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Thomas Paine

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

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The Sheer Incompetence Of The Florida Democratic Party Could Sentence All Of Us To 4 More Years Of Trump

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 41 seconds ago
On Friday, the *Tampa Bay Times* published another stinging indictment of the venal and incompetent Florida Democratic Party in the form of a question from top state Senate candidate Kathy Lewis: I can lift Biden and flip state Senate. Why won’t my party help?. Kathy (who has been endorsed by Blue America) is running for an open seat to represent parts of 3 counties Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk. The Hillsborough part of the county has already turned blue and Hillary beat Trump there 50.4% to 46.0%. And Polk County is trending blue. Trump won the whole district 115,750 (52.3%) to 9... more »

On Burke’s Phrase: “a swinish multitude”

Unknown at The Conservative Socrates - 16 minutes ago
“A swinish multitude”—by his use of this phrase, Edmund Burke has conveyed his low opinion of the men who become part of mobs and indulge in great violence to force society to accept their political agenda. In his *Reflections on the Revolution in France*, Burke writes: “Along with its natural protectors and guardians, learning will be cast into the mire and trodden down under the hoofs of a swinish multitude.” Burke’s use of the phrase “a swinish multitude” caused great controversy in his time and the radical politicians and intellectuals saw this as an attack on the underprivileg... more »

Massive freedom rallies in London, Berlin and across Europe demand end to Covid lock-downs

Editor, cairnsnews at Cairns News - 25 minutes ago
“Tracking and tracing are the tools of this inquisition” by Alexandra Bruce This video shows David Icke addressing the crowd in Trafalgar square in London yesterday, proving that every dog has his day. Decades of foreboding predictions from people like Icke and Alex Jones over the past 30 years, about a Fascist New World Order […]

Milihin welcomes arrest by Victoria Police so COVID scam grievances can be aired in court

Editor, cairnsnews at Cairns News - 25 minutes ago
https://t.co/6zdywEpIJt?amp=1 By Editor, Cairns Newshttps://t.co/6zdywEpIJt?amp=1VIDEO has surfaced of Aussie freedom fighter Sol Milihin’s post-arrest interview with Victorian Police on charges alleging “incitement” to disobey the Victorian chief health officer’s so-called “directions”.In an interview lasting more than and hour and 15 minutes, Milihin told police he welcomed his arrest as it would allow him to demolish […]

Mass Exodus From New York City

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 33 minutes ago
The exodus of New York. Big lines this morning at UHAUL. CATASTROPHIC setbacks in quality of life —-people have had enough. pic.twitter.com/5StqXtKWQO — Greg Kelly (@gregkellyusa) August 29, 2020 *Daily Mail:* *Exodus from the Upper West Side: Fleet of moving trucks descend on NYC neighborhood and dozens wait in line to hire U-Hauls as residents already reeling from virus call it quits after Mayor de Blasio's decision to move 13k homeless people to the area* * U-Haul trucks and other moving vehicles were seen out in abundance on Manhattan’s troubled Upper West Side across the wee... more »

Why Radical Democrats Are Handing the Election to Donald Trump

Aram Bakshian Jr. at The National Interest - 42 minutes ago
*Aram Bakshian Jr.* *Politics, Americas* After so many years of successfully exploiting fear and deception, class resentment and racial tension, much of the Democratic leadership has ideologically overdosed. A few days ago, as I walked past the boarded-up storefronts of looted shops, pharmacies and liquor stores in an ordinarily peaceful neighborhood of my Washington, DC, home town, I found myself remembering a quote from Dr. John Arbuthnot (1667-1735), a canny Scots physician, scientist, mathematician and polymath. Largely forgotten today, Arbuthnot was one of the leading think... more »

Urban Farming is Catching on and it Can Make Us Healthier and More Resilient

Dan Evans at The National Interest - 42 minutes ago
*Dan Evans* *Environment, * The seeds of enthusiasm for home-grown food may have been sown, but sustaining this is essential. Urban farming has much to offer in the wake of the pandemic. It could help communities boost the resilience of their fresh fruit and vegetable supplies, improve the health of residents and help them lead more sustainable lifestyles. Since lockdown, public interest in growing fruit and vegetables at home has soared. Seed packets are flying off shelves and allotment waiting lists are swelling, with one council receiving a 300% increase in applications. Fear ... more »

Public Transportation Inequalities Are About Class Not Race

Randal O'Toole at The National Interest - 42 minutes ago
*Randal O'Toole* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2RNF9ECKSL&share=true] City planners need to make transit that reflects the people who actually use them. The transit industry has developed two systems: one for “choice” riders and one for “dependent” riders, “that is to say white and Black,” says urban planner Christof Spieler. A former member of the Harris County (Houston) Metro board of directors, Spieler points out one place where Metro offers riders a choice between bus‐​rapid transit and a local bus. The... more »

The Day of (Fiscal) Reckoning

susanonthesoapbox at Susan on the Soapbox - 50 minutes ago
Jason Kenney’s warning came just prior to the government’s economic update announcement. He said “when we get through all of this there will be a fiscal reckoning”. Reckoning. It has a biblical ring and in this context the implication is … Continue reading →

Remembering the forgotten people

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 2 hours ago
As this economic collapse during the pandemic grows in scale more and more homeless will be on American streets. They are unwanted by the rulers - superfluous populations as 'industry' turns to robots, computers, mechanization and outsourcing of jobs to cheaper locations. Most people who have jobs are 1-2 pay checks away from being cast into the darkness themselves. Fortunately there are many out there who care about the homeless and give their life blood to helping to bring them dignity, support and hopefully a good place to rest their weary bodies. Bruce

A Closer Look at the Chinese Companies Leading the Race for Vaccine Development

Mark Greeven at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Mark Greeven* *Health, * For all its innovative prowess, China has generally lagged other countries in vaccine development. But that may be changing with the race for a coronavirus vaccine, with Chinese companies potentially even at the forefront. For all its innovative prowess, China has generally lagged other countries in developing vaccines. But that appears to be changing with the race for a coronavirus vaccine, with Chinese companies potentially even at the forefront. As often with China, the question is: who are we dealing with? Who are the main vaccine developers? How f... more »

He knows that all his hopes and dreams begin and end there

Avedon at Avedon's Sideshow - 2 hours ago
Senator Bernie Sanders' complete remarks at 2020 Democratic National Convention may be the only speech from the DNC that causes anyone to vote for Biden who might not have. Obama also spoke at the DNC, and listening to him say these things as if they were about Republicans rather than himself and his cronies was absolutely infuriating. Michael Moore makes his case: "Ep. 113: I'm Voting For Joe Biden Because I Don't Believe Him | Rumble w Michael Moore podcast." *The Majority Report*'s crew looks at the possibilities for Congress and says, "No Such Thing As An Unwinnable Race I... more »

Trump's Micro-Campaign Pitch: Can it Work?

Joseph Antos at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Joseph Antos* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Trump does not have everything figured out, but his message is more likely to be read by the average voter. The Trump campaign just announced a policy agenda for his second term. It is notable for its brevity. In 467 words, the agenda lists goals ranging from eradicating COVID-19 and restoring economic growth to health care, immigration, foreign policy, and other issues drawn from today’s headlines. The agenda will be roundly criticized for not explaining in detail what the president would do to achieve those goals. Whatever yo... more »

100,000 Gather In Minsk To Protest Against Belarus President Lukashenko

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*DW:* *Belarus: Thousands defy ban to protest Lukashenko on his birthday* Lukashenko's opponents defied a police ban to stage a massive anti-government rally on the strongman's birthday. Some 125 people were arrested after trying to join the Minsk event. Belarusian police on Sunday detained 125 protesters who had gathered in central Minsk, according to the Interior Ministry, as an unauthorized demonstration against President Alexander Lukashenko went ahead as planned. Opposition sources estimated some 100,000 protesters marched through the Belarusian capital. Many of the partici... more »

Andy Schectman: What’s Going On With The US Mint?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Arcadia Economics The US Mint has had several shutdowns and limitations on silver products in the past few months, but it often remains as mystery as to why. Fortunately, Andy Schectman of precious metals dealer Miles Franklin joined me on the show to share what he’s heard, and whether he subscribes to the story being …

Bill Gates Gave Hundreds of Millions in Bribes to MSM, Newspapers, TV News Companies to Bury Negative Stories about Gates Foundation?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
 Bill Gates Gave Hundreds of Millions in Bribes to MSM, Newspapers, TV News Companies to Bury Negative Stories about Gates Foundation by https://truepundit.com/ If you’re wondering why major news companies like the New York Times and USA Today as well as NBC News and PBS — and many many more — seldom publish negative …

Keiser Report | More Manipulation of Gold Markets = More Fines | E1586

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
RT In this episode of Keiser Report, Max and Stacy look at all the news that happened during their two and a half weeks of Summer Solutions: Warren Buffett dumped bank shares and went long gold miners; markets continue to hit new all-time highs; Tesla shares jump on stock split and many more. In the …

Lynette Zang: The Currency Reset is Here

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Palisade Radio Tom welcomes a new guest to the program, Lynette Zang. Lynette is the Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading. Lynette discusses how the Fed has been unable to hit their 2% inflation target, but she says, “The Fed is getting prepared because they expect to lose control of inflation soon.” The Fed plans …

Silver Could Pass Its All-Time High

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
The Morgan Report Silver Could Pass Its All-Time High | https://www.themorganreport.com/join Watch this video on Silver Could Pass Its All-Time High, then please share with your friends and family on social media and use the caption Silver Could Pass Its All-Time High If silver had the same kind of performance as the Dow since around …

Covid-19 Coronavirus Cases Top 25 Million Globally. India Emerging As A New Epicenter

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*CNBC: **Coronavirus cases surpass 25 million as pandemic strains nations around the world* * The number of reported Covid-19 cases across the globe have surpassed 25 million, with the U.S., Brazil and India leading the total count, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. * The U.S., Mexico and Brazil represent more than 40% of the global death toll, according to Johns Hopkins. * Reported Covid-19 cases first surpassed 10 million in late June, then reached 20 million just over six weeks later on Aug. 10, according to Johns Hopkins data. The number of reported Covid-1... more »

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Was Abused by Scammers

Matt Weidinger at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Matt Weidinger* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EAAD0G5W01&share=true] The whole system was open for bad actors to take advantage of. The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program is unprecedented in the nature and number of its recipients. For the first time, this temporary federal program provides unemployment benefits to gig workers, independent contractors, and others with such limited work history they don’t qualify for state unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. And while this figure includes back... more »

Lost In Space: Why America Needs a New Defense Strategy

Peter Garretson at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Peter Garretson* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] It’s a fairly common occurrence for lower-level documents to be superseded by new policy decisions, requiring framing and language to be rewritten. But it doesn’t often happen to documents of such importance. Although the U.S. government’s Defense Space Strategy (DSS), its most important military guidance for space, was released barely a month ago, it already requires a fundamental rewrite. That’s because the Pentagon’s current plan has been superseded by higher-level guidance that establishes an entirely different national ... more »

The Nuances of Navigating a Politically Charged Northeast Asia

Peter Zwack at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Peter Zwack* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Don't let the Pacific region be poisoned—quickly or slowly—by long-term toxic relationships. Seventy-five years ago, on Sept. 2, 1945, dignitaries from nine Allied Powers boarded the USS *Missouri *to bear witness to history. Three days earlier, the magnificent warship had entered Tokyo Bay. It was flying the same flag flown over the White House on December 7, 1941, the day of the surprise Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor that catapulted the United States into World War II. Now, almost four years after the attack, a small Ja... more »

Is the U.S. Federal Reserve Opening an Inflation Pandora's Box?

Desmond Lachman, John Kearns at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Desmond Lachman, John Kearns* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Fed seems to be giving Congress the green light to embark on a policy of fiscal profligacy in the period immediately ahead. It is doing so even though history is littered with examples of prolonged periods of budget profligacy ending in tears. The late Dennis Robertson, a distinguished Cambridge economics professor, was fond of saying that economic fashion was like going to the greyhound races. If a person stood still long enough, then the dogs would come around one more time. One wonders whether the same mi... more »

Shinzo Abe Is Resigning: What Does This Mean for North Korea?

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Asia* This much seems clear: Even as Japan's political landscape stands on the cusp of seismic changes, the long-sought window of opportunity for a diplomatic ‘reset’ between Japan and North Korea remains elusive. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has resigned, announcing his intention to step down at a press conference in Tokyo late last week. Abe’s imminent departure leaves open a wide range of questions regarding Japan’s foreign policy direction, including the future of Japan’s uneasy relationship with North Korea and Tokyo’s broader role in the on... more »

The FDA's Scary Departure From Good Science

Ana Santos Rutschman, Lisa Vertinsky, Yaniv Heled at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Ana Santos Rutschman, Lisa Vertinsky, Yaniv Heled* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] We worry that FDA’s repeated departure from evidence-based standards and long-tested and proved procedures will soon translate into a poorly considered authorization of COVID-19 vaccines. On the eve of the Republican National Convention, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn announced that the FDA had issued emergency use authorization for investigational convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19. Plasma is the liquid part of blood. Sometimes, for treatment purpose... more »

Why Donald Trump's Huawei Sanctions Could Backfire

Joergen Oerstroem Moeller at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Joergen Oerstroem Moeller* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Chinese have the money to get ahead of the rest of the pack—the Americans do not have the money to defend their position. The U.S. policy towards Huawei is in reality strategic warfare. Its goal is to prevent China from achieving the technological edge in high-tech communication network, which is vital for superpower status. The instrument chosen is to restrict Huawei’s use of sophisticated semiconductors crippling its production capacity. The underlying fear supporting this policy is that China, through Huawei... more »

How To Stop Lunar Mining: Give the Moon Rights

Alice Gorman at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Alice Gorman* *Culture, World* [image: Reuters] Legal personhood is already extended to many non-human entities: certain rivers, deities in some parts of India, and corporations worldwide. Everyone is planning to return to the Moon. At least 10 missions by half a dozen nations are scheduled before the end of 2021, and that’s only the beginning. Even though there are international treaties governing outer space, ambiguity remains about how individuals, nations and corporations can use lunar resources. In all of this, the Moon is seen as an inert object with no value in its own... more »

NPR Provides Platform to Author Who Defends Looting

Steve Byas at rss - 3 hours ago
[image: npr-provides-platform-to-author-who-defends-looting] NPR allowed the author of a book advocating for looting as a good way to spread the wealth around to espouse those views without any really hard questions.

Is Canada Heading Down The Same Violent Path As The US?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*WNU Editor:* The above commentator is still optimistic that we will not head down the same path of the US. I disagree. I like Anthony Furey, but we are going down that path. Canada's major news broadcasters have been pushing a pro-BLM/race agenda non-stop since the killing of George Floyd, and any opposition is not tolerated.That was reflected from what I saw on the streets of Montreal yesterday .... *Statue Of Canada's First Prime Minister Toppled Down In Montreal*.

Katter forces federal inquiry into communist control of universities

Editor, cairnsnews at Cairns News - 3 hours ago
ON the eve of a vote in federal parliament on Bob Katter’s proposed Inquiry into Chinese Communist Party control and interference at Australian universities, the Morrison Government has launched the Inquiry referring it to the joint-Committee on Security and Intelligence. Kennedy MP, Bob Katter said he was elated for expelled University of Queensland (UQ) student, […]

Bryant should have had due legal process

Editor, cairnsnews at Cairns News - 3 hours ago
Letter to the Editor Whether Martin Bryant is innocent or guilty is irrelevant, what is relevant is that a man has been jailed for life without following due process, sect 80 of the constitution guarantees a trial by jury of one peers, it’s a basic right that dates back 800 year to a document that […]

The Black Professor at Historically White Colleges and Universities

cmaadmin at Diverse - 3 hours ago
While many still refuse to acknowledge the presence and destructive impact of racism, there is a growing multi-racial movement that is challenging the points of view, values and policies that perpetuate racism. However, among the places where racism can be present and remain largely unchallenged is at historically White colleges and universities.

Marquette Students Protest Police Violence, Present List of Demands to University

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 3 hours ago
Several dozen Marquette University students protested and marched through the Milwaukee, Wisconsin school’s campus on Thursday, denouncing police brutality and demanding the university do more to address racism, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The hours-long protest began with students blocking traffic near campus for more than 40 minutes, shouting “stop the violence,” along with the […]

Diversity Training For Students, Faculty and Staff at the University of Oklahoma Now Mandatory

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 3 hours ago
The University of Oklahoma (OU) now requires online diversity training for all students, faculty and staff at its three campuses, reports The Oklahoman. The announcement is cause for celebration for Black student leaders who demanded faculty complete such training after two professors used the N-word in class this year. Previously, in 2015, the school had […]

Despite the UC System’s Largest Latino Class, Some Say California Voters Should Repeal Affirmative Action Ban

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 3 hours ago
Twenty-five years after California banned consideration of race or ethnicity in public education, Latinos became the largest ethnic group among freshmen admitted to the University of California system for the first time. But some affirmative action advocates are wary of celebrating, saying that affirmative action is still necessary, reports The Sacramento Bee. “How many years, […]

The University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education to Host Virtual Event to Discuss Systemic Racism

Sarah Wood at Diverse - 3 hours ago
The University at Buffalo (UB) Graduate School of Education plans to host a two-day virtual event to discuss activism, racial injustice and systemic racism in higher education. As part of the instruction, “Make Good Trouble” Now: Teach-In for Racial Equity,” over 80 sessions will be held Sep. 3-4. Some speakers include authors Drs. Bettina L. […]

ACHA Issues New Guidance on Protecting Vulnerable Populations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

cmaadmin at Diverse - 3 hours ago
In a Q&A, Diverse speaks with Dr. Jean Chin, an associate clinical professor of medicine at Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, about the American College Health Association's "Supporting Vulnerable Campus Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic" guidelines.

CDC and the TRUTH!

Fuzzyone at 'Nox & Friends - 3 hours ago
It is hard to put the CDC and the word TRUTH in the same sentence. Dr. Deborah Birx once said she didn’t believe anything coming out of the CDC. Now we have this little tidbit coming out from the CDC last Wednesday, August 26, 2020. (LINK HERE) Comorbidities Table 3 shows the types of health conditions and contributing causes mentioned in conjunction with deaths involving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). For 6% of the deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause mentioned. For deaths with conditions or causes in addition to COVID-19, on average, there were 2.6 additional conditions or ca... more »

Belarus President Hunkers Down as Crowds Demand He Leave

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, the autocratic president of Belarus since 1994, is no longer brutally suppressing demonstrations that have gone on for weeks, but he shows no signs of going away. Riot police officers formed a barrier on Sunday in front of the Independence Palace in Minsk, a residence of Belarus’s president, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko.Credit…Sergey Ponomarev … Continue reading Belarus President Hunkers Down as Crowds Demand He Leave →

Belarus: Tens of thousands rally in opposition march, dozens held

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Police detain more than 100 protesters during rally in Minsk, RIA reported, citing Russia’s interior ministry. 9 hours ago The situation in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, is tense as tens of thousands of Belarus protesters join an opposition rally against the controversial re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko. Police detained 125 protesters during Sunday’s rally, Russian … Continue reading Belarus: Tens of thousands rally in opposition march, dozens held →

Belarus crowd chants ‘happy birthday, you rat’ at Lukashenko

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Sunday, 30 Aug 2020 A woman lies down in front of police in Minsk, Belarus, holding a sign that says ‘I am not afraid’ Belarusians chanting “Happy Birthday, you rat” and flying red-and-white opposition flags gathered near President Alexander Lukashenko’s residence today as protesters kept up pressure on the veteran leader to resign. They … Continue reading Belarus crowd chants ‘happy birthday, you rat’ at Lukashenko →

Justice Rising | 9/11 in 2020

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth is thrilled to present “Justice Rising,” an online conference on the continuing struggle for 9/11 justice and the destructive trajectory of the post-9/11 world. The conference will run from Friday, September 11, to Sunday, September 13, marking the 19th anniversary of the day that changed our world so profoundly. … Continue reading Justice Rising | 9/11 in 2020 →

A September to Remember

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
August 18, 2020 / All American Magazine This is a warning. September, 2020 is going to be a memorable month that will become infamous in the annals of history as the assault on our Constitutional principles, heritage and culture begin to escalate through the elections in November and beyond. September is when things get ratcheted … Continue reading A September to Remember →

A First Realistic Step Towards Getting Rid Of Devin Nunes Is Getting Rid Of Devon Mathis In An Overlapping District-- Meet Blue America's Latest Endorsee, Drew Phelps

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
A week ago, we took a look at California's worst state legislator, Devon Mathis. Since then, I've had dozens of people asking me-- or telling me-- about his Democratic opponent, Drew Phelps. And, by popular demand-- as well as our own vetting-- today Blue America is officially endorsing young Mr. Phelps. Please consider contributing to his campaign to represent the Central Valley Assembly district that encompasses Tulare and Inyo counties (and a tiny bit of Kern County)-- AD-26-- by clicking on the 2020 state legislatures thermometer below. [image: Goal Thermometer]Phelps told me ... more »

New Video : Communist Free Zone

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 4 hours ago

“Decades of Racist Housing Policies Worsen a Climate Crisis”

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 4 hours ago
Just when I thought the left couldn’t get any more insane or dishonest.

New Video : Antifa Dot Com

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 4 hours ago

Kevin Carey on Diane Ravitch

Jim Horn at Schools Matter - 4 hours ago
"The Dissenter" https://newrepublic.com/article/97765/diane-ravitch-education-reform I am getting reading to finish Wishing Away Goliath, Part 5. In my digging around, I came across this 2011 assessment of Diane. Well worth reading. A very insightful clip here: I asked James Fraser if, as a historian, he could locate any consistent intellectual point of view in her work. He thought for a while before saying: “No. And that’s an interesting ‘No.’ I can’t really think of anything at this state, beyond her ability to use historical narrative in illustrating various points—sometime... more »

"Devastating Consumer Financial Cliff Coming Right Up"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"Devastating Consumer Financial Cliff Coming Right Up"* by Mike Shedlock "Consumers continued to spend in July but it won't last. *Click image for larger size.* *Real Spending vs Real Income* *Click image for larger size.* *Personal Income and Outlays, July 2020: *The charts reflect data from today's BEA report on Personal Income and Outlays, July 2020. Personal income increased $70.5 billion (0.4 percent) in July. Disposable personal income (DPI) increased $39.9 billion (0.2 percent) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $267.6 billion (1.9 percent). Real DPI decre... more »

2016, VERSION 2.0?

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 5 hours ago
This is very good: But *The New York Times* covers it by burying it in the 13th paragraph of a story about President Trump's overnight Twitter barrage. *The Washington Post* has a front-page story that leads with the Biden statement -- the headline is "Biden Accuses Trump of ‘Recklessly Encouraging Violence’ in Response to Portland Shooting" -- but only the first two paragraphs of the story are devoted to Biden's words, while the other 19 paragraphs are about Trump's tweetstorm, other reactions to Trump's statements, and assertions from Trump surrogates. And this story ostensibly... more »

Wisconsin Vandals and U.S. Bombers

David Henderson at Econlib - 5 hours ago
The destruction that vandals and looters in Wisconsin (and in Minnesota and a number of other states) have carried out in the last few weeks is horrendous. The destruction has largely been wreaked on innocent people. I found very moving the video of the guy, posted the day after the destruction began, whose family […] The post Wisconsin Vandals and U.S. Bombers appeared first on Econlib.

Why Police Unions Are a Part of the Problem

Walter Olson at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Walter Olson* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2V1I9TEQQ5&share=true] They have too much sway and tend to protect those cops who do break the rules and abuse their power. While other issues may seem to take focus away from the cause of police reform and accountability, the debate still advances. Last month, when I wrote about the central role of police unions in protecting bad actors, I missed a piece in the New Yorker that came out around the same time. Author William Finnegan gets right to the point in his ... more »

What Exactly Does "America First" Mean?

Klaus W. Larres at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Klaus W. Larres* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Trump’s “America First” vision has had three primary strands: disengaging the U.S. from global politics, disdaining allies and befriending autocratic leaders. At the Republican National Convention, supporters of President Trump’s reelection bid have celebrated his attempts to build a Mexico border wall, his promise to “bring our troops home” and his pledge to end U.S. “reliance on China.” All are components of the “America First” agenda Trump ran on in 2016. Back then, he promised to “shake the rust off America’s foreign po... more »

Why Connecting LaGuardia Airport to the New York Subway Doesn't Make Sense

Randal O'Toole at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Randal O'Toole* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1DC6BA4A90&share=true] It would be too costly and would make traffic worse. A proposed new 2‐​mile transit line connecting LaGuardia Airport with the New York subway system will cost $2 billion, make traffic congestion worse, dump 87,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and probably isn’t necessary due to the pandemic. The first three conclusions come from a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) released last week by the Federal Aviati... more »

CDC Journal: Woman May Have Been Infected With Coronavirus in Airplane Restroom

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2NQE9EZYEI&share=true] There was an asymptomatic passenger on the plane. There now appears to be evidence that a woman contracted the novel coronavirus in a restroom on an airplane, according to researchers from Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea. The study, published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, said the twenty-eight-year-old woman was among 310 passengers on an e... more »

Musical Interlude: Vangelis, “Dolphin And Dog: Song Of The Seas"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
Vangelis, “Dolphin And Dog: Song Of The Seas" "There's nothing on this earth to be prized more than true friendship.”

"A Look to the Heavens"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
"Cosmic dust clouds and young, energetic stars inhabit this telescopic vista, less than 500 light-years away toward the northern boundary of Corona Australis, the Southern Crown. The dust clouds effectively block light from more distant background stars in the Milky Way. But the striking complex of reflection nebulae cataloged as NGC 6726, 6727, and IC 4812 produce a characteristic color as blue light from the region's young, hot stars is reflected by the cosmic dust. The dust also obscures from view stars still in the process of formation. *Click image for larger size.* At top righ... more »

Chet Raymo, “The Sound And Fury”

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*“The Sound And Fury”* by Chet Raymo “Not so long ago, I mentioned here Himmler and Heydrich, two of Hitler's most terrible henchmen. A friend said to me: "If there's no afterlife, no heaven or hell, then those two diabolical creatures got away with it. Their fate was no different than that of any one of their victims, an innocent child perhaps." And, yes, if there is no God who dispenses final justice, then we are left with an aching feeling of irresolution, of virtue unrewarded, of vice unpunished. Heydrich was gunned down by partisan assassins, and Himmler committed suicide a fe... more »

"If You Caught A Glimpse..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
"If you caught a glimpse of your own death, would that knowledge change the way you live the rest of your life?" - Paco Ahlgren, "Discipline"

"On The Whole..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
“On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time.” - George Orwell

"Why You Don't Know Your Own Mind"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"Why You Don't Know Your Own Mind"* by Alex Rosenberg "It is often said that we can never truly know the minds of others, because we can't "get inside their heads." Our ability to know our own minds, though, is rarely called into question. It is assumed that your experience of your own consciousness clinches the assertion that you "know your own mind" in a way that no one else can. This is a mistake. Ever since Plato, philosophers have, without much argument, shared common sense's confidence about the nature of its own thoughts. They have argued that we can secure certainty about... more »

"Sunflower Seeds- Nature's Anti-Depressant, And More"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"Sunflower Seeds- Nature's Anti-Depressant, And More"* by NaturalNews "Sunflowers are the earthly representation of the sun. They have such an affinity for the life giving force that they twist on their stems so their faces can bask in sunlight all through the day. Photons from the sun are stored in the DNA of the sunflower, making its seed resonate with the photons in human cells. This resonance is good for mind as well as body, and makes sunflowers one of the top foods for fighting depression. If we believe that we are what we eat, it is clear that nerves depend on what they are... more »

"Even The Biggest Failure..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
"The early bird catches the worm; a stitch in time saves nine. He who hesitates is lost. We can't pretend we haven't been told. We've all heard the proverbs, heard the philosophers, heard our grandparents warning us about wasted time, heard the damn poets urging us to ‘seize the day'. Still sometimes we have to see for ourselves. We have to make our own mistakes. We have to learn our own lessons. We have to sweep today's possibility under tomorrow's rug until we can't anymore, until we finally understand for ourselves like Benjamin Franklin meant. That knowing is better than wonder... more »

Stats Can Concludes " No Clear Evidence of Excess Mortality Because of Covid-19 Pandemic" Opioid Pandemic

Penny at Penny for your thoughts - 5 hours ago
*Stats Canada Concluded “no clear evidence of excess mortality because of the COVID-19 pandemic” The CTV headline was misleading. I opted for the facts* *As you will read in the article below the “spike”in deaths cannot be directly attributed to the virus. The spike could have been due to the denial of many medical services. And Canada's ongoing opioid pandemic. Take a look at all the charts provided in the linked article and you will see, visually, the death rates are flat.* *As usual we'll go with the factual statements and ignore the spin* *Overall, however, Statistics Can... more »

Imagine Hell on Earth Because That’s What’s Coming Unless Americans Start Resisting

AdminM at Medical Kidnap - 5 hours ago
The destruction of the economy is a necessary aspect of the plan to advance global governance. The more people out of work and dependent on government means that they will be much easier to control. Already mass poverty is evident, and with food supplies dwindling, and so many unable to support their families, starvation among a large part of the population is certainly possible if not probable. These are agendas sought by those in the ruling class that need total compliance in order to restructure the global economic system. This economic collapse coming was imminent, but now is b... more »

Do it …for me

Larry-Lambert at Virtual Mirage - 5 hours ago
Please read The City of Brass one more time. I don’t care if you have it memorized. The post Do it …for me appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

Male, Pale & Stale: uni governance in spotlight again after Adelaide sex scandal

Michael Sainsbury at Michael West - 5 hours ago
Michael Sainsbury looks at the sector’s tendency to mimic corporate Australia’s “male, pale and stale” Jurassic attitudes towards sexual harassment while continuing to sign off on corporate salaries for its all-powerful vice-chancellors.

Could Five Million New Gun Owners Swing the Election?

Bob Adelmann at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: could-five-million-new-gun-owners-swing-the-election] The National Shooting Sports Foundation reported last week that from January through July more than 12 million background checks for the purchase of firearms were processed,

Rittenhouse Attys: 17-Year-Old Was Providing First Aid, Protecting Businesses, When Thugs Attacked

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: rittenhouse-attys-17-year-old-was-providing-first-aid-protecting-businesses-when-thugs-attacked] Kyle Rittenhouse was in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to serve and protect the town’s residents and their property, his attorneys say in a lengthy statement.

GoFundMe Ends Rittenhouse Fundraiser, Facebook Blocks New One. GOA Backs Rittenhouse

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: gofundme-ends-rittenhouse-fundraiser-facebook-blocks-new-one-goa-backs-rittenhouse] The leftists who control GoFundme and Facebook are conspiring to help convict Kyle Rittenhouse of murder charges he faces.

Did Big Ten Cancel Fall Football Season to Help Sway the Presidential Election?

James Murphy at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: did-big-ten-cancel-fall-football-season-to-help-sway-the-presidential-election] While the Big Ten may claim their postponement of fall sports is all about COVID-19, there’s suspicion that their decision might have something to do with the presidential election in November.

Criminal Complaint Against Rittenhouse Backs Self-defense Claim

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: criminal-complaint-against-rittenhouse-backs-self-defense-claim] The five-count criminal complaint against Kyle Rittenhouse clearly documents a self-defense argument for the 17-year-old.

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