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Thomas Paine

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Friday, October 4, 2019

4 October - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

10:09 pm MDT



Trump’s Executive Order is a Backdoor Privatization of Medicare

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 21 hours ago
Why Trump's "expansion" of Medicare Advantage is an insurer boondoggle at the expense of taxpayers and patients.

1921 : Earth Had A Fever

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 21 hours ago
On this date in 1921, the New York Times reported that Earth had a fever. TimesMachine: October 3, 1921 – NYTimes.com The average maximum temperature in the US during 1921 was second highest on record after 1934. It wasn’t due … Continue reading →

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* I don't spend a lot of time thinking about what Trumpies have in their homes, but I do have some ideas based on Republicans I have had the misfortune to meet personally or see on the telly. I mean, think about it next time you see some jackass like Lindsey Graham, Rudy Giuliani, or any of the usual gang of goons including the ones you see in those on the street interviews outside Trump rallies. Anyway, feel free to participate and add a thing or two in the comments section that you think you might find in a Trump-wacko's home. Here's a few of the things I've thought of: ... more »

CLIMATE CHANGE : Religion Unmasked

Jamie Spry at Climatism - 21 hours ago
“THOSE who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” – Voltaire “WE’VE got to ride this global warming issue. Even if the theory of global warming is wrong, we will be doing the right thing in terms of economic and environmental policy.“ – Timothy Wirth, President of the UN Foundation *** THIS, must watch 11-minute […]

Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 3rd October 2019

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
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 […]

Unsubstantiated’ Is NY Times’s Favorite Word When Republicans Accuse Democrats

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By Clay Waters ~ The New York Times had a pretty mild reaction to Joe Biden’s klutzy demand to the media last week that it cease inviting Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani on television to talk about the controversy over Biden’s son Hunter and his questionable dealings in Ukraine. Mr. Biden’s advisers have not been shy […]

Trump Doesn’t Want Small-Ball Nuke Deals. Here Are 3 Reasons He’s Right.

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By James Carafano ~ Voices are clamoring for President Donald Trump to make small nuclear deals with Iran and North Korea. All the arguments for doing so are bad. For Trump, making a small, unserious deal goes against his gut instinct. If there’s one thing he has consistently demonstrated as president, it’s that he knows […]

Nuclear War Between India And Pakistan Could Kill Up To 125 Million

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 21 hours ago
India's Agni-V missile (left) © DRDO; Pakistan's Shaheen II, Hatf-VI (right) © Reuters / Stringer *USA Today:* *Nuclear war between India and Pakistan could kill up to 125 million and launch a global climate catastrophe* As many as 125 million people would die within days if India and Pakistan waged a nuclear war, according to a scientific study released Wednesday. That's more than the death toll during all six years of World War II. “Such a war would threaten not only the locations where bombs might be targeted but the entire world,” said study co-author Alan Robock, a professor... more »

USA & Islamists In Balkans In Coalition Again

Grey CARTER at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
Since it’s Republika Srpska that keeps Bosnia and Hercegovina out of NATO by the right to VETO provided by the Dayton treaty, it’s not difficult to see not only what kind of changes (’’evolution’’) of the treaty USA is up to as well as that the old alliance between Bosnian Muslims (SDA) works in perfect coordination.

5 Crazy Ways Germany Could Have Maybe Won World War I

James Holmes at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*James Holmes* *History, Europe* Maybe. *Key point:* History could have played out differently, with the Central Powers intact. Editor's Note: *Please see our other "Five Ways" articles including: **Five Ways D-Day Could Have Been a Disaster*, *Five Ways a Nuclear War Could Still Happen*, *Five Ways Japan Could Have Won World War II** and **Five Ways The Soviet Union Could Have Won the Cold War**.* Few outcomes are fated in war. Oftentimes the losing side loses not because it's physically outclassed or is short on skill and élan but because it errs more frequently and more gri... more »

History Lesson: These 5 Battles Were the Bloodiest America Ever Fought

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Middle East* So costly. *Key point:* These conflicts took a heavy toll on Americans. Nations often linger on their military defeats as long as, or longer than, they do on their successes. The Battle of Kosovo remains the key event of the Serbian story, and devastating military defeats adorn the national narratives of France, Russia and the American South. What are the biggest disasters in American military history, and what effect have they had on the United States? In this article, I concentrate on specific operational and strategic decisions, leaving... more »

Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 10/4/19"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 10/4/19"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Nancy Pelosi has changed the rules of impeachment to limit GOP involvement. This, according to legal experts, is unconstitutional. Funny that the rules were also changed for the CIA partisan so-called “whistleblower” to include hearsay just before the charges were made. Trump has released his phone call with the President of Ukraine that proves he did not hold up aid to Ukraine to get an investigation on Joe Biden. The whole false story is falling apart a little more every day, which is why the President is calling i... more »

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Calling on China, Trump again sought foreign help to investigate former vice-president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter https://t.co/xoSlBgLT5o pic.twitter.com/o145axb3VG — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) October 4, 2019 BREAKING: The Whistleblower is a registered Democrat, CNN reports pic.twitter.com/qYabS6qjLQ — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 3, 2019 Clashes broke out between protesters and police after Ecuadoran President Lenin Moreno declared a "state of emergency" following demonstrations against rising fuel prices due to the government s... more »

Bangladesh and killing Buddhist monks and the followers of Hinduism

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 22 hours ago
Bangladesh and killing Buddhist monks and the followers of Hinduism Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In August this year, a Buddhist monk was found with his throat cut in Bangladesh. This happened after the Buddhist monk, Venerable Amritananda Bhikkhu, had traveled to Dhaka in order to obtain a visa. However, he […]

Iran's Top General Admits For The First Time That Tehran Is Supporting The Houthis In Yemen

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Iranian Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Baqeri [almashhad-alyemeni] *Middle East Monitor:* *Iran admits supporting Houthis in Yemen for the first time* Iran has long denied providing any military support for the Houthis in Yemen. However, it has acknowledged for the first time since the outbreak of the war in Yemen in 2015, that the Revolutionary Guards offered “advisory and intellectual support” to its ally, the Houthi group. Iranian Chief of Staff, Major General Mohammed Bagheri, admitted providing this kind of support to Houthis, in an interview with Phoenix Chinese TV Ch... more »

South Africa boosts processed meat rules to avoid Listeria repeat

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
South Africa has tightened regulations for processed meat products to try to avoid a repeat of the listeriosis outbreak in 2017 and 2018. A total of 1,060 cases were confirmed from and 216 people died. The largest ever reported outbreak of listeriosis included an alert in mid-June 2017, a peak in mid-November 2017, and identification of... Continue Reading

CFIA suspends multiple licenses for three food companies during September

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in September suspended the Safe Food for Canadians licenses for three food businesses. Officials are investigating one of the companies in connection with an outbreak and recalls have been issued. The CFIA’s reasons for suspending, canceling, or refusing to renew the license or registration of a food establishment or... Continue Reading

German meat plant linked to Listeria outbreak stops production

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Production at a German meat company linked to a Listeria outbreak has temporarily been shut down by authorities. Officials in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district of Germany closed the production facility of Wilke Waldecker Fleisch-und Wurstwaren in Twistetal, Berndorf. The company has recalled all of its products except canned food as investigations in Germany indicate a link... Continue Reading

Presto-Chango! The medieval warming period has disappeared, or not!

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 23 hours ago
“An old sarcastic saying goes, “When the facts doesn’t fit the theory, change the facts.” Mann and Hayhoe provide perfect real-world examples of such perniciousness. Powerful scientific evidence supported near-universal agreement about the existence of the Medieval Warm Period. Then … Continue reading →

Gold thief claims he found $35,000 of high-grade concentrate at rubbish tip

Jarrod Lucas at Just In - 23 hours ago
Police say half a tonne of gold concentrate found in a Kalgoorlie man's backyard came from a commercial mine. The 48-year-old says he found it at the local rubbish tip.

Man dies after house fire on Brisbane's bayside

Just In - 23 hours ago
A man in his 60s is found unconscious inside a house that was gutted by fire and dies at the scene, while another man escapes unharmed.

Former MG executives' bid to shrug off legal action dismissed by Federal Court

Clint Jasper at Just In - 23 hours ago
Two former senior Murray Goulburn executives are expected to appear before the Federal Court early next year, after a judge dismissed their motion to have the proceedings thrown out today.

'That's not cultural': Aboriginal elders divided over video of wombat stoning

Just In - 23 hours ago
A video showing an off-duty police officer stoning a wombat, apparently to death, leaves Aboriginal elders divided — with one condemning the incident as "wrong" but defending traditional hunting.

Car dealership ordered to spend $200k on safety policies after man dies

Sara Tomevska at Just In - 23 hours ago
The Riverina car dealership says it takes '100 per cent takes responsibility' for the incident, and has improved work health and safety culture.

TripAdvisor stops selling tickets to Sea World in move to end dolphin captivity

Just In - 23 hours ago
Travel giant TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to Sea World on the Gold Coast as part of its worldwide ban to help end whale, dolphin and porpoise captivity, with the theme park criticising the decision saying it is based on opinion rather than fact.

FOI documents reveal submarine maintenance could be scrapped from SA by 2024

Just In - 23 hours ago
Full-cycle docking of Collins Class submarines could disappear from its current site in South Australia by 2024, Freedom of Information (FOI) documents reveal.

Tax refunds and interest rate cuts fail to deliver bump in retail sales

Stephen Letts at Just In - 23 hours ago
Struggling retailers enjoy only a modest rebound in sales on the back of tax refunds and successive interest rate cuts earlier this year.

Don't even drive them: 20,000 cars with defective Takata airbags classified as 'critical'

David Chau at Just In - 23 hours ago
The ACCC warns 20,000 vehicles already under recall for defective Takata airbags are now being classified as "critical", and urges consumers not to drive affected cars at all.

China is developing lasers that could be a game-changer in territorial waters

Alan Weedon at Just In - 23 hours ago
Sunlight rarely reaches depths of more than 200 metres below the sea, but Chinese scientists say they've successfully tested a laser that can reach 160 metres below the sea — what could such developments mean for the future of war?

It's the size of Tassie, but this outback NSW shire will spend a decade without councillors

Declan Gooch at Just In - 23 hours ago
The largest local council in New South Wales, whose patch includes the Darling River town that experienced mass fish kills, will spend another four years in administration.

Thieves steal Gandhi's ashes on independence leader's 150th birthday

Just In - 23 hours ago
Criminals steal some of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes and deface a portrait of the social activist, who is revered by many Indians as the "father of the nation" but seen by some Hindu hardliners as a traitor for his advocacy of Hindu-Muslim unity.

It took less than 48 hours for Trump to turn impeachment into a multi-million-dollar opportunity

Zoe Daniel And Emily Olson at Just In - 23 hours ago
All eyes are on the US President, and he's using that attention to rake in fundraising money and solidify his Republican base, writes Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel.

It is Australia's biggest crime story — so why are some cheering the demise of a charity fighting it?

Gary Nunn at Just In - 23 hours ago
It's rarely a cause for celebration when a charity closes its doors. But in the case of anti-domestic violence charity White Ribbon, many believe the damaged brand was doing more harm than good to the wider cause, writes Gary Nunn.

Ex-gang member turns tattoo removalist to help others erase inks from the past

Justin Huntsdale at Just In - 23 hours ago
Lance Daly has been through a heroin addiction, multiple stints in jail and gang violence and now wants to help people remove the marks of the past that are stifling their futures.

Lawyer X royal commission not convinced Nicola Gobbo too sick to front up

Sarah Farnsworth at Just In - 23 hours ago
The head of the Lawyer X royal commission refuses to excuse the former gangland barrister-turned-police informer from giving evidence to the inquiry despite her "deteriorating" mental state.

Global Warming – Settled Science? alarmists overlook a few inconvenient truths

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
The hoax of the man-made Global Warming is being imposed on the world by many methods, both subtle and blatant. Proponents of the Global Green Agenda have embarked on a programme of mass deception, while scientists who attempt to blow the whistle on the fraud are silenced, tarred, ridiculed and fired. The Gaian cult that … Continue reading Global Warming – Settled Science? alarmists overlook a few inconvenient truths →

‘Parents of vaccine injured children continue to warn us’ – Del Bigtree’s Speech at 2nd Annual Health Freedom Rally

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
Important information in this short clip. Del is the producer of the famed doco VAXXED. AutismMediaChannel 6.78K subscribers Del Bigtree’s speech at the 2nd Annual Health Freedom Rally held in Santa Monica in front of City Hall. Cameras and editing by Joshua Coleman. Photo Credit: video screenshot Autism Media Channel

6,370 children killed by puberty-blocking drugs to push transgenderism

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
Preventable deaths. How sad … sad that this ‘choice’ by many accounts is being pushed on kids. Are the risks of death being explained to the victims? Evidently not. Much like the risks with vaccines. EWR (Natural News) New data released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reveals that since the year 2012, … Continue reading 6,370 children killed by puberty-blocking drugs to push transgenderism →

Judge REFUSES to gag anti-5G street light campaigner, stating: ‘The public have a right to know’

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
From chroniclelive.co.uk A judge has refused to ‘gag’ an-anti 5G lighting campaigner, ruling the issue SHOULD be debated. Mark Steele claims 5G kills babies and causes cancer, and believes it’s secretly being used in Gateshead. The council denies this and applied for an injunction to limit what the 57-year-old could even post online about 5G. But Recorder Nolan … Continue reading Judge REFUSES to gag anti-5G street light campaigner, stating: ‘The public have a right to know’ →

RCMP, CBSA, FBI...and the Canadian Federal Government...ALL find themselves in somewhat of a "Sticky Wicket"

greencrow at Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 23 hours ago
*Sticky Wicket Pub in Downtown Victoria, BC* I had originally put this as an *UPDATE *to my previous post on this topic from earlier today. After further consideration I believe it needs its own post. Folks, this could really blow the top off the festering corruption that has been eating away at Canadian governmental institutions like a cancer. In my earlier post, I expressed despair that the obvious corruption being slowly revealed in the Meng Wanzhou arrest and extradition case would ever be exposed to the public. I should never sell the female judges of British Columbia shor... more »

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 23 hours ago
“Man, once surrendering his reason, has no remaining guard against absurdities the most monstrous, and like a ship without rudder, is the sport of every wind. With such persons, gullibility, which they call faith, takes the helm from the hand of reason and the mind becomes a wreck.” —Thomas Jefferson (1822)

Hildabeast 2.0

Hardnox at 'Nox & Friends - 23 hours ago
Is the hag going to run again since Biden torpedoed his own campaign with his obvious corruption? I hope so. Then Donald J. Trump can kick her “depends’ ass again, except bigger this time. Bwhahahahhahaha. ~ Hardnox

American Officials Celebrate Slavery and Mass Murder in China

Alex Newman at rss - 23 hours ago
[image: american-officials-celebrate-slavery-and-mass-murder-in-china] The Christian flag is forbidden. But this past week city and state officials in Boston and Philadelphia celebrated the enslavement of China 70 years ago — and the slaughter of an estimated 100-plus million people since then — by holding a flag raising ceremony for the Communist Chinese regime at City Hall. Cities in Canada and Australia also bowed down to the regime. And President Donald Trump even sent "congratulations" to the Chinese dictator on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of C... more »

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
What appears to be a North Korean submarine-launched ballistic missile flies in an undisclosed location. KCNA via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Editor's Choice Pictures* (Reuters).

Why Studying the Death of Battleships Could Save Aircraft Carriers

James Holmes at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5795286/ike-and-csg10-complete-photoex] Learning from history. *Key point:* Carriers need to adapt to changing threats and technology if they are to stay deadly and survivable. How can the U.S. Navy prolong the relevance of its big-deck aircraft carriers amid increasingly menacing surroundings? In part, through hindsight. The Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor rudely evicted dreadnought battleships from their perch atop the navy's pecking order. The day of the aircraft carrier had arrived. And yet battleshi... more »

October 4th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #988

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

Friday October 4th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

Should Congress Hold An Impeachment Inquiry Vote?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*Zero Hedge:** Trump Dares Pelosi To Hold Impeachment Inquiry Vote After She Says It Is "Not Required"* Is president Trump about to be impeached without the House even holding a vote authorizing the very impeachment inquiry to which he is subject? Well no - he won't be impeached as the Senate will promptly vote the entire political theater down - and that precisely why Pelosi, who until last month was vehemently against starting impeachment proceedings, refuses to hold a vote. In a letter to Pelosi, House GOP Leader McCarthy today asked 10 questions including, among those: Do you ... more »

Bernie : Kill Babies To Stop Climate Change

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 1 day ago
(15) Tony Heller on Twitter: “Bernie wants to kill babies to “fight climate change” Nothing new about that idea. Politicians have been doing that for centuries.

Tulsi Isn't Going To Be President-- The QuestionIs Whether She Can Be Re-elected To Congress At This Point

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
*Tulsi never seems to have any problems with genocidal fascists* Tulsi Gabbard's presidential campaign is going badly. Did anyone ever expect it to do better? She's a polarizing figure and I always guessed she was running for a cabinet or sub-cabinet position anyone. Her RealClearPolitics national polling average is 1.0. The new YouGov poll from *The Economist*. Brought more bad news when it was released yesterday. Only 5% of Democrats have a very favorable opinion of her. 23% of Democrats have a somewhat favorable opinion. 28% have an unfavorable opinion and 44% have either never h... more »

The Latest Icon Of The "Success" Of Socialism: Bolivia

Francis Menton at Manhattan Contrarian - 1 day ago
With the Democratic Party in the U.S. and the Labour Party in the UK having gone over fully into advocacy for good old-fashioned Socialism (with a capital S), we could use a real-life example of a self-proclaimed Socialist country that can claim at least a semblance of success. Bernie Sanders likes to say that he is advocating for Socialism on the Scandinavian model, but he keeps getting rebuked by actual Scandinavian leaders and economists who deny that their model is actually Socialist at all. For example, there was Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, in a 2015 speech at H... more »

ABC: Teen Experiences Serious Complications after School Inserts Birth Control Implant Without Parental Consent

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
A mother of a Digital Harbor High School student in Baltimore, Md. found out her 16-year-old daughter received a birth control implant at school after the teen started complaining about headaches and arm pain. Nicole Lambert took her to the pediatrician, who discovered that an improperly inserted Nexplanon birth control device was the culprit. It […] The post ABC: Teen Experiences Serious Complications after School Inserts Birth Control Implant Without Parental Consent appeared first on Health Nut News.

Musical Interlude: 2002, “Starwalkers”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
2002, “Starwalkers”

"When That Day Comes..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
"If you had one last breath- what would you say? If you had one hour to use your limbs before you would lose the use of them forever- would you sit there on the coach? If you knew that you wouldn't see tomorrow who would you make amends with? If you knew you had only an hour left on this earth- what would be so pressing that you just had to do it, say it, or see it? Well there is something that I can guarantee- that one day you will have one day, one hour and one breath left. Just make sure that before that day that you have said, done and experienced everything that you dream of do... more »

Mohawk Nation News 'Monkey See, Monkey Do!'

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 1 day ago
Posted on October 3, 2019Monkey See, Monkey Do! Mohawk Nation News MNN. 3 Oct. 2019. The wars of the serpents devastated Europe. NOW THE SERPENTS ARE DELIBERATELY DESTROYING THE MIDDLE EAST AND TURTLE ISLAND. National elections put low class B-Grade actors into puppet corporations called governments. IN OTHER WORDS … MOST OF THE ORIGINAL INVADERS WERE EUROPE’S UNWANTED. THEY WERE PUT ON SHIPS

Devin Nunes Discusses ‘Whistle-blower’ Construction and Manipulation by Adam Schiff…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
By now it is clear the anonymous CIA ‘whistle-blower’ complaint was a constructed political effort by House Democrats, IC allies and Lawfare members therein. HPSCI Ranking Member Devin Nunes discusses the fraud behind the construction of Chairman Adam Schiff. There’s … Continue reading →

"The Center Of The Universe..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
“When science discovers the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not it.” - Bernard Baily

Post # 56,000: "If Only..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
"Sometimes you imagine that everything could have been different for you, that if only you had gone right one day when you chose to go left, you would be living a life you could never have anticipated. But at other times you think there was no other way forward- that you were always bound to end up exactly where you have." - Kevin Brockmeier

The Poet: Diane Ackerman, "The Great Affair"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"The Great Affair"* “The great affair, the love affair with life, is to live as variously as possible, to groom one's curiosity like a high-spirited thoroughbred, climb aboard, and gallop over the thick, sun-struck hills every day. Where there is no risk, the emotional terrain is flat and unyielding, and, despite all its dimensions, valleys, pinnacles, and detours, life will seem to have none of its magnificent geography, only a length. It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery, but what a savage and beautiful country lies in between.” - Diane Ackerman

“4 Truths About Suicide Loss”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*“4 Truths About Suicide Loss”* by Naomi Cahill "March 16th was my brothers’ birthday. On that day, just as she had done for the past 43 years, my mother baked a banana cake, smothered it in vanilla icing, and placed a few candles on top; which my 6-year-old niece vied to blow out. There was singing and laughter, even a few balloons, but my brother was noticeably absent from the celebrations. You see, two and a half years ago my dependable, loyal, loving brother died by suicide. Two and a half years ago my life changed forever. I had just celebrated my own birthday, and went to bed... more »

President Trump Urges Ukraine And China To Probe The Bidens

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*The Guardian:* *Trump calls on China to investigate Biden in extraordinary demand * Donald Trump has called for China to investigate his leading political rival, in defiance of impeachment proceedings in Congress, where he stands accused of abusing his office to put similar pressure on Ukraine. At the same time as calling for an investigation of the former vice-president and frontrunner in the Democratic primary, Joe Biden, and his son Hunter, Trump noted that the US was in trade talks with China and “if they don’t do what we want, we have tremendous, tremendous power”. Asked if... more »

"When 'Fundamentals' Attack"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"When 'Fundamentals' Attack"* by David Stockman "There was a feeling of autumn coming to last a million years. There would be no spring." – Ray Bradbury, “The October Game” (1948) "Before this week began, the odds the Federal Reserve would cut its benchmark interest rate during its October meeting were around 40%. As of this morning, those odds were up to 75%. We’ve been discussing the fact that this is not “the greatest economy ever” for months. This week’s incoming economic data only confirm it. What’s different know is equity markets are starting to shake, rattle, and roll. *Cl... more »

With Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, it’s progress rather than perfection

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
BY R. GLENN HUBBARD To frame any discussion of the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and next steps for tax reform, it is important to remember the evolution in economic thinking and economic policymaking

Younger Americans don’t hate suburbia

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
BY SAMUEL J. ABRAMS As a college professor who teaches courses about politics and geography at an extremely progressive liberal arts college, my students regularly want to talk about the narratives surrounding deep urban-rural divides which routinely make the news or the seemingly

Most Americans do not believe political disagreement precludes finding common ground elsewhere

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
BY DANIEL A. COX Most Americans believe that political differences do not preclude agreement on other topics. Nearly six in 10 (59 percent) Americans say that when people have different views about politics, it does not generally indicate how much

Bellegarde marches with climate activist Greta Thunberg in Montreal

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, AFN Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek, and AFN Regional Chief for Quebec and Labrador, Ghislain Picard, will marched with climate activist Greta Thunberg and hundreds of thousands of young people concerned about the

These Might Be the Best 5 Submarines to Ever Go To Sea

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Robert Farley* *Technology, Americas* The best. Or not? You decide. *Key point:* These specific submarine designs were revolutionary. There have been three great submarine campaigns in history, and one prolonged duel. The First and Second Battles of the Atlantic pitted German U-boats against the escorts and aircraft of the United Kingdom and the United States. The Germans very nearly won World War I with the first campaign, and badly drained Allied resources in the second. In the third great campaign, the submarines of the US Navy destroyed virtually the entire commercial flee... more »

"The Longest-Running Bull Market in History Won’t Last Much Longer"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"The Longest-Running Bull Market in History Won’t Last Much Longer"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "Today, a hurricane is hitting the west coast of Ireland. Here in the south, wind bends the trees, rain smashes against the windows, and dark, low clouds scuttle across the treetops. *Stormy Days: *Back in the U.S., the stock market has suffered through a couple rough days. Trade wars… impeachment… recession warnings… Sanders’ heart problems – commentators look for explanations. But, like the clouds o’erhead, Mr. Market goest whither he wilst. Where he’s going now, we don’t know.... more »

On Political Knowledge

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 day ago
Too many people confuse confusion for political knowledge. The political knowledge that seems obvious is often based on premises that are obscure, even deceptive.

Lavrov Warns that Israeli Strikes on Syria Could Lead to Escalation in Tensions

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
[image: http://socioecohistory.x10host.com/2018/11/07/modern-jews-admit-they-are-not-semitic-people-not-the-descendants-of-the-12-tribes-of-israel-the-bible-says-ashkenazi-jews-90-of-modern-jewry-are-not-semitic-people/]Revelation 2:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 … I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a [a]synagogue of Satan. [image: https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3591990,00.html]Click on image for article. [image: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/scientists-reveal-jewish-historys-forgotten-turkish-roots-a6992076... more »

Any New War Will Lead to Israel’s Annihilation: IRGC Chief Cmdr.

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Any New War Will Lead to Israel’s Annihilation: IRGC Chief Cmdr. by https://www.presstv.com/ The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned the Israeli regime against waging a new war, saying any such “mistake” will lead to the occupying entity’s annihilation. – Major General Hossein Salami, who was speaking during a meeting …

‘No Precedent in Human Experience’: Study Finds Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Could Leave 125 Million Dead

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
‘No Precedent in Human Experience’: Study Finds Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Could Leave 125 Million Dead by https://www.rt.com/ A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could kill up to 125 million people in just a few days – surpassing the death count of the entire Second World War – and kick off a …

Alasdair Macleod: The Dollar More At Risk then Yuan

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Jay Taylor Media Alasdair Macleod, a stockbroker, banker and economist, explains why he thinks the dollar is more at risk than the yuan, the opposite of perceptions in western capital markets. end

Dollar’s Dominance Declining? & Reckoning with “Rekognition”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Boom Bust The power of the U.S. dollar has been the dominant player in the financial world for decades, but could that be on the verge of changing? Professor Richard Wolff joins the show today to break down what the future has in store for the greenback around the globe. Plus, Amazon has come under …

Fake Journalists Protecting Violent HK Rioters/Protesters

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
CGTN When radical protesters in Hong Kong committed arson and damaged public property on September 29, there were also a large number of “reporters” and “volunteers” at the scene. Every time the police tried to arrest someone, they flocked to “protect” the black-clad protesters. CNA journalist pointed out that they were suspected of violating the …

Triple Lutz Report: More Repo Madness and Impeachment Insanity – Episode #473

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
FSN GoldandSilver The Repo Market has been distressed for two weeks now. The Fed keeps on injecting more money to keep it liquid. Why? They’re just going to have to keep on doing it until something else happens. Don’t impeachment. It’s not going anywhere. And it can’t. But that’s not going to stop Pelosi and …

Keiser Report: Make Recessions Great Again (E1444)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT The show was recorded on 30 September 2019 In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy continue their discussion of the repo chaos and ask if there is a squeeze on the dollar, as Rick Ackerman suggests. If house flippers are still easily to get credit, what exactly is going on with …

CIA Coup Against Trump CONFIRMED

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Steve Pieczenik What does the CIA need for a coup? Some compromised people in power…like Adam Schiff and Hunter Joe Biden. These DNC cons are about to go down, fast time. end

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