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Thomas Paine

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Monday, February 15, 2021

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Gödel’s Constitutional Quarrel
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This is a cute story and helps to capture the essense of the man. We woud never know this about him He was super obsessive on stuff that hardly mattered. All constituions tie the hands of any dictator who soon dispenses with the inconvenience. Power rules, not a paper inconvenience. *Photograph of Kurt Gödel and Albert Einstein in Princeton, New Jersey on December 5th 1947 by Oskar Morgenstern (Photos: Courtesy of the IAS Archive)* *THE GÖDEL ESSAYSGödel’s Constitutional QuarrelJørgen VeisdalFollowDec 18, 2020 · 8 min rea...
Moral Narcissism
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Moral Narcissism is certainly a thing. It helps explains the internal logic of the political culture that has fought the rise of Trump. We are watching a movie now and its theme is the TWILIGHT of the GODS. Those men thought they were GODS. No crime needed to be beneath them. They could indulge as their wont and never face a consequence. Then along came Trump and he was a product of the Scottish enlightnment. He has unleashed the sword of moral governance and he knows how to yeild it. Be scared children. The Valkrie are riding out. Repent your sins and errors. That mat...
Why “Conservatives” And “Anti-Vaxxers” Are Being Blocked On The Interne
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
A large number of folks have been indocrinated with a political action doctrine that is copied from Marxim and Nazism. They all lacked critical thinking skills and are thus unable to overcome the brainwashing. Without slandering our universities, just read the material taught in certain select lines of study attractive to the obviusly weaker students. Vast tracts of this material is unreadable by those who are more akilled. At least they are not been made to read Mein Kampf, yet Das Capiutal is revered i am sure. What we discover here is that ready funding has arrived for the ...
High Resolution Scanning Into Deep Tissue by Reconstructing Scattered Photons
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
The promise of deep sensing tomography has been with us for a long time and this is a clear advance. I want to see it applied properly to mining exploration. Plenty have touted the plausibility, but died on the practical applications. This may well be the way forward, particularly if we perfect the software itself. good work though. *High Resolution Scanning Into Deep Tissue by Reconstructing Scattered PhotonsBrian Wang | February 9, 2021https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2021/02/high-resolution-scanning-into-deep-tissue-by-reconstructing-scattered-pho...
SILVER ALERT! Goldman Sachs Commodity Chief Admits Silver Naked Short Conspiracy! (Bix Weir)
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
RoadtoRoota WOW! Our friend Chris Marcus posted a video of Goldman Sachs’ Jeff Currie admitting that the Silver in the iShares ETF is used to Short the Price on the COMEX and suppress the price! 100% illegal and if TRUE then Blackrock, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Virtu Financial and the rest of the Authorized Participants …
Ron Paul: Dollar Crisis Inevitable, We Can’t Even Maintain a Copper Standard
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Silver Bullion TV SBTV had the honor to speak with Dr. Ron Paul, an author, physician, and retired politician about how unsound money is the greatest enemy of liberty and prosperity. Ron Paul Liberty Report: http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com​ Discussed in this interview: – 00:00​Introduction 01:33​ Who an unsound money system benefits 04:25​ Creating money to create …
Biden's COVID-19 Relief Efforts Could Help Fight Hunger
Tracy Roof, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Tracy Roof* *economy, The Americas* The proposed food stamps changes are among many temporary benefit increases Biden and others have recently outlined, such as in unemployment benefits and new tax credits for families with children. President Joe Biden has pledged to tackle hunger as part of his administration’s efforts to alleviate poverty. “We cannot, will not let people go hungry,” Biden declared on his second full day in office, invoking the “values of our nation.” One way his administration aims to accomplish this goal is by expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
The Perils of Child Marriage & the Promise of Freedom
BELGRADE, Serbia / LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan / ESKİŞEHİR, Turkey, Feb 15 (IPS) - How much is a girl worth? If you are Maja, the answer is a chicken, a six-pack of beer and 100 euros. That is how much her family, living in a Roma settlement in Serbia, received in exchange for her hand “in marriage.” She was 11 years old at the time. “They benefited maybe a month from it, and I was left with a problem for my whole life,” Maja, now 18, said. Read the full story, “The Perils of Child Marriage & the Promise of Freedom”, on globalissues.org →
Maps and Details
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
Earth’s surface without water. Russian Armored Police Bus Yes, it’s a mobile pill box but the Russians have learned to travel in comfort. But the Space force one-ups them. Hair Color – Originally Here’s what Africa would look like – if countries were as big as their population sizes. […] The post Maps and Details appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Black Lives Matter Inland Empire Announces Break With BLM Global Network: Calls Out Lack of Transparency, Democratic Party Control
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
A Black Lives Matter group calls out the organization's embrace of capitalism, self-promotion, and the Democratic Party.
When A Spark Of Faith Or Love Is Ignited In A Heart - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
*When a spark of faith or love is ignited in a heart, it burns away the fear and heartache of the ages. This heart then becomes an ignitor of other hearts, which in turn light the flame of love in other hearts and so it continues. As more hearts burn with the fire of love, the consciousness on the planet will change. Little by little and then it increases as the light coming into this realm increases.* *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
‘Fire DeJoy Before He Burns Down USPS’: Postmaster General Pushes Plan for Slower Mail, Higher Prices
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 21 hours ago
The planned demolition of the USPS continues. Can it be stopped?
How the Next Secretary of Education Can Stop the Teacher Shortage
Bob Spires, Diane B Hirshberg, Doris A. Santoro, Richard L. Schwab, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Bob Spires, Diane B Hirshberg, Doris A. Santoro, Richard L. Schwab* *Education, The Americas* Educational leaders and policymakers must take proactive steps at the local, state and federal levels to increase pay and resources for teachers, and alleviate pressure by reducing class sizes. *Miguel Cardona – President Joe Biden’s choice for secretary of education – faces several urgent and contentious priorities, including reopening schools safely, addressing systemic racism within schools, and reversing the ever-growing teacher shortage. Here, four experts explain how to recruit more...
A Game of Cat-and-Mouse: How a Border Dispute Sparked the Mexican-American War
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* For 11 months, Mexican and American forces played a deadly cat-and-mouse on the much-disputed Texas border. *Here's What You Need to Know*: When Texas entered the Union in 1845, after nine uneasy years as an independent republic, the mutual grievances between Mexico and the United States threatened to erupt into open hostilities. Regarding the annexation as an act of territorial aggression, Mexico abruptly terminated diplomatic relations with its northern neighbor. In Washington, its ambassador denounced the annexation for “despoiling...
First COVID vaccines have landed in Australia
TOTT News, News – TOTT News - 21 hours ago
Australians are set to begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine in a week’s time. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced today 142,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine had arrived in Australia, with the first 80,000 doses to be rolled out next Monday.
Those Who Persevere Will Receive What is Promised – Those Who Shrink Back Will be Destroyed
Brian-Admin, Medical Kidnap - 21 hours ago
Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you stood your ground in a great contest in the face of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what ...
Those Who Persevere Will Receive What is Promised – Those Who Shrink Back Will be Destroyed
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 22 hours ago
Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you stood your ground in a great contest in the face of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what ...
Missions To Mars:  Mapping, Probing And Plundering The Red Planet
Binoy KAMPMARK, OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
In the first month of 2020, Forbes was all excitement about fresh opportunities for plunder and conquest. Titled “2020: The Year We Will Conquer Mars”, the contribution by astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter was less interested in the physics than the conquest. A potentially very crowded scene was described. Various countries […]
The Future Crisis They Won’t Talk About. Unpaid Rent and Mortgages Will Cause Havoc
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 22 hours ago
source / The Money GPS Unpaid rent is piling up. There’s no turning this around because the situation hasn’t improved for millions and the only solution is to print more money and increase deficits. As I have documented, throughout history, every single time this occurs, it ends very badly for the vast majority of the […]
Belarus: a bridge to cooperation
Edward Thomson, The Duran - 22 hours ago
Belarus: a bridge to cooperation By Edward Thomson The crisis that has engulfed Belarus in the past months is one too common in countries that disagree with the western centric governance of the global international system. A democraBelarustic revolution, a coloured revolution some would say. Others would call it an effective campaign by a minority […]
Federal Debt To Exceed Size of Economy THIS YEAR! Even Before $1.9 Trillion Bailout!
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 22 hours ago
source / The Money GPS The stock market is on a ‘highway to the danger zone,’ Jim Cramer says The stock market is on a ‘highway to the danger zone,’ Jim Cramer says CNBC’s Jim Cramer sounded the alarm Wednesday saying that the stock market is inching closer to a frothy environment, where investors […]
Fryer Ferret, In The Fridge, With A Furin Cleavage Site
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 23 hours ago
World experts condemn WHO inquiry as a ‘charade’ The World Health Organisation’s inquiry into the source of the pandemic is a ‘charade’ to appease China, leading experts on biosecurity and infectious diseases have told The Mail on Sunday. Instead of seeking the truth, last week’s initial findings, they say, were a political stunt that… Continue reading →
Iran fears the fourth wave of Covid-19 deaths
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 23 hours ago
Iran fears the fourth wave of Covid-19 deaths Sawako Uchida and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The government of Iran fears a fourth coronavirus (Covid-19) wave is on its way after several people died from the highly infectious strain emanating from the United Kingdom. Currently, just below 60,000 people have perished officially from coronavirus […]
February 15, 2021 – Reader Tips
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
From 1942, comes this animated cartoon of Bugs Bunny having some fun with an RCMP officer. P.S. There’s a scene right at the end that will thrill the Shiny Pony. Your slightly more recent tips would be mightily appreciated!
Perth Mint Website To Go Offline at End of Month…
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Arcadia Economics #PerthMint​ website to go offline at end of month…. A viewer notified me that the Perth Mint website is scheduled to go offline at the end of this month. And given the importance of the Perth Mint In the physical #silver​ market, especially at this particularly sensitive time, #AndySchectman​ of Miles Franklin joined …
Samuel Colt Didn’t Create Many Of The Most Famous Firearms to Bear His Name
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* Samuel Colt was one of a special breed; a man who was an inventor, industrialist and most notably a shrewd businessman. *Here's What You Need to Know*: During the Cold War, the Colt Manufacturing Company retained its relationship with the U.S. military. Colt didn't develop the AR-15/M-16 but it was responsible for the production, as well as the development of later successful variants including the Colt Commando and M4 Carbine. One of the more surprising facts about Samuel Colt that even shooting enthusiasts don't know is that he really didn’t ...
Greek-Turkish Tensions are Reshaping the Mediterranean
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* Relations between the two nations have been marked with periods of open hostility since Greece won its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The current hostilities are rooted in the Balkan Wars of 1913, which gave Greece all of the Aegean islands except Imbros and Tenedos. Many of the small islands are barely more than three nautical miles off the Turkish coast, and since the end of the Second World War, Turkish officials have called for a delimitation of territorial waters, air space, and other related...
Most Non-Netflix Streaming Services Have About a Quarter to a Fifth of the Market
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Surveys show there is a ceiling to what subscribers are willing to pay for streaming services. A new survey released Thursday by What If Media Group found that other than Netflix and Amazon Prime, most streaming services currently have market penetration between 12 and 20 percent. The survey found that of those surveyed, 43 percent currently subscribe to Netflix, 40.1 percent to Amazon Prime, and 38.3 to YouTube TV. Beyond that, 24 percent have Hulu, 23.6 percent subscribe to Disney+, and 22.6 percent have HBO. An additional 26 percent say “other....
#SilverSqueeze Hits London As SLV Warns Of Limited Available Silver
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
#SilverSqueeze Hits London As SLV Warns Of Limited Available Silver by Ronan Manly, BullionStar.com, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ Less than a week ago in ‘Houston, we have a Problem”: 85% of Silver in London already held by ETFs’, we explained how with the emergence of the #SilverSqueeze, the silver-backed ETFs which claim to hold their silver in London, …
Republicans To “Nuke From Orbit” via Primary Vote or Other Means
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 22 hours ago
The Slimy Seven RINO Turncoats in the Senate, and my opinion of their future prospects. Continue reading →
Tweets Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Myanmar's junta cuts the nation's internet and deploys extra troops around the country as fears built of a widespread crackdown on anti-coup protests, but defiant demonstrators again take to the streets https://t.co/8XxzFZ0Fjt pic.twitter.com/tpCWAQE1HH — AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 15, 2021 Public-health officials in the U.S. face a new challenge of dealing with coronavirus mutations, which are on the rise across a country that has lost nearly half a million people to the pandemic pic.twitter.com/0voKKAHa96 — Reuters (@Reuters) February 15, 2021 "There’s still more evidence th...
Afghanistan's Taliban Warns NATO To Push Ahead With Troop Withdrawal
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Members of the Taliban delegation arrive to the signing of a US-Taliban landmark agreement in the Qatari capital Doha on February 29, 2020. PHOTO: AFP/FILE *VOA:* *Taliban Warns NATO to Push Ahead With Troop Withdrawal in Afghanistan * The Taliban on Saturday warned NATO against seeking a "continuation of war", as the alliance weighs a planned withdrawal from Afghanistan. Defense ministers from the Washington-backed allies are to meet next week to discuss whether NATO's 10,000-strong mission -- mostly carrying out support roles -- should stay or go, as Taliban violence rages. ...
Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
A coronavirus-themed 2021 Valentine's Day card. THORTFUL/PICARDSO/via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came form this photo-gallery .... *Valentine's Day during a pandemic* (Reuters).
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 14 February 2021 – Plus Weekly Update
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 23 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 […]
February 15th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day #27
Sundance, 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 JoeBama Administration and Presidency. … Continue reading → The post February 15th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day #27 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Monday February 15th – Open Thread
Sundance, 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 → The post Monday February 15th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
New York Times Turns Vital School Re-Openings Into Cynical Republican ‘Seizure’
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Clay Waters ~ The New York Times included in its Saturday coverage of the school re-opening debate a story by congressional reporter Carl Hulse: “Republicans Seize on Shuttered Schools as a Political Rallying Cry.” Does “seize” sound familiar? Democrats rarely “seize” or “pounce” on Republicans in headlines, but the paper makes sure to underline […]
America Through The Eyes And Lives Of Today’s Children
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Larry Bell ~ Can you still reach back into your mind and heart to remember what it was like being a child? Maybe there were some of those times you would prefer to forget–periods and events when rose-colored glasses won’t quite work their full magic — but overall, weren’t you lucky as hell? Whether immigrant or […]
Queensland Premier with her boss, Chief Medical Officer Dr Jeanette Young
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 1 day ago
Unfortunately we missed this cartoon before the Queensland election but it is even more relevant today.
Prof Dolores Cahill, Pres of World Doctors Alliance speaks about the CV lockdowns (3 min vid)
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
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Kildare GP who refuses to give patients Covid jab remains defiant in the face of harsh criticism
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Criticized, but he is not as MS would have you believe, alone in his convictions. There are many MDs standing against the extreme measures the official narrative is demanding. Declining administering an experimental vaccine is surely up to the conscience of the Dr concerned who in this case is taking his oath seriously. In my … Continue reading Kildare GP who refuses to give patients Covid jab remains defiant in the face of harsh criticism →
ATHENS locks down
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
As NZ enters level 3 for Auckland & 2 for everywhere else…. note right when the new vaccine is being rolled out & as FB introduces even tighter censorship. Coincidence? I’m sure it is. EWR Image by kirkandmimi from Pixabay
When Corporations Become More Powerful Than The Government, Our Definition Of “Big Brother” Needs To Change, by Michael Snyder
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: A world run by power mad corporate oligarchs is just as awful as a world run by any other power mad cabal. From Michael Snyder at themostimportantnews.com: Throughout human history, our God-given liberties and freedoms have often been brutally crushed by oppressive governments, and that is still happening all…
“Power Bills To The Moon”: Chaos, Shock As Electricity Prices Across US Explode, by Tyler Durden
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: A lot of people may have trouble getting head during a mammoth Arctic cold spell across the Midwest and South. This could get quite serious and potentially deadly. From Tyler Durden at zerohedge.com: Updated (1726 ET): Weather forecast models suggest the polar vortex will continue pouring Arctic air into much of…
Could Biden make US-China trade better for workers?
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
15-Feb-2021 If decoupling is not in the cards, the United States must find a way to ensure trade improves the lives of workers – on both sides of the Pacific.
Cambodia scheduled to join Asean-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
15-Feb-2021 Cambodia recently notified the Asean Secretariat it is ready to comply with AHKFTA, meaning the pact covers all Asean member countries from Feb 12.
Triggering growth: Are free trade agreements the answer?
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
15-Feb-2021 Negotiating FTAs can be a challenge as it involves an element of give and take. Since companies trade and not countries, some benefit while others lose out.
Victims of 2015 Listeria outbreak involving Blue Bell invited to follow Kruse case
Dan Flynn, Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Victims of foodborne illness are often so numerous that the government wants to cast the wide internet in contacting them about felony prosecutions that often occur years later. Federal prosecutors who plan to take former Blue Bell Creameries president Paul Kruse to a jury trial in July are telling the judge this is just such... Continue Reading
Scotland joins rest of UK in setting tighter labeling rules
News Desk, Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Stricter labeling rules on certain food products in Scotland will apply beginning later this year. The legislation requires businesses to include the product name and a full ingredients list, including allergen information, on foods classified as pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS). Current rules allow allergen information to be provided by any means including verbally by... Continue Reading
Two Californian food firms on notice because of import violations
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company... Continue Reading
Former US National Security Adviser Says Trump Wanted To Assassinate Syrian President Assad
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad gestures during an interview with Iranian channel al-Alam News in Damascus, Syria in this handout released on June 13, 2018. SANA/Handout via REUTERS *The Independent:* *Trump wanted to assassinate Syrian president, former adviser claims * *KT Macfarland, former deputy national security adviser, said Mr Trump wanted to attack Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after seeing photos of Sarin gas attack on civilians * Donald Trump had to be talked down from ordering the assassination of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, according to a former adviser. KT...
Masked Military: The Army is Doubling Down on Face Masks Through 2021
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Peter Suciu* *Public Health, Americas* Combat Cloth Face Covering (CCFC), and it will be provided to new U.S. Army soldiers during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Prototypes of the APFU-M are in development and the Army is working with the United States Air Force and United States Marine Corps on their respective past maternity uniform efforts in order to expedite pattern development Even as the *vaccine for the coronavirus* is now rolling out across the United States, it could be months before every American can be vaccinated. As a r...
It’s Easier to Become a Chinese General Than an American or Russian One
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* When dozens of senior officers are punished for bribing their way into promotions, you know that the Chinese military has a corruption problem. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Nonetheless, the Russian and American scandals only involve theft and kickbacks. Damaging as those are to military efficiency, China’s promotion scandal suggests that senior offices are obtaining their positions not on competence, but on their willingness to pay. When dozens of senior officers are punished for bribing their way into promotions, you know that the Chinese ...
Minister Savage on Coal Policy
susanonthesoapbox, Susan on the Soapbox - 1 day ago
What did we learn from Energy minister Savage’s press conference announcing the so-called reversal of the government’s unbelievably bone-headed decision to cancel the 1976 Coal Policy? Well, Ms Savage has some good speech writers. The “thank you for your … Continue reading →
The Danger of Political "Medics"
Land Destroyer, Alt Thai News Network ATNN - 1 day ago
*February 15, 2021* (Brian Berletic - LD) - A common feature of US-backed regime change is the creation and use of "medical" organizations that augment violent protesters and use their uniforms, vehicles, and facilities as a form of cover for subversion and sedition. This is of course a breach of the principle of medical neutrality and a crime under the Geneva Conventions. In the video above, I introduce the Thai-based "Doctors and Nurse Associate" which claims to be a medical volunteer organization and is frequently spotted at US-backed anti-government protests in Thailand. O...
Thailand: Move Forward's Hypocrisy
Land Destroyer, Alt Thai News Network ATNN - 1 day ago
*February 15, 2021* (Brian Berletic - LD) - I explain how the US-backed billionaire-led opposition Move Forward Party in Thailand is trying to rewrite Thai laws not to make society fair - but to make it legal to attack and destroy Thailand’s existing institutions. I also show how - at the same time - they use defamation laws to intimidate and threaten their own critics and how this “anti-dictatorship” movement is itself a dictatorship in the making. *Brian Berletic, formally known under the pen name "Tony Cartalucci" is a geopolitical researcher, writer, and video producer (YouT...
February 13, 2021: Media Covers Up Mob Violence
Land Destroyer, Alt Thai News Network ATNN - 1 day ago
*February 15, 2021* (Brian Berletic - LD) - I expose the violence carried out by US-backed anti-government protests here in Bangkok, Thailand - and explain the danger they pose as they continue to spiral out of control like similar US-backed mobs did in Hong Kong, Ukraine, and even Syria, Libya, and Egypt. *Brian Berletic, formally known under the pen name "Tony Cartalucci" is a geopolitical researcher, writer, and video producer (YouTube here and BitChute here) based in Bangkok, Thailand. He is a regular contributor to New Eastern Outlook and more recently, 21st Century Wire. Y...
Record Cold Temperatures Are Straining The U.S. Energy Grid In The Midwest
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
As per last night, its not only Texas. The blue area is likely the worst 5 days of winter in the lifetime of anyone that has spent their life here and is highly unlikely to repeat itself to this extent in their lifetime pic.twitter.com/2FkhnGkRMT — Joe Bastardi (@BigJoeBastardi) February 14, 2021 *Dallas News:* *Winter storm could bring rotating power outages to North Texas through Tuesday * *The short, controlled outages will begin as early as Sunday night if demand outpaces supply. * Rolling power outages could sweep across the state through Tuesday if demand outpaces supply as...
Arsenal Downs Leeds; Fulham Blanks Everton on Road
A hat trick by Gabon’s Pierre Emerick Aubameyang led Arsenal to a 4-2 victory over Leeds United on Sunday.
Trump Holds onto GOP Reins, Wants to Make Senators Voting to Convict Pay
Having been acquitted in his second impeachment trial in the US Senate, former President Donald Trump has demonstrated the tight hold he maintains on the Republican Party thanks to his enormous popularity among the GOP base, who are already exacting a high price from the party’s lawmakers who voted to convict him of “inciting to insurrection” for his role in fomenting the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Real Madrid Blanks Valencia 2-0
Real Madrid blanked Valencia at home on Sunday with two first-half tallies telling the story during the match, which was played in the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium to empty stands due to coronavirus gathering restrictions.
Argentine President Decrees 3 Days of Mourning for Menem
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez expressed on Sunday his “deep sorrow” over the death, and his “respect for (the) opposing opinion,” of former President Carlos Menem, who died earlier in the day at age 90, going on to decree three days of national mourning.
West Brom Holds Manchester United to 1-1 Draw
West Bromwich Albion held Manchester United on Sunday to a 1-1 draw, forcing the Red Devils to lose ground to their cross-town rival Manchester City in the race for the Premier League.
Russian Women Hold Human Chain Protests in Support of Yulia Navalnaya
Some 300 women formed a human chain in Moscow on Sunday in solidarity with Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
Argentina’s Former President Carlos Menem Dies at 90
Argentina’s former president Carlos Menem, in office from 1989 to 1999, died on Sunday at the age of 90, said sources inside Buenos Aires’ Los Arcos hospital, where he was admitted on Dec. 15.
Druze Mark 1982 Strike against Israel’s Annexation Laws in Golan Heights
Members of the Druze community in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights staged on Sunday a protest to commemorate the 1982 strike against the annexation of the territory from Syria.
Djokovic Advances to Aussie Open Last-8 after 300th Grand Slam Win
Top-seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia found on Sunday a way through discomfort to seal his 300th Grand Slam victory with an Australian Open fourth-round win against Canada’s Milos Raonic.
One Year of COVID in Africa: Four Million Cases, Limited Vaccinations
A year after the first coronavirus case was detected in Africa, the total number of infections in the continent stands at nearly four million and only a few countries have started vaccination campaigns.
Germany Closes Borders with Austria, Czechia amid Coronavirus Variant Fears
Germany closed its borders on Sunday with the Czech Republic and Austria to non-German nationals and residents in an effort to control the spread of new, virulent variants of coronavirus.
Lapland Town Goes Viral with Summer Olympics Bid to Raise Climate Awareness (VIDEO)
The remote town of Salla in Finland’s northernmost Lapland region has gone viral with a fake bid to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games, a comical gag with a serious message on the perils of the climate crisis.
The Kirkella, Jewel of UK Fishing, Faces Uncertainty after Brexit
Before Brexit, the Kirkella fishing vessel was one of the crowning jewels of the United Kingdom’s fleet – the freezer trawler one provided some 10% of all the cod and haddock served in the country’s ever-popular fish and chip shops.
Japan Okays Use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Japan formally approved on Sunday Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for domestic use, marking an important step to immunize most of its people in the run-up to the Summer Olympics that begin on July 23 in Tokyo.
Voting Underway in Catalonia Despite Pandemic Concerns
Voters in Spain’s Catalonia region headed to the polls for regional elections on Sunday despite an ongoing third wave of COVID-19 cases.
Williams, Osaka Through to Quarterfinals of Australian Open
Serena Williams reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the 13th time on Sunday after she defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in a battle of power hitters, while Japan’s Naomi Osaka lived up to potential against Spain’s Garbiñe Muguruza to make it to her second last eight in Melbourne.
At Least 100 Injured after Strong Earthquake Rattles Northeast Japan
At least 100 people were injured after a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck northeast Japan, news agency Kyodo reported on Sunday.
Myanmar Military Rolls Back Freedom Laws to Curb Pro-Democracy Protests
Myanmar’s military junta has rolled back security and freedom laws to curb growing protests against the coup it staged on Feb. 1.
Ebola epidemic declared in Guinea after recent deaths
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 1 day ago
Ebola epidemic declared in Guinea after recent deaths Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The nation of Guinea announced the country is facing an Ebola epidemic. This announcement was made after three people died from this potent virus. It is known that at least four other people are now fighting for survival from […]

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