demands
A hung parliament is not out of the question in the Victorian state election and the Greens are openly angling for a deal with Labor if it comes to pass. With recent polls indicating the race is tightening, state Greens leader Samantha Ratnam has revealed what priorities her party would put on the table in […] read more
Not PC10 hours ago
'Politicians are not agents of positive change, but thermometers that measure the temperature of public opinion.'
*"Libertarians should treat politicians, not as agents of positive change, but as thermometers that measure the temperature of public opinion. 'Change the temperature,' wrote Leonard Read, 'and there will be a change in what’s out front—naturally and spontaneously. The only purpose in keeping an eye on the thermometer is to know what the temperature is. If the underlying influential opinion—the temperature—is interventionist, we’ll have interventionists in public office regardless of the party labels they may choose for their adornment and public appeal.” 'If,' on the othe... read more
the daily howler10 hours ago
Who, or what, is Kari Lake?
*TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022* *An anthropology question:* In this morning's New York Times, Jazmine Ulloa provides some (fairly standard) background on Kari Lake: ULLOA (11/15/22): *Former friends and colleagues of Ms. Lake described her as a liberal and a Buddhist who had a close circle of gay friends before she entered politics.* But as she ran for office, she refashioned herself as a Christian conservative, among other things by assailing drag performers as bad influences on children. Those flips have been widely reported. As we'll see below, it's a bit of an oddity on the part... read more
balance1010 hours ago
Totalitarian Takeover Plan for USA
1) Jekyll Island (off Georgia coast) was the Nov. 1910 site of the central banking cabal covert meeting. Jekyll Island in numerology is 44, so is monopoly. That cabal’s aim was/is to monopolize the American economy in their hands. Sen. Nelson Aldrich (R-RI) was the Congressional link of the cabal. 2) Another key facet to this totalitarian game generating within America is the planned murder and coverup of Lincoln, Kennedy and Martin Luther King. This caused psychologic terror and proved that insiders could play “the end justifies the means” game, sadly enough. But here comes the rea... read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Russia - Ukraine War: Military Summary And Analysis For 14.11.2022 (Video)
*WNU Editor:* For the first time in the war Russia has started targeting Ukraine's command-and-control centers. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
New globalization phase: Brazil can benefit if it takes advantage of opportunities
Globalization is entering a new chapter, and Brazil can become one of the greatest beneficiaries of this process if it expands the current trend of competitive insertion in the markets. The opinion is shared by Marcos Troyjo, president of the New Development Bank (NDB), and José Augusto de Castro, president of the Brazilian Foreign Trade […] read more
Food & Water Watch11 hours ago
Public Advocate Williams + NY Advocates Rally for Gov. Hochul to Sign Cryptomining Moratorium Now!
As the crypto industry crumbles and Bitcoin tanks, pressure builds on Gov Hochul to sign critical climate legislation and get in line with White House recommendations The post Public Advocate Williams + NY Advocates Rally for Gov. Hochul to Sign Cryptomining Moratorium Now! appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Argentina offers to build a world that guarantees food security
Argentina hopes to contribute to achieving greater food security in a world that is guided by principles of greater solidarity, said the Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs, Santiago Cafiero, during his speech at the opening session of the G20 summit (Group of 20 economies more industrialized). "Argentina wants to be part of the construction of […] read more
MJBizDaily11 hours ago
CBD maker Charlotte’s Web lands $56.8M investment from tobacco giant
Charlotte’s Web Holdings said it secured a $56.8 million investment from a British American Tobacco subsidiary, a deal that gives the multinational tobacco giant a 19.9% stake in the Colorado-based CBD and hemp company. CBD maker Charlotte’s Web lands $56.8M investment from tobacco giant is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Bacon's Rebellion11 hours ago
Lost Boy
by James A. Bacon There is a disturbing sidebar to the University of Virginia mass shooting story. Only a few hours before the murders took place around 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 12, a rapper and minor social media celebrity, Bryan … Continue reading → read more
Earth IS Cooler with Atmos/GHGs/Albedo NOT Warmer!
Nick Anaxagoras on Tue 11/15/2022 at 9:43 am When Elon finally sealed the deal, I opened an account. Twitter encourages frequent tweets – which I did dozens of times yesterday. 280 characters can include links to encyclopedia. Today there is not a trace that I can see. Lysenko’d. Censorship cares not if you are wrong but being […] read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Tweets On The Russia - Ukraine War
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 15 November 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/F8EA3mAX6i 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/IxCaWru4N1 — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) November 15, 2022 Russian airstrikes targeting energy and other facilities hit Ukraine from east to west. The attacks caused broad power blackouts. A senior official warned the situation was “critical” and urged Ukrainians to “hang in there” as neighborhoods went dark. https://t.co/uAUNWc9DoI — The Associated Press (@AP) November 15, 2... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
From former U.S. President Donald Trump set to launch a fresh 2024 White House bid, to public resentment in China's Guangzhou over COVID curbs, these are the 5⃣ stories you need to know today pic.twitter.com/AHhjWkA880 — Reuters (@Reuters) November 15, 2022 - Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on G20 leaders to end "Russia's war" - Democrat Katie Hobbs wins Arizona's governor race against Trump loyalist - China eases some of its tightest COVID restrictions after nearly 3 years Here are today's top stories in a minute: pic.twitter.com/0P1y1jmwWT — DW News (@dwnews) November 15, 2022 Saudi Arab... read more
Year-end reminder to update employee handbooks
The new year will be here soon. Consider this to be your annual reminder to review your employee handbook. Handbooks should be reviewed regularly as employment laws change at the local, state, and national level. Failure to update your handbook can increase your exposure to risk and liability. Here are some of the key issues ... read more
Cop suspended over Facebook post allowed to sue
A Cambridge, Massachusetts, police officer is suing the city, claiming that his employer violated his right to free speech. The city moved to dismiss the lawsuit, but a federal district court is allowing it to move forward. Officer Brian Hussey maintains a private Facebook page, which does not identify him as a police officer, where ... read more
ADA ‘tester’ can sue over website’s non-compliance
A “tester-plaintiff” had standing to sue over a hotel reservation website’s alleged failure to comply with federal regulations governing accessibility for the disabled, even if she had no plans to actually book a room at the hotel, a federal appellate court has ruled. Plaintiff Deborah Laufer sued defendant Acheson Hotels for allegedly failing to comply ... read more
Companies’ 401(k) plan management under greater scrutiny
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “nothing is certain except death and taxes.” While at their core, Franklin’s words ring true today, there are more things we can predict with good certainty given our access to data. For example, employers can get a sense for potential exposure by watching for a rise in certain unique lawsuits. ... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
NGO: Uruguay is the Latin American country most diplomatically influenced by China
Uruguay is the Latin American country most influenced by China in foreign policy, only surpassed by Cambodia globally, according to a study by the Taiwanese NGO Doublethink Lab, based on 11 key categories for the development of each country. "Uruguay shows conclusive evidence of Chinese influence in six of these eleven requirements," reveals Doublethink Lab […] read more
Michael West13 hours ago
PM tackles climate change at G20 summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be able to spruik Australia’s new standing on climate change at the second day of the G20 summit. Mr Albanese has joined leaders from the world’s major economies in Bali to discuss challenges facing all nations. A silent fleet of electric vehicles has been transporting leaders between venues, led by […] read more
Michael West13 hours ago
Australia and China reset relationship
Australia and China have taken a first step towards mending their diplomatic relationship following a “constructive” meeting between the two nation’s leaders. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali on Tuesday. It marked the end of a six-year diplomatic freeze and the start of […] read more
Organizing Notes2 hours ago
Big money crimes
Did you ever wonder what happened to all those billions of tax dollars sent to Ukraine? Did you ever wonder why anyone was trusting the elites in Washington as they gave 'the most corrupt country in Europe' all that money? Today it turns out that these were the appropriate questions. Over $40 million$ of the tens of billions of dollars going to Ukraine were actually laundered back to the US to corrupt Democrats and their agents by using FTX cryptocurrency as the vehicle of exchange. Now the money is gone and FTX is bankrupt. We can only hope that Congress will have the... read more
CURMUDGUCATION10 hours ago
TX: Far Right Book Banning In Action
Steve Bannon was one of the Trumpers to start arguing that school boards needed to be targeted, and he soon found a partner in Patriot Mobile, a mobile phone company with a christianist nationalist bent ("America's only Christian conservative wireless provider"). They're headed by Glenn Story, a CPA on a mission, that in recent years has veered more toward Dominionism and the Seven Mountains, which are all about how Christians are supposed to take over the rule of society, both in government and culture (one such group once gave Betsy DeVos an award). Patriot takes millions of dolla... read more
The Last Refuge11 hours ago
Within Minutes of Arizona Gov Election Call, Twitter, DHS and Big Tech Begin Blocking Discussion of Difference Between “Ballots and Votes”
I’m going to skip noting that Elon Musk Twitter is essentially unchanged, regarding the relationship between Twitter, the Dept of Homeland Security and the disinformation police, as many keep saying Musk Twitter has not had time to reformat. That said, five days after our post-election review of the difference between ballots and votes, and within […] The post Within Minutes of Arizona Gov Election Call, Twitter, DHS and Big Tech Begin Blocking Discussion of Difference Between “Ballots and Votes” appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
"Take Risk Off The Table"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly 11/15/22: *"Take Risk Off The Table"* "We are getting more warnings about the economy and even Jeff Bezos is back. We are seeing a crypto collapse because of the FTX Exchange. Will crypto bring other things down as well?" *Comments here:* - https://www.youtube.com/ read more
Censorship and Suppression of Covid-19 Heterodoxy: Tactics and Counter-Tactics
Censorship and Suppression of Covid-19 Heterodoxy: Tactics and Counter-Tactics by Yaffa Shir-Raz, Ety Elisha, Brian Martin, Natti Ronel & Josh Guetzkow sourced from Minerva, a Review of Science, Learning & Policy November 1, 2022 Abstract The emergence of COVID-19 has led to numerous controversies over COVID-related knowledge and policy. To counter the perceived threat The post Censorship and Suppression of Covid-19 Heterodoxy: Tactics and Counter-Tactics appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
The New Dark Age11 hours ago
UN envoy admits fabricating claim of Viagra-fueled rape as ‘Russian military strategy’
UN Special Representative Pramila Patten has been exposed for fabricating her claim that Russia was supplying its troops with Viagra as a part of its “military strategy” in the Ukraine conflict. The widely publicized lie was recycled from baseless NATO propaganda deployed during its 2011 Libyan regime change war. read more
Israel has been actively covering up a Shin Bet sex crime for years
A Palestinian woman filed a complaint after being subjected to an intimate search. Her story reveals the tip of an iceberg of Israeli misconduct, excuses, and cover-ups at the highest levels of the security and justice establishment. read more
29-Year-Old Crypto Pioneer Found Dead After Warning Days Earlier that Pedo Elite Would Kill Him
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft 29-Year-Old Crypto pioneer Nicolai Mushegian was found dead Friday just days after warning that the “CIA and Mossad pedo... The post 29-Year-Old Crypto Pioneer Found Dead After Warning Days Earlier that Pedo Elite Would Kill Him appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

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